So, you want to ride a Motorcycle?

This episode is a great chat with Greg White. If you are already familiar with Greg, you will probably know him as a part of the announcing team for MotoAmerica and as the host of the Greg’s Garage Podcast with co-host Jason Pridmore. And if you follow him on social media you have heard of his Greg’s Ride 2 the Races. There’s also lots of other cool stuff that he does now and has done in the past that we cover. I've been wanting to interview Greg for quite a while since I am a big fan of his podcast and also see him often on TV and Live+ doing commentating and play by play analysis the MotoAmerica road racing series. When I saw his annoucement for Greg’s Ride 2 the Races it was the kick in the ass I needed, since I realized...what is cooler than talking about riding motorcycles to go see motorcycle racing? We talk about how Greg’s Ride 2 the Races got started, how Greg got into motorcycles and racing, how he transitioned from racing to motorcycle racing TV production and announcing and lots of other stuff...the Kyle Wyman Panera Superbike reveal, his lap around VIR on the Ducati Multistrada V4S, the MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers Class, how motorcycle road racing is all about the tires, and much more! Episode Links * Greg's Garage TV (https://gregsgaragetv.com/) * Greg's Ride 2 The Races on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq8vE049sYmw15f67OrXQJYTrAUUBGmCK) * Hudson Valley Motorcycles (https://www.hudsonvalleymotorcycles.com/) * Greg's Garage Pod w/Co-Host Jason Pridmore (https://gregsgaragepod.podbean.com/) * MotoGP Fantasy League Greg's Garage Pod w/Jason Pridmore (https://fantasy.motogp.com/leagues/8195/rankings) * Greg White on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/gregontv) * Greg White on Twitter (https://twitter.com/gregwhite) * Greg White on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/gregwhitetv/) * Rever Motorcycle App (https://www.rever.co/) * MotoAmerica (https://motoamerica.com) * MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers (https://motoamerica.com/baggers/) Contact Me * Become a Podcast Supporter (PayPal) (https://paypal.me/christophergeiss?locale.x=en_US) * Affiliates Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/affiliates) * Podcast Supporters Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/supporters) * Email: soyouwanttoride@yahoo.com * Twitter: @soyouwanttoride (https://twitter.com/soyouwanttoride) * Instagram: so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.instagram.com/so.you.want.to.ride/) * Facebook: @so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.facebook.com/so.you.want.to.ride) * Podcast Listeners Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2511206719123833/?source_id=1978870302235245) * Podcast Web Site (http://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com) * Podcast YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UClDjOlGOdK-SK8WB6jRdZ4Q) * Old Man Slacker on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/oldmanslacker/) * Old Man Slacker on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oldmanslacker/) Special Guest: Greg White.

The podcast MPC team members got together using Zoom and we talked about the third and final week of the Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge (MPC), and our thoughts about the experience this year and some ideas and suggestions for the challenge next year. Episode Links * Facebook Live Event with Greg White (https://www.facebook.com/events/581878826112002) * Greg's Garage Podcast (https://gregsgaragepod.podbean.com/) * Greg's Garage TV (https://gregsgaragetv.com/) Contact Me * Become a Podcast Supporter (PayPal) (https://paypal.me/christophergeiss?locale.x=en_US) * Affiliates Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/affiliates) * Podcast Supporters Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/supporters) * Email: soyouwanttoride@yahoo.com * Twitter: @soyouwanttoride (https://twitter.com/soyouwanttoride) * Instagram: so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.instagram.com/so.you.want.to.ride/) * Facebook: @so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.facebook.com/so.you.want.to.ride) * Podcast Listeners Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2511206719123833/?source_id=1978870302235245) * Podcast Web Site (http://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com) * Podcast YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UClDjOlGOdK-SK8WB6jRdZ4Q) * Old Man Slacker on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/oldmanslacker/) * Old Man Slacker on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oldmanslacker/)

The podcast MPC team members got together using Zoom and we talked all things Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge (MPC) related. Oh...and we also talked a little about the Loud Pipes! and Throttled podcasts coming to a close, navigation devices, tools and apps, touch sensitive gloves and add-ons, cruise control, being your own "back seat driver", front suspension including the BMW Telelever, and finally the team gives me their ideas on the podcast and what directions I should take the podcast next. Contact Me * Become a Podcast Supporter (PayPal) (https://paypal.me/christophergeiss?locale.x=en_US) * Affiliates Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/affiliates) * Podcast Supporters Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/supporters) * Email: soyouwanttoride@yahoo.com * Twitter: @soyouwanttoride (https://twitter.com/soyouwanttoride) * Instagram: so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.instagram.com/so.you.want.to.ride/) * Facebook: @so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.facebook.com/so.you.want.to.ride) * Podcast Listeners Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2511206719123833/?source_id=1978870302235245) * Podcast Web Site (http://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com) * Podcast YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UClDjOlGOdK-SK8WB6jRdZ4Q) * Old Man Slacker on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/oldmanslacker/) * Old Man Slacker on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oldmanslacker/)

Since I have not released a podcast episode in quite a while, AND since we have our own podcast team for the Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge (MPC) this year, I thought it would be cool to do a podcast episode for each week of the MPC. The podcast team members got together using Zoom and we introduced ourselves to the listeners, talked about the MPC, what we like and don't like about it, the cool places we have visited so far, what are objectives are for the challenge, we answered questions, pondered if there are any "gentlemen's rules" for the competition and encourage other riders to join in on the fun next year...assuming the MPC keeps going for at least another year...and who knows, maybe these podcast episodes will help make that a reality! We also touch on some other topics like "there's no crying in motorcycles" and that maybe the MPC Flash Challenges should involve doing wheelies and stoppies. :-) Oh...and we talk a little about the Harley Davidson Pan America. And we have some adult beverages in honor of the Loud Pipes podcast, which recently published its final episode. Episode Links * RDub Studios (http://www.rdubstudios.com) * Loud Pipes! podcast (http://www.loudpipes.net) * Throttled podcast (http://www.throttledpodcast.com) * Motorcycle Men podcast (http://www.motorcyclemen.us) * Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge (MPC) Web Site (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com) * Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge (MPC) Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/motorcyclepodcasterschallenge) * Episode 003: A Fun Thing to do with Your Motorcycle in May (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/003) * Cornering Confidence Course & Book: The Formula for 100% Control in Curves + Book (USA only) (https://streetskills.thinkific.com/courses/book-combo-cornering-confidence-the-formula-for-100-control-in-curves?ref=ba5116) * Bikers4Jojo (https://bikers4jojo.com/) * Harley Davidson Pan America (https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/pan-america-1250-special.html) Contact Me * Become a Podcast Supporter (PayPal) (https://paypal.me/christophergeiss?locale.x=en_US) * Affiliates Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/affiliates) * Podcast Supporters Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/supporters) * Email: soyouwanttoride@yahoo.com * Twitter: @soyouwanttoride (https://twitter.com/soyouwanttoride) * Instagram: so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.instagram.com/so.you.want.to.ride/) * Facebook: @so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.facebook.com/so.you.want.to.ride) * Podcast Listeners Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2511206719123833/?source_id=1978870302235245) * Podcast Web Site (http://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com) * Podcast YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UClDjOlGOdK-SK8WB6jRdZ4Q) * Old Man Slacker on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/oldmanslacker/) * Old Man Slacker on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oldmanslacker/)

