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Host Taylor Lawson and co-host Aaron Pufal kick back for a casual crew episode covering cannonball rally updates, book news, beer reviews, and plenty of laughs.
🍺 Beers of the Episode: Backcountry Brewing Trailbreaker Hazy Pale Ale & Stigberget Albatross NEIPA (7%)
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Podcast Rankings: The show is teetering on dropping to #3 in world adventure motorcycling podcasts — listeners, hit that share button!
Chasing Legends on the Podcast Trail – Aaron's book update: print and ebook versions ~15 days out. Audiobook narrated by a Tennessee voice actor performing unique accents for each subject — expected mid-April. Taylor performs a live reading of his foreword, revealing the thread connecting legends like Ted Simon, Sam Manacom, and Claudio von Planta — many of whom ended up in jail on their journeys.
Rally App Updates: Improved GPS tracker with age-of-fix indicators (red/yellow/gray), clickable rider dots showing name and number, and a public leaderboard for competitor strategy. Pro tip: Use an iPhone with MagSafe charging for the most stable experience.
New Signups: Bush from Pembroke Pines, FL (T7) for 2026 Americas; Michael Waller from Draper, VA (BMW 1200R) riding for Stop Soldier Suicide; Thomas Jørgensen and René Bo from Team Vikings with GPS (Denmark) for 2027 Europe.
2027 Americas Route Tease: Cabo → Baja → Arizona (with Sterling Noreen's Bisbee routes) → Texas coast.
Rideout: The Jonquil Motel in Bisbee, AZ — owned by Sterling Noreen, a hub for ADV riding with annual rallies and legendary off-road routes.
Upcoming Episodes: Carrie's Arctic Ocean ride debrief, plus interviews with Adam (Ride Through Japan), Bruce (Teapot One), Eagle on the Road, and the legendary Stewie MK — currently riding home from the Africa Eco Race through Mauritania and Morocco.
Kove 450 Talk & Alibaba discovery — factory-direct bikes for ~$3K and Aaron's custom build plans.
Original Music: Aaron debuts "Cheap .38," a blues murder ballad.
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In this interview, we sit down with author and motorcycle enthusiast Ted Kettler, who recently penned the book The Road Most Traveled. Ted is a lifelong rider, host of the long-running "Motorcycle Men" podcast, and someone who’s no stranger to epic journeys on two wheels. His latest adventure takes readers along for his ride from New Jersey to the Florida Keys, offering a candid and humorous look at the highs, lows, and life lessons learned while riding one of America’s busiest highways on a 2003 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic.
In our chat, Ted talks about what inspired the trip, what it took to prepare the bike, the surprises and challenges along the route, and why riding a motorcycle changes everything about the travel experience. He also shares tips for new riders thinking about their own long-distance adventures, insight into the writing process, and even a preview of his upcoming book about riding to the legendary Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Whether you’re an avid rider itching for some inspiration or someone with a love for the open road, this conversation is full of relatable stories, valuable advice, and the spirit of motorcycling.
After the interview we talk about the soft launch of the 2027 European ADV Cannonball Rally.
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Host Taylor Lawson joins co-host Aaron Pufal for rally updates, field notes from a Swedish motorcycle show, and a special interview with Mercedes from Crankshaft Culture on her trip to the Dakar Rally.
🍺 Drinks: Ölön Double IPA & Seattle morning coffee
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Motorcycle Mässen Field Notes: Taylor camped in sub-zero temps at the Jönköping motorcycle exhibition (35,000 attendees). He caught up with Robert Bollinger, who shared details on his upcoming Pakistan Himalaya ride on CF Moto 450s and confirmed plans for the 2027 Europe ADV Cannonball. Robert's 2025 Cannonball video has hit 170K+ views and is driving serious interest in the rally.
Mercedes at Dakar: Crankshaft Culture's Mercedes shares her bucket-list trip covering Defender's maiden voyage in the revamped W2RC stock class. Three Defender D7XR teams competed — a Lithuanian driver took 1st, Americans Sarah Price & Sean Berriman grabbed 2nd, and 14-time champ Stéphane Peterhansel placed 4th. She breaks down the differences between amateur TSD rallying and professional rally raid, the massive Bivouac support operation, and Defender's three-year W2RC commitment with plans to bring race-proven tech back to production vehicles.
New Rally Classes for 2026/2027: Two classes introduced — Pro Class ("Wing Nuts") for first-to-arrive competitors, and Mile Crusher Class for adventure-focused riders. This expands capacity and streamlines morning starts for larger fields.
Kove 450 Partnership: Kove is partnering for 2026 Americas.
