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RIDE AND TALK - THE BMW MOTORRAD PODCAST

142 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratings

Welcome to the Ride And Talk podcast by BMW Motorrad — a new podcast about the world’s best bikes, the people who ride them, and the incredible places these bikes allow us to reach. Join us for a deep dive into the world of BMW Motorrad for amazing behind-the-scenes stories and unique insights from brand experts, ambassadors, and the most passionate global riding community you’re ever likely to meet.

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Ride and Talk - #87 Edgar Heinrich — 30 Years of BMW Motorrad Design!

November 17, 2023 17:00 - 39 minutes - 32.1 MB

Looking back at the last 30 years, it’s hard to think of anyone who has had a larger influence on what we see as BMW Motorrad, than Edgar Heinrich. A designer with a vision, Edgar has brought to us the modern look and feel of several iconic BMW Motorcycle models. During our interview I was stricken with Edgar's knowledge and passion, but most of all the humility of a man who began with a simple love for design and motorcycles, and shaped this into what has become a legacy of tenacity, perseve...

Ride and Talk - #86 Reiner Fings — Setting the Pace With the new R 1300 GS!

October 23, 2023 07:26 - 39 minutes - 32.4 MB

There are many important roles that comprise the creation of a new motorcycle. But it’s hard to think of any role more critical than that of a product manager. Throughout development, this individual works with all of the people involved in the project, shaping the product from a concept to the motorcycle that we as riders ultimately see and experience. This is the role that Reiner Fings has played for many iconic BMW motorcycles, most recently the new BMW R 1300 GS. Just one day after the ...

Ride and Talk - #85 Jason Gale — Riding on the Epic Backcountry of Tasmania!

September 25, 2023 15:00 - 25 minutes - 20.8 MB

Part of the magic of motorcycle riding is meeting ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Their stories inspire us to go to new places and take on adventures that we may not have otherwise considered. Recently one of our podcast listeners suggested that my producer Louise Powers and I interview Jason Gale, a motorcycle enthusiast who lives, rides and organizes riding groups in his home country of Tasmania. This is a special interview for me, not just because Tasmania is on my bucket list...

Ride and Talk - #84 Backcountry Discovery Routes – Exploring the USA on an Adventure Motorcycle!

August 28, 2023 10:02 - 37 minutes - 30.7 MB

Anyone who visits the USA will quickly come to realize how big the country is, and how challenging it can be to choose where to go and what to see. This is especially true for those who wish to ride an adventure motorcycle and go beyond where the pavement ends. To help solve this problem, a group of motorcycle enthusiasts founded the Backcountry Discovery Routes, a non-profit organization dedicated to charting and maintaining routes so adventure and dual-sport riders can explore and enjoy t...

Ride and Talk - #83 Design – Designing the Newest and Most Cutting Edge BMW Motorcycles!

July 20, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes - 24.4 MB

Designing the newest and most cutting edge BMW motorcycles. Take a listen! Ever since my passion for BMW Motorrad began, I’ve had an insatiable desire to understand the inner workings of the company. Throughout the years, I’ve tried to piece together the journey that each motorcycle takes from concept to reality. Some of these steps are of course highly confidential, and therefore very difficult for outsiders to fully visualize. So it was very exciting for my producer Louise Powers and I to ...

Ride and Talk - #82 Motoism — The Process of Designing and Building Custom Motorcycle Parts!

June 23, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 29.2 MB

Coming up on today’s BMW Motorrad Ride and Talk podcast: Customizing our motorcycles using both time honored techniques and cutting edge technologies. Take a listen! Recently during a trip to Munich we sat down with Ben Ott with Motoism, a company that specializes in custom motorcycle parts design and manufacturing. My producer Louise Powers and I were given a tour of their facility, and talked with Ben about how Motoism came to be and what they offer. During this interview, Ben helps us und...

Ride and Talk - #81 Udo Wattendorf — Unveiling the Art of Helmet Design and Manufacturing!

