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.

https://adventureriderradio.com/adventure-rider-radio-episodes/2026/1/22/rider-skills-four-lessons-for-control-and-confidence-in-gravel

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RIDER SKILLS: Four Lessons for Control and Confidence in Gravel — Motorcycle Podcasts Adventure Rider Radio & RAW

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

Motorcycle Podcasts Adventure Rider Radio & RAW

Choosing the Right Gear: Jackets and Pants for Adventure Riders

With so many options — mesh, laminated, vented, lightweight, heavy-duty — what’s really important in adventure riding gear?

In this episode, Chris Birch shares what works, what doesn’t, and how to make the right choices for jackets and pants.

🎧 Listen now on Adventure Rider Radio.

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Navigating obstacles on adventure motorcycles just got simpler. Clinton Smout, chief instructor at SMART Performance Centre, shares three core principles to help you confidently handle whatever the trail throws your way.

Tune in to this Rider Skills episode and ride smarter.

https://adventureriderradio.com/adventure-rider-radio-episodes/2025/7/24/rider-skills-three-key-principles-for-navigating-obstacles-on-adventure-motorcycles

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New RIDER SKILLS episode!

Clinton Smout from SMART Adventures shares essential off-road riding techniques: emergency braking on gravel, cornering, obstacle handling, skid steering, power slides, and first aid checks.

Perfect for riders getting ready for the season.

🎧 https://adventureriderradio.com/adventure-rider-radio-episodes/2025/4/10/rider-skills-miniseries-ride-ready-skills-for-moto-adventures-episode-3

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RIDER SKILLS Miniseries - Ride Ready Skills for Moto Adventures - Episode 3 — Motorcycle Podcasts Adventure Rider Radio & RAW

RIDE READY—a miniseries for anyone getting back on the bike after a break. Whether you’ve been off due to winter weather, a busy schedule, or you’re planning a riding trip, this series is packed with essentials for getting back on, plus tips and tricks for improving your riding skills—all from one o

Motorcycle Podcasts Adventure Rider Radio & RAW