Best Triple Thread Podcasts (2025)

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A Deliberate Detour with Sebastian Brandt 1:39:59

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8d ago1:39:59

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Welcome back to the Bikepack Adventures Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Sebastian, a marketing exec turned solo bikepacking adventurer, whose journey across the rail trails of America began with a career detour and became a deliberate pursuit of clarity, connection, and challenge. From navigating rainforest mishaps and bear encounters to …

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Chasing the Triple Crown with Hannah Otto 1:14:46

13d ago1:14:46

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Welcome back to the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I'm your host Chris Panasky, and today we’re diving into a story that redefines what it means to push limits. My guest today is Hannah Otto, a professional mountain biker, Olympic Long Team member, and the mastermind behind the Moab Triple Crown, a trilogy of iconic mountain bike routes across some o…

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Ridecast | Toddler in Tow - European Bikepacking Journey 1:34:57

23d ago1:34:57

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🎙️ In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, we are sharing the story of a very personal journey—a 2-week family bike trip through Northern France, Belgium and Netherlands. Joined by my wife, who was taking on her first loaded bike tour, and our young daughter, we set out to explore the coastal charm, rich culture, and world-class cycling…

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Spokes and Jokes Tour with Skyler Bolks 1:25:06

2M ago1:25:06

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I sit down with Skyler Bolks to talk about his recent Jokes and Spokes Tour, a 1000-mile bikepacking journey that took him from comedy venue to comedy venue across the American Midwest. Skyler shares the inspiration behind this unconventional fusion of stand-up comedy and long-distance cycling, an…

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Pedals, Peaks, and Perseverance: The Hellenic Mountain Race with Meaghan Hackinen 1:36:45

3M ago1:36:45

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In this podcast episode, Meaghan Hackinen discusses her recent participation in the Hellenic Mountain Race, and her preparation for the upcoming Silk Road Mountain Race. She shares personal anecdotes and insights from these experiences, such as why she chose flat bars over drop bars for this particular event, the challenges she faced with weather c…

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Nathan Siemans | All things bikepacking, community building and route development 1:32:48

3M ago1:32:48

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I connect with Nathan Siemans to talk about the Lost Elephant and the Cold Ride. Originally called the Kootenay Gravel Grinder, the name was changed to The Lost Elephant to help people recognize that it was far from being just a gravel ride. As bikepacking was gaining in popularity, more and more …

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Re-living the 2025 Canadian Shield Bikepacking Summit with Joanne Steventon 1:22:27

4M ago1:22:27

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, Joanne Steventon and I dive into this year's Canadian Shield Bikepacking Summit. Throughout the summit weekend, Joanne could be seen engaging with participants and doing some short interviews to better help portray the community feel of this bikepacking summit weekend. The episode highlights the u…

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Ben Clark | Cycling Around the World for Men's Health 2:13:23

5M ago2:13:23

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I connect with Ben Clark, an adventure cyclist who is 18,000 kilometers into his 35,000-kilometer journey around the world. Ben shares the challenges and highlights of his route, which has taken him through countries such as Turkey, Georgia, Uzbekistan, India, Nepal, and Vietnam. He offers insight…

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Chris Mahony | Go RVing Canada - The Intersection Between RVing and Biking 54:38

5M ago54:38

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I've had the chance to connect with Chris Mahoney, President of Go RVing Canada, a not for profit focused on promoting the RV lifestyle. After an initial discussion, we thought this could be a really interesting podcast, as both the bikepacking and RVing lifestyles are centred around exploration a…

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2025 Canadian Shield Bikepacking Summit 27:38

6M ago27:38

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I dive into all things Canadian Shield Bikepacking Summit. We talk about the events taking place throughout the weekend, the amazing presenters sharing their knowledge with us, how and why we've integrated workshops into the format, and of course, details on all the amazing sponsors and prizes tha…

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Chris Smith | Blind Guy Biking the Tour Divide 1:20:47

6M ago1:20:47

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I have the chance to talk with Chris Smith, better known as the Blind Guy Biking on Instagram. Chris has defied the odds on many occasions throughout his life. While Stargardt’s Disease is an inherited genetic condition that causes central vision loss, it usually occurs during childhood, resulting…

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Meaghan Hackinen | Rockin' the Atlas Mountain Race 1:03:11

7M ago1:03:11

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I have Meaghan Hackinen back on the podcast for her 4th time. In this episode we dive into her recent women's 2nd place finish at the Atlas Mountain Race. We discussed her preparations for the event and how challenging it can be to do a major race in the middle of winter, her new Cutthroat and get…

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Ridecast: 2025 Wendigo Fatbike Ultra | Intro by Organizer Cameron Dube 40:37

