June 2025 - Sheldon “Retro” McIver

Fast Facts

• Riding 35 years
• Friends call him “Retro” for his love of classic cars and all things vintage
• Has a YouTube channel and podcast
• MSF Instructor

Hometown/State?
Springfield, MA


First motorcycle?
Honda EX500


Current motorcycles?
2019 HD Roadglide
2000 HD Fatboy
1975 Kawasaki ZX400


How long have you been riding?
35 years


Why did you first start to ride?
The feeling of twisting the throttle and sense of freedom when riding is to this day still exhilarating!


What makes you most excited about motorcycling?
The opportunity it affords to meeting new people and experiencing new places as well as old places in a new light/perspective.


How did you first learn about Aerostich?
While searching YouTube.


Favorite Aerostich gear?
Darien pants and jacket (the only one I’ve experienced).


Tell us about your YouTube channel and social media channels.
https://www.youtube.com/@retrophilosophyshow5566
https://www.facebook.com/mr.sheldonmciver
https://www.facebook.com/groups/381464091255954
https://www.tiktok.com/@retrophilosophy

Who inspires you?
The common individual.


Where are your favorite places to ride?
Country backroads.


Describe a memorable motorcycle adventure?
Leaving NC solo heading to BC Canada meeting friends and together making several stops headed to Mexico. Many of mountains, curves, backroads and national parks along the way. After the celebration was over in Mexico, I headed out solo again…next stop Springfield, Mass. After a few days spent with family and old friends, I headed back south to North Carolina. 


What is the best motorcycle advice or tip you’ve received?
Ride your own ride.
Safety first and first safety.


What are your hobbies and interests outside of motorcycling?
Thrifting, classic cars, podcasting, and family.


Aerostich-related or Aerostich-specific stories?
I was heading out on a short trip to Maryland (we ALWAYS GET DRENCHED when we go to Maryland without fail) and prior to a few weeks ago, I didn’t even own a proper rain suit. Some of my LDR friends swear by Klim and as a result I had a suit in my shopping cart just waiting for me to click “Purchase” but right before I did I decided to surf YouTube one last time for a comparison check. Lo and behold I come across a guy named Craig Ripley aka Living off the Slab. He was talking about the gear and I'm still not sure if I was mesmerized by the glory of his immaculate silver beard or not, but it was at that moment I knew I was going to purchase an AEROSTICH SUIT! A few days later I was an AEROSTICH owner!!


More About Sheldon "Retro" McIver:

Retro Philosophy is the name of my YouTube channel. My friends call me “Retro” I guess because of my love for classic cars and all things vintage.

In life I like to be daring and not afraid to do things different, so when I started my YouTube channel and podcast, it was a chance to talk about how i feel and my philosophy…hence “The Retro Philosophy Show.”

My mission and the mission of the Retro Philosophy Show is to Encourage and nourish a love for motorcycling and motorcycle safety (I’m an MSF Instructor) and to inspire, encourage, and model decent human being behavior.

Yay or Nay?

• Backroads? Yey
• Freeways? Yey
• Gravel Roads? If necessary
• Roadside Motel? Yey
• Camping? Yey
• Helmet Audio System? Sena