Podcasts about bikepacking

This week I'm sharing some of my own riding adventures - specifically ones I took just a few days ago over Christmas. I was camped by the Ovens River near Bright in Victoria, and I enjoyed some fantastic riding. This included a memorable cycle to The Horn, a lookout located 11kms further on from Mount Buffalo in Victoria. It's a climb I'd dreamt of riding for over a decade, and I'm sharing my experience of that ride now with you.If you are interested in learning more about the riding around this area of Victoria, check out - Ride High Country, which is a great site for planning out your own stays.For those in Melbourne get yourself tickets to our upcoming live shows:January 07 - Antique Bar, ElsternwickJanuary 08 - Moondog Wild West, FootscraySupport the showBuy me a coffee! I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Claire Wyatt returns for part two of her Mongolia to UK journey, sharing her experiences of cycling across winter roads, what it's like to hear wolves outside your tent in the night,the illness that put her in hospital and nearly ended her ride half way through and dreamy cycle routes through Northern Italy. Claire also offers up practical advice for anyone wanting to start out on their own bike adventure, from choosing kit that actually matters - spoiler alert you'll want to get yourself some gardening gloves! - to how she plans out her routes. This is part 2 of my conversation with Claire - listen to part 1 here.Follow Claire's future adventures via her instagram - @exploringbybicycleCheck out the Cycplus tiny e-Pumps and use the code STR for a 5% discount Support the showBuy me a coffee! I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Thomas Becker von Meerglas übernimmt den Antritt und feiert mit Gerolf eine Weihnachtsfeier im detektor.fm-Studio. (00:00:00) Begrüßung (00:06:25) Was hast du außer dem Antritt gemacht? (00:21:47) Reaktionen auf das Interview mit Tom (00:25:13) Was macht Meerglas in fünf Jahren? (00:36:54) Ein echtes Geschenk und Props (00:49:52) Das Fenderfest entwickeln (01:03:32) Ein schöner Moment in diesem Jahr (01:06:08) Ein schwieriger Moment in diesem Jahr (01:11:42) Was würdest du ohne den Antritt machen? (01:20:57) Verabschiedung (01:23:22) MUSIK: Team Scheisse – Lok Hier geht’s zum Gespräch mit Tom über die Untiefen des Rahmenbaus aus dem Januar 2025: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-rahmenbauer-thomas-becker-von-meerglas Hier geht's zum Gespräch mit Peter Weigle auf dem Fenderfest 2025: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-peter-weigle-ueber-rahmenbau-und-randonneure-beim-fenderfest Hier geht’s zu „Ankunftshalle“ von Kettcar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y3w7SiEucs Hier könnt ihr uns bei Steady unterstützen: https://steadyhq.com/de/antritt/about Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/antritt >> Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-spezial-tom-von-meerglas-uebernimmt-den-antritt

Vali Höll is in the midst of one of the most dominant runs we've seen in World Cup DH racing, taking her third consecutive overall title and fourth consecutive World Championships win in 2025. And she did it despite her team, the YT Mob, shutting down mid-season amidst YT's ongoing financial struggles. Vali joins us to tell the story of her season, what happened with the Mob, how she pressed on regardless, how she ended up signing with Commencal for 2026, and a whole lot more.RELATED LINKS:Blister Mountain Bike Buyer's GuideBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredBlister Podcast Ep.388TOPICS & TIMES:The YT Mob & YT's insolvency (2:50)Team contracts & how the season unfolded (5:13)Racing after team funding was cut (18:11)Talks with other teams & moving to Commencal (23:45)Consistency & race results (25:25)Racing for a new contract & managing pressure (27:52)Bikepacking & gravel bikes (31:20)Vali's goals for 2026 (35:21)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I hope you're all having a wonderful holiday season! This week we're throwing it back to an episode recorded right around this time last year with the incredible Alexandera Houchin. It's one I've found myself listening to as I ramp up training for HT550 in May and every time I listen there is a new pearl of wisdom. I hope you enjoy and see you in 2026! *** When I think of women in bikepacking, Alexandera Houchin is one of the first people that comes to mind. She's raced the Tour Divide countless time and been a steadfast figure in encouraging more women to take on these big challenges. As an Indigenous woman and member of the Fond du Lac tribe, becoming a sponsored athlete, heck an athlete at all, was not necessarily a pathway she saw for herself growing up.She joins me on the podcast to share about her journey to the bike, and how she's made a career of this niche sport. We discuss what keeps her returning to these races year after year, her experiences navigating body image as someone with a bigger body, and how she's redefining what success looks like in this next chapter of her career. Alexandera shares incredible insights on community, representation, and how showing up with her full heart have shaped her path in bikepacking.Trigger Warning: We discuss topics related to body image and disordered eating between the 19:00 and 25:00 marks. If these are sensitive topics for you please feel free to skip this portion of the episode.To keep up with Alexandera's adventures follow her on Instagram @alexanderahouchin and read her writing on her SubstackAs always, if you loved this episode, please leave us a review, follow wherever you listen and share it with a friend. Even better you can make a one time pledge of your support and any funds raised go back into creating this show. Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwebbFollow Detours on Instagram: @detourscyclingFollow Albion on Instagram: @albion.cyclingUse code DETOURS15 to get 15% off your next order from AlbionIf you love this show please consider pledging your support to sustain producing this show: https://buymeacoffee.com/detourspodcast

Guest Steven Cuthbertson takes us on a ride from Romania to the UK. He shares  the story of a 1,700 mile solo bike ride across Europe, ridden in support of a dog rescue charity that helped re-home his Romanian Shepherd dog, Stella.Steve's journey begins in Romania, at the very kennels where Stella once lived, before heading west through Hungary, Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, and finally back to the UK. Along the way, he follows parts of the EuroVelo network,  adapts his route when plans change, and discovers just how important flexibility can be on a long ride.You can read about the full adventure in Steven's book - Going to the Dogs Check out the Cycplus tiny e-Pumps and use the code STR for a 5% discountSupport the showBuy me a coffee! I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Claire Wyatt shares what it was like to be Cycling solo from Mongolia all the way back home to the UKWe also candidly discuss the reality of life on the road beyond the highlight reels. Riding through torrential rain for days. Camping in flooded fields. Battling extreme cold in Mongolia and brutal heat across Europe. Facing fear, self doubt, and the weight of other people's worries. And learning to enjoy the hard moments just as much as the good ones.We cover:What it felt like to leave Mongolia and ride into remote wildernessThe reality of bad days on long bike journeysRiding through extreme weather and harsh conditionsManaging fear and other people's concerns as a solo womanActs of kindness that kept Claire moving forwardRoute decisions from Central Asia through EuropeA last minute decision to cycle across the PamirsThe mental shift that happens once you finish a long-held dreamPost-adventure blues and the power of micro adventuresWhy nature and solitude matter so much after coming homeCheck Claire out on Instagram via : @exploringbybicyclePrevious episodes with Claire;Cycling Across Australia Part 1Cycling Across Australia Part 2Cycling Across SE Asia Other guests mentioned in this episode:Terri JockerstLaura BastioliEm HulbertCheck out the Cycplus tiny e-Pumps and use the code STR for a 5% discount Support the showBuy me a coffee! I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

