Podcasts about bikepacking

What had you accomplished by 17? Not what dreams did you have, but what dreams had you already made come true? One thing I know for sure: You weren't the youngest person ever to complete the Bikepacking Triple Crown…unless your name is Cruz Blue. When I was 17, I spent most of my time skateboarding, avoiding homework, and chasing girls. Not exactly my finest years, but I'd argue my experience was probably more closely aligned with that of the average teenage boy than Cruz's was. Over the past year, Cruz has quietly been making a lot of noise in the bikepacking world. He has no social media, no blog, and no YouTube channel. He seems motivated almost entirely by a sense of adventure and what he calls youthful ignorance. So, unless you've been paying close attention, you may not have realized that a star was rising in Flagstaff, Arizona. Cruz comes from an adventurous family and grew up inspired to seek out adventures of his own. For him, racing is simply another form of adventure. He isn't particularly concerned with times, watts, records, or results—but he does place a premium on finishing. His only DNF came in 2025, when he attempted the Arizona Trail Race 800 as an individual time trial at just 16 years old. But let's back up a little. Cruz entered his first bikepacking race in 2024 at age 15. Just two short years later, he finds himself among an elite group of athletes credited with completing the Bikepacking Triple Crown. A brief history of his racing career: Age 15 Pinyons and Pines — 2d 15h 53m — 14th overall Age 16 AZTR 800 ITT — DNF Pinyons and Pines — 2d 7h 23m — 10th overall AZTR 800 ITT — 17d 7h 42m — Youngest solo AZTR 800 finisher Age 17 Pinyons and Pines — 3d 5h 19m — 17th overall Tour Divide — 19d 11h 6m Colorado Trail Race — 6d 17h 49m — Youngest-ever CTR finisher In less than 10 months, Cruz completed the Arizona Trail Race 800, Tour Divide, and Colorado Trail Race, becoming the youngest person ever credited with completing what we call the Bikepacking Triple Crown. Technically, the formal Triple Crown Challenge requires completing all three races within the same calendar year. Cruz completed his within a rolling one-year period. But the keepers of the records at Bikepacking.net officially list him as the youngest Triple Crown finisher, and who am I to argue!  The results, however, are only a small part of Cruz's story. The real story is Cruz himself – and it's his to tell. On today's episode, I have the privilege of getting to know one of our sport's youngest athletes, who has quietly been making a whole lot of noise. EPISODE SPONSORS Old Man Mountain & Robert Axel Project = use code mountainsordeath for 15% off  Central Texas Showdown = code ctsordeath for 15% off West Texas Showdown = code wtsordeath for 15% off NEW PATRONS

Alex war 3 Wochen unterwegs und hat neue Bikepackingtaschen und den Quick-Rack von Ortlieb, das Rose Backroad und Klamotten von Rose und Pamera getestet. Er ist fasziniert von den Details, aber hört selbst. Übrigens verlosen wir ziemlich viele Produkte in der Folge und haben einen 15% Gutschein für die Hawaiihemd-Trikots von Pamera: ALEX15 Du hast Fragen, Anregungen oder einfach was zu sagen? Dann schreib uns eine Mail an mail@bikersparadisepodcast.de BIKERS PARADISE wird moderiert von Martin Gertz und Alex Hüfner. Produktion Martin Gertz.

Die Accell-Gruppe ist in der Krise und die Fahrradindustrie steht vor großen Herausforderungen. Wie umgehen mit neuer Konkurrenz aus China? (00:00:00) Ultrasandalen und Rückblick auf die Tour de France Femmes (00:10:10) Dirk Zedler zur Krise der Accell-Gruppe (00:16:13) Was die Insolvenz für Marken und Händler bedeutet (00:26:28) Die drei großen Gefahren für die Fahrradindustrie (00:29:43) Chinas Fünfjahresplan für die Fahrradwirtschaft (00:35:10) Wissenstransfer, Zölle und Direktkauf aus China (00:46:13) Sorge um den Mittelstand (00:55:28) Ein positives Szenario? (01:01:32) Outro: Subventionen, Solarindustrie und Klumpenrisiko (01:14:13) MUSIK: Blonde Redhead – Blood Spilled Hier geht’s zu unserem Gespräch mit Dirk Zedler zum Verkaufsstopp und Rückruf bei Babboe: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-verkaufsstopp-und-rueckruf-bei-babboe-game-of-toiletpaper-mit-regine Hier geht’s zum Gespräch mit Arne Bischoff über Gefahren für das E-Bike: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-arne-bischoff-ueber-die-zukunft-des-e-bikes Hier geht’s zum Instagram-Account the.european.bike.project: https://www.instagram.com/the.european.bike.project/ Hier geht’s zu unserer Playlist auf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0rFFrMDgoZX2PdHMwvaEmG?si=8w56NndiQQikVzEDcWtjNg Hier gibt’s Tickets für unseren Live-Podcast am 9.10. in der Schicken Mütze in Düsseldorf: https://www.zoon-podcast-week.de/podcast/antritt Hier gibt’s Tickets für unseren Live-Podcast am 7.11. in der Scheune in Dresden: https://scheune.org/show/5668/antritt-der-fahrradpodcast.html 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-zedler-ueber-accell-krise-und-gefahren-fuer-die-fahrradwirtschaft

