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Seek Travel RideA Year on the Road, Cycling from Vietnam to the UK with Matt WhitleyWhat is it really like to cycle solo from Vietnam to the UK?In this episode, I’m joined by cyclist Matt Whitley, who set off from Ho Chi Minh City in March 2025 to ride home to the UK. Nearly a year into the journey, Matt shares stories from riding solo across the Tibetan Plateau, Central Asia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Europe.We talk about the intensity that comes with taking long-distance bike travel, choosing the remote mountain routes, managing mechanical issues when you are far from help, as well as how Matt was ab...
2026-02-281h 45Seek Travel RideRiding to the Start Line and Beyond with Ultra Cyclist Lotti PowerUltra cyclist Lotti Power has completed the Atlas Mountain Race, the Hellenic Mountain Race, and the Silk Road Mountain Race in a single season. Often the youngest rider on the start line, Lotti did not come into ultra cycling through a traditional racing background. Instead she embraces the idea of learning by doing and it has to be said it has served her well!Lotti first came into long distance riding through the world of Audax. What began with brevets and Paris Brest Paris quickly opened the door to much bigger ideas, She signe up for the T...
2026-02-211h 44Seek Travel RideBikepacking From China to Belgium | XiaoEver thought about bikepacking across multiple countries?In this episode, I chat with Belgian bikepacker Xiao, known online as @Ciao_Xiao, who set off on a long journey from China back to Belgium.Xiao first got into bike travel as a teenager, riding with his mum and later heading off with friends when time was plentiful and money was not. That curiosity eventually grew into a much bigger ride, beginning in eastern China and unfolding west through Central Asia.In this conversation, we talk about:How early bike...
2026-02-141h 37Seek Travel RideBuilding Inclusive Bike Adventure Communities and the Bristol Rally | Claire SharpeThis week’s episode features a really thoughtful conversation with Claire Sharpe, a mountain bike instructor, community builder, and the founder of the Bristol Rally. It's a great listen if you’re curious about bikepacking, interested in community-led events, or if you’ve ever talked yourself out of an adventure because you thought you weren’t “ready” yet.In this episode, we talk about:Coming to cycling later in life and learning by doingHow community can be a gateway into bike adventureClaire’s journey into mountain bike instruction and coaching with empathyWh...
2026-02-071h 34Seek Travel RideMark Beaumont on Wanderlust, Bike Travel and the Places In BetweenWhy does riding a bike feel like the purest way to experience the world?In this episode, I sit down with Mark Beaumont to talk about bike travel, wanderlust, and what he's learnt after spending two decades taking human powered adventures.Beyond his achievements as a world record holder, Mark also shares how his relationship with adventure has evolved over time. Why endurance is often more mental than physical, and how cycling reveals the gradual shifts between cultures, geography, and ways of life.We discuss the accountability in professional...
2026-01-311h 31Seek Travel RideCycling Across Europe for Four Months | Anna RuddimanWhat would you do if you suddenly had four months free to take a bike adventure? For London-based outdoors lover Anna Ruddiman, the answer was simple: buy a touring bike off Facebook Marketplace, catch a ferry to Spain with her girlfriend Fran, and start pedalling east across Europe.In this episode, Anna shares how that idea turned into a four-month ride through 11 countries, wild heatwaves, Balkan backroads and dreamy alpine passes. Along the way they wild camped in secluded spots, rerouted around wildfires, dodged territorial shepherd dogs, and survived on a heroic...
2026-01-241h 40Seek Travel RideYour Bike Adventure Gear Hacks & What Cycling Through Africa is Like | Giacomo TurcoThis week I'm sharing some awesome bike adventure gear hacks from those of you in the community. I also have an update from Giacomo Turco, who is currently on a huge ride from Cape Town to Italy. Giacomo is updating us from Benin and sharing how the journey has been so far on his bikepacking adventure. He talks about the intensity of the trip, how each day comes with new experiences, and also challenges. He describes the challenges of getting visas for countries, a crazy experience of being invited as a guest to a wedding, and...
