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The Endurance StudioDexter Kopas: SAUER Co-Race Director on Building Races, Racing Smart, & Going Faster #51✨ Support the Podcast ✨https://linktr.ee/theendurancestudioIn this episode, endurance cyclist and SAUER Co-Race Director Dexter Kopas joins the podcast for a wide-ranging discussion on modern gravel and ultra-distance bikepacking. We dive deep into why wider tires are reshaping gravel racing, how real-world rolling resistance and comfort matter more than drum tests, and what actually makes riders faster over multi-day efforts. Dexter shares his personal evolution into ultra racing, lessons from events like Race Across Arizona, Unbound XL, Vermont Super 8, Doom, and the realities of sponsorships—from winning races to building pitch decks and navigating the bike i...
2026-01-022h 12
Rox Lyfe - The HYROX PodcastHYROX Hot Takes, Hostage Escapes, and Breathwork Breakthroughs – with Till SchenkIn this episode of the Rox Lyfe Podcast, I’m joined by my HYROX livestream co-commentator and one of the sport’s most recognisable voices — Till Schenk (@tillschenklive). Till’s story is as wild as they come...Told he’d never do endurance sport again, he went on to complete Ironmans, bikepack solo through Africa, and escape a literal hostage situation in Senegal. Breathwork and cold exposure helped him rebuild his health — and in this episode he shares how those tools might help you too as an athlete.We also look back at the HYROX season just gone, the standout mom...
2025-07-1757 min
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 34: Andrew Onermaa - 2025 Tour Divide Single Speed Champion!The title says it all! Andrew Onermaa is the 2025 Tour Divide Single Speed champion! Ezra sits down with Andrew for 3 plus hours to get into all the nitty gritty details of Andrew's incredible run down the Divide. Going for a ride isn't required for this one, but it certainly is encouraged!
2025-07-163h 21
The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast#316: Pablo Espitia-University of Maine🎙️ From Colombia to Coaching in Maine (via a Bike Ride Across Continents!)On this week's Gill Connections podcast, we sit down with Pablo Espitia, assistant track & field coach at the University of Maine, whose story is anything but typical.In this episode, we dive into:🌎 Pablo’s multicultural upbringing and how sports differ in Colombia vs. the U.S.👟 How he went from shy high school freshman to standout collegiate jumper at FIU💬 The power of a coach...
2025-06-231h 54
My Back 40184. Svein Tuft - RepostThis is a repost of a conversation I had with Svein Tuft last year after he crushed the BCEPIC 1000 in 2 days and 2 hours. Svein is currently in second place on the 2025 Tour Divide and is in solid contention to setting a new record.My buddy Michael brought it to my attention that many might not know who this unassuming athlete is or his background and this podcast covers that.I hope you enjoy this repost.---------In this episode I have a chat with Svein Tuft, winner of the BC Epic 1000...
2025-06-1700 min
Life to the Full - finance, health, spiritual fitness#76 The Anti Retirement Plan: Retire Often with Jillian JohnsrudYou can now text the show! How cool is that. Do it now!Retire Often puts words to a concept I've been philosophising about for years. Why wait until you're 65 (or 72) to do all the cool stuff you wanted to do when you were still working? Why not retire often and hike the Camino, renovate a rental property, bikepack accross Europe, all whilst you're still young and fit enough to enjoy it. You never know how much time you have left on the Earth so life Life to the Full.Today on the podcast, I...
2025-06-1251 min
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 28
The Endurance StudioGregg Dunham: Filmmaking, Resilience, Bikepack Racing #41✨ Support the Podcast ✨Today's returning guest is a filmmaker, music producer, and bikepack racer whose journey has taken him from the suburbs of Texas to the heart of California’s creative scene. He’s a lifelong artist who started out in music production before shifting into storytelling through documentary filmmaking. His latest project, Hidden in Plain Sight, is available now on YouTube and blends environmental awareness, personal narratives, and regional history into a compelling documentary set against the backdrop of a rugged bikepacking journey through the American West.A quick note this episode was filmed just bef...
2025-05-232h 08
My Back 40180. Mikey Coulter - Yeti Adventure FilmsIn this episode I chat (finally) with Mikey Coulter, ultra endurance athlete and the filmmaker behind Yeti Adventure Films.Mike started bikepack racing only a couple of years ago but is known for his grit and tenacity as a competitive cyclist. At the same time, he is able to film his adventures, demonstrating the rollercoaster that accompanies this type of racing.Mike and I cover a ton of topics in this conversation but the common thread are the stories. It's not surprising that, as a filmmaker, he's also a fantastic story teller sharing tales from...
2025-04-2800 min
My Back 40179. Drew Raney - Educator, Stagecoach 400 Bikepacking Race Finisher.In this episode, I speak with Drew Raney - Educator, bikepack racer, and supporter of All Kids Bike, a not for profit organizations whose mission is to get kids on bikes setting them up for confidence and leading athletic lives. We chat about his Stagecoach 400 race, his rig, and stories from the trail. We also talk about his life as an educator and the value I think he brings to kids lives in supporting them to lead active lifestyles. We also talk about the money he has raised via his bikepacking efforts as well as through the...
2025-04-2100 min
The Endurance StudioFrances Hacker: Stagecoach 400 Debrief #40✨ Support the Podcast ✨Today’s returning guest is a gritty ultra-endurance bikepack racer who just wrapped up an impressive ride at the 2025 Stagecoach 400, finishing 5th overall with a time of 54 hours and 52 minutes. In this conversation, we debrief from the race, discussing race strategy, fueling, sleep management, and mental performance hurdles.----------------https://www.instagram.com/frances.lilly.hacker/----------------This episode is brought to you by:Squirrel's Nut Butter - https://squirrelsnutbutter.com/discount/ENDURANCE20 Use code "ENDURANCE20" for 20% off!Embark Maple Energy - https...
2025-04-181h 53
Detours: Bikepacking, Ultra-Cycling and Adventures by BikeTandemonium with Shona and Rich Oldfield: Bikepack Racing on a TandemWhat happens when you take a bike built for two and bring it to some of the most rugged, remote and challenging bikepacking in the world? You get tandemonium, and honestly, Shona and Rich Oldfield wouldn’t have it any other way. Shona and Rich live in Manchester, UK, where they run Keep Pedalling, a small but mighty bike shop dedicated to supplying help, advice, and bikes for adventures. Over the past decade, they’ve quietly become legends in the bikepack racing world — not for winning races, but for how they show up: almost always together, and us...
2025-03-271h 17
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 33: The State of US Bikepack Racing 2025 Featuring Stephanie HallAndrew and Ezra sit down with good friend of the show, and member of the Old Man Mountain x Silca Experimental Bikepacking Team: Stephanie Hall to discuss the current state of bikepack racing in the United States in 2025. Topics range from Stephanie's new team, making ends meet as an up-and-coming bikepack racer, the current sponsorship landscape, the first half of the 2025 US race calendar, and I'm sure a few more things I've already totally forgotten about!
