Peace Love Moto - Where Motorcycling meets Mindfulness

Ron Francis
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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: Subscribe to the Show on Buzzsprout Buy Ron a Coffee: Support on Buy Me a Coffee Gear Up at the Shop: Visit the Peace Love Moto Store (Grab your signature mugs and weatherproof stickers!) 📬 Get in Touch Contact: Ron@PeaceLoveMoto.com

  1. Motorcycle Travel Wisdom: The Art of Riding The Gap

    6d ago

    Motorcycle Travel Wisdom: The Art of Riding The Gap

    In this powerful episode of the Peace Love Moto podcast, we dive into the profound psychology of motorcycle travel and the transformative concept of "mindful motorcycling." Inspired by a solo moto-camping trip through the striking landscapes of Southern Colorado and a serendipitous discovery at the Canyon of the Ancients National Monument, this episode explores the beauty of riding without a rigid itinerary. By intentional design, we discuss how embracing the "gap"—the unstructured space between a strict schedule and total chaos—can invite serendipity, meaningful human connection, and mental clarity into your journey. If you view your motorcycle as a tool for moving meditation and soulful exploration, this episode offers the motorcycle travel wisdom you need to elevate your next adventure. Discover how to shift your mindset from a manager of a schedule to a true explorer of the world around you. We reflect on the timeless wisdom of a Dakota Indian grandmother, who urged her grandson to follow unknown footprints "to the point of knowing." This episode challenges adventure riders to approach the unknown with radical curiosity and courage, leaning into the vulnerability of the elements while remaining spiritually open to whatever the road has to show you. Packed with insights on intentional solo travel, the magic of unexpected roadside encounters, and the liberating joy of an open agenda, this is a must-listen episode for anyone seeking to be genuinely changed by the journey. Tune in to the Peace Love Moto podcast today, leave the rest of your map a little blurry, and let the highway show you what it has to offer. Support the show Tags:  Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, DGR, Mindfulness, Motorcycle riding, mindful motorcycling, motorcycle therapy, nature connection, peace on two wheels, Rocky Mountain tours, rider self-discovery, spiritual journey, motorcycle community, open road philosophy.

    14 min
  2. Are Electric Motorcycles a Lifeline for Today's Kids?

    May 29

    Are Electric Motorcycles a Lifeline for Today's Kids?

    Buy yourself a mug and sticker!!!   Visit the Peace Love Moto Store! Today, we take a hard look at what might be underneath the rise of lightweight electric motorcycles and electric dirt bikes with middle school riders.  Kids are coming of age in a hyper-connected world of nonstop news, social media pressure, and algorithm-driven anxiety where reality can feel shaky and attention is constantly monetized. From that angle, the “rowdy kid” may also be a stressed kid chasing something real and physical. For many of us, motorcycling has always been a kind of moving meditation, and we explore how that same pull might be showing up in the next generation through electric bikes. We then get practical. We talk about the skills kids can develop on two wheels, why protective gear and boundaries matter, and why some parents may be confused about legality or simply overwhelmed. We also borrow a lesson from the skateboard era: when communities built skateparks, safety improved and conflict dropped. What would community electric motorbike parks or designated dirt tracks look like today, and how could they reduce illegal riding on sidewalks and streets? Keywords:  Electric Motorcycles, Two Wheels, Digital World, and Moving Meditation. Support the show Tags:  Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, DGR, Mindfulness, Motorcycle riding, mindful motorcycling, motorcycle therapy, nature connection, peace on two wheels, Rocky Mountain tours, rider self-discovery, spiritual journey, motorcycle community, open road philosophy.

    18 min
  3. Motorcycle Camping: Finding Perspective Under the Stars

    May 22

    Motorcycle Camping: Finding Perspective Under the Stars

    Looking for a mental reset? Join us for a scenic motorcycle journey through the high deserts of Utah and the rugged mountains of Colorado. In this episode, we explore the intersection of adventure riding, nature, and mindfulness. Discover the calming power of a solo campout under a massive canopy of stars, a timeless piece of advice from a movie star's Dad, and why hitting the open road on a motorcycle is the perfect way to find your place in the cosmos, practice presence, and leave the stress behind. Support the show Tags:  Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, DGR, Mindfulness, Motorcycle riding, mindful motorcycling, motorcycle therapy, nature connection, peace on two wheels, Rocky Mountain tours, rider self-discovery, spiritual journey, motorcycle community, open road philosophy.