In „Bei Anruf Antritt“ kommen unsere Unterstützenden zu Wort, von Lastenrad bis Mountainbike und von Deutscher Bahn bis Wohnungswende. (00:00:49) Begrüßung (00:05:51) Benni über Familienreisen mit der Bahn (00:09:48) Tandem in der Bahn (00:22:18) Almuth übers Familienlastenrad (00:29:18) Mit dem Fahrrad auf dem Land (00:35:33) Julian über Verkehrs- und Wohnungswende (00:44:08) Wer sind die Menschen dahinter? (00:52:27) Andreas über Mountainbiking (01:01:11) Gibt es Parallelen zwischen Gravel- und Mountainbike-Boom? (01:09:46) Was kommt nach dem Hype? (01:11:52) Christians Perspektive auf den Antritt (01:17:07) Gerolfs Perspektive auf den Antritt (01:21:11) MUSIK: Bleachers – I am Right On Time Hier geht’s zum Gespräch über Bennis dreimonatige Familienreise nach Dänemark: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-drei-monate-familientour-t-shirts-als-werkzeuge Hier geht's zur vorherigen Folge „Bei Anruf Antritt“ aus dem März 2025 : https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-bei-anruf-antritt-maerz-2025 Hier findet ihr Julians Projekt „Velohaven“: https://www.velohaven.de/ Hier geht’s zum Podcast Teurer Wohnen (und Teurer Fahren), der Julian inspiriert hat: https://detektor.fm/serien/teurer-fahren-teurer-wohnen Hier könnt ihr uns bei Steady unterstützen: https://steadyhq.com/de/antritt/about Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/antritt >> Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-bei-anruf-antritt-mit-unseren-unterstuetzenden

In dieser Episode spreche ich mit Stefan Barth (@sbucoaching) über ein Thema, das auf Tour oft unterschätzt wird: Ernährung und Gesundheit beim Bikepacking.Wir sprechen darüber:Was der Körper auf langen Tagen im Sattel wirklich brauchtTrinken, Essen, Energie – und wie man Hungerast vermeidetKochen unterwegs vs. SupermarktRegeneration, Schlaf & Selbstfürsorge auf TourStefan bringt seine Erfahrung aus Coaching und Ausdauersport mit und gibt praktische Tipps, die sich direkt auf der nächsten Tour umsetzen lassen – egal ob Overnighter oder Langstrecke.Viel Spaß!ShownotesStefan auf Instagram https://www.instagram.com/barthsman/ Stefan im Web https://sbucoaching.com/BiketourGlobal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/biketourglobal/BiketourGlobal im Web https://www.biketour-global.de/ 

This episode is a little different. For the final episode of the year, the roles are reversed as Detours alum and journalist Hélène Fromenty steps into the host seat, turning the mic back on Mel Webb, creator and host of the Detours podcast.Together, we reflect on a wild 2025 and what the year really looked like behind the scenes of Detours — from building and sustaining an independent cycling podcast, to working on the ground with the Mountain Races, to navigating a complicated relationship with cycling during a season when riding took a back seat.We talk about imposter feelings, representation in bikepacking and ultra-distance race coverage, creative sustainability, and the ongoing balance between personal goals and creating work that serves a wider community. Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwebbFollow Detours on Instagram: @detourscyclingFollow Albion on Instagram: @albion.cyclingUse code DETOURS15 to get 15% off your next order from AlbionIf you love this show please consider pledging your support to sustain producing this show: https://buymeacoffee.com/detourspodcast

In deze aflevering spreken we met Roel Zwolle, hij bedwong afgelopen zomer de ‘Via Claudia Augusta' vanuit Augsburg naar Verona dwars door de Alpen op zijn gravelbike in 5 epische etappes. Geen poespas, gewoon trappen, afzien en genieten!Wil je jouw fiets eens professioneel laten servicen voor al jouw avonturen? Of wil je aanhaken bij een van de social rides die ze vanuit daar organiseren? Ga dan vooral eens langs bij Roel in zijn eigen Wielerstudio te Enschede. Deze podcast wordt mede mogelijk gemaakt door Etxeondo, 2Moso en Canyon. Speciale dank aan de mannen van de Yearlings voor de muzikale ondersteuning. Wil je reageren of een suggestie voor een onderwerp doen? Dat kan. Sluit je aan bij onze vrienden van de show. Of volg ons op Facebook en het oh zo hippe Instagram, jullie kunnen ons daar vinden onder @pedaleurs.cc, @Z8LTAN79 en @hengelahr. Vind je dit nou een leuke podcast? Laat dan even een review achter. Dan help je gelijk anderen om ons te kunnen vinden. Een spraakbericht wordt uiteraard ook gewaardeerd. Wij zullen de reviews uiteraard delen in de show. Goed Goan en tot de volgende keer.De GrouteEtxeondo: EtxeondoCanyon: Canyon2MosoBVPOCMuziek: The Yearlings End gameMuziek: Rain is here, WildflowersMuziek Groute van de week: Haystak, Buddy SullivanRoute van de week / komoot: Groute van de weekVriendvandeshow: Pedaleurs

In Folge 125 unseres Podcasts Zeltgespräche haben wir tatsächlich wieder Fritz Meinecke zu Gast! Wir sprechen mit ihm über seine Abenteuer und Erfolge im Jahr 2025. Er hat nicht nur Peaks and Planes bestritten, sondern auch das NorthCape 4000, beides natürlich mit dem Fahrrad, jedoch mit unterschiedlichem Gear und verschiedenen Taktiken. Einen kleinen Ausblick bekommen wir auch auf seine nächsten großen Vorhaben, darunter das brutale Atlas Mountain Race in Marokko. Wir drücken auf jeden Fall die Daumen und werden alles genau verfolgen. Wenn es zeitlich passt, werden wir Fritz 2026 nach dem Event dazu auch wieder interviewen können. Ihr könnt also gespannt bleiben.Wir hoffen, dass euch die Folge gefallen hat. Seid ihr selbst schon verschiedene Events gefahren? Berichtet uns gerne davon und auch von euren Plänen für 2026 in den Kommentaren!Links aus der Folge:Fritz Meinecke Website: https://fritzmeinecke.shop/Unsere Social Media Auftritte könnt ihr hier finden:Roberts YouTube-Kanal: https://www.youtube.com/@RobertKlinkOTZeltgespräche auf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Zeltgespr%C3%A4cheRoberts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertklink.de/Sebastians Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sebas_23

This week Rebecca Gross is sharing an update from her journey which will take us to South Korea and Japan. She lets us know what the infamous Four Rivers Route in South Korea was like to cycle on, as well as what she loved about riding in Japan - hint it's all about the onsens!Rebecca also shares a mini solo adventure she took while in South Korea, one which made her realise what she was capable of. Be sure to follow Rebecca's adventure via her instagram channel - @Rebecca_grbCheck out the Cycplus tiny e-Pumps and use the code STR for a 5% discountSupport the showBuy me a coffee! I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

¿No sabes qué regalar a alguien que hace bikepacking o ultradistancia? En este vídeo hablamos de regalos útiles de verdad para ciclistas que pasan horas (y días) encima de la bici.Junto a Borja de Construyendo Ultraciclismo, repasamos ideas de regalo pensadas para:-Bikepacking-Carreras de ultradistancia-Entrenamientos largos-Aventuras autosuficientesNada de gadgets inútiles ni postureo: material que se usa, se sufre y se agradece cuando llevas 300, 500 o más kilómetros encima.Este vídeo es perfecto si buscas:✔ Ideas de regalo para ciclistas avanzados✔ Equipamiento para bikepacking✔ Material para ultraciclismo✔ Regalos prácticos para ciclistas de larga distancia #regalosciclistas #bikepacking #ultradistancia #ultraciclismo #regalosbikepacking #regalosparaciclistas #ciclismodeaventura #equipamientociclista #materialciclismo #ciclistasalarga #ciclismotecnico #bikepackinggear

