Chasing the Horizon - Motorcycles and the Motorcycle Industry In Depth

Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, about and for motorcyclists. We talk to motorcycle industry figures, technical experts and riders just like you no matter what bike they love to ride. Listen to every episode at chasingthehorizon.us.

Joanna Nguyen, President of the Texas A&M Motorcycle Club 08/17/2026

Joanna Nguyen, President of the Texas A&M Motorcycle Club When you think of young riders doing what they can to build the sport and create a brand-new generation of riders, you should be thinking about Joanna Nguyen, who at 15 decided she wanted to ride and simply made it happen. The news looks at BMW, TVS, Ducati, Indian and more. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Wunderlich America and the . Get all the links for our guest and the news on the . /episode/index/show/chasingthehorizon/id/42452675

Staci Wilt: Moto-Camper, Media Maven and Much More (187) 08/10/2026

Staci Wilt: Moto-Camper, Media Maven and Much More (187) When it comes to packing for an extended trip, you want to get advice from Staci Wilt, who started her touring life atop a Sportster. If she can live off that bike for a few weeks, so can you! Her career as a photographer, podcaster and more informs how she travels by motorcycle. The news touches on Moto Guzzi, Honda, Lightfighter and Ultraviolette. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Wunderlich America and the . Get all the links for our guest and the news on the . /episode/index/show/chasingthehorizon/id/42363950

The Adventure Crown with Lana & Chip (186) 07/27/2026

The Adventure Crown with Lana & Chip (186) When the ADV competition you expect to happen doesn’t, you can either cry about it or start up your own version. Lana Tsurikova and Chip McMann chose the latter and thus, the inaugural Adventure Crown kicks off in August 2026. The news features a longer segment on what’s going on with Harley and Indian and some short EV snippets. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Wunderlich America and the . Get all the links for our guest and the news on the . /episode/index/show/chasingthehorizon/id/42226005

David Baker, Swordmaker (185) 07/06/2026

David Baker, Swordmaker (185) "Do you know how to use a sword?" "Yes. The pointy end goes into the other man." While that exchange from the Old Zorro to the Young Zorro in a movie sounds funny, it's part of David Baker's everyday life. The bladesmith is in the middle of shooting his newest show, "Baker's Blades," for distribution on YouTube. He's getting from here to there for each episode thanks to his motorcycle, and we dig into all of it. The news touches on BMW, TVS, Ducati and each of Japan's Big Four motorcycle manufacturers. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Wunderlich America and the . Get all the links for our guest and the news on the . /episode/index/show/chasingthehorizon/id/41979150

Wayback: Doodle on a Motorcycle Recap 06/29/2026

Wayback: Doodle on a Motorcycle Recap When it comes to YouTube personalities who are excited about motorcycling and having every experience possible on a bike, you’d be hard pressed to find anybody more on fire about it than Doodle on a Motorcycle. A lot has happened in her life since our discussion in May 2020—subscribe to her YouTube channel to find out what! Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Wunderlich America and the . Get all the links for our guest and the news on the . /episode/index/show/chasingthehorizon/id/41364825

Wayback: Richard Worsham Recap 06/22/2026

Wayback: Richard Worsham Recap Richard Worsham—the founder of Janus Motorcycles—wrote a book dedicated to the art of travelling light on a small motorcycle. The Rambler’s Companion is the focus of our discussion from March 2024, recapped here in a slightly edited form. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Wunderlich America and the . Get all the links for our guest and the news on the . /episode/index/show/chasingthehorizon/id/41364765

Wayback: Peter Egan Recap 06/15/2026

Wayback: Peter Egan Recap In the third of our wayback machine episodes, we revisit Peter Egan’s first appearance on Chasing the Horizon. Egan is a renowned moto-journalist with a soft spot for vintage British bikes. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Wunderlich America and the . Get all the links for our guest and the news on the . /episode/index/show/chasingthehorizon/id/41364720

Wayback: Helge Pedersen Recap 06/08/2026

Wayback: Helge Pedersen Recap Hit the way way back machine with this rebroadcast of the discussion from the very first episode of Chasing the Horizon. Helge Pedersen has retired now, but in 2017 he was still running GlobeRiders, a global touring company, and he had a lot to say about his experiences. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Wunderlich America and the . Get all the links for our guest and the news on the . /episode/index/show/chasingthehorizon/id/41364680