    16 min
  4. Cycle 5 To Survive: Changing the world with PL & Kristen Meindertsma

    May 16

    Cycle 5 To Survive: Changing the world with PL & Kristen Meindertsma

    Every once in a while we meet people who inspire us.  People who understand that life holds a deeper purpose than merely passing the time. People who recognize something in themselves and in the world, and then decide to do something about it.   Today, we sit down with PL and Kristen Meindertsma of Cycle 5 to Survive to talk about leaving the hustle mindset behind and building a five-continent cycling mission that funds real charity work. Along the way, we dig into what bikes reveal about people, why small acts matter, and how discomfort can become a path to growth.  Get Connected! www.Cycle5ToSurvive.com C5TS Instagram C5TS Facebook C5TS YouTube Global TV C5TS story Nicola Wealth C5TS podcast Bike Life C5TS podcast Bikepack Adventures C5TS podcast Secrets from the Saddle C5TS podcast Outspoken Cyclist C5TS podcast Sports Byline USA C5TS radio Highlights: • How two-wheel travel changes perspective through slower, more human encounters  • How Cycle Five to Survive takes shape: five rides, five years, five charities, $2.5 million goal  • Burnout, midlife reset, and choosing purpose over endless work hours  • Meeting generosity in places the news rarely shows, and why their faith in humanity grows  • Visiting Nepal schools, welcoming villages, and speaking to young girls  • Charity accountability through vetting, impact reports, and seeing projects in person  • Faith, doubt, and the hard work of aligning head and heart  • Practical ways to help that feel doable, from local service to showing up for neighbors  • How to support the mission by expanding reach, following along, and donating if moved  Support the show Tags:  Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, DGR, Mindfulness, Motorcycle riding, mindful motorcycling, motorcycle therapy, nature connection, peace on two wheels, Rocky Mountain tours, rider self-discovery, spiritual journey, motorcycle community, open road philosophy.

    49 min
  5. Riding Into The May Snow - A Moving Medication in the Rocky Mountains

    May 8

    Riding Into The May Snow - A Moving Medication in the Rocky Mountains

    Three feet of snow in early May and we still point the bikes toward Rocky Mountain National Park. With my buddy Jake, we leave Estes Park and climb Bear Lake Road toward 9,500 feet, watching temperatures, scanning shadowed corners, and keeping one rule front and center: no ego. If it gets sketchy, we turn back. That’s real motorcycle safety, not bravado.  Past the park gates, the fear evaporates. The Park Service has the road clear, and Colorado delivers that rare contrast of dry black asphalt framed by piles of pristine white snow. I trail Jake through careful corners while my camera rolls, and the Continental Divide rises over the handlebars like something ancient and quiet. Along the way we spot deer, elk, and even a moose settled into a snowy meadow, then we kill the engines at Bear Lake and let the mountain silence rush in.  But the ride is only half the story. Over coffee before the climb, we talk about friends carrying PTSD, people crushed by work stress, and how hard it is to find a moment of peace in a loud world. We land on why riding matters so much: it’s moving meditation. You can’t live in the past or the future on a motorcycle. You have to be here, now, and that focus opens the door to gratitude and to the kind of shared experience that sticks for a lifetime.  If this hits home, subscribe to Peace Love Moto, share this with a riding buddy, and leave a review. What’s your “can you believe this” ride, and who are you calling for coffee and a run up the canyon? Support the show Tags:  Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, DGR, Mindfulness, Motorcycle riding, mindful motorcycling, motorcycle therapy, nature connection, peace on two wheels, Rocky Mountain tours, rider self-discovery, spiritual journey, motorcycle community, open road philosophy.

    10 min
  6. The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride - Dapper Riders For Men's Health

    May 1

    The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride - Dapper Riders For Men's Health

    Suits, tweed, bow ties, polished boots and thousands of motorcycles rumbling through city streets might look like a Gatsby themed parade, but The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) is built for something much bigger. I’m digging into why this global event brings more than 125,000 riders together and how it turns style into meaningful action for men’s health through the Movember Foundation. We talk about what the DGR is really doing beneath the photo ops: raising funds for prostate cancer research and suicide prevention, and making it easier for men to speak up before things get worse. I share why so many of us will obsess over tuning a bike while avoiding the simplest sentence we can say to a friend: “I’m struggling.” The DGR, at its best, becomes a public statement that men’s health matters and that community can be a bridge to getting help. I also unpack “motorcycle therapy” the real calm that comes from presence, focus, and the way riding can quiet the noise of life. But I don’t let us off the hook: the motorcycle can be a rescue, yet it can’t be a hiding place. To bring it home, I tell a story about meeting a stranger at a gas station and how one small hello opened the door to a conversation about grief. If you’ve ever felt how healing a ride can be, you’ll feel this one. Subscribe, share it with a riding buddy, and leave a review with one person you’re going to check in on this week. EPISODE SPONSOR:  Viking Bags  https://www.vikingbags.com/ Support the show Tags:  Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, DGR, Mindfulness, Motorcycle riding, mindful motorcycling, motorcycle therapy, nature connection, peace on two wheels, Rocky Mountain tours, rider self-discovery, spiritual journey, motorcycle community, open road philosophy.

