Podcasts about bikepacking

What's the best country to take a bike adventure? I put that question to the Seek Travel Ride Instagram community, and the answers poured in, from expected favourites to a few genuine curveballs. This episode is dedicated to running through every single one.It comes on the back of a scorching European summer and a roadside afternoon spectating the Tour de France, which got me reflecting on how the race first brought me to France  and ultimately to the Pyrenees back in 2013, where I now live.Countries featured in this episode:Most votes: France, Turkey, SpainMountain destinations: Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Bolivia, NorwayOff the beaten path: Tunisia, New Caledonia, El Salvador, Saudi ArabiaClassic bike-adventure countries: New Zealand, Thailand, Japan, China, Peru, IranThe philosophical answer: "Wherever you haven't been yet" (and "any country" will do)Got a country to add to the list? Get in touch and let me know your pick for the best country to take a bike adventure.Mentioned in this episodeSlauka' Macurak's Norway episode (recently re-released)Leonie Katekar's episode on cycling solo from Antigua to UshuaiaMy YouTube series on crossing the Pyrenees coast to coast Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

In 2022, German psychologist Rieke Schmees swapped a desk for a bike and cycled 12,000km through 16 countries. This adventure took her from Germany to Turkey, via Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Italy and the Balkans. It was the first type of adventure like this she'd taken with almost no camping experience prior to setting off as well. Rieke shares the reality of taking this adventure as a solo female, the toughest weeks in Morocco which also became teh most rewarding, and how it came to be that she rescued a puppy in Bulgaria. This episode originally aired in June 2024.Be sure to follow Rieke's future adventures via her instagram - @riekeschm Check out Old Man Mountain for the perfect way to carry gear on your bike. Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Christian hat die Tour de France am Tourmalet erlebt und Lucas macht Dienstreisen jetzt mit Zug und Fahrrad. (00:00:00) Begrüßung (00:01:28) Per E-Auto zur Tour (00:12:17) Christian will in die Pyrenäen (00:16:12) Der Tag der Tourmalet-Etappe (00:24:48) Die Werbekarawane (00:30:00) Die Helis kommen (00:35:19) Was zieht die Leute zur Tour? (00:37:58) Lucas' Dienstreise (00:42:53) Gibt es Nachteile? (00:47:50) Wie zufrieden ist Lucas mit der Bahn? (00:54:20) Wie geht’s weiter? (00:56:10) Verabschiedung (00:57:30) Sommerregen – Kitschkrieg feat. Milleniumkid & Domiziana Hier geht’s zum Artikel bei Escape Collective über die Fahrzeuge der Werbekarawane: https://escapecollective.com/a-drivtour-de-france-caravan-vehicles-of-years-past/ Hier geht’s zu unserer Playlist auf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0rFFrMDgoZX2PdHMwvaEmG?si=8w56NndiQQikVzEDcWtjNg 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-christian-zur-tour-am-tourmalet-und-lucas-auf-dienstreise

In dieser Folge besprechen wir die verschiedenen und facettenreichen Kategorien von Outdoor-Aktivitäten. Es geht um Trekking, Fastpacking, Trail Running und zum Beispiel Ultra Racing. Dabei gehen wir auch auf die unterschiedlichen Arten ein, diese Kategorien zu betreiben. Man kann das Ganze fully supported, self supported oder sogar komplett unsupported angehen. Die Möglichkeiten sind schier unbegrenzt, und hier ist bestimmt für jeden genau die richtige Herangehensweise dabei.Natürlich haben wir auch wieder ein paar nette Kommentare und Outdoor-News im Gepäck. Zudem waren wir selbstverständlich in unserer kleinen, ungeplanten Podcast-Pause nicht untätig. Bald erscheinen vier Videos auf YouTube von unserem größten Abenteuer, und mittlerweile wurden auch die ersten Bikepacking-Mikroabenteuer bestritten.Was ist eure liebste Art oder Kategorie, die Natur und das Draußensein zu erleben? In welche Richtung habt ihr vielleicht sogar Ambitionen, oder sind euch gemütliche Touren am liebsten? Schreibt es uns gerne in die Kommentare. Wir freuen uns auf eure Meinungen.Links aus der Folge:BLUETTI Elite 400: https://bit.ly/3PGihFm5% allgemeiner Rabattcode: ROBERT5CrossPeak 1 Zelt: https://hyperlitemountaingear.com/products/crosspeak-1Carstens Packliste: https://lighterpack.com/r/dt8pu5Unsere Social Media Auftritte könnt ihr hier finden:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobertKlinkOTRoberts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertklink.de/Sebastians Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sebas_23

Rob MacLennan is back on the pod, this time mid-adventure sharing updates as he bikepacks from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to the start line of the Silk Road Mountain Race in Kyrgyzstan. We learn about how Rob has transitioned from long-distance touring (London to Cape Town) to getting into the world of ultra-cycling and how he ended up signing up to one of the hardest off road ultras out there in the SRMR!He also tells us why he is now out there combining both disciplines on this trip, and what it's actually been like riding through Mongolia's empty grasslands, staying in gers with hospitable nomadic families. He also shares a crazy story of ending up driving a minivan full of people after his bottom bracket failed after teh water exposure from 30 river crossings in the Orkhon Valley.You can listen to the original episodes featuring Rob's adventure from London to Cape Town here - Part 1 and Part 2.Be sure to also give Rob a follow via his instagram @Robbo_On_The_Road Check out Old Man Mountain for the perfect way to carry gear on your bike. Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Back in 1986, two Englishmen in their early twenties flew to Delhi with brand new mountain bikes and a paper map, and set off to ride through the Himalaya. James Baile takes us back nearly 40 years to a trip that saw him carrying his bike over three high mountain passes, reaching Kalapattar at 5,545 metres as one of the first cyclists ever to do it, and crossing into India solo after his riding partner's frame gave out.Highlights from the episode:Two 20 year olds, no maps of their own making, no local language, and a bike that had barely existed as a category three years earlierTwo weeks of carrying rather than riding, before the terrain eased into Namche BazaarReaching Kalapattar at 5,545 metres, among the earliest cyclists to have done itThe transition from cycling with a friend to riding solo across northern IndiaThe hospitality of strangers shown throughout the journeyFive days in McLeodganj giving Tibetan kids bike rides outside the Green HotelFollow along with James' future adventures via his instagram - @JamesB.AdventuresThis episode originally first aired on Feb 01 2025.  Check out Old Man Mountain for the perfect way to carry gear on your bike. Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Das E-Bike ist ein Erfolgsmodell. Doch seine Zulassung basiert auf einer Ausnahmeregelung. Ist das eine Gefahr für den Erfolg? (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:53) Einführung ins Thema und Begrüßung Arne Bischoff (00:02:18) Wie erfolgreich ist das E-Bike und warum? (00:05:13) Die Begriffe: E-Bike, Pedelec, EPAC (00:06:08) Rechtliche Einordnung des EPAC als Fahrrad (00:10:46) Diskussion in der Branche: Leistungsbegrenzung und Reglementierung (00:22:16) EU-Regulierung als Protektionismus? (00:32:35) Ein alternativer Innovationsbegriff (00:37:56) Auswirkungen einer Regulierung auf den EPAC-Bestand (00:42:04) Musik: mary in the junkyard – New Muscles Hier geht’s zur Reportage von der Spezi in Freiburg: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-spezialradmesse-spezi-2026-in-freiburg Hier geht’s zu unserer Playlist auf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0rFFrMDgoZX2PdHMwvaEmG?si=8w56NndiQQikVzEDcWtjNg 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-arne-bischoff-ueber-die-zukunft-des-e-bikes

