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Clive, Alan, and Ed delve into the world of motorcycling, focusing on Vendetta Racing's journey, the challenges of land speed records, and the engineering behind building a bespoke land speed bike. They discuss the intricacies of motorcycle design, the importance of traction and tire selection on the Bonneville Salt Flats, and the future of land speed racing. Alan shares his personal experiences and insights, making for a captivating discussion that blends passion for motorcycles with technical expertise. In this engaging conversation, Alan shares his experiences and insights from his journey in land speed racing, focusing on the engineering challenges, design choices, and community spirit that define the sport. He discusses the technical aspects of his motorcycle, including power dynamics, suspension design, and safety measures, while also reflecting on the camaraderie among competitors. The conversation highlights the lessons learned from previous races, future aspirations, and the logistical challenges of preparing for such an event.

motorcycling, land speed records, Vendetta Racing, engineering, motorcycle design, Bonneville Salt Flats, racing challenges, bike modifications, adventure riding, motorcycle technology, land speed racing, motorcycle engineering, turbocharging, Ducati, Suzuki, safety systems, suspension design, Bonneville Salt Flats, racing community, event logistics

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Professor Johnny Jostins shares his insights on hydrogen technology, personal experiences, and the evolving landscape of transportation. The discussion covers the challenges of transitioning from traditional fuels to hydrogen, the importance of infrastructure, and the potential future of hydrogen vehicles. Johnny's unique career journey, from working on R2-D2 for Star Wars to exploring eco-mobility solutions, adds depth to the conversation, making it a rich exploration of both personal and technological themes.

hydrogen technology, podcast, family matters, legal challenges, electric vehicles, infrastructure, green hydrogen, emissions, environmental impact, future of transport

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In this episode, we dive into the cutting-edge world of motorcycle safety technology with Andrew Richardson from REALRIDER. Discover how REALRIDER's automatic crash detection and emergency alert system is transforming rider safety by providing real-time data to emergency services. Learn about the integration of satellite technology and eSIMs to ensure connectivity even in remote areas, and explore the future of group riding features that keep motorcyclists connected and safe. Join us as we explore the technology that's saving lives and redefining the riding experience. 

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Growing up in poverty as a child, Dylan dreamt of travelling the world on a motorcycle. Many years later he broke the shackles of a normal life and took to the road. 

After journeying 200,000km across four continents, the road from Panama to Colombia comes to an end, swallowed up by an impenetrable jungle. Dylan has no choice but to take to the sea, building a raft powered by his motorcycle engine in the hope of reaching Colombia's road network 700km away. He must brave strong ocean currents and storm batterings in his journey from Central to South America.

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Neil Barron is a designer, engineer and entrepreneur who revels in creating innovative new technologies and products, "I am passionate about design and innovation and see them as much more than mere problem-solving activities – they are the source of new opportunities."

"After having several bicycles stolen on the streets of London and fed up with having to carry around heavy bike locks, I thought there must be a way to create high-security and lightweight bike locks."

Litelok make the best bike locks in the business we think, check them out at www.litelok.com

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Adam Lyman is a design researcher, engineer, entrepreneur and adventure motorcyclist.   He uses his skills to make devices that actually work to help improve people's lives in rural Africa, and to keep an ancient Africa Twin on the dirt roads of southern Africa, which is probably where it should be.  See, not just a clever name.

He recently launched The Bush Barrow Company which is a social enterprise he started with a community partner in Zambia. They produce appropriate mobility technology that makes life easier for people in Africa. This company was born from a three-year collaborative design process with small-scale farmers in Zambia. 

He also rides an excellent Africa Twin and is Noel's best Internet friend.

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Brett Anderson was living a healthy and active life with his wife and dog in Hot Springs, Virginia.  He had worked as a pilot for United Airlines for 26 years out of Washington D.C. and was a senior Captain flying International routes to Europe and South America.  In the late summer of 2021 he noticed that he was having excessive shortness of breath with simple exertions, such as walking up a slight hill, something very unusual for him as he regularly ran 3-4 miles a day, rode motorcycles off-road, and lifted weights.   As this continued and got worse Brett went to his doctor who took a chest x-ray and immediately sent him to the local emergency room, where they admitted him to the hospital for 4 days.  He was diagnosed with Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia, a type of Autoimmune Lung disease.   After being released and started on a treatment regimen, he got better for a while, but then stopped improving after a few months.  He could not get back to running and other cardio activities without extreme shortness of breath.  

Concerned about the long-term effects, Brett went to one of the top pulmonology clinics in the world, the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester MN, where he was eventually diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis as a result of the Eosinophilic Pneumonia. 

 Knowing that PF is a terminal lung disease, but not knowing if he had one year or many left, Brett decided to not only fulfill some dreams of his own by riding his motorcycle in different areas around the world, but to use his journeys to inspire others and to show that a bad medical diagnosis does not mean you have to stop living your life.  Because the FAA has decided that he cannot keep flying with this disease, his career is currently on hold, but he is working with his doctors to convince the FAA that he is safe to keep flying at his current disease level.   In the meantime, Brett decided to raise money for Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness and research through a fundraiser for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.

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Welcome to this weeks episode.  We welcome the very modest, and very funny Matt Bishop and Reece Gilkes, AKA The Sidecar Guys.

They hold a world record for the longest around the world trip on a scooter and sidecar.  As if anybody else would even be remotely interested in trying to beat that ridiculous record!

Anyway they tell some great stories, and despite the scooter bit, they give great podcast.

They also tell us about their brilliant festival of all things adventure - https://www.armchairadventurefestival.com/

Sounds great, you should go, on your new Ural outfit, which you can also buy from them... https://www.sidecarexperience.co.uk/ or just go on one of their experience days.

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Simon & Lisa Thomas are considered by many to be the world’s foremost Adventure Motorcyclists, with more ‘real-world’ experience than anyone on the road today! They are also leading authors, photographers, motivators, public speakers and world renowned travellers. The pair are on the Committee of Advisors for the Ted Simon Foundation and regulary contribute to many of the worlds leading adventure publications.  

They are currently enjoying a COVID induced layover in the UK whilst planning to resume their travels.  

Their loss is our gain however as they have started a photography school called Living Lens Photography.  It's worth signing up for the stories alone we reckon...

https://www.livinglens.photography/

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Neil's back again for part 2 of his Africa trip.  Neil's In Africa, at the Sudan - Ethiopia border to be precise...

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