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There's no better way to see the country than on a motorcycle. The only problem:  with so many wonderful sites to see, how do we make time for them all? Obviously, we can't. As we age, we're faced with prioritizing our bucket list and enjoying the rides we can take. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Housewright. Reach us by email at [email protected].

In this episode of RITS, Ed continues to ponder the risks and rewards of riding following the motorcycle death of his friend Tom Moffat. He raises valid concerns about the safety of riding and offers the views of prominent motorcyclists on the subject. Among them is Mark Barnes, author of Why We Ride and host of the MOA podcast The Ride Inside. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Housewright. Reach us by email at [email protected].

Motorcycle riding can bring great joy and great sorrow. A close friend of mine, Tom Moffat, recently died from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. I'm mourning his loss and examining why we decide to ride with the inherent danger. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Housewright. Reach us by email at [email protected].

KELLY VALDEZ likes long distance rides. She's ridden cross country seven times—five times solo—and has also traveled extensively in Canada and Europe. She prefers speedy sport bikes over more upright models. "I have a high need for speed," Kelly says. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Housewright. Reach us by email at [email protected].

Rick Kallmayer has ridden motorcycles for more than 50 years and owned more than 50 bikes. But his latest is a departure from all the rest – it's his first with an automatic transmission. Rick talks about why he bought a Honda NT1100, how he likes it, and why he thinks automatics will grow in popularity. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Housewright. Reach us by email at [email protected].

Maher Maso spent almost a decade as mayor of Frisco, Texas, one of the country's fastest-growing cities. During that tenure, he brought the Dallas Cowboys headquarters and practice facility to Frisco. Despite his busy civic schedule, he always found time for motorcycle riding and even cross country racing. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Housewright. Reach us by email at [email protected].

Some riders like bigger and bigger bikes. Not Mike Welch. The biggest bike he's ever owned was a BMW F 850 GS, but he much prefers his G 310 GS. For Mike and some other motorcyclists, maneuverability and handling outweigh raw power. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Housewright. Reach us by email at [email protected].

Aaron Stevenson wanted to forge a closer bond with his teenage son, Micah, so they hit the road. Aaron rode his adventure bike cross country for almost a month, traveling 6,600 miles through 18 states, with Micah on the back. The memories they shared will last a lifetime, both say. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Housewright. Reach us by email at [email protected].

In just a few years, Bobby Haas and Stacey Mayfield assembled one of the most acclaimed motorcycle collections in the world. The Haas Moto Museum outside of Dallas, Texas, features 230 motorcycles dating from 1899 to the present. Most are vintage bikes but some are custom, one-of-a-kind creations that have been called rolling sculptures. Stacey discusses Bobby's legacy and the museum's collection. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Housewright. Reach us by email at [email protected].

At 86, Tom Moffat is the oldest member of his Dallas, Texas, riding club. He's also one of the fastest and most active riders. Tom frequently leads local and long distance rides and has no plans to stop riding. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Housewright. Reach us by email at [email protected].

Steve Ritchey was a motorcycle officer for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for 25 years. Since retiring, he's been an instructor for the Yamaha Champions Riding School. He loves riding and has some good advice for motorcyclists of all skill levels. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Housewright. Reach us by email at [email protected].

Dan Bryant has a passion for off road riding, and he's sharing his enthusiasm with others. He formed North Texas Adventure Riders two years ago; its membership has swelled to 4,500. The group plans day rides as well as overnight trips to other states. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Housewright. Reach us by email at [email protected].

AJ Meisel started riding motorcycles at age 10 and has never stopped. Her love of riding led her into the motorcycle industry, and she's been general manager of a dealership for more than 25 years. She still rides often on a speedy sport bike and nimble Vespa. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Housewright. Reach us by email at [email protected].

BLAYNE REGAN is a hardcore Harley rider. His 2017 Ultra Glide has 320,000 miles, and he's previously owned four other Harleys. Blayne rides more than 50,000 miles a year and says he wouldn't consider another brand. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Housewright. Reach us by email at [email protected].

MIKE CRENSHAW loves old bikes—specifically BMW Airheads. He owns five of the classic models from the 1970s through the '90s and rides them often. Mike is so old school he favors paper maps and leisurely solo rides. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Housewright. Reach us by email at [email protected].