Send us Fan MailIn episode #190 we spoke with Charlotte Backus Turner, a former professional cyclist turned endurance cyclist and coach, exploring her multifaceted experience balancing high-level biking, pregnancy, and personal growth. Discover how she navigates the physical and mental hurdles of ultra bikepacking, pregnancy, and recovery—all rooted in science, lived experience, and resilience.KEY TOPICSCharlotte's transition from road racing to ultra bikepacking and her recent races like DoomThe impact of pregnancy on endurance training, fueling strategies, and nutritional needsManaging health challenges like pneumonia, lung capacity, and recovery after injuryDietary considerations for pregnant athletes, including cravings, supplements, and gut healthPractical tips for ultra fueling, hydration strategies, and carrying essentials on long ridesInsights into postpartum mindset and balancing athletic goals with family lifePlease note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.ABOUT CHARLOTTE BACKUS TURNER:Charlotte Backus Turner is a 28-year-old former professional UCI road cyclist, accredited cycling coach, nutritionist, ultra-endurance bikepacker, and psychology-driven Scholar based in Park City, Utah. With a background in road, gravel, Mtb, Zwift racing, and self-supported ultra-distance events, Charlotte blends science, lived experience, and human emotion to help athletes build strength, confidence, and resilience from the inside out.She is also the co-founder of Uinta Bikepacking alongside her husband, Matthew Turner — a northern Utah ultra-bikepacking event created to inspire more riders, especially women, to explore hard things with confidence. Outside of coaching and endurance sport, Charlotte also works in property management, bringing the same attention to detail, care, and commitment to people that she carries into her athletic and coaching life.Charlotte and Matthew live in Park City and are expecting their first child, a baby boy, in July 2026. 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Warum fahren in Belgien plötzlich alle S-Pedelec? Was macht eine Fahrradberatung wirklich gut? Begleite uns vom Bike Navy bis auf eine Radreise durch drei Länder. Freu dich auf überraschende Einblicke, spannende Erfahrungen und Ideen für deine nächste Tour.

In dieser Folge besprechen wir die verschiedenen und facettenreichen Kategorien von Outdoor-Aktivitäten. Es geht um Trekking, Fastpacking, Trail Running und zum Beispiel Ultra Racing. Dabei gehen wir auch auf die unterschiedlichen Arten ein, diese Kategorien zu betreiben. Man kann das Ganze fully supported, self supported oder sogar komplett unsupported angehen. Die Möglichkeiten sind schier unbegrenzt, und hier ist bestimmt für jeden genau die richtige Herangehensweise dabei.Natürlich haben wir auch wieder ein paar nette Kommentare und Outdoor-News im Gepäck. Zudem waren wir selbstverständlich in unserer kleinen, ungeplanten Podcast-Pause nicht untätig. Bald erscheinen vier Videos auf YouTube von unserem größten Abenteuer, und mittlerweile wurden auch die ersten Bikepacking-Mikroabenteuer bestritten.Was ist eure liebste Art oder Kategorie, die Natur und das Draußensein zu erleben? In welche Richtung habt ihr vielleicht sogar Ambitionen, oder sind euch gemütliche Touren am liebsten? Schreibt es uns gerne in die Kommentare. Wir freuen uns auf eure Meinungen.Links aus der Folge:BLUETTI Elite 400: https://bit.ly/3PGihFmExklusiver 8% Rabattcode für Elite 400 (gültig: 25.05.–07.07.): ROBERT85% allgemeiner Rabattcode: ROBERT5Unser Video zur 1000 km Tour: https://youtube.oia.bio/4ozvfFastest Known Time: https://fastestknowntime.com/Neue Nitecore Powerbank: https://www.nitecore.de/nitecore-powerbank-carbo20-20000mah-blau/nc-carbo20-blSnowpeak Besteck: https://de.snowpeak.co.uk/products/titanium-foon-sct-125?variant=29231287828514Unsere Social Media Auftritte könnt ihr hier finden:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobertKlinkOTRoberts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertklink.de/Sebastians Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sebas_23

Ever wanted to go bikepacking in South America? This episode is for you. After being laid off from her job in Barcelona, guest Marta Ballús decided to take back control of her life by loading up her bike and taking an adventure in South America. I spoke to her while she was nine months and over 9,000 kilometres into her solo South American journey. A trip taken to help her reclaim her confidence and learn to trust herself. Marta's mantra on this trip is 'Do what scares you until it doesn't'. Highlights have included:Southern Chile/La Carretera Austral: Her emote and rugged starting point heading southArgentina desert: So boring she ditched the bike, hitchhiked instead and learnt to paraglidePeru: Demanding bikepacking routes Bolivia (Salar de Uyuni): Cycling across the salt flats and seeing the sunset and stars in the night sky was like a dream.Colombia: Brought with it a tropical climate and an explosion of exotic fruits.Ecuador: Where she witnessed the incredible strength of Indigenous women doing hard physical labourGalapagos Islands: Unique wildlife experience most bikepacking journeys never get to seeFollow Marta's future adventures via her instagram @MartasWay Check out Old Man Mountain for the perfect way to carry gear on your bike. Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

 Svenja Betz is a rider I've had on my radar for quite some time. She's won the likes of Unbound XL — twice — along with Badlands and Traka560. But what's intrigued me most is how she's balanced racing at such a high level with her career. For the past two years she's been in an intensive teacher training program in Germany, finishing her final exams just one week before flying to Kansas to defend her Unbound XL title.  In this episode of Detours we talk all about her approach to racing — why having nothing to lose became her secret weapon, the rise of fiercely strong women on the start line and why she's an open book with all of them, and the brutal Badlands debut where she begged her mom to pick her up. We also get into what she's learned about enjoying the experience along the way, not just chasing the win — and what she's most looking forward to in this next chapter now that her studies are finally done.  Plus! We have another listener voicenote from Alex who just raced his first ultra at Solstice Sprint.   I'd love to hear from more of you! What adventures have you been up to this summer? What did you experience or learn along the way. Send me a voice note to thedetourspodcast@gmail.com and we'll feature if on an upcoming episode. Follow Svenja's adventures on Instagram @svenja__betz 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 enjoy listening please consider pledging your support to sustain producing this show: https://buymeacoffee.com/detourspodcast

