In this episode we interview we are joined by Andrew and Mason Tsakanikas. Mason has been racing hare scrambles and sprint enduros nearly his entire life and recently qualified for Loretta Lynn's punching his ticket in 2 classes. He'll be heading to the ranch next month to compete for a National Championship. If you'd like to donate to help his race effort please check out the link below. Additionally, anyone that uses the Rockymountain ATV/MC link for their orders the next 30 days, I'll be dona...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Season 6Ep. 1
In this episode we interview Luke Ross. Luke has been on the podcast before and is a long-time friend of Mario. In this interview we talk about Luke's most recent trip to Italy and how we won his class in the national Italian Enduro Series. For more from 2 Wheeled Rider please check out the links below: 2 Wheeled Rider Podcast Website https://2wrpodcast.com 2 Wheeled Rider Website https://2wheeledrider.com/ 2WR Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/762036744399291 2 Wheeled Rider on You...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Yea, yea, yea, we get it...it's been a long time but... WE'RE FINALLY BACK. With guest co-host Luke Ross in studio, my sister Angela and I share all sorts of information and stories about our most recent trip to Prudhoe Bay, AK. For more from 2 Wheeled Rider please check out the links below: 2 Wheeled Rider Podcast Website https://2wrpodcast.com 2 Wheeled Rider Website https://2wheeledrider.com/ 2WR Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/762036744399291 2 Wheeled Rider on YouTube https:/...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 5Ep. 2
On this episode of the 2 Wheeled Rider Podcast, Brian and I are joined by John Ross. I’ve known John for nearly 20 years. He’s the former owner of Shenandoah Honda and Ride on Moto. I’ve bought countless bikes from John and still rely on him all the time for bike set-up, suspension tuning, and general mechanical questions. John has helped many people in the racing and motorcycle community throughout the years. John currently runs Race ADV specializing in ECU tuning and off road suspension buildi...
Jan 31, 2024•2 hr 27 min•Season 5Ep. 1
In this episode we take you through our entire 2023 year with special guest Noah Orsini. We cover it all, our racing, FocusX Pro AM team, Mario's better late than never touring trip, and where the heck we have been during the gap in podcasts. You're not going to want to miss this one to get all caught up. O, and Brian is finally getting his trailer set-up and gave one of our former guests, Scott from Bolt-It-On a call. You'll definitely want to check back in on them, they've been busy and tons o...
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 4Ep. 8
In this episode my sister, Angela and I sit down and discuss her recent solo motorcycle trip to Maine and back. We may have been down to dinner and drinks (emphasis on drinks) prior to recording but 1) happy to be back and 2) hope you enjoy it! Support the the podcast by clicking the link below for your next Rocky Mountain ATV/MC order https://rockymountainatvmc.com?ref=1055 For more from 2 Wheeled Rider please check out the links below: 2 Wheeled Rider Podcast Website https://2wrpodcast.com 2WR...
Dec 16, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 7
On this episode of the 2WR Podcast, Mario and Brian chat about their latest race at Round 4 of the US Sprint series. Some of the best conditions of the year but it wasn't without a few challenges for the micro riders. In some other exciting news another one of our Vegas to Reno teammates joined the mix getting some practice in while balancing scoring duties. Support the the podcast by clicking the link below for your next Rocky Mountain ATV/MC order https://rockymountainatvmc.com?ref=1055 For mo...
Apr 05, 2023•58 min•Season 4Ep. 6
On this episode of the 2WR Podcast, Mario and Brian are joined by Andrew Tsakanikas and Dave Dalmasso. The four have been friends for awhile and they discuss their upcoming plans to race the longest off road race in North America, Vegas to Reno. John Ross of tpituning.com is prepping their bike for their race this year. They've brought on quite a few sponsors so far as well so be sure to check out the links below. DeCal Works Enduro Engineering Power Seal Super B Batteries FocusX Damascus Tattoo...
Mar 29, 2023•2 hr 32 min•Season 4Ep. 5
On this episode of the 2WR Podcast, Mario and Brian are joined by LS2 North American CEO, Phil Ammendolia. Phil is both entertaining and informative. LS2 has a great origin story I believe you'll enjoy as well. LS2 Helmets Website LS2 Instagram FocusX Pro/Am Team Instagram Support the the podcast by clicking the link below for your next Rocky Mountain ATV/MC order https://rockymountainatvmc.com?ref=1055 For more from 2 Wheeled Rider please check out the links below: 2 Wheeled Rider Podcast Websi...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 4Ep. 4
On this episode of the 2WR Podcast, Brian finally returns to racing competing in Round 1 of the US Sprint Enduro Series in South Carolina. Support the the podcast by clicking the link below for your next Rocky Mountain ATV/MC order https://rockymountainatvmc.com?ref=1055 For more from 2 Wheeled Rider please check out the links below: 2 Wheeled Rider Podcast Website https://2wrpodcast.com 2WR Podcast Instagram https://instagram.com/2wr_podcast 2 Wheeled Rider Website https://2wheeledrider.com/ 2W...
