The Scenic Ride: A Motorcycle Podcast

The Scenic Ride
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  • PLACES & TRAVEL

A podcast exploring the most epic motorcycle roads in North America and beyond.

Episodes

  1. 3D AGO

    10: New Year, New Roads, New Hosts

    The Scenic Ride is back! We’re kicking off our first episode of 2026 with some big news: Sanna is joined by two new co-hosts, Staci and Davin. All avid solo road-trippers, they collectively cover tens of thousands of motorcycle miles every year, and they’re excited to bring you some of their favorite roads and regions.  In this episode: Get to know your new hosts and learn about where their travels will take them this year. Starting now, we’ll have a fresh new episode every two weeks.    Follow the show:  http://instagram.com/thescenicride Follow your new hosts:  http://instagram.com/cylinderella  http://instagram.com/ridetofood  http://instagram.com/motogluten

    42 min

  2. 06/09/2025

    9: The Peruvian Andes + Slow Travel Through South America

    In this episode, we travel to the Peruvian Andes. We chat with Redd Walitzki, who is an artist, adventurer, and full-time traveler who’s spent the last few years slowly meandering through Central and South America on a Royal Enfield Himalayan. We talk about everything from route planning to the scariest things about being a solo traveler to how to afford being on the road full time, and Redd shares some interesting anecdotes from their travels.   Follow Redd  IG: https://www.instagram.com/explo.redd Website: https://www.reddwalitzki.com/   Go Park Yourself shirts: http://thescenicride.com/ Donate to the National Parks Conservation Association: https://www.npca.org/

    56 min

  3. 04/01/2025

    8: Hawaii’s Chain of Craters Road and the Road to Hana

    In this episode, we travel to Hawaii to ride a couple of bucket-list roads on the Big Island and Maui. Photographer Genevieve Davis joins to chat about riding in Hawaii and how to be a good visitor. It’s a jam-packed episode for anyone looking to explore paradise on two wheels.  Roads mentioned: Chain of Craters Road (Big Island) Road to Hana (Maui) Kahekili Highway, aka Death Highway (Maui) Haleakalā Highway (Maui) Volcano updates: https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/volcano-updates Follow Genevieve: @genevieve_davis  Manta ray tours: @liquidhawaii  Donate to the National Parks Conservation Association: https://www.npca.org/

    39 min

  4. 01/27/2025

    7: Icefields Parkway in the Canadian Rockies

    In this episode, we are headed to the Canadian Rockies to ride Icefields Parkway, the iconic 140-mile road that runs through Banff and Jasper national parks. We also chat with Matt Swedlund from Full Tank Adventures about all our favorite stops along this absolutely breathtaking route. Full Tank Adventures YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FullTankAdventures Information on road closures in Jasper: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/jasper/visit/ouvert-fermee-open-closed Podcast website: https://www.thescenicride.com/

    42 min

  5. 05/21/2024

    5: Alaska's Seward Highway, An All-American Road

    In this episode, we’re celebrating National Road Trip Day by heading to one of the most spectacular states for riding a motorcycle: Alaska. We’re going deep on the Seward Highway, one of only 37 All-American Roads, and the Kenai Peninsula. We also chat with Michelle and Marcus Munro who run Alaska Motorcycle Adventures. If you’ve been dreaming of riding to the Last Frontier but you’re not sure where to start, this episode is packed with inspiration.   A few of the stops mentioned:  Beluga Point Indian Road Portage Glacier Road to Whittier (via train track tunnel) Ferry from Whittier to Valdez    Kenai Fjords National Park  Hope Palmer Creek Road   Restaurant recs from Michelle and Marcus: “Chair 5 in Girdwood. And I hear that summit Lake lodge is very good, although I can’t confirm. In Seward you have the Highliner, Rays, or Reds Buss for burgers.” “Double Musky in Girdwood is my #2, Dirty Skillet in Hope is my favorite in the state. That ice cream shop in Girdwood is money too.” “If you like Thai food, Woody’s Thai Kitchen in Seward is pretty good.” “Girdwood Brewing Co. has some pretty good food trucks in their parking lot in the summer.” “Seward Brewing Co. and Resurrection Roadhouse in Seward are also awesome!” Just a reminder that these restaurants may have some funky days and times that they are open for business, so check their website/FB first before making plans.   Alaska Motorcycle Adventures: https://www.akmotoadv.com/ Podcast website: https://www.thescenicride.com/

    38 min

  6. 04/25/2024

    4: Needles Highway and the Black Hills of South Dakota

    Today we are headed to the Black Hills of South Dakota to ride the famous Needles Highway. How does riding it during the Sturgis Rally compare to riding it off-rally? And what are some other can’t-miss roads in the area? We chat about all this and more with Davin Wirtanen, motorcycle enthusiast and the VP of Sales at Biltwell.   Roads: Needles Highway Iron Mountain Road Spearfish Canyon   Restaurants: Alpine Inn (Hill City)  Killian’s (Spearfish)  Broken Spoke (Sturgis)   Podcast website: https://www.thescenicride.com/

    36 min

  7. 03/04/2024

    3: FM 170, the Most Scenic Road in Texas

    Today we are headed to West Texas to ride the incredibly scenic FM 170 and check out Big Bend National Park. Sanna also talks to Staci Wilt of Ride to Food about the best roads, small towns, and places to eat in this part of the country.    Ride to Food: https://ridetofood.com/ Boquillas Border Crossing Info: https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/visiting-boquillas.htm America’s Byways: https://fhwaapps.fhwa.dot.gov/bywaysp/ The Scenic Ride Website: https://www.thescenicride.com/ TSR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescenicride

    41 min

  8. 01/22/2024

    2: Exploring Utah’s Highway 128 and Moab

    In this episode, we’re headed to Utah—more specifically to Moab, to ride the incredibly scenic Highway 128 (on Sanna’s list of the top 5 most beautiful roads in the U.S.). We’ll also explore Arches and Canyonlands national parks, plus Dead Horse Point State Park. Guest: Mark Bolton, owner of Waypoints West Moto Adventures, stops by to talk about some of his favorite off-road trails in the Moab area.    Waypoints West Moto Adventures: https://www.waypointswestmoto.com/ onX Offroad app: https://www.onxmaps.com/offroad/app Arches National Park reservations: https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10088426 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheScenicRide Podcast website: https://www.thescenicride.com/

    40 min

  9. 01/08/2024

    1: Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive in Great Basin National Park

    This week, we’re headed to Nevada to explore some of the best riding in the Silver State. Our main focus is the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive in Great Basin National Park. Guest: Kristen Lassen aka @ladylassen.  Learn more about Great Basin National Park: https://www.nps.gov/grba Make a reservation to visit the caves: https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/251853 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheScenicRide Follow Kristen Lassen: https://www.instagram.com/ladylassen/ Daughters of the Road: https://www.instagram.com/daughtersoftheroad/ Watch Ride to Food’s Nevada video: https://youtu.be/Mwb6dEXAP-E?si=pLAljmNP76AxcgGu

    35 min

  10. 11/30/2023

    Introducing: The Scenic Ride - A Podcast for Motorcyclists

    The Scenic Ride is a new podcast that explores the best motorcycle roads in North America and beyond. We’ll be heading to remote gravel roads and riding through some of the least visited national parks, but we’re also going to hit up some of the most famous and popular motorcycle rides in the world to see if they live up to the hype.  The first episode is coming in January 2024.

    1 min
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