JUSTRIDE Podcast

He Spent 25 Years Inside The Motorcycle Industry - Gareth Bright | JUSTRIDE Ep.7

What does it take to launch motorcycles around the world? In this episode of the JUSTRIDE Podcast, we sit down with Gareth — former Triumph global events manager and founder of Woodcote Events — to talk about 25 years inside the motorcycle industry. From launching bikes in Morocco and working inside the MotoGP paddock… to managing international press events, Ducati roadshows, and premium motorcycle experiences across the UK. This episode is packed with behind-the-scenes stories from one of the most experienced people in the business. 🏍️ In This Episode: - 25 years in the motorcycle industry - Inside Triumph’s Moto2 & MotoGP launch - Running global motorcycle press launches - What journalists & influencers don’t see - Ducati, Royal Enfield & ABR Festival - Motorcycle trends & the future of riding - The reality of managing large-scale bike events - Favourite roads, favourite bikes & dream motorcycles Gareth's (Woodcote Events) Links: Website: https://www.woodcote-events.com/ [https://www.woodcote-events.com/] YouTube:  @woodcoteevents2391  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCq8R6Hx3Ln9n7tOgX6Rf6yw] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woodcoteevents [https://www.instagram.com/woodcoteevents] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woodcoteevents [https://www.facebook.com/woodcoteevents] 🎙️ JUSTRIDE Podcast — real conversations around motorcycles and motorcycle culture. 👍 Like 🔔 Subscribe 🏍️ JUSTRIDE

The REAL Side of Motorcycling (No Filters) - That Girl Biker | JUSTRIDE Ep.6

No filters. No polish. Just real bike life. In this episode of the JUSTRIDE Podcast, we sit down with ⁠ - a creator who’s built a following by showing the side of motorcycling most people don’t. From buying a GSX-R 750 before passing her test, to learning through mistakes, breakdowns, and “what have I just done” moments… This is what riding actually looks like. 🏍️ In This Episode - Buying a 750cc bike before even passing a test - Learning to ride during COVID - The terrifying first ride home in a thunderstorm - Nearly crashing in the wet (and why she avoids it now) - Why modern bikes with too much tech can hold riders back - The reality behind social media vs real riding - Fixing bikes yourself (and sometimes making it worse 😂) - Why the biker community feels like it’s changing 💥 Standout Moments - “I cried most of the way home…” - “I didn’t even know how to ride yet…” - “I’ve made things worse trying to fix them” - “This isn’t what bike life really looks like” That Girl Biker Links: - YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thatgirlbiker [https://youtube.com/@thatgirlbiker] - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@that.girl.biker [https://www.tiktok.com/@that.girl.biker] - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/that.girl.biker [https://www.instagram.com/that.girl.biker] - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thatgirlbiker [https://www.facebook.com/Thatgirlbiker] 💬 Join the Conversation 👉 Did you learn the hard way on your bike? 👉 Do you trust garages… or do it yourself? 👉 Has the biking community changed? Let us know 👇 👍 Like 🔔 Subscribe 🏍️ JUSTRIDE #Motorcycles #BikerLife #GSXR #MotorcyclePodcast #JustRide #BikeLife

From Beginner at 42 to Leading Motorcycle Tours Worldwide - Maja Kenney | JUSTRIDE Podcast Ep.5

She didn’t start riding until 42… Now she leads motorcycle tours across Europe. In this episode of the JUSTRIDE Podcast, we sit down with Maja Kenney — a rider who completely reinvented her life through motorcycles. From hitchhiking across Scandinavia at 18… To building businesses in the UK… To discovering motorcycling later in life and turning it into a full-time adventure career. 🏍️ In This Episode - Starting motorcycling at 42 years old - Riding solo across Europe for the first time - Building a motorcycle tour business from scratch - Leading groups across Scandinavia, Europe & the US - The reality of managing riders and group dynamics - Off-road riding, fear, and pushing limits - The accident that nearly stopped everything… - And why she’s determined to get back on the bike 💥 Key Moments - “I knew my leg was broken…” - From Ducati dreams to adventure riding - Turning lockdown into a new business - 3-week tours to the Arctic Circle - Why riding is like meditation on two wheels 💬 Join the Conversation 👉 Would you start riding later in life? 👉 Solo travel or group tours? 👉 Road or off-road? Let us know below 👇 👍 Like 🔔 Subscribe 🏍️ JUSTRIDE

FROM MOTOGP PADDOCK TO 1,500KM RIDES - Thalassa’s Story | JUSTRIDE Podcast Ep.4

From the MotoGP paddock… to solo rides across Europe. In Episode 4 of the JUSTRIDE Podcast, we sit down with Thalassa Van Beek - a rider who’s seen motorcycling from every angle. From working inside World Superbikes and MotoGP paddocks, to riding 1,500+ km solo across Europe, to building her own motorcycle marketing agency… This episode is all about adventure, independence, and finding your own path in motorcycling. 🏍️ In This Episode - Life inside the MotoGP & World Superbike paddock - Riding 1,500+ km across Europe solo - The Yamaha Tenere Travel Trophy experience (150 riders, 3 countries) - Why she moved from an R6 to an adventure bike - The reality of off-road riding (and fear!) - Women in motorcycling — how things are changing - Building a career in the motorcycle industry 🌍 Key Takeaways You don’t need to be fast to enjoy riding Adventure riding is about freedom, not speed The motorcycle world is more accessible than ever Confidence comes from just getting started 💬 Join the Conversation 👉 Would you ride solo across Europe? 👉 Tarmac or off-road — what do you prefer? 👉 What’s your dream motorcycle trip? 👍 Like 🔔 Subscribe 🏍️ JUSTRIDE #MotorcyclePodcast #MotoGP #AdventureRiding #Tenere700 #JustRide #BikerLife

“I Thought I’d Broken My Back…” Robbie Wallace Finishing the Dakar Rally | JUSTRIDE Podcast Ep.3

This week on the JUSTRIDE Podcast, we sit down with Robbie Wallace, fresh from completing the 2026 Dakar Rally - one of the hardest and most dangerous motorsport events in the world. Over 5,000 miles, 14 brutal days, and endless desert terrain… Robbie pushed through crashes, pain, and exhaustion to reach the finish line - becoming the first British rider home. And the stories are unreal. 🏜️ In This Episode: - What the Dakar Rally is really like - The crash where Robbie thought he’d broken his back - Riding through pain just to finish - How riders survive in the middle of nowhere - Sand dunes, navigation & near misses - The reality of riding at speed in the desert - What it takes to even qualify for Dakar - The insane cost and preparation behind it - Why riders still go back… despite everything 💥 Highlights: - 5,000+ miles across Saudi Arabia - 115 riders started… far fewer finished - Crashes, helicopters, and real danger - Sleeping in the desert with no support - Riding on the edge for two weeks straight This isn’t just a race. It’s survival. 💬 Join the Conversation 👉 Could you take on the Dakar? 👉 Would you go back after a crash like that? 👉 What’s the toughest ride you’ve ever done? Let us know in the comments. 👍 Like 🔔 Subscribe 🏍️ JUSTRIDE #DakarRally #MotorcyclePodcast #AdventureRiding #Enduro #JustRide #BikerLife #Motorcycles