Angelmarie is bringin' more of those positive beginner vibes. She and the crew tackle MSF basics, the infamous offset weave, target fixation and looking ahead (not "confronting" cones). From rev-match jitters to clutch-free shifting, the chat stays practical, approachable and most importantly, human.

Brian grins through OPM, Other People's Motorcycles and Other People's Money, turning it into a learning playground. He helped a friend score a Triumph Tiger Sport 800, then nerded out on luggage, gadgets and the perfect setup. From tire advice to buy-day mentoring, he treats riding as a group project that's half strategy and half storytelling.

Robin keeps the banter sharp, weaving weather/route talk into long-arc planning like a tailor. He riffs on tires, track days and the lure of a new bike yet drops practical notes like an anchor. His love of community and open-ended chat meanders into shared stories rather than a sales pitch.

Joanne Donn opens with Colorado weather and the icy-hill blues of short winter days. She plans to rebuild routine with small local spins, then longer trips, mindful of ADHD and a shift from city long-distance to a new home base. Her memo is simple: start small, guard the joy and build momentum till spring brings more miles and smiles.

Robin and Brian detour into the literary world of The Relaxation Response (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OMZTTO/), framing it as an integral guid to decompress from modern life stress. Brian highlights how simple, secular powers of any mantra can lower the heart rate, while Robin acknowledges a profound mental shift that occurs when we quiet our internal dialogue. Together, they pitch the practice as Zen's tune-up, proving even tech-obsessed riders need to downshift their nervous system now and then.

But first, Anders Carlson drops in (!) with solid-state battery hype tethered. Yes, the tech is real but scale and delivery are the boss fights amid Verge's marketing fog. He cites a few news resources, mentions engine makers, flags big potential but doubts mass rollout.

Joanne turns street vs. off road gear chat into a no-nonsense buyer's guide. Using Brian's KLR650 as baseline, she maps 70-30 and 50-50 splits with weight and mixed-terrain trade-offs. She nails vent placement, abrasion needs and off-road wear, giving a clear framework to shop with.

Angelmarie launches 404 Clutch Not Found with a real curve-entry question and a call for guidance. The one and only Armené Piper answers with slow in, look press lean tactics along with drills and feedback. Together, they tackle target fixation, body posture, stall recovery and a learning-forward mindset that feels doable.

By the way ... welcome back, Piper! She's a veteran instructor dealing curve wisdom like track-day espresso. Her rules to tattoo on your brain: slow in, out with a grin, scan for debris and downshift when needed. Ride with skilled folks, find mentors and training from MSF to Total Control to Street Masters.

Brian explains the opportune "why" in why riding matters, then helps a friend buy a Triumph Tiger Sport. He banters about dealer hangs and camaraderie, then welcomes Angel and maps the segment for new riders.

Robin skips small talk and dives headfirst into show notes and gear chatter. He dishes on YouTube drama, metadata and clearer affiliate link descriptions, then points to Honda's CBR500R news. He riffs on brakes, pitting Nissin vs. Brembo.

Angelmarie fires up "404 Clutch Not Found", aksing the newbie questions we all googled at 2 a.m. She queries clutch control for balance and practice, starting with figure eights in empty airport lots. Her rear brake and clutch work spark blunt, useful chat that makes the workshop feel real.

Joanne brings the ride-ready voice and geeky joy for helmet tech. She breaks down vents, EPS and the noise/airflow trade, plus why a neck tube saves comfort and allergies. Her tips hit moisture-wicking fabrics, fit that hugs not hurts and spending smart on key comfort features.

Jordan closes with a rewind to the dawn of two wheels. He spotlights the 1867 Roper steam velocipede and French rivals while poking the first motorcycle debate. He weighs steam power, torque and robustness and fits it into the big arc of early engineering.