    13 min
  7. Rocky Mountain Ride Reset - A Mindful Approach to Motorcycling

    Apr 25

    Rocky Mountain Ride Reset - A Mindful Approach to Motorcycling

    Snow-capped peaks in mid-summer aren't just a view—they’re a challenge. In this episode of the Peace Love Moto podcast, we’re diving into the unique reality of motorcycling in Colorado during the spring transition. From my home base in Loveland, Colorado, I’m looking at late April through the eyes of a rider. It’s not just a season; it’s the official start of motorcycle trip planning for the High Country. 🏔️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The Reality of Trail Ridge Road: Get an inside look at the snow crews battling massive drifts and why many Colorado mountain passes don't open until July.Essential Trip Planning: If you're mapping out a Northern Colorado motorcycle loop or a multi-day moto-camping trek, I share why you must plan for "altitude variables"—from rapid weather shifts to frost-damaged pavement.The Mental Gear Shift: We discuss the "winter blues" and how high-elevation riding acts as a rescue for the stressed mind.Motorcycle Mindfulness: Why the twisties force a presence that stops you from "rewriting the last mile" and keeps you exactly where your tires meet the road."High-elevation riding forces presence. You stop trying to control the next mile and start living in the one you're on."🏍️ Explore Northern Colorado & Beyond Whether you are prepping for a Rocky Mountain motorcycle tour or just looking for your next adventure bike destination, this episode is your guide to respecting the peaks and finding your peace. We wrap up with a simple mountain practice: killing the engine, pulling off the helmet, and taking that one deep, clean breath at the edge of the world. Listen now and start planning your summer ride. Music provided by Gary Schmidt: https://garyschmidtmusic.com/ Support the show Tags:  Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, DGR, Mindfulness, Motorcycle riding, mindful motorcycling, motorcycle therapy, nature connection, peace on two wheels, Rocky Mountain tours, rider self-discovery, spiritual journey, motorcycle community, open road philosophy.

    12 min
  8. Space and Zen: Lessons from Artemis II for the Modern Motorcyclist

    Apr 16

    Space and Zen: Lessons from Artemis II for the Modern Motorcyclist

    Four humans loop the far side of the Moon, splash down in the Pacific, and then say something that stops me cold: the most overwhelming part wasn’t the Moon. It was Earth. After Artemis II, Reed Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen describe a perspective shift that’s hard to unsee, especially when Koch talks about the blackness of space and how Earth feels like a lifeboat hanging in the universe. That image turns “planet” into “shared home,” and it quietly raises a bigger question: what do we owe the only ship we’ve got?  Today, we take that spaceflight awe and bring it down to street level, because you and I don’t need a rocket to feel wonder. I talk about the moments that shaped my own sense of scale, from childhood trips to Colorado and first looks at the Rocky Mountains to decades of riding the American West by motorcycle. Out on the open road, you’re not watching life through glass. You’re inside the weather, the silence, the distance, and the mystery, and that full-immersion ride can feel like moving meditation.  We also get practical about stress and modern life. When schedules, bills, and bad news start to close in, sometimes the best reset is simple: a long ride with no plan, a little time for wonder, or even just stepping outside at night to look up at the stars. If you’ve been craving a mindset shift, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share this with a riding buddy, and leave a review with your favorite road that brings you back to gratitude. Support the show Tags:  Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, DGR, Mindfulness, Motorcycle riding, mindful motorcycling, motorcycle therapy, nature connection, peace on two wheels, Rocky Mountain tours, rider self-discovery, spiritual journey, motorcycle community, open road philosophy.

    12 min
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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: Subscribe to the Show on Buzzsprout Buy Ron a Coffee: Support on Buy Me a Coffee Gear Up at the Shop: Visit the Peace Love Moto Store (Grab your signature mugs and weatherproof stickers!) 📬 Get in Touch Contact: Ron@PeaceLoveMoto.com

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