This episode is a great discussion with Scott Rybarik. Scott works to support the expansion of the sport of motorcycling in more ways than I can count...including as a guest instructor for the Yamaha Champions Riding School. As Scott says in his bio, "the motorcycling community has become an extension of my family, and I want to help others become better, safer and faster riders." Scott and I talk about lots of topics related to motorcycles and motorcycling, including community, running clubs, managing risk and performance, how people learn new skills, taking kids racing, the lessons of motorcycling that relate to other parts of life, modern motorcycle electronics and tires and are they too good, and much, much more. Episode Links * Facebook Live Video Interview with Scott Rybarik (https://www.facebook.com/1978870302235245/videos/738557970024424) * Scott Rybarik on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/scott.rybarik) * Email: scott@champschool.com * Scott Rybarik on the Yamaha Champions Riding School Web Site (https://ridelikeachampion.com/instructors/) * Yamaha Champions Riding School (https://ridelikeachampion.com/) * Episode 025: MotoAmerica Superbike Racer Kyle Wyman (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/025) * Episode 054: N2 on Motorcycling, Track Days and Endurance Racing (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/054) * Sportbike Track Time (https://www.sportbiketracktime.com/) * Motorcycle Road Racing Association - Colorado (https://www.mra-racing.org/) * Utah Motorsports Campus (formerly Miller Motorsports Park (https://utahmotorsportscampus.com/) * Ohvale (http://ohvale.com/?lang=en) * MotoAmerica (https://motoamerica.com/) * Utah Sportbike Association (https://www.utahsba.com/) * HEROIC Racing Apparel (https://www.heroicracing.com/) * Greg's Garage Pod (https://gregsgaragepod.podbean.com/) * Road America (https://www.roadamerica.com/) * Episode 051: A Chat with John Ewert from Road America (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/051) * California Superbike School (https://superbikeschool.com/) Shout-Outs * Manny Bastos * Rob Cichielo * Chip Spalding * Kyle Wyman * Todd McNabney * Chris Bays * Robby Cichielo Jr. Contact Me * Become a Podcast Supporter (PayPal) (https://paypal.me/christophergeiss?locale.x=en_US) * Affiliates Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/affiliates) * Podcast Supporters Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/supporters) * Email: soyouwanttoride@yahoo.com * Twitter: @soyouwanttoride (https://twitter.com/soyouwanttoride) * Instagram: so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.instagram.com/so.you.want.to.ride/) * Facebook: @so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.facebook.com/so.you.want.to.ride) * Podcast Listeners Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2511206719123833/?source_id=1978870302235245) * Podcast Web Site (http://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com) * Podcast YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UClDjOlGOdK-SK8WB6jRdZ4Q) * Old Man Slacker on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/oldmanslacker/) * Old Man Slacker on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oldmanslacker/) Special Guest: Scott Rybarik.

This episode is an awesome chat with motorcyclist Andrew Goodman about his new book "Shiny Side Up - From First Ride to Fast Rider." Andrew started riding motorcycles in his early twenties. Finding a more effective way to commute through rush hour London traffic was the excuse, but in learning to ride he fulfilled a lifelong goal. He hit the ground running and got hold of anything and everything he could find to help him understand his strange and beguiling new hobby, and a more experienced mentor to show him the ropes. Ever since he can remember, Andrew has been fascinated with how things work. He eventually became a chartered mechanical engineer and has applied his knowledge of engineering and physics to his riding progression; whether servicing bikes, commuting, or track riding. So, join us as Andrew and I talk about all things motorcycle! Episode Links * Facebook Live Video Interview with Andrew Goodman (https://www.facebook.com/1978870302235245/videos/3234091339979034) * Shiny Side Up .Net Web Site (http://www.shiny-side-up.net/) * Shiny Side Up on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shinysideup.insta/) * Shiny Side Up on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/shinysideup.net) * "Shiny Side Up" paperback book on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1916157416/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=soyouwanttori-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=1af8f9f14b6fff047509e1315a00c60a&creativeASIN=1916157416) * "Shiny Side Up" Kindle book on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TBB38XH/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=soyouwanttori-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=aa527133e52e8b0675473de7580e1938&creativeASIN=B07TBB38XH) * Fast Eddie (https://www.motojitsu.com/about) * Motojitsu (https://www.motojitsu.com/) * John McGuinness Official Web Site (https://johnmcguinness.co.uk/) * Isle of Man TT (IOMTT) (https://www.iomttraces.com) * California Superbike School (https://superbikeschool.com/) * BMW S1000RR (https://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/en/models/sport/s1000rr.html) Contact Me * Become a Podcast Supporter (PayPal) (https://paypal.me/christophergeiss?locale.x=en_US) * Affiliates Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/affiliates) * Podcast Supporters Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/supporters) * Email: soyouwanttoride@yahoo.com * Twitter: @soyouwanttoride (https://twitter.com/soyouwanttoride) * Instagram: so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.instagram.com/so.you.want.to.ride/) * Facebook: @so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.facebook.com/so.you.want.to.ride) * Podcast Listeners Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2511206719123833/?source_id=1978870302235245) * Podcast Web Site (http://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com) * Podcast YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UClDjOlGOdK-SK8WB6jRdZ4Q) * Old Man Slacker on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/oldmanslacker/) * Old Man Slacker on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oldmanslacker/) Special Guest: Andrew Goodman.

