Best Ultracyclisme Podcasts (2024)

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Cycle Shorts: 1 Day of Your Trip: Helen Dainty 12:45

21m ago12:45

12:45

This week Helen Dainty - transports us to what it was like for one day of her trip, taking us to her last day touring in Palestine. If you'd like to listen to my full feature episode with Helen you can find it here: To watch the story Helen shared for us in video format check it out via her YouTube Channel Follow her on instagram - @HelsOnWheels Ge…

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Rieke Schmees: Solo Bikepacking from Germany to Turkey - via Morocco! 1:24:58

4d ago1:24:58

1:24:58

Ever thought of taking a bikepacking journey to test and challenge yourself? Well in 2022 Rieke Schmees set out to do exactly that, as she embarked on an extraordinary solo bicycle trip in 2022, covering 12,000kms through 16 countries from Germany to Morocco and Turkey. Rieke opens up about her initial fears, meticulous preparations, and the profou…

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Cycle Shorts: 1 Day of Your Trip: Jess Thomas 13:17

8d ago13:17

13:17

Ever dreamt of what it would be like to cycle across the Transfǎgǎrǎșan Pass in Romania on a bike adventure? Well listen to Jess Thomas share her experience of doing just that as she recalls what it was like for one day of her trip. Want to be featured for your own episode of Cycle Shorts? Get in touch and send me a direct message on instagram - @S…

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Stephen Drew: Bikepacking Across Namibia. The Ride of Independance 1:32:40

10d ago1:32:40

1:32:40

Stephen Drew shares his experiences gained from a bikepacking tour through Namibia's vast landscapes. Stephen called this his Ride of Independance and his journey to taking on such a challenging route is full of overcoming adversity. Stephen's is an an experienced Mountain Biker, and regularly participated in the racing scene at events such as the …

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Cycle Shorts: 1 Day of Your Trip: James Benson-King 12:40

17d ago12:40

12:40

Have you ever had a day battling hard against a strong headwind? Then listen to guest James Benson-King share one day of his trip from Alaska to Ushuaia - and a particularly windy day in Argentina. Be sure to give James a follow on his instagram channel - @bikingvikingrides as well as YouTube Want to share your story and be featured on Seek Travel …

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Laura Willerton: Bicycle Touring from Athens to Asia. A Journey of Discovery 1:29:37

17d ago1:29:37

1:29:37

Imagine setting off for a bicycle tour from Europe, destination the other side of the world. Well in this episode I speak with guest Laura Willerton who has done exactly that. Her journey started as a team of two, with her then boyfriend Bruno. They parted company part way through the trip, but Laura has chosen to continue on this journey solo. Lau…

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Cycle Shorts: 1 Day of Your Trip: Stephen Counsell 16:29

22d ago16:29

16:29

What's the most eventful start to a bicycle tour you could imagine? Well chances are our guest for today's episode of Cycle Shorts - Stephen Counsell - has an experience that will rival most! He shares what it was like for one day of his trip which occurred in Colombia and that very first day of riding turned out to be quite eventful! Want to share…

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Russell Nankervis: Cycling Odyssey. Bikepacking from Norway to Spain 1:32:05

24d ago1:32:05

1:32:05

In this episode Russell Nankervis shares his experience of bikepacking from the North Cape in Norway, to Tarifa in Spain. A complete north to south crossing of Europe. Russell's first journey was taken when he finished up school in Australia and headed to Laos for a self guided cycle tour. It was an experience that took him straight out of his comf…

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0:14 The Fastest Tour Divide? Ultracycling Bikepacking Race ft Justinas Leveika 26:42

20d ago26:42

26:42

Breaking record and winning one of the hardest ultra cycling races in the world, Tour Divide? In this episode Justinas Leveika who completed the 2024 Tour Divide in just over 13 days and 2 hours, setting the fastest known time for the grand depart and taking the record shares his insights into the race, bike setup and more.Justinas https://www.inst…

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Cycle Shorts: 1 Day of Your Trip: Mackenzie Barker 10:03

29d ago10:03

10:03

How far could you ride your bike in just one day? Well in this episode listener Mackenzie Barker recalls his experience of a huge ride he completed which also included taking in the 2024 edition of Ride to the Sun. This is an annual event held on the Summer Solstice in Scotland. But Mackenzie extended the riding distance by also riding to the event…

