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Road Dirt
by Rob Brooks
The podcast for Road Dirt Motorcycle Media, your down-home, grassroots media outlet covering all things motorcycling. Personal stories from what we call “Ride Life”, as well as bikes, gear, and accessory evaluations, simple repair and maintenance tips, great rides, events and destinations, and the racing scene.
Episodes
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Chat with MotoAmerica Racer Mathew Scholtz
We talk with MotoAmerica motorcycle racer, Mathew Scholtz from South Africa, riding this season for Strack Racing. We talk about his sudden loss of a Superbike team at the end of 2023, how he almost left for home, and the new opportunity to ride a Yamaha R6 this season in the Supersport class....
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Chat with Hollywood filmmaker Bryan Carroll
We catch up with noted filmmaker Bryan Carroll, who wrote, directed and produced the fantastic motorcycling documentary, "Why We Ride". We chat about his love of motorcycle riding, his various projects, and what motorcycling means to him. For more Road Dirt, find us here: Road Dirt *Please give…
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Meet the Road Dirt Crew: Ken "Hawkeye" Glassman
In this latest episode of our series, "Meet the Road Dirt Crew", we chat with our newest contributor, Ken "Hawkeye" Glassman. Ken is no newcomer to the world of motorcycle journalism, however. Hawkeye has written for nearly every national moto magazine one can think of, and contributed to several...
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Meet the Road Dirt Crew: Mark Zweig
In this episode of "Meet the Road Dirt Crew", we chat with Mark Zweig, monthly columnist who pens our popular "MZ's Moto Memories" series, chronicling his tales of the over 300 motorcycles he's owned in his moto life. For Mark's writings on Road Dirt, find them here: ROAD DIRT Check us out on...
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Meet the Road Dirt Crew: Mike Boyd
In this episode of our series, "Meet the Road Dirt Crew", we chat with our "elder statesman" Mike Boyd. Mike is a decorated Vietnam War combat veteran, Purple Heart and Silver Star recipient, and a life-long motorcycle rider. This is a fascinating conversation with an American icon. For our story...
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Meet The Road Dirt Crew: Neale Bayly
In our continuing series, "Meet The Road Dirt Crew", we chat with world traveler, moto-journalist, and generous philanthropist Neale Bayly about his motorcycling, globe-trotting life. For more Road Dirt, find us here: ROAD DIRT Check out our YouTube channel: ROAD DIRT TV *Please give us a handful...
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Meet The Road Dirt Crew: Ryan "Ryhno" Nolan
On this episode, we chat with original Road Dirt crew member Ryan Nolan. We discuss his motorcycle upbringing, his passion for racing, and his upcoming (as of this recording) debut in the MotoAmerica Supersport motorcycle racing class. For more on Ryan, find him on YouTube here: Ryhno Racing For...
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Meet The Road Dirt Crew: Phil Gauthier
In our series introducing you to the Road Dirt contributors, we visit with Phil Gauthier, long-time friend of Rob, and co-founder of Road Dirt Motorcycle Media. We discuss his early entrance into motorcycling as a teen, his reentry some years back, and what motorcycle riding means to him. For…
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Meet The Road Dirt Crew: Ted Edwards
We're beginning a series on the Road Dirt writers, editors and photographers, chatting with each about the origins of their love of motorcycling. We begin with Editor-at-Large Ted Edwards up in Washington State, one of the original crew members at Road Dirt. Ted's tale of motorcycling began at a...
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Neale Bayly Rides: Falling, Rising, & Perfect Moments In Ecuador
Road Dirt columnist Neale Bayly recounts a trip high into the mountains of Ecuador, and peace he found in the saddle of a small motorcycle on the dirt and gravel roads. For his story with photos, click here: Neale Bayly Rides For Neale's Wellspring International Outreach, click here: Wellspring...
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Road Dirt's Top 5 Fave Bikes of 2023
We count down the top five favorite motorcycles that we got the chance to ride in 2023, and throw in a few "honorable mentions" near the end. Check out our full story with photos and ride footage of each! https://roaddirt.tv/top-five-fave-bikes-of-2023/ What motorbikes have you enjoyed sampling...
