Random Thoughts From The Road

Welcome to Random Thoughts from the Road. A podcast about motorcycles, the biker lifestyle and cruising in the Ozarks of Missouri and Arkansas.

The latest trends in motorcycles and our featured ride Osage to Mt. Judea in Arkansas. 02/21/2021

The latest trends in motorcycles and our featured ride Osage to Mt. Judea in Arkansas. In this episode Randy and I talk about the featured ride in Arkansas - Osage to Mt. Judea. Also we yap about what some of the latest trends in the motorcycle industry are, and what the crystal ball see’s for the future. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/17987345

We talk with Axe DeKruif who holds the record for the fastest coast to coast ride. 02/07/2021

We talk with Axe DeKruif who holds the record for the fastest coast to coast ride. In this episode Randy and I talk with Axe DeKruif who holds the speed record for the fastest motorcycle ride from San Diego, California to Jacksonville, Florida. Axe made the ride on his BMW S1000RR in 33 hours 10 minutes. Join us to learn how he did it, and some of the unique challenges he faced. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/17805251

Favorite motorcycle movies and the Pea Ridge to Eureka Springs ride in Arkansas 01/17/2021

Favorite motorcycle movies and the Pea Ridge to Eureka Springs ride in Arkansas In this episode Randy and I talk about the “Pea Ridge to Eureka Springs” ride in Arkansas. Also we talk about some of our favorite motorcycle movies, and yes even a documentary or two… Maybe there's a movie you haven’t seen yet, but should. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/17535131

The Whole Hog ride, new years resolutions and random babble. 01/03/2021

The Whole Hog ride, new years resolutions and random babble. In this episode Randy and I talk about the “Whole Hog” ride in Arkansas, as well as nonsensical babble about riding in the Christmas parade and showing community pride, Randy breaks his big wheeled bagger after pulling a wheelie, new years resolutions and maybe a couple of other thoughts that will possibly piss someone off. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/17392079

The New Harley & Indian Styling Cues 12/20/2020

The New Harley & Indian Styling Cues In this episode Randy and I talk about the new styling cues that Harley Davidson and Indian are offering, What we like, and of course what we really don't like. Plus we talk about the "Piglet Ride" in Arkansas. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/17250380

Great bikes that aren't Harley's or Indians 12/06/2020

Great bikes that aren't Harley's or Indians You can still enjoy the wonderful world of motorcycles even if you don't own a Harley Davidson or an Indian. There are lots of bike brands/models that we would be proud to own, and you should too. We talk about that and the "Oldfield Loop" ride in S.W. Missouri. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/17067692

Flat Track Racing & New Missouri Mills 11/15/2020

Flat Track Racing & New Missouri Mills In this episode we talk about the resurgence in the popularity of flat track racing. Also we talk about the four new grist mills we added to the Missouri Mills ride. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/16803935

Getting your bike ready for winter riding 11/01/2020

Getting your bike ready for winter riding Randy and I talk about the different things you need to do to prep your bike for riding in the cooler months, plus a new ride I took called the Osage River Ridge Run. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/16634792

Remembering why we ride 10/18/2020

Remembering why we ride Everyone sometimes has the felling of "I just don't want to ride today", or maybe even having the feeling of wanting to give up riding all together. Today Randy and I talk about that, and what we do to combat those feelings. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/16431653

The 15 most expensive motorcycles. 10/04/2020

The 15 most expensive motorcycles. Randy and I talk about the 15 most expensive motorcycles sold at auction. Not the "Diamond Studded, Titanium" bikes, but the true classic vintage motorcycles that sold at auctions around the world. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/16252298

Building your custom "Dream Bike" 09/20/2020

Building your custom "Dream Bike" If money was no object, what kind of custom build would you like? In this episode Randy and I talk about some of the things we would like to see in a custom build for our own dream bike. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/15974330

Motorcycle stories from the road 09/06/2020

Motorcycle stories from the road Randy and I talk about some memorable moments from rides we've taken in the past. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/15903839

Our first podcast from the road 08/23/2020

Our first podcast from the road Join us as we record our first podcast live from the road. Randy and I go for a ride on Camden county road J and Hwy. 7 in Hickory county Missouri. We talk about the ride and of course all the other nonsense that pops into our heads. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/15715286

We babble about rally closings and other stuff. 08/09/2020

We babble about rally closings and other stuff. n this episode we talk about rally cancellations, a border to border ride on the Harley "Livewire" and other nonsense that pops into our slightly dilapidated minds. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/15499916

