Episodes of the Seek Travel Ride podcast
Cyclist Matt Whitley rode solo from Vietnam to the UK, crossing the Tibetan Plateau, Central Asia, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. This episode explores the intensity of long-distance bike travel and the human experiences found by moving slowly across borders
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Ultra cyclist Lotti Power shares her journey from Audax riding and Paris Brest Paris to completing the Atlas, Hellenic, and Silk Road Mountain Races, and explains how riding to start lines shapes her approach to ultra cycling.
Episode 164: Lotti Power Read More »
Belgian bikepacker @Ciao__Xiao shares his experiences of riding across multiple countries, starting in China and travelling west through Central Asia by bike
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Claire Sharpe chats about building inclusive bike adventure communities, gaining confidence through cycling, and why events like the Bristol Rally help more people feel welcome in bikepacking and off-road riding.
Episode 162: Claire Sharpe Read More »
Mark Beaumont shares his thoughts about wanderlust, bike travel, endurance, and freedom, and how cycling the world has shaped his approach to sustainability and travel.
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Cycle touring Europe for four months on second-hand bikes: Anna Ruddiman shares heatwaves, wild camping, flat tyres and 11 countries of bike adventure.
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Irish cyclist Tomas Mac An T Saoir spent nine years cycling around the world including through countries such as Syria, Afghanistan, Iran and Lebanon. This episode explores long term bikepacking, cycling through conflict zones, stories of human connection and what it feels like to finish such a long journey.
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Irish cyclist Tomas Mac An T-Saoir spent eight years riding around the world. In Part 1 of this interview, he shares how his journey began, from cycling across America to riding through Egypt and Sudan on his way down Africa. A powerful episode for anyone interested in bikepacking, bicycle touring, and long-distance adventure travel.
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Jamie Hargreaves and Malachi Francis set out to cycle from the UK to Australia on separate journeys. They met in Turkey, became great friends and shared much of the journey together.
Episode 157: Jamie Hargreaves & Malachi Francis Read More »
Claire Wyatt continues her solo journey from Mongolia to the UK, sharing winter riding challenges, recovery after illness, and life after 57,000 km on the bike.
Episode 156: Claire Wyatt (Part 2) Read More »
