Peter Egan: On Riding and Writing

Peter Egan: On Riding and Writing | HSLS S08E06

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@BarbEgan 8 ай бұрын

I very much enjoyed doing this podcast with Zack and Spurge, but realized that I'd somehow given my age as 67 rather than 76. This is the sort of thing that happens when you're hopelessly bad at math, seriously dyslexic--and 76 years old. I also suffered a moment of brain fade in describing an off-road motorcycle trip in South Dakota calling our route the Trail of Tears, rather than the trail to the massacre site at Wounded Knee. The Trail of Tears, of course, was the forced exodus of the Cherokee and other tribes from the Southeastern U.S. to Indian Territory west of the Mississippi. Thanks again to Zack and Spurge for the kind introduction and for coming up with a good set of topics and questions and keeping me on track --even though I'm 76. Or whatever. I soon hope to discuss guitars further with Spurge. Peter Egan

@johntallman1520 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for clearing that up Peter, I had spent all afternoon wondering if this video was that old or if you had undergone a hoĺlywood age modification.

@BlueSun2 7 ай бұрын

Always great to listen to your interviews or read your writings. Keep it up pal, we miss you!😊

@patrickstephens5886 7 ай бұрын

Peter, I have to say that your piece "Snow place for a motorcycle" will always be my favorite. Stationed at Minot AFB, ND a friend and I took advantage of a warm October morning and rode to the Montana border. Once there, those angry gray clouds appeared and it snowed. I arrived back at the base just as you described, colder than I'd ever been. I later read that short story and laughed so hard I it was perfectly written. I took your "Leanings" collection to Iraq in 2004 and it kept me optimistic about coming home. Thank you for your work. Happy to show you the beautiful roads of the mountains in Virginia if you're up to another themed adventure, anytime.

@scottstetson2879 7 ай бұрын

Peter, just wondering, have you ever owned an MV Agusta?

@mikemace4435 3 ай бұрын

Thanx Peter...you have brought back some of my personal memories.. especially the first time I was on the back with my dad on his new z1 900 doing 100 like we were just cruising along...

@coachjameshockey5622 8 ай бұрын

Peter Egan as been a hero of mine for 30 years. What a treat this is. Thank you for getting him on. This makes my year!

@pjones7012 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing Peter Egan with us. I am so glad he shared his life and experience thru his writings and I sincerely hope he knows how much his time and effort and talent was appreciated by his readers.

@davidmason9870 8 ай бұрын

Peter Egan stories are what get me through each North Dakota winter.

@FlesHBoX 8 ай бұрын

Dang Spurge... That intro almost got ME choked up.

@CaptHollister 8 ай бұрын

I'll be 64 next week, and here I am geeking out like a teenager. I began reading Peter Egan from his beginning at Cycle World and Road&Track magazines, and later in the multiple compilation books. His occasional mention of aviation and trips in his personal Piper Cub and the music and guitars were welcome bonuses that spoke to a couple of my other interests. I even felt a distant kinship when in the summer of 1982 we both toured around Europe on midsize Japanese fours, Mr.Egan on a rented Suzuki GS650G Katana, me on my Yamaha XJ650RJC Seca which I had flown over. It's great to listen to him in person. I'm old enough to have ridden a Bridgestone, a 175, with its odd rotary gear change that took it right back to 1st if you accidentally upshifted from top (4th, if I remember correctly).

@tezz4480 8 ай бұрын

LOVE Peter and his writings. The King of moto journalism! Thank you for scoring him for this episode.

@noelwarner1235 8 ай бұрын

I was suscribed to Cycle world from 1978 for probably 30 years.Loved Peter Egans Editorials ,what a great writer.A down to earth guy with a great wealth of knowledge that he puts into down to earth terms.Would Love to meet you Peter.

@yaksauce 8 ай бұрын

Many thousand, through many decades, lived vicariously through Peter Egan’s articles and gained courage to mount up an iron horse of their own dreams. Few things in life can provide one with the sense of freedom then spinning wheels of a motorcycle. But above all, a motorcycle is a great teaching tool to learn instant Karma! Thank you for interviewing a true legend-

@seisamigos397 8 ай бұрын

Lately I've watched a couple of interviews with Peter. This was by far heads and tails above the others. The knowledge and respect you two showed to Peter was outstanding! Great show today. Thank you!!

