feed01.fireside.fm Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:46:31 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Asphalt Chasers https://www.asphaltchasers.com Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:45:04 -0400 A podcast where three motorcycle enthusiasts share their tales of adventure on the open road. Chris, Dave, and Jon will discuss the exciting rides they've conquered, the interesting people they've met, and the places they hope to explore in the future. From the scenic routes through breathtaking landscapes to exhilarating rides through bustling cities, your hosts will take you on a journey like no other. They will share tips and tricks for planning the ultimate motorcycle trip and talk about the gear and equipment they swear by! And at the end of each episode, they'll raise a glass and take a shot of their favorite spirit in celebration of a RIDE WELL-RIDDEN. So, STRAP on your helmet and join Chris, Dave, and Jon on the ride with ... ASPHALT CHASERS!" en-us © 2026 Asphalt Chasers episodic Three motorcycle enthusiasts share their tales of adventure on the open road. Rural56, LLC A podcast where three motorcycle enthusiasts share their tales of adventure on the open road. Chris, Dave, and Jon will discuss the exciting rides they've conquered, the interesting people they've met, and the places they hope to explore in the future. From the scenic routes through breathtaking landscapes to exhilarating rides through bustling cities, your hosts will take you on a journey like no other. They will share tips and tricks for planning the ultimate motorcycle trip and talk about the gear and equipment they swear by! And at the end of each episode, they'll raise a glass and take a shot of their favorite spirit in celebration of a RIDE WELL-RIDDEN. So, STRAP on your helmet and join Chris, Dave, and Jon on the ride with ... ASPHALT CHASERS!" true motorcycle, travel, riding Rural56, LLC asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com 53: Can We Make it Texas in March https://www.asphaltchasers.com/53 efdb3458-681f-48e1-937f-9d38d72b82cd Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave has returned. Chris talks about his ride to annually IBA 1:13:09 true TOPICS:
  • Dave has returned - For good? time will tell.
  • Jon got out for a short ride for lunch and took bike to buddy's house for storage
  • Chris talks about this ride to the annually IBA Jacksonville Party
  • Dave traded in his 2020 HD Road Glide for a 2025 HD Road Glide.
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  • Dave has returned - For good? time will tell.
  • Jon got out for a short ride for lunch and took bike to buddy's house for storage
  • Chris talks about this ride to the annually IBA Jacksonville Party
  • Dave traded in his 2020 HD Road Glide for a 2025 HD Road Glide.
]]> TOPICS:
  • Dave has returned - For good? time will tell.
  • Jon got out for a short ride for lunch and took bike to buddy's house for storage
  • Chris talks about this ride to the annually IBA Jacksonville Party
  • Dave traded in his 2020 HD Road Glide for a 2025 HD Road Glide.
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+faDLY2tH ]]> Chris Comly Dave Shupe Jon Merical 52: Recap 2025 and Plans for 2026 https://www.asphaltchasers.com/52 6f7ca103-2fc8-488e-b19e-d9f198de8525 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Chris and Jon recap 2025 rides and talk about plans for 2026 1:12:43 true TOPICS:
  • Chris and Jon recap 2025 rides they took
  • Jon's plan for 2026
    • Tour of Honor - planning to stay in NC and do other memorials and surrounding states memorials.
    • Memorial Day/Birthday Ride - Joining Chad, Jen, Rich, and Trey on our annual memorial day/birthday ride. Will be in in the northeast part of Tennessee this year.
  • Chris's plan for 2026
    • Tour of Honor
    • ADV Cannonball Ralley
    • Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge
    • Aiming for 40k this year for milage.
]]> TOPICS:
  • Chris and Jon recap 2025 rides they took
  • Jon's plan for 2026
    • Tour of Honor - planning to stay in NC and do other memorials and surrounding states memorials.
    • Memorial Day/Birthday Ride - Joining Chad, Jen, Rich, and Trey on our annual memorial day/birthday ride. Will be in in the northeast part of Tennessee this year.
  • Chris's plan for 2026
    • Tour of Honor
    • ADV Cannonball Ralley
    • Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge
    • Aiming for 40k this year for milage.
]]> TOPICS:
  • Chris and Jon recap 2025 rides they took
  • Jon's plan for 2026
    • Tour of Honor - planning to stay in NC and do other memorials and surrounding states memorials.
    • Memorial Day/Birthday Ride - Joining Chad, Jen, Rich, and Trey on our annual memorial day/birthday ride. Will be in in the northeast part of Tennessee this year.
  • Chris's plan for 2026
    • Tour of Honor
    • ADV Cannonball Ralley
    • Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge
    • Aiming for 40k this year for milage.
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+qxQ8jG3W ]]> Chris Comly Jon Merical 51: Miles Don't End - Riders Just Changed Routes https://www.asphaltchasers.com/51 3024a2bc-df7c-4593-899f-316c52c9cce9 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave, Chris, and Jon talk about tour of honor 2026, motocamping, and important news from Dave. 57:56 true TOPICS:
  • Dave shocks Chris and Jon with announcing that this will be his last show. He needs to take a break, not sure if it is temporary or permanent. But don't worry, Chris and Jon will get the chasing going.
  • Tour of Honor 2026 - Chris and Dave have already registered - Jon registered during the show. Dave will be #1967 and Jon will be #1975
  • Moto Camping - Topic that has been asked for on FaceBook
    • Jon did camp in the beginning, but never got fully comfortable. Tried tent, hammock, air mattress, and cot.
    • Helinox Sunset Chair
    • Chris - uses a large tent, allows for him to stand up
]]> TOPICS:
  • Dave shocks Chris and Jon with announcing that this will be his last show. He needs to take a break, not sure if it is temporary or permanent. But don't worry, Chris and Jon will get the chasing going.
  • Tour of Honor 2026 - Chris and Dave have already registered - Jon registered during the show. Dave will be #1967 and Jon will be #1975
  • Moto Camping - Topic that has been asked for on FaceBook
    • Jon did camp in the beginning, but never got fully comfortable. Tried tent, hammock, air mattress, and cot.
    • Helinox Sunset Chair
    • Chris - uses a large tent, allows for him to stand up
]]> TOPICS:
  • Dave shocks Chris and Jon with announcing that this will be his last show. He needs to take a break, not sure if it is temporary or permanent. But don't worry, Chris and Jon will get the chasing going.
  • Tour of Honor 2026 - Chris and Dave have already registered - Jon registered during the show. Dave will be #1967 and Jon will be #1975
  • Moto Camping - Topic that has been asked for on FaceBook
    • Jon did camp in the beginning, but never got fully comfortable. Tried tent, hammock, air mattress, and cot.
    • Helinox Sunset Chair
    • Chris - uses a large tent, allows for him to stand up
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+YRDB3JUZ ]]> Chris Comly Dave Shupe Jon Merical 50: Lets get warm - Ken Phenix https://www.asphaltchasers.com/50 334e0c61-7bd2-4d4d-add9-5e9136055641 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC The guys talk with Ken Phenix from Phenix Flaming Hot Heated Motorcycle Gear 1:29:03 true TOPICS:
  • We talk to Ken Phenix about heated gear
  • Ken modifies GorTex gloves and adds heated elements to the gloves.
  • Ken can do jackets, but find that the warm and safe is more cost effective
  • Find Ken information on FaceBook
  • We started talking about helmets, but we will get Ken back on next year to do a show about helmets
]]> TOPICS:
  • We talk to Ken Phenix about heated gear
  • Ken modifies GorTex gloves and adds heated elements to the gloves.
  • Ken can do jackets, but find that the warm and safe is more cost effective
  • Find Ken information on FaceBook
  • We started talking about helmets, but we will get Ken back on next year to do a show about helmets
]]> TOPICS:
  • We talk to Ken Phenix about heated gear
  • Ken modifies GorTex gloves and adds heated elements to the gloves.
  • Ken can do jackets, but find that the warm and safe is more cost effective
  • Find Ken information on FaceBook
  • We started talking about helmets, but we will get Ken back on next year to do a show about helmets
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+Ok0YAfm1 ]]> Chris Comly Dave Shupe Jon Merical 49: End of 2025 Tour of Honor https://www.asphaltchasers.com/49 85c75c16-67cf-46cb-b11b-c1f5c9e628b4 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Chris, Dave, and Jon talk about 2025 Tour of Honor 59:31 true TOPICS:
  • Talks Jon about quick weekend trip to get 7 Tour of Honor sites after Dave dropped the glove.
  • Chris, Dave, and Jon all finished in the top 100. Jon - 39, Dave - 35, Chris - 22
  • Dave talks about Tucker's Toy Run
  • Chris talks about turning in HOG Miles challenge. He finished 3rd.
  • Talk about plans for 2026 Tour of Honor
  • Steve Brooks organizer of Tour of Honor - will be steping down after 15 years. New organizers Dale and Tommy will take over for 2026. Signup for 2026 will open on January 1, 2026.
  • ADV Cannonball Rally
]]> TOPICS:
  • Talks Jon about quick weekend trip to get 7 Tour of Honor sites after Dave dropped the glove.
  • Chris, Dave, and Jon all finished in the top 100. Jon - 39, Dave - 35, Chris - 22
  • Dave talks about Tucker's Toy Run
  • Chris talks about turning in HOG Miles challenge. He finished 3rd.
  • Talk about plans for 2026 Tour of Honor
  • Steve Brooks organizer of Tour of Honor - will be steping down after 15 years. New organizers Dale and Tommy will take over for 2026. Signup for 2026 will open on January 1, 2026.
  • ADV Cannonball Rally
]]> TOPICS:
  • Talks Jon about quick weekend trip to get 7 Tour of Honor sites after Dave dropped the glove.
  • Chris, Dave, and Jon all finished in the top 100. Jon - 39, Dave - 35, Chris - 22
  • Dave talks about Tucker's Toy Run
  • Chris talks about turning in HOG Miles challenge. He finished 3rd.
  • Talk about plans for 2026 Tour of Honor
  • Steve Brooks organizer of Tour of Honor - will be steping down after 15 years. New organizers Dale and Tommy will take over for 2026. Signup for 2026 will open on January 1, 2026.
  • ADV Cannonball Rally
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+IVU8hIsw ]]> Chris Comly Dave Shupe Jon Merical 48: Dave Climbs a Mountain https://www.asphaltchasers.com/48 28f95aa8-dfad-4c9b-ac4d-e2a75d19ea13 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Chris, Dave, and Jon talk about Dave taking a solo trip to get tour of honor and climbing a mountain. 1:22:58 true TOPICS:
  • Jon talks about spyder repair
  • Chris talks about getting all his bikes back on the road
  • Dave takes solo trip to north east to get tour of honor sites
  • Dave goes to top of Mt. Washington - Jon won't be doing it.
  • Dave drops the glove on Chris and Jon on getting Tour of Honor Sites.
]]> TOPICS:
  • Jon talks about spyder repair
  • Chris talks about getting all his bikes back on the road
  • Dave takes solo trip to north east to get tour of honor sites
  • Dave goes to top of Mt. Washington - Jon won't be doing it.
  • Dave drops the glove on Chris and Jon on getting Tour of Honor Sites.
]]> TOPICS:
  • Jon talks about spyder repair
  • Chris talks about getting all his bikes back on the road
  • Dave takes solo trip to north east to get tour of honor sites
  • Dave goes to top of Mt. Washington - Jon won't be doing it.
  • Dave drops the glove on Chris and Jon on getting Tour of Honor Sites.
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+gcmHz6p0 ]]> Chris Comly Dave Shupe Jon Merical 47: 145k in 145 Day with Old Man Pat (Vroom Old Man) https://www.asphaltchasers.com/47 75527611-69f8-47ba-b74c-37ea64c2103f Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Chris, Dave, and, Jon has a special guest join them, Old Man Pat. Pat just completed 145,000 miles in 145 days. 2:33:56 true Links to Donate Page Let's help him reach is goal of 125,000.

