Often, adventure rides carry a deeper meaning for people.  Mathew & Gabriella are no exception.  In 2020, amidst the pandemic, they set off to ride the western portion of the TAT.  An adventure focused not on crushing miles but crushing psychological barriers.  Bonus:  Mathew wrote a book about his experiences on this adventure called The Topography of Fear.  You can and should get it here.

Another Friday, another listener Q and A.  This week, a listener asks how I would approach getting back on the bike after a bad crash which has led to a loss of confidence.

Yun Lung recalls 9 months and nearly 32,000 miles riding toward the Fin Del Mundo from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska.

Harley launches 2021 Pan America demo tour on the cusp of their brand new adventure motorcycle hitting showroom floors.     Book Your Demo

Anxious about your first off-road or motocross race?  Listen for some tips that will help make your first event a memorable one.

Responding to a listener email regarding the scarcity of oil and the Paris Climate Accord.

Altercations on shared-use trails are not uncommon.  Whether you're a dual sport or adventure rider, off-road rider, what can all motorcyclists learn from this story out of the PNW?

Another one from the vault.  Chris Dylan Vestal of MotoMinded stopped by the show in 2019 to talk about his business and the off-road community.  Also, we'd both just taken delivery of our KTM 790 adventure bikes, so of course, we had to spend some time on that!

Jesse Pacht shares stories, tips, and experiences from his motorcycle adventure on the Trans-America Trail (TAT).

Answering more of your questions on a listener Q and A Friday. Questions you'd like answered on the show?  Send us an email.

Responding to an email from a few months back; a 65-year old gentleman wondered whether I though he was too old to start adventure riding.

Tracy walks us through her ride through Central and South America; the first leg of an around the world motorcycle adventure.

From 2019, guest Tracy Charles discusses her plans for riding RTW.  Listeners, a current interview (March 2021) with Tracy will soon be available on the feed.

Discussing happenings from this past weekend' AMA Supercross event and outlining the week ahead on the show.

It's another Listener Q and A Friday.  Today, I talk about my most important piece of adventure riding gear and what I believe to be the most significant advancement in moto technology over the past 20 years. To have your questions answered on the show, email crushingthemiles@gmail.com

There's nothing quite like bringing a brand new dirt bike home.  You're excited. You're ready to ride.  But...what about the bike?  Is it ready?   In this episode I'll cover 9 accessories or mods I make to every brand new dirt bike before its maiden voyage.

Lindsey Clark, Design Director at Giant Loop, discusses the development of the new GL Fandango and Diablo tank bags.

Harold Olaf Cecil stops by the show to discuss all things Giant Loop (his business) and adventure riding.   This episode originally aired in June of 2020.

Recapping the drama and excitement from round 9 of the AMA supercross series in Daytona, FL.

Answering more of your questions on a listener Q and A Friday.  Today, I recommend my favorite motorcycle Youtube channels and respond to a question about post-pandemic adventure biking.