Podcasts about bikepacking

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:

Aitor Martín nos resume las pruebas del Club de estos meses de mayo y principios de junio: Norte a Sur, Satelite y 500 millas Cannibal. Carlos Escudero, de Tinkervan, nos adelanta el verano 2026 y las claves del mundo camper para la época del año más intensa. Marta Ferrer, de Montañas Seguras, y cómo salir al monte con seguridad: planifica, equipa y actúa.

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:

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In dieser inspirierenden Folge teilt Pegah Tavakkolkhah ihre Geschichte, wie sie ohne Vorerfahrung oder teures Equipment einfach alleine losradelte und seither auf ihren Reisen durch neun Länder die wahre Freiheit im Minimalismus findet.

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

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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

In dieser Folge erzählen wir euch von dem zweiten Teil unseres bisher größten Abenteuers. Die nächsten 500 km auf dem Thru-Hike mit 1000 km in 30 Tagen. Diese Tage musste Robert nun leider verletzungsbedingt alleine bestreiten. Der zweite Teil schließt von den tollen Erfahrungen nahtlos an den ersten Teil an. Wunderschöne Natur, tolle Begegnungen und vor allem einiges an Trail Magic. Einzig das Wetter spielte dann nicht mehr ganz so mit. Kälte, Wind, Hagel und Regen waren ständige Begleiter. Mit Etappen von teilweise über 50 km wurde das große Ziel von 1000 km auf dem Nord Süd Trail tatsächlich erreicht. Wenn ihr also wissen wollt, was alles unterwegs geschehen ist, dann hört gerne rein. Wie immer würden wir uns freuen, wenn ihr uns eure Fragen in die Kommentare schreibt.Links aus der Folge:BLUETTI Elite 400: https://bit.ly/3PGihFmExklusiver 8% Rabattcode für Elite 400 (gültig: 25.05.–07.07.): ROBERT85% allgemeiner Rabattcode: ROBERT5Neues Dachzelt: https://www.thule.com/de-de/products/-_-901052Zero Tube Monocular: https://www.nocsprovisions.com/products/zero-tube-monocular-10x25?variant=49712589930775Sea to Summit Air Chair: https://seatosummit.eu/products/air-chairUnsere 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

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

Von Freiburg nach Kapstadt. Mit dem Rad. Als Frau. Über 20.150 Kilometer. In 430 Tagen. Klingt verrückt. Ein bisschen ist es das auch. Der Gast dieser Folge ist es aber nicht: Wiebke Lühmann. Wiebke Lühmann hat Bikepacking auf ein neues Niveau gehoben – sportlich, aber auch in der Art, wie sie eine solche Reise in Bildern erzählt. Mit ihrem Film „Same Sun“ und dem Buch "Immer Richtung Süden" inspiriert sie derzeit viele Menschen. Und genau wie im Gespräch mit Sara-Lena Niebaum und Andi Wittmann geht es dabei um die Story Beyond Sports: um Radreisen im Allgemeinen, Selbstentdeckung, das Überwinden von Tiefpunkten, das Teilen von Abenteuern – und um Freiheit. Wiebke spricht über ihre Erfahrungen zwischen Afrika und Deutschland, über ihre Motivation und darüber, was Freiheit und Tiefe im Leben für sie bedeuten. Unser GAST https://www.instagram.com/wiebkelueh/ Unsere HOSTS https://www.instagram.com/saralenaniebaum/ https://www.instagram.com/andiwittmannofficial/ Produktion https://saralenaniebaum.com/ Musik https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Drone Views, The Big Let Down Unsere Kanäle https://www.alpina-sports.com/de/ https://www.facebook.com/ALPINASports/ https://www.instagram.com/alpina_sports/ https://www.tiktok.com/@alpina_sports https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiy6wx--9McYjycyzWdOfWA