Wayback: Clement Salvadori (Recap) 06/01/2026

Wayback: Clement Salvadori (Recap) Clement Salvadori died on May 1, 2026, and I thought it might be a good reason to rebroadcast his discussion with CTH back in Episode 86. The audio is a bit noisy, but stick with it, as Clem’s insights continue to resonate. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Wunderlich America and the . Get all the links for our guest and the news on the . /episode/index/show/chasingthehorizon/id/41194385

Heather Lea Is Back with a Book (179) 05/31/2026

Heather Lea Is Back with a Book (179) Heather Lea first joined us in Episode 119 to talk about hydration and her round-the-world ride. She’s back 60 episodes later to talk about the book she wrote about that trip—and a whole lot more, too. There is no news in this episode. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Wunderlich America and the . Get all the links for our guest and the news on the . /episode/index/show/chasingthehorizon/id/41381105

Touring Two-Up with Will and Mae Andalora (178) 05/25/2026

Touring Two-Up with Will and Mae Andalora (178) “Let’s go on a 5,000-mile trip this summer on my 45-year-old motorcycle,” said dad Will Andalora to daughter Mae in the spring of 2025. “That sounds like a fantastic idea,” said Mae, and the planning began. Join them to find out what a trip like that takes—and exactly how many tank tops to bring along with you. The news digs into the Japanese market, Royal Enfield, LiveWire, LG and more. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Wunderlich America and the . Get all the links for our guest and the news on the . /episode/index/show/chasingthehorizon/id/41380235

David Jenni of Enduristan (177) 05/18/2026

David Jenni of Enduristan (177) Imagine taking a long trip and realizing early on that your luggage sucked. Most of us would just be angry and replace it. David Jenni thought “I can make something better than this,” then set out to do exactly that with his company, Enduristan. The news looks at the end of Wolfman Luggage, what Honda and Yamaha are doing patent-wise, Klim's new armor and more. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Wunderlich America and the . Get all the links for our guest and the news on the . /episode/index/show/chasingthehorizon/id/41292005

Mike Caudill: Industry Expert & On-Air Personality (176) 05/11/2026

Mike Caudill: Industry Expert & On-Air Personality (176) Whether it’s in front of the camera on network or cable shows or behind it steering the public relations efforts of big-name brands, Mike Caudill is deeply embedded in the motorcycle industry, and he’s here to share his thoughts and expertise with you. The news gets into the latest with Harley-Davidson, Toyota—yeah, Toyota!—Honda, BMW and more. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Wunderlich America and the . Get all the links for our guest and the news on the . /episode/index/show/chasingthehorizon/id/41194330

Louisa Swaden, the Existential Biker (175) 05/04/2026

Louisa Swaden, the Existential Biker (175) If you're going to have an existential crisis, Louisa Swaden might be the rider to have near you when it happens. We discuss her riding, her philosophy and her recent book, The Stoic Rider. The news analyses India's tax policy, MV Agusta's price cut, a new bike from Royal Enfield, Ducati getting into bed with AI and the Verge/Donut EV partnership. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Rox Speed FX, Wunderlich America and the . Get all the links for our guest and the news on the . /episode/index/show/chasingthehorizon/id/41117350

Restorations Wrap-Up (Part 8) 04/27/2026

Restorations Wrap-Up (Part 8) If you’ve ever thought about buying and riding a vintage motorcycle, this is the year you’ll want to listen to Chasing the Horizon! We’re engaging experts skilled in restorations, custom builds and motorcycle maintenance to give you the low-down on exactly what owning a vintage bike requires. Join Geoff Drake and Scott Lindroth, vintage motorcycle riders, and find out what makes a regular rider want to restore an old bike--or not! The news looks at Suzuki, Honda, Harley-Davidson, Royal Enfield and Ducati. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by , and the . Get all the links for our guest and the news at . /episode/index/show/chasingthehorizon/id/41021535

Motoworks (Again!) (Restorations Part 7) 04/13/2026

Motoworks (Again!) (Restorations Part 7) If you’ve ever thought about buying and riding a vintage motorcycle, this is the year you’ll want to listen to Chasing the Horizon! We’re engaging experts skilled in restorations, custom builds and motorcycle maintenance to give you the low-down on exactly what owning a vintage bike requires. Join Brooke and Jinks from Motoworks, who are back to talk about what taking care of older bikes asks of us. The news looks at Ducati, Honda, Suzuki, Triumph and Royal Enfield. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by , and the . Get all the links for our guest and the news at . /episode/index/show/chasingthehorizon/id/40839315