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Wiebke Lühmann: Cycling South - The Journey Through West Africa 1:05:05

1M ago1:05:05

1:05:05

In this episode I once again catch up with guest Wiebke Lühmann, to get an update on her Cycling South adventure, finding out what it has been like to cycle through West Africa. If you want to catch up on that first episode with Wiebke you can find it here Wiebke is currently on a bicycle adventure from Germany to South Africa and I first caught up…

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Cycle Shorts: 1 Day of Your Trip - Carolyn Mason 9:13

1M ago9:13

9:13

Have you ever been so exhausted during a bike tour that the thought of going just one mile further seems impossible? Well in this episode of Cycle Shorts I feature the story of Carolyn Mason who shares what it was like during one day of her trip, traversing a section of the Grand Canyon on the Arizona Trail. Carolyn is currently on an open ended bi…

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Alee Denham: Cycling About. Insights & Experiences of a Bicycle Nomad 1:52:24

1M ago1:52:24

1:52:24

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a full time bicycle nomad? In this episode guest Alee Denham shares his experiences and insights of doing just that, having spent years cycling all around the world. Alee speaks candidly about where he first got the idea travel by bicycle and his first short tour on the island of Borneo. Despite th…

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Cycle Shorts: 1 Day of Your Trip: Lili and Aire - Goodbye by Bicycle 10:31

1M ago10:31

10:31

Ever noticed some of the most magical moments you can have on a bike adventure are the ones which are totally unplanned? Well in this episode of Cycle Shorts I feature the story of Lili and Aire, who share their experiences from one day of their trip. They are currently on a bicycle tour which will take them all the way from India to Italy on a pro…

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Jacob Ashton: Bike Touring 163,000kms through 108 Countries. 1:28:17

2M ago1:28:17

1:28:17

Imagine cycling through 108 countries, spanning six continents and covering 163,000 kilometres. In this episode guest Jacob Ashton shares his experiences from doing just that. Jacob’s story begins with a simple desire to travel. Initially considering sailing, he soon realised that cycling was a more affordable and fulfilling way to see the world. J…

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Cycle Shorts: 1 Day of your Trip - James Whateley 13:48

2M ago13:48

13:48

Have you ever had a life changing moment occur during a long distance bike adventure? Well in this episode of Cycle Shorts we feature listener James Whateley, who shares an experience from one day of his trip as he was cycling along the Trans America Bike Trail. A day which undoubtedly changed the trajectory of his life. Click to send me a text mes…

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Sara Qiu: Journey From the Road. Pedalling From Spain to China 1:18:39

2M ago1:18:39

1:18:39

Have you ever wondered what it takes to cycle from Spain to China? This episode features guest, Sara Qiu, who embarked on this incredible journey in April 2022. Sara shares her experiences, challenges, and the motivations behind her epic adventure which took her from her home in Spain, to connect with her family's roots in China. From the rigorous …

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013: Transcontinental Race 2024 & Ultimate Bike Setups for Ultra & Adventure Cycling ft Gereon 31:11

2M ago31:11

31:11

Transcontinental Race preview TCR No10 & Ultimate Bike Setups for Ultra & Adventure Cycling ft Gereon Show host: *Sherry*Instagram: @sherry.cycling Guest: *Gereon*Instagram: @Gereon.cyclingCheck and subscribe to my newsletter to receive the full report of my bikepacking trips and races⤵️ https://buzzalong.cc ----------------------------------------…

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Cycle Shorts: 1 Day of Your Trip: Rieke Schmees 10:01

2M ago10:01

10:01

What would it be like to experience the hospitality of a local family during a bike adventure through Morocco? Well in today's mid-week episode of Cycle Shorts, we hear listener Rieke Schmees share her experience of doing just that. This day occurred during a journey which would take Rieke from Germany to Morocco, onwards to Italy and eventually fi…

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Tara Weir: Solo Journeys. Bikepacking 45,000kms through 24 Countries 1:35:38

2M ago1:35:38

1:35:38

This episode features guest Tara Weir, a seasoned adventurer who has cycled over 45,000 kilometres through 24 countries. Tara shares her experiences of navigating some of the world's most isolated landscapes, from the Australian outback to the old Silk Road, to the Western Wildlands route in North America as well as Kenya's Bike Odyssey. From her f…