2025-02-041h 20
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 32: BACK AT IT AGAIN?SURPRISE! After a very strange 2024, Ezra and Andrew are back to rambling about their lives, bikes, and all things bikepack racing. In this catch up episode (sometimes it feels like all we do is catch up episodes), we do just that. Catch up! It's mostly personal updates, but there is a bit of bikepack racing banter mixed in. We really are trying to make this a somewhat more consistent thing, especially with Andrew's BIG triple crown racing plans for 2025 and Ezra just trying to get his bikepack race finishing rate back to 50%. But we'll see what we can manage!
2025-01-211h 06
The BroomWagon Podcast 🚌Justinas Leveika Fat Midnight #winterbikepackingJustinas, probably the most talented ultracyclist of his generation, certainly the funniest, smiliest, joyfullest (if this is even a word). Aside for winning almost everything in the ultra world, he is also a great event organizer, so, after the Bright Midnight, this year he also organizes the Fat Midnight, a winter bikepacking adventure, that is also a race.Enjoy!The BroomWagon Podcast 🚌 Season #8 is off people. See you next year with Season 8.Episodes note:Justinas Leveika: https://www.instagram.com/justin.and.bikes/The Fat Midnight: https://www.instagram.com/fatmidnight.cc/The Bright Mid...
2025-01-141h 19
The Roadman Cycling PodcastInside Transcordilleras: Mauricio Ordoñez on Colombia’s Epic Gravel Bikepacking RaceMauricio Ordoñez, the founder and organizer of the Transcordilleras, joins the podcast to give us an inside look at Colombia’s premier 8-day gravel bikepacking race. We talk about the incredible course, what makes it so unique, and the bikes and training needed to tackle this epic adventure.
Mauricio shares the challenges riders face during the event and why he believes bikepack racing could be the next big thing in cycling. Whether you’re dreaming of taking part or just curious about the growing world of bikepacking, this is a must-listen.
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2024-12-3047 min
The Endurance StudioJohn Schilling: Arizona Trail Race Director, Queen’s Ransom Mastermind, Triple Crown Finisher #32✨ Support the Podcast ✨Today’s guest is a pioneering endurance cyclist, Arizona Endurance Series organizer, mastermind of The Queen’s Ransom Bikepacking route, Triple Crown finisher, and the Race Director for the Arizona Trail Mountain Bike Race. In today’s conversation, we dive into the evolution of the Arizona Trail Race, navigating rules, fairness, route changes and FKT’s (fastest known times) in bikepacking events, inclusivity and controversies in endurance sports, and his own personal experience and contributions from over a decade of endurance bikepacking.----------------https://www.instagram.com/azt300_800/https://www...
2024-12-201h 50
The Endurance StudioGregg Dunham: Escape LA Co-director, FKT holder & 2024 Winner, Filmmaker, Ultra Cyclist #30✨ Support the Podcast ✨Today’s guest is a documentary filmmaker, relentless bikepack racer, and an all around incredible, thoughtful amazing human. I had the opportunity to get to know him better on the last couple days of the Colorado Trail Race as we pushed our bikes through the night together for endless miles. He’s had a year of difficult race finishes including Arizona Trail Race 300, The Grand Loop, Colorado Trail Race, and just recently a win on his own event called Escape LA. I was fortunate enough to give the route a go and it did not disappoi...
2024-12-063h 13
Bikes & Big IdeasMatthew Fairbrother on His Self-Supported NZ Rally Win, the North Shore Triple Triple Crown, & MoreMatthew Fairbrother’s wild effort to bikepack through the entire 2022 EWS season was an incredible accomplishment, and he’s just kept stacking up bonkers feats of endurance on a mountain bike in the years since. So we once again sat down with Matthew to talk about what he’s been up to of late, including winning the NZ Rally despite forgoing all the assisted transfers; kayaking one of them with minimal experience in a kayak; more animal encounters (check out our earlier episode with Matthew for a real all-timer there); how he manages to switch between race mode and gettin...
2024-11-1443 min
The Overland PodcastWeekly Jumpstart - Time off and the KATY Trail BikepackingGetting some time off and being able to enjoy an extended weekend is so amazing. Thats what we have been able to do this past weekend. We loaded up the Subaru and headed to Missouri to bikepack and camp on the KATY trail. Such an amazing experience!That’s what is in store for you in this week’s Weekly Jumpstart!Visit www.brofessoradventures.com for more !!!
2024-10-2413 min
Armchair ExplorerBest of Explorer - Silk Road Mountain Race: Riding the Toughest Mountain Bike Race in the World with Extreme Bikepacker Cat Jaffee
Follow extreme bikepacker Cat Jaffee as she competes in the Silk Road Mountain Race - the toughest mountain bike race on the planet. 1,200-miles long, with over 115,000-feet elevation gain, athletes traverse the high mountain passes and remote valleys of Kyrgyzstan for 14 grueling days. Traveling completely unsupported, wild camping along the way, only a handful of riders attempt it and a fraction of those reach the end. But the racing is only part of the appeal. For centuries, The Silk Road operated as a network of trading routes connecting China and the Far East w...
2024-07-0346 min
Armchair ExplorerBest of Explorer - Silk Road Mountain Race: Riding the Toughest Mountain Bike Race in the World with Extreme Bikepacker Cat JaffeeFollow extreme bikepacker Cat Jaffee as she competes in the Silk Road Mountain Race - the toughest mountain bike race on the planet. 1,200-miles long, with over 115,000-feet elevation gain, athletes traverse the high mountain passes and remote valleys of Kyrgyzstan for 14 grueling days. Traveling completely unsupported, wild camping along the way, only a handful of riders attempt it and a fraction of those reach the end. But the racing is only part of the appeal. For centuries, The Silk Road operated as a network of trading routes connecting China and the Far East w...
2024-07-0246 min
La Brevet Card2x07 - Aitor Martín: Maglia Negra y Norte a Sur BikepackRetomamos el podcast con un invitado que repite por aquí. Aitor Martín, quien en su primera visita nos contaba qué era para él la larga distancia y cómo vivía desde ambas partes el mundo de las brevets, vuelve, esta vez, a contarnos su faceta de organizador de eventos de ultradistancia.
Concretamente, nos destapa los entresijos de la Norte a Sur, que une Zaragoza con Sevilla en un recorrido de 999Km con +9999m de desnivel positivo y un tiempo límite de 110h.
Más información en:
https://norteasurbikepack.com/
Los lib...
2024-04-211h 24
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 31: 2023 Ramblings with Ezra & AndrewThe episode title really says it all! Ezra and Andrew sit down for a very informal recap of the 2023 season, while also looking forward to 2024. Highs and lows are discussed, future plans are divulged, and incredible accomplishments are recognized. We know it's a longer one...but the end does get a bit spicy as some strong remarks are made about the cycling industry relating to its lack of relationship with bikepacking and bikepack racing. We've also got a bit of a call for action: Got any questions or topics you'd like to hear discussed? People you really want us...
