Tom Nagle
Motorcycles have been positively life changing for me and I’ve absolutely enjoyed my 37+ years of touring, off-road racing, and training. I’m excited to share industry best practices, experiences and lessons learned with you and create amazing adventures from the seat of a motorcycle. Having retired from a successful 35 year career in healthcare sales and marketing, I’m excited to have an opportunity to share my passion.
Role: motowayz Founder / Lead Trainer / Guide
Born: St. Louis, Missouri
Current Residence: Atlanta, Georgia
First Motorcycle: 1968 Triumph TR6R 650 (Still have it in original condition!)
Certifications:
“USMCA” United States Motorcycle Association Certified Dirt Coach
“MSF” Motorcycle Safety Foundation Certified DirtBike & AdventureBike RiderCoach
“ROHVA” Recreation Off-Highway Vehicle Association Certified DriverCoach
“ATV ASI” All Terrain Vehicle American Safety Institution Certified RiderCoach
Certified SOLO Wilderness First Responder w/Red Cross Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid
Private Pilot (not current)
Amateur Radio General Class Operator (not current)
Thoughts to Live By: Work Hard, Play Harder!
Languages: English, Pig Latin
Best Riding Experience: Finally winning my class in a GNCC series.
Worst Riding Experience: Getting run over in a race. Think “thump-thump”. Or, perhaps dumping my wife on the ground on a slippery turn in Italy (or was that Mexico?) : )
Some Destinations Traveled by Motorcycle:
Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar, Crete, Sardinia, Corsica, Iceland, throughout United States.
Other Riding Experiences:
Actively provide guiding services for MotoQuest as well previously at other industry leaders.
Actively provide escort and guiding services for Yamaha at test ride events.
Accomplishments:
Current Ambassador for Backcountry Discovery Routes.
Raced +240 off-road motorcycle hare scrambles & enduros over past twelve years.
Starting racing at 50 years old.
Current American Motorcycle Association “AMA” Off-Road Racing Class 60+ A/Expert.
4 Time AMA Off-Road Series National Class Champion
2016 AMA Amsoil Grand National Cross-Country Series, 1st Place National Class Champion
2016 AMA/ Kenda Full Gas Sprint Enduro Series, 1st Place Regional Class Champion
2014 AMA/Kenda National Enduro Series 1st Place National Class Campion
2013 AMA East National Hare Scramble Series 1st Place Class Champion
2021/2020/2019/2018 Southern Off-Road Racing Championship Series, 1st Place Class Champion
2017 Southern Off-Road Racing Championships Series, 4th Place Class Champion
2015 AMA/Kenda Full Gas Enduro Series, 2nd Place National Class Champion
2015 AMA Tennessee Knock-out Extreme Enduro Bronze Medalist
2012 AMA Can-AMA Grand National Cross Country 2nd Place Series National Class Champion
2012 AMA/NEPG National Enduro Series 3rd Place Series National Class Champion
2011 AMA/Can-Am Grand National Cross-Country Series, 3rd Place Class National Champion.
2010 1st Place Class Champion Southern Off-Road Racing Championship Series.
2010 Tecate-SCORE Baja 1000 completion.
2009 - 2010 1st Place Class Champion in the AMA/Southeastern Enduro & Trail Riders Association Hare Scrambles Series.
2009 – 2010; 1st Place Master Class Champion in Southern Off-Road Racing Championship Series & Tennessee Off-Road Racing Championship Series.
Mary Nagle
I married into motorcycle touring & have enjoyed many exciting and scenic trips both in Europe and the US. I don’t drive myself but am the in-resident photographer while two-up on my husband’s bike all the while making sure he maintains comfortable speeds and the restaurant choices on all our trips are up to par. Very thankful that my husband is a good driver and I’m still alive to support him at motowayz.
Role: motowayz co-founder & fine dining expert
Born: Athens, Greece
Current Residence: Atlanta, Georgia
Thoughts to Live By: “There is nothing more beautiful than a sunset, viewed over a glass of chilled
Champagne.” Jared M. Brown
Languages: English, Greek
Certifications: Red Cross CPR / AED / First Aid
Best Riding Experience: Riding through the Dolomite Mountains.
Worst Riding Experience: Getting thrown off the bike in a rainstorm around Lake Como, Italy when my husband had a slow speed “issue” on a turn in sheeting rain. We walked/rode away just fine and me armed with “new material” for future reference.
Scott Lovern
With over 30 years of riding experience, I began my journey on dirt bikes seven years ago before transitioning to the pavement. As a Back Country Discovery Ambassador and Ride Director for the BMW Club, I'm passionate about exploring new horizons and sharing my love for riding with others.
