RIDE AND TALK - THE BMW MOTORRAD PODCAST
142 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsWelcome 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 - #44 a Challenging Yet Successful Year!
January 25, 2021 17:00 - 42 minutes - 36.7 MBBMW Motorrad posted its second-best ever sales results in 2020, which is a remarkable achievement considering all the challenges of the past year. To find out what went on behind the scenes to make this happen – and what’s in the planning for 2021 and beyond – we invited Timo Resch, BMW Motorrad’s Vice President, Sales and Marketing, to join us for an in-depth chat. Don’t miss it! We sincerely hope you enjoy this podcast. Make sure you don’t miss another one by clicking the ‘subscribe’ butto...
Ride and Talk - #44 a challenging yet successful year!
January 25, 2021 17:00 - 42 minutes - 36.7 MBBMW Motorrad posted its second-best ever sales results in 2020, which is a remarkable achievement considering all the challenges of the past year. To find out what went on behind the scenes to make this happen – and what’s in the planning for 2021 and beyond – we invited Timo Resch, BMW Motorrad’s Vice President, Sales and Marketing, to join us for an in-depth chat. Don’t miss it! We sincerely hope you enjoy this podcast. Make sure you don’t miss another one by clicking the ‘subscribe’ butto...
Ride and Talk - #43 Peter Nettesheim – the Collection!
January 18, 2021 17:10 - 55 minutes - 47.4 MBPeter Nettesheim has dedicated more than 40 years of his life finding and restoring a huge and unique collection of bikes that span almost a century of BMW motorcycle production. For Peter, it’s all about sharing his knowledge of BMW’s past while preserving its history for others to appreciate. We meet the man who built his own private museum at his home in Long Island, USA, and hear some of his amazing background stories about the engineering and machinery, the people and the sheer joy of b...
Ride and Talk - #43 - Peter Nettesheim – the collection!
January 18, 2021 17:10 - 55 minutes - 44.8 MBPeter Nettesheim has dedicated more than 40 years of his life finding and restoring a huge and unique collection of bikes that span almost a century of BMW motorcycle production. For Peter, it’s all about sharing his knowledge of BMW’s past while preserving its history for others to appreciate. We meet the man who built his own private museum at his home in Long Island, USA, and hear some of his amazing background stories about the engineering and machinery, the people and the sheer joy of b...
Ride and Talk - #43 Peter Nettesheim – the collection!
January 18, 2021 17:10 - 55 minutes - 47.4 MBPeter Nettesheim has dedicated more than 40 years of his life finding and restoring a huge and unique collection of bikes that span almost a century of BMW motorcycle production. For Peter, it’s all about sharing his knowledge of BMW’s past while preserving its history for others to appreciate. We meet the man who built his own private museum at his home in Long Island, USA, and hear some of his amazing background stories about the engineering and machinery, the people and the sheer joy of b...
Ride and Talk - #42 Int. GS Trophy 2022 – Team South Africa Talk!
January 11, 2021 13:15 - 34 minutes - 30.7 MBIn just a few days (14 Jan) the location for the Int. GS Trophy 2022 will be revealed during a special livestream event. Every GS rider on the planet is excited to know where it will be and when it will take place. There are all kinds of rumours out there but all we can say at this point is that we love to surprise you – and you will definitely be surprised! As part of the build-up to the ‘big reveal’, we chat with BJ Vosloo, Brandon Grimsted and Cobus Theron – otherwise known as ‘Team South...
Ride and Talk - #42 - Int. GS Trophy 2022 – Team South Africa talk!
January 11, 2021 13:15 - 34 minutes - 30.7 MBIn just a few days (14 Jan) the location for the Int. GS Trophy 2022 will be revealed during a special livestream event. Every GS rider on the planet is excited to know where it will be and when it will take place. There are all kinds of rumours out there but all we can say at this point is that we love to surprise you – and you will definitely be surprised! As part of the build-up to the ‘big reveal’, we chat with BJ Vosloo, Brandon Grimsted and Cobus Theron – otherwise known as ‘Team South...
