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Seek Travel RideBikepacking Adventure from Greece to Germany via the Trans Dinarica Cycling Route : Anne KressWhen her van broke down in Crete, Anne Kress decided not to book a flight to get back home to Germany. Instead, she grabbed her 20-year-old mountain bike and camping gear, then pedalled 3,300km home through 11 countries.Listen if: You love spontaneous adventures, dream about bikepacking the Balkans, or want proof that bike adventures can start with small, imperfect gear.The story in a nutshell: Anne was midway through a climbing trip in Crete when her camper van broke down in the middle of nowhere. With Easter shutdown looming, not w...2025-08-161h 38

Seek Travel RideA Bikepacking Adventure through Norway: Slauka MacurakEver wanted to go bikepacking in Norway? Listen to guest Slauka Macurak share what it was like during her 3 week adventure from the Lofoten Islands all the way to the North Cape. Slauka discusses logistics, weather, time of year to travel as well as options for wildcamping and resupply along her route. She also shows us that you don't need to have loads of bikepacking experience before giving an adventure like this a go.Be sure to follow Slauka on via her instagram channel - @AllRideGirl to keep up with her future adventures. 2025-08-091h 46

Seek Travel RideCycle Touring as a Way to Discover the Food Culture of a Country: Felicity CloakeWhat's it like to combine a passion for food with that of cycle touring? Our guest Felicity Cloake is an award-winning food writer and author. She shares how she fell in love with cycle touring and how it's become the perfect vehicle (literally!) for combining food, travel, and storytelling.We chat through her three major bike touring adventures: discovering the best pastries and regional cuisine through France, rating fry-ups across the UK, and her latest bike adventure which involved cycling across the United States coast-to-coast, in search of iconic (and surprising) American eats.We also...2025-08-021h 48

Seek Travel RideCycling From South Africa to Italy on a Bikepacking Adventure: Giacomo TurcoEver wondered what makes people take on huge, challenging bike adventures? This update from previous guest Giacomo Turco shares why he has decided to take on a huge journey through Africa so close after he finished his adventure through South America. Giacomo is currently in Namibia - be sure to follow his adventures unfold as he cycles north all the way home to Italy. Instagram - @cycling.beyond Youtube channel cycling.beyondRedWhite Apparel - Check out the most comfortable bib shorts on the market! 2025-07-2927 min

Seek Travel RideBikepacking 7,500 km for Marine Conservation | Wheels & Whales - Ben BoxerWhat happens when you mix bikepacking, killer whales, and environmental conservation? Ben Boxer’s Wheels and Whales adventure takes us on a 7,500 km ride across the UK, matching the distance of his flight to Vancouver while exploring the wild beauty of his local coastline. In this episode Ben shares how cycling, marine conservation, and adventure come together to create purpose-driven journeys that leave a lasting impact.You can contribute to Ben's fundraiser here: https://givestar.io/gs/movement-for-nature Follow Ben on Instagram - @beanboxer and read his articl...2025-07-261h 19

Seek Travel RideWhat's it Like to Cycle Tour through Africa? Meryem Belkihel - Re-releaseImagine taking a bike adventure from Morocco all the way to Cape Town? Well this week I'm re-sharing one of my favourite episodes with guest Meryem Belkihel. Meryem is a solo female traveller from Morocco who is on a mission to cycle throughout Africa. She has been on the road for over 2 years now and I caught up with her about her journey while she was in Cape Town to find out all about her trip.Follow Meryem's adventures via her Instagram account - @meghyem0utRedWhite Apparel - Check out the most comfortable...2025-07-191h 18

Seek Travel RideBike Adventure Travel as a Way of Life: Helen Dainty - Re-releaseEver gone on a bike adventure and then wished it didn't have to come to an end? Well in this episode I speak with full time bike traveller Helen Dainty (Hels) who has been full time on the road since 2016. Hels talks candidly about what life is like on the road as a solo female, gives us tips on wild camping, insights into travelling through Saudi Arabia as the first women to do so independantly and also how she has structured her life to live full time on the road. This episode originally aired in September 2023 and i...2025-07-051h 33

Seek Travel RideWhat 12 Years of Bike Adventures Taught Me: Alee Denham, CyclingAbout - Re-releaseThis week we revisit my fantastic discussion with long term bike traveller Alee Denham. Alee is the name and face behind CyclingAbout, which has arguably become the premier website for all things bike travel. But did you also know Alee has been living the bike nomad lifestyle for over 12 years now? We chat about how he first got into bike travel, how he plans his routes, a near death experience in the Andes and Alee's pick for the top 5 countries to cycle in.To follow Alee's adventure check him out on Instagram, YouTube, ...2025-06-281h 54

Seek Travel RideThe Himalayan Challenge - A Cycling Adventure Like No Other - Jamie Hargreaves & Malachi FrancisImagine taking your bike all the way around the Annapurna Circuit, Annapurna Base Camp and Everest Base Camp? A triple crown like no other some would say. This is exaxtly what guests Jamie Hargreaves and Malachi Francis have done and I had the pleasure to talk to them all about it, as well as fiinding out what it has been like being on such a big cycle touring adventure together.You can also listen to the previous episodes featuring them both below:Jamie Hargreaves - Ep 107Malachi Frances - Ep 102 2025-05-311h 22

Seek Travel RideDiscovering Bikepacking ,the Baja Divide and Why Age is No Barrier for Adventure: May TetteroFancy taking on the Baja Divide? A bikepacking tour around Cuba or perhaps a ride along the Camino de Santiago? Well then you'll enjoy this chat with guest May Tettero, who has discovered how energising the world of off-road bikepacking can be. We discuss May's journey from moving to Canada at age 13 and losing her cycling freedom, to finding it again decades later. May shares what her first bikepacking experiences touring through Cuba were like, how she chose to bikepack the Camino de Santiago to process grief, and how she has come to tackling challenging routes like th...2025-05-241h 27

Seek Travel RideA Cycling Adventure from Australia to N.Ireland: David McCourt pt. 2David McCourt shares his experiences of Cycling from Australia to Northern Ireland on a huge journey he aptly titled ' the long way home'.This is the second time I've featured David's story - click here to listen to the first episode.You can follow David via his instagram - @longwayhome__2022RedWhite Apparel - Check out the most comfortable bib shorts on the market! Click here to find out more about Helinox Camp Chairs Support the show...2025-04-191h 48