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Eulogy For A Road Brother
Road Dirt's Rob Brooks remembers a dear friend and motorcycle riding buddy, Mike Hinton, after Mike's recent passing. Mike has a great influence in Rob's life, and he shares his fondest memories of his good friend. For the written story with photos of Mike and Rob from some of their road trips,...
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Neale Bayly Rides: In This Moment
Road Dirt columnist Neale Bayly recounts a ride he took through the Arizona high desert, on a BME R1200GS Adventure motorcycle. For his written story with photos, click here: Neale Bayly Rides: In This Moment Please give us a like, leave a comment, subscribe, and share us around! Thanks!
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Chasing George Wyman, Part 1
Richard Worsham of Janus Motorcycles in Goshen, Indiana embarked on a cross-country odyssey with one of their Halcyon 250 motorbikes, and chronicled his journey. Richard shares part 1 of this multi-episode adventure with Road Dirt here. For Richard's written account with photos, click here…
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The Journey Of A Thousand Miles
Two childhood chums both turn 60, and take an epic road trip together. It's the story of a nearly lifelong friendship, and the miles & memories made together out on the open road. For the written story with photos and footage, click here: The Journey of a Thousand Miles For the YouTube travelogue...
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Neale Bayly Rides: What Once Was Lost
We share Neale Bayly's story of meeting the great Dale Walksler of the Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley, NC, and restoring a 1924 JD Harley-Davidson together. for Neal's story with photos, click here: What Once Was Lost Please like, subscribe, share, and leave a comment!
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The Immaculate Restoration
We share the story of an amazing but true "barn find"- an original 1969 CB750 Sandcast motorcycle. The bike would go on to win the most prestigious award in all of American motorcycling- the coveted "Best Of Show" at the annual Quail Motorcycle Gathering. For the whole story and stunning photos…
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A Chat With Neale Bayly in Ukraine 2023
We reach across the globe and have a chat with our friend Neale Bayly over in Ukraine. Neale updates us on his travels in-country, sharing the latest in the ongoing war, the new friends he's made, the human suffering he's witnessed, as well as the fortitude and resolve of the Ukrainian people.…
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Neale Bayly Rides: Addiction
Neale Bayly really needs no introduction in the motorcycling world. He is a world-renown motorcycle writer, photographer, and adventurer, and has been read and viewed in over 100 publications worldwide. I’ve read of his travels and escapades since the 1990s, so it was quite the thrill for me to…
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The Tracks of My Father, Part 2
Road Dirt's Rob Brooks retraces one of the last motorcycle rides he ever took with his late father, riding a new Triumph Street Triple RS down numerous Memory Lanes. For the story with photos and video footage, check it out here: The Tracks of My Father, Part 2 For the Part 1 of "Tracks of My...
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Red Light Blues
We share Road Dirt Editor-At-Large Ted Edwards' recent tale of moto woe, a motorcycle breakdown far from home. When you've owned the bike as long as Ted has, and accumulated as many miles and memories as he has with it, the feeling is akin to betrayal. We think many of you will be able to relate....
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Racer Update: Ryan Nolan and Jasmine Nichols
Road Dirt's Ryan Nolan helped crew Jasmine Nichols' Team Panda Racing during the recent MotoAmerica races at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. The two racers sat down for a candid conversation about the racing season so far, the legendary track at Road America, and some thoughts on the...
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Chat with Richard Worsham, Janus Motorcycles
We spent a few days in Goshen, Indiana with Richard Worsham and the good folks at Janus Motorcycles. Richard founded the company in 2011, and they specialize in building small displacement, vintage-looking single cylinder motorbikes, with modern components. These 100-year old looking motorcycles...
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Interview with Neale Bayly, of Neale Bayly Rides
We spent a weekend riding and chatting with Neale Bayly, noted motorcycle journalist, adventure traveler, philanthropist, and now Road Dirt crew! Neale has traveled the world on motorbikes, and has contributed to over 100 publications worldwide. But his heart is for children in need, and he has...
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Vanessa Ruck: The Girl On A Bike, And A Mission
We chat "across the pond" with England's Vanessa Ruck, an inspiring young woman with a passion for motorcycles and a compelling story of overcoming adversity. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did! For her full story with photos, check it out here:...
