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The Ride Inside with Mark BarnesTimingTIMING: Both work and play deplete our energy reserves, so determining which is more important at any given time (and how to approach balancing one with the other) are critical to how we wend our way through our daily lives, both on and off the motorcycle. Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWMOA.org.
2025-11-2120 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesDylan Code and the California Superbike SchoolDYLAN CODE: Born into one of the most well-known rider families in the USA, Dylan has sought and found ways to balance his father Keith's legacy with his own quest for knowledge and perfection atop a motorcycle. From his beginnings as a boy to keeping CSS running smoothly, Dylan brings a lot of insight to the concept of motorcycle schools and how they can benefit all riders. Wes Fleming, host of Chasing the Horizon, joins Mark for this discussion with Dylan. Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with M...
2025-10-311h 05The Ride Inside with Mark BarnesWon't vs. Can'tWON'T VS. CAN'T: It's an age-old conundrum, and discussions of it often overlook the nuances and complexities of a given situation or set of circumstances. Whether you're parenting or riding a motorcycle, the distinction between won't and can't can (and often does) have important repercussions. Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWMOA.org.
2025-10-1720 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesSame old same old?SAME OLD SAME OLD? An enthusiast has an entirely different perspective on whatever it is they're particularly excited about. It can often be difficult to share or express your enthusiasms with other people, but a little understanding can go a long way. Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWMOA.org.
2025-10-0321 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesA momentary lapseA MOMENTARY LAPSE: Everything can change in a split second when your attention wanders. In a car, it might not be a big deal, but on a motorcycle, a momentary lapse of attention or skill could have devastating effects. Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWMOA.org.
2025-09-1918 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesX-ray visionX-RAY VISION: What do X-ray glasses, rocky hill climbs and invisible dangers have in common? Perception! Mark explores how experience shapes what we see—and what we miss—on the bike and beyond. Discover why learning doesn't just change how we think, but what we notice in the first place. Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWMOA.org.
2025-09-0521 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesMy last haircutMY LAST HAIRCUT: When do you stop chasing the next upgrade? In this episode, Mark reflects on reaching the "last haircut" moment—settling into the perfect set of bikes, dialing back the tech obsession and choosing depth over breadth. It's about aging, priorities and staying put in the saddle. Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWMOA.org.
2025-08-2918 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesLosing controlLOSING CONTROL: Is more control always better? Mark examines the paradox of control and how letting go can sometimes yield the best results in motorcycling and in life. From race track lessons to psychological insights, Mark explores why relaxing your grip may be the key to confidence, performance and even joy. Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWMOA.org.
2025-08-2221 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesAn off dayAN OFF DAY: Even the most perfect riding day can fall flat when you're not at your best. Mark unpacks the anatomy of an "off day" on two wheels—where confidence wavers, rhythm vanishes and expectations clash with reality. Join the exploration of how to reset, recover and ride smarter when things just won't click. Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWMOA.org.
2025-08-1519 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesFilling in the blankFILLING IN THE BLANK: What do you say to someone who just doesn't get motorcycles? Mark explores the blank stares, the curious questions and the challenge of translating a personal passion into relatable terms. Learn why riding is more than transportation and how sharing the spark might just light someone else's fire. Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWMOA.org.
2025-08-0821 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesBreaking the iceBREAKING THE ICE: What happens when a long winter off the bike dulls your passion instead of sharpening it? Mark explores the psychology of re-entry, emotional inertia and why sometimes the thrill of riding returns only after we act on faith, not feeling. Get moving first! Joy often follows in its wake. Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWMOA.org.
2025-08-0120 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesThese are the daysTHESE ARE THE DAYS: What if you could feel nostalgic for today—while it's happening? Mark explores how reframing the present can bring joy, clarity and calm amidst uncertainty. From gas station epiphanies to motorcycling metaphors, it's a ride through time, perception and the power of noticing what's good right now. Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWMOA.org.
2025-07-1820 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesThe right tool for the jobTHE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB: From trail-side heroics to the quiet joy of finding the perfect wrench, Mark explores the power, pride and occasional absurdity of tools in the life of a motorcyclist. Hear how a clutch cover fix in the wilderness became a triumph of ingenuity and what it means to be truly prepared. Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWMOA.org.