Feb 08, 2023•2 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 3
On this episode of the 2WR Podcast, Brian and Mario are joined by long-time friend of the podcast Sean Murdock. Sean first joined us in episode 29 and while he still works at DeCal Works some thing have changed since we last time to him. It was great to speak with Sean once again and I hope you guys enjoy this episode. DeCal Works Website DeCal Works Facebook DeCal Works Instagram Sean Murdock on Instagram DeCal Works, LLC 2021 Johnson Court Kingston, IL 60145 815-784-4000 sales@decalmx.com sean...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 4Ep. 2
In this episode of the 2WR Podcast, Mario and Brian are joined in studio by Greg Radcliff and Noah Orsini. Greg, who Mario and Brian first met last year on a 2WR Riding event, recently competed in his first off-road race, the Hangover Hare Scramble. We find out how Greg got prepared for his first race, how the experience went and whether or not he plans to continue racing. The Hangover Hare Scramble, presented by SXCS was held on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Wicomico Motorsports Park in Charlotte ...
Jan 18, 2023•2 hr 19 min•Season 4Ep. 1
In this episode of the 2WR Podcast, Mario and Brian are joined by Jordi Trey. Jordi is a trials rider with many great stories to tell. Jordi spent years as a stunt performer in the Marvel Universe Live Show playing Captain America (among other characters), riding trials motorcycles all around the world. Now Jordi runs his own business, Moto Motion Entertainment a one-of-a-kind performance production team featuring lively stunt shows performed on trials bikes, alongside acrobatic athletes. He's e...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 50 min•Season 3Ep. 17
In this episode of the 2WR Podcast, Mario and Brian talk about adventure bikes. Brian and Mario (Mario and Brian) have held numerous ADV riding events catering to all levels of riders. In this podcast the share some of the common ADV riding issues we've seen and how to fix them. Support the the podcast by clicking the link below for your next Rocky Mountain ATV/MC order https://rockymountainatvmc.com?ref=1055 For more from 2 Wheeled Rider please check out the links below: 2 Wheeled Rider Podcast...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 16
In this episode of the 2WR Podcast, Mario and Brian are joined in studio by Mario's sister, Angela. Once again Angela rode her 2012 Ducati Multistrada while Mario rode his 2016 KTM 1290 Super Adventure. Over the course of the 2 hour interview Mario and Angela talk about their 2022 Cross Country Motorcycle Trip and share a lot of behind-the-scenes stories. Hope you enjoy it! Support the the podcast by clicking the link below for your next Rocky Mountain ATV/MC order https://rockymountainatvmc.com...
Oct 19, 2022•2 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 15
In this episode of the 2 Wheeled Rider Podcast Mario and Brian are joined by Brett Robinson. Mario met Brett this past April at Colin Edwards Texas Tornado Bootcamp. After a lot of riding and a lot of stories shared over some cold beers, Brett was a guest we had to have on the podcast. Brett has competed multiple times in the Baja 1000 (best finish 2nd place) and Mexican 1000 (winning it once). Brett also founded the Race for the Wounded charity. We hope you find this podcast both informative an...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Season 3Ep. 14
In this episode of the 2 Wheeled Rider Podcast Mario and Brian are joined by Megan aka Moto Megadeath. Perhaps most famous for her hilarious memes and the number of times she's been banned from Instagram, Megan is a hooligan racer with quite an interesting background in riding. We hope you enjoy listening to this podcast as much as we did recording it. Moto Megadeath Instagram https://instagram.com/motomegadeath_ MegaDeath Instagram https://instagram.com/megadeathmachine Upcoming 2WR Ride Event ...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Season 3Ep. 13
In this episode of the 2 Wheeled Rider Podcast we are joined by Brett Smith of We Went Fast. We Went Fast is for fans and enthusiasts of wheels – dirt bikes, mountain bikes, BMX, MotoGP – who want to read, hear and watch stories with substance. As you will be able to tell during the course of the podcast, Brett is a great guy and a great story teller. It was truly a pleasure to have him on the podcast and hope we can get him back on again in the future! Be sure to check out the links below to fi...
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Season 3Ep. 12
In this episode of the 2 Wheeled Rider Podcast we are joined by Marc Grossman of Fast Guy Enterprises. Marc is the former Northeast Regional Business Manager at Ducati North America who has now carved out in own business in the motorcycle industry. Marc is an avid ADV rider and off-road racer with many great stories to share. We hope you enjoy this interview as much as we did! Fast Guy Enterprises Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fast-Guy-Enterprises-140539694672 Adrenaline Moto Tours: https:/...
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 11
On this episode of the 2 Wheeled Rider Podcast, Brian and I are joined by John Ross. I’ve known John for nearly 20 years. He’s the former owner of Shenandoah Honda and Ride on Moto. I’ve bought countless bikes from John and still rely on him all the time for bike set-up, suspension tuning, and general mechanical questions. John has helped many people in the racing and motorcycle community throughout the years. John currently runs Race ADV specializing in ECU tuning and off road suspension buildi...