Max Vandenbrouck is going racing in the MotoAmerica Junior Cup series this season! This episode is a great chat with the father and son duo of Max and Brian Van from SportbikeTrackGear.com, otherwise known as STG, and we talk all things motorcycles and racing, including how STG got started, STG's sponsorship of MotoAmerica racers, and the progression of Max Van from track day rider and club racer to professional racer. By the release of this episode, Max has already completed his first MotoAmerica round at Barber Motorsports Park where he finished 10th and 11th, and he, his family and team are getting ready to head to Indianapolis Motor Speedway where Max will be competing in the second to last round of the MotoAmerica season this coming weekend. Episode Links * Facebook Live Video Interview with Max & Brian Van (https://www.facebook.com/1978870302235245/videos/732018364312929) * SportbikeTrackGear.com (STG) (https://www.sportbiketrackgear.com/) * SportbikeTrackGear.com (STG) YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/Sportbiketrackgear) * Video: "You Can't Make This Sh...t Up! Pt.2 | Sportbike Track Gear" (Saran-wrapped helmet) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSrRUUGPhf4&list=PLS_vswM0nAdAYAJDPJpHLgtIivZ2qU0iy&index=2&t=67s) * Video: "You Can't Make This Sh...t Up PT. IDK | Sportbike Track Gear" (Guy thought motorcycle came with the exhaust) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOx-v-HqecE&list=PLS_vswM0nAdAYAJDPJpHLgtIivZ2qU0iy&index=10) * Video: "Motorcycle Stand Comparison from Sportbiketrackgear.com" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRrw1yKrzgQ) * Western Eastern Roadracing Association (WERA) (http://wera.com/) * MotoAmerica (https://motoamerica.com/) * MotoAmerica Liqui Moly Junior Cup (https://motoamerica.com/liqui-moly-junior-cup/) * Episode 056: Racer, Team Owner and Technician, Melissa Paris (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/056) Shout-Outs * Chris "K3" Onwiler on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/chris.onwiler) * Chris Onwiler novel "Highside!" on Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/Highside-K3-Chris-Onwiler/dp/1413767729) * Chris Onwiler Bio on Sportbike Track Time web site (https://www.sportbiketracktime.com/index.php?route=stt/staff&staff=Northern) * Sportbike Track Time (https://www.sportbiketracktime.com/) * California Superbike School (CSS) (https://superbikeschool.com/) * Tristan King on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/tristan.king.9638718) * Gus Rodio on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/gus.rodio) * Alexis Olivera on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/alexis.olivera.26) * Trevor Standish on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/trevor.standish.12) * Cat MacLeod on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/cat.macleod.1) * Leod Motorcycle Escapes (https://leodescapes.com/) * Blake Davis on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/blake.davis.35574) * Pit Bull Motorcycle Stands (https://www.pit-bull.com/) * Woodcraft Technologies (https://woodcraft-cfm.com/) Contact Me * Become a Podcast Supporter (PayPal) (https://paypal.me/christophergeiss?locale.x=en_US) * Affiliates Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/affiliates) * Podcast Supporters Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/supporters) * Email: soyouwanttoride@yahoo.com * Twitter: @soyouwanttoride (https://twitter.com/soyouwanttoride) * Instagram: so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.instagram.com/so.you.want.to.ride/) * Facebook: @so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.facebook.com/so.you.want.to.ride) * Podcast Listeners Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2511206719123833/?source_id=1978870302235245) * Podcast Web Site (http://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com) * Podcast YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UClDjOlGOdK-SK8WB6jRdZ4Q) * Old Man Slacker on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/oldmanslacker/) * Old Man Slacker on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oldmanslacker/) Special Guests: Brian Van and Max Van.

This episode is a great chat with Manny Bastos, who got his motorcycle and track day instructor training with Yamaha Champions Riding School (YCRS), and now runs his own rider training school, Riders Academy, at New York Safety Track (NYST). I recently completed the Riders Academy and plan to do many more track days at NYST. We talk about track days, NYST, Yamaha Champions Riding School (YCRS), my recent training at California Superbike School (CSS), and why people do track days and how any street rider can benefit from learning to ride on the track. And we cover a lot of other topics including track riding, street riding, wheelies and more! Episode Links * Facebook Live Video Interview with Manny Bastos (https://www.facebook.com/so.you.want.to.ride/videos/225946722156361/UzpfSTE5Nzg4NzAzMDIyMzUyNDU6MzEzMjM0OTAyMzU1NDAyOA/) * Manny Bastos on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/manuel.bastos.94) * Riders Academy on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/RidersAcademyNY/) * New York Safety Track (NYST) (http://nyst.com/) * Yamaha Champions Riding School (YCRS) (https://ridelikeachampion.com/) * Keith Code (http://superbikeschool.com/about-us/keiths-corner/) * Twist of the Wrist II by Keith Code (https://www.amazon.com/Twist-Wrist-Vol-High-Performance-Motorcycle/dp/0965045021/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=Twist+of+the+Wrist+II+by+Keith+Code&qid=1559873316&s=gateway&sr=8-4) * California Superbike School (CSS) (https://superbikeschool.com/) * Ken Hill Podcast (http://khcoaching.com/podcasts/) * Ken Hill Podcast "Podcast #77 - Make it hard to crash" (https://soundcloud.com/ken-hill-534763963/podcast-77-make-it-hard-to-crash-c-2020) * My Junior Cup crash photo on the MotoAmerica Web Site (https://motoamerica.com/all-okay-after-yesterdays-big-liqui-moly-junior-cup-crash/) Shout-Outs * Peter Levins (https://www.facebook.com/peter.levins) * Peter Levins Photography Web Site (https://peterlevins.smugmug.com/) * Kyle Wyman on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/kylewymanfans/) * Travis Wyman on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/twyman24) * Kayla Yaakov on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/kcrayyaakov/) * Ken Hill on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ken.hill.3367) * Jason Madama, MotoAmerica Twins Cup Racer on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/mad.hammer.5) * Jason Madama on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/213hammer/) * Scott Rybarik on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/scott.rybarik) Contact Me * Become a Podcast Supporter (PayPal) (https://paypal.me/christophergeiss?locale.x=en_US) * Affiliates Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/affiliates) * Podcast Supporters Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/supporters) * Email: soyouwanttoride@yahoo.com * Twitter: @soyouwanttoride (https://twitter.com/soyouwanttoride) * Instagram: so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.instagram.com/so.you.want.to.ride/) * Facebook: @so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.facebook.com/so.you.want.to.ride) * Podcast Listeners Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2511206719123833/?source_id=1978870302235245) * Podcast Web Site (http://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com) * Podcast YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UClDjOlGOdK-SK8WB6jRdZ4Q) * Old Man Slacker on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/oldmanslacker/) * Old Man Slacker on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oldmanslacker/) Special Guest: Manny Bastos.

