{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Think Bike- Alberta Motorcycle Safety Society","title":"One Last Ride / Brad Chalcraft","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/463957e6\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1809,"description":"In this episode of Think Bike, host Liane Langlois speaks with Brad Chalcraft from One Last Ride, a unique motorcycle hearse service in Alberta. They discuss Brad's journey into motorcycling, the concept behind One Last Ride, and how he personalizes farewell services for motorcycle enthusiasts. The conversation also touches on the emotional aspects of dealing with grief, community support, and Brad's future plans to expand his services across Canada and beyond.\nTakeaways\nBrad has been riding motorcycles since he was eighteen.\nOne Last Ride started as a motorcycle hearse service for bikers.\nThe service is customizable, reflecting the personality of the deceased.\nCommunity support plays a crucial role in the success of One Last Ride.\nBrad emphasizes the importance of serving families during their time of grief.\nHe has a unique approach to personalizing farewell services.\nThe motorcycle community is known for its camaraderie and support.\nBrad aims to expand One Last Ride across Canada and into the U.S.\nThe service is not just about transportation; it's about honoring the deceased's passion.\nBrad's work is a legacy of a previous owner of the motorcycle hearse.\nSound Bites\n\"I mean, it's the ultimate lazy boy on the road.\"\n\"The services are completely customizable.\"\n\"You know, fly high, ride in paradise.\"\n\"I think about the good that I've done.\"\n\"This is my dream, but this is his legacy.\"\n\"It takes a certain type of person to do this.\"\nChapters\n\n00:00\nIntroduction to One Last Ride\n05:04\nThe Concept Behind One Last Ride\n10:00\nPersonalizing the Farewell\n15:01\nNavigating Grief and Community Support\n20:02\nFuture Plans for One Last Ride","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/bOlrXvCBI3RvJUeXEHZ8kpXAg5dbmJb2lKUDxfTdRi8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81NGQx/YjA2YTgxODQxY2Jh/MTRlMTk5MjU5NGEw/ZTNhMi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}