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The Moto Edition Podcast#033 Ian Groom - Professional Coach and Motorcycle RacerIAN GROOM is a professional ride coach with the California Superbike School based in USA.
I’ve known Ian for around 5 years now, and here I had the opportunity to find out the back story of his journey into the world of professional coaching with CSS.
Ian is one of the few people in the world who actually make a living riding motorcycles, a genuinely rare occupation. Anyone who has ever been coached by him would appreciate why he does it full time, he’s damn good at it.
To check in on Ian’...
2024-11-2940 min
The Moto Edition Podcast#032 Steve Brouggy - 30 Years of Running Ride DaysSTEVE BROUGGY has been running ride days for 30 years, an amazing accomplishment.
Here we spoke to Steve about the evolution of ride days and touched on a number of rod other related topics as usual.?
To get more information about Steve and his ride day business, visit the following websites:
Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW - https://www.smsprd.com/
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, VIC - https://www.phillipislandridedays.com.au/
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2024-11-271h 12
The Moto Edition Podcast#031 Mike Jones - ASBK 2024 Round 7 InsightsMIKE JONES, (Mad Mike) from the Yamaha Racing Team, gives us his insights from Round 7 of the 2024 Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK), the final round of the year held at The Bend in South Australia. For more information about Mike, visit the website and his social media accounts: https://mikejonesracing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mikejonesracingfanpage https://www.instagram.com/mikejonesracing Mike’s sponsors are: Yamaha Racing Team ShopYamaha RP Filters KYT Helmets Alpinestars KODA Nutrition Hisex Taiwan Dog House Taiwan Kung Fu Tea Taiwan Plating Taiwan RaceDNA Three Thr...
2024-11-2058 min
The Moto Edition Podcast#030 Rider Series 001 - Maximising EfficiencyRIDER SERIES #1 - Presented by Jorge and Chappy. The topic of this edition is rider efficiency on a motorcycle, something that every rider who seeks to reach their potential must be able to create. An absence of efficiency leads to physical fatigue and mental fatigue as well as less than optimal performance on the motorcycle. ————— DO YOU HAVE A TOPIC YOU’D LIKE DISCUSSED If you have a suggestion for a topic we can bring to this series of podcasts, drop us a line via https://www.facebook.com/TheBikeStig —————
2024-10-171h 07
The Moto Edition Podcast#029 Neil Chappell - Motorcycle Racer and Track CoachNEIL CHAPPELL (aka Chappy) is a professional track coach with the California Superbike School Australasian branch. A resident of New Zealand, his energies are focused mostly on CSS events held over there in the land of the long white cloud, or as lord of the rings fans would know it, middle earth. He frequently crosses the Tasman to coach at Australian based events as well with CSS. In this episode, Neil gives us the back story of his move from racer to track coach with the Superbike school, chats about motorcycle riding and racing techniques and skills...
2024-10-141h 03
The Moto Edition Podcast#028 Mike Jones - ASBK 2024 Round 6 InsightsMIKE JONES, (Mad Mike) from the Yamaha Racing Team, gives us his insights from Round 6 of the 2024 Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) held at the One Raceway circuit in New South Wales. For more information about Mike, visit the website and his social media accounts: https://mikejonesracing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mikejonesracingfanpage https://www.instagram.com/mikejonesracing Mike’s sponsors are: Yamaha Racing Team ShopYamaha RP Filters KYT Helmets Alpinestars KODA Nutrition Hisex Taiwan Dog House Taiwan Kung Fu Tea Taiwan Plating Taiwan RaceDNA Three Three Co. SG Age...
2024-10-101h 17
The Moto Edition Podcast#027 Mike Jones - ASBK 2024 Round 4 InsightsMIKE JONES, (Mad Mike) from the Yamaha Racing Team, gives us his insights from Round 4 of the 2024 Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) held at the Morgan Park track in Queensland. For more information about Mike, visit the website and his social media accounts: https://mikejonesracing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mikejonesracingfanpage https://www.instagram.com/mikejonesracing Mike’s sponsors are: Yamaha Racing Team ShopYamaha RP Filters KYT Helmets Alpinestars KODA Nutrition HiSex Taiwan Dog House Taiwan Kung Fu Tea Taiwan Plating Taiwan RaceDNA Three Three Co. SG Agency For...
2024-07-161h 07
The Moto Edition Podcast#026 Mike Jones - ASBK 2024 Round 3 InsightsMIKE JONES, (Mad Mike) from the Yamaha Racing Team, gives us his insights from Round 3 of the 2024 Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) held at the Queensland Raceway (QR) circuit. For more information about Mike, visit the website and his social media accounts: https://mikejonesracing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mikejonesracingfanpage https://www.instagram.com/mikejonesracing Mike’s sponsors are: Yamaha Motorcycles Koda Nutrition KYT Helmets Race DNA Earmold Australia AlpineStars Three Three Co For more information about the ASBK championship, visit the website: https://www.asbk.com...
