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In this episode of the Throttle and Roast podcast, host Niels Meersschaert reflects on the end of the riding season and shares tips for preparing bikes for off-season storage. He discusses the changing temperatures, fall foliage hazards, and ways you can leverage gear to extend your riding season and not have to park the bike till the spring.

Articles mentioned from the Tank of Coffee website:
What to do in the off season
Cold weather motorcycle riding

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This episode features Niels Meersschaert discussing the art of brewing coffee during camping on a motorcycle. Niels highlights the unique challenges of packing for motorcycle camping and emphasizes the importance of prioritizing space for coffee gear. He provides practical advice on selecting compact stoves and collapsible kettles, ensuring that moto campers can enjoy a satisfying cup of coffee amidst the beauty of the great outdoors.

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Stove & Kettle

• Discreet parts
  • MSR Pocket Rocket
  • Snow Peak Lite Max
  • Sea to Summit Frontier Ultralight Collapsible Kettle
  • Sea to Summit Detour Stainless-Steel Collapsible Kettle
• Integrated
  • CampStove 2
  • Campstove 2 + Kettlepot with french press
  • Campstove 2, Kettlepot & Grill combo
  • JetBoil Flash coffee kit
  • JetBoil MiniMo

Coffee

• Instant
  • Nespresso capsules
  • Starbucks Via

Brewers

• Pour Over
  • UST Flexware coffee drip
  • Wacaco Cuppamoka
• French Press
  • Jetboil French press
  • Biolite coffee press
  • GSI French press mug/press combo
  • Stanley Adventure french press
• Espresso
  • Wacaco Picopresso
  • Wacaco Minipresso GR (for ground coffee)
  • Wacaco Minipresso NS2 (for Nespresso capsules)

Accessories

• Mug
  • Collapsible mug
• Grinder
  • GSI JavaGrind
  • Wacaco Exagrind
• Scale
  • Timemore Coffee Scale
  • Waca

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The podcast episode explores the surprising overlap between pilots and motorcyclists. Host Niels Meersschaert shares his personal experiences with flying and motorcycling, discussing the similarities between aircraft and motorcycles in terms of controls and dynamics. He also highlights the results of surveys showing that up to 85% of pilots also ride motorcycles. The episode delves into the reasons behind this overlap and encourages listeners to share their own experiences as pilots and motorcyclists.

Survey on Backcountry pilot https://backcountrypilot.org/forum/do-you-have-a-motorcycle-license-please-respond-9817

Ride Apart article referencing the survey and highlighting the synergies https://www.rideapart.com/news/254972/why-your-next-motorcycle-may-be-an-airplane/

Article about flying and riding from Motorcyclist in 2016 https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/control-and-consequences-on-motorcycles-and-planes/

It’s not unusual for events to combine the two passions. Here are a few still to come in 2024:

There is a Vintage Motorcycle Festival in Maine where they also share some of the vintage aircraft in the Owl Head collection: https://owlshead.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1824567&group=

The Glen Curtiss Museum also hosts a classic motorcycle show & swap meet: https://glennhcurtissmuseum.org/events/curtiss-classic-motorcycle-show-and-swap-meet/

Mansfield Airport hosts the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Show, British Classic Car Show & aircraft fly-in https://www.tri-townchamber.org/events/details/the-vintage-japanese-motorcycle-show-classic-british-car-show-aircraft-fly-in-7879

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In this podcast episode, Niels Meersschaert discusses the essential products every coffee lover needs for home brewing. He emphasizes the importance of a burr grinder and a scale for achieving consistent and high-quality results. Additionally, Niels explores various brewers, starting with the popular Aeropress, and highlights their value in expanding the repertoire of coffee brewing at home.