@brianrainey2739 8 ай бұрын

The Legend. I have read so much from Peter over the past 40+ years. Decades of R&T magazines piled up in the basement along with a lifetime of Cycle World, Cycle, amd Motorcyclist. So many memories of reading his stories and seeing his adventures in full colour through his eyes! Thanks for bringing this man on HS/LS. 😊

@pbofan 8 ай бұрын

I have a large collection of motorcycle books, and Evan’s LEANINGS are by far my favorite of the bunch. It was a delight to hear him speak.

@josemaceira8780 8 ай бұрын

The first thing I did when I opened up my monthly issue of "CYCLE WORLD"..was read Peter Egans 'Leanings'..never was there a better story teller and a big part of why I grew to love motorcycles. I know how you feel Spurge. He just had a way with words...great interview guys!

@QuasiMotard 8 ай бұрын

First comment! Peter Egan is such a legend... what a treat! 👏😉👍 --QM

@JT-fd3tf 8 ай бұрын

I found an old letter that I wanted to send to Peter in the mid-90s when I was in college. It basically said, "Hey, can I come live on the farm with you and Barb as a writing / mechanical intern?" Never had the guts to send it, but he definitely inspired my motorcycle adventures. Just came back from Colombia last week.

@Michael-qo8bs 8 ай бұрын

Out standing show! I have all his books and a Peter Eagan file at least 4 inches thick!! What a writer! What a human being!!

@willietiv6402 8 ай бұрын

As a Wisconsinite, a Himalayan rider, and huge fan of Peter Egan, I couldn't POSSIBLY ask for a better episode! Thanks, Fellas!!!

@johnreed1840 8 ай бұрын

Hey Spurge I’m also a life long fan of Peter. Awesome intro!

@80nostalgic 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for having mister Egan. Also, can't help but love seeing Spurg quiet and and being a so happy about this. wow!

@mar0364 8 ай бұрын

I immensely enjoyed watching the joy on your faces. What a wonderful show of respect. You guys did great!

@garycorde994 8 ай бұрын

As a life-long pilot, car guy, guitar player and motorcyclist I have enjoyed Peter's writing since the mid-80's. Great guest.

@thomasseymour4190 8 ай бұрын

Wow! Peter Egan is my favorite automotive writer of all time. He even wrote a small piece for an early 90s Bridgestone bicycle(usa) catalog. What a legend.

@kfmathew 6 ай бұрын

I am known among my friends and family as a voracious reader. For much of my 57 years on this little rock that we live on, I've been reading practically everything that has fallen into my greedy hands, no matter what it's about. I've probably read the output of hundreds, maybe thousands of wordsmiths. I often get asked who my favourite writer is. I dread the question because there are so many that I love and admire, so it's a waking nightmare for old indecisive me to choose one or even a few. However, one name that ALWAYS figures in my list is PETER EGAN! Thank you, sir! 🙏🏽

@joepassante8498 8 ай бұрын

He is a national treasure. I was thinking about him recently because I hadn't seen a new story by him in a year or so. I'm very glad to see he's doing so well.

@williamalbright3844 8 ай бұрын

Usually I don't watch HSLS since they are so long (my ADD programmed brain anymore), but it's Peter Egan! I've been reading his columns since I was a kid... to me as much automotive royalty as Jay Leno. Great interview, thanks.

@theprodigalstranger5259 8 ай бұрын

I am always eager for a new episode of HS/LS but you add the name Peter Egan and it makes me practically giddy with excitement! Let's go fellas! That was one of, if not, the most eloquent introductions I have ever heard Spurge make on Highside/Lowside. I'm not surprised, guitars are just as cool as motorcycles. WHAT!? Mrs. Spurge is expecting, now that's a whole nuther podcast! Congratulations to you both! May your first child be a masculine child, Spurgeon Dunbar the third coming soon lol! Not much to say here except I could listen to Mr. Egans' stories all day. He very much reminds me of Lance Oliver. In fact, I think they should do a podcast together "The Silver Foxes Motorcycle Podcast!" that would be epic! Sounds like 1971 Super Beetle to me but I know that's not right lol! Maybe a BSA but I'm assuming my losing streak continues. Ending a sentence in a preposition is still better than dangling your participle! Happy belated Birthday to fellow Aries Spurgeon Dunbar! Another fine show old sports looking forward to seeing you in 2!

@magellanicspaceclouds 8 ай бұрын

Now that you got Peter Egan on the podcast, you really have no choice but to bring Kevin Cameron on here too!

@nealsteik9408 8 ай бұрын

This is awesome! I used to have a Road & Track subscription JUST for being able to read his articles. He's great!

