Peace Love Moto - The Motorcycling Podcast
Ron Francis
A podcast about Motorcycling for Peace of Mind. We explore Mindfulness and Random Acts of Kindness on the backroads of Colorado and the American West. The podcast is hosted by Ron Francis and inspired by a lifetime of motorcycling and his experience as a Tour Guide in Rocky Mountain National Park. Contact: [email protected]
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Episode 72: Kim Casares Motorcycles to the Mount Everest Base Camp - No kidding!
Peace Love Moto - The Motorcycling Podcast
10/19/24 • 30 min
Kim Casares is an amazing motorcycle rider who pushed the limits of courage and strength to reach her goal of riding a motorcycle to the Base Camp of Mount Everest. Here is my interview with my new friend, a true Motorcycle Adventurer.
Episode 82: What happens if...? - The Hunter Matthews Interview
Peace Love Moto - The Motorcycling Podcast
01/04/25 • 42 min
While we frequently discuss the Peace of Mind many of us find from the seat of a motorcycle, what if that's no longer an option? After a devastating accident, Hunter Matthews could have given up, but he hasn't. Instead, he encourages us to explore alternative paths to inner peace and fulfillment while he maintains found memories of his riding days. It's a power reminder about gratitude and seizing life’s opportunities. Prepare to be inspired.
Episode 38: Motorcycling: A Pure and Simple Return to Reality
Peace Love Moto - The Motorcycling Podcast
11/11/23 • 14 min
There are lots and lots of things we love about motorcycling and for me, an overarching thing that I most appreciate. Motorcycling is real. There’s no Virtual Reality. There’s no AI. Nothing Artificial going on here.
For those of us lucky enough to have a motorcycle in the garage and the ability to ride it, .... Wow, we are just so fortunate! I think that riding is not so much an escape from reality. Riding motorcycles returns us to reality. And for that, we can be very grateful.
The Film Festival referenced in this Episode: https://vahna.com/
Episode 37: Staying Healthy and Thinking like a Hippie: Motorcycling may be what you need.
Peace Love Moto - The Motorcycling Podcast
11/01/23 • 15 min
It was there, boarding our motorcycles onto the ferry, that the fellow next to me pulled off his jacket to reveal a t-shirt that not only caught me by surprise, but made me laugh. We struck up a conversation right away. His black t-shirt had a simple slogan on it that said “Go Fast, Don’t Die”. Oh, now that’s genius! I get it! I’m sure that statement could be interpreted in many ways, but for me it means, do what you can, while you can. I guess, live life to the fullest. Mindfulness helps! Do what makes you happy.
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Gary Schmidt: https://www.garyschmidtmusic.com/
Brett Wilson: https://www.mountainzenden.com/
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Episode 36: Episode 36: Wow! Charlie at Janus Motorcycle hears that a lot. An interview with Charlie Hansen-Reed.
Peace Love Moto - The Motorcycling Podcast
10/19/23 • 31 min
I had stopped for lunch in a tiny mountain town here in Colorado when he rode up on this unbelievable motorcycle. I know that my first word to Charlie was “Wow”, followed by “What kind of motorcycle is that”?
He briefly described how this bike was handcrafted in Indiana with some of the fabrication done by the local Amish community. Yes, you heard right. The same Amish folks that you see using buggies pulled by horse for transportation. You talk about a beautiful, well made machine!
I had to get to know this guy and beg for a chance to ride his Janus Motorcycle. That’s spelled Janus. A bike like I’ve never seen outside of a history book. Not only did I get to spend an afternoon riding with Charlie high up in the mountains, he let me ride it! Oh, that was cool!!!
I’m so excited today to share with you an interview with my new friend, Charlie Hansen-Reed, Design Engineer with Janus Motorcycles in Goshen, Indiana. This was a fun conversation.
