Around the Wheel with Bret Tkacs
Latest Episodes
GS Trophy Qualifier
Mastering the Adventure: Lana's Journey from Racing Cars to Motorcycle Excellence Guest:Lana Tsurikova, autocross racer and GS Trophy Qualifier participant (Lana on Wheels)Episode Summary:
Choosing Boots
CHOOSING THE PROPER ADV BOOT Guest:Brian Price, owner of Atomic Moto(https://www.atomic-moto.com)Episode Summary:Join me as I chat with the owner of Atomic-Moto.com, Brian Price, to discuss
Old Guy ADV Riding Tips
OLD GUY ADV RIDING TIPS Guest:Murrae Haynes, a lifetime motorcyclist who is currently 74 years old. Episode Summary:Get ready to unlock the secrets of continuing your adventure riding journey as
Trail Braking with Yamaha Champ School
TRAIL BRAKING WITH YAMAHA CHAMPIONS RIDING SCHOOL Guest:Chip Spalding, business development manager and instructor at the nation's premier motorcycle riding school: Yamaha Champions Riding Schoo
Why teach four fingered braking?
WHY TEACH FOUR FINGERED BRAKING? Guest:David Weed, currently an MSF-certified RiderCoach and RiderCoach trainer and formerly the lead technical specialist for the Washington State Motorcycle Prog
What Boots Should I Wear?
MX BOOTS VS ADV BOOTS Guest: Alex and Bret discuss some of the advantages and challenges of switching to a heavier boot for ADV riding. - Discussion Points: 1. There is huge difference between motoc
Tire Talk
ADV Tire Talk Guest: Jarrett King is an ADV rider and mechanical designer at Mitas Tires.Discussion Points:1. Air pressure should I air down before riding off-road?2. Why is the manufactur
Large & Tall Bike Setup
LARGE & TALL BIKE SETUP Guest: Kip Kyler stands 64 with a 38 inseam who is riding a Husqvarna 701. He has made a few adjustments to accommodate his height and weight, but still feels crampe
Invest in Experience, Not Farkles
INVESTING IN EXPERIENCE When taking riders overseas on motorcycle expeditions, Bret has been surprised to note that participants don't have the problems he would expect them to have. In fact, le
Stop Being Complacent
AVOID DANGEROUS COMPLACENCY Sometimes riding can be not very exciting or even downright boring. The excitement of reacting to everything on the road fades away once you feel you've encountered m