Radio TRO

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Brian plays tire cop, newbie whisperer and Tiger 800 hype man while nudging everyone toward TRO's Road Rubber rankings. He shrugs at Indy's winter chaos, brags about scoring cheap Angel STs and dares tire makers to let "two gorillas" shred their products. His starter-bike gospel stays the same: finish MSF, try lots of bikes, get ABS and stop pretending you need a rocket when a 300-400 cc or mild 650 will do.Robin swoons over the Tiger's gadgets, trolls a friend about it for sport and confesses ongoing love for his current bike. He's cranking out a GSX-8R valve-check story, steering newbies toward sensible bikes from the Rebel 300 to the Z500 and lecturing them to find mentors instead of influencers. Next, he slips in a hack or two on how "nitrile gloves solve everything."Joanne hunts used boots like a thrift-store sniper, using them to roast fake insulation hype. She delivers a winter playbook of non-cotton bases, legit mids, real shells and the eternal reminder that leather is just cold skin pretending to be gear. She also ranks heated gear, some of them seven-volt toys, reminding the guys to Google materials with "motorcycle" in the mix like an adult.Jordan beams back to Daytona 1970 where handling ruled, Brits fixed their exhaust flop and everyone pretended sketchy brakes were fine. Harley bet on the XR750 and luck, privateers clogged the track and going five MPH faster meant nine extra miles of misery. Meanwhile Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki screamed around at 150-plus and proved engineering beats wishful thinking every time.Speaker Entry:Brian Wringer - 00:03:46Robin Dean - 00:03:59Joanne Donn - 00:27:37Jordan Liebman - 00:42:28Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2025e34/Music by Rabid Neon and Otis McDonald

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Robin makes quick announcements: podcast transcripts now sync in players like AntennaPod and Cali Superbike School dates are live. Starting in 2026, any America the Beautiful Pass covers two motorcycles per instance. His EICMA picks include the CF Moto Ibex 450, Ducati Diavel V4, Honda's wild V3R 900 e-compressor, MV Agusta Brutale Serie Oro, a track-ready Norton Manx-R and Yamaha's upgraded R7.Brian sips a gin and tonic by the Dauphin Island view. He agrees with Robin's "don't overthink engines" line but dives into the fun parts, answering questions about fuel stabilizer, brass valve extensions and mysterious Amazon specials. At EICMA, he avoids vaporware and focuses on reality, especially Honda's CB1000 GT, a solid no-pretend tall-rounder.Joanne arrives with a seam ripper and a sword, warning that Velcro usually fails first on gear. That's often cost-cutting, not necessity so always use warranties. Good Velcro feels different and smart design eliminates reliance on it ... reversed cuffs, better zips and quality hardware show true R&D. For repairs, treat technical gear like tools: use authorized centers for Gore-Tex and key seams and know your YKK zips from bargain-bin zips. Don't fall for fashion marketing that sells photoshoots but delivers hospital bills.Jordan time-warps to Daytona 1970, tracing the politics and physics of beach racing and the move to 31-degree banking. The U.S. demanded speeds that many European frames and brakes couldn't handle, prompting British consolidation: BSA/Triumph and Norton/AJS/Matchless. He explains Triumph and BSA triples with 120-degree balance, AMA rules shaped by Harley and the transition from KR750 to XR750 as two-strokes were limited, speeds topping 150 mph.Speaker Entry:Robin Dean - 00:03:46Brian Wringer - 00:06:11Joanne Donn - 00:57:44Jordan Liebman - 01:18:25Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2025e33/Music by Rabid Neon and Otis McDonald