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Interview with motorcycle racer Jasmine Nichols
We had the opportunity to talk with MotoAmerica Junior Cup motorcycle racer Jasmine Nichols, of Panda Racing. We discuss her rather late entrance into motorcycle racing, and how she's worked her way up through the ranks to now race at the premier national level. This is the audio recording of the...
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Three Middleweight Motorcycles- A Roundtable Discussion
We recently had the opportunity to ride and review, across several days, three midsize motorcycles- the 2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster Special, Indian Scout Rogue, and Honda Rebel 1100T. Road Dirt senior editor Rob Brooks was joined by editor-at-large Ted Edwards and guest tester Dave Wensveen…
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Midnight in Metropolis
We share a sort of "Moto Noir" tale penned by our resident veteran motorcycle rider and writer Joshua Placa. We think you'll enjoy this dark story of hard rain, dark and dangerous city streets, and unrequited love, astride a massive beast of a motorcycle. Let us know what you think in the…
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Electric Adventure
We had about a month with Zero Motorcycle's DSR/X sport adventure bike, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Electric is growing on us. Give a listen why. For our main site article with photos and video footage, click here: https://roaddirt.tv/electric-adventure/ For Zero Motorcycles, click here:...
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Helen Upson- A Kiwi Roaming America
A few years ago, I had the privilege to meet and interview one of the most interesting people I've ever met- world motorcycle traveler and proud New Zealander Helen Upson. We caught up with Helen as she was touring the United States on her custom 2009 Yamaha V-Max, and she recounted her decades...
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Safety vs. Joy
Motorcycling involves risk. In an age that prioritizes "bubble wrap" safety, bikers stand, or rather ride, counter to the culture. Here's Editor-at-Large Ted Edwards' take on the "Safety vs. Joy" debate. For his written story with photos, click here: Safety vs. Joy *Like, subscribe, share, and...
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Goodbye, Ron Mass
Former AMA Pro motorcycle racer Ron Mass passed away in January, with too little remembrance and recognition. We felt a short tribute was overdue. For our online story with photos from Ron's heyday of racing in the 1970s, click here: https://roaddirt.tv/goodbye-ron-mass/ *Be sure to like,...
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Robbie Knievel: His Father's Son
Robbie Knievel, famed motorcycle daredevil jumper and son of the legendary Evel Knievel, passed away in mid-January at 60 years of age. We take a look at Robbie's life and most famous jumps, reflecting on a few of our faves in the process. For our full story with great photos from Robbie's epic...
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Riding Into A New Year
Rob shares a special day he spent out riding his Triumph Bonneville on New Year's Day, offering some reflections on 2022 and projections for 2023. For the story with photos, click here: https://roaddirt.tv/riding-into-the-new-year/ Special thanks to our sponsors, Chuck Watwood and the good folks…
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2022 Road Dirt Reflections
Road Dirt senior editor Rob Brooks reflects on the incredible year that was 2022. From new motorcycles, new adventures, and new relationships the Road Dirt Crew experienced, to returning to old familiar paths and ways like Joshua's and Ted's expansive travels, and even Rob's new old motorcycle...
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Christmas Thanksgiving
Editor-at-Large Ted Edwards shares what he's most thankful for over this past year, as we head into the Christmas holiday season. For Ted's written story with photos, click here: Christmas Thanksgiving Much thanks to our holiday podcast sponsors, Little Rider Enterprises! Check out their great...
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To Give Is To Gain
In the Holiday Season, we share an occasion for generosity in the motorcycling community, and reflect on the giving hearts that so many riders possess: bringing Christmas cheer to children and families in need. For the written story with photos, click here: To Give Is To Gain For more on the...
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Riding the Yamaha MT-10 SP
Road Dirt photo-journalist Ryan Nolan flies out to Los Angeles to ride the Yamaha MT-10 SP, around town, along the highways, and up in the mountains. Ryan gives his ride impressions, describes some of the unique features of the bike, and his assessment of it as a do-everything, well-rounded naked...
