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Today on the show, we welcome back one of the most thoughtful, raw, and quietly rebellious voices in motorcycle travel writing—Graham Field. For more than a decade, Graham has taken us across continents, through borders, into solitude, and deep inside the human condition. From his breakout book In Search of Greener Grass to his newest—and final—work, he’s been chasing something far more elusive than miles: meaning. to his newest—and final—work, he’s been chasing something far more elusive than miles: meaning.

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Hello boys and girls and welcome to episode 471 of the Motorcycle Men Podcast. I’m here as always in the corner booth at the V‑Twin Café. Today on the show, we’re sitting down with Cody Ertman of the world‑famous Buffalo Chip in Sturgis, South Dakota. Cody is one of the people helping shape the experience for hundreds of thousands of riders who roll into the Chip every August, and today we’re talking all about the 2026 Sturgis Rally — the events, the camping, the entertainment, and what first‑timers can expect when they make the pilgrimage.

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Thank you for joining me and Cody Ertman here in the V‑Twin Café, where he gave us a great look at what riders can expect at the Buffalo Chip during the 2026 Sturgis Rally. You can learn more about everything happening at the Chip by heading over to buffalochip.com. Links will be in the show notes and of course on the Motorcycle Men website at www.motomenpc.com.

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Today we’re talking Route 66 — the Mother Road — and not just any ride, but the 100th anniversary run. Joining me is Larry Marshall of The V‑Twin Blog, who just completed a self‑guided Chicago‑to‑LA adventure with two fellow YouTube creators. We’re diving into the roads, the sights, the people, and the moments that made this ride unforgettable. So settle in, grab your helmet, and let’s get rolling.”

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Hello boys and girls,

Today we’re heading to the emerald side of the world as we sit down with Furman Hendrickson, who recently completed an unforgettable motorcycle tour of Ireland with Celtic Rider Motorcycle Adventures. We’ll dig into the riding, the scenery, the culture, the challenges, and even the antics of Woody—the podcast mascot who tagged along for the journey. So grab your helmet, settle in, and let’s roll into this Irish adventure.

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Hello boys and girls,

Welcome to Episode 475 of The Motorcycle Men Podcast! Tonight, Ted, Tim, Chris, and Justin are back in the shed and ready to unleash another round of motorcycle talk, questionable insights, and the kind of laughter that only happens when four grown men pretend to run a professional show.

We’re catching up on a whole lineup of recent interviews — from the creators of the rock opera Suzy the Cycle Witch, to ADV guru Bret Tkacs, to roadside‑oddity legend Doug Kirby, to Holly Duttera of Ohio Bike Week, and even Norm Kern from the Motorcycle Sport Touring Association. If it’s got wheels, weirdness, or a story, we’ve talked to it.

We’ll also dive into the National Days Calendar because apparently May is everything month: Paper Airplane Day, Blueberry Cheesecake Day, National Hamburger Month, National Barbecue Month, National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and even International Drum Month. Basically, if you can celebrate it, someone decided May was the time.

Then it’s on to the stats — 468,879 downloads and counting. North America still leads the pack, Chicago is still our biggest U.S. city, and yes… we lost our listener in the South Sandwich Islands. But we picked up folks in Iceland, Bermuda, Cuba, Zimbabwe, and even Madagascar. The global weirdness continues.

We’ll hit the BINIT, talk about Woody’s Ireland adventure, E15 fuel approvals, Harley‑Davidson products that aren’t motorcycles, and the Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge.

So grab a coffee, settle in, and let’s talk about why these old Harleys still get under our skin and stay there. This is the Motorcycle Men Podcast — and the Cafe' is officially open.

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Hello boys and girls,

Today on the show, we’re sitting down with Bret Tkacs. Bret is one of the most respected names in adventure motorcycle training, known for his physics‑based teaching style, his ability to evaluate riders individually, and his mission to help ADV and dual‑sport riders ride smarter, safer, and with more confidence.

We’re going to dig into how he trains riders the way they naturally learn, why traditional training often falls short, and what makes his programs so transformative for riders at every level.

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Hello boys and girls,

Today on the show, we’re sitting down with Doug Kirby — one of the minds behind Roadside America, the legendary guide to the strange, the wonderful, the historic, the gigantic, the tiny, and the downright bizarre attractions scattered across the American landscape.

Doug and the Roadside America team have spent decades documenting the unusual corners of the country — from giant fiberglass animals to mysterious monuments, from folk‑art masterpieces to the kind of oddball stops that make every road trip unforgettable. We’re going to talk about the history of Roadside America, how it all began, how they gather information, some of the most memorable attractions, and what’s coming next for the website, the app, and the future of roadside exploration.

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Hello boys and girls,

Welcome to episode 472 of the Motorcycle Men Podcast. I’m here as always in the corner booth at the V‑Twin Café. Today on the show, we’re sitting down with Holly Duttera. Holly is one of the key people behind Ohio Bike Week, the massive annual rally in Sandusky, Ohio that brings riders from all over the country for concerts, rides, vendors, and a full week of motorcycle mayhem. We’re going to dig into what’s new for 2026, what attendees can expect this year, and how the rally continues to grow and evolve.

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