It’s snowing outside but that won’t stop our passion for motorcycles. Tom and Jen review the recent new models shown at EICMA, tell you the inside story on why the online magazine went a little wonky and ponder who in their right mind would build a 185 horsepower dirt bike? Stay in their all the way to the end for a very important announcement.…

Kody Dixon of Pacific Northwest Motorcycles joins us this month to share details of his first year owning the shop and what you can expect when you visit. Tom’s Garmin bricked for a short time, so he shares the fixes he made. Jen tips us off about free WA parks entry days and how you can enter to win a Husqvarna Norden 901. And so much more!!!…

Our hosts have just returned from a little moto camping extravaganza in the Columbia River Gorge and share their tales. Newsbytes reveals a number of dealership changes. It’s a busy September as we roll through the calendar highlights and our tips this month are unlike anything you’ll hear anywhere else. Enjoy the show.…

New Washington licensing fees are going through the roof, Aprilia announces a fall adventure tour through Mexico, will the ferry crash affect your visit to the Isle of Vashon TT? All that and more.Par Sound RIDER!

Jen reports on Moto America and Tom has been looking at the current supply chain. Washington State BMW Riders will soon convene in the Cascades, but all are welcome. Minibikes are coming to HooDoo and a Hillclimb is going down in Idaho. And that’s just July as we look at events coming up later this summer as well. But what about creating your own A…

On this episode, Tom and Jennifer are discussing ways riders get caught off-guard during summer rides and how to deal with it. Cliff’s Cycle Center has been sold, some libraries are handing out Discover passes for free and Touratech opens a new location. The Isle of Man TT returns, Dino Daze is coming up and Le May has some Father’s Day fun planned…

On this month’s show we’re talking about rentals and more rentals, H-D’s Rewire program, and whatever ails you. Will hydrogen motos be the bomb? Will E15 ruin your bike? The calendar is loaded with places to be all over the PNW this month. All that and more.Par Sound RIDER!

Mark Cattarin with the Washington Vintage Motorcyclists joins us to talk about the upcoming NW Classic Vintage Motorcycle Expo in Lynden, WA later this month. A Ravensdale rider is looking good in Supercross this year, TT believes they’ll have 6 demo trucks at their June rally and Yamaha is tinkering with power steering. Events are lighting up all …

The masks are comin’ off as we head toward spring. Our guest this month is Chris Cody of the Inland Northwest Motorcycle Show who will share highlights of the upcoming show. OEM trucks and events are making their way to the PNW, several upcoming rallies are looking for presenters and vendors, Amazon Prime is tying in with Moto GP and more on this m…

On this month’s show, we’ve got local news and news from all over the globe. Pendleton Bike Week gets a new name, Hells Canyon Rally – where’d ya go? Ducati posts record sales and MV Augusta is blowing a little hot air through Italy.Par Sound RIDER!

As we map out our 2022 moto to-dos, Tom and Jennifer review upcoming event highlights. MotoAmerica TV is coming, Royal Enfield goes to the South Pole, Vanilla scented hand tools and much more on this month’s show.Par Sound RIDER!

Tom and Jennifer are here to give you fresh ideas for the holidays. They’ve got gift ideas, many of which are not ‘stuff,’ and they’ve got a few pointers on how to keep the entertainment media stocked on these colder days. There are more new 2022 models to discuss, as well as new products on the horizon. We’re adding more info to the 2022 calendar …

On this month’s episode of the Sound RIDER! Motorcycle Show, Cycle Barn gets a new owner, there’s more new bikes on the way and we’re bantering ways to spend the colder days.Par Sound RIDER!

After taking a month off, Jennifer and Tom are covering a mound of newsbytes. There’s lots of new bikes on the way to talk about, a new shop in Oregon, MotoAmerica is coming back and more on this month’s Sound RIDER! Show.Par Sound RIDER!

Local rider, moto ambassador Jennifer Poole joins in as this month’s co-host. We talk MotoAmerica, DNR land closures, new models and more. Bill Woods with the Salt Flat racing team Sodium Distortion drops by to talk about the upcoming Speed Week and what the team is running. The calendar is full, and of course we highlight a few new additions to th…

Topics covered on this months’ show include the reawakening of a well-known dealership, dealing with the heat and a destination location worth consideration.Par Sound RIDER!

Connie Adams, a major fixture inside Sound RIDER! joins us on the show this month as we discuss the upcoming Rally in the Gorge. Several interesting dealer newsbytes are brought to life and there’s lots happening on the calendar.Par Sound RIDER!

