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Cycling to Everest Base Camp in 1986 with James Baile (Re-visited) Jul 11, 2026 5159 Back in 1986, two Englishmen in their early twenties flew to Delhi with brand new mountain bikes and a paper map, and set off to ride through the Himalaya. James Baile takes us back nearly 40 years to a trip that saw him carrying his bike over three high mountain passes, reaching Kalapattar at 5,545 metres as one of the first cyclists ever to do it, and crossing into India solo after his riding pa

Raid Pyrénées by Bike: Cycling Across the Pyrenees Coast to Coast Jul 7, 2026 2329 Ever wondered what it's like to cycle across a mountain range? Well in 2023 I loaded up my bike with gear and set off from the edge of the Atlantic Ocean at St Jean de Luz, to cross the Pyrenees mountains all the way to Argeles-sur-Mer on the Mediterranean Sea. The route we took was a mix of the Classic Raid Pyrenees road bike and touring routes and we took nine days to complete the crossing.

Solo bikepacking 9000km Across South America | Marta Ballús (re-visited) Jul 4, 2026 5362 Ever wanted to go bikepacking in South America? This episode is for you. After being laid off from her job in Barcelona, guest Marta Ballús decided to take back control of her life by loading up her bike and taking an adventure in South America. I spoke to her while she was nine months and over 9,000 kilometres into her solo South American journey. A trip taken to help her reclaim her confidence a

Bikepacking through Malaysia and Singapore: Olly Hargreaves Jun 30, 2026 1939 Planning a bike adventure through South East Asia? Olly and Ellie just rode Thailand into Malaysia, dealt with Ramadan closures, ferry logistics, and hit some gnarly climbs. Tune into this episode for intel on what it's like to go bikepacking in South East Asia plus a masterclass in pivoting when ferries only run once a month.Follow Olly's adventures on Instagram - @sagas.of_olly.hargrea

A 1,500km Bike Packing Adventure Through Norway with Slauka (Revisited) Jun 27, 2026 6418 This week we're re-releasing one of our favourite episodes. 1,500 kilometres through Arctic Norway on a fully loaded bike. Our guest Slauka had never done a bikepacking trip before this but she didn't let her lack of experience get in the way of a good adventure. Slauka's journey took her from the Lofoten Islands all the way to the North CapeIn this episode we Cover :Why May could b

A Month Spent Cycling Around Ireland: Brian Sampson Jun 23, 2026 1627 We are going to hear what it's like to spend a month cycling in Ireland thanks to the latest update from Brian Sampson who just completed a 1500km loop around Dublin and Belfast that proved tougher, more beautiful, and far more rewarding than expected. After cycling through England and Wales, Brian discovered Ireland's slower pace, where he enjoyed cycling on empty farm roads. The stando

They Took a Year Off Work to Cycle the World: Katy and Alan Jun 20, 2026 5816 Katy and Alan spent five years dreaming about this adventure and then went ahead, put their careers on pause and spent a full year cycling 20,000km around the world. Halfway through the adventure, a monotonous desert section through Central Asia nearly broke them, so they threw out their initial planned route and let the trip become something even better.These are the key lessons from their journe

Cycling from London to Croatia with Milica Kovačević Jun 16, 2026 1579 When we last heard from Milica, she was in Northern France and just a few days into her ride from London to Croatia. In this update, she reflects on what the bike adventure has actually looked and felt like across the weeks in between. Milica shares about:What her worst day on the road looked likeWhy keeping yourself fed is actually one of the most important things you can do out thereWhen a bad d

Bikepacking Africa Solo: 10,000km from Rwanda to Cape Town with Ellie Mitchell-Heggs Jun 13, 2026 4906 Dreaming about taking a huge bike adventure? Then this episode is for you.Ellie Mitchell-Heggs shares her insights from her solo journey where she cycled 10,000 kilometres across Africa from Rwanda to Cape Town. All up her trip was nine months long and took her across ten countries. It was also a ride that was layered with both a personal family connection to Africa and loaded up with a huge sen

Cycling Turkey, Kurdistan & Kuwait in 47°C Heat: Daragh Cronin Jun 9, 2026 1599 Daragh Cronin is back with a wild update from his Cork to Everest Base Camp ride. This time he shares with us the extraordinary hospitality of Turkey and Iraqi Kurdistan. Then every bike travellers nightmare, a flat refusal at the Federal Iraq border crossing derailing his plans for his route. This led Daragh to have to re-route through Dubai and Kuwait City where the intensity of the trip got tu

Around the World by Bicycle: Live in Melbourne Jun 6, 2026 5719 This is a live show, recorded on stage at the Antique Bar in Melbourne. Joining me on stage were three guests who between them have cycled through some of the most remote, challenging and eye-opening places on earth, Fergal Guihen, Em Hulbert and David McCourt.Fergal cycled from Roscommon, Ireland to Sydney via Mauritania, Iran, Afghanistan, the Tibetan Plateau and beyond. Em Hulbert is mid-journe

Touring on a Brompton: Cycling Senegal with Two Strangers Jun 2, 2026 1822 James Baile, along with two complete strangers (one of which hadn