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Pat Cornell—better known as Old Man Pat—completed an incredible journey to raise awareness and funds for Myotonic Dystrophy. His goal was 125,000 miles in 125 days, and not only did he meet it, he exceeded it, riding a staggering 145,000 miles in 145 days on a brand-new 2025 Indian Pursuit with the new PowerPlus 112! Along the way, Pat broke records, pushing the limits of endurance while raising the bar for what’s possible. Even more impressive, despite suffering an injury on Day 73, Pat didn’t stop. He continued his ride, riding through the pain, all for the cause. Pat’s ride wasn’t just about the miles—it was about making a difference for those affected by Myotonic Dystrophy, a rare genetic disorder that impacts muscle function, including the heart, brain, lungs and eyes.

Why this Ride?
Pat’s mission was simple: to raise awareness, funding, and support for Myotonic Dystrophy research.

]]> Links to Donate Page Let's help him reach is goal of 125,000.

XP3 Hornet Deer Use code oldman to save 10%

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Pat Cornell—better known as Old Man Pat—completed an incredible journey to raise awareness and funds for Myotonic Dystrophy. His goal was 125,000 miles in 125 days, and not only did he meet it, he exceeded it, riding a staggering 145,000 miles in 145 days on a brand-new 2025 Indian Pursuit with the new PowerPlus 112! Along the way, Pat broke records, pushing the limits of endurance while raising the bar for what’s possible. Even more impressive, despite suffering an injury on Day 73, Pat didn’t stop. He continued his ride, riding through the pain, all for the cause. Pat’s ride wasn’t just about the miles—it was about making a difference for those affected by Myotonic Dystrophy, a rare genetic disorder that impacts muscle function, including the heart, brain, lungs and eyes.

Why this Ride?
Pat’s mission was simple: to raise awareness, funding, and support for Myotonic Dystrophy research.

]]> Links to Donate Page Let's help him reach is goal of 125,000.

XP3 Hornet Deer Use code oldman to save 10%

[Radar and Laser Detector](Radar and Laser Detector) Use code PC20 to save 20%

Pat Cornell—better known as Old Man Pat—completed an incredible journey to raise awareness and funds for Myotonic Dystrophy. His goal was 125,000 miles in 125 days, and not only did he meet it, he exceeded it, riding a staggering 145,000 miles in 145 days on a brand-new 2025 Indian Pursuit with the new PowerPlus 112! Along the way, Pat broke records, pushing the limits of endurance while raising the bar for what’s possible. Even more impressive, despite suffering an injury on Day 73, Pat didn’t stop. He continued his ride, riding through the pain, all for the cause. Pat’s ride wasn’t just about the miles—it was about making a difference for those affected by Myotonic Dystrophy, a rare genetic disorder that impacts muscle function, including the heart, brain, lungs and eyes.

Why this Ride?
Pat’s mission was simple: to raise awareness, funding, and support for Myotonic Dystrophy research.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+E7FRan2K ]]> Chris Comly Dave Shupe Jon Merical 46: Jon's in the spotlight https://www.asphaltchasers.com/46 bfac26c8-30b5-44e1-98d7-9a20093f1aa7 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave, Chris, and Jon talk about Dave's and Jon's trip to Michigan. Jon talks about bike issues again. Chris got sportster running that has been sitting for last couple of years. 1:18:17 true TOPICS:
  • Dave and Jon talk about trip to Michigan
  • Jon has bike trouble again on trip.
  • Chris got his sportster running that has been sitting since 2023 IBR.
]]> TOPICS:
  • Dave and Jon talk about trip to Michigan
  • Jon has bike trouble again on trip.
  • Chris got his sportster running that has been sitting since 2023 IBR.
]]> TOPICS:
  • Dave and Jon talk about trip to Michigan
  • Jon has bike trouble again on trip.
  • Chris got his sportster running that has been sitting since 2023 IBR.
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+TxUtN2MN ]]> Chris Comly Dave Shupe Jon Merical 45: Super Men, nearly avoiding a train derail https://www.asphaltchasers.com/45 18d58f47-4db9-49f9-bdfe-35870f2fc0ad Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave, Chris, and Jon talk about Gettysburg Bike week 1:45:41 true TOPICS:
  • Jon gives up on spyder repair
  • Dave talks about attending Gettysburgh Bike Week
  • QP motor issues
  • We talk about advrider.com artical about Long Distance Riding
]]> TOPICS:
  • Jon gives up on spyder repair
  • Dave talks about attending Gettysburgh Bike Week
  • QP motor issues
  • We talk about advrider.com artical about Long Distance Riding
]]> TOPICS:
  • Jon gives up on spyder repair
  • Dave talks about attending Gettysburgh Bike Week
  • QP motor issues
  • We talk about advrider.com artical about Long Distance Riding
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+uBYNmkdl ]]> Chris Comly Dave Shupe Jon Merical 44: Recap Scooter Cannonball https://www.asphaltchasers.com/44 4ea1054b-c700-4bbc-a181-4b585b0697d4 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Chris and Jon talk about Chris adventures on the scooter cannonball 1:15:48 true TOPICS:
  • Chris talks about the scooter cannonball
]]> TOPICS:
  • Chris talks about the scooter cannonball
]]> TOPICS:
  • Chris talks about the scooter cannonball
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+8gNIuDP4 ]]> Chris Comly Jon Merical 43: Cannonball time https://www.asphaltchasers.com/43 708c240c-40e7-4bba-a22d-716455a3cdf9 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave, Chris, and Jon talk about Chris getting ready for the scooter cannonball run. Dave and Jon talk about trip to VA/TN/NC mountain. 2:05:20 true TOPICS:
  • Chris is in Oregon getting ready for the Scooter Cannonball Run and the scooter is almost ready.
  • Planning on leaving 6am Sunday June 22nd, 2025
  • Most days for travel are 400-500 miles

  • Planning to hit some Tour of Honor sites on the way.

  • Father's Day Ride

    • Jon had a bike issue on way up to Roanoke, VA. Bike had a suspension fault that deals with Air Control Suspension (ACS).
    • Lonnie and Missy had an issue with their bike with vibration in floor boards
    • Stopped at Black Bear Harley Davidson Wytheville, VA - Found this was an engine mount issue
    • Dave, Zach, Lonnie, and Missy went on and rode the Back of the Dragon
    • Lonnie picked up a Daytona Helmet C6 Helmet
    • Riverfront Restaurant
    • Dave and Zach rode the Foothills Parkway and the Tail of Dragon
    • Lonnie and Missy bike acted up with ABS - They went to the dealership - Smoky Mountain Harley Davidson
    • Ate at Iron Works Grille
    • Town Center Tap House

  • X360 Mount

]]> TOPICS:
  • Chris is in Oregon getting ready for the Scooter Cannonball Run and the scooter is almost ready.
  • Planning on leaving 6am Sunday June 22nd, 2025
  • Most days for travel are 400-500 miles

  • Planning to hit some Tour of Honor sites on the way.