May 30, 2023 06:17 - 26 minutes - 22 MB

Many years ago, I was taken on a tour of a facility that manufactures BMW Helmets, hosted by Udo Wattendorf, part of the helmet development team at BMW. Throughout the day Udo showed us how BMW helmets are designed, tested, and built. This was easily one of the most fascinating professional experiences I’ve ever had, not the least of which due to the knowledge and enthusiasm radiated by Udo. Today, Udo remains a key developer of helmets at BMW. And just like so many years ago, he is incredi...

Ride and Talk - #80 Fred Jakobs — Diving Into the Exciting History of 100 Years BMW Motorrad!

May 04, 2023 15:00 - 31 minutes - 26 MB

Those of us that follow the history of BMW know that Munich, Germany is where it all started. More than 100 years ago, a small group of designers and engineers were producing airplane and vehicle engines, and in 1923 developed and sold their first complete, production motorcycle. 100 years later, the very first building inhabited by BMW still stands, and now features a museum dedicated to vehicles and artifacts that highlight BMW’s diverse history. Today, we sit down with Fred Jakobs, head ar...

Ride and Talk - #79 Kris Hall — An Ordinary Guy Traveling the World!

April 10, 2023 18:00 - 30 minutes - 25.4 MB

Sometimes when we meet a person who’s engaged in something extraordinary, we might look at them and think to ourselves, “I want to be more like this person. I want the drive and courage and skill to do what this person is doing.” Last July, my producer Louise Powers and I met Kris Hall at BMW Motorrad Days in Berlin, and I thought to myself, “Kris is one of those people.” Unlike those who seem born to tackle insurmountable obstacles in life, Kris was just an ordinary guy with a house, a famil...

Ride and Talk - #78 The World’s Most Powerful Roadster — Exlusive Insights About Making the new M R!

March 20, 2023 19:35 - 33 minutes - 27.5 MB

Coming up on today’s BMW Motorrad Ride and Talk Podcast: An exclusive discussion about an unprecedented new M series motorcycle, the BMW M 1000 R. Take a listen!

Ride and Talk - #78 The World’s Most Powerful Roadster — Exclusive Insights About Making the new M R!

March 20, 2023 19:35 - 33 minutes - 27.5 MB

Coming up on today’s BMW Motorrad Ride and Talk Podcast: An exclusive discussion about an unprecedented new M series motorcycle, the BMW M 1000 R. Take a listen!

Ride And Talk - #77 Performance Center — The Many Aspects of Motorcycle Coaching!

January 12, 2023 19:00 - 33 minutes - 27.1 MB

While at the BMW Riders Association Rally in the USA, we sat down in front of a live audience with Aaron Rankin, Ricardo Rodriguez, and Melinda Justice, all senior instructors at the BMW Performance Center in Greer, South Carolina. Together we discussed many aspects of motorcycle coaching, emerging technologies, changing demographics, and the importance of coaches being students as often as possible, so the experience of learning something new is always fresh in a coach’s mind. Please take t...

Ride And Talk - #76 Sam Manicom — How to Travel the World!

November 18, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 29.8 MB

World Travel, the path to making it happen, and a new book from Sam Manicom! Recently we found ourselves in the USA at the BMW Riders Association Annual Motorcycle Rally, where none other than Sam Manicom was the keynote speaker. We were given the unique opportunity to interview Sam about his life and experiences. This is the second time Sam has agreed to join us on the Ride and Talk podcast, and as a special treat, we interviewed him in front of a live audience! On this episode we talk abou...

Ride And Talk - #75 GS Trophy 2022 Insights — Hear the Stories!

October 04, 2022 08:24 - 29 minutes - 24.1 MB

Coming up on this BMW Motorrad Ride and Talk podcast: Words of wisdom from some of the competitors, media and marshals of the International GS Trophy 2022 in Albania. Take a listen! We sincerely hope you enjoy this podcast. Make sure you don’t miss another one by clicking the ‘subscribe’ button now. In fact, why not get in touch and tell us who – or what – you’d like to hear on a future show. It could even be you if you have an interesting story to tell… Please take the time to share, rat...

