Best Ollie The Garbage Can Podcasts (2025)

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Bikepacking from Vietnam to Spain | Garbage Bag Boys 1:45:40

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Guests Luke Fowler and Sam Edder share what it's been like on their bikepacking adventure from Vietnam to Spain. The two friends, better known as The Garbage Bag Boys have certainly chosen to take on some of the most challenging routes. Their journey so far has taken them through the punchy Ha Giang Loop and almost broke them as they pushed headfir…

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Want to Cycle Across the Pamir Highway? Listen to this. Olly Hargreaves 40:31

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Dreaming of an adventure that takes you across the Pamir Highway? Listen to Olly Hargreaves share what it's actually like to cycle across them. Olly is currently on a huge bike journey from the UK to Thailand. 40 Years ago his dad took a similar tour, and what is special is that he joined Olly for this section of the journey. It was certainly an ad…

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Solo Bikepacking Adventures in Europe and Australia | Juliana Fontana 1:24:37

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Australian adventurer Juliana Fontana shares her bikepacking experiences having just returned from a massive solo journey across Europe. That adventure began in Hungary, saw her riding over the Alps, and continuing all the way to Norway. Once there she realised she was having so much fun so she decided to ride all the way back again. Now back in Au…

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Bikepacking Morocco's Route of Caravans | Kurt Werby 25:43

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This week adventurer Kurt Werby gives us an update on what it's been like so far cycling on the Route of Caravans in Morocco. This is one of the first longer bikepacking adventures Kurt has taken on and it's been great to hear how expectations have met up with reality there on the route. We also hear what some of your favourite episodes have been a…

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Across a Continent on Foot | Mark Gresser’s 6,000km Trek 4 Youth Mental Health 1:44:41

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In this episode I’m joined by adventurer Mark Gresser, who is currently in the midst of a huge journey: walking solo across Australia from Steep Point in Western Australia to Cape Byron in the east, a distance of more than 6,000 kilometres. Alogn with being a huge physical challenge, Mark is undertaking this expedition to raise awareness and suppor…

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Cycling adventures from the UK to India - Wild Experience in Georgia | Tom Cartledge 27:02

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In 2013 Tom Cartledge and his friend Rhys James quit their jobs to ride from the UK to India. This week he shares his experiences while in the country of Georgia. Tom says his motivations for this adventure were to visit the 'spaces in between' the landmarks. Slow travel in this manner lets you see the areas you'd otherwise miss, on a train, plane …

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How a 10,000 km Bike Tour Led to the Three Peaks by Bike Record | Harriet Gruen 1:39:12

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In this episode guest Harriet Gruen shares what it takes to go from novice cycle tourer to an ultra cycling record-breaker. In 2022 she set off from London to ride 10,000 km to Central Asia. She'd barely ridden much at all and so she named the trip The Unlikely Adventure. Along the way she fell in love with cycling and by the time she returned back…

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Bikepacking Across the Tibetan Plateau in China | Rebecca Gross 26:51

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This week guest, Rebecca Gross shares her experiences from cycling across China and the Tibetan Plateau. This was very much an unplanned inclusion on her bikepacking journey and it took her through breathtaking landscapes. It also gave her insights intoTibetan culture, and she also had to deal with some extreme weather. Rebecca opens up about kindn…

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Heinz Stücke: Life Lessons from 51 Years on the Road (Part 2) 1:33:42

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Heinz Stücke returns for Part 2 where he shares the honest truths and life lessons learned from 51 years of cycling the world. Check out Part 1 of our discussion here. Listen if: You’re curious about the real cost of a life of adventure, how long-term travel shapes a person, and what 51 years on a bicycle teaches you about the world. Key takeaways:…

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Bikepacking the European Divide Trail - What's it Like? Mircea Arǎmescu 22:09

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Ever wanted to go bikepacking on the European Divide Trail? It's the longest continuous off road route that crosses the European continent and this week Romanian bikepacker Mircea Arǎmescu is sharing with us his experiences from riding it this year. Mircea is also the youngest person to have ridden the trail and he tells us all about his experience…

