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Send us Fan Mail After more than 25 years inside the automotive world, from Ford and Renault-Nissan to Škoda, Volkswagen and Bentley, Christoph Hohmann made an unexpected move. He left the automotive industry and joined one of the most historic names in motorcycling: Norton Motorcycles. Now Chief Marketing Officer of Norton, Christoph joins the One Gang Worldwide Podcast for a fascinating conversation about what it takes to rebuild a legendary brand without becoming trapped by its past. Christoph takes us inside his career, from learning how perceptions of a brand can be changed, to working in China during the rapid transformation of its automotive industry, and ultimately entering the world of luxury at Bentley. He shares what those experiences taught him about customers, exclusivity, brand value, and why sometimes saying “no” can actually make a brand stronger. Then we get into Norton. What does “Nortonness” actually mean? How do you modernize more than a century of history without losing the people who love the brand? Can marketing rebuild trust after difficult years, or do the motorcycles ultimately have to do the talking? Christoph also explains what TVS Motor brings to Norton's future, how the company plans to remain unmistakably British while growing globally, what premium luxury really means in the motorcycle world, and why the United States and the dealer experience will be so important to Norton's next chapter. We also ask a difficult question facing every great heritage brand: How do you become bigger without becoming ordinary? This isn't just a conversation about new motorcycles. It's about heritage, trust, luxury, leadership and the challenge of taking an iconic name with an incredible past and building a future worthy of it. JOIN ONE GANG WORLDWIDE: www.onegangworldwide.com CONNECT WITH CHRISTOPH: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophhohmann Website: www.nortonmotorcycles.com CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS: SAVE 20% on Milwaukee Leather motorcycle gear! ✅ Use promo code: CW20 🛒 Shop here: https://milwaukeemotorcycleclothing.com CONNECT WITH CYCLES WORLDWIDE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyclesworldwide/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CyclesWorldwide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 What Is Nortonness 00:28 Podcast Welcome Intro 01:02 Meet Christoph Hohmann 01:45 Five Questions Icebreaker 04:22 Riders Versus Drivers 05:29 Sponsor Break 06:03 Early Life Car Obsession 07:21 Studying Abroad First Ford Role 10:32 Career Lessons Ford To Renault 14:09 Skoda Brand Turnaround 17:37 Shanghai China Wake Up Call 22:50 Digital Transformation At VW 24:32 Who Controls The Brand 26:21 From Bentley To Norton Recruit 28:15 Bentley Culture And Customers 30:15 Le Mans Collector Mindset 32:56 Mobility Hype Lessons 35:12 Why Join Norton 38:35 Rider Culture Surprise 41:18 Defining Nortonness 44:04 Heritage Without Handcuffs 46:39 Rebuilding Trust and Luxury 50:51 America and Dealer Fit 54:40 Rapid Fire Marketing Takes 57:51 Career Advice and Wrap Up #NortonMotorcycles #ChristophHohmann #Norton #Bentley #TVSMotor #BritishMotorcycles #MotorcycleIndustry #PowersportsIndustry #MotorcycleLeadership #MotorcyclePodcast #BrandStrategy #LuxuryBrands #MotorcycleDealers #OneGangWorldwide #CyclesWorldwide Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Manos Polioudis has spent his career working on the machines most of us only see after they reach production from trucks, buses and the Jaguar I-PACE to electric aircraft, boats and some of the most advanced electric powertrains being developed today. But after years of helping major companies solve complex engineering problems, Manos decided to take everything he'd learned and build something of his own. In this episode, Manos joins Sergey Tokman for a fascinating conversation about the real future of electric mobility without the hype. We dig into his journey from building a tiny 150-watt electric racer to leading major engineering teams, what actually goes into developing and testing an electric powertrain, and why failure is often one of the most important parts of creating technology that has never existed before. Manos also tackles some of the questions the motorcycle world continues to wrestle with: Why haven't electric motorcycles won over more riders? Is range really the biggest problem? What are today's electric motors still getting wrong? And what has to change before an EV can become a genuine alternative rather than simply another option? Today, as co-founder of Talos Technology, Manos and his team are challenging conventional electric-motor design and working on technology they believe can push efficiency, performance and electric mobility forward. From Jaguar and Arrival to motorcycles, aircraft, entrepreneurship and the next generation of electric motors, this isn't a conversation about whether you should love or hate EVs. It's a conversation with one of the engineers actually building what comes next. JOIN ONE GANG WORLDWIDE: www.onegangworldwide.com CONNECT WITH MANOS: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manos-polioudis/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talostechnology/ Website: https://talos-technology.