Robbie Danger Webb shares their experiences of becoming the first openly trans person to cycle around the world. During the episode we learn how Robbie first got into bike travel, their experience gained from riding in their first event, the Tour Aotearoa in New Zealand, and then how they went all in on the world record ride itself.We get into the highs and lows of this record breaking ride, and the realities of setting off to be the first openly Trans Person to do this.  Robbie shares how they found community all over the world, dealt with the setback of getting hit by a car while in the U.S.A, and how the world isn't as scary as it may seem to be. Be sure to follow Robbie's future adventures via their instagram @DirtDropRobbieCheck out the Cycplus tiny e-Pumps and use the code STR for a 5% discount Support the showBuy me a coffee! I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Fahrradrahmen können schnell sein — wenn sie aerodynamisch geformt sind. Wie geht das und was macht das aus? (00:00:41) Begrüßung (00:03:48) Lufti mit Jens Klötzer (00:05:40) Verhältnis Rahmen zu Sitzposition und Kleidung (00:07:36) Warum weniger Tropfenformen? (00:10:17) Der Trend Aero-Rad (00:13:54) Was ist ein NACA Profil (00:15:27) Was ist entscheidend am Rahmen für die Aerodynamik? (00:20:45) Spannungsfeld Komfort – Aerodynamik (00:24:25) Welchen Effekt hat ein rundes Rohr? (00:27:32) Kleine Details – sind die wichtig? (00:35:24) Lenkerform (00:39:43) Einfachantriebe (00:41:10) Spezialfrage – Tasche vor dem Lenker (00:46:36) Ausblick und Verabschiedung (00:50:36) Musik: Trettmann x Jassin – Nach Hause komm Hier geht's zum Gespräch über Felix' Traumrad aus Titan: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-rad-meiner-traeume-felix-traeumt-von-titan Hier könnt ihr uns bei Steady unterstützen: https://steadyhq.com/de/antritt/about Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/antritt >> Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-aerodynamik-am-fahrradrahmen

The Arizona Trail Race is a massive undertaking for any rider — rocky singletrack, long stretches of hike-a-bike, and a full bike portage through the Grand Canyon. It's an especially bold choice for your first bikepacking race.This week, Detours listener Kara Woolgar joins the show after finishing the AZT DFL, a result she's genuinely proud of (and we are too!!). Kara describes herself as fun sized, which means she's had to get creative with packing on an extra-small frame. She also has a long list of food allergies, making resupply on the trail uniquely challenging.In our conversation, Kara shares how she got into bikepacking, how she built confidence through local rides and overnighters, and what it was like to spend 17 days working her way up the state of Arizona. From near race-ending blisters to a heartwarming note left for her in a hiking ledger, Kara shares all about her ride at the back of the pack. Check out Kara's Instagram for write-ups on her experience: @karawoolgar Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwebbFollow Detours on Instagram: @detourscyclingFollow Albion on Instagram: @albion.cyclingUse code DETOURS15 to get 15% off your next order from AlbionIf you love this show please consider pledging your support to sustain producing this show: https://buymeacoffee.com/detourspodcast

In dieser Woche diskutieren wir mit euch ein heikles und kontroverses Thema. Nämlich, wann Ultraleicht zum Wahn werden kann. Wir alle haben großen Spaß daran, unsere Ausrüstung zu verbessern und zu optimieren. Es wird jedoch dann zu einem Problem, wenn irgendwann geringeres Gewicht zugunsten schlechterer Sicherheit in Kauf genommen wird oder der Komfort überproportional leidet. Wir schauen auf Situationen, in denen wir selbst vielleicht etwas übers Ziel hinausgeschossen sind, und erwähnen auch Dinge, bei denen wir gern etwas mehr Gewicht dabeihaben. Unser selbst ausgedachtes neues Credo lautet hier: Smart Light – so leicht wie möglich, so bequem wie nötig.Zum Schluss werfen wir noch einen Blick auf eine höchst professionelle und spannende Packliste mit ein paar echten Innovationen. Wir hoffen, dass euch die Folge gefallen hat. Teilt in den Kommentaren auch gerne eure Meinungen und Erfahrungen zu diesem Thema. Wie leicht ist für euch zu leicht? Wir freuen uns, von euch zu hören.Links aus der Folge:Decathlon Ultraleicht Rucksack: https://tidd.ly/3FJ1tbvRuta Locura Shop: https://rutalocura.com/Bikepacking Iceland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi0w9XOjIxsBikepacking Pannier-Taschen: https://revelatedesigns.com/product/portage-panniers/Unsere Social Media Auftritte könnt ihr hier finden:Roberts YouTube-Kanal: https://www.youtube.com/@RobertKlinkOTZeltgespräche auf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Zeltgespr%C3%A4cheRoberts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertklink.de/Sebastians Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sebas_23

Guests Luke Fowler and Sam Edder share what it's been like on their bikepacking adventure from Vietnam to Spain.  The two friends, better known as The Garbage Bag Boys  have certainly chosen to take on some of the most challenging routes. Their journey so far has taken them through the punchy Ha Giang Loop and almost broke them as they pushed headfirst into the punishing winds of the Gobi Desert. They've also taken on the Tian Shan Traverse and the Celestial Divide routes, as well as the Caucasas Crossing. I spoke to them while they were in Greece about to head into the final part of the journey.This trip has been full of adventures, from surviving a roof-ripping storm in a derelict shack to pushing their bikes through deep sand for hours on end, Luke and Sam share brutally honest stories of hardship, freedom, privilege, wild landscapes, and the lessons they're gathering along the way.Together we talk about:Hitchhiking across IndiaHow two student paramedics decided to ride across the worldThe storm that tore the roof off their shelterThe emotional weight of travel, privilege & storytellingThe Gobi Desert and why it's a place they never want to ride againWhat brings meaning to long-term human-powered travelHow their perspectives have shifted along the journeyWhy discomfort is equal parts addictive and transformativeFollow their adventures via their instagram - @GarbageBagsBoysCheck out the Cycplus tiny e-Pumps and use the code STR for a 5% discount Support the showBuy me a coffee! I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Herzlich Willkommen zur 150. Ausgabe des BiketourGlobal Podcast Season 2! Von Siegen in die Weiten Asiens: Ich spreche mit Fabian Wurm über seine Leidenschaft für Ultra-Bikepacking und seine großen Ambitionen, an den extremsten Rennen der Welt teilzunehmen.Im Fokus stehen: • Die Bewerbung für das Silk Road Mountain Race und das Taurus. • Seine Motivation für das Fahren in entlegenen Regionen und Hochgebirgen. • Welche Vorbereitung für diese Langdistanz-Events notwendig ist. • Warum das Radfahren ein wichtiger mentaler Ausgleich ist. Viel Spaß! Shownotes Fabian auf Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fl.ip/Quelle MusikTropic Fuse - French Fuse aus dem YT Creator Studio Quelle Bilder Fabian Wurm

Jörg träumt vom adaptiven elektrischen Lastenrad, das Pedelec und S-Pedelec sein kann. Was wäre der Vorteil und kann es Realität werden? (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:31) Begrüßung (00:02:10) Das Rad meiner Träume mit Jörg (00:09:52) Was kann dieses Traumrad? (00:16:51) Ist das legales Motortuning? (00:31:00) Kann dieses Traumrad Realität werden? (00:40:50) Ist aufrechtes Sitzen schädlich? (00:47:20) Schutzbleche und Wetterschutz (00:57:04) Abmoderation (00:59:05) Musik: waterbaby – Beck n Call Hier geht’s zum Gespräch über Felix Traumrad aus Titan: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-rad-meiner-traeume-felix-traeumt-von-titan Hier geht’s zum Gespräch über S-Pedelecs mit Anja: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-fahrradbeleuchtung-tiertransport-per-rad-und-s-pedelec Hier geht’s zum Gespräch mit Sebastian Herrmann über den Chainreaction Bikeconvoy: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-recap-zum-chainreaction-bikeconvoy Hier könnt ihr uns bei Steady unterstützen: https://steadyhq.com/de/antritt/about Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/antritt >> Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-rad-meiner-traeume-joerg-traeumt-vom-adaptiven-lastenrad

