Have you ever stumbled upon a hidden family treasure? Join us as we hear the heartwarming story of Paul Kraus and his father's 1947 Whizzer motorbike that sparked a restoration journey that revived a priceless piece of history.  As Paul shares his experiences with the Colorado Vintage Motorcycle Group, you'll hear about the vibrant camaraderie and passion that these classic machines inspire.

Today we're diving deep into the heart of why we ride – finding that elusive "ride happy" feeling, which if we’re lucky, takes us to a whole other level of happiness.  The all elusive Peace of Mind.  

While we frequently discuss the Peace of Mind many of us find from the seat of a motorcycle, what if that's no longer an option?  After a devastating accident, Hunter Matthews could have given up, but he hasn't.  Instead, he encourages us to explore alternative paths to inner peace and fulfillment while he maintains found memories of his riding days.  It's a power reminder about gratitude and seizing life’s opportunities.  Prepare to be inspired.

Now for the conclusion of my two part conversation with Kiki Azim and Kirsten Midura.  In our previous episode #80, you could hear it in their voices.  A passion for empowering our motorcycling community to find peace of mind by demonstrating a love for others.  The poor, the innocent, those who believe that no one cares for them. 

So how do you demonstrate a love for others?  Volunteer, donate or both!  You’re blessed with the opportunity to find joy riding your motorcycle. Now you can bring that joy to others who really need it.  Click the links in the show notes for details or feel free to email me at [email protected] for specific information.

You can help!  Make your tax-deductible donation TODAY!

Engines for Change:  https://www.enginesforchange.org/
Rebels with a Cause:  https://www.rebelstour.com/
Rebels donations:  https://givebutter.com/E4C-Rebels-With-A-Cause

Today, we hear part 1 of my fascinating conversation with Kiki Azim and Kirsten Midura.  Two friends with a common heart.  A common love for motorcycling and a shared passion for healing a hurting world.  People like them have changed the world!  You can too!

You can help!  Make your tax-deductible donation TODAY!
Engines for Change:  https://www.enginesforchange.org/
Rebels with a Cause:  https://www.rebelstour.com/
Rebels donations:  https://givebutter.com/E4C-Rebels-With-A-Cause

I just said "hello".  He followed me on his new motorcycle into the mountains then down into the valley to my favorite coffee shop.  What he told me there left me speechless.

Have you ever felt the  need to just turn off the world for a while, get out of the house, get out on your motorcycle, to find yourself out on a lonely road and just ride?   I believe that sometimes a ride like that can transform itself into a chance encounter.  Like the stars were aligned for something special, something meaningful to happen.  It happened to me.  I’d like to tell you about it. 

Have you ever found yourself in a Flow State?   Ah… nice.  It’s good to find yourself riding in the Zone.  Maybe that’s a glimpse of Heaven.  So how do we find it on our next ride?

I can’t always find the words to express how meaningful riding is to me and for so many of us around the world.  But others have very effectively found those words.  One such person is Melissa Holbrook Pierson from her 1997 book, The Perfect Vehicle.  So today, we will hear from the most eloquent Forward that I’ve ever heard.  I’ll have a link in the show notes for how you can get your own copy of this book.  So for now, I ask you to relax, pour yourself a favorite coffee or tea, take a couple of deep slow breaths, and listen to these poetic words that describe our beautiful world of motorcycling.

https://www.melissaholbrookpierson.com/the-perfect-vehicle

Sometimes our motorcycle rides are fast paced. Yes, that’s fun, but a fast paced life?  That’s not so fun.  It can be high-risk and destructive.  There are ways of building some cushion of safety, both in motorcycling and in life. Creating some “ Margin" as they call it.  We need to know when to adjust the load, when to slow down, when to make a change, when to rest, before something happens that could impact our ability to ride.  This is important stuff.