7M ago40:37

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I share with you a Ridecast on my recent Wendigo Fatbike Ultra event participation. This was the 10th year of the event and quite a special year to participate in such an event. As an added bonus, I invited the organizer, Cameron Dube, to come on the podcast to start us off and share about the cre…

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Unpacking Bikepacking #8 | Winter Biking with Doug Dunlop 2:52:09

8M ago2:52:09

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In this episode of the Bikepacking Adventures Podcast, I'm happy to have Doug Dunlop back on the show to record an Unpacking Bikepacking episode on all things winter biking. Doug runs a fantastic website called coldbike.com, where he blogs and reviews tons of winter biking related gear, constantly working to improve his skills with all things regar…

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Nathan Starzynski | Two years filming his ride across Eurasia + MyVeloFit Mini Episode 2:19:18

8M ago2:19:18

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, Nathan Starzynski is back on the podcast. Nathan, who once cycled across Canada and was on the podcast in Episode 153, now shares his journey of biking across Eurasia. Over two years and a distance of 41,500 kilometers, Nathan rode from Portugal to Japan, capturing stunning videos and recounting a…

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Endurance and Exploration - Jacob Lemanski's 999-Day Biking Odyssey 1:26:03

8M ago1:26:03

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, Jacob shares his extraordinary journey of biking around the world. Starting from Denver and trekking through various terrains and countries, he details his experiences, challenges, and the remarkable people he met along the way. Jacob discusses his transition from an aerospace engineer to an adven…

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Father and son adventure on the GDMBR with Paul Bergeron 1:12:05

9M ago1:12:05

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I speak with Paul Bergeron, an avid cyclist with a background in freeskiing who turned to biking after a severe accident. Paul shares his experiences of bike touring and bikepacking, focusing on his latest adventure along the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route with his father, who has survived two b…

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Unpacking Bikepacking #7 with Mike Lowry 1:30:15

9M ago1:30:15

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Unpacking Bikepacking is newer segment on the podcast, where a guest and I will share our thoughts and insights into various bikepacking related subjects. In this episode, myself and Mike Lowry, discuss our training for biking, gear that we have been trying out or are keen to test, resources that we have come across that help make the bikepacking e…

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Episode 209: Conquering Continents: The Adventures of Cycle 5 to Survive 1:43:49

10M ago1:43:49

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Welcome back to the Bikepack Adventures Podcast. Join us today with PL and Kristen as they recount their amazing journey of combining cycling with raising millions for charity through their initiative 'Cycle 5 to Survive'. From the snow and rain of British Columbia to the demanding terrains of the European Divide, they share their inspiring mission…

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Justinas Leveika on Bikepacking and Racing the Bikepacking Triple Crown 1:44:16

10M ago1:44:16

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In this episode of Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I have the chance to sit back and talk with Justinas Leveika. A Lithuanian cyclist living in Norway, Justinas shares about his experience participating in and setting a new fastest known time (FKT) for the Bikepacking Triple Crown. Justinas talks about his background as a nurse who moved to Norway for…

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Fuck Yeah Guy Bri | Riding the Great Northern Bikepacking Route 2:06:13

11M ago2:06:13

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In this episode of the Bike Pack Adventures Podcast, Brian, also known as 'Fuck Yeah Guy Bri,' shares his exhilarating journey of bikepacking on some of the longest routes in North America. Brian dives into his recent accomplishment of being the first person to complete the 14,000 km Great Northern Bikepacking Route from Victoria, BC to Cape Spear,…

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Vincent Nadon's Tales of Bikepacking and Resilience 2:12:48

11M ago2:12:48

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, Vincent Nadon discusses his journey and experiences in the world of ultra-distance cycling. Vincent shares how he discovered his passion for cycling during his time in Belgium and how it has evolved over the years. He describes his challenges balancing home renovations and cycling and his determin…

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From Backpack to Bikepack | Eric's Journey Across the Western Wildlands 1:52:56

11M ago1:52:56

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, Eric Sommerhauser, an experienced thru-hiker, shares his recent transition into the world of bikepacking. Eric discusses how his girlfriend inspired the shift, leading to his participation in the Western Wildlands Route, a rugged 2,700-mile journey from Canada to Mexico. The discussion explores th…

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Bikepacking Insights: Tristan Ridley's Adventures and Gear Innovations 1:32:37

12M ago1:32:37

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, Tristan reflects on his nearly eight-year bikepacking journey, evolving from long-distance travel to immersive cultural exploration and sustainable practices. He shares insights on the impact of COVID-19, his experiences in South America, adjustments in travel plans, and reconnection with family. …

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From downhill racing to bikepacking | The story of Dominick Menard 2:14:15

