The Bore and Stoke podcast from Motorcycle.com recently featured Neil Graham, a prominent figure in motorcycle media. According to Motorcycle.com, Graham is a Gemini Award-winning documentarian, former Editor-in-Chief of Cycle Canada, and the host of 'The Lowdown' podcast for ADV Rider.
The podcast episode, titled 'Broken Ducatis and The Meaning of Motorcycling,' delved into Graham's extensive experience with Ducati motorcycles. Topics included:
- Buying and repairing vintage Ducatis
- Racing Ducatis
- The storytelling potential within motorcycling
The conversation also explored Graham's diverse interests, including his documentary work outside of motorcycling. Troy Siahaan, who is the author of the original motorcycle.com article, also alluded to a humorous anecdote about a challenging bicycle ride with Graham.
A significant portion of the discussion focused on Graham's 'Long Hard Road' series, published on Motorcycle.com. This series offers a personal perspective on the highs and lows of motorcycle riding. According to Motorcycle.com, the podcast further explored Graham's views on the current state and future direction of motorcycle journalism, especially considering the rise of YouTube, podcasts, and artificial intelligence.
The podcast is described as an 'irreverent' conversation between friends, covering motorcycles, life, and various other topics.
The podcast is available on YouTube, embedded in the original article on motorcycle.com.
The Bore and Stoke podcast is sponsored by the Honda Gold Wing.
Troy Siahaan, the author of the article summarizing the podcast, has been writing about motorcycles since 2006. His background includes roles at Rider Magazine and Sport Rider Magazine before joining Motorcycle.com in 2011. Siahaan's interests include technology, performance, and racing, and he has competed at the AMA national level and won a Utah Sport Bike Association championship. He has also been a guest instructor for the Yamaha Champions Riding School.
