AN MOA PODCAST
Riding Into the Sunset
Riding into the Sunset is the MOA’s newest podcast, established in 2024, and features author and journalist Ed Housewright as he investigates issues important to senior riders, an important but often overlooked demographic in the digital world. As host of the MOA’s newest podcast, Ed seeks to understand why seniors ride, what issues and concerns they face and more.

Ed Housewright
Ed Housewright spent more than 25 years as an award-winning reporter for The Dallas Morning News, covering government, politics, health care, religion, education, sports and other topics. His five books include three on the history of the Dallas Cowboys, including "100 Things Cowboys Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die," with a foreword by Tony Dorsett.
A-U-T-O-matic: Rick Kallmayer (RitS)
- Ed Housewright
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Views 72
Rick Kallmayer has ridden motorcycles for more than 50 years and owned more than 50 bikes. But his latest is a departure from all the rest – it’s his first with an automatic transmission. Rick talks about why he bought a Honda NT1100, how he likes it, and why he thinks automatics will grow in popularity.
Maher Maso: Balancing Civic Duty and Motorcycling (RITS)
- Ed Housewright
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Views 596
Maher Maso spent almost a decade as mayor of Frisco, Texas, one of the country’s fastest-growing cities. During that tenure, he brought the Dallas Cowboys headquarters and practice facility to Frisco. Despite his busy civic schedule, he always found time for motorcycle riding and even cross country racing.
Mike Welch likes small bikes and he cannot lie (RitS)
- Ed Housewright
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Views 501
Some riders like bigger and bigger bikes. Not Mike Welch. The biggest bike he’s ever owned was a BMW F 850 GS, but he much prefers his G 310 GS. For Mike and some other motorcyclists, maneuverability and handling outweigh raw power.
Aaron Stevenson’s bonding journey with his son (RitS)
- Ed Housewright
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Views 477
Aaron Stevenson wanted to forge a closer bond with his teenage son, Micah, so they hit the road. Aaron rode his adventure bike cross country for almost a month, traveling 6,600 miles through 18 states, with Micah on the back. The memories they shared will last a lifetime, both say.
Stacey Mayfield, Bobby Haas and their Moto Museum (RitS)
- Ed Housewright
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Views 581
In just a few years, Bobby Haas and Stacey Mayfield assembled one of the most acclaimed motorcycle collections in the world. The Haas Moto Museum outside of Dallas, Texas, features 230 motorcycles dating from 1899 to the present. Most are vintage bikes but some are custom, one-of-a-kind creations that have been called rolling sculptures. Stacey discusses Bobby’s legacy and the museum’s collection.
Even Tom Moffat’s shadow can’t catch him (RitS)
- Ed Housewright
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Views 922
At 86, Tom Moffat is the oldest member of his Dallas riding club. He’s also one of the fastest and most active riders. Tom frequently leads local and long distance rides and has no plans to stop riding.
Retired Motor Officer Steve Ritchey (RitS)
- Ed Housewright
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Views 513
Steve Ritchey was a motorcycle officer for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for 25 years. Since retiring, he’s been an instructor for the Yamaha Champions Riding School. He loves riding and has some good advice for motorcyclists of all skill levels.
Dan Bryant: Living life off-road (RitS)
- Ed Housewright
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Views 530
Dan Bryant has a passion for off road riding, and he’s sharing his enthusiasm with others. He formed North Texas Adventure Riders two years ago; its membership has swelled to 4,500. The group plans day rides as well as overnight trips to other states.
AJ Meisel: Excited about Vespas and the Motorcycle Industry (RITS)
- Ed Housewright
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Views 481
AJ Meisel started riding motorcycles at age 10 and has never stopped. Her love of riding led her into the motorcycle industry, and she’s been general manager of a dealership for more than 25 years. She still rides often on a speedy sport bike and nimble Vespa.
Blayne Regan and the High-Mile Harley (RITS)
- Ed Housewright
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Views 503
BLAYNE REGAN is a hardcore Harley rider. His 2017 Ultra Glide has 320,000 miles, and he’s previously owned four other Harleys. Blayne rides more than 50,000 miles a year and says he wouldn’t consider another brand.