Motorcycle Experience (Series 1)

12 x 30 MINUTES EPISODIC BREAKDOWN

1. Episode 1 Dave Hatch heads off on an Ultimate Ride in the Great Smoky Mountains. He meets up with riding buddy Norm Wells to kick off their ride in Ashville, North Carolina. Bryan Hudgen begins an adventure ride from Baie Comeau Quebec to Goose Bay Labrador on a Yamaha Super Tenere. And guest rider Jeff Keay samples the ultra-modern Honda VFR1200 DCT sport touring bike.

2. Episode 2 Dave heads off to explore the Great Smoky Mountains on a BMW. On day 1, he meets up with riding buddy Norm Wells set off to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway. Guest rider Bernie Gaw samples the Yamaha Stryker heavy weight cruiser. And Dave looks at a rare 1945 Harley- Davidson police motorcycle and discusses bad habits.

3. Episode 3 Dave continues the Ultimate Riding Tour of the Great Smoky Mountains. While exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway he grabs a lunch in little Switzerland. Professional motorcycle road racer Vicki Shouten, twists the throttle on BMW Motorrad's all new race track ready S1000RR. Dave visits one of very best custom bike builders in North America, Bob McKay.

4. Episode 4 Dave continues his Ultimate Riding Tour of the great Smoky Mountains. This week he winds down his first day with a stop in North Carolina. Bryan’s putting the barter system to the test in the tiny town known as Relais Gabriel. And riding instructor Clint McBain asks riders not to panic, and a die-hard viewer samples the Aprilia RS V4.

5. Episode 5 In this installment, Dave kick starts his second day of exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Maggie Valley. The show’s riding instructor explores riding in the rain. Viewer Sharon Bowyer goes toe to toe with the Suzuki M50 power cruiser. Dave takes an up close look at what may be the rarest motorcycle in the world.

6. Episode 6 During his second day of touring, Dave he is making tracks for the world famous ‘tail of the dragon'. The show delivers part two in the rain riding series. Yamaha raises the stakes in the very popular middleweight street fighter division, rolling out the FZ8. This episode also includes a feature on the International Master Bike Builders Association.

7. Episode 7 Dave continues his Ultimate Riding Tour, reaching the world famous Deals Gap. Meanwhile, advanced riding instructor Clint McBain tells riders to wear their reading glasses when hitting the road. And a loyal viewer fires up a lightweight bare bones inspired retro runner, the Honda Shadow RS V-Twin cruiser.

8. Episode 8 In this episode, Dave tackles an 11 mile stretch of pavement reputed to be one of the best motorcycle riding roads in the world. Advanced riding instructor Clint McBain has some great advice on dealing with turbulence. And loyal Motorcycle Experience viewer Chris Chappelle fires up Suzuki’s big displacement sport touring machine, the GSX 1250 SEA.

9. Episode 9 In this episode, Dave tackles a scenic stretch of road near Bryson City, North Carolina. Advanced riding instructor Clint McBain is back to add some additional advice on passing those pesky transport trucks. And a loyal viewer fires up a Moto Guzzi’s V7 Café Classic.

10. Episode 10 In this episode, Dave and Norm pull over to check out the scenic Chimney Rock state park. In this episode he’s at the Churchill Falls reservoir. Advanced riding instructor Clint McBain has returned to take control of his lane. And viewer Tamara Morin fires up the special edition Chris Pfeiffer branded BMW F800R.

11. Episode 11 In this episode, Dave rides back to Spartanburg to return his rental motorcycle. In this edition he’s approaching the finish line in Happy Valley, Goose Bay. Advanced riding instructor Clint McBain is back to play that slap happy game known as ‘Hands Down’. A motorcycle journalist drops by to sample BMW’s luxury techno tourer, the K1600 GTL.

12. Episode 12 Dave heads down to Charleston, North Carolina for the official press launch of Honda’s small displacement sport bike, the CBR250R. Advanced riding instructor Clint McBain is back to