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Cycle Shorts: 1 Day of Your Trip - James Baile 9:47

2M ago9:47

9:47

What would it be like to take a bike tour through the mountainous regions of Nepal? Well in today's mid-week episode of Cycle Shorts, we hear listener James Baile share his experience of doing just that. James undertook this journey in 1986 and the memories of what occurred on this day have stayed with him ever since. You can find out more about Ja…

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Vallu Heinilä: Curious Pedals - A Cycling Journey from Finland to Singapore 1:30:01

2M ago1:30:01

1:30:01

Imagine cycling from Finland to Singapore? A 15,000km journey through 21 countries. In this episode I speak with Vallu Heinilä who set off on this adventure with his good friend Alvari in 2022. Despite facing numerous challenges, including sickness and closed border crossings, Vallu encountered countless acts of kindness from strangers, shattering …

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Cycle Shorts: 1 Day of Your Trip: Muriel Zaccuri 8:52

2M ago8:52

8:52

What's the best part of taking a long distance bike journey? What are the moments you'd reflect back on the most if you were to ride across the world for two years? Well in today's mid-week episode of Cycle Shorts we hear Muriel Zaccuri share just that. I previously interviewed Muriel last year, while he was part way through his bike journey. At th…

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Scott Sharick: Stroke to Spokes: Bicycling Around the World. 1:26:49

2M ago1:26:49

1:26:49

Have you ever thought of experiencing the world on two wheels? Well in this episode I interview Scott Sharick, who is currently doing exactly that. Scott moved to Cambodia from the US, to become as he calls it - financially poor and experientially rich. However, not long after making that move he would suffer a stroke. It was during his very first …

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Cycle Shorts: 1 Day of Your Trip: Sue Chapple 10:11

3M ago10:11

10:11

Ever had to navigate a busy train station with a bike that's all loaded up for a long journey? In our Cycle Shorts mid-week short episodes we share the stories of our listeners recounting what it as like during one day of their trip. This week's episode features guest Sue Chapple, as she shares the experience from one day of her bike tour through F…

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Barbara & Jordi:@2LocosonWheels on a Bicycle Tour Around the World 1:27:17

3M ago1:27:17

1:27:17

Have you ever dreamt of leaving everything behind to explore the world on two wheels? Barbara and Jordi the inspiring couple behind @2LocosOnWheels," did just that. In this episode, they share their incredible journey of cycling across continents, overcoming challenges, and experiencing the kindness of strangers. They left their life and home in Du…

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012: Bikepacking and Ultra Cycling, All You Need to Know ft Stefan Barth 28:20

3M ago28:20

28:20

Ultra Cycling & Bikepacking: All you need to know! In this episode we reveal the top secrets of some of the most successful ultra cyclist as well as everything you need to know to start your journey including training, nutrition and more! Discover more on this episode with Stefan Barth @stefanbarth-sbucoaching Instagram: @barthsman📖 Ultra cycling &…

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Cycle Shorts: 1 Day of Your Trip: James Thomas 11:32

3M ago11:32

11:32

What would it be like to cycle through the Himalayas? In our Cycle Shorts mid week episodes we share the stories of our listeners recounting what it was like during one day of their trip. This week's episode features guest James Thomas, as he shares the experience from one day of his bike tour cycling from Manali to Leh. You can follow James advent…

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Mark Sky: Cycling Adventure from Canada to Argentina on Expedition Squagua 1:17:53

3M ago1:17:53

1:17:53

Ever wanted to go on a cycling adventure from North to South America? Well guest Mark Sky is currently doing exactly that on an adventure he has named Expedition Squagua. This will see him biking from his home in Squamish, Canada, all the way to Mt Aconcagua, Argentina. Along the way Mark plans to hike the highest summit in every country he passes …

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Cycle Shorts: 1 Day of Your Trip: Laura Willerton 12:30

3M ago12:30

12:30

What's it like to take a bike adventure through Central Asia? In our Cycle Shorts mid week episodes we share the stories of our listeners recounting what it was like during one day of their trip. This week's episode features guest Laura Willerton as she shares the experience from one day of her bike tour crossing no-mans land between the Tajikistan…

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Izabela Murtagh: From Commuting Enthusiast to Cycling Paris Brest Paris 1:29:48