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Direction Rennes, pour découvrir en compagnie de Fabien Leduc le café-atelier vélo "Ta grand-mère à vélo". Créé en 2021, ce lieu est devenu un point de rencontre incontournable pour les cyclistes de la métropole rennaise. Situé sur le mail François Mitterrand, ce café-atelier répare, accueille et anime le vélo dans la capitale de la région Bretagne.Le nom de ce lieu a été inspiré aux deux cocréateurs - Damien Gourlaou et Fabien Leduc - par celui du célèbre café vélo britannique "Look Mam no hands". Cette expression populaire "Est-ce que je te demande si ta grand-mère fait du vélo ?" renvoie l'interpellé à aller s'occuper de ses affaires. Damien et Fabien ont simplifié la formule en la résumant à "Ta grand-mère à vélo". Ici on ne vous envoie pas ailleurs pour vous occuper d'autre chose et, bien au contraire, on s'occupe de votre vélo dans la convivialité de ce repaire cycliste.Voir le site : https://www.tagrandmereavelo.com/Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Considering riding an Ultra? You need to listen to this episode!A few months ago Anna Ruddiman was on the podcast talking about cycling from  London to Turkey, and mentioned she might try an ultra cycling race. Well, she just went ahead and did it. Anna has just finished El Piri, an unsupported 800km race through the Spanish Pyrenees (with 20,000m of climbing no less), and she's sent through a full debrief.TL;DR: you're never going to feel ready, you're more capable than you think, and the only way to find that out is to go anyway.Follow along with Anna's future adventures via her instagram @annaruddiman Check out the Elkhorn Rack from Old Man Mountain Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Belgium bikepacker Jimmy Vervoort shares his awesome journey riding from Alaska to New York City. This was a trip split into two parts with the first starting in the middle of winter which made for some very cold riding days in Alaska.  One of the golden rules of bike travel is being adaptable, so Jimmy changed up his route, flew to Vancouver and then cycled south down the Pacific Coast trail. When he ran out of funds he flew back to Belgium worked and saved up to restart the journey this time in Louisiana. Eventually he'd ride all the way to New York incorporating sections of the Arizona Trail and Colorado Trail, where he admits there is some 'unfinished business' to take on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route in the future. You can follow Jimmy's future adventures via his instagram @Jimmy_Two_Wheels Check out the Elkhorn Rack from Old Man Mountain Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Die siebte Etappe der Tour de France Femmes endet auf dem Mont Ventoux. Barbara Röhn lebt am Berg und ist 800-mal mit dem Rennrad hochgefahren. (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:37) Begrüßung Barbara Röhn (00:02:38) 800-mal am Berg: Wie die Passion vor 27 Jahren begann (00:06:26) Die Malaucène-Auffahrt: Streckenprofil und Ritual am Gipfel (00:13:44) Cinglé & Bi-Cinglé – und der Umzug an den Fuß des Ventoux (00:18:09) Tour de France Femmes: Der Vibe in der Provence (00:26:10) Tipps für Einsteiger und der beste Bäcker in Malaucène (00:30:42) Musik: Robyn – Dopamine Hier geht’s zum Etappenprofil der siebten Etappe auf den Mont Ventoux: https://www.letourfemmes.fr/en/stage-7 Hier geht’s zu Gerolfs Langstreckenreportage vom März 2025: In einem Stück zum Mont Ventoux Hier geht’s zu unserer Playlist auf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0rFFrMDgoZX2PdHMwvaEmG?si=8w56NndiQQikVzEDcWtjNg Hier gibt’s Tickets für unseren Live-Podcast am 9.10. in der Schicken Mütze in Düsseldorf: https://www.zoon-podcast-week.de/podcast/antritt Hier gibt’s Tickets für unseren Live-Podcast am 7.11. in der Scheune in Dresden: https://scheune.org/show/5668/antritt-der-fahrradpodcast.html 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-800-mal-auf-den-mont-ventoux-mit-barbara-roehn

Laura Bell is a Kiwi living in Melbourne who came home this year to cycle the length of the country. With time off between jobs, she took on Tour Aotearoa, the 3,000 km bikepacking route from Cape Reinga to Bluff, riding it with her dad. She shares how they rode semi-supported over 31 days, changing direction on day one to dodge a fierce southerly, sleeping in the trailer-cabin he built from old refrigeration panels, and working through a hard fight on the Timber Trail. Having started the ride off the back of burnout and grief, Laura reflects on the simple rhythm of eating, sleeping and pedalling, and why a hard day was never a reason to quit. Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can't wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :) Follow Laura on Instagram: instagram.com/adventure.revolution/ Follow Aotearoa Adventures on Instagram: instagram.com/aotearoa_adventures_/Follow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/Follow Abigail on TikTok: tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/