2025-07-1118 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesRiding Beyond Limits: Kandi Spangler on The Ride Inside with Mark BarnesKandi Spangler, a passionate motorcyclist and trainer, shares her journey from a novice rider to a two-time GS Trophy finalist with Mark Barnes, touching on overcoming physical limitations, her recovery from shoulder surgery and the importance of physical fitness in riding. She emphasizes the significance of training, skill development, and community support in the motorcycling world. Kandi also highlights her experiences in adventure riding, the role of coaching, and offers valuable advice for new riders. Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by...
2025-04-091h 01The Ride Inside with Mark BarnesFeelings are not facts on The Ride InsideFEELINGS ARE NOT FACTS: If you've ever wondered why this motorcycle somehow feels faster than that motorcycle, this is the podcast episode for you. Mark examines the differences between our perceptions of a thing and the reality of that thing and how our perception affects us. Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2025-03-2618 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesChore no more! on The Ride InsideCHORE NO MORE: Do you consider riding on the weekends all the training you need? Or are you more dedicated to building your riding skills? Mark looks at ways to improve your riding that are fun and beneficial, and why they're important. Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2025-03-1224 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesEscape! on The Ride InsideESCAPE! You can run (denial) but you can't hide (reality). We all know this, of course, but Mark is here to remind us of some ways to deal with the frustrations inherent in even feeling the need to escape from anything. Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2025-02-2623 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesNavigating the doldrums on The Ride InsideNAVIGATING THE DOLDRUMS: Just like sailors of yore, motorcyclists can get stranded in the doldrums, especially during the winter. Mark gives you some ways to navigate the tough times when you can't ride. Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2025-02-1220 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesNo such thing on The Ride InsideNO SUCH THING: Obscuring responsibility doesn't do us much good, but we do it anyway. The throttle cable or brake pads on our motorcycles don't go bad by magic, bu we don't always notice they need attention until it's too late. Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2025-01-2920 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesMoto Music on The Ride InsideMOTO MUSIC: whether it's a piano etude or a perfectly banked decreasing radius curve, we can make art in the ways presented to us on an everyday basis. Playing a classic Fender Stratocaster or riding a BMW M 1000 RR, your tools create your music. Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2025-01-2218 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesAnother kind of fear on The Ride InsideANOTHER KIND OF FEAR: Tying in with the Jan/Feb '25 issue of BMW Owners News and its focus on the MOA Foundation's mission of training and safety, Mark addresses learning, crashing, humility, ignorance, embarrassment and more. Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2025-01-1522 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesBJ Hessler of DC Dirt Camp on The Ride Inside With Mark BarnesB.J. Hessler is the founder and lead instructor at DC Dirt Camp, an off-road riding school in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. Here she tells us how motorcycling in general, and setting up this operation in particular, have been central to her personal journey, and how her school has much to offer motorcyclists at all levels – including those who ride exclusively on pavement. Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2025-01-101h 05The Ride Inside with Mark BarnesFrisky business on The Ride InsideFRISKY BUSINESS: Mark takes on the classic nature vs. nurture conundrum, explaining it by developing an understanding of your cat getting the zoomies and connecting it to what we all experience as motorcycle riders. Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2024-12-1118 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesThe Sound of Thunder on The Ride InsideTHE SOUND OF THUNDER: Losing a motorcycle buddy is difficult, but it's something many of us will face sooner or later. Mark explores what he's gone through since his friend Jeff died in a single-rider crash not long ago, and how his experience can help all of us manage risk, expectations and emotions. Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2024-12-1021 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesRiding with ADHD on The Ride InsideRIDING WITH ADHD: This commonly misunderstood (or misapplied) condition has a variety of effects, but can it actually make you a better rider? Mark dispels some myths and discusses (briefly) what ADHD is and isn't as it's applied to motorcyclists. Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2024-12-0319 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesPearls on The Ride InsidePEARLS: Maybe yours are cleverly brief instructions passed along to you in formal coaching, or maybe they represent insights you arrived at on your own. No matter how you get them, they're critical to building your skills as a motorcyclist. Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2024-11-2720 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesDave Searle on The Ride Inside with Mark BarnesDAVE SEARLE: Retired Editor-in-Chief of Motorcycle Consumer News Dave Searle reminisces about the odyssey that eventually led to his role as a highly regarded journalist for the motorcycle enthusiast press back in the glory days of print publications. His history as a self-taught mechanic, educator, writer, photographer, relentless researcher—and, of course, passionate motorcyclist—made him uniquely qualified to be MCN's longest-running leader. Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2024-11-261h 28The Ride Inside with Mark BarnesOur storied lives on The Ride InsideOUR STORIED LIVES: Storytelling. Refined sugar. Umbrellas. Motorcycles. Reality. Darwinism. Information. Tying it all together is the really tricky part, but that's exactly what we do on a daily basis! Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2024-10-3123 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesJames Carlisle on The Ride Inside With Mark BarnesJAMES CARLISLE: Building on Mark's recent "Stealership" essay, this discussion digs into what it's really like for somebody at a motorcycle dealership to work with the public, especially disgruntled people who show up angry at a real or perceived slight, with a broken motorcycle or just itching for a confrontation. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2024-10-241h 07The Ride Inside with Mark BarnesShawn Thomas & Louise Powers on The Ride Inside with Mark BarnesSHAWN THOMAS & LOUISE POWERS: There is perhaps no two people more fitting the moniker of "dynamic duo" than Shawn and Louise. When they're not traveling around the world as ambassadors and product experts for BMW Motorrad, they're buried in motorcycle training - both for learners and as learners. Mark drills down into what makes them constantly want to learn more and then share that knowledge with othe riders. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is...