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

In dieser Folge sind wir gerade von unserem bisher größten und längsten Abenteuer zurückgekehrt. 1000 km und 30 Tage auf dem Nord-Süd-Trail liegen hinter uns. Leider haben wir es nicht beide bis zur magischen 1000-km-Marke geschafft. Nichtsdestotrotz war diese Trekkingtour wohl eine der schönsten, wenn nicht sogar die schönste, die wir bisher gemeinsam bestritten haben. Die Kombination aus Landschaft, Menschen, Wetter und Trekkingplätzen war einfach phänomenal. Natürlich war aber nicht alles perfekt. Wir hatten mit körperlichen Blessuren und kalten Nächten zu kämpfen. Nun schlagen wir uns zusätzlich mit dem Thema Post-Trail-Depression herum. Dabei hilft uns der Podcast jedoch wunderbar, denn wir können gemeinsam mit euch über unsere Tour sprechen und die Geschehnisse in Ruhe Revue passieren lassen.Abschließend möchten wir noch erwähnen, dass wir in den Shownotes ein Interview mit den wunderbaren Leuten von Rewilding Europe verlinkt haben. Darin geht es darum, wie man Europa wieder zu einem wilderen Ort machen kann.Wenn ihr also Lust habt, schnappt euch einen Kaffee oder Tee und lauscht unseren Erzählungen.Links aus der Folge:Interview mit Rewilding Europe: https://youtu.be/Udg5O0DXVf4Mini Camping Licht: https://www.snowpeak.com/products/micro-hozukiSebastians Fahrrad: https://www.bike24.de/p1883867.html?sku=3005605Unsere 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

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:

Jule Borths macht Kunst mit Fahrrädern. Was bedeutet das, was treibt sie an und warum fährt sie dafür nach Italien? (00:00:00) Begrüßung (00:03:23) Begrüßung Jule Borths (00:05:01) Warum Rad und Kunst? (00:09:34) Freiheit beim Radfahren (00:10:32) Auftragsarbeiten für Firmen (00:11:19) Gestaltung eines Fahrradrahmens (00:17:17) Warum machst du das? (00:19:06) Was verbindet deine Kunst? (00:24:11) Forschungsreise in Italien? (00:32:28) Gab’s einen Lieblingsspot letztes Mal? (00:34:30) Wirst du oft nach deiner Kunst gefragt? (00:36:14) Nerven dich Fragen nach Kunst? (00:41:33) Abmoderation und Verabschiedung (00:44:06) Musik: Warhaus – Desire Hier geht’s zu Jules Website idrawonbikes: https://www.idrawonbikes.com/ Hier geht’s zu Jules und Arkadijs Podcast „Desire Path“: https://desire-path-podcast.podigee.io/ 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 WERBUNG Auf www.bosch-ebike.com/abs findet ihr ausführliche Infos zum Bosch eBike ABS sowie eBikes verschiedener Fahrradhersteller, die mit dem Bosch eBike ABS ausgestattet sind. Die HUK24 Fahrradversicherung: Jetzt abschließen und mit dem Code ANTRITT 15 Prozent Rabatt auf den Beitrag sichern. Alle Infos auf huk24.de/antritt. Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/antritt ➡️ Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-jule-borths-ueber-kunst-mit-fahrraedern-und-ihre-italienreise