Eines DER Themen überhaupt ist weiterhin Gravel – und inzwischen hat sich die Trend-Kategorie ziemlich fein ausdifferenziert. Besonders im Fokus steht aktuell die Gravel Race-Disziplin, die auch bei den internationalen Rennen immer populärer wird. Entsprechend groß ist mittlerweile das Angebot an richtig schnellen Gravel Race-Bikes, die mit Abenteuer-Boliden, Bike Packing und Co. abgesehen vom Drop Bar und der Stollenbereifung nicht mehr wahnsinnig viel gemein haben. Mitunter ist die Schnittmenge zu XC-Bikes sogar größer und die gegenseitigen Einflüsse sind kaum von der Hand zu weisen.  In der heutigen Episode nehmen wir euch also mit und geben euch einen ausführlichen Einblick in unseren Gravel Race-Vergleichstest, der aktuell auf unserer Partner-Plattform Rennrad-News.de läuft. Getestet haben wir dort sieben extrem spannende Gravel Race-Bikes, die leistungs- wie preistechnisch definitiv in der Champions League zu Hause sind. Harry aus der Rennrad-News-Redaktion bespricht mit gemeinsam mit Moritz den Aufbau des Gravel-Race-Tests und gemeinsam geben wir einen ersten Vorgeschmack, welche Räder uns möglicherweise ganz besonders begeistert haben … 

In this episode, Canadian cycling legend Svein Tuft shares insights on staying fast and healthy approaching 50, his views on longevity and AI, and his latest adventures in FKTs and remote rides. He draws on his extensive experience in bikepacking and ultra-distance riding, offering insights into route planning and personal resilience. He also delves into his evolving relationship with technology and gear. Plus, updates from the cycling world including concerns about bra doping at the Tour de France Femmes, highlights from Crankworx Whistler and a notable performance at the Commonwealth Games. This episode is supported by Altitude Sports. [This collaboration is part of an advertising campaign managed by the agency Podpass for Altitude Sports.] Save up to 20 per cent off on your first order with code CYCLINGMAGAZINE2026 Shop at Altitude Sports: https://bit.ly/altitude-cyclingmagazine2026 Valid on regular-priced items only. Limited-time offer. One use per customer. Cannot be combined with other promotions or membership discounts. CHAPTERS 10:21 Svein Tuft Introduction and his Jumbo Wild 600 Route 16:55 Tips for Planning Big Bikepacking Routes 23:55 Honing the Critical Skill of Responding to Life-Threatening Situations on the Trail 29:00 Staying Fast and Healthy as 50 Approaches 36:33 True Longevity vs. Longevity Bro Bio-hacks 44:33 Svein Tuft's Relationship with Gear: Past and Present 52:31 Getting Started in Bikepacking: Equipment Tips

Tobi plant seinen Bikepacking-Trip durch Dänemark – mit jeder Menge Kilometern, Erlebnissen und vermutlich der Erkenntnis, dass Gegenwind auch eine sehr persönliche Angelegenheit sein kann. Dennis berichtet währenddessen von seinen Bike- und Urlaubserfahrungen aus Frankreich, inklusive Trails, Hitze und allem, was unterwegs eben nicht ganz nach Reiseprospekt läuft. Außerdem wird es ernst: Wir sprechen über die aktuellen Waldbrände, warum Wälder überhaupt so leicht brennen und weshalb die Ursachen deutlich komplexer sind als ein achtlos weggeworfener Zigarettenstummel. Und wir klären, was wir als Mountainbike-Community gemeinsam tun können, um langfristig nicht weniger, sondern deutlich mehr legale Trails zu bekommen. Dazu gibt es wie immer reichlich Abschweifungen, Halbwissen mit Haltung und Geschichten, die eigentlich ganz anders anfangen sollten

In dieser Folge unseres Podcasts haben wir wieder einen ganz besonderen Gast zu Besuch: Alex, besser bekannt als Roofless Cat. Nach zahlreichen Anfragen aus unserer Community konnten wir gar nicht anders, als ihn endlich einzuladen.Mit seinen unzähligen Outdoor-Abenteuern rund um die Welt deckt Alex ein beeindruckendes Spektrum an Themen ab. Ob Trekking, Wandern, Bikepacking oder andere Formen des naturnahen Reisens, er hat bereits viele spannende Erfahrungen gesammelt und unterschiedliche Fortbewegungsarten ausprobiert.Im Gespräch sprechen wir vor allem über seinen aktuellen Schwerpunkt: Fastpacking. Dabei tauchen wir tief in die Welt des Ultraleicht-Trekkings und die dahinterstehende Ultralight-Philosophie ein. Gleichzeitig werfen wir einen Blick zurück auf seine Bikepacking-Touren und sein bekanntes Projekt „Chase“. Die Zeit verging wie im Flug, und wir hätten wahrscheinlich noch stundenlang über die unterschiedlichsten Outdoor-Themen, Abenteuer und Ausrüstungsfragen diskutieren können.Wir hoffen, dass euch die Folge genauso gut gefällt wie uns. Es hat riesigen Spaß gemacht, mit Alex zu sprechen, und wir sind uns sicher, dass dies nicht sein letzter Besuch in unserem Podcast war.Links aus der Folge:Roofless Cat Website: https://rooflesscat.deRoofless Cat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/rooflesscatUnsere 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