Ride and Talk - #42 Int. GS Trophy 2022 – Team South Africa talk!
January 11, 2021 13:15 - 34 minutes - 30.7 MBIn just a few days (14 Jan) the location for the Int. GS Trophy 2022 will be revealed during a special livestream event. Every GS rider on the planet is excited to know where it will be and when it will take place. There are all kinds of rumours out there but all we can say at this point is that we love to surprise you – and you will definitely be surprised! As part of the build-up to the ‘big reveal’, we chat with BJ Vosloo, Brandon Grimsted and Cobus Theron – otherwise known as ‘Team South...
Ride and Talk - #41 Udo Wattendorf – ‘Luz de Esperanza’
December 17, 2020 19:00 - 37 minutes - 33 MBWe chat with Udo Wattendorf, one of our BMW Motorrad employees responsible for the development of BMW Motorrad helmets. Udo has travelled far and wide but left his heart in South America, where he supports a project in Bolivia to get kids off the street, put a roof over their heads and teach them the skills they need to survive out in the world. Udo tells us his story but we’re sure there are other inspiring ones out there within the BMW Motorrad community. If you’re involved in a charitabl...
Ride and Talk - #40 Simon Pavey – A Life of GS Challenges!
December 14, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes - 43.7 MBHe’s inspired thousands of BMW riders – young and old – to take their first adventure motorcycling steps at his off-road school. He’s played a huge part in building up a strong GS community and has also competed in many Dakar Rallies on BMW race bikes he’s built himself. He’s also hosted several GS challenges and GS Trophy qualifying events, and even helped prepare Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman for their original Long Way Round project. We sincerely hope you enjoy this podcast. Make sur...
Ride and Talk - #40 Simon Pavey – a life of GS challenges!
December 14, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes - 43.7 MBHe’s inspired thousands of BMW riders – young and old – to take their first adventure motorcycling steps at his off-road school. He’s played a huge part in building up a strong GS community and has also competed in many Dakar Rallies on BMW race bikes he’s built himself. He’s also hosted several GS challenges and GS Trophy qualifying events, and even helped prepare Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman for their original Long Way Round project. We sincerely hope you enjoy this podcast. Make sur...
Ride and Talk - #39 the all-new BMW S 1000 R – #AwakenTheDaredevil
December 04, 2020 18:00 - 44 minutes - 36 MBNot one world premiere, but two! We unveil the amazing all-new BMW S 1000 R and the G 310 R dynamic roadsters, then bring the bikes into our Munich studio for a deeper-dive into the genre, the performance and the design story behind these latest additions to the 2021 range. Joining us for an in-depth chat is ‘R’ product manager Max Renko, designer Vianney Selosse, and freestyle riding legend Chris Pfeiffer, who did all the precision riding in the movies you’ve no doubt seen by now. One thing...
Ride and Talk - #38 BMW Motorrad Definition CE 04 – the Silent Revolution?
November 27, 2020 18:00 - 32 minutes - 28.5 MBNEXTGen 2020 gave us some cool insights into the BMW Group’s technologies, products and collaborations, including the BMW Motorrad Definition CE 04 – the near-series e-scooter that is more than just a means of transport – it’s also a means of communication for the urban commuter. If you want to hear more about its electric drive, trailblazing design and connectivity solutions, listen to our chat with head of marketing and product management, Ralf Rodepeter, and head of motorcycle design, Ed...
Ride and Talk - #38 BMW Motorrad Definition CE 04 – the silent revolution?
November 27, 2020 18:00 - 32 minutes - 28.5 MBNEXTGen 2020 gave us some cool insights into the BMW Group’s technologies, products and collaborations, including the BMW Motorrad Definition CE 04 – the near-series e-scooter that is more than just a means of transport – it’s also a means of communication for the urban commuter. If you want to hear more about its electric drive, trailblazing design and connectivity solutions, listen to our chat with head of marketing and product management, Ralf Rodepeter, and head of motorcycle design, Ed...
Ride and Talk - #37 the new BMW R 1250 RT – you’ve never had it so good!