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  

Gerolf hat von einem ganz bestimmten Fahrrad geträumt. Im letzten Jahr hat er es sich bauen lassen. Wie gut ist das Ergebnis? (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:50) Begrüßung (00:04:47) Gerolfs Rad der Träume (00:06:40) Wie kam es zu der Idee? (00:11:10) Der Farbverlauf (00:26:19) Der Rahmen lässt sich teilen? (00:32:34) Die spritzige Lenkgeometrie (00:41:31) Nur ein Kettenblatt vorn? (00:45:23) Ist wirklich alles gutgegangen? (00:49:17) Fazit und Bauzeit (00:58:16) Ist es das Lieblingsrad? (01:03:03) Musik: Harry Nilsson – The Beehive State Hier geht’s zum Beitrag von der Bespoked 2024: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-rahmenbaumesse-bespoked-2024-in-dresden Hier geht’s zum Beitrag von der Bespoked 2025: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-ausstellende-auf-der-rahmenbaumesse-bespoked-2025-im-gespraech Hier geht’s zum Gespräch mit Jan Heine über die Lenkgeometrie: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-jan-heine-ueber-randonneure-und-frontgepaeck 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 WERBUNG Auf www.bosch-ebike.com/abs findet ihr ausführliche Infos zum Bosch eBike ABS sowie eBikes verschiedener Fahrradhersteller, die mit dem Bosch eBike ABS ausgestattet sind. Die HUK24 Fahrradversicherung: Jetzt abschließen und mit dem Code ANTRITT 15 Prozent Rabatt auf den Beitrag sichern. Alle Infos auf huk24.de/antritt. Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/antritt ➡️ Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-gerolf-ueber-seinen-wahr-gewordenen-fahrradtraum ▶️ Video zum Anschauen: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-gerolf-ueber-seinen-wahr-gewordenen-fahrradtraum#video-player-9aaf557b-58bb-40f3-8344-001fceba7384

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)

Island auf dem Gravelbike – das klingt nach Postkartenidylle. Für Katharina und Mirjam wurde es noch besser: ein „holpriger Traum“ aus Lava-Schotter, Flussdurchquerungen, raues Hochland und Gänsehautmomente an der Küste. In dieser Folge nehmen dich die beiden mit auf ihren dreiwöchigen Bikepacking-Trip: über 1500 Kilometer, jede Menge Höhenmeter und eine Landschaft, die sich „an manchen Tagen wie fünf verschiedene Länder“ anfühlt.

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:

Immer mehr Fahrradhersteller zeigen Mountainbikes mit Laufrädern im Format 32 Zoll. Wie entsteht der Trend und wie haltbar ist er? (00:00:55) Begrüßung (00:04:48) Interview mit Christoph von Sour (00:07:41) Worum geht’s bei 32 Zoll? (00:08:53) Wann hat Christoph davon gehört? (00:12:11) Woher kommt die Nachfrage? (00:17:10) Wieviel Spekulation steckt in 32 Zoll? (00:25:27) Warum macht Sour ein Modell daraus? (00:27:59) Haben Kunden 32 Zoll nachgefragt? (00:35:55) Fatbike oder Twentyniner? (00:44:03) Rahmenbau in Sachsen, wie läuft’s? (00:48:29) Was ist positiv? (00:50:28) Spieltrieb in der Fahrradbranche (00:54:15) Verabschiedung (00:56:10) Musik: Firefall – Sweet and Sour Hier findet ihr Links zum Thema: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/burning-question-are-32-wheels-going-to-take-off.html https://bikerumor.com/32-gravel-bikes-of-sea-otter-2026-fewer-than-the-mtbs-but-theyre-coming/ https://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/a71095851/future-bike-tech-sea-otter/ https://www.mtb-news.de/news/sea-otter-classic-2026-32-fraesporn-titan-edle-stahl-fullys-13-traum-bikes/ https://www.youtube.com/@BIKEPACKINGcom/videos Hier findet ihr unser Gespräch mit Christoph aus dem Januar 2022: https://detektor.fm/politik/antritt-sour-baut-rahmen-in-sachsen-neue-rubrik-mein-fahrrad-ist-krank 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 WERBUNG Auf www.bosch-ebike.com/abs findet ihr ausführliche Infos zum Bosch eBike ABS sowie eBikes verschiedener Fahrradhersteller, die mit dem Bosch eBike ABS ausgestattet sind. Die HUK24 Fahrradversicherung: Jetzt abschließen und mit dem Code ANTRITT 15 Prozent Rabatt auf den Beitrag sichern. Alle Infos auf huk24.de/antritt. Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/antritt ➡️ Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-christoph-suesse-von-sour-ueber-32-zoll

