Adventure Rider Radio – Motorcycle Podcast

Rider Skills: Dropping Your Bike | Jim Hyde | Motorcycle Podcast

Show Notes

RawHyde Adventures is one of the leading motorcycle off-road training schools. Founded by Jim Hyde in 2002, he started offering training programs in 2004. On this ARR Rider Skills episode Jim Hyde talks about RawHyde Adventures, and about dropping your bike. Learn how to drop your bike safely and how to get over the embarrassment or emotional hang-ups associated with it.

Topics Discussed; Courtesy Jim Hyde:

  • “fear” of dropping
  • what usually happens when you “drop” an adventure bike?
  • minor issues of a drop
  • major issues of a drop
  • injury implications of fighting a drop
  • where does ego and pride fit into this?
  • WHY did you buy an adventure bike if you don’t want to risk a drop?
  • GET OVER it….  Enjoy the ride… drop the bike…pick it up… its no big deal!

Website: http://www.rawhyde-offroad.com

Show Sponsors:

Max BMW BestRest Products Green Chile Adventure GearMotobriiz IMS Products Timonium Motorcycle Show

Music Credits:

How Do You Feel About That?  by Ivan Chew  Seeker by gurdonark Sax, Flute, n Glass by shagrugge

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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 – Motorcycle Podcast?

Adventure Rider Radio is the original adventure motorcycle podcast, established in 2014 and now the world’s longest-running show dedicated to adventure motorcycling. It features in-depth conversations, real-world stories, and expert insight from the people who ride, explore, and shape the adventure motorcycling world.

Hosted by Jim Martin and released weekly, the show brings you experienced riders, trainers, industry professionals, and long-distance travelers sharing hard-earned lessons about riding skills, motorcycle travel, trip planning, bike setup, gear, and the realities of life on two wheels.

From remote expeditions to rider development and decision-making on the road, Adventure Rider Radio goes beyond surface-level talk to explore the thinking, preparation, and experience behind adventure motorcycling.