This episode is a great chat with Melissa Paris. Melissa is a self-proclaimed street squid who snuck her way into racing and is currently the lead technician for the Altus Motorsports team which races a Suzuki GSX-R 1000 in the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 series with rider Cameron Petersen on-board. We start off talking about the team’s very successful weekend at PittRace, where rider Cam won both Stock 1000 races. We also talk about how Melissa got into motorcycles in college and made the progression from street rider, to track rider, to club racer, and then to mechanic, professional racer, and team owner. And we discuss relationships and motorcycles, including a little bit about her son Hawk and her husband Josh Hayes and how banging handlebars with your spouse on the track can be very therapeutic and great marriage counselling! Episode Links * Facebook Live Video Interview with Melissa Paris (https://www.facebook.com/1978870302235245/videos/795402940998119) * Melissa Paris on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MP13Racing/) * Melissa Paris on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/melissaparis13/) * Altus Motorsports Web Site (https://www.altusmotorsports.com/) * Altus Motorsports Race Team (https://www.altusmotorsports.com/motorsports--race-team) * Cameron Petersen on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/cameron.petersen.56) * Build. Train. Race. Presented by Royal Enfield (https://www.royalenfieldna.com/build-train-race/) * "Indian Motorcycle And S&S Cycle To Race In King Of Baggers At Laguna Seca" (https://motoamerica.com/indian-motorcycle-and-ss-cycle-to-race-in-king-of-baggers-at-laguna-seca/) * American Supercamp Riding School (https://www.americansupercamp.com/) * Let's Ride Track Days (https://www.letsridetrackdays.com/) * JP43 Training (http://jp43training.com/) * J4orce Training Camp (https://www.roadracingworld.com/news/j4orce-training-camp-with-josh-hayes-scheduled-february-3-12-2020/) * Episode 026 where I discuss the MotoAmerica Two Seater Experience (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/026) * Discussing the Two Seater Experience on the Throttled Podcast (https://youtu.be/lb2GAczPs0s?t=04m30s) * "Two-Seat Superbike Boosts Roadracing World Action Fund" (https://motoamerica.com/two-seat-superbike-boosts-roadracing-world-action-fund/) Shout-Outs * Brian Hunnicutt on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Brian722) * Chris Ulrich on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/chris.ulrich.10) Contact Me * Become a Podcast Supporter (PayPal) (https://paypal.me/christophergeiss?locale.x=en_US) * Affiliates Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/affiliates) * Podcast Supporters Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/supporters) * Email: soyouwanttoride@yahoo.com * Twitter: @soyouwanttoride (https://twitter.com/soyouwanttoride) * Instagram: so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.instagram.com/so.you.want.to.ride/) * Facebook: @so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.facebook.com/so.you.want.to.ride) * Podcast Listeners Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2511206719123833/?source_id=1978870302235245) * Podcast Web Site (http://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com) * Podcast YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UClDjOlGOdK-SK8WB6jRdZ4Q) * Old Man Slacker on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/oldmanslacker/) * Old Man Slacker on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oldmanslacker/) Special Guest: Melissa Paris.

This episode is a great discussion with Alex, Henry and Ian, the founders of Brake Free. Brake Free's first product, which they describe as "The Smart Brake Light For Your Helmet", is a device that easily mounts to the back of your helmet and provides a third brake like, similar to the ones you see on all cars today. Brake Free requires no external wiring, and has built in circuitry to sense when you are light braking, hard braking, engine braking, and so on. The goal is to make you more visible on the road and to help avoid one of the most common accidents for motorcyclists...being hit from behind by another vehicle. I am a Brake Free customer myself, and was backer #646 for the Indigogo campaign that they started to fund development of the product. We talk about how the idea for Brake Free came about, what was involved in developing the product and getting it perfected, what each member of the team has contributed to the product, and lots of other motorcycle topics. Check out the Facebook Live video on my Facebook page if you want to see the product and some of the other cool stuff we show during the interview. If you want to get your own Brake Free, use my affiliates link. You will get $10 off your purchase and also help support the podcast! Brake Free Affiliates Links (https://www.brakefreetech.com/?ref=unySj7whLphvw) Episode Links * Facebook Live Video with the Brake Free team (https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=754308402066413&extid=GLW1slSRj2YkW8KC) * Brake Free Web Site (https://www.brakefreetech.com/?ref=unySj7whLphvw) * Brake Free Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/brakefreetech/) * Brake Free on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brakefreetech/) * Brake Free Indigogo Campaign Site (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/brakefree-the-smart-brake-light-for-motorcyclists#/) * My Brakefree Videos: * Video #1 Brake Free unboxing video (https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2323221667979068) * Video #2 Finding a spot to mount the Brake Free unit (https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=290619622105545) * Video #3 Installing Brake Free on my helmet (https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=858668001321589) * Video #4 Running Light and Braking Modes (https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=241310233969347) * Video #5 Brake Free in action out on the road (https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3556779187671626) Shout-Outs * Richard Warfield Jr. on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/richard.warfield.jr) * Loud Pipes! podcast (http://www.loudpipes.net) Contact Me * Become a Podcast Supporter (PayPal) (https://paypal.me/christophergeiss?locale.x=en_US) * Affiliates Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/affiliates) * Podcast Supporters Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/supporters) * Email: soyouwanttoride@yahoo.com * Twitter: @soyouwanttoride (https://twitter.com/soyouwanttoride) * Instagram: so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.instagram.com/so.you.want.to.ride/) * Facebook: @so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.facebook.com/so.you.want.to.ride) * Podcast Listeners Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2511206719123833/?source_id=1978870302235245) * Podcast Web Site (http://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com) * Podcast YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UClDjOlGOdK-SK8WB6jRdZ4Q) * Old Man Slacker on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/oldmanslacker/) * Old Man Slacker on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oldmanslacker/) Special Guests: Alex Arkhangelskiy, Henry Li, and Ian Dunn.

This episode is a great discussion with Rob Cichielo and Chip Spalding from N2 Track Days. We talk about how and why N2 Track Days and N2 Racing got started, their mission, and their overall program to help expand the sport of motorcycling through rider training, track days, endurance road racing, MotoAmerica racing, rider safety via their extensive support of the Road Racing World Magazine Action Fund to install safety air fence at race tracks across the country, and even more! Episode Links * Facebook Live Video for this Episode (https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=281670456449203) * N2 Track Days Web Site (https://www.n2td.org/) * N2 Track Days Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/N2TrackDays/) * N2 Track Days Instagram Page (https://www.instagram.com/n2trackdays/) * Northeast Sportbike Association (NESBA) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northeast_Sportbike_Association) * Discussing the Two Seater Experience on the Throttled Podcast (https://youtu.be/lb2GAczPs0s?t=04m30s) * Episode 026 where I discuss the MotoAmerica Two Seater Experience (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/026) * Episode 035: Racer and Track Day Coach Robby Cichielo Jr. (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/035) * Episode 049: Changing the World One Tour at a Time With Cat MacLeod (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/049) * MotoAmerica (https://motoamerica.com/) * MotoAmerica Off Track Podcast: Episode #75 John Ulrich (https://motoamerica.com/off-track-podcast-john-ulrich/) * Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology (RW) (https://www.roadracingworld.com/) * Roadracing World Action Fund (Safety Fence) (https://www.roadracingworld.com/actionfund/) * Sportbike Track Gear (STG) YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/Sportbiketrackgear) Contact Me * Become a Podcast Supporter (PayPal) (https://paypal.me/christophergeiss?locale.x=en_US) * Affiliates Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/affiliates) * Podcast Supporters Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/supporters) * Email: soyouwanttoride@yahoo.com * Twitter: @soyouwanttoride (https://twitter.com/soyouwanttoride) * Instagram: so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.instagram.com/so.you.want.to.ride/) * Facebook: @so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.facebook.com/so.you.want.to.ride) * Podcast Listeners Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2511206719123833/?source_id=1978870302235245) * Podcast Web Site (http://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com) * Podcast YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UClDjOlGOdK-SK8WB6jRdZ4Q) * Old Man Slacker on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/oldmanslacker/) * Old Man Slacker on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oldmanslacker/) Special Guests: Chip Spalding and Rob Cichielo.