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talostechnologyofficial/ CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS: SAVE 20% on Milwaukee Leather motorcycle gear! ✅ Use promo code: CW20 🛒 Shop here: https://milwaukeemotorcycleclothing.com CONNECT WITH CYCLES WORLDWIDE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyclesworldwide/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CyclesWorldwide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Dyno Disaster Opener 00:23 Podcast Intro And Guest 01:49 Rapid Fire Icebreakers 05:34 Sponsor Shoutout 05:58 Growing Up In Greece 07:40 Motorcycle Shop Tragedy 09:03 First Cars And Learning 11:07 Building The Eco Racer 15:13 From Wind To Volvo 17:49 Jaguar I-PACE Motor Work 21:57 Arrival Startup Leadership 23:07 Managing Engineers Reality 26:56 Electric Aircraft Risk 28:36 Electric Flight Reality Check 28:57 Drones and eVTOL Business Hurdles 30:22 Do Electric Motorcycles Make Sense 30:59 Range Anxiety and Real Use Cases 33:32 Why Not Bigger Batteries 35:54 Hybrids and Motorcycle Soul 37:51 What Talos Actually Does 40:51 Motor Innovation Without Rare Earths 42:28 Next Gen Drivetrain Architectures 46:10 Protecting Tech and Staying Ahead 47:59 Yamaha Dual Flux Demo Bike 50:13 Fusion Dreams and Quickfire Qs 53:12 2045 Garage Predictions 55:33 Legacy and Learning From Failure 56:55 Advice and Where to Follow 58:15 Prototype Burn Story and Fix 01:01:43 Final Thanks and Sign Off #ManosPolioudis #TalosTechnology #ElectricMotorcycles #ElectricVehicles #ElectricMotors #EVTechnology #MotorcycleTechnology #MotorcycleEngineering #FutureOfMobility #ElectricMobility #DualFluxTechnology #EVEngineering #OneGangWorldwide #CyclesWorldwide Support the show

Send us Fan Mail After hundreds of endurance races, Josh Sprague knew exactly what he hated about traditional hydration gear. Instead of continuing to complain about it, he decided to build something better. That frustration became Orange Mud, launched in 2012 with an early prototype, a crowdfunding campaign and Josh personally taking the product to races and expos. There was no traditional startup playbook, just an idea, direct feedback from athletes and the willingness to figure things out as he went. In this episode of the One Gang Worldwide Podcast, Josh shares what those early years really looked like, the mistakes and lessons that came with building Orange Mud, and how the mindset developed through hundreds of endurance races carried into entrepreneurship. But Josh didn't stop with one company. He takes us inside the creation of Seven Clay and Anvil & Acre, and talks openly about one of the hardest transitions for many entrepreneurs: building businesses that don't depend on the founder for every decision. Josh explains how implementing EOS changed the way he operates, what cash-flow pressure taught him, and why learning to let go can be just as difficult as learning how to build. We also get into another passion that has become a major part of Josh's life, motorcycles. He shares why riding gives him another outlet for adventure and exploration, along with the story of a dirt-road crash that became a very real reminder that an easy ride can change in seconds. From endurance racing and product development to entrepreneurship, leadership, motorcycles and learning when to get out of your own company's way, this is a conversation about what it really takes to keep building and keep moving forward. JOIN ONE GANG WORLDWIDE: www.onegangworldwide.com CONNECT WITH JOSH: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/joshsprague Instagram: https://instagram.com/jcsprag Twitter: https://twitter.com/itsjoshsprague) Anvil & Acre: https://anvilandacre.com/ Orange Mud: https://www.orangemud.com/ Seven Clay: https://sevenclay.com/ CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS: SAVE 20% on Milwaukee Leather motorcycle gear! ✅ Use promo code: CW20 🛒 Shop here: https://milwaukeemotorcycleclothing.com CONNECT WITH CYCLES WORLDWIDE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyclesworldwide/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CyclesWorldwide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 First Sale Memory 00:20 Podcast Intro Promo 00:54 Meet Josh 01:47 Break The Ice 05:19 Sponsor Shoutout 06:02 Kansas Roots 07:54 Parents Work Ethic 10:48 College Direction Shift 15:42 Early Jobs Lessons 19:53 Endurance Racing Origin 23:57 Motorcycles Enter Life 27:44 Moto Vs Pedal Mindset 30:17 Orange Mud Genesis 33:24 DIY Pack Prototype 34:32 Crowdfunding Reality Check 36:19 First Expo Sales 37:35 Staying Relevant Long Term 40:33 Seven Clay Origin Story 43:14 Quality Obsession Wins 45:39 Anvil & Acre Growth Metrics 47:54 EOS Systems And Delegation 53:52 Hard Lessons Cash Flow 56:48 Legacy And Adventure 58:30 Moto Crash PSA 01:03:32 Final Wrap And Thanks #JoshSprague #OrangeMud #SevenClay #AnvilAndAcre #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #EnduranceRacing #EnduranceAthlete #TrailRunning #MountainBiking #MotorcycleAdventure #MotorcyclePodcast #Powersports #OneGangWorldwide #CyclesWorldwide Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Bryan Beeson has built businesses at the intersection of automotive technology, insurance, connected safety, and motorcycles giving him a perspective few entrepreneurs in the industry possess. In this episode of the One Gang Worldwide Podcast, Bryan joins me to take us through his unlikely journey from promoting raves in Texas and helping build an early online dealership inventory platform to spending 16 years in the insurance industry, where he saw how automation, data, and technology could transform the way risk is understood. Bryan explains why he and his wife purchased Discount Moto Gear and transformed it into DMG Motorsports, what it takes to compete against companies such as RevZilla and Amazon, and why they expanded into selling restored sportbikes from the late 1980s and 1990s. Those experiences ultimately came together in RiderShield, the connected motorcycle-safety platform Bryan is now building. He breaks down the vision for crash detection, emergency alerts, theft tracking, and rider intelligence while confronting the difficult questions surrounding privacy, data ownership, and whether this technology could eventually change the way motorcycle insurance works. CONNECT WITH BRYAN: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanbeeson/ ConnectUp Technologies: https://www.connectuptechnologies.com/ DMG Motorsports: https://dmgmotorsports.