The Triple Crown of bikepacking is a massive undertaking: three iconic routes, thousands of kilometres, and a season that demands a hell of a lot from you. In this episode of Detours, I sit down with my husband, Jake, to look back on his year racing across the United States, and everything that he's learned from taking on the Triple Crown Challenge. We talk about the early momentum he built on the Divide, the altitude sickness that nearly stopped him on the Colorado Trail, the slow, steady grind of the Arizona Trail, and so much more. We also get into what it's like to watch a loved one take on these races from the sidelines. Follow Jake on Instagram: @_jakecullen_ Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwebbFollow Detours on Instagram: @detourscyclingFollow Albion on Instagram: @albion.cyclingUse code DETOURS15 to get 15% off your next order from AlbionIf you love this show please consider pledging your support to sustain producing this show: https://buymeacoffee.com/detourspodcast

Australian adventurer Juliana Fontana shares her bikepacking experiences having just returned from a massive solo journey across Europe. That adventure began  in Hungary, saw her riding over the Alps, and continuing all the way to Norway. Once there she realised she was having so much fun so she decided to ride all the way back again.Now back in Australia Juliana has been continuing with her bike adventures and we also discuss her taking on sections of the Hunt 1000 bikepacking route from Canberra to Melbourne through the challenging Australian high country. Her reflections on bikepacking in Europe vs Australia, overcoming fear when camping alone, and the generosity of strangers make this a must-listen for anyone dreaming of their first bike adventure or planning a long-distance tour.You can follow Juliana via her instagram account - @juliana_ftOther guests mentioned in this episode:Sheelagh DaleyClaire WyattCheck out Zorali for all your outdoor adventure needs! Support the showBuy me a coffee! I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

In dieser Episode spreche ich mit Wiebke Lühmann über ein Thema, das in der Bikepacking-Szene immer wichtiger wird:Wie erleben FLINTA-Personen das Bikepacking – und was braucht es, damit die Community noch inklusiver wird?Wir reden über:Sichtbarkeit und Representation auf und abseits der StreckeEinstiegshürden und wie man sie abbautWas Sicherheit für FLINTA unterwegs bedeutetCommunity, Support & EmpowermentWarum Bikepacking ein Raum voller Freiheit sein kann – für alleWiebke teilt persönliche Erfahrungen aus Touren, Community-Projekten und ihrem Engagement für mehr Diversität in der Szene. Eine ehrliche Folge darüber, wie wir Radreisen gemeinsam besser machen können.Viel Spaß!Shownotes:Wiebke auf Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wiebkelueh/ BiketourGlobal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/biketourglobal/BiketourGlobal im Web https://www.biketour-global.de/

Eurobike-Chef Stefan Reisinger spricht über die Zukunft der Messe. Außerdem geht es um Bekleidung fürs Radfahren bei Nässe und Kälte. (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:44) Begrüßung und Bahngeschichten (00:07:18) Themenübersicht (00:08:06) Eurobike-Chef Stefan Reisinger im Gespräch (00:11:41) Kritikpunkte und Anforderungen an die Messe (00:17:16) mobifuture und regulatorische Herausforderungen (00:22:06) Sicht auf Cyclingworld Düsseldorf (00:28:10) Bedeutung von Messen für Radfahrende (00:29:51) Ausblick auf die Eurobike 2026 (00:32:15) Warum Messen wichtig sind (00:34:44) Klingeln bei Klötzer: Kleidung fürs kalte Nass (00:39:49) Welche Jacke? (00:45:39) Fahrt ihr mit Regenhose? (00:49:09) Überschuhe oder Winterschuhe? (00:54:00) Winterschuhe und warme Füße (00:54:37) Welche Handschuhe? (01:00:09) Retter in der Not: Tankstelle und Gemüsemarkt (01:01:34) Christians schöne Ausfahrt (01:04:52) Winterradfahren und inneres Gleichgewicht (01:07:08) Mastodon und das Fediverse (01:12:45) Lilly Allen – Pussy Palace Hier geht’s zum Gespräch mit Dirk Zedler zur Absage der Verbände: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-ziv-und-zukunft-fahrrad-beenden-kooperation-mit-der-eurobike Hier geht’s zum Gespräch mit Stefan Reisinger von der Eurobike 2025: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-stefan-reisinger-ueber-die-eurobike-2025 Hier könnt ihr uns bei Steady unterstützen: https://steadyhq.com/de/antritt/about Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/antritt >> Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-stefan-reisinger-ueber-eurobike-kleidung-fuers-kalte-nass

This week adventurer Kurt Werby gives us an update on what it's been like so far cycling on the Route of Caravans in Morocco. This is one of the first longer bikepacking adventures Kurt has taken on and it's been great to hear how expectations have met up with reality there on the route. We also hear what some of your favourite episodes have been as we celebrate 150 long form episodes of Seek Travel Ride, and lastly - hike a bike - do we love it or do we hate it?Check out Zorali for all your outdoor adventure needs!Support the showBuy me a coffee! I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Jan brauchte eine Auszeit. Er wollte weit weg und einen klaren Kopf bekommen, aber ohne in ein Flugzeug steigen zu müssen. Die Wahl fiel auf die geheimnisvollen Färöer-Inseln. Doch was ihn erwartete, war weit entfernt von einem entspannten Urlaub: 42 Stunden Fährfahrt in einer Innenkabine – das war Jans Start in ein Abenteuer, das er nicht zu Ende gedacht hatte. Im stürmischen April empfing ihn die Inselwelt, 18 Felsen vulkanischen Ursprungs, mit einem Wind in nie erlebter Dimension. Für seine geplante Bikepacking-Tour von elf Tagen hatte Jan die Extreme unterschätzt. Er musste bereits nach kurzer Zeit feststellen: Die Inseln sind eine bergige Herausforderung, und der Wind ist so krass, dass man lieber schiebt als fährt – oder sogar den Berg hoch nicht treten muss, weil der Wind von hinten so stark ist. Obwohl Jan vom Meer kommt, war der Wind auf den Färöern ein „absoluter Standardwind“ in einer nie erlebten Dimension. Die krassen Wetterwechsel zwischen Regen und Sonnenschein innerhalb weniger Kurven machten das Vorhaben sogar lebensgefährlich. Vom Wal ausgespuckt: Wenn der Nordwind dich auf den Färöern absetzt Doch die Abkehr vom Plan – der Entschluss, sich einfach in den Süden treiben zu lassen – verwandelte die Reise in eine Perlenkette an Wundern. Wann hast du das letzte Mal die Tür zu einer fremden, offenen Wohnung betreten? Jan erlebte eine gigantische Gastfreundschaft. Er wurde in eine Familie aufgenommen, ging mit dem Vater der Pastorin Schafe hüten und durfte ein intimes Wissen über das Hirtenwesen sammeln. Er sah den „schönsten Flecken auf Erden“ – einen schwarzen Sandstrand, geschützt von steilen Bergen, der Ruhe ausstrahlt. Jan kehrte verändert von den Färöern zurück, mit dem tiefen Gefühl, dass die Welt und die Menschen grundsätzlich gut sind. Seine wichtigste Lektion: Sag Ja zum Unerwarteten! Hör rein und lass dich inspirieren, wie du auf deinen nächsten individuellen Abenteuern das Wunder finden kannst, wenn du dich einfach mal vom Wal ausspucken lässt.

Hablemos de Ultradistancia y hablemos de Bike Packing... o ¿no es lo mismo? Son conceptos parecidos, similares, que se complementan entre sí pero no son exactamente lo mismo.  Para ello contamos con Borja Gascón de Construyendo Ultraciclismo para hablar del tema y que nos desglose mejor qué aspectos caracterizan cada una de las disciplinas: material, set up de la bici, mindset del propio ciclista, días de ruta o cómo afrontar la misma. Seguimos añadiendo mini secciones en los episodios bisemanales para crear comunidad gravel. A veces habalmos de lo que se empieza a conocer como "el Fast Gravel" para esas carreras más cortas o competitivas o, por otro lado, como lo que algunos llaman la "Esencia del gravel" con ese concepto un poco más aventurero y explorador... ¿Al fin y al cabo, quiénes somos nosotros para catalogar cada cosa? ¡Nos vemos y/o nos escuchamos el martes que viene!