12M ago2:14:15

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, Dominick Menard stopped over on the way to a gravel race in the region. We spent a couple hours talking about his journey towards Bikepacking. Having grown up as a competitive mountain biker and working his way up to riding on the pro circuit, Dominick has a ton of biking experience. Not too long …

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Unpacking Bikepacking 6 | E-bikes, Basket-packing, Bike Bags and More 1:58:50

1y ago1:58:50

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventure Podcast, Carl Presseault dropped by to talk bikes with me. We talked about our successes and failures with regards to bikepacking throughout the summer, the joy of commuting by e-bikes and the challenges associated with that. Carl spoke on the growing subculture of basket-packing and what are the advantages…

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Oscar Donovan | Cargo Bikepacking Around the World 2:15:47

1y ago2:15:47

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I had the opportunity to chat with Oscar Donovan before he takes on a cargo-bike adventure around Pakistan. Having already bikepacked in over 30 countries, Oscar is pretty experienced when it comes to bicycle adventures in other countries. As with so many others, Oscar's initial goal of cycling ar…

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Episode 200: Past Guests | Updates 2:28:06

1y ago2:28:06

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In episode 200 of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I decided to do something a little bit different so as to celebrate this milestone episode. I reached out to all the past guests on the podcast to ask them for updates on what adventures they have been on in the time since they came on the podcast, as well as any major new adventures they have plan…

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Pihoqahiak | Kari & Jonathan 1:32:51

1y ago1:32:51

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I have the chance to sit back and talk adventuring with Kari Toftesund and Jonathan Labarre. As a trained psychotherapist with a passion for travel and learning about different cultures, it was a logical progression for Kari to combine adventure with mental and physical performance. Jonathan has b…

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Ridecast | Canadian Shield XL 1:23:34

1y ago1:23:34

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I take listeners through my outing on the Canadian Shield XL, a nearly 1200km bikepacking route in Quebec, Canada, which takes riders on an adventure across the Laurentian Mountains, crossing through a mix of ski resorts, provincial parks, national parks, fauna reserves. Mixing in as much single-t…

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Barry Lachapelle | Bike Gear Database 2:07:36

1y ago2:07:36

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I'm joined by Barry Lachapelle as we sit back and talk bikes for a couple hours. We dive into his journey of bike travel, his years living abroad all over the world and how the original vision of Bike Gear Database morphed into what it is today. Throughout the episode, Barry talks about what keeps…

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Henry Do | Ultra-Cyclist and Ultra-Storyteller 1:51:42

1+ y ago1:51:42

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I have the chance to go deep with Henry Do about his journey into bikepack racing. I first met Henry this past winter at the Wendigo Fatbike Ultra, a 200km rail-trail bike race. Needless to say, he beat me by about 6 hours. The morning after, we got to talking and I realized that I really need to …

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Meaghan Hackinen | 2024 Tour Divide 1st Woman Overall 1:11:26

1+ y ago1:11:26

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I catch up with Meaghan Hackinen, the first woman across the line in the 2024 Tour Divide Mountain Bike Race (7th overall), becoming the first woman to complete the Tour Divide Grand Depart event under 16 days, with a finishing time of 15d 23h 00m. Meaghan Hackinen is a British Columbia-based ultr…

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Indiana Schulz | Cycling Kindness 1:35:31

1+ y ago1:35:31

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I catch up with Indiana Schulz, while he is taking a few days off in Anchorage, Alaska after starting his 7 years around the world Cycling Kindness Adventure on May 15th. Indiana's journey into bikepacking began in the mid-2010s and in that time he has competed in and completed some of the toughes…

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Fred Chagnon | Randonneuring for Bikepackers 1:43:39

1+ y ago1:43:39

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I chat with Fred Chagnon about a cycling specific sport that is fairly new to me: randonneuring. Fred got started in Randonneuring during the pandemic 4 years ago and is now wholly invested and wants to promote the growth of the sport, for a variety of reasons which we will discuss today. In many …

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Unpacking Bikepacking | Gear, Bike Setup and More with Salty Beard Adventures 1:35:16

1+ y ago1:35:16

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I'm joined by Rob Biron, better known as Salty Beard Adventures as we record the latest episode of Unpacking Bikepacking. In this series, we go over some of the gear we are using, discuss our biking plans, training wins and fails, things we are doing without setups and more. Hope you enjoy. Enjoyi…

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Boban Chaldovich | Bikepacking Mexico and Another 100,000km 1:51:41

1+ y ago1:51:41

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I'm thrilled to be recording an in-person podcast episode while sitting in the podcast studio I build in my garage. Sometimes things just work out and this happened to be the case with Boban Chaldovich, a Montreal based bikepacker with nearly 30 years' experience of bike travel. It just so happene…

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Mat & Ali | Trip Longer 1:43:42

