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Long Riders Radio

86 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 64 ratings

A monthly podcast covering the long distance riding community.

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102: Kerri Miller, West Coast 66 Rally Winner

September 30, 2021 14:42 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Kerri Miller, winner of the West Coast 66 Rally tells us about her ride and how she kicked everyone's butts.   Kerri's Blog with ride reports:  http://motozor.com/

101: Bill Norris, The Four Digit IBR Rookie

August 31, 2021 20:53 - 54 minutes - 71.2 MB

2021 IBR Rookie Bill Norris talks about his experience on the Iron Butt Rally, why it took him 20 years to finally do it, and his unique choice in an LD motorcycle.

100: 2021 IBR Winner Mike Brooke

July 22, 2021 18:01 - 1 hour - 126 MB

The winner of the 2021 Iron Butt Rally Mike Brooke tells us about his win. Strap in kids, this is a long one, but definitely worth it.

99: Mike Best

June 10, 2021 23:22 - 1 hour - 75.2 MB

2021 Heart of Texas Winner Mike Best tells us about his win.

98: Rob Carlo and America's Ultimate Long Distance Rider Motorcle Challenge

May 01, 2021 06:59 - 57 minutes - 64.5 MB

Rob Carlo talks about how he got into LD riding and the grand tour style rally he puts on every year. Ride Site: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1236540056362873 Rob's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/roadwarriorakardub/ Other rides @ Ride Master: https://rides.jasonjonas.com/

97: 1999 IBR Winner George Barnes

March 28, 2021 23:20 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

George Barnes gives us the scoop about his '99 IBR win, as well as his other Iron Butt Rally adventures.

96: IBA Mexico

March 01, 2021 04:33 - 1 hour - 67 MB

Marco Almaraz and Elena 'La Loca' Stack tell us all about LD Riding in Mexico

95: Where's Wendy?

January 31, 2021 04:07 - 31 minutes - 16.4 MB

Iron Butt Rally winner Wendy Crockett returns to the show to talk about her adventures in Mexico and the status of her South America trip. Wendy's website:  https://thirdwheeladventures.com/ Also - here's a link to the Pacific Northwest Grand Tour that my buddy Tim Allen is putting on this spring and summer.  Signing up for this rally may be the best $40 you've ever spent in your life.  On anything.  There's really only one way to find out.

94: 2018 Honda Goldwing Long Term Review

December 31, 2020 19:35 - 40 minutes - 24.8 MB

Its been a year and a half in the making, but I'm ready to give my review of my 2018 Honda Goldwing as an LD motorcycle. Links to some of the items discussed in the episode:   Episode 67 - Talking with Honda about this bike  Rivco Highway Pegs  Ridiculously priced Honda Passenger Armrests  Backrest for the stock seat  Firecreek Accessories Quicktank  Firecreek Accessories Aux Light Mounting Brackets  Helibars Bar Risers  Traxxion Dynamics Passenger Grab Rails  Knucklewarmers (Mista...

93: Ira Agins

November 26, 2020 16:32 - 1 hour - 33.6 MB

Ira stops by to give us his insight on the Iron Butt Rally and LD riding in general.

92: Hey Mr. Farkle Man - Dylan Spink

October 31, 2020 03:01 - 1 hour - 80.8 MB

Dylan Spink stops by to talk about the myriad of motorcycles and farkles he has created for LD rallies.

91: Gary Huff & The NNW Rally

September 26, 2020 17:27 - 58 minutes - 28.6 MB

First time rally master Gary Huff stops by to tell us all about the first-ever North by Northwest Rally. Support for this episode comes from DiscountRamps.com. DiscountRamps.com offers a huge selection of power sport products for your ATV, UTV, Motorcycle, and more! Everything you need to load, haul, or transport your power sport toys! Long Riders Radio listeners can save 15% with coupon code LONG. (Or….just click here!)

90: Tom Lettero

July 29, 2020 04:02 - 37 minutes - 19.2 MB

Tom Lettero talks about his accomplishments in this year's (still ongoing) Big Money Rally as well as what it's like to ride during a pandemic.

89: Fatman and Lynne the Pillion

June 28, 2020 23:34 - 58 minutes - 28.8 MB

88: Matt Wise and the 45/45 Club

May 24, 2020 00:01 - 58 minutes - 26.6 MB

Matt talks about the EPIC 45 day, 45,000 mile documented ride he did in 2018.