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmgmotorsports/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DMGMotorsports/ RiderShield: https://www.getridershield.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridershield_official/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ridershield JOIN ONE GANG WORLDWIDE: www.onegangworldwide.com CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS: SAVE 20% on Milwaukee Leather motorcycle gear! ✅ Use promo code: CW20 🛒 Shop here: https://milwaukeemotorcycleclothing.com CONNECT WITH CYCLES WORLDWIDE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyclesworldwide/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CyclesWorldwide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Financing Gear Trap 00:24 Podcast Intro and Guest 01:57 Dream Garage Picks 02:45 First Bike Crash Story 03:30 Ride Playlist and Bucket List 04:16 Dinner With Mom 04:41 Sponsor Break 05:07 Texas Roots and Music 06:38 College and Early Hustle 08:05 Raves to Tech Mindset 09:13 Building Cyber Car Lot 11:26 Selling Dealers on Online 14:11 Exit and Family Move 17:11 Insurance Automation Breakthrough 22:00 Telematics and Risk Reduction 23:27 VC Lessons After Sale 24:47 ConnectUp Origin Story 27:57 AI Safety Vest Vision 31:28 COVID Pivot to Phones 33:53 Privacy and Union Buy In 38:19 Why the App Stalled 40:15 Back to Wearables 41:25 Starting DMG Chapter 42:40 Discovering Motorcycle Overstock 44:15 Betting On Ourselves 46:34 Dealers And Distributors 50:43 Finding The Right Niche 53:43 Amazon And Big Retail 57:27 Pivoting Into Bike Sales 01:01:27 Specializing In Heritage Sportbikes 01:04:29 RiderShield Origin Story 01:07:50 Hardware Tracking And Theft 01:10:30 Crash Detection And Dual Units 01:13:30 Privacy Alerts And Data Reports 01:25:02 Future Vision And Wrap Up #BryanBeeson #RiderShield #DMGMotorsports #MotorcycleSafety #RiderSafety #CrashDetection #MotorcycleTheft #MotorcycleSecurity #ConnectedMotorcycle #MotorcycleTechnology #MotorcycleInsurance #MotorcycleBusiness #Sportbikes #PowersportsIndustry #MotorcyclePodcast #OneGangWorldwide #CyclesWorldwide Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Italian engineer and entrepreneur Timoteo Maffei joins the One Gang Worldwide Podcast to share the incredible story behind EGERA, an electric motorcycle that started as a garage project during 2020 and has evolved into a serious attempt to build a production motorcycle in Italy. Timoteo's journey into motorcycles started long before EGERA. From working on Harley-Davidsons in Switzerland to founding MavTech, contributing to Moto2 development, and applying experience from the automotive and medical-device industries, his career has given him a very different approach to motorcycle design and engineering. In this episode, Timoteo takes us inside the development of EGERA from the early prototypes and thousands of kilometers of real-world testing to designing and manufacturing components, solving engineering problems, and trying to turn an idea built in a garage into a motorcycle people can actually buy. We also get into the realities of electric motorcycles, performance, range, battery technology, charging, weight, and the challenges smaller manufacturers face when competing against established global brands. This isn't just a conversation about whether electric motorcycles will replace gasoline motorcycles. It's about what happens when an engineer, a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, and an entrepreneur decides he wants to build something different and then actually tries to make it happen. Connect with Timoteo: Website: www.positivemotorcycles.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/positive-motorcycles LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/timoteo-m-12274225 Facebook: www.facebook.com/positivemotorcycles# Instagram: www.instagram.com/positive_motorcycles/ Check Out Our Sponsors: SAVE 20% on Milwaukee Leather motorcycle gear! ✅ Use promo code: CW20 🛒 Shop here: https://milwaukeemotorcycleclothing.com Connect with Cycles Worldwide: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyclesworldwide/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CyclesWorldwide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide www.onegangworldwide.com Timestamps: 00:00 Community Over Hardware 00:21 Podcast Welcome And Guest Intro 01:36 Dream Garage Picks 02:23 Ducati Vs Aprilia Passion 03:57 Speed Round Favorites 06:27 Sponsor Break 06:50 Growing Up A Maker 08:42 Harley Mechanic To University 10:34 First Startup MavTech Lessons 13:06 Moto2 Racing Engineering 16:21 Medical Device Discipline 18:54 Engineer Vs Entrepreneur Mindset 20:08 Why Build Egera In 2020 23:07 Garage Prototype Process 24:15 Design Choices And Scrambler Look 25:36 Biggest Build Frustrations 27:55 First Ride Frustrations 28:50 Lockdown Rebuild Lessons 30:05 Volta Legacy in Como 31:28 Airfield Speed Testing 33:05 Who the Bike Is For 34:16 Fleet and Defense Ambitions 37:19 Funding and Preorders 40:20 Why Launch Slipped 42:12 Keeping Price Attainable 44:31 Customization and Platform 45:51 Service and Spare Parts 48:49 Community Over Commodity 52:18 Futura 25 Bigger Vision 54:25 Milestones and Family Values 58:54 Where to Follow and Farewell #TimoteoMaffei #EGERA #PositiveMotorcycles #ElectricMotorcycles #EVMotorcycle #ItalianMotorcycles #MadeInItaly #MotorcycleEngineering #MotorcycleTechnology #MotorcycleStartup #Moto2 #MotorcycleIndustry #MotorcyclePodcast #OneGangWorldwide #CyclesWorldwide Support the show