2024-01-121h 49
Guides Gone Wild2023 Year in Review: Gift Ideas, Goings-On, and Gritty Inspiration for Solstice and Beyond!Hopping into the Wild One Wayback Wagon this week to take a quick look back at 2023 - and while we're at it, grab some last minute gift ideas, giving thoughts and gritty inspiration to take us through this darkest day and into the light of the new year!GIFT IDEAS:https://backcountryfoodie.com/ - use code WILD at checkout to save 20% on membershipshttps://navitour.com/ - support local Maine Guides and trip leadershttps://www.cedargrovesauna.com/ - sweat and soak up and down mid-coast Mainehttps://saltwatermountainco.com...
2023-12-2116 min
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 30: Abe Kaufman"The current best American bikepack racer." That's the title Ezra gave Abe Kaufman after he smashed the FKT at the Arkansas High Country Race this October. Add in a 4th place finish at the 2022 Tour Divide plus FKTs at Trans North Georgia and Trans Virginia, and it's safe to say Abe is certainly a dangerous man when it comes to bikepack racing. In this episode we dive into Abe's relatively recent introduction to the sport, his calculated and comprehensive approach to racing, and how he keeps a smile on his face deep into these massive efforts. If this conversation...
2023-12-191h 21
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 29: Daniel Connell aka "DIRTY DAN"Making his second appearance on the podcast, Daniel Connell aka "Dirty Dan" is back to talk all things 2023 Tour Divide. This year was Dan's fourth consecutive Tour Divide finish! We take a deep dive into everything that went down as Dan fought through his fair share of obstacles to finish in his fastest time yet at 16 days 16 hours 4 minutes. This conversation is a must listen to for anyone considering the Divide in the future. It certainly got us stoked, and we hope it does the same for you too!
2023-12-192h 09
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 28: We're Back?To start...sorry! We know it's been a minute...or 8 months...but we are trying to get this thing rolling again. In this "catch-up" episode Andrew and Ezra sit down and have a meandering conversation about a whole lot of bikepacking, bikepack racing, bike racing, and general life things. It was oh so good to sit down and catch up. We hope you enjoy listening to this unedited conversation.
2023-12-191h 14
My Back 40152. Mike Gurnham - Thief Bikepacking Bags & The Japanese OdysseyApologies for taking so long to get this one out to you!It's been around around 4 years since Mike and I first chatted on the Bikepack Canada Podcast and here we are again, connecting to talk about the Japanese Odyssey.It's always good to connect with Mike who has been fabricating Bikepacking bags for several years now. We chat about the challenges of the 2700km bikepacking route across Japan, a punchy race with 50,000m of ascent and a 12 day cutoff where you can pick your own route, somewhat akin to randonneuring. We also talk about...
2023-12-1800 min
My Back 40142. Jay Petervary Great Divide Mountain Bike Route - UnearthedThis week I have a conversation with Jay Petervary about his new project, Great Divide Ride Unearthed. Jay is planning an ITT of the American Cycling Association's official GD route which starts in Jasper Alberta. The mission:"To inspire others to use the bicycle to benefit their physical and mental health; to pursue their dreams; to do challenging things; to think outside the box and follow a passion.I am also riding on behalf of the Be Good Foundation. All donations will be dispersed through the Be Good Foundation to bikepack scholarships and other a...
2023-08-1600 min
Day Fire Podcast18 Days with Matt SchweikerThis week Clint and Dawson sit down with Matt Schweiker. Matt joined us on episode 203 sharing his bike packing race adventure from the Silk Road. This week Matt is back from the Tour Divide bike race. Matt had an amazing performance and recorded a 18 day finish/result. "The Tour Divide is an annual mountain biking ride traversing the length of the Rocky Mountains, from Canada to the Mexican border. Following the 2,745-mile (4,418 km) Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, it is an ultra-distance cycling ride that is an extreme test of endurance, self-reliance and mental toughness. The ride format is...
2023-07-221h 17
My Back 40139. Motivation, Grace, and GratitudeIn this podcast episode, I explore a couple of voice intros and delve into some thoughts that have occupied my mind recently.I am aware that it's been a while, and I want to express my gratitude for your patience. I tend to place a great deal of pressure on myself to release episodes as regularly as possible. I hope my absence didn't cause any concern. The podcast holds immense significance to me, just like each and every one of you.Incorporating voice intros into my podcasting has been a tradition since my Bikepack Canada...
2023-07-1300 min
Day Fire PodcastThe Silk Road with Matt SchweikerThis week Clint and Dawson sit down with Matt Schweiker. Matt grew up in Memphis Tn and then went to College at University of Alabama. After college he moved West to Seattle, WA where he had his first real outdoor experiences climbing mountains and backcountry skiing in the Cascades.
In 2012, moved to Yangshuo China and worked seasonally guiding outdoor education trips. In the off-seasons, traveled and began bike touring. Completed bike touring trips in Western China, New Zealand, Africa and South America. Matt moved to Chattanooga in 2019 and began bikepack racing. Completed TNGA in 2020, Colorado Trail in 2021...
2023-05-121h 08
Beyond The Adventure#25 - The Intersection of Filmmaking and Bikepacking with Brady LawrenceToday I have Brady Lawrence join me on the podcast. Brady is a documentary filmmaker and cinematographer. I came across Brady after watching his film “How to Bikepack the Silk Road Mountain Race.” We discussed the making of this particular film, his background in how he has progressed into his career in film making and more broadly his passion for bike touring and bike packing.
You can follow Brady on his Instagram here and you can check out all of Brady’s work on his website here.
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2023-03-221h 06
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 27: Jeff KerkoveJeff Kerkove is truly a legend of bikepack racing. Jeff and his friends were racing bikes offroad in extreme and unique ways before the words "Gravel racing" and "Bikepacking" were commonplace in the cycling world. In this conversation, we dive into Jeff's start in the 12/24 hour mountain bike race scene, a 14 year battle with finishing the Colorado Trail Race, his most recent race effort in Morocco at the Atlas Mountain Race, and much more bikepacking and bikepack racing goodness.
2023-03-131h 07
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 26: Meaghan HackinenWe couldn't think of a better way to kick off 2023 than with a multi-time world champion. Our guest for episode 26 is two-time 24hr Time Trial World Champion Meaghan Hackinen. Meaghan had an absolutely massive 2022 season: competing in The Transcontinental No8, setting a new fastest known time while taking the win at The Big Lonely, and then winning her second 24hr Time Trial World Championship. We discuss her efforts at these events, the specific training and preparation required to succeed at such a wide variety of events, and much much more.