87: Ken Andrews

April 26, 2020 18:25 - 1 hour - 34.3 MB

By request, we talk with Ken Andrews about the IBR, Hoka Hey, his elusive 48/10 ride(s), and much more.

86: Greg Rice

March 28, 2020 20:20 - 1 hour - 35 MB

Greg talks to us about his ill-fated 2019 IBR and a first hand account of nearly every LD bike out there. (Sorry, no Gryffins...)

85: LD Ninja Kurt Worden

February 29, 2020 17:36 - 59 minutes - 27.2 MB

Kurt Worden stops by to definitively prove there is replacement for displacement.

84: Tim Masterson, I-40, and the Gryffin

January 26, 2020 21:17 - 1 hour - 29.2 MB

Tim talks about his recent 40/40 ride as well as his new motorcycle.

83: The Best Roads

December 24, 2019 23:28 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MB

Every answer to, "What is your favorite road?"

82: Bob Higdon and The Higdon Chronicles

November 24, 2019 18:58 - 1 hour - 28.8 MB

Bob Higdon stops by to talk about his newe books and a plethora of other interesting topics.

81: 2019 Iron Butt Rally Ride Report - Part 2

October 29, 2019 03:50 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MB

The exciting, thrilling, dare I say death defying, conclusion of my 2019 Iron Butt Rally Ride Report.

80: 2019 Iron Butt Rally Ride Report - Part 1

September 25, 2019 03:14 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MB

Part 1 of 2 of my Iron Butt Rally. Part 2 will be coming in a few days. This part details Rally Day -702 through Rally Day 6.

79: Iron Butt Rally Veteran JD Smith

August 25, 2019 20:15 - 57 minutes - 26.4 MB

JD tells us all about his rather adventurous 2019 Iron Butt Rally. Support for this episode comes from DiscountRamps.com. DiscountRamps.com offers a huge selection of power sport products for your ATV, UTV, Motorcycle, and more! Everything you need to load, haul, or transport your power sport toys! Long Riders Radio listeners can save 15% with coupon code LONG. (Or….just click here!)

78: 2019 Iron Butt Rally Winner Wendy Crockett

July 26, 2019 03:06 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MB

Wendy Crockett talks about her epic ride on the 2019 Iron Butt Rally. Wendy’s IBR Scorecard Wendy’s Blog with information about her upcoming South America Trip Support for this episode comes from DiscountRamps.com. DiscountRamps.com offers a huge selection of power sport products for your ATV, UTV, Motorcycle, and more! Everything you need to load, haul, or transport your power sport toys! Long Riders Radio listeners can save 15% with coupon code LONG. (Or….just click here!)

77: Bill Watt

June 08, 2019 07:01 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MB

Bill Watt stops by to talk about LD Riding as a Canadian, how he trashed a hotel room, and why he loves a good Wankel. Those last two may require a bit of context...

76: Cliff Wall and the Senior Butt Rally

May 24, 2019 23:01 - 39 minutes - 60.1 MB

Cliff Wall stops by to talk about the new rally concept he's involved with along with LD pioneer George Wyman.

75: Kirsten Talken-Spaulding: Sand, Scorpions, and Search and Rescue

April 28, 2019 19:14 - 55 minutes - 77.3 MB

Yep, you read that title right. Snakes too. Kirsten tells us the story of her adventure on the 2017 Iron Butt Rally.

74: IBR Rally Rookie JD Smith

March 31, 2019 02:20 - 30 minutes - 48.3 MB

Rally Rookie JD Smith joins us to talk about his preparation for the 2019 Iron Butt Rally.

73: 2019 IBR Prep

February 27, 2019 01:36 - 38 minutes - 76.6 MB

Justin talks about some of the preparations he is doing for the 2019 Iron Butt Rally.

72: Walt Fulton

January 28, 2019 00:13 - 1 hour - 94.5 MB

Walt Fulton, 1/3 of Streetmasters, stops by to talk about his life in the motorcycle world.

71: George Swetland and the 1984 Iron Butt Rally

October 31, 2018 04:12 - 38 minutes - 57.2 MB

George joins us to talk about LD riding during the first Iron Butt Rally.

