Peace Love Moto - Where Motorcycling meets Mindfulness
Peace Love Moto is a weekly podcast dedicated to the pure joy of riding a motorcycle and the quiet mindfulness found along the way. Hosted by a professional Colorado Rocky Mountain tour guide, each episode explores how the open road clears your head, sharpens your senses, and brings true presence to every journey.
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Episodes
178 episodes
Moto-Camping - An Interview with Rob Hamilton - Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 and the conclusion of my interview with Rob Hamilton, the motorcyclist, musician and very popular Youtube content creator in Australia. Rob Hamilton’s work is amazing. Rob takes us with him and his motorcycl...
Moto-Camping - An Interview with Rob Hamilton - Part 1
In this age of shock and awe films that bombard our senses with sights and sounds, how can these motorcycle camping themed Youtube videos be so successful? They’re not fast cuts between mind-blowing scenes. There’s no AI involved here.&nb...
Motorcycling as Play - What a Happy Place to Ride
When we were kids, we played. Remember? Going outside to play? My mother or dad would answer the phone, not a cell phone but the one built into our house, and a kid on the other end of the line would say “Can Ronnie come out t...
How to Balance a Motorcycle - Riding on the Dirt and the Art of Balance
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....
He knows why you need to ride. An interview with Dan Cardonne
It was a cold and rainy Saturday when I met him. Not a good day for motorcycling for most people, but as I walked around Fort Collins MotorSports, just looking at bikes, I met this genuinely friendly guy, Dan Cardonne, who as I learned, i...
Rocky Mountain National Park by Motorcycle: Part 3 - When, Where and How to ride a motorcycle through Rocky Mountain National Park and beyond.
Here we are for Part 3 and our final Episode about Planning a ride to Estes Park, Colorado and the Rocky Mountain National Park region. Now today’s Episode is what you may consider your Bonus Material, or Extra Features like what we...
Rocky Mountain National Park by Motorcycle Part 2: When, Where and How to ride a motorcycle through Rocky Mountain National Park and beyond.
Here we are for Part 2 of Planning a ride to Estes Park, Colorado and the Rocky Mountain National Park region. In this episode, we will explore the more traffic-free backroads and I will share my favorite stops along the way. If you haven't alr...
Rocky Mountain National Park by Motorcycle: Part 1 - When, Where and How to ride a motorcycle through Rocky Mountain National Park and beyond.
Planning a ride to the Estes Park, Colorado and Rocky Mountain National Park region? Ready to reach the Continental Divide? Well, this is the episode for you! Here in Part 1, we’ll discuss When to go, Where to go, and How to ...
Looking back and forward - The Road Ahead. Motorcycling stories and interviews.
As we've reached episode 20 of the Peace Love Moto podcast, well, I’m having a ball, I’m really enjoying this because folks who ride motorcycles and even those who don’t, tell me they like it. Thank you for the positive feedback. I especi...
2023 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride - The Good News
On May 21st, in 107 countries, 104,000 motorcycle riders raised over 7 million dollars through the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride with the sole purpose of supporting men's health, focused on Suicide Prevention programs and prostate cancer resea...
Motorcycle Maintenance - What does Shop Class have to do with it? An examination of Shop Class as SoulCraft.
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! T...
The Gift in the Garage - A reflection on why we ride. Appreciation for your motorcycle and your ability to ride.
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 avi...
Mark Hawwa - A Distinguished Gentlemen - Part 2. A global motorcycle charity event.
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 M...
Mark Hawwa - A Distinguished Gentleman - Part 1. A global motorcycling charity event.
A lot of people in this world have a very good heart. Other people come up with great ideas. One man was gifted with both, a good heart and a great idea, and a global social movement began. Beginning in 2012, he...
Martin Bates - Motorcycle rider, activist, and one wonderful friend.
Over and over in this podcast I repeat the same message. We ride motorcycles because it makes us happy. It just does. Many of us also are thrilled by the opportunity to meet strangers along the way. Our hope maybe is that we ...
The Unexpected - Lessons from Ted Simon. Motorcycling into the unknown.
In an earlier episode I spoke about the adventures of Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman. I described how they rode their motorcycles on three epic Journeys around the world. Often referred to as the “Long Way”. What I didn't share w...
Close Calls: What riders want to say, but shouldn't. Motorcycling and kindness.
Episode 12: In today's episode, let's share together one short story from two sides of the windshield. From our side and from their side. Let's learn a little bit about love, let's learn a little bit about compassion. Let's explore a little fur...
RoadRunner Motorcycle Touring and Travel: The National Geographic of motorcycling publishing.
Today I had the privilege of talking with the Editor and Chief of RoadRunner Motorcycle Touring and Travel.Florian Neuhauser is indeed a gentleman and such a pleasure to talk with. He literally grew up in a family with a passion fo...
Motorcycle Risk Management: Ewan and Charley's “Long Way Round” adventures explored.
If you have not followed the "Long Way..." series of motorcycle documentaries by actors Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman, you should. They are fascinating! Today, we’ll take a deeper dive into concepts and practices of risk managem...
Compassionate Motorcycling: Glen Campbell and The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride
Episode 9: What do people think of us when we’re out on our bikes, or if we are recognized as motorcycle riders when we’re off the bike? That impression hasn't always been good in the eyes of the General Public, but I firmly believe that ...
George Harrison and Hope for Becoming a Better Rider: Just look up. A positive mindset for motorcycling.
George Harrison of the Beatles wrote "Give me Peace" and "Give me Love". With a Podcast called Peace Love Moto, you do pay attention to such lyrics. We'll also look at the career of MotoGP racer Valentino Rossi and learn the secre...
The Accident and Love Thy Neighbor. How an injury kept me from riding my motorcycle.
My original intent was to go for a motorcycle ride just before recording each podcast. Due to a hand injury, the plan had to change. Today, our focus turns to gratitude, love for others and perhaps what Peace Love Moto really means.
Your "Peak to Perk" Tour: A Virtual ride through the mountains of Colorado to fabulous coffee stops
Riding a motorcycle through the mountains on the way to a favorite cool little coffee shop here in Colorado, well it just doesn't get much better than that. In today's episode we'll take a virtual tour over the Peaks and through the valleys ...
How to Disappear: Motorcycling to your new reality. Mindfulness and motorcycling.
In this episode of Peace Love Moto, we explore the power of the mind and how riding motorcycles can take us on a journey far beyond the roads we travel. Inspired by my father’s stories of plowing fields while lost in his music, we dive...
What Can Happen to a Kid: The lasting impact of “On Any Sunday”. An introduction to motorcycling.
After seeing the movie "On Any Sunday" as an 11 year old, I was transformed. I fell in love with motorcycling. Little did I know what impact that riding would have on my outlook on life. In this week's Episode, we discuss the ...