Markus Straussner baut Stahlrahmen unter dem Label „Tante Mäkki“. Wir sprechen über seine Liebe zum Stahl und die Zukunft seiner Marke. (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:32) Rahmenbau und Leidenschaft (00:08:57) Vom Studium zum Rahmenbauer (00:13:24) Der Meisterkurs und das Meisterstück (00:20:56) Der Rahmenbauprozess: Von der Idee zum fertigen Rahmen (00:29:32) Nacharbeiten und Details (00:37:08) Tante Mäcki: Social Media und Sichtbarkeit (00:44:14) Vollzeitrahmenbauer werden? Chancen und Herausforderungen (00:55:17) Konsumkritik und Arbeitsbedingungen in der Fahrradindustrie (01:04:15) Wertschätzung für Fahrradwerkstätten (01:07:25) Dozent an der Bundesfachschule (01:08:54) Missverständnisse über Stahlrahmenbau (01:12:15) Verabschiedung und Outro (01:13:16) MUSIK: Broken Social Scene – 7/4 Shoreline Hier geht’s zum Gespräch mit Thomas Becker von Meerglas über die Untiefen des Rahmenbaus: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-rahmenbauer-thomas-becker-von-meerglas Hier geht’s zu unserer Ausgabe vom Januar 2020 mit dem Gespräch über Fahrradproduktion in Kambodscha: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-januar-2020-renn-tandem-fuer-blinde-produktion-in-kambodscha-und-bundeslaender-tour Hier könnt ihr uns bei Steady unterstützen: https://steadyhq.com/de/antritt/about Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/antritt >> Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-tante-maekki-und-die-liebe-zum-rahmenbau

Bicycle touring numbers feel like they're down—fewer loaded panniers on the road, Adventure Cycling Association facing major financial headwinds, and a lot of long-time tourers quietly aging out. But is touring actually in decline, or is it just shifting into something that looks different—like bikepacking, gravel, and shorter, more flexible trips? In this episode I dig into Adventure Cycling's recent membership and financial update, talk through generational and economic trends, and explore whether we're seeing the end of an era… or just the end of one version of it. Is Bicycle Touring in Decline? What the ACA Letter Tells Us Recent email to ACA membership on a vote regarding selling their building in Missoula Membership down from almost 40,000 in 2023 to about 18,000 today. Donations down. Demand for guided tours has softened. Sales of maps/routes have dropped with free digital tools and GPS routes everywhere. Their diagnosis Members aging out of cycling. Some people don't feel enough value in a paid membership. Travel patterns are changing; inflation and costs are up; maybe fewer people committing to long guided tours. The building sale piece: ACA can sell their big, underutilized Missoula headquarters for ~$2.55M, then lease back just the space they need. The goal is to buy a "runway" of a few years to rebuild membership and modernize programs (digital experience, routes, tours, events). This is serious—membership halving in a couple of years is not a blip. But this is one institution. It's a single data point, not the whole story. Is ACA's Crisis Proof That Touring Is Dying? Possible "touring is in trouble" interpretation: If the biggest U.S. touring org is shrinking, maybe demand really is falling. Fewer people willing to pay for routes, maps, and guided tours could indicate less interest in traditional loaded touring. Alternative explanations: Value perception problem: If you can download GPX routes for free, people might not feel like they need a membership. Younger riders may not connect with a membership model or a print magazine in the same way. Business model problem vs. touring problem: Guided tours and paper maps are specific products. Those can decline even if DIY touring thrives. If a streaming-era kid doesn't buy DVDs, it doesn't mean movies are dead—just that the business model changed. Same question here: is ACA Blockbuster, or are movies in trouble? The Aging Out Effect The ACA explicitly mentions aging out of cycling. Talk through generational dynamics: A lot of classic touring energy came from the boomers and older Gen X. Long, multi-week tours require time, health, and often retirement or very flexible work. People aging out doesn't necessarily mean the activity is dying, but: If younger generations aren't replacing those numbers, you get a visible decline. Touring can look intimidating: expensive gear, big time commitments, safety fears. Possible barriers for younger riders: Student debt, unstable housing, fewer long chunks of vacation, higher baseline anxiety around traffic and climate disasters (heat, smoke, extreme weather). The Rise of Bikepacking and Off-Road Travel Ttouring may just be changing costume: More folks are drawn to bikepacking and gravel: lighter gear, off-road routes, "adventure" branding. Social media and brands push a certain aesthetic: frame bags, dirt roads, epic photography. Contrast vibes: Classic touring: fenders, racks, panniers, highways, small towns, campgrounds. Bikepacking: singletrack/doubletrack, BLM land, forest roads, more "expedition-y", often shorter but punchier trips. If someone is out for five days with bags on their bike, sleeping outside and moving every day… and we're calling that bikepacking instead of touring… did touring really decline, or did it just get relabeled? Is bikepacking now the umbrella term for bike adventuring? Is It Just a (pardon the pun) Cycle? Historical perspective: There was a big touring boom in the 1970s and again mini-waves around the early 2000s . We thought the 2020 COVID bike boom would impact things, but did it? Outdoor sports often rise and fall with the economy, culture, and media stories. Economic cycle: High inflation, higher travel costs, and general uncertainty can make long trips harder. At the same time, travel has become more fragmented: people take 3-day trips instead of 3-week odysseys. Cultural cycle: Right now, gravel and ultra-events (Unbound, etc.) get the headlines. Touring is slow and unsexy by comparison. Slow unsexy things tend to look "dead" for a while… until the next backlash against all the hype and burnout. We might be in the hangover phase after the COVID bike boom and a big cultural swing toward short, 'epic' experiences. Other Factors That Make Touring Feel Smaller Safety and traffic fears: distracted driving, speed, road rage, social media amplifying every horror story. Climate and weather extremes: heat domes, wildfire smoke, storms—touring has always danced with weather, but now the dice feel loaded. Information overload: paradoxically, infinite online info can make people freeze and not choose any tour. Shift to micro-touring: overnighters, weekend campouts, credit-card touring instead of epic cross-country runs. That looks less visible on the ACA radar but might be the real growth area. What ACA's Plan Signals About the Future Positive outlook: Selling an underused building to buy time to modernize could be a good sign. It's a choice to adapt instead of slowly bleed out. They're explicitly planning to invest in: More routes and route updates Digital and website improvements Stronger advocacy tools Expanded tours and member events The big question: Can an organization built around old touring models reinvent itself for a world of bikepacking, GPS, and dispersed, remote communities? Will they pivot toward being the hub for all forms of bike travel, not just pannier touring? Final Take: Is Touring Actually in Decline? Yes, in the classic sense. Fewer people paying for memberships, maps, and guided pannier tours. The touring demographic that built ACA is shrinking and aging. No, if you widen the definition. Bikepacking, mixed-surface, overnighters, and "ride-to-your-Airbnb" trips are essentially touring by another name. People are still traveling by bicycle; they're just doing it with different gear and routes. Mostly, it's in a messy transition. Legacy institutions and business models are under intense pressure. New formats (digital communities, route-sharing platforms, YouTube, social media) are where a lot of the energy lives now. The story isn't "touring is dying"—it's "touring is migrating." Go on any kind of bike trip—overnight, credit-card, dirt, paved, doesn't matter. Support whichever orgs, creators, or communities actually help them get out the door (ACA, local groups, creators, etc.). If you're an ACA member, vote on the building sale by November 24. Whatever side you land on it seems like this will likely define things for ACA for the next several years. •Bike touring has always been a niche. The question isn't whether the niche survives—it's what form it takes for the next generation. And we all get to shape that.