  • Father's Day Ride

    • Jon had a bike issue on way up to Roanoke, VA. Bike had a suspension fault that deals with Air Control Suspension (ACS).
    • Lonnie and Missy had an issue with their bike with vibration in floor boards
    • Stopped at Black Bear Harley Davidson Wytheville, VA - Found this was an engine mount issue
    • Dave, Zach, Lonnie, and Missy went on and rode the Back of the Dragon
    • Lonnie picked up a Daytona Helmet C6 Helmet
    • Riverfront Restaurant
    • Dave and Zach rode the Foothills Parkway and the Tail of Dragon
    • Lonnie and Missy bike acted up with ABS - They went to the dealership - Smoky Mountain Harley Davidson
    • Ate at Iron Works Grille
    • Town Center Tap House

  • X360 Mount

]]> TOPICS:
  • Chris is in Oregon getting ready for the Scooter Cannonball Run and the scooter is almost ready.
  • Planning on leaving 6am Sunday June 22nd, 2025
  • Most days for travel are 400-500 miles

  • Planning to hit some Tour of Honor sites on the way.

  • Father's Day Ride

    • Jon had a bike issue on way up to Roanoke, VA. Bike had a suspension fault that deals with Air Control Suspension (ACS).
    • Lonnie and Missy had an issue with their bike with vibration in floor boards
    • Stopped at Black Bear Harley Davidson Wytheville, VA - Found this was an engine mount issue
    • Dave, Zach, Lonnie, and Missy went on and rode the Back of the Dragon
    • Lonnie picked up a Daytona Helmet C6 Helmet
    • Riverfront Restaurant
    • Dave and Zach rode the Foothills Parkway and the Tail of Dragon
    • Lonnie and Missy bike acted up with ABS - They went to the dealership - Smoky Mountain Harley Davidson
    • Ate at Iron Works Grille
    • Town Center Tap House

  • X360 Mount

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+Bnj3Sk9x ]]> Chris Comly Dave Shupe Jon Merical 42: Five things to have on a long trip https://www.asphaltchasers.com/42 492a8f01-4f9c-4073-836e-a2b8132a2327 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Chris, Dave, and Jon talk about Facebook Request to talk about 5 things to have on a long trip 1:14:17 true TOPICS:
  • Dave talks about his trip home from Arkansas
  • Chris talks about finally prep for scooter before loading up on trailler and heading west
  • Five things to have on a long trip Chris:
  • Tire Plug Kit - Air Pump
  • Basic Tools3
  • Water
  • Charge phone while riding
  • Jump start pack
  • Wicking Base Layer

Dave:

  1. Tool Kit (Tire plug kit, air pump, zipties, electrical type)
  2. Registration and Insurance Cards
  3. Bike Cover
  4. Battery Pack
  5. Rain Gear

Jon:

  1. Med Kit
  2. Extra Cash
  3. Phone/Tracker/Cables
  4. Water/Snacks
  5. Ear Plug
  6. Tool Kit
]]> TOPICS:
  • Dave talks about his trip home from Arkansas
  • Chris talks about finally prep for scooter before loading up on trailler and heading west
  • Five things to have on a long trip Chris:
  • Tire Plug Kit - Air Pump
  • Basic Tools3
  • Water
  • Charge phone while riding
  • Jump start pack
  • Wicking Base Layer

Dave:

  1. Tool Kit (Tire plug kit, air pump, zipties, electrical type)
  2. Registration and Insurance Cards
  3. Bike Cover
  4. Battery Pack
  5. Rain Gear

Jon:

  1. Med Kit
  2. Extra Cash
  3. Phone/Tracker/Cables
  4. Water/Snacks
  5. Ear Plug
  6. Tool Kit
]]> TOPICS:
  • Dave talks about his trip home from Arkansas
  • Chris talks about finally prep for scooter before loading up on trailler and heading west
  • Five things to have on a long trip Chris:
  • Tire Plug Kit - Air Pump
  • Basic Tools3
  • Water
  • Charge phone while riding
  • Jump start pack
  • Wicking Base Layer

Dave:

  1. Tool Kit (Tire plug kit, air pump, zipties, electrical type)
  2. Registration and Insurance Cards
  3. Bike Cover
  4. Battery Pack
  5. Rain Gear

Jon:

  1. Med Kit
  2. Extra Cash
  3. Phone/Tracker/Cables
  4. Water/Snacks
  5. Ear Plug
  6. Tool Kit
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+Ff12UXFj ]]> Chris Comly Dave Shupe Jon Merical 41: Rain Rain Go away - Live Round table with LoudPipes in Arkansas https://www.asphaltchasers.com/41 ffdb05ff-11a8-48bd-b7b3-f92eb1d75472 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Live Round table with Jen, Chad, Trey, Rich, Dave, and Jon in Arkansas where they talk about riding in the Ozark Mountains. 1:24:28 true TOPICS:
  • Chat about riding in the Ozark Mountains
  • Riding in the rain
  • Jen, Chad, Trey, and Jon travle from Arkadelphia to Harrison
  • Rich's travel from North Carliona
  • Dave's ride from Pennsylvania - Completed 1200 miles in 19 hours.
  • New helmet purchase
  • New Sena purchase
  • Almost getting kicked out of Wal-Mart.

Special Guests: Chad, Jen, and Rich.

]]> TOPICS:
  • Chat about riding in the Ozark Mountains
  • Riding in the rain
  • Jen, Chad, Trey, and Jon travle from Arkadelphia to Harrison
  • Rich's travel from North Carliona
  • Dave's ride from Pennsylvania - Completed 1200 miles in 19 hours.
  • New helmet purchase
  • New Sena purchase
  • Almost getting kicked out of Wal-Mart.

Special Guests: Chad, Jen, and Rich.

]]> TOPICS:
  • Chat about riding in the Ozark Mountains
  • Riding in the rain
  • Jen, Chad, Trey, and Jon travle from Arkadelphia to Harrison
  • Rich's travel from North Carliona
  • Dave's ride from Pennsylvania - Completed 1200 miles in 19 hours.
  • New helmet purchase
  • New Sena purchase
  • Almost getting kicked out of Wal-Mart.

Special Guests: Chad, Jen, and Rich.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+6eZe4jLA ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical Chad Jen Rich 40: Oops, forgot to hit record https://www.asphaltchasers.com/40 58b59356-d49f-4a0a-9357-d8e41d9f4260 Mon, 19 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave, Chris, Jon talk about Shoei PFS experience, Chris getting his scooter ready for cannonball 1:03:59 true TOPICS:
  • Jon went to local dealership where Shoei vendor was on-site doing the Personal Fitting System
  • Jon and Dave talk about getting ready for trip to Arkansas.
    • Trip started out with just Jen, Chad, and Jon. It has expaned to include Dave, Trey, and Rich.
    • We are planning on recording while in Arkansas so the next show might be a few days late.
  • Dave is planning on leaving Arkansas on Thursday and make it just outside Erie, PA to do the Ride to the Rally with the PA ABATE Group.
  • Jon is planning on hitting Tour of Honor sites on his way out and back from Arkansas.
  • Chris talks about work he has done on his scooter to get it ready for the Scooter Cannonball Run
  • Gas Tank for Chris ST
]]> TOPICS:
  • Jon went to local dealership where Shoei vendor was on-site doing the Personal Fitting System
  • Jon and Dave talk about getting ready for trip to Arkansas.
    • Trip started out with just Jen, Chad, and Jon. It has expaned to include Dave, Trey, and Rich.
    • We are planning on recording while in Arkansas so the next show might be a few days late.
  • Dave is planning on leaving Arkansas on Thursday and make it just outside Erie, PA to do the Ride to the Rally with the PA ABATE Group.
  • Jon is planning on hitting Tour of Honor sites on his way out and back from Arkansas.
  • Chris talks about work he has done on his scooter to get it ready for the Scooter Cannonball Run
  • Gas Tank for Chris ST
]]> TOPICS:
  • Jon went to local dealership where Shoei vendor was on-site doing the Personal Fitting System
  • Jon and Dave talk about getting ready for trip to Arkansas.
    • Trip started out with just Jen, Chad, and Jon. It has expaned to include Dave, Trey, and Rich.
    • We are planning on recording while in Arkansas so the next show might be a few days late.
  • Dave is planning on leaving Arkansas on Thursday and make it just outside Erie, PA to do the Ride to the Rally with the PA ABATE Group.
  • Jon is planning on hitting Tour of Honor sites on his way out and back from Arkansas.
  • Chris talks about work he has done on his scooter to get it ready for the Scooter Cannonball Run
  • Gas Tank for Chris ST
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+zmdsOaow ]]> Chris Comly Dave Shupe Jon Merical 39: 500 Miles is enough https://www.asphaltchasers.com/39 9b8ecf43-ed38-40b0-a5a3-e9e14ae8d01b Mon, 05 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave, Chris, Jon talk about Tour of Honor Sites they visited and riding across Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. 1:09:36 true TOPICS:
  • Jon got a little sick and endded up in the ER and hositpial.
  • Dave bailed on Easter Ride - so Chris and Jon went off and got 16 Tour of Honor Sites
    • 500 miles is a good long day for getting Tour of Honor Sites
    • Jon started out with doing 700 miles day - Chris knew Jon was being a little aggressive
]]> TOPICS:
  • Jon got a little sick and endded up in the ER and hositpial.
  • Dave bailed on Easter Ride - so Chris and Jon went off and got 16 Tour of Honor Sites
    • 500 miles is a good long day for getting Tour of Honor Sites
    • Jon started out with doing 700 miles day - Chris knew Jon was being a little aggressive
]]> TOPICS:
  • Jon got a little sick and endded up in the ER and hositpial.
  • Dave bailed on Easter Ride - so Chris and Jon went off and got 16 Tour of Honor Sites
    • 500 miles is a good long day for getting Tour of Honor Sites
    • Jon started out with doing 700 miles day - Chris knew Jon was being a little aggressive
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+Cb0QV_An ]]> Chris Comly Dave Shupe Jon Merical 38: Welcome Aboard Chris https://www.asphaltchasers.com/38 018c7503-331b-489f-8579-6253f70d5e55 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave and Jon have welcome Chris Comly as third host for the podcast. 1:01:29 true TOPICS:
  • Welcome Chris to the show
  • Easter Ride April 17th-20th
]]> TOPICS:
  • Welcome Chris to the show
  • Easter Ride April 17th-20th
]]> TOPICS:
  • Welcome Chris to the show
  • Easter Ride April 17th-20th
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+ksLQ4Fwu ]]> Chris Comly Dave Shupe Jon Merical 37: Lets go find First Responders Memorial Sites https://www.asphaltchasers.com/37 e637c9b7-341a-48f5-9eb1-7834bbebb26a Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Tonight Dave and Jon have two special guest. We welcome again Chris Comly to the show. We invited Steve Brooks founder of Tour of Honor to talk about the Tour of Honor event. 57:47 true TOPICS:
  • Tour of Honor
  • This year theme is First Responders
  • 1150 max number - can sign up though out year
  • Supports following Charites
    • Fisher House
    • Gold Star Family
    • Tunnel to Towers
    • Ride to Meet - September 6, 2025 in Winona, Minnesota
    • Events Horseshoe Bend Idaho - May 15th and August 3rd.

