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 archivist of the BMW Group. Together, we discuss some of the remarkable exhibits on display at the museum, and come to understand Fred’s perspective on the rich history of BMW Motorrad.

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 family and a dream; a dream to travel the world on a motorcycle. And when Kris saw a chance to make his dream come true, he did what it took to make it happen! Recently, during a break in his travels, we got to sit down with Kris and learn about his amazing journey, what inspired him, and where he plans to go next…

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!

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.

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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 about Sam’s upbringing, the impetus for his need to travel, his new book, and heard a few stories along the way that were both inspiring and fun!

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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!

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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 passion for all things motorcycle. We sat down with Craftwerk founders Michael, Catee and Max, and talked about the unique space that they have created, as well as their involvement in electric motorcycles and that the future holds for urban mobility, the combustion engine, and the bright and interesting future of 2 wheeled vehicles.

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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 the world on motorcycles, with their 4-legged companion on the back.

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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!

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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!

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