Send us Fan Mail After importing electric motorcycles from China and later moving into motorcycle media, Paul Roberts has experienced the EV industry from two very different sides. In this episode of the One Gang Worldwide Podcast, Paul joins me to take us through his journey, the opportunities he pursued, the challenges he encountered, and the lessons that ultimately changed the direction of his career. From there, we explore where the electric-motorcycle industry is getting things right and badly wrong. We discuss adoption across the UK and Europe, along with the industry’s biggest challenges: price, range, charging infrastructure, and consumer trust. Paul also shares his perspective on LiveWire, Sur-Ron, struggling startups, and what riders should investigate before putting money down on an unfamiliar brand. He explains why the sub-$10,000 market could matter far more to widespread adoption than another expensive flagship EV and where he sees charging and battery technology heading next. Connect with Paul: Website: https://www.buckcitybiker.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/paulrobertsradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buckcitybiker Facebook: www.facebook.com/buckcitybiker Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/buckcitybiker Youtube: www.youtube.com/@buckcitybiker Check Out Our Sponsors: DealerConnect Website: https://www.npda.org/dealerconnect DealerConnect Registration: https://www.npda.org/event-details/dealerconnect-2026 SAVE 20% on Milwaukee Leather motorcycle gear! ✅ Use promo code: CW20 🛒 Shop here: https://milwaukeemotorcycleclothing.com Connect with Cycles Worldwide: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyclesworldwide/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CyclesWorldwide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide Timestamps: 00:00 Five Minute Charging Future 00:18 Podcast Welcome and Guest Intro 01:53 Dream Garage Picks 03:16 Music and Ultimate Ride 04:52 First Bikes and Memories 06:10 Dinner Guests and Sponsor 07:43 Growing Up on a UK Farm 08:36 Breaking Into Broadcasting 10:42 Running Stations and Business Lessons 13:07 Leaving Radio for Real Estate 16:34 Discovering Electric Motorcycles 18:59 Buck City Biker Media Pivot 20:37 Cutting Through EV Hype 25:06 Deposit Risks and Aftercare 26:55 Is Europe Ahead on E-Motos? 30:04 Adoption Hotspots and Cold Weather 31:55 Barriers: Price, Range & Charging 33:55 Forced EV Narrative and Incentives 38:47 EV Soul and LiveWire Talk 40:15 LiveWire Launch vs. Loud Pipes 40:51 EV Noise and Road Safety 43:13 Fake Sounds and Pedestrian Alerts 44:52 Sur-Ron Youth Boom 46:11 Regulations Catching Up 48:34 Startup Support and Trust 50:18 The Uncomfortable Truth About Range 52:50 Price Sweet Spot Under $10K 56:57 Who Survives the Next 5 Years? 01:02:09 Dream EV Cruiser Build 01:04:20 Design Matters for EVs 01:07:14 Battery Tech Reality Check 01:08:51 Buck City Biker Roadmap 01:12:44 Where to Follow and Wrap #PaulRoberts #BuckCityBiker #ElectricMotorcycles #EMoto #EVMotorcycles #LiveWire #SurRon #ZeroMotorcycles #EVCharging #BatteryTechnology #EVAdoption #MotorcycleInnovation #MotorcycleTechnology #FutureOfMotorcycles #MotorcycleIndustry #MotorcycleBusiness #EuropeanMotorcycles #MotorcyclePodcast #OneGangWorldwide #CyclesWorldwide Support the show

Send us Fan Mail For Kim Okabe, motorcycles became much more than a passion. They became a way to work through one of the most difficult periods of her life. After getting her motorcycle license with encouragement from her mother, Kim unexpectedly lost her shortly afterward. In her first year of riding, Kim put roughly 56,000 kilometers on two wheels. Those miles gave her somewhere to process the grief, forced her to stay present, and eventually introduced her to a motorcycle community that would change the direction of her life. Today, Kim is the Managing Director of The Litas, a global community of more than 26,000 women riders across 350+ branches worldwide. In this episode of the One Gang Worldwide Podcast, Kim shares her personal journey into motorcycling, how she discovered The Litas, and what it takes to help build and protect a worldwide community without ego, judgment, politics, or toxicity. We also talk about women in motorcycling, creating welcoming spaces for new riders, the connection between motorcycles and mental wellness, and why sometimes the road gives us exactly what we didn't know we needed. Connect with The Litas: Website: https://thelitas.co/ Website: http://www.womensmotosummit.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelitas/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womensmotosummit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelitasofficial Connect with Kim: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-okabe-22576a305/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kokabe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/okabekim Check Out Our Sponsors: DealerConnect Website: https://www.npda.org/dealerconnect DealerConnect Registration: https://www.npda.org/event-details/dealerconnect-2026 SAVE 20% on Milwaukee Leather motorcycle gear! ✅ Use promo code: CW20 🛒 Shop here: https://milwaukeemotorcycleclothing.com Connect with Cycles Worldwide: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyclesworldwide/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CyclesWorldwide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome Kim Okabe 02:01 Rapid Fire Icebreaker 03:31 Sponsor Message 04:12 Growing Up in BC 05:20 Mom and First Bike 07:01 Loss and Healing Rides 10:21 From Solo Miles to Community 11:56 Career Shift and Accident 15:09 Finding The Litas 18:29 What The Litas Is 21:07 Joining and Branch