Rider Magazine Insider

Episode 85 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is sponsored by Western Power Sports. Our guest is Dominick Lemerise-Gauvin, Manager of Global Product Strategy for Can-Am On-Road. We discuss the launch of Can-Am’s on-road program with the 2008 Can-Am Spyder RS, the evolution of its 3-wheel vehicle platform, the Can-Am Canyon Redrock being selected as Rider’s 2025 Motorcycle of the Year, and Can-Am’s electric motorcycles, the Pulse and the Origin. LINKS: Can-Am, 2025 Motorcycle of the Year, Western Power Sports

Episode 84 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is sponsored by FLY Racing and the Big East Powersports Show. Our guest is JT Nesbitt, who runs Bienville Studios in New Orleans. We talk about JT’s past projects with Confederate and Curtiss, and his latest creation, the Magnolia 4, the first American-made inline-Four in 83 years. LINKS: Bienville Studios, FLY Racing, Big East Powersports Show

Our guest on Episode 83 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is Ken Engelman, the National Account Manager for Rider, American Rider, Woman Rider, and Powersports Business. Greg talks to Ken about building engagement between our audience and industry partners through our publications and at events like Daytona Bike Week, Americade, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, and the Sturgis Rally.

Episode 82 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is sponsored by FLY Racing. Our guest is Eric Trow, a contributing editor at Rider and the head of Stayin’ Safe Advanced Rider Training. We discuss some of our favorite rides, the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and other highways, and the story behind Eric’s grandfather’s Indian Chief.

Episode 81 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is brought to you by Shinko Tires. Our guest is Kyle Bradshaw, brand manager for Nelson-Rigg, a California-based company that has been making high-quality motorcycle luggage, covers, and apparel since 1982. Bradshaw shares Nelson-Rigg’s backstory as a family business and tells us about the Nelson-Rigg, Route 1, and Rigg Gear lines of luggage and other products. LINKS: Nelson-Rigg, Nelson-Rigg $300 Giveaway, Shinko Tires, Big East Powersports Show

Our guest on Episode 80 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is Scott Calhoun, who co-founded Butler Maps with Fred and Court Butler. We talk about how Butler Maps got started, what goes into ranking the best motorcycle roads, and how Butler Maps are created. There are more than 50 Butler Maps for the U.S. covering the best paved roads, dirt roads, Backcountry Discovery Routes, and more. LINKS: ButlerMaps.com, Butler Maps on Facebook, Butler Maps on Instagram, Butler Maps on YouTube

Our guest on Episode 79 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is Gordon McCall, Director of Motorsports at Quail Lodge & Golf Club. McCall oversees The Quail MotoFest, formerly known as The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, which takes place Saturday, May 17, at the Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California. In addition to 11 traditional classes, there will be three featured classes: Italian Innovation by Bimota, Tribute to Yoshimura, and Celebrating 45 Years of the BMW GS. And the Legend of the Sport honoree will be Troy Lee. Tickets for The Quail MotoFest are available online or at the gate. LINKS: The Quail MotoFest, @TheQuailEvents (Facebook), @TheQuailEvents (Instagram)

Episode 78 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is brought to you by Western Power Sports. In this episode, Greg and Duke talk about the 50th anniversary of the Honda Gold Wing and their video “Think You Know the Gold Wing? Think Again.” They also talk about 2025 Daytona Bike Week: races, bike shows, Main Street, beach riding, and more. LINKS: “Think You Know the Gold Wing? Think Again.” (YouTube), 2025 Daytona Bike Week Recap, Western Power Sports

Our guest on Episode 77 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is Greg Sermabeikian, owner of Anthony’s Leatherworks and MX Boot Resole and Repair, which provides full services to alter, repair, refinish, and restore leather motorcycle jackets, suits, gloves, and boots. Anthony’s Leatherworks is a sponsor of MotoAmerica and an authorized service provider for Alpinestars, Dainese, Mithos, Rev’It, Spidi, and other leading brands. LINKS: AnthonysLeatherworks.com, MXBootRepair.com

On Episode 76 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast, co-hosts Greg Drevenstedt and Kevin Duke talk about Rider Magazine’s 50th anniversary and new motorcycles for the 2025 model year. This episode is sponsored by HardDrive American V-Twin products.   LINKS: Rider’s 2025 Motorcycle Buyers Guide, HardDrive