2023-01-181h 07
Murphology PodcastEpisode 130: Ally Johnson, Executive Director for Bikepacking RootsToday meet Ally Johnson, executive director for Bikepacking Roots. Bikepacking has continued to become a very popular type of bicycle activity and Bikepacking Roots was started in 2017 by Kurt Refsnider and Kaitlyn Boyle, both professional bikepacker/bikepack racers, who are still an important part of the staff. This is a one stop shop type of website that provides bikepackers with resources like interactive maps, well thought out routes and current conditions like fires or weather issues. They can also help you determine what public land is available for bikepacking along with advocating for future land suitable for bikepacking.
www.bikepackingroots...
2023-01-1429 min
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 25: 2022 Ramblings with Ezra & AndrewIn this final episode of 2022, Ezra and Andrew sit down for a rather informal and rambling wrap up of the past year. They discuss their own personal highs and lows from the past racing season. Talk about the current state and future of The Bikepack Racing Podcast. And go on more than a few tangents into other bikepacking related topics. Hopefully this episode finds you either on the couch recovering from a hangover or on the bike chasing new 2023 resolutions...either way...enjoy and thanks for listening in 2022!
2023-01-011h 46
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 24: 2022 Part Two with Lauren BrownleeFor episode 24, we have our first recurring guest of the podcast. Back in May, Lauren Brownlee sat down in Ezra's van to chat after a victory at Ride/Race Across Arizona and then a podium finish at Pinyons and Pines Bikepacking Race. You can listen to that conversation in episode 9. This conversation picks up where we left off as we discuss Lauren's second half of the 2022 season. Which included taking on the Boise Trail Challenge in a way only a seasoned bikepack racer would find fun, turning on "touring mode" after mechanical issues at the Colorado Trail Race, and...
2022-11-251h 15
Making It In Asheville109 - Rockgeist founder Greg HardyRockgeist and Greg Hardy
In this episode, I recount the conversation I had with Greg Hardy at his 3000 square-foot studio in North Asheville. While normally we interview guests on this podcast, unfortunately, the audio of our conversation was corrupted. This episode is a report of sorts on the highlights from our interview.
In this episode, you'll hear more about what bikepacking is (and how you can get started with the help of Rockgeist), you will hear how Greg started by selling his own, used bikepack bags on eBay, and how that has built his team...
2022-11-0800 min
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 23: Kurt Refsnider on All Things Bikepacking + BackcountryOur guest for Episode 23 needs no introduction in the bikepack racing world. Kurt Refsnider is arguably the greatest bikepack racer of all time. He was the first person to ever win the "bikepacking triple crown", winning the Tour Divide in 2011, the Arizona Trail Race in 2018, and the Colorado Trail Race in 2019-- plus, he's earned countless other bikepack racing wins and FKTs. Kurt has also been remarkably active in the bikepacking community. He's the owner and head coach for UltraMTB ( www.ultramtb.net), co-founder the bikepacking advocacy organization Bikepacking Roots (www.bikepackingroots.org), and has recently become much more involved...
2022-11-082h 02
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 22: Tales from the Arkansas High Country Race with Daniel Connell...and we are back! This episode was recorded live from the finish of the 2022 Arkansas High Country Race in beautiful Hot Springs, AR where Ezra and Andrew sat down for an in person conversation with 3rd place finisher Daniel Connell. The conversation begins with a much too short exploration of Dan's extensive touring excursions in Central America, across the entirety of Africa (@locociclos on IG) , and on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route . We discuss the challenges and benefits of "winging it" while on an adventure, trip saving encounters with members of the Sudanese national cycling team, and much...
2022-10-202h 05
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 21: Hannah Dhonau of Wild Composite Racing on Winning North South ColoradoShe's been a bit hard to track down...especially these past few months...as she bounces across the country from bikepacking race to gravel race to yet another bikepacking race. Even now, as I hit publish on this episode, Hannah Dhonau is on course at the Smoke 'n' Fire 400 in the mountains of Idaho. We wanted to get Hannah on the podcast after her first ever win at the 2022 North to South Colorado Bikepacking Race. And we do get to everything that went down in Colorado this July, but first we discuss her midwest upbringing, her two trips on the...
2022-09-081h 50
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 20: Will Bodewes Winning the Colorado Trail RaceWhat does it take to win the Colorado Trail Race? For Will Bodewes, it might be a little...or a lot different than what you'd expect. Sleep banking for fourteen days before the start of the race, a majority of training being less than an hour, using olive oil as chain lube, and eating a block of cheese during the race. These are just some of the many unique ways Will prepared for and executed on the 2022 Colorado Trail Race. The episode starts with a bit of background information on Will, but it isn't long until it's all things...
2022-08-261h 29
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 19: Andrew's North South Colorado VictoryIt's taken a minute (or a month), but in this episode we finally hear from Andrew on his incredible effort to win to his first bikepack race at North South Colorado Bikepacking Race. Andrew covers his time spent in Colorado before the race, pre-race mishaps, racing head to head with one of the greatest ultra endurance athletes ever, the lows you don't see while watching the dots, and what it felt like to finally push through years of adversary and mishaps in previous races to take his first ever bikepacking race win.
2022-08-041h 35
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 18: Mateo Páez Experiencing Iceland at The Westfjords Way ChallengeMateo Páez has stormed onto the ultra endurance/bikepack racing circuit in 2022. He started the year with a 3rd place finish at his debut bikepacking race: the Stagecoach 400, struggled with some gnarly weather at The Odyssey of the VOG, before bouncing back with another 3rd place finish at the inaugural Westfjords Way Challenge. In this episode, we chat about Matt's start in cycling, his first bikepack racing efforts, and then focus in on the unique experience of racing in Iceland at the equally unique Westfjords Way Challenge. Mandatory cultural stops? Lael Wilcox playing on a trampoline mid-race? Reykjavík...
2022-07-201h 09
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 17: Ezra's Tour Divide ExperienceWe had big plans to cover both Andrew's first bikepack racing win at North South Colorado and Ezra's experience at the Tour Divide, but we ended up taking the deepest of deep dives into everything that went down for Ezra during his first run at the divide. It's a long one...and Ezra talks a lot...so if that doesn't interest you...feel free to skip this one! But if you are interested in an indepth day by day breakdown intermixed with lessons learned along the way for a Tour Divide rookie...then this is the conversation for you! Don't...
2022-07-151h 57
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 16: Winning BC Epic with Cory OstertagThe Tour Divide might have taken up most dot watchers attention during the month of June...but we did in fact have other races going on! I'll be honest, outside of the United States we have a knowledge gap when it comes to international races and the players in those races. We'll continue to stick with what we know...but when the opportunity presents itself to go international...we'll take it! Our guest for Episode 16 is the winner of the 2022 BC Epic 1000: Cory Ostertag. In this episode, Ezra and Cory have an in-depth conversation about Cory's cycling beginnings, balancing...
