
RIDER SKILLS: Obstacles - Avoid, Hit or Stop - The Hows and Why's - Clinton Smout
06/08/23 • 84 min
For motorcyclists, obstacles appear in many forms. On the street there may be road damage including missing asphalt on the road edges, potholes, construction, debris, dead animals and more. And off-road, anything from washouts that weren’t there yesterday, to rocks, boulders, roots, trees, and the list goes on. We have two choices when an obstacle presents itself, we can either avoid it or hit it. That may seem trite but it’s not just whether we hit or miss, it’s how we hit or miss. All with the goal of having the least negative result or, ideally, a positive one.
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Adventure Rider Radio is an independent podcast that focuses on the adventure motorcycling world. We’re passionate about delivering high-quality content, sharing listener stories and the knowledge of industry leaders. We believe in the power of adventure riding and its ability to bring people from all over the world together. However, producing this content is not free, and while we are so grateful for our show sponsors, we still need your support to continue bringing you some of the best motorcycle content available. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider making a one-time contribution, becoming a patron, sharing our episodes with your friends, or leaving a review on your preferred platform. Your support means the world to us, and we cannot thank you enough for helping us continue this adventure. ~ Jim and Elizabeth
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Photos and links for this episode can be found on our website at adventureriderradio.com.
Adventure Rider Radio is an independent podcast that focuses on the adventure motorcycling world. We’re passionate about delivering high-quality content, sharing listener stories and the knowledge of industry leaders. We believe in the power of adventure riding and its ability to bring people from all over the world together. However, producing this content is not free, and while we are so grateful for our show sponsors, we still need your support to continue bringing you some of the best motorcycle content available. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider making a one-time contribution, becoming a patron, sharing our episodes with your friends, or leaving a review on your preferred platform. Your support means the world to us, and we cannot thank you enough for helping us continue this adventure. ~ Jim and Elizabeth
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