Is Riding Worth the Risk?
From Riding Into The Sunset by Ed Housewright
January 9, 2026 · 15 min · Season 3 · Episode 38
About this episode
Ed Housewright discusses the risks and rewards of motorcycle riding following the death of his friend Tom Moffat, featuring insights from motorcyclists including Mark Barnes.
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 podcast@bmwmoa.org .
People in this episode
Host: Ed Housewright
Guest: Mark Barnes
Topics covered
- motorcycle safety
- risks of riding
- motorcyclist perspectives
- personal stories
- community impact
Keywords
- motorcycle
- safety
- risks
- Tom Moffat
- Mark Barnes
- Why We Ride
- motorcyclists
- community
- Ed Housewright
Sponsors
BMW Motorcycle Owners of America
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: MOA podcast The Ride Inside
Books & works: Why We Ride
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