2022-07-121h 09
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 15: Andy Leveto 15 Days & 5th Place at the 2022 Tour Divide...and we are back! It's been a busy few weeks in the bikepack racing world, and we've got some catching up to do! We'll start where we left off...with the 2022 Tour Divide. Our guest this week is Andy Leveto. In 2018, Andy completed a northbound attempt of the Tour Divide in 23 days 2 hours and 9 minutes. In 2022 Andy was back for more! This time heading southbound with the grand depart. Ezra met Andy early in the race, and they proceeded to race each other to pit toilets for the first ~1500 miles. Ezra ultimately dropped out in Colorado with a tooth...
2022-07-051h 11
My Back 40109. Nat Rainbow - Tour Divide Lantern Rouge - RepostOriginally published on September 5, 2019, on the Bikepack Canada Podcast, this conversation was one for the books. I wanted to schedule this podcast to come out late in June to inspire folks that are still out there (like me, likely) and need a little boost. Enjoy this chat as you rollow towards Antelope Wells.Nat Rainbow is all about spreading positivity. When she decided to tackle the Tour Divide this year, she had no idea she’d be riding the Lanterne Rouge and was blown away by the Bikepacking community’s support. Nat shares what she did...
2022-06-3000 min
My Back 40107. Sofiane Sehili - Armistice at Brush Mountain Lodge - RepostThis was a fun one that I recorded back on the Bikepack Canada Podcast #54. Originally published on June 27, 2019, I connected with Sofiane Sehili @sofianeshl while he and a bunch of other riders were held up at Brush Mountain Lodge while Mother Nature had her way, something to be expected when riding such an immense route.I hope this podcast will keep you in good company while you’re out writing your own Tour Divide story. In this episode, I chat with Sofiane Sehili. Sofi was one of the many elite riders held up by...
2022-06-1600 min
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 14: The 2022 Tour Divide Preview ShowThe time has come. The 2022 Tour Divide is upon us. Making it's long awaited return after having been canceled and modified the past two years, the 2022 Tour Divide is going to be one for the ages. It will also be host Ezra's first run at the Divide. In this episode, Ezra and Andrew sit down for an informal chat about all things Divide. Ezra runs through his bike, his thoughts on the course, a few insights into the heavy hitters, and his mindset as he sets off on his biggest race to date.
With Ezra racing these n...
2022-06-0952 min
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 13: Zeno Molteni Defeating DOOMFor our 13th episode (totally on purpose!), we return to Friday the 13th of May where our guest: Zeno Molteni went down to Oark, AR and absolutely destroyed DOOM. Andrew (Ezra was busy doing Divide prep things) sits down with Zeno for a conversation that covers Zeno's late entry into the sport of cycling, returning to his family's home to race the Italian Divide, a breakout performance at Gravel Worlds Long Voyage, and an in depth recap of Zeno crushing DOOM setting a new fastest known time in the process.
2022-06-071h 08
My Back 40105. John Stamstad - Rules and Boundaries of Ultra Distance Bikepack RacingIn this episode of the podcast I bring you a conversation with Mountain Bike Hall of Fame’s, John Stamstad. I wanted to talk to him about the evolution of Ultra Distance Bikepack Racing and how the rules have changed over the decades.This conversation was inspired by many of the conversation that I have had with race organizers since the Arizona Trail Race, where Lael Wilcox claimed a new fastest known time, despite being out of bounds with the rules that were set. Again, the divisiveness of the community came to a head and ma...
2022-06-0300 min
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 12: Tim Tait on the State of Bikepack RacingRoad cycling has the Tour de France...bikepack racing has the Tour Divide...and the 2022 Grand Depart is nearly upon us! Episode 12 is part Tour Divide preview show and part general conversation about the state of bikepack racing. Our guest this episode is Tim Tait. A man of many talents in the bikepack racing world. Tim is the race director of The Mixed Utah Epic aswell as a brand new gravel event for this year: The West End Gravel Rush in Nucla, CO. Tim got his start in the ultra world in 2019 by finishing 4th in the Trans-AM and hasn't...
2022-06-021h 27
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 11: Ezra and Andrew Recap Pinyons & Pines + DOOMThe title pretty much says it all! Ezra leads the episode off by giving his full recap of a rather unsuccessful and frustrating debut race of the 2022 season at Pinyons and Pines Bikepacking Race in Flagstaff, Arizona. And then at timestamp 1:10:00, we head east to Oark, Arkansas were Andrew breaks down everything that happened at DOOM from his perspective as the race organizer. A bit of Tour Divide prep talk is sprinkled throughout and there you've got it! Simple, but some very very detailed bikepack racing content.
2022-05-301h 49
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 10: Winning Ride Across Arizona with Dexter KopasWe are once again staying in Arizona for this one!...but rewinding the the clock back to the beginning of the month for a recap of Ride Across Arizona (RAAZ) with (Spoiler Alert!) the overall winner of the event: Dexter Kopas. Ezra (Andrew was busy riding/recovering from DOOM) and Dexter sit down and discuss the many facets of Dexter's life. Including, but not limited to: Dexter's decision to go to college in the frozen hellscape of Southern Wisconsin, fixing abandoned bikes found in barns, the challenges of balancing manual labor jobs and training, and ultimately what drew Dexter...
2022-05-251h 00
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 9: The Rise of Lauren BrownleeI'm incredibly biased...but Episode 9 is our best episode yet. For starters, it's our first in person episode! But mostly it's because our guest is a total badass person and bikepack racer. Lauren Brownlee took the bikepack racing world by storm last year, when she won The Great Divide Classic aka Tour Divide Mini in not just in her first bikepacking race, but her first time bikepacking ever! Ezra sits down with Lauren in the van to discuss Lauren's rapid ascent in the sport. We work our way through Lauren's first year racing (and winning everything) before we get...
2022-05-192h 06
Adventure AudioSteve O’Shaughnessy - Bikepack Racer and Podcast HostWe’re rejoined by our friend Steve O’Shaughnessy, bikepack racer and host of the popular My Back 40 Podcast. Steve is taking on one of our ‘bucket list’ rides next month, riding the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route as part of the Tour Divide bikepacking race, from Banff, Alberta to the Mexico border. Steve joins us to talk about his race prep, gear, plans and his bike. We’re excited to have Steve back on later this summer for ‘part 2’, to hear all about this adventure of a lifetime.