There's a certain kind of freedom that comes with slowing down: giving yourself time to stay, to notice, and to let a place leave its mark on you.Over the years, Weronika Szalas's mindset has shifted more and more toward slow travel — working in the winters and touring in the summers. This year, she spent nearly five months on the road with her partner, bikepacking through Central Asia.In this episode of Detours, Weronika all about her adventures on the road, from Google Translate disasters to long days on remote tracks, quiet dinners with strangers, and finally making it to Kyrgyzstan, a place she'd dreamed of for years.We get into:How slow travel changed the way she experiences new placesThe emptiness of the Mongolian steppe and navigating without a shared languageThe surreal reality of riding through Western China and dealing with constant surveillanceHighlights from bikepacking in Kyrgyzstan including Karakol, Peak Lenin, Juku Pass, and the Pamir Highway/Bartang ValleyHow her definition of freedom has evolved, and what it feels like to settle back into regular life after months outsideLISTENER SHOUTOUT: As a little bonus content this week we have a voice note from Kara Woolgar who finished the Arizona Trail 800 as her FIRST EVER bikepacking race! Congrats Kara and thanks so much for sharing your story!Follow Weronika on Instagram: @weronika.szalas Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwebbFollow Detours on Instagram: @detourscyclingFollow Albion on Instagram: @albion.cyclingUse code DETOURS15 to get 15% off your next order from AlbionIf you love this show please consider pledging your support to sustain producing this show: https://buymeacoffee.com/detourspodcast

Follow Eliza Sampey, an adventurer and physical therapist who has turned van living and bikepacking into a lifestyle spanning the North Cascades, Pakistan, Guatemala, and beyond. She shares stories of navigating remote singletrack with pack rafts, crossing international borders by bike, and using simple solutions to keep gear secure, proving that resourcefulness and simplicity are key to authentic adventure travel.From providing humanitarian aid in post-hurricane Puerto Rico to wild camping under the stars, Eliza offers practical wisdom on staying physically resilient during long journeys and building community on the road. Whether you're an experienced bikepacker or just beginning to explore unconventional travel, discover how slow travel and preparation can transform your relationship with wild places and help you tackle any challenge that comes your way.Catch up with Eliza on Instagram at @elizasampey, on her website Eliza Sampey PT, DPT, and follow her on Substack.Join our community at Warmshowers.org, follow us on Instagram @Warmshowers_org, and visit us on Facebook. You can also contact Executive Director Tahverlee directly at Tahverlee@Warmshowers.org.Watch this and all episodes of the Bike Life Podcast on YouTube.Special thanks to our sponsor, Bikeflights – the best in bicycle shipping service and boxes, guaranteed.Theme Music by Les Konley | Produced by Les KonleyHappy riding and hosting!

In this episode guest Harriet Gruen shares what it takes to go from novice cycle tourer to an ultra cycling record-breaker. In 2022 she set off from London to ride 10,000 km to Central Asia.  She'd barely ridden much at all and so she named the trip The Unlikely Adventure.Along the way she fell in love with cycling and by the time she returned back to London 5 months later, she turned her mind to  ultra-distance racing.  She's since lined up at events such as Dales Divide, Trans Pyrenees and Badlands, more recently she has et the fastest known female time on the Three Peaks by Bike Challenge, climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon while cycling the 700 km between them.Follow Harriet via her instagram - @anunlikelyadventure and also her personal blog - An Unlikely AdventureCheck out Zorali for all your outdoor adventure needs! Support the showBuy me a coffee! I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Matt Stephens chats to ultra-distance bike racer, content creator and charity fundraiser Chris Hall about his recent challenges for Movember. Despite atrocious weather conditions, Chris completed a lap of Britain unsupported during the summer of 2025, learning valuable lessons along the way. With a history of severe depression, Movember is a charity close to his heart and this monumental effort is documented superbly in Chris' film “Bikepacking the Perimeter of Britain”. Cycling has played a huge part in Chris' recovery from depression and continues to help him maintain his mental health.   www.sigmasports.com Support Chris' Movember fundraising at his  MoSpace: https://uk.movember.com/mospace/6408721  Chris Hall's ‘Bikepacking The Perimeter of Britain' on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLGuamHY2pc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cenzi Flendrovsky war Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts eine Radsportlerin in Wien. Petra Sturm hat ihre Geschichte aufgeschrieben. (00:00:26) Begrüßung (00:02:04) Petra Sturm über den Frauenradsport (00:03:23) Cenzi Flendrovsky – Eine Wiener Radpionierin (00:07:29) Gesellschaftliche Widerstände gegen Frauenradsport (00:12:41) Faszination Fahrrad am Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts (00:18:41) Kleidung als Kampffeld der Emanzipation (00:25:59) Cenzis sportlicher Höhepunkt und tragisches Ende (00:29:41) Wiederkehrende Muster in Geschlechterdebatten (00:38:51) Das Fahrrad als Symbol der Frauenbefreiung (00:46:05) Gegenwart und Zukunft des Frauenradsports (00:52:12) Cenzi heute – Parallelen zur Gegenwart (00:55:45) Reflexion und Verabschiedung (00:58:44) Eli Preiss feat. beslik meister – Aba Warum (prodbypengg) Hier geht’s zum Buch „Cenzi Flendrovsky – Eine Bicycle Novel“: https://www.editionatelier.at/titel/cenzi-flendrovsky/ Hier geht’s zum Buch „Sport und Feminismus – Gesellschaftspolitische Geschlechterdebatten vom Fin de Siècle bis heute“: https://www.campus.de/buecher-campus-verlag/wissenschaft/sport_und_feminismus-18161.html Hier geht’s zu unserer Folge aus dem März 2020, in der wir mit Fiona Kolbinger sprechen: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-rueckblick-world-bicycle-relief-fiona-kolbinger Hier könnt ihr uns bei Steady unterstützen: https://steadyhq.com/de/antritt/about Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/antritt >> Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-petra-sturm-ueber-cenzi-flendrovsky-und-frauenradsport

This week guest, Rebecca Gross shares her experiences from cycling across China and the Tibetan Plateau. This was very much an unplanned inclusion on her bikepacking journey and it took her through breathtaking landscapes. It also gave her insights intoTibetan culture, and she also had to deal with some extreme weather. Rebecca opens up about kindness from strangers, moments of homesickness, and what it was like to travel sections of this area as a solo female cyclist too. Follow Rebecca via her instagram account - @rebecca_grbCheck out Zorali for all your outdoor adventure needs!Support the showBuy me a coffee! I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Heinz Stücke returns for Part 2 where he shares the honest truths and life lessons learned from 51 years of cycling the world.Check out Part 1 of our discussion here.Listen if: You're curious about the real cost of a life of adventure, how long-term travel shapes a person, and what 51 years on a bicycle teaches you about the world.Key takeaways:The cost of long-term travel and what Heinz had to sacrifice to keep travellingHow travelling alone opened more doors for connection and kindnessHow Heinz worked kept funding his travels and his bases for working out where to go nextThe “a bike is a bike, is a damn bike” philosophy and why Heinz never romanticised his bicycle and stayed proudly Mr AnalogWhat decades of travel with paper maps and film cameras taught him that today's digital world of internet, smartphones and GPS can't replicateHow Heinz is still permanently travelling nowLinks mentioned:Once again a big thank you to Lizzie Jenkins for coming along to film this interview. Be sure to give her a follow on Instagram - @Lizzie_Jenkins_Film Click here to find out more about Helinox Camp ChairsSupport the showBuy me a coffee! I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

In dieser Episode spreche ich mit Maya Christofori über das Abenteuer, alleine mit dem Rad unterwegs zu sein.Wir reden über:Warum Solo-Touren so besonders sindWie man mit Einsamkeit, Ängsten und Unsicherheiten umgehtSicherheit, Planung und Intuition unterwegsUnd was man über sich selbst lernt, wenn man ganz allein fährtMaya erzählt offen von ihren Erfahrungen auf Reisen, den schönen Momenten – und den herausfordernden. Eine ehrliche Folge über Mut, Vertrauen und Freiheit.