Seek Travel RideCycle Touring Adventures Through Europe and Asia: Terri Jockerst - Age is Just a NumberListen to Terri Jockerst take us on her cycle touring adventures from Norway to Malta and then through Taiwan, Japan and South Korea. Terri is living proof age need not get in the way of an adventure. She is 67 years old and loves spending her retirement taking solo cycle tours. Her tours last several months at a time, she wildcamps where possible and strongly believes that bike touring is the best way to discover a country, it's history and it's culture. In the episode we explore:Cycling Norway to Malta - 3 journeys taken over 3 yearsHighlights from cycling through rem...2025-04-051h 44

Seek Travel Ride1984 Cycle Touring Expedition UK to Australia and Back Again: Phill Hargreaves (Part 2)This episode is part 2 sharing guest Phill Hargreaves story and experiences from his three year Cycle Tour taken in 1984. You can listen to Part 1 here.This journey saw Phill leave home in the UK destination Australia. He left as a group of three, in Turkey his group became two and then from Nepal he continued the journey solo. This conversation picks up that journey from Nepal as Phill made his way through Asia to Australia. Some incredible stories were shared for this leg of the journey by Phill including travelling through Myanmar, Island hop...2025-03-221h 43

Seek Travel RideBikepacking North America's Best Routes: Tristan Ridley (Part 2)This is part 2 of my conversation with guest Tristan Ridley, a long-term bike traveller who has been taking epic adventures since 2015. You can listen to Part 1 with Tristan here - Episode 110. Tristan shares his insights about his most recent journeys across North America, focusing on the breathtaking landscapes, challenging terrains, and cultural experiences. He discusses his inspiration from renowned bike packer Iohan Gueorguiv, cycling on the isolated yet rewarding Dalton Highway in Alaska, as well as his time spent on the Icefields Parkway in Canada - a road he claims to be one of the best paved roa...2025-02-151h 37

Seek Travel RideCycling From the UK to Cape Town. Journey through West Africa (Part 1): Rob MacLennanEver wondered what it would be like to cycle through Africa? Well this is part 1 of a special 2 part episode featuring guest Rob MacLennan who in 2023 cycled from his home in the UK to Cape Town in South Africa. A journey of over 17,000kms and infinitely more experiences. In Part 1 Rob will share with us how he prepared for such a trip as a complete beginner, what he packed, how he worked out his route and some of the key experiences along the way. He crossed through Europe via France and Spain, and it was...2024-12-211h 20

Seek Travel RideWould you Quit Your Job to Cycle Around the World? Barbara & JordiHave you ever dreamt of leaving everything behind to explore the world on two wheels? Barbara and Jordi the inspiring couple behind @2LocosOnWheels," did just that. In this episode, they share their incredible journey of cycling across continents, overcoming challenges, and experiencing the kindness of strangers.They left their life and home in Dublin, Ireland behind and have been cycling the world on their bikes since. I spoke with both of them just after they reached Ushuaia at the very southern tip of South America. Now they are continuing their journey up the continent.To f...2024-06-011h 29

Seek Travel RideCycle Shorts: 1 Day of Your Trip: James Thomas - HimalayasWhat would it be like to cycle through the Himalayas? In our Cycle Shorts mid week episodes we share the stories of our listeners recounting what it was like during one day of their trip. This week's episode features guest James Thomas, as he shares the experience from one day of his bike tour cycling from Manali to Leh. You can follow James adventures via his website - https://www.reallybigbikeride.com/RedWhite Apparel - Check out the most comfortable bib shorts on the market! Support the show 2024-05-2812 min

Seek Travel RideBkepacking Adventure from Canada to Argentina: Mark SkyEver wanted to go on a cycling adventure from North to South America? Well guest Mark Sky is currently doing exactly that on an adventure he has named Expedition Squagua. This will see him biking from his home in Squamish, Canada, all the way to Mt Aconcagua, Argentina. Along the way Mark plans to hike the highest summit in every country he passes through. When I spoke to him, he'd already cycled through Canada, the US and Central America and he was about to ready himself to paddle the treacherous Darién Gap by Sea Kayak. M...2024-05-251h 19

Seek Travel RideCycle Shorts: 1 Day of Your Trip: Laura Willerton - KyrgyzstanWhat's it like to take a bike adventure through Central Asia? In our Cycle Shorts mid week episodes we share the stories of our listeners recounting what it was like during one day of their trip. This week's episode features guest Laura Willerton as she shares the experience from one day of her bike tour crossing no-mans land between the Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan border crossing. You can follow Laura’s journey via her instagram account @onourbicyclesWant to get featured and share what it was like during one day of your cycling adventure? Then get in...2024-05-2113 min

Seek Travel RideWhat's it Like to Ride Paris Brest Paris? Izabela MurtaghEver wondered what it takes to be able to ride audax events like London Edinburgh London and Paris Brest Paris? Well Izabela Murtagh will tell you it's commuting 50+km every day in all the Scottish Weather, 5 days a week, year round. She has done this now for over 8 years and little did she know at the time, that a way of saving money to get to work, would lead her to the world of long distance Audax rides. For those of you who have often wondered what Audax events are like, or who have thought of riding t...2024-05-181h 31

Seek Travel RideCycle Shorts: 1 Day of Your Trip - Tara Weir - USAWhat's it like to take a bicycle adventure? In our Cycle Shorts mid week episodes we share the stories of our listeners recounting what it was like during one day of their trip. This week's episode features guest Tara Weir, during a ride through the Navajo Nation.Want to get featured and share what it was like during one day of your cycling adventure? Then get in touch with me via instagram - @SeekTravelRide to find out how you can be featured.RedWhite Apparel - Check out the most comfortable bib shorts on the m...2024-05-1408 min

Seek Travel RideBike Touring through West Africa: Jude Kriwald - Part 2This is part 2 of my interview with Jude Kriwald and goes into detail on his most recent bicycle adventure through West Africa. Jude spent 3 months touring off the beaten path in West Africa, a tour which came over ten years since his last big adventure where he cycled from England to India. Jude had been transfixed on the notion of what it would be like to be completely in the middle of a jungle in Liberia and this indeed was the best way to find out.He recalled some captivating details from this journey, from camping at th...2024-05-111h 09