@StevenJayOh 8 ай бұрын

Met Peter several years ago at the AMA Museum. He was so gracious to take time to talk. Great person and writer.

@ashermil 8 ай бұрын

Peter Egan is the Peter Egan of Peter Egans.

@ericrinehart6643 8 ай бұрын

Peter Egan? I can't wait!

@masoniain 8 ай бұрын

A dollar a cc (or some related variant) has to be a ctxp episode sooner rather than later.

@kenbowlus2995 8 ай бұрын

I agree! I think it should include Spencer and Spurg, as well as Zack and Ari. My reasons? 1. To get Spurg in on the fun, and 2. Because I think Spencer could give the bunch of them a run for their money when it comes to finding a reasonable old used bike for $1/cc that will be able to accomplish whatever goals and tasks they set for themselves..... as Nike says, "JUST DO IT."

@jamesonpace726 8 ай бұрын

Awesome! You guys & this show have increased in my respect by orders of magnitude. Egan, yay....

@tracythorn2918 8 ай бұрын

What a fun interview, thank you! I began reading Peter's work around 1980 in Cycle World and Road & Track. His occasional references to Wisconsin where I live were always an extra connection for me. It's good to see him healthy and still enjoying time on two wheels.

@JimRecker 8 ай бұрын

Peter is a legend!!!!! Remember reading his articles in the 70's and 80's!!!! He is responsible for my continued passion for motorcycling!!!!!

@Ch-ui6mw 8 ай бұрын

I feel as though I grew up reading Peter Egan in R&T, so I was quite surprised when he mentioned his age; I'm 9 years older! I've considered him a national treasure for many years. Thank you, Peter, for this podcast and all the prior decades of great stories!

@kriscotner7105 7 ай бұрын

Great episode!! I've got all of his books and my dad and I had a Road and Track subscription for over 30 years,he's a big deal in my house growing up. Also,owning a Royal Enfield and knowing that Peter Egan also owns one just made that brand sooooooo much cooler than it already is.

@crabhab 8 ай бұрын

I have been a huge fan of Peter Egan and own and reread all of his books many times over! He was working installing gutters when he got the notification that CW was publishing his cross country story! Great job guys!!!

@gordonwallin2368 4 ай бұрын

Peter Egan, biker, pilot and car guy! Cycle World's, "Going through (up?) the ranks." Cheers from the Pacific West Coast of Canada.

@Michael-qo8bs 8 ай бұрын

Outstanding addition!!!

@timothyevans6585 8 ай бұрын

I started reading Peter Egan in R&T in Australia in '97 as a kid (I still have the magazine on the bookshelf) I got to me by boat. It was the start of a love of the experience that of design being a value you bring into your life. And the fun that developing your understanding of the mechanical. It never occured to me that people wouldn't have read his works to you gave the reference to his works collections. I have read his columns to my 2 year, make it feel like i am an old man with pile of magazines wishing other could find that joy in a world view that has changed mine world view.

@Broken-six 8 ай бұрын

I’ve been a fan since the beginning. I got two copies of cycle world every month. When I could afford two. I’d save one, and cut one up for the pictures. I read Egans article first every time. I’m so glad you did this. Thanks. I always wanted to be a moto journalist, and thanks to KZbin and the modern cameras like my insta360 I’m living that dream right now. Bring him back once a year if he will do it!!!

@jimgeary336 8 ай бұрын

Peter's stories have a wonderful way of bringing me into his vivid point of view that that inspires me to take on my own journeys

@kommonman.5011 8 ай бұрын

I read most of Pete's articles in Cycle World and had Leaning 1/2 books. Recently I boight 2 more of his books from Amazon, was worried that these hard copy books will all disappear. Thks for bringing Peter into the channel. I enjoyed his writting as much as anyone. Hope he will do more writing or appear on some more video, perhaps talks about RE Himalayan.

@graylunsford 6 ай бұрын

That was such a special episode! What a great guy! Have Lance and Ari on WITH Peter - ALL you guys!

@keithb1971 8 ай бұрын

What a great episode! Mr. Egan is a legend in automotive and motorcycling journalism and like everyone I’ve always enjoyed his writing and how you get sucked into his stories. It’s was funny how highly he spoke of Malcolm Smith and I hope he knows that he is held in much the same regard. Keep up the great work Zack An d Spurgeon

@ducatiboy 8 ай бұрын

As a fellow long time Peter Egan fan I felt Spurgeon's emotion at the start. He was almost in tears.