Special Guests: Chris Comly and Steve Brooks.

]]> TOPICS:
  • Tour of Honor
  • This year theme is First Responders
  • 1150 max number - can sign up though out year
  • Supports following Charites
    • Fisher House
    • Gold Star Family
    • Tunnel to Towers
    • Ride to Meet - September 6, 2025 in Winona, Minnesota
    • Events Horseshoe Bend Idaho - May 15th and August 3rd.

Special Guests: Chris Comly and Steve Brooks.

]]> TOPICS:
  • Tour of Honor
  • This year theme is First Responders
  • 1150 max number - can sign up though out year
  • Supports following Charites
    • Fisher House
    • Gold Star Family
    • Tunnel to Towers
    • Ride to Meet - September 6, 2025 in Winona, Minnesota
    • Events Horseshoe Bend Idaho - May 15th and August 3rd.

Special Guests: Chris Comly and Steve Brooks.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+16MA19k2 ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical Chris Comly Steve Brooks 36: Upgrades and April trip update https://www.asphaltchasers.com/36 3092c2c9-e100-4d06-9fb3-f8498439290e Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave and Jon talk about upgrades Dave has purchased and April ride updates 1:07:40 true TOPICS:
  • Dave purchased a new exhuast, front springs, rebuilt front forks, and new rubber
  • Final plans for April ride (Easter Egg Ride)
    • Staying in Staunton, VA Friday April 18th at the Comfort Inn & Suites
    • Staying in Winchester, VA Saturday April 19th at the TownePlace Suites
    • If you meetup with us, Dave will have a surprise for you.
    • Jon might meet Dave in Front Royal and ride the Skyline Drive south with Dave
  • Dave has named the trips for 2025
    • April - Easter Egg Ride
    • May - Dangerous Days
    • June - Riding Dragons with a Snake
    • July - Cannon Fodder
    • August - Rusting Windy Ride
    • September - Last State Ride
    • October - Someone getting hitched
    • November - Dangerous with Santa
  • Dave and Jon have joined the Tour of Honor for 2025. We may have Steve Brooks from Tour of Honor on the next show, stay tuned for details.
    • Dave rider number is 291
    • Jon rider number is 265
]]> TOPICS:
  • Dave purchased a new exhuast, front springs, rebuilt front forks, and new rubber
  • Final plans for April ride (Easter Egg Ride)
    • Staying in Staunton, VA Friday April 18th at the Comfort Inn & Suites
    • Staying in Winchester, VA Saturday April 19th at the TownePlace Suites
    • If you meetup with us, Dave will have a surprise for you.
    • Jon might meet Dave in Front Royal and ride the Skyline Drive south with Dave
  • Dave has named the trips for 2025
    • April - Easter Egg Ride
    • May - Dangerous Days
    • June - Riding Dragons with a Snake
    • July - Cannon Fodder
    • August - Rusting Windy Ride
    • September - Last State Ride
    • October - Someone getting hitched
    • November - Dangerous with Santa
  • Dave and Jon have joined the Tour of Honor for 2025. We may have Steve Brooks from Tour of Honor on the next show, stay tuned for details.
    • Dave rider number is 291
    • Jon rider number is 265
]]> TOPICS:
  • Dave purchased a new exhuast, front springs, rebuilt front forks, and new rubber
  • Final plans for April ride (Easter Egg Ride)
    • Staying in Staunton, VA Friday April 18th at the Comfort Inn & Suites
    • Staying in Winchester, VA Saturday April 19th at the TownePlace Suites
    • If you meetup with us, Dave will have a surprise for you.
    • Jon might meet Dave in Front Royal and ride the Skyline Drive south with Dave
  • Dave has named the trips for 2025
    • April - Easter Egg Ride
    • May - Dangerous Days
    • June - Riding Dragons with a Snake
    • July - Cannon Fodder
    • August - Rusting Windy Ride
    • September - Last State Ride
    • October - Someone getting hitched
    • November - Dangerous with Santa
  • Dave and Jon have joined the Tour of Honor for 2025. We may have Steve Brooks from Tour of Honor on the next show, stay tuned for details.
    • Dave rider number is 291
    • Jon rider number is 265
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+b3xVB4Iw ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical 35: Did Dave pull the trigger and special guest https://www.asphaltchasers.com/35 4c002073-8659-4b34-9b28-c09c086b8d91 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Did Dave pull the trigger and get a new bike, and we have Rich from LoudPipes. 1:15:11 true TOPICS:
  • Dave pull the trigger and get a new bike
  • Rich for LoudPipes joined us and talk about what he has been doing
  • Talk about our plan for April 18th-20th 2025 ride. Meeting up in Stauton, VA and then riding in Virginia & West Virginia

Special Guest: Rich.

]]> TOPICS:
  • Dave pull the trigger and get a new bike
  • Rich for LoudPipes joined us and talk about what he has been doing
  • Talk about our plan for April 18th-20th 2025 ride. Meeting up in Stauton, VA and then riding in Virginia & West Virginia

Special Guest: Rich.

]]> TOPICS:
  • Dave pull the trigger and get a new bike
  • Rich for LoudPipes joined us and talk about what he has been doing
  • Talk about our plan for April 18th-20th 2025 ride. Meeting up in Stauton, VA and then riding in Virginia & West Virginia

Special Guest: Rich.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+tP8TTUh3 ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical Rich 34: WTS and New Ride? https://www.asphaltchasers.com/34 5b09bfbc-b0e7-425a-98ff-342cd4c40051 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0500 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Jon talks about listener feed back for a water transfer system he talked about EP33. Dave talks about a getting a new ride 1:14:58 true TOPICS: ]]> TOPICS: ]]> TOPICS: ]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+qTK1ZIr6 ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical 33: New Gear and 2025 Rides https://www.asphaltchasers.com/33 fb07899f-74cf-48b5-97d1-32dd5dfacb50 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0500 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave and Jon are back after a little break. We talk about what has been going on, new gear, and 2025 rides we are planning. 1:29:44 true TOPICS:
  • Jon got LD Comfort Long Sleeve Turtleneck Top
  • Riding Paints RoadSkins Taranis
  • 2025 Rides
    • April 18, 2025 First Ride of Season - unknown location
    • May 25 - 30, 2025 Arkansas
    • June 12-15, 2025 - Tail of Dragon (Back of Dragon, Snake, Tail of Dragon, Foothill Parkway, and Cherohala Skyway)
    • July 10-13, 2025 Gettysburg Bike Week
    • August 8-9, 2025 Triple Nickel
    • September 26 - October 1 2025 - Michigan/Canada
    • November 22, 2025 Abate Toy Ride (Allentown PA)
]]> TOPICS:
  • Jon got LD Comfort Long Sleeve Turtleneck Top
  • Riding Paints RoadSkins Taranis
  • 2025 Rides
    • April 18, 2025 First Ride of Season - unknown location
    • May 25 - 30, 2025 Arkansas
    • June 12-15, 2025 - Tail of Dragon (Back of Dragon, Snake, Tail of Dragon, Foothill Parkway, and Cherohala Skyway)
    • July 10-13, 2025 Gettysburg Bike Week
    • August 8-9, 2025 Triple Nickel
    • September 26 - October 1 2025 - Michigan/Canada
    • November 22, 2025 Abate Toy Ride (Allentown PA)
]]> TOPICS:
  • Jon got LD Comfort Long Sleeve Turtleneck Top
  • Riding Paints RoadSkins Taranis
  • 2025 Rides
    • April 18, 2025 First Ride of Season - unknown location
    • May 25 - 30, 2025 Arkansas
    • June 12-15, 2025 - Tail of Dragon (Back of Dragon, Snake, Tail of Dragon, Foothill Parkway, and Cherohala Skyway)
    • July 10-13, 2025 Gettysburg Bike Week
    • August 8-9, 2025 Triple Nickel
    • September 26 - October 1 2025 - Michigan/Canada
    • November 22, 2025 Abate Toy Ride (Allentown PA)
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+j3wUtyQz ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical 32: Scooter Cannonball, IBA Rides, and Leod Motorcycle Escapes with Chris Comly https://www.asphaltchasers.com/32 4a643bb6-5044-491a-bd69-692978c9a5a8 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0500 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave and Jon are joined by Chris Comly to talk about the Scooter Cannonball Run, IBA rides and advice, and his trip to Italy with Leod Motorcycle Escapes tour. 2:11:02 true TOPICS:
  • Chris is taking part of the 2025 Scooter Cannonball Run
  • Chris talked about his experience with IBA rides he has completed
  • Chris talks about his 2023 IBR and what happen to his bike in the middle of no where
  • Chris shares his experience with the Leod Motorcyele Escapes tour, same group that past guest Brian did.