Zwei große Verbände der Fahrradwirtschaft beenden ihre Kooperation mit der Leitmesse Eurobike. Was sind die Hintergründe und wie geht es weiter? (00:00:41) Begrüßung (00:04:37) Nehmt ihr das Ende der Eurobike in Kauf? (00:07:18) Wer sind die Verbände, die gehen? (00:11:18) Warum dieser Schritt? (00:18:20) Weitere Forderungen an die Eurobike (00:21:23) Wie kann ein Neustart aussehen? (00:29:25) Ist das Format Messe in der Krise? (00:39:01) Was wäre ohne Leitmesse in Deutschland? (00:49:19) Verabschiedung (00:51:18) Musik: Melody’s Echo Chamber – Eyes Closed Hier geht es zu unserer Folge mit Eurobike-Chef Stefan Reisinger vom Juni 2025: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-stefan-reisinger-ueber-die-eurobike-2025 Hier geht es zu „Bei Anruf Antritt“ aus dem März 2025: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-bei-anruf-antritt-maerz-2025 Hier könnt ihr uns bei Steady unterstützen: https://steadyhq.com/de/antritt/about Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/antritt >> Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-ziv-und-zukunft-fahrrad-beenden-kooperation-mit-der-eurobike

Ever wanted to go bikepacking on the European Divide Trail? It's the longest continuous off road route that crosses the European continent and this week Romanian bikepacker Mircea Arǎmescu is sharing with us his experiences from riding it this year. Mircea is also the youngest person to have ridden the trail and he tells us all about his experiences specifically at the northern part of the trail. You can find Mircea on instagram via his account - @Mircea0907Previous episodes featuring the EDT are:Rebekka WiedenerRussell NankervisThis week I also shared your top tips on what to tell someone who is keen to get started with their first bike adventure. Support the showBuy me a coffee! I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

When you're chasing big goals, it's easy to get tunnel vision — to pour everything you have into one idea of what success should look like. What you should do next. How far you should go. The kind of person you should be.This year, artist and bikepack racer Quinda Verheul set out to take on the Triple Crown of bikepacking: the Tour Divide, Colorado Trail Race, and Arizona Trail Race. After the Tour Divide, her year took a turn in a direction she couldn't imagine. In this conversation, Quinda opens up about the pressure to keep proving yourself, the vulnerability of letting go, and the freedom that comes from redefining success on your own terms. We talk about the realities of professional ultra-cycling, the mental and financial load of chasing big races, and the courage it takes to change direction when your goals stop serving you.Follow Quinda on Instagram: @quindaverheul_ Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwebbFollow Detours on Instagram: @detourscyclingFollow Albion on Instagram: @albion.cyclingUse code DETOURS15 to get 15% off your next order from AlbionIf you love this show please consider pledging your support to sustain producing this show: https://buymeacoffee.com/detourspodcast

Pack die Wanderschuhe ein und mach dich bereit für eine inspirierende Reise: Jan Rumig hat Deutschland auf eine Weise durchquert hat, die nur wenige wagen. Jan, der seine Leidenschaft für das Weitwandern nach dem Te Araroa in Neuseeland entdeckte, wollte diesmal nicht weit fliegen, sondern die Vielfalt der eigenen Heimat erleben. Sein Ziel war der Nord-Süd-Trail, eine epische Strecke von 3.700 Kilometern, die von Sylt bis zum südlichsten Punkt Deutschlands, dem Haldenwanger Eck, führt. Nach 98 Tagen, darunter 96 Wandertage und nur zwei Pausentage, erreichte er das Ziel und absolvierte den Trail in Fastest Known Time (FKT). Doch wie schafft man es, sich über drei Monate hinweg täglich zu motivieren und 3.700 Kilometer mit einem Startgewicht von 18,6 Kilogramm Gepäck zu meistern? Jan verrät uns, dass auf solch einem langen Weg vor allem der Wille zählt. Von Siebenschläfern, Schweißtropfen und der überraschenden Herzlichkeit Deutschlands Jans Wanderung war eine Achterbahnfahrt der Erlebnisse und Emotionen. Er berichtet von den kulturellen und kulinarischen Unterschieden – wie aus "Moin" "Servus" und aus Mettbrötchen Kaiserschmarrn wird. Dabei erwarteten ihn nicht nur Herausforderungen wie tagelanger Regen im Schwarzwald, der ihn fast den Mut kostete, bis ihm ein intensiver Regenbogen über Friedrichshafen ein Lächeln ins Gesicht zauberte. Auch körperlich wurde er auf die Probe gestellt, als sein rechter Knöchel plötzlich sehr stark geschwollen war. Warum er trotzdem keinen Arzt aufsuchen wollte – und wie ihm dann ausgerechnet eine Bundeswehr-Ärztin als Trail Angel aus der Patsche half, erfahrt ihr in der Folge. Jan lernte auf diesem Weg, dass Abenteuer nicht nur in der Ferne warten, sondern direkt vor der eigenen Haustür erlebt werden können. Hör rein, lass dich inspirieren und starte dein eigenes Abenteuer – egal ob Thru-Hike oder nur die ersten 10 Kilometer! Hier erfährst du alles über das Wandern durch Deutschland auf dem Nord-Süd-Trail und außerdem: - welch unglaubliche Herzlichkeit Jan von 25 Trail Angels erfuhr! - wie sich Deutschland von Nord nach Süd kulturell und kulinarisch verändert! - was Jan auf den 3.700 Kilometern am Laufen hielt! - was ihn nach tagelangem Dauerregen im Schwarzwald beinahe aufgeben ließ! Shownotes: Homepage des Nord Süd Trails: https://www.nordsüdtrail.de Folge Jan auf Instagram unter @jr.on.tour! Jans Wanderungen findest du hier auf Komoot! Werbung: Hier geht's zu unseren Werbepartnern dieser Folge: https://linkin.bio/offthepath Diese Podcastfolge gibt es auch als Video: Schau dir den Video-Podcast auf unserem Youtube-Channel an unter @OffThePath_Podcast!

