Motorcycle Misadventures

Tonight on SideStandUp Motorcycle Radio: The 2012 Women & Motorcycling Conference

Yes I know there's the State of the Union address but you can always catch the podcast later - tonight, January 24 on SideStandUp motorcycle radio I look forward to talking with, Tigra Tsujikawa, Marketing Manager for the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) about the women's conference.  She has worked in the powersports industry for 12 years, including the last 3 and half with the AMA. (More info under the picture.)

With 26 years of street riding complemented by eight years of off-road, dual sport, and desert racing, Tsujikawa brings a rider’s view to her projects and programs.  

Tsujikawa’s focus in 2012 is on the AMA International Women and Motorcycling Conference, July 26-29 in Carson City, Nev.  This will be the second such conference that she has managed, leveraging her love motorcycling and enthusiasm for women riders with her work with various women’s clubs and women leaders in the industry.

Join me on Tuesday, January 24 on SideStandUp motorcycle radio. Tune in early and participate in the lively chat room! 

 

 

Tonight! A Talk with Grant Johnson, Horizons Unlimited Adventure Motorcycle Travel Site & Meetings

Please join me for a conversation Horizons Unlimited founder Grant Johnson. We'll talk about upcoming travellers meetings, the DVD set to inspire and equip travellers for motorcycle adventure travel, the HU blog and forum for stories, information, and inspiration.

Grant and his wife Susan founded Horizons Unlimited years ago, and started hosting travellers meetings all around the world. I met them at the California meeting last year when I rode a Kawasaki KLR up to test it out in beautiful, rugged Humbolt County. See SidestandUp.com archives for March 23 2010 Episode 168 for my talk with Grant about the meeting, and about HU and how they came to found it.

I met up with Grant and Susan last month at the Overland Expo and found we have a lot more to talk about. At the expo Grant did his famous tire changing demo -- you'd think we'd all know how to do this by now but wow, the tips and skills he passes on about this and roadside repairs are really invaluable.

So join us online or by phone to listen to SidestandUp motorcycle radio this evening (or afternoon if you're on Pacific Time. We'll  on for 1/2 hour during the show between 7:00 and 9pm ET scheduled for 8:10 specifically (but be patient if we slip. Log-in to the live chat room which I monitor to pass your questions on to Grant.

A Conversation with Grant Johnson
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
7:00 - 9:00 ET
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Also on this show:

Roger "keep'n it safe" Wiles In this month’s conversation about safer and more proficient riding, Roger Wiles will interview Don Braash, president of the BMW MOA Foundation; the Foundation, a 501(c)3 public educational foundation, support the Rider Performance University activities of the BMW MOA, as well as sponsoring Camp GEARS (Gaining Early Advanced Riding Skills). Camp GEARS is a multi-day riding, learning and socializing opportunity for young riders age 16-26, and takes place before and during the 39th International Rally of the BMW MOA in Bloomsburg PA, third week in July. Don, and possibly some additional guests, will discuss the activities, opportunities and participation in this year’s Camp GEARS. It’s open to ALL riders, any brand, and best of all, it’s free. Learn more about this exciting opportunity, and how you, or a young rider you know, can take part in Camp GEARS.

The Trials Training Center (TTC) is an all-inclusive motorcycle resort. We have everything you need for a great motorcycle vacation, including on-site camping, rental bikes, riding gear, and experienced, expert, patient riding instructors. Here you can learn motorcycle riding skills in a low-pressure, safe and fun off-road environment. Our specialty is motorcycle trials, but we teach riding skills to all levels on both trials and conventional off-road bikes. Stay at our campground and ride on our beautiful, 650 acre mountain property. Or enjoy a dual sport or street ride in the surrounding Sequatchie Valley.

Talking with Stefy Bau Moto-Supercross Champ, MX School Owner Tues 3/22

Please join me for a conversation with Stefy Bau about empowering women in action sports, motocross, travel, women in motorcycling, athleticism, and who knows what!

This two-time motocross world and US champion, speaker, member of the International Federation of Motorcycling, traveler, owner and instructor at 211 MX school for women by women, and PlayStation video game star, is based in Tallahassee, Florida and Milan, Italy.

Check out this video of her on RacerXOnline, and follow her on Twitter @stefybau.

Please join me online or by phone to listen to SidestandUp motorcycle radio - I'll be on for 1/2 hour sometime during the show between 7:00 and 9pm ET on Tuesday, March 22. Log-in to the live chat room which I monitor to pass your questions on to Stefy.

A Conversation with Stefy Bau
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
For 1/2 hr between 7:00 - 9:00 ET
SidestandUp Motorcycle Radio

 

 

Tonight 4:30pm PT: an interview with the Overland Expo director Rosann Hanson

Tonight on SideStandUp radio I interview Roseann Hanson, Director/Founder of Overland Expo April 1-3 2011

We'll talk about the expo which is held each April in the hamlet of Amado in southern Arizona, just a few miles from the Mexico border. This international event educates and inspires people to get out and explore the world by vehicle or motorcycle, bicycle or on foot, whether 100 miles from home or 10,000 miles. The expo promotes global exploration and conservation of natural resources and culture offering educational and inspirational opportunities for adventure travelers. Over 3000 do-it-yourself adventurers enjoy 70 different classes, workshops, and roundtable programs, or visit 100+ exhibitors who offer four-wheel-drive and adventure motorcycles, accessories, camping gear, and adventure travel services. (And Carla will be presenting on China and on self-publishing at the Expo!)

