February 7th...
Chaz and Imre will be joined this month by Nancy Sabater, the 2011 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year. Nancy was instrumental in striking down proposed legislation that would have made sales of youth ATV's and motorcycles virtually illegal. Nancy will tell us about her grassroots effort, that included bringing a huge group of young motorcycle enthusiasts to Capitol Hill.
January 31st...
By the numbers: 2 riders, both 60 or older, 35 days, 23,000+ miles, 2700 miles of gravel and all in 48 days. Stop in to listen to rider, proffesor and author Alan LeDuc talk about what drives him and his epic ride with Tim Yow as they circumvented the US and Canada last summer. Click here for information on the ride and how to purchase Passion In The Wind. Yes, a discount code will be given out during the interview.
The only American motorcycle finisher in the 2012 Dakar finishing 53rd out of 118 moto entrants Ned Suesse will be talking with Tom. The privateer will recapping his incredible adventure with all thrills and spills of his first attempt in the toughest off road endurance race in the world. Another don't miss interview.
January 24th...
Carla King talks with Tigra Tsujikawa about the AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference, July 26-29 in Carson City, Nevada. This is the second conference she has managed, leveraging her love of the sport and her work with women’s clubs and women leaders. Tigre has worked in the powersports industry for 12 years, with 26 years of street riding and eight years of off-road, dual sport, and desert racing.
This Tuesday, J (JJUSTJ) will be interviewing Phil Smage pronounced ( smahhhhh geeeee) The became world know from Americas got Talent. Their trails demonstrations and trick riding skills have helped educate Americans in what is possible on a trials bike.
The Florida Mountain 1000? Iron Butt Magazine's own Ira Agins will answering that question along with last minute info for the yearly IBA Pizza Party in Jacksonville FL. Ira will also setting the parimeters for the Waffle House Grand Tour conceived by Curt Gran and benefiting the Hoagy's Heroes long-distance charity rides philanthropy.
With riding season still about 10-12 weeks off for the most of us, Ted Moyer of the the BMWMOA returns with an update on what is going on behind the scenes in the off season.
January 17th...
A key component of riding comfort is one's motorcycle grip. Our All Things Gadgetal correspondent, Tim "Timmer" Bowman brings on Dave Reppert, owner and founder of Original Beemer Buddies/Original Grip Buddies LLC, producer of a nifty after market handgrip enhancer. First featured in Timmer's 2011 Christmas Gift Suggestions, listen in as he and Dave explore the history, features and benefits of this comfort enhancing item. There are models to fit most motorcycles
When we last spoke with Danielle Murdoch she was in the mountains of Pakistan. Since she has travel thru, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Egypt, and Syria on her Motomonkey Adventure, listen in for her candid conversation with Tom. Here's her link to Hyper link Motomonkey Adventure
Mark Kincart with Klim Technical Riding Gear returns to bring us up to date on what Klim will be offering new this spring to kick off the riding season. if you are a snowmobile rider during the winter months Klim is right there with technical riding gear for you too.
January 10th...
Denise Maple, owner of VaVaVroom, will interview Tamela Rich, rider author of Live Full Throttle: Life Lessons From Friends Who Faced Cancer. This book is a collection of stories from women facing the ultimate sink hole, and doing it with grace, humor, moxie and joy.
He went looking for faith but couldn't find it in the church... I Just Wanna Ride (WTF) By Dr. Robert Kopp. It's raw, rough, real, and maybe even redemptive; and he could lose his day job for writing about it! I Just Wanna Ride is an Ivy League pastor's search for authentic faith on a motorcycle after he couldn't find it after years in academics, pulpits, or pews. From his immersion into biker culture since watching Easy Rider as a teenager, the author holds no punches in this provocative, edgy, and risky look at hogs and those who ride 'em as a metaphor and challenge to believers and bikers. Too authentic for "church ladies" and too concerned about "faith" for secularists, this book demands reading by all of 'em if any of 'em still care about Who and what matter most sooner or later and definitely in the end.
Suffering cabin fever due to the lack of saddle time? Robert Cooper of Moto Caribe has just the right antidote for you. Robert will be on talking about what is new and Moto Caribe the Dominican Republics motorcycling touring specialist.
