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Peace Love Moto - Where Motorcycling meets Mindfulness

Ron Francis

132 episodes

1 day ago

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...

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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...

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Peace Love Moto - Where Motorcycling meets Mindfulness

Why We Need Seinfeld and Motorcycles: The Art of Subtraction

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...

1 day ago

14 minutes

Peace Love Moto - Where Motorcycling meets Mindfulness

Blue Highways: Mindfulness on the Backroads

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...

1 week ago

9 minutes

Peace Love Moto - Where Motorcycling meets Mindfulness

How Much Time Do You Have Left to Ride? Make everyday count.

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...

2 weeks ago

10 minutes

Peace Love Moto - Where Motorcycling meets Mindfulness

Why We Travel: Motorcycles, Connection, and the Wisdom of Mark Twain

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...

3 weeks ago

15 minutes

Peace Love Moto - Where Motorcycling meets Mindfulness

Motorcycles vs. AI: The Analog Antidote to Digital Loneliness

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...

4 weeks ago

13 minutes

Peace Love Moto - Where Motorcycling meets Mindfulness

Finding Purpose on a Motorcycle: The Story of the Carousel of Happiness

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 ...

1 month ago

11 minutes

Peace Love Moto - Where Motorcycling meets Mindfulness

A Guided Meditation for Motorcyclists: Riding the Colorado Rockies

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...

1 month ago

11 minutes

Peace Love Moto - Where Motorcycling meets Mindfulness

Zen and Motorcycles: Nieta De Young Finds Presence & Joy

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...

1 month ago

38 minutes

Peace Love Moto - Where Motorcycling meets Mindfulness

Motorcycle Riding & Mother Nature: Rocky Mountain High and Protecting Our Parks

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...

1 month ago

15 minutes

Peace Love Moto - Where Motorcycling meets Mindfulness

Riding Your Motorcycle Is Legitimate Play That Heals Your Mind

What if the best reason to ride a motorcycle has nothing to do with miles and everything to do with play? We make a case for motorcycling as real, restorative play that lifts stress, sharpens focus, and reconnects us with the fun we knew as kids. It starts with a simple invitation—can you come out to play?—and unfolds into a story about how open-ended rides turn attention, movement, and friendship into peace. Ready to turn riding back into play? Listen now, share this episode with a friend, ...

2 months ago

10 minutes

Peace Love Moto - Where Motorcycling meets Mindfulness

You Can Ride Through the Storms! Just Do It!

The first fat drops hit your visor and instinct says, find a bridge and wait it out. We take the other line—how preparation and perspective can turn a storm from something to fear into something that deepens the ride. From a solo run through Monument Valley straight into a black-green wall of hail to the quiet joy of forest air after rain, we share how gear, mindset, and community help you keep rolling when the sky gets loud. You’ll hear practical ways to read weather and ride safely—slowing...

2 months ago

11 minutes

Peace Love Moto - Where Motorcycling meets Mindfulness

From Motorcycles to Mercy: Neale Bayly’s Ukraine Stories

A latte with a heart, served underground while missiles land nearby. That’s the kind of moment Neale Bayly brings to life as we follow his two-year journey through Ukraine on a motorcycle—seeking peace and love where the news rarely looks. Instead of chasing explosions, Neale sits with amputees at the Superhumans Center, listens to a young mother find words for loss on an 18-hour train, and rides shotgun with a businesswoman who builds drones beneath a department store before driving them int...

2 months ago

1 hour 15 minutes

Peace Love Moto - Where Motorcycling meets Mindfulness

Earplugs and Enlightenment: A Rider's Guide to Mental Peace

The hum of motorcycle engines, the rushing sound of the wind, and that high-pitched ringing that lingers after long rides—these sounds define our experiences as riders. But what happens when we actively quiet this noise? What clarity emerges when we protect ourselves not just from physical sound, but from mental distractions as well? After years of riding without adequate ear protection and developing tinnitus, I've discovered something unexpected: wearing quality earplugs doesn't diminish m...

