RIDER SKILLS: What to Do When the Front Wheel Starts to Wash Out

When the front tire starts to lose traction or the bike suddenly feels like it’s about to go down, most riders react with some kind of defensive move that feels instinctively right. But is it? In this Rider Skills episode, Clinton Smout joins Jim Martin to look at what’s really happening in those split-second moments when an adventure motorcycle starts to let go off-road — and why what feels like a save may not be one at all. 🔗 Show Notes & Links: Find photos, links, and resources related to this episode on our website at Adventure Rider Radio . 🎧

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RIDER SKILLS: What to Do When the Front Wheel Starts to Wash Out is an episode from Adventure Rider Radio Motorcycle Podcast. Travel Adventures, Bike Tech Tips by Canoe West Media.

This episode is 49:01 long.

This episode was published on Apr 16, 2026.

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