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Wheel Adventures

Wheel Adventures

By: Mark Waters
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 An audio podcast about overland exploring remote places in North America by 4X4, motorcycle and human powered vehicles. We discuss the inner and outer journeys off the beaten path from the studio and from the field bringing a rich soundscape of the natural beauty from the back of beyond.Mark Waters Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • The Three Wheel Problem

    The Three Wheel Problem
    Dec 19 2024

    Have you, too, dreamed of throwing a leg over an off-road motorcycle sidecar and embarking on an adventure tour? After long months of deliberation, my wife and I finally purchased a second-hand rig in 2023. This episode will give you some pros and cons on the iconic Russian Ural, a three wheeler that can instill joy, fear and loathing in your overlanding travels.
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    55 mins
  • Riding the Divide--Episode 13

    Riding the Divide--Episode 13
    Aug 31 2023

    As of 2001, no one had ridden motorcycles from Canada to Mexico along the Great Divide mountain bike route. In this episode Mark relates the story of how he came to the idea of attempting this with Clement Salvadori of Rider Magazine.

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    57 mins
  • Treading Lightly--Episode 12

    Treading Lightly--Episode 12
    Mar 28 2023

    Interview with local hero Brent Baker, supporter of the national organization called Tread Lightly, which promotes responsible off-road travel and usage. Brent created the non-profit Public Land Stewards, which organizes large groups of volunteers for public land cleanup events.

    Show Notes:
    treadlightly.org
    plsbend.org
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    57 mins
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