200 Miles Before Breakfast

Nick Dutton (class of 2023) is part of the BMW Club of Northern California and one of the crew helping drum up excitement for this year's 49er Rally. It's one of the larger club rallies and a fixture of the West Coast summer schedule, kicking things off at the end of May. Thanks for joining us for another episode of 200 Miles Before Breakfast, the only podcast letting you get to know the MOA one member at a time.

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 67 features our first return guest, Jean Cordalis, member since 2016. Jean broke her leg just walking down the street (really!) and joined us to talk about recovering from such a serious injury. You can learn more by checking out the show notes page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com.

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 66 features Scott Acheson, member since 2023. Scott competed in the GS Trophy in 2024 and joined the MOA Foundation's board in 2025. You can learn more by checking out the show notes page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com.

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 65 features Jon Secrest, member since 2022. We're pleased to introduce our guest host, Ed Housewright, who hosts the MOA podcast Riding Into the Sunset, which is about the issues faced by senior riders. We hope you enjoy this crossover episode and subscribe to Ed's podcast. You can learn more by checking out the show notes page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com.

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 64 features Ted Moyer, member since 2001, discussing his 2024 trip to Alaska and how he prepared for and executed it. You can learn more by checking out the show notes page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com.

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 63 features Phil Stalboerger, member since 2014 and current treasurer of the MOA. We discuss the new lane-splitting law in Minnesota and the crash that inspired him to advocate for its passage. You can learn more by checking out the show notes page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com.

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 62 features Brook Reams, member since 2004 and builder of the 2024 Complete Vintage R 80 ST raffle bike. You can learn more by checking out the show notes page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com.

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 61 features Fred Bramblett, member since 2012 and the MOA's newest Getaway Host. You can learn more by checking out the show notes page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com.

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 60 features Robert "Duck" Koch, MOA member since 2019 and current president of the Airheads Beemer Club. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!  

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 59 features Jean Cordalis, MOA member since 2016. Please note this episode contains a frank discussion of a crash. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 58 features guest hosts Shawn Thomas and Louise Powers along with Mike Bobbitt (member since 2016) and Marty Sohlberg (member since 2015) of the Motorcycle Relief Project. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 57 features Paula Fitzer, MOA member since 2015 and co-chair of The 50th MOA Rally in Richmond, Virginia in 2023. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 56 features David Cwi, member since 1983, discussing pain management and other issues pertaining to riding, especially long distances. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com and clicking on "MOA Media." Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 54 features Lost in Gear, otherwise known as Dustin and Janel Silvey, MOA members since 2021! You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 53 features Dean Sharenow, Grammy-winning musician and producer and MOA member since 2002! You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 55 features Ax Axmaker of Be Crash Free, MOA member since 2015! You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 52 features René Steenvoorden, the entrepreneur behind Bivouac Coffee and MOA member since last week! You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 51 features Jason Oliver, brewmaster at Devils Backbone and MOA member since 2021. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 50 features Wendy Naessens, who works at the BMW Performance Center and recently participated in the filming of the Wyoming BDR documentary. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 49 features author, publisher and dog lover Wynne Benti. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 48 features Jennifer Ott, member since 2018 and a big far of The Grand Coddiwomple. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 47 features Jason “Jiggs” Olson, the MOA's Ambassador Liaison and member since 1992. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 46 features guest host Eric Rossier, having a chat with four past presidents of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of Vermont about how their club got started. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 44 features Matthew Merrick, a new member, having a chat with me and the AMEN Moto crew about how he sold me a bike from clear across the country. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 45 features John Gamel, part of the MOA's Consumer Liaison team and member since 2009. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 43 features Peter Lattman, member since 2001. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 42 features guest host Mark Wessinger, member since 2015, having a chat with Skip Gosser, member since 2014, about the Amerideck motorcycle loading system. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 41 features David Fishbaugh, Montana resident and member since 2012. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 40 features Mary-Anna Rae, user experience expert and member since 2002. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 39 features Ben Emmert-Aronson, member since 2020 and co-founder of the Open Source Wellness community. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 38 features Eitan Zadok, member since 2015. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 37 features Leroy Braxdale, over 90, still riding and a member since 2000. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 36 features John Putch and Richie Montgomery, filmmakers and members since 2020. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 35 features Jeff Massey, member since 1980, and our discussion centers around the 50th anniversary of Morton’s BMW in Fredericksburg, Virginia. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMWMOA website, bmwmoa.org/digital. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 34 features Sarah Holliday, member since 2019, and we get into some of the psychological aspects of motorcycling. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMWMOA website, bmwmoa.org/digital. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

