From a motorcycle left outside to rot to a machine built to conquer cross country endurance runs, Jerry Wieland’s story is one of passion, perseverance, and a love for antique motorcycles.On this episode of the Motorcycle Trans Am Podcast, Jerry shares the incredible journey of his bike, how he brought it back to life, and how he got bitten by the antique motorcycle endurance racing bug back in 2010. Since then, he’s completed cross country endurance runs, learning firsthand what it takes to keep an old motorcycle running mile after mile.Jerry talks about the challenges, preparation, and determination required to take on these demanding rides, where mechanical know how and the right people by your side can make all the difference.This is a story about bringing old iron back to life, pushing the limits of antique motorcycles, and the friendships that make endurance racing so special.Website: motorcycletransam.com

In this episode of the Motorcycle TransAm Podcast, we sit down with Mike Butts, the inaugural Motorcycle TransAm champion, to hear the story behind his incredible run on his 1913 Henderson!Mike's bike was finished right before the race, leaving him with almost no time to actually ride it before heading to the starting line. In fact, he only had a handful of miles on the Henderson before taking on the TransAm.We talk about what it was like showing up to a coast to coast endurance run on a motorcycle he had barely ridden, the tough days, the slightly less tough days, and what it took to keep moving all the way to the finish.Of course, Mike didn't do it alone. He talks about taking on the TransAm with Team Butts, including his brother Larry, daughter Brianna, friends Scott and Jerry, and the incredible help of Loring Hill.Tune in for the story behind the win and what it reallyyyy took to get a 1913 Henderson across America.

In this episode of the Motorcycle TransAm Podcast, we sit down with Norm Berg to talk about his experience riding in the inaugural 2025 Motorcycle TransAm!As a first time TransAm rider, Norm wasn't sure exactly what to expect from 3,700 miles on a century old motorcycle. While he prepared for plenty of mechanical challenges, the ride turned out to be surprisingly trouble free. Aside from a carburetor issue caused by bad fuel and one flat tire, Norm made every single mile of the route.We talk about:-What inspired him to enter his first Motorcycle TransAm-The few mechanical challenges he faced along the way-His favorite roads, stops, and memories from the route-Why the course exceeded his expectations-What he learned from riding across America on an antique motorcycleWebsite: motorcyclestransam.comFacebook: facebook.com/motorcycletransamInstagram: instagram.com/motorcycletransam