Ride And Talk - #74 Craftwerk Berlin — A DIY Garage and Community

August 24, 2022 18:00 - 34 minutes - 28.1 MB

Recently we found ourselves in Germany, and had a chance to spend several days in the city of Berlin. Now like any big city, there are a LOT of motorcycles. And where there are so many motorcycles, there is a need. A need to store bikes, a need to work on bikes, and of course the desire to meet like minded people. Enter Craftwerk Berlin, a community garage and co-working space that allows people to store, service and learn about their bikes, all with other riders and enthusiasts that share a...

Ride And Talk - #73 Jess, Greg and Moxie – World Adventure Travelers And Their (Large) Dog!

July 30, 2022 18:00 - 42 minutes - 34.9 MB

It takes a special kind of commitment to ride a motorcycle, and that is especially true when we ride internationally. But Jess and Greg Stone took this a step further, and brought Moxie along for the ride. Weighing in at over 34 Kilos, Moxie is a large German Shepard that has logged thousands of kilometers on the back of Jesses motorcycle. While on their international adventure, Jess, Greg and Moxie stopped by our United States Studio in California and shared with us what it’s like to travel ...

Ride And Talk - #72 Erin Sills and Trev Richter – Chasing Speed Records!

July 15, 2022 18:00 - 41 minutes - 34.2 MB

We all know the exhilaration that comes from riding a motorcycle. But what does it mean to ride fast, so fast even that you become a world record holding motorcycle rider. Well today, we are sitting down with Erin Sills and Trev Richter, of Hunter-Sills Racing. Together, Erin and Trev take us through what it takes to prepare themselves and their BMW motorcycles for riding on salt flats in the United States and Bolivia, and what it feels like to hold an unbeatable record! We sincerely hope yo...

Ride And Talk - #71 Andy Dukes – It's Hard to Say Goodbye!

May 27, 2022 18:00 - 44 minutes - 38.4 MB

Long-time friend and host of the cherished #RideAndTalk podcast, Andy Dukes, will be leaving to spend more time outdoors enjoying life with a rucksack! Safe travels and see you soon! #MakeLifeARide On a positive note, our american friend Shawn Thomas, who many already know from previous iterations of the GS Trophy, will now be taking over the podcast series so stay tuned for more! We sincerely hope you enjoy this podcast. Make sure you don’t miss another one by clicking the ‘subscribe’ but...

Ride And Talk - #70 Prasit Aphiphunya – Riding From Bangkok to Germany!

March 26, 2022 19:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

Riding from Bangkok to Germany for the BMW Motorrad Days? Easy for Prasit Aphiphunya, our latest guest on #RideAndTalk! Hear all about his many exciting adventures in Southeast Asia on this episode. We sincerely hope you enjoy this podcast. Make sure you don’t miss another one by clicking the ‘subscribe’ button now. In fact, why not get in touch and tell us who – or what – you’d like to hear on a future show. It could even be you if you have an interesting story to tell… Please take the t...

Ride And Talk - #69 Kristjan Gislason – On two wheels around the world!

March 11, 2022 19:00 - 39 minutes - 34.6 MB

It's about uniting the passions motorcycling, travelling and photography into one! Listen to the new episode of #RideAndTalk and dive into a tour around the globe with host Andy Duke and special guest, motorcyclist Kristjan Gislason! We sincerely hope you enjoy this podcast. Make sure you don’t miss another one by clicking the ‘subscribe’ button now. In fact, why not get in touch and tell us who – or what – you’d like to hear on a future show. It could even be you if you have an interesting ...

Ride And Talk - #69 Kristjan Gislason – On Two Wheels Around the World!

March 11, 2022 19:00 - 39 minutes - 34.6 MB

It's about uniting the passions motorcycling, travelling and photography into one! Listen to the new episode of #RideAndTalk and dive into a tour around the globe with host Andy Duke and special guest, motorcyclist Kristjan Gislason! We sincerely hope you enjoy this podcast. Make sure you don’t miss another one by clicking the ‘subscribe’ button now. In fact, why not get in touch and tell us who – or what – you’d like to hear on a future show. It could even be you if you have an interesting ...

Ride And Talk - #68 Markus Pfister – Dressed for the Ride!

