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Thousands of Kilometres of travel, all over the world and Brian and Shirley can't stop.
Show Notes
Aussies Overland
Brian Rix has been riding motorcycles since he was young on his father’s farm near Victoria in Australia, mustering sheep during his school holidays on a motorbike. Passionate about travel, he dreamed of travelling around the world on a motorcycle. Lucky for Brian, his wife Shirley Hardy-Rix enjoyed riding pillion and agreed to go along for the ride.
So in 2003, Brian, a career policeman and Shirley, who had her own media business, took time off from their normal middle class life and fulfilled their lifelong ambition of motorcycling around the world on a BMW 1150GS. In one year, they traversed 27 countries and rode more than 56,000 kilometres.
And then in 2011, Brian and Shirley, both now retired, shipped their 2008 BMW 1200GS Adventure to Santiago, South America and rode from the bottom of South America to the top of North America, then through Western Europe and Southern Africa, visiting 5 countries altogether and covering over 80,000 kilometres. All in 16 months.
They have shared their adventures by writing two books, “Two for the Road” and “Circle to Circle”, an inspiration for anyone who wants to experience the world by motorcycle, especially happy couples riding pillion.
Join us as we talk to Brian and Shirley, a spirited couple who decided to live life to the fullest and just do the ‘big trip’ they dreamed about.
http://www.aussiesoverland.com.au
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com
Creators and Guests
Host
Jim Martin
Jim Martin is the host and producer of Adventure Rider Radio, the longest-running and most respected podcast dedicated to adventure motorcycling. With in-depth interviews, expert insights, and a focus on real-world riding experiences, Jim brings over a decade of storytelling and production excellence to riders around the world.
What is Adventure Rider Radio?
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.