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Heinz Stücke: 51 Years Cycling Around the World (Part 1) 1:40:05

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I’m joined by Heinz Stücke, the world’s most travelled cyclist, to reveal how a one-year bike trip became 51 years of cycling the world. This is part 1 of 2 from our conversations. Huge thanks to Lizzie Jenkins who filmed our session. Check her out on insta - @Lizzie_Jenkins_Film Listen If: You love a good “how on earth did that happen?” travel sto…

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What's it Like to Travel in Afghanistan? Olly Hargreaves 33:47

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This week we have an update from Olly Hargreaves all about his time spent cycling through Afghanistan. He shares some great insights about what it has been like to cycle through the country, his experiences meeting the locals as well as the Taliban themselves. We are tracking Olly's journey from the UK to Thailand with these periodic updates and it…

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What It’s Really Like to Travel by Tandem Bike | Di and Colin 1:31:05

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We get into the world of Tandem adventures with Di and Colin, a dynamic duo from Scotland who first rode a tandem bike on a blind date and haven't looked back since. They share about their adventures through the UK and France, and how a recent stage 4 Prostate Diagnosis has focused them more sharply on continuing to live life to the full. Follow th…

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Adventure Travel on a Tandem Bike: Federico and Baaska 24:59

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Ever wondered what it would be like to travel through a country on a Tandem bicycle? This week Federico and Baaska are going to tell us all about their experience and a day cycling in Malaysia Follow them on instagram - @Fedenbaaska I'm also shouting out fans who responded to my Instagram Question - What is your luxury item for bike travel. Check o…

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Travel Adventure from London to South Africa: Paul Edkins 1:31:50

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Guest Paul Edkins takes us on an adventure from London to South Africa. He had zero experience of bike travel before setting off on this adventure. Along the way he was also fundraising for the Black Mambas the world's first female anti-poaching unit. Listen if: You're looking for inspiration to set off on your own huge adventure. Key takeaways: Tr…

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What Bikepacking in Mongolia Is Really Like | Rebecca Gross 40:10

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If you've ever wondered what travelling through Mongolia would be like this episode is going to take you righ there. This week Rebecca Gross is giving us an update from her bike adventures through Mongolia. Think of huge, open landscapes, river crossings, dreamy wildcamps, sandy roads, headwinds, yurts everything! Be sure to follow Rebecca via her …

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Cycling Ireland to Australia (Part 2): Big Moments | Fergal Guihen 1:14:27

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This is part 2 of Fergal Guihen's travel adventure from Roscommon, Ireland to Sydney, Australia. You can listen to Part 1 here. In Part 2 of his ride from Ireland to Australia, Fergal Guihen shares what it took to push through freezing nights in China, a terrifying attack and being suspected as being a spy in Iran, discovering Afghanistan, and tack…

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Central Asia by Bike: Silk Road Magic & Tough Moments | Olly Hargreaves 25:03

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This week we have another update from teh road by intrepid adventurer Olly Hargreaves who is making his way from the UK to Thailand. This update takes us specifically to what it's been like cycling through Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, on the route of the Old Silk Road. You can follow Olly's travels via his instagram - @sagas.of_olly.hargreaves You ca…

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Cycling Adventure From Rossi to Aussie: Fergal Guihen (Pt 1) 1:20:32

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From not knowing how to fix a puncture to leaving Ireland to cycle to Australia via Iran, Afghanistan, China and beyond, Fergal Guihen shows how saying yes to fear can change everything. Listen if: You’ve ever thought, “I’d love to take off on an adventure… but I wouldn’t even know where to start.” Key takeaways: Fear is the compass: When faced wit…

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What Bikepacking Across Europe Is Really Like | Juliana Fontana 16:16

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This week listener Juliana Fontana recounts an unforgettable experience during her bikepacking adventure across Europe. She tells us about an encounter in Latvia with a 90year old legend called Imants. This one will put a huge smile on your face guaranteed! Follow the rest of Juliana's bikepacking adventures via her instagram - @juliana_ft Support …

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How to Chase Cycling Records Without Burning Out | Samuel Thompson 1:52:16

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How do you ride 4,750km around France and set a world record without falling into the trap of needless suffering? Guest Samuel Thompson shares his experiences doing just that. Listen if: you’re curious about ultra-cycling, want smarter strategies for big goals, or just love a good pastry-fueled adventure. Key takeaways: Routine beats heroics: Consi…

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Bikepacking the Route of Caravans in Morocco | Kurt Werby 21:20

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This week I feature listener Kurt Werby who is giving us an update on his upcoming bikepacking adventure on Route of Caravans in Morocco. I first featured Kurt earlier this year when he decided to take on this route. Now just a couple of weeks from beginning the adventure we hear how Kurt has prepared himself for taking this one on. Follow Kurt via…

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What Bikepacking Across England Taught Me | Veronica White 1:12:00

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Guest Veronica White turned her PhD research into a 3,200 km bikepacking adventure across England, meeting women farmers and rethinking the future of food. Listen if: You’re curious about mixing purpose with adventure, love hearing how people tackle big journeys on two wheels, or want a fresh perspective on food and farming. Key takeaways: 🚴 Someti…

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How to Mix Bike & Train for Epic Adventures | Stevie Thissen 29:02

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This week the roles are flipped and I get interviewed by Ultracyclist Stevie Thissen who has just recently finished racing the Transcontinental Race. We talk about combining bike travel with using trains as well. The joys of slow travel, what it's like to finish a huge race like the TCR and Stevie's best strategies for dealing with aggressive dogs …

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Around the World Bikepacking Adventure: Samer Abouhamad 1:46:41

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What cycling 73,000 km across 6 continents taught Samer about resilience, freedom, and the world. Listen if: You’re interested in how long-distance adventures change your perspective on life, freedom, and what really matters. Key takeaways: Start before you’re ready: Don’t overthink—begin, and momentum will carry you through. Freedom is simple: Foo…

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Long Distance Cycling in Scotland: Iza Murtagh 28:46

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This week I'm re-releasing an excerpt from my longer episode with Audax rider Iza Murtagh. You can listen to the full episode here. If you live in or near Edinburgh be sure to check out the Towpath Talks events which are co-hosted by Iza. Find out more about Towpath Talks here: Follow Iza's adventures on Instagram - @iza.murtagh Support the show Bu…

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Cycling Across Australia: Laura Bastioli 1:34:54

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This week we are being taken on a bike tour from Melbourne through the centre of Australia. Guest Laura Bastioli shares her experiences on an adventure which has so far taken her to Alice Springs. We discuss how she got into bikepacking in the first place, what it was like to see iconic sights like the Great Ocean Road and Uluru, as well as a very …

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Planning a 4-Week Bike Adventure? Here’s the Top Destinations 20:22

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Where would you go for a 4 week bike adventure? I posed the question to our Seek Travel Ride community on instagram and this is what you came up with. I'm also showcasing listener Laura Kelland-May who shares how she first discovered bike travel and how now she and her husband are planning future bike tours to escape the Canadian Winters. Support t…

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How to Build a Life of Adventure | Steph Devery 1:49:28

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The adventures continue with our guest Steph Devery. Since completing her journey from Europe to South Africa. We get together to talk about her bikepacking trip on the Route des Grandes Alpes, hiking the GR20 in Corsica and how combining back country ski touring with bikepacking made for an epic adventure in the Yukon and Alaska. Missed our origin…

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A bike adventure in Kenya: Paul Edkins 18:01

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This week Paul Edkins shares quote the adventurous night spent in Kenya while on a bike adventure from London to South Africa. You can follow Paul via his instagram account - @holidayspirit99 For more information about the Black Mambas or to support their work, visit their official page: Black Mambas – Helping Rhinos Support the show Buy me a coffe…

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What's it like to be a Warm Showers Host: Martine Gijsbrechts 1:21:38

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What’s it really like to open your home to strangers cycling the world? In this episode, Guest Martine Gijsbrechts shares her stories, lessons, and how her hospitality of hosting bike travellers has made her a part of countless bike adventures. Listen If… You’re curious about: What it’s like to host bike travelers through Warm Showers How simple ac…

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Bikepacking Kyrgyzstan to China - What's it Been Like? Rebecca Gross 27:03

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What's it actually like to go bikepacking through Kyrgyzstan to China? This week I feature another update from our intrepid adventurer Rebecca Gross who shares her experiences once more. Be sure to check out Rebecca on Instagram - @rebecca_grb as well as her YouTube channel to see visuals the behind the adventures. Check out the Cycplus tiny e-Pump…

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Bikepacking the Trans Dinarica Cycling Route : Anne Kress 1:37:55

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Thinking of riding the Trans Dinarica Cycling Route? This episode is for you! When her van broke down in Crete, Anne Kress decided not to book a flight to get back home to Germany. Instead, she grabbed her 20-year-old mountain bike and camping gear, then cycled 3,300km home through 11 countries. Listen if: You love spontaneous adventures, dream abo…

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Lands End to John O'Groats on a Folding Bike & Riding the Transcontinental Race on a Tandem! 32:25

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Imagine cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats...on a folding bike! Well Listener Bobby Reading who has just set off to do exactly that. JBobby's family sadly lost three grandparents in the space of just a few weeks and he is using the ride as a fundraiser for Care Rights UK. Follow Bobby via his instagram account - @bigbobsadventures and you can …

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A Bikepacking Adventure through Norway: Slauka Macurak 1:46:16

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Ever wanted to go bikepacking in Norway? Listen to guest Slauka Macurak share what it was like during her 3 week adventure from the Lofoten Islands all the way to the North Cape. Slauka discusses logistics, weather, time of year to travel as well as options for wildcamping and resupply along her route. She also shows us that you don't need to have …

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Bikepacking through Turkey and Georgia: Olly Hargreaves Update From the Road 27:53

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What's it been like to cycle through Turkey and Georgia? This midweek episode we get an update from Olly Hargreaves who is currently making his way from the UK to Thailand. Be sure to give him a follow via his instagram account - @sagas.of_olly.hargreaves For those dot watching be sure to check out: Stevie Thissen Chris Hunt Ben Wormald Thomas This…

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Cycle Touring as a Way to Discover the Food Culture of a Country: Felicity Cloake 1:48:04

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What's it like to combine a passion for food with that of cycle touring? Our guest Felicity Cloake is an award-winning food writer and author. She shares how she fell in love with cycle touring and how it's become the perfect vehicle (literally!) for combining food, travel, and storytelling. We chat through her three major bike touring adventures: …

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Cycling From South Africa to Italy on a Bikepacking Adventure: Giacomo Turco 27:02

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Ever wondered what makes people take on huge, challenging bike adventures? This update from previous guest Giacomo Turco shares why he has decided to take on a huge journey through Africa so close after he finished his adventure through South America. Giacomo is currently in Namibia - be sure to follow his adventures unfold as he cycles north all t…

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Bikepacking 7,500 km for Marine Conservation | Wheels & Whales - Ben Boxer 1:18:59

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What happens when you mix bikepacking, killer whales, and environmental conservation? Ben Boxer’s Wheels and Whales adventure takes us on a 7,500 km ride across the UK, matching the distance of his flight to Vancouver while exploring the wild beauty of his local coastline. In this episode Ben shares how cycling, marine conservation, and adventure c…

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Watching the Tour de France from the Roadside: What to Expect 28:34

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Ever wanted to be in France during the Tour de France and watch the riders race by you while cheering them on by the roadside? Well this year I went to two stages of the Tour and I'm sharing my experience of doing so with you in this episode. Check out the Cycplus tiny e-Pumps and use the code STR for a 5% discount Support the show Buy me a coffee!…

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What's it Like to Cycle Tour through Africa? Meryem Belkihel - Re-release 1:18:00

5M ago1:18:00

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Imagine taking a bike adventure from Morocco all the way to Cape Town? Well this week I'm re-sharing one of my favourite episodes with guest Meryem Belkihel. Meryem is a solo female traveller from Morocco who is on a mission to cycle throughout Africa. She has been on the road for over 2 years now and I caught up with her about her journey while sh…

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What's it like to go cycling in Norway? Slauka aka - AllRideGirl 16:52

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Ever wanted to go on a bike adventure in Norway? Well listen to Slauka share her experiences from spending 3 weeks bikepacking her way through this amazing country all the way to the North Cape. You can follow Slauka on instagram via @AllRideGirl and keep an eye out in the weeks to come for a full length episode featuring this amazing adventure. Su…

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What's Cycling the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route Really Like? Katrina Hase - (re-release) 1:27:04

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Ever thought of riding the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route? Then you'll love listening to my conversation with Katrina Hase who did exactly that to celebrate her 50th birthday no less! This episode originally aired in April 2024 and I'm proud to be featuring Katrina's story once more on the podcast as I take a mini break from new episodes. You can…

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What's it like to go bikepacking in Kyrgyzstan: Javi a.k.a the Hacker Bikepacker 27:26

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Ever wanted to go on a bike adventure in Kyrgyzstan? Then listen to Javi (@hacker.bikepacker on instagram) tell us all about his experiences while he cycles there right now! I also share updates from Samuel Thompson's Tour de France Randonneur Challenge - @touriste.routier as well as my experiences riding with both @MartasWay and @ExploringByBicycl…

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Bike Adventure Travel as a Way of Life: Helen Dainty - Re-release 1:32:22

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Ever gone on a bike adventure and then wished it didn't have to come to an end? Well in this episode I speak with full time bike traveller Helen Dainty (Hels) who has been full time on the road since 2016. Hels talks candidly about what life is like on the road as a solo female, gives us tips on wild camping, insights into travelling through Saudi …

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The Reality of Cycling Across Europe and Turkey: Olly Hargreaves 27:17

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This week we hear from Olly Hargreaves who shares updates from his current bike tour. Olly fills us in on what it has been like on the road cycling from Austria to Turkey. Be sure to follow Olly via his instagram account Support the show Buy me a coffee! I’m an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including: 👉 Zorali 👉 Helinox 👉…

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What 12 Years of Bike Adventures Taught Me: Alee Denham, CyclingAbout - Re-release 1:54:06

5M ago1:54:06

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This week we revisit my fantastic discussion with long term bike traveller Alee Denham. Alee is the name and face behind CyclingAbout, which has arguably become the premier website for all things bike travel. But did you also know Alee has been living the bike nomad lifestyle for over 12 years now? We chat about how he first got into bike travel, h…

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Cycling Across the Pamir Highway: Rebecca Gross 25:31

6M ago25:31

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Ever dreamed about cycling across the Pamir highway? Well intrepid adventurer Rebecca Gross fills us in on her adventure and what it has been like on the road. This update from Rebecca covers her time in Iran, Iraq and then finally in Tajikistan riding in the Pamirs. Be sure to follow Rebecca on Instagram - @rebecca_grb to see the incredible images…

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Cycling All the Way from Europe to Africa: Steph Devery - Revisited 1:54:22

6M ago1:54:22

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Steph Devery is an Australian Adventurer who spent the best part of three years cycling solo from Europe to Africa. As I take a mini break from the podcast this week I am re-releasing our episode from February 2024, which was recorded with Steph just weeks after she completed that incredible journey. Keep your eye out in the weeks to come for a fre…

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What's it like to go Cycling Across the USA: Jack Owens 23:42

6M ago23:42

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Ever wanted to cycle across the USA? Listener Jack Owens shares what it has been like so far on his bike tour as he raises funds for Ride Hard, Breathe Easy I also provide an update on the progress of Samuel Thompson who is currently undertaking the Tour de France Randonneur Challenge. You can track his progress here. Support the show Buy me a coff…