The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes takes an in-depth look into the mental, emotional and social aspects of motorcycling with licensed clinical psychologist Mark Barnes. Mark takes your questions in every episode. Support your mental motorcycling with The Ride Inside!
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The Sound of Thunder on The Ride Inside
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THE SOUND OF THUNDER: Losing a motorcycle buddy is difficult, but it’s something many of us will face sooner or later. Mark explores what he’s gone through since his friend Jeff died in a single-rider crash not long ago, and how his experience can help all of us manage risk, expectations and emotions. Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bm…
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RIDING WITH ADHD: This commonly misunderstood (or misapplied) condition has a variety of effects, but can it actually make you a better rider? Mark dispels some myths and discusses (briefly) what ADHD is and isn’t as it’s applied to motorcyclists. Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought t…
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PEARLS: Maybe yours are cleverly brief instructions passed along to you in formal coaching, or maybe they represent insights you arrived at on your own. No matter how you get them, they’re critical to building your skills as a motorcyclist. Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you b…
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Dave Searle on The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes
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DAVE SEARLE: Retired Editor-in-Chief of Motorcycle Consumer News Dave Searle reminisces about the odyssey that eventually led to his role as a highly regarded journalist for the motorcycle enthusiast press back in the glory days of print publications. His history as a self-taught mechanic, educator, writer, photographer, relentless researcher—and, …
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OUR STORIED LIVES: Storytelling. Refined sugar. Umbrellas. Motorcycles. Reality. Darwinism. Information. Tying it all together is the really tricky part, but that’s exactly what we do on a daily basis! Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the…
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James Carlisle on The Ride Inside With Mark Barnes
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JAMES CARLISLE: Building on Mark's recent "Stealership" essay, this discussion digs into what it's really like for somebody at a motorcycle dealership to work with the public, especially disgruntled people who show up angry at a real or perceived slight, with a broken motorcycle or just itching for a confrontation. Send your questions to us via ema…
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Shawn Thomas & Louise Powers on The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes
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SHAWN THOMAS & LOUISE POWERS: There is perhaps no two people more fitting the moniker of "dynamic duo" than Shawn and Louise. When they're not traveling around the world as ambassadors and product experts for BMW Motorrad, they're buried in motorcycle training - both for learners and as learners. Mark drills down into what makes them constantly wan…
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Breaking Down (Or Not!) on The Ride Inside
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BREAKING DOWN—OR NOT: Your bike isn’t the only thing that might struggle on the ride. Neglecting your body and its needs (and realities) can also cause problems on trips of any duration. “Plan your ride, ride your plan” can—and should—incorporate more than just the motorcycle. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Insid…
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WHAT WE DON’T KNOW: Old adages aside, ignorance can and often is quite painful—but there are ways to mitigate the damage caused by simply not knowing something you really should know. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersN…
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REFLEXES: Remember “bullet time” in The Matrix? There’s a similar experience when it comes to motorcycling, and all you need to do to experience it is drop your motorcycle—preferably in front of a live studio audience. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundat…
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The incredible disappearing motorcycle on The Ride Inside
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THE INCREDIBLE DISAPPEARING MOTORCYCLE: It’s not about being invisible, it’s about your riding experience being as distraction-free as possible. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.…
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Farewell Old Friend on The Ride Inside
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FAREWELL OLD FRIEND: Selling a bike isn’t nearly as exciting as buying one, but it’s something we all must face sooner or later. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.…
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STEALERSHIPS: All it takes is one bad experience to ruin us on a motorcycle dealership—or all of them—for life. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.Av Mark Barnes
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FARKLEMANIA: My distaste for the word aside, there’s a lot to be learned about ourselves from what we attach to our motorcycles. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.…
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It's Not Easy Being Green on The Ride Inside
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IT’S NOT EASY BEING GREEN: Your status as a beginning motorcyclist informs your entire riding life, but that doesn’t mean you have to necessarily choose between being brave and being skilled. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BM…
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POINTS OF INTEREST: Simple training—or retraining—exercises can often yield disproportionate benefits when it comes to our riding skills. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.…
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NEW BIKE FEVER: Nobody is immune to this condition, which often rears itself as winter turns into spring. Or in summer... or late fall... or... Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.…
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Tami Bakke on The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes
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TAMI BAKKE: Mark talks about the importance of training with Tami, who serves on the board of the MOA Foundation, one of the biggest proponents and supporters of motorcyclist training around. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BM…
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SMOOTH OPERATOR: Trail braking doesn’t have to be a mystery! Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.Av BMW Motorcycle Owners of America/Mark Barnes
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Best practices (Part 2) on The Ride Inside
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BEST PRACTICES (PART 2): Divide, conquer, integrate—then keep it real and deal with the unlearning process. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.Av BMW Motorcycle Owners of America/Mark Barnes
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Best Practices (Part 1) on The Ride Inside
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BEST PRACTICES (PART 1): Get out of your mind and into your body—and remember competency is a work in progress. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.Av BMW Motorcycle Owners of America/Mark Barnes
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ARE YOU CRUSTY?: Surviving this long doesn’t mean you can’t benefit from motorcycle training. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.Av BMW Motorcycle Owners of America/Mark Barnes
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Ken Condon Part 2 on The Ride Inside
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KEN CONDON PART 2: Mark wraps up his interview with another titan in the motorcycle training world in the second episode of this two-part series. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.…
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Ken Condon Part 1 on The Ride Inside
