Whiskied Wanderlust

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Robin is travelling from New Mexico to Wisconsin just in time to lead TRO's 777 tour. He's navigating the Santa Fe trail, indulging in junk food and whiskey as he anticipates joining tenured podcast co-host Travis Burleson for a number of rides. His riding preferences have changed over time, embracing life on a Suzuki GSX-8R (https://www.google.com/search?q=suzuki+gsx-8r&tbm=isch), planning trips that stretch his definition of sport touring and managing bike maintenance such as tire wear and suspension adjustments.

Travis Burleson (is here!) juggles responsibilities as a father of twin 5 y/o boys, one of whom recently helped with an oil change. Despite his hectic life and the unpredictable Wisconsin weather, he's excited about the 2025 riding season. He shares experiences with different motorcycles he's owned, throwing in a dash of nostalgia over past rides he and Robin went on together.

Of course the conversation meanders into favorite in-ride playlists. Robin prefers a hard rock groove for super hero riding (The Hives "Hey Little World" and "Talkin' on the Internet" by Spiritual Cramp). Travis enjoys fast-paced punk and alternative sounds, including The Chats and Bad Religion. Both agree music enhances their riding experience, whether cornering in canyons or cruising the super slab.

Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2025e12/
Music by Rabid Neon and Otis McDonald