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Send us Fan Mail We grabbed a 2026 Kawasaki KX250 and stuck our Enduro Editor Geoff Braico on one to see if he could turn one of the best handling motocross bikes into an agile, easy-to-ride bush race bike. Here's how he's tracking after a few months with the bike.
EP#70 - Jed Beaton on 2026 season, Supercross and MXoN!
Send us Fan Mail Fresh off wrapping up the 2026 ProMX MX1 Championship, Jed Beaton joins the ADB Podcast for an exclusive look behind one of the most rewarding title victories of his career. After finishing runner-up in heartbreaking fashion in 2024 and seeing a broken femur end his championship charge in 2025, Beaton finally completed the comeback, putting together a dominant 2026 season to secure the crown with a round to spare. We also look ahead to what's next, discussing his plans for the upcoming Supercross season, whether he'll represent Australia at the Motocross of Nations, and what it took mentally and physically to overcome the setbacks of the past few years.
EP#69 - Aus ProMX Wrap, Rd7 Conondale with Danny Ham and Jeff briggs.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mitch and the ADB crew break down a huge Round 7 of the 2026 Penrite ProMX Championship from Conondale. We unpack Jed Beaton wrapping up the MX1 Championship with a round to spare, Aaron Tanti's emotional return to the top step of the podium, Nathan Crawford's sensational Factory Honda ride that included a moto win, and Kyle Webster proving once again he's one of the fastest riders in the country despite just missing the overall. We also dive into the ever-entertaining MX2 class, with another action-packed day of racing, along with all the standout performances, disappointments and paddock talking points from one of the best rounds of the season. Plus we break down MX3 and Lachlan Turner's impressive 2026 season.
EP#68 - 2026 Triumph Tiger 1200 Test!
Send us Fan Mail We gave a pair of Triumph Tiger 1200s to Jeremy Cowley from Dirtbike Burrito Podcast and his old man Nev to see how far they could go in a month. Turns out they squeezed 6000km out of them! After it was all said and done, we sat down with them around the fire when they returned to get some raw feedback on what they thought of the Triumph Tiger 1200. Here it is!
EP#66 - 2026 Beta 300 X-Pro Review!
Send us Fan Mail We caught up with ADB Editor Mitch Lees at the track as soon as he hopped off the 2026 Beta 300 X-Pro to see what he thought. If you're in the market for a new two-stroke, have a listen!
EP#65 - Blake Bohannon on his 85cc World Championship and being labelled the next "big thing"
Send us Fan Mail Fresh off becoming the 2026 FIM Junior Motocross World Champion, Blake Bohannon joins the ADB Podcast to relive the biggest moment of his young career. The 13-year-old Aussie sensation talks us through his incredible weekend in the Czech Republic, where he won both 85cc motos to become just the third Australian ever to claim the prestigious title. We also dive into Blake's journey from racing in regional NSW to taking on the world's best juniors, the work that's gone into earning the "next big thing" tag, and where he wants his career to go from here. It's an honest chat with one of Australia's brightest motocross prospects as he reflects on becoming a world champion and the exciting road that lies ahead.
EP#64 - Don River Dash Preview with Ben Grabham
Send us Fan Mail Thinking about racing the Don River Dash? In this episode of the ADB Podcast , four-time Finke winner and ADB's longest-serving tester Ben "Grabbo" Graham joins Mitch to preview one of Australia's fastest and most exciting off-road races. Grabbo explains what makes the Don River Dash unique, how the course compares to other desert events, and the bike setup changes riders should be making before they hit the start line. We also break down who to watch, the biggest challenges competitors will face, and the riding techniques that can make or break your race. Whether you're lining up on the grid, heading to Bowen to spectate, or simply love desert racing, this episode is packed with practical advice and insider knowledge from one of Australia's most accomplished off-road racers.
EP#63 - 2026 Hattah Desert Race wrap with Korey McMahon
Send us Fan Mail Fresh off defending his Hattah Desert Race crown, Korey McMahon joins the ADB Podcast to break down one of the most dominant performances of his career. Korey talks us through his perfect weekend, from topping the Prologue and Shootout to controlling the four-hour race, while explaining how the wet conditions, changing fuel strategy and brutal track shaped this year's event. We also dive into the journey that led him to become a two-time Hattah winner, including the controversial decision to put his Finke ambitions on hold and focus on becoming Australia's fastest desert racer. Along the way, Korey shares plenty of behind-the-scenes stories about bike setup, training, life with the KTM DM31 Racing Team, and what's next as he continues to chase success in Australia's toughest off-road events.
EP#62 - ProMX Wrap Rd6 at Traralgon with Danny Ham and Mitch Lees
Send us Fan Mail Round six of the 2026 Penrite ProMX Championship at Traralgon delivered and epic weekend of racing, with Jed Beaton tightening his grip on the MX1 title after another dominant 1-1 performance. Alex Larwood continued his march towards the MX2 crown with a perfect day of his own, Seth Morrow broke through for his maiden MX3 overall victory, while Lachlan Turner maintained her unbeaten MXW season despite a bruising opening-race clash with Charli Cannon. ( ProMX ) In this episode, we break down all the winners and losers from Traralgon, who impressed, who struggled and what it all means heading into the business end of the championship. From Beaton's vice-like grip on MX1 to the championship shake-ups across the support classes, plus the standout rides, biggest surprises and talking points, we've got everything you need to know from one of the most pivotal rounds of the 2026 ProMX season.