The voice of Rev'it Tex Mawby returns for his 1st Tuesday of the month segment. Tex will getting the SSU Nation up too date with the latest behind the scenes goings on at Rev'it builders of the riding gear not even Tom can wear out.
January 3rd 2012!...
Lisa Erbes from Eddies Road is ready to let us all in on the big secret. A recent $25k grant will go a long way in the groups efforts, Lisa will also in on what will be happening in 2012
The only person with more appearances in the SideStand Up chat room is Willy. For over 4 years Willy Lopez has been the staple in the chat room asking $ answering questions, opining, instigating, praising, teaching and learning along the way. Mike Abernathy's neighbor and friend has been listening since the get go. Willy isn't just the heart & Soul of the chat room she's a wonderful artist who traveled Europe behind her husband on his moto in the early 60's. This Tuesday we will be talking to Willy for a this is your life segment.
The National Traffic Safety Board has called for a nationwide ban on the use of cell phones and text messaging devices while driving.
How does this affect the Motorcycle community? Are we safer if this becomes law? Is this an overreach from the government? Tune in to hear Chaz and Imre discuss this important topic, and what it means to riders
December 13th...
"Classic Mistakes Turned Legend"
"They exist as production miscues...built ahead of their time, these motorcycles failed to meet public approval.
But like a time drug, when vision
and brilliance of engineering is realized, does the overdue appreciation come. Join Vintage Motorcycles Online journos Nolan Woodbury and John Cerilli as they discuss with the SSU crew four of motorcycling's greatest mistakes-turned-legend."
Denise Maple of VaVaVroom has another exciting interview lined up. A motorsports enthusiast to the core, Kawasaki Public Relations Manager, Jan Plessner, has been leading the way for women and motorsports for 22 years. 
Working in the powersports industry since 1989, one of Jan’s key passions is her commitment to reaching out to female motorcyclists whether it’s through positive role models or teaching Kawasaki dealers about female motorcycle customers, or supporting the Women’s Motocross Association. In 2005, Jan received the WIMA (Women’s International Motorcycle Association) Image Award. The Image award is presented to women who are dedicated to the sport of motorcycling and pave the way for future generations with their positive attitudes. In 2008, Jan was recognized as the “PR Person of the Year” by Motorcycle-usa.com
Mark Kincart with Klim Technical Riding Gear is back with ideas for the moto riders on you Christmas list.
No matter the needs of the rider on your list Revzilla has an answer. Anthony Bucci will be giving us tips on how to pick the gift that best fits each rider's needs.
December 6th...
The first and longest surviving SideStand Up, Denise Maple will be featured in another This Is Your Life Segment! We'll find out how Denise's passion for two wheels started, how the ever popular Va Va Vroom clothing line for "Those Girls" was conceived, and much much more.
Tex Mawby of SideStand Up's primary sponsor Rev"it "The riding apparel not even Tom can wear out" returns to get our listeners up to date with what is new at the industry leader in riding gear. The Holiday season is in full swing check out Rev'it on the SSU homepage for the perfect gift for the moto riders in your life!
For the last segment this year Chaz and Imre will turn their focus to off highway topics. If you ever ride off road on any type of vehicle, you will want to tune in. The Federal government makes decisions that affect your right to ride in many areas. Make sure to catch this segment to stay informed!
He's back calling in from Nairobi, Kenya Jay Kannalyan has been laying low for a bit embracing the Dark Continent's culture. Jay will be catching us up while spreading eudaimonia thru curry diplomacy on a bare bones budget. Follow Jay's adventure on www.jamminglobal.com
Is there anything more American than the small block Chevy? Young guns Lee Conn and Brian Case couldn't think of anything more iconic and durable than the small block for the Motus V4 powered machine to become the first American designed and produced sport touring machine the "Motus". Motus isLatin for "motion" translated to passion by this dynamic team will be rolling out of their Birmingham America's first hand built limited production touring machine early summer of 2012. Tom has coined these two daring young men who are definant to failure the Orville and Wilbur of the motorcycling future. We'll find on why and how it all started the highs and lows of thinking outside the norm, another don't miss segment.