Die US-amerikanische Marke Cannondale entwickelt in Freiburg Fahrräder und Komponenten. Dirk Lüde arbeitet an der Federgabel Lefty. (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:20) Zu Gast bei Dirk Lüde von Cannondale (00:05:02) Was ist überhaupt eine Federgabel? (00:08:02) Federung und Dämpfung (00:13:54) Welche Fahrräder brauchen eine Federung? (00:19:54) Konstruktion einer Federgabel (00:26:49) Die Luftfeder (00:32:55) Der Dämpfer (00:39:28) Zugstufe und Druckstufe (00:44:55) Entwicklung einer neuen Gabel (00:51:59) Die Bauformen HeadShock und Lefty (01:12:31) Was macht Cannondale in Freiburg? (01:21:00) Ausblick (01:22:54) Musik: Alt-J – Left Hand Free Hier geht’s zur Reportage von der Spezi in Freiburg: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-spezialradmesse-spezi-2026-in-freiburg Hier geht’s zu unserer Playlist auf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0rFFrMDgoZX2PdHMwvaEmG?si=8w56NndiQQikVzEDcWtjNg 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-dirk-luede-ueber-lefty-entwicklung-bei-cannondale

Planning a bike adventure through South East Asia? Olly and Ellie just rode Thailand into Malaysia, dealt with Ramadan closures, ferry logistics, and hit some gnarly climbs. Tune into this episode for intel on what it's like to go bikepacking in South East Asia plus a masterclass in pivoting when ferries only run once a month.Follow Olly's adventures on Instagram - @sagas.of_olly.hargreaves Check out Old Man Mountain for the perfect way to carry gear on your bike. Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Show Notes Was liest Du, hast Du gelesen bzw. gehört (Hörbuch) und was kannst Du empfehlen? Ikigai: Die japanische Lebenskunst von Francesc Miralles Flow in Sport: How to Master the Mental Game Of Peak Performance Kontaktdaten: carlobroemel@googlemail.com https://www.instagram.com/carlo_broemel/ https://www.facebook.com/calo.bromel https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlo-br%C3%B6mel-7725ba164/ Nichts mehr verpassen: https://linktr.ee/zuckerjunkies

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This week we're re-releasing one of our favourite episodes. 1,500 kilometres through Arctic Norway on a fully loaded bike. Our guest Slauka had never done a bikepacking trip before this but she didn't let her lack of experience get in the way of a good adventure. Slauka's journey took her from the Lofoten Islands all the way to the North CapeIn this episode we Cover :Why May could be a perfect time to go bikepacking in NorwayWildcamping in NorwayPreparation, testing gear in bad weather, and packing strategyWhy flexibility in your schedule matters more than having the perfect planAn Italian photographer who rode her bike up a mountain for herCycling through the North Cape Tunnel GUEST: Slauka Macurak (Instagram: @allridegirl) Check out Old Man Mountain for the perfect way to carry gear on your bike. Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Die Eurobike 2026 ist kleiner als im Vorjahr. Für Messechef Philipp Ferger ist es eine Übergangsveranstaltung vor der Neuausrichtung. (00:00:00) Intro: Christian und Gerolfs erste Eurobike-Eindrücke (00:09:20) Interview mit dem Eurobike-Chef Philipp Ferger (00:11:17) Chancen und Potenziale der Eurobike (00:13:13) Herausforderungen für die Zukunft (00:18:19) Globaler Fokus vs. nationaler Fokus? (00:22:29) Eurobike nur noch alle zwei Jahre (00:27:15) Zukunft der Messe (00:30:58) Outro: Eindrücke aus dem Gespräch (00:41:43) Musik: Dota Kehr – Rennrad Hier geht’s zum Gespräch mit Stefan Reisinger von der Eurobike 2025: Wie geht es der Eurobike, Stefan Reisinger? Hier geht’s zum Gespräch mit Dirk Zedler zum Ausstieg aus der Eurobike: Warum verlasst ihr die Eurobike, Dirk Zedler? Hier geht’s zum Gespräch mit Stefan Reisinger aus dem November 2025: Wie schaut die Eurobike in die Zukunft, Stefan Reisinger? Hier geht’s zu unserer Playlist auf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0rFFrMDgoZX2PdHMwvaEmG?si=8w56NndiQQikVzEDcWtjNg 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-philipp-ferger-ueber-die-eurobike-2026-und-die-zukunft

The Traka has become one of the biggest gravel events in cycling, rivalling Unbound for prestige and increasingly important for sponsors. The 560 – their adventure distance added in recent years – has quickly become a proving ground for endurance talent. This year, Maddy Nutt lined up for the 560 having never raced an ultra. She had big goals, with her eyes on the women's record time – which she went on to smash. In this episode of Detours, we get into her ride along with preparation that included AI-assisted pacing, carrying five kilos of nutrition and water, the importance of having fun, and what a win like this could mean for her future. Check out Maddy's Traka 560 film Follow her adventures on Instagram @maddy_nutt Plus we hear from Ainsley who just raced her first bikepacking race!   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 enjoy listening please consider pledging your support to sustain producing this show: https://buymeacoffee.com/detourspodcast

Daniela Brink sucht das Abenteuer direkt vor der Haustür und findet auf den Wegen des Taunus mehr als nur steile Anstiege, lange Tage und schwere Beine. Beim Taunus Bikepacking wird aus einem sportlichen Projekt schnell eine Reise zu sich selbst: mit Momenten voller Freiheit, Zweifeln, Begegnungen und der Frage, was ein Ziel eigentlich wert ist, wenn unterwegs etwas anderes wichtiger wird.

