The concept couldn’t have been simpler.
Nasiru Ibrahim set out to ride his Yamaha Ténéré from Nigeria to the Ténéré Desert in the Sahara. First real long-distance adventure.
Instead, a routine checkpoint in Niger led to detention — hours into days, days into weeks.
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Two German engineers. Two 50cc two-strokes. One and a half years riding the Australian Outback.
Bea & Helmut from Time to Ride on tackling remote tracks, living at 50cc, and the unexpected effect those little bikes had on the people they met.
Strong, fun conversation.
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The Edge, the Motorcycle, and the Road Back
Rusty David’s story carries a familiar feeling — a multi-day ride with no destination, where the pull to get back on the bike is hard to ignore.
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Confidence on gravel comes from understanding what the motorcycle is doing and responding appropriately.
In this Rider Skills episode, we cover four lessons that, when applied, make gravel riding easier, more enjoyable, and allow riders to keep progressing their skills rather than avoiding loose surfaces.
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Gravel riding makes many motorcycle riders uneasy — not because the bike is out of control, but because it doesn’t behave the way pavement has trained us to expect. The front wanders, the bars move, braking distances grow, and the instinct is to hold on tight and slow down — usually making things wo
In December 2019, Lisa and Simon Thomas paused their long-term motorcycle travels, expecting to return within months. They never did.
This episode of Adventure Rider Radio looks at what happens after the ride stops — identity loss, confidence shifts, financial reality, and rebuilding a life without constant movement.
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Potholes the size of cars. Unpredictable water crossings. Axle-deep mud. Laos delivers constant riding challenges.
New episode follows a Rally for Rangers team riding across Laos to deliver motorcycles to frontline Rangers.
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A thousand kilometres up the Dempster, two riders were fighting fog and mud — while the third wasn’t fighting fog at all. Same conditions, completely different visibility.
Fogging is something riders often just tolerate, even though it’s a safety issue. We often crack the visor, wipe with a glove, and hope it clears.
This episode breaks down why fogging happens, what works, what doesn’t, & why so you can choose what fits your riding.
RAW #118 looks at why so many riders never set off on the “big trip” they talk about. And whether some riders might actually be better off not going.
Clear, practical discussion, without the usual clichés.
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Two riders. One ambitious plan.
In 2022, Wendy Crockett and Ian McPhee attempted to visit all 58 state capitols in the U.S. and Australia. The plan fell apart almost immediately — weather, mechanical problems, illness, even hospital stops.
But the real story begins when they finally had to stop pushing.
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A flat tire off-road can turn a good day into the wrong kind of adventure fast.
This week’s Rider Skills episode features Clinton Smout explaining what to know, how to prepare, and the bare-minimum tire-repair kit he recommends. The full checklist is in the show notes.
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