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Our guest is once again new rider Angel Kendall, who kicks things off with a gravel-at-70 wake-up call. She wants to know more about finding the right community, growing her route radius and seasonal gear choices. Reflex mistakes in the form of mirrorless lane changes, stalls and a sidestand oops also get due mention.Maggie's part translator, part truth-teller, explaining what "naked" bikes are before confessing to being stranded by her Triumph Street Triple's immobilizer. She vouches for mesh gear with armor when summer gets hot. As an instructor, her mantra is simple: eyes up, habits tight and look as far ahead as you safely can.Joanne is on resource duty, sharing a link to Angel's Ninja 400 owner's manual. She treats airbags like smart insurance if/when Alpinestars or Dainese women's cuts actually fit. She speaks honestly about community and skill fade, admitting to her own rust after a U-turn tip-over in Denver (only bent the shifter thanks to crash bars).Speaker Entry:Joanne Donn - 00:03:46Maggie Dean - 00:04:37Angel Kendall - 00:33:17Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2025e32/Music by Rabid Neon and Otis McDonald

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Our guest is Angel Kendall, who just passed her California motorcycle license course! She bought a low-mile Ninja 400 because sibling rivalry waits for no rider. Her first go served up right-on-red threats, reflexive lane swaps, cutoff-switch stalls, fellow riders flashing hazards and a gentle driveway flop.Brian opens the door to that fresh new rider perspective. He pushes skill over spec-sheet ego before steering our guest toward practical gear such as Shoei and Arai helmets with Snell logic and Insta360 cameras. One of his war stories emphasizes why we look where we want to ride and manage attention under stress.Robin's most often heard answer to new rider questions remains "what do you think?". His clear lane goal is to see the most and be seen the most. Confidence comes from competence and a brutal dose of self-awareness: spot threats, remove them, pick your own risks and ignore groupthink.Speaker Entry:Brian Wringer - 00:03:46Angel Kendall - 00:04:06Robin Dean - 00:04:07Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2025e31/Music by Rabid Neon and Otis McDonald

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Brian teases EICMA news and stirs SEMA FOMO. He says electrics will rise from the scooter and bicycle trenches. Zero has a legit scooter and Royal Enfield has the charming Flying Flea.Robin answers Brian's K6 tale with fitment tips (wash and reseat Arai liners if fit feels off). For RV-friendly wrenching, use a bicycle work stand as a fork holder. For packing, use Ziplocs as emergency boot liners and bright Gorilla tape when the universe mocks you.Both point out that, when fixing in the field, fight the urge to "lean beyond the problem." Use a simple playbook. Repurpose parts (wrench-as-lever), run dry bags inside soft luggage and use offline maps when there is no cell service.Speaker Entry:Brian Wringer - 00:03:46Robin Dean - 00:04:06Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2025e30/Music by Rabid Neon and Otis McDonald

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Robin gives a warm, drummer-to-drummer salute to Jack DeJohnette before slamming Cloudflare for breaking TRO's podcast feed. He's changing tires, tubes and all, on a '70 CB350 while considering cool SAE selector ideas (one battery tender for three bikes). Brian's battery-tender advice is met with Robin's half agreement and a bit of eye-rolling.Brian plans a winter of family road miles and rereading Moby-Dick along with Lord of the Rings. He's all cheers 'n' tears about Blackhawk Farms raceway getting a pavement makeover. Eventually he dives into the techno jargon of cylinder count.Both take aim at mushy moto-speak, mocking phrases like "hand tight" and clearing up foot-pounds versus pound-feet. Also, save your chicken strips and knee dragging for clear, actionable coaching. Let's have a sane talk about dual-sport difficulty so that we can all maintain our momentum.Speaker Entry:Robin Dean - 00:03:46Brian Wringer - 00:04:02Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2025e29/Music by Rabid Neon and Otis McDonald

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Brian starts with a frost warning and the mental side of winter. He talks deer season, icy Indy sidewalks and how your brain misses the scrub of focused riding. That leads to skill rust, so keep riding and stay connected.Robin is deep in TRO housekeeping. He runs SEO and LLM tune-ups and fixes a plugin that mangled web-ready images. He still sneaks runs toward Silver City in New Mexico.To would-be racers both are blunt: you're not MotoGP (yet). Go to organized track days (shout out to MotoVid), get your license, start small or on a vintage bike and learn without ego. Yes, that can mean following a Goldwing at Road America.Speaker Entry:Brian Wringer - 00:03:46Robin Dean - 00:03:54Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2025e28/Music by Rabid Neon and Otis McDonald