2022-05-1440 min
Adventure AudioSteve O’Shaughnessy - Bikepack Racer and Podcast HostWe’re rejoined by our friend Steve O’Shaughnessy, bikepack racer and host of the popular My Back 40 Podcast. Steve is taking on one of our ‘bucket list’ rides next month, riding the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route as part of the Tour Divide bikepacking race, from Banff, Alberta to the Mexico border. Steve joins us to talk about his race prep, gear, plans and his bike. We’re excited to have Steve back on later this summer for ‘part 2’, to hear all about this adventure of a lifetime.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureaudio/support
2022-05-1340 min
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 8: Ezra & Andrew Preview Doom + Pinyons & Pines ...and we are back! Sorry for the lack of content folks. As you'll hear in this episode, Andrew and Ezra have been a bit busy these past few weeks. But it's time to go racing!...at least for Ezra. Ezra will be lining up for the Pinyons and Pines Bikepacking Race on Thursday morning in Flagstaff, AZ...and it's safe to say HE IS FIRED UP. Then on Friday the 13th (Yes - this was on purpose.) of May, Andrew will be hosting 25 brave souls for the inaugural Ozark Gravel Doom, simply known as DOOM. We've got some very e...
2022-05-1132 min
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP. 7: East Texas Showdown with Hannah Simon and Stephanie HallEpisode 7 is our first true zoom/bikepacking/podcast party. In this episode, Ezra and Andrew are joined by two badass bikepack racing women: Hannah Simon and Stephanie Hall. We start with a bit of background information, including Hannah's extremely unique introduction into cycling, before diving into Hannah and Stephanie's experience at the 2022 East Texas Showdown. Between mid-race Whataburger stops, leaving an exhausted friend in a post office, and the infamous "death loop" there is a whole to cover in this one!
2022-04-271h 32
Consummate Athlete PodcastNo Winter Maintenance - Bike Packing - Matt KadeyMatthew Kadey is a writer, R.D. and the designer of many of Ontario's bike packing routes. He returns to talk about riding bikes for many days. We cover FKTs, not sleeping, risk: reward, Ontario loops, and a two-day camping trip on the No Winter Maintenance Bike Packing Route in June 2022 Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/consummateathlete This episode is brought to you by the Payable Forms Add-On for Google Forms - You Can Get Paid in a Google Form! Show Notes...
2022-04-2636 min
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP. 6: Andrew & Ezra On...Episode 6 is the first of what will most likely become a staple of this podcast. Yes...we'd love to have a new and different bikepacking GOAT on every episode, but that's just never going to happen. Sometimes you're just going to be stuck with Andrew and Ezra as they discuss a wide variety of bikepack racing topics! On this episode topics include: Ezra's "new"/"repossessed" mountain bike, Andrew's recon mission on the Ouachita Triple Crown for the Arkansas High Country Race, thoughts on Episode 5 with Jay Petervary, a fundraising project announcement from Ezra, and many more bikepack racing tidbits!
2022-04-191h 12
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 5: "Solo Self-Supported" with Jay PetervaryDid The Bikepack Racing Podcast just peak on only its fifth episode? It certainly looks that way! In the world of bikepacking, Jay Petervary doesn't need an introduction...but I'm going to give a short one anyway. Legendary bikepacking racer, advocate of the sport, and race organizer, "Jay P" is one of the greatest to ever do it. He's won more races and set more FKTs than I have time to detail here. But to be honest, this episode really isn't about Jay's incredible career. This episode is a fascinating discussion between Andrew and Jay about the current state...
2022-04-1549 min
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 4: Stagecoach 400 with David GreifIn episode 4, Ezra (Andrew was busy riding his bike) talks with elite level road cyclist and Stagecoach 400 participant: David Greif. The conversation begins with how David got into cycling, his rise through the collegiate ranks at the University of Arizona, and his current life racing for Project Echelon Racing. Which is one of the best domestic road cycling teams in the US, as well as a fantastic non-profit organization which helps veterans find community and healing through exercise and competition. The conversation eventually turns to bikepacking as we discuss David's hilarious first foray into the discipline, before coming to...
2022-04-1259 min
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 3: Meet the Hosts Part 2 - Andrew OnermaaThe tables have turned for Part 2 of "Meet the Hosts" as Ezra grills Andrew with the hard hitting questions the people want to know. Topics of discussion include, but not limited to: an early love of basketball, years spent soul searching in the mountains out west and in Alaska, how Andrew went from riding less than 1000 miles a year to over 12,000, thoughts and feelings about his epic battle with Ted King at the Arkansas High Country Race in 2020, and so much more.
2022-04-061h 26
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 2: Meet the Hosts Part 1 - Ezra Ward-PackardIn Part 1 of "Meet the Hosts", Andrew is asking the questions as Ezra tries to string together some coherent answers. The topics range from living and dating in a van, potentially being the highest paid Cat 3 "semi" professional cyclist ever, the transition from road racing to gravel and bikepack racing, and Ezra's ambitions for the Tour Divide.
2022-04-061h 43
The Bikepack Racing PodcastEP 1: This is The Bikepack Racing PodcastWelcome to the Bikepack Racing Podcast!
In this first episode, Ezra Ward-Packard and Andrew Onermaa sit down for a brief conversation about what this podcast is actually going to be about. It's short and it's a bit clunky at times, but it does what it needs to do. Just like in bikepack racing...sometimes the hardest part is getting started!
2022-04-0421 min
My Back 40093. Chris Panasky - Bike Tour Adventures podcastThis week on the podcast I bring you a conversation with Chris Panasky, host of the Bike Tour Adventures podcast.Chris and I connected for a chat that we were going to co-release, but after the chat I felt as though I took over the conversation and felt like it would be better if we connected for another chat where I would provide more space for Chris.Chris is a traveler, cyclist, expat and teacher with over 15 years experience living abroad in six different countries. As a passionate cyclist he has seen the world by...
2022-03-2800 min
Murphology PodcastRebroadcast: Finding Purpose in Bikepacking (Episode 63)An inspiring episode with a very inspiring person! This week meet Kymberly Byers, a cyclist, a bikepacker and a photographer who found purpose riding a bike and sharing the experiences with others. Kymberly pedaled into 26 states in 2020, was able to bikepack 100 consecutive days and shares some memories of this great adventure. We discuss bikepacking how-to and expert tips on how to bikepack in the most minimalistic way. Kymberly mentioned how important it is to stay in the moment and I find this simple advice quite meaningful, and more difficult to do than you think.
www.instagram.com/gypsy_cyclist_222
Also...
2022-03-2054 min
The Gravel Groove PodcastEpisode 7 - Lael WilcoxThis week on The Gravel Groove PodcastUltra Endurance Bikepacking LegendLael Wilcox!Lael and I begin with how she started long distance riding and how that transitioned into Bikepack racing! Of course we discuss her Tour Divide Races where she still holds the women's fasten time to complete the race, her 1st Overall Win at the 2016 Trans Am Bike Race, Her attempt this past summer for the fastest overall time on the Tour Divide and her incredible cycling adventure this past September in Iceland!I really hope you e...
