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Shinko Off-road Tires: Longterm Review

Posted on October 25, 2021 by MotoADVR

At the beginning of this year, I contacted Shinko Tires about their off-road offerings. Since I had plans to compete all season in Kentucky Cross-Country Racing (KXCR), Shinko sent me 3 tires to test. Full disclosure, Shinko didn’t ask me … Continue reading →

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Dirt Bike Tales: First Half of KXCR 2021

Posted on July 31, 2021 by MotoADVR

“Pain, anguish, adversity, struggle, exhaustion, defeat, financial stress, maintenance nightmares… growth, adventure, challenges, community, accomplishment, satisfaction.” Something I wrote on Instagram a few days ago. Since my departure from the military, I’ve never had such a passion for something, nor … Continue reading →

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Hare Scrambling 101: Your First Cross-Country Race

Posted on February 27, 2021 by MotoADVR

So you bought a dirt bike after some nagging from your riding buddies? You’ve noticed photos on Instagram of your friends crossing logs and splashing through the mud with numbers on their helmets. Suddenly you’re feeling more and more curious … Continue reading →

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Harley-Davidson Is Doing It Wrong

Posted on February 20, 2021 by MotoADVR

In recent days Harley-Davidson has trickled out more information about their new “Hard Wire” plan. While there is a lot that goes into this, including information consumers aren’t privy to, the plan in general sounds like “cut expenses, maximize margins, … Continue reading →

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Icon Raiden Jacket and Pants: Adventure Gear Review

Posted on October 3, 2020 by drewkfaulkner

New for 2020, Icon has gone back to the drawing board for a full redesign of their Raiden gear. Now in its 3rd generation (arguably 4th), this year Icon has made a host of changes to the venerable Raiden adventure … Continue reading →

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It’s Getting Crowded on the Scrambler Farm

Posted on June 5, 2020 by drewkfaulkner

As I’ve said multiple times on the new podcast, we live in strange times. Fortunately, motorcycling at its core is a solo sport. “Social Distancing” on a motorcycle is easy, and for many, the whole point. For the protection of … Continue reading →

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Motorcycles, Social Media, and Doing It For the Gram

Posted on April 24, 2020 by drewkfaulkner

Over the last few months, I’ve heard multiple podcasts making mention of “fake people” on social media (in a much more eloquent fashion). While they’re correct, I can’t help but feel the tone of the message was painting social media … Continue reading →

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More Ways to Motorcycle: Indoor Two-Wheeled Entertainment

Posted on April 1, 2020 by drewkfaulkner

At this point, most of us are at least two weeks into some form of COVID-19 “social distancing” routine. For some folks, that might mean the motorcycle is parked for a while. In my case, I’m trying to get out … Continue reading →

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CRF250L Races a Mudder: KXCR Russell Creek

Posted on March 29, 2020 by drewkfaulkner

We’re now a few weeks into the COVID19 outbreak here in the U.S. If you’re holding down the couch at home, I have some epic crash video on tap for you… But first, I’m going to monologue a little bit … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Adventure Tour: Interview with Jeff Stoess

Posted on March 20, 2020 by drewkfaulkner

I brought home the Scrambler in mid-summer 2016. Still fitted with street tires, Not long after I found myself staring down a mud field I dared not cross for fear of dumping the bike in the mud or getting stuck … Continue reading →

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