@timothymills733 8 ай бұрын

About time, this is the guest you should have started with.

@mnahack 8 ай бұрын

Rarely make it through the entire video but this one totally flew by! Thank you for hosting Peter Egan and thank you to Zach and Spurg for the entertainment.

@gray7863 8 ай бұрын

On two wheels or four Peter Egan has no equal and I will always be grateful to him for being the inspiration for my continued love of being able to ride motorcycles.Thanks Peter

@mikekazphotography 8 ай бұрын

Man, I hope you guys are planning that Wisconsin to Canada ride Egan never got completed for a Common Tread video. And feel free to volunteer Spurg to carry all of his luggage on his bike haha. I’ll leave it up to you if you want to do it on 160cc’s lol. Make it happen fellas!! Great video as usual!

@MegaDaveLV 8 ай бұрын

Great interview! I've always loved reading his stories. I am surprised there is not more views.

@paulwilson1529 Ай бұрын

peter egan rocks. what a wonderful man.

@rightwingsafetysquad9872 7 ай бұрын

Loved watching Spurg fangirl over Peter.

@RevZilla 8 ай бұрын

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@AndresVillalba-440 8 ай бұрын

Thank you guys for another great episode and great guest. I hope at some point if not done already you can recognize how entertaining this podcast is and what a great dynamic it has. I believe would be great at some point to have it on a weekly basis and why not even live!! Once again great work!!

@BobTaylorCruising 8 ай бұрын

The last Cycle World I bought off the stands was in the 1980's. I have only returned to motorcycling in my '60s as I near retirement. I was actually starting to think I would never ride again. I realize that I'm not getting any younger and his comment about the RE Himalayan was spot on. I am not a dirt rider (though that's where I started riding) so my choice was a Kawasaki Vulcan S. So far, it's just been a blast. My wife tolerates my motorcycle obsession as long as I wear the gear and ride reasonably. I do... Mostly. I can pick this bike up if I drop the thing. I can also grab the thing if things go squirrelly on me in a parking lot.. The look back at those days was fascinating. I bought my first true street motorcycle in 1987. It was a Yamaha YX600 Radian. That was a terrific introduction to street riding and taught me what I needed to survive. I remember reading about the ZX10, GSX-R 750 of those days. I ultimately realized that, if it does what you want, any motorcycle can be a lot of fun. That's what we ride for.

@alainmichaud6747 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic interview ...... I remember my first bike a Kawasaki 125 in 1975 make good memories ......Second bike was a Triumph in 1980

@joel8034 8 ай бұрын

"Go outside and use your imagination."-Mom Those words still ring in my ears from my childhood.

@BottomLineBassin2 8 ай бұрын

I bought the edition with the Honda Blackbird on the cover in 95 or 96 and fell in love with Peters writing. At the time I was riding an 84 Kawasaki KL250 to school and to my girlfriends house.

@laynepalmer8690 7 ай бұрын

Another film i think is must watch motorcycling is "Dust to Glory" as well as "Fastest". Those along with On Any Sunday were some of my favorite movies as a kid. I'll need to watch V for Victory.

@adventuretimemoto 8 ай бұрын

My dad was an Air Force pilot and computer developer in the early Vietnam era. He was also an avid motorcyclist. He would have loved this episode.

@Bradamsmx5 8 ай бұрын

Always looking forward to HSLS episodes releasing. Great entertainment and tons of information.

@CustomerService-ut9tj 8 ай бұрын

Peter is a luminary. To miss Peter Egan is to miss laughter, wit, wisdom and humility. You instantly become a friend who imagines Peter’s wife (Barb’) shaking her head after another rhetorical question is cast to the wind…

@fireice1997 8 ай бұрын

I find it humbling how Peter would pick an MGB as a sports car and I’ve owned 2 of them. I would like to add that I’m 27 and had two beautiful MGB’s that Ive owned got to work on. I’m glad I got to have a connection with him.

@John_Ridley 8 ай бұрын

I've read every book recommended on this podcast and not been disappointed. Here are a few more. Shoot, no ebook version of Leanings, but there is a "best of" in ebook. I don't buy paper. My library has "Leanings 3".

@clydeosterhout1221 8 ай бұрын

Been reading Eagan’s brilliant stores since 1979. Some of the best stuff I have ever read!

