Adventure Rider Radio is the world’s longest-running adventure motorcycle and travel podcast, featuring inspiring stories, expert advice, and gear tips for adve...
DEEP TROUBLE: Stranded and Broken - A Ride Gone Wrong on the Haywire Grade Trail
In 2008, Doug Oosterhouse’s annual motorcycle camping trip took a brutal turn on the Haywire Grade Trail in Michigan when deep sand and a hidden hole caused his fully loaded KLR 650 to crash. With no cell service and a serious injury that left his foot pointing the wrong way, getting help was no easy task. What followed was a painful ordeal, major surgery, and a lesson in just how quickly an adventure can go sideways. Links: Photos and links related to this episode can be found in the show notes on Adventure Rider Radio. Subscribe and never miss an episode: Subscribe so you never miss an episode! We release new episodes every Thursday, packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Suggestions: If you have a show idea or suggestion, send us an email. We'd love to hear from you! Leave a review: If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and improve the show. Follow us on social media: Join our community on Facebook and Instagram. Support us: Please consider supporting us! Your support helps us keep the adventure going and brings you even more great content. Share the podcast: If you know someone who would benefit from today’s episode, share it with them! Spreading the word helps our podcast grow. Join our newsletter: Stay updated with our latest episodes by signing up for our newsletter at Adventure Rider Radio. Get all the best content delivered straight to your inbox.
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From Boardroom to Open Road: A Journey of Self-Discovery
Scott Dobie spent years climbing the corporate ladder, enjoying success and financial stability while postponing the start of a family for 15 years to concentrate on his career. Faced with the demands of his job, he discovered something that would change everything: motorcycle travel. What began as a simple getaway soon transformed into a life-changing journey across the U.S. that not only reconnected him with himself but also reshaped the course of his life. What happened next? It’s a story of reinvention and bold choices. Links: Photos and links related to this episode can be found in the show notes on Adventure Rider Radio. Subscribe and never miss an episode: Subscribe so you never miss an episode! We release new episodes every Thursday, packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Suggestions: If you have a show idea or suggestion, send us an email. We'd love to hear from you! Leave a review: If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and improve the show. Follow us on social media: Join our community on Facebook and Instagram. Support us: Please consider supporting us! Your support helps us keep the adventure going and brings you even more great content. Share the podcast: If you know someone who would benefit from today’s episode, share it with them! Spreading the word helps our podcast grow. Join our newsletter: Stay updated with our latest episodes by signing up for our newsletter at Adventure Rider Radio. Get all the best content delivered straight to your inbox.
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Breaking Away from Structure: Riding into the Unknown
At 38, Stefanie Eickhorn bought her first motorcycle—never anticipating it would take her across continents or away from the structured German life in which she was raised. A decade later, she set off solo, riding from Portugal to the deserts of Saudi Arabia, the peaks of the Balkans, and deep into Africa. She has encountered war-altered routes, shifting borders, and the battle between control and chaos. She has learned to let go, trust the road, and discover freedom in the unexpected.
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BUCKET LIST: Ultimate Himalayan Ride
In this BUCKET LIST episode, Maria Schumacher and Aidan Walsh talk about their experience riding in the Himalayas. Their journey offers compelling insights into adaptability and its role as a powerful tool in both travel and life, as they found India to be overwhelming and beautiful simultaneously. BUCKET LIST is an Adventure Rider Radio series that features destinations through riders' experiences. Word of mouth provides valuable insight into what it's like to ride in a particular location. Through these stories, the series will explore local culture, roads, and other highlights, inspiring readers to consider adding these destinations to their own bucket lists.
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Chaos and Adventure - The Ride That Changed Everything
In late 2014, after losing his job and finding himself at a crossroads, Josh Kepkay decided to take a leap of faith. With $15,000 in the bank and no clear plan, he set off to travel the world. His journey began in Vietnam, where a motorcycle adventure to Sapa—despite never having ridden a bike before—ignited a lifelong passion within him. What started as a search for direction evolved into a life defined by motorcycles, exploration, and embracing the unexpected.
Adventure Rider Radio is the world’s longest-running adventure motorcycle and travel podcast, featuring inspiring stories, expert advice, and gear tips for adventure riders everywhere. Hear from seasoned travellers as they share their journeys, insights, and lessons learned on the road. This show is a must-listen for anything and everything motorcycle. Tune in every week on Thursdays as host Jim Martin talks with motorcyclists and experts from around the world.
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