This episode is a great discussion with John Casebeer, owner of Motool and inventor of the Slacker Digital Suspension Tuner. John raced motorcycles in the 1980s on motocross circuits and in the dessert. After John lost some friends to racing accidents, his dad pulled the plug on his racing aspirations, and John went to technical school and eventually built an Information Technology company. After 20 years of touring the country, playing in hardcore punk rock bands as a sideline, John decided it was time for a new hobby and decided to get back into motorcycles. At that point he found himself riding four-cycle dirt bikes, which behaved much differently than the two-cycle dirt bikes that he grew up around. One of the things that plagued him was not having a simple and efficient way to set up, change and monitor the sag on his race bikes. He tried some tools that were out on the market, but not being satisfied with what he found, he set out to design a new suspension sag measurement tool which allowed the rider to accurately measure the sag without the need for friends to hold the bike, lift the bike and take the needed measurements. Thus, the Slacker digital suspension tuner was born. After various trials and tribulations, and four different versions, John now has the tool he dreamed about having so many years ago. Over the last several years, John has shipped over 18,000 Slacker units and continues to innovate the product as well as develop new products for the motorcycle recreational and racing industries. Episode Links * Facebook Live Video for this Episode (https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=297125984667219) * Motool (https://motool.co/pages/_go_?ref=3523:30882) * Slacker V4 Digital Suspension Tuner (https://motool.co/pages/_go_/slacker-digital-suspensions-tuner-v4?ref=3523:30882) * Motool Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/motool.co/) * Motool Instagram Page (https://www.instagram.com/motool_inc/) * Motool YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/motoolmx) * Dave Moss Tuning (DMT) Web Site (https://davemosstuning.com/) * Slacker V4 Virtual Remote Android App (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.motool.virtualremote) * Motool Service Assistant Android App (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.motool.serviceassistant) * Slacker V4 Virtual Remote iOS App (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/slacker-v4-virtual-remote/id1518520216) * Motool Service Assistant iOS App (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/motool-service-assistant/id1444719113) Contact Me * Become a Podcast Supporter (PayPal) (https://paypal.me/christophergeiss?locale.x=en_US) * Affiliates Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/affiliates) * Podcast Supporters Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/supporters) * Email: soyouwanttoride@yahoo.com * Twitter: @soyouwanttoride (https://twitter.com/soyouwanttoride) * Instagram: so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.instagram.com/so.you.want.to.ride/) * Facebook: @so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.facebook.com/so.you.want.to.ride) * Podcast Listeners Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2511206719123833/?source_id=1978870302235245) * Podcast Web Site (http://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com) * Podcast YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UClDjOlGOdK-SK8WB6jRdZ4Q) * Old Man Slacker on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/oldmanslacker/) * Old Man Slacker on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oldmanslacker/) Special Guest: John Casebeer.

This episode is a great chat with Ed Staggs, co-owner with his wife Kristen, of the Bohn Body Armor company. I discovered Bohn Body Armor soon after I started riding motorcycles and have been using it as an impact protection base layer for the last 3 years. I really like their products because they are lightweight, comfortable and fit properly against the body, and allow me to have one set of armor that I can use with lots of different abrasion layers, whether it be a mesh textile jacket, or a heavy waterproof jacket with heated liner, so I can be comfortable no matter what time of year I am riding. Whether it is in the high 90s of the Summer, or in near freezing temperatures in the Winter, I can use the same set of Bohn Body Armor. We start out talking about Ed’s career as a motocross racer, and then the history behind Bohn Body Armor, why he and his wife Kristen bought the company in 2016, and why Bohn Armor has so many loyal customers. We spend some time touring the Bohn web site to cover the products they offer and their features and then talk a little about some new models and products they will be bringing to the market soon. Oh...and we also talk a little about their new Can-Am Ryker! Episode Links * Bohn Body Armor (https://www.bohnarmor.com/) * Bohn Armor Testimonials Page (https://www.bohnarmor.com/real-rider-testimonials/) * Purchase Your Bohn Body Armor Products using this page and help support the podcast (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/affiliates) * Episode 028: Gearing up with Bohn Body Armor (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/028) * Draggin Liners Kevlar Underlayers (https://www.dragginjeans.com/mens/draggin-liners/) * WRWR Web Site (https://womenridersworldrelay.com/) * Episode 005: Interview with Sarah Worthylake from WRWR (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/005) * Episode 006: Interview with Eugene and Shana Sanderson about WRWR (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/006) * Episode 016: Hanging out with WRWR Founder Hayley Bell (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/016) * Cam-Am Ryker (https://can-am.brp.com/on-road/us/en/models/ryker.html) Contact Me * Become a Podcast Supporter (PayPal) (https://paypal.me/christophergeiss?locale.x=en_US) * Affiliates Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/affiliates) * Podcast Supporters Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/supporters) * Email: soyouwanttoride@yahoo.com * Twitter: @soyouwanttoride (https://twitter.com/soyouwanttoride) * Instagram: so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.instagram.com/so.you.want.to.ride/) * Facebook: @so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.facebook.com/so.you.want.to.ride) * Podcast Listeners Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2511206719123833/?source_id=1978870302235245) * Podcast Web Site (http://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com) * Podcast YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UClDjOlGOdK-SK8WB6jRdZ4Q) * Old Man Slacker on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/oldmanslacker/) * Old Man Slacker on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oldmanslacker/) Special Guest: Ed Staggs.

