Motorcycle Sidecars: Your Next Adventure? | Rider Skills: Gravel Roads

Motorcycle Sidecars: Your Next Adventure? | Rider Skills: Gravel Roads | Motorcycle Podcast

Show Notes

 

Driving A Sidecar Outfit: David L. Hough

David Hough is the author of Driving A Sidecar Outfit, a text book published by the Sidecar Safety Program in 1997. He's also the director of the Sidecar Safety Program, which offers a Sidecar driving training program. David talks with Jim about learning how to ride a motorcycle with a sidecar and what's involved.

DMC Sidecars: Jay

DMC Sidecars is located in Washington in the United States and are the makes of motorcycle sidecars. Jay discusses which motorcycle you would need for a sidecar and other considerations. Website: www.dmcsidecars.com

Rider Skills: Riding Gravel Roads Instructor: Bret Tkacs | PSSOR 

Gravel travel: Most common surface Overlooked as a challenge by many travelers Can change quickly To many accidents on easy to ride surfaces The proper attitude (not a race, other users)

Why people crash: Too fast Wrong body position Out of touch with traction Throttle use Braking while leaned over

Standing vs sitting… when each is preferred

Standing: Greater visibility Better weight control Easier on the suspension More time to recover in a slide Proper state of mind Better control of traction

Sitting: Less energy

Exercise: Practice leaning the motorcycle underneath you on paved roads to stay over contact patch (both sitting and standing).

Music by Jason Shaw at www.audionautix.com

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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.