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In Search of Los Angeles
Editor-at-Large Joshua Placa points the Indian Super Chief Limited into the urban frontier that is Los Angeles, asking the existential question, "What is Los Angeles, really?" With his typical wit and wry sense of humor, Joshua weaves an entertaining tale of city life on a motorcycle, from the...
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Conversation with the Authors of Mimi and Moto Children's Books
We share the audio portion of a video interview we had with Mark Augustyn and Nancy Gerloff, the authors of the popular "Mimi and Moto: The Motorcycle Monkeys" kids book series. We discuss their own motorcycling backgrounds, the inspirations behind writing this book series, and what they plan to...
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Kevin Baxter and the Curve Bike
We share a portion of a conversation we enjoyed with Kevin Baxter of ProTwin Performance and Baxter's Garage. Kevin is a noted custom motorcycle builder, and one of North America's premier high-performance V-Twin engine tuners. We discuss his latest creation, the award-winning Curve Bike, diving...
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Haunted Highways- Tombstone's Undead
Joshua Placa plunges deeper into the Arizona ghostlands and visits the legendary town of Tombstone, famous for gunfights, gambling and ghosts. For his written story with photos, click here: Haunted Highways- Tombstone's Undead For part 1 of this series, click here: Haunted Highways- Arizona's...
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Haunted Highways- Arizona Ghostlands
Road Dirt Editor-at-Large Joshua Placa chases ghostly tales of the Old West in this first episode of our Halloween series on the podcast! For the written story with ample photos, click here: Haunted Highways- Arizona Ghostlands Give us a like, subscribe and share if you enjoyed this!
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Brian Stokes- A Motorcycle Life
We sit down for a chat with Brian Stokes- former AMA Motocross, Supercross, Formula Extreme and Supersport racer, crew chief, team leader, who also has supplied motorcycles to movies and television shows, and now maintains the marketing and media fleet for Triumph North America. Whew! Brian lives...
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The Moto Mindset
If you’re riding through a rough patch, on a motorcycle ride or in life, the key might be to make up your mind and throttle through. Motorcycle riders are characterized by a “can-do” spirit. We examine how and what we can improve, then we “get back on the horse” and roll out. It all begins in the...
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Interview with Josh Hayes
We sit down for a chat with 4x AMA Pro Superbike champion Josh Hayes during the final MotoAmerica motorcycle road racing weekend at Barber Motorsports Park. After a brutal crash in practice that broke his left leg in several places, Josh returned to the track and talked with us about his racing...
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The Old Bike and the Sea
Ted Edwards account of the breathtaking beauty of riding old motorcycles along the Pacific Coast of Oregon and California. For his written story with plenty of photos, click or copy/paste here: The Old Bike and the Sea
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The Budget Biker: Eat Right, Ride Cheap
On this episode, we share the wit and wisdom of Joshua Placa, veteran biker and moto-journalist, in the first installment of a series he calls, "The Budget Biker". We hope you enjoy this entertaining, maybe even idea-inspiring, tale from the open road. For the written story with photos, follow…
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Fighting the Giant: The Life of a Motorcycle Racing Privateer
Road Dirt's Ted Edwards talks with Max Flinders, MotoAmerica road racer competing in the Superbike class. Max and Ted discuss the struggles of being a "privateer" racer, with few sponsors, no crew besides family, and the hardships of going it alone. Yet for a passionate racer like Max who loves…
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Riding The Storm Out
Storms find me, seeking me out like Sidewinder missiles, tracking me down whether I’m out for a day ride or on a multi-day road trip. There’s a cosmic determination to soak me at least once while I’m out two-wheeling, it seems, especially in the summer months. Here’s a few of my "wet tales", in…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The podcast for Road Dirt Motorcycle Media, your down-home, grassroots media outlet covering all things motorcycling. Personal stories from what we call “Ride Life”, as well as bikes, gear, and accessory evaluations, simple repair and maintenance tips, great rides, events and destinations, and the racing scene.
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The podcast for Road Dirt Motorcycle Media, your down-home, grassroots media outlet covering all things motorcycling. Personal stories from what we call “Ride Life”, as well as bikes, gear, and accessory evaluations, simple repair and maintenance tips, great rides, events and destinations, and the...
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