November 20, 2020 18:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBThere’s no better way of seeing the world than on a BMW motorcycle. We should know, we’ve been building them since 1923. However, on 15 October, the ‘best’ just got better when the new R 1250 RT was unveiled during our live video podcast episode of Ride and Talk. Don’t worry if you missed it, because we’ve got the full audio version here for you to listen to. And when you hear about all the new features that experienced, long-distance riders will soon have at their disposal, you’ll understan...
Ride and Talk - #37 the new BMW R 1250 RT – You’ve Never Had It So Good!
November 20, 2020 18:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBThere’s no better way of seeing the world than on a BMW motorcycle. We should know, we’ve been building them since 1923. However, on 15 October, the ‘best’ just got better when the new R 1250 RT was unveiled during our live video podcast episode of Ride and Talk. Don’t worry if you missed it, because we’ve got the full audio version here for you to listen to. And when you hear about all the new features that experienced, long-distance riders will soon have at their disposal, you’ll understan...
Ride and Talk - #36 the new BMW R 1250 RT – you’ve never had it so good!
November 20, 2020 18:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBThere’s no better way of seeing the world than on a BMW motorcycle. We should know, we’ve been building them since 1923. However, on 15 October, the ‘best’ just got better when the new R 1250 RT was unveiled during our live video podcast episode of Ride and Talk. Don’t worry if you missed it, because we’ve got the full audio version here for you to listen to. And when you hear about all the new features that experienced, long-distance riders will soon have at their disposal, you’ll understan...
Ride and Talk - #36 Hannes Jaenicke – me, myself, movies and motorrad!
November 13, 2020 18:00 - 25 minutes - 20.4 MBWe welcome actor, documentary filmmaker, committed environmentalist and author Hannes Jaenicke to Ride and Talk, where we discuss bikes, climate protection, endangered species and BMW Motorrad Days, among many other topics. He’s a seriously passionate guy who has many remarkable projects on the go but always makes sure he finds the time for riding motorcycles. This naturally gets a big ‘thumbs-up’ from us! We sincerely hope you enjoy this podcast. Make sure you don’t miss another one by cli...
Ride and Talk - #36 Hannes Jaenicke – Me, Myself, Movies and Motorrad!
November 13, 2020 18:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBWe welcome actor, documentary filmmaker, committed environmentalist and author Hannes Jaenicke to Ride and Talk, where we discuss bikes, climate protection, endangered species and BMW Motorrad Days, among many other topics. He’s a seriously passionate guy who has many remarkable projects on the go but always makes sure he finds the time for riding motorcycles. This naturally gets a big ‘thumbs-up’ from us! We sincerely hope you enjoy this podcast. Make sure you don’t miss another one by cli...
Ride and Talk - #35 M RR – the BIG Reveal!
October 24, 2020 18:00 - 40 minutes - 34.9 MBTime to get excited? You should be – it’s the very first BMW M model on two wheels and it was exclusively unveiled by the head of BMW Motorrad Markus Schramm during our recent Ride and Talk live video podcast. To get a feeling of what the new M RR is like to ride, and what it means for superbike fans everywhere, we’re joined by BMW Motorrad WSBK team rider Tom Sykes, Motorsport Director for BMW Motorrad Marc Bongers, and Product Manager for the M RR, Sepp Mächler. We sincerely hope you enj...
Ride and Talk - #35 M RR – the BIG reveal!
October 24, 2020 18:00 - 40 minutes - 32.3 MBTime to get excited? You should be – it’s the very first BMW M model on two wheels and it was exclusively unveiled by the head of BMW Motorrad Markus Schramm during our recent Ride and Talk live video podcast. To get a feeling of what the new M RR is like to ride, and what it means for superbike fans everywhere, we’re joined by BMW Motorrad WSBK team rider Tom Sykes, Motorsport Director for BMW Motorrad Marc Bongers, and Product Manager for the M RR, Sepp Mächler. We sincerely hope you enj...
Ride and Talk - #34 BMW R 18 – Roland Sands, Blechmann and More!
