A MOMENTARY LAPSE: Everything can change in a split second when your attention wanders. In a car, it might not be a big deal, but on a motorcycle, a momentary lapse of attention or skill could have devastating effects.

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X-RAY VISION: What do X-ray glasses, rocky hill climbs and invisible dangers have in common? Perception! Mark explores how experience shapes what we see—and what we miss—on the bike and beyond. Discover why learning doesn’t just change how we think, but what we notice in the first place.

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MY LAST HAIRCUT: When do you stop chasing the next upgrade? In this episode, Mark reflects on reaching the “last haircut” moment—settling into the perfect set of bikes, dialing back the tech obsession and choosing depth over breadth. It’s about aging, priorities and staying put in the saddle.

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