Seek Travel RideCycle Shorts: 1 Day of Your Trip: Vallu Heinilä - TajikistanListen to Vallu Heinilä describe what it was like for one day of his trip, as he cycled through the Whakan Valley in Tajikistan. Be on the lookout for a full feature episode to come featuring Vallu's bike tour from Helsinki to Singapore. In the meantime check out his film - Curious Pedals and follow him on instagram - @curiouspedalsWant to be featured for a mid week episode of Cycle Shorts? Then get in touch and send an email - podcast@seektravelride.com and let me know all about one day of your trip. 2024-05-0705 min

Seek Travel RideCycling from England to India: Jude Kriwald - Part 1What's it like to cycle all the way from England to India? What's it like to ride your bike on an unknown track across the Pamirs? Well as a 19 year old Jude Kriwald decided to do just that, taking a solo bike tour from his home in England all the way to India. His route took him across Europe, through Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, then onto the Pamir Highway through Central Asia where he had to deal with temperatures as low as minus 30C. Jude also shared his experiences of cycling through Tibet without a permit - which ca...2024-05-041h 38

Seek Travel RideCycle Shorts: 1 Day of Your Trip: Stephen Drew - NamibiaListen to Stephen Drew share his experiences from one day of his trip during his Ride of Independance through the desert in Namibia.Want to be featured in these mini mid-week episodes of Cycle Shorts? Then just get in touch via email to podcast@seektravelride.com and request to be featured.Are you following the show on instagram check us out - @seektravelrideRedWhite Apparel - Check out the most comfortable bib shorts on the market! Support the showBuy me a coffee and help support th...2024-04-3016 min

Seek Travel RideRacing the Tour Divide 2023: Marie-Soleil BlaisEver wondered what it's like to race the Tour Divide bikepacking race? Well in this episode I speak to Marie-Soleil Blais, a former professional road cyclist who traded her sleek tarmac sprints for the gritty trails of bikepacking. Marie-Soleil shares her transformation from chasing Olympic dreams to embracing the raw challenge of self-supported cycling adventures.We discuss Marie-Soleil's first bikepacking adventure to her encounter with a grizzly bear just 45 minutes out of Banff. Her stories are a testament to her unyielding spirit and the mantra - "When in doubt, keep going." Her tales of pushing past the br...2024-04-271h 30

Seek Travel RideCycle Shorts: 1 Day of Your Trip -Spain - Barbara 2LocosOnWheelsBarbara shares her experiences from one day of her multi year around the world cycling adventure. This day occurred on the day she and her husband Jordi were to cycle across the border from France into Spain. Follow Barbara and Jordi's adventures via their instagram - @2locosonwheels and Facebook page - 2locosonwheels and be on the lookout for a full feature episode on Seek Travel Ride to come. This is the third episode of Cycle Shorts where listeners share 'one day of their trip' Want to be featured as well? Get involved and tell me...2024-04-2308 min

Seek Travel RideWiebke Lühmann: Bike Touring 20,000kms from Freiburg to CapetownGuest Wiebke Lühmann's passion for adventure has led her to embark on a staggering 20,000-kilometer cycling journey from Freiburg to Cape Town. During this episode she talks about how embracing the unknown is at the very essence of cycle travel and how she has found her own personal strength in solitude, navigating the diverse and challenging landscapes of Europe and Africa. From sandstorms through the Sahara to navigating challenging border crossings it's clear that this adventure through West Africa is one filled with experiences so vast and with the wet season looming she is readying herself for the adve...2024-04-201h 27

Seek Travel RideCycle Shorts: 1 Day of Your Trip - Norway: Russell NankervisRussell Nankervis shares his experiences from one day of his 7000km+ trip cycling from the North Cape in Norway to Tarifa, Spain across Europe. This day occurred on day two of Russell's adventure as he was cycling through Arctic Norway.This is the second episode of Cycle Shorts where listeners share 'one day of their trip'. Want to be featured as well? Get Involved and tell me about one day of your trip - just click here and record a voicemail message*** RedWhite Apparel - Check out...2024-04-1611 min

Seek Travel RideBikepacking the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route: Katrina HaseWant to know what it's like to go bikepacking on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route? Well in this episode guest Katrina Hase shares her stories and experiences of doing just that. In 2023 Katrina decided to take on the goal of riding the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route as a way of celebrating both her 50th birthday as well as 10 years of sobriety. She had discovered the sport of mountain biking later in life - joining in with her son who had taken it up and school, and it didn't take too long before she was hooked. 2024-04-131h 27

Seek Travel RideCycle Shorts: 1 Day of Your Trip: Jacob Ashton - TürkiyeThis is the first episode of Cycle Shorts a new bonus series for Seek Travel Ride, where listeners share 'one day of their trip'. It's a question I started asking guests of the podcast recently, and I thought it would be great to share stories from our listeners too. Jacob Ashton shares his story from a day cycling in Turkey near Mt Ararat. ***Get Involved and tell me about one day of your trip - just click here and record a voicemail message***RedWhite Apparel - Check out the...2024-04-0910 min

Seek Travel RideCycling the TransAmerica Bike Trail. Kari LoyaEver wanted to go cycle the TransAmerica Bike Trail? Well this episode features Kari Loya who did just that with his 75 year old dad. What makes this journey even more unique though was that Kari's dad Merv was suffering from Alzheimers. This made the trip far more poignant for Kari, as it was the final opportunity for them both to live out a goal which they had both talked about for years - to bike across America. Kari talked me through his experiences of this trip, the extra complications brought about from having to also be caregiver to...2024-04-061h 25

Seek Travel RideBikepacking the Log Drivers Waltz & Tour Divide: Jen AdamsLooking for bikepacking ideas for an adventure in North America? Then you need to listen to this episode with Jen Adams, bikepacker and curator of the Log Drivers Waltz - an 800km circuitous bikepacking route in Canada. Jen and her husband Eric pieced together this route after taking their own bikepacking trip, and realising they had quite a lot to offer up to adventurers in Ottawa, Canada. Jen has been very active in the outdoor adventure sports community - you could say since childhood. She is a champion ski marathon racer, as well as accomplished Canoe guide as we...2024-03-301h 15

Seek Travel Ride20,000km from Germany to Singapore: Hannah & JonasThis episode features the story of Hanna and Jonas - two ecologists who recently spent almost two years cycling 20,000kms across 20 countries through Europe and Asia. They set off from Germany in April 2022 with the destination of Singapore. Their mission was simple - they wanted to observe biodiversity projects, to see how humans are tackling the problems of local biodiversity loss and what we can learn from this. They decided the best way to undertake a trip like this would be on a long distance bicycle trip, one that would span almost two years. I really enjoyed my c...2024-03-231h 35