2 months ago

13 minutes

Peace Love Moto - Where Motorcycling meets Mindfulness

Road Rage versus Compassion - What a Motorcycle Rider Could Do But Shouldn't

A powerful demonstration of kindness and forgiveness inspired me to reflect on how we motorcyclists interact with drivers who seem careless around us. When someone cuts us off or fails to see us, our default reaction is anger—labeling them as "idiot drivers" who don't value our safety. But what if we're missing crucial context? That driver who turned in front of you might be fleeing a traumatic situation, vision blurred by tears, world crumbling around them. We never truly know what battles o...

3 months ago

15 minutes

Peace Love Moto - Where Motorcycling meets Mindfulness

Eagle Rider CEO Sebastian Schoepe: The Joy of Two-Wheel Adventures

Sebastian Schoepe, CEO of Eagle Rider, returns to share exciting updates on the company's expansion and his personal motorcycle adventures over the past year. We dive deep into Eagle Rider's growing fleet diversity, their innovative subscription model, and the transformative power of guided motorcycle tours that turn strangers into lifelong friends. If you're interested in motorcycle rentals, guided tours, or want to experience the freedom of two wheels without ownership, visit eaglerider.co...

3 months ago

43 minutes

Peace Love Moto - Where Motorcycling meets Mindfulness

Peace, Love, & Eagles: A Motorcycle Ride to Freedom

Freedom takes many forms, but rarely is it as beautifully illustrated as when a beautiful Bald Eagle decides to share your journey. Riding through the expansive high plains of southern Wyoming, where the sky stretches endlessly and human presence fades away, I encountered something truly extraordinary – a curious bald eagle who chose to follow me for miles. Standing on my pegs, cruising at a modest 30 mph along the dirt roads near the Colorado-Wyoming border, I first spotted this magnificent...

3 months ago

12 minutes

Peace Love Moto - Where Motorcycling meets Mindfulness

Elysia Skye: The Road to Inner Peace through Gratitude and Mindfulness

In today's hyper-connected world, finding that peaceful state of mind has become increasingly difficult. The 24-hour news cycle, addictive social media platforms, and constant digital stimulation have created unprecedented mental burdens. Many motorcyclists find themselves wondering: can we ever reclaim that pure, carefree joy we once knew on two wheels? Author and Mindfulness expert Elysia Skye believes we absolutely can. With remarkable insight, she explains how motorcycling naturally cult...

3 months ago

41 minutes

Peace Love Moto - Where Motorcycling meets Mindfulness

Adventure Overlanding: How an Expo & Mindfulness May Transform Your Ride

Adventure begins where the pavement ends, but the real journey happens within. Drawing inspiration from iconic action films like James Bond and Mission Impossible, I've discovered that the heart-pounding excitement I seek isn't just found in movie theaters—it's waiting on dirt roads and mountain passes aboard my BMW 1250 GS Adventure. The Overland Expo recently returned to Loveland, Colorado, bringing together a community of explorers who understand something profound: getting away from the ...

4 months ago

13 minutes

Peace Love Moto - Where Motorcycling meets Mindfulness

Take It Easy: Motorcycling for Rest

Ever feel like you're caught in life's turbulence with no escape button? After a week of corporate travel, bumpy flights, and the constant rush that defines modern existence, I discovered once again that my motorcycle holds the key to reclaiming peace of mind. There's something magical about peeling off business attire, throwing on your favorite riding gear, and hitting those familiar roads as the sun sets. My "Masonville loop" – a simple 25-mile ride through the foothills west of my Colorad...

4 months ago

13 minutes

Peace Love Moto - Where Motorcycling meets Mindfulness

Why I Chased a Train: Rediscovering Joy in Your 60s

Remember what it feels like to have something to prove? To show your family—and yourself—that age hasn't dimmed your spirit? That's exactly what drove me to orchestrate one of the most exhilarating motorcycle adventures of my life: purchasing Amtrak tickets for my family's westbound journey through the Rocky Mountains, then chasing that train along parallel country roads on my motorcycle while they watched and filmed from the windows. The pure joy on my eight-year-old grandson's face as he s...

4 months ago

11 minutes