Riding Into The Sunset

JON SECREST: Taking up motorcycling at age 64 is an interesting way to discover a passion. Along the way, Jon has relished the rides he’s taken and friends he’s met. His advice to other seniors:  It’s not too late to get on two wheels.

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 [email protected].

JUNGLE BOB MUGELE: Bob’s motorcycle journey began 50 years ago on a Honda Trail 90 while serving as a missionary in the remote jungles of southern Mexico. Hence, the nickname Jungle Bob. Since then, he’s owned several bikes and logged 400,000 miles. At the urging of his family, he recently decided—somewhat reluctantly—to stop riding at age 86.

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 [email protected].

REBECCA MCKINNON: Rebecca didn’t let a devastating motorcycle injury keep her from riding. Three years ago, a motorist T-boned her in an intersection, crushing Rebecca’s left leg and leading to amputation at the knee. Today, fitted with a prosthetic leg, she rides more than ever and shares her inspiring recovery with others.

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 [email protected].

JIM BRANT: Many of us dream of riding a motorcycle in scenic Alaska. Jim just did. He talks about the sites he saw and experiences he had on a guided group tour through Alaska and the Yukon Territory in Canada.

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STEPHEN SLISZ: Stephen is the most passionate motorcycle rider Ed has ever met. He rides almost every day and is approaching 500,000 miles on BMWs. He spent a decade as tourmeister for the Dallas/Fort Worth BMW group, planning unique rides around the southwest.

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JON DELVECCHIO: You probably aren’t as good a rider as you think—that’s Jon’s message as a motorcycle skills instructor. He believes riders can become complacent after years on the bike. His book, Cornering Confidence, and his courses challenge even veteran riders to push themselves to sharpen their skills.

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LISA DALTON:  Lisa has ridden motorcycles for 45 years, traveling to every state in the country and nine Canadian provinces. She’s also done motorcycle stunts in blockbuster movies, earning a reputation as one of the top stuntwomen in Hollywood in the 1980s and ‘90s. She still works as an actor today!

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 [email protected].

ROBERT FARR: With his passion for the ministry—and motorcycles—Robert rides a Harley around his native Missouri and elsewhere, taking in the sights and sharing the gospel. Bishop Farr heads the Missouri Conference of the United Methodist Church, overseeing 580 churches and 400 clergy.

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 [email protected].

RICK BUTLER: Rick and his late wife, Linda, logged more than 500,000 miles together on motorcycles, touring the United States, Canada and Mexico. Rick reflects on their adventures and how riding two-up drew them closer together.

 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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].