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

Beim Ventoux-Brevet geht’s von Freiburg im Breisgau nach Nyons in der Provence: 620 Kilometer am Stück. Gerolf hat’s versucht. (00:01:04) Begrüßung (00:02:43) Start in Freiburg (00:05:40) Vorstellung: Tine und CuBe stoßen dazu (00:10:01) km 105: Nach Gegenwind in Montbéliard (00:12:34) km 195: Nach Hagel in Besançon (00:14:58) km 285: Abend in Lons-le-Saunier (00:19:55) Km 375: Eine Mütze Schlaf in Ambérieu-en-Bugey (00:23:03) km 455: Fernfahrermittag bei La Côte-Saint-André (00:25:27) km 556: Im Schnellrestaurant in Crest (00:29:45) km 620: Am Ziel in Nyons (00:33:01) Résumé im TGV mit Olaf (00:39:39) Musik: Daniel Balavoine – Tous les cris les S.O.S. Hier geht’s zum Antritt mit Olaf Hilgers übers Langstreckenfahren: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-randonneur-olaf-hilgers-ueber-brevets-und-langstrecke Hier geht’s zu den Audax Randonneurs Allemagne mit vielen Brevets in Deutschland: https://audax-randonneure.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 WERBUNG Auf www.bosch-ebike.com/abs findet ihr ausführliche Infos zum Bosch eBike ABS sowie eBikes verschiedener Fahrradhersteller, die mit dem Bosch eBike ABS ausgestattet sind. Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/antritt ➡️ Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-ventoux-brevet-von-freiburg-nach-nyons

What do you do when things don't go your way? When you're caught in the eye of a storm and unsure whether to continue. When the race you trained all winter for falls apart on day one. Justyna Jarczok has been cycling for only two years, and in that short time she's found some answers. She's resilient, positive, and ambitious – and she just won the women's race at Dale's Divide. We talk about decision making in extreme weather, reframing races that don't go to plan, the community that rallied when her bike was stolen, and why ultra feels like the place she belongs. Follow Justyna's adventure on Instagram @justine_bike 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 this solo episode, I'm talking about post-adventure blues. The experience of coming home after a big journey and finding it so much harder than you ever expected. It's a theme that has come up again and again across three years of conversations on this show, and one I've been deliberately exploring with guests for the past year.The prompt for this episode was a brilliant piece of research by previous guest Alee Denham of cyclingabout.com. Alee fed every transcript from Seek Travel Ride into AI and surfaced the seven biggest lessons bike touring teaches you across 170 podcast guests. The findings are genuinely fascinating and I'd really encourage you to go and read the full article here:But when I read it, one thing was missing and it was dealing with post adventure blues.In this episode I dig into why it might not have surfaced in the data, share what I've picked up when interviewing guests and beyond them, and lay out my own three-part hypothesis on why it hits some people harder than others.Guests referenced in this episode include Steph Devery, Luke Grenfell-Shaw, Alastair Humphreys, Daragh Cronin, Mark Gresser, Claire Wyatt, Paul Edkins, Samer Abouhamad, Tristan Ridley, Madeline Hoffmann and Jesus Estrada.And if you haven't read Alee's previous article ranking the top cycling destinations by podcast guest, that one is worth your time too and you can check it out here. 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:

In der vierten Folge unseres Technik-Spezials geht es um die Schaltung. Josh und ich klären die wichtigsten Begriffe und besprechen, warum die Schaltung eigentlich dein persönlicher Übersetzer zwischen deiner Beinkraft und der Steigung ist. Das Ziel: Dass du am Berg nicht absteigen musst, sondern passend zu deiner Fitness oben ankommst.Wir sprechen über:> Gänge und Kettenblätter: Warum moderne Räder oft nur noch ein Kettenblatt vorne haben (1-fach vs. 2-fach) und was das für dich in der Praxis bedeutet.> Die Untersetzung: Warum viele Gravelbikes ab Werk für Bikepacking mit schwerem Gepäck eher sportlich übersetzt sind und wie man das anpassen kann.> Kassette & Bandbreite: Was die Zahlen auf den Zahnrädern aussagen und warum der passende Berggang wichtiger ist als die reine Anzahl der Gänge.> Elektronisch vs. Mechanisch: Ob du Akkus am Schaltwerk brauchst oder ob das klassische Stahlseil für deine Zwecke die passendere Wahl ist.> Wartung: Warum eine saubere Kette die Lebensdauer der Bauteile verlängert und was du bei einer unsauber laufenden Schaltung unterwegs selbst tun kannst.Josh zeigt auf, worauf man beim Kauf oder beim Umbau achten sollte, damit die Übersetzung auch dann noch funktioniert, wenn die Touren mit Gepäck mal steiler werden.Viel Spaß beim Hören!Shownotes:- Josh auf Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iamzwosh/ - BiketourGlobal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/biketourglobal/- BiketourGlobal im Web https://www.biketour-global.de/

In this episode of ShiftLess, we're pulling back the curtain on the ultimate adventure cycling project: The USA Trail. Kevin and Brad just returned from completing the massive 4,100-mile scouting trip, verifying the final unpaved segments from Jacksonville Beach, Florida, to Del Mar, California. We discuss the logistics of a coast-to-coast gravel riding effort, the best seasonal windows for crossing the desert, and the "choice" camp spots along the rim.We also dive deep into the latest cycling tech and industry hype. With Sea Otter around the corner, we tackle the "spicy" topic of 32-inch wheels—is it the industry's next big life preserver or just a shiny new object? Plus, we review the stunning Atherton 3D-printed titanium cranks and compare them to the timeless reliability of White Industries.In this episode, we cover:The USA Trail: Verifying 4,100 miles of unpaved glory and the logistics for beta riders.Basepacking: Evolving the bikepacking experience with a mobile HQ/Van Life approach.Gear Talk: Why 2.2” tires are the bare minimum for the Bradshaw Trail and the reality of 32-inch bike viability.Cycling Culture: Keegan Swenson, Dylan Johnson, and the "corporate filter" of the Life Time Grand Prix.Nutrition & FAM: Brad's "Meat Cave," dry-aging cattle, and the upcoming Pie Ride in collaboration with Sweet Mother of Pies.Whether you're a hardcore gravel racer, a weekend mountain biking enthusiast, or an aspiring bikepacker, this episode is packed with the raw, unsanctioned truth of life on two wheels.Episode Links & Mentions:The Pie Ride: Join us for gravel, pies, and multi-course meals.FAM (Food Adventure Memories): Book your spot for the next culinary adventure.The USA Trail: Follow the development of the transcontinental unpaved route.This episode is most assuredly NOT sponsored by the Life Time Grand Prix or the UCI. We're off the back, off the record, and keeping it real.Adventure Cycling, Gravel Riding, Bikepacking, The USA Trail, 32-inch bikes, Keegan Swenson, Dylan Johnson, Gravel Racing, Mountain Biking Adventures, Basepacking, White Industries, Atherton Bikes, Tour de France, Spinistry, Sea Otter Classic.00:00 Cold Open Banter00:07 Podcast Intro Buzzwords01:24 AI Assistant Talk03:18 Tour Spoilers And Salami Prep05:29 Food Adventure Memories Plug08:06 Titanium Cranks Trend15:32 USA Trail Verified17:10 Route Timing And Weather23:58 Ideal Bike Setup 32 Inch26:13 Sea Otter And 32 Hype29:21 E Bikes And Camping Vibes37:36 Food Stops And Water Logistics48:12 Julian Pie Stop49:29 Ramona Burrito Gold52:03 Baby Mango Discovery54:00 Desert Scouting Challenges55:27 Railroad Crossing Detour01:00:17 Trail Quality Expectations01:02:24 Del Mar Finish Feast01:04:16 Flying And Bike Shipping01:07:36 Audiobooks On The Road01:09:52 Pie Ride And Fam Plans01:11:46 Dry Aging And Sausage01:22:52 Van Camping Comforts01:28:25 Trip Wins And Wrap Up