2026-01-2034 minSeek Travel RideStories from People Who've Cycled All Over The World | Melbourne Live Show HighlightsThis week I'm sharing a recap from our recent live shows which were held in Melbourne with guests Emily Hulbert, Fergal Guihen, and David McCourt. We discuss tips on facing fears head on, wild camping, and the importance of leaning into adventure during these long kind of travel journeys. The kindness of strangers shines throughout our panelists stories and Em Hulbert also shares her perspective of travel as a solo female.Want to hear my full length episodes with these guests? check them out below:Emily HulbertFergal Guihen - P...
2026-01-1329 minSeek Travel RideThe Irishman Who Rode Around the World | Meet Tomas Mac An T-Saoir (Part 1)Ever wanted to go on a bike adventure that takes you from one side of the world to the other? Which countries would you choose to travel to? How do you decide where to go? Well this week I speak with Irish adventurer Tomas Mac An T-Saoir to hear all about his incredible travels across the last decade. Follow Tomas on instagram to see where his future adventures take him: @anbotharfadaOther guests mentioned in this episode: Rebecca Lowe EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/STR
2026-01-101h 33Seek Travel RideCycling From the UK all the way to Australia | Jamie Hargreaves and Malachi FrancisWhat happens when two bike adventurers meet outside a supermarket in Turkey, buy a kebab, and end up riding more than half the world together?I sat down with Jamie Hargreaves and Malachi Francis just days after they rolled into the Sydney Opera House, for an in person interviewWe talk about how fast friendships form on the road, the reality behind the hardest days, and why some of the most miserable moments become the most meaningful in hindsight. Jamie reflects on following in his dad Phill's tyre tracks decades later, Malachi opens up about...
2026-01-031h 42Seek Travel RideCycling from Mongolia to the UK: Claire Wyatt (Part 2)Claire Wyatt returns for part two of her Mongolia to UK journey, sharing her experiences of cycling across winter roads, what it's like to hear wolves outside your tent in the night,the illness that put her in hospital and nearly ended her ride half way through and dreamy cycle routes through Northern Italy. Claire also offers up practical advice for anyone wanting to start out on their own bike adventure, from choosing kit that actually matters - spoiler alert you'll want to get yourself some gardening gloves! - to how she plans out her routes. ...
2025-12-271h 16Seek Travel RideCycling from Mongolia to the UK: Claire Wyatt on Fear, Freedom, and Finishing a Dream (Part 1)Claire Wyatt shares what it was like to be Cycling solo from Mongolia all the way back home to the UKWe also candidly discuss the reality of life on the road beyond the highlight reels. Riding through torrential rain for days. Camping in flooded fields. Battling extreme cold in Mongolia and brutal heat across Europe. Facing fear, self doubt, and the weight of other people’s worries. And learning to enjoy the hard moments just as much as the good ones.We cover:What it felt like to leave Mongolia and ride into re...
2025-12-201h 32Seek Travel RideCycling Around the World as the First Openly Trans Cyclist | Robbie Danger WebbRobbie Danger Webb shares their experiences of becoming the first openly trans person to cycle around the world. During the episode we learn how Robbie first got into bike travel, their experience gained from riding in their first event, the Tour Aotearoa in New Zealand, and then how they went all in on the world record ride itself.We get into the highs and lows of this record breaking ride, and the realities of setting off to be the first openly Trans Person to do this. Robbie shares how they found community all over the wo...
2025-12-131h 30Seek Travel RideBikepacking from Vietnam to Spain | Garbage Bag BoysGuests Luke Fowler and Sam Edder share what it's been like on their bikepacking adventure from Vietnam to Spain. The two friends, better known as The Garbage Bag Boys have certainly chosen to take on some of the most challenging routes. Their journey so far has taken them through the punchy Ha Giang Loop and almost broke them as they pushed headfirst into the punishing winds of the Gobi Desert. They've also taken on the Tian Shan Traverse and the Celestial Divide routes, as well as the Caucasas Crossing. I spoke to them while they were in Gre...