Zack Witkowsky (Restorations Part 6) 03/30/2026

Zack Witkowsky (Restorations Part 6) If you’ve ever thought about buying and riding a vintage motorcycle, this is the year you’ll want to listen to Chasing the Horizon! We’re engaging experts skilled in restorations, custom builds and motorcycle maintenance to give you the low-down on exactly what owning a vintage bike requires. Join Zack Witkowsky for his take on custom builds, which might include putting a Japanese front end on your German motorcycle. The news looks at Indian, Honda, Royal Enfield, Damon, the global motorcycle industry and more. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by , , and the . Get all the links for our guest and the news at . /episode/index/show/chasingthehorizon/id/40621860

John Lammers (Restorations Part 5) 03/16/2026

John Lammers (Restorations Part 5) If you’ve ever thought about buying and riding a vintage motorcycle, this is the year you’ll want to listen to Chasing the Horizon! We’re engaging experts skilled in restorations, custom builds and motorcycle maintenance to give you the low-down on exactly what owning a vintage bike requires. Join John Lammers for his take on traditional restorations; he does a lot of them, though not as a business. It’s more a labor of love for him. The news looks at TVS, Honda, Stark Future (again), the global motorcycle industry and more. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by , , and the . Get all the links for our guest and the news at . /episode/index/show/chasingthehorizon/id/40460365

George Mangicaro (Restorations Part 4) 02/23/2026

George Mangicaro (Restorations Part 4) If you’ve ever thought about buying and riding a vintage motorcycle, this is the year you’ll want to listen to Chasing the Horizon! We’re engaging experts skilled in restorations, custom builds and motorcycle maintenance to give you the low-down on exactly what owning a vintage bike requires. Join (now retired) expert motorcycle mechanic George Mangicaro for a discussion on how to take care of any bike, even an old one. The news looks at Ducati, Stark Future, Vietnam’s motorcycle industry and more. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by , , and the . Get all the links for our guest and the news at . /episode/index/show/chasingthehorizon/id/40190230

Eli Carver (Restorations Part 3) 02/09/2026

Eli Carver (Restorations Part 3) If you’ve ever thought about buying and riding a vintage motorcycle, this is the year you’ll want to listen to Chasing the Horizon! We’re engaging experts skilled in restorations, custom builds and motorcycle maintenance to give you the low-down on exactly what owning a vintage bike requires. Join custom builder Eli Carver for a discussion on a more traditional approach to restorations. The news checks in on Indian, Honda, Verge, the Women Riders World Relay and more. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by , , and the . Get all the links for our guest and the news on the . /episode/index/show/chasingthehorizon/id/40046275

Ande Kahora (Restorations Part 2) 01/26/2026

Ande Kahora (Restorations Part 2) If you’ve ever thought about buying and riding a vintage motorcycle, this is the year you’ll want to listen to Chasing the Horizon! We’re engaging experts skilled in restorations, custom builds and motorcycle maintenance to give you the low-down on exactly what owning a vintage bike requires. Join Ande Kahora of Barrington Motor Works for a discussion on a more traditional approach to restorations. The news checks in on KTM, Indian Motorcycle, LAND Moto and more. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by , , and the . Get all the links for our guest and the news on the . /episode/index/show/chasingthehorizon/id/39863585

Lee Deyoung (Restorations Part 1) 01/12/2026

Lee Deyoung (Restorations Part 1) If you’ve ever thought about buying and riding a vintage motorcycle, this is the year you’ll want to listen to Chasing the Horizon! We’re engaging experts skilled in restorations, custom builds and motorcycle maintenance to give you the low-down on exactly what owning a vintage bike requires. Join Lee Deyoung for a discussion on the different approaches to restoration riders can take. We haven’t forgotten about news—find out what’s going on in the industry in Australia and Vietnam and what’s happening with Motos America and Verge (electric) Motorcycles. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by , , and the . Get all the links for our guest and the news on the . /episode/index/show/chasingthehorizon/id/39673100