Contact Mitch, Charlie and the crew at Janus Motorcycles at:
(574) 538-1350
https://janusmotorcycles.com/
Episode 25: How to Balance a Motorcycle - Riding on the Dirt and the Art of Balance
Peace Love Moto - The Motorcycling Podcast
07/15/23 • 11 min
In today’s episode, we’ll talk about balance, both on the bike and in life. As any experienced motorcyclist will tell you, staying loose and relaxed on the bike makes you a better rider and it keeps you more safe than being all tensed up. Yeah I get that. But, what’s it mean to stay loose in life?
Episode 18: Motorcycle Maintenance - What does Shop Class have to do with it? An examination of Shop Class as SoulCraft.
Peace Love Moto - The Motorcycling Podcast
05/20/23 • 10 min
It was the cover of the book that caught my attention. This beautiful old BMW motorcycle in front of a barn. It’s title almost scared me away though. “Shop class as Soulcraft. An inquiry into the value of work.” Yikes! That sounds deep. And indeed it was, but it reminded me of many truths. Could that be related to this Mindfulness thing, that everyone keeps talking about?
Maybe now more than ever, we should consider the importance of working with our hands, maintaining our own motorcycles, then going out for a ride in the real world that’s all around us. Hum.... Thank you for joining me today!
Episode 17: The Gift in the Garage - A reflection on why we ride. Appreciation for your motorcycle and your ability to ride.
Peace Love Moto - The Motorcycling Podcast
05/14/23 • 9 min
Lawrence of Arabia, the movie from 1963 starring Peter O’Toole, won 7 Academy Awards. TE Lawrence was the real “Lawrence of Arabia”. Yeah that was a real person. An amazing man who had an adventurous life. He was an avid motorcyclist and he said this: “When my mood gets too hot and I find myself wandering beyond control, I pull out my motor-bike and hurl it top-speed through these unfit roads for hour after hour”. This was a man who understood that riding a motorcycle made him happy.
Today, in the short, but reflective time together, we will consider what our motorcycles mean to us. Whether you're a seasoned rider or just getting started, I hope that this episode will give you a new appreciation for gift of riding. Thank you for listening!
Episode 16: Mark Hawwa - A Distinguished Gentlemen - Part 2. A global motorcycle charity event.
Peace Love Moto - The Motorcycling Podcast
05/06/23 • 18 min
Today we continue with Part 2 of my interview with my hero, Mark Hawwa, the founder of the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride. Be sure to first listen to Episode 15 for Part 1 of this fascinating interview. My goal is to someday shake Mark's hand, give him a hug and just thank him for all the great things that he and his organization have done for men just like myself.
Episode 75: Safety in Motorcycling and Life: Increasing Your Margin
Peace Love Moto - The Motorcycling Podcast
11/16/24 • 11 min
Sometimes our motorcycle rides are fast paced. Yes, that’s fun, but a fast paced life? That’s not so fun. It can be high-risk and destructive. There are ways of building some cushion of safety, both in motorcycling and in life. Creating some “ Margin" as they call it. We need to know when to adjust the load, when to slow down, when to make a change, when to rest, before something happens that could impact our ability to ride. This is important stuff.
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How many episodes does Peace Love Moto - The Motorcycling Podcast have?
Peace Love Moto - The Motorcycling Podcast currently has 83 episodes available.
What topics does Peace Love Moto - The Motorcycling Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Peace, Colorado, Health & Fitness, Leisure, Love, Mental Health, Podcasts and Mindfulness.
What is the most popular episode on Peace Love Moto - The Motorcycling Podcast?
The episode title 'Episode 37: Staying Healthy and Thinking like a Hippie: Motorcycling may be what you need.' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Peace Love Moto - The Motorcycling Podcast?
The average episode length on Peace Love Moto - The Motorcycling Podcast is 17 minutes.
How often are episodes of Peace Love Moto - The Motorcycling Podcast released?
Episodes of Peace Love Moto - The Motorcycling Podcast are typically released every 7 days, 9 hours.
When was the first episode of Peace Love Moto - The Motorcycling Podcast?
The first episode of Peace Love Moto - The Motorcycling Podcast was released on Feb 1, 2023.
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