Best Bicycle Touring Experiences Podcasts (2024)

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

3h ago16:29

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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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EP 11: Special Guest Luis Baez from Sandals Resorts 19:17

5h ago19:17

19:17

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

3d ago1:32:05

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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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Bicycling Across America with Guest Heidi Beierle 35:33

4h ago35:33

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“The brand of America is love. It seems a little strange to say that today, but it still holds that… it is love when we’re connecting individually with people.” Heidi Beierle We need this reminder as never before…there is more that unites than divides us and slow travel through America can prove that. Heidi Beierle, author of “Heidi Across America,…

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

4d ago10:03

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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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Epic Rides and Whiskey Tides: A Blend of Adventure and Home Fixes 1:04:08

2h ago1:04:08

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Send us a Text Message. Can you imagine combining your love for cycling with visiting distilleries or tackling home improvement projects? On "Road Adventures Of Cycling Men of Leisure," Michael gears up for a Michigan adventure filled with distillery tours and fresh air, while Adam juggles cycling with his home renovation. We also get into Michael'…

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

7d ago1:05:05

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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

11d ago9:13

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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

17d ago1:52:24

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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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Fighting Ageism with Guest: Ashton Applewhite 44:30

5d ago44:30

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What is Ageism? Are you a hidden victim? How does ageism affect your travel life? In this episode, I interview Ashton Applewhite, the pioneering advocate against ageism, to discuss the multifaceted issues surrounding aging and societal perceptions of older adults. Ashton is an internationally recognized authority on ageism. She is the author of the…

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

23d ago10:31

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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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Sunshine, Seafood, and Two-Wheeled Adventures 1:05:36

6d ago1:05:36

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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how a simple family vacation can turn into a splendid adventure filled with laughter, relaxation, and even a bit of financial pondering? Join us as Michael recounts his delightful trip to Disney's Vero Beach Resort. From the joys of lounging on the beach to indulging in mouthwatering seafood, Michael's stories …

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

21d 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

26d 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

29d ago1:18:39

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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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Episode 153: Experience Plus! Premium Bicycle Tour Company 42:48

15d ago42:48

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Experience Plus! is a premium bicycle tour company with a great past. Back in the late 60’s a foreign exchange student from Italy met a high schooler in Oregon. They parted ways but reunited, fell in love and married. They chose to live in the US but wanted to travel. To make ends meet they put up posters to get people to join them on a bike trip t…

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A Glimpse into the Life of a Travel Nomad 22:02

16d ago22:02

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Adult Gap Years and Extended Stay Cruises and Retirement Sabbaticals are Trending. For those interested in long-term travel, I delved into the world of a Travel Nomad to get insights. For those intrigued by the concept of nomadic living and eager to learn more about meaningful travel, this episode is a treasure trove of inspiration and practical ad…

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

1M ago10:01

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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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Pedal, Bourbon, and Friendship: A Road Adventure Unfolds BRAG 2024 PART TWO 43:58

20d ago43:58

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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how a retired firefighter gets the nickname “Boo-Boo Master”? Join us as we catch up with our incredible friend John Athens, who shares his unique journey from firefighter and paramedic to EMS educator and Special Olympics volunteer. We reminisce about heartwarming moments shared with John and delve into his en…

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

1M ago1:35:38

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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

1M ago9:47

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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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Pedal, Bourbon, and Friendship: A Road Adventure Unfolds BRAG 2024 PART ONE 1:06:46

27d ago1:06:46

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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what happens when two cycling enthusiasts get stuck on a busy highway with a busted bike wheel? Join us for a rollercoaster of experiences in this episode of "Road Adventures with Cycling Men of Leisure"! We'll start with the tale of our flight to Savannah—one of us basking in first-class comfort while the othe…

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

1M ago1:30:01

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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

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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

2M 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

2M 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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Solo Travel with Guest: Pamela Holt 41:50

2M ago41:50

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Traveling Solo? HERE'S THE BEST ADVICE YOU WILL EVER GET: * "I've redefined solo to an acronym, S O L O, Seeking Out Life's Opportunities, and that is for anybody at any age." - Pamela Holt Get an intimate glimpse into the adventures of Pamela Holt, a seasoned world traveler and host of "Me, Myself, & the World," a travel show focused on solo adven…

