Charley Boormans Motorcycle Life

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4.9 • 915 Ratings

🗓️ 9 April 2020

⏱️ 93 minutes

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A household name in adventure motorcycling, Charley Boorman has been riding motorcycles for most of his life. He’s best known for his part in the series Long Way Round in which he and Ewan McGregor have an epic motorbike adventure. It’s a film that has gained an almost cult like following and has been the inspiration for countless motorcyclists everywhere. And recently Charley completed a secret adventure that he’s not supposed to talk about… More motorcycle travel episodes available on Adventure Rider Radio at adventureriderradio.com. Want to help out? Rate and review us on iTunes or on your favourite podcast app, tell your family, friends, riding buddies or club about ARR. Check out our other show ARR RAW, round table talks about motorcycles and travel.Subscribe to both shows to listen to inspiring and interesting guests, learn from professional riding instructors and industry experts about all things motorcycle. Get an ARR sticker(postage included) with a $10 donation. Link on our website. Have a comment? Go to the episode show notes on our website and have your say at the bottom of the page. Adventure Rider Radio is now the most listened to motorcycle podcast in the world, and we thank you for your support!

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0:00.0	Charlie Borman's name is inextricably connected with adventure motorcycling.
0:05.0	He's been riding since he was a kid, actually for starting out on three wheels, believe it or not.
0:10.0	You'll hear more about that on today's episode.
0:12.0	But most often, Charlie is recognized for his part
0:15.0	in the film Long Way Round,
0:17.0	in which he and his buddy,
0:18.0	Ewen McGregor, filmed an epic motorcycle adventure
0:21.0	going from London to New York.
0:23.0	Now that film has since gained an almost cult-like following and has been the inspiration for countless
0:29.3	motorcyclists and even non-motorcyclists everywhere.
0:33.0	Charlie has went on to do a load of other adventures filmed and televised.
0:38.0	Today we have Charlie Bormans Motorcycle Life.
0:41.0	My name is Jim Martin, this is Adventure Rider Radio. Stay with us. We got a good one for you.
0:45.6	Before we get started, I want to thank these fine companies that help get this episode out today.
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