Rosson Richardson

Austin Moto Adventures, President & Instructor

Rosson founded Austin Moto Adventures in the fall of 2022. The passion behind the project came from not only a lifetime of motorcycle riding, but also the recognition of how much ADV riding changes the lives of its tribe in a positive way.

From 10 years old on, Rosson always found a way to be on a bike. Beginning with crashing a childhood friend’s KDX 80 at 10 years old, to racing GSXR 750s in his twenties, he has ridden all types of motorcycles on all types of terrain.

In 2005, Rosson threw his leg over a Triumph Tiger and his world changed forever. Adventure riding became a part of his DNA and an insatiable appetite for more adventure riding and more motorcycles ensued.

Rosson was trained at another academy and was honored when he was invited back to become an instructor one week after his training academy ended. Rosson quickly realized that his passion for adventure motorcycling fed his unknown passion for coaching and mentoring. Watching students come through the class and seeing their transformation as riders, and as people, his mission became to spread the ADV way of life, this tribe, to as many people as possible.

Rosson considers Austin Moto Adventures to be his calling, and he welcomes all who wish to join the ADV community to reach out and find their tribe at Austin Moto Adventures.

Tim McWhorter

Austin Moto Adventures Executive Vice President

Bobby Quezada

Austin Moto Adventures Vice President and Chief Instructor

Bobby started riding street motorcycles at 16 and spent 22 years racing and competing with motorcycles and cars. He took a short break from motorsports and tried dabbling in other activities, but never found anything quite as satisfying as motorcycling. In 2018 he was introduced to the world of motorcycle adventure riding. Having never ridden on dirt, he took many off-road training classes and immediately got hooked on what he calls his “new way of life.” He has continued his off-road learning journey with various expeditions in the USA and Mexico, including rides from the Continental Divide to several BDRs (Backcountry Discovery Routes).

“Adventure riding has genuinely transformed my life,” Bobby said. “When I got the opportunity to become a trainer, I knew I had to give back so that others could experience the same. Since then, I have witnessed hundreds of people fulfill their dream and a passion for freedom on the backcountry roads on a motorcycle. Having a sense of accomplishment and a big smile on their faces gives me such a fulfilling emotion that is difficult to describe. I can only say that I want more of it.”

Bobby said that he loves coaching and helping fellow riders develop their off-road riding skills, but mostly loves helping them conquer their fears, take control of their emotions and mental attitude, and become the best and safest off-road riders possible so they can conquer the world of off-road.

Rob Glass

Austin Moto Adventures Client Liaison, Instructor, and Guide

Raised in the oilfields and basketball courts of Southern Illinois, Rob migrated to Nashville, TN. to attend college. Graduating second (from the bottom) in his class, Rob says he was a well-known regular at Rotiers, Printers Alley, The Exit-In, and various early 1970s Nashville scenes.

Rob said that his underwhelming academic performance was due, in part, to the purchase of his first motorcycle – a Penton 125. His priorities didn’t mesh with the classroom. He graduated (in four years), married, and settled into an “acceptable lifestyle.” In the early 1980s he moved to Asheville, NC, becoming a semi-respected member of the academic and administrative community of Warren Wilson College.

His younger, adrenaline-fueled adventures included motocross, downhill skiing, skydiving, SCUBA diving, rock climbing, and white-water rafting. Eventually, as happens with most adults, he settled into mid-life responsibility and became a marketing and communications guru of sorts, establishing the consulting firm of Glass & Gold, Inc.

These days he is a motorcycle gypsy whose home is wherever his 2006 GS1200 is found. Rob and his bike hang out at Austin Moto Adventures full-time, where he will engage with clients on the phone, via emails, on the training courses, and sometimes on a tour. Rob says he enjoys helping folks take the steps needed to improve … in riding or in life. Almost always positive and an authentic encourager, you’ll find him working with folks needing a helping hand.

Jocelin Snow

Austin Moto Adventures Advisor

• International Tour guide and BMW Certified Off-Road Instructor
• 40 years of experience as a motorcycle rider
• Participant for the 2018 GS Trophy in Mongolia
• Host/Presenter for the 2020 New Zealand and 2022 Albania, GS Trophy
• Certified at the International Instructor Academy of BMW Motorrad

Jocelin, a.k.a. “pint sized powerhouse” was featured in the 2020 NEBDR film, 2021 WYBDR film, Ride to Adventure, and CNN BMW Motorcycle special. Jocelin has been riding for 40 years and has traveled by motorcycle all over the world. Having owned well over 40 motorcycles, she has competed in all types of motorcycle racing such as flat-track, supermoto, moto-cross, drag-racing, hare scrambles, enduro and even AMA road-racing. Jocelin not only rides but she enjoys turning a wrench too, having worked as chief mechanic, assisting the team to a national championship. She continuously works with manufacturers to research, design and develop safe motorcycle riding gear. Jocelin is constantly striving to be a positive role model and inspire new and existing riders to adventure and explore the world by motorcycle and discover the love of motorcycling.

Inna Thorn

Austin Moto Adventures Advisor

For the last decade, Inna Thorn has been at the helm of the Backcountry Discovery Routes® (BDR®) non-profit organization, and currently serves as BDR executive director and vice president of the Board. Raised in Moscow, Russia, Inna has always been a spirited soul. Helping others has been her passion, and she has dedicated most of her career to the non-profit sector. Inna moved to Seattle, WA, in 1998, and worked for a local arts fundraising non-profit while putting herself through school at the University of Washington. In 2006, she met a guy who dreamed of riding motorcycles from Seattle to Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. This quickly became a shared vision, which they turned into a reality by riding a pair of KLR 650 motorcycles some 17,000 miles through 13 countries. By the end of the trip they decided to make permanent their adventure together with an engagement to marry. Once back in Seattle, Inna started a freelance creative agency and began consulting for motorcycle industry clients, including Ural Motorcycles and Touratech. Three years after the BDR was founded, the organization began to outgrow its volunteer workforce, and Inna was recruited to become the director of Operations. Since 2012, Inna has taken the operation to new levels with her energy, organization, and passion for inspiring others to explore the world on two wheels. When not hard at work, Inna and her husband like to share the wonders of nature with their two young children, by camping and hiking in the mountains, and traveling the world.