Harvey Gilkerson drops by today to share details and wisdom about his recent motorcycle trip to Moab, Utah. Missing the Isle of Man during the pandemic? Here’s how to get ready for the 2022 races.Par Sound RIDER!

It’s a brief show this month as we navigate our way to the next iteration of the Sound RIDER! Show!Par Sound RIDER!

The weather is warming up, the pandemic forecast is looking better, and there’s a new adventure bike in town. Honda has some interesting plans for its electric entry, and there’s new apparel and gear from Filson and Dianese. All that and more.Par Sound RIDER!

On this month’s show the guys are sharing stories about past rides and news about upcoming events. We discuss a new moto themed restaurant that just opened in Portland, a new shop in Burlington and Kawasaki’s recent 2022 KLR announcement. Of course, we’ve got tips and tricks and a whole lot more.Par Sound RIDER!

Entering into the 7th year of the Sound RIDER! Motorcycle and the 23rd year of the magazine, Tom and Derek are looking forward to a better year for riders. Numerous track day schedules have been revealed, several shops have used the pandemic to remodel, Ducati teams up with Lamborghini, and the guys discuss big changes at Rider magazine. We’re also…

This month’s edition we’re doing our annual fall gift guide with ideas on how to shower your moto love all over the place. MCN rides again? Sales are up? Goodbye V-Max, virtual toy runs and more as we work our way through the newsbytes. And of course, we’re continuing to discuss new 2021 models.Par Sound RIDER!

On this month’s show we say goodbye to a longtime ambassador of Pacific Northwest Motorcycling. There’s an undiscovered EV moto manufacturer in Seattle. How do you handle getting caught in the cold? And we offer modern-day insight to winterizing your bike(s).Par Sound RIDER!

Justin Barnes, the seed behind the documentary, Slow Ride Home, joins us to talk about the making of the show which is now streaming on Amazon Prime. The calendar is starting to come alive as some events are a go, but others won’t happen. We’re dreaming of late summer, fall rides. We’ve located the world’s best cinnamon role and it’s worth the ride…

Tom has just returned from the 2020 Sound RIDER! Road Trip where he had a few epiphanies. Derek wants to know more. Fires have ravaged several local favorite towns. They guys pick three 2021 models they’d like to demo for a year. There’s local as well as national newsbytes you need to know and some smart tips for Fall riders.…

Lots of new technology is coming our way because of the new Euro 5 standards and tech in general, and Tom and Derek get into the details. The Rally in the Gorge is sadly cancelled for 2020. News about North Cascades H-D, BMW MC of Seattle and a cool documentary now streaming on Amazon Prime.Par Sound RIDER!

Dave Richardson joins Tom and Derek for part two of his interview about his two new books. Shopping for a new motorcycle in the C-19 era is a little different from before, but even so, indicators are saying sales are ahead of last year. The calendar slowly opens with a few scattered track days. Over the last three months there has been some interes…

Todays special guest is Dave Richardson who is releasing two new books that reveal a lot of PNW moto history. As the starts begin to open up again, Tom and Derek are looking forward to getting out for some riding. While several rallies have been canceled, there’s one that may still be a go. Spoken Moto gets a feature in a new Visit Central Oregon v…

Our special guest this month has circumnavigated the globe 6 times. Dr. Gregory Frazier joins us to talk about his latest book, Frazier Shrugged. Even though we’re still doing stay-at-home duty, there’s plenty going on in the Newsbytes category.Par Sound RIDER!

The special C-19 edition. Derek checks in from his Belltown bungalow during the lockdown, but Connie is in the house and joining in. We look at the state of the business, review some of the event cancellations and then move on. As long as we’re in pause mode, we talk about what makes us motorcyclists. We also talk about carbon offsets you can do to…

Our special guest this month is Jeff Henshaw, organizer the Tulip Ride, a fund raiser for Seattle Humane. Derek shares some interesting news on a recent helmet review by the DOT. Spring is on the horizon and it’s time to plan your sanity escape route. Is there some spring training in your future? All that and more on this month’s show.…

A prominent dealer in the North Sound is calling it quits, SR! event registrations are open, Honda takes a Dakar win, Ducati sales are flat, Peter Starr releases a new book, an overview of this year’s Vancouver Motorcycle Show and more on this month’s show.Par Sound RIDER!