@michaelkrenzer3296 8 ай бұрын

Funny...the week my Buell Ulysses leaves me stranded for the first time, the man that unintentionally convinced me to buy it is in my feed. Granted, the article about one of his longest owned motorcycles was printed 6 years before I bought mine.

@jamesherrington5606 Ай бұрын

Wow ❤. Blast from the past ~ no shade intended.

@tysonarzt3507 8 ай бұрын

Being from New Lisbon, hearing him talk about his childhood in and around town mirroring mine so closely was so wonderful for me

@browngreen933 8 ай бұрын

Do you remember Fred Pettis, the old Harley-Davidson dealer in New Lisbon?

@tysonarzt3507 5 ай бұрын

@@browngreen933 Him and my dad were friends

@micyclesport 7 ай бұрын

Got handed the Leanings books as a young teenager and been hooked ever since!

@jsr3793 8 ай бұрын

It is about GOD DAMN time someone put Peter on a long form podcast.

@atschann 8 ай бұрын

Best guest ever. Love the show.

@Dheeeeraj 7 ай бұрын

THE BEST EPISODE TILL DATE

@ZX9RDan 8 ай бұрын

Have you guys watched the documentary on Joey Dunlop on Prime? Nice to see something made about that exceptional man!!

@stank.nooner2987 8 ай бұрын

Small town living! You knew where your friends were when you found the pile of bicycles in the front lawn of your friend’s house! It’s time to go home when the whistle blows or the street lights turn on!

@kd350 8 ай бұрын

I bring back issues of Cycle World to the daily diaspora meet in Highland Falls NY. Guys grab the issue of the day and turn straight to his timeless page and indulge. And the last 2006 "Naked & Nasty" Hooligan Comparo similar to one the KTM 950 that Zach owns and rides (assuming the Duke) is highly regarded noted for its Best Backroad Bomber accolade, though they have the rare 950SM. The Aprilia Tuono two banger gets best-in-show. My 2003 - there the unchanged - '06 Z1000 is awarded "Best Beast in the East", kind of like a Japanese Speed Triple. Thank you Peter Egan.

@AdamND701 8 ай бұрын

Holy shit Spurge. Are there academy awards for podcasts?

@stevemillerecon 8 ай бұрын

I started reading Leanings in 1992!

@seancook5910 8 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@JayBee-cr8jm 8 ай бұрын

I met Peter at the Slimey Crud run. Lots of us did. We talked briefly about DR650's.

@ericrinehart6643 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this episode! I would jump at the chance to sit down with Peter Egan. So I would jump and then sit down? Anyhow...

@pjones7012 8 ай бұрын

Although I enjoyed seeing and hearing the Egan interview, I feel the two interviewers spent way too much time talking about their personal history, etc, and did not ask good questions to get egan involved into the interview and thus let him expound on his interests and profession.

@wesleycardinal8869 8 ай бұрын

Didn't know about the guitar connection - I'm also a guitar and bass player. When I found out he plays a Tele I went straight to the TDPRI forum to see if I could find him.

@drdanimalsize 8 ай бұрын

Awesome. Loved the analogy of the dog taking a shit lollll

@therocket280z7 8 ай бұрын

A simple, relatively cheap, and effective solution to motorcycle theft is to replace the fuel pump relay with a Bluetooth controlled relay. This will stop the theft short of folks that are using a pickup. But, some might find it annoying that they have to enter a pin or use the app, every time they want to go for a ride. I can't speak to the options offered by the relay manufacturers though, but some may have automatic proximity capabilities. I would stick with a PIN option if there's ever going to be a time when someone else is going to ride it, or if your bike is parked within 30ft or so from your home... You can also get a kit that has a relay that can be activated with included key fobs, designed for doing exactly this sort of thing...

@MichaelBarr-n4u 8 ай бұрын

Spurg loves the sound of his own voice. Can't stand him. Zack is awesome and Peter is a Legend of course.

@Eastcoast_Rds 2 ай бұрын

Look how happy spurg is

@BobGrimminger 8 ай бұрын

There are other GPS locator tags that have similar function to Apple Air Tags that work with android.

@drewmclean6058 8 ай бұрын

When I saw the name, Peter Egan, I was surprised. I thought the British actor (Chariots of Fire and Ever Decreasing Circles) had diverse talents and interests: acting, environmental activism, now journalism about music!

@Ceremyjohen 8 ай бұрын

Loving the music content! I, too, am a musician and motorcyclist. A common gene indeed. A person needs to be zoned in when riding and playing. Zack looked bored as hell during the first question, though.