Australian Adventure Rider's Podcast

Ep. 4A - Brian & Shirley Rix: Two‑Up Across the World

46 min · 26. maj 2026
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What happens when two Aussies decide a ‘quick trip’ turns into riding the world — twice? Brian and Shirley Rix share the stories, the scares, and the secret to staying two‑up for 40 years on the road. Brian and Shirley Rix have spent decades riding the world two‑up, turning a single overland trip into a lifetime of global adventure. In this episode, they share the moments that shaped them — the borders that tested them, the kindness of strangers, the realities of long‑term travel, and what it really takes to ride together for more than 170,000 km. It’s honest, funny, and full of the kind of wisdom only earned on the road.

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