Seek Travel RideBikepacking Adventures through Europe and New Zealand: Viivi RissanenThis episode features guest Viivi Rissanen who enjoys nothing more than taking adventures on two wheels. We chat about why she chose the bicycle as the way to explore and her early introduction to cycle touring. From shorter day trips to longer ones such as her bicycle tour from London to Posnan. In 2023 Viivi took a bikepacking trip through New Zealand from north to south - a land of untamed beauty and unpredictable weather. Facing the elements head-on, Viivi cycled the Tour Aotearoa, navigating from the lush subtropical rainforests of the North Island to the majestic, snow-capped peak...2024-03-161h 26

Seek Travel RideHow to plan a bike touring route across the USA: Adventure Cycling AssociationWhat sort of adventures does someone who is in charge of putting cycle routes on the map take? Well in this episode I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Jenn Hammelman, Director of Routes at the Adventure Cycling Association where she has been working as a cartographer for over 25 years now. We chatted about what it has been like to chart a course for people to undertake their own adventures across the USA, and what goes into creating new routes.For people planning out bicycle adventures in the US, the Adventure Cycling Association is naturally their fi...2024-03-091h 25

Seek Travel RideCycling Around the World: Nicolai Bangsgaard. Global Triathlon ChallengeGuest Nicolai Bangsgaard is a Danish Anthropologist who has spent almost two decades discovering the world by human powered travel. In 2006, he set out on a long distance bicycle tour that would span four years, taking him across six continents, pedalling his way through 53 countries with a total distance of 62,000km. But that by no means was the end of his adventures and since then he has kept exploring the world through slow travel. I spoke with Nicolai when he had just arrived in Perth to undertaken leg 2 of his latest challenge which he calls the Global Triathlon. Leg 1 involved a 20,000km cycle from Denmark to Singa...2024-03-021h 39

Seek Travel RideSteph Devery: Choosing Adventure on a 21,500km Cycle Tour through 40 CountriesSteph Devery shares her experiences from a solo cycle tour through Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Steph set off from Gibralter in June 2021. When she left on that day she'd never ridden a bike long distance, but with an appetite for adventure and no fixed timelines, she began a trip that would ultimately take her to the very tip of Southern Africa at the Cape of Good Hope. A total distance of 21,500km and through 40 countries, to say this cycle tour was an adventure is a real understatement Steph's experiences on this journey lasting 2 years and 7 mon...2024-02-241h 54

Seek Travel RideCycle Touring Across the USA: Daniel TroiaIn this episode I feature guest Daniel Troia, a filmmaker who embarked on a remarkable journey to traverse the United States not just on two wheels, but with an audacious twist. Daniel set off on this trip without a penny to his name or food in his panniers. Over seven months and across 19 states, he instead put his faith in the kindness of strangers, proving that generosity can be found in the most unexpected places. Daniel captured his experience in his award winning documentary "We Are All in This Together' which highlights the essence of human connection and th...2024-02-171h 27

Seek Travel RideCycling the 2023 Tour Divide Bikepacking Race: Jack KeoghIn this episode I caught up with Jack Keogh, an Australian Film Maker who has a strong passion for the outdoors and bikepacking. Recently he combined the two when he filmed his experience of racing in the 2023 Tour Divide Race. The Tour Divide is an annual bikepacking race which follows the 2,745-mile (4,418 km) Great Divide Mountain Bike Route from Canada to the Mexican Border. Jack's story is particularly unique in that he turned up to the event with the view of filming his experience along the way. The output of that was an amazing documentary - The Hard...2024-02-101h 39

Seek Travel RideWhat's it like to take on an Ultra Cycling Event as a Beginner? The FledglingsI had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Berenice, Rosie and Tam - three women who were keen to test themselves in the sport of ultra distance cycling . Often these events can feel intimidating and just getting to the start line is a big deal. So to try and break down those barriers, a group was created called the Fledglings. Previous guest of the showApril Drage, teamed up with Alice Marsh and Carly Williams to mentor the Fledglings group, sharing the skills they would need to participate in an ultra-cycling event. From learning how to use navigation equipment, att...2024-02-031h 45

Seek Travel RideBikepacking South America, Patagonia to Colombia. Jack Greenwood Jack Greenwood recounts his extraordinary South American odyssey on the latest episode of Seek Travel Ride. From the frost-kissed plains of Patagonia to the sun-drenched shores of Colombia, Jack's tale is one of relentless climbs, jaw-dropping vistas, and the transformative power of a long distance bicycle tour. As a history teacher with a deep-seated passion for the past, Jack's adventure was not just a physical challenge but a profound educational experience, immersing himself in the rich tapestries of South American cultures and landscapes. He shares the highs of waking up to pristine lakes reflecting the dawn, the lo...2024-01-271h 44

Seek Travel RidePeter Gostelow: A Lifetime of Cycling Adventures. 145,000km through 86 countries.In this episode I interview Peter Gostelow who shares his thoughtful musings on a remarkable lifetime of cycling adventures. With nearly 145,000 kilometers cycled across 86 countries, Peter reflects on a life spent turning the pedals, from his early days of discovery to the profound realisations of a nomadic existence. He shares the shifts in his motivations for travel, the joy of the ride, the challenges of constant movement, and the quest for community and a place to call home.We spoke about Peter's approach to wild camping, how he looks forward to finding that magic spot each day...2024-01-201h 52

Seek Travel RideCycling from Alaska to Argentina at the age of 80: Robert FletcherI had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Robert Fletcher and have him share his experiences of cycling from Alaska to Argentina as a 81 year old! Robert came up with the idea of Octo Odyssey as a way of celebrating turning 80. His original idea was to cycle from the North Pole, Alaska to Panama City where he would set a world record. He successfully did this - setting the record for the longest continuous journey undertaken on an electric bicycle. But Robert didn't want his trip to end there. He waited out the colder winter months and then...2024-01-131h 19

Seek Travel RideCycle Touring the World as a Family of 5: BroJames FamilyIn this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with the Pascale, Alex, Rosalie, Elliot and Henri - an intrepid Canadian family of five who are currently bicycle touring their way around the world. They've named their trip 3 continents with 3 teenss and during this discussion they share great insights about what it is like to cycle around the world as a family of five.What makes this family unique isn't so much their trip - but could you just imagine taking a year out of life with your whole family to go cycling through so many different c...2024-01-061h 51

