Podcast Episode

Motorcycle Relief Project with Mike Bobbitt

Peace Love Moto - Where Motorcycling meets Mindfulness·Ron Francis·19 August 2026·41 min

About this episode

Send us Fan MailSome weeks don’t just feel good. They change the trajectory of a life.https://www.motorelief.org/ We’re joined by Mike Bobbitt, military veteran and president of Motorcycle Relief Project, a nonprofit that takes veterans and first responders dealing with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other invisible injuries on five-day adventure motorcycle relief rides. The bikes and the Rocky Mountain and Arizona landscapes pull you out of the daily grind, but that’s only the start. The real engine is the small-group environment where you can finally stop performing “fine,” talk with people who speak your language, and learn practical tools you can actually use when you get back home. We get into why Motorcycle Relief Project refuses to judge the source of trauma, how years of bottled stress can turn into isolation, anger, and broken relationships, and what it looks like when that pressure finally releases in a safe space. Mike also explains how adventure riding builds confidence fast, why community matters more than horsepower, and how alumni stay connected so the support doesn’t end when the ride ends. If you’re looking for veteran mental health resources, first responder PTSD support, or a motorcycle nonprofit doing measurable, human work, this conversation points you to a clear next step. Listen through, share it with someone who needs it, then subscribe and leave a review so more riders and families can find this help when it matters most.Thank you Episode Sponsor - Viking Bags:   https://www.vikingbags.com/Viking Bags BMW R1250 GS Adventure Touring Hard Side Cases:https://www.vikingbags.com/collections/bmw-r-1250-gs-adventure-touring-hard-side-cases Become a Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2126578/supporters/newBuy Ron a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/peacelovemotoGear Up at the Shop: https://peacelovemotostore.com 📬 Get in TouchContact: Ron@PeaceLoveMoto.comBMW, Triumph, Honda, Ducati, mindfulness, motorcycle meditation, peak awareness, zen rider, twist twist breath, slow down move fast, wind therapy, throttle focus, mental clarity, two-wheel meditation, riding presence, open road peace, conscious riding, moto zen, inner peace, road therapy