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KEN CONDON: Mark interviews another titan in the motorcycle training world in the first episode of this two-part series. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.Av BMW Motorcycle Owners of America/Mark Barnes
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ONCE IN A WHILE: How *does* the train always know exactly when you need to cross the railroad tracks? Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.Av BMW Motorcycle Owners of America/Mark Barnes
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WRAPPING UP 2023: Mark welcomes Wes Fleming back to The Ride Inside, discusses his recent investigation of the importance of motorcycle training and reflects on 2023. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.…
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TIME TRAVEL: A motorcycle transports you directly into the present moment—and it really has to, if you want to survive. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.Av BMW Motorcycle Owners of America/Mark Barnes
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Nick Ienatsch on The Ride Inside
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NICK IENATSCH joins Mark to discuss the Yamaha Champions Riding School (which he founded), its Champ U online program and how motorcycle training affects us all. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.…
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Everyone Has a Story on The Ride Inside
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EVERYONE HAS A STORY - normally, we put some kind of pithy, perhaps even witty teaser here but honestly, we can't say anything more interesting about this episode than is stated by the title. Enjoy our 50th episode! Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation…
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When is a day not a day? on The Ride Inside
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WHEN IS A DAY NOT A DAY? sees Mark exploring just how many precious weekends we have and how easy they are to accidentally waste. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.…
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ED HOUSEWRIGHT joins Mark to discuss his upcoming book about riders who take a long break from the sport, or come to it later in life. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.…
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ALL MY FAULT: Fear is controllable, and that control is necessary to get the most out of your ride. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.Av BMW Motorcycle Owners of America/Mark Barnes
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CHEAP THRILLS: BMW's smallest bike in current production—the G 310—is a platform not to be overlooked for its fun factor. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.Av BMW Motorcycle Owners of America/Mark Barnes
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ANATOMY OF A PANIC: Quick! Check your pockets! Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.Av BMW Motorcycle Owners of America/Mark Barnes
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THE WAY IT GOES: Always expect an "easy" repair or modification to be harder than it appears and you'll never be disappointed. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.…
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10,000 CURVES: With repetition comes success, something Mark ruminated on during his recent tour with IMTBike. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.Av BMW Motorcycle Owners of America/Mark Barnes
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The Joy of Streamlining on The Ride Inside
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THE JOY OF STREAMLINING: Preparing for a lengthy motorcycle trip requires some hard looks at what we choose to pack along for the ride. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.…
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LOW STRUNG: A laid-back bike isn't a blessing in disguise, it's one key to better riding and possibly even a better motorcycling experience. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.…
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CLEARANCES: Whether it's in the engine or transmission or in your brain, the spaces between the components (or ideas) is absolutely critical. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.…
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Our Own Worst Enemy on The Ride Inside
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OUR OWN WORST ENEMY: Getting rusty during a break from riding can come back to haunt you. Luckily, there are many ways to shake off the rust. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.…
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Jon DelVecchio on The Ride Inside
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JON DELVECCHIO joins Mark to discuss his "Cornering Confidence" course, an online version of which is free for members of the BMW MOA (and not too expensive if you're not a member). Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNew…
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Confidence Man - The Good Kind on The Ride Inside
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CONFIDENCE MAN—THE GOOD KIND: A good instructor does more than just impart new skills and correct bad habits. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.Av BMW Motorcycle Owners of America/Mark Barnes
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INFRASTRUCTURE AND A SPACE FOR MAINTENANCE: Moving to a house with an awesome garage can be a life-changing experience for just about anybody—but especially a motorcyclist! Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.…
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Idiots and How To Spot Them on The Ride Inside
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IDIOTS AND HOW TO SPOT THEM: How is it everyone views so many others on the road as idiots? Even if we avoid any evaluation of another person's intelligence, we still judge them incompetent. Wouldn't this mean bad drivers see others as the problem instead of themselves? Yes, exactly! Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Rid…
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Binoculars, Blindness and Invisibility on The Ride Inside
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BINOCULARS, BLINDNESS AND INVISIBILITY: This will be the first time you've likely heard the concept of ocular convergence discussed in a podcast, but you'll want to hear how it affects every motorcycle rider you know. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundati…
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Greg Widmar of MotoJitsu on The Ride Inside
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GREG WIDMAR: After a serious motorcycle crash, Greg leaned on experiences as a US Marine and passion for riding to create the MotoJitsu system, a method for street riders to become more proficient and confident in their daily riding. He's since created over 1,000 motorcycle training videos. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. …
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Foolishness Squared on The Ride Inside
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FOOLISHNESS SQUARED: If common sense were so common, everybody would have buckets of it at their disposal. In this episode, Mark dispenses a little for you. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.…
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LIVIN THE DREAM: Nobody can navigate a world wherein everything is uncertain. In this episode, Mark walks us through achieving a little certainty. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.…
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VESTIGES: Buying into an image—and its accompanying accoutrements—can be a powerful motivator to continue on a sometimes self-defeating path. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWOwnersNews.com.…
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INDOOR TOURING: When the weather is not conducive to riding, we have other options to feed our motorcycling habit. This episode features a Q&A with Wes Fleming; Mark and Wes explore possible physical benefits of riding motorcycles. Send your questions to us via email - podcast@bmwmoa.org. The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BM…
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