
Episode 059: The "Shiny Side Up" with Andrew Goodman
10/07/20 • 78 min
This episode is an awesome chat with motorcyclist Andrew Goodman about his new book "Shiny Side Up - From First Ride to Fast Rider." Andrew started riding motorcycles in his early twenties. Finding a more effective way to commute through rush hour London traffic was the excuse, but in learning to ride he fulfilled a lifelong goal. He hit the ground running and got hold of anything and everything he could find to help him understand his strange and beguiling new hobby, and a more experienced mentor to show him the ropes. Ever since he can remember, Andrew has been fascinated with how things work. He eventually became a chartered mechanical engineer and has applied his knowledge of engineering and physics to his riding progression; whether servicing bikes, commuting, or track riding. So, join us as Andrew and I talk about all things motorcycle!
Episode Links
- Facebook Live Video Interview with Andrew Goodman
- Shiny Side Up .Net Web Site
- Shiny Side Up on Instagram
- Shiny Side Up on Facebook
- "Shiny Side Up" paperback book on Amazon
- "Shiny Side Up" Kindle book on Amazon
- Fast Eddie
- Motojitsu
- John McGuinness Official Web Site
- Isle of Man TT (IOMTT)
- California Superbike School
- BMW S1000RR
Contact Me
- Become a Podcast Supporter (PayPal)
- Affiliates Page
- Podcast Supporters Page
- Email: [email protected]
- Twitter: @soyouwanttoride
- Instagram: so.you.want.to.ride
- Facebook: @so.you.want.to.ride
- Podcast Listeners Facebook Group
- Podcast Web Site
- Podcast YouTube Channel
- Old Man Slacker on Facebook
- Old Man Slacker on Instagram
Special Guest: Andrew Goodman.
This episode is an awesome chat with motorcyclist Andrew Goodman about his new book "Shiny Side Up - From First Ride to Fast Rider." Andrew started riding motorcycles in his early twenties. Finding a more effective way to commute through rush hour London traffic was the excuse, but in learning to ride he fulfilled a lifelong goal. He hit the ground running and got hold of anything and everything he could find to help him understand his strange and beguiling new hobby, and a more experienced mentor to show him the ropes. Ever since he can remember, Andrew has been fascinated with how things work. He eventually became a chartered mechanical engineer and has applied his knowledge of engineering and physics to his riding progression; whether servicing bikes, commuting, or track riding. So, join us as Andrew and I talk about all things motorcycle!
Episode Links
- Facebook Live Video Interview with Andrew Goodman
- Shiny Side Up .Net Web Site
- Shiny Side Up on Instagram
- Shiny Side Up on Facebook
- "Shiny Side Up" paperback book on Amazon
- "Shiny Side Up" Kindle book on Amazon
- Fast Eddie
- Motojitsu
- John McGuinness Official Web Site
- Isle of Man TT (IOMTT)
- California Superbike School
- BMW S1000RR
Contact Me
- Become a Podcast Supporter (PayPal)
- Affiliates Page
- Podcast Supporters Page
- Email: [email protected]
- Twitter: @soyouwanttoride
- Instagram: so.you.want.to.ride
- Facebook: @so.you.want.to.ride
- Podcast Listeners Facebook Group
- Podcast Web Site
- Podcast YouTube Channel
- Old Man Slacker on Facebook
- Old Man Slacker on Instagram
Special Guest: Andrew Goodman.
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Episode 058: Max and Brian Van are Going Racing in MotoAmerica
Max Vandenbrouck is going racing in the MotoAmerica Junior Cup series this season! This episode is a great chat with the father and son duo of Max and Brian Van from SportbikeTrackGear.com, otherwise known as STG, and we talk all things motorcycles and racing, including how STG got started, STG's sponsorship of MotoAmerica racers, and the progression of Max Van from track day rider and club racer to professional racer. By the release of this episode, Max has already completed his first MotoAmerica round at Barber Motorsports Park where he finished 10th and 11th, and he, his family and team are getting ready to head to Indianapolis Motor Speedway where Max will be competing in the second to last round of the MotoAmerica season this coming weekend.
Episode Links
- Facebook Live Video Interview with Max & Brian Van
- SportbikeTrackGear.com (STG)
- SportbikeTrackGear.com (STG) YouTube Channel
- Video: "You Can't Make This Sh...t Up! Pt.2 | Sportbike Track Gear" (Saran-wrapped helmet)
- Video: "You Can't Make This Sh...t Up PT. IDK | Sportbike Track Gear" (Guy thought motorcycle came with the exhaust)
- Video: "Motorcycle Stand Comparison from Sportbiketrackgear.com"
- Western Eastern Roadracing Association (WERA)
- MotoAmerica
- MotoAmerica Liqui Moly Junior Cup
- Episode 056: Racer, Team Owner and Technician, Melissa Paris
Shout-Outs
- Chris "K3" Onwiler on Facebook
- Chris Onwiler novel "Highside!" on Amazon.com
- Chris Onwiler Bio on Sportbike Track Time web site
- Sportbike Track Time
- California Superbike School (CSS)
- Tristan King on Facebook
- Gus Rodio on Facebook
- Alexis Olivera on Facebook
- Trevor Standish on Facebook
- Cat MacLeod on Facebook
- Leod Motorcycle Escapes
- Blake Davis on Facebook
- Pit Bull Motorcycle Stands
- Woodcraft Technologies
Contact Me
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Episode 060: Scott Rybarik - Rider, Writer, Racer & Instructor
This episode is a great discussion with Scott Rybarik. Scott works to support the expansion of the sport of motorcycling in more ways than I can count...including as a guest instructor for the Yamaha Champions Riding School. As Scott says in his bio, "the motorcycling community has become an extension of my family, and I want to help others become better, safer and faster riders." Scott and I talk about lots of topics related to motorcycles and motorcycling, including community, running clubs, managing risk and performance, how people learn new skills, taking kids racing, the lessons of motorcycling that relate to other parts of life, modern motorcycle electronics and tires and are they too good, and much, much more.
Episode Links
- Facebook Live Video Interview with Scott Rybarik
- Scott Rybarik on Facebook
- Email: [email protected]
- Scott Rybarik on the Yamaha Champions Riding School Web Site
- Yamaha Champions Riding School
- Episode 025: MotoAmerica Superbike Racer Kyle Wyman
- Episode 054: N2 on Motorcycling, Track Days and Endurance Racing
- Sportbike Track Time
- Motorcycle Road Racing Association - Colorado
- Utah Motorsports Campus (formerly Miller Motorsports Park
- Ohvale
- MotoAmerica
- Utah Sportbike Association
- HEROIC Racing Apparel
- Greg's Garage Pod
- Road America
- Episode 051: A Chat with John Ewert from Road America
- California Superbike School
Shout-Outs
- Manny Bastos
- Rob Cichielo
- Chip Spalding
- Kyle Wyman
- Todd McNabney
- Chris Bays
- Robby Cichielo Jr.
Contact Me
- Become a Podcast Supporter (PayPal)
- Affiliates Page
- Podcast Supporters Page
- Email: [email protected]
- Twitter: @soyouwanttoride
- Instagram: so.you.want.to.ride
- Facebook: @so.you.want.to.ride
- Podcast Listeners Facebook Group
- Podcast Web Site
- Podcast YouTube Channel
- Old Man Slacker on Facebook
- Old Man Slacker on Instagram
Special Guest: Scott Rybarik.
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