Special Guest: Chris Comly.

]]> TOPICS:
  • Chris is taking part of the 2025 Scooter Cannonball Run
  • Chris talked about his experience with IBA rides he has completed
  • Chris talks about his 2023 IBR and what happen to his bike in the middle of no where
  • Chris shares his experience with the Leod Motorcyele Escapes tour, same group that past guest Brian did.

Special Guest: Chris Comly.

]]> TOPICS:
  • Chris is taking part of the 2025 Scooter Cannonball Run
  • Chris talked about his experience with IBA rides he has completed
  • Chris talks about his 2023 IBR and what happen to his bike in the middle of no where
  • Chris shares his experience with the Leod Motorcyele Escapes tour, same group that past guest Brian did.

Special Guest: Chris Comly.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+Su4eKMBH ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical Chris Comly 31: Christmas Bonanza https://www.asphaltchasers.com/31 2f1cdd88-4925-4641-9b35-a3bd24c8a060 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave and Jon talk about what they want for Christmas and what they have already gotten themselves 1:07:04 true TOPICS:
  • What we want for Christmas
  • What we gottan our selves for black Friday
  • Jon added lights to Spyder RT.
  • Talk about Iron Butt rides.
  • Heated Gear
]]> TOPICS:
  • What we want for Christmas
  • What we gottan our selves for black Friday
  • Jon added lights to Spyder RT.
  • Talk about Iron Butt rides.
  • Heated Gear
]]> TOPICS:
  • What we want for Christmas
  • What we gottan our selves for black Friday
  • Jon added lights to Spyder RT.
  • Talk about Iron Butt rides.
  • Heated Gear
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+R6ML0FLd ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical 30: Pre Trip Ride and New Bike https://www.asphaltchasers.com/30 344b9b51-d321-44c4-9363-5834a42fd3e8 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave and Jon talk about trip they did in early November as a pre-trip planning ride that they are gonna be doing next year. A new bike happened. 1:35:03 true TOPICS:
  • Talk about trip Dave and Jon did to VA, TN, and NC to test out route for a 2025 ride.
  • Jon trade in his 2021 Can-Am Spyder F3T for a 2024 Can-AM Spyder RT LImited.
  • New accessories for the for Spyder.
  • Dave got a new to him bag.
]]> TOPICS:
  • Talk about trip Dave and Jon did to VA, TN, and NC to test out route for a 2025 ride.
  • Jon trade in his 2021 Can-Am Spyder F3T for a 2024 Can-AM Spyder RT LImited.
  • New accessories for the for Spyder.
  • Dave got a new to him bag.
]]> TOPICS:
  • Talk about trip Dave and Jon did to VA, TN, and NC to test out route for a 2025 ride.
  • Jon trade in his 2021 Can-Am Spyder F3T for a 2024 Can-AM Spyder RT LImited.
  • New accessories for the for Spyder.
  • Dave got a new to him bag.
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+z3VPiXva ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical 29: Wedding, Camping, and Mountain Riding https://www.asphaltchasers.com/29 b2c3a079-e94f-4d07-b27b-470b24b40a7d Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0500 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave and his wife travel via camper to Arkansas for a wedding. While Jon goes to the the NC Mountains with local Spyder group for riding. 1:09:34 true TOPICS:
  • Dave talks about his trip to Arkansas with his wife via their camper.
  • Dave and wife stops in Hamilton MIssouris to visit quilting shops.
  • Jon took trip with local spyder group to Maggie Valley, NC
  • Local spyder group took out donations and dropped off at the Maggie Valley Town Hall.
]]> TOPICS:
  • Dave talks about his trip to Arkansas with his wife via their camper.
  • Dave and wife stops in Hamilton MIssouris to visit quilting shops.
  • Jon took trip with local spyder group to Maggie Valley, NC
  • Local spyder group took out donations and dropped off at the Maggie Valley Town Hall.
]]> TOPICS:
  • Dave talks about his trip to Arkansas with his wife via their camper.
  • Dave and wife stops in Hamilton MIssouris to visit quilting shops.
  • Jon took trip with local spyder group to Maggie Valley, NC
  • Local spyder group took out donations and dropped off at the Maggie Valley Town Hall.
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+rsqb-Yac ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical 28: Yakety Yak https://www.asphaltchasers.com/28 ba66eb76-850e-4f85-83f0-2e1c542b067f Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0500 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave and Jon have a quick show for a quick update. 35:36 true TOPICS:
  • Dave talks about his up-coming trip with wife to Arkansas
  • Dave talks about shocks on his bike.
  • Jon and wife took trip to the Outer Banks for couple of nights
  • Stop at Biscuits N' Porn for breakfest before leaving the beach
  • Jon and wife hit bad weather from Hurricane when arriving home
]]> TOPICS:
  • Dave talks about his up-coming trip with wife to Arkansas
  • Dave talks about shocks on his bike.
  • Jon and wife took trip to the Outer Banks for couple of nights
  • Stop at Biscuits N' Porn for breakfest before leaving the beach
  • Jon and wife hit bad weather from Hurricane when arriving home
]]> TOPICS:
  • Dave talks about his up-coming trip with wife to Arkansas
  • Dave talks about shocks on his bike.
  • Jon and wife took trip to the Outer Banks for couple of nights
  • Stop at Biscuits N' Porn for breakfest before leaving the beach
  • Jon and wife hit bad weather from Hurricane when arriving home
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+16SXfKtk ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical 27: Starting to wrap of 2024 riding season https://www.asphaltchasers.com/27 9e3367d6-f8a8-4ed0-a4a4-9a263348f2c2 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave and Jon talk about wrapping up the 2024 riding season now that the weather is starting to get cold. 1:03:01 true TOPICS: 
*Dave is going camping with wife in Arkansas and Missouri
* Talk about Western NC and Eastern TN hit by Hurricane Helene
* Jon is going to the Maggie Valley with local spyder group in could of weeks.
]]> TOPICS: 
*Dave is going camping with wife in Arkansas and Missouri
* Talk about Western NC and Eastern TN hit by Hurricane Helene
* Jon is going to the Maggie Valley with local spyder group in could of weeks.
]]> TOPICS: 
*Dave is going camping with wife in Arkansas and Missouri
* Talk about Western NC and Eastern TN hit by Hurricane Helene
* Jon is going to the Maggie Valley with local spyder group in could of weeks.
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+mohZMlSt ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical 26: Sturgis 2024 - Part 2 https://www.asphaltchasers.com/26 4cd3f46b-88c0-452d-856f-f054081979e6 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave and Jon talk about going to Sturgis Bike week 2024 1:20:43 true TOPICS:
  • Rode into Yellowstone NP
  • Passed a Grizzy Bear and her cub.
  • Passed a Bison on the road
  • Saw Bison at Mud Volcano
  • Hiked to Brink of the Lower Falls
  • Visited Old Faithful
  • Stayed in Yellowstone in lodge with no AC, TV, or internet
  • Visited the Grand Teton
  • Hit major rain east of Cheyenne WY
  • Jon's review of the biker guard wiper - kickstarter Jon joined back in 2019 and took 5 years to get!
  • Dave and Jon split in Lincon Nebraska
  • Dave and Jon talk about each others ride home.
]]> motorcycle, travel, klim, brp, sena, hd, biker guard wiper, yellowstone, grand tenton TOPICS:
  • Rode into Yellowstone NP
  • Passed a Grizzy Bear and her cub.
  • Passed a Bison on the road
  • Saw Bison at Mud Volcano
  • Hiked to Brink of the Lower Falls
  • Visited Old Faithful
  • Stayed in Yellowstone in lodge with no AC, TV, or internet
  • Visited the Grand Teton
  • Hit major rain east of Cheyenne WY
  • Jon's review of the biker guard wiper - kickstarter Jon joined back in 2019 and took 5 years to get!
  • Dave and Jon split in Lincon Nebraska
  • Dave and Jon talk about each others ride home.
]]> TOPICS:
  • Rode into Yellowstone NP
  • Passed a Grizzy Bear and her cub.
  • Passed a Bison on the road
  • Saw Bison at Mud Volcano
  • Hiked to Brink of the Lower Falls
  • Visited Old Faithful
  • Stayed in Yellowstone in lodge with no AC, TV, or internet
  • Visited the Grand Teton
  • Hit major rain east of Cheyenne WY
  • Jon's review of the biker guard wiper - kickstarter Jon joined back in 2019 and took 5 years to get!
  • Dave and Jon split in Lincon Nebraska
  • Dave and Jon talk about each others ride home.
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+hocrYAaR ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical 25: Sturgis 2024 - Part 1 https://www.asphaltchasers.com/25 59af869c-f612-459d-a9ac-a9779789411c Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave and Jon talk about going to Sturgis Bike week 1:05:46 true TOPICS:
  • Meet up in Davenport Iowa at the Worlds Largest Truck Stop
  • Saw Adam Sandoval Great American Convoy in South Dakota
  • Stay at the Sturgis Downtown RV Park
  • Visited Gas Monkey Garage
  • Rode Iron Mountain Road
  • Dave meet up with Ted from Motorcycle Men Podcast at Black Hills HD
  • Visits Deadwood, SD
  • Review of Beartooth Pass
  • Stay in Cody, WY
]]> motorcycle, travel, spyder adventures, klim, brp, sena, hd, sturgis, beartooth pass TOPICS:
  • Meet up in Davenport Iowa at the Worlds Largest Truck Stop
  • Saw Adam Sandoval Great American Convoy in South Dakota
  • Stay at the Sturgis Downtown RV Park
  • Visited Gas Monkey Garage
  • Rode Iron Mountain Road
  • Dave meet up with Ted from Motorcycle Men Podcast at Black Hills HD
  • Visits Deadwood, SD
  • Review of Beartooth Pass
  • Stay in Cody, WY
]]> TOPICS:
  • Meet up in Davenport Iowa at the Worlds Largest Truck Stop
  • Saw Adam Sandoval Great American Convoy in South Dakota
  • Stay at the Sturgis Downtown RV Park
  • Visited Gas Monkey Garage
  • Rode Iron Mountain Road
  • Dave meet up with Ted from Motorcycle Men Podcast at Black Hills HD
  • Visits Deadwood, SD
  • Review of Beartooth Pass
  • Stay in Cody, WY
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+VBl9cR3X ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical 24: Westward Ho 2024 - Part 5 https://www.asphaltchasers.com/24 4f15deac-dda1-4bf2-b652-c6532faaaf52 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave and Jon are joined by Chad and Brian. Talk about hour early morning tour of San Fran and Brian shares about his motorcycle trip to Europe 1:14:52 true TOPICS:
  • Early Morning Ride to San Francisco arrive to city around 5am.
    • Coit Tower
    • Pier 39 - Saw the Sea Lions
    • Legion Of Honor
    • Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory
    • Golden Gate Brige
    • Palace of Fine Arts
    • Lombard Street
    • Oracle Park
    • Lands End
    • Treasure Island
  • After Breakfest rode up part of the PCH
  • Travel thru the Avenue of the Giants
  • Brian's Trip to Europe
    • Rode Stelvio Pass
    • At Breakfest at top fo Stelvio Pass
    • Talk about Yahama Champ School