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We are going to hear what it's like to spend a month cycling in Ireland thanks to the latest update from Brian Sampson who just completed a 1500km loop around Dublin and Belfast that proved tougher, more beautiful, and far more rewarding than expected. After cycling through England and Wales, Brian discovered Ireland's slower pace, where he enjoyed cycling on empty farm roads. The standout moment was a hike to Comshagan Lough, a glacial crater lake. He skipped the touristy Dingle Peninsula due to the busy traffic and 40mph wind gusts, opting instead for the quieter Sheepshead Peninsula. Key takeaways: the Irish hospitality is peak (work crews offering shelter, locals offering directions), the scenery rivals NZ and Tasmania, and yes, the weather will get you wet every morning. Cycling in Ireland may not be easy, but it absolutely is worth it.You can keep up with Brian's adventures via his instagram - @brian.sampson4 and also his personal blog https://justfeltlikebiking.blogspot.com/ Check out the Manzanita Cradle from Old Man Mountain Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Endlose Weiten, Bergstraßen, dünn besiedelte Regionen und wechselhaftes, teils extremes Wetter – und eine Mutter mit vierjährigem Kind auf einer abenteuerlichen Fahrradreise: Jasmin Böhm reist mit ihrem Sohn Emil durch Skandinavien bis ans Nordkap.Jasmin ist Spiegel-Bestsellerautorin und auf Social Media dafür bekannt, offen über das Reisen mit Kind zu sprechen. Ihr erstes großes Abenteuer führte sie mit Emil bis nach Südspanien – über diese Reise haben wir in Folge 453 gesprochen.In dieser Folge widmen wir uns einer anderen langen Tour mit ihrem Sohn: Eine Reise durch Skandinavien, über die Jasmin ihr Buch „Hallo Angst, ich mach's jetzt doch“ geschrieben hat. Angst spielt auf dieser Reise eine besondere Rolle: die ersten Wildzeltnächte in abgelegenen Landschaften, starker Gegenwind in den Bergen, Tunnel, in denen Jasmin sich unsicher fühlt, und Momente, in denen sie sich fragt, ob sie Emil dieser Herausforderung zumuten kann. Gleichzeitig merkt sie unterwegs, wie gelassen Emil viele Situationen meistert – und wie er sie in manchen Momenten mit seinem Vertrauen und seiner Begeisterung überrascht. Dazu kommen eindrückliche Naturerlebnisse sowie Begegnungen mit Menschen, die ihre Reise prägen.----------------------------------Redaktion & Postproduktion: Miriam Menz----------------------------------Dieser Podcast wird auch durch unsere Hörerschaft ermöglicht. Wenn du gern zuhörst, kannst du dazu beitragen, dass unsere Show auch weiterhin besteht und regelmäßig erscheint. Zum Dank erhältst du Zugriff auf unseren werbefreien Feed und auf unsere Bonusfolgen. Diese Möglichkeiten zur Unterstützung bestehen:Weltwach Supporters Club bei Steady. Du kannst ihn auch direkt über Spotify ansteuern. Alternativ kannst du bei Apple Podcasts UnterstützerIn werden.----------------------------------WERBEPARTNERhttps://linktr.ee/weltwach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katy and Alan spent five years dreaming about this adventure and then went ahead, put their careers on pause and spent a full year cycling 20,000km around the world. Halfway through the adventure, a monotonous desert section through Central Asia nearly broke them, so they threw out their initial planned route and let the trip become something even better.These are the key lessons from their journey:You don't need to wait for retirement to take a big adventureA plan is a starting point but it's ok to change and adapt themThe less you know about a place, the more it can surprise youPeople will help you, almost everywhere, almost every time.Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.Fear of the unknown is usually worse than the unknown itself.Shared goals matter more than shared stats.Hard days don't last, but you will have hard days on big adventuresYou don't need a year to have an adventure.Be sure to give Katy and Alan a follow via their account @CycleTheLongWayHome Check out the Manzanita Cradle from Old Man Mountain Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Welcome to Episode 148 of ShiftLess! Coming at you straight from the mobile van studio, Kevin and Chef Brad dive deep into the gear trends dominating this year's Tour Divide. From the undeniable takeover of rear racks (shoutout Tailfin) over traditional saddlebags to the absolute dominance of Vittoria Mezcals, we are breaking down what the ultra-endurance crowd is actually running.We also get into the weeds on Scott's flat-bar Scale RC—is a 20lb rigid mountain bike really a "gravel" bike?—the disruptive arrival of X-Labs and XDS in the carbon market, and why we are still waiting for that 32-inch wheel revolution to finally hit the dirt.Then, things get real as we tackle the elephant in the peloton: performance-enhancing drugs. Are massive "carbs per hour" claims and extreme ketone use just a convenient mask for a new era of undetectable PEDs? We compare modern cycling's explosive power numbers to the Lance Armstrong and Mark McGwire eras of sports.Plus, an exciting USA Trail update as the Florida segment is officially done and dusted, some pop-culture nostalgia, and Chef Brad walks us through his insane 9-course summer pop-up dinner menu.Tour Divide Gear Check: The massive shift from saddlebags to rear racks, Garmin vs. Coros Dura, and the missing 32-inch test bikes.Industry Shakeups: Scott's Scale Gravel RC blurring the MTB lines and how XDS might completely disrupt carbon bike pricing.The PED Conspiracy: A candid discussion on TRT, ketones, and whether the pro peloton is quietly slipping back into its old ways.USA Trail Update: Florida scouting is completely verified and finished.Off The Bars: Hawk attacks in the yard, 25 years of The Fast and the Furious, and Chef Brad's 95-degree friendly 9-course culinary masterclass.Tags/Keywords:Tour Divide 2024, Bikepacking Gear, Tailfin Rack, Gravel Cycling, Scott Scale Gravel RC, XDS Bikes, PEDs in Cycling, Pro Peloton Doping, USA Trail Route, Basepacking, ShiftLess PodcastIn This Episode:Shiftless Ep. 148: Tour Divide Preview, Gear Trends, 32-inch Wheels, and Doping TalkIn Shiftless episode 148, the hosts preview the Tour Divide and discuss last year's fastest time by Robin (11 days, 19 hours, 14 minutes) being ineligible due to reroutes, then review Bikepacking.com's rig data: no 32-inch bikes in the field, rear racks now dominate (about 77%) led by Tailfin, flat bars slightly outnumber drop bars, Salsa remains the biggest brand (mostly Cutthroats) though with reduced share, Mezcal tires are most common, and electronic drivetrains and Coros Dura computers are more prevalent. They debate Scott's marketing around 32-inch prototypes and a rigid flat-bar “Scott Scale Gravel RC” listed as a gravel bike, and reflect on generational gaps and monoculture. 00:00 Tour Divide Preview Kickoff00:28 Record Pace Reality Check01:20 Gear Teasers And Hot Takes03:39 Reroutes And Last Year Recap04:52 Surprise Visitor Interruption06:47 Back To Divide Gear Trends09:04 Racks Droppers And Old School12:43 Brands Tires And Bike Computers19:16 No 32s And Scott Marketing23:08 Scott Scale Gravel Confusion24:33 Generational Gap And Monoculture31:08 Cycling's Missing Youth32:21 Marketing to New Riders33:53 Scott Bike Lineup Hunt34:58 Steroids and Spectacle37:49 Is That Really Gravel40:59 Doping Returns Debate51:52 Fast and Furious Detour54:15 Better Call Saul Talk58:50 Backyard Hawks and Snakes01:00:35 USA Trail and Industry News01:04:46 Will Prices Backtrack01:05:21 China Subsidy Advantage01:06:05 Carbon Rims and Rebrands01:08:07 China vs Taiwan Fact Check01:09:39 XDS Scale and Market Reality01:11:14 E-Bike Market Direction01:13:58 Tour de France and Side Tangents01:16:47 Wildlife Yard Interlude01:19:15 Pop-Up Dinner Menu Breakdown01:23:15 Rides Weather and Moto Luggage01:26:02 Tour Hype and Doping Debate01:34:45 Where Supplements Become Doping01:38:25 Lance Era Doubt and Wrap-Up

When we last heard from Milica, she was in Northern France and just a few days into her ride from London to Croatia. In this update, she reflects on what the bike adventure has actually looked and felt like across the weeks in between. Milica shares about:What her worst day on the road looked likeWhy keeping yourself fed is actually one of the most important things you can do out thereWhen a bad day turned into a genuinely good oneWhy she loves AustriaInsights from  riding solo across EuropeCycling into Croatia knowing her family had to flee the same villages she's now riding through freelyFollow Milica's adventures via her instagram page - @2Wheels1Milikov Check out Old Man Mountain's new Manzanita Handlebar Cradle  Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

¿Qué se necesita para sobrevivir a las tres carreras de tierra más largas y brutales de Estados Unidos en un solo año? En este episodio, nos sentamos con Felipe Borja y Mily Mortensen para coversar sobre el bikepacking en el Ecuador y del reto que Xavier "The Farmer" Chiriboga está enfrentádose actualmente, completar la Triple Corona del Bikepacking 2026 (Tour Divide, CTR y AZTR). Conversamos sobre su capacidad mental y física para soportar estos retos, la magnitud de lo que significa correr las tres grandes del bikepacking y la predicción de cómo el Chiri vivirá este reto sin precedentes para un ciclista Latinoamericano.

