RidinSoCal

This week, our longtime friend, customer, and motorcycle enthusiast Mark Poitras paid us a visit. Tune in to hear him talk about his love for motorcycling, Triumph, and his and Tom's first encounter nearly a decade ago! You can check out Mark's YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/user/poit444 

This week, our friend Steve "Carpy" Carpenter graced us with his presence. Tune in to hear about Carpy's Cafe Racers, the 59 Club, and the upcoming Distinguished Gentleman's Ride he'll be partaking in. For more info on Carpy's Cafe Racers - http://carpyscaferacers.com/ For more info on joining or sponsoring Carpy in the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride - https://www.gentlemansride.com/rider/carpy 

Victory Motorcycles Stunt Performer Tony Carbajal stopped by this week to talk motorcycles with us. Tune in to hear about his exciting and longtime work as a motorcycle stunt performer, where you've probably seen him in TV and film, and why he truly appreciates and understands motorcycle safety.

This week, Vincent Spina of Motorcycle Mover LA stopped by to talk motorcycles! Tune in to hear Vincent talk about MMLA's mission, rider safety, and his love of Malcolm Smith. For more info on Motorcycle Mover LA go to: http://www.motorcyclemoverla.com/

This week, Carl Diamond stopped by to talk to us about motorcycle insurance. As a rider and the owner of C. Diamond Insurance Agency, he knows firsthand the importance of obtaining motorcycle insurance. Tune in to hear about different bikes and how they affect your policy, things to consider when obtaining insurance for a motorcycle purchase, and some of their favorite bikes! For more information on motorcycle insurance, visit http://www.cdiamond.org/

This week, Queena Deschene stopped by to talk to us about the Sisters Centennial Motorcycle Ride she just returned from! Tune in to hear all about highlights from the ride, the history, and her thoughts and experience with women in the motorcycling world.

This week, Clare Cameron stopped  by to tell us all about this weekend's 4th Annual The Greatest Escape Motorcycle Ride. Inspired by Steve McQueen's hit movie, "The Great Escape," the ride benefits mesothelioma research, the disease McQueen died from. The day will feature a beautiful, scenic motorcycle ride, food, vendors, music, and Fabio as the Celebrity Grand Marshal! You can find more information on the ride, how to register, and how to help, at http://www.thegreatestescape.org/ 

Ridin'SoCal returned this week with a very special guest, Courtney Crone. Courtney is just 15 years old and has made quite an impact on the racing industry already! She is joined in this podcast by her dad Jack, coach Wally, Midget car owner Jerome, and the legendary Sammy Tanner. Tune in to hear about their roles and influence in her career, as well as what's coming up next for her!

This week, Tom's good friend Dan Trotti stopped by to talk about his work in the motorcycle industry. Dan is the manager of the Ducati Press Fleet Center and owner of Corse Moto transport and that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to his career! Tune in to hear the two talk about their adventures over the course of their decade-old friendship, and what's coming up next.

This week, Christian Addicott and Gareth Ashworth stopped by to talk about some incredible events benefiting the Boys Republic. The Friends of Steve McQueen Car Show, a rally, and a private movie screening are just a few of the events that help benefit an outstanding cause! Tune in to hear how you can attend, and contribute. We'll see you there!

This week, Evans Brasfield stopped by to talk about his career as a Moto-Journalist. Evans has worked in the motorcycle industry for 20 years, and currently works for Motorcycle.com.

We're going waaaaay back this week with a throwback episode from May 2013 when we first started Ridin'SoCal and aired on the radio. In honor of Steve McQueen's birthday, this episode features Pablo Baeza, who visited us to talk about The Boys Republic and Steve McQueen Car Show.

This week on Ridin'SoCal, Tom sits down with Christina Silva and Sammy Tanner to discuss motorcycling and military. Christina Silva is a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, and host of "CRS On Air," a radio show about educating our veterans. Tune in to hear them talk about what the military has meant for them, and how it allowed motorcycling to tie into their careers.

This week on Ridin'SoCal, Tom sits down with Lee Parks, head of the CMSP (California Motorcycle Safety Program). Tune in to hear the two discuss the importance of proper technique and training, the impact the CMSP has had on riders, and what they have planned for Motorcycle Awareness Month!

This week, Heath "Chief" Cofran, stopped by to talk to Tom about Alpinestars Inc. The two talk about the importance of protective gear, Heath's past as a Thruxton Cup winner, women in the industry, and the future of Heath's racing career!