Chasing the Horizon - Motorcycles and the Motorcycle Industry In Depth

MARK LONG: Starting a new podcast is a crapshoot in any niche, but motorcycling is already a niche market, making running a successful podcast that much more difficult. We find out about how Mark's Driven To Ride podcast has built a loyal following and of course get caught up on industry news. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

DANIEL VETTER: Bosch’s Advanced Rider Assistance System is coming soon to KTM and is no doubt following on other premium brands like BMW, Ducai and Harley. We dig into a nuts-and-bolts discussion of the six primary systems in ARAS to get real information on how this technology will affect motorcyclists around the world. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

UNDERSTANDING RECALLS: Everything you ever wanted to know about recalls (and more!) with *three* departmental heads from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation). Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

MOTOCYCO TOURING ADVENTURES: Three biker buddies decided to go into business together—as motorcycle tour providers in New England. Listen in to gain insight into how that works, what obstacles they face and where they intend to take the business. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

SEBASTIAN SCHOEPE: When you've done all you can do as CEO of Gold's Gym, it's OK to lean into a mentor's advice and throttle up on the motorcycle industry, specifically to take on growing Eagle Rider in the global marketplace. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

STEVEN PACKARD: There’s a difference between a mechanic and a technician, and RPC wants you to know becoming a motorcycle technician doesn’t have to be an arcane process. There are lots of jobs out there for skilled techs! Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

BRADY McLEAN: Running a motorcyclist-oriented business doesn’t necessarily have to be about business … or even motorcycles. It can be a philosophical pursuit dedicated to building a community, and Go Fast Don’t Die is a prime example. (Note: This episode includes some adult language and may not be suitable for younger listeners.) Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

MICHAEL BATTAGLIA: Raising money for medical research isn’t always easy, but when you’re doing it for kids with cancer, it’s more a calling than a job. Luckily for the PBTF, bikers care—perhaps more than any other demographic. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

ALAN STULBERG: Making the transition from full-time builder to part-time event planner is tough, but the Handbuilt Motorcycle Show is worth the effort, whether it’s happening in Austin, Los Angeles or Milan. (This episode contains some coarse language.) Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and news about Indian and Evoke on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

RICHARD WORSHAM: He’s back and getting deeper into how Janus Motorcycles does what they do – plus he’s written a book! Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and news about Honda, Royal Enfield and more on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

CHRISTI REYNOLDS: In the spirit of entrepreneurship, her "hey, there ought to be a ..." idea turned into the Motorcycle Travel Network, a hospitality exchange community for riders. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and news about Ducati, Husqvarna and LiveWire on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

DR DAVID CRON: When you write an academic paper correlating motorcycle rallies to organ transplants, you're gonna end up on Chasing the Horizon. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and news about Harley & BMW sales in 2023. Visit the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us for more. Get more info about Motorrad Fest, coming in September 2024.

QUINN REDEKER: Quinn’s path to training other riders took him through a career as a motor officer and his work to stop human trafficking. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and news about Harley & BMW sales in 2023. Visit the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us for more. Get more info about Motorrad Fest, coming in September 2024.

BEN WILLIAMS: Ben and Mary Williams started Moto Camp Nerd and now take their motorcycle camping supply train on the road as much as they possibly can to help anybody interested in packing light. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and news about the Fuell FLLOW, Harley's plans for the X440 and more. Visit the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us for more.

ELYSE MCKINNON: Guest hosts Shawn Thomas and Louise Powers chat with motorcycle drag racer Elyse McKinnon about what it takes to get down the track 1/8th of a mile at a time. News touches on motorcycle sales, Harley's X 400 and e-scooter sales in Indian. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Visit the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us for more.

SCOTT MORENO: When it comes to organized motorcycle tours in southwestern Europe, IMTbike is often the first name mentioned. Mark Barnes, host of The Ride Inside, sits down with IMT owner Scott Moreno to discuss the tour business. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Visit the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us for more.

INDY SAINI: "Women in the Front Seat" is the first full-length documentary film from Saini, and she joins us to talk about motorcycles and the film, now available for rent or purchase on Amazon Prime. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and news about the competition between Harley-Davidson and BMW in 2022. Visit the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us for more.

DOLF WILLIGERS: Laws in the European Union affect motorcyclists—sometimes in unexpected and detrimental ways. Dolf Willigers, General Secretary of FEMA, works to make sure the rights of motorcyclists are taken into account in EU legislation. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and webBikeWorld. Get all the links for our guest and news about what's happening with Tucker Rocky, BMW, KTM, Suzuki and more. Visit the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us for more.

KEVIN MUGGLETON: Like many companies, Redverz Gear started when its founders saw a need for higher-quality camping kit and set about making it happen. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and webBikeWorld. Get all the links for our guest and news about what's happening with motorcycle rallies, racing, FUELL and more. Visit the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us for more.

MIKE BOBBITT: The Motorcycle Relief Project, dedicated to helping veterans and first responders cope with their trauma, underwent a leadership change in 2022. The mission remains the same! (trigger warning: contains discussion of topics related to PTSD, other traumas and suicide.) Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and webBikeWorld. Get all the links for our guest and news about what's happening with Harley, Honda, Royal Enfield and more. Visit the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us for more.