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The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes

The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes

Written by: Mark Barnes/BMW Motorcycle Owners of America
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The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes takes an in-depth look into the mental, emotional and social aspects of motorcycling with licensed clinical psychologist Mark Barnes. Mark takes your questions in every episode. Support your mental motorcycling with The Ride Inside!(c) 2021-23 BMW Motorcycle Owners of America Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Of tells and cat-like reflexes

    Of tells and cat-like reflexes
    Aug 19 2026

    Veteran riders develop a sixth sense for danger by learning to recognize the subtle "tells" of distracted drivers, unpredictable vehicles and changing road conditions. Clinical psychologist and motojournalist Mark Barnes explores how situational awareness, defensive riding and prudent risk management can help motorcyclists anticipate hazards, create space and make smarter decisions before a potential threat becomes an accident.

    Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org.

    The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation.

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    22 mins
  • The midlife crisis motorcyclist

    The midlife crisis motorcyclist
    Jun 5 2026

    If you're having a midlife crisis but you're not buying a motorcycle, are you really having a midlife crisis?

    Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org.

    The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWMOA.org.
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    22 mins
  • Do hard things

    Do hard things
    May 22 2026

    Doing hard things won't kill you—but not doing them just might.

    Send your questions to us via email: podcast@bmwmoa.org.

    The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes is brought to you by the BMW MOA Foundation and is on the web at BMWMOA.org.
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    21 mins
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