3M ago1:29:48

1:29:48

Ever wondered what it takes to be able to ride audax events like London Edinburgh London and Paris Brest Paris? Well Izabela Murtagh will tell you it's commuting 50+km every day in all the Scottish Weather, 5 days a week, year round. She has done this now for over 8 years and little did she know at the time, that a way of saving money to get to wor…

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Cycle Shorts: 1 Day of Your Trip - Tara Weir 6:59

3M ago6:59

6:59

What's it like to take a bicycle adventure? In our Cycle Shorts mid week episodes we share the stories of our listeners recounting what it was like during one day of their trip. This week's episode features guest Tara Weir, during a ride through the Navajo Nation. Want to get featured and share what it was like during one day of your cycling advent…

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Jude Kriwald: Part 2 - Bike Touring through West Africa 1:08:49

3M ago1:08:49

1:08:49

This is part 2 of my interview with Jude Kriwald and goes into detail on his most recent bicycle adventure through West Africa. Jude spent 3 months touring off the beaten path in West Africa, a tour which came over ten years since his last big adventure where he cycled from England to India. Jude had been transfixed on the notion of what it would b…

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Cycle Shorts: 1 Day of Your Trip: Vallu Heinilä 4:55

4M ago4:55

4:55

Listen to Vallu Heinilä describe what it was like for one day of his trip, as he cycled through the Whakan Valley in Tajikistan. Be on the lookout for a full feature episode to come featuring Vallu's bike tour from Helsinki to Singapore. In the meantime check out his film - Curious Pedals and follow him on instagram - @curiouspedals Want to be feat…

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Jude Kriwald: Part 1 - Cycling from England to India 1:36:53

4M ago1:36:53

1:36:53

What's it like to cycle all the way from England to India? What's it like to ride your bike on an unknown track across the Pamirs? Well as a 19 year old Jude Kriwald decided to do just that, taking a solo bike tour from his home in England all the way to India. His route took him across Europe, through Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, then onto the Pamir…

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011: Gravel Vs Mountain Bike I Bikepacking & Ultra Off-Road Ft Max Riese Races? 39:38

4M ago39:38

39:38

Curious about the difference between a mountain bike vs gravel bike in off-road ultra races and bikepacking?Discover more on this episode with Max Riese from @gravgravcc Instagram: @KleinerrieseWebsite: https://gravgrav.cc/enCheck and subscribe to my newsletter to receive the full report of my bikepacking trips and races⤵️https://buzzalong.cc/-----…

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Cycle Shorts: 1 Day of Your Trip: Stephen Drew 15:22

4M ago15:22

15:22

Listen to Stephen Drew share his experiences from one day of his trip during his Ride of Independance through the desert in Namibia. Want to be featured in these mini mid-week episodes of Cycle Shorts? Then just get in touch via email to podcast@seektravelride.com and request to be featured. Are you following the show on instagram check us out - @s…

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Marie-Soleil Blais: Bikepacking & Chasing the Tour Divide 1:28:47

4M ago1:28:47

1:28:47

Ever wondered what it's like to race the Tour Divide bikepacking race? Well in this episode I speak to Marie-Soleil Blais, a former professional road cyclist who traded her sleek tarmac sprints for the gritty trails of bikepacking. Marie-Soleil shares her transformation from chasing Olympic dreams to embracing the raw challenge of self-supported cy…

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Cycle Shorts: 1 Day of Your Trip - Barbara 2LocosOnWheels 7:07

4M ago7:07

7:07

Barbara shares her experiences from one day of her multi year around the world cycling adventure. This day occurred on the day she and her husband Jordi were to cycle across the border from France into Spain. Follow Barbara and Jordi's adventures via their instagram - @2locosonwheels and Facebook page - 2locosonwheels and be on the lookout for a fu…

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Wiebke Lühmann: Bike Touring 20,000kms from Freiburg to Capetown 1:26:09

4M ago1:26:09

1:26:09

Guest Wiebke Lühmann's passion for adventure has led her to embark on a staggering 20,000-kilometer cycling journey from Freiburg to Cape Town. During this episode she talks about how embracing the unknown is at the very essence of cycle travel and how she has found her own personal strength in solitude, navigating the diverse and challenging lands…

