Another Motorcycle Podcast

WARNING - POSSIBLE SPOILERS!

We talk to three famous bike-builders, Alan Stulberg of Revival Cycles, Woolie Woolaway of Deus Ex Machina and Roland Sands of Roland Sands Design who are judges in a new bike-building television series.

Another Motorcycle Podcast talks to them about the show, ‘Wrench Against the Machine’, their personal design styles, where we are with not only custom bike-building but the motorcycle industry in general. This interview goes behind the scenes of the new motorcycle show, offers tips to riders looking to customize their own ride and is just a great conversation between bikers.

Wrench Against the Machine

The new hour-long competition series will premiere on Esquire Network on Tuesday, November 15 with each episode featuring two teams of three expert builders battling head-to-head. The teams only have three days and $3,000 to transform basic stock motorcycles into rowdy, riding, works of art. Each episode will also feature a different type of bike including café racers, choppers, bobbers etc.

At the end of the three days both bikes will be evaluated by judges Roland Sands, founder of the highly esteemed motorcycle and apparel company Roland Sands Design, and two of the most revered names in motorcycle design, Michael Woolaway, U.S. Director of Motorcycle Design for Deus Ex Machina and Alan Stulberg, Co-Founder and Chief Designer of Revival Cycles and the Handbuilt Motorcycle Show.

The Guests

• Roland Sands, Roland Sands Design
• Michael ‘Woolie’ Woolaway, Deus Ex Machina
• Alan Stulberg, Revival Cycles

Clutch and Chrome

• New, Gritty Bike-Building Show Takes Everything To Extremes

Bikers face the challenge of ethanol-blended fuels every time they pull into a gas station to fill up their tank. Two of the organizations that have weighed in on the ethanol-blended fuel debate are the Renewable Fuels Association and the American Motorcyclist Association. The organizations have publicly disagreed on how ethanol-blended fuel is sold in gas stations and exactly how much should be allowed into the marketplace. For the first time ever, representatives from both organizations come together to discuss, debate and clarify the topic of ethanol-blended fuels and more importantly, explain why their viewpoint makes the most motorcycle-sense. Peter terHorst and Rick Podliska represent the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Robert White represents the Renewable Fuels Association In this edition of Another Motorcycle Podcast we discuss;

• What are ethanol-blended fuels?
• How do they get to local gas stations?
• Which should be used in a motorcycle?
• The facts, fiction and wives tales of Ethanol-blended fuels
• What's next for riders and their choices at the pumps

There is a surprising amount of common-ground found in this discussion which reveals some promising possibilities. This podcast runs a little longer than our usual offerings, but its packed with essential and enlightening information from all involved. Every rider in the United States should listen to this podcast. Here are the articles and links referenced in the podcast;

• Clutch and Chrome Article - Bikers Need To Read This Before Filling Their Gas Tank Again
• Our follow-up article to the news learned in the podcast, 'How The Ethanol Debate Was Turned Around'
• American Motorcyclist Association
• Renewable Fuels Association
• Pure Gas website

They are becoming the must-have motorcycle accessory, smartphone navigation apps. Whether still using traditional maps, google maps or an app, this podcast should be interesting to all riders.

Our motorcycle expert for this podcast, the creator and developer of the latest, cutting edge navigation application, ‘Scenic’ Guido van Eijsden.

The app promises many of the features found in dedicated GPS navigation routes without the need of carrying one around. Add to this, Motomapppers say, many of the routes designated as ‘scenic’ could be for cars or even bicycles and not necessarily what a motorcycle rider would like.

Also, going to the more technical side of navigation applications, importing and editing existing routes can be time consuming. Using the open-source system of GPX, Scenic’s very own ‘Scenify’ algorithm converts any GPX route or track into a navigable route, with Turn by Turn and Voice Guidance.

The app can be downloaded here.

New Navigation App Opens Up Our Motorcycle World

One of the main reasons to buy a motorcycle is the road trip. Whether for two or three days or a few weeks, bikers daydream about leaving everyday life behind for the open road. Between GPS navigation, smartphones and more reliable motorcycles, the modern day road trip is a far cry from those our biker forefathers enjoyed. A new way of discovering those memorable riding adventures has been pioneered by EagleRider. Flying to different parts of the world, bikers can rent a motorcycle, enjoy tried and tested recommendations for routes and stops or opt for fully organized tours, EagleRider removes any limitations and challenging planning bikers may face when pulling together that dream motorcycle vacation. Shawn Fechter, EagleRider's VP of Brand Marketing discusses the company's all-encompassing services it offers to riders as well as passing along essential tips for the perfect road trip. We also learn of some money-saving shortcuts with EagleRider as well as hearing some great riding tunes. Riders wanting more information about EagleRider can go to the company's website or check out these Clutch and Chrome Articles;

• EagleRider's Coast To Coast Tour - For Bucket Lists And Vacations
• Route 66 - EagleRider Helps With A Classic Road Trip
• Eaglerider Helps Motorcycle Enthusiasts Ride the Wild West

The Music

• Ozzy Osbourne - Crazy Train
• Disturbed - The Light

More tips for the perfect motorcycle road trip can be found in the following Clutch and Chrome Articles;

• Motorcycle 101 - Packing Hacks for Your Next Road Trip
• The Perfect Cheat Sheet For The Next Motorcycle Road Trip
• 5 Tips To Keep Your Motorcycle Vacation On The Road
• How to Plan a Motorcycle Road Trip
• Motorcycle Road Trips - Best and Worse States Ranked

Norman Reedus has ridden through the six episodes which brought the popular television format of a travelog to the humble motorcycle. Joined by some famous faces as well as peeking into the lesser known corners of our riding world, the online motorcycle magazine Clutch and Chrome looks back at his journey with four of his fans to discuss both the good and the bad of AMC's mini series. Regular listeners may remember 'Another Motorcycle Podcast' reviewed the very first episode, so it only seem fitting we took time to look back at the entire series. The podcast features favorite moments from the guests and what impressions the journey left on riders and non-riders alike. So if you're a rider looking for a television show to fill the time while away from the saddle, or wanted to watch 'Ride With Norman Reedus' this podcast is perfect to help decide whether to catch it online or in re-runs. Guests Kimberly - @ennoia3 Jen - @jenben415 Lisa - @Loungefly25 Carol - @Hot_Thick_Betty Video From Jen - Here! Clutch and Chrome articles about 'Ride with Norman Reedus' (the most recent first) Is Sunday The Last Ride For Norman Reedus? The Motorcycle 101 Of Ride With Norman Reedus Norman Reedus In Alabama For An All American Ride Norman Reedus Roundup - He's Electric And Comes In Two Flavors Why 'Ride with Norman Reedus' Will Be A Great Motorcycle Show Motorcycle Show 'Ride With Norman Reedus' Gets Time and Date! Norman Reedus Readies For New Motorcycle Show