Special Guest: Chad.

]]> TOPICS:
  • Early Morning Ride to San Francisco arrive to city around 5am.
    • Coit Tower
    • Pier 39 - Saw the Sea Lions
    • Legion Of Honor
    • Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory
    • Golden Gate Brige
    • Palace of Fine Arts
    • Lombard Street
    • Oracle Park
    • Lands End
    • Treasure Island
  • After Breakfest rode up part of the PCH
  • Travel thru the Avenue of the Giants
  • Brian's Trip to Europe
    • Rode Stelvio Pass
    • At Breakfest at top fo Stelvio Pass
    • Talk about Yahama Champ School

Special Guest: Chad.

]]> TOPICS:
  • Early Morning Ride to San Francisco arrive to city around 5am.
    • Coit Tower
    • Pier 39 - Saw the Sea Lions
    • Legion Of Honor
    • Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory
    • Golden Gate Brige
    • Palace of Fine Arts
    • Lombard Street
    • Oracle Park
    • Lands End
    • Treasure Island
  • After Breakfest rode up part of the PCH
  • Travel thru the Avenue of the Giants
  • Brian's Trip to Europe
    • Rode Stelvio Pass
    • At Breakfest at top fo Stelvio Pass
    • Talk about Yahama Champ School

Special Guest: Chad.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+lhQ6P8hg ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical Chad Brian 23: Westward Ho 2024 - Part 4 https://www.asphaltchasers.com/23 6a4db6df-6443-4fe3-8618-8b19730070a3 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave and Jon talk about Spyder repair completed and rush home by doing a Bun Burner 1500 1:00:19 true TOPICS:


We skipped a few day - Please check out EP24 for Day 7 and 8 Recap.

  • Jon completed update on Spyder re-pair
  • Jon talks about the loaner bike - 2023 Can-Am Spyder RT Sea-to-Sky
  • Dave and Jon ride over to Theodore Roosevelt National Park
  • After picking up Spyder Dave and Jon make a mad rush home and completed a Bun Burner 1500 in less than 36 hours.
]]> TOPICS:


We skipped a few day - Please check out EP24 for Day 7 and 8 Recap.

  • Jon completed update on Spyder re-pair
  • Jon talks about the loaner bike - 2023 Can-Am Spyder RT Sea-to-Sky
  • Dave and Jon ride over to Theodore Roosevelt National Park
  • After picking up Spyder Dave and Jon make a mad rush home and completed a Bun Burner 1500 in less than 36 hours.
]]> TOPICS:


We skipped a few day - Please check out EP24 for Day 7 and 8 Recap.

  • Jon completed update on Spyder re-pair
  • Jon talks about the loaner bike - 2023 Can-Am Spyder RT Sea-to-Sky
  • Dave and Jon ride over to Theodore Roosevelt National Park
  • After picking up Spyder Dave and Jon make a mad rush home and completed a Bun Burner 1500 in less than 36 hours.
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+5PyFDf0V ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical 22: Westward Ho 2024 - Part 3 https://www.asphaltchasers.com/22 9eba2a3d-d8ac-443a-a0ba-52b2a296919b Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave and Jon are joined by Jen and Chad to continue discussing the Westward Ho 2024 trip. 2:18:38 true TOPICS:


We skipped a few day - Please check out EP24 for Day 7 and 8 Recap.

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We skipped a few day - Please check out EP24 for Day 7 and 8 Recap.

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We skipped a few day - Please check out EP24 for Day 7 and 8 Recap.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+eB68dqtj ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical 21: Westward Ho 2024 - Part 2 https://www.asphaltchasers.com/21 c74b51bf-d8a7-4123-9b6a-7fbac921b283 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave and Jon are joined by Jen and Chad to continue discussing the Westward Ho 2024 trip. 1:46:55 true TOPICS:

  • Day 3:
    • Met up with Jen and Chad at Love's Truck Stop in Amarillo, TX
    • Visit the Cadillac Ranch
    • Ride from Amarillo, TX to Bernalillo, NM
    • Hotel Issues - No more Day's Inn
    • Finding dinner
  • Day 4:
    • Jen's birthday - Chad decorated Jen's Spyder
    • Ride up US550 to Durango, CO
    • Riding the San Juan Skyway Scenic and Historic Byway - which Million Dollar Highway is part of.
    • Four Corners Monument - little mishap
    • Mexican Hat
    • San Juan Inn
    • Another experience for dinner.
  • Day 5:
    • Stop at Forrest Gump stop running location
    • Monument Valley
    • Dave Meet some dogs at the gas station
    • Visit to Horseshoe Bend - Parking has a fee - there the walk from parking to over look is a 1.5 mile round trip.
    • Stop to help a down ride on way to Zion National Park
    • Zion National Park - Tunnel - 45 mintue wait.
    • HOT ride to Las Vegas
    • Fremont Street Experience
  • Day 6:
    • Early ride from Las Vegas - sun was up at 5:30am.
    • Skipped Death Valley due to heat and not enough time
    • Jack-asses standing on the conner and visted Dave at gas station
    • Nevada has grasshoppers....
    • Ride across Gilbert Pass
    • Cleaning up tumbleweeds that covered road
    • Open Range Cattle
    • Control fire around Yosemite
    • Riding across Sonora Pass
    • Dinner with Jon's Family - best dinner so far on trip.

Special Guests: Chad and Jen.

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  • Day 3:
    • Met up with Jen and Chad at Love's Truck Stop in Amarillo, TX
    • Visit the Cadillac Ranch
    • Ride from Amarillo, TX to Bernalillo, NM
    • Hotel Issues - No more Day's Inn
    • Finding dinner
  • Day 4:
    • Jen's birthday - Chad decorated Jen's Spyder
    • Ride up US550 to Durango, CO
    • Riding the San Juan Skyway Scenic and Historic Byway - which Million Dollar Highway is part of.
    • Four Corners Monument - little mishap
    • Mexican Hat
    • San Juan Inn
    • Another experience for dinner.
  • Day 5:
    • Stop at Forrest Gump stop running location
    • Monument Valley
    • Dave Meet some dogs at the gas station
    • Visit to Horseshoe Bend - Parking has a fee - there the walk from parking to over look is a 1.5 mile round trip.
    • Stop to help a down ride on way to Zion National Park
    • Zion National Park - Tunnel - 45 mintue wait.
    • HOT ride to Las Vegas
    • Fremont Street Experience
  • Day 6:
    • Early ride from Las Vegas - sun was up at 5:30am.
    • Skipped Death Valley due to heat and not enough time
    • Jack-asses standing on the conner and visted Dave at gas station
    • Nevada has grasshoppers....
    • Ride across Gilbert Pass
    • Cleaning up tumbleweeds that covered road
    • Open Range Cattle
    • Control fire around Yosemite
    • Riding across Sonora Pass
    • Dinner with Jon's Family - best dinner so far on trip.

Special Guests: Chad and Jen.

]]> TOPICS:

  • Day 3:
    • Met up with Jen and Chad at Love's Truck Stop in Amarillo, TX
    • Visit the Cadillac Ranch
    • Ride from Amarillo, TX to Bernalillo, NM
    • Hotel Issues - No more Day's Inn
    • Finding dinner
  • Day 4:
    • Jen's birthday - Chad decorated Jen's Spyder
    • Ride up US550 to Durango, CO
    • Riding the San Juan Skyway Scenic and Historic Byway - which Million Dollar Highway is part of.
    • Four Corners Monument - little mishap
    • Mexican Hat
    • San Juan Inn
    • Another experience for dinner.
  • Day 5:
    • Stop at Forrest Gump stop running location
    • Monument Valley
    • Dave Meet some dogs at the gas station
    • Visit to Horseshoe Bend - Parking has a fee - there the walk from parking to over look is a 1.5 mile round trip.
    • Stop to help a down ride on way to Zion National Park
    • Zion National Park - Tunnel - 45 mintue wait.
    • HOT ride to Las Vegas
    • Fremont Street Experience
  • Day 6:
    • Early ride from Las Vegas - sun was up at 5:30am.
    • Skipped Death Valley due to heat and not enough time
    • Jack-asses standing on the conner and visted Dave at gas station
    • Nevada has grasshoppers....
    • Ride across Gilbert Pass
    • Cleaning up tumbleweeds that covered road
    • Open Range Cattle
    • Control fire around Yosemite
    • Riding across Sonora Pass
    • Dinner with Jon's Family - best dinner so far on trip.

