The ADV Cannonball Rally Roundtable Segment

Kerry Lebel
  • 0.0 (0)
  • AUTOMOTIVE

Let’s be honest: it’s hard to find your "Zen" when your GPS is glitching, your comms are screaming, and you’re staring at a literal fork in the road. I’m Kerry Lebel, and I believe the path to inner peace is paved with properly crimped wires and a dash of loctite. ZenTyme ADV Rider is a podcast for the folks who love the dirt as much as the data. We’re stripping away the "lifestyle" fluff to give you the real-world technical deep dives you actually need. What’s in the panniers? The Tech Lab: No-nonsense reviews of the electronics that actually survive a drop, plus how-to guides that won’t leave you stranded.The Cannonball Run-Down: All the dust, sweat, and "what was I thinking?" moments from the ADV Cannonball Rally.Ride Reviews: We go beyond the brochure to tell you how a bike actually feels when the pavement ends and the fun starts.Whether you're a seasoned rally vet or just someone trying to figure out why their auxiliary lights won't stop flickering, pull up a camp chair. Let’s get your bike dialed in so you can finally enjoy the ride. Gear up. Tech out. Chill the hell out.

Episodes

  1. 19 APR

    Wingnuts, Hooligans and what it takes to win

    The podcast features a roundtable discussion with Hunter Ray and Christopher Peloso, focusing on the mindset of winning, preparation, real-time decision making, strategy, and the spirit of the Cannonball. The conversation delves into the experiences and insights of the participants, highlighting the competitive nature of the event and the strategic decisions made by the riders. The conversation covers the challenges and experiences of the Cannonball motorcycle rally, including encounters with law enforcement, survival in the desert, and lessons learned. It also delves into the spirit of the rally and the strategies and bike choices of the riders. Takeaways The importance of mindset and strategy in winningReal-time decision making plays a crucial role in the race Survival in the desertChallenges and lessons learned Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Roundtable20:31 Real-Time Decision Making29:03 The Art of Strategy35:02 Surviving the Desert40:33 Challenges and Lessons Learned51:45 Riding Strategies and Bike Choices

    1hr 5min

  2. 3 APR

    Prepping for the Rally

    The roundtable segment introduces the topic of cross-country trips and addresses questions from newbies. The discussion covers mindset and goal setting, adapting to challenges, bike maintenance and preparation, packing and physical preparation, navigation and route strategy, and the importance of checkpoints and real-time decision making. Key takeaways include the importance of flexibility in goal setting and the crucial role of preparation and maintenance for success in cross-country trips. The conversation covers the thrill of watching the rally, crazy cannonball adventures, rally experience and camaraderie, exotic rally adventures and risk management, the final day drama, and preparation and mindset for the rally. The key takeaways include the importance of camaraderie and risk management during the rally. Takeaways Flexibility in goal settingPreparation and maintenance are crucial for success CamaraderieRisk Management Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Roundtable Segment07:06 Adapting to Challenges and Changing Tactics13:33 Packing and Physical Preparation23:25 Importance of Checkpoints and Real-Time Decision Making29:20 Exotic Rally Adventures and Risk Management36:14 Preparation and Mindset for the Rally

    45 min
  • 2 Episodes

About

Let’s be honest: it’s hard to find your "Zen" when your GPS is glitching, your comms are screaming, and you’re staring at a literal fork in the road. I’m Kerry Lebel, and I believe the path to inner peace is paved with properly crimped wires and a dash of loctite. ZenTyme ADV Rider is a podcast for the folks who love the dirt as much as the data. We’re stripping away the "lifestyle" fluff to give you the real-world technical deep dives you actually need. What’s in the panniers? The Tech Lab: No-nonsense reviews of the electronics that actually survive a drop, plus how-to guides that won’t leave you stranded.The Cannonball Run-Down: All the dust, sweat, and "what was I thinking?" moments from the ADV Cannonball Rally.Ride Reviews: We go beyond the brochure to tell you how a bike actually feels when the pavement ends and the fun starts.Whether you're a seasoned rally vet or just someone trying to figure out why their auxiliary lights won't stop flickering, pull up a camp chair. Let’s get your bike dialed in so you can finally enjoy the ride. Gear up. Tech out. Chill the hell out.

Information

  • Creator
    Kerry Lebel
  • Years Active
    2k
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Kerry Lebel