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Cycle Shorts: 1 Day of Your Trip: Russell Nankervis 10:12

4M ago10:12

10:12

Russell Nankervis shares his experiences from one day of his 7000km+ trip cycling from the North Cape in Norway to Tarifa, Spain across Europe. This day occurred on day two of Russell's adventure as he was cycling through Arctic Norway. This is the second episode of Cycle Shorts where listeners share 'one day of their trip'. Want to be featured as …

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Katrina Hase: Bikepacking the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route 1:25:26

4M ago1:25:26

1:25:26

Want to know what it's like to go bikepacking on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route? Well in this episode guest Katrina Hase shares her stories and experiences of doing just that. In 2023 Katrina decided to take on the goal of riding the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route as a way of celebrating both her 50th birthday as well as 10 years of sobriet…

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Cycle Shorts: 1 Day of Your Trip: Jacob Ashton 9:27

5M ago9:27

9:27

This is the first episode of Cycle Shorts a new bonus series for Seek Travel Ride, where listeners share 'one day of their trip'. It's a question I started asking guests of the podcast recently, and I thought it would be great to share stories from our listeners too. Jacob Ashton shares his story from a day cycling in Turkey near Mt Ararat. ***Get …

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Kari Loya: Cycling the TransAmerica Bike Trail. A Father & Son's journey with Alzheimers 1:23:24

5M ago1:23:24

1:23:24

Ever wanted to go cycle the TransAmerica Bike Trail? Well this episode features Kari Loya who did just that with his 75 year old dad. What makes this journey even more unique though was that Kari's dad Merv was suffering from Alzheimers. This made the trip far more poignant for Kari, as it was the final opportunity for them both to live out a goal …

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Jen Adams: 7000kms Bikepacking the Log Drivers Waltz & Tour Divide 1:13:29

5M ago1:13:29

1:13:29

Looking for bikepacking ideas for an adventure in North America? Then you need to listen to this episode with Jen Adams, bikepacker and curator of the Log Drivers Waltz - an 800km circuitous bikepacking route in Canada. Jen and her husband Eric pieced together this route after taking their own bikepacking trip, and realising they had quite a lot to…

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Hanna & Jonas: Biking 4 Biodiversity - 20,000km from Germany to Singapore 1:33:45

5M ago1:33:45

1:33:45

This episode features the story of Hanna and Jonas - two ecologists who recently spent almost two years cycling 20,000kms across 20 countries through Europe and Asia. They set off from Germany in April 2022 with the destination of Singapore. Their mission was simple - they wanted to observe biodiversity projects, to see how humans are tackling the …

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Viivi Rissanen: Bikepacking Adventures through Europe and New Zealand 1:25:11

5M ago1:25:11

1:25:11

This episode features guest Viivi Rissanen who enjoys nothing more than taking adventures on two wheels. We chat about why she chose the bicycle as the way to explore and her early introduction to cycle touring. From shorter day trips to longer ones such as her bicycle tour from London to Posnan. In 2023 Viivi took a bikepacking trip through New Ze…

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Jenn Hamelman: Charting the Course for the Adventure Cycling Association 1:23:28

6M ago1:23:28

1:23:28

What sort of adventures does someone who is in charge of putting cycle routes on the map take? Well in this episode I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Jenn Hammelman, Director of Routes at the Adventure Cycling Association where she has been working as a cartographer for over 25 years now. We chatted about what it has been like to chart a…

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Nicolai Bangsgaard: Cycling Around the World and the Global Triathlon Challenge 1:37:52

6M ago1:37:52

1:37:52

Guest Nicolai Bangsgaard is a Danish Anthropologist who has spent almost two decades discovering the world by human powered travel. In 2006, he set out on a long distance bicycle tour that would span four years, taking him across six continents, pedalling his way through 53 countries with a total distance of 62,000km…

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010: What's It Like Being a Cycling Content Creator? Bikes, Adventures & Ultra Cycling ft Juliet Elliot 39:26

6M ago39:26

39:26

*How Do Cyclists Balance Racing and Content Creation?* Discover more on this episode as we delve into bike adventures, creating content, ultra cycling races, Across Andes Race and more with Juliet Elliot.Check and subscribe to my newsletter to receive the full report of my bikepacking trips and races⤵️https://buzzalong.cc/--------------------------…

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