Leaders 22:00 Volunteer Culture and Standards 24:15 Misconceptions and Why Women Ride 27:00 Building a Welcoming Culture 27:37 Litas Growth Story 28:18 Wellness Summit Spark 31:29 Designing The Retreat 33:22 Why Women Need Space 40:00 Women In Motorcycling 41:41 Advice For New Riders 44:00 OEMs And Community 46:16 Sponsor Drop Fallout 51:10 Global Vision And Sponsors 54:46 Where To Connect 55:41 Closing Reflections #KimOkabe #TheLitas #WomenWhoRide #WomenRiders #WomenInMotorcycling #MotorcycleCommunity #MotorcycleWellness #MentalWellness #MotorcycleCulture #MotorcycleLife #WomensMotoWellnessSummit #MotorcyclePodcast #OneGangWorldwide #CyclesWorldwide Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Dimitris Raptis has spent nearly two decades helping lead two of the most iconic motorcycle brands in the world across some of the industry's most complex international markets. After beginning his career in Greece with Kawasaki, Dimitris joined BMW Motorrad, eventually moving to BMW headquarters in Munich and taking on leadership responsibilities across the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, Russia, and beyond. After 15 years with BMW, he joined Harley-Davidson, ultimately serving as Vice President of Asia Pacific and overseeing markets including Japan, China, India, Australia, Korea, and Southeast Asia. In this episode of the One Gang Worldwide Podcast, Dimitris takes us inside a side of the motorcycle industry most people rarely get to see. We talk about the differences between BMW and Harley-Davidson, how motorcycle culture changes from country to country, why a strategy that succeeds in one market can completely fail in another, and how dealer and distributor networks operate around the world. We also dig into the explosive importance of India and China, the rise of Asian motorcycle manufacturers, what separates great dealerships from average ones, and where Dimitris believes the biggest opportunities for the global motorcycle industry may be heading next. Few people have experienced the motorcycle business from this many countries, cultures, and perspectives. This conversation gives us a fascinating look at just how different and surprisingly similar the motorcycle world can be depending on where you ride. Connect with Dimitris: LinkedIn: https://sg.linkedin.com/in/diraptis Check Out Our Sponsors: DealerConnect Website: https://www.npda.org/dealerconnect DealerConnect Registration: https://www.npda.org/event-details/dealerconnect-2026 SAVE 20% on Milwaukee Leather motorcycle gear! ✅ Use promo code: CW20 🛒 Shop here: https://milwaukeemotorcycleclothing.com Connect with Cycles Worldwide: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyclesworldwide/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CyclesWorldwide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 02:23 Rapid Fire Icebreaker 06:47 Sponsor Message 07:18 Growing Up in Greece 08:54 From Engineering to Kawasaki 10:49 Greek Market and Best Sellers 12:26 Joining BMW Motorrad Greece 13:56 BMW Culture and Dealer Standards 16:12 Global BMW Role and Market Insights 19:44 Rider Behavior Across Countries 22:00 Distributor vs Dealer Models 24:09 Why India Matters 28:32 Royal Enfield and Affordable Premium 31:03 Switching from BMW to Harley 34:36 BMW vs Harley Culture 40:28 China and India Opportunity 43:44 What Makes Dealers Great 46:35 BMW China Growth Playbook 48:05 Entry Models and Pricing 53:01 Dream OEM Mix 55:18 Electric Bikes Reality Check 01:01:58 Leading Across Cultures 01:06:17 Launching a New Market 01:08:45 Harley Future Strategy 01:14:15 Legacy and Wrap Up #DimitrisRaptis #BMWMotorrad #HarleyDavidson #Kawasaki #MotorcycleIndustry #PowersportsIndustry #MotorcycleBusiness #MotorcycleDealers #AsiaPacific #GlobalBusiness #MotorcycleLeadership #MotorcyclePodcast #CyclesWorldwide #OneGangWorldwide Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Jeremy Coon has spent most of his life around motorcycle dealerships. He started behind a Harley-Davidson parts counter at 16, worked his way into sales and management and then got fired at 23. That firing ended up pushing him toward something much bigger. In 2007, Jeremy opened Lucky U Cycles in Wildwood, Florida. He shares what those early days really looked like: getting turned down for his first lease, tracking down used motorcycles wherever he could find them, answering every phone call himself, taking risks, making expensive mistakes, and figuring out how to survive as a young business owner. Nearly 20 years later, Lucky U Cycles has grown into a high-volume powersports dealership with locations in Wildwood and Fort Myers. Jeremy joins the One Gang Worldwide Podcast to talk about the wins, the setbacks, the lessons that cost him money, the recent expansion into Fort Myers, and what it really takes to build and grow an independent motorcycle dealership. Connect with Jeremy: Website: https://www.luckyucycles.com Fort Myers: https://www.luckyuftmyers.