Arrive Alive - Motorcycle Safety Podcast
Motorcyclists share their approach to safe and enjoyable riding
- Hosted by Len Bilello.
Recent Episodes
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Aug. 15, 2026
Take the Ticket, Fight It Later
Heads-up: this one's really for the folks who ride in New York, but if you're a fan of the show, I'm sure you'll enjoy it anyway. Kim Juszczyk of Traffic Court Pro, an NYC traffic attorney out of Greenpoint, breaks down how traffic court actually works in the five boroughs. No jury, no plea bargaining, no "the cop never shows" miracle. Just a DMV judge, a cop who came with a script, and a win-or-lose bench trial. Kim covers why speeding tickets are brutal to beat here (hello, LiDAR), why argu
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Aug. 2, 2026
A Million Miles and More Smiles with Iron Butt Champ, Wendy Crockett
Ultra-long-distance legend Wendy Crockett, Iron Butt Rally champion and million-mile rider, joins Len to break down what it takes to ride 1,000 miles in a day. From hydration and packing light (two months on the road out of a 10x10 pouch) to tire pressure, valve inspections, and why you should never air up to the sidewall number, Wendy delivers wisdom you won't find in any owner's manual. She and Len tackle riding in hurricanes, dodging deer, beating road rage, and the phones-on-the-handlebars d
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July 2, 2026
Riding the White Line Through Stage 4 Cancer with YouTuber, Paul in Perth
I’m bridging the 12-hour time gap between New York and Australia to sit down with my first-ever international guest, Paul Eddington—better known to his 26k+ YouTube subscribers as Paul in Perth. Against all odds, Paul survived a maximum, typically "inoperable" cancer enduring an intensive 18-hour surgery and brutal rounds of chemotherapy that left him with severe peripheral neuropathy and postural hypertension. Now living what he calls a "bonus life," Paul joins me to share his profound, insp
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May 18, 2026
The Queen of Queens (NY) / We Talk with Wicked Weds founder, Kristin!
This episode features Kristen, a Queens native, mother of two, and the woman behind Wicked Wednesdays NYC, one of the most popular weekly motorcycle meetups in the tri-state area. Kristen shares her journey from walking off her first MSF course overwhelmed and intimidated, to passing on her second attempt, buying a Ninja 400 the very next week, and eventually upgrading to a 2022 BMW S1000RR, one of the fastest street legal motorcycles on the planet. We dig into what it takes to build a thriving
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May 8, 2026
Viewer Mail Returns: Plus a Tribute to My Cousin Luca
Kicking off riding season with a tribute to my cousin Luca Simonassi, a fellow rider we lost in Sicily, and whose humor and spirit I hope comes through in every word. Then we get straight into the mailbag with some great questions including garage sale helmets, riding with a group that is way too fast for you, and how to start your own bike night without getting sued. Dust off the bike. This one is for you.
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March 23, 2026
Everything you wanted to know about insurance, but we're afraid to ask!
We demystify the world of motorcycle insurance. and why the "cheapest" online policy often leaves riders dangerously exposed. We dive into the critical importance of underinsured motorist coverage, the reality of insuring high-value accessories, and why your garage location matters more than you think. Don't hit the road this spring without downloading our exclusive Insurance Checklist PDF included in the show notes.
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June 13, 2024
Top Ten Safe Motorcycle Riding Strategies
Top Ten Safe Riding StrategiesBy: Len B. (Host and founder of the Arrive Alive Podcast) Read before getting on your Riders Share Motorcycle. 10. Wear Proper and High-Visible Gear: Wear all the gear you can—jacket, helmet, over-the-ankle boots. At …
April 30, 2024
Navigating Big City Streets: Tips from the Three Amigos
Advice from the Three Amigos: Navigating Big City Streets Safely In our latest episode of the Arrive Alive Podcast, I sat down with three garage mates, Keith DeCristo and Andrey Pimenov-- we all ride similar BMW motorcycles, AND we park next to eac…
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