October 17, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBThis episode is a MUST for R 18 fans. A ‘deep-dive’ into the design and engineering excellence that has gone into our Big Boxer, with those directly responsible for making it happen – including BMW Motorrad Head of Design Edgar Heinrich, and Kurt Böck, who’s the project manager of that 1802 ccm beast of an engine. And if that isn’t enough to whet your appetite, we also catch up with Roland Sands about his latest R 18 ‘Dragster’, before talking to Bernhard Naumann, who built the amazing Blech...
Ride and Talk - #34 BMW R 18 – Roland Sands, Blechmann and more!
October 17, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBThis episode is a MUST for R 18 fans. A ‘deep-dive’ into the design and engineering excellence that has gone into our Big Boxer, with those directly responsible for making it happen – including BMW Motorrad Head of Design Edgar Heinrich, and Kurt Böck, who’s the project manager of that 1802 ccm beast of an engine. And if that isn’t enough to whet your appetite, we also catch up with Roland Sands about his latest R 18 ‘Dragster’, before talking to Bernhard Naumann, who built the amazing Blech...
Ride and Talk - #33 Manfred Spitz and the Enduro Park Hechlingen
October 10, 2020 17:00 - 25 minutes - 21 MBThe Enduro Park Hechlingen is the original (and many would say the best) playground for GS riders, with over 45 km of gravel roads, single tracks and forest trails, steep slopes, water crossings and even deep sand, in one of the most picturesque settings imaginable. They’ve been teaching BMW fans all the skills to ride off-road there for over a quarter of a century, closely watched over by the park’s chief instructor, Manfred Spitz. Manfred tells us how, with the right training, your GS can ...
Ride and Talk - #32 BMW Motorrad Connected – Learn More!
September 25, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBWelcome to the audio version of another LIVE episode of our Ride and Talk podcast. This one’s all about ‘connectivity’ and the cool, new tech at our disposal to help us enjoy and share our riding experiences together. Join Andy Dukes has he chats to product experts Roman, Camilla and Jann all about the latest version of the BMW Motorrad Connected app, which works on all bikes with TFT display, is packed with cool new functions and is available as a free download from the app store or Google...
Ride and Talk - #32 BMW Motorrad Connected – learn more!
September 25, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes - 21.7 MBWelcome to the audio version of another LIVE episode of our Ride and Talk podcast. This one’s all about ‘connectivity’ and the cool, new tech at our disposal to help us enjoy and share our riding experiences together. Join Andy Dukes has he chats to product experts Roman, Camilla and Jann all about the latest version of the BMW Motorrad Connected app, which works on all bikes with TFT display, is packed with cool new functions and is available as a free download from the app store or Google...
Ride and Talk - #31 Chris Northover – One Crazy Dude!
September 08, 2020 23:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBWhat can we say about Chris Northover? Ruthlessly enthusiastic? Definitely! Lives and breathes motorcycling? Without a doubt! In fact, our ‘Make Life a Ride’ tagline could certainly have been written with him in mind, because goofing around on bikes literally is his life. You’ll probably know him from that famous ‘Storm the Embassy’ YouTube short film, or perhaps you’ve seen him in various BMW Motorrad videos. Either way, his laid-back personality, love of riding challenges and all-round ‘j...
Ride and Talk - #31 Chris Northover – one crazy dude!
September 08, 2020 23:00 - 23 minutes - 19.2 MBWhat can we say about Chris Northover? Ruthlessly enthusiastic? Definitely! Lives and breathes motorcycling? Without a doubt! In fact, our ‘Make Life a Ride’ tagline could certainly have been written with him in mind, because goofing around on bikes literally is his life. You’ll probably know him from that famous ‘Storm the Embassy’ YouTube short film, or perhaps you’ve seen him in various BMW Motorrad videos. Either way, his laid-back personality, love of riding challenges and all-round ‘j...
Ride and Talk - #30 Michael Martin – extreme adventure!
