What happens when you pack a tent, a bike, and a wild dream?
Former pro cyclist Buck Miller joins Backroads Bill to share his insane adventures biking through Canada's remote north — hauling camping gear, battling brutal cold, crossing frozen tundra, and chasing the rugged freedom only northern Ontario and Manitoba can offer.
From cycling the world’s longest winter road to preparing for the Yukon River Quest gauntlet, Buck talks about the physical toll, the love for nature, and why he’s never stopped searching for true adventure.
00:00 - Intro: Who is Buck Miller?
02:32 - Life as a Professional Cyclist
05:43 - Riding Canada’s Longest Winter Road
08:58 - Surviving Minus-35 Temperatures on a Bike
13:02 - Cross-Country Ski Expeditions Gone Wrong
17:46 - How Buck Packs for 7-Day Bike Trips
22:32 - Balancing Family Life and Adventure
26:00 - Why Northern Ontario Still Calls Him Back
29:54 - Living as a Tree Climber and Nature Lover
34:47 - The Emotional Connection to the Wild
37:00 - Future Expeditions: Kite Skiing Hudson Bay?
40:53 - Racing the Yukon River Quest
44:00 - Wrapping Up: Adventure is a Way of Life