February 25, 2022 19:00 - 55 minutes - 47.4 MB

There is certainly much to talk about when it comes to the history and development of our own BMW Motorrad Rider Gear. Hear the insightful conversation in the new episode of #RideAndTalk, starring Markus Pfister, Head of Gear and Garment BMW Motorrad. We sincerely hope you enjoy this podcast. Make sure you don’t miss another one by clicking the ‘subscribe’ button now. In fact, why not get in touch and tell us who – or what – you’d like to hear on a future show. It could even be you if you ha...

Ride And Talk - #67 KK Wong – Taking It to the Limit!

February 05, 2022 19:00 - 40 minutes - 34.9 MB

We can all improve our riding and driving skills, right? But when it comes to really understanding the limits of performance, then it’s worth listening to what KK Wong has to say. He’s a certified BMW Motorrad, BMW M, and MINI Instructor, so he knows what he’s talking about. He’s also a product trainer so gets to ride all the latest bikes and gear, so he can teach the rest of us all about what it can do and why it’s so good. When he’s not ‘working’, KK loves to explore new places by bike, ...

Ride And Talk - #67 KK Wong – taking it to the limit!

February 05, 2022 19:00 - 40 minutes - 34.9 MB

We can all improve our riding and driving skills, right? But when it comes to really understanding the limits of performance, then it’s worth listening to what KK Wong has to say. He’s a certified BMW Motorrad, BMW M, and MINI Instructor, so he knows what he’s talking about. He’s also a product trainer so gets to ride all the latest bikes and gear, so he can teach the rest of us all about what it can do and why it’s so good. When he’s not ‘working’, KK loves to explore new places by bike, ...

Ride And Talk - #67 KK Wong – Taking it to the limit!

February 05, 2022 19:00 - 40 minutes - 34.9 MB

We can all improve our riding and driving skills, right? But when it comes to really understanding the limits of performance, then it’s worth listening to what KK Wong has to say. He’s a certified BMW Motorrad, BMW M, and MINI Instructor, so he knows what he’s talking about. He’s also a product trainer so gets to ride all the latest bikes and gear, so he can teach the rest of us all about what it can do and why it’s so good. When he’s not ‘working’, KK loves to explore new places by bike, ...

Ride And Talk - #66 Miquel Silvestre – The Story of a Nomad!

January 08, 2022 19:00 - 38 minutes - 33.8 MB

Miquel Silvestre gave up a successful career to travel the world on two wheels. Since quitting the rat race, he’s visited over 100 countries, including most of Africa, the entire Middle East and pretty much all the Americas, from Alaska to Patagonia. His real passion – to follow in the footsteps of the Spanish explorers from the past and recreate their journeys. As a writer, he has published several novels, a play and lots of travel books. For the past seven years he has been producing and d...

Ride And Talk - #65 Squash Falconer – Mountaineering, Motorcycles and Me!

November 06, 2021 19:00 - 31 minutes - 28.1 MB

Be inspired by our latest guest – record-breaking adventurer Squash Falconer, whose exploits include riding a GS to Mont Blanc, climbing to the top and then paragliding from the summit; snowboarding down 7,546m Muztagata in the Pamirs, and bum-boarding down Cho Oyu (8,201m) in Nepal… Did we mention that she’s also summited Mount Everest? Mountains aside though, motorcycling is her other great love, so Squash shares some of her two-wheeled exploits with us and reminds us that memorable adven...

Ride And Talk - #64 Werner Daemen – Winning in the EWC!

October 25, 2021 18:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

It was the best possible way to finish the 2021 FIM Endurance World Championship – a maiden victory for the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team on the #37 M 1000 RR, and also securing the runner-up spot in the overall rankings. We grabbed a chat with team manager Werner Daemen, who tells us exactly how they planned and orchestrated this memorable victory on the M RR, what this means for the future and just how much potential this bike has as a track weapon! Werner is an experienced guy and whe...

Ride And Talk - #63 Pure&Crafted 2021 – Back in Style!