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Robin's all in on wrenching as it's time for his GSX-8R's first valve check. Plastics peeled away, the wiring looks like a bowl of ramen and ... what does cam-chain slip sound like? Everything's now at the top end of spec.Brian demos Triumphs, then wanders into an Indian test ride. He says cruisers still scrape floorboards and drag toes but they have high-quality engines and nice controls. He leads a well-timed Kentucky ride built for short fall days, deer o'clock and tobacco barns full of hemp.Joanne brings the gear and a clear take on navigation: pick your method. Plan on Furkot and add fuel stops, hotels, bike range and your day length. For rugged dashboards, use Chigee CarPlay/Android units that talk to cameras and TPMS.Jordan concludes his salute to Bessie Stringfield with real proof. She did work as a civilian courier in Florida during WWII. The Harley-Davidson Museum has dispatch certificates, photos and those white fringe boots.Speaker Entry:Robin Dean - 00:03:46Brian Wringer - 00:04:03Joanne Donn - 00:40:47Jordan Liebman - 00:59:43Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2025e27/Music by Rabid Neon and Otis McDonald

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Robin points out how the "download app" button on our weather page is actually Ventusky's embed. We "taped over it" so you can scroll to TRO's real data. Maintenance logs now auto-back up 10 deep because he himself deleted notes and learned the hard way. Happily marooned in Truth or Consequences, NM, Maggie scored a mint Suzuki SV650! Next, it's on to tire logic full pit chief: street at 36/36 psi on Robin's Suzuki, about 15% lower for track work to grow the contact patch.Brian leans into the seasonal pod paradox before flexing luggage nerd cred. He put fresh Givi E22s on to replace clapped E21s. He actually washed the bike and even cleaned the sprocket! His Missouri recap runs as short highlights: P, DD, 32 and the mega-sweeper 34. A blissful thunderstorm turned lanes into leaf marbles. A St. Genevieve ferry hop unfolded and the inevitable Illinois slog followed. Back home, the MSF ARC with Coach Chad sharpened his braking and precision. The garage saw a tire swap and a postponed valve check. One-hour Brown County "full hatred" rip proved why a truly copacetic riding partner beats any quickshifter.Jordan shines a light on Bessie Stringfield, poking the myth-versus-record bear. Was she born in 1911 or 1912? Jamaica as she claimed or North Carolina per the SSA? The paperwork is messy. His point is clear: treat her as both truth and legend. Focus on who she was, not only what can be notarized. He sets the table cleanly, wink 'n' promise, with respect and a proper deglazing of tall tales.Speaker Entry:Robin Dean - 00:03:46Brian Wringer - 00:04:03Jordan Liebman - 00:33:14Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2025e26/Music by Rabid Neon and Otis McDonald

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Brian's liking Suzuki's latest additions to GSX-8 surge. The 8T and 8TT naked/retro siblings to Robin's faired 8R stand out. His Road America report mixes poetry and pain, hitting over 130 mph on a naked bike in the wet. In the mailbag he says use real starting batteries: DEKA, Super Start, Big Crank or MotoBatt. He then explains his navigation style: north-up maps and a matrix he keeps in his head.Robin fires off a heartfelt thanks to track day helpers: Jack's ramp, Mallory holding the bike on chocks and Adam's Snickers diplomacy. He passed on a sweet SV650 for his wife because it lacked ABS (always buy the bike you actually want). His Road America saga runs from U-Haul chaos to warm Wisconsin hospitality, riding wet slides through turn five into a 1/2 zen "this is going to be expensive" rear step out. His mantra ... fear and tension are not fuel. In the incommunicado segment, his route-first planning approach contrasts that of Brian's.Joanne keeps it simple in the Armory. Flashy OEM dash screens are fine for stats and for maintenance via apps but navigation and rider-to-rider talk still belong to Cardo and Sena. Pick gear based on the crew you ride with. She's Team Cardo for IP67 waterproofing and current Bluetooth support, from Freecoms to the Pactalk Edge. Cross-brand pairing can work but mesh systems do not mix.Jordan continues the origin story of USA pavement, beginning as wagon ruts that grew into the National Road. Railroads later sidelined it but in the 1880s, bicyclists brought it back. Towns then grew short spurs to tap the traffic. He traces the surfacing path from Baltimore Pike to concrete and asphalt. He pits old Portland cement longevity against today's "rebuild in four years" approach.Speaker Entry:Brian Wringer - 00:03:46Robin Dean - 00:04:23Joanne Donn - 00:41:07Jordan Liebman - 00:58:34Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2025e25/Music by Rabid Neon and Otis McDonald