Juan Pablo's first bike trip was a huge solo journey over 16 months. Then he came home to Chile, met Paula, they got married and six weeks after their wedding they both got on bikes and started bikepacking together.. All up they hope to spend two years on this adventurous version of a honeymoon.We discuss:Bikepacking as a couple: a newlywed honeymoon covering 20,000kmSolo bike touring: 19,000km across Turkey, the Middle East, and AfricaBikepacking Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia: expectations vs. realityRoute planning and gear for long-distance cycle touringRelationship and communication tips for touring as a coupleBike mechanical failures and storm survival on tourJuan Pablo's 104 tips for bike travel 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:

Wir melden uns „kurz“ aus dem Sommerloch? Ingo entdeckt dabei nach rund 25 Jahren Fahrradfahren ein erstaunliches Detail an seinen Laufrädern. André wollte eigentlich zur Tour de France – und landete dann doch in Schweden. Ingo war dagegen mit einem ganz besonderen Rad im Allgäu unterwegs: dem Curve Big Kev V2. Ein Titan-Gravelbike mit 60-mm-Reifen, kurzem Vorbau und erstaunlich viel Tempo. Warum sich das Big Kev trotz dicker Reifen nicht wie ein Trecker fährt, weshalb 700C für solche Räder eine andere Liga ist und warum das Rad bergab so viel Vertrauen gibt, besprechen wir ausführlich. Dazu schauen wir auf die neuen FFWD RAW PACE Gravel-Laufräder mit Carbon-Speichen und CeramicSpeed-Lagern. Leicht, steif und trotzdem komfortabel – aber wie werden Carbon-Speichen eigentlich eingespeicht, warum unterscheiden sich Antriebs- und Bremsseite und muss man Angst vor Defekten haben? Ingo entdeckt dabei nach rund 25 Jahren Fahrradfahren ein erstaunliches Detail an seinen Laufrädern. Natürlich sprechen wir auch über die Tour de France: über einen scheinbar unangreifbaren Tadej Pogačar, die Frage, ob absolute Dominanz langweilig oder faszinierend ist, und die Fahrer hinter dem Gesamtklassement. Besonders hängen geblieben sind Mathieu van der Poels unglaubliches Finale in Paris, die Ausreißer, Sprinter und Arbeiter der Tour – und eine Streckenplanung, die aus dem Rennen inzwischen weit mehr macht als eine Abfolge aus Sprint-, Übergangs- und Bergetappen. Auch Schlaf und Regeneration spielen bei einer Grand Tour eine größere Rolle, als man zunächst denkt: wechselnde Hotels, mobile Kühlsysteme für Matratzen und nächtliche Dopingkontrollen gehören ebenso zum Tour-Alltag wie Training und Ernährung. Außerdem werfen wir einen Blick voraus auf die Tour de France Femmes. Der kleine Game Changer der Sendung ist diesmal eine Trinkflasche: Bivo kombiniert Edelstahl mit einem erstaunlich schnellen Gravity Flow und einer Form, die sicher im normalen Flaschenhalter sitzt. Es gibt sie klassisch mit 750 ml oder isoliert mit rund 600 ml – spannend für Bikepacking, heiße Sommertage und warme Getränke im Winter. ## BLACKROLL RECOVERY PILLOW ## Code: ENJOY10 Damit gibt es 10% auf alle nicht reduzierten Produkte im deutschen und schweizer Onlineshop! https://blackroll.com/de/products/blackroll-recovery-pillow?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=recovery_pillow&utm_term=enjoyyourbike&utm_content=audio&voucher=ENJOY10 ## LINKS ZU PRODUKTEN & THEMEN ## Alle Links zur Sendung FFWD RAW Pace Laufräder: https://www.enjoyyourbike.com/ffwd-raw-pace-carbon-laufradsatz-48-mm-2026-164033386?number=164033386 Big Kev 2.0: https://www.enjoyyourbike.com/curve-big-kev-v2-frameset-164033091?number=164033091 Edelstahltrinkflaschen (in ca. 1-2 Wochen lieferbar): 
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Ein Teil unseres Pelotons ist zum „Antritt“-Treffen nach Leipzig gereist. Es gab viel Austausch rund ums Rad und zur Fahrradzukunft. (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:43) Review: Tour de France (00:11:51) Rückblick zum Hörertreffen (00:18:27) Wünsche für das Fahrrad – Hörertreffen-Edition (00:41:22) Zurück ins Studio (00:41:51) Unterstützer*in werden (00:46:23) Christians erster Triathlon (00:50:27) Rennen Insights (01:02:06) Song: Disclosure – You & Me (Flume Remix) Hier geht’s zum Live-Podcast mit Martin Goetze: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-martin-goetze-ueber-radsport-in-der-ddr Hier geht’s zur Ausgabe vom ersten „Antritt“-Treffen im Juni 2025: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-rueckblick-auf-das-erste-antritt-treffen Hier geht’s zum Gespräch mit Hanka Kupfernagel vom Juni 2025: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-hanka-kupfernagel-ueber-querfeldein-frauenradsport-und-ihre-karriere Hier geht’s zu unserer Playlist auf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0rFFrMDgoZX2PdHMwvaEmG?si=8w56NndiQQikVzEDcWtjNg Hier gibt’s Tickets für unseren Live-Podcast am 9.10. in der Schicken Mütze in Düsseldorf: https://www.zoon-podcast-week.de/podcast/antritt Hier gibt’s Tickets für unseren Live-Podcast am 7.11. in der Scheune in Dresden: https://scheune.org/show/5668/antritt-der-fahrradpodcast.html 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-antritt-treffen-tour-de-france-und-triathlon