1+ y ago1:43:42

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I talk with Mat and Ali about their upcoming plan to cycle across Canada following the Great Northern Bikepacking Route. Mat and Ali both found themselves living in British Columbia, enjoying the outdoors in every which way. Ali was a seasoned mountain biker when she met Mat and learned about his …

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2024 Canadian Shield Bikepacking Summit 24:45

1+ y ago24:45

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I go into depth about the upcoming Canadian Shield Bikepacking Summit. This is the only Canadian based bikepacking summit, giving participants a whole weekend of group rides, presentations, activities and prizes. Hope to see you all there. Enjoying the podcast? Consider joining Patreon to help kee…

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Unpacking Bikepacking #4 | Making Your Gravel Bike into the Perfect Gravel Bikepacking Rig 52:24

1+ y ago52:24

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In the 4th episode of Unpacking Bikepacking I dive into the some of the common issues that gravel bike riders have while taking on various bikepacking adventures, and how to make that gravel bike into the perfect rig for bikepacking. Throughout the episode I look into various things, such as suspension, handlebars, fenders, tire setup, and more. En…

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Aaron Prasad | Powered by Plants 2:11:46

1+ y ago2:11:46

2:11:46

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I'm sharing the conversation I had with Aaron Prasad a little while ago. Unfortunately, it took a bit of time to get it put out as things got crazy for a short while. Now that things are a bit more normal, I happy to release this conversation and share Aaron's journey as a plant-based athlete, lov…

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Ridecast | Wendigo Fatbike Ultra 200km 46:14

1+ y ago46:14

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I record a Ridecast on my recent participation in the 200km Wendigo Fatbike Ultra, which took place on February 24th, 2024. Throughout the episode I talk my bike, setup, preparation and of course, the event itself. Finishing with a time of 18h 39m, this event pushed my limits for a variety of reas…

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Scarlet & Flint Zeigler | Meadow to Mountain 1:56:10

1+ y ago1:56:10

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I'm excited to share with you a different type of adventurer. Namely, because she is so young, yet has accomplished some pretty epic adventures. When I first reached out to Scarlet and her dad Flint, they were immediately interested in sharing their journey on the podcast. Between Flint's job as a…

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Kurt Refsnider | A Guide to Traveling the Iditarod Trail 1:38:30

1+ y ago1:38:30

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I this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I super excited to have had the opportunity to sit down with Kurt Refsnider, a professional ultra-endurance/backcountry mountain bike legend, record holder, route developer, advocate, cycling coach, geologist and also the co-founder and route director of Bikepacking Roots. If it's something bike re…

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Bikepacking Beyond Borders | Passport France with Charlotte Plouvier 1:12:01

1+ y ago1:12:01

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, we go Bikepacking Beyond Borders. Journeying into the unknown can be a daunting experience. Through this series, we will try to share tips, tricks and travel hacks to make travel in these countries as trouble free as possible, while also laying the foundation for an unforgettable adventure. In thi…

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Unpacking Bikepacking | Tailfin Cycling, OMM, Outdoor Vitals quilt 1:41:20

1+ y ago1:41:20

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Unpacking Bikepacking is going to be a regular segment on the podcast, where I will share my thoughts and insights into various bikepacking related subjects. I will share a bit about my personal journey through planning and training, talk about gear I've been experimenting with, discuss resources or kit I've come across, talk about my bikepacking s…

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Ty Domin | Yeah Nah Thread Works 1:42:50

1+ y ago1:42:50

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I record a second episode with Ty Domin as we take a deep dive into bag making. I'm not exactly sure if Ty likes making bags more or riding bikes, but he is pretty passionate about the 2 of them. When Covid locked down the state he was living in in Australia, he, on a whim decided to pull out an o…

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David & Diletta | Project Aire Libre 2:18:13

2y ago2:18:13

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I catch up with David and Didi mid-tour, while they break for Christmas in Cusco, Peru. I first learned about them quite a while before their adventure started, when they were still in the preparation stages and wanted some advice. Two months ago, David and Didi landed in Colombia to begin what th…

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2023: Rolling into the New Year 43:30

2y ago43:30

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I take a look at the year 2023, and how things went for me on a personal level, with regard to the podcast and everything else. To support the Bike Tour Adventures podcast, follow the links below: https://www.patreon.com/bikepackadventures or https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bikepackadventures Join…

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Chris Lee-Francis | Eastwards and Far 1:36:00

2y ago1:36:00

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I have a chance to speak with Chris Lee-Francis. I first interviewed Chris nearly a year ago, but unfortunately, something went wrong with the audio and I was never able to release the episode. Fortunately, in the aftermath of the failed episode, Chris finished his travel memoir, Eastwards and Far…