September 25, 2021 18:00 - 30 minutes - 27 MB

After such a long hiatus, the BMW Motorrad community was finally reunited once again at Pure&Crafted 2021 in Berlin. The unique blend of custom bike culture, live music, great food and hand-crafted heritage attracted fans from across the globe for an unforgettable two days of partying among old and new friends. Of course, when it comes to music, motorcycles and heritage, there’s no substitute for actually being there and experiencing all the live action, but for those unable to travel to the...

Ride And Talk - #62 Kinga Tanajewska – Still ‘on her Bike’!

September 19, 2021 18:00 - 37 minutes - 33.2 MB

She hails from Poland originally, but Kinga Tanajewska is one of life’s true nomads, living her dreams and making memories on and off-road. Since quitting her job a few years ago and first heading out on her F 800 GS across Australia, she’s been exploring the world at her own pace and documenting her travels via social media (#onherbike). Now a successful influencer in her own right and able to make a living from this nomadic lifestyle, she’s having way too much fun to consider going back t...

Ride And Talk - #61 Steven Casaer – BMW M RR and the EWC!

September 10, 2021 18:00 - 40 minutes - 35.7 MB

You gotta love the FIM Endurance World Championship, the ultimate test of man and machine, where multi-national teams compete as one for the coveted world title at prestigious racetracks across the globe. After a promising debut season where the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team established itself among the front-runners at the first time of asking, 2021 has proven to be just as exciting – especially with the #37 BMW M 1000 RR lining up on the grid. So who better to tell us all about the bik...

Ride And Talk - #60 Nate Kern – Living the Dream: From BoxerCup to M RR!

August 22, 2021 18:00 - 56 minutes - 47.7 MB

Right from the early days of the iconic BoxerCup, and all the way through to the latest M 1000 RR, Nate Kern has been flying the flag for BMW Motorrad – both on and off the track – and is one of the most knowledgeable and best-known brand ambassadors out there. Hear about Nate’s journey through life via the BMW bikes he’s loved and raced, including the R 1100 S, R 1200 S, HP2 Sport, S 1000 RR, R nineT Racer and even the latest M-powered rocket-ship! And discover why he’s so passionate about ...

Ride And Talk - #59 ‘Get After It’ with The Cadillac Three

August 17, 2021 18:00 - 31 minutes - 27.9 MB

By now, you’ll no doubt have seen the two R 18s that feature in the awesome new song and video – Get After It – by The Cadillac Three. Whether you’re a Bagger or a Transcontinental fan, there’s no denying that these big-boxers look super-cool on the back roads of Tennessee where the video was filmed. We thought it would be great to chat music and motorcycles with the band behind the new song, so let’s fire up our engines and ‘ride and talk’ with singer-guitarist Jaren Johnston, drummer Neil...

Ride And Talk - #58 Alan Stulberg – Revival-style builds, Boxers and The Birdcage!

August 03, 2021 18:00 - 49 minutes - 42.4 MB

It’s time to get inside the creative mind that belongs to Alan Stulberg. Hear about the background story that led to the founding of Revival Cycles, and learn what inspired the unique and never-to-be-repeated Birdcage special that beautifully showcased the prototype Big Boxer motor that eventually found its way onto the R 18. Discover more about some of the other special BMW builds this creative designer, engineer and artist has completed, including an old-school endurance-style RR, an orig...

Ride And Talk - #57 Gustavo Cuervo – an Unstoppable Force On BMW Bikes!

July 21, 2021 18:00 - 32 minutes - 29 MB

From the iconic R 80 G/S to the latest boxer and four-cylinder models, Gustavo Cuervo has ridden over two million kilometres on five continents, explored some of the most amazing places on earth, and guided hundreds of motorcyclists on incredible adventure tours. He’s an incredibly busy guy, who also organises the motorcycle filming teams at the Olympic Games and other major sporting events like road marathons and cycling races, as well as writing books about BMW Motorrad in his spare time!...

Ride And Talk - #56 The new all-electric BMW CE 04 – The Future Starts Now!