2027 Europe Route Preview: Backbone route published — Tarifa, Spain to Skagen, Denmark. 5,000km base with 1,000+ optional miles via checkpoints. Features beach riding, French farmland stages, and an awards banquet at a Danish hotel and casino. Sign-ups opening imminently.
Book Update: Chasing Legends on the Podcast Trail headed to the typesetter — expected mid-February.
Logistics: HaulBikes offering trailer service from the finish line. Discounted Hilton hotel rooms filling fast — book now.
New Signups (Americas 2026): Drew (Gillette, WY – 1300 GSA), Kurt Frazi (Antonito, CO – 1200 GSA, Team Cincinnati), Hilo Mania (Atlanta, GA – Himalayan 450), Timothy Maynard (
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Host Taylor Lawson and co-host Aaron Puffall crack open drinks for a wide-ranging cruise episode covering a major book announcement, GPS app upgrades, 2027 Europe rally planning, and the logistics of running a coast-to-coast motorcycle rally from a Sprinter van.
🍺 Drinks: Ölön Double IPA & a Dark and Stormy
Book Announcement – Chasing Legends on the Podcast Trail: Aaron reveals his upcoming nonfiction book — a deep-dive companion to the podcast's legendary interviews. Each chapter revisits a guest (Ted Simon, Austin Vince, Charlie Boorman, Sam Manacom, and more), unpacking missed connections, linking common threads between subjects, and exploring stories left on the table.
GPS Checkpoint Rally App Updates: Major improvements detailed — color-coded GPS fix age indicators (red/yellow/gray) for real-time rider tracking; strobe flash on checkpoint achievement; persistent screen-on when app is in foreground; improved token security for lost/replaced phones; current point standings on home screen; public leaderboard now shows individual checkpoint achievements with timestamps. 
2026 Americas Rally Planning: Taylor officially commits to attending the full rally, helping with check-in and daily podcasting from the support van. Plans include loading a bike in the Sprinter van for photography runs and rider interviews at checkpoints. Pacific Coast Highway has reopened 
2027 Europe Rally Preview: Day zero set for September 1, 2027 in Tarifa, Spain, finishing in Denmark. Aaron scouting awards banquet venues including a spot in Le Mans, France, plus a biker club after-party with camping.
Kove 450 Partnership: Kove providing a 450 Rally for 2026. Aaron designing custom livery. Bike will travel in the support van for off-road checkpoint runs and photography.
Aaron's Rideouts – UK Edition: New entries added, including Ace Cafe London, The Bike Shed, Caffeine and Machine, Baffle House, Super Sausage Cafeteria, Pen Y Garth Cafe, The Chequered Flag, Yonderman Cafe (Peak District), and Victoria Bikers Club. 
Music: Aaron's original biker music now available on all streaming platforms — search "Aaron Pufal."
New Signups (2026 Americas): Jeff from West
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Ed March's C90 Adventures on YouTube HERE
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Chris's film about our trip to India HERE
This week's Ride Out motorcycle destination is Josie's Hideout Saloon - MAP HERE

Host Taylor Lawson and co-host Aaron Pufal ring in the new year with holiday recaps, a feature interview with Ed March of C90 Adventures, major route announcements, and a massive wave of new signups.
🍺 Drinks: Hashtag Deepa Double IPA & Shoots Brewing Co. (Oregon)
Interview – Ed March, C90 Adventures: The legendary YouTuber joins to discuss 125,000+ miles of global adventure on a six-horsepower Honda C90. Ed shares how Top Gear and Austin Vince inspired him, his unique filming style born from pretending he's on video calls with friends, and the 21-hour editing process behind each episode. He recounts winter riding through Canada and Alaska with girlfriend Rachel, camping at -40°, the viral India truck crash clip, and his engineering-driven pivot to ridiculous vehicles — including an amphibious mini Jeep, tank-track conversions, and 700-mile lawnmower adventures. His takeaway: humans are universally good, the motorcycle is more dangerous than any person, and kindness makes the best content.
Route Announcements:
2027 Europe: Tarifa, Spain → Skagen, Denmark. ~8 days with off-road through Spain, France & Danish beach riding.
2027 Americas: Cabo, Mexico → Texas coast via Baja. Convoy from Tijuana with sweep vehicle for Mexico. Baja 1000 routes included.
New Segment – Aaron's Rideouts: Josie's Hideout, San Diego — a legendary 1936 biker bar in the foothills. Permanent link in show notes updated weekly.
Rally News: 2026 Americas sold out at 70 entries; wait list open. PCH reroute if highway reopens 30 days prior. HaulBikes tractor trailer at finish. Rally jerseys available for participants. Master points standings published.
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