Dreaming  about taking a huge bike adventure? Then this episode is for you.Ellie Mitchell-Heggs shares her insights from her solo journey where she cycled 10,000 kilometres  across Africa from Rwanda to Cape Town. All up her trip was nine months long and took her across ten countries. It was also a ride that was layered with both a personal family connection to Africa and loaded up with a huge sense of purpose as well.Alongside the cycling, Ellie spent time in every capital city meeting with over 100 local NGOs, social enterprises and community organisations working in education, youth empowerment and gender equality. Ellie shares how those conversations, got her through the toughest stretches on the road.In this episode we cover:How Ellie got into bikepacking starting with the Vélodyssée down the west coast of FranceWhy she chose to start in Rwanda and ride south The communities and landscapes that shaped each country, from Uganda's warmth to the brutal isolation of Botswana's flat roads70 kilometres being swarmed by tsetse flies in a Tanzanian national parkCanoeing four days down the Zambezi river as a mid-trip resetGrieving her father on the road Cycling through Namibia with two fellow bikepackers.Food poisoning two days from Cape Town, and the unicycle escort into the cityWhat made those NGO conversations so energising Find Ellie on Instagram: @ProjectCycleAfrica Check out Old Man Mountain's new Manzanita Handlebar Cradle  Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Der Mountainbike-Pionier Charlie Cunningham ist tot. Im Gespräch von 2024 erzählt seine Frau Jacquie Phelan von seinen Rädern, den frühen Jahren des Mountainbikens und ihrem gemeinsamen Leben. (00:00:00) Begrüßung (00:02:42) Interview mit Jacquie Phelan (00:03:33) Die frühen Tage des Mountainbikes (00:05:15) Familienhintergrund (00:08:23) Jacquies Anfänge im Mountainbiking (00:16:46) Treffen mit Charlie Cunningham (00:25:38) Rennkarriere und die Women’s Mountain Bike and Tea Society (00:37:33) Charlies Unfall (00:42:05) Reflektion über die Fahrradszene (00:50:00) Musik: Defiance, Ohio – Bikes and Bridges Hier geht’s zu unserer Playlist auf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0rFFrMDgoZX2PdHMwvaEmG?si=8w56NndiQQikVzEDcWtjNg 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-erinnerung-an-charlie-cunningham

This is a live show, recorded on stage at the Antique Bar in Melbourne. Joining me on stage were three guests who between them have cycled through some of the most remote, challenging and eye-opening places on earth, Fergal Guihen, Em Hulbert and David McCourt.Fergal cycled from Roscommon, Ireland to Sydney via Mauritania, Iran, Afghanistan, the Tibetan Plateau and beyond. Em Hulbert is mid-journey on a solo ride around the world, delivering water filters to communities in need through her project The Water Cycle. David McCourt set off from Melbourne bound for Northern Ireland, taking a route through Central Asia, Iran, Bangladesh, Nepal and Turkey that took years and produced stories he'll be dining out on forever.In this episode we cover:Going from thought bubble to turning pedalsLuxury items on the bike and what actually earns its placePerceptions versus reality: China, Iran, Bangladesh and ThailandGetting drugged and robbed in the Iranian desertA sex dungeon in rural Thailand at 4am after 250 kilometresThe Nullarbor without music, podcasts or any distraction at allSolo female bicycle travel and the extra layer that comes with itThe spaces in between and why that's where the magic happensWhy the hardest moments are the ones you'd go back and reliveWant to hear the full individual episodes with each guest? Find them here:Em Hulbert: Ep. 127: David McCourt: Ep. 99: and Ep. 120. Fergal Guihen: Ep. 144 and Ep. 145: Follow the guests on Instagram:Em Hulbert: @emhulbertFergal Guihen: @rossi.to.aussieDavid McCourt: @longwayhome__2022 Check out Old Man Mountain's new Manzanita Handlebar Cradle  Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Der Tuscany Trail führt über malerische Straßen und Trails in der Toskana. Jedes Jahr stehen tausende Radfahrende am Start, Chris hat sich 2026 eingereiht. (00:00:00) Begrüßung (00:01:14) Ausfahrt des Monats – Tuscany Trail mit Chris (00:03:59) Was hat Chris am Trail gereizt? (00:05:48) Wie läuft der Start ab? (00:07:06) Vorbereitung und Equipment (00:16:27) Der Start (00:19:02) Unterwegs auf dem Tuscany Trail (00:22:32) Was ist das Toskana-Italien-Feeling? (00:29:29) Gibt’s ein Highlight? (00:42:09) Wie schwer ist das Heimkommen? (00:46:21) Zusätzliche Ebene Micro-Influencing (00:57:27) Wie ist dein Fazit? (01:01:53) Wie geht’s weiter mit dem Bikepacking? (01:03:32) Routentipps und Verabschiedung (01:05:47) Musik: Daft Punk – Giorgio by Moroder Hier geht’s zum Tuscany Trail: https://www.tuscanytrail.it/en/ Hier geht’s zu Chris auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris_pfeiffer_ Hier geht’s zu den Routen auf bikepacking.com: https://bikepacking.com/bikepacking-routes/ Hier geht’s zum Gespräch mit Marcus Jaschen über den bikerouter: https://detektor.fm/digital/antritt-marcus-jaschen-ueber-den-routenplaner-bikerouter Hier geht’s zu unserer Playlist auf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0rFFrMDgoZX2PdHMwvaEmG?si=8w56NndiQQikVzEDcWtjNg 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-mit-chris-auf-dem-tuscany-trail

Der Tuscany Trail führt über malerische Straßen und Trails in der Toskana. Jedes Jahr stehen tausende Radfahrende am Start, Chris hat sich 2026 eingereiht. (00:00:00) Begrüßung (00:01:14) Ausfahrt des Monats – Tuscany Trail mit Chris (00:03:59) Was hat Chris am Trail gereizt? (00:05:48) Wie läuft der Start ab? (00:07:06) Vorbereitung und Equipment (00:16:27) Der Start (00:19:02) Unterwegs auf dem Tuscany Trail (00:22:32) Was ist das Toskana-Italien-Feeling? (00:29:29) Gibt’s ein Highlight? (00:42:09) Wie schwer ist das Heimkommen? (00:46:21) Zusätzliche Ebene Micro-Influencing (00:57:27) Wie ist dein Fazit? (01:01:53) Wie geht’s weiter mit dem Bikepacking? (01:03:32) Routentipps und Verabschiedung (01:05:47) Musik: Daft Punk – Giorgio by Moroder Hier geht’s zum Tuscany Trail: https://www.tuscanytrail.it/en/ Hier geht’s zu Chris auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris_pfeiffer_ Hier geht’s zu den Routen auf bikepacking.com: https://bikepacking.com/bikepacking-routes/ Hier geht’s zum Gespräch mit Marcus Jaschen über den bikerouter: https://detektor.fm/digital/antritt-marcus-jaschen-ueber-den-routenplaner-bikerouter Hier geht’s zu unserer Playlist auf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0rFFrMDgoZX2PdHMwvaEmG?si=8w56NndiQQikVzEDcWtjNg 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-mit-chris-auf-dem-tuscany-trail