September 02, 2020 20:00 - 36 minutes - 29.5 MBMichael Martin is a man of many talents: photographer, geographer, author, documentary producer and inspirational presenter on the incredible world we inhabit. He’s made numerous motorcycle expeditions to the most remote places imaginable on our earth, in search of stunning landscapes, the wonders of nature and even the people living life on the edges of existence. As you can imagine, the world’s changed beyond all recognition in the four decades he’s been exploring its vast expanses, includ...
Ride and Talk - #30 Michael Martin – Extreme Adventure!
September 02, 2020 20:00 - 36 minutes - 32 MBMichael Martin is a man of many talents: photographer, geographer, author, documentary producer and inspirational presenter on the incredible world we inhabit. He’s made numerous motorcycle expeditions to the most remote places imaginable on our earth, in search of stunning landscapes, the wonders of nature and even the people living life on the edges of existence. As you can imagine, the world’s changed beyond all recognition in the four decades he’s been exploring its vast expanses, includ...
Ride and Talk - #29 #40YearsGS – Exclusive Live Video Podcast!
August 26, 2020 23:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBWelcome to our third live video podcast episode of Ride and Talk, where this time you can hear some living legends talk about #40YearsGS – before some amazing special-edition commemorative anniversary bikes are unveiled on the air for the first time. The action starts with a short movie (the audio’s just as good as the pictures!) before host Andy Dukes chats with BMW Motorrad’s Head of Marketing and Product Management, Dr Ralf Rodepeter about what this special year means for the brand. Then...
Ride and Talk - #29 #40YearsGS – exclusive live video podcast!
August 26, 2020 23:00 - 26 minutes - 21.4 MBWelcome to our third live video podcast episode of Ride and Talk, where this time you can hear some living legends talk about #40YearsGS – before some amazing special-edition commemorative anniversary bikes are unveiled on the air for the first time. The action starts with a short movie (the audio’s just as good as the pictures!) before host Andy Dukes chats with BMW Motorrad’s Head of Marketing and Product Management, Dr Ralf Rodepeter about what this special year means for the brand. Then...
Ride and Talk - #28 Richard Millington – Time to Ride Together and Explore Our World Again!
August 23, 2020 23:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBWith travel restrictions lifting, all of us are looking forwards to riding again and it’s hard to beat group motorcycle touring as the perfect way to discover new horizons. But what does it take to create and deliver unforgettable riding experiences to those with a passion for motorcycle travel? To find out, we speak to Richard Millington from official travel partner BMW Motorrad Tours. In this latest episode, he tells us why it’s well worth letting the experts help plan the ideal post-lockd...
Ride and Talk - #28 Richard Millington – time to ride together and explore our world again!
August 23, 2020 23:00 - 27 minutes - 22.3 MBWith travel restrictions lifting, all of us are looking forwards to riding again and it’s hard to beat group motorcycle touring as the perfect way to discover new horizons. But what does it take to create and deliver unforgettable riding experiences to those with a passion for motorcycle travel? To find out, we speak to Richard Millington from official travel partner BMW Motorrad Tours. In this latest episode, he tells us why it’s well worth letting the experts help plan the ideal post-lockd...
Ride and Talk - #27 Berlin Plant – Look What’s Rolling off the Production Lines!
August 16, 2020 16:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBAs you’ll no doubt have heard, production has now started at #bmwplantberlin on the new R 18 model series, which we’re all so excited about. And while the ever-popular factory tours aren’t up and running just yet, we thought it would be a good time to take you behind the scenes at the plant, where at peak times, a shiny new BMW bike rolls off the assembly lines every 65 seconds. Join Andy Dukes as he chats with BMW Motorrad Berlin Plant’s head of maintenance and innovation manager Ronald Som...
Ride and Talk - #27 Berlin Plant – look what’s rolling off the production lines!
August 16, 2020 16:00 - 22 minutes - 18.3 MBAs you’ll no doubt have heard, production has now started at #bmwplantberlin on the new R 18 model series, which we’re all so excited about. And while the ever-popular factory tours aren’t up and running just yet, we thought it would be a good time to take you behind the scenes at the plant, where at peak times, a shiny new BMW bike rolls off the assembly lines every 65 seconds. Join Andy Dukes as he chats with BMW Motorrad Berlin Plant’s head of maintenance and innovation manager Ronald Som...