2024-05-0151 min
The Moto Edition Podcast#025 Phil Costello - National Automobile Museum of TasmaniaPHIL COSTELLO is the CEO of the NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM OF TASMANIA (NAMT) which is located in Tasmania’s north eastern city of Launceston. The museum was originally established by Geoff and Sylvia Smedley in 1987 and run by them until 1915. A not-for-profit foundation was formed to re-establish the museum in 1996. A new chapter began in September 2019 when the National Automobile Museum of Tasmania moves and re-opened at a new and modern premises in Lindsay Street, Invermay. The museum has established itself as one of Australia’s finest automotive museums with displays of both clas...
2024-05-0132 min
The Moto Edition Podcast#024 Joe Salter and Ride DynamicsJOE SALTER is the owner of Ride Dynamics, a Gold Coast based motorcycle business that focuses on Rider Development and Suspension Services. Firstly, Joe rides like a demon, he's no slouch on a motorcycle and has won numerous club championships. However, beyond that he is a very competent rider coach and also suspension and bike set up specialist with a deep knowledge of how to get the best out of a rider and their motorcycle. He is also President of the Motorcycle Sportsmen of Queensland club, based at Morgan Park racetrack near Warwick. ...
2024-04-011h 24
The Moto Edition Podcast#023 Mike Jones - ASBK 2024 Round 2 InsightsMIKE JONES, (aka Mad Mike) from the Yamaha Racing Team, gives us his insights from Round 2 of the 2024 Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) held at the Sydney Motorsport Park circuit. For more information about Mike, visit the website and his social media accounts: https://mikejonesracing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mikejonesracingfanpage https://www.instagram.com/mikejonesracing Mike’s sponsors are: Yamaha Motorcycles Koda Nutrition KYT Helmets Race DNA Earmold Australia AlpineStars Three Three Co For more information about the ASBK championship, visit the website: https://www.as...
2024-03-2743 min
The Moto Edition Podcast#022 Brad Smith and Braaap MotorcyclesBRAD SMITH is CEO of Braaap Motorcycles and the brains behind the growth of the brand. In this episode we talked with Brad about the big changes they’ve made with the brand. We discussed their expansion into a bike leasing / subscription model, the inevitable change in how they manage logistics, brand perception, and the challenges of the business they are in. Now 19 years into doing this work, Brad also shared some of his thoughts about the decision making process behind the moves they are making. You can follow and get more information ab...
2024-03-271h 01
The Moto Edition Podcast#021 Mike Jones - ASBK 2024 Round 1 InsightsMIKE JONES, (aka Mad Mike) from the Yamaha Racing Team, gives us his insights from round 1 of the 2024 Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) held at the amazing Phillip Island GP Circuit, along with first round of the 2024 World Superbike Chamnpionship (WSBK). For more information about Mike and his sponsors, visit the website and his social media accounts: https://mikejonesracing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mikejonesracingfanpage https://www.instagram.com/mikejonesracing As always, a huge thank you to Mike’s partners for supporting him. Yamaha Motorcycles Koda Nutrition KYT Helmets Rac...
2024-02-2845 min
The Moto Edition Podcast#020 Aaron RogersAARON ROGERS is a professional ride coach with the Australian branch of the California Superbike School. In this episode we explored his background, motivation and pathway into the famous riding school. He and his wife own the 'Island Thai’ restaurant at Cowes on Phillip Island so he lives close to one of the best race tracks in the world - the Phillip Island GP Circuit. We have a strong suspicion that this has been to his riding advantage. He is also now running an annual motorcycle tour called Mountains to MotoGP Thailand. Held in conjunction wi...
2024-02-271h 18
The Moto Edition Podcast#019 Marc Chappell RacingMARC CHAPPELL is 8 years old and a motorcycle racer. Yep, he’s out there in New Zealand competing and now well and truly into his journey of learning how to ride motorcycles fast on tarmac. For this episode we took the opportunity to chat with Marc and his very cool dad, Neil (aka Chappy), about his journey so far and what’s in store for Marc on his pathway to becoming a motorcycle racer. To follow Marc’s progress, visit his social media here and also take a look at the Total Trackbike Hire page while y...
2024-01-3154 min
The Moto Edition Podcast#018 Mad Mike Jones - A Racers StoryMIKE JONES (aka Mad Mike) is a professional motorcycle racer with a long history of success both here in Australia and in Europe. At the time of recording he had won three ASBK championships and is working hard to win that elusive fourth. He has achieved what few have in riding multiple times as a wild card entry in the MotoGP championship. He has raced exrtensively in Europe and in spite of his level of achievement, remains one of the nicest people you will ever meet on track. His story is a fantastic example of d...
