John Butrus, Solo Motorcyclist
From Riding Into The Sunset by Ed Housewright
February 12, 2026 · 39 min · Season 3 · Episode 40
About this episode
John Butrus discusses the appeal and drawbacks of solo motorcycling.
Some motorcyclists love the camaraderie of a group ride. But others prefer the flexibility and solitude of solo riding. John Butrus is so passionate about riding alone that he formed a Facebook group called Solo Motorcyclist, and it's attracted 44,000 members around the world. John discusses the appeal—and some of the drawbacks—of riding solo. 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: John Butrus
Topics covered
- solo riding
- motorcycling
- camaraderie
- Facebook group
- flexibility
- solitude
Keywords
- motorcyclist
- solo riding
- camaraderie
- Facebook group
- riding alone
- motorcycle culture
Sponsors
BMW Motorcycle Owners of America
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