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-coon-b5107a289 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luckyucycles Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luckyucycle Check Out Our Sponsors: SAVE 20% on Milwaukee Leather motorcycle gear! ✅ Use promo code: CW20 🛒 Shop here: https://milwaukeemotorcycleclothing.com ______________________________________________________________________ DealerConnect Website: https://www.npda.org/dealerconnect DealerConnect Registration: https://www.npda.org/event-details/de... Connect with Cycles Worldwide: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyclesworldwide/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CyclesWorldwide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide Timestamps: 00:00 Lease Rejection Breakthrough 00:28 Podcast Welcome and Guest Intro 01:45 Speed Round Icebreakers 04:24 Sponsor Message – Milwaukee Gear 05:08 Growing Up in Leesburg 06:26 First Harley Shop Job 08:37 Harley Boom Era Lessons 10:27 From Parts to Sales Manager 12:52 Fired, Then Inspired to Start 15:43 Landing the Wildwood Location 17:08 Early Lucky U Cycles Hustle 19:00 The Gold Wing Flip Lesson 21:03 Grinding Through the Growth Years 25:29 Setbacks and Aha Moments 27:33 Inventory Chase and Expansion Vision 30:55 Reinvesting to Grow 31:25 From Doer to Leader 31:51 Hiring and Keeping Talent 33:39 Building the Blueprint and Culture 33:54 A Community-First Dealership 35:14 The House of Trikes Deal 38:07 New Brands and OEM Life 41:57 Winning on Customer Experience 44:04 Recognition and Florida Roots 45:45 Jeremy's Five-Year Vision 47:10 The Reality of a Second Store 50:45 Industry Shifts and Advice 54:01 Where to Find Lucky U Cycles 55:43 Tampa Expo and Charity Rides 58:14 Final Thanks and Wrap #JeremyCoon #LuckyUCycles #UsedMotorcycles #MotorcycleDealer #MotorcycleDealership #Powersports #PowersportsIndustry #MotorcycleIndustry #MotorcycleBusiness #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #FloridaMotorcycles #MotorcyclePodcast #CyclesWorldwide #OneGangWorldwide Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Ross joins the One Gang Worldwide Podcast to talk about a career spanning Triumph, Polaris, Indian Motorcycle, Victory and now Royal Enfield, where he leads the brand across the Americas. He shares what it was like working around John Bloor during Triumph’s resurgence, why Polaris believed the Indian name could accomplish something Victory couldn't, and what ultimately led to Victory being discontinued. Ross also explains why he left Polaris for Royal Enfield and why India may play an increasingly important role in the future of the global motorcycle industry. Connect with Ross: Website: https://www.royalenfield.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ross-clifford-7365b99 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ross.clifford.16/ Email: [email protected] Check Out Our Sponsors: DealerConnect Website: https://www.npda.org/dealerconnect DealerConnect Registration: https://www.npda.org/event-details/dealerconnect-2026 SAVE 20% on Milwaukee Leather motorcycle gear! ✅ Use promo code: CW20 🛒 Shop here: https://milwaukeemotorcycleclothing.com Connect with Cycles Worldwide: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyclesworldwide/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CyclesWorldwide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide Timestamps: 00:00 Victory vs Indian Brand Equity 00:28 Podcast Intro and Guest Setup 01:44 Rapid Fire Icebreakers 04:01 Birmingham Roots and Riding Bug 06:30 Engineering to Sales Pivot 07:54 John Bloor Interview Twist 10:23 Triumph Growth and Germany Mission 15:33 US Lessons and Leadership Growth 18:00 Global Riding Cultures Compared 20:48 Leaving Triumph for Polaris 22:39 Acquiring Indian and Ending Victory 27:44 Designing Modern Indian Heritage 30:46 Polaris Strategy and Why Royal Enfield 32:59 India Manufacturing Pivot 35:26 Joining Royal Enfield 37:55 Bikes Too Expensive 39:38 Pure Motorcycling Culture 41:04 Himalayan Success Formula 44:08 Americas Growth Strategy 49:50 Future Industry Direction 51:37 Harley Hero Partnership 53:44 Media Shift and AI 58:23 Dealer Network Overhaul 59:56 Flagship Stores Plan 01:07:32 New Products and EV 01:09:57 Closing Thanks and Farewell #RossClifford #RoyalEnfield #IndianMotorcycle #Triumph #Polaris #VictoryMotorcycles #MotorcycleBusiness #PowersportsIndustry #MotorcycleDealers #MotorcycleLeadership #MotorcyclePodcast #OneGangWorldwide Support the show

Send us Fan Mail After growing up playing traditional sports, Daniel Lanuza discovered motorcycles at 17 and started racing at 19. What followed was a rapid climb from complete beginner to AFM champion and then a breakout professional debut at Laguna Seca, where he stunned the MotoAmerica paddock with a provisional pole and a podium finish during his first-ever professional race weekend. In this episode of One Gang Worldwide, Daniel takes us inside that unforgettable weekend and the journey that followed. He talks about leaving the United States to race in Europe, the financial realities of chasing a professional racing career, becoming his own mechanic, adapting to an entirely different racing culture, and the sacrifices that happen far away from the cameras and podiums. But at the heart of Daniel's story is something bigger than racing: betting on yourself when there are no guarantees. From discovering motorcycles as a teenager to chasing a World Championship dream overseas, Daniel is doing it his way and proudly representing America every time he lines up on the grid. Connect with Daniel: Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/daniel-lanuza-441723354 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellanuza22/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniellanuza22 Check Out Our Sponsors: SAVE 20% on Milwaukee Leather motorcycle gear! ✅ Use promo code: CW20 🛒 Shop here: https://milwaukeemotorcycleclothing.com Connect with Cycles Worldwide: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyclesworldwide/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CyclesWorldwide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide Timestamps: 00:00 Laguna Crash And Podium 00:28 Podcast Intro And Guest Hype 02:26 Speed Round Begins 02:39 Tracks And Dream Garage 05:24 Heroes And Life Outside Racing 06:54 Cheat Meals And Surprises 08:56 Dinner With Nicky Hayden 10:55 Championship Vs MotoGP Win 12:02 Growing Up In Mountain View 14:02 Starting Late In Racing 16:10 Learning From T3 Mentors 19:57 AFM Rise And Training Tips 22:44 