Beach's Motorcycle Adventures
25 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -A lifetime of experience riding motorcycles and traveling have taught Rob Beach the finer points of how to have a great vacation on two wheels in a foreign land. Joined by his Public Relations sidekick, Mike Knott, and other special guests, you are sure to have a good time and maybe even learn something. New episodes drop every Friday!
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Episodes
Grant & Susan Johnson, Horizons Unlimited - Episode 25
January 19, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBRob, Mike, Grant and Susan talk international motorcycle travel. Listen in as the experts of independent travel and the pro's of the touring industry trade tips and tricks. Grant & Susan are veteran motorcycle travellers - RTW north to south, two up on a 1986 BMW R80 G/S from 1987. They've been to over 50 countries since then, traveling and working all over the world, and they're not finished yet! www.horizonsunlimited.com
The Central Alpine Tours - Episode 24
October 30, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 75.8 MBRob gives Mike a detailed description of Beach's central alpine tours including the Classic Alpine Adventure, Dolomite Domination, Swiss Splendor, and Alpine Apogee. https://www.bmca.com/tours/europe/classic-alpine-adventure.htm https://www.bmca.com/tours/europe/dolomite-domination.htm https://www.bmca.com/tours/europe/swiss-splendor.htm https://www.bmca.com/tours/europe/alpine-apogee.htm
Walt Fulton & Nancy Foote, Streetmasters - Episode 23
October 23, 2020 13:00 - 54 minutes - 100 MBToday's guest is Walt Fulton. Walt is a former three-time winner at Daytona and team racer for Harley Davidson, Kawasaki, and Suzuki. He was a featured rider in the documentary "On Any Sunday". He is a BMW Legends racer, a professional motorcycle accident reconstruction expert, motorcycle journalist and a private riding instructor. Along with his partner, Nancy Foote they are Streetmasters. https://streetmasters.pro/
John Flores, BMW RA - Episode 22
October 02, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBJohn Flores is the Chief of Content at BMW Riders Association and editor of On The Level. Join Rob & Mike as they chat with John about the BMW Riders Association and their magazine, the new BMW R18 Cruiser, digital advertising, and more!
Steph Jeavons - Episode 21
September 04, 2020 13:00 - 56 minutes - 103 MBRob & Mike have a fascinating chat with Steph Jeavons about all her adventures, and particularly about her newest book released on September 3rd. One woman’s solo journey to ride all seven continents on two wheels Welsh girl Steph Jeavons ran away to see the world. She wanted to see the sunset from every angle. She wanted to see an orangutan and a baobab tree. She wanted to become the first person to circumnavigate the globe and ride a motorcycle on all seven continents - and to sing karao...
The Island Interlude - Episode 20
August 28, 2020 13:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBRob & Mike talk with Ken Condon about the Island Interlude; a two-week tour of the islands of Sardinia, Italy and Corsica, France. Ken is joining the Island Interlude in 2021 as our on-tour riding coach. Ken's training is legendary, and tour members have the option of spending time riding under Ken's expert tutelage. https://www.bmca.com/tours/europe/island-interlude.htm https://www.ridinginthezone.com/
Mardelle Peck - Episode 19
August 21, 2020 13:00 - 51 minutes - 95 MBIn this casual conversation, Rob & Mike get to know Mardelle Peck. An inspiration now in her early seventies, Mardelle began racing in 2012 at 65-years-old. She has proved her mettle by clinching third place in the expert category of motorcycle racing in the Afemme Championship. So what lead her to do this to begin with? Rob & Mike find out. You can watch her story here: https://vimeo.com/221857483 And a bit of the behind the scenes can be found here: http://www.jameslovick.co.uk/portfolio...
Dave Darcy of MAD TV - Episode 18
August 14, 2020 13:00 - 57 minutes - 105 MBRob & Mike chat with Dave Darcy of Motorcycle Adventure Dirtbike TV for a general discussion about motorcycle adventure, filming it and living it. A laid back conversational hour long interview that covers some interesting stuff. https://www.youtube.com/user/edog200
What Should We Watch? - Episode 17
August 07, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBA discussion of favorite motorcycle movies & shows, including: Easy Rider Moto GP - motogp.com World Superbike - worldsbk.com Moto America - motoamerica.com American Flat Track Racing on NBC Sports Supercross Series On Any Sunday Drive Mag Riders - youtube.com/channel/UCFb9lLL3jLDrREd4tLqF6Kw Itchy Boots - youtube.com/channel/UCEIs9nkveW9WmYtsOcJBwTg Faster Long Way Round - longwayround.com Motorcycle Diaries Motorcycle Adventure Dirtbike TV - youtube.com/user/edog200 MotorCircus Mission Manx...