James Baile, along with two complete strangers (one of which hadn't ridden a bike since he was 13!) packed their Bromptons into IKEA bags and flew to Dakar. What followed was two weeks riding through Senegal and The Gambia: navigating Dakar rush hour, camping on school playgrounds by invitation of village chiefs, pushing loaded folding bikes through sand that felt like treacle, and sparking conversations with strangers over football allegiances.In this episode we talk about:How a Facebook post about the Tropic of Cancer set the whole thing in motionWhat it's actually like to tour on a Brompton Riding a route that goes from the edges of the Sahara Desert  to the beginnings of West African forestThe reality of border crossings into Senegal and The Gambia for European travellersTaking an overnight ferry back to Dakar with Bromptons as hand luggageWhy going somewhere with zero expectations means everything exceeds themJames's next big adventure  connecting a journey he started back in 1986Give James a follow via his instagram - @jamesb.adventures and you can also listen to the previous episode with him here. Check out Old Man Mountain's new Manzanita Handlebar Cradle  Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Roisin Gallagher has cycled over 17,000 kilometres across two continents. Her adventure started by riding the Baja Divide with her partner before continuing through Mexico and Central America. After seven months on the road together, their relationship ended and instead of flying home, Roisin bought a one-way ticket to Japan and kept riding.Roisin has now arrived in Istanbul to share the story so far. We chat loads about her route, the physical and mental side of bike travel and a whole heap about food!In this episode:The brutal physical reality of bikepacking the Baja DivideCycling the Nicoya Peninsula route in Costa RicaThree months cycling in JapanWildcamping solo as a womanCycling the Transdinarica Route through the BalkansThe Croatian bora wind that trapped her for five days Getting to Istanbul on a sushi delivery truck A night in Bosnia drinking rakia with three war veterans until 3amDurmitor National Park as an unexpected landscape revelationFood - glorious food!  You can follow Roisin's adventure via her instagram - @ontheroadwithro Check out Old Man Mountain's new Manzanita Handlebar Cradle  Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

In fünf Folgen haben wir uns mit der Aerodynamik am Fahrrad beschäftigt. Welche Fragen haben unsere Hörenden und was nehmen wir mit? (00:00:00) Anmoderation (00:11:26) Wie oft denkt Jens an Aerodynamik? (00:14:08) Wie relevant ist Aerodynamik für Jens‘ Beruf? (00:15:45) Einfluss von Computerhalterung und Spacern (00:18:30) Reifenbreite und Segeleffekt (00:22:44) Aerodynamik vs. Gewicht: Wann ist was relevanter? (00:31:06) Geschwindigkeitssensor: Wo platzieren? (00:34:41) Aerodynamik und Mystik (00:40:10) Was haben wir zusammenfassend gelernt? (00:41:31) Ein Blick in die Zukunft (00:44:20) Aerodynamik abseits des Rennsports (00:49:17) Abmoderation (00:58:39) Song: Juxtapozed with U – Super Furry Animals Hier findet ihr die vorangegangenen Folgen dieser Serie: Grundlegende Fragen zur Aerodynamik Was macht ihr da im Windkanal, Jens Klötzer? Wie aerodynamisch ist der Mensch, Jens Klötzer? Was macht Fahrradrahmen aerodynamisch, Jens Klötzer? Wie wichtig sind Laufräder für die Aerodynamik, Jens Klötzer? Hier geht’s zu unserer Playlist auf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0rFFrMDgoZX2PdHMwvaEmG?si=8w56NndiQQikVzEDcWtjNg 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-abschluss-der-aerodynamik-serie-lufti-mit-jens-kloetzer

Ein neues Landesforstgesetz in Nordrhein-Westfalen würde Radfahren im Wald deutlich einschränken. Was steht im Entwurf? (00:01:38) Intro (00:03:46) Trailunfall mit Haftungsfragen (00:07:11) Auswirkungen des Gerichtsurteils auf Mountainbike-Trails (00:10:34) Die Reaktionen von Trail-Betreibenden (00:13:09) Entwurf Forstgesetz NRW: 3,5m-Regel? Schwerer Trail-Betrieb? (00:19:02) Wann das Gesetz kommen könnte (00:23:13) Begründung des Gesetzentwurfs (00:31:04) Feste Wege und Befestigte Wege: Der Unterschied (00:43:56) Wie arbeitet und finanziert sich der DIMB? (00:47:30) Unterstützt die Industrie ausreichend? Hier geht’s zu unserer Playlist auf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0rFFrMDgoZX2PdHMwvaEmG?si=8w56NndiQQikVzEDcWtjNg 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-neues-landesforstgesetz-in-nrw-im-entwurf

You're four days out of London, somewhere in northern France, and every evening you check in with your body to decide how far you'll ride tomorrow. Nobody is telling you where to be. This is your life now.Milica Kovačević was commuting through London on her bike, listening to this podcast for inspiration to take her own bike adventure. Then she decided it was time to leave the city, and that's when she started dreaming about cycling from London to Vukovar, Croatia, where her grandmother and mother are waiting for her.Milica let's us know how she prepared for the trip, including practicing bike mechanics on friends' bikes before she left, and how she plans out her days on the road. She also shares about the nervousness that creeps in the days leading up to going, and how turning the pedals is the best way to rid yourself of them.This is the first of several check-ins as Milica makes her way across Europe. Follow along as she rides home.Topics covered:Cycle touring from London to CroatiaHow to prepare for a long-distance bike tourSolo cycling as a woman in EuropeTouring with minimal planningBike mechanics for beginnersWhat to pack for a long bike tourCycling through France, Belgium, and beyondHuman connection on the roadFollow Milica's journey: @2Wheels1Milikov Check out Old Man Mountain's new Manzanita Handlebar Cradle  Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Eleanor Hulm left Bangkok on a loaded bike she'd just assembled in a hotel room at 6am, sleep-deprived, slightly terrified, and laughing her way through the traffic. Four months later she's ridden solo through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Taiwan and Japan and she's just getting started.In this episode you'll hear about:The 20km of peanut butter mud in Laos that nearly broke herPushing a loaded bike up a 20% gradient in Thailand until her cycling shoes had to come offPako, a bikepacker from Chengdu who taught her to knock on strangers' doors and trust what comes nextWhat Eleanor calls the mind prison, and why the road gave her the mind palace insteadThe moment of awe when she cycled past Mount FujiSigning up for the Transpyrenees ultra race with half the world still left to rideEleanor is heading next into China, the Stans, Georgia and Turkey before cycling home to the UK. Be sure to follow her adventures via her instagram - @elbybike Check out Old Man Mountain's new Manzanita Handlebar Cradle  Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Seit 1996 gibt es die Spezialradmesse Spezi. 2026 fand sie zum ersten Mal in Freiburg statt, Gerolf ist hingefahren und hat sich umgehört. (00:00:00) Begrüßung auf der SPEZI 2026 in Freiburg (00:05:27) Vivien und der Manta (00:10:59) Daniel und der Milan GT (00:20:43) Markus und das Manul 4×4 (00:33:53) Anja und der Frame Runner (00:42:01) Marc und Hase Bikes (00:52:39) Verabschiedung (00:56:09) Musik: La Sécurité – Deny Hier geht’s zur Website der Spezi: https://www.spezialradmesse.de/ Hier geht’s zu unserer Playlist auf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0rFFrMDgoZX2PdHMwvaEmG?si=8w56NndiQQikVzEDcWtjNg 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-spezialradmesse-spezi-2026-in-freiburg

In Episode 515 testen wir mit dem eFlow Berlin ein schlankes E-Urbanbike mit Mivice-Heckmotor. Außerdem haben wir die Rockrider Bikepacking ADVT 900 Serie von Decathlon für euch ausprobiert. Wie immer könnt ihr etwas gewinnen.

