RIDER SKILLS: Three Key Principles for Navigating Obstacles on Adventure Motorcycles
Adventure Rider Radio
Canoe West Media
4.9 • 915 Ratings
🗓️ 25 July 2025
⏱️ 78 minutes
🧾️ Download transcript
Summary
In this Rider Skills episode with chief instructor Clinton Smout from SMART Performance Centre, we break down the process of navigating obstacles into three simple, easy-to-remember principles—something that’s never been done before. By the end of the episode, you’ll be equipped to assess any obstacle, develop a solid plan, and make confident decisions—even when the terrain gets tough.
Clinton Smout - SMART Adventure Programs/SMART Performance Centre:
Clinton Smout is the highly regarded chief motorcycle instructor and founder of SMART Adventures in Ontario, Canada. With his extensive experience and expertise in motorcycling, Clinton has become a prominent figure in motorcycle education and safety. He is known for his passionate approach to teaching, emphasizing the importance of proper riding techniques, road awareness, and safety precautions. Through SMART Adventures, Clinton has helped numerous individuals enhance their motorcycling skills, whether they are beginners looking to learn the basics or experienced riders aiming to refine their techniques. His dedication to promoting safe and responsible motorcycling has made him a respected authority in the Canadian community.
🔗 Show Notes & Links:
Find photos, links, and resources related to this episode on our website at Adventure Rider Radio.
🎧 Subscribe & Never Miss an Episode:
We release new episodes of ARR every week on Thursday and of RAW on the 21st of every month—full of inspiring stories, expert advice, and insight from the world of adventure motorcycling. Hit subscribe so you never miss out!
💡 Got an Idea?
Have a guest suggestion or topic you’d love us to cover? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us an email through our website.
⭐️ Leave a Review:
Enjoying the show? A 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app goes a long way in helping others discover the show.
📱 Follow Us:
Join our growing community on Facebook and Instagram. Let’s stay connected!
🙌 Support the Show:
Love what we do? Help keep the adventure alive by supporting us. Your contribution allows us to keep bringing you great content week after week.
📤 Share the Show:
Know someone who would enjoy this episode? Share it with them! Word of mouth helps us grow and reach more riders around the world.
📬 Join Our Newsletter:
Be the first to hear about new episodes, bonus content, and more! Sign up for our newsletter at Adventure Rider Radio.
🙏 Thanks for Listening!
We truly appreciate you being part of our adventure community. Until next time—ride safe and keep exploring!
Transcript
Click on a timestamp to play from that location
| 0:00.0 | Today we have another one of our exclusive rider skills programs, and on this rider skills, |
| 0:05.1 | we've broken down navigating obstacles into three simple and easy to remember key principles |
| 0:10.6 | that's never been done before. After this episode, you should be able to assess any obstacle, |
| 0:16.3 | develop a plan, and make decisions no matter how tough things get. Three simple keys coming up. |
| 0:23.4 | I'm Jim Martin. |
| 0:24.1 | This is Adventure Rider Radio. |
| 0:25.7 | Stay with us. |
| 0:26.4 | We got a good one for you. |
| 0:31.3 | I'm Sam Manica. |
| 0:32.3 | Simon. |
| 0:33.2 | Simon. |
| 0:33.7 | Haynie Phavey. |
| 0:34.1 | Jocelyn Snow. |
| 0:35.5 | Simon Thomas. |
| 0:36.7 | Lisa Thomas. |
| 0:37.3 | Grant Johnson. Jimmy Lewis. Louis. Lus G Johnson Jimmy Lewis William Jarvis Chris Birch Nick Sanders Justin Venn Tiffany Coates Brett Tachs Brett Tachs Clinton Smout and you're listening to Adventure Ride Adventure Ride Radio And Green Jilly And Green Chili Adventure Gear offers American-made heavy-duty luggage systems for all types of motorcycles. |
| 0:59.2 | You can turn any dry bag into luggage using their strapping system. |
| 1:02.3 | And of course, Green-Chilly Adventure Gear is tested in extreme weather and terrain to withstand the abuse that adventure riding gives it. |
| 1:08.2 | Tough, reliable gear, greenchilly ADV adv dot com cycle pump is the best tire |
| 1:13.4 | inflator for motorcycles as made by best dress it'll inflate your tire in less than three minutes |
| 1:17.1 | founded assembled and warrantied for life in the USA they also distribute guglotech filters |
| 1:21.7 | cycle pump dot com it's wind pressure that powers the motobree chain oiler. No electrical or vacuum connections. |
... |
Please login to see the full transcript.
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Canoe West Media, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.
Generated transcripts are the property of Canoe West Media and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.
Copyright © Tapesearch 2025.