111: Scary, Painful and Downright Gross Motorcycle Stories

111: Scary, Painful and Downright Gross Motorcycle Stories

Author: Adventure Rider Radio | Adventure Motorcycling April 22, 2025 Duration: 2:23:45
In this episode, our co-hosts face off in a friendly storytelling showdown, sharing their wildest, weirdest, and most unforgettable moments from the road. From scary wildlife run-ins to border crossings gone sideways, you'll hear true tales that are hilarious, cringeworthy, and totally relatable. 🔗 Show Notes & Links:Find photos, links, and resources related to this episode on our website at Adventure Rider Radio. 🎧 Subscribe & Never Miss an Episode:We release new episodes of ARR every week on Thursday and of RAW on the 21st of every month—full of inspiring stories, expert advice, and insight from the world of adventure motorcycling. Hit subscribe so you never miss out! 💡 Got an Idea?Have a guest suggestion or topic you’d love us to cover? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us an email through our website. ⭐️ Leave a Review:Enjoying the show? A 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app goes a long way in helping others discover the show. 📱 Follow Us:Join our growing community on Facebook and Instagram. Let’s stay connected! 🙌 Support the Show:Love what we do? Help keep the adventure alive by supporting us. Your contribution allows us to keep bringing you great content week after week. 📤 Share the Show:Know someone who would enjoy this episode? Share it with them! Word of mouth helps us grow and reach more riders around the world. 📬 Join Our Newsletter:Be the first to hear about new episodes, bonus content, and more! Sign up for our newsletter at Adventure Rider Radio. 🙏 Thanks for Listening!We truly appreciate you being part of our adventure community. Until next time—ride safe and keep exploring!

There’s a certain kind of conversation that happens after the helmets come off and the maps are spread out on the hood of a truck-unfiltered, practical, and drawn directly from the road. That’s the spirit captured in Adventure Rider Radio RAW-Motorcycle Roundtable. This monthly podcast gathers a rotating panel of seasoned adventure riders, long-distance travelers, and industry insiders for deep, unrehearsed discussions. You’ll hear them tackle the real stuff: the nuances of planning a complex overland trip, the gear that truly survives the abuse, and the riding techniques that make a difference when the pavement ends. It’s less about polished presentations and more about the collective wisdom and sometimes conflicting opinions of people who live for two-wheeled exploration. Episodes delve into the mechanics of adventure motorcycles, the philosophy of travel, and the unexpected lessons learned from life on the move. Tuning in feels like pulling up a chair at a campfire where the talk is as substantive as it is spirited, offering actionable advice and honest stories from the world of ADV and dual-sport riding. For anyone who dreams of distant horizons or simply wants to be better prepared for their next weekend escape, this roundtable provides a vital, engaging resource.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Adventure Rider Radio RAW – Motorcycle Roundtable
Podcast Episodes
62: Ride and Stash [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:51:17
What if you wanted to do a world trip but not all at once, ride for a few months then return home for a few months? What are some of the things that you would need to consider when it comes to storage and leaving your mo…
61: To Wash or Not to Wash? Keeping Clean on the Road [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:03:07
To wash or not to wash? Tips about keeping clean on the road, personal hygiene, clothes and what to do when nature calls. And do you see yourself as a motorcyclist who travels or a traveler who rides a motorcycle and doe…
58: The Essential Entry Level Guide to Overlanding by Motorcycle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:35:01
Sorting out how to get started is often one of the most difficult parts of any adventure. Just about every rider who’s done an extended trip by motorcycle will tell you about the places they’ve seen, the cultures they’ve…
55: The Makings of the Perfect Motorcycle Adventure [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:55:40
There are many ingredients that go in to making the perfect motorcycle adventure including the destination, how many hours you ride each day, planning and more. And everyone has their own rules they live by, even when tr…
54: Motorcycle Misadventures Not to be Made Public [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:57:47
On this episode, motorcycle stories that were never meant to be told - like Grant Johnson running from the police, Sam Manicom using his newly acquired F800GS to bend someone else’s sheet metal before he even gets it off…
53: Packing for Motorcycle Trips, Time Travel & Lucky Talismans [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:58:45
If you could go back in time and give yourself some nuggets of information about travel, what would that be? And have you ever found yourself fully packed to go on a trip to only look behind you and see more gear you mis…