2024-10-1741 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesBreaking Down (Or Not!) on The Ride InsideBREAKING DOWN—OR NOT: Your bike isn't the only thing that might struggle on the ride. Neglecting your body and its needs (and realities) can also cause problems on trips of any duration. "Plan your ride, ride your plan" can—and should—incorporate more than just the motorcycle. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2024-08-2719 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesWhat we don't know on The Ride InsideWHAT WE DON'T KNOW: Old adages aside, ignorance can and often is quite painful—but there are ways to mitigate the damage caused by simply not knowing something you really should know. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2024-08-1320 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesReflexes on The Ride InsideREFLEXES: Remember "bullet time" in The Matrix? There's a similar experience when it comes to motorcycling, and all you need to do to experience it is drop your motorcycle—preferably in front of a live studio audience. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2024-07-3019 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesThe incredible disappearing motorcycle on The Ride InsideTHE INCREDIBLE DISAPPEARING MOTORCYCLE: It's not about being invisible, it's about your riding experience being as distraction-free as possible. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2024-07-1622 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesFarewell Old Friend on The Ride InsideFAREWELL OLD FRIEND: Selling a bike isn't nearly as exciting as buying one, but it's something we all must face sooner or later. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2024-07-0220 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesStealerships on The Ride InsideSTEALERSHIPS: All it takes is one bad experience to ruin us on a motorcycle dealership—or all of them—for life. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2024-06-2525 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesFarklemania on The Ride InsideFARKLEMANIA: My distaste for the word aside, there's a lot to be learned about ourselves from what we attach to our motorcycles. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2024-06-1821 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesIt's Not Easy Being Green on The Ride InsideIT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN: Your status as a beginning motorcyclist informs your entire riding life, but that doesn't mean you have to necessarily choose between being brave and being skilled. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2024-06-1118 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesPoints of Interest on The Ride InsidePOINTS OF INTEREST: Simple training—or retraining—exercises can often yield disproportionate benefits when it comes to our riding skills. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2024-06-0417 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesNew bike fever on The Ride InsideNEW BIKE FEVER: Nobody is immune to this condition, which often rears itself as winter turns into spring. Or in summer... or late fall... or... Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2024-03-1317 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesTami Bakke on The Ride Inside with Mark BarnesTAMI BAKKE: Mark talks about the importance of training with Tami, who serves on the board of the MOA Foundation, one of the biggest proponents and supporters of motorcyclist training around. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2024-03-091h 45The Ride Inside with Mark BarnesSmooth Operator on The Ride InsideSMOOTH OPERATOR: Trail braking doesn't have to be a mystery! Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2024-02-2021 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesBest practices (Part 2) on The Ride InsideBEST PRACTICES (PART 2): Divide, conquer, integrate—then keep it real and deal with the unlearning process. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2024-02-0620 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesBest Practices (Part 1) on The Ride InsideBEST PRACTICES (PART 1): Get out of your mind and into your body—and remember competency is a work in progress. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2024-02-0620 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesAre you crusty? on The Ride InsideARE YOU CRUSTY?: Surviving this long doesn't mean you can't benefit from motorcycle training. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2024-01-2320 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesKen Condon Part 2 on The Ride InsideKEN CONDON PART 2: Mark wraps up his interview with another titan in the motorcycle training world in the second episode of this two-part series. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2024-01-161h 01The Ride Inside with Mark BarnesKen Condon Part 1 on The Ride InsideKEN CONDON: Mark interviews another titan in the motorcycle training world in the first episode of this two-part series. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2024-01-161h 01The Ride Inside with Mark BarnesOnce in a while on The Ride InsideONCE IN A WHILE: How *does* the train always know exactly when you need to cross the railroad tracks? Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2024-01-0915 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesWrapping up 2023 on The Ride InsideWRAPPING UP 2023: Mark welcomes Wes Fleming back to The Ride Inside, discusses his recent investigation of the importance of motorcycle training and reflects on 2023. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2023-12-3153 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesTime Travel on The Ride InsideTIME TRAVEL: A motorcycle transports you directly into the present moment—and it really has to, if you want to survive. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2023-12-2614 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesNick Ienatsch on The Ride InsideNICK IENATSCH joins Mark to discuss the Yamaha Champions Riding School (which he founded), its Champ U online program and how motorcycle training affects us all. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2023-12-191h 33The Ride Inside with Mark BarnesEveryone Has a Story on The Ride InsideEVERYONE HAS A STORY - normally, we put some kind of pithy, perhaps even witty teaser here but honestly, we can't say anything more interesting about this episode than is stated by the title. Enjoy our 50th episode! Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2023-11-2819 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesWhen is a day not a day? on The Ride InsideWHEN IS A DAY NOT A DAY? sees Mark exploring just how many precious weekends we have and how easy they are to accidentally waste. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2023-11-2119 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesEd Housewright on The Ride InsideED HOUSEWRIGHT joins Mark to discuss his upcoming book about riders who take a long break from the sport, or come to it later in life. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2023-11-1647 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesAll My Fault on The Ride InsideALL MY FAULT: Fear is controllable, and that control is necessary to get the most out of your ride. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2023-10-2415 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesCheap Thrills on The Ride InsideCHEAP THRILLS: BMW's smallest bike in current production—the G 310—is a platform not to be overlooked for its fun factor. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2023-10-1715 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesAnatomy of a Panic on The Ride InsideANATOMY OF A PANIC: Quick! Check your pockets! Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2023-10-1018 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesThe Way It Goes on The Ride InsideTHE WAY IT GOES: Always expect an "easy" repair or modification to be harder than it appears and you'll never be disappointed. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2023-10-0317 minThe Ride Inside with Mark Barnes10,000 Curves on The Ride Inside10,000 CURVES: With repetition comes success, something Mark ruminated on during his recent tour with IMTBike. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2023-09-3016 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesThe Joy of Streamlining on The Ride InsideTHE JOY OF STREAMLINING: Preparing for a lengthy motorcycle trip requires some hard looks at what we choose to pack along for the ride. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2023-09-2616 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesLow Strung on The Ride InsideLOW STRUNG: A laid-back bike isn't a blessing in disguise, it's one key to better riding and possibly even a better motorcycling experience. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2023-09-2317 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesClearances on The Ride InsideCLEARANCES: Whether it's in the engine or transmission or in your brain, the spaces between the components (or ideas) is absolutely critical. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2023-09-1920 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesOur Own Worst Enemy on The Ride InsideOUR OWN WORST ENEMY: Getting rusty during a break from riding can come back to haunt you. Luckily, there are many ways to shake off the rust. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2023-09-1616 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesJon DelVecchio on The Ride InsideJON DELVECCHIO joins Mark to discuss his "Cornering Confidence" course, an online version of which is free for members of the BMW MOA (and not too expensive if you're not a member). Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2023-09-121h 09The Ride Inside with Mark BarnesConfidence Man - The Good Kind on The Ride InsideCONFIDENCE MAN—THE GOOD KIND: A good instructor does more than just impart new skills and correct bad habits. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2023-08-2918 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesInfrastructure on The Ride InsideINFRASTRUCTURE AND A SPACE FOR MAINTENANCE: Moving to a house with an awesome garage can be a life-changing experience for just about anybody—but especially a motorcyclist! Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2023-08-2515 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesIdiots and How To Spot Them on The Ride InsideIDIOTS AND HOW TO SPOT THEM: How is it everyone views so many others on the road as idiots? Even if we avoid any evaluation of another person's intelligence, we still judge them incompetent. Wouldn't this mean bad drivers see others as the problem instead of themselves? Yes, exactly! Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2023-08-2215 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesBinoculars, Blindness and Invisibility on The Ride InsideBINOCULARS, BLINDNESS AND INVISIBILITY: This will be the first time you've likely heard the concept of ocular convergence discussed in a podcast, but you'll want to hear how it affects every motorcycle rider you know. