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Welcome to Peace Love Moto, the podcast where motorcycling meets Mindfulness! Whether you ride to clear your mind, explore scenic backroads, or embrace the thrill of adventure, this podcast is for you. Hosted by a Passionate Rider and Professional Colorado Rocky Mountain Tour Guide, we discuss mindful motorcycling, connecting with Mother Nature, and the joy of riding with purpose. Tune in for inspiring stories and tips finding your Zen on two wheels. Contact: Ron@PeaceLoveMoto.com
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Most of us don't ride to get somewhere. We ride to get back to ourselves. But there's one thing that has a quiet way of stealing that feeling before you even throw a leg over the bike: the nagging question in the back of your mind. Did I take care of it? Is it ready? That question hits a little harder when you're planning a big adventure ride or loading up for a long weekend on the road. The last thing you want at mile 200 is to wish you'd checked something at mile zero. Derek Hildreth is a r...
In this episode of the Peace Love Moto podcast, we explore the metaphor of a diverse musical playlist—ranging from Billy Idol to Karen Carpenter—to describe the eclectic community of motorcycle riders. We acknowledge the weight of modern-day stresses, from global economic shifts to the rise of AI, and positions motorcycling as an essential emotional rescue. Ultimately, the episode celebrates how a shared passion for riding can bridge societal divides, creating a "wonderful world" where differ...
A stubborn work problem melts away somewhere between the wind, the road, and a quiet mind. We open with that moment of surprise clarity—the kind that shows up far from your desk—and follow it to a simple truth: speed isn’t the same as intelligence. By tracing the difference between frantic output and smooth focus, we explore why riding slower can help you think better, decide cleaner, and actually enjoy your time off. I share the pressures of fast culture—fail fast mantras, last‑minute decks...
From the rolling hills of New Zealand to the technical Singapore licensing exams, Simon Josey has seen the world from two wheels. I had a blast sitting down with the host of the REEL Riders podcast to talk about our shared love for German engineering, the upcoming Adventure Motorcycle Film Festival in the UK’s stunning Lake District and much more. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to cross three international borders before lunch or why some motorcycle films just feel right, this is an e...
The road can feel loud, but the right kind of attention turns that noise into a steady hum you can breathe with. We take you from a crisp Colorado ride to the heart of Robert Persig’s “Quality with a capital Q,” exploring how craftsmanship, presence, and care reshape what it means to be a motorcyclist. This isn’t about escape. It’s about arrival—arriving at a clearer mind, a calmer body, and a deeper relationship with the machine that carries you there. We start with simple, durable truths: ...
A motorcycle can’t manufacture peace for you, but it can make just enough space for peace to find you. That’s the heartbeat of our conversation with Ben Rubin, the Mindful Motorcycle, as we explore how presence shows up on the road when you stop forcing outcomes and start meeting each moment as it arrives. Ben shares the arc from early chaos to long-term sobriety, and how trust rebuilt over time opened the door to riding. A winter slide on a starter bike became a lesson in resilience. Later,...
From the archives, first aired on May, 2024, I feel that this was one of our most impactful and important episodes. In this poignant and unexpected episode of Peace Love Moto, we take a detour from our planned celebration of the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride to reflect on a chance encounter that left a lasting mark. While enjoying a quiet afternoon ride to "The Forks" near the Wyoming border, our host crosses paths with a young woman named Laura. Walking alone toward a busy highway and talki...
Ever wonder why certain riders look like they belong to the road? We dig into that feeling and the function behind it, tracing smart motorcycle gear back to timeless cowboy wisdom. From a Texas upbringing around farms and ranches to mountain passes in Colorado, we share how a practical “uniform” shapes confidence, comfort, and control—and why the right kit matters long before a crash. We start at the top, treating the helmet like a modern wide-brim hat: a portable shade that cuts sun, wind, ...
This may be what Motorcycling is all about. Remember when coloring outside the lines felt like a small act of rebellion that somehow made everything brighter? That spark never left—you just needed a throttle to find it again. We open the garage and watch the math of daily life fade, replaced by the living canvas of the road. Cars deliver us through a controlled world where settings, lanes, and GPS soothe uncertainty. On a motorcycle, the rules shift. The senses take over. Rain an...
In this special retrospective episode, we revisit the wisdom, stories, and shared passions of some of the the guests who have helped define Peace Love Moto. From the high peaks of the Himalayas to the rainy streets of Belgium, and from the glossy pages of magazines to the gritty reality of war zones, we explore the common thread that binds us all: the search for peace, connection, and joy on two wheels. In this episode, we reflect on conversations with: Florian Neuhauser (Roadrunner Magazine)...
