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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Motorcycle Industry in 2026: Sales Down, Middleweights Rise, and New …
The motorcycle industry in 2026 faces declining sales in major markets, but growth in the middleweight segment, emerging brands, and new trends suggest a dynamic and evolving future. Demographic shifts and affordability play ...
How to Choose Your First Motorcycle: A Beginner’s Guide
Choosing your first motorcycle is an exciting milestone, but it’s also a decision that deserves careful thought and planning. This comprehensive guide walks beginners through every critical aspect of the process, ensuring new...
Motorcycle Navigation in 2026: Phones, GPS, and Remote Screens
In this episode of the Throttle and Roast podcast, host Niels Meersschaert delves into the evolving landscape of Motorcycle Navigation in 2026. The discussion begins with the ubiquitous smartphone, a device most riders alread...
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Black Ice & Lemon Ricotta: A Winter Ride to Valhalla
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Riding with Purpose: Groups, Charity, and Community
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The 'License to Learn': Why Your First Motorcycle Isn't Your Dream Bike
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Recent Blog Posts
Black Ice & Lemon Ricotta: A Winter Ride to Valhalla
The RideWinter was just beginning to eke out as I pulled the bike out of the garage to head out. This winter has been a terrible one, with snow falling every few days, so the roads never really got fully cleared. All the bikes had been…
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…
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.