Ride and Talk - #26 Aldo Kane – #NeverStopChallenging
July 21, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutes - 27.1 MBThis episode, we chat with former Royal Marine Commando, climber, diver, extreme environment expert and BMW Motorrad ambassador Aldo Kane, who loves a challenge. He’s rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, abseiled into active volcanoes, been held at gunpoint by narcos, and even been charged by a black Rhino while training anti-poaching teams. But what does @aldokane like to do when he’s not leading extreme expeditions into the jungle, desert or mountains? He loves to ride BMW bikes – and talk a...
Ride and Talk - #25 Active Cruise Control – exclusive live video podcast!
July 20, 2020 07:35 - 32 minutes - 26.5 MBWelcome to our second live video podcast episode of Ride and Talk, where we talk about ACC – otherwise known as Active Cruise Control. Some of you will know about, and already use this kind of technology in your cars, but this is the first time it will make its debut on a BMW motorcycle. In a nutshell, it’s all about creating maximum comfort and the best possible safety conditions when riding. Join host Andy Dukes and Markus, Jonas and Alisa from the expert team behind this exciting new BMW ...
Ride and Talk - #25 Active Cruise Control – Exclusive Live Video Podcast!
July 20, 2020 07:35 - 32 minutes - 29.1 MBWelcome to our second live video podcast episode of Ride and Talk, where we talk about ACC – otherwise known as Active Cruise Control. Some of you will know about, and already use this kind of technology in your cars, but this is the first time it will make its debut on a BMW motorcycle. In a nutshell, it’s all about creating maximum comfort and the best possible safety conditions when riding. Join host Andy Dukes and Markus, Jonas and Alisa from the expert team behind this exciting new BMW ...
Ride and Talk - #24 Riding the R 18 – Exclusive Live Podcast Discussion!
July 06, 2020 08:00 - 58 minutes - 49.8 MBWelcome to our first ever live video podcast episode of Ride and Talk. We recorded this in the midst of lockdown, when everyone wanted to ride but no one was really able to. So we thought it would be cool to use technology to try and bring us all together – virtually at least – to talk bikes. Specifically, the new R 18. In this episode, we chat with Timo Resch, Vice President Sales and Marketing BMW Motorrad, and Trudy Hardy, VP of BMW Motorrad of the Americas, about the imminent arrival in...
Ride and Talk - #24 Riding the R 18 – exclusive live podcast discussion!
July 06, 2020 08:00 - 58 minutes - 47.2 MBWelcome to our first ever live video podcast episode of Ride and Talk. We recorded this in the midst of lockdown, when everyone wanted to ride but no one was really able to. So we thought it would be cool to use technology to try and bring us all together – virtually at least – to talk bikes. Specifically, the new R 18. In this episode, we chat with Timo Resch, Vice President Sales and Marketing BMW Motorrad, and Trudy Hardy, VP of BMW Motorrad of the Americas, about the imminent arrival in...
Ride and Talk - #23 Tiffany Coates – From Nowhere to Everywhere!
June 18, 2020 14:00 - 35 minutes - 31.5 MBThis episode features the world’s foremost female motorcycle adventurer, Tiffany Coates, who 20 years ago, set off for India on a BMW R 80 GS called ‘Thelma’, with a friend on the back and just two months of riding experience between them. They ended up crossing four continents and staying on the road for two-and-a-half years! Since then, Tiffany’s adventures have taken her far and wide on journeys such as England to Australia, Cape Town to Cairo, Alaska to Tierra Del Fuego; the list goes on...
Ride and Talk - #23 Tiffany Coates – From nowhere to everywhere!
June 18, 2020 14:00 - 35 minutes - 28.9 MBThis episode features the world’s foremost female motorcycle adventurer, Tiffany Coates, who 20 years ago, set off for India on a BMW R 80 GS called ‘Thelma’, with a friend on the back and just two months of riding experience between them. They ended up crossing four continents and staying on the road for two-and-a-half years! Since then, Tiffany’s adventures have taken her far and wide on journeys such as England to Australia, Cape Town to Cairo, Alaska to Tierra Del Fuego; the list goes on...
