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Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastValentin Lazar: Cycling Africa and The Middle East Over 20,000 KilometersThis podcast episode that will take you on a journey across continents, through adversity, and into the heart of human experience. Today we're diving into an epic adventure that defies imagination.Picture this: A lone cyclist, pedaling across the globe, starting in the quaint villages of Central Europe and venturing into the rugged Balkans. But that's just the beginning. Our intrepid traveler pushes eastward, through the ancient lands of Georgia and Armenia, into the mystical realms of Iran, and across the opulent Gulf countries.But hold onto your handlebars, because the real heart-pounding adventure kicks...
2024-07-062h 13
Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastKimberly Coats From Africa RisingKimberly Coats is the CEO of Team Africa Rising, a nonprofit organization that promotes and supports cycling development in Africa. Kimberly has over 12 years of experience creating and managing innovative and impactful programs that empower African cyclists and foster a culture of excellence and inclusion. She is also a certified USA Cycling Coach Level 2, passionate about coaching and mentoring young and aspiring riders.Her mission is to be a global voice and advocate for African cycling, especially for women who face many barriers and challenges in accessing and advancing in the sport. She has established solid partnerships...
2023-12-1157 min
Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastJoy Ride: A Bicycle Odyssey From Alaska to ArgentinaExplorers Kristen and Ville Jokinen met and fell in love while scuba diving in Vietnam. Ville then left his native Finland to join Kristen in Oregon and together they embarked on a life-changing two-year cycling adventure covering 18,000 miles from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, to Ushuaia, Argentina. Despite never having cycled further than around the block, they persevered unrelenting, punishing rain and wind, altitude sickness, dog attacks, bike accidents, and countless flat tires to cycle between the ends of the earth.Kristen and Ville believe that kindness connects us to our shared humanity. They held babies, attended quinceañeras, d...
2023-11-281h 10
Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastLaura Massey-Pugh: A New Guinness World Record for Circumnavigating the World by Tandem BicycleIn this episode we speak with Laura Massey-Pugh, one half of the team that recently set a Guinness World Record by cycling 18,000 miles on a tandem bicycle in 179 days and 12 hours. Stevie (Steven Massey) is a very experienced ultra-distance cyclist, completing his first 100+ mile ride at the ripe age of 11. In his racing days, he achieved 4th in the National 24 hour time trial championships (725km in 24 hours) and has finished London-Edinburgh-London, and Paris-Brest-Paris in the top 5%. He has and unofficial record of riding the length of the UK and back again (~2000 miles) unsupported in 9.5 days and has cy...
2023-11-2355 min
Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastAdventurer/Author Tim Millikin- 46,500 Kilometers, 39 Countries, 3 Years on BicycleTim embarked on a daring dream to pedal around the globe. With nothing but sheer determination and a modest budget of 6 pounds (7 USD) per day, he mounted his trusty 90-pound (110 USD) bicycle, setting off from Reading, United Kingdom, without a map and nothing more than a pocketful of hope to make it to Reading, Pennsylvania in the United States. In the sun-scorched Australian outback, he struggled for every precious drop of water in the relentless 110°F (40°C) heat and battled the elements that seemed determined to thwart his journey.In the heart of Cen...
2023-10-191h 27
Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastCycling the Karakorum Highway in PakistanIn this thrilling episode, we embark on a two-wheeled expedition through one of the world's most breathtaking landscapes - the Karakoram Highway in Pakistan. Join us as we pedal our way through this mountainous wonderland, exploring the culture, the challenges, and the sheer beauty that make this journey a must for every adventurer.Hosted by seasoned cyclist and travel enthusiast, George Balarezo, this episode takes you on a virtual journey through the heart of the Karakoram Range. Our adventure begins in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, where George sets the stage f...
2023-10-131h 36
Bike LifeUnscripted Adventures of an Intrepid Global CitizenMeet George Balarezo, intrepid global citizen, adventure cycle tourer, seasoned traveler, and author. George shares his fascinating journey through Ethiopia, known for its rich culture and stunning landscapes. From encountering rock-throwing children to navigating through challenging roads, George's experience is both thrilling and eye-opening.Discover how George's unexpected encounters with the people of Ethiopia shaped his journey and influenced his perspective on the country's culture and history. Plus, learn about the power of hosting through Warmshowers and the invaluable experiences it brings to both the host and the guest.Join us as we embark on...