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Tank of Coffee article on brewing artisanal coffee at home

• Basics
  • Baratza coffee grinder
  • Timemore scale with timer
• Brewers
  • Aeropress
  • Hario V60 plastic
  • Hario V60 ceramic
  • OXO Cold brew coffee maker
• Good quality beans
  • Coffee Bros
  • North Fork Moto
• Accessories
  • Ceramic mug
  • Thermos beverage bottle with a built-in cup
  • Contigo travel mug
  • Airscape coffee canister
• Bonus items
  • Fellow Stagg Gooseneck kettle
  • Timemore gooseneck kettle
  • Wacaco Picopresso
  • Bialetti Moka Pot

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In the "Throttle and Roast" podcast episode, Niels Meersschaert talks about how to shake up your motorcycle rides to keep things interesting. He suggests adding weekday rides to the usual weekend routine, trying out dirt roads on an adventure bike, exploring backroads instead of sticking to highways, and planning rides with a meal as the destination. Overnight trips like weekends, long weekends, or longer can add additional variety. These ideas aim to add variety and excitement to your riding experience, making each ride feel different and enjoyable.

Links mentioned in the show:
Long Way Round
Long Way Down
Long Way Up
Itchy Boots
Backcountry Discovery Routes
Sturgis
Daytona
Biketoberfest
Americade

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What are these three brewing methods? Are cold coffee beverages only an option for summer? What if you want to brew at home? Is cold brew practical for every day?

Which technique do you prefer? Are you only a hot coffee drinker year round? Do you switch to iced coffee or cold brew in the summer months? Have you tried cold brewing at home? Text the show through the link in the show notes & I'll share your feedback in a future episode.

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Links mentioned in the show:

Oxo Brew Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker
Moccamaster
Aeropress
Hario v60 pour over

Brewing Artisinal Coffee at Home article

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Lane Filtering has continued to expand where it is legal in the United States over the past decade. From just California in 2016, five states made lane filtering legal by the end of 2023. Colorado and Minnesota are joining those states to make lane filtering legal in 2024. With seven states now making lane filtering legal and several more considering it, have we finally hit the point of it no longer being a debate?

There is still much controversy about lane filtering. Advocates claim it reduces traffic and injury benefits, while critics disagree and say it is dangerous and startling to other motorists and more likely to cause accidents.

American Motorcyclist Association is in favor

Lane filtering safety studies

https://americanmotorcyclist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Motorcycle-Lane-Splitting-and-Safety-2015.pdf

https://wtsc.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2019/05/Motorcycle-Lane-Sharing_Dec2017.pdf

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You love the flavor & the experience of drinking coffee. Maybe it’s good for you too?

In this episode of the Throttle & Roast podcast, the potential health benefits of drinking coffee are discussed. We learn that coffee contains antioxidants and active substances that can reduce inflammation and protect against diseases. Studies have shown that coffee drinkers are less likely to die from coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and kidney disease. Furthermore, regular coffee consumption has been linked to a reduced risk of developing diabetes, heart failure, certain cancers, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, depression, and strokes. There are also indications that coffee may aid in effective sugar processing and reduce the likelihood of cognitive decline. These findings suggest that drinking coffee in moderation may have positive impacts on overall health.

Of course, riding a motorcycle is also good for you.

Studies mentioned in the show:

A Daily Cup of Tea or Coffee May Keep You Moving: Association between Tea and Coffee Consumption and Physical Activity

Coffee Extends Yeast Chronological Lifespan through Antioxidant Properties

Coffee consumption and reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes: a systematic review with meta-analysis

Coffee Consumption and Cardiovascular Disease: A Condensed Review of Epidemiological Evidence and Mechanisms

Association Between Coffee Intake and Incident Heart Failure Risk: A Machine Learning Analysis of the FHS, the ARIC Study, and the CHS

Coffee Consumption and All-Cause, Cardiovascular, and Cancer Mortality in an Adult Mediterranean Population

Caffeine induces neurobehavioral effects through modulating neurotransmitters

The Effect of Caffeine on the Risk and Progression of Parkinson’s Disease: A Meta-Analysis

Habitual coffee consumption and risk of cognitive decline/dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies

Consumption of coffee and tea and risk of developing stroke, dementia, and poststroke dementia: A cohort study in the UK Biobank

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