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Adventure Rider Radio

Life on a Bike and Packing Tips for Motorcyclists - Ken and Carol Duval

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4.9915 Ratings

🗓️ 9 July 2020

⏱️ 108 minutes

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Summary

Ken and Carol Duval have been living and traveling on the road for 17 years on a 1989 motorcycle. And though they don’t have a website, they have found that the internet has been invaluable to them and has made travel so much better. Ken and Carol have made a lot of friends all over the world, and experience more than most of us ever will. And with years of packing for two on one bike, Carol also some great packing tips for all motorcycle travelers. 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

The Ken and Carol Duval have been traveling by motorcycle for 17 years,ually for the last 13, they ride two up on an old R80GS.

0:27.0

They don't blog, they don't Instagram, but according to them, the internet makes their travel much more fun.

0:32.0

Now we had Ken and Carol on about... internet makes their travel much more fun.

0:33.0

Now we had Ken and Carol on about four years ago,

0:35.9

so today we're going to catch up a bit on their travels

0:37.9

with some great stories, but as well,

0:40.3

we're going to dig into their renowned packing style.

0:43.0

Now you see, I think it was the last episode of Raw that we did with Shirley Hardy Rick's mentioned about

0:47.6

Carol. She said that Carol is the most amazing packer there is, and she is.

0:52.4

The organization is incredible. So we're going to try to pick up some tips because after this many years of riding two up continuously

0:58.0

You have to learn how to pack and you certainly get efficient and they have and I think some of these tips will definitely help you with your travels

1:04.8

whether it's for a couple of days a day or a couple of years.

1:07.6

My name is Jim Martin this is adventure rider radio.

1:10.1

Stay with us we got a good one for you. Before we get started, I want to thank these fine companies that help get this episode out today.

1:22.0

Best Rest Product is the maker of the Cycle Pump, the best tire. companies that help get this episode out today.

1:22.8

Best Dress Product is the maker of the cycle pump,

1:24.6

the best tire inflator for motorcyclists.

1:26.2

It'll inflate your flat tire in less than three minutes.

1:28.4

Made in the USA comes to the lifetime warranty.

1:30.7

They also distribute Google tech filters, Cycle Pump.com.

1:35.0

And Green Chili Adventure Gear offers American made heavy-duty luggage systems for all types of motorcycles.

1:39.0

You can turn any dry bag into luggage using their strapping system.

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