Severe ADV terrain

Are You Miscalculating your ADV Skills?

Are you Miscalculating your adv skills? Paul Solomonson, dueling counterpart in the recent video “Mosko Moto vs Lone Rider“, talks with Bret about rating yourself as an ADV rider and some of the common ways riders miscalculate their skill level. Paul Solomonson works with Bret across the United States in teaching ADV training classes.  He…

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Is Motorcycle Safety Training a Myth?

Does Motorcycle Training Create Safer Riders? Does motorcycle safety training really teach what it’s intended to teach?  In this episode, Bret Tkacs speaks with Chris Johnson, owner of Washington Motorist Safety Training, about whether motorcycle safety education is real or a myth.  Does training actually make safer riders?  Enjoy this dynamic podcast where two energetic…

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Jesse panniers

What’s Going On With Jesse Luggage?

What’s GOING ON WITH Jesse Luggage? Jesse Luggage is now owned by Jared Maxfield who is revitalizing the brand into Jesse Adventures: a one-stop resource for the ADV community.  In this podcast, Bret and Jared discuss what it’s like being one of the few hard pannier distributors in the United States, the competition in the…

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Alpinestars Tech 7 Boot

Alpinestars Tech 7 Boot Review Read the article The Alpinestars Tech 7 boots have been a top choice for dual-sport and enduro riders since their introduction. Alpinestars has been paying attention to their customers, as they have addressed every issue I’ve ever experienced with this boot. I wore Tech 7s from 2009–2012 as my primary…

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ADV First Aid

Essential First Aid Tips for the Adventure Rider

In this episode, Jesse Pacht discusses some essential first aid tips that adventure riders should know prior to going on an ADV ride.  Adventure riders are often beyond cell service or immediate help.  Discover how to prepare mentally, determine what essential items belong in your first aid kit, and learn how to prevent accidents before…

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