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Episode 001: Planning Your First Motorcycle Road Trip

Best Motorcycle Roads
Best Motorcycle Roads
Episode • Jan 26, 2024 • 22m

🏍️ Best Motorcycle Roads - Episode 001: Planning Your First Motorcycle Road Trip 🏍️

Engage your senses with Tom and Todd's riveting tales from the road:

  • Narrow Escapes & Unforgettable Rides: Kick off with Tom's harrowing yet memorable encounter with a Ford LTD on a skinny Kentucky road. This opener is as gripping as a tight turn on a mountain pass!

The Toolkit Segment:

  • Dive into gear reviews and tips. Tom and Todd discuss the evolution of helmet communication systems, praising the game-changing Senna 50s. Their banter about old systems versus new is not only informative but also amusing - "Remember spending an hour pre-connection with the Senas?" 😂

Ride Wise Segment:

  • Dealing with Weather & Pre-Planning: Learn how to be weather-wise and flexible. Their story about riding in the rain offers practical tips wrapped in humor - "Sometimes you just need to put the hammer down and slog it out!"

Mile Marker - Story Time:

  • Kentucky Road Incident: A vivid recount of a near-miss with a Ford LTD, this story illustrates the importance of alertness and quick reflexes on the road. "My heart stopped... I thought I was going to see one of my friends get killed!"

Closing Thoughts:

  • The Last Mile: Tom and Todd wrap up with reflections on camaraderie, the joy of shared experiences, and the importance of communicators for group rides. Their advice is as solid as their friendship - "No whiners on the trip!"

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  • Moto Coms – An older communication system mentioned as a starting point.
  • Autocom – An improved Bluetooth system for bike-to-bike communication.
  • Senna 20S and 50S – Discussed for their advancements in motorcycle communication.
  • Senna App – An app for configuring Senna devices, though less used with the newer 50S model.
  • Quantum Series Helmets – Mentioned as part of Senna's foray into helmets with built-in communication systems.
  • Sena Mesh Port Technology – A new feature allowing the integration of various Bluetooth devices into a mesh network. Blue : Red
  • GoPro 12 – Noted for its Bluetooth capability that can connect to the mesh network for recording communications

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