2022-01-231h 08
San Diego Mountain Biking Association Trail NewsSDMBA Trail News Podcast Episode 11 - Meg Nobel and the Stagecoach 400Adventure awaits those who take on the bikepacking challenge of the Stagecoach 400. From mountains, to urban streets, to the coast, to the foothills and the desert - this route has it all! Learn more about this epic route from event organizer, Meg Knobel. Hear about the history and present status of this event as well as some tips and tricks in case you ever want to attempt this adventure yourself. Resources: Stagecoach 400 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/710242629008593 https://bikepacking.com/routes/stagecoach-400-bikepacking-route/
2021-12-3119 minThe Gravel Groove PodcastEpisode 1 - Steve O'ShaughnessySteve O'Shaughnessy is a husband, father of two beautiful kid's, is a bikepacking beast and hosts his own Podcast - My Back 40!We had a great talk, discussing his evolution in Bikepack races, from the mental game of not finishing his first ever race to completing every one he's started since!2021 was a huge successful year with his races, completing a Yo Yo of the BC Epic (Over 2000km) to overcoming some mental hurdles to complete the Alberta Rockies 700 a month later!In 2022, Steve is planning to tackle the Tour Divide - Riding f...
2021-12-111h 38
My Back 40081. Brian Kennelly - His AR700 JourneyThose of you in the Canadian bikepacking scene will know Brian, and if you have ever attended the Bikepack Canada Summit, you may have had the pleasure of meeting him.Personally, I look at riders like Brian as very inspirational. If I can still get after it like he, and other older riders do, when I’m their age, I will have been blessed. You’ve heard me say this on the podcast before: Moving water don’t freeze. Brian exemplifies this as an active cyclist and skier. He’s always on the go.In August 2...
2021-12-0800 min
My Back 40073. Justin Ross - Central Ontario Loop Trail FKTThis week on the podcast I’m speaking with Peterborough, Ontario’s Justin Ross who set an FKT on the 450km COLT in August with a time of 26hr 54min. What’s so impressive about his effort is that he has only just become passionate about bikepacking and ultra endurance bikepack racing. He also set an FKT on the 418km Farmer’s Folly route with a time of 19h 28m. Justin works for Wild Rock Outfitters in Peterborough as their social media manager as well as sales and guiding. He’s an active dude and enjoys rock climbing...
2021-10-0700 min
Armchair ExplorerSilk Road Mountain Race: Riding the Toughest Mountain Bike Race in the World with Extreme Bikepacker Cat Jaffee
Follow extreme bikepacker Cat Jaffee as she competes in the Silk Road Mountain Race - the toughest mountain bike race on the planet. 1,200-miles long, with over 115,000-feet elevation gain, athletes traverse the high mountain passes and remote valleys of Kyrgyzstan for 14 grueling days. Traveling completely unsupported, wild camping along the way, only a handful of riders attempt it and a fraction of those reach the end. But the racing is only part of the appeal. For centuries, The Silk Road operated as a network of trading routes connecting China and the Far East w...
2021-10-0345 min
Armchair ExplorerSilk Road Mountain Race: Riding the Toughest Mountain Bike Race in the World with Extreme Bikepacker Cat JaffeeFollow extreme bikepacker Cat Jaffee as she competes in the Silk Road Mountain Race - the toughest mountain bike race on the planet. 1,200-miles long, with over 115,000-feet elevation gain, athletes traverse the high mountain passes and remote valleys of Kyrgyzstan for 14 grueling days. Traveling completely unsupported, wild camping along the way, only a handful of riders attempt it and a fraction of those reach the end. But the racing is only part of the appeal. For centuries, The Silk Road operated as a network of trading routes connecting China and the Far East w...
2021-10-0246 min
My Back 40070. Matt Bain - The Psychology of Human PerformanceThis week on the My Back 40 podcast: myback40.orgI’m really excited to bring you another conversation with Sports Psychologist, Matt Bain. Sports Psychology is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to his breadth of experience, as you’ll read below and hear in this podcast.“Matthew has a far-reaching psychology background in a broad range of areas. Among them includes clinical diagnosis and treatment, family-centered practices, motivation, performance concepts, and emotional management. This range has allowed him to reach diverse populations to improve problem-solving and perform better in life. Matthew has ma...
2021-09-1600 min
Dirty Chain Podcast: A Cycling PodcastEpisode 58: Moran 166 Race RecapThis episode we get a recap of the recent Moran 166 gravel race from three different perspectives - from the overall female winner, Paige Peters (3:10), from familiar voice and friend of the podcast, Mark Bryson (13:00), and from someone who decided to bikepack two days to the starting line, Erik Binggeser @truemarmalade (37:25).
2021-09-1658 min
Be The Bright PodcastBikePack Curious EP 48Be The Bright Podcast Ep 48 with Sheldon Thompson discussing BikePacking gear, bags and layout plus the Arkansas High Country Race.
2021-09-091h 03
BiketourGlobal - der Bikepacking und Radreise PodcastBTG Podcast S2/#40: Tobias ist nur da, damit ich reden kannHerzlich Willkommen zur 40. Ausgabe des BiketourGlobal Podcast Season 2!
Die Salsaletten aka Tobias und ich, haben mal wieder gequatscht. Und da Tobias gerade zwischen Baustelle, Arbeit, Familie und Training hin- und her springt, erzähle ich von meinem Bikefitting, meinen bisherigen Erfahrungen mit dem Big Agnes Copper Spur Zelt und berichte von meinen Fahrten auf dem Milky Way Mission und Marsian Mountains Orbit360.
Eine richtige Laberfolge, aber auch das kann schön sein. Und lasst euch nicht durch die kleinen Hick-Ups am Anfang verunsichern - das wird besser…
Viel Spaß!
Sho...
2021-05-121h 20
My Back 40057. BikepackersFoundry.comThis week on the podcast I’m speaking with Sara and Guy Stuart, the father and daughter collaboration of bikepackersfoundry.com.When Guy retired, he discovered bikepacking and soon after, he began building his own bags. Guy spent a lot of time building luggage, but it started to feel a little too much like work. So in 2019 he reached out to his daughter Sara and asked if she’d be interested in starting a business. With Sara’s background in sales, it wasn’t long before they were open for business. Sara jumped in with both feet to learn...
2021-05-0500 min
PHP Town HallEpisode 79: Fell In Love With A Tree: The Phil Sturgeon StoryBen and Matt sit down to talk to Phil Sturgeon… yes that Phil Sturgeon for their once every 2 year check in with the former host of this very podcast. They talk about what it’s like to bikepack across Europe during working hours, how Phil knew what issues needed to be addressed
immediately and which he could push off to later and then they talk about his current project which involves APIs and trees.
Links:
https://protect.earth - Trees foundation Phil is involved with
https://twitter.com/philsturgeon - Phil’s place on the intern...
2021-03-091h 01
PHP Town HallEpisode 79: Fell In Love With A Tree: The Phil Sturgeon StoryBen and Matt sit down to talk to Phil Sturgeon… yes that Phil Sturgeon for their once every 2 year check in with the former host of this very podcast. They talk about what it’s like to bikepack across Europe during working hours, how Phil knew what issues needed to be addressed
immediately and which he could push off to later and then they talk about his current project which involves APIs and trees.
