Ron Francis

Peace Love Moto - Where Motorcycling meets Mindfulness

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Explore the art of riding with purpose. Hosted by a professional Colorado Rocky Mountain tour guide, Peace Love Moto is your weekly guide to Mindful Motorcycling and finding your Zen on two wheels. 🏍️ Want to support the show? Become a Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2126578/supporters/new Buy Ron a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/peacelovemoto Gear Up at the Shop: https://peacelovemotostore.com 📬 Get in Touch Contact: Ron@PeaceLoveMoto.com

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RoadRunner Motorcycle Touring and Travel: The National Geographic of motorcycling publishing. 31.03.2023 31:52

Send us Fan Mail 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 for motorcycling, for travel and for photography. He, his family and his organization continue to have a great deal of pride in attention to detail, th...

Motorcycle Risk Management: Ewan and Charley's “Long Way Round” adventures explored. 25.03.2023 10:15

Send us Fan Mail 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 management while preparing for your next motorcycle adventure. Become a Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2126578/supporters/new Buy Ron a Coffee...

Compassionate Motorcycling: Glen Campbell and The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 18.03.2023 15:36

Send us Fan Mail 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 there are people changing that image. That's you and me. Glen Campbell sang "You've got to try a little kindness, just shin...

George Harrison and Hope for Becoming a Better Rider: Just look up. A positive mindset for motorcycling. 11.03.2023 13:56

Send us Fan Mail 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 secret to his winning record. It's about both the left and the right, and we're not talking politics. Finally, we exa...

The Accident and Love Thy Neighbor. How an injury kept me from riding my motorcycle. 04.03.2023 16:43

Send us Fan Mail 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. Become a Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2126578/supporters/new Buy Ron a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/peacelovemoto Gear Up at the Shop: http...

Your "Peak to Perk" Tour: A Virtual ride through the mountains of Colorado to fabulous coffee stops 25.02.2023 8:55

Send us Fan Mail 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 of the Rocky Mountains to reach the coolest coffee shops I personally visited in the past many years. Moto Coffee Stops https:/...

How to Disappear: Motorcycling to your new reality. Mindfulness and motorcycling. 18.02.2023 8:47

Send us Fan Mail 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 into the connection between deep focus, mindfulness, and the freedom we feel on two wheels. I share a story of a gifted pianist who overcame her f...

What Can Happen to a Kid: The lasting impact of “On Any Sunday”. An introduction to motorcycling. 13.02.2023 13:34

Send us Fan Mail 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 movie that many say inspired them to ride. We also read the lyrics to the movie's theme song that so graciously captures our passion...

Falling for Horses and James Taylor's "Gaia" in The Park. A very slow motorcycle fall. 05.02.2023 12:46

Send us Fan Mail How is your relationship with Mother Nature? "Mother Nature”. Do you feel surrounded by her right now, or far from her? In today's Episode, we ride to a remote road and unexpectedly fall. No harm, but certainly interesting. Then we ride into Rocky Mountain National Park following the guidance of James Taylor as we gaze upon one of Mother Nature's masterpieces. ...

Forrest Gump and Our Little Baby Soul. Motorcycling Monument Valley. 02.02.2023 9:24

Send us Fan Mail Forrest Gump Point is a real place in Monument Valley. In the movie, it's where Forrest Gump stopped running. In this episode, we will take a virtual ride to that spot in the road. While Forrest needed to run, Neal Peart of the Canadian band Rush, needed to ride. Neil's true life challenges required movement to sooth them. In his book "Ghost Rider: Travels on...

Motorcycling Route 66 - The Poor Man said "Nice Bike" 01.02.2023 7:19

Send us Fan Mail Motorcycling solo on Route 66, I met a poor man in Gallup, New Mexico. I thought I could help him by inviting him to share breakfast with me. Instead, he had priceless wisdom to share with me. He taught me about Peace of Mind and how we should all be happy with what we already have. I will never be the same. Today, we share a powerful encounter that took place on a solo ride...