November 29th...
Our All Things Gadgetal guy, Tim "Timmer" Bowman will cover what is probably the smallest gadget to come on the show so far. Listen in as he interviews Richard Jodoin, founder and owner of Dimple Oil Magnets (www.drainplugmagnets.com) about these very powerful little devices to help reduce your motorcycle engine's crankcase oil contamination. Plus, add a new word to your vocabulary: neodymium.
He may be off the road for the season but Dan Allen
of 
has the perfect Christmas gifts for you and your riding friends just a key stroke away. Tune in to hear how you can benefit from ordering now.
Mike (GRIZZ) Newton presents...
Domonic Anderson, BMW’s drag racer stops by to update us on how his season went and what’s in store for him next year.
JjustJ Sheets will be talking with Sherri Jo Wilkins. 
A Harley owner for many years, Sherri Jo has acted as a light aircraft navigator-copilot, sailed a yacht through the Pacific islands while dodging pirates , surely a world moto tour was the next logical step. The big difference she is doing this adventure solo. Logging over 539 days and countless miles to date, she's heading south through Mexico presently. Tune in to hear of friendships made, fears conquered, and obstacles over come.
Miss Adventuring Carla King chats with Trillium Tours leader and author Liz Jansen about her book: Women, Motorcycles and the Road to Empowerment: 50 Inspirational Stories of Adventure and Enlightenment. The book is a journey told through a series of Liz's interviews of motorcycling women about how they came to the sport, and how it has empowered them in other parts of their life. Autographed copies just in time for holiday gifting, too!
November 22nd...
2 Brothers 2 Bikes 18,651 km "The Middle Kingdom Ride" through China. Ryan and Colin Pyle circumnavigated Country of China a place where very few westerners will ever have the opportunity to do. Toronto born raised and educated Ryan today a permanent resident of China makes his first appearance on SideStand Up educating our listeners of the very mysterious country, the beauty, the many different cultures, and the people of what is know throughout the world as the "The Sleeping Giant". link http://www.mkride.com/english.html
Mark Kincart of Klim Technical Riding Gear returns. It may be close to or at the end of the riding season but not if you ride snowmobiles, Klim has you covered there too! Mark will be getting us up to date on the newest riding gear with the latest technology.
For the first time in the 40 year history of the BMWMOA there is a Executive Director and it's our very own Ted Moyer. We're hoping that Ted can sneak us in his busy schedule to talk about his new position and what is coming up for the MOA members for 2012.
From Iron Butt Magazine Ira Agins will be catching us up to speed in the world of endurance riding. Ira will be talking about the recent midnight gathering at LA's famous Pink's Hotdogs, while touching base about endurance riding events for 2012.
Cruiserworks is back bigger and better than ever. The man behind the charge Bob Richter will be giving us great ideas for the Holiday Season from incredible line up.
Dennis Munden on Motorcycle-Maps "the maps that direct riders and travelers to Mon & Pop owned businesses around the country returns to update the SSU on what's new. The is NOW an app for Motorcycle-Maps available and Dennis will be letting our listeners in on the newest feature available to keep the small motels, cafes, and service shops in business.
November 15th...
Our All Things Gadgetal guy, Tim Bowman, "Timmer" brings his annual motorcyclist holiday gadget gift segment. Listen in as he gives his picks for this year's top 10 motorcycle gadget gifts. There's likely to be something on the list for any of your favorite motorcyclists, even Tom. And these won't bankrupt you. Just like Christmas, there are no previews. You have to listen in to get the list, and you'll not be disappointed.
"Can I get parts?"
"Easily the most common question among would-be vintage bike owners, the prospect of buying a 'orphan' vintage motorcycle is
something anyone would want to avoid. John Cerilli and Nolan Woodbury of Vintage Motorcycles Online will not only list the top five easiest machines to get parts for, but tell you why you shouldn't need many."
As the riding season come to an end for many of us and cabin fever season begins for a great many of us, Moto Caribe has just the antidote. Moto Caribe offers guided tours throughout the exotic Dominican Republic. Robert Cooper of Moto Caribe is back to let the SideStand Up listeners know what they can expect while riding in the beautiful DR. Why stay cooped up staring out the window unable to ride when there is an incredible tropical adventure guided Robert and his team.