 We often set out on these big adventures with a picture in our heads of what we're going to get from them. The reality is that they almost never deliver that thing. Instead, they hand us something else entirely... and that's exactly what makes them worth doing. Hannah Glatter rode the brand new Great Plains Gravel Route this summer, travelling 3,000 miles from the Texas desert to the Canadian border, through the states people love to write off as flyover. She covered around 100 miles a day for 36 days — and before this, she'd never bikepacked more than a few days at a time. In this episode of Detours we talk about choosing community over going it alone, letting go of who you think you should be as an adventurer, learning to be proud of our accomplishments for the genuine feats they are, and building a life you love so much you don't need to escape from it. Learn more about the Great Plains Gravel Route Follow Hannah's adventures on Instagram @hannah.glatter 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

Send us Fan MailIn episode #193 we chat with funny gal Tegan Phillips, a passionate cyclist, cartoonist, and adventure seeker based in Girona, Spain about her incredible journeys, from cycling 11,000 kilometers across Africa to a self-powered Ironman through New Zealand. Discover her unique approach to adventure, cycling, nutrition, and staying resilient through extraordinary challenges.KEY TAKEAWAYSFrom cartoons to bikepacking adventures: Tegan talks about her trips across South Africa, Morocco, and moreThe logistics and spontaneity involved in planning trips, including her route from Cairo to Cape Town and her experiences with record attemptsA deep dive into her near-fatal electrolytes crisis in Ethiopia, how she managed it, and lessons on electrolyte balance and safetyHer upcoming bikepacking routes, including a women-led trip following the Tour de France, and tips for planning flexible adventuresThe importance of nutrition on the road: foods she favors, her approach to hydration, and how to manage supplies during long ridesThe story behind her two truths and a lie: eating ice cream nonstop, breaking her arm on a first date, and losing 80% vision in one eyePlease note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.ABOUT TEGAN PHILLIPS:Tegan Phillips is a writer, cartoonist, speaker, and adventure cyclist based in Girona, Spain. Her adventures have included cycling 11,000 kilometres through Africa and a self-powered 10-Ironman journey across New Zealand. She aims to inspire women to see adventure as something accessible, meaningful, and fun.FREE RESOURCES:Hydration 101: https://mailchi.mp/nutritional-revolution/hydration101Managing Overheating and Hydration: https://mailchi.mp/nutritional-revolution/overheating-and-hydrationFOLLOW TEGAN:IG: https://www.instagram.com/teganphillipscomedyWeb: www.teganphillips.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teganphillipsTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Welcome and intro to Tegan Phillips' adventurous life02:50 - How cycling became her passion after a stress fracture05:40 - Cycling styles: gravel bikepacking versus mountain biking09:16 - The Cairo to Cape Town record attempt and logistical hurdles14:16 - Vital lessons from her electrolytes emergency in Ethiopia20:28 - Her creative projects as a comic artist and apparel brand24:32 - Planning flexible bikepacking trips and sharing routes28:23 - What she eats on long rides and her go-to snacks33:01 - Managing nutrition supplies: packing, buying, and hydration tips43:34 - The wild experience with dengue fever and eye damage46:01 - Breaking her arm on a bike and other fun facts49:16 - Upcoming bikepacking trips and connecting with fellow women cyclists50:04 - Closing thoughts and where to find her onlineMORE NRApply to work with Kyla → https://p.bttr.to/3ZrwzcFUse code NEWPOD10 for 10% off our meal plans → https://nutritional-revolution.com/products/CONNECT Instagram → www.instagram.com/nutritionalrevolutionSponsorship inquiries → kyla.c@nutritional-revolution.comInterested in having your biomarkers or nutrigenomics checked? Email us at nutritionalrev@gmail.com TRUSTED RESOURCES Supplements (save 20%) → https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannellFeed Club ($20 off) → https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolutionKyla's top picks → https://shopmy.us/shop/nutrevFollow us @nutritionalrevolution