Rosann, along with Jonathan Hanson, her husband of 25 years, has authored over a dozen natural history and outdoor books. Rosann is also a lapidary and metalsmith, creating one-of-a-kind gemstone and precious metal jewelry. They live in a remote, off-the-grid property 35 miles southwest of Tucson. Early on in her career in conservation, Roseann realized that the most effective strategies for success was with grassroots projects, for which funds were raised $5 to $50 at a time, rather than the big million-dollar projects, which got mired in bureaucracy and greed. The Overland Expo is a fundraiser for ConserVentures, which conducts conservation expeditions throughout the world (you can participate!), either assessing potential project areas or working with existing but under-funded wildlife, landscape, and cultural conservation projects.

Join me live for the conversation on SideStand Up motorcycle radio tonight at 4:30 pm PT, 7:30 pm ET, and participate via the chat room.

Motorcycling China Under the Radar... twice! Tues 7pm Sidestandup.com

Tuesday, Nov 23
7:00 - 9:00 pm ET
World Motorcycle Traveler Daniel Todd Talks China on Sidestand Up Motorcycle Radio

Listen by phone at 1-724-444-7444
Listen online and participate in the live chat room

I finally caught Daniel Todd holding still for a moment. I mean, the man has motorcycled over 140 countries, and he's still going strong.  This years' trips, not just one, but two under-the-radar trips to China. His first trip was a high-mileage 15-day tour made with two other riders (see ADVrider forum) but his subsequent solo trip was made at a more leisurely pace. We'll talk about both trips, how he got the bike, trip planning , and how it all turned out. Daniel's an American in the business of health and body-building supplements who's been based in Puerto Rico the last 17 years. He's traveled by motorcycle in over 140 countries and he tells a great story. Whether you're armchair traveling or you really want to ride in China, you'll love this segment. Get details on Sidestand Up.

Talk with travel writer Christopher Baker, Cuba expert and motorcyclist

  Tomorrow I'm interviewing travel writer Christopher Baker, Cuba expert, motorcyclist, about his travels in Cuba and his book Mi Moto Fidel: Motorcycling Castro's Cuba. (It won travel book of the year!) Hey, you may be able to motorcycle Cuba yourself soon. Find out how. Listen to SideStand Up tomorrow, Tuesday April 26th 4-6 pm PT. We'll be on from about 4:25 for 1/2 hour. Listen online, log on early, and join the lively chat session.

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Tuesday, April 26, 4:00-6:00 PT

Tonight 4-6 PT, I'm on SideStandUp.com Motorcycle Radio

Tonight I'll be talking with Grant Johnson who, with his wife Susan founded Horizons Unlimited,  the home for thousands of motorcycle travelers around the world. HorizonsUnlimited.com has over 6,000 pages of superb content and gorgeous photos, not including the HUBB, which has over 30,000 'threads' or topics and over 175,000 posts. I'll talk with Grant about how you can find out anything about long distance motorcycling right here from the many enthusiastic community members, and also how to join the meet-ups they host all around the world.

Here's how to tune in, and also the other folks filling in the 2 hour show.

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Episode: EPISODE168 - SIDE STAND UP

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Tonight March 23rd on SideStandUp presented by Grand Junction BMW / Harley Davidson. Ted Moyer Director of Marketing & Advertising for the BMW Owners News Magazine, will making his first of many visits to the SideStandUp. Ted will be keeping the SSU Cats up to date on what is happening at the MOA from the inside! This month it's The Superstakes, the MOA is raffling off the new BMW Superbike S1000RR.

Grizz "Mike" Newton will be talking with one half Two Brothers Tires Tim Keel  Two Brothers Tires have the lowest prices and ship nation wide for all Motorcycles. Tim will let us know how with his brother Ernie are able to do that. 

Miss Adventuring Carla King will be talking with Grant Johnson who, with his wife Susan founded Horizons Unlimited,  the home for thousands of motorcycle travelers around the world. HorizonsUnlimited.com has over 6,000 pages of superb content and gorgeous photos, not including the HUBB, which has over 30,000 'threads' or topics and over 175,000 posts. I'll talk with Grant about how you can find out anything about long distance motorcycling right here from the many enthusiastic community members, and also how to join the meet-ups they host all around the world.

Timmer "Tim" Bowman is back for another segment of all things gadgetal with the the Big Boss from Gerbing's Heated Clothing Jeff Gerbing. Jeff will be announcing the latest Gerbing's Heated Clothing creation for the first time ANYWHERE on SideStand Up.

Pat McGhie will be sitting down with Greg Munn from Prineville, Oregon. GREG is a member of ADV where he posted quite a few RRâ??s under the name of Humunn. In addition to being an accomplished rider, GREG has a tour company called High Desert Adventures. Greg specializes in guided Tours in the beautiful and scenic Central and Eastern areas of Oregon as well as into Baja. Some of the actual tours have been turned into ADV Ride Reports. Tune in to hear about the man and the company and some of the tours they have to offer."

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