Riding Into The Sunset

DR. MARK BARNES - Mark has been an avid motorcyclist and practicing psychologist for decades. In this episode, he discusses the reaction non-riders often have to riders. Why do they insist on bringing up stories of motorcyclists who were seriously hurt or killed? Mark has some ideas and suggests how riders should react. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Housewright. Reach us by email at podcast@bmwmoa.org.

MARILYN VERSHURE: Marilyn is a lifelong motorcyclist and president of Women on Wheels, a nationwide riding group. She co-founded the Atlanta chapter in 1986 and has ridden almost 500,000 miles over five decades. The American Motorcyclist Association named Marilyn Road Rider of the Year in 1992 for her contributions to motorcycling. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Housewright. Reach us by email at podcast@bmwmoa.org.

MARK ZWEIG:  Mark made his mark in the business world, buying and selling businesses and serving as Entrepreneur in Residence at the Sam Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. He’s also passionate about motorcycles. Over the past 50 years, he’s owned more than 300 bikes. He discusses the bikes and his investment in Janus Motorcycles, a small Indiana-based manufacturer. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Housewright. Reach us by email at podcast@bmwmoa.org.

JOHN DAVIS:  John has ridden motorcycles most of his life, but two recent close calls on the road shook his confidence. He enrolled in the BMW Rider Academy in Greer, SC, to improve his skills and try to regain his passion. He describes the course and tells whether it persuaded him to keep riding. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Housewright. Reach us by email at podcast@bmwmoa.org.

AL LAMB:  Al has owned Dallas Honda for 47 years. It’s the oldest Honda dealership in Dallas. At 70, he still rides and races motorcycles regularly. He’s passionate about the industry and discusses current trends and the future. His son (and sales manager) Cody joins the discussion. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Housewright. Reach us by email at podcast@bmwmoa.org.

KEVIN CAVE:  Kevin started a Facebook page called Senior Off Road/ADV Motorcycle Riders a year ago, unsure how it would be received. Today, he has more than 17,000 members worldwide. Its explosive growth shows the passion that seniors have for getting off the pavement. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Housewright. Reach us by email at podcast@bmwmoa.org.

MIKE VALENTIN:  Mike is a hard-core motorcyclist who routinely wins the high mileage away in his BMW club in Dallas. He started riding at 50 and by March 2024, at 69, has logged more than 300,000 miles. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Housewright. Reach us by email at podcast@bmwmoa.org.

PAT JACQUES:  Pat used to be a champion motocross rider. Today, she teaches women how to ride motorcycles off road as a form of empowerment. Her motto:  “Get your bad ass on.” Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Housewright. Reach us by email at podcast@bmwmoa.org.

DAVID MIXSON:  David brings a unique perspective to motorcycling. He’s a retired NASA engineer who took up riding in his 40s and became intent on understanding motorcycles. He’s written two instructional books and one travel book on his ride from Alabama to Alaska. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Housewright. Reach us by email at podcast@bmwmoa.org.

JAMES OWEN:  James is a legend in the long distance riding community. He’s won the grueling Iron Butt Rally three times, including the most recent one last year. He rode 14,138 miles in 11 days. Preparation and strategy are the keys to his success. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Housewright. Reach us by email at podcast@bmwmoa.org.

VONI GLAVES:  Voni has ridden more than 1 million miles on BMW motorcycles -- and she’s still going strong at age 77. She proudly says she’s never had a wreck or injury as she’s toured all 50 states and parts of Canada, South Africa, and New Zealand. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Housewright. Reach us by email at podcast@bmwmoa.org.