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The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes

The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes

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
  • Riding Beyond Limits: Kandi Spangler on The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes

    Riding Beyond Limits: Kandi Spangler on The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes
    Apr 9 2025

    Kandi Spangler, a passionate motorcyclist and trainer, shares her journey from a novice rider to a two-time GS Trophy finalist with Mark Barnes, touching on overcoming physical limitations, her recovery from shoulder surgery and the importance of physical fitness in riding. She emphasizes the significance of training, skill development, and community support in the motorcycling world. Kandi also highlights her experiences in adventure riding, the role of coaching, and offers valuable advice for new riders.

    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 BMWOwnersNews.com.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Feelings are not facts on The Ride Inside

    Feelings are not facts on The Ride Inside
    Mar 26 2025

    FEELINGS ARE NOT FACTS: If you’ve ever wondered why this motorcycle somehow feels faster than that motorcycle, this is the podcast episode for you. Mark examines the differences between our perceptions of a thing and the reality of that thing and how our perception affects us.

    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 BMWOwnersNews.com.
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    19 mins
  • Chore no more! on The Ride Inside

    Chore no more! on The Ride Inside
    Mar 12 2025

    CHORE NO MORE: Do you consider riding on the weekends all the training you need? Or are you more dedicated to building your riding skills? Mark looks at ways to improve your riding that are fun and beneficial, and why they’re important.

    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 BMWOwnersNews.com.
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    24 mins
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All the stories told are very relatable. the psychology aspect that is covered in each is spot on. These podcasts are fantastic and I'd love to hear more!

I fully recommend listening.

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