The Ride

Everyone remembers their first ride

Riders are passionate people, and everyone's got a story. The Ride video series by Bendix Moto brings together some of the moto industry's biggest names to share their love of the ride. Hear about first bikes, best mods, and insider tips for fitting your own brake parts and improving your road safety.

Introducing The Ride

Stories from the moto community

We've got a star-studded lineup of interview set for The Ride. Get a sneak peak of some of our upcoming episodes, and check back regularly to see what's new.

Ride with Adam Layton

Episode 1. Adam from APL Performance

Adam's been working with motorcycles since he was 16. Now, he's designing and machining his own parts in his workshop and riding a nitro Harley-Davidson Top Fuel. Find out how Adam takes his riding to the next level.

Ride with Harley Borkowski

Episode 2. Harley from RB Racing

From his very first time on the track, Harley knew he wanted to be in racing. The competition, the bike setup, and the community spirit all fuel his love for the sport. Find out more about Harley's career and the bikes he's building now.

Ride with Ash Ivory

Episode 3. Ash – Bike blogger and DRG host

Ash loves customising bikes and sharing tips and ideas with other riders. Since taking over as the host of Brisbane's DRG, she's increasing the focus on community, bringing the whole Brisbane bike community together to share in the ride. Hear more about Ash's passion for customising bikes and how she finds and fits the right parts for her bike.

Ride with Emma McFerran

Episode 4. Emma and freestyle riding

From riding a dirt bike around her parents' property to becoming one half of the world's first brother and sister Tandem FMX tricks team, Emma's passion for riding has been lifelong. Hear about her life as a professional rider and her connection to the riding community.

Ride with Wade Lewy

Episode 5. Wade Lewy, club racing aficionado

A club racing aficionado, a riding instructor, and a photographer, Wade lives and breathes motorbikes - enjoying everything from road and circuit to dirt riding. In this episode, Wade tells us all about his journey in the world of motorbikes!

Ride with Guy Harding

Episode 6. Guy Harding from Harding Performance

Guy is a household name when it comes to the performance Euro passenger vehicle market, but what many might not know about him is that he’s also an avid motorbike enthusiast. In this episode, Guy shows us around his incredible man cave and tells his story in the world of motorbikes.

Ride with Jonathan Okada

Episode 7. Jonathan Okada from Kansai Giant

A fabricator by trade, Jonathan has taken his years of experience in the world of international motorsports and used it to run a dream factory for custom motorcycles, Kansai Giant.

Ride with Hus from Shonky Snapz

Episode 8. Hus from Shonky Snapz

Meet a legend in Sydney's riding community—Hus from Shonky Snapz. An avid photographer in the motorcycle scene, Hus spends most weekends taking snaps on the famed Old Pacific Highway. In this episode, we follow Hus on a typical Sunday morning as he talks to us about his passion for motorcycles and why he does what he does.

Ride with Ashim Ranadive

Episode 9. Ashim Ranadive from @7Days1Shower

In this episode we feature @7Days1Shower 's Ashim Ranadive. An avid adventure tourer, Ashim has covered countless kilometres across the world with more than 50 countries under his belt. If that's not crazy enough, he's also opted against the traditional adventure bike, using specially prepared Suzuki GSXRs across his travels.

From motocross to tourers to roadsters, one thing unites us all. The love of the ride.