This episode is a fun chat with John Ewert, the Communications Director for the Road America road racing complex which is very close to Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. This coming weekend Road America is hosting Round #2 of the MotoAmerica motorcycle road racing series as well as the Vintage MotoFest. We talk about the history of the race track and facility and who designed it, the automobile and motorcycle racing that has been held there over the years since the track was built in the 1950’s, the other types of events held throughout the year, and the amenities that are available for spectators and visitors. Episode Links * Road America (https://www.roadamerica.com/) * Road America Interactive Maps (https://www.roadamerica.com/search/site/track%20map) * Cliff Tufte - The "Father" of Road America on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hzi3mD55LU) * MotoAmerica (https://motoamerica.com/) Contact Me * Become a Podcast Supporter (PayPal) (https://paypal.me/christophergeiss?locale.x=en_US) * Affiliates Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/affiliates) * Podcast Supporters Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/supporters) * Email: soyouwanttoride@yahoo.com * Twitter: @soyouwanttoride (https://twitter.com/soyouwanttoride) * Instagram: so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.instagram.com/so.you.want.to.ride/) * Facebook: @so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.facebook.com/so.you.want.to.ride) * Podcast Listeners Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2511206719123833/?source_id=1978870302235245) * Podcast Web Site (http://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com) * Podcast YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UClDjOlGOdK-SK8WB6jRdZ4Q) * Old Man Slacker on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/oldmanslacker/) * Old Man Slacker on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oldmanslacker/) Special Guest: John Ewert.

This episode is a great chat with MotoAmerica Superbike racer Max Flinders, and his dad, Martin, who helps run the team and does a lot of the work on their Yamaha R1 race bikes. We chat about their last race weekend at Road America a month ago, and the upcoming MotoAmerica Round #2 also being held at Road America this coming weekend. In fact, they are heading there now as I record this introduction. We discuss the 2020 R1 they are hoping to race in this upcoming race weekend, what it has been liking preparing and racing during the COVID-19 pandemic, and also why their team is considered one of the friendliest teams in the MotoAmerica paddock. This episode was recorded as a live video shown using Facebook Live. So if you prefer, you can check out the video on my Facebook Page “So, you want to ride a Motorcycle?” Stay tuned as I will be doing as many of these podcast recordings as possible using Facebook Live, usually on Wednesday nights, at 8 pm ET and I will of course continue to make the audio portion available via this podcast. You can email questions for my guests and I prior to the live show using soyouwanttoride@yahoo.com, or even better yet, tune in while we are recording and post your questions online. We will do the best we can to answer all questions while we record. Further instructions will be posted before each live show on my Facebook page. Episode Links * Max Flinders Racing on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/max.flinders/) * Max Flinders on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/max88flinders/) * Max Flinders YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2iOzqxFYKU&t=3s) * Thrashed Bike Racing (https://motoamerica.com/thrashed-bike-racing-adds-sponsor-for-rest-of-season/) * Article "Max Flinders Represents Louisiana & England" (https://www.beinsports.com/us/motoamerica/news/max-flinders-represents-louisiana-england/877580) * Video: "Team Effort: Thrashed Bike Racing" (Max and his original British accent) (https://www.beinsports.com/us/motoamerica/video/team-effort-thrashed-bike-racing/909190) * Video: "Max Flinders' Competitive Spirit in MotoAmerica" (Max and his original British accent) (https://www.beinsports.com/us/motoamerica/video/max-flinders-competitive-spirit-in-motoameric/939381) * Living Good Motorsports (http://livengoodmotorsports.com/) * DrippinWet Graphics Design (http://www.drippinwet.com/) * Rides & Drives (https://ridesanddrives.com/) * Used Bikes Direct (https://usedbikesdirect.com/) * The Meyer Group, Merrill Lynch (https://fa.ml.com/louisiana/slidell/the-meyer-group/) * Liqui Moly (https://www.liqui-moly.us/en.html) * Arai Helmets (https://www.araiamericas.com/) * Alpinestars (https://www.alpinestars.com/) * Forma Boots USA (https://www.formabootsusa.com/) * Moto-D (https://www.motodracing.com/) * Spark Exhaust Technology (https://www.spark.it/en) Contact Me * Become a Podcast Supporter (PayPal) (https://paypal.me/christophergeiss?locale.x=en_US) * Affiliates Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/affiliates) * Podcast Supporters Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/supporters) * Email: soyouwanttoride@yahoo.com * Twitter: @soyouwanttoride (https://twitter.com/soyouwanttoride) * Instagram: so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.instagram.com/so.you.want.to.ride/) * Facebook: @so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.facebook.com/so.you.want.to.ride) * Podcast Listeners Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2511206719123833/?source_id=1978870302235245) * Podcast Web Site (http://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com) * Podcast YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UClDjOlGOdK-SK8WB6jRdZ4Q) * Old Man Slacker on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/oldmanslacker/) * Old Man Slacker on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oldmanslacker/) Special Guests: Martin Flinders and Max Flinders.

This episode is a great chat with Cat MacLeod from Leod Motorcycle Escapes, a motorcycle touring company that specializes in tours for accomplished, performance minded riders that want to experience getting the most out of their riding skills both on the twisty public roads in the mountains as well as on MotoGP race tracks. Cat and I talk about the tours that he offers, the challenges he is facing due to COVID-19, some funny stories related to the tours he has conducted in the past, as well as his own experiences as a track day rider, particularly on his new Yamaha R1 which has been a big help in moving him up to riding in the A Group. We also talk about my first track day a couple weeks ago, which is a great segue into how a motorcycle rider interested in a Leod Escape can prepare themselves if they are not yet riding at that level. This episode was recorded as a live video shown using Facebook Live. So if you prefer, you can check out the video on my Facebook Page “So, you want to ride a Motorcycle?” Stay tuned as I will be doing as many of these podcast recordings as possible using Facebook Live on Wednesday nights at 8 pm ET and I will of course continue to make the audio portion available via this podcast. You can email questions for my guests and I prior to the live show using soyouwanttoride@yahoo.com, or even better yet, tune in while we are recording and post your questions online. We will do the best we can to answer all questions while we record. Further instructions will be posted before each live show on my Facebook page. Episode Links * Email Cat MacLeod: cat@leodescapes.com * Cat MacLeod on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/cat.macleod.1) * Leod Motorcycle Escapes (https://leodescapes.com/) * 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS (https://www.kawasaki.com/motorcycle/z/retro-sport/z900rs-abs) * New York Safety Track (NYST) (http://nyst.com/) * California Superbike School (https://superbikeschool.com/) * MotoAmerica (https://motoamerica.com/) * Yamaha Champions Riding School (https://ridelikeachampion.com/) * RSE - Racing School Europe RSE - with Troy Corser (https://racing-school-europe.com/) * Dave Moss Tuning (DMT) Web Site (https://davemosstuning.com/) * Mugello Circuit (https://mugellocircuit.com/en/) * Phillip Island Circuit (https://www.phillipislandcircuit.com.au/) * Women Riders World Relay (WRWR) Web Site (https://womenridersworldrelay.com/) * Episode 005: Interview with Sarah Worthylake from WRWR (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/005) * Episode 006: Interview with Eugene and Shana Sanderson about WRWR (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/006) * Episode 016: Hanging out with WRWR Founder Hayley Bell (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/016) Contact Me * Become a Podcast Supporter (PayPal) (https://paypal.me/christophergeiss?locale.x=en_US) * Affiliates Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/affiliates) * Podcast Supporters Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/supporters) * Email: soyouwanttoride@yahoo.com * Twitter: @soyouwanttoride (https://twitter.com/soyouwanttoride) * Instagram: so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.instagram.com/so.you.want.to.ride/) * Facebook: @so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.facebook.com/so.you.want.to.ride) * Podcast Listeners Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2511206719123833/?source_id=1978870302235245) * Podcast Web Site (http://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com) * Podcast YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UClDjOlGOdK-SK8WB6jRdZ4Q) * Old Man Slacker on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/oldmanslacker/) * Old Man Slacker on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oldmanslacker/) Special Guest: Cat MacLeod.