Chacun choisit sa manière de fêter un anniversaire. Axel Carion, organisateur des épreuves BikingMan, a choisi de fêter les 10 ans de son organisation au Pérou. Il propose cette année du 19 au 29 août l'IncaDivide au Pérou. C'est l'une des épreuves les plus extrêmes et mythiques de la série mondiale d'ultracyclisme, qui fait ainsi son grand retour en 2026 pour fêter cet anniversaire. Il s'agit d'une traversée légendaire au cœur des Andes péruviennes, sur les traces de l'empire inca, dans des conditions d'altitude extrême.J'ai voulu savoir auprès de quelques inscrits comment on se prépare à cette belle épreuve. Quelle préparation physique, quel matériel et quelle est leur quête dans cette aventure exceptionnelle ? J'ai appelé Laurianne Plaçais et Edwige Pitel pour les femmes et Pierre Rolland, Gregory Cassini et Benjamin Bodot pour les hommes. Écoutez-les dans ce podcast Bla Bla 211 me raconter leur préparation.Bikingman : https://bikingman.com/fr/Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Martin Goetze war Radsportler in der DDR. Viermal errang er den Meistertitel auf der Straße — zweimal davon als vermeintlich zweitklassiger BSG-Fahrer. (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:09) Vorstellung Martin Goetze (00:02:41) Ist Goetzes Leben ohne Fahrrad denkbar? (00:03:12) Beste Sportart? (00:03:46) Schlimmste Sportart? (00:05:33) Weg zum Radsport (00:07:58) Weg zum passionierten Radsportler (00:09:40) Radsport im Kontext der DDR (00:11:21) Begriff Profi in DDR (00:14:05) Jemals überzeugter Clubfahrer? (00:14:59) Warum doch DhfK? (00:16:20) Die Underdogs der BSG (00:17:02) Was hat der Meistertitel geändert? (00:17:45) Verbindung zu Wolfgang Lötzsch (00:20:49) Entscheidung über „Liga Abstieg“ (00:22:30) Anschließende sportliche Veränderungen (00:24:39) DDR – Regime und Repressionen bei Gewinn (00:39:15) 1985: Meistertitel (00:44:06) Reaktion auf Goetzes Sieg als BSG – Fahrer? (00:45:08) Trotz Frust ging es weiter (00:47:13) 2. Meistertitel: 1988 (00:54:24) Veränderungen durch Wiedervereinigung (01:02:33) Auslöser für Karriereende (01:04:25) Konstanten: damals bis heute (01:07:46) Zuschauerfragen (01:19:07) Verabschiedung (01:20:40) Song: Phoebe Bridgers – Lost Boys Hier geht’s zum Gespräch mit Hanka Kupfernagel vom Juni 2025: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-hanka-kupfernagel-ueber-querfeldein-frauenradsport-und-ihre-karriere 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-martin-goetze-ueber-radsport-in-der-ddr

What does it take to win an ultra-distance bikepacking race and then run 192 kilometres across the Balkans three days later? Dilara Tuna is a Belgian adventurer who moves as comfortably on foot as she does on two wheels. In 2026 she took the women's win at the Trans Balkan Race, riding on women's record pace for much of it, before heading straight out to run the Peaks of the Balkans trail through Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo.  In this episode of Detours, we talk about what running and cycling each teach you about the other, why the women's field in ultra running feels years ahead of bikepacking, and the voice that told her for years she was "too slow" to sleep — and how working with a coach helped her finally rest, race smarter, and go faster because of it. We also get into racing Silk Road in a pair with a man she'd met days earlier, the thunderstorm that cost her the record, the stray dog that followed her for five hours, and the problem with chocolate in a heatwave. Follow Dilara's adventures on Instagram @tunafisch 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

Meaghan Hackinen has a habit of breaking ultra-distance cycling records. Recently, the Kelowna, B.C., rider set the women's fastest known time for the iconic Tour Divide route. On this episode of the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast, Hackinen shares her journey to setting new records in ultra-cycling, training strategies, gear choices and the importance of sleep and sobriety in performance. Check out her insights into managing long-distance rides and preparing for unpredictable conditions. Also, editors Matthew Pioro and Matt Hansen discuss cross country nationals and the Tour de l'Abitibi. There's up-and-coming talent to look out for. This episode is supported by Altitude Sports. [This collaboration is part of an advertising campaign managed by the agency Podpass for Altitude Sports.] Save up to 20 per cent off on your first order with code CYCLINGMAGAZINE2026 Shop at Altitude Sports: https://bit.ly/altitude-cyclingmagazine2026 Valid on regular-priced items only. Limited-time offer. One use per customer. Cannot be combined with other promotions or membership discounts. Chapters 13:39 Meaghan Hackinen: Training for an ultra-distance ride like the Tour Divide 16:56 Getting started in ultra cycling: Tips for beginners 21:37 The importance of sleep in ultra-racing 31:11 What happens when you give your bike a name 37:07 Where a beginner should start with ultra-cycling gear 39:26 The impact of sobriety on performance 44:20 Safety tips for solo female travellers

For Episode 213, we have Noelle Battle, the Executive Director of Bikepacking Roots. We discuss the origins of Bikepacking Roots, its mission, and the organization's work to expand bikepacking through advocacy, partnerships, long-distance route development, and connecting people with the landscape. The conversation also explores the role of natural-surface trails and singletrack within bikepacking, the BOLT initiative, and partnerships with organizations such as IMBA. Together, these efforts show how mountain bike trails and long-distance routes can connect communities, landscapes, and riders through meaningful outdoor experiences.   Topics Include: Backstory on Noelle & how she got into Bikepacking Becoming the Executive Director of Bikepacking Roots The origin story and what Bikepacking Roots is about Alternative forms of transportation that aid in Bikepacking Partnerships that Bikepacking Roots has with other organizations What is the BOLT Act – Biking on Long distance Trails The Department of the Interior and USDA open 30-day window to nominate trails for BOLT recognition Existing and Potential BOLT Trails What trails within the BOLT Report that captures Noelle's interest Expanding on Bikepacking Roots and IMBA Working with more local partnerships The expansion of Bikepacking Routes in West Virginia Looking ahead with Bikepacking Roots What Noelle looks for a trail community Closing Comments   Trail EAffect Show Links: Bikepacking Roots: https://bikepackingroots.org/ Public Comment Period (until 8/3/2026) for U.S. Department of the Interior Bikepacking Routes: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-seeks-nominations-long-distance-biking-trails-public-lands Long Live Trails – BOLT Coalition Report: https://bikepackingroots.org/2026/06/bolt-act-long-live-long-trails/   Show Support By: KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/josh Smith's Bike Shop – 130 Years of Excellence: www.smithsbikes.com Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com   Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

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

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. Through her coaching, writing, adventures, and growing family life, Charlotte continues to share a grounded perspective on endurance, nutrition, mindset, resilience, and the deeper lessons we learn on and off the bike.FREE RESOURCES:NR Recovery Protocol: https://mailchi.mp/nutritional-revolution.com/recovery-protocolCarbs for Racing Guide: https://mailchi.mp/nutritional-revolution/carbs-for-racingFOLLOW CHARLOTTE BACKUS TURNER:IG: https://www.instagram.com/charlottebackus/COACHING: https://www.exqcoaching.com/about-meMENTIONED:Prenatal Vitamin: https://nutritional-revolution.com/product/thorne-basic-prenatal/Creatine: https://nutritional-revolution.com/product/thorne-creatine/Salt Stick Chews: https://amzn.to/4vjbfVSWelch's Fruit Snacks: https://amzn.to/4vrJivbBaked Lays: https://amzn.to/4vqc5A5Katadyn Water Bottle Filter: https://amzn.to/4vqjoInSawyer Water Filter System: https://amzn.to/4gp0LR7Queen Street Bakery (Gluten Free): https://amzn.to/4wxVUliFlour Craft Bakery: https://go.shopmy.us/p-70286788SPORTLEGS: https://amzn.to/4h4EmsxBREATH by James Nestor: https://amzn.to/4yewwmnTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction to Charlotte Turner, pro cyclist and ultra endurance bikepacker02:25 - Charlotte's background and journey into ultra bike packing04:21 - Pregnancy updates, upcoming races, and life changes05:36 - Transition from racing to pregnancy and mental challenges06:27 - Exploring self-supported ultra events and race strategies09:21 - Managing refueling and hydration on ultra distances10:28 - Completing Doom 100-mile race while pregnant and lessons learned11:04 - Adjustments in fueling and hydration during pregnancy12:10 - Early pregnancy challenges and managing physical symptoms13:08 - Facing food cravings and micronutrient needs during pregnancy14:36 - Physical changes like blood volume increase and lung capacity15:37 - Reflecting on racing before and during pregnancy16:24 - Overcoming injury, pneumonia, and lung capacity recovery19:37 - Transition from road to ultra bike packing and lifestyle shifts23:17 - Nutrition practices for ultra bike packing and managing dietary restrictions25:07 - The importance of mindset and nature connection in ultra endurance26:11 - Fueling strategies, food options, and managing GI issues during long rides27:13 - Favorite race snacks and planning for ultra events29:56 - Hydration tactics, bottle placement, and water sources during races33:19 - Monitoring fluid intake, fueling, and the body's response during ultra races36:55 - Managing gluten sensitivities and gluten-free foods while racing41:22 - How pregnancy altered her fueling needs and blood sugar regulation44:12 - Balancing energy output and carbohydrate intake in ultra endurance45:31 - Preferred protein sources during pregnancy for endurance athletes47:29 - Supplements, vitamins, and minerals for pregnancy and athletic performance49:56 - Upcoming races, training plans, and balancing family life57:13 - Charlotte's international bikepacking adventures and future goals57:43 - Connecting with Charlotte: social media and website linksMORE NRApply to work with Kyla → https://p.bttr.to/3ZrwzcFUse code NEWPOD10 for 10% off our meal plans → https://nutritional-revolution.com/products/CONNECT Instagram → www.instagram.com/nutritionalrevolutionSponsorship inquiries → kyla.c@nutritional-revolution.comInterested in having your biomarkers or nutrigenomics checked? 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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:

Britain's in the middle of another heatwave, but Benny P's got a good store of ice to keep us all cool.We chat about what these increasingly extreme summers might mean for the future, how the sunshine transforms life behind the Trailside Coffee van, and Ben's recent trip to Norway simply to watch some world-class athletics.Tom's turning awkward coach journeys into mini-adventures, camping through storms in the Lake District, and why sometimes the best training plan is simply to head outside and see where the road takes you.It's a conversation about coffee, cycling, travel, endurance, curiosity and finding adventure in the everyday - with plenty of questionable life advice thrown in for good measure.(Decathlon just give Tom a call... )Support the podcast: Get a whopping 65% off your first Gousto box at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gousto.co.uk/raf/?promo_code=TOM42277653⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Benny P: https://www.instagram.com/mr.bennypalmer/Follow Tom: https://www.instagram.com/tombryanyeah/Mentioned in the Podcast:Trailside Coffee: https://www.instagram.com/trailsidecoffee/Mason Cycles: https://masoncycles.cc/Tailfin: https://www.tailfin.cc/Kostüme: https://kostume.cc/Le Tap ID: https://letap.id/Fizik: https://www.fizik.com/en-gbJoin the mailing list:⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@tombryanyeah?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page⁠⁠⁠Get in contact:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tombryanyeah/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/greatbritishadventurespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@tombryanyeah⁠Chapters:00:00 Tips on keeping cool13:58 Trailside Coffee Merch!17:02 Diamond League in Oslo23:53 Tom's overland journey27:47 Cycling in the Lakes42:07 Royal Chiltern Way44:03 Rebellion Way48:10 Stupidly long bike ride55:26 Coros Dura58:14 Ben's new bike01:07:47 Tom's first KOM!01:11:34 Mason Cycles01:20:27 Group Riding01:42:54 Tailfin01:49:07 Kostüme01:55:54 Le Tap ID NFC sticker!

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

Go check out our FREE Skool community, it's got amazing tools in there and a thriving community of cyclists - https://www.skool.com/roadman/aboutToday, Anthony sits down with rock 'n' roll musician Ostella.She's played sold-out shows across Ireland and Canada, but what really sets her apart is how she gets there: Ostella has bikepacked to her gigs, carrying her guitar and equipment on the road with a zero-carbon footprint.She even brought her guitar into the studio and treated us to a few of her incredible songs live.One of the tools you will have heard Anthony chat about in this podcast is Training Peaks. Without this platform we can't get into the detail required to pricesly train within zones. If you want to go and check out this incredible training tool go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4qWyEKK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use ROADMAN – 20% off an annual TrainingPeaks Premium subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parlee Cycles ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Whether it's a tough day, a gruelling training session, an epic road trip or sitting on the side of the road, exhausted and wondering how you'll get to the top... The answer is regularly to just get back in the saddle and ride. Ride The F...ing Bike. RTFB!"Go check out their amazing bikes at https://www.parleecycles.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4Endurance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pro level fuel, made accessible. Myself and Sarah trust 4Endurance for all our fuelling needs. Their reange is HUGE and won't break the bank. Go check them out here https://4endurance.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIKMO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bikmo protects you and your bike fromtheft, accidental damage, race-day disasters, and even baggage claim shenanigans. Yourhelmet, GPS, and other kit are covered too. Got more than one bike? Of course you do – you get 50% off each extra bike on the same policy.Protect your ride before it's too late – head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bikmo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get covered. ⁠⁠⁠POC ⁠⁠⁠POC's new Amidal brings aero performance, cooling, and safety together, with Mips protection, deep ventilation, and a cleanly integrated rear Knog light.Head to ⁠⁠⁠poc.com⁠⁠⁠ to check out the Amidal and see why it could become your go-to helmet for every ride.⁠⁠⁠VITTORIA TYRES⁠⁠⁠Make choosing your next gravel tyre simple with Vittoria's terrain-based range, from fast-rolling options to grippier tyres for rougher rides.Head to Vittoria.com to find the tyre that matches the terrain you actually ride.

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:

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:

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:

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:

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