In this episode of the Reserve Tank we're talking with professional ADV Instructor, Bret Tkacs, about clearing the path to ADV. Bret Tkacs is a freelance writer, world traveler, professional ADV instructor, and former host of MOTOTREK. His students range from U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers to novice adventure travelers. Bret shares how to get into ADV riding through professional instruction and what resources are available to new and seasoned ADV riders. Bret has instructed courses internationally and shares what burining questions ADV riders have across the world. We also discuss what an ADV rider cannot leave the home without. The answer is sure to shock!

The Reserve Tank: Adventure Motorcycling with Bret Tkacs (S01E02)

It’s the middle of summer, it’s a very warm 90 degrees,  you’re out along ACH with a couple of buddies on a leisurely ride and one of your buds stacks it in a corner. You immediately know your day has gone from fun to bad. He is groaning and guarded and on the side of the road, his bike is a mess. You are the only people around. What do you do? How should you proceed?

Sharif Massoud, currently a sweep-rider and head paramedic for RawHyde Adventures, and a Clinical Instructor at the University of California, talks through simple steps to take when approaching a motorcycle accident and how to better protect your fellow riders using First Aid training and awareness.

The Reserve Tank: Motorcycle Triage And First Aid With Sharif Massoud (S01E03)

Given these tough times, we are bringing a special episode of the Reserve Tank to you. We ask you to take a step back, take a deep breath, and take this time to focus on your health. Featuring Krystal Hess, the founder of Motorcycle Missions and member, Steven Boyd, to talk about their mission to encourage people to instill a life-long passion for riding and building motorcycles, that will help them enjoy a happy, healthy, and balanced lifestyle after trauma.

The Reserve Tank: Krystal Hess And Steven Boyd from Motorcycle Missions (S01E04)

Welcome to the premiere episode of The Reserve Tank! In this episode we're talking with Andrew Campo and Derek Mayberry of META about discovering your riding community. Not only does META create an incredible lifestyle publication that celebrates the art of motorcycling, it is also a community builder in Denver for local - and not so local! - riders.  Andrew and Derek take us through the evolution of META's multi-use space in Denver, how they've built a riding community locally, and tips and resources for you to find more groups, riding buddies and friends in your area.  Already have a community?  What about joining new groups to expand your horizons into new types of riding?  There are always more friends to be made, more routes to take and things to learn when it comes to motorcycling.

The Reserve Tank: Andrew Campo and Derek Mayberry from META Magazine (S01E01)

Listen in for a Reserve Tank of knowledge on various topics in motorcycling.  We’ll be talking with well-known and experienced personalities in the Motorcycle Industry about building your riding community, getting into ADV riding, how to get more training, finding the right gear and more.  The Reserve Tank is hosted by Sam Bendall, an avid rider, past auto and moto journalist, and the content creator for the Progressive International Motorcycle Shows.