Role: I proudly serve as a Range Hand, combining my love for motorcycles with outdoor expertise.
Born: Born in Atlanta, less than a century ago, I've spent my life exploring the roads less traveled.
Current Residence: Atlanta, Georgia
First Motorcycle: My first motorcycle was a Honda TR 70 as a kid, and I've since owned numerous brands, including Harley-Davidson and BMW.
Thoughts to Live By: I live by the motto: "Adventures are around every corner, go find them," embracing every opportunity to explore the unknown.
Languages: English,
Certifications: I am a proud Ambassador for Backcountry Discovery Routes. I hold ` certifications from Harley-Davidson, Rawhyde ADV, and BMW off-road training programs, ensuring I'm equipped for any adventure.
Best Riding Experience: My best riding experiences include traversing the Continental Divide, exploring MOAB, and tackling many of the South West Backcountry Discovery Routes.
Worst Riding Experience: Anything I'm not prepared for serves as a reminder of the importance of proper planning and readiness on the road. Wear an airbag and have Skymed ready when the other guy isn't as good as he thinks he is.
Greg Luther
Recently retired from a 30-year career as a professional mechanical engineer/consulting engineer with registrations and projects in 37 States. Past careers/jobs include oilfield exploration services engineer, geologist – open pit mining, and custom motorcycle painter. Longtime motorcycle enthusiast; started riding at age 11. Looking forward to having time for more frequent motorcycle adventures and travel.
Role: Motowayz support, coach, adventure guide and assistant
Born: Mobile, Alabama
Current Residence: Johns Creek, Georgia
First Motorcycle: Honda SL125
Languages: English, Greek
Certifications: Motorcycle Safety Foundation Dirt Bike School & Adventure Bike Rider Course
certified coach
Motorcycle Experience: Have been riding since 1968 (on and offroad). SERA enduro and hare scrambles, FTR (Florida Trail Rider), and SETRA enduro/hare scramble racer 1980 – 2015.
Moto Trips & Adventures: Alps (Germany, Austria, Italy) tour, Isle of Mann (IOM) TT races, 2017 and 2019 with side trip to London (both trips), Atlanta-Pacific NW- Atlanta on BMW R1200GS, Numerous trips to central Colorado Rocky Mountains to dual-sport ride. Mid-Atlantic Backroad Discovery Route (BDR), Colorado Backroad Discovery Route (twice), Idaho self-planned “BDR” – Dual sport (900 miles on KTM 500), Smokey Mountain 500
Worst Riding Experience: Riding in the rain in London traffic all day.
Kirk Lakeman
In 50 years of riding (trail riding, racing off-road, adventure bike riding) I have gained considerable off-road and adventure bike experience. Epic trips include the TAT, MABDR, Moab, Wyoming and Colorado off-road rides, and Arctic Circle crossings in Canada and Alaska including riding to Tuktoyaktuk NWT. I enjoy meeting new people and introducing riders to new adventure bike route
I recently retired from a 36 year career in the banking and financial services industry. I now devote much of my free time two adventure in off-road motorcycling, whitewater kayaking and bicycling.
Role: motowayz support & adventure guide
Born: Haleyville, Alabama
Current Residence: Dawsonville, Georgia
First Motorcycle: 1971 Yamaha Mini Enduro 60
Bikes: KTM 790R, KTM 350 XCF, KTM 1190R, KTM Freeride E-XC
Certifications:
Backcountry Discover Route Ambassador
Graduate of Jimmy Lewis Adventure Course
Graduate of Michael Lafferty Off-Road School
Candidate for MSF Dirt RiderCoach Program (Pending)
Thoughts to Live By: What is behind you, does not matter
Languages: English (Southern)
Best Riding Experience: Riding to Tuktoyaktuk at the Arctic Ocean
Worst Riding Experience: Riding to Tuktoyaktuk at the Arctic Ocean
Some Destinations Traveled by Motorcycle:
Coos Bay Oregon (end of TAT), Grand Central Station NYC, Dawson City YT, Antiguan Pass Alaska, Swiss/Italian/French Alps, Bermuda, Key West, Ouray Colorado, Moab Utah, Tuktoyaktuk, NWT Arctic Ocean
Accomplishments:
Competed in off-road motorcycle races since the 1970s. Including National Enduro’s, Hare Scrambles, GNCC’s
Completed Trans-America Trail (TAT)
Experienced MABDR, Utah BDR, Colorado BDR, and Continental Divide Trail
Rode from Georgia beyond Arctic Circle in Canada’s Yukon Territory and Alaska on Haul Road
Experienced Kentucky Adventure Trail (KAT) and Southeastern Adventure Trail (SEAT)