This episode is a chat with Eric Swahn from Eric Swahn Racing. Eric is an amateur racer who has done a lot of racing at the club level and really loves it. He also has quite an entrepreneurial streak and started selling merchandise online through eBay as a kid. Since motorcycle racing is a very expensive sport, unless you have lots of sponsors backing you, Eric decided to put his racing on hold for a little while as he focuses on building his online motorcycle gear and parts store. Right now, he operate his online store part time in addition to his regular day job, but his goal is to build his store up to the point where it not only supports him, but also provides the extra cash he needs to continue with his passion for motorcycle racing. Check out Eric’s story in this episode and check out his online store at shopesr.com. Episode Links * Eric Swahn on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/emusic2010) * Eric Swahn on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-swahn-2a283852/) * Eric Swahn Bio (https://www.ericswahnracing.com/bio) * Eric Swahn Racing (https://www.ericswahnracing.com/) * Eric Swahn Racing on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EricSwahn/) * Eric Swahn Racing on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ericswahnracing/) * Eric Swahn Racing on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/emusic2010) * Shop ESR (https://shopesr.com/) * Western Eastern Roadracing Association (WERA) (http://wera.com/) * Moto Series Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/motoseries/) * Keith Code (http://superbikeschool.com/about-us/keiths-corner/) * California Superbike School (https://superbikeschool.com/) * "A Twist of the Wrist, Vol. 1" Book (https://superbikeschool.com/product/a-twist-of-the-wrist-vol-1/) * "A Twist of the Wrist, Vol. 2" Book (https://superbikeschool.com/product/a-twist-of-the-wrist-vol-2/) * "A Twist of the Wrist" DVD (https://superbikeschool.com/product/a-twist-of-the-wrist-dvd/) * "A Twist of the Wrist II" DVD (https://superbikeschool.com/product/a-twist-of-the-wrist-ii-dvd-released-october-2009/) * Episode 019: A Twist of the Wrist with Keith Code (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/019) * Cornering Confidence Online Course and Book (https://streetskills.thinkific.com/?ref=ba5116) * Revzilla on Jon DelVecchio's Cornering Confidence Book (https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/cornering-confidence-a-book-on-how-to-ride-the-most-fun-parts) Contact Me * Become a Podcast Supporter (PayPal) (https://paypal.me/christophergeiss?locale.x=en_US) * Affiliates Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/affiliates) * Podcast Supporters Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/supporters) * Email: soyouwanttoride@yahoo.com * Twitter: @soyouwanttoride (https://twitter.com/soyouwanttoride) * Instagram: so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.instagram.com/so.you.want.to.ride/) * Facebook: @so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.facebook.com/so.you.want.to.ride) * Podcast Listeners Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2511206719123833/?source_id=1978870302235245) * Podcast Web Site (http://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com) * Podcast YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UClDjOlGOdK-SK8WB6jRdZ4Q) * Old Man Slacker on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/oldmanslacker/) * Old Man Slacker on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oldmanslacker/)

This episode is a great chat with MotoAmerica racer Kaleb De Keyrel who joins me to discuss his recent back to back wins in Twins Cup races 1 and 2 at the opening round of the MotoAmerica season that was held two weekends ago at Road America in Wisconsin. We talk about the race weekend and the activities leading up to his victories as well as how he got himself and his Yamaha FZ07 ready for racing this year, including with some help and coaching from this year’s World SBK rookie, and previous MotoAmerica racer, Garrett Gerloff. We also talk about the unusual circumstances of being at motorcycle races held under the restrictions required because of the current COVID-19 pandemic. And we talk about Kaleb’s prior racing experiences, his recovery from a serious crash at an AFM race event at Thunderhill Raceway Park in 2019, and also the YouTube channel and videos that he and his girlfriend produce together to help promote motorcycle road racing and MotoAmerica. Stay tuned as I will be doing as many of these podcast recordings as possible using Facebook Live on Wednesday nights at 8 pm ET and I will of course continue to make the audio portion available via this podcast. Thank you to Sara Chappell Photos for the photograph for this episode's cover artwork! Episode Links * Kaleb's Email: kaleb@dekeyrel.com * Kaleb's Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/kaleb.dekeyrel) * Kaleb's Instagram Page (https://www.instagram.com/kalebdekeyrel/) * Kaleb's KD51 Life of a Racer YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgMMUb7KDhdV9h-10kFvTRw) * 1-833-CJKNOWS Accident & Injury Law (https://1833cjknows.com/) * Roaring Toyz (https://roaringtoyz.com/) * Bell Helmets (https://www.bellhelmets.com/) * MotoAmerica (https://motoamerica.com/) * MotoAmerica Twins Cup Riders (https://motoamerica.com/twins-cup/) * MotoAmerica Live+ (https://www.motoamericaliveplus.com/) * Road America (https://www.roadamerica.com/) * WorldSBK (https://www.worldsbk.com/) * Garrett Gerloff Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/garrettgerloff/) * Episode 046: The Unofficial MotoAmerica Twins Cup Prerace Show with Co-Host Chris Bays (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/046) * Josh Herrin YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/joshherrin8) * Sara Chappell Photos on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/sarachappellphotos/) * Sara Chappell Photos on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sarachappellphotos/) Contact Me * Become a Podcast Supporter (PayPal) (https://paypal.me/christophergeiss?locale.x=en_US) * Affiliates Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/affiliates) * Podcast Supporters Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/supporters) * Email: soyouwanttoride@yahoo.com * Twitter: @soyouwanttoride (https://twitter.com/soyouwanttoride) * Instagram: so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.instagram.com/so.you.want.to.ride/) * Facebook: @so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.facebook.com/so.you.want.to.ride) * Podcast Listeners Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2511206719123833/?source_id=1978870302235245) * Podcast Web Site (http://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com) * Podcast YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UClDjOlGOdK-SK8WB6jRdZ4Q) * Old Man Slacker on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/oldmanslacker/) * Old Man Slacker on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oldmanslacker/) Special Guest: Kaleb De Keyrel.