November 8th...
Denise Maple's Guest this month
Diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer at age 30, Tia Bruno underwent a lumpectomy, mastectomy, chemotherapy and reconstruction surgery. Using complimentary medicine such as yoga, energy healing, holistic medicine, QiGong, and laughter, she is 9 years cancer free!
As an Amazon Heart Thunder
participant and as a model for the Pink Label campaign by Harley-Davidson, Tia has been tirelessly promoting awareness and prevention of breast cancer in young women. Originally from Wisconsin, Tia now lives in the Los Angeles area and works as a special education teacher.
As it starts to get cooler in most of the country, cold riders become distracted riders who might make distracted decisions. Mike Ebers of Warm & Safe Heated Gear "Home of the Heat-Troller" is back talking riding comfort in raw conditions. Extend your riding season, be warm when you ride!
What do boats, prisons, raw eggs and the Florida Gators homecoming have in common? Check in with Grizz as he recounts his escapades in the Long Riders of Florida's 3rd annual Digital Scavenger Hunt.
Tasmanian dual sport adventurer Bryce Purden will be talking with Tom about his recent ride across Africa with some mates. Bruce's story and photos across of his adventure across "The Dark Continent" can be seen here... This is another don't miss segment!
November 1st...
The guys will be talking safety courses this month. Whether you take your first safety course at a local tech college, an advance course years later, or pay to ride at a professional track, they all work to improve your skills as a rider. Is someone who takes one of these classes safer? Does it make you a better rider? Have you ever thought of signing up to coach such a class? Don't miss this month's discussion on this important topic!
Tex Mawby from Rev'it "The gear not even Tom can wear out" is back.
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You won't want to miss Tex he'll let the SSU Nation in on what's new at Rev'it for the holiday season and more.
As the fall colors season is coming to an end in western North Carolina, there's still plenty to do at The Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge. John Powell is back to let us know what is going on the during the final days of fall, what is happening around the Iron Horse during the off season, and what we can expect for next year.
Tom welcomes Million Mile Moto Traveler, Celebrated Poet and Author Mark "Tiger" Edmonds. With well over a million miles on a motorcycle Tiger sits down with Tom to talk about his book of stories from the road " The Lonesome Lowdown Long-Gone Outbound Scootertrash Blues. If you are a rider of many miles or a new comer to the sport Tiger's stories will keep your nose in this absolute page turner.
From tragedy to triumph on and off the track to the huge suprise move in motocross David Pieser is back to lay it all out. There is currently and will be some interesting moves in this racing off season, David will be breaking it down for our listeners as they develope.
October 25th...
Miss Adventuring Carla King is back with adventure motorcycle travel writer Christopher Baker. Carla talked with Chris in April 2010 (download the MP3) about his book Mi Moto Fidel: Motorcycling Through Castro’s Cuba, but he’s also a Central America expert, longtime tour escort and lecturer. Chris will talk about the motorcycle tour he’s leading in 2012 to Costa Rica and Panama for MotoDiscovery.
From the world of endurance riding Iron Butt magazine's Ira Agin returns. Ira will be getting the SSU Nation up to date on upcoming events, what is happening from the inside of Iron Butt magazine, and the opening on the 2013 Iron Butt Rally application period. If you have any questions for Ira email Tom@SideStandUp.com
and we'll make sure to forward them.
This week, Ted will be joined by Vince Winkel, Media Editor for the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Vince is the person behind the BMW Owners News, the monthly travel and touring magazine published by the BMW MOA. Vince will join us to tell of the latest stories from the BMW motorcycle world as well as share his experiences collecting great articles for a major publication. Any SideStand Up listeners that have dreams of being motojournalists, Vince can give you the tips on how to publish work with the MOA. Vince will also have a special magazine offer for SideStand Up listeners! Join in to find out how to get the loot.
Tom welcomes back Motorcycle Hall of Famer Dave Despain, fresh off a five week adventure to Alaska. Dave will be describing how he prepared, the machine he rode, and the adventure with a couple of riding pals. Another you don't want to miss stories from the adventure segment.
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