July 12, 2021 18:00 - 34 minutes - 30.2 MB

With the new BMW CE 04, BMW Motorrad continues to consistently pursue its electromobility strategy for urban conurbations. Uncover how the BMW Motorrad Concept Link showcased in 2017 and the near-series BMW Motorrad Definition CE 04 from 2020 opened up a whole new chapter in two-wheel urban mobility! We sincerely hope you enjoy this podcast. Make sure you don’t miss another one by clicking the ‘subscribe’ button now. In fact, why not get in touch and tell us who – or what – you’d like to hea...

Ride And Talk - #55 Dani Weidmann – Behind the Scenes With ‘Miss Fisher’ and More!

June 12, 2021 18:00 - 46 minutes - 40.3 MB

Many seriously memorable builds have come out of the VTR Customs garage over the last few years, including a great number of R nineTs – all of them unique – as well as the infamous and unforgettable ‘Spitfire’ and, more recently, a strikingly beautiful R 18 called ‘Miss Fisher’. The man behind all these one-off builds is Dani Weidmann, a crazy Swiss guy with an immense amount of talent and a genuine lust for life. Hear the background stories behind these (and a few other) very special bikes,...

Ride And Talk - #54 Int. GS Trophy 2022 – Let the ‘Qualifiers’ Commence!

May 25, 2021 18:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

The Int. GS Trophy in Albania may still seem like a lifetime away, but now is the time when a lot of the action happens, especially the ‘national’ qualifying events for the ’22 ‘Main Event’. As so many of you are working hard on your bike skills for the upcoming qualifiers, we thought you’d enjoy some ‘words of wisdom’ from a few familiar Trophy faces who have organised, marshalled, competed and written about this fantastic event over the years. Enjoy listening to Tom Weinmayr’s advice, Faiz...

Ride And Talk - #53 Tom Sykes – Revving up for Wsbk 2021!

May 17, 2021 18:00 - 52 minutes - 45 MB

Join us for a chat and a giggle with the one and only Tom Sykes! The former Superbike World Champion is back for a third consecutive season with the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK team and can’t wait to get the 2021 season started on the formidable M 1000 RR factory superbike. Testing is now over and the serious business of racing is about to begin, but Tom Sykes is also well known for his wicked sense of humour, so listen to the laid-back Yorkshireman talk all about superbikes, big-boxer R 18s and b...

Ride And Talk - #53 Tom Sykes – Revving up for WSBK 2021!

May 17, 2021 18:00 - 52 minutes - 45 MB

Join us for a chat and a giggle with the one and only Tom Sykes! The former Superbike World Champion is back for a third consecutive season with the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK team and can’t wait to get the 2021 season started on the formidable M 1000 RR factory superbike. Testing is now over and the serious business of racing is about to begin, but Tom Sykes is also well known for his wicked sense of humour, so listen to the laid-back Yorkshireman talk all about superbikes, big-boxer R 18s and b...

Ride And Talk - #52 Greg Mansell – Il Leone and R 18 Island Life!

May 10, 2021 18:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

He’s the son of ex F1 world champion Nigel Mansell and a former racing driver himself but it’s motorcycles that really float Greg Mansell’s boat! Specifically, motorcycles like the BMW R 18 that can be creatively modified for both looks and performance. At his BMW Motorrad dealership on the picturesque island of Jersey, Greg and his colleagues have been building a rather special R 18 that he has named Il Leone – which is also the nickname that the Tifosi gave to his father during his Ferrari...

Ride And Talk - #51 Connectivity 101 – Your Questions Answered!

May 03, 2021 18:20 - 35 minutes - 31.2 MB

Here’s the audio version of our recent Live Ride and Talk video podcast all about connectivity – specifically with regard to the new R 1250 RT – which is packed with ‘connected’ technology that can be accessed via its full-HD 10.25-inch TFT screen. First we explore this ‘next generation’ of connectivity, as experienced via smartphone-based map navigation. Then we answer your questions about how how to get the most from the free BMW Motorrad Connected app and all the opportunities it offers t...

Ride And Talk - #50 Ted Simon – Adventure Riding Legend Turns 90!

