Show Notes
Bruce and Rosco sit down with Roy and Jordan Kunda from Cape York Motorcycle Adventures, Australia’s original and longest‑running motorcycle tour company. From river crossings and red‑dirt tracks to decades of guiding riders to the Tip, the Kunda family share stories, insights, and the legacy behind their iconic Cape York adventures. A fun, honest, and legendary look into one of Australia’s great riding institutions.
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Jerry Cook, co‑founder and CEO of Compass Expeditions, joins us for a deep, honest, and often surprising conversation about how one charity ride across Siberia sparked a global adventure motorcycle touring company.
Karl Allen‑Muncey is the mind behind Zen Motorcycle Maintenance, a philosophy and workshop approach that blends craftsmanship, calm thinking, and the art of truly knowing your bike. In this episode, Karl shares how modern riders can build confidence, reduce breakdown stress, and create a deeper connection with their machines — whether they’re tackling remote tracks or weekend adventures.
In this episode we speak with Ross Elliott, former editor of Trail Bike Adventure Magazine and a long‑respected voice in Australia’s adventure riding scene. Ross shares stories from his years behind the handlebars and behind the editor’s desk, offering insight into the riders, tracks, and moments that shaped the culture of adventure motorcycling in Australia.
Baden Brown isn’t just riding from New Zealand to the UK — he’s doing it on a 2003 Honda Transalp with minimal electronics, a shoestring budget, and a mission to raise NZD $1,000,000 for the refurbishment of a hospital founded by legendary missionary Colleen Redit. As the document notes, his journey blends “a selffunded motorcycle expedition… and a community fundraising campaign with a bold target” and taps into a “long‑running missionary legacy” that adds emotional depth. In this episode, Baden shares the story behind Up From Downunder: · Why he chose an older, low‑tech bike for an 18‑country overland route · The island‑hopping and shipping challenges of riding NZ → Australia → Indonesia → Asia → Europe · His personal connection to Colleen Redit and the CMCT hospital project · How the “$10 hero” grassroots fundraising model works · The logistics, risks, and realities of a six‑month solo ride · How he plans to keep supporters engaged through episodic YouTube storytelling It’s an inspiring mix of adventure, purpose, and practical insight — perfect for riders who love the raw authenticity of long‑distance travel and the power of riding for something bigger than yourself.
Kurt occupies a unique position in the Australian ADV ecosystem: he is simultaneously a working rider, a media entrepreneur, an event builder, and a passionate community architect. This episode gives AARP access to the man behind the country's biggest ADV event — and the inside story of where Australian adventure riding is headed.