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ADB Magazine

Mitch Lees

For over 50 years, Australasian Dirt Bike Magazine (ADB) has been the dirt bike rider's bible. Since 1975, we've delivered the ultimate monthly hit of off-road action - bike tests, tech tips, racing, interviews, and jaw-dropping photography. Trusted, respected, and fuelled by pure passion, ADB is the one-stop shop for every rider who lives and breathes dirt bikes!

And now we have a podcast! That’s right — ADB just fired up a podcast. Every week we’ll drop straight into your headphones with everything that makes the dirt world awesome: fresh industry news, topical stories that concern you as-they-happen, raw bike tests, honest product reviews, juicy behind-the-scenes stories, and riders telling it like it is. If it happens in the dirt, we’re talking about it.

So whether you’re on the tools in the shed, driving to the track, or just dreaming about your next ride, tune in and get your fix of all things ADB. This is the one podcast every dirt biker needs in their rotation.

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Yesterday · 1 hr 14 min
EP#82 - Punters take on AEC Season! Would you race the AEC?
Send us Fan Mail What happens when three everyday punters decide to take on the Australian Enduro Championship season? In this episode of the ADB Podcast, we sit down with three Vets riders who did exactly that — including one bloke who had never raced a motorcycle before. What started as a challenge quickly became one of the best experiences of their lives, travelling around the country, riding places they’d never normally see and lining up at some of Australia’s best enduro events. We talk about the reality of racing a full AEC season as normal working blokes — the travel, costs, preparation, fitness, crashes, laughs and just how bloody fast the front-running Vets actually are. More importantly, they explain why the championship became about far more than results, with the road trips, new mates and experiences along the way every bit as memorable as the racing itself. If you’ve ever thought you’re not fast enough or experienced enough to have a crack at AEC, this episode might change your mind.
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Monday · 9 min
EP#81 - 2026 Honda CRF300L Rally Tested!
Send us Fan Mail Dirtbike Burrito's Jeremy Cowley and ADB's Mitch Lees were back at it again this time testing the 2026 Honda CRF300L Rally. Jez took it home to spend some quality time with what the boys reckon is the best-looking adventure bike on the market. Here's what they thought of the performance of the bike.
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Friday · 37 min
EP#80 - Wil Ruprecht on the 2026 AEC and his first Outright title
Send us Fan Mail Wil Ruprecht is back on top of Australian enduro racing. After narrowly missing the Pro Enduro crown in 2025, the former EnduroGP World Championship runner-up came into 2026 on a mission, winning the opening seven rounds outright and building a championship lead that would eventually be seriously challenged by Korey McMahon. In this episode of the ADB Podcast, Wil takes us through the highs and lows of his championship-winning season, the areas he worked hardest to improve and the pressure of taking the title fight all the way to the final weekend. We also look beyond 2026 and dig into Wil’s incredible career — from leaving Australia to take on the world, finishing runner-up in the 2022 EnduroGP World Championship and eventually returning home to race full-time in Australia. Wil talks about how much he’s changed as a rider, the strength of Australian enduro right now, whether another overseas campaign could ever tempt him and what’s left on the bucket list now that he can call himself the 2026 Australian Pro Enduro Champion.
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Thursday · 49 min
EP#79 - Levi Stephens on Don River Dash and Desert Career Ambitions
Send us Fan Mail Levi Stephens has well and truly announced himself as one of the brightest young talents in Australian desert racing. In this episode of the ADB Podcast, we sit down with the young gun after a massive 2026 season that included fifth outright at Finke, an Under-19 class win at Hattah and, most recently, an outright victory at the Don River Dash — going one better after finishing runner-up there in 2025. We talk about Levi’s rise through the AORC junior ranks, why desert racing has clicked for him, the rivalry with his brother Kodi, what it was like mixing it with Australia’s best at Finke and how he put together his Don River Dash win. We also find out where Levi wants to take his racing from here, whether overseas events are on the radar and just how big he’s dreaming for the next stage of his career.
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September 14 · 6 min
EP#78 - Yamaha WR300F v Sherco 300 SEF Factory!