Seek Travel RideBicycle Touring Adventures Across Europe: Agnieszka BagińskaIn this episode guest Agnieszka Bagińska shares her experiences of exploring countries and cultures on a bicycle. It was 2013 when she went on her first cycling trip, a tour which would take in the Polish coastline - starting from the border with Germany, and continuing on until reaching the Russian border. Since that trip she has discovered a passion for slow travel and has taken many more cycle tours.In 2021 she loaded her bike up and set off from Spain for a tour of Southern Europe. 5300kms in 100 days. She followed this adventure up with a tour...2023-12-301h 36

Seek Travel RideBicycle Touring 11,000km Across North America: Eric LedererIt was an absolute pleasure to feature Eric Lederer for this episode of Seek Travel Ride and have him share his story and experiences of bicycle touring over 11,000km across North America. Eric started in LA and called the ride Operation Fish mMarket - named after the dive bar which he would end his ride at in New York City.Some common themes which came out during this discussion was centred around Eric putting his career on hold to take this journey. We talked about what it's like to put life on pause, and also th...2023-12-231h 28

Seek Travel RideLaura Killingbeck: Enigma's Odyssey - 8.5months Solo Cycling the US & CanadaI had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Laura Killingbeck and have her share her experiences of spending 8.5 months cycling solo across the US and Canada. But you'd be wrong to assume this has been the only adventure in Laura's life. Indeed, she has lived a life of adventure since she first started travelling solo when she was an 18 year old when she stuck out her thumb and hitchhiked her way to Mexico.Since then Laura has had what many would deem to be wild experiences. It was when she worked as a dancer in a club that sh...2023-12-161h 21

Seek Travel RideBicycle Touring Across Canada. Viola & JeffI had the absolute pleasure to speak with Viola and Jeff Baker - a father daughter duo who who recently cycled across Canada. With their back wheels dipped in the Pacific Ocean, they set off from Bamfield on the West Coast of Vancouver Island and cycled West until they reached their end point of Cape Spear, on the Atlantic Ocean. This trip would see them cycle over 8000kms, creating endless memories as they discovered more about their own country. They also fundraised during the trip - raising funds for Alzheimers research. The idea for the trip was spar...2023-12-091h 35

Seek Travel RideBikepacking the 2023 Tour Divide: April DrageThis episode features the amazing story of April Drage - an ultra endurance cyclist who this year took on her dream race of the 2023 Tour Divide - an event that is often seen as the premier off-road bikepacking race. But to April this was more than just a race - it was what she termed her 'cycling holiday' and she had a goal to ride this event for years. This wasn't April's first off-road bikepacking event - indeed, she has quite an impressive palmarès, and we spoke about her experiences of riding the Race to the Roc...2023-12-021h 46

Seek Travel Ride22,000km Bicycle Tour From Argentina to Canada: Katja & MartinIn this episode I speak with Katja and Martin who recently completed a 22,000km bicycle tour of the Americas. This journey would see them cycling for 21 months setting off from Argentina, destination Canada.Their adventure from south to north saw them battle with relentless Patagonian headwinds, cycle across amazing landscapes such as the Salar de Uyuni salt desert, tackle the Peru Great Divide trail, and get fully immersed in the Amazon jungle. We spoke at length about what it was like to pack up their panniers to spend almost two years on the road cycling. They also...2023-11-251h 52

Seek Travel RideUltra Cycling and Bike Packing - Everything You Need to Know: Stefan BarthI had the pleasure of interviewing Stefan Barth an ultra cycling athlete and Medical Fitness and Endurance Coach who has a passion for the sport of bike packing and also enjoys testing himself in ultra cycling events. Stefan has competed in 24hour cycling races, and has tested his limits in the gruelling 9 day ultra cycling event - Race Around Germany, where he was chasing the fastest known time record. Stefan's passion for the sport has also led him to take longer bike packing tours as well - most recently the European Divide Trail. he likes to mix up th...2023-11-181h 33

Seek Travel RideAround the World on Bicycles: Laura & SimonIn this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Laura and Simon - a couple who made the decision to go on a world wide bicycle tour. These two are no strangers to travel, but this is the first time they have used cycling as a way to discover new places and cultures. I spoke to them both while they were in Bangkok, Thailand having already cycled and explored the world on a bicycle for a year and a half. They set off from England, crossed Europe and then took the road less travelled through the UAE...2023-11-111h 27

Seek Travel RideRiding the 7,500km European Divide Trail on a Unicycle! Rebekka WiedenerIn this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Rebekka Wiedener who recently completed the European Divide Trail on a Unicycle! Rebekka started learning to ride a unicycle at the age of 10 and the places she has explored on one wheel are truly phenomenal.She is a two times Unicycling Uphill World Champion and she has a lot of experience in unipacking, which is multiday adventures on offroad trails on a unicycle. In 2017, Rebecca unipacked the Arizona Trail, 800 miles of offroading from Mexico to Utah. In 2019, she enjoyed a unipacking adventure through Scotland, which included an ascent of Ben Nevis, the UK's highest mountain. Her most recent expedition saw her complete the European...2023-11-041h 25

Seek Travel RideBikepacking a WWII POW Escape Route: Graham Coult & Charles HendersonIn this episode I catch up with Graham Coult and Charles Henderson who recently completed a bikepacking trip on the escape route taken by Graham's grandfather from a WWII POW camp - Stalag 18a. The idea for this route came to Graham when he discovered the original map his Grandfather used to escape from the prison camp in Austria. The thin blue line traced on the map formed the basis of the 2000km route, and Graham and Charles set out to see what this experience would entail. It should be pointed out that Charles is not a c...2023-10-281h 24

Seek Travel RidePodcast TrailerSeeking out adventure and a spirt of wanderlust? Then Seek Travel Ride is for you. Each week I share the stories and experiences of my guests who have undertaken amazing adventures on a bike. Whether crossing state borders, mountain ranges, countries or continents, during a bicycle tour, bikepacking trip or even testing the boundaries in an ultra-distance cycling race, I seek to share that spirit of adventure with our listeners. Support the showBuy me a coffee and help support the show! I’m an affiliate for a...2023-10-2400 min

