When you get an idea to help people in a way that taps on your personal passions, you have to run with it. That’s exactly what Tom Medema and his co-founder did when they came up with the idea for Rally for Rangers.
While at Overland Expo East (remember Episode 120 with Eva Rupert?) I came across Tom Medema from Rally for Rangers. He was fairly swamped with folks at his booth every time I walked by, so I left my business card and said, “Call me – I want to get the word out!”
He did, and now we’ve got the whole story behind Rally for Rangers for you – and more! Tune in now and subscribe to get Tom’s story and a whole host of other stories from motorcyclists all over the world.
A group of park rangers in Mongolia aided by Rally for Rangers.
Connect with Rally for Rangers on Facebook and using the #rallyforrangers hashtag on Instagram. You can also check out this press release from 2020 about R4R on motorcycle.com.
Thanks to webBikeWorld for funneling news our way, and be sure to check out their website for the latest motorcycle news and in-depth product reviews. Everything in this episode comes from their coverage of EICMA, including:
- Kawasaki debuted new bikes: Ninja H2 SXSE, Versys 650 and KLX 230;
- Bimota’s Kawasaki-powered KB4 and KB4R finally see the light of day;
- MV Agusta jumps into the adventure bike market with the Lucky Explorer, a throwback to the Cagiva Elefant;
- Honda does a special 30th anniversary Fireblade (CBR100RR-R);
- Suzuki updates the venerable Katana;
- Moto Guzzi takes a huge step into the 21st century with the beautiful V 100 Mandello;
- Royal Enfield showed off the SG 650 concept/prototype;
- NAWA Technologies showed off the world’s first hybrid-battery electric motorcycle;
- Ferruccio Lamborghini is bringing back the Iso marque to produce electric scooters and golf carts; and
- CAKE debuted a line of hard-working electric bikes.
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