Riding Into The Sunset

Cathy Davies has ridden more than 500,000 miles around the world over almost six decades. She recently turned 70 and, despite being blind in one eye from glaucoma, bought a new Honda Gold Wing. She and her fiancé, whom she met through the Iron Butt Association, are planning more international rides. Cathy has no intention of slowing down.

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 podcast@bmwmoa.org.

Is one motorcycle enough? Not for most of us. There's something addictive about motorcycles – we need another, then maybe another. Forget the idea of a "forever bike." Some new bike will always catch our eye.

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 podcast@bmwmoa.org.

Tom Manly spent his career as a commercial airline pilot. Now retired and approaching 75, Tom's passion is motorcycles. He owns 11 bikes – including a three Ducatis, two BMWs, a Triumph, KTM, and a new Harley-Davidson Super Glide. Tom keeps up with the latest in motorcycles, gear, and navigation devices.

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 podcast@bmwmoa.org.

Long distance motorcycle rides offer rewards and challenges. I recently returned from a 5,100-mile round trip ride from Dallas to Quebec with two friends. We witnessed some beautiful sights in the 14 states we visited—and ran into torrential rain. Long rides let us experience the highs and lows of motorcycling and create lasting memories.

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 podcast@bmwmoa.org.

Bill Richardson rides a motorcycle at age 94 and has no plans to stop. He got his license three years ago and taught himself to ride by watching YouTube videos. He's normally a cautious rider, but once got his Honda Rebel 500 up to 98 mph. When he turns 100, he plans to crank it up to 100 mph.

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 podcast@bmwmoa.org.

Motorcycle racing is a dangerous, demanding sport that usually attracts young riders. Elizabeth Waltman, surprisingly, took it up at age 66 after decades of street riding. Now 70, she teaches others how to ride on the track. Track skills make a person a better street rider, Elizabeth says.

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 podcast@bmwmoa.org.

One of the best places to ride in Texas is Big Bend. It's an expansive area in the southwestern U.S. that features mountains, deserts and canyons carved by the Rio Grande River. Big Bend National Park serves as the centerpiece, stretching for 1,250 square miles. A recent visit revealed the area's rugged beauty and timeless appeal.

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 podcast@bmwmoa.org.

Some motorcyclists love the camaraderie of a group ride. But others prefer the flexibility and solitude of solo riding. John Butrus is so passionate about riding alone that he formed a Facebook group called Solo Motorcyclist, and it's attracted 44,000 members around the world. John discusses the appeal—and some of the drawbacks—of riding solo.

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 podcast@bmwmoa.org.

There's no better way to see the country than on a motorcycle. The only problem: with so many wonderful sites to see, how do we make time for them all? Obviously, we can't. As we age, we're faced with prioritizing our bucket list and enjoying the rides we can take.

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 podcast@bmwmoa.org.

In this episode of RITS, Ed continues to ponder the risks and rewards of riding following the motorcycle death of his friend Tom Moffat. He raises valid concerns about the safety of riding and offers the views of prominent motorcyclists on the subject. Among them is Mark Barnes, author of Why We Ride and host of the MOA podcast The Ride Inside.

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 podcast@bmwmoa.org.

Motorcycle riding can bring great joy and great sorrow. A close friend of mine, Tom Moffat, recently died from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. I'm mourning his loss and examining why we decide to ride with the inherent danger.

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 podcast@bmwmoa.org.

KELLY VALDEZ likes long distance rides. She's ridden cross country seven times—five times solo—and has also traveled extensively in Canada and Europe. She prefers speedy sport bikes over more upright models. "I have a high need for speed," Kelly says.

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 podcast@bmwmoa.org.

Rick Kallmayer has ridden motorcycles for more than 50 years and owned more than 50 bikes. But his latest is a departure from all the rest – it's his first with an automatic transmission. Rick talks about why he bought a Honda NT1100, how he likes it, and why he thinks automatics will grow in popularity.

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 podcast@bmwmoa.org.

Maher Maso spent almost a decade as mayor of Frisco, Texas, one of the country's fastest-growing cities. During that tenure, he brought the Dallas Cowboys headquarters and practice facility to Frisco. Despite his busy civic schedule, he always found time for motorcycle riding and even cross country racing.

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 podcast@bmwmoa.org.

Some riders like bigger and bigger bikes. Not Mike Welch. The biggest bike he's ever owned was a BMW F 850 GS, but he much prefers his G 310 GS. For Mike and some other motorcyclists, maneuverability and handling outweigh raw power.

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 podcast@bmwmoa.org.

Aaron Stevenson wanted to forge a closer bond with his teenage son, Micah, so they hit the road. Aaron rode his adventure bike cross country for almost a month, traveling 6,600 miles through 18 states, with Micah on the back. The memories they shared will last a lifetime, both say.

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 podcast@bmwmoa.org.

In just a few years, Bobby Haas and Stacey Mayfield assembled one of the most acclaimed motorcycle collections in the world. The Haas Moto Museum outside of Dallas, Texas, features 230 motorcycles dating from 1899 to the present. Most are vintage bikes but some are custom, one-of-a-kind creations that have been called rolling sculptures. Stacey discusses Bobby's legacy and the museum's collection.

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 podcast@bmwmoa.org.

At 86, Tom Moffat is the oldest member of his Dallas, Texas, riding club. He's also one of the fastest and most active riders. Tom frequently leads local and long distance rides and has no plans to stop riding.

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 podcast@bmwmoa.org.

Steve Ritchey was a motorcycle officer for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for 25 years. Since retiring, he's been an instructor for the Yamaha Champions Riding School. He loves riding and has some good advice for motorcyclists of all skill levels.

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 podcast@bmwmoa.org.

Dan Bryant has a passion for off road riding, and he's sharing his enthusiasm with others. He formed North Texas Adventure Riders two years ago; its membership has swelled to 4,500. The group plans day rides as well as overnight trips to other states.

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 podcast@bmwmoa.org.