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Jim Hyde owns RawHyde Adventure, a company that specializes in motorcycles training, tours, and special events. He started the business in the spring of 2002 with a goal of providing adventure destinations for motorcycle riders around the world. Jim and his talented crew provide numerous motorcycle tours, training, and trips in a wide variety of locations around the world. From intermediate to advanced challenges they will guide and coach you through some of the most fun you’ll ever have on two wheels. RawHyde is officially endorsed by BMW Motorrad North America and they are an official BMW training center. Their goal is to provide participants with fun and exhilarating adventures on motorcyles.
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“Never, never, never, never, give up.” – Winston Churchill in his comencment speech at Oxford University during WWII
Jim started his business as a jeep tour and exploration business for European tourists. Right after investing over a million dollars and two days after setting things in motion, the events of 911 happened and overnight, European travel to the U.S. all but stopped. Listen to the pivot of all pivots to turn things around.
AH-HA MOMENT
After the devastating challenges of 911 Jim came up with the idea that he could take his business model and focus instead on U.S. customers hungry for outdoor adventures on motorcycles.
FIRST SPECIAL CAR
A Porsche 930 Turbo
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
If you have a car and you really love it. Don’t ever sell it.
AUTOMOTIVE RESOURCE
The World of Adventure – www.theworldofadventure.com
FAVORITE BOOKS
Jupiters Travels: Four Years Around the World on a Triumph – Ted Simon
Ten Years on Two Wheels: 77 Countries and 250,000 Miles – Helge Pedersen
PARTING ADVICE
If you have a dream don’t give up. Make it a priority. Set a goal. And make it happen. Never, never, never, never, give up.
HOW TO FIND JIM
Rawhyde – www.rawhyde-offroad.com
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