It’s a new year, a new decade and the beginning of the 6th year of the show. Tom and Derek lay out their New Year’s resolutions and provide highlights of happenings from 2019. Newsbytes takes some interesting turns, and even though it’s winter there are a lot of events on the Calendar. How about a look back at the previous decade as the guys postul…

On this month’s show, we’re bantering about several new models unveiled in Milan. There are new licensing guidelines for WA riders come January as well as new fines for unendorsed riders. We look at some sensible gifts for the riders on your list. Tom crafted some special word problems to entertain your brain with this winter. Wenatchee Powersports…

Things are really cooling down and the guys have the tips you need to ride through the fall. Tom recaps the recent Café to Café Grand Tour. There’s lots of changes at a popular south sound dealer, as well as a prominent training company. The 2020 race season may have a serious rivalry between two clubs. Toy Runs abound in the calendar as well as a …

Janell Mattson from the Dainese store in Seattle joins us to talk about the custom fitting program available in the store. Tom and Derek share their views on the recent demise of the Noble Rush chain of motorcycle shops in Puget Sound. Newsbytes abounds with a look at new models hitting the stores. And even though we’re rolling into fall, there are…

Today we’re talkin’ tools, travel and high tech. Fresh back from the Rally in the Gorge, the guys give a brief recap and kudos to all the support team. Derek has a report on a recent FMX event he attended. We look at all the latest tech coming your way that will make it so you don’t have to have a brain anymore to ride a motorcycle. The calendar is…

Connie joins us as we review the upcoming Rally in the Gorge. Plenty happening in all the usual segments as well.Par Sound RIDER!

Derek reports on his recent visit to the LeMay Motorcycle Days and Tom shares details about two recent PNW rides. Do you really need to speed on I-90? Washington State Patrol releases a new video to address the high rate of crashes this year so far. Alaska Off-Road Warriors, could it spark a real-riders rally? July is packed with events and we go t…

The self-appointed editor at large and the Hurdy Gurdy concert master are at it again, working their way through the weather changes, citations on Alki Point and bike impounds on the Death Highway. The calendar is jam packed with things to do all month and beyond. In fact, with such a robust summer ahead the guys break down in more detail, some of …

This month’s guest is long PNW moto ambassador, Rolf-Immo Gabbe sitting in with us to talk about the upcoming Lemay Motorcycle Days in June. Derek’s been traveling taking in the recent Desert 100 and Bunny Run ride. Tom recently rode the 3 Pass Blast and has a report. There’s new pavement at Pacific Raceways, riders in Washington are now required t…

Walt Greenwood with the Washington Vintage Motorcyclists drops by to tell us the latest about their upcoming swap and show. Then Liam Stewart stops in between his circumnavigations of the poles. And as if that’s not enough, our old friend Lee Stewart steps into the studio to discuss tips for spring riding. The newsbytes are abuzz with the latest lo…

We’ve dug out from the snow, the path to the garage is clear and the guys are ready for some early riding. The new Nikken is looking good, the Kawi Versys 1000 LT SE in gold is Canada only, H-D will split the cost of training with you and someone wants an Autobahn in California. Could it happen here? All that and more on this month’s show.…

Harley-Davidson announced its pricing for the upcoming Live Wire bike. Derek defends the price tag and we’ll tell you what dealers will sell it in the PNW for the first-year release. There are some high prices happening on the Mecum floor in Vegas and science says motorcycling is good for you. We also look at upcoming moto events in the PNW and rev…

Our guests today are Lisa and Anne from the Rainier Ravens. It may be the beginning of winter, but there is plenty going on in the motorcycle world, both in the PNW and beyond. New bikes are hitting the showroom floors, a popular rider is honored, and women ridership is increasing. The January calendar is packed with spectator events and upcoming s…

We’re heading into winter, but the mild weather allows for more riding. Where will you go? We discuss the new 6 month/no interest payment plan from Aerostich, ponder the new ownership of a Renton dealer, answer why the Whidbey Island community could care less about the noise from the new MX track and talk a little Seattle delivery history. Shop eve…

While Derek has been busy visiting area dealers, Tom has been traveling and taking it all in. A woman falls asleep on her motorcycle, Kodi takes a drone, and Piaggio moves the Aprilia and Moto Guzzi lines to Bellevue. The calendar spotlights an upcoming toy ride, club rides and news of a Thanksgiving week extravaganza. Our interview segment is pack…

Two longtime Pacific Northwest dealers have closed their doors, a U.S. motorcycle manufacturer has called it quits and a deal between another U.S. manufacturer and an Electric motorcycle company has fizzled. We envision a supermall near Seattle to rebuild the market, Tom reveals how he was tracked by Flo for 8 months and we reveal dates for 2019 So…

A vintage Yamaha is tearing up on the Bonneville Salt Flats breaking records in a most unusual way, vintage bikes will soon be rolling into The Dalles and we’ve got live segments recorded during the Rally in the Gorge.Par Sound RIDER!