Daragh Cronin has been on the road for 68 days. He left Blackrock, Cork, on a loaded bike with Everest Base Camp as his final destination, and this week he is checking in from Istanbul.This is a midweek update episode, and it covers a lot of ground. Daragh has already cycled the length of Africa, Morocco to Cape Town, so crossing Europe was his second continent. In this episode we discuss:Arriving in Istanbul after 68 days cycling from Cork across EuropeThe hardest moments of the journey so far and how he kept goingWhat it meant to have a riding companion join him through Croatia and AlbaniaThe reality of solo cycle touring and what it does to your head over timeRoute planning through the Middle East amid conflict in IranAbout Daragh Cronin: Daragh Cronin is a solo cyclist from Cork, Ireland, currently riding from Ireland to Everest Base Camp via Africa and the Middle East. Before this leg he completed a solo ride from Morocco to Cape Town. You can listen to the episode where we discussed that adventure in full detail here:  Follow Daragh via his instagram - @roaminwithcronin and check out his fundraiser for the Children's Unit at Cork University Hospital.  Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Megan Young is a UK-based ultra cyclist and bike packer from Dorset. She's raced the Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco as a pairs entry with her husband Angus, taken fastest female honours on the Dorset Divide, spent six months cycling through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Chile on sabbatical, and then finished that stretch with the Tour Te Waipounamu, a 1330km ultra race down the South Island of New Zealand. And right now she is  lining up for Lostdot 101, a women-only road race across Spain and Portugal where riders plan their own routes.In this episode we discuss:How Megan got into ultra racing and what it was like competing as a pairs team at the Atlas Mountain RaceThree months in the Andes: kit, food, altitude, wild camping, and choosing when to get a busMax, the stray dog in the mountains who became their guardian for a day and then vanished on the descentThe Tour Te Waipounamu: 30km of hike-a-bike, river crossings she'd never trained for, and a DNF 100km from the finish lineHer mindset heading into Lostdot 101, planning her own route, and racing with six friends from Girls That Ride BikesWild camping confidence, the earplugs trick, and what she learned from getting her food strategy badly wrong on her first ultraWomen in ultra racing, what's changed, and why communities like Girls That Ride Bikes are helping to get more women to the start lineYou can follow Megan via her instagram - @MeganOnTwoWheels Check out the Manzanita Cradle from Old Man Mountain Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

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 got instead was 1,500 kilometres of relentless headwind.In this Tuesday snippet, Chris takes us through his ride north from Nouakchott in Mauritania, through Western Sahara and up toward the Atlas Mountains. Fair to say it was a stretch that pushed him to rock bottom more than once. He talks about sandstorms, sleep deprivation and a strange sense of envy from watching other cyclists cruise past with the wind at their backs.It's a raw and honest account of what long-distance cycling in one of the world's most extreme environments actually feels like and how the headwind becomes a relentless mental battle. Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

In this solo edition of ShiftLess, host Kevin Lee dives deep into the heart of gravel cycling culture and the reality of ultra-endurance progression. Recording live from "The Distance"—Spinistry's inaugural Gravel Max Adventure—Kevin explores the diverse paths riders take when transitioning from beginner gravel clinics to daunting 300-mile straight-through efforts.We break down the "incremental change" philosophy, explaining why your cycling mindset and mental toughness are far more critical than high-end "bling" or titanium components. Whether you are interested in bikepacking, gravel racing, or preparing for epic routes like the RAT 1000 and the upcoming USA Trail, this episode provides a masterclass in building your skills one step at a time.The Beginner Spectrum: Why one-on-one coaching is the most effective way to start your unpaved adventure journey.Incremental Progression: How to scale your distance from 35 miles to 300+ miles without "cratering" your performance.Gear vs. Grit: A look at why functional equipment and proper nutrition/hydration schedules outweigh marginal gains from expensive bike parts.Mental Toughness: The fine line between "riding through pain" and "riding through injury" in ultra-cycling.Club Spinistry Evolution: Introducing a new "Titanium" membership tier focused on personalized mentorship and year-round event access.Primary Keywords: Gravel Cycling, Ultra-Endurance, Bikepacking, Gravel Racing, Cycling Education, Adventure Cycling, USA Trail, RAT 1000, Spinistry.Secondary Keywords: Gravel bike setup, mental toughness for cyclists, gravel clinic for beginners, long-distance cycling nutrition, endurance bike training.Are you looking to take your riding to the next level? Join the conversation by emailing shiftlesslive@gmail.com and let us know what challenges you're facing in your own progression. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with your local gravel community!Key Topics Covered:Optimized Metadata & KeywordsEngagement Call to Action

Erik Schlimmer was first on the podcast in October of 2024, (Ep. 145) having raced at the national level in the 1990's, then taking thirty years off - he decided to make a comeback and pin a number on again. Today we follow up to see how his winter of training and summer of racing went, and if it left him wanting more! In addition to that, he's a routemaker - having authored many books about trails and history in and around the Adirondack Mountains. Now living in Colorado, he's put his route finding hat back on and crafted a beautiful rural route through the San Louis Valley - south of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, which he describes on todays podcast. Find links to his books and routes at https://erikschlimmer.com/ In other news, in wanting to share great places to ride, Bike Talk with Dave is expanding and hosting a YouTube Travel Channel specific to mountain bikes and gravel. It's called Pedaling Dirt and at the time of posting this episode, is just getting started with an introductory video and the first travel log featuring the Sycamore Trail in Des Moines. The idea is to not just show an awesome trail - but what amenities are available at the trail heads, where to find a pre ride coffee or post ride beer and some food. In the first video, I also cover quite a bit of the history of the Sycamore Trail... mostly just because I know it... Anyway - I hope you subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@PedaldirtThanks for continuing to follow along - I hope you enjoy todays episode and we'll be back with more in the future! Peace! Dave