Links:
https://protect.earth - Trees foundation Phil is involved with
https://twitter.com/philsturgeon - Phil’s place on the intern...
2021-03-091h 01
Murphology PodcastEpisode 63: Finding Purpose in BikepackingThis week meet Kymberly Byers, a cyclist, a bikepacker and a photographer who found purpose riding a bike and sharing the experiences with others. Kymberly pedaled into 26 states in 2020, was able to bikepack 100 consecutive days and shares some memories of this great adventure. We discuss bikepacking how-to and expert tips on how to bikepack in the most minimalistic way. Kymberly mentioned how important it is to stay in the moment and I find this simple advice quite meaningful, and more difficult to do than you think.
www.instagram.com/gypsy_cyclist_222
Also find Kymberly Byers on Facebook and YouTube by...
2021-01-0854 min
My Back 40039. Sarah Hornby - Bikepack CanadaThis week it’s my pleasure to bring you a conversation with Sarah Hornby of Bikepack Canada. Bikepack Canada was formed in 2016 by Sarah’s late husband, Ryan Correy, as a way to bring the Canadian bikepacking community together. To offer a place where people could find information about this exploding activity called, Bikepacking. Ryan passed away on April 27th, 2018 after an intense nine month fight against colon cancer. The community was devastated about the loss of this amazing husband, friend and athlete. Ryan’s positive energy and passion for the things he poured his energy...
2020-11-2400 minMy Back 40035. Clee Roy - The Road to BajaI first spoke with Clee Roy on Bikepack Canada Podcast #51, when we connected with Kurt Refsnider of bikepackingroots.org to discuss The Wild West Route. As one of the scouts, Clee was one of the riders to help develop this alternate route to the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route.What stood out to me most about Clee, was his ability to paint a picture of his experiences through his outstanding story telling ability. Clee spends a lot of time on his bike, racking up tens of thousands of kilometres every year. With that amount of trail time...
2020-10-2600 minMy Back 40034. Ryan Draper Cycling 101On this episode of the podcast I speak with my coach, Ryan Draper of Cycling 101. As a Consultant, Coach, Instructor, Guide & Bike Fitter, Ryan has built Cycling 101 to be, not only a place for him to share years of experience and wisdom of being behind bars, but to also help his athletes show up to be their best selves.I first met Ryan @Cycling101 at the 2017 Bikepack Canada Summit. After reaching out to him for fuelling advice as I prepared for a race, and later after my conversation with Ryan on the BIkepack Canada Podcast Ep47 “Coaching Pr...
2020-10-0900 min
The Pedal On PodcastEpisode 10. Steve Halligan - High Performing Ultra Bikepack RacerSteve Halligan is an Irish Kiwi who is one of our highest achieving ultra bikepackers. He's finished 4th at the Tour Divide, twice, and won the 6400km Terra Australis Epic in 2018. Steve and his partner Mary Jo run a wellness retreat in Hanmer Springs.In this episode Steve tells us about his approach to competitive bikepacking, and has some interesting insights into that sport, and what it takes to compete. He also tells us about the Vibrant Living Retreat, the Masaka Cycling Club, having a plant based diet and how he maintains the mental strength to compete in ultra...
2020-09-2643 min
GravelgirlsJulia HobsonIn deze podcast praat Tanja met Julia Hobson. We hebben Julia in 2014 ontmoet tijdens de Trans Provence zij was daar onze gids. Julia woont in Engeland en is een ervaren bikepacker in Schotland. Ze geeft ons tips en deelt een paar mooie bikepack moment met ons in deze podcast.
2020-06-2838 minMy Back 40012. Trish HoltI became interested in chatting with Trish about her cycling adventures after the 2019 Bikepack Canada Summit in Canmore AB. last September. I knew that she would have some great stories to share to inspire others.
In this episode of the My Back 40 podcast, Trish shares stories from her adventures on two wheels. From racing the BC Epic 1000 to touring in the wilds of Iceland to her experience at a World Singlespeed Championship, Trish loves experiencing the world by bike.
This podcast has been in the queue for a while and was recorded pre-pandemic. Please excuse the untimely references made to...
2020-05-0400 minMy Back 40009. Matt Bain - Coping with ChangeThis is the second time I’ve had the privilege of having a conversation with Matthew Bain (MEd., MA. Registered Provisional Psychologist Mental Performance Consultant). The last time we spoke was on Bikepack Canada Podcast Ep.61, in which we chatted about the psychological mechanics of motivation.
Having a strategy and mindset for coping with the recent Covid-19 Pandemic is probably one of the most important tools to have in your psychological tool kit. There’s a lot of information out there and managing this firehose of data in and of itself could amplify your own stress and anxiety.
Matt and I di...
2020-04-1400 min
I Got One!Season 2, Episode 20: Dial M For Mom Ft. russeLlJoin Jaku and Johnny for the I Got One podcast. The only Entrepreneur Podcast online that you're reading the description for right now.
Sometimes when you take a shower, you really want a bath, but you still want to stand. With the Showth you can fill up your bath as high as you want. Just be careful when you get out, you don't want to flood the downstairs.
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I have a toddler, but I still want to go rock climbing. The ClimbNCarry lets you climb and still carry your...
2020-04-0339 minMy Back 40RJ SauerOne of the most interesting things about bikepack endurance racing is how different the experiences can be from one athlete to the next. This week on the My Back 40 Podcast, I speak with RJ Sauer. RJ finished the Atlas Mountain Race, but not without him walking over 150km with an angry drivetrain. To say that this man possesses perseverance is an understatement. While many would have scratched and called it a day, RJ pushed on living up to his intentions of finishing what he started.
RJ is a director, writer, producer for Brüdder, the production company he started over 15 y...
2020-03-0800 min
Mark & EmbarkCall Of The Roaring CyclesWelcome to the 1st episode of Season 3 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Vineet Rajan, the co-founder of ScoutMyTrip.
In this episode, Vineet catches up with Abhishek Raina - the man behind the biker platform - Roaring Cycles. Over the course of discussion, they speak about biking, his inspiration, what it means to be a biker, Roaring Cycles and finally their first edition of the Online Rider Awards 2020.
Abhishek is a passionate biker, a working professional, father, husband and loves telling stories. Having started Roaring Cycles in 2019...
2020-01-1227 min
The Bikepack Canada Podcast67. Adventure Audio's Peter Hockenhull and Tyler HamiltonOn this episode of the Bikepack Canada Podcast, we speak with Adventure Audio Podcast hosts Tyler Hamilton and Peter Hockenhull. Their first episode was released October 4th 2018 and focuses on endurance athletics. Peter and Tyler are curious and inquisitive hosts who like to dive deep into the ultra world and into what motivates athletes to push their limits.
2020-01-0600 min