A lil life update on our recent trip to Spain, bikepacking around Girona, one month living overseas and the final few weeks of prep before Highland Trail 550.  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

Fahrradurlaub mit dem Tandem: Bina Witte-Jekel ist drei Wochen mit ihrem Mann um Taiwan gefahren — und hat es genossen. (00:01:06) Begrüßung (00:05:39) Hinten auf dem Tandem (00:07:41) Das Tandemteam (00:10:16) Idee zur Taiwanreise (00:11:25) Die Route in Taiwan (00:17:34) Schrift und Sprache (00:20:26) Routenplanung (00:22:11) Essen (00:24:54) Besonderheiten des Tandems (00:31:30) Warum weiter Tandem fahren? (00:33:07) Tandemfahren als Teil der Beziehung (00:36:28) Ein besonderer Moment (00:38:33) Tandemtransport (00:40:00) Verabschiedung (00:41:29) Musik: Snail Mail – Dead End 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 WERBUNG Auf www.bosch-ebike.com/abs findet ihr ausführliche Infos zum Bosch eBike ABS sowie eBikes verschiedener Fahrradhersteller, die mit dem Bosch eBike ABS ausgestattet sind. Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/antritt ➡️ Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/kultur/antritt-bina-witte-jekel-ueber-tandemfahren-in-taiwan

In 2018, at 24 years of age, Luke Grenfell-Shaw was given a stage 4 cancer diagnosis and told he had months to live. Within weeks, he also lost his brother John in a freak accident. Most people would have pulled the covers up. Luke signed up for a half marathon, hopped on a stationary bike in the hospital ward, and started planning to cycle from Bristol to Beijing.On 1 January 2020, Luke set off on a tandem bike. Over the next few years he rode 32,000 kilometres through 30 countries, with more than 800 different people taking a turn on the back seat. Some were strangers he met on the road. Some were friends and family. One was a puppy named Tarzan. The ride became the award-winning documentary A Life in Tandem, which you should watch immediately after listening to this episode.In this episode we talk about:- What it feels like to be diagnosed with stage 4 cancer at 24- Why Luke chose a tandem over a solo bike and what that decision changed- The science behind exercise during chemotherapy and what the research now says- Dev, the Indian man who turned up in jeans, hadn't ridden in three years, and became Luke's longest-serving stoker- The brake failure at 50mph on a Kyrgyzstan mountain pass that ended in a medical clinic - Tarzan the puppy of Uzbekistan (fate: unknown but probably fine)- The post-adventure blues, identity after big goals, and what it means to turn 32 when you once didn't expect to see it- Luke's definition of a 'canliver' and why he prefers it to 'cancer survivor'- What it means to be a professional trail runner representing Great Britain, and what comes nextLuke Grenfell-Shaw is a professional trail runner representing Great Britain, adventurer, filmmaker, and speaker. His documentary A Life in Tandem is available to stream now.Links:- A Life in Tandem documentary - Luke's website and Instagram- Best Foot Forward short film (Luke and Dan in Sichuan): If this episode moved you, plea 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:

Cyprian Völker fährt mit dem Fahrrad von Deutschland bis nach Kapstadt: 19.000 km durch Afrika. Im zweiten Teil von Cyprians Bikepacking-Abenteuer wird aus einer Reise eine echte Prüfung – körperlich, mental und emotional.

Ever wanted to take a bike adventure through Scotland? This episode is for you!Guest Sheelagh Daley shares her experiences cycling Scotland's Highlands and the Hebridean Way. This was a trip she planned specifically to challenge herself to wild camp and tackle off-road routes solo. She had ALL the weather, sunshine, rain and of course wind.Find out about Scotland's Bothies, what it's like to wild camp solo, taking ferries between the islands on the Hebrides, and why Sheelagh says she could return to Scotland for all her bike adventures and be happy.Be sure to follow Sheelagh to keep up with her adventures. here are links to her instagram - @sheelagh.daley and also her awesome YouTube channel.  Links mentioned:Sheelagh's first STR episodeThe Hebridean WayPictish Trail on bikepacking.comLog Drivers Waltz route episode with Jen 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:

This week, listeners Juan Pablo and Paula share a day from their cycling adventure in Mongolia which has to be one of the most remote and rewarding places you can ride a bike on this planet. You can keep up with their adventures via their instagram channel - @juan.pablo.toroI also opens up about my own bikepacking bucket list, and throws the question out to you: where is the destination you're dreaming of? Where would you go if you could go anywhere?Also mentioned this episode: A Life in Tandem — the incredible documentary following Luke Grenfell-Shaw, diagnosed with incurable cancer at 24, who set off to cycle 20,000 miles from Bristol to Beijing on a tandem bike. Watch it here.  Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Daragh Cronin booked a flight to Marrakesh before he even owned a bike. He had no cycling background, no camping experience, but he had a goal to ride the length of Africa from Morocco to Cape Town. Just over 200 days and 13,500 kilometres later, he arrived. In this episode, Irish adventurer Daragh talks through the mental and physical reality of cycling Africa's west coast: navigating borders, battling food poisoning, riding the notorious iron ore train in Mauritania, the strangers who became lifelong friends, and what it was like to finally arrive at the Cape of Good hopeThis episode was recorded when Daragh was days away from his next challenge: cycling from Cork to Everest Base Camp to raise funds for the Children's Unit at Cork University Hospital. Be sure to follow him on instagram - @roaminwithcronin and you can check out his fundraiser here.Other guests mentioned in this Episode:Rob MacLennanTomas Mac An T-SaoirFergal Guihen 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:

What does it actually take to spend three months a year cycle touring through Europe? This week, Alison Fullerton shares how she and her husband make it happen every single year . She talks about the budgeting, the fitness worries, the accommodation, navigating trains with bikes, and the mindset that has turned their bike adventure dreams into a yearly reality.The thing I love is that Alison and her husband are retirees and they are making this work for them, but her tips are relevant regardless of your age  If you've been telling yourself a big cycling adventure isn't possible yet,  or isn't possible anymore, Alison's story might just change your mind.Follow Alison on Instagram: @loose.spokes 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:

What happens when you strap skis to a loaded bike and set off to cycle 1,700 kilometres around Iceland in winter? Skier and filmmaker Cody Cirillo did exactly that on a trip he took with his good friend. What's more he also documented the whole experience in his film A Hundred Words for Wind.Cody is a professional skier who's chased remote lines in Mongolia, Morocco, and Iceland. In recent years he's started cycling to his ski terrain instead of driving, something we have called ski bikepacking. Using human powered forms of travel has now completely changed how he experiences the places he travels through.In this episode we cover:- How ski bikepacking started — including his first trip from Telluride to Utah, off the couch, on a wobbly Walmart rack- Iceland's Ring Road in winter : The brutal crosswinds, iced roads, blizzards, and dealing with it on 50kg loaded bikes- Tips and tricks for surviving headwinds when skis add extra sail area?- Breaking eight ribs, a scapula, and puncturing a lung weeks before departure  and why Cody went anyway- The vinarbröð, hot dogs, Snickers, and tortellini that held the whole thing together- What it feels like to park your bike roadside, hike for hours in ski boots, and ski a line down to the ocean- How going slowly created the human connections that made the trip- Turning a 40-day expedition into a film — and why that was harder than the riding**Links:**- Cody on YouTube and also Instagram - @Cody.Cir- A Hundred Words for Wind — Cody's documentary-  Gear I trust: You've heard me talk about my own bike adventures. Whenever I head out, I'm running Old Man Mountain gear. Their racks are the most reliable work horses out there. Check out the Divide Rack for a bombproof set up that fits almost any bike!

Mark Stephen meets cyclist and content creator Somhairle Johnstone to discuss his new series on BBC Alba 'Somhairle Spins' in which he undertakes five different bikepacking adventures in Scotland