{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Think Bike- Alberta Motorcycle Safety Society","title":"Words of Wisdom / Brad Gavey","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1794,"description":"On this episode, Brad Gavey joins Liane to talk about his history of riding, incidents that have occurred and what he has learned to pass on to others. Bard is a colourful and outspoken character plus one of our favourite guests on the podcast... enjoy! \n\nGuest: Brad Gavey\nTakeaways\nBrad's first bike was a Honda CT70.\nHe transitioned from street racing to track racing.\nRunning from the police is a dangerous choice.\nSafety and awareness are crucial while riding.\nLoud pipes do not guarantee safety on the road.\nPick your riding spots wisely to avoid trouble.\nMotorcycling can lead to unexpected relationships.\nTen years of riding feels like a blink.\nTeaching others about safe riding is rewarding.\nThe motorcycle community is a tight-knit group. The journey of coaching is filled with experiences and challenges.\nRacing can have severe emotional impacts, especially when loved ones are involved.\nThe hardest part of racing is watching loved ones take risks.\nThe next generation of racers is crucial for the sport's future.\nGender barriers in racing are being broken down by talented female riders.\nTrack days provide an accessible way for new riders to experience the sport.\nSafety in racing is paramount and often overlooked by new riders.\nThe racing community is growing and becoming more inclusive.\nCoaching and mentorship play vital roles in developing new talent.\nThe importance of getting people off the streets and onto the track.","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}