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Detours: Bikepacking, Ultra-Cycling and Adventures by BikeRacing Season is Here! Crying in the Desert & Other Summer HighlightsThe summer racing season in the world of ultra and bikepacking is in full swing! In this episode, I’m catching you up on what’s been happening and what's ahead. From surprising Jake at the finish of the Tour Divide (yes, I cried... so much crying!) to managing media at Hellenic, it’s been a full few weeks. I share women's racing highlights from this season so far, including Tour Divide, Highland Trail 550, Hellenic Mountain Race, Kromvojoj, El Piri, and the Trans Balkans Race. I also look ahead to what’s coming next: Br...
2025-07-0320 min
Detours: Bikepacking, Ultra-Cycling and Adventures by BikeRiding in the Moment with Marei MoldenhauerIn this episode, I chat with Marei Moldenhauer—a rising star in ultra-cycling and bikepacking. Marei balances a demanding career as a doctor while excelling in the world of endurance racing. Her recent accomplishments include winning the women’s race at Bright Midnight in Norway (where she also finished fourth overall!!!) and finishing second just two and a half hours behind the women’s winner at the Transcontinental Race (TCR) 2023.We discuss Marei’s entry pathway into ultra-cycling, from receiving her first steel bike as a gift from her brother to becoming a competitive bikepacker. She shares h...
2025-01-231h 09
Detours: Bikepacking, Ultra-Cycling and Adventures by BikeBIG NEWS! Mel's reflections on 2024 and what's in for 2025We’ve got some big news! I am so so stoked to share that Detours is now presented by Albion Cycling. They’ve been fans of the show since day one and to have their support feels pretty darn cool.In this solo episode, I reflect on a transformative 2024—a year defined by big goals, unexpected detours and a ton of personal grown.Through listener questions, I share more about the ups and downs of racing, how I balance work, life, and ultra-endurance training and everything in between. I also share what I’m most exc...
2025-01-1043 min
Detours: Bikepacking, Ultra-Cycling and Adventures by BikeEp. 1 - Adventure, camaraderie and... pit toilets?Yahoo! Episode 1 of Detours is here. We finally sit down to share what this show will be about, why we love ultra cycling/bikepacking, and some tales from the trail. You'll also get a teaser as to who our guest will be for Episode 2 but you'll have to listen to get that piece of info ;) Throughout the episode, we mentioned a number of links that we think you'll love. First off some shameless self-promo:Follow Mel & Cynthia on InstagramSubscribe to Cynthia's YouTube channel - she captures seriously stunning videos of her racing...
2023-08-2147 min