2023-08-2128 min
Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastIraq, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Kurdistan, and 40,000 Kilometers on a Bicycle with Marc TiburskiAfter cycling 700 kilometers in 24 hours as a competitive cyclist, Marc Tiburski left his home in Germany and is now 666 days and 40,000 kilometers into his world cycling tour. In this episode we talk about how he achieved celebrity status in Iraq after getting his phone stolen, his experiences fasting during Ramadan, and pedaling while literary drunk on hospitality in Iran. Marc also talks about his adventures cycling across Saudi Arabia, a country that has been open to tourism only since 2019. Follow Marc on social media @Bikeaway or at https://www.bikeaway91.de/Enjoy the conversation. Be...
2023-06-181h 39
Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastThe Proper Paupers- Cycling Around the World on a Tandem BicycleYJ & Gracia are currently on a mission to cycle across the world to get back home to Singapore on a tandem bicycle. Before their adventure, they did van life for a year in the United States driving around 48 states. In this episode, they talk about their romance, which all started in an abandoned house during COVID lockdowns before getting "caught with their pants down" by the owner while on a date, their social experiment in the most racist town in the United States, as well as the challenges of touring on a tandem bicycle. Follow...
2023-06-071h 01
Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastConversation with 10Adventures Podcast Host and Founder Richard CampbellRichard is the founder and CEO of 10Adventures, where he helps people create the experiences that end up as the photos on their walls, the stories that are told at family reunions, and the memories that last a lifetime. Richard has spent his 20-year career in high-growth start-ups and scale-ups, having worked across three continents, and worked in English, French, and Spanish. Richard is an alumnus from Harvard Business School and London Business School, where he was a Sloan Fellow. He lives in Calgary and spends his weekends exploring the Rocky Mountains with his wife and 3 children.Enj...
2023-05-221h 11
The 10Adventures PodcastEP-114 ETHIOPIA: Author George Balarezo talks about cycling Ethiopia and his book Unhinged in EthiopiaThis week we hear about an epic bike tour through Ethiopia, as author George Balarezo comes to talk to us about his recent book 'Unhinged in Ethiopia: 2,000km of Hell and Heaven on a Bicycle'.
Hear about the joys and challenges of bike touring in Ethiopia, from the great food, wonderful sites, as well as some of the more challenging moments.
Find George's great book on Amazon, check out his Intrepid Global Citizen Podcast, or watch videos of his trip on YouTube!
2023-04-2440 min
Intrepid Global Citizen Podcast10 Adventures Podcast Interview- Unhinged in Ethiopia: Two Thousand Kilometers of Hell and Heaven on a BicycleThis is an interview I did for the 10 Adventures Podcast. The host Richard Campbell read my book, Unhinged in Ethiopia: Two Thousand Kilometers of Hell and Heaven on a Bicycle in preparation for the episode and we took a deep dive into the journey. In this episode I detail some of the hardships faced while on the road in Ethiopia and give advice to novice adventurers looking to step outside of their comfort zones. Enjoy the conversation. Be bold. Be intrepid.To support the podcast please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Google...
2023-04-2443 min
Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastNomadic Sportsman- Juan Pablo Toro- 33 Countries, 18,500 Kilometers on a BicycleJuan Pablo Toro is a tennis player and adventurer who was born in Santiago de Chile. He had a normal life. Almost too normal. To defeat boredom, in December 2019 he started traveling around the world, but 4 months later the pandemic started and he had to come back to Chile, disappointed. His expectations were high for the trip, but his adventure was cut short.In August 2021 he started traveling again, this time with a bicycle and a tent, and low expectations in order to avoid more disappointment. He ended up cycling 18,500 kilometers through 33 countries in Middle East, Africa...