MotoAmerica Laguna Weekend 25:51 Why Move To Europe 27:36 Culture Shock And Respect 30:32 Aggressive Racing Culture 31:27 Lessons From Europe 32:48 MotoGP Fandom Contrast 34:55 Gear And Rider Reality 38:02 Hidden Work Behind Racing 39:33 Mechanical Know How 41:00 Brake Failure Story 42:39 Hardest Setback Moving 49:54 Mentors And Flag Pride 52:14 Goals And Legacy 55:00 Advice And Sponsorship 58:41 Closing Thanks And Helmet #DanielLanuza #MotoAmerica #MotorcycleRacing #RoadRacing #SportbikeRacing #LagunaSeca #WeatherTechRaceway #AFMRacing #AmericanRacer #EuropeanRacing #RacingPodcast #MotorcyclePodcast #CyclesWorldwide #OneGangWorldwide Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Few people have witnessed the evolution of the powersports industry from as many angles as Tim Calhoun. From the Army's 101st Airborne Division to building dealer networks, growing iconic brands, and helping companies navigate some of the industry's biggest challenges, Tim's four-decade career has taken him behind the scenes of American motorcycling like few others. In this episode, Tim shares the stories behind the Gilroy Indian years, the explosive rise of Western Power Sports, the hard lessons learned from the LeoVince chapter, and why he believes the next generation of riders and electric motorcycles, will shape the industry's future. It's an honest conversation about leadership, resilience, innovation, and what it really takes to build a lasting business in the world of powersports. Connect with Tim: Website: https://www.powersportspros.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothycalhoun Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twowheeltimmyc/ X: https://x.com/TimCalhoun Check Out Our Sponsors: SAVE 20% on Milwaukee Leather motorcycle gear! ✅ Use promo code: CW20 🛒 Shop here: https://milwaukeemotorcycleclothing.com Connect with Cycles Worldwide: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyclesworldwide/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CyclesWorldwide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide Timestamps: 00:00 Gilroy Indian Tease 00:26 Podcast Intro and Guest 01:56 Army Years in Europe 04:00 Break the Ice Round 07:28 Gear and Rider Essentials 11:03 Sponsor Shoutout 11:45 Growing Up in Oregon 15:39 Sports and Work Ethic 18:37 Army Lessons and Mentors 21:35 Breaking Into Powersports 24:30 Rep Road Reality Check 29:34 Rebuilding Indian in Gilroy 33:04 Scout Vision Debate 33:53 Why Vintage Indians Ruled 35:20 Leaving Indian and Rebuilding 36:30 WPS Rocket Ship Growth 38:52 Why Brands Fail Today 44:37 LeoVince Betrayal Story 48:59 Starting Over at 52 51:48 Electric Riders Opportunity 55:17 SEMA and Aftermarket Power 01:01:03 Building the Ideal Parts Platform 01:06:15 Advice for Small Brands 01:10:36 Consulting Mission and Wrap Up #MotorcyclePodcast #Motorcycles #Powersports #PowersportsIndustry #MotorcycleIndustry #MotorcycleBusiness #MotorcycleDealer #Aftermarket #MotorcycleCommunity #Bikelife #RideMore #Leadership #Entrepreneur #IndianMotorcycle #WesternPowerSports #TimCalhoun #OneGangWorldwide #CyclesWorldwide Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Before Droog Moto became a recognizable name in the custom motorcycle world, it was simply Max and Erica Droog chasing an idea they believed in. In this episode of the One Gang Worldwide Podcast, Max and Erica share the story behind the brand from a free Honda CM400 and countless late nights in the garage to creating a design language that riders around the world instantly recognize. They talk about taking risks, surviving the toughest years of building a small business, and why staying true to their vision has always mattered more than following industry trends or trying to please everyone. We also dive into their creative process, using CAD and 3D printing to turn ideas into reality, the challenges of custom motorcycle manufacturing, the evolution of Droog Forma, collaborating with brands like Royal Enfield and Onyx, and how they see the future of motorcycle design evolving. Whether you're a rider, builder, entrepreneur, designer, or simply someone working to build something meaningful, this conversation is an honest look at the persistence, creativity, and belief it takes to create a brand that stands apart. Follow Droog Moto 🌐 Website: https://www.droogmoto.com/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DroogMoto/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droogmoto/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/droogmoto 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@droogmoto 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cpemoHWqMuJnUFTe5uyTD Check Out Our Sponsors: SAVE 20% on Milwaukee Leather motorcycle gear! ✅ Use promo code: CW20 🛒 Shop here: https://milwaukeemotorcycleclothing.com Connect with Cycles Worldwide: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyclesworldwide/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CyclesWorldwide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide Timestamps: 00:00 Hate Mail Origins 00:24 Podcast Intro Guests 01:41 Five Questions Icebreaker 04:11 Builders And Inspirations 06:26 Dinner And One Word 08:25 Sponsor Break 09:16 Small Town Roots 11:23 Erica Finds Riding 13:03 First Build Breakthrough 15:07 Self Taught Fabrication 16:35 MMI And Early Jobs 20:32 Erica Clothing Hustle 23:21 Risky Moves Growth 27:57 Starting Droog 2016 30:12 Media And Brand Attitude 32:55 Dealing With Critics 34:38 Staying True Amid Critique 35:00 Behind the Scenes Workflow 36:25 Cardboard to CAD Prototyping 37:00 Inventing the Angular Tank 39:24 Handbuilt Tank Breakthrough 41:17 3D Printing in Custom Builds 44:31 Signature Headlight Origins 46:51 Small Business Dark Days 56:34 Design Trends They Dislike 58:11 