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I am a traveler, cyclist, expat and teacher with over 15 years experience living abroad in six different countries. As a passionate cyclist I have seen the world by bike and has toured in some truly amazing places, such as Sweden, Germany, Japan, most of SE Asia and of course Canada. During that time, I have traveled to over 40+ countries and met countless travelers, cyclists, and other expats. While traveling by bike, I decided that I wanted to connect the touring and bikepacking community ...
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Join host Bella Molloy on Seek Travel Ride, a podcast delving into inspiring tales of those who've embarked on extraordinary bicycling adventures. From crossing state borders on bikepacking journeys, navigating mountain ranges in ultra-cycling races, to traversing continents on transformative around the world bicycle tours, each episode captures the spirit of exploration on two wheels. Immerse yourself in Bella's engaging interviews as we share diverse and inspiring stories, uniting adventur ...
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Celebrating everything about endurance sports, from Ultra Marathons to Mountaineering, from Adventure Races to Ironman. We hear from athletes, explorers and race directors from or based in the Asia Pacific region. Hosted by endurance enthusiasts based in Singapore, we celebrate ordinary people achieving extraordinary things, going beyond the limit of what they once thought possible.
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What's it like to take a bike adventure on the Baja Divide? This week's mid-week episode features listener May Tettero sharing one day of doing just that with her son Sky. Do you want to share what it was like for one day on your own bike adventure? To be featured in this mid-week series of Cycle Shorts simply send me an email and let me know all a…
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In this episode I reconnect with adventurer Claire Wyatt, ahead of her ambitious journey from Mongolia all the way home to the UK. She reflects on her past expeditions across Australia as well as spending 8 months cycling across Southeast Asia. Claire shares insights on overcoming fears associated with solo travel. She emphasises the unexpected kin…
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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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. To sup…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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