Today, we reflect on why tough rides feel more meaningful than perfect-day cruises and how wind, cold, and grit sharpen presence. Along the way, we explore what the bad-weather wave is, aging with intention, and the quiet joy of doing hard things safely. Tags: Mindfulness, Motorcycle riding, mindful motorcycling, motorcycle therapy, nature connection, peace on two wheels, Rocky Mountain tours, rider self-discovery, spiritual journey, motorcycle community, open road philosophy.
In a world saturated by 24-hour news cycles, social media notifications, and constant digital noise, we are often left feeling burned out and overwhelmed. In this episode of Peace Love Moto, we explore the "Art of Subtraction." Ron discusses the surprising mental health benefits of "shows about nothing" (like Seinfeld and SpongeBob SquarePants), shares a personal realization about his vision after retiring from the corporate IT world, and explains why the simple act of a motorcycle ride is th...
Step off the interstate and into a different kind of ride. We open with gratitude for a listener who reminded us that joy is a worthy destination, then point our front wheels toward the slower roads that reshape how we see, breathe, and connect. The smells change, the pace softens, and the world stops rushing past. That’s where the ride becomes more than miles. Guided by William Least Heat-Moon’s Blue Highways, we explore a simple rule that changes everything: skip the main highways and foll...
What if your calendar measured miles, not meetings? Today, I share why I walked away from a globe‑spanning tech role at 63 and how a simple question—how many rides are left—reshaped everything from morning routines to long‑range routes. The story starts with a box of old home videos, a flood of perspective, and a quiet realization that freedom only counts if your body and mind can enjoy it. We dive into the nuts and bolts of protecting time on two wheels: the health habits that keep you ridi...
In this episode of Peace Love Moto, we explore the idea that a motorcycle is more than just a machine—it’s a passport to human connection. We look beyond the technical aspects of riding to discuss how being on two wheels makes us vulnerable, approachable, and open to the world in ways a car never could. Join me as we weave together the wisdom of travel legends Pico Iyer, Mark Twain, and Maya Angelou to understand why we ride. We discuss how travel acts as the ultimate antidote to prejudice, h...
A strange dizziness hit the moment I rolled back into the home station—fifty minutes gone to a glowing feed, attention tunneled and time erased. That jolt became a wake-up call to question how algorithms shaped that day and why a simple motorcycle ride can reset our minds, restore presence, and reconnect us to people who are actually there. Today, we dive into the mechanics of captured attention, the lure of AI-curated content, and the rising trend of companion chatbots that simulate connect...
Today, we explore how focused, distraction-free riding delivers both joy and a path to purpose. Scott Harrison’s Carousel of Happiness shows how a quiet craft can heal trauma and grow into a gift for the world. Go out for a ride. Give yourself that essential period of unstructured, distraction-free thinking. An act of Mindfulness that may change your life. Tags: Mindfulness, Motorcycle riding, mindful motorcycling, motorcycle therapy, nature connection, peace on two wheels, Rocky ...
What if your calendar suddenly gave you back one perfect day—no meetings, no deadlines, just a clear sky and a full tank? We take that gift and point it west, trading inboxes for alpine air and finding a quiet center in the hum of a well-loved motorcycle. The story begins at sunrise with coffee, a light breakfast, and a simple practice of stretching body and mind. Warming the bike is part of the ritual, a way to tune in before the road invites you to choose not a destination, but a direction...
What happens when you stop wrestling a motorcycle and start dancing with it? That single shift changed everything for our guest, Nieta De Young, who joins us from Ghent, Belgium to unpack how motorcycling, mindfulness, and daily practice can turn fear into focus and effort into flow. We trade stories about the “bike-dropping era,” the hard-won art of riding slow, and why presence behind the bars feels like stepping into a quiet room—even on a chaotic city street. Nieta takes us inside Belgiu...
A one-pound ranger changed my whole ride. I rolled into Rocky Mountain National Park at dusk, layered up at 8,000 feet, and let the quiet find me—wind through pines, a slow river in Endo Valley, and the sharpest voice of the night from a tiny Albert squirrel telling me to move along. That small interruption opened a bigger conversation about how we listen, how we ride, and how we care for the places that move us. I talk about the practice of letting your ears adjust to wild spaces—how silenc...
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