2024-01-301h 25
The Moto Edition Podcast#017 Andrew Smart - The Ricondi StoryANDREW SMART (aka Smarty) is an avid track motorcyclist and racer, and unbeknown to many people was a professional golfer. He is also the founder of the Ricondi brand and businesses here in Australia. The purpose of this chat was to find out the story of how Ricondi came about, how the brand has grown here in Oz, and whats in store for the future of the business. We did find out that activities were underway as we spoke, to open a Race and Road superstore in Melbourne, exciting times for sure. For m...
2024-01-2343 min
The Moto Edition Podcast#016 Adrian Hastwell-BattenADRIAN HASTWELL-BATTEN (aka AyDee) is one of the owners of the Australasian branch of the California Superbike School (CSS) based here in Sydney. In this episode we talked about what’s happening at CSS in 2024 - i.e. new tracks on the calendar, new sponsors, bikes, tyres etc - and the usual wander off into other stuff related to motorcycling. For more information about the California Superbike School simply visit the website here - https://www.superbikeschool.com.au/ ————— OUR SPONSORS This podcast would not be possible without the support of The...
2024-01-181h 16
The Moto Edition Podcast#015 Manton Park Racetrack ReviewThe Manton Park race track was opened in 2023. Located just outside Townsville, up in the far north of Queensland, this project has been a long time coming and a major step in providing proper track facilitaties for the folk up there. In this episode Jorge talks about his recent experience riding that track on a BMW S1000RR. The track might still be considered to be 'green' having only been used a small number of times. As Jorge says, it is definitely the smoothest asphalt track he has ever ridden on. A highly...
2023-11-0332 min
The Moto Edition Podcast#014 Truth About Leather And Denim Motorcycle ClothingWhat’s better, leather or denim as motorcycle wear? Truth is it depends on what you are going to be doing when you wear them, what the quality of that leather and denim is, how much money you have, and a heap of other factors. In this podcast we look at both products, found out some of the advances that have been made in the past decade, and obtained some information directly from the experts .. Andrew Smart from Ricondi, and Aidan Clarke from SA1NT Moto. Want more information about products that will serve you we...
2023-11-0339 min
The Moto Edition Podcast#013 Adam Raffe - CSS Master CoachAdam Raffe is our guest on this episode. Adam has attained the highest level of qualification with the California Superbike School, a significant achievement in the world of motorcycling. As such he is the most senior coach in the Australasian branch of the school, and one of the most talented motorcycle coaches on the planet. Recorded during a weekend break between schools, we took the opportunity to chat with Adam and explore his entry into, and life with the school, and talk about motorcycle riding. For more information about the California Superbike School p...
2023-11-031h 05
The Moto Edition Podcast#012 Superbike Riders and Dirt Bike TrainingWhat value is there for a sports bike / Superbike rider to practice on a dirt bike? This podcast explores some of the reasons beyond just getting used to a bike sliding; reasons that most people are totally unaware of. It will help us understand why some of the fastest and most successful racers in the world have a flat track racing back ground (Kenny Roberts, Casey Stoner etc), or they practice frequently on flat track (Valentino Rossi, Pecco Bagnaia, Marc Marquez etc) and on motocross tracks (Alex and Marc Marquez, Jack Miller etc).————— OUR SPONSORS This...
2023-11-0309 min
The Moto Edition Podcast#010 Aidan Clarke and SA1NT MotoAidan Clarke is our guest on this episode. Aidan is the founder of SA1NT, a clothing company based in Melbourne, Australia. In this episode he tells the story of how the company came about, and what its focus is in the world of motorcycle rider safety. What prompted this conversation was our recognition that the SA1NT Moto products are quite unique, incredibly fashionable, super high quality, and simply one of the coolest brands. And we wanted to know more about it and get the story directly from the founder. The best w...
2023-11-0358 min
The Moto Edition Podcast#011 Top 10 Most Powerful Motorcycles in 2023What is the most powerful motorcycle in the world today? I always want to know which bike is the fastest and most powerful, typical of the average bike junkie I guess. So I did some research and decided I would rank bikes based on Power to Weight ratio (i.e. horsepower / wet weight). Agree or disagree, it doesn't matter. I found the results quite interesting as you might. I also found out that the most powerful bike is not the one I thought it would be. OUR SPONSOR This podcast would...
2023-11-0358 min
The Moto Edition Podcast#009 Brad Smith and Braaap MotorcyclesBrad Smith - Brad is founder and CEO of Braaap Motorcycles. His entrepreneurial spirit was revealed at a young age when he started Braaap from a backyard shed in his early teens. He imported his first 10 motorcycles at 16, and then lost all his money. Most people would have given up, but not this guy. He saved his money, then travelled overseas where he met with manufacturers face to face, with the goal of finding a manufacturing partner who could produce the bike he had designed. After being laughed out of more than 50 factories...
