Peace Love Moto - Where Motorcycling meets Mindfulness

Ron Francis
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Welcome to Peace Love Moto, the ultimate podcast where Motorcycling meets Mindfulness. Whether you’re carving through scenic backroads or seeking your next big adventure, join your host—a professional Colorado Rocky Mountain tour guide—to explore the art of riding with purpose.  We dive deep into Mindful Motorcycling, connecting with nature, and finding your Zen on two wheels. Support the Peace Love Moto Store! Visit our official store for exclusive merchandise, including our signature 15 oz coffee mugs and quality stickers. Shop Now: PeaceLoveMoto.myshopify.com Tune in weekly for inspiring stories and expert tips. Contact: Ron@PeaceLoveMoto.comFollow the Journey: Mindfulness, adventure, and the open road start here.Welcome to Peace Love Moto, the ultimate podcast where motorcycling meets mindfulness. Whether you’re carving through scenic backroads or seeking your next big adventure, join your host—a professional Colorado Rocky Mountain tour guide—to explore the art of riding with purpose. We dive deep into mindful motorcycling, connecting with nature, and finding your Zen on two wheels.

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

    4D AGO

    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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Paul Kraus - How Vintage Motorcycles Teach Mindfulness

    APR 9

    Paul Kraus - How Vintage Motorcycles Teach Mindfulness

    A vintage motorcycle can be more than a machine. It can be a mirror, a mentor, and sometimes the only quiet place left in a loud week. Paul Kraus joins me for a conversation that starts with a family-restored 1947 Wizard motorbike and expands into why riding and wrenching can be powerful tools for motorcycle mindfulness, stress relief, and better relationships. We talk about the ritual of gearing up, the way a long ride strips away distraction, and why hands-on craftsmanship still matters in a screen-first world. Paul shares a simple framework he calls the four Ps: patience, presence, perspective, and purpose. We connect it to real life leadership pressure, emotional management, and that hard line many of us struggle to draw between work and home. If you have ever finished a ride feeling more like yourself, you will recognize what we are pointing at. We also dig into the Colorado Vintage Motorcycle Show and the surprising stories old bikes can pull out of people, plus the deep satisfaction of restoring and maintaining classic motorcycles with your own hands. If you enjoy vintage motorcycle restoration, purpose-driven riding, or you just need a reset, this conversation is for you.  COLORADO VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE SHOW: https://www.instagram.com/coloradovintagemotorcycle/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/coloradovintagemotorcycleshow/ EPISODE SPONSOR:  Viking Bags https://www.vikingbags.com/pages/motorcycle-saddlebags 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.

    51 min
  7. Colorado Destinations - Burt Rashbaum and the Carousel of Happiness

    APR 3

    Colorado Destinations - Burt Rashbaum and the Carousel of Happiness

    A motorcycle road can take you somewhere beautiful, but every so often it takes you somewhere Truly Amazing.  We point our ride toward Nederland, Colorado, tucked along the Peak to Peak Highway, to visit a place I can’t stop talking about: the Carousel of Happiness. It’s a must-stop for a Colorado motorcycle ride, but it’s also good for your Soul. I’m joined by Burt Rashbaum, a poet, musician, novelist and Carousel Operator who sometimes dances in it’s center with a clown nose on. Burt shares how a kid from Brooklyn fell in love with the Rockies, why Nederland feels like a haven for outsiders and artists, and what he’s learned from meeting people from around the world one conversation at a time. If you’re hungry for things to do in Nederland, Colorado that aren’t touristy and still feel personal, you’ll want to hear what he describes. We also dig into the origin story that gives the carousel its weight. Scott Harrison, a Vietnam veteran, began carving as a way to heal and to honor friends he lost. That grief turned into something public, musical, and stubbornly hopeful. Burt tells stories of veterans being seen, older riders weeping without warning, disabled kids lighting up with pure joy, and why the motto “Don’t Delay Joy” is more than a nice slogan. Resources: https://carouselofhappiness.org/ From Where We Came Of the Carousel (Poems) Becoming an American Tears for My Mother    A Century of Love EPISODE SPONSOR:  Viking Bags https://www.vikingbags.com/pages/motorcycle-saddlebags 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.

    47 min
  8. Feeling Lucky? Miracles and Motorcycles

    MAR 27

    Feeling Lucky? Miracles and Motorcycles

    A normal coffee run in downtown Loveland flips a switch in my head. At one table, I’m trying to write and think, and a young man paces near the door, locked into a world I can’t enter. Behind me, six teens with Down syndrome laugh with a kind of joy adults tend to hide. Sitting in that room, it hits me how high the walls can be for some people and how casually the rest of us move through doors we didn’t have to earn. That perspective follows me back to a recent 280-mile Colorado motorcycle ride on my BMW GS. I crossed the Continental Divide, rolled through Winter Park and old mining towns, and chased the kind of twisty mountain roads that make you slow down in the best way. Adventure riding in Colorado is gorgeous, but the bigger point isn’t the scenery, it’s what it takes to experience it: clear senses, steady balance, fast judgment, and a brain that quietly processes an endless stream of risk and information. Motorcycle riding is a complex neurological dance we treat as normal. Throttle precision, clutch control, braking, scanning for gravel and shadows, reading traffic, choosing lines, and adjusting to changing traction all happen at speed, often without conscious thought. That ability is autonomy, and autonomy is a gift. If you ride, take a second before you gear up, check your gratitude, and remember that simply reaching the handlebars is something to be thankful for. Subscribe for more stories that make the miles mean something, share this with a friend who rides, and leave a review if it resonates. What’s one moment that reminded you riding is a privilege? EPISODE SPONSOR:  Viking Bags https://www.vikingbags.com/pages/motorcycle-saddlebags 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
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Welcome to Peace Love Moto, the ultimate podcast where Motorcycling meets Mindfulness. Whether you’re carving through scenic backroads or seeking your next big adventure, join your host—a professional Colorado Rocky Mountain tour guide—to explore the art of riding with purpose.  We dive deep into Mindful Motorcycling, connecting with nature, and finding your Zen on two wheels. Support the Peace Love Moto Store! Visit our official store for exclusive merchandise, including our signature 15 oz coffee mugs and quality stickers. Shop Now: PeaceLoveMoto.myshopify.com Tune in weekly for inspiring stories and expert tips. Contact: Ron@PeaceLoveMoto.comFollow the Journey: Mindfulness, adventure, and the open road start here.Welcome to Peace Love Moto, the ultimate podcast where motorcycling meets mindfulness. Whether you’re carving through scenic backroads or seeking your next big adventure, join your host—a professional Colorado Rocky Mountain tour guide—to explore the art of riding with purpose. We dive deep into mindful motorcycling, connecting with nature, and finding your Zen on two wheels.

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