We can all improve our riding and driving skills, right? But when it comes to really understanding the limits of performance, then it’s worth listening to what KK Wong has to say. He’s a certified BMW Motorrad, BMW M, and MINI Instructor, so he knows what he’s talking about. He’s also a product trainer so gets to ride all the latest bikes and gear, so he can teach the rest of us all about what it can do and why it’s so good. When he’s not ‘working’, KK loves to explore new places by bike, so we caught up with him in Kuala Lumpur for an inspiring chat about the wonderful world of Wong! We sincerely hope you enjoy this podcast. Make sure you don’t miss another one by clicking the ‘subscribe’ button now. In fact, why not get in touch and tell us who – or what – you’d like to hear on a future show. It could even be you if you have an interesting story to tell… Please take the time to share, rate and review us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a lot to us and also makes it easier for other listeners to find us. Thanks for your support!

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Ride And Talk - #67 KK Wong – Taking it to the limit!

Miquel Silvestre gave up a successful career to travel the world on two wheels. Since quitting the rat race, he’s visited over 100 countries, including most of Africa, the entire Middle East and pretty much all the Americas, from Alaska to Patagonia. His real passion – to follow in the footsteps of the Spanish explorers from the past and recreate their journeys. As a writer, he has published several novels, a play and lots of travel books. For the past seven years he has been producing and directing TV documentaries about motorcycle adventure, including the successful Diario de un Nómada series, now in its 12th season. What Miquel doesn’t know about adventure travel, ain’t worth knowing! We sincerely hope you enjoy this podcast. Make sure you don’t miss another one by clicking the ‘subscribe’ button now. In fact, why not get in touch and tell us who – or what – you’d like to hear on a future show. It could even be you if you have an interesting story to tell… Please take the time to share, rate and review us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a lot to us and also makes it easier for other listeners to find us. Thanks for your support!

Ride And Talk - #66 Miquel Silvestre – The Story of a Nomad!

Be inspired by our latest guest – record-breaking adventurer Squash Falconer, whose exploits include riding a GS to Mont Blanc, climbing to the top and then paragliding from the summit; snowboarding down 7,546m Muztagata in the Pamirs, and bum-boarding down Cho Oyu (8,201m) in Nepal… Did we mention that she’s also summited Mount Everest? Mountains aside though, motorcycling is her other great love, so Squash shares some of her two-wheeled exploits with us and reminds us that memorable adventures can be found in the unlikeliest of places – if you know where to look! We sincerely hope you enjoy this podcast. Make sure you don’t miss another one by clicking the ‘subscribe’ button now. In fact, why not get in touch and tell us who – or what – you’d like to hear on a future show. It could even be you if you have an interesting story to tell… Please take the time to share, rate and review us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a lot to us and also makes it easier for other listeners to find us. Thanks for your support!

Ride And Talk - #65 Squash Falconer – Mountaineering, Motorcycles and Me!

It was the best possible way to finish the 2021 FIM Endurance World Championship – a maiden victory for the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team on the #37 M 1000 RR, and also securing the runner-up spot in the overall rankings. We grabbed a chat with team manager Werner Daemen, who tells us exactly how they planned and orchestrated this memorable victory on the M RR, what this means for the future and just how much potential this bike has as a track weapon! Werner is an experienced guy and when he talks, people listen – so if you’re into motorsport, this one should be right up your street! We sincerely hope you enjoy this podcast. Make sure you don’t miss another one by clicking the ‘subscribe’ button now. In fact, why not get in touch and tell us who – or what – you’d like to hear on a future show. It could even be you if you have an interesting story to tell… Please take the time to share, rate and review us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a lot to us and also makes it easier for other listeners to find us. Thanks for your support!

Ride And Talk - #64 Werner Daemen – Winning in the EWC!

After such a long hiatus, the BMW Motorrad community was finally reunited once again at Pure&Crafted 2021 in Berlin. The unique blend of custom bike culture, live music, great food and hand-crafted heritage attracted fans from across the globe for an unforgettable two days of partying among old and new friends. Of course, when it comes to music, motorcycles and heritage, there’s no substitute for actually being there and experiencing all the live action, but for those unable to travel to the German capital in September, we’ve compiled a few highlights and soundbites in this episode of Ride and Talk to bring a little of the P&C magic to your ears. Enjoy listening and we’ll surely see you at Pure&Crafted 2022! We sincerely hope you enjoy this podcast. Make sure you don’t miss another one by clicking the ‘subscribe’ button now. In fact, why not get in touch and tell us who – or what – you’d like to hear on a future show. It could even be you if you have an interesting story to tell… Please take the time to share, rate and review us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a lot to us and also makes it easier for other listeners to find us. Thanks for your support!

Ride And Talk - #63 Pure&Crafted 2021 – Back in Style!