Kayla Yaakov - 13 Year Old Motorcycle Racer - Episode 16
July 31, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes - 53.1 MBOur special guest today is 13-year-old Kayla Yaakov. Hailing from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Kayla was racing semi-pro and pro road races by the time she was 10. Now, at 13 years old, she’s brought home over 300 race wins at tracks all around the country. In 2017 she won 11 national championships as an amateur. She won seven national championships, including two amateur AMA Grand National Championships in 2018. In 2019 she won five national championships as an expert, including the AMA Lightw...
Ed Conde of the New England Riders - Episode 15
July 24, 2020 13:00 - 52 minutes - 95.6 MBNew England Riders is a community of motorcyclists that self-organize to ride and have fun with other riders. It is not a club – no dues, membership, rules or officers. We are an inclusive group and all motorcycle brands are welcome. We believe in safe group riding and being respectful towards others. Everyone is welcome to participate in the forum, at social gatherings or on rides.
Lisa Malachowsky - Episode 14
July 10, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 76.2 MBRob, Mike & Lisa chat about the sights and smells you experience traveling by motorcycle versus by car but even more importantly, they chat about how to get more women riding, and more!
The Sicilian Sojourn - Episode 13
July 03, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 80.5 MBRob gives Mike a detailed description of Beach's Sicilian Sojourn tour of Sicily, Calabria & the Amalfi Coast.
Motorcycling & Mental Well-Being with Jane Schluter - Episode 12
June 26, 2020 13:00 - 59 minutes - 110 MBRob, Mike & Jane chat about her long relationship with BMW and how important motorcycling is to mental well-being, especially in this time of partial isolation. Motorcycling is a true social distancing sport that will also keep you centered.
Larry Lage from Excalibur Motorcycle Works - Episode 11
June 19, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBCanadian motorcycle dealer Larry Lage, owner of Excalibur Motorcycle Works, joins Rob & Mike to talk about what's happening in the motorcycle industry. There was a bit of a bad connection here and there but it's worth listening through!
Al Walker, New Zealand & the Maori Meander - Episode 10
June 05, 2020 13:00 - 51 minutes - 94.6 MBMr. Al Walker of Wanaka, New Zealand joins us to talk about what New Zeland has to offer and lays out Beach's 2021 tour itinerary in detail.
BJ Hessler from DC Dirt Camp - Episode 09
May 29, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBRob & Mike get dirty with BJ from DC Dirt Camp. DC Dirt Camp is a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) sponsored and American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) chartered Dirt Bike Training School in Northern Virginia.
Choosing The Right Touring Bike with Ben Machamer - Episode 08
May 22, 2020 13:00 - 56 minutes - 103 MBRob & Mike are joined by Ben Machamer to talk about picking the right touring bike if you are inseam challenged. They also talk about a bunch of other stuff.
Women Riders with Karen Salemi - Episode 07
May 15, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBKaren Salemi joins Rob & Mike to talk about being a solo woman rider, joining a tour alone, and encouraging women to get out there and ride! They also chat about motorcycle size, gear, and much more.
From a Passengers Perspective - Episode 06
May 08, 2020 13:00 - 50 minutes - 91.8 MBRob & Mike are joined by their lovely and patient wives, Gretchen & Bonnie, to talk about touring from the passengers perspective. This should be good!
OYO or Organized Tour with Jim Boggess - Episode 05
May 01, 2020 13:00 - 45 minutes - 82.6 MBMike & Rob speak to special guest, Jim Boggess, about touring Europe on your own versus taking an organized tour. Jim has done it both ways and has a great perspective to share with you!
The History of Beach's Motorcycle Adventures - Episode 04
April 24, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 63.1 MBRob takes us from 1972 to 2020, what is was like then and how things have changed. Nearly 50 years of history with the world's oldest motorcycle tour company!
Joe White & The Isle of Man TT - Episode 03
April 17, 2020 13:00 - 45 minutes - 82.5 MBMike & Rob are joined by Joe White, from White's Cycles, to reminisce about a trip to attend the Isle of Man TT race. A lively discussion ensues about various other race tracks as well!
Ken Condon of Riding in the Zone - Episode 02
April 10, 2020 13:00 - 56 minutes - 103 MBRob & Mike chat with Ken Condon of Riding in the Zone about best practices to enhance your riding.
Best Roads in Europe - Episode 01
April 03, 2020 13:00 - 36 minutes - 66.1 MBRob Beach & Mike Knott, of Beach's Motorcycle Adventures, chat about where the best motorcycle roads are in Europe.