Show #3: How I plan my rides

In this episode: Motorcycle theft in the UK. Are we losing the battle? What the police doing to help or are they a hinderance more interested in doing the biker for trying to protect his property? Insurance: Are we just ripped off in the event of a claim? ______________ Please help me improve the podcsast by leaving a comment and sharing your thoughts, feedback and general input - maybe give me some ideas for future shows. If you've got a story, pictures or anything bike-related you'd like to share, feel free to send them via email to mailto:[email protected] Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkmoto YouTube channel: @TalkMotoUK

In this episode: Electronic gadgets for the tech-head biker. I glance over the electonic toys I use when I ride, from actions cameras and navigation devices and apps to mounting options for phones and mobile devices. I also discuss MESH technology and intercoms systems from leading companies such as CARDO and SENA. ______________ Please help me improve the podcsast by leaving a comment and sharing your thoughts, feedback and general input - maybe give me some ideas for future shows. If you've got a story, pictures or anything bike-related you'd like to share, feel free to send them via email to mailto:[email protected] Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkmoto YouTube channel: @TalkMotoUK

In this episode I'll give you a small snippet of my tour around (part of) the Wild Atlantic Way - Ireland's biking gem that covers 1600 miles of one of the world's longest coastal routes. We stopped in Dungloe at the Bridge Inn - https://bridgeinndungloe.com/ ______________ Please help me improve the podcsast by leaving a comment and sharing your thoughts, feedback and general input - maybe give me some ideas for future shows. If you've got a story, pictures or anything bike-related you'd like to share, feel free to send them via email to mailto:[email protected] Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkmoto YouTube channel: @TalkMotoUK

In this episode I explain how I plan my rides and look at some of the limitations and differences between riding in groups or riding alone. I explain about the smartphone app, Calimoto and it’s integration with standalone satnavs like the Garmin Zumo XT. ______________ Please help me improve the podcsast by leaving a comment and sharing your thoughts, feedback and general input - maybe give me some ideas for future shows. If you've got a story, pictures or anything bike-related you'd like to share, feel free to send them via email to mailto:[email protected] Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkmoto YouTube channel: @TalkMotoUK

In this show I'll be covering the basics of motorcycle gear and biking clothing, aimed more at those new to biking but maybe containing a few bits of enlightening info for the more established rider. I'll be briefly covering everything from helmets  and gloves right down to boots, looking at the differences between leather and textile products, and offering my personal opinion and advice on kit for those new to biking. ______________ Please help me improve the podcsast by leaving a comment and sharing your thoughts, feedback and general input - maybe give me some ideas for future shows. If you've got a story, pictures or anything bike-related you'd like to share, feel free to send them via email to mailto:[email protected] Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkmoto YouTube channel: @TalkMotoUK

Welcome to the first show in this series. In this show I'll explain how I've come to where am I am now as a biker, give a brief history of some of the bikes I've owned and my reasons for those choices. ______________ Please help me improve the podcsast by leaving a comment and sharing your thoughts, feedback and general input - maybe give me some ideas for future shows. If you've got a story, pictures or anything bike-related you'd like to share, feel free to send them via email to mailto:[email protected] Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkmoto YouTube channel: @TalkMotoUK

If you have to explain motorcycling to people, they just won't understand, I used to say "it's a bike thing". Welcome to TalkMoto! This podcast is born out or and dedicated to anyone who loves biking in the UK. No bells or whistles, just bike banter from a like-minded biker from the UK. From the well-travelled and experienced to the newby rider looking for advice and answers to questions, this podcast will cover it We're all one big family underpinned by a love of two-wheels. ______________ Please help me improve the podcsast by leaving a comment and sharing your thoughts, feedback and general input - maybe give me some ideas for future shows. If you've got a story, pictures or anything bike-related you'd like to share, feel free to send them via email to mailto:[email protected] Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkmoto YouTube channel: @TalkMotoUK