April 26, 2021 18:00 - 30 minutes - 27.4 MB

In this very special episode of Ride and Talk, we celebrate the 90th birthday of Ted Simon – one of the original adventure motorcyclists. Ted has been inspiring thousands of us to travel on two wheels ever since his iconic Jupiter’s Travels book was published in 1973, detailing his 125,000 km round-the-world motorcycle ride over four years. Ted repeated this amazing feat many years later at the age of 70, this time on a BMW R 80 GS Basic, telling the story of his second incredible journey in...

Ride And Talk - #49 Michael van der Mark – Fast Talking From the Flying Dutchman!

April 18, 2021 15:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

It seems like an age, but we’re finally going racing again soon, and the new BMW M 1000 RR will be making its debut in the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK team has an exciting new addition in the shape of Michael van der Mark, who will be lining up alongside Tom Sykes this year in the quest for championship glory. As part of the build-up to what we are all hoping will be an unforgettable season of thrilling racing, we thought you’d like to know more about the...

Ride And Talk - #48 An Unbelievable Life of Globeriding!

April 04, 2021 15:00 - 59 minutes - 50.8 MB

If you’re looking for a fascinating story about an incredible life spent on two wheels, then settle down, put your earbuds in or your headphones on and let us introduce you to the wonderful world of Helge Pedersen. An absolute legend in the adventure riding community, thanks in part to his infamous (and some would say crazy) crossing of the Darien Gap, Helge’s stories from 40 years riding BMW GS bikes around the world could easily fill a whole series of podcasts! However, we’ve fitted some o...

Ride And Talk - #47 Gear and Garment Collection – We’ve Got You Covered!

March 12, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 25.5 MB

At BMW Motorrad, we believe that what you wear is as important as what you ride, so we’re fortunate that with over four decades of experience in creating rider clothing, many motorcyclists put their faith in our equipment time and time again. With the imminent arrival of our 2021 Gear and Garment collection, we chat with product experts Dr. Ralf Rodepeter, Julia Lein and Markus Pfister all about some of the innovative, stylish and functional products coming your way! We sincerely hope you ...

Ride and Talk - #46 Jean-Luc Donath – born to ride!

February 14, 2021 17:00 - 35 minutes - 28.8 MB

To GS fans across the globe, Jean-Luc Donath is famous for his passion for the Int. GS Trophy and the joy he derives from being an instructor, a marshal, and a top rider of course. But did you know that the Frenchman is also a motorcycle cop, who makes his living as a professional rider on a police-specification BMW R 1200 RT? We spoke to Jean-Luc about upholding law and order on two wheels, protecting his fellow citizens on his RT, and how his life changed beyond all recognition since his ...

Ride and Talk - #46 Jean-Luc Donath – Born to Ride!

February 14, 2021 17:00 - 35 minutes - 31.3 MB

To GS fans across the globe, Jean-Luc Donath is famous for his passion for the Int. GS Trophy and the joy he derives from being an instructor, a marshal, and a top rider of course. But did you know that the Frenchman is also a motorcycle cop, who makes his living as a professional rider on a police-specification BMW R 1200 RT? We spoke to Jean-Luc about upholding law and order on two wheels, protecting his fellow citizens on his RT, and how his life changed beyond all recognition since his ...

Ride and Talk - #45 Int. GS Trophy 2022 reveal – feel the excitement!

February 05, 2021 17:00 - 28 minutes - 23.2 MB

Every two years, around this time, the global GS community is eagerly awaiting the day when BMW Motorrad unveils the location for the next International GS Trophy. For many fans, it is the start of an exciting journey of training and preparation for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to win a national qualifier and secure a coveted place to represent their home nation at the international finals. If you didn’t catch the livestream, you can enjoy our Ride and Talk audio podcast edit, with all the bu...

Ride and Talk - #45 Int. GS Trophy 2022 Reveal – Feel the Excitement!

February 05, 2021 17:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

Every two years, around this time, the global GS community is eagerly awaiting the day when BMW Motorrad unveils the location for the next International GS Trophy. For many fans, it is the start of an exciting journey of training and preparation for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to win a national qualifier and secure a coveted place to represent their home nation at the international finals. If you didn’t catch the livestream, you can enjoy our Ride and Talk audio podcast edit, with all the bu...