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The Backroads Bill PodcastThe First Person to Cycle AntarcticaMaria Leijerstam joins the Backroads Bill podcast to talk about her setting a world record as the first person to cycle to the South Pole from the edge of Antarctica.The almost 650-km trek took just over 10 days and saw Maria go through treacherous conditions to achieve her goal. She talks about the preparation required, including having to learn how to use a trike and the challenges it created compared to her trusty bicycle.You can find her book and documentary on her website: https://www.marialeijerstam.com/2024-07-1734 min
Cyclist Magazine Podcast97. Cycling to the South Pole with Maria LeijerstamOn the latest episode of the podcast, James and Emma are joined by Maria Leijerstam, a British adventurer and world record holder. In 2013 Maria became the first person to cycle to the South Pole from the edge of the continent. This epic, and rather dangerous, journey took her ten days 14 hours and 56 minutes. We caught up with Maria to hear all about her record setting journey, the highs and the lows, what cycling in Antarctica is really like, and how she ended up deciding it was a good idea. Maria...2024-01-251h 08
TruthbookExtreme Challenges: cycling to South Pole and being a mumI asked Maria Leijerstam Edy to come on because, as someone I met many years ago through Adventure Racing (pre-kids), I look up to – she has taken on extreme challenges (first person to cycle to the South Pole and fastest human powered coast to South Pole traverse in 10 days, 14hrs and 56 minutes being the craziest, as well as cycled the length of NZ, run the marathon de sable, and been the first woman to compete in the Siberian Black Ice Race, cycling across Lake Baikal)! She is also mum to two girls, 5 & 7years old. I was keen to hear beh...2023-03-3044 min
How do you feel today?14) Maria LeijerstamMaria is the first person to have cycled to the South Pole, has continued to accomplish world firsts ever since and now helps groups take on adventures together. Listen in as Maria tells me about:
- having a good day
- looking forward without missing the moment
- accepting ups and downs
- setting goals
- not thinking too hard about things
- when enough is enough
- everything in moderation including moderation
- helping groups take on adventures
- the next big challenge
2023-03-2820 min
Yes Mama CanHolding Onto Passions & Adventurous Lifestyle With Maria LeijerstamA reminder that we CAN and MUST carry our passions and hobbies with us after having children, in fact they can help us hold onto our identity and pass passions on to our kids. Maria Leijerstam is an adventurer, the first person to cycle to the South Pole, a mum of 2 girls and the founder of Burn Series.In this episode she chats about her two different pregnancies, how her adventures have changed after having children but how she carries her passion with her everyday. She also touches on physical challenges that affected her postpartum and shares her...2022-05-1725 min
What Next MumMaria Leijerstam -marialeijerstam.comIn this episode I chat to Maria Leijerstam - an amazing endurance athlete and mum of 2.In 2013 Maria was the first person to cycle to the South Pole. She has also cycled across New Zealand and taken part in a number of multi-day adventure races.We talk about how Maria stayed active during her pregnancies and how soon she got back to fitness afterwards. When her youngest was just over one Maria took part in a 6 day adventure race across Sweden and Norway and her plans for the future include horse riding across the Tien S...2021-04-1754 min
Thinking Off-Piste001 Maria Leijerstam Edy: First Person to Cycle to the South PoleMaria Leijerstam Edy is a British polar adventurer and World Record holder. In 2013 she became the first person in the world to cycle to the South Pole from the edge of the Antarctic continent. Maria started her expedition on the Ross Ice Shelf at the edge of the Antarctic continent, and cycled for 10 to 17 hours each day with no rest days. Without intent, Maria also set the World Record for the fastest human powered coast to pole traverse, completing the journey in 10 days, 14 hours and 56 minutes. Maria takes us on a journey through her extreme adventures, and the planning...2021-01-1344 min
Saturday LiveMichel Roux JrNikki Bedi and Rev Richard Coles are joined by Michel Roux Jr. whose father and uncle were the first in the UK to achieve three Michelin stars for their London restaurant Le Gavroche, where he partly trained in classical French cookery, also doing military service working in the kitchens of the Elysee Palace cooking for two French presidents. He now runs Le Gavroche, and has continued the cooking dynasty as his own daughter has also become a chef. Maria Leijerstam Edy holds the Guinness World Record for being the first person to cycle to the South Pole...2020-12-191h 23
We Make Success Happen with Matt CallananThe 1st Person To Cycle To The South Pole With Maria Leijerstam | Episode 18Maria Leijerstam is a British Polar adventurer, who was the first person to cycle to the South Pole from the edge of the continent.Maria talks about:What it takes to ride to the South PoleDealing with fearHow to sleep when the ice is cracking below you in SiberiaWhat made her suddenly resign at her well paid job in LondonThe favourite bits of kits she used in the South PoleExclusive reveal of one...2020-02-101h 12
Laidback Bike ReportTriking to the South Pole with Maria LeijerstamIn 2013 Maria Leijerstam rode her "Polar Cycle", an ICE Trikes custom built recumbent fat trike, from the edge of Antarctica to the South Pole in 10 days. Two Guinness world records and a fabulous book detailing her account followed. On this webcast we'll ask her about her amazing feat and the trike that made it all possible. Chris Parker from ICE Trikes comes on to fill in his part of the story. Also, Steve Wood from San Antonio Bike Tours joins us to talk about personally leading tours of the city he loves while riding a velomobile and Peter Stull gi...2019-11-282h 14
Tough Girl PodcastMaria Leijerstam is a Welsh British polar adventurer who was the first person to cycle to the South Pole from the edge of the continent in 2013Maria Leijerstam is a Welsh British polar adventurer and a Wales 2016 Year of Adventure ambassador. She was the first person to cycle to the South Pole from the edge of the continent in 2013. Leijerstam started her expedition on the Ross Ice Shelf at the edge of the Antarctic continent. She cycled for 10hrs to 17hrs each day with no rest days, and the total distance cycled was 638 km (396 mi). Leijerstam cycled a uniquely designed, three wheeled Polar Cycle, a modernised form of polar travel, demonstrating that cycling can be more efficient than skiing to the Sou...2018-01-0956 min
Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show 23rd - Sunday 28th February 2016Maria Leijerstam - Adventurer & Motivational SpeakerWales Own Wonder Woman
The fabulous Maria Leijerstam will be joining us on Wednesday! In exclusive interviews she will highlight the areas of Wales which sparked her love for being outside, as well as discussing her thriving career and increadible achievements. A must see if you ask us.
Born in Aberdare, Guinness World Record holder Maria is the first person to cycle to the South Pole – the only Polar World Record to be held by a woman. She also set the human powered speed record for her cycle from the coast of Antarctica to the So...2016-02-2417 min
The Pursuit ZoneCycling Antarctica with Maria LeijerstamMaria Leijerstam became the first person in the world to cycle from the Antarctic coast to the South Pole in December of 2013. She rode a custom, 3-wheeled polar cycle on the Antarctic Traverse covering 400 miles in 10 days 14 hours and 56 minutes, setting a new speed record. Maria produced a documentary about the expedition called The White Ice Cycle and you can learn more about it her website whiteicecycle.com. Maria Leijerstam, welcome to The Pursuit Zone.2014-06-1329 min