Welcome to the 33rd episode of 200 Miles Before Breakfast, a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. This episode features Mark Wessinger, member since 2015, and we tap his expertise to learn why riding a motorcycle is good for your physical and mental health. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMWMOA website, bmwmoa.org/digital. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

Welcome to the 32nd episode of 200 Miles Before Breakfast, a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. This episode features Molly Butterworth, member since 2010. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMWMOA website, bmwmoa.org/digital. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

Welcome to the 31st episode of 200 Miles Before Breakfast, a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. This episode features lifetime member Bob Henig, who joined in 1978. We chat extensively about the new R 18. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMWMOA website, bmwmoa.org/digital. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

Welcome to the 30th episode of 200 Miles Before Breakfast, a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. This episode features Chuck Brewer, member since 2017, and his Wheelnerds co-host, Todd Cox. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMWMOA website, bmwmoa.org/digital. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

Welcome to the 29th episode of 200 Miles Before Breakfast, a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. This episode features Jon Delvecchio of Street Skills, member since 2016. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMWMOA website, bmwmoa.org/digital. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

Welcome to the 28th episode of 200 Miles Before Breakfast, a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. This episode features Sam Fleming of the Army of Darkness endurance racing team, member since 2014. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMWMOA website, bmwmoa.org/digital. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

Welcome to the 27th episode of 200 Miles Before Breakfast, a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. This episode features Keith Ingram, member since 2014. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMWMOA website, bmwmoa.org/digital. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

Welcome to the 26th episode of 200 Miles Before Breakfast, a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. This episode featured discussions with MOA President Wes Fitzer, MOA Executive Director Ted Moyer and the Executive Director of Visit Great Falls, Montana, Rebecca Engum. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMWMOA website, bmwmoa.org/digital. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

Welcome to the 25th episode of 200 Miles Before Breakfast, a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. This episode features Siouxzanne Harris, member since 1991 and proprietor of DWA Pickle. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMWMOA website, bmwmoa.org/digital. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

Welcome to the 24th episode of 200 Miles Before Breakfast, a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. This episode features a group chat with Doug Christensen, Justin Edson and Scott Auld. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMWMOA website, bmwmoa.org/digital. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

Welcome to the 23rd episode of 200 Miles Before Breakfast, a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. This episode features a discussion with Louise Powers about her experience at the 2020 GS Trophy competition in New Zealand. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMWMOA website, bmwmoa.org/digital. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

Welcome to the 22nd episode of 200 Miles Before Breakfast, a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. This episode features a discussion with Chad Warner about Ride It Forward, a charity ride taking place all across the US in June 2020. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMWMOA website, bmwmoa.org/digital. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

Welcome to the 21st episode of 200 Miles Before Breakfast, a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. This episode features a discussion between MOA members Bill Wiegand and Dutch Lammers. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMWMOA website, bmwmoa.org/digital. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

Welcome to the 20th episode of 200 Miles Before Breakfast, a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Our guest on this episode is Kristian Richardson of the Montana Office of Tourism. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMWMOA website, bmwmoa.org/digital. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

Welcome to the 19th episode of 200 Miles Before Breakfast, a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Our guest on this episode is Cathy Brown, MOA member since 2013. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMWMOA website, bmwmoa.org/digital. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

Welcome to the 18th episode of 200 Miles Before Breakfast, a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Our guest on this episode is Art Jacobson, MOA member since 1972. Our guest host is Deryl Mehrten, member since 1992. You can learn more by checking out the web page on the BMWMOA website, bmwmoa.org/digital. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!