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Can a Chinese motocross bike genuinely compete with the established Japanese and European brands, or is it just another cheap alternative? We became the first in the world to ride the new ZXMOTO MX250, with ADB test rider Jeff Briggs heading to Melbourne to put the Chinese manufacturer's new 250cc motocross bike through its paces. And with Chinese manufacturers making some serious moves in the motorcycle industry, the question is whether ZXMOTO has built a bike worth taking seriously.
We look at the MX250's engine performance, suspension, handling, build quality and how it stacks up against the bikes we've been riding for years. Jeff gives us his first impressions.

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Just how tough was the 2026 International Six Days Enduro in Portugal? In this episode of the ADB Podcast, we chat with former GNCC Champ Josh Strang about his latest ISDE campaign aboard a Beta, the challenges of racing against the world's best enduro riders in the worst dust in years and what makes the Six Days such a demanding event.
We break down the brutal conditions, dust and long days in the saddle. We also look back at his previous ISDE appearances, how the event has changed over the years, what it's like representing Australia and why, after so many years racing at the highest level, he's still lining up for another crack.

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Are air vests worth it, or are they just another expensive bit of riding gear? In this episode of the ADB Podcast, we chat with Alpinestar's Christian Scire who explains   the Alpinestars Tech-Air system and how all the models differ. Before buying an air vest, make sure you listen to this podcast.
We dive into how the technology works, how its sensors detect a crash and deploy the airbag in milliseconds, and what sort of injuries these systems are designed to help prevent. We also discuss the practical side of wearing an airbag vest for motocross, enduro and adventure riding, including comfort, weight, movement, accidental deployments and the cost of resetting the system after a crash.

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We managed to get all three of Australia's 2026 Motocross of Nations riders together for this episode of the ADB Podcast, with Jed Beaton, Aaron Tanti and Alex Larwood joining us to give a proper behind-the-scenes look at Australia's MXoN campaign. We get the boys talking about what really happened on track, the pressure of representing Australia, the difficult starts, the battles through the pack and just how challenging the conditions were against the world's best motocross riders.
It's a rare chance to hear all three riders together, comparing stories, having a laugh and giving us an insight into what really went down at the 2026 MXoN.

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Most people reckon pulling a wheelie is hard enough, but Matt Hall is taking things to another level by attempting the longest blindfolded wheelie. And did we mention he's a paraplegic? In this episode of the ADB Podcast, we sit down with the man behind Outpatient Moto to hear his incredible story, from the injury that changed his life to getting back on a motorcycle, learning to ride with limited lower-body function and eventually pushing the boundaries of what's possible on two wheels.
Matt talks us through the challenges of adaptive riding, the modifications required to control his motorcycle and how he mastered wheelies before deciding to attempt one without being able to see where he's going.