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Robin admits he's redoing the site's weather page (again). He'll add hourly rain peaks, daylight averages, allergen info, basically everything a data nerd wants (the whole bacon-saving enchilada). He answers listener questions with clear chain-care tips and a five minute Snapjack life hack.Brian chases an "indestructible helium and feathers" ultralight tool roll, as Robin suggests his feels like 10 pounds of Ozzy grade heavy metal. Brian's tool-roll rules: skip deep wells unless you really need 'em, watch aluminum combo levers, carry L-keys, use bike-specific axle tools and buy real tools like Wera, Motion Pro and Asahi Light. Aluminum-handled ratchets and coupling-nut axle tricks ... fine.Joanne clears up a gear mess by matching gear to your ride mix. If you ride 70/30 or 80/20 street to dirt, don't roast in heavy Gore-Tex or wear MX jerseys all day on pavement. She points to dual-purpose kits like REV'IT Territory and Klim Mojave/Dakar, mixing tough abrasion zones with big airflow.Jordan gives a lively history on how the USA turned dirt into macadam, tracing the National Road from Jefferson's 1806 plan to the 1830s westward push. He follows the route from Cumberland to Wheeling to Columbus to Vandalia and to the Mississippi before explaining why those roads lasted. His point is clear, that without these early federal roads we might still be riding on top soil.Speaker Entry:Robin Dean - 00:03:46Brian Wringer - 00:03:59Joanne Donn - 00:42:04Jordan Liebman - 00:52:21Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2025e24/Music by Rabid Neon and Otis McDonald

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Brian's developed a practical, slightly exasperated majority of TRO's track day packing checklist. Spare tools, wheel bearings and a leaf blower to cool your junk ... he runs logistics like a paranoid scoutmaster. Beforehand, however, tires need cookin' and brake pads need changin'.Robin plays rider-in-chief, having covered two-up jaunts and a tire-frying solo session. His voice for hands-on prep points to side stand velcro, taped lights and individual tire pressure baselines for circuit riding. Leathers first, then boots before we mark sight lines, braking points and turn-ins!Joanne won't haul a tire changer but she will carry tools that match her vehicle. Beyond that, everything is fit and function: seamless technical base layers in onesie or two-piece form. Moreover, real track boots and gloves are worth the cost.Jordan detours into motorcycle history, picking back up on the Scott Motorcycle Company. From Isle of Man wins to an odd three-wheeler, we learn they led with two-stroke ideas long before others. Wartime pauses, both Squirrel models, unit-construction engines, early water-cooled triples and silk-era revivals, Scott machines were a cult following in the making.Speaker Entry:Brian Wringer - 00:03:46Robin Dean - 00:04:05Joanne Donn - 00:35:29Jordan Liebman - 00:45:45Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2025e23/Music by Rabid Neon and Otis McDonald