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2023-08-1819 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesGreg Widmar of MotoJitsu on The Ride InsideGREG WIDMAR: After a serious motorcycle crash, Greg leaned on experiences as a US Marine and passion for riding to create the MotoJitsu system, a method for street riders to become more proficient and confident in their daily riding. He's since created over 1,000 motorcycle training videos. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2023-08-151h 26The Ride Inside with Mark BarnesFoolishness Squared on The Ride InsideFOOLISHNESS SQUARED: If common sense were so common, everybody would have buckets of it at their disposal. In this episode, Mark dispenses a little for you. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2023-08-0519 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesLivin' the Dream on The Ride InsideLIVIN THE DREAM: Nobody can navigate a world wherein everything is uncertain. In this episode, Mark walks us through achieving a little certainty. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2023-08-0118 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesVestiges on The Ride InsideVESTIGES: Buying into an image—and its accompanying accoutrements—can be a powerful motivator to continue on a sometimes self-defeating path. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2023-07-2913 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesIndoor Touring on The Ride InsideINDOOR TOURING: When the weather is not conducive to riding, we have other options to feed our motorcycling habit. This episode features a Q&A with Wes Fleming; Mark and Wes explore possible physical benefits of riding motorcycles. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2023-07-2553 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesArmchair Psychology on The Ride InsideARMCHAIR PSYCHOLOGY: Human beings crave certainty, regardless of how little information they have or how wrong their premature, half-baked conclusions may be. Find out why! Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2023-07-2218 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesArthur Treff on The Ride InsideARTHUR TREFF: Hear from a Motorcycle Safety Foundation Certified Rider Coach who lives near enough to the Tail of the Dragon to grab it and hold on. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2023-07-181h 04The Ride Inside with Mark BarnesHot Air on The Ride InsideHOT AIR: We tend to assign elaborate theories of causality in situations where merely a coincidence took place. Our brains are built to explain things, and they fill in all the blanks with guesses and fantasies when they have nothing else to go on. Find out why! Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2023-07-1517 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesRicardo Rodriguez on The Ride InsideRICARDO RODRIGUEZ: Hear from one of the motorcycle trainers at the U.S. Rider Academy, part of the BMW Performance Center in Greer, South Carolina. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2023-07-1337 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesCycles on The Ride InsideCYCLES: During our waking lives, we experience joys, endure tragedies, take up difficult challenges, and execute countless routines, amassing a multitude of memories in the process. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2022-10-1816 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesSome People! on The Ride InsideSOME PEOPLE! Whether it's your favorite back road or the local grocery store, some people can just be in your way - both physically and mentally. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2022-10-1117 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesJust My Imagination on The Ride InsideJUST MY IMAGINATION: Your imagination can alert you to consequential possibilities - and do so faster than the speed of normal thought. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2022-10-0416 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesForm and Function on The Ride InsideFORM AND FUNCTION: There are signifiers, and there are the things signified. Human beings very often treat these as interchangeable, and this can cause problems. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2022-09-2717 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesBaptism by Fire on The Ride InsideBAPTISM BY FIRE: When you ride in the heat, the temperature goes up in places other than just outside your body. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2022-09-2214 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesMomentum on The Ride InsideMOMENTUM: Many things in life can be friend or foe - or both, depending on the situation and how you choose to manage it. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2022-09-2118 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesAnother Peril of Motorcycling on The Ride InsideANOTHER PERIL OF MOTORCYCLING: That the joys of motorcycling might exacerbate instead of ameliorate our dissatisfactions should be seen as an opportunity rather than a hindrance. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2022-07-2916 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesNot What You Think on The Ride InsideNOT WHAT YOU THINK: Riding in search of rain opens up all sort of possibilities. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2022-07-2616 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesThe Last Ride on The Ride InsideTHE LAST RIDE: Even though we might not welcome it, each of us is able to recognize our own mortality. Are we similarly able to recognize the end of our riding time? Wes Fleming, host of Chasing the Horizon, is back to talk with Mark about preparing for a long trip by motorcycle. (Part 2) Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2022-06-071h 03The Ride Inside with Mark BarnesBrain Fade on The Ride InsideBRAIN FADE: What's worse when you're riding a motorcycle—being drunk or being tired? Mark explores just how similar these two conditions can be when it comes to your ability to pay attention. Wes Fleming, host of Chasing the Horizon, is back to talk with Mark about preparing for a long trip by motorcycle. (Part 1) Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2022-06-061h 04The Ride Inside with Mark BarnesFlywheels on The Ride InsideFLYWHEELS: Motorcycles make for excellent metaphors for many things in our lives, from "I'm out of gas" to "running wide open." They help us explain what we're experiencing and through them, we can share our joys and sorrows. Tom Gary joins Mark to talk about the work the MOA Foundation does to promote rider safety, training and awareness. (Part 1) Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2022-06-0150 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesTabula Rasa on The Ride InsideTABULA RASA: Giving instructions is a great responsibility, but then again, so is following them! We need your questions! Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2022-05-0417 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesI Got This on The Ride InsideI GOT THIS: Managing risk is a critical skill for every motorcyclist, bit it's important to understand the line between confidence and overconfidence. We need your questions! Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2022-05-0316 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesSmall Talk on The Ride InsideSMALL TALK: Talking about motorcycles in polite company can be fraught with frustration and awkwardness, but it doesn't have to be. We need your questions! Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2022-03-1316 minThe Ride Inside with Mark BarnesDinner Bells on The Ride InsideDINNER BELLS: If "You can't, you won't and you don't stop!" applies to your life as a motorcyclist, you may have a problem. Then again, maybe you don't have a problem with that problem! We need your questions! Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2022-03-1320 min
The Ride Inside with Mark BarnesKicking Our Own Tires on The Ride InsideKICKING OUR OWN TIRES: Nothing humanizes us more quickly than doing something stupid—and common—in front of an audience. Scott Auld joins Mark and Wes for the Q&A to discuss our own embarrassing motorcycle moments. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2022-01-1950 min
The Ride Inside with Mark BarnesHow to Organize Your Garage on The Ride InsideHOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR GARAGE—OR NOT! If you've ever felt like it would be easier to move than to organize your garage, Mark might agree with you. Find out how he tackled the problem. Our Q&A responds to a listener's comment about technology possibly alienating us from our motorcycles. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2022-01-1248 min
The Ride Inside with Mark BarnesThe Fate of Romance on The Ride InsideTHE FATE OF ROMANCE: Sure, you love your romantic partner, but do you love your motorcycle? Mark examines what it takes to form and break relationships with machines. Our Q&A looks at the concept of bias as it applies to self-selection among motorcycling communities. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2021-11-3046 min
The Ride Inside with Mark BarnesZen and the R1250RS on The Ride InsideZEN AND THE R1250RS: When you find the motorcycle you were always meant to ride, it's one of those pivotal moments in your life. Maybe the clouds open and angels sing, but maybe you just find your peace in the saddle. Our Q&A looks at what it is about BMW motorcycles that creates such passionate owners. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2021-11-231h 06
The Ride Inside with Mark BarnesA Break in the Clouds on The Ride InsideA BREAK IN THE CLOUDS: Our use of motorcycling to maintain psychological equilibrium should be modulated. Overdoing it can be problematic, but so can underdoing it. Our Q&A gets into some of the mental and social aspects of group rides. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2021-10-1144 min
The Ride Inside with Mark BarnesCharacter on The Ride InsideCHARACTER: The priority of character in any motorcyclist's criteria for ownership winds up being a function of that rider's own personality. This can go in either direction, though, with the motorcycle serving as extension or counterweight. Our Q&A gets into mentally preparing for and recovering from a long motorcycle trip with guest experts Heather Lea and Dave Sears. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2021-10-111h 16
The Ride Inside with Mark BarnesFog Lights on The Ride InsideFOG LIGHTS: Going through highly routinized maintenance procedures (oil changes, spoke tightening, chain lubing, cleaning and polishing, etc.) can be like playing a favorite oldie on guitar when these serve as much-needed vacations in the land of the highly familiar and relatively mindless. Our Q&A gets into recovering from motorcycle-related trauma. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2021-10-1147 min
The Ride Inside with Mark BarnesSome Day on The Ride InsideDEBUT EPISODE! SOME DAY: Trying to quantify the return on investment in motorcycling is a fool's errand. Even for those who regularly ride vast distances, and therefore enjoy a far lower cost-per-mile, most of the benefits of being a motorcyclist evade any objective accounting. Our Q&A gets into knowing how to recognize mental decline and when to stop riding, either for the day or forever. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.
2021-10-1135 min