Choosing Donor Bikes and Electric 01:01:14 Launching Droog Forma Consulting 01:04:52 Critics and Street Legality 01:05:57 Why Not Manufacture 01:07:02 EV Youth Riding Chaos 01:14:39 Dealers and Direct Sales 01:16:46 Industry Ego and Influencers 01:21:32 Droog Legacy and Vision 01:22:33 How to Commission a Build 01:24:10 Service and Bike Lineup 01:29:02 New Collabs and Story Chapters 01:32:17 Final Reflections and Goodbye #DroogMoto #NotLikeTheOthers #OneGangWorldwide #Motorcycles #CustomMotorcycles #MotorcycleDesign #MotorcycleBuilder #BikeLife #MotorcycleCulture #Builders #Fabrication #Entrepreneur #SmallBusiness #CustomBike #GarageBuilt Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Jennifer Eskew spent years living a life that couldn't be shared outside a small circle of people. Operating undercover as "Lee Baylor," she bought drugs, infiltrated criminal networks, and walked into situations where one mistake could have been her last. This episode explores the realities behind undercover work, the transition to the ATF, and the experiences that shaped Becoming Fire. Connect with Jennifer: Website: https://www.jenniferclarkeeskew.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Fire-Chasing-Passion-Protect/dp/1633379817 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JenniferEskew958 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-eskew-311505316 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Jennifer-Eskew-Author-61582103813581/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifereskewauthor Check Out Our Sponsors: SAVE 20% on Milwaukee Leather motorcycle gear! ✅ Use promo code: CW20 🛒 Shop here: https://milwaukeemotorcycleclothing.com Connect with Cycles Worldwide: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyclesworldwide/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CyclesWorldwide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide Timestamps: 00:00 Shotgun at the Door 00:28 Podcast Intro and Guest 02:23 Rapid Fire Rider Q&A 07:20 Growing Up in Virginia 09:41 The Moment That Sparked Law Enforcement 13:27 Becoming a Virginia State Trooper 15:43 Going Undercover Full Time 19:26 Living as "Lee Baylor" 22:04 The First Double Fatal Crash 29:33 The Undercover Mindset 37:03 Crack House Freddy & the Shotgun Story 42:05 Lessons From the Streets= 44:16 Wires, Guns & Search Warrants 47:04 Transitioning to the ATF 49:05 Cherokee Motel Sting Operation 52:55 The Importance of "Need to Know" 58:19 Living Two Different Lives 01:08:07 The Message Behind Becoming Fire 01:11:40 Mentoring the Next Generation 01:16:18 Advice for Parents and Kids 01:20:50 Book, Website & 9/11 Pentagon Helmet 01:23:35 Final Thoughts #JenniferEskew #BecomingFire #UndercoverCop #ATF #VirginiaStatePolice #LawEnforcement #TrueCrime #PoliceStories #FederalAgent #UndercoverAgent #Motorcycles #MotorcyclePodcast #OneGangWorldwide #CrimeStories #PolicePodcast #ATFAgent #SpecialAgent #DrugInvestigations #BikerLife Support the show

Send us Fan Mail India is home to one of the largest and most passionate motorcycle communities in the world, yet most riders outside the country know very little about it. Jitesh Surana, founder of Asteride, joins the One Gang Worldwide Podcast to explore the people, roads, and culture that make India one of the most fascinating places on Earth to ride. We discuss everything from Royal Enfield clubs and unforgettable motorcycle adventures to dealer partnerships, motorcycle tourism, rider safety, and how technology is helping bring riders together like never before. Whether you've ridden across India or have only dreamed about it, this conversation offers a fascinating look at a motorcycle culture unlike any other and the vision behind Asteride, a platform built to help riders discover new roads, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and make every ride more memorable. Connect with Jitesh: Website: https://asteride.co/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/jiteshsurana YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@asterideapp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiteshsurana/ Check Out Our Sponsors: SAVE 20% on Milwaukee Leather motorcycle gear! ✅ Use promo code: CW20 🛒 Shop here: https://milwaukeemotorcycleclothing.com Connect with Cycles Worldwide: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyclesworldwide/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CyclesWorldwide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide Timestamps: 00:00 - Asteride: The One-Stop Hub for Riders 00:21 - Podcast Intro – Jitesh Surana 02:27 - Rapid-Fire Icebreaker 06:21 - Epic Arunachal Ride Recap 07:39 - Growing Up & First Bikes 09:52 - Consulting Career Abroad 12:10 - Royal Enfield Club Culture 13:52 - India's Riding Club Scene 16:03 - Motorcycle Gear Sponsor Spot 16:55 - Riding Culture in India Today 18:55 - Why Riding in India Is Different 22:47 - The Idea Behind Asteride 25:09 - Group Ride Challenges in India 28:26 - Asteride Features Riders Love 31:04 - Group Ride Discipline 32:20 - Inside India's Motorcycle Scene 34:22 - The Sweet Spot for Motorcycle CC 35:51 - ATVs, UTVs & Indian Weddings 39:21 - Yamaha XSR155 & Custom Culture 41:35 - Mechanics & Service Challenges 45:34 - Indian Motorcycle Brands Going Global 47:03 - The Future of Electric Two-Wheelers 48:37 - Building a Rider Community 52:43 - Why Dealers Should Embrace Community 54:31 - Incentives, Culture & Influencers 57:40 - Asteride's Global Vision 01:01:06 - Launching Asteride 01:02:14 - New Features & Touring Plans 01:03:39 - Where to Follow Jitesh & Asteride #JiteshSurana #Asteride #RoyalEnfield #MotorcycleCulture #IndiaMotorcycles #AdventureMotorcycling #MotorcycleTravel #RideTheWorld #OneGangWorldwide #PowersportsPodcast Support the show