2023-03-152h 24
Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastLife Travel And The People In Between with Author and Adventurer Mike NixonMike Nixon is a globetrotter who has spent nearly a decade living and traveling abroad. From experiencing Paraguay in the Peace Corps, being stationed in Japan with the United States Navy, NGOs in Nicaragua, and everything in between, Mike has done any- and everything to transform his life into an adventure. He has visited thirty countries across four continents, and shares some fascinating stories in his award-winning debut memoir “Life Travel And The People In Between.” For Mike, travel has been about living outside of his comfort zone, learning about the world, building relationships with people, and sharing stories that...
2023-02-152h 15
Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastWalking the World For 30 Years- Karl Bushby and Angela MaxwellThe Goliath Expedition is Karl Bushby's attempt to walk around the world "with unbroken footsteps", from Punta Arenas, Chile, to his home in Hull, England. He began his journey on November 1, 1998 and originally expected to finish the over-36,000+ miles (58,000+ km) trek in 12 years, though there were questions about the three gaps that created uncertainty. The first gap would be the Darien Gap between Colombia and Panama, the Bering Strait between the US and Russia, and the Channel tunnel between France and the UK. The journey was defined by two rules:Karl will advance unassisted by any f...
2022-12-312h 20
Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastAdam Swanson Cycles the World at Age 19Adam Swanson is 19 years old and is 1.5 years into a world cycling tour as a gap year between high school and college. He is traveling to educate himself on the world before going to university, to grow as a person, and to grow his love for cycle touring.He's toured with his family all his life, ever since his dad and pregnant mom pulled him in a Burley trailer across Mexico as a baby. Since then he's toured the US from coast to coast, Cuba, Eastern Europe and gone on some weekend trips with family and friends. N...
2022-12-181h 40
Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastArgentina to Alaska by Bicycle- "North to Alaska" Author Trevor LundIn 1999, Trevor Lund set out to fulfil a 10-year dream of cycling the length of the Americas, from southern Argentina to north Alaska. With little planning and no mobile phone and soon finding himself all alone after his companion quit, his journey was far from ordinary. He enjoyed and endured so much that he felt compelled to write a book on his return home but self-doubt meant the book would take 19 years to complete.Trevor still cycles and has completed many enjoyable - and not so enjoyable - cycle journeys since. He is also attempting to write a...
2022-11-292h 16
Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastCape Town to Cairo by Bicycle- "Unhinged in Ethiopia" Star Tetsuya MizoguchiI am happy to introduce you to Tetsuya Mizoguchi, a veteran adventurer and character in my book Unhinged in Ethiopia: Two Thousand Kilometers of Hell and Heaven on a Bicycle via a podcast conversation. Tetsuya Mizoguchi has been bicycle touring since high school and has pedaled solo across South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. We met in Ethiopia while he was on his journey from Cape Town to Cairo and rode together for several days. About 15 years my junior, he displayed unrivaled poise and confidence when dealing with stone-hurling children and showed me how to...
2022-11-171h 43
Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastThe Ocean Cyclist: World Circumnavigation by Pedal-Powered Boat- M. Scott AultM. Scott Ault is a Calgary based artist, author and sporadic adventurer. He grew up in east- central Ontario and knew there was more "out there" than just what had been taught in books and through movies.. adventure and that it was sitting there.. waiting for him. All he had to do was reach out and grab it. Thus, one day he decided to give away nearly all his personal property and, armed with just a backpack and a cardboard sign, he was en route to... nothing short of Life, Immeasurable. In the years since he has meandered by...
2022-11-071h 43
Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastWalking Across Malaysia on a Sprained Ankle For Mother Earth- Roman OnillonAdventurer and YouTuber Roman Onillon joins us for another conversation. This time we discuss his walking trip across Malaysia- a 500 kilometer journey with his wife during the steamy summer months. They were on a mission to clean up his adopted country and spent several hours per day clearing trash during the trip. Roman sprained his ankle during the second day of his trip, but continued to limp on, ignoring doctors' advice to cancel his plans. Learn how Roman and his wife became overnight celebrities in Malaysia via TikTok and be sure to go out there and clean...