Something new came to Sea Otter this year, and I went to get the scoop. Sea Otter is widely regarded as the largest bike expo in the world, but calling it a "bike expo" doesn't quite cover it. With over 70,000 attendees, 1,000+ brands and exhibitors, and 10,000+ athletes competing across a huge variety of races, it's… a lot. And with all of that, it's hard to imagine anything was missing. Enter Old Man Mountain. Five years ago, Erik Fenner, OMM's Marketing Manager, attended Sea Otter for the first time. That night, he organically invited a few folks to join his campsite hangout. Nearly 30 people showed up. An idea was born. This year, that idea became reality with the inaugural OMM Bikepacking Campout and After Party at Sea Otter. OMM and their partners staked out a beautiful campsite about a mile from the main expo, tucked into a serene setting that felt worlds away from the chaos. People came from far and wide. Some rode their bikes. Some drove. Some flew. Some may have crawled. However they got there, everyone seemed to find what bikepackers tend to gravitate toward: a little dirt, a little community, and some grassroots vibes. It turns out, in the sea of Sea Otter, something was missing. Bikepacking is still a small but mighty corner of cycling, but it's clearly on the rise. You could see it in the growing number of adventure cycling booths, the people stopping by to ask questions, and the strong turnout for the first-ever OMM Bikepacking Campout. In today's episode, I take you into Sea Otter as a first-time attendee. But I wasn't there to see how many grams I could save if I sold a kidney. I was there to see what my friends at OMM were cooking up. Spoiler alert: it was really damn good. This episode is made up of five conversations with sponsors, vendors, and attendees of the OMM Bikepacking Campout. You'll hear from: Chris Kratsch — Co-Owner of Old Man Mountain Carley Boyce — Campout attendee who attempted the Great Divide with her dog Rowdy, then went back the next year to attempt the Tour Divide Noelle Battle — Executive Director of Bikepacking Roots Wade Green — Managing Partner for Tout Terrain in the U.S. Erik Fenner — Marketing Manager at Old Man Mountain I had an incredible time at this inaugural event. It was so good to be far from home, but still feel like I had a built-in community of "my people." Big thanks to everyone who took a little time to chat with me about their experience at Sea Otter. Let's do it again next year! SHOW NOTES As heard on today's episode, Carley is racing the Tour Divide for a cause. She is raising money to support the Autism Society of Oregon. Find out more at Racing for Awareness EPISODE SPONSORS Old Man Mountain would like to thank their supporting partners and sponsors that made this event possible: Priority Bikes Tout Terrain Ortlieb Swift Industries Outershell Sklar Feedback Sports Revelate Salsa ABUS Fayetteville Ultra Circuit: on today's episode Alex Kowalski, FUC race director, comes on the share a little more about the route. Take a deeper dive, and register, here. For being a loyal listener you can take $15 off reg when you use the code: FUCBOD NEW PATRONS Oregoniangal Join them won't you at www.Patreon.com/BikesorDeath  

Is the cycling industry "circling the drain," or is the 32-inch wheel the life preserver it needs? In this episode of ShiftLess, we dive deep into the controversy surrounding the next big wheel size, comparing it to the 29er revolution and discussing its potential for gravel cycling, bikepacking, and high-speed stability.We also check in on the final verification of The USA Trail, specifically tackling the "Bradshaw Trail" segment—a 100-mile stretch of California desert with zero resupply. Whether you call it basepacking or extreme endurance, we break down the water logistics, tire choices, and mental grit required to cross the country unpaved.Other highlights include:Time Trial Gains: Guest Austin Whittington breaks down the aerodynamics of elite TT racing, from shoe covers to the "10-watt bottle" rule.The 32" Salsa Fargo: First impressions of the newly announced production frames and how geometry must change to accommodate bigger hoops.Gravel 101: Effective coaching strategies for beginners and finding the "sweet spot" for introductory event distances.Event Logistics: Managing the "Distance Gravel Max" 300-miler and the importance of remote caches for self-supported riders.Industry Deep Dive: Why major brands like Shimano and Giant are facing an inventory backlash and what it means for the future of bike tech.Whether you're prepping for Unbound, scouting remote routes, or just curious if your next bike will have 32-inch wheels, this episode covers the gear and the grind of modern adventure cycling.Primary: 32-inch wheels, gravel cycling, bikepacking, The USA Trail, basepacking.Secondary: Salsa Fargo 32, cycling industry trends, time trial aerodynamics, self-supported cycling, Bradshaw Trail, gravel race logistics, Club Spinistry.Key Performance Keywords (For Metadata)

Leonie Katekar was 56 years old when she set off solo from Guatemala to cycle 12,000 kilometres to the tip of South America and had no prior solo bike travel experience. The whole adventure was driven by one question: what would you do if you weren't afraid?In this episode:The chaotic Day One in Guatemala: lost, dehydrated, and rescued by a stranger before finishing half the rideManaging Central American heat by riding from 4:30am and being done before the worst of the dayGetting blown clean off her bike in the winds of PatagoniaTwo back-to-back 4,000-metre passes in Peru and the moment she knew she could finish thisRiding through Nicaragua despite every travel warning, and what she actually found thereTraveling solo as a woman through South AmericaThe unexpected shift in her relationship with her four kidsAn Antarctic cruise, a book, and what she's planning nextLeonie's book When We're Not Afraid is available at leoniekatekar.com - order direct for a signed copy. Check out the Manzanita Cradle from Old Man Mountain Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

This week the Velo team is at Sea Otter covering the latest tech and Mike Levy is holding down the fort. In this episode, Levy sits down with New Zealander Joe Nation, a rider who possesses one of the most uniquely varied racing resumes in the sport. Nation spent years following the mountain bike World Cup circuit as a privateer and racing in the Enduro World Series. Today, he's trading three-minute downhill runs for events that span thousands of kilometers. He placed third overall at the 2023 Tour Divide and won the grueling 1,939-kilometer Silk Road Mountain Race across Kyrgyzstan in 2024. Levy and Nation dig deep into the mindset required to survive these massive efforts, but they also look at the technology, the preferences, and the background that help Nation find success. In this episode, we cover: The Ultimate Dirtbag Origins: How Nation funded his European downhill racing by participating in clinical drug trials (earning the nickname "the white rat") and lived in a tent in the Morzine woods for two and a half months. The 100mm BB Drop Aero Hack: For the Tour Divide, Nation's friend built him a highly specialized bike through his company, Sufur Cycles. It features a massive 100mm bottom bracket drop designed purely for aerodynamics so he can get his head out of the wind. Why Flat Bars Win: Nation pushes back on the trend of adding drop bars to everything, explaining how flat bars provide better leverage on steep climbs and save his hands from nerve damage. The "Everyone is Dying" Superpower: Nation credits the realization that "when you are hurting, so is everyone else" as a major contributor to his ability to push through dark moments. Psychological Warfare at 3,800 Meters: How hiding your exhaustion can break your competitors, which is exactly what Nation did when he attacked the leader at the top of a massive pass during the Silk Road Mountain Race. Hunting for UFOs: It wouldn't be a Levy interview without discussing the unexplainable things you might see while exhausted and isolated in the wilderness. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & Downhill Racing Background 06:37 - The Dirtbag Days and Drug Trials 12:22 - The Tour Divide & Ultra-Racing Mindset 29:44 - The "Everyone is Dying" Superpower 41:29 - Psychological Warfare on the Silk Road 46:08 - The Custom Sufur Cycles Bike & Flat Bars 48:44 - The 100mm BB Drop Aero Hack 59:41 - Hunting for UFOs on the Trail