May 18, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 3Ep. 10
In this episode of the 2 Wheeled Rider Podcast we are joined by Jonathan Ecklund of FocusX gear. We are also joined for a few minutes back the super fast rider, Nathan Dulaney. Jonathan is the founder of FocusX Gear. In this podcast he shares some of his background in motorcycles which include some fun and interesting stories as well as how he founded FocusX and the plans to keep it growing. We hope you enjoy the interview and be sure to check out their links below! FocusX website: https://focus...
May 11, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 9
In this episode of the 2 Wheeled Rider Podcast we are joined by Megan Griffiths who you likely know better as Megs Braap. Boasting an instagram following of nearly 150k followers, 365k Facebook followers and a YouTube Channel with over 66k subscribers, Megan has had her dirt bike riding videos and clips go viral more than once. Megan's large social media following is due to her mad skills on a dirt bike. While you'll learn a lot about Megan and riding during the course of this interview, if you'...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In this episode of the 2 Wheeled Rider Podcast we are joined by Jesse Groemm. Jesse is a former factory rider with Beta in the GNCC XC2 class as well as a National Enduro race winner. Jesse shares a lot of the behind-the-scenes with in racing to include both the highs and the lows. In addition to his racing accomplishments, Jesse is also a member of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers as he has been a full-time welder/mechanic since 2011. Hope you guys enjoy this one! Jesse Groemm on I...
Apr 06, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In this episode of the 2 Wheeled Rider Podcast we are joined by Chris Borger, the long time president of the R&T Motorcycle Club. Chris shares with us the importance of motorcycle clubs. Chris has been an avid rider for a very long time and while a lot of this interview revolves around off-road, Chris is also an ADV rider. Be sure to check out the links before for more information about the R&T Club and ECEA. R&T Club Website: http://www.randt-club.com/TopicsMain.php R&T Club Fac...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In this episode of the 2 Wheeled Rider Podcast we are joined by Jerry and Jamie James of Moto Adrenaline Tours. Jerry and Jamie are both riders and tourers. They are also big fans of moto-camping and camping in general. In addition to their two-wheeled adventures Jerry is also into off-roading specifically in his Jeep Wrangler. We had a great time speaking with both of them and we believe you'll learn something from this podcast while being entertained. It was great to have them on! Be sure to u...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Season 3Ep. 5
In this episode of the 2 Wheeled Rider Podcast Brian and Mario are joined by Whitney Meza. Whitney is an accomplished long distance endurance rider who holds multiple Iron Butt Certifications including 48 States in 10 Day and now the 50CC (Coast to Coast in under 50 hours). Hope you enjoy the interview! Whitney on Instagram Whitney on YouTube Support the the podcast by clicking the link below for your next Rocky Mountain ATV/MC order https://rockymountainatvmc.com?ref=1055 For more from 2 Wheele...
Feb 23, 2022•56 min•Season 3Ep. 4
In this episode of the 2 Wheeled Rider Podcast we are fortunate to be joined by Heath Rony of Western Power Sports. Support the the podcast by clicking the link below for your next Rocky Mountain ATV/MC order https://rockymountainatvmc.com?ref=1055 For more from 2 Wheeled Rider please check out the links below: 2 Wheeled Rider Podcast Website https://2wrpodcast.com 2WR Podcast Instagram https://instagram.com/2wr_podcast 2 Wheeled Rider Website https://2wheeledrider.com/ 2WR Facebook Group https:...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In this episode of the 2 Wheeled Rider Podcast we are fortunate to be join by Kevin Connor of the Red Horse Garage YouTube channel. Kevin shares some great travel and motorcycle stories which I'm sure you're gonna enjoy! Kevin on Instagram Kevin on YouTube Support the the podcast by clicking the link below for your next Rocky Mountain ATV/MC order https://rockymountainatvmc.com?ref=1055 For more from 2 Wheeled Rider please check out the links below: 2 Wheeled Rider Podcast Website https://2wrpod...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 2
We're fortunate to be joined once again by Craig Delong. The 2020 GNCC XC2 Champion moved up to the XC1 class at IronMan during the last round of the 2021 Season and managed to finish on the podium in one of the craziest races I've ever seen. Craig will be competing in XC1 for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Team in 2022 as well as competing in the National Enduro Series. Craig shares some of his experience from last season as well as some great behind-the-scenes insights as to how he's tr...
Feb 02, 2022•53 min•Season 3Ep. 1
In this episode of the 2WR Podcast, Brian and Mario discuss some recent riding events to include the Charity Ride Weekend at Boyer Farm Track, the 2WR Wild and Wonderful Weekend and the most recent 2WR ADV Event. They also discuss what's on tap in the way of riding events for 2022. Look forward to riding with many of you next year as there will be MORE opportunities! JT Motorsports 1557 Tilco Drive Frederick, MD 21704 301-846-4318 For more from 2 Wheeled Rider please check out the links below: 2...
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 16
