124: Motorcycle Travel Rules We Ride By

124: Motorcycle Travel Rules We Ride By

Author: Adventure Rider Radio | Adventure Motorcycling May 22, 2026 Duration: 1:56:51

Every adventure rider develops a set of personal rules — the lessons, habits, and hard-earned principles that shape how they ride, travel, and make decisions on the road. In this episode, the panel shares practical adventure motorcycle tips and real-world riding strategies covering motorcycle safety, route planning, border crossings, motorcycle camping, meeting strangers while travelling, and managing expectations during long-distance motorcycle travel. These aren’t rigid rules or expert instruction manuals — they’re the experience-based lessons we’ve learned through years of adventure riding and motorcycle travel, often by learning things the hard way.

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Since 2014, Adventure Rider Radio has shared adventure motorcycle travel stories, Rider Skills, Deep Trouble episodes, tech and gear features, and conversations with riders from around the world. New episodes of ARR are released every Thursday, with new episodes of RAW released monthly on the 21st.


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: 50

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Podcast Episodes
116: Unpacking Motorcycle Adventure [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:40
What does “motorcycle adventure” really mean? Is it risk and danger, discovery and learning, or just stepping outside your comfort zone? In this episode, we talk about how riders see adventure, how those views shift with…
115: How to Handle Conflicts and Get Along While Motorcycle Travelling [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:48:49
On this episode of RAW, we discuss recognizing and resolving conflicts while travelling, whether it’s with someone you started the trip with or someone you meet along the way and decide to ride with. Common sources of co…
114: EDC for Motorcycle Travel | Keeping Dry While Riding [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:21:19
What do you always carry when you ride—and why? This episode dives into everyday carry (EDC) for motorcyclists: the essential items riders keep close at hand, whether it’s a short ride or a long haul. We also talk about…
113: What We’ve Learned About Motorcycle Camping [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:24:59
On this episode of RAW, we’re talking all things motorcycle camping — from the comfortable details that make a temporary stop feel like home, to the bike camping gear we thought we needed but never used. We swap stories…
112: Stuff They Don’t Tell You About Motorcycle Travel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:46:04
Everyone loves to talk about the thrill of motorcycle travel, but no one warns you about the hard parts. The grind. The doubts. The aches you didn’t see coming. In this episode, we’re cutting through the hype and getting…
111: Scary, Painful and Downright Gross Motorcycle Stories [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:22:38
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, yo…
110: Communication and Gear for the Modern Moto Traveler [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:56:26
This month on RAW, we’re talking about how travelers around the world are using different communication tools—from WhatsApp to Signal—and how tech like drones, SAT devices, and new gear is shaping the way we explore.🔗 Sh…
109: Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt in Motorcycle Travel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:59:50
Fear is a natural part of adventure motorcycling, but how we handle it can make all the difference. On this episode of RAW, the panel digs into the fears many riders face—riding solo, tackling tough terrain, getting lost…
107: How to Choose a Riding Partner for a Long Trip [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:43:26
For many people, a long motorcycle trip or a journey around the world is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It may be their first adventure, or it could be the only trip they ever get to take. While many are content to go…