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RIDER SKILLS: Easy Lesson Makes Sand Riding Fun on ADV Motorcycles - Chris Birch

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🗓️ 9 March 2023

⏱️ 70 minutes

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Summary

Chris Birch thinks that sand really gets a bad rap and that riding in sand is fun, not just for him but for all riders. And if you disagree, it could be that you either need to tweak your skills or perhaps you’ve missed one of the fundamentals of riding in sand. Time after time, Chris teaches riders to have fun in the sand, not just survive, but have fun. So, if you fear sand or you struggle in it, this episode of RIDER SKILLS should make it so that the next time you see sand through your visor, you’ll anticipate it with a smile on your face. Photos and links for this episode can be found on our website at adventureriderradio.com. Adventure Rider Radio is the original and longest running adventure motorcycle and travel podcast and has been produced weekly since 2014! You can count on us to be there for you every Thursday with a new and exciting episode, we never miss a week. And we hope we can count on you for your support. Become a Patreon supporter for just $5 a month and get a sticker and ad-free listening. Make a one time donation of just $10 and we'll send you a sticker. A donation of $50 or more also gets you a shout-out on RAW. To become a supporter please head over to the Support page on our website. Thank you!

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To hear Chris Birch talk about it, Sand really gets a bad rap because he thinks Sand is fun, not just for him, but all riders.

0:08.0

And if you disagree, well it could be a sign that you either need to tweak your riding skills,

0:12.0

or perhaps you've missed one of the fundamentals.

0:14.4

Well, that's just all talk. The proof is in the results and time after time Chris teaches

0:19.0

riders to have fun in the sand, not just survive, but have fun. So if you fear sand or you struggle in it,

0:26.3

this episode of Rider Skills should give you some clear answers and ideas and skills that will

0:31.6

put a smile on your face the next time you look through your

0:34.2

advisor and see sand. I'm Jim Martin this is Adventure Rider Radio. Stay with us

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we get a good one for you. Have you're

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