She hails from Poland originally, but Kinga Tanajewska is one of life’s true nomads, living her dreams and making memories on and off-road. Since quitting her job a few years ago and first heading out on her F 800 GS across Australia, she’s been exploring the world at her own pace and documenting her travels via social media (#onherbike). Now a successful influencer in her own right and able to make a living from this nomadic lifestyle, she’s having way too much fun to consider going back to her old job. In this episode, she implores us to make the most of our motorcycles and our spare time to discover this wonderful world of ours. Listen to her words of wisdom, then watch her travelogues and why not start making a few overlanding plans of your own? You’ll never regret the things you did in life – only the things you didn’t do! We sincerely hope you enjoy this podcast. Make sure you don’t miss another one by clicking the ‘subscribe’ button now. In fact, why not get in touch and tell us who – or what – you’d like to hear on a future show. It could even be you if you have an interesting story to tell… Please take the time to share, rate and review us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a lot to us and also makes it easier for other listeners to find us. Thanks for your support!

Ride And Talk - #62 Kinga Tanajewska – Still ‘on her Bike’!

You gotta love the FIM Endurance World Championship, the ultimate test of man and machine, where multi-national teams compete as one for the coveted world title at prestigious racetracks across the globe. After a promising debut season where the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team established itself among the front-runners at the first time of asking, 2021 has proven to be just as exciting – especially with the #37 BMW M 1000 RR lining up on the grid. So who better to tell us all about the bike, the regulations, the riders and the huge amount of behind-the-scenes development than the team’s mega-experienced Technical Director Steven Casaer, who as a fomer endurance racer (and BMW BoxerCup competitor) knows exactly what it takes to enjoy success at the highest level. Enjoy this special podcast episode as part of your pre-Bol d’Or race preparations! We sincerely hope you enjoy this podcast. Make sure you don’t miss another one by clicking the ‘subscribe’ button now. In fact, why not get in touch and tell us who – or what – you’d like to hear on a future show. It could even be you if you have an interesting story to tell… Please take the time to share, rate and review us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a lot to us and also makes it easier for other listeners to find us. Thanks for your support!

Ride And Talk - #61 Steven Casaer – BMW M RR and the EWC!

Right from the early days of the iconic BoxerCup, and all the way through to the latest M 1000 RR, Nate Kern has been flying the flag for BMW Motorrad – both on and off the track – and is one of the most knowledgeable and best-known brand ambassadors out there. Hear about Nate’s journey through life via the BMW bikes he’s loved and raced, including the R 1100 S, R 1200 S, HP2 Sport, S 1000 RR, R nineT Racer and even the latest M-powered rocket-ship! And discover why he’s so passionate about growing the dedicated BMW community that has supported his efforts over the past two decades. We sincerely hope you enjoy this podcast. Make sure you don’t miss another one by clicking the ‘subscribe’ button now. In fact, why not get in touch and tell us who – or what – you’d like to hear on a future show. It could even be you if you have an interesting story to tell… Please take the time to share, rate and review us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a lot to us and also makes it easier for other listeners to find us. Thanks for your support!

Ride And Talk - #60 Nate Kern – Living the Dream: From BoxerCup to M RR!

By now, you’ll no doubt have seen the two R 18s that feature in the awesome new song and video – Get After It – by The Cadillac Three. Whether you’re a Bagger or a Transcontinental fan, there’s no denying that these big-boxers look super-cool on the back roads of Tennessee where the video was filmed. We thought it would be great to chat music and motorcycles with the band behind the new song, so let’s fire up our engines and ‘ride and talk’ with singer-guitarist Jaren Johnston, drummer Neil Mason and lap-steel alchemist Kelby Ray. We sincerely hope you enjoy this podcast. Make sure you don’t miss another one by clicking the ‘subscribe’ button now. In fact, why not get in touch and tell us who – or what – you’d like to hear on a future show. It could even be you if you have an interesting story to tell… Please take the time to share, rate and review us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a lot to us and also makes it easier for other listeners to find us. Thanks for your support!

Ride And Talk - #59 ‘Get After It’ with The Cadillac Three

It’s time to get inside the creative mind that belongs to Alan Stulberg. Hear about the background story that led to the founding of Revival Cycles, and learn what inspired the unique and never-to-be-repeated Birdcage special that beautifully showcased the prototype Big Boxer motor that eventually found its way onto the R 18. Discover more about some of the other special BMW builds this creative designer, engineer and artist has completed, including an old-school endurance-style RR, an original and rare R 68 from the ‘50s, and the drop-dead gorgeous Revival Henne BMW Landspeeder that started life as a R 100/7. Prepare to be inspired! We sincerely hope you enjoy this podcast. Make sure you don’t miss another one by clicking the ‘subscribe’ button now. In fact, why not get in touch and tell us who – or what – you’d like to hear on a future show. It could even be you if you have an interesting story to tell… Please take the time to share, rate and review us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a lot to us and also makes it easier for other listeners to find us. Thanks for your support!

Ride And Talk - #58 Alan Stulberg – Revival-style builds, Boxers and The Birdcage!