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Robin thanks Neil Sullivan for holding the fort and Megan Towles (Octane Lending) for her titling efforts. After that, he's in full nerd mode, building the vendor-agnostic motorcycle training website that is MotorcycleTraining.us. He's also updated the weather page's ride-quality math so that it better reflects Wisco rains. Then it's on to route generation apps like Kurviger, Rever and Calimoto. Send your choice of software via the contact form!Brian's sounding as if he lives in a van full of socket wrenches. Having championed his wrestling match with valve-cover gaskets and clumsy mechanics, new tools appear like gremlins. On the lighter side, he's got nothing but love for Yamaha parts pricing after fixing an FJ-09 neutral-light issue. On the route app topic, we should all heed his warnings that some route apps use a lot of data. Rever ... burned six gigs.Joanne's blunt, practical heat advice keeps us more comfy at 90°F. Her aim is to help riders avoid heat stroke, keeping their judgment intact. TLDL, wear ventilated/breathable gear with sensible base layers and hydration packs. Cover up smart and drink often because if we stop sweating, we've got trouble. Also, maybe don't be that Gold Wing Speedo guy.Jordan shuts it all down with the story of Alfred Angus Scott, an inventor with about 60 patents. Scott bet on two-strokes, water cooling and odd layouts. He built early telescopic-style forks, a chain drive, rotary valves, removable crank access and likely the first known kickstarter. Many of his "what were they thinking?" ideas actually worked! His riders, racing the Isle of Man TT, set lap records, winning back-to-back.Speaker Entry:Robin Dean - 00:03:46Brian Wringer - 00:04:01Joanne Donn - 00:34:30Jordan Liebman - 00:51:05Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2025e22/Music by Rabid Neon and Otis McDonald

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Brian 'n' Neil both know it: Jordan's the main voice this round. Jordan summarizes the exciting story of George Wyman's famous 1903 motorcycle trip across the United States. He explains his early days as a bicycle racer, endurance rides in Australia and the events that led to his historic ride across America.Taking a closer look at Wyman's journey, Jordan has questions about the reasoning and business interests of people like Roy C. Marks and the companies that supported the trip. The ride was more than a test of endurance. It was also a clever way for early motorcycle companies and magazines to promote themselves, with help from both the industry and media.For those who don't know Jordan, he also shares personal knowledge and experience as someone who restores and loves old motorcycles. He connects Wyman's story to his own meetings with rare bikes and important people in motorcycle culture. Jordan speaks openly about the mysteries he still wants to solve, correcting mistakes from earlier stories and giving hints about future research.Speaker Entry:Robin Dean - 00:03:46Brian Wringer - 00:03:47Neil Sullivan - 00:03:57Jordan Liebman - 00:04:14Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2025e21/Music by Rabid Neon and Otis McDonald

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Joanne and Maggie are steerin' the ship this round. One main topic is how each got started riding motorcycles. The Gear Chic exclaims that her husband is responsible while Maggie Dean owns up to her modular entry.If Joanne's husband hadn't taken a careful, step-by-step approach (and bought a scooter at just the right time), she might never have learned about the troubles of carburetors. Over time, she went from hesitant passenger to experienced rider. Her confidence grew but kept a wise doubt of friends suggesting she "keep up".Maggie adds stories and advice from her time as a riding instructor. She isn't afraid to laugh at herself (or Robin). Her practicality highlights every rider's journey being different, where some find their own solutions with both feet planted.Speaker Entry:Robin Dean - 00:03:46Joanne Donn - 00:04:03Maggie Dean - 00:05:35Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2025e20/Music by Rabid Neon and Otis McDonald

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Brian never gets tired of tire questions. He reminds listeners not to panic or call a lawyer just because their knobby tires look strange or have odd black lines (hint: it's science, not sabotage). He also explores the mental side of riding, sharing lessons about ego and why it's important to ride your own ride.Guest host Neil Sullivan supports Brian's advice with his own tips, like the power of short naps, the dangers of trying to be the "fast guy" and the need to stay aware on long rides. His thoughts on target fixation and group rides highlight a main message of sorts. Know your limits, ride your own ride and don't be afraid to take breaks.Jordan wraps up George Wyman's 1903 cross-country motorcycle journey! The mix of history and wild mechanical problems comes with broken belts, damaged forks and risky roadside fixes. By the end, only Wyman's raw determination can get him across the NYC finish line.Speaker Entry:Robin Dean - 00:03:46Brian Wringer - 00:03:49Neil Sullivan - 00:04:12Jordan Liebman - 00:46:34Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2025e19/Music by Rabid Neon and Otis McDonald