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Kenneth Pararo, known on trail as Moron. This is a podcast we've been wanting to make happen for several years now, and let me tell you, it does not disappoint. Moron is a thru-hiker, long-distance cyclist, philosopher, hopeless romantic, futurist, and most importantly, just a real solid hang.  We learn about why he's all in on AI- as evidenced by him riding cross country rocking his Meta AI glasses, why he quit is corporate tech job to more permanently pursue adventure and experience, how he completed one AT thru-hike and quit another a couple hundred miles from the finish, turning it into an extended road walk to the Canadian border, only to turn around for some more road walking and eventually an extended bike ride, and how he plans his adventuring essentially one day at a time, letting fate largely guide his next move. We wrap the show with tips for safe and steamy tent sex, a contentious debate about using gas station bathrooms exclusively for a year for one million dollars, and the triple crown of people we just don't understand. Gossamer Gear: Check out the Type II collection at gossamergear.com.  Sawyer Products: Check out Sawyer's Cnoc collab at sawyer.com. [divider] Interview with Kenneth “Moron” Pararo Moron's Instagram Moron's Podcast Time stamps & Questions 00:04:12 - Apply to blog for the Trek, listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon, and subscribe to Backpacker Radio on Youtube! 00:09:45 - Introducing Moron 00:11:28 - Tell us about getting sober 00:17:14 - Discussion about sleeping behind a pit toilet in Golden 00:19:05 - What are you up to right now? 00:21:40 - How do you pick roads to bike on? 00:24:40 - Who isn't Moron? 00:29:00 - Discussion about Moron's past girlfriends 00:34:20 - Has nature always been more noise than signal for you? 00:36:25 - Did you start the AT with any preconceived notion about how you'd feel about it spiritually? 00:37:50 - How do you pick what trails and routes you do? 00:40:15 - Where are the best cafes? 00:41:15 - What was your former profession? 00:47:20 - What are your thoughts about AI? 00:52:40 - Would you want to live forever? 00:55:30 - How do you stay comfortable on a bike? 00:57:00 - What are the benefits of bikepacking over hiking? 00:58:55 - How do you decide where to camp each night? 01:02:00 - Discussion about Moron's AI glasses 01:07:30 - Do you worry about any of the negative consequences of AI? 01:11:15 - Do you worry about the affordability of AI? 01:19:45 - How will AI influence nature and ecosystems? 01:23:30 - Let's talk about the Florida Trail! 01:29:40 - You've carried your bike while hiking? 01:30:30 - Why is your bike so heavy? 01:33:10 - Tell us about Trail Correspondents 01:37:45 - Do you like the sound of your own voice? Do you have tips for producing audio? 01:42:40 - What are your tips for making something interesting out of monotony? 01:45:50 - Tell us about working on a horse farm 01:50:30 - Have you held onto horse culture since? 01:52:10 - Horse Facts: Give us some rapid fire horse facts 01:56:24 - Tell us about biking through a winter storm 01:59:00 - Discussion about Moron's future biking plans 02:03:40 - Gossamer Gear Question: What's your number one irrational fear? 02:05:15 - Where can people keep up with you? Segments Trek Propaganda: Tips for Safe and Steamy Tent Sex by Redacted QOTD:  You get one million dollars per year but you can only use gas station bathrooms Triple Crown of people you don't understand (ex. morning people) Mail Bag  5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/ and his coffee. Sign up for the Trek's newsletter Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. 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Exploring Aurora's unique multi-day rally format and the people bringing gravel culture to Cyprus, Switzerland, and Portugal. This week, we're heading overseas for a new kind of gravel adventure. The Aurora Gravel Rally Series blends the spirit of exploration with the thrill of competition — taking riders across stunning landscapes in Cyprus, Switzerland, and Portugal. Craig sits down with Fiona, Race Director for the Portugal event, to unpack what makes the Aurora Gravel format so special. From timed rally segments to all-inclusive multi-day experiences, Fiona shares how Aurora is redefining what it means to race and travel on gravel. Expect insights on: How rally-style racing works and why it opens gravel to more riders The cultural flavor of each European stop — from the Mediterranean to the Alps Aurora's vision for balancing community, challenge, and discovery What makes Portugal a hidden gem for gravel cyclists If you've ever dreamed of combining racing with real adventure, this one's for you. Links Mentioned:

Welcome back to The Brick Session with Mark and Caroline Livesey.In this episode, we dive into a stacked week of endurance sport. Caroline takes us inside her incredible race at the Gravel World Championships, where—at 46 years old—she lined up in the elite field and finished just seven minutes behind the world champion.Mark shares stories from his latest bikepacking adventure across Spain, complete with the usual mix of mishaps, mountains, and magic moments.The team then breaks down the Kona World Championships, giving their honest take on the racing, the course, and what really stood out this year.We also catch up with elite triathlete James Teagle, fresh off his third-place finish at Challenge Mallorca, who gives us a quick race brief and some inside perspective.And finally, we wrap things up with a chat about the latest Strava–Garmin spat that's been making waves in the endurance world.So grab a coffee—or your bike shoes—and settle in for another episode of The Brick Session.

Guest Paul Edkins takes us on an adventure from London to South Africa. He had zero experience of bike travel before setting off on this adventure. Along the way he was also fundraising for the Black Mambas the world's first female anti-poaching unit.Listen if: You're looking for inspiration to set off on your own huge adventure.Key takeaways:Trust yourself. You'll make mistakes sure, but that's where the real lessons live.Stay flexible. Plan a few days at a time and let how you feel decide the route.It's all about the people you meet. The bike travel community is awesome. People want to help you. The world is kinder than the news makes it seem.Links mentioned:Paul's Instagram: @holidayspirit99The Black Mambas — all-female anti-poaching unit in South AfricaCheck out Zorali for all your outdoor adventure needs! Check out Ombraz Sunglasses - I'm a fan and I think you will be too!Support the showBuy me a coffee! I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Welcome to episode 35 of Gravel Kings! After a few weeks of busy late season racing, we opted for have just Laura and Ted sit down to chat as our schedules with Stu aren't quite lining up. But we're eager to hear where he's been lately too, stay tuned! Laura is freshly back from the UCI gravel world championships, filled with mayhem, drama, and good times. Ted FKT'ed the VTXL and then bikepacked across Portugal, he's off to the Megahopper in northern California in a few short hours. This one is action packed so stay tuned! Check out Ted's video from Portugal here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDmEXupJVmMhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4oJNdH6UOZ0Xyu8HLpD4aT?si=eREgUdcxSBqTkX4Sl18VJA Follow us at @gravelkingspodcast Follow Stu at @ridingthefences Follow Laura at @lauracameronking Follow Ted at @iamtedking Send your questions to gravelkingspodcast@gmail.com or message your questions to the Instagram handle above.  

If you've ever wondered what travelling through Mongolia would be like this episode is going to take you righ there. This week Rebecca Gross is giving us an update from her bike adventures through Mongolia. Think of huge, open landscapes, river crossings, dreamy wildcamps, sandy roads, headwinds, yurts everything! Be sure to follow Rebecca via her instagram - @rebecca_grb and watch her bike adventure unfold. Check out Zorali for all your outdoor adventure needs!Support the showBuy me a coffee and help support the show! I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Show Notes: We are doing lots of VIDEO! We are bikepacking the Texas Overland Trail! My frame cracked, so I got it warrantied with a Niner with a wider rear tire. 50mm. I'm training at a 3/4s Ironman level and racing long bike stuff. Getting great at using the 360 camera. 4 million views! Lots of great videos made and now up on YouTube. Starting YouTube and Patreon community, and merch like t-shirts. Patreon.com/zentri and youtube.com/@zenendurance SlowMaxxing explained. Ship of Theseus paradox - When is it a new bike? Swim death at Waco 70.3 and what can cause that. Examples of great guests on this show. Why Pro women's race in Kona this weekend is so important to watch. How Strava and comparison can ruin your success. "A Day of Flow" I bought the SlowMaxxing.com Domain! T-shirts available at zenendurance.printful.me "I don't hurry." Stand up for yourself. Description of our bike packing project. Route, how we found it, plans for executing. Recruiting Emily as our 4x4 support vehicle. Make your adventure finishable and fun in case something goes wrong. Kai and I probably will race Marathon MTB and Gravel Races again this Fall/Winter/Spring Backyard Ultra? and run 100 miles in 24 hours? You race to get good, then "graduate" to a multisport lifestyle where you don't want to stop training to race. Women's racing has gotten crazy good. But hasn't it always been? You can listen to my YouTube videos like a podcast if you buy YouTube Premium.

Gravel bike? Adventure bike? Bikepacking rig? With a drop handlebar but wide tires, proper suspension on both ends, and geometry that makes sense for good times on dirt, the just-released Trek CheckOUT looks like it's ready for... well, just about anything, be it a quick singletrack rip or a race from Canada to the Mexican border. Will Tracy and Levy look into the CheckOUT's features, including its near-endless mounting points and the new, longer travel Rudy XL fork, and Levy shares his questionable opinion from a mountain biker's perspective.  Velo's managing editor, Will Tracy, is also grilled by Levy to find out how he became The Boss, his time working for Peloton magazine, the differences between print and online cycling media, and how watching a race as a young kid shaped the rest of his life.