Send us Fan Mail After the popularity of our Yamaha WR300F test on YouTube, on this podcast and in print, we thought we'd get it back and put it up against the only other high-performance 300cc four-stroke in the class, the Sherco 300 SEF Factory. We were at the test track while ADB Editor Mitch Lees and Chief Tester Jeff Briggs were testing the bikes and here's what they thought as soon as they hopped off them.
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September 7 · 17 min
EP#77 - 2026 Triumph Tiger 900 Tested!
Send us Fan Mail Jeremy Cowley and his old man Nev were back at it again for us taking another Triumph, this time the Tiger 900, for a one-month adventure through NSW, Victoria and the ACT. They had extreme heat, water and cold and managed to survive with a detailed idea of what it's like to live with the Triumph Tiger 900 off-road as an adventure bike. Here's what they thought.
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August 31 · 8 min
EP#76 - 2026 Honda Transalp 750 Tested!
Send us Fan Mail ADB Ed Mitch Lees hopped on the Honda Transalp 750 for a month and headed bush to push t his thing through nasty dirt as far as he could. We caught up with him when he rolled back into the garage to see what he thought.
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August 18 · 1 hr 22 min
EP#75 - Rob Nowak on 2026 Romaniacs
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the ADB Podcast, Mitch Lees sits down with Rob Nowak to unpack his incredible journey to racing the Ultimate Adventure class at Red Bull Romaniacs on a KTM 890 Adventure R. After years of trying to conquer Romaniacs — including broken bones, shoulder reconstructions and a broken tailbone that ended his 2025 attempt before he'd even left Australia — Rob finally arrived in Romania healthy in 2026, only to discover his entire box of race parts was stuck in customs. What followed was a mad scramble involving KTM Australia, KTM Austria and the wider riding community just to get him onto the start line.
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August 17 · 5 min
EP#74 - 2026 Yamaha WR300F Tested!
Send us Fan Mail Check out what we thought of Chris Watson's Yamaha WR300F which is a 2026 Yamaha WR250F with the Athena kit in it. We grabbed ADB Editor Mitch Lees and ADB's Chief Tester Jeff Briggs to see what they thought after hooping off the bike and still at the track.
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August 14 · 59 min
EP#73 - Corey Hammond on heading to the Dakar Rally, Baja and Finke 2026.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the ADB Podcast, we sit down with 2025 Finke Desert Race winner Corey Hammond for a wild chat about where he’s been and where he wants his racing career to go next. Corey opens up about his ambition to move into rally racing and ultimately become a long-term Dakar competitor, plus his experiences racing Baja and why international desert and rally racing is firmly on his radar. We also dive into the incredible highs and lows of his last two Finke campaigns — from winning the whole thing as a privateer in 2025 to returning as defending champion with Factory Honda in 2026 and having his race turned upside down. Corey shares some crazy behind-the-scenes stories from both years, what becoming King of the Desert did for his career, and why Finke could ultimately be the launching pad for much bigger things overseas.
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August 10 · 6 min
EP#72 - 2026 GASGAS EC 300 GP Tested!
Send us Fan Mail We managed to get our hands on a 2026 GASGAS EC 300 GP, which is the up-spec model in the GASGAS two-stroke range, to see if it is worth the extra coin. We stuck the mic under the nose of ADB Editor Mitch Lees and Dirtbike Burrito's Jeremy Cowley as soon as they hopped off the bike to see what they thought. Here's there raw feedback.
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August 3 · 8 min
EP#71 - 2026 Kawasaki KX250 Test!
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.
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July 31 · 57 min
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.
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July 27 · 31 min
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!
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July 27 · 1 hr 26 min
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.
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July 21 · 5 min
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!
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July 20 · 1 hr 5 min
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.
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July 16 · 24 min
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.
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July 16 · 41 min
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.
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July 15 · 1 hr 6 min
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.
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