From the iconic R 80 G/S to the latest boxer and four-cylinder models, Gustavo Cuervo has ridden over two million kilometres on five continents, explored some of the most amazing places on earth, and guided hundreds of motorcyclists on incredible adventure tours. He’s an incredibly busy guy, who also organises the motorcycle filming teams at the Olympic Games and other major sporting events like road marathons and cycling races, as well as writing books about BMW Motorrad in his spare time! There are so many stories he’s amassed in nearly four decades of adventure travel, so we thought we’d share a few of them here with you! We sincerely hope you enjoy this podcast. Make sure you don’t miss another one by clicking the ‘subscribe’ button now. In fact, why not get in touch and tell us who – or what – you’d like to hear on a future show. It could even be you if you have an interesting story to tell… Please take the time to share, rate and review us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a lot to us and also makes it easier for other listeners to find us. Thanks for your support!

Ride And Talk - #57 Gustavo Cuervo – an Unstoppable Force On BMW Bikes!

With the new BMW CE 04, BMW Motorrad continues to consistently pursue its electromobility strategy for urban conurbations. Uncover how the BMW Motorrad Concept Link showcased in 2017 and the near-series BMW Motorrad Definition CE 04 from 2020 opened up a whole new chapter in two-wheel urban mobility! We sincerely hope you enjoy this podcast. Make sure you don’t miss another one by clicking the ‘subscribe’ button now. In fact, why not get in touch and tell us who – or what – you’d like to hear on a future show. It could even be you if you have an interesting story to tell… Please take the time to share, rate and review us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a lot to us and also makes it easier for other listeners to find us. Thanks for your support!

Ride And Talk - #56 The new all-electric BMW CE 04 – The Future Starts Now!

Many seriously memorable builds have come out of the VTR Customs garage over the last few years, including a great number of R nineTs – all of them unique – as well as the infamous and unforgettable ‘Spitfire’ and, more recently, a strikingly beautiful R 18 called ‘Miss Fisher’. The man behind all these one-off builds is Dani Weidmann, a crazy Swiss guy with an immense amount of talent and a genuine lust for life. Hear the background stories behind these (and a few other) very special bikes, and listen to his advice if you fancy dipping your toe into the wonderful world of customisation. Take it away Dani… We sincerely hope you enjoy this podcast. Make sure you don’t miss another one by clicking the ‘subscribe’ button now. In fact, why not get in touch and tell us who – or what – you’d like to hear on a future show. It could even be you if you have an interesting story to tell… Please take the time to share, rate and review us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a lot to us and also makes it easier for other listeners to find us. Thanks for your support!

Ride And Talk - #55 Dani Weidmann – Behind the Scenes With ‘Miss Fisher’ and More!

The Int. GS Trophy in Albania may still seem like a lifetime away, but now is the time when a lot of the action happens, especially the ‘national’ qualifying events for the ’22 ‘Main Event’. As so many of you are working hard on your bike skills for the upcoming qualifiers, we thought you’d enjoy some ‘words of wisdom’ from a few familiar Trophy faces who have organised, marshalled, competed and written about this fantastic event over the years. Enjoy listening to Tom Weinmayr’s advice, Faizal Sukree’s recommendations, Dimitri Tournas’ memories and Brian Kiely’s latest song, specially composed for GS fans everywhere. Remember where you heard it first! We sincerely hope you enjoy this podcast. Make sure you don’t miss another one by clicking the ‘subscribe’ button now. In fact, why not get in touch and tell us who – or what – you’d like to hear on a future show. It could even be you if you have an interesting story to tell… Please take the time to share, rate and review us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a lot to us and also makes it easier for other listeners to find us. Thanks for your support!

Ride And Talk - #54 Int. GS Trophy 2022 – Let the ‘Qualifiers’ Commence!

Join us for a chat and a giggle with the one and only Tom Sykes! The former Superbike World Champion is back for a third consecutive season with the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK team and can’t wait to get the 2021 season started on the formidable M 1000 RR factory superbike. Testing is now over and the serious business of racing is about to begin, but Tom Sykes is also well known for his wicked sense of humour, so listen to the laid-back Yorkshireman talk all about superbikes, big-boxer R 18s and budgies – but not necessarily in that order! We sincerely hope you enjoy this podcast. Make sure you don’t miss another one by clicking the ‘subscribe’ button now. In fact, why not get in touch and tell us who – or what – you’d like to hear on a future show. It could even be you if you have an interesting story to tell… Please take the time to share, rate and review us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a lot to us and also makes it easier for other listeners to find us. Thanks for your support!

Ride And Talk - #53 Tom Sykes – Revving up for WSBK 2021!

Welcome to the BMW Motorrad podcast – a new podcast about the world’s best bikes, the people who ride them, and the incredible places these bikes allow us to reach. Join Andy Dukes as he delves deep into the world of BMW Motorrad for amazing behind-the-scenes stories and unique insights from brand experts, ambassadors and the most passionate global riding community you’re ever likely to meet.

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