2023-11-031h 05
The Moto Edition Podcast#008 Adrian Hastwell-BattenAdrian Hastwell-Batten - Adrian is first and foremost a motorcycle enthusiast and track riding coach. He is also an owner of the Asia Pacific branch of the California Superbike School located here in Australia. Now after two years of forced mothballing because of the isolations and border crossing issues of the COVID19 pandemic, the Superbike school is back up and running and alive and well. So the time was right to chat about the school. In this episode, George spoke to Adrian about his motivation for buying the school, the future of the school, BMW...
2023-11-031h 14
The Moto Edition Podcast#007 Al SamuelsAl Samuels - Al is owner and operator of Race Dynamics in Sydney, Australia. Race Dynamics is a company that provides complete rider support services ranging from building and tuning bikes, supplying the best race proven performance parts to fitting, tuning and maintaining suspension. They also provide full race meeting and ride day support with training. George had the privilege of spending two days on his property with Al. So he took the opportunity to sit down and ask him questions about bike set up and riding. For anyone who seeks to improve...
2023-11-031h 17
The Moto Edition Podcast#006 Mitch PaynterMitch Paynter - In 2019, Mitch won the Queensland Superbike title and was rider of the year at the motorcycle club that operates out at the Morgan Park racetrack in Warwick, Queensland. His story is one of a focused commitment to motorcycle racing and seeking to be the best rider he could possibly be in a fun but often brutal sport. In 2020 Mitch’s goals expanded to racing in the Australian Superbike Championship in the 2021 season. However, the chaos of the COVID19 pandemic and race cancellations made it almost impossible to participate. To make ma...
2023-11-031h 09
The Moto Edition Podcast#005 Steve BrouggySteve Brouggy - well known for his long involvement in the motorcycle world as a racer, ride day organiser and the man who originally brought Keith Code's California Superbike School to Australia. George chatted here with Steve who is one of the highest qualified and capable ride coaches in the world today. They discussed the “simplicity” of good motorcycle riding, how Steve got fast himself, and answered many of the questions we all have about motorcycles, track days, and riding fast amongst other things. If you are just getting into track day riding, or even if y...
2023-11-031h 43
The Moto Edition Podcast#004 Ash HareAsh Hare - previously one of the owners / directors of the California Superbike School in the Asia Pacific region, and still one of their senior track coaches. George capitalised on the lockdown in NZ in 2021 to grab Ash so he could chat with him and ask him questions about all things motorcycle riding. Ash is one of those track riders / motorcycle racers who is also an active street rider who enjoys mountain runs on weekends. So the conversation was more than just about the track and racing. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or simply so...
2023-11-031h 10
The Moto Edition Podcast#003 Harry KhouriHarry Khouri is a motorcycle racer, he’s an Aussie, and he’s very fast! He debuted in the Australian Superbike Championship racing in the 300cc class in 2017 at the age of 13. A graduate of the California Superbike School here in Australia, he showed tremendous potential so ventured into the international arena in 2019. In 2021 he moved up to world level racing and completed his rookie season racing in the extremely competitive World Supersport 300 class. In this episode, George had the opportunity to chat with Harry about how he got into this level of racing...
2023-11-031h 07
The Moto Edition Podcast#002 Mark McGregorMark McGregor is the owner and operator of Addicted to Track - a company that provides a Logistics and Service Experience for Motorcycle Track Riding Enthusiasts who want to ride their own bike here in Australia or overseas at cool motorcycle tracks. George and Mark spoke about more than just the business. Mark is a super experienced rider who can really punt a bike around a track. George took the opportunity to explore the way Mark approaches track riding and continuously improving his skill and track times. For anyone who seeks to improve their own ri...
2023-11-0359 min
The Moto Edition Podcast#001 Stephanie RedmanStephanie Redman is a talented rider for sure. But her real talent and passion lies in coaching motorcycle racers, particularly the younger riders. In this episode, which we recorded in 2021, she talks to George about a range of topics including coaching in Europe, good old COVID19, getting into motorcycling and European junior riding compared to that in Australia. Plus there's a heap of tips in here for seasoned riders as well as anyone thinking of getting into track riding or racing. To stay up to date with the journeys of Steph, you can follow her via her C...
2023-11-031h 07
The George ExperimentPerfect Practice Makes PerfectThe age old saying ‘practice makes perfect’, while well intended, has always been misleading. What we’ve come to realise today is that ‘perfect practice makes perfect. In this podcast George talks about how to take the concept of perfect practice in to the business world and apply it to work based capability development when you might not be able to actually practice the process or tool or technique before you use it for real. He gives the example of how he practiced the tools of business improvement perfectly while facilitating real-world problem solving through teams, an...
2021-05-1315 min