Chris Petermnn has been cycling across the world for four years. When he set out to cross the Sahara on the final leg of his Africa circumnavigation, he was craving one silence. After months of never being alone in West Africa, the desert felt like it might finally offer him some peace. Unfortunately, what he […]
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If you’re planning to cycle Southeast Asia, or just want to hear what it’s actually like, this one’s for you.Olly Hargreaves is back with an update and this time he’s sharing how his girlfriend Ellie has decided to give bikepacking a go.Olly rode to Thailand from the UK and Ellie’s longest ride prior to this,
In this solo episode, I’m talking about post-adventure blues. The experience of coming home after a big journey and finding it so much harder than you ever expected. It’s a theme that has come up again and again across three years of conversations on this show, and one I’ve been deliberately exploring with guests for
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Daragh Cronin is 40 days into his solo cycling expedition from Ireland to Everest Base Camp, and I sent him four questions via Instagram to find out how it’s actually going.He talks about the send-off from Cork that genuinely blew his mind, how it compared to the low-key departure for his West Africa ride, and
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This week, listeners Juan Pablo and Paula share a day from their cycling adventure in Mongolia which has to be one of the most remote and rewarding places you can ride a bike on this planet. You can keep up with their adventures via their instagram channel – @juan.pablo.toro ▶ Listen in your favourite podcast
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What does it actually take to spend three months a year cycle touring through Europe? This week, Alison Fullerton shares how she and her husband make it happen every single year . She talks about the budgeting, the fitness worries, the accommodation, navigating trains with bikes, and the mindset that has turned their bike adventure
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Cycling Japan and Korea: Bears, Hiroshima and a Solo Round the World Bike Tour Ever camped in bear country in Japan? Brian Sampson has. This is his second update from his mission to cycle every destination in 1000 Places to See Before You Die. In this episode Brian shares stories from cycling through Japan, including
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Cycling Scotland to China via the Silk Road | Helen Watson Imagine cycling from Glasgow to China for your honeymoon! Well that’s exactly what guest Helen Watson did with her husband Ed, back in 2010. That extended honeymoon turned into a huge 15-month adventure across Europe, the Balkans, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, and into western
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Bikepacking the South Island of New Zealand | Rebecca Gross Ever wanted to cycle the South Island of New Zealand? Rebecca Gross shares an honest update from her time bikepacking the South Island. It was a bikepacking trip shaped by relentless rain and freezing summer temperatures. This led to long days of riding chasing weather
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From Delhi to the Himalayas by Bike. Annapurna, Altitude and a Broken Collarbone |Olly Hargreaves You are descending from the Annapurna Circuit when one pothole changes everything. A crash, a broken collarbone, and the ride comes to an abrupt halt. In this midweek update, Olly Hargreaves shares what it was like cycling through India and