EP#61 - Tye Simmonds - Part 1 - growing up in Bourke, racing MX here and in the US and more.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the ADB Podcast , Mitch catches up with former factory motocross racer Tye Simmonds to look back on a career that took him from his home in Bourke, NSW to competing at the highest level of the sport in Australia and the US. Tye shares how he first got into riding, the people who helped him along the way, and what it was like signing his first professional contract. We also dive into his years racing motocross at home and overseas, the challenges of making it as a professional racer, and ultimately why he decided to step away from the sport. It's an honest conversation packed with stories from one of Australia's most respected racers, covering the highs, the setbacks, and life after motocross.
EP#60 - Campbell Hall 2026 Finke Campaign Wrap
Send us Fan Mail We got the chance to sit down with 2026 Finke runner-up Campbell Hall and ask him how he does it! As a privateer, he does a stellar job keeping up with the factory teams with bigger budgets. This is Campbell's story from the 2026 Finke Desert Race.
EP#59 - AEC Round 7/8 Wrap with Lyndon Snodgrass and Jeff Briggs
Send us Fan Mail ADB's Mitch Lees and co-host Jeff Briggs talk all the things that went on behind the scenes at Rounds 7 and 8 of the Australian Enduro Championship (AEC) at Casterton, Vic and catch up with ring-in Lyndon Snodgrass who's back from racing in the US. Snoddy talks Casterton and Hattah and what's in store coming up for him.
EP#58 - AEC RD5/6 Review with Wil Ruprecht
Send us Fan Mail ADB's Mitch Lees is joined by co-host Jeff Briggs and special guest Yamaha's Wil Ruprecht, who has won every round of the Australian Enduro Championship in 2026, to discuss everything that happened at QMP on the weekend and all the things that might hav happened you probably didn't know!
EP#57 - Wildwood becomes World Hard Enduro point score round!
Send us Fan Mail The Wildwood Rock Extreme Hard Enduro has become a point score round of the World Hard Enduro Championship but what does that mean of local Aussies racing the series? We sit down with Wildwood Event Manager Steve Braznell who explains the Pros and Cons of becoming a point score round, how it all came about, what it means to Australia's best hard enduro event and how you can get in on the action.
EP#56 - ProMX Rd3 Gillman Wrap with Kyle Webster, Danny Ham and Jeff Briggs
Send us Fan Mail ProMX Rd3 winner, Honda's Kyle Webster joins ADB's Mitch Lees and Jeff Briggs as well as ProMX commentator Danny Ham to break down the weekend of racing in Gillman, South Australia. Hear all the things you may have missed as Kyle talks about finally breaking Jed Beaton's win streak.
EP#55 - Yamaha YZ450F v Triumph TF450-X TESTED!
Send us Fan Mail How similar are the Yamaha YZ450F and Triumph TF450-X? Both have KYB suspension and both have alloy frames so we put the up against each other to find out. Hint, they're nothing alike....
EP#54 - Neck braces, do they really work? Atlas Braces Brady Sheren explains why.
Send us Fan Mail If a neck brace could save your life, why doesn't everyone wear one? Do they hinder movement and vision or just transfer a potential injury to another part of the body? ADB's Mitch Lees caught up with founder of Atlas Braces, Brady Sheren, to talk about neck braces and why they believe everyone should wear one. They talk about the myths and stories regarding neck brace injuries and provide data and analytics on how a neck brace can prevent a catastrophic injury.
EP#53 - Hamish Macdonald on his rise from NZ to Enduro GP World Champ!
Send us Fan Mail We’ve got Hamish Macdonald on the podcast and if you follow EnduroGP, you know how fast this bloke is! The Kiwi has built one of the most complete careers in modern enduro, climbing the ladder the hard way. He’s a former Youth World Champion (2019), backed it up with the Junior World Championship in 2020, and has now gone all the way to the top, claiming the 2025 Enduro3 World Championship with Sherco Racing Factory. That makes him a three-time world champ across three different classes, which is no small feat in a sport this stacked. What stands out with Macdonald is how methodical his rise has been. He’s been consistently in the mix in EnduroGP for years, podiums, top-three finishes, and battling factory teammates week in, week out before finally cracking that senior title. In this episode, we get into what it actually takes to go from a fast junior to a world champion in the toughest off-road series on the planet the mindset, the grind, and what separates the good guys from the ones holding the #1 plate.
EP#52 - 2026 Yamaha TT-R110 tested by a 6, 8, 10, 12 and 40 year old!
Send us Fan Mail We grabbed the 2026 Yamaha TT-R110 to see if it is the most versatile bike on the market. Can a 6, 8, 10, 12 and 40 year old ride the same bike! We put it to the test, here's what we thought.
EP#51 - 2026 ProMX Rd 2 Wrap with Danny Ham and Boyd's Moto Racing Matt Boyd
Send us Fan Mail ADB's Mitch Lees caught up with ProMX commentator Danny Ham and Boyd's Moto Racing's Matt Boyd to talk about all the stuff that happened at Round 3 of the 2026 ProMX Championship on track and behind the scenes off the track.