2025-12-061h 47Seek Travel RideHeinz Stücke: Life Lessons from 51 Years on the Road (Part 2)Heinz Stücke returns for Part 2 where he shares the honest truths and life lessons learned from 51 years of cycling the world.Check out Part 1 of our discussion here.Listen if: You’re curious about the real cost of a life of adventure, how long-term travel shapes a person, and what 51 years on a bicycle teaches you about the world.Key takeaways:The cost of long-term travel and what Heinz had to sacrifice to keep travellingHow travelling alone opened more doors for connection and kindnessHow Hei...
2025-11-081h 35Seek Travel RideWhat It’s Really Like to Travel by Tandem Bike | Di and ColinWe get into the world of Tandem adventures with Di and Colin, a dynamic duo from Scotland who first rode a tandem bike on a blind date and haven't looked back since. They share about their adventures through the UK and France, and how a recent stage 4 Prostate Diagnosis has focused them more sharply on continuing to live life to the full. Follow them on the socials - FacebookRead their blog - Matilda's MusingsDonate to their fundraiser EX...
2025-10-251h 32Seek Travel RideCycling Ireland to Australia (Part 2): Big Moments | Fergal GuihenThis is part 2 of Fergal Guihen's travel adventure from Roscommon, Ireland to Sydney, Australia. You can listen to Part 1 here. In Part 2 of his ride from Ireland to Australia, Fergal Guihen shares what it took to push through freezing nights in China, a terrifying attack and being suspected as being a spy in Iran, discovering Afghanistan, and tackling the Ha Giang loop in Vietnam. Fergal also speaks about how he has dealt with the loneliness he has felt many times on his journey and how doing what he says he is going to do...
2025-10-111h 16Seek Travel RideHow to Build a Life of Adventure | Steph DeveryThe adventures continue with our guest Steph Devery. Since completing her journey from Europe to South Africa. We get together to talk about her bikepacking trip on the Route des Grandes Alpes, hiking the GR20 in Corsica and how combining back country ski touring with bikepacking made for an epic adventure in the Yukon and Alaska.Missed our original episode with Steph - check it out here and be sure to follow her on instagram - @stephdevery EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/STR Try it ri...
2025-08-301h 51Seek Travel RideBikepacking the Trans Dinarica Cycling Route : Anne KressThinking of riding the Trans Dinarica Cycling Route? This episode is for you! When 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 cycled 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 he...
2025-08-161h 39Seek 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 47Seek 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 49Seek 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.beyond EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/STR Try it risk-free now wit...
2025-07-2927 minSeek 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 20Seek 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 - @meghyem0ut EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/ST...
2025-07-191h 19Seek 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 33Seek 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 55Seek 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 23Seek 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 28Seek 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__2022 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/STR Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Check out Old Man Mountain for the perfect way to carry gear on...
2025-04-191h 49Seek 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 45Seek 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 44Seek 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 38Seek 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 21Seek 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 36Seek 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 27Seek 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 26Seek 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 40Seek 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 55Seek 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 28Seek 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 40Seek 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 46Seek 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 45Seek 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 53Seek 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 20Seek 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 52Seek 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 37Seek 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 29Seek 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 22Seek 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 36Seek 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 46Seek 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 53Seek 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 34Seek 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 28Seek 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 26Seek 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 24Seek 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! I’m an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recomm...
2023-10-2400 minSeek 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 32Seek 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 40Seek 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 39Seek 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 27Seek 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 33Seek 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 19Seek 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 13Seek 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...
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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 minSeek 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 26Seek 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 43Seek 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 12Seek 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 15Seek 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 12Seek 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 22Seek 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 24Seek 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 25Seek 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 45Seek 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...
2023-06-2441 minSeek 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._rivers Support the showBuy me a coffee! I’m...
2023-06-171h 11Seek 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 26Seek 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 12Seek 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 19Seek 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...
2023-05-2522 minSeek Travel RideCycling from London to New Zealand | Ed HawesIn 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 21Seek 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 17Seek 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 21Seek Travel RideCycling 9,000km Around Australia | Tommy QuickIn 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 minSeek 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 minSeek 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 14Seek 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 07Seek 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...
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