Brooke Farquar & Mike Jinks of Motoworks (166) 12/15/2025

Brooke Farquar & Mike Jinks of Motoworks (166) Running a small, independent motorcycle repair shop requires balancing technical skills with business know-how, and it’s not always easy—no matter the brand of bikes you work on. Check out this discussion with Brooke Farquar and Mike Jinks of Motoworks and get your dose of news from Indian, Harley-Davidson, Suzuki, Honda and more. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Schubert, Rox Speed FX and the . Get all the links for our guest and the news on the . /episode/index/show/chasingthehorizon/id/39411735

Just the Facts, October 2025 (165) 10/03/2025

Just the Facts, October 2025 (165) This all-news episode includes updates about KTM/Bajaj, Royal Enfield, Harley-Davidson, BMW Motorrad, Damon Inc, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Oxford, Simpson, Verge and more! Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by the . Get all the links for our guest and the news on the . /episode/index/show/chasingthehorizon/id/38443495

Kirsten Talken-Spaulding: Motorcycling Park Ranger! (164) 09/12/2025

Kirsten Talken-Spaulding: Motorcycling Park Ranger! (164) The U.S. National Park Service was affected by cuts to government agencies in the first quarter of 2025. We reached out to find out more from a motorcyclist’s perspective and spoke at length with Kirsten Talken-Spaulding, who is a Deputy Regional Director with the NPS. This episode includes news on motorcycle thievery, KTM’s numbers and more! Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by the . Get all the links for our guest and the news on the . /episode/index/show/chasingthehorizon/id/38179375

Flying (and Riding) with Peter Egan (163) 08/07/2025

Flying (and Riding) with Peter Egan (163) We all know Peter Egan, the renowned motorcycle journalist. He wrote about cars, too, for a long time. Now he's got a new book—Landings in America—about a motorcycle-like journey he and his wife took in a Piper Cub two-seater airplane. We find time to talk about bikes, too, of course! This episode includes news on Harley-Davidson, Royal Enfield, Triumph, Energica and more! Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by the . Get all the links for our guest and the news on the . /episode/index/show/chasingthehorizon/id/37719085

John Lloyd says your helmet might not be as safe as you think it is (162) 07/24/2025

John Lloyd says your helmet might not be as safe as you think it is (162) Many of us put on our helmets every day to go ride, but we never really think about how effective they’re going to be at preventing traumatic brain injuries. That appears to be all John Lloyed thinks about; after testing hundreds of helmets, he’s arrived at some fairly startling conclusions. He relates his study in this episode, which also features Mark Barnes, host of the podcast “.” Due to the length and detailed depth of the conversation with John and Mark, this episode contains no news segment. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by the . Get all the links for our guest and the news on the . /episode/index/show/chasingthehorizon/id/37440165

Hacking Anything with Kurtis Minder (161) 07/17/2025

Hacking Anything with Kurtis Minder (161) Motorcyclists do a lot of different things. Kurtis Minder spends his days (on or off the bike) thinking about how to protect you from cyber criminals, and he relates his ideas, methods, successes, challenges and more in his first book, Cyber Recon: My Life in Cyber Espionage and Ransomware Negotiation. Whether he’s chewing up tires on a Ducati sport bike or taking in scenery on an adventure bike, bad guys are never far from his mind. This episode includes news on KTM, LiveWire, Honda, Triumph and more! Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by the . Get all the links for our guest and the news on the . /episode/index/show/chasingthehorizon/id/37439835

Noraly Schoenmaker, AKA Itchy Boots 06/05/2025

Noraly Schoenmaker, AKA Itchy Boots From backpacking to motorcycling and the original Itchy Boots travel blog to a YouTube channel with 2.8 million subscribers (including me), Noraly Schoenmaker has traveled the world and spent hundreds of hours telling us all about her journey. Add depth to the story by reading her first book, Free Ride: Heartbreak, Courage and the 20,000-Mile Motorcycle Journey That Changed My Life, now available through major retailers and etailers. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the . Get all the links for our guest and the news on the . /episode/index/show/chasingthehorizon/id/36874455

Don Schmidt of Garmin Int'l 02/14/2025

Don Schmidt of Garmin Int'l Garmin has been largely synonymous with motorcycle navigation for the better part of two decades, and now they're getting deeper into the safety game. Lead Product Manager Don Schmidt spent some time with us discussing their new zūmo R1 radar/alert system intended to make riders more aware of what's in their blind spots. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the . Get all the links for our guest and the news on the . /episode/index/show/chasingthehorizon/id/35272240

Chasing the Horizon - Motorcycles and the Motorcycle Industry In Depth

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