Rider Magazine Insider

Ep. 80: Scott Calhoun, Butler Maps

Our guest on Episode 80 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is Scott Calhoun, who co-founded Butler Maps with Fred and Court Butler. We talk about how Butler Maps got started, what goes into ranking the best motorcycle roads, and how Butler Maps are created. There are more than 50 Butler Maps for the U.S. covering the best paved roads, dirt roads, Backcountry Discovery Routes, and more.
LINKS: ButlerMaps.com, Butler Maps on Facebook, Butler Maps on Instagram, Butler Maps on YouTube

Ep. 79: Gordon McCall, The Quail MotoFest

Our guest on Episode 79 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is Gordon McCall, Director of Motorsports at Quail Lodge & Golf Club. McCall oversees The Quail MotoFest, formerly known as The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, which takes place Saturday, May 17, at the Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California. In addition to 11 traditional classes, there will be three featured classes: Italian Innovation by Bimota, Tribute to Yoshimura, and Celebrating 45 Years of the BMW GS. And the Legend of the Sport honoree will be Troy Lee. Tickets for The Quail MotoFest are available online or at the gate.
LINKS: The Quail MotoFest, @TheQuailEvents (Facebook), @TheQuailEvents (Instagram)

Ep. 78: Honda Gold Wing 50th Anniversary and Daytona Bike Week

Episode 78 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is brought to you by Western Power Sports. In this episode, Greg and Duke talk about the 50th anniversary of the Honda Gold Wing and their video “Think You Know the Gold Wing? Think Again.” They also talk about 2025 Daytona Bike Week: races, bike shows, Main Street, beach riding, and more.
LINKS: “Think You Know the Gold Wing? Think Again.” (YouTube), 2025 Daytona Bike Week Recap, Western Power Sports

Ep. 77: Anthony’s Leatherworks

Our guest on Episode 77 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is Greg Sermabeikian, owner of Anthony’s Leatherworks and MX Boot Resole and Repair, which provides full services to alter, repair, refinish, and restore leather motorcycle jackets, suits, gloves, and boots. Anthony’s Leatherworks is a sponsor of MotoAmerica and an authorized service provider for Alpinestars, Dainese, Mithos, Rev’It, Spidi, and other leading brands.
LINKS: AnthonysLeatherworks.com, MXBootRepair.com

Ep. 76: 2025 Motorcycles with Greg and Duke

On Episode 76 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast, co-hosts Greg Drevenstedt and Kevin Duke talk about Rider Magazine’s 50th anniversary and new motorcycles for the 2025 model year. This episode is sponsored by HardDrive American V-Twin products.
 
LINKS: Rider’s 2025 Motorcycle Buyers Guide, HardDrive