The ABR Podcast

Interview with Ryan F9, ABR Garage Episode 10

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Show Notes

Ryan F9 interview... In this episode of the ABR Garage, the podcast from the Adventure Bike Rider team, James catches up with FortNine YouTube superstar Ryan Kluftinger to discover how he went from working as a copywriter to becoming one of the world's most popular bikers online.

Ryan F9 also discusses how he plans and films his YouTube videos, reveals his favourite moments working for FortNine, and tells us how Mad Max and an abandoned asbestos mine combined too create one of the most popular video's in FortNine's history, the Honda Africa Twin CRF1100L review.

This Ryan F9 interview offers a fascinating insight into the workings of the FortNine team, while Ryan also tells us how a job as a park ranger helped him develop a passion for adventure biking and trail riding.

Ryan F9 will be flying over from his home in Canada to England this summer to appear at the 2022 Adventure Bike Rider Festival (24-26 June, Ragley Hall Estate, Warwickhire).

He'll be appearing on stage during the festival, which will include giving a presentation on how to create a successful YouTube channel. Get your tickets to the 2022 Adventure Bike Rider Festival at https://www.abrfestival.com

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