# Episode 485 - Talking with James McBride Author of Around the World in 40 Motorcycles

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Podcast: [Motorcycle Men](https://stenobird.com/podcast/motorcycle-men-1224)
Published: 2026-08-25T19:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 4920

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Hello Boys and Girls, Today, we’re talking with world traveler, adventurer, and author James McBride, whose book Around the World in 40 Motorcycles chronicles an epic global journey across continents, cultures, and forty very different machines. We’ll dig into the planning, the riding, the people, the challenges, and the moments that made this adventure truly one‑of‑a‑kind. Website YouTube Buy the Book Please patronize our Wonderful Sponsors!! Tobacco Motorwear Scorpion Helmets Wild...

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