This episode is a special show in which MotoAmerica Twins Cup racer Chris Bays joins me and leads a really informative and entertaining discussion with his Twins Cup racing buddies, who of course also happen to be his competitors, Robby Cichielo Jr., Jason Madama, Jackson Blackmon and Cooper McDonald. We talk a little about each rider’s racing resume, the specifications for Twins Cup bikes and the models that are most commonly used, the riders to watch this season, and each racer’s predictions for who is going to be up on the podium this weekend at the season opening round at Road America in Wisconsin. I think this discussion really helps to highlight how the sport of motorcycle racing can simultaneously foster great friendships in the paddock and awesome competition out on the track once the flag drops. It also provides some insights into how a motorcyclist who is interested in becoming a professional motorcycle road racer can get started in the MotoAmerica Twins Cup series. Episode Links * MotoAmerica (https://motoamerica.com/) * MotoAmerica Twins Cup Riders (https://motoamerica.com/twins-cup/) * Road America (https://www.roadamerica.com/) * Michael Copoulos, Robem Engineering (https://www.facebook.com/michael.copoulos) * Robem Engineering (https://www.robemengineering.com/) * Robem Engineering on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/RobemEng) * RBoM Racing on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/RBoMracing) * Fowl Play Racing on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/fowlplayracing342/) * LWTRacer (https://www.facebook.com/lwtracer/) * N2 Track Days (https://www.n2td.org/) * Apex Assisins Track Days (https://apexassassins.com/) * Riderz Law (https://www.riderzlaw.com/) * Moto-D Racing (https://www.motodracing.com/) * BARTCON Racing on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Professional-Sports-Team/Bartcon-Racing-1388655171267697/) * 4 Dudes on a Twin on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/4-Dudes-On-A-Twin-170710800202835/) * Chris Parrish on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/chris.parrish.7399) * Hayden Schultz Fan Page on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Hayden-Schultz-Fan-Page-126257457454062/) * Kaleb De Keyrel on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/kaleb.dekeyrel) * De Keyrel Racing on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/De-Keyrel-Racing-123482849108/) * Rocco Landers Racing (https://www.facebook.com/roccolandersracing/) Contact Me * Become a Podcast Supporter (PayPal) (https://paypal.me/christophergeiss?locale.x=en_US) * Affiliates Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/affiliates) * Podcast Supporters Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/supporters) * Email: soyouwanttoride@yahoo.com * Twitter: @soyouwanttoride (https://twitter.com/soyouwanttoride) * Instagram: so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.instagram.com/so.you.want.to.ride/) * Facebook: @so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.facebook.com/so.you.want.to.ride) * Podcast Listeners Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2511206719123833/?source_id=1978870302235245) * Podcast Web Site (http://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com) * Podcast YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UClDjOlGOdK-SK8WB6jRdZ4Q) * Old Man Slacker on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/oldmanslacker/) * Old Man Slacker on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oldmanslacker/) Special Guests: Chris Bays, Cooper McDonald, Jackson Blackmon, Jason Madama, and Robby Cichielo Jr..

This episode is an awesome chat with Miyouko Wu, who makes her living as a nurse specializing in wound care, but who also spends many of her weekends as a track day rider and amateur motorcycle racer. Miyouko started riding motorcycles on the street in 2015, started doing track days a year later, and with the encouragement and support of some very good track friends, including Dave Moss from Dave Moss Tuning, started club racing in the AFM, the American Federation of Motorcyclists. Miyouko also recently started her own social media channel, “Miyouko Moto", to help support her passion to encourage and support more people, especially women, to try motorcycling, track day riding and racing. Episode Links * Miyouko Wu Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/miyouko.wu) * Miyouko Moto Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/miyoukomoto/) * Miyouko Moto Instagram Page (https://www.instagram.com/miyoukomoto/) * Miyouko Moto YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvFUs8MCusuaMitIlqjnNzg) * Miyouko Moto COVID19 Full Gear Grocery Shopping! (PPE Video) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8ocS4ferT4) * American Federation of Motorcyclists (AFM) (https://www.afmracing.org/) * Western Eastern Roadracing Association (WERA) (http://wera.com/) * Roebling Road Raceway (http://www.roeblingroad.com/) * California Superbike School (https://superbikeschool.com/) * Chris Ulrich (http://www.teamhammer.com/team/bios/ulrich/) * Team Hammer (http://www.teamhammer.com/) * Episode 026 where I discuss the MotoAmerica Two Seater Experience (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/026) * MotoAmerica (https://motoamerica.com/) * Roadracing World Action Fund (Safety Fence) (https://www.roadracingworld.com/actionfund/) * Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology (RW) (https://www.roadracingworld.com/) * Dave Moss Tuning (DMT) Web Site (https://davemosstuning.com/) * Dave Moss Tuning (DMT) YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/CatalystReactionSBW) * Episode 029: Dave Moss Tuning on Fitting Your Motorcycle to You (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/029) * Race Pace MotorSports on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/RacePaceMotorsports/) * Carters@theTrack (https://www.cartersatthetrack.com/) * Hayley Bell Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=754325170) * WRWR Web Site (https://womenridersworldrelay.com/) * Episode 005: Interview with Sarah Worthylake from WRWR (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/005) * Episode 006: Interview with Eugene and Shana Sanderson about WRWR (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/006) * Episode 016: Hanging out with WRWR Founder Hayley Bell (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/016) * HEROIC Racing Apparel (https://www.heroicracing.com/) Contact Me * Become a Podcast Supporter (PayPal) (https://paypal.me/christophergeiss?locale.x=en_US) * Affiliates Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/affiliates) * Podcast Supporters Page (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/supporters) * Email: soyouwanttoride@yahoo.com * Twitter: @soyouwanttoride (https://twitter.com/soyouwanttoride) * Instagram: so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.instagram.com/so.you.want.to.ride/) * Facebook: @so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.facebook.com/so.you.want.to.ride) * Podcast Listeners Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2511206719123833/?source_id=1978870302235245) * Podcast Web Site (http://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com) * Podcast YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UClDjOlGOdK-SK8WB6jRdZ4Q) * Old Man Slacker on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/oldmanslacker/) * Old Man Slacker on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oldmanslacker/) Special Guest: Miyouko Wu.