Seek Travel RideBikepacking 5000kms Around Europe: Stevie & Tom ThissenIn this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Stevie and Tom Thissen - a German couple who recently took a 2 month sabbatical from work to go on a bikepacking trip. Their adventure saw them leave their home in Frankfurt and make their way across 8 different countries, pedalling a distance of over 5000kms. I spoke with them about the motivations to take time off work to go cycling in this manner and how they planned where to go during this time. Despite leaving in Summer, they endured endless days of cold and wet weather during this trip. Yet...2023-10-211h 31

Seek Travel RideClaire Wyatt: Bicycle Touring Over 15,000kms across AustraliaI had the absolute pleasure to catch up with Claire Wyatt and have her talk about her amazing cycle tour around Australia. Fans of the show will recognise Claire from a previous episode where we chatted about how bicycle touring has become a way of life. Claire was partway through her trip of Australia then, having completed the entire east coast from Tasmania to the Atherton Tablelands. In this episode we fill in the gaps from what came next as Claire made her way across to the Northern Territory, Darwin, then cycled straight down the middle of Australia, visiting Ulu...2023-10-141h 39

Seek Travel RideCycle Touring across Kyrgyzstan: Cedric and AzurIn this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Cedric and Azur - the father and son from the Six Spinning Legs family. Since Azur was just 1 year old, Cedric and his wife RoPu have undertaken many bicycle touring adventures together. From the early days of Azur being carried on Cedric's bike their tours have grown from strength to strength and they have undertaken many trips together, including an impressive traverse of the entire Rhine river on Eurovelo 15 in 2018. Azur was just five years old at the time and this made him the youngest person to have cycled the en...2023-10-071h 38

Seek Travel RideBikepacking from the Centre of Australia to the Pacific Ocean: Emma WilliamsIn this episode of Seek Travel Ride I interview Emma Williams, a Queensland Paramedic who recently cycled 2.800kms, from Alice Springs in the Northern Territory to Alexandra Headlands on the Queensland Sunshine Coast. This trip was undertaken solo and also involved a section of over 800kms on remote and isolated dirt roads. During our discussion Emma talked about how the idea for this trip, which she named the Alice to Alex ride, came to be. We discussed how the insights gained from a previous adventure - walking over 1700kms with her partner, all the way from Alice Spr...2023-09-301h 26

Seek Travel RideHelen Dainty: Over 75,000km of Bicycle Touring AdventuresIn this episode I had the pleasure to interview Helen Dainty who has been a full time traveller now since 2016. Helen refers to herself as a full time global hobo and has cycled over 75,000kms around the world. During this discussion it was clear to me just how much her passion for travel has led her to developing a lifestyle which means she is now on an endless bicycle adventure. Helen is unofficially the first solo female to cross Saudi Arabia by bicycle and we discussed what it was like to cross a country which has only just...2023-09-231h 32

Seek Travel RideBicycle Touring along the Mississippi: Art ZemonIn this episode I interview Art Zemon who recently completed a 1200km bicycle tour along the Mississippi River from St Peters Missouri to Minneapolis, Minnesota. Art is a relative newcomer to cycling, having rediscovered his love of riding bikes in his retirement. He started out on an e-bike and has since progressed steadily to a fully fledged bicycle touring set-up, enjoying the freedom two wheels has given him. During the interview we discussed what it was like to pick up cycling again later in life, and how he steadily progressed from requiring the assistance of an e-bike to...2023-09-161h 18

Seek Travel RideRebecca Lowe: The Slow Road to Tehran: An 11,000km Bicycle Tour to Discover the Middle EastIn this episode I interview Rebecca Lowe who in 2015 cycled all the way from her home in London to Tehran. Her motivation for her solo bicycle tour was to get a better understanding of the Middle East - beyond the portrayals in western media. She knew that travelling on a bicycle would be a perfect way to discover the region and also be a great catalyst to have truly immersive interactions with the locals. All up she cycled over 11,000kms and the insights and experiences she collected along the way helped to inform her views of the p...2023-09-091h 12

Seek Travel RideCycling the Raid Pyrenees: Chloe Sanderson & Mary ThorntonIn this episode I speak with Chloe Sanderson & Mary Thornton who recently bicycle toured coast to coast on the Raid Pyrenees route. This cycle tour would see them leave the shores of the Atlantic, Ocean to cross the entire Pyrenees mountain range until reaching the Mediterranean Sea. I met Chloe and Mary whilst they were part-way through this challenge - we swapped details five kms from the top of the Col du Tourmalet and agreed to get together afterwards to see how it all went for them. During this episode we spoke about what it was...2023-09-021h 24

Gal on the Go Unplugged™Bella Molloy, Cycling Travel Advisor + PodcasterEpisode 40 of Gal on the Go Unplugged: Join Gal on the Go in a heart-to-heart discussion with Cycling Travel Advisor and Podcaster Bella Molloy. Bella unveils the secrets to curating unforgettable cycling experiences for her clients, the enchanting world of "cloud magic" photography, and her boundless passion and curiosity that transcend any guidebook. Learn why Bella believes conversations lay the foundation for an exceptional trip and how envisioning the end from the outset shapes the perfect itinerary. Discover the meaning behind the playful adage, "We're not racing for sheep stations." Find out the two essentials Bella brings on every...2023-08-3159 min

Seek Travel RideCycling 25,000km Around the World: Pippa LanganIn this episode I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Pippa Langan, who recently cycled 25,000km around the world. This was a monumental trip and Pippa shared her experiences from her bikepacking trip. Her set up was ultra lightweight - she didn't even take a tent. Just a bivvy bag - and later on a hammock. Pippa travelled vast distances each day as she cycled from her home in London, across 4 continents, 24 countries before ending the trip in New York. In total it took her just over 7 months to complete this huge bikepacking trip - and along the w...2023-08-261h 25

Seek Travel RideMcKenzie Barney: Cycling The World. 29,000km, 5 Continents, 28 CountriesIn this episode I had the absolute pleasure to chat with intrepid adventurer McKenzie Barney, who recently finished a 29,000km expedition cycling around the world. Five continents, 28 countries and so many priceless experiences along the way.After discovering a passion for slow travel via thru-hiking, McKenzie decided she wanted to explore another form of human powered travel and turned her attention to bicycle touring. She has come a long way since her first tour where she landed in Vietnam, bought herself a second hand bicycle and then started pedalling. Since then McKenzie has explored the world by bik...2023-08-191h 42