Special Guests: Chad and Jen.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+QLDGT3XF ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical Chad Jen 20: Westward Ho 2024 - Part 1 https://www.asphaltchasers.com/20 f02533de-0cf8-4fe0-a0a2-76a9590db1ed Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave and Jon talk about the first couple days of the Westward Ho 2024. 58:31 true TOPICS:

  • Day 1:
    • Dave ride from PA to West Virginia
    • Jon ride from NC to West Virginia
    • Dave and Jon and West Viginia ride to Georgetown, Indiana
  • Day 2:
    • Ride from Indiana to Joplin Missouri
    • Stop at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis
    • Stop at Uranus Fudge Factory
    • Visit Dave's Brothers Art Studio
    • Dinner with Dave's Brother's and sister-in-law
  • Day 3:
    • Ride from Jopling Missouri to Amarillo, TX.

Next Episode we will be joined by Jen and Chad to contiune out trip west and talk about getting to California.

]]> motorcycle, sena, canam, hd, klim, brp TOPICS:

  • Day 1:
    • Dave ride from PA to West Virginia
    • Jon ride from NC to West Virginia
    • Dave and Jon and West Viginia ride to Georgetown, Indiana
  • Day 2:
    • Ride from Indiana to Joplin Missouri
    • Stop at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis
    • Stop at Uranus Fudge Factory
    • Visit Dave's Brothers Art Studio
    • Dinner with Dave's Brother's and sister-in-law
  • Day 3:
    • Ride from Jopling Missouri to Amarillo, TX.

Next Episode we will be joined by Jen and Chad to contiune out trip west and talk about getting to California.

]]> TOPICS:

  • Day 1:
    • Dave ride from PA to West Virginia
    • Jon ride from NC to West Virginia
    • Dave and Jon and West Viginia ride to Georgetown, Indiana
  • Day 2:
    • Ride from Indiana to Joplin Missouri
    • Stop at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis
    • Stop at Uranus Fudge Factory
    • Visit Dave's Brothers Art Studio
    • Dinner with Dave's Brother's and sister-in-law
  • Day 3:
    • Ride from Jopling Missouri to Amarillo, TX.

Next Episode we will be joined by Jen and Chad to contiune out trip west and talk about getting to California.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+Is10a8HB ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical 19: Trip Anxiety https://www.asphaltchasers.com/19 1de4217a-6586-4502-99ea-7179db11c608 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave and Jon talk about anxiety they get before going on trip and how they deal with it. 56:05 true TOPICS:

  • Finaly prep for West Coast trip
  • Talk about anxiety how they deal with it.
]]> TOPICS:

  • Finaly prep for West Coast trip
  • Talk about anxiety how they deal with it.
]]> TOPICS:

  • Finaly prep for West Coast trip
  • Talk about anxiety how they deal with it.
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+OlMsUtig ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical 18: Foud, The Messed up food episode https://www.asphaltchasers.com/18 904429a4-e9e2-4c61-b73d-e291cda87091 Mon, 20 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave and Jon talk about what and where they eat while on trips 53:32 true TOPICS:

  • What and where Dave and Jon eat on trips.
  • Jon trys to find hotels that have resturant close by so can walk instead of riding.
  • What gas stations/truck stop we think are the best place to stop at.
]]> TOPICS:

  • What and where Dave and Jon eat on trips.
  • Jon trys to find hotels that have resturant close by so can walk instead of riding.
  • What gas stations/truck stop we think are the best place to stop at.
]]> TOPICS:

  • What and where Dave and Jon eat on trips.
  • Jon trys to find hotels that have resturant close by so can walk instead of riding.
  • What gas stations/truck stop we think are the best place to stop at.
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+V2Vc4df3 ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical 17: Family Time and Getting ready for West Coast https://www.asphaltchasers.com/17 a62c7b83-3acd-4d25-acee-a67d41b62e2b Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave and Jon talk about what they have been doing over the last few weeks and what prep work has been done for the west coast trip 48:35 true TOPICS:

  • Dave camping and camper issues
  • Jon went on vaction to Florida with wife.
  • Prep work that we have done for west coast trip and what needs to be done
  • Dave helpped quarter point with replacing shocks on his Road King
]]> motorcycle, sena, canam, hd, klim TOPICS:

  • Dave camping and camper issues
  • Jon went on vaction to Florida with wife.
  • Prep work that we have done for west coast trip and what needs to be done
  • Dave helpped quarter point with replacing shocks on his Road King
]]> TOPICS:

  • Dave camping and camper issues
  • Jon went on vaction to Florida with wife.
  • Prep work that we have done for west coast trip and what needs to be done
  • Dave helpped quarter point with replacing shocks on his Road King
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+y9qrVHo- ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical 16: Rain Rain Go Away https://www.asphaltchasers.com/16 c7b20345-30b3-43b9-9b6a-820c04a75fd0 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave and Jon talk about riding to Lousisana to get Dave another state. 1:26:30 true TOPICS:

  • Meeting up in VA
  • Riding in the Rain
  • Do we stop or keep going on.
  • Did Dave complete an Iron Butt
]]> motorcycle, sena, canam, hd, klim TOPICS:

  • Meeting up in VA
  • Riding in the Rain
  • Do we stop or keep going on.
  • Did Dave complete an Iron Butt
]]> TOPICS:

  • Meeting up in VA
  • Riding in the Rain
  • Do we stop or keep going on.
  • Did Dave complete an Iron Butt
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+MNiezOAP ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical 15: Let them Race https://www.asphaltchasers.com/15 baa654d7-3006-44fe-ab68-488c0431f895 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0500 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave and Jon talk about trip to Milwaukee for the Mama Tried Show 1:15:45 true TOPICS:

  • Talk about meeting up in Ohio and travling to Milwaukee
  • Flat out Friday - indoor flat track racing.
  • Mama Tried Motorcycle Show
  • Travel back home
]]> motorcycle, hd, mama tried TOPICS:

  • Talk about meeting up in Ohio and travling to Milwaukee
  • Flat out Friday - indoor flat track racing.
  • Mama Tried Motorcycle Show
  • Travel back home
]]> TOPICS:

  • Talk about meeting up in Ohio and travling to Milwaukee
  • Flat out Friday - indoor flat track racing.
  • Mama Tried Motorcycle Show
  • Travel back home
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+W8ffvFxY ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical 14: Live Long and Prosper https://www.asphaltchasers.com/14 665bfa57-34d8-47f3-a0ff-7b22079764af Mon, 19 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave and Jon are joined by Chad from LoudPipes. We talk about self defense while traveling. 1:17:51 true TOPICS:

  • What to do in a hotel room to improve safety.
  • https://handgunlaw.us/ - Web site to check Hand Gun laws for states you might travel through.
  • Chad pitches an idea on a trip to Texas in 2025.

Special Guest: Chad.

]]> motorcycle, travel, spyder adventures, klim, brp, sena, hd TOPICS:

  • What to do in a hotel room to improve safety.
  • https://handgunlaw.us/ - Web site to check Hand Gun laws for states you might travel through.
  • Chad pitches an idea on a trip to Texas in 2025.

Special Guest: Chad.

]]> TOPICS:

  • What to do in a hotel room to improve safety.
  • https://handgunlaw.us/ - Web site to check Hand Gun laws for states you might travel through.
  • Chad pitches an idea on a trip to Texas in 2025.

Special Guest: Chad.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+91W31nVS ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical Chad 13: Milwaukee bound https://www.asphaltchasers.com/13 64db66b1-f924-42a9-9bd3-fc8de10135da Mon, 05 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC We are off to Milwaukee Mama Tried Motorcycle Show 1:06:19 true TOPICS:

  • Mama Tried Motorcycle Show - Dave went last year with his son - this year Jon is joining. Since this is a car ride - the wife's are joining as well.
  • Flat out Friday - indoor flat track racing.
  • Update on plans of the West Coast 2024 trip
  • Jon pitch idea of doing Bun Burner Gold in October 2025
  • New HD 2024 bike review
]]> TOPICS:

  • Mama Tried Motorcycle Show - Dave went last year with his son - this year Jon is joining. Since this is a car ride - the wife's are joining as well.
  • Flat out Friday - indoor flat track racing.
  • Update on plans of the West Coast 2024 trip
  • Jon pitch idea of doing Bun Burner Gold in October 2025
  • New HD 2024 bike review
]]> TOPICS:

  • Mama Tried Motorcycle Show - Dave went last year with his son - this year Jon is joining. Since this is a car ride - the wife's are joining as well.
  • Flat out Friday - indoor flat track racing.
  • Update on plans of the West Coast 2024 trip
  • Jon pitch idea of doing Bun Burner Gold in October 2025
  • New HD 2024 bike review
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+ikHGx1EG ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical 12: Solo vs Group Riding https://www.asphaltchasers.com/12 6658a65b-5b78-41aa-9888-fc47c16b3759 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave and Jon talk about solo riding vs group riding. 55:00 true Dave and Jon talk about their experience with riding solo vs group.

]]> Dave and Jon talk about their experience with riding solo vs group.

]]> Dave and Jon talk about their experience with riding solo vs group.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+8y4lL50k ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical 11: Planning for 2024 https://www.asphaltchasers.com/11 74b439d6-a001-4cd6-8f23-72ef1423ea49 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0500 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave and Jon talked about ride and events they are planning to do for 2024. 51:59 true Dave and Jon talked about ride and events they are planning to do for 2024.

