{"podcast":{"title":"Adventure Rider Radio – Motorcycle Podcast","slug":"adventure-rider-radio-motorcycle-podcast-171399","podcast_index_feed_id":171399,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/adventure-rider-radio","website_url":"https://adventureriderradio.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rQtO-gKY3limtfxQi0tIstAKssLgVp828sXyWEgV2iA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMzZk/ZjFkMTE3N2I0NjFj/MGQwNTdmYzVjZjYz/NWM5Yy5wbmc.jpg","author":"Adventure Rider Radio | Adventure Motorcycling","episode_count":623,"summary":"Adventure Rider Radio is the original adventure motorcycle podcast, established in 2014 and now the world’s longest-running show dedicated to adventure motorcycling. It features in-depth conversations, real-world stories, and expert insight from the people who ride, explore, and shape the adventure motorcycling world. Hosted by Jim Martin and released weekly, the show brings you experienced riders, trainers, industry professionals, and long-distance travelers sharing hard-earned lessons about riding skills, motorcycle travel, trip planning, bike setup, gear, and the realities of life on two wheels. From remote expeditions to rider development and decision-making on the road, Adventure Rider Radio goes beyond surface-level talk to explore the thinking, preparation, and experience behind adventure motorcycling.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adventure-rider-radio-motorcycle-podcast-171399"},"episode":{"title":"DEEP TROUBLE: Riding Loaded in Big Bend – What Went Wrong","slug":"deep-trouble-riding-loaded-in-big-bend-what-went-wrong","published_at":"2026-04-30T22:54:10+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adventure-rider-radio-motorcycle-podcast-171399/deep-trouble-riding-loaded-in-big-bend-what-went-wrong","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adventure-rider-radio-motorcycle-podcast-171399","url":"https://adventureriderradio.com/adventure-rider-radio-episodes/2026/4/30/deep-trouble-riding-loaded-in-big-bend-what-went-wrong","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/ba7e198d/631ab50f.mp3","summary":"Clif Holland shares a father-and-son motorcycle adventure that took an unexpected turn shortly after arriving at Big Bend National Park. After a 700-mile ride to reach the start of their backcountry route, the decision to explore before staging their gear set the tone for what followed. Riding a heavily loaded BMW R1200GS on remote backroads, Clif quickly found himself facing the challenges of sand, weight distribution, and the limited margin for error on big adventure bikes, which led to DEEP TROUBLE. We talk about backcountry riding and the importance of preparation, training, and testing your setup before tackling routes like the BDR. 🔗 Show Notes & Links: Find photos, links, and resources related to this episode on our website at Adventure Rider Radio . 🎧 Subscribe & Never Miss an Episode: We release new episodes of ARR every week on Thursday and of RAW on the 21st of every month—full of inspiring stories, expert advice, and insight from the world of adventure motorcycling. Hit subscribe so you never miss out! 💡 Got an Idea? Have a guest suggestion or topic you’d love us to cover? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us an email through our website. ⭐️ Leave a Review: Enjoying the show? A 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app goes a long way in helping others discover the show. 📱 Follow Us: Join our growing community on Facebook and Instagram . Let’s stay connected! 🙌 Support the Show: Love what we do? Help keep the adventure alive by supporting us. Your contribution allows us to keep bringing you great content week after week. 📤 Share the Show: Know someone who would enjoy this episode? Share it with them! Word of mouth helps us grow and reach more riders around the world. 📬 Join Our Newsletter: Be the first to hear about new episodes, b…","meta_description":"Clif Holland shares a father-and-son motorcycle adventure that took an unexpected turn shortly after arriving at Big Bend National Park. After a 700-mile…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4125,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/adventure-rider-radio-motorcycle-podcast-171399/episodes/deep-trouble-riding-loaded-in-big-bend-what-went-wrong/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adventure-rider-radio-motorcycle-podcast-171399/deep-trouble-riding-loaded-in-big-bend-what-went-wrong.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}