2022-10-2852 min
Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastThe Peace Corps- Mongolia, Tour Cycling, and Stilt Walking With Beth GodshallBeth Godshall was in the Peace Corps as an Environmental Volunteer for 1 year in Mongolia. She lived in a ger, or yurt without running water, so she had to walk to the river whenever she wanted to bath or cook. She witnessed the magic of horse whisperers, or people who tame wild horses by whispering in their ears, started a museum in her town, and participated in a snow leopard survey. Beth and her husband's fourth date was a bicycle tour from Indiana to New Orleans and then over to Austin, Texas in the United States, where t...
2022-10-181h 35
Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastSolidarity Rising- Cycling Around The World For Western SaharaSanna and Benjamin are two Swedish human rights defenders who are currently cycling 48,000 kilometers through 40 countries for two years to raise awareness about Western Sahara, Africa´s last colony. While biking up and down the equivalent of 27 Mount Everests, through the busy streets of Tokyo and Beijing, cold Georgian mountains, and the scorching Sahara in Northern Africa, they meet up with local human rights defenders to create long lasting collaborations between oppressed groups. To find out more about their mission see the links below-Social media handle @solidarityrising Patreon page to support their pro...
2022-09-271h 17
Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastBristol to Beijing By Bicycle With Josh Day (Part 2)In this episode Josh Day shares advice about bicycle touring in the extreme cold, talks about his experience taking a boat from Vladivostok, Russia to South Korea, his harrowing adventure camping in the snow in "no man's land" in between the China - North Korea border, and the grand finale of his journey- arrival in Beijing after 25,000 kilometers of pedaling. In 2017, Josh left his front door in England on a journey of a lifetime to cycle the length of Eurasia and to travel from Bristol to Beijing. 2 years and 25,000km later he arrived, having crossed the Kyzl-Kum...
2022-07-2650 min
Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastBristol to Beijing With Josh Day- 2 Years and 25,000 Kilometers on a Bicycle-Part 1In 2017, Josh left his front door in England on a journey of a lifetime to cycle the length of Eurasia and travel from Bristol to Beijing. 2 years and 25,000km later he arrived, having crossed the Kyzl-Kum desert, the Mongolian Steppe and the frozen wastes of Siberia. During his trip he dodged gun-toting border guards, fished out scorpions from his tent and endured nights of -27 degrees Celsius (-17 Fahrenheit), but came out the other side with a new appreciation of humankind's generosity and a hatful of stories for the pub.He now lives in the north of...
2022-07-122h 21
Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastBicycling the Political Divides in the United States- Anne Winkler-MoreyAnne Winkler-Morey has a PhD from the University of Minnesota and taught history and ethnic studies at colleges and Universities in the Twin Cities for three decades. In the 1980s she was the Director of the Central America Resource Center in Minneapolis and in 2010 she was instigator of the National Ethnic Studies Week. Her Minneapolis Interview Project includes 100 life stories with a social justice lens. She lives in Minneapolis with her spouse, David. In 2011-2012, they rode the contiguous perimeter of the United States. Allegiance to Winds and Waters: Bicycling the Political Divides of the United States is her...
2022-07-052h 23
Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastBikepacking Races and Life with Steve O’ShaughnessyIn this episode My Back 40 Podcast host Steve O'Shaughnessey and I talk about the great outdoors, bikepacking races in North America, mental health, and the wisdom gained from being on a bicycle. Steve has raced the AR 700, a 700 kilometer gravel race through the Alberta Rocky Mountains, the BC Epic 1000 in four days and four hours while raising money for The Masaka Cycling Club in Uganda. As I type these words he is now in the midst of action on The Tour Divide, which roughly follows the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR). The route crisscrosses...
2022-06-161h 56
Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastAlaska to Argentina by Bicycle with Pierre MoreauIn this episode Pierre Moreau pauses for a breather in bear country, British Columbia to recap his journey across the Americas by bicycle. He celebrates his one year anniversary on the road with a stop at Diary Queen to record a conversation and recounts encounters with narcos in Mexico, camping next to volcanic eruptions in Guatemala, a wild boat ride from Panama to Colombia, and hiding from bears in northern Canada. Pierre's story is a testament to human endurance and the desire to make your dreams a reality. You can follow Pierre on Instagram at the link b...