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

2M ago11:32

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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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Gearing Up for Glory: The Ride from Atlanta to Savannah, and other cycling stories 56:00

2M ago56:00

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Send us a Text Message. Ever found yourself chuckling over cycling gear debates or daydreaming about the open road with fellow biking enthusiasts? Adam and I, Michael, are back at it, tossing opinions back and forth about the latest in cycling fashion (hello, DeBrim controversy) and gearing up for the BRAG 2024 with our freshly minted team jerseys.…

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

2M 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

2M ago12:30

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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

2M 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

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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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Two Wheels and a Toolbox Lightening the Load for Adventure 1:27:06

2M ago1:27:06

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Send us a Text Message. As Adam and I pedaled through the ups and downs of life, we found that the real stories often happen off the beaten path. This episode is packed with laughter, personal challenges, and the nitty-gritty of gearing up for cycling adventures. We kick things off with heartfelt tales—from family issues to Adam's inspiring weight …

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

3M ago1:08:49

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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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How to Volunteer: Tips on Finding Life Purpose 20:44

3M ago20:44

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In this episode, we are introduced to Barry Kluger, a Sky Harbor International Airport volunteer and former Senior VP of the renowned MTV Networks. Barry Kluger is a former senior vice president of MTV Networks, which includes well-known entities like Nickelodeon and MTV. After a distinguished career in the media industry, Kluger transitioned to vo…

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Stress-Free Airport Hacks: How Pheonix's Sky Harbor Airport is Making Lifelong Travel Easy 22:31

3M ago22:31

22:31

In this captivating episode, host Adriane Berg invites a duo from Phoenix's Sky Harbor Airport to discuss how to combat the common stressors of navigating airports. Focusing on how airports can be more than just transport hubs but can embody a place of leisure and enjoyment, the conversation unfolds with engaging insights from the specialists on bo…

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

3M ago4:55

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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

3M ago1:36:53

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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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Episode 152: Beth McBride Wins DFL at Mid South Gravel 35:33

3M ago35:33

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What the heck is DFL? Well, keeping it PG, it stands for Dead Freaking Last and at Mid South Gravel there is a celebration for the last rider to finish the 100 mile gravel course, a high energy celebration that I have never experienced before. Hundreds of people line up at the finish line and this year as Beth McBride crossed that finish line, peop…

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

3M ago15:22

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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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Wheeling into Memories: Celebrating Birthdays, Community Festivities, and the Collector's Spirit 1:18:50

3M ago1:18:50

1:18:50

Send us a Text Message. As I celebrated another trip around the sun with a brisk 48-mile ride, it struck me just how intertwined our lives are with the cycle of our wheels—and this episode is all about those connections. We're spinning tales from the abrupt halt of Ride the Rockies 2024 to the cherished memories of Georgia's Spring Tune-Up, all whi…

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

3M 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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Right Sizing Your Home for a Life of Travel with Marni Jameson 44:11

3M ago44:11

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Right Sizing Your Home for a Life of Travel: Adventure Without the Baggage In this episode, Adriane focuses on the importance of right-sizing your home to create the best life for yourself, especially if you love to travel. Marni Jameson, author of "Right-Sizing: Today to Create Your Best Life Tomorrow," shares practical tips and checklists for cre…

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

3M ago7:07

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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

3M ago1:26:09

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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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Episode 151: Winning the Florida 500 with Dan Swenson 39:17

3M ago39:17

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Have you heard of the Florida 500? This is an ultra endurance bike race that starts in Jacksonville FL and Finishes in Key West, giving riders over 530 miles of some of the fastest and flattest stretches of roads in the world. You can race as a solo unsupported rider, a solo supported rider, or as a Team Relay with 2, 4 or 8 riders. Today on the po…

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

4M ago10:12

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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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Pedaling Through History: America's Legacy on the 9/11 Trail and Beyond 1:23:02

3M ago1:23:02

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Send us a Text Message. As the wheels of our bikes spin, so do the tales of our cross-country odyssey. Join Adam, myself, and our cycling comrades Ryan Roenigk and Bruce White about the physical endurance it takes to tackle long-distance tours; it's a tribute to the emotional connections and heartfelt stories forged along the way. Think of it as a …

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