200 miles before breakfast by BMW Motorcycle Owners of America

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 72 features brand-new member Johannes Muckel, co-counsel for the Movie Mistrial podcast and fan of riding bikes older than he is.

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 71 features Pat Tremblay, member since 2022. Pat spent the entire 2024-25 MOA Mileage Contest riding his 1966 R 27–a 250cc single-cylinder motorcycle older than he is.

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 69 features Wes Stephenson, member since 2023. Wes wrote a book about an epic motorcycle journey he took with one of his sons, but in reality it’s the story of a lifetime of riding.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Thank you for being a member and for listening to the show!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Welcome to the 17th 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 Cliff Musante, GPS wizard and MOA member since 2013.

Welcome to the 16th episode of 200 Miles Before Breakfast, a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Our guests on this episode are John & Tena Gallagher, MOA members since 1994.

Welcome to the 15th 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 Lisa Taylor, MOA member since 2016 and one of this year's GS Trophy competitors.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the inner workings of the MOA's Tourstart app with Jan Pedersen and Dora Krebs from Tourstart. Find out more at bmwmoa.org/tourstart and start navigating today!

Welcome to the 13th episode of 200 Miles Before Breakfast, a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Our guests on this episode are this year's rally chairs, Vance & Mari Harrelson, MOA member since 2002.

Welcome to the 12th 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 club president Wes Fitzer, MOA member since 2011.

Welcome to the 11th 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 author and world land speed record holder Barry Dwernychuk, MOA member since 2011.

Welcome to the 10th 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 Deb Gasque, MOA member since 2012. We discuss what it was like to do a 50CC and the best and most challenging parts of being a Rally Co-Chair.

Welcome to the ninth 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 Adam Chandler, MOA member since 2016. We discuss all sorts of MOA-related stuff, plus how to find a good breakfast in New Hampshire.

Welcome to the eighth 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 Dichelle Chambers, MOA member since 1995. We discuss moving across the country and getting small kids excited about riding.

Welcome to the seventh 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 Brian Slark, AMA Hall of Famer and MOA member since 1990. We discuss ...a lot. Really a lot.

Welcome to the sixth 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 Liz Howe, MOA member since 2016. We discuss the BMW's parallel twins and travelling alone.

Welcome to the fifth 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 Frank Florio, MOA member since 2006. We discuss the Regional Coordinator program and behave ourselves.

Welcome to the fourth 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 Colleen Sepulveda, member since 2003. We discuss the differences between a BMW and a Harley police bike, motorcycle training and volunteering at the Rally.

Welcome to the third 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 Doug Christensen, member since the middle of last week. We discuss why buying a GS and joining the MOA makes sense.

Welcome to the second 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 Cassie Maier, member since 2015. We discuss what it's like to grow up with GEARS and wonder where you fit in now.

Welcome to the premier 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 Mark Hearon, member since 2016. We discuss what it's like to be a Millennial motorcycle rider and more.