2022-06-071h 52
Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastTrails, Trials, and Tribulations Across the USA with Roland and JuliannaJulianna has been cycling since she was seventeen, and has always had an adventurous heart with a love of travel. Roland has been cycling since the days of stingrays and banana seats, enjoys road trips and far-off places, and a love of film and editing. Together, now retired, they see themselves as bicycle tourists, travelers who who believe that bicycle touring is a comfortable, safe, and pleasurable way of traveling for people of any age. Their YouTube channel, Roland & Julianna: Bicycle Tourists, was created to share their adventures, and hopefully to get people excited to leave the house, get...
2022-05-231h 42
Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastEngland to India on a Bicycle in 1978- William SpencerIn 1978, William Spencer, author of the book "Far Sweeter Than Honey, Searching For Meaning on a Bicycle" cycled from England to India. Along the way, he was thrown from his bicycle while trying to avoid negligent drivers, chewed shirt buttons for water in Afghanistan, and was infected with hepatitis in Pakistan. Despite all his setbacks he still managed to fast and write letters to friends and family every Sunday while maintaining a vegetarian diet. Strap on your headphones tightly and listen as William shares the wisdom only a seasoned adventurer with several decades of meditation ex...
2022-05-161h 24
Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastSeoul Patch Podcast InterviewIn this episode, three of my coworkers interview me about my adventure travel experiences in South Korea. It started fourteen years ago with a rusty, third-hand bicycle on a freezing winter day when I decided to leave home and put my nonverbal communication and beginner Korean skills to the test. No map, no smart phone, no GPS. I was armed with curiosity and a thirst for the unknown. After that I was hooked. Check out the Seoul Patch Podcast on your favorite podcast app and leave my friends a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or...
2022-05-111h 08
Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastDebs and Tom Cycle The WorldThis week's conversation is with a very special couple whose love of nature and openness to change is infectious. Listen as they share priceless wisdom gained from over 300 days of cycling through Europe and the Deep South in The United States. Debs spent her career running a bike shop in Scarborough, England. For years she met people who were cycle touring with no real plans but to have an adventure. Her desire for exploration strengthened with every encounter and she devoured every story about their trips. She wanted what they had, to ride day after day. ...
2022-05-021h 25
Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastCycling in Bangladesh-The World's Friendliest Country- with Fahadul IslamHome to Guinness World records- the longest single line of moving bicycles at 1,186; and the fastest four-person, twenty four-hour, 1,670 kilometer (1,037 mile) relay, the cycling and adventure travel community in Bangladesh is thriving. In this episode, Fahadul Islam tells us about BD Cyclists, a non-profit social community that aims to promote healthy living and reduce traffic congestion and pollution by encouraging locals to get on a bike and pedal. I had the honor to stay with Fahadul and his family during my five week cycling trip in Bangladesh in 2017. It was there I learned the true meaning of friendship and...
2022-04-2550 min
Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastTour Cycling Adventures- 21,000 Kilometers and 16 Countries With Roman OnillionRoman Onillion is a photographer, adventurer, YouTuber, and blogger who has been covered in mud on the Pamir Highway in Kyrgyzstan, pushed his bicycle through sandstorms in Mongolia for seven hours while moving a whopping fourteen kilometers, and was accosted for money along the Kazakh border with China by the police only to be taken on a surprise tour of a nearby canyon.He has also raised money for women who have fallen prey to forced marriages in Sierra Leone by eating a 1,000-year-old Chinese egg and taking a dip in the freezing waters of the world’s...
2022-04-171h 03
Intrepid Global Citizen PodcastEpisode 1- The Kickoff!This episode is an introduction to the podcast and a chance to get personal with the host. George Balarezo, the Intrepid Global Citizen, is an adventurer, engineer, university lecturer, and writer who is striving to become a better global citizen. Educated as an engineer through books and office research, he had the audacity to leave his corporate job behind and embarked on a new venture as one who inspires South Korean college students, friends, and family and to live fearlessly. He has traveled by bicycle for over 15,000 kilometers throughout twelve countries in Asia, The Middle East, and Africa and e...
2022-04-0846 min