200 Miles Before Breakfast

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 79 features Ian Solomon, Dean of the Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia. Ted Moyer joins your host to discuss what's going on at the MOA right now: March is Membership Month, club rallies and more. Thanks for listening!

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 78 features Stephen Seifridsberger. He discusses MotoReveler, his book, The Moto Social, Fährt and more. Ted Moyer joins your host to discuss what's going on at the MOA right now: February's Rally Registration special, the Oilhead 259 podcast and Premier Training dates for 2026. Thanks for listening!

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 77 features Donna Farrell, member since 2021 and currently a member of the MOA Foundation's Board of Directors. She discusses the SE BDR and her adventures in the 2025 GS Trophy Qualifier. Ted Moyer joins your host to discuss what's going on at the MOA right now: the Grand Coddiwomple and the Mac McHugh Mileage Challenge. Thanks for listening!

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 76 features Bob & Bonnie Cohen, our Co-Chairs for the National Rally in 2026. We hope you'll join us in Essex Junction, Vermont, in June! Additionally, Ted Moyer and your host Wes Fleming bring you the latest on what's going on with the BMW MOA, including info on the Completely Vintage "Fun'raiser," in which you could win a one-of-a-kind R 100 GS custom built by MOA member Chuck Pryor. We chat about the expansion of the MOA's "Member Forces" recruiting initiative and our exclusive Premier Training dates.

Ted Moyer, executive director of the BMW MOA, joins your host Wes Fleming on this episode of 200 Miles Before Breakfast to discuss a bunch of MOA member benefits, including the rebate program for parts and accessories, towing and tire protection plans, rider training scholarships and more. Ted highlights the ease of claiming rebates, the recent changes in coverage amounts for roadside assistance, and the importance of utilizing available discounts for training and products offered by our partners. For more information on Member Benefits, visit the MOA website at bmwmoa.org.

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 74 features Ken Hoffman, medical doctor, wilderness EMT and MOA member since 2021. You can learn more by checking out the show notes page on the BMW MOA website, bmwmoa.org.

200 Miles Before Breakfast is a podcast by, for and about the members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Episode 73 features Ben Lower, co-host of The Thing About Cars podcast and MOA member since 2002. You can learn more by checking out the show notes page on the BMW MOA website, bmwmoa.org.

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. You can learn more by checking out the podcast on the BMW MOA website, bmwmoa.org.

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. You can learn more by checking out the show notes page on the BMW MOA website, bmwmoa.org.

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. You can learn more by checking out the show notes page on the BMW MOA website, bmwmoa.org.

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. Thanks for joining us for another episode of 200 Miles Before Breakfast, the only podcast letting you get to know the MOA one member at a time.

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. You can learn more by checking out the show notes page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com.

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. You can learn more by checking out the show notes page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com.

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. You can learn more by checking out the show notes page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com.

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. You can learn more by checking out the show notes page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com.

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. You can learn more by checking out the show notes page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com.

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. You can learn more by checking out the show notes page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com.

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. You can learn more by checking out the show notes page on the BMW Owners News website, bmwownersnews.com.

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. 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 59 features Jean Cordalis, MOA member since 2016. Please note this episode contains a frank discussion of a crash. 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!