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Robin is away this month building MotorcycleTraining.us! With that, Brian welcomes guest host Neil Sullivan to answer a tough listener question about choosing between Triumph's 400 Speed and Scrambler. Brian's answer: buy the bike your wife prefers.And welcome, Neal! With his relaxed, ride-to-unwind perspective. He happily lets others plan the routes while enjoying the scenery and the peaceful basics. Enjoy in-depth talks about his journey from college road trips to riding the curves of the Ozarks.Joanne arrives with her usual expert advice, focusing on the important link between good gear and rider confidence. She explains that the right equipment doesn't just protect you in a crash, it also helps you feel comfortable, stay focused and be willing to improve your skills. Joanne's personal rules for riding are "never when sick and never when I don't want to".Jordan brings it all together with more George Wyman details. This time, it's broken belts and muddy roads. On the upside, gas prices are going down.Speaker Entry:Brian Wringer - 00:03:46Robin Dean - 00:04:04Neil Sullivan - 00:05:15Joanne Donn - 00:41:31Jordan Liebman - 00:57:35Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2025e18/Music by Rabid Neon and Otis McDonald

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Brian and Robin recorded their road trip to Blackhawk Farms Raceway for another track day. Brian wants to reinforce what he learned during his first event last year. Robin's looking to improve smoothness of form.Joanne fields a gear request about gauntlet gloves. Her goal is to provide options that work well for both touring and track. The pros and cons of each may help any listener isolate a near perfect purchase.Jordan helps us get George Wyman across the entirety of Illinois and then some. While the roads immediately become easier to traverse, the big city fights back. Bugs, swindlers and heavy repairs are all on the docket.Speaker Entry:Robin Dean - 00:03:46Brian Wringer - 00:06:28Joanne Donn - 00:19:42Jordan Liebman - 00:37:49Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2025e17/Music by Rabid Neon and Otis McDonald

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Robin talks tires and track safety. His take on risk management while cornering encourages riders to keep their mind in check. We can always come back to the simple joy of riding (and the importance of smiling).Brian wants to remind everyone to replace those valve stems before they cause trouble. He fields questions about 16-inch wheels, new transmission technology and the struggle to find a jacket that fits. He's got plenty to say about being "in the zone" and the mental focus needed for sharp turns.Joanne won't pressure you to buy a $700 jacket but she would have you try on the best gear (even if you can't yet afford it). Reason: because comfort and fit matter most. She also talks about the real pros and cons of things like waterproofing, breathability and finding the perfect fit.Jordan picks back up on George Wyman's 1903 cross-country trip. The tough moments remain ... broken equipment, cracked handlebars and the challenge of following telegraph poles through muddy Iowa. Wyman's journey might feel familiar to anyone who's ever had to fix a bike on the road.Speaker Entry:Robin Dean - 00:03:46Brian Wringer - 00:04:01Joanne Donn - 00:38:14Jordan Liebman - 00:48:59Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2025e16/Music by Rabid Neon and Otis McDonald

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Brian's fixing the seat on his old Suzuki GS 850. He's also looking for that tool in his tool roll that can only be found (in its correct location) after buying a replacement. His take on tires keeps the conversation moving, even if his right boot is a little wet.Robin is getting ready for the 777 tour. His family motorcycle stories focus on how to misbehave responsibly. The key ingredient is ... don't scare the locals.Joanne knows what "waterproof" really means. She explains the difference between "waterproof" and "water-resistant," teaching Brian about different types of Gore-Tex. She recommends choosing gear that fits your riding style and position.Jordan's got the dirt on George Wyman's muddy, axle-breaking ride across Iowa in 1903. The tale is chock full of creative problem-solving. No matter how tough your ride is, at least you're not dragging a motorized bike through sticky mud with a homemade fix holding your brake together.Speaker Entry:Brian Wringer - 00:03:46Robin Dean - 00:04:06Joanne Donn - 00:28:58Jordan Liebman - 00:42:02Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2025e15/Music by Rabid Neon and Otis McDonald