Seek Travel RideThe Fastest Women to Cycle Across Europe: Nathalie BaillonIn this episode I speak with Nathalie Baillon, a French ultra endurance athlete who recently set the women's world record for the fastest cycle across Europe. Nathalie took just 18 days, 15 hours and 27mins to cycle from Tarifa in Spain to the North Cape in Norway, a total distance of 6,300km. We chat about how Nathalie first discovered the world of long distance cycling during a bicycle tour she took in N.Z. She was completely hooked on the sport and since then has put her engineering career on hold, to follow her passion for ultra cycling full-time. ...2023-08-121h 11

Seek Travel RideBike Touring from Europe to Japan: Muriel ZaccuriIn this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Muriel Zaccuri, an Italian who is currently on a long distance bicycle tour that will eventually see him get to Japan. But Muriel isn't taking the conventional touring route from Europe, instead, with a mind to escape the cold winter, he detoured via the Gulf region to explore areas not often travelled by tourers. I catch up with his experiences from his bicycle tour so far, what his impressions of touring in the Gulf Region have been, as well as what is in store for him as he co...2023-08-051h 14

Seek Travel RideCycling Solo from London to Istanbul: Tess MeyerIn this episode i had the pleasure of speaking with Tess Meyer and learning more about her bicycle adventures. Tess first started exploring by bicycle on a trip through New Zealand. That first trip was done with her good friend and she was hooked, enjoying some of the finest off road trails on her Tour of Aotearoa . Since then Tess has continued touring with a bicycle and we talked about her experiences of cycling from London to Istanbul. The key difference with this big trip was that Tess undertook this one on her own and we talk abou...2023-07-291h 11

Seek Travel RideBiking the Trans America Bike Trail: Ali DastagirzadaIn this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Ali Dastagirzada regarding his Bicycle Tour from Virginia to Oregon on the TransAmerica Bike Trail in 2022. This was Ali's first bicycle tour and it would see him buy a bike, quit his job and then ride across ten states from his starting point in Virginia to reach his finishing destination in Oregon. Ali shares his motivations for taking this tour and his experiences along the way. From resetting his expectations after a tough first day on his trip, enduring horrendous headwinds and dog chases, to discovering a new...2023-07-221h 21

Seek Travel RideBiking Around Australia in World Record Time: Lesa AshfordI had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Lesa Ashford who recently set the female World Record as the fastest woman to circumnavigate Australia. Lesa set off on March 08 2023, from the Wheel in Brisbane, then connected 19 waypoints around mainland Australia with a total distance exceeding 14,000kms. 92 days, 6 hours and 33 mins later she arrived back in Brisbane, setting the official record as first female. Lesa discusses her motivaions to set off on this challenge, and the obstacles which she had to overcome. Flooding and cyclones which damaged infrastructure and roads threatened to derail her attempt, but with a display of g...2023-07-151h 23

Seek Travel RideCycle all the OS Maps of Britian: Mark WedgwoodIn this episode I interview Mark Wedgwood who in 2022 took on the challenge of cycling every single Ordinance Survey Map of Britain - all 204 of them. This ride saw Mark cycle over 7000miles / 11,000kms and it would take him 6 months to complete. In doing so Mark was able to discover the very best of Britain, traversing across from coast to coast through England, Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man. I discuss how a challenge like this came to be, and how the adventure unfolded for him. You can read more about Mark's challenge via:2023-07-081h 24

Seek Travel RideChris Barker: 5 Times IndiPac Wheel Race Ultra-Cycling AdventurerIn this episode I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Chris Barker a man with a truly adventurous spirit. In 1998 as a mountaineer, Chris survived a harrowing ordeal on the Tasman Glacier in the NZ Southern Alps, where he and his brother had to build a snow cave to survive, They would spend 5 days trapped in the snow cave before their subsequent rescue. After this experience, Chris found cycling was the way he could battle best with the 'ice demons' within. He subsequently embarked on a 16,000km bicycle tour around Australia, before discovering a passion for ultra dis...2023-07-011h 44

Seek Travel RideBikepacking the Tour de France : Rory Mansfield & Ben CannellIn this episode I speak with Rory Mansfield and Ben Cannell, two cyclists from the UK who are about to embark on their own cycling challenge which they have named Les Lanternes Rouges. This July they will be looking to cycle the entire Tour de France 2023 route, including the stage transfers, fully self-supported. I spoke to them about how an idea conjured up almost ten years ago, is now about to come to life. What their challenge involves, and what they are most looking forward to on their own 'lap of France'. You can follow along with Rory...2023-06-2440 min

Seek Travel RideThe Fastest Women to Cycle Across Australia: Kristina RiversIn this episode I interview Kristina Rivers who recently set a new Guinnness World Record (currently being verified) as the fastest women to cycle across Australia - from Perth to Sydney. Kristina cycled a total of 3,970kms in 11 days, 8 hours and 6 mins, a phenomenal feat of endurance and strength. So what does it take to cycle across Australia in record breaking time? Listen to the episode to find out more about Kristina's amazing ride. Kristina's Instagram - @kristina._riversRedWhite Apparel - Check out the most comfortable bib shorts on the mar...2023-06-171h 11

Seek Travel RideBiking From France to Australia: Roxy and Tommy on the RoadIn this Episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Roxy and Tommy - a Polish/French couple - who in late April 2022 left their home in the French Alps and set off on a bicycle tour which has seen them on the road just over a year now . During their 13000km+ ride so far, they have cycled through the Balkans, Turkey, Iran and Central Asia where they stopped for a couple of winter months to do ski touring. They have now continued to Vietnam and Laos and are still riding south in the direction of Australia, their final destination.2023-06-101h 25

Seek Travel RideBikepacking Every 2000m+ Mountain Pass in the Pyrenees and Alps: Max SchnellIn this episode I interview Max Schnell - a full time Bicycle Adventurer who is embarking on the Deux Mille Challenge, self supported. This challenge involves cycling the 200 paved mountain roads which climb above 2000m of elevation, across the Pyrenees and Alps. Completing this will take a phenomenal effort and Max is certainly up to the challenge, having previously cycled all three grand tours back to back in 2021 - again self supported. So how does someone like Max do what he does, what is life like living on the road full time on a bicycle, and how did...2023-06-031h 13

