Road Dirt

In this latest episode of our series, "Meet the Road Dirt Crew", we chat with our newest contributor, Ken "Hawkeye" Glassman. Ken is no newcomer to the world of motorcycle journalism, however. Hawkeye has written for nearly every national moto magazine one can think of, and contributed to several dailies in the greater Chicago area over the decades. A veteran writer and rider, we hope you enjoy this conversation with Ken as much as we did. For more of Ken's writings, find him here at Road Dirt: Road Dirt: Ken Glassman Please give us a like, subscribe, leave us 4-5 stars, share us around, and drop us a comment! We'd love to chat!

In this episode of "Meet the Road Dirt Crew", we chat with Mark Zweig, monthly columnist who pens our popular "MZ's Moto Memories" series, chronicling his tales of the over 300 motorcycles he's owned in his moto life. For Mark's writings on Road Dirt, find them here: ROAD DIRT Check us out on YouTube: Road Dirt TV *Please like, subscribe, leave us a few stars, and share us around!

In this episode of our series, "Meet the Road Dirt Crew", we chat with our "elder statesman" Mike Boyd. Mike is a decorated Vietnam War combat veteran, Purple Heart and Silver Star recipient, and a life-long motorcycle rider. This is a fascinating conversation with an American icon. For our story on Mike at Road Dirt with photos and footage, click here: Mike Boyd: Unsung Hero Please like, subscribe, leave us a few stars, share us around, and chat with us!

In our continuing series, "Meet The Road Dirt Crew", we chat with world traveler, moto-journalist, and generous philanthropist Neale Bayly about his motorcycling, globe-trotting life. For more Road Dirt, find us here: ROAD DIRT Check out our YouTube channel: ROAD DIRT TV *Please give us a handful of stars, like, comment, subscribe, and share us around! Thanks!

On this episode, we chat with original Road Dirt crew member Ryan Nolan. We discuss his motorcycle upbringing, his passion for racing, and his upcoming (as of this recording) debut in the MotoAmerica Supersport motorcycle racing class. For more on Ryan, find him on YouTube here: Ryhno Racing For more Road Dirt, find us here: RoadDirt.tv Check out our YouTube channel: Road Dirt TV Please give us a like, 4-5 stars, subscribe, comment, and share us around! #RIDELIFE

In our series introducing you to the Road Dirt contributors, we visit with Phil Gauthier, long-time friend of Rob, and co-founder of Road Dirt Motorcycle Media. We discuss his early entrance into motorcycling as a teen, his reentry some years back, and what motorcycle riding means to him. For more Road Dirt, click here: RoadDirt.tv Please like, subscribe, leave us a few stars, drop us a comment, and share us around! Thank you!

We're beginning a series on the Road Dirt writers, editors and photographers, chatting with each about the origins of their love of motorcycling. We begin with Editor-at-Large Ted Edwards up in Washington State, one of the original crew members at Road Dirt. Ted's tale of motorcycling began at a young age, and took some interesting and entertaining turns along the way. We hope you enjoy our chat as much as we did. Check out all of the Road Dirt crew at our main media site- RoadDirt.tv Please like, subscribe, leave us 4-5 stars, drop us a comment, and share us around! Thank you!

Road Dirt columnist Neale Bayly recounts a trip high into the mountains of Ecuador, and peace he found in the saddle of a small motorcycle on the dirt and gravel roads. For his story with photos, click here: Neale Bayly Rides For Neale's Wellspring International Outreach, click here: Wellspring Outreach Please like, subscribe, comment, leave 4-5 stars, and share us around!

We count down the top five favorite motorcycles that we got the chance to ride in 2023, and throw in a few "honorable mentions" near the end. Check out our full story with photos and ride footage of each! https://roaddirt.tv/top-five-fave-bikes-of-2023/ What motorbikes have you enjoyed sampling this year? Any set up permanent residence in your garage? Share your thoughts in the comments section, ask us any related questions you might have, and of course, like, subscribe, and share!

Two childhood chums both turn 60, and take an epic road trip together. It's the story of a nearly lifelong friendship, and the miles & memories made together out on the open road. For the written story with photos and footage, click here: The Journey of a Thousand Miles For the YouTube travelogue video, click here: Road Trip Video *Please like, subscribe, comment, and share around!

We share Neale Bayly's story of meeting the great Dale Walksler of the Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley, NC, and restoring a 1924 JD Harley-Davidson together. for Neal's story with photos, click here: What Once Was Lost Please like, subscribe, share, and leave a comment!