70: Elspeth Beard: Lone Rider

August 25, 2018 22:22 - 47 minutes - 67.9 MB

In 1980, Elspeth rode her BMW R60/6 around the world. When she returned, she put all her journals, tapes, and photos into a cardboard box where they remained for over thirty years. Several years ago, a short article about her trip led to more interest about her trip, and she decided to publish a book about the trip. http://www.elspethbeard.com

69: Butt Lite IX Runner Up Billy Connacher

July 31, 2018 04:42 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Billy Connacher tells us all about his Butt Lite IX adventure which led to a second place finish.

68: The 40-40 Club: Steve Diederich and Micki Denton

June 30, 2018 20:17 - 1 hour - 91.9 MB

Steve and Micki tell us about everything that went into Steve riding 40,000 miles in 40 days.

67: 2018 Honda Gold Wing

May 20, 2018 19:14 - 41 minutes - 60.9 MB

Lee Edmonds and Colin Miller from Honda join us to discuss the new Gold Wing, including your questions.

66: Phillip Funnell

April 29, 2018 05:03 - 22 minutes - 45 MB

I talk with Phillip Funnell about riding in the early days of the LD world - before anyone called it that.

65: Nancy Lefcourt

March 31, 2018 01:00 - 39 minutes - 78.9 MB

Nancy Lefcourt stops by to talk about the Jacksonville party and answers the LD Dozen.

64: Dr. Jon Kerr

February 28, 2018 05:58 - 86.8 MB

LD Rider Dr. Jon Kerr talks about health during long distance rides, deer, and the best way to repair a motorcycle by urinating on it.  Yes, you read that right.

63: Bob Bowman

January 31, 2018 06:32 - 34 minutes - 63.2 MB

2017 Big Money Rally winner Bob Bowman talks about his experiences on the Big Money Rally as well as other rallies.

62: Jason Jonas and Spotwalla.com

December 26, 2017 22:08 - 32 minutes - 36.7 MB

Jason Jonas joins me to talk about the mighty Spotwall.com, among other topics. If you use Spotwalla to help give your friends and family some piece of mind while you're on the road, please consider shooting a donation over to Jason.  Here's the link.

61: Iron Butt Rally Ride Report - Part 2

October 29, 2017 05:52 - 1 hour - 83 MB

Guest host Tim Bowman continues his talk with Justin about his experience on the Iron Butt Rally. NOTE:  If you're having audio issues around the 50 minute mark of this episode, please redownload!  The audio got corrupted somehow and I had to replace it.  

60: Iron Butt Rally Ride Report - Part 1

October 29, 2017 05:40 - 1 hour - 87 MB

Guest host Tim Bowman talks with Justin about his experience on the Iron Butt Rally.   Part 2 is here

59: Live from the NiiTWiT Rally

October 29, 2017 01:54 - 19 minutes - 20.8 MB

This is the audio-only version of the live webstream on Oct 27, 2017.  Justin talks with Troy Martin and Paul Tong from NiiTWit Rally Headquarters. The video version can be found on Facebook or YouTube.

58: 2017 IBR Scribe John Harrison

September 23, 2017 07:01 - 40 minutes - 42.5 MB

2017 IBR Scribe John Harrison talks about what it took to bring you all the news of the IBR.

57: 2017 IBR Rally Master Jeff Earls

August 26, 2017 06:12 - 46 minutes - 50.8 MB

Jeff Earls talks about how he planned the route for the 2017 Iron Butt Rally

56: Iron Butt Rally Winner Jim Owen

July 23, 2017 05:53 - 1 hour - 69 MB

2017 Iron Butt Rally winner Jim Owen talks about his epic ride.

55: John Doughty's 100,000 Mile Year

June 17, 2017 04:24 - 35 minutes - 37.9 MB

John Doughty talks about his quest to join the 100,000 mile club.

54: Peter Hogan's Lap Around the Paddock

May 13, 2017 18:54 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

Peter Hogan, aka OX-34, tells us about his 9 day lap of Australia

53: Hopeless Class Entrant Tim Hayosh

April 30, 2017 18:35 - 30 minutes - 33 MB

Hopeless Class entrant Tim Hayosh talks about plans to participate in the Iron Butt Rally as part of a three person team.

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