Seek Travel RideTaking on the Badlands Bikepacking Race - Liz HughesIn this episode I interview Liz Hughes and her exploits on the bike. From her early days as a bike courier in London, to discovering the competitive side of the sport and entering the MTB racing scene in Australia. Liz has tried her hand at many different parts of this sport. Moving back to the UK she entered the road racing and cyclocross scene, before finally moving on to her new passion for off-road self supported ultra cycling races. I really enjoyed my chat with Liz and discussing how the adventures she has undertaken on a bike ha...2023-05-271h 18

Seek Travel RideSpecial Release Episode - Lesa Ashford: Chasing World Ultra Cycling Records Around AustraliaIn this special bonus release episode I had the pleasure to ask some questions with Lesa Ashford who is currently attempting to set the World Ultra Cycling Association and Guinness World Record for circumnavigating Australia. The full record attempt will involve pedalling over 14.000kms around the mainland of Australia. When I spoke with Lesa she was in Geelong and she is well and truly on the way to being the first women to complete this record attempt!I was also able to pose some questions to members of Lesa's support crew. It is really evident that an att...2023-05-2523 min

Seek Travel RideEd Hawes: 25,000km Bicycle Tour From London to New Zealand.In this episode I interview Ed Hawes to talk about his current cycle tour from his home in London all the way to New Zealand. By the end of this tour he will have cycled 25,000km. His route would take him through Western Europe, the Balkans, Turkey, and then through the deserts and high mountains of Central Asia. Bicycle touring on the famous Silk Road, Pamir Highway and the Karakoram Highway before making his way through Pakistan, India and South East Asia and onwards to Australia and NZ. I caught up with Ed while he was...2023-05-201h 20

Seek Travel RideBikepacking the Atlas Mountain Race: Leanne BentleyIn this episode I chat with Leanne Bentley who during the pandemic discovered the world of bikepacking. Leanne shares her journey in the off-road bikepacking space, from building up her own bike during the pandemic, to taking on the 2022 Dales Divide and then lining up as one of the few women at the 2023 Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco. Leanne talks about how she prepared to train for an event which involved so much climbing, whilst living in the Netherlands. Training through the winter she got to the start line as one of the only women participating in this...2023-05-131h 16

Seek Travel RideQuitting your Job to Go Cycle The World: Arev & MathiasIn this episode I interview Arev and Mathias who in late 2021 quit their jobs in Germany and set off to explore the world by bicycle. Apart from a short cycling trip in the earlier summer months, they'd never travelled in this style before. So what is it like bicycle touring as a couple? I caught up with Arev and Mathias while they were in Armenia to learn more about their experiences and adventures so far. You can follow along with their journey via the following links:YouTube Channel InstagramWebsiteFaceBook...2023-05-061h 21

Seek Travel RideCycling 9000km around Australia: Tommy Quick - 4 Points RideIn this episode of the Podcast I had the pleasure of interviewing Tommy Quick. In 2006, Tommy woke up in his sleep with what felt like a raging headache. Minutes later he would be unconscious. He'd suffered a stroke, but Tommy was just 12 years old. Fast forward to today, and Tommy is currently midway through a monumental ride called Four Points Australia, where he is fundraising to raise awareness for young stroke and social inclusion. The transcript for this episode is here.You can find out more about Tommy's ride by visiting: 4 Points Australia ride we...2023-04-2944 min

Seek Travel Ride- A Bikepacking Adventure Along a WWII POW's Escape RouteIn this special release episode I interview Graham Coult prior to him undertaking a bike packing trip with a difference. On May 06, 2023, he and his friend Charles will be setting of from Austria on a 2000km+ bikepacking route across Europe. The route they are taking follows the original one traced out on the map which Graham's grandfather used to escape from Stalag 18A - a Prisoner of War camp in WWII. As mentioned in the episode - Graham and Charles are welcoming people to come along and join them along the way. You can find out more her...2023-04-2831 min

Seek Travel RideBike Touring Around Australia: Claire WyattIn this episode I had the pleasure of chatting to Claire Wyatt, an intrepid adventurer who loves exploring on two wheels. Claire has cycle toured extensively and enjoys taking the road less travelled as a way to explore and learn about new countries and cultures. At the age of 26 she has an adventure CV that would rival most. First setting off cycling through Cambodia and South East Asia, before the pandemic sent her back home to the UK. But once you catch the bug for travelling by bike, it's hard to shake it off and Claire's zest for adventure cou...2023-04-221h 13

Seek Travel RideCycling Across the U.S.A: Jason AllenIn this episode of the Seek Travel Ride podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jason Allen. In 2019, at the age of 20, Jason packed his bicycle with touring equipment and set off from his home in Wisconsin with a mission to see the beautiful natural landscapes on offer in the U.S.A. Over the course of the next 7 months he would cross 10 states, ride over 8,500km and visit countless national parks and state forests. I found it inspiring listening to Jason recount his bicycle tour and it was apparent just how much of a positive impact this...2023-04-151h 07

Seek Travel RideBikepacking From Paris to China: Paul de TillyIn this Episode of the Seek Travel Ride Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Paul de Tilly about his recent adventure cycling from Paris to the Chinese Border. Paul set off from Paris in January 2022, on a mission to cycle all the way to China. An expedition this big is normally one reserved for what we would classify as 'experienced bicycle tourers', yet when he set off, Paul was very much a novice. In fact, he mentions the only training he did for this big tour was learning how to clip in to his pedals during a 2km rid...2023-04-081h 12

Seek Travel RideWhat’s it like to bike tour across Canada? Michelle BrideauIn this episode of the Seek Travel Ride podcast I had the pleasure of interviewing Michelle Brideau. Michelle started including cycle commuting into her daily routine, as a way of harnessing the health benefits of active travel. This soon sparked a passion for cycling which wouldn't just see her commuting from home to work, but also setting off on a bicycle tour across Canada - from Vancouver to Halifax. Since that trip Michelle has enjoyed the challenges which come with Audax riding, and also regularly incorporates lightweight cycle touring trips into her life where possible. It's her adv...2023-04-011h 05

Passports and PostcardsSeek Travel Ride with Guest Bella MolloyToday join me as I have an interesting conversation with Australian cyclist, Bella Molloy, on the podcast. We discussed her journey of leaving Australia to pursue her passion in the French Pyrenees, where she and her husband set up a cycling business. We talked about her various modes of cycling - cycle commuting, road cycling, mountain biking, gravel riding, and bike packing. We discovered how bike packing has become an increasingly popular mode of slow travel, as people seek more immersive and sustainable experiences. We discussed how e-bikes are making cycling more accessible, even for people with...2023-04-0128 min