We share the story of an amazing but true "barn find"- an original 1969 CB750 Sandcast motorcycle. The bike would go on to win the most prestigious award in all of American motorcycling- the coveted "Best Of Show" at the annual Quail Motorcycle Gathering. For the whole story and stunning photos of this gorgeous bike, click the link here: Immaculate Restoration *Please like, follow, leave a comment, and share us around!

We reach across the globe and have a chat with our friend Neale Bayly over in Ukraine. Neale updates us on his travels in-country, sharing the latest in the ongoing war, the new friends he's made, the human suffering he's witnessed, as well as the fortitude and resolve of the Ukrainian people. For his latest story on RoadDirt.tv, check it out here: https://roaddirt.tv/neale-bayly-rides-a-moment-of-weightlessness/ To learn about and support Neale's work abroad, click here: https://www.wellspring-outreach.org/

Neale Bayly really needs no introduction in the motorcycling world. He is a world-renown motorcycle writer, photographer, and adventurer, and has been read and viewed in over 100 publications worldwide. I’ve read of his travels and escapades since the 1990s, so it was quite the thrill for me to not only meet Neale, but strike up a friendship with him in the past year. His three-part chronicle, “An Englishman In Ukraine” that we published to RoadDirt.tv last fall set in motion a series of conversations that have led to a monthly feature Neale now writes for Road Dirt, entitled “Neale Bayly Rides“. His is a true #RIDELIFE. This is is his first of many stories to come. Maybe some of these we can get him to read for us, in his native accent! For his written story with photos, click here: https://roaddirt.tv/neale-bayly-rides-addiction/ For Neale's foundation and how you can support his worthy causes, click here: https://www.wellspring-outreach.org/

Road Dirt's Rob Brooks retraces one of the last motorcycle rides he ever took with his late father, riding a new Triumph Street Triple RS down numerous Memory Lanes. For the story with photos and video footage, check it out here: The Tracks of My Father, Part 2 For the Part 1 of "Tracks of My Father, check it out here: The Tracks of My Father *Please give us a like, some stars, share us around, leave a comment, and of course, subscribe!

We share Road Dirt Editor-At-Large Ted Edwards' recent tale of moto woe, a motorcycle breakdown far from home. When you've owned the bike as long as Ted has, and accumulated as many miles and memories as he has with it, the feeling is akin to betrayal. We think many of you will be able to relate. Let us know if you've been there yourself! Ted's story with photos- https://roaddirt.tv/red-light-blues/ Give us a like, subscribe, share, and leave a comment!

Road Dirt's Ryan Nolan helped crew Jasmine Nichols' Team Panda Racing during the recent MotoAmerica races at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. The two racers sat down for a candid conversation about the racing season so far, the legendary track at Road America, and some thoughts on the season still ahead. For more on the MotoAmerica season, click here: MotoAmerica For more Road Dirt, find us here: Road Dirt

We spent a few days in Goshen, Indiana with Richard Worsham and the good folks at Janus Motorcycles. Richard founded the company in 2011, and they specialize in building small displacement, vintage-looking single cylinder motorbikes, with modern components. These 100-year old looking motorcycles are built by hand, one at a time, using a 100-year old model of direct customer input, machining most of their own parts, and building relationships with their "Janus Family" customers. We love their small motorcycles, and we think you will too. For our full writeup with photos and footage, click here: Janus Motorcycles: The Past Meets The Present For more Road Dirt, visit our main "e-magazine" here: Road Dirt Check us out on YouTube! Road Dirt TV *Please give us a Like, a Share, leave a comment, and definitely Subscribe!

We spent a weekend riding and chatting with Neale Bayly, noted motorcycle journalist, adventure traveler, philanthropist, and now Road Dirt crew! Neale has traveled the world on motorbikes, and has contributed to over 100 publications worldwide. But his heart is for children in need, and he has established a foundation, Wellspring International Outreach, that supports children's homes in Peru, Uganda, South Africa, and now a children's hospital in Lviv, Ukraine. We hope you enjoy this conversation with an Englishman now living in Charlotte, North Carolina! We certainly did, and can say truthfully, it won't be our last. For more on Neale and his International work, visit Wellspring here: Wellspring Outreach For Road Dirt's main media site, visit us here: RoadDirt.tv And our YouTube channel: Road Dirt TV

We chat "across the pond" with England's Vanessa Ruck, an inspiring young woman with a passion for motorcycles and a compelling story of overcoming adversity. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did! For her full story with photos, check it out here: https://roaddirt.tv/vanessa-ruck-the-girl-on-a-bike-and-a-mission/ For Vanessa's media site, check her out here: https://thegirlonabike.com/ *Please like, share, subscribe, and comment!