When is it time to start riding a trike? 07/19/2020

When is it time to start riding a trike? There comes a time in every serious motorcycle riders life when you have to decide "Do I quite riding... Or do I switch to riding a trike". In this episode we talk about some of the things to think about when you've reached that stage in your riding life. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/15250334

The joy of riding a motorcycle at night 07/05/2020

The joy of riding a motorcycle at night During the heat of the summer, riding at night is a great way to not only beat the heat but it's also a terrific way to get a different perspective of not only the ride itself, but also a whole new view of the geography that you ride around. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/15084797

Tips on beating the heat of summer while motorcycle riding 06/14/2020

Tips on beating the heat of summer while motorcycle riding Riding your motorcycle during the summertime is one of America's favorite pastimes, but if you don't take care, you can suffer. But there are things you can do to minimize the effects the seventh circle of hell and humidity. Also we have a podcast update. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/14785253

Keeping your bike ready for the ride 06/01/2020

Keeping your bike ready for the ride In this episode we talk about what you need to do to keep your bike ready for the ride with preventative maintenance. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/14649206

What we like about riding in the Ozarks 05/17/2020

What we like about riding in the Ozarks In this episode we talk about why we love riding in the Ozarks, and of course we squeeze in some random babble. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/14446415

Customizing your bike with aftermarket parts + 10 second Challenge 05/03/2020

Customizing your bike with aftermarket parts + 10 second Challenge Every rider wants to make their bike unique by adding custom aftermarket parts. But you need to know what kind of "can of worms" you'll open when making your bike, your own. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/14245445

Motorcycle Rider Stereotypes 04/19/2020

Motorcycle Rider Stereotypes When you see a motorcycle rider coming down the road, or at the local gas station, what do you think of? Are they an "outlaw", or are they just a "regular guy"? In this episode Randy and I talk about motorcycle stereotypes and some miss conceptions about the community as a whole. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/14032529

More random babbling nonsense 04/05/2020

More random babbling nonsense Randy Lewis and I sit around and talk about the Corona virus, what we do to keep riding and other random babble. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/13846040

Long Distance Motorcycle Riding 03/22/2020

Long Distance Motorcycle Riding Have you ever wanted to jump on your bike and ride off into the sunset? In this episode we'll share with you some tips you might want to consider before you set off on your epic ride. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/13524275

Getting your bike ready for riding season & buying a used bike. 03/08/2020

Getting your bike ready for riding season & buying a used bike. With riding season right around the corner it's important to make sure your bike is ready to go. We'll talk about the things you need to do in order to get home safe, and to avoide finding yourself broke down by the side of the road. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/13362263

Riding your motorcycle in a group vs. riding alone 02/23/2020

Riding your motorcycle in a group vs. riding alone Do you like riding in a group, or do you prefer to ride alone? In this episode we talk about the pros and cons of both. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/13036703

Motorcycle Curve Safety & Pre Ride Check 02/09/2020

Motorcycle Curve Safety & Pre Ride Check In this episode we talk about the best way to handle curvy roads on your motorcycle, and we also talk about getting your bike ready and safe for the ride. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/13031759

Old motorcycle publications, David Mann and future plans. 01/26/2020

Old motorcycle publications, David Mann and future plans. In this episode we talk about what ever happened to those great old biker magazines like "Easyrider". Also we talk about the premier biker culture painter David Mann. Also, we clue you in on our future plans for this podcast. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/12814790

The first motorcycle? 01/12/2020

The first motorcycle? In the episode we talk about the birth of the motorcycle, and who is responsable for the lifestyle we love. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/12616622

Winter riding tips and a review of the Tourmaster Synergy Pro-Plus heated jacket 12/22/2019

Winter riding tips and a review of the Tourmaster Synergy Pro-Plus heated jacket Winter doesn't have to be a time to put your bike in deep storage, only to wait for springtime. We talk about things you can do to stay warm and keep riding a winter long. Plus we jump into our very first product review, as we try out the new Tourmaster Synergy Pro-Plus 12v heated jacket. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/12423476

Custom Bike Builds - The do's and dont's 12/08/2019

Custom Bike Builds - The do's and dont's When is comes to building custom bikes, there are certain things you need to look out for, and take into consideration when planning a custom bike build. In this podcast we'll talk about what those are. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/12305378

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