]]> motorcycle, travel, spyder adventures, klim, brp, sena, hd Dave and Jon talked about ride and events they are planning to do for 2024.

]]> Dave and Jon talked about ride and events they are planning to do for 2024.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+Jw4w2z61 ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical 10: Tech - Love Hate https://www.asphaltchasers.com/10 6d3a8a3b-df7a-455c-b53b-2ba0aa719968 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0500 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Jon and Dave talk about technology they use while riding and planning out rides. 53:21 true Jon and Dave talk about technology they use while riding and planning out rides. Talk about how great it works when it working and when it doesn't how much they hate it.

]]> motorcycle, travel, spyder adventures, klim, brp, sena, hd Jon and Dave talk about technology they use while riding and planning out rides. Talk about how great it works when it working and when it doesn't how much they hate it.

]]> Jon and Dave talk about technology they use while riding and planning out rides. Talk about how great it works when it working and when it doesn't how much they hate it.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+3s7qOuNd ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical 9: Spyder Adventures and Loud Pipes! https://www.asphaltchasers.com/9 25f25b95-bfc5-4c3b-93f4-46000e906631 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Jon attends Spyder Adventures Rally in Maggie Valley. 1:46:01 true Jon attends Spyder Adventures Rally in Maggie Valley and is joined by Chad and Jen. Then later in the weekend Rich joins Chad, Jen and Jon. We talk about events that took over during the rally and riding around the Maggie Valley area.

This show will be a dual show and will be posted on LoudPipes Podcast site.

Special Guests: Chad, Jen, and Rich.

]]> motorcycle, travel, spyder adventures, klim, brp Jon attends Spyder Adventures Rally in Maggie Valley and is joined by Chad and Jen. Then later in the weekend Rich joins Chad, Jen and Jon. We talk about events that took over during the rally and riding around the Maggie Valley area.

This show will be a dual show and will be posted on LoudPipes Podcast site.

Special Guests: Chad, Jen, and Rich.

]]> Jon attends Spyder Adventures Rally in Maggie Valley and is joined by Chad and Jen. Then later in the weekend Rich joins Chad, Jen and Jon. We talk about events that took over during the rally and riding around the Maggie Valley area.

This show will be a dual show and will be posted on LoudPipes Podcast site.

Special Guests: Chad, Jen, and Rich.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+VpugQ-Au ]]> Jon Merical Chad Jen Rich 8: Parked in Wrong Location https://www.asphaltchasers.com/8 e50aa210-6363-4f78-afd3-42c1f7de10a0 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave and Jon talked about ride to New York to see Jon's nephew race BMX. 39:59 true Dave and Jon talked about ride to New York to see Jon's nephew race BMX. Jon parked bikes in wrong location, would have been fine if it didn't rain.

Guys talked about upcoming trip to Maggie Valley NC for the 2023 Spyder Adventure Rally.

]]> Dave and Jon talked about ride to New York to see Jon's nephew race BMX. Jon parked bikes in wrong location, would have been fine if it didn't rain.

Guys talked about upcoming trip to Maggie Valley NC for the 2023 Spyder Adventure Rally.

]]> Dave and Jon talked about ride to New York to see Jon's nephew race BMX. Jon parked bikes in wrong location, would have been fine if it didn't rain.

Guys talked about upcoming trip to Maggie Valley NC for the 2023 Spyder Adventure Rally.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+5JgNkomZ ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical 7: Sturgis 2023 - With Ted from Motorcycle Men Podcast https://www.asphaltchasers.com/7 bc9683a8-4432-4b9e-bbb2-9bcff1d5f756 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Talk with Ted from Motorcycle Men Podcast about his trip to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. 1:53:50 true Jon and Dave are joined by Ted from the Motorcycle Mend Podcast as they talk about Ted's first time going to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

]]> motorcycle, sturgis, travel, motorcycle men podcast Jon and Dave are joined by Ted from the Motorcycle Mend Podcast as they talk about Ted's first time going to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

]]> Jon and Dave are joined by Ted from the Motorcycle Mend Podcast as they talk about Ted's first time going to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+4yN54Vuz ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical 6: Gettysburg 2023 https://www.asphaltchasers.com/6 e6c4a326-8dc6-4ee1-a052-7a1f29435add Mon, 07 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Riding in hot weather and Gettysburg Bike Week 49:28 true Dave and Jon talk about how to stay cool while riding in hot weather.
Jon talks over with Dave about Gettysburg Bike Weeks, which Dave missed due to family issues
Jon talks about new rain pants he purchased after trip to North East

]]> Gettysburg, Hot Weather Riding, Klim Dave and Jon talk about how to stay cool while riding in hot weather.
Jon talks over with Dave about Gettysburg Bike Weeks, which Dave missed due to family issues
Jon talks about new rain pants he purchased after trip to North East

]]> Dave and Jon talk about how to stay cool while riding in hot weather.
Jon talks over with Dave about Gettysburg Bike Weeks, which Dave missed due to family issues
Jon talks about new rain pants he purchased after trip to North East

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+vMkcRn7Q ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical 5: Great North East Trip - Part 2 https://www.asphaltchasers.com/5 95323e6d-e737-43c6-ab51-1da129d1f68a Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Great North East Trip - Part 2 1:06:11 true Dave and Jon talk about second half the Great North East Trip that covers Laconia bike week, ride home, and more riding in the rain.

]]> motorcycle, laconia bike week, travel Dave and Jon talk about second half the Great North East Trip that covers Laconia bike week, ride home, and more riding in the rain.

]]> Dave and Jon talk about second half the Great North East Trip that covers Laconia bike week, ride home, and more riding in the rain.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+LTP8KLsY ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical 4: Great North East Trip - Part 1 https://www.asphaltchasers.com/4 460f1058-9f76-455f-a657-0cb574dcacf5 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Great North East Trip - Part 1 46:04 true Dave and Jon talk about first part of their Great North East Trip. They talk about riding in the rain, visiting Highland Light House, Acadia National Park, West Quoddy light house, World's longest covered bridge, NorthEast Four Corners park in Madawaska, and start/end of US1 in Fort Kent.

]]> motorcycle, Acadia National Park,Four Corners park, lighthouse Dave and Jon talk about first part of their Great North East Trip. They talk about riding in the rain, visiting Highland Light House, Acadia National Park, West Quoddy light house, World's longest covered bridge, NorthEast Four Corners park in Madawaska, and start/end of US1 in Fort Kent.

]]> Dave and Jon talk about first part of their Great North East Trip. They talk about riding in the rain, visiting Highland Light House, Acadia National Park, West Quoddy light house, World's longest covered bridge, NorthEast Four Corners park in Madawaska, and start/end of US1 in Fort Kent.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+ix3G6UUj ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical 3: Lets find some Fudge https://www.asphaltchasers.com/3 a3a1bc41-be2b-43cd-931e-6921541988a6 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Dave and Jon talked about Jon's Iron Butt ride to find Fudge. 56:48 true
  • Jon shares story about riding from North Carolina to Arkansas as he and two other buddies do an Saddle Sore 1k.
  • Fellow brother Chad and his wife Jeni join's Jon and his buddies in Arkansas
  • Rider down coming down from Mnt. Nebo
  • Jon and his buddies ride up to Missouri to the Uranus Fudge Factory.
  • Detour into old factory area see The Gateway Arch
    • ]]>     motorcycle, Uranus Fudge Factory, The Gateway Arch, travel
  • Jon shares story about riding from North Carolina to Arkansas as he and two other buddies do an Saddle Sore 1k.
  • Fellow brother Chad and his wife Jeni join's Jon and his buddies in Arkansas
  • Rider down coming down from Mnt. Nebo
  • Jon and his buddies ride up to Missouri to the Uranus Fudge Factory.
  • Detour into old factory area see The Gateway Arch
    • ]]>
  • Jon shares story about riding from North Carolina to Arkansas as he and two other buddies do an Saddle Sore 1k.
  • Fellow brother Chad and his wife Jeni join's Jon and his buddies in Arkansas
  • Rider down coming down from Mnt. Nebo
  • Jon and his buddies ride up to Missouri to the Uranus Fudge Factory.
  • Detour into old factory area see The Gateway Arch
    • ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/w25By3uc+vopL5TOu ]]> Dave Shupe Jon Merical     2: It aint just about mile https://www.asphaltchasers.com/2 d5217225-191c-4341-b096-d823654714cd Mon, 29 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400 asphaltchaserspodcast@gmail.com (Rural56, LLC) full Rural56, LLC Interview with Chris Comly talking about long distance riding. 1:20:23 true Jon and Dave are joined by Long Distance rider and 5 time Iron Butt Rally rider Chris Comly. We talk with Chris about the upcoming 2023 Iron Butt Rally. We get in to what happens during the rally, how riders get scored, and stories about events that happened during past rallies. It just aint about miles.

    Special Guest: Chris Comly.

    ]]>     motorcycle, travel, iron butt rally, long distance riding Jon and Dave are joined by Long Distance rider and 5 time Iron Butt Rally rider Chris Comly. We talk with Chris about the upcoming 2023 Iron Butt Rally. We get in to what happens during the rally, how riders get scored, and stories about events that happened during past rallies. It just aint about miles.

    Special Guest: Chris Comly.

    ]]>     Jon and Dave are joined by Long Distance rider and 5 time Iron Butt Rally rider Chris Comly. We talk with Chris about the upcoming 2023 Iron Butt Rally. We get in to what happens during the rally, how riders get scored, and stories about events that happened during past rallies. It just aint about miles.

    Special Guest: Chris Comly.

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