Throttle and Roast
Are you a motorcycle enthusiast who cannot start the day without a perfectly brewed cup of coffee? Join Niels Meersschaert on Throttle and Roast as he blends his 25 years of riding experience with a profound love for artisanal coffee.
From cruisers to café racers, and cappuccinos to cold brews, learn to enhance your riding experiences, perfect your coffee rituals, and even combine them for an unforgettable adventure. We love a variety of motorcycles, riding both street and dirt and almost every segment: ADV, cruiser, sport bike, scooters and vintage. The show gives you the tips you need to find the best gear, techniques and insights to have the ultimate motorcycle adventures.
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Mastering the Difficult Art of Motorcycling: Embrace the Ride
In this episode of the Throttle and Roast podcast, host Niels Meersschaert delves into the rewarding yet challenging world of motorcycling. He discusses the importance of learning and personal growth, highlighting how the dif...
Steppenwolf had it wrong. Get out on the backroad.
We explore the different types of roads available for motorcycle riding, focusing on backroads, highways, city streets, and stroads. Why many riders prefer highways, citing safety, speed, and the compatibility of popular crui...
Protect Your Motorcycle: Tips to Prevent Theft at Home and Away
In this episode of the Throttle & Roast podcast, host Niels Meersschaert discusses the alarming risk of motorcycle theft and the personal connection riders have with their bikes. He explains why motorcycles are particularly v...
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The 'License to Learn': Why Your First Motorcycle Isn't Your Dream Bike
How to Choose Your First Motorcycle: A Beginner’s Guide
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New Bikes, Big Updates, and Hidden Gems for 2026 ADV Riders
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Recent Blog Posts
The 'License to Learn': Why Your First Motorcycle Isn't Your Dream Bi…
Welcome back to the Throttle & Roast blog! We've just dropped a new episode that I'm particularly excited about, titled How to Choose Your First Motorcycle: A Beginner’s Guide. In this episode, we dive deep into the crucial, often overlook…
Espresso & Open Roads: A Vespa Ride to Armonk
The RideEleven miles was all the compass indicated on the Beeline Moto. Definitely on the shorter end of coffee rides on this site. See our article on discovering new roads with Beeline. With such a short range, the yellow Itali…
Riding into the Future: Exploring Remote Screen Navigation for Motorc…
Welcome back to the Throttle and Roast blog! Today, we're diving deep into a topic that's rapidly reshaping how we navigate our two-wheeled adventures. In our latest episode, "Motorcycle Navigation in 2026: Phones, GPS, and Remote Screens," we explo…
About the Host
Podcast Host / Writer
Niels fell in love with coffee, traveling to Europe with his parents as a kid. He’s been an avid motorcyclist for over 25 years, owning bikes from nearly every motorcycle segment. He completed a Backcountry Discovery Route solo in 2023 aboard his 2012 BMW R1200GSA, camping along the way. He’s an avid moto camper even when he’s not riding a BDR and always brings tools to brew coffee at the campsite.