Ride and Talk - #22 Sam Manicom and his spirit of adventure!
June 03, 2020 10:00 - 54 minutes - 43.6 MBWelcome to Ride and Talk – the BMW Motorrad podcast! It’s a podcast about the world’s best bikes, the people who ride them, and the incredible places these bikes allow us to reach. Join Andy Dukes as he delves deep into the world of BMW Motorrad for amazing behind-the-scenes stories and unique insights from brand experts, ambassadors and the passionate global riding community. Within three months of throwing his leg over a bike for the first time, Sam Manicom set off on an R 80 GS to travel...
Ride and Talk - #22 Sam Manicom and His Spirit of Adventure!
June 03, 2020 10:00 - 54 minutes - 46.1 MBWelcome to Ride and Talk – the BMW Motorrad podcast! It’s a podcast about the world’s best bikes, the people who ride them, and the incredible places these bikes allow us to reach. Join Andy Dukes as he delves deep into the world of BMW Motorrad for amazing behind-the-scenes stories and unique insights from brand experts, ambassadors and the passionate global riding community. Within three months of throwing his leg over a bike for the first time, Sam Manicom set off on an R 80 GS to travel...
Ride and Talk - #21 Elspeth Beard’s record-breaking, life-changing adventure
May 20, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes - 23.4 MBWelcome to Ride and Talk – the BMW Motorrad podcast! It’s a podcast about the world’s best bikes, the people who ride them, and the incredible places these bikes allow us to reach. Join Andy Dukes as he delves deep into the world of BMW Motorrad for amazing behind-the-scenes stories and unique insights from brand experts, ambassadors and the passionate global riding community. The world was a very different place in 1983 when 23-year-old Elspeth Beard fired up her R 60/6 BMW and left London...
Ride and Talk - #21 Elspeth Beard’s Record-Breaking, Life-Changing Adventure
May 20, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBWelcome to Ride and Talk – the BMW Motorrad podcast! It’s a podcast about the world’s best bikes, the people who ride them, and the incredible places these bikes allow us to reach. Join Andy Dukes as he delves deep into the world of BMW Motorrad for amazing behind-the-scenes stories and unique insights from brand experts, ambassadors and the passionate global riding community. The world was a very different place in 1983 when 23-year-old Elspeth Beard fired up her R 60/6 BMW and left London...
Ride and Talk - #20 Lost in the Pacific with Dylan Wickrama
May 13, 2020 10:21 - 31 minutes - 25.9 MBDylan Wickrama’s story has it all: lost on the Pacific Ocean in a home-made raft powered by his BMW R 1150 GS Adventure – and all because after three years of round-the-world travel, he was stuck at the Darién Gap between Panama and Colombia, where all roads ended at that time. What happened out there is a spellbinding story that was first published in Dylan’s book ‘When the road ends’, but has now been made into a feature-length documentary movie, available for streaming and download worldw...
Ride and Talk - #19 How the GS changed my life, with Stephanie Rowe
April 26, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 15.1 MB“The GS changed my life…” How many of us can truly say that? Stephanie Rowe certainly can for sure. Ever since she won the ‘ride of her life’ as part of the One World One R 1200 GS campaign back in 2012, she’s been spreading the GS joy across the continents. That original GS – and many other GSs since – have changed her life considerably and she tells Ride and Talk about the two-wheeled adventures that have taken her across the globe as a brand ambassador, certified off-road instructor, jour...
Ride and Talk - #19 How the GS Changed My Life, With Stephanie Rowe
April 26, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MB“The GS changed my life…” How many of us can truly say that? Stephanie Rowe certainly can for sure. Ever since she won the ‘ride of her life’ as part of the One World One R 1200 GS campaign back in 2012, she’s been spreading the GS joy across the continents. That original GS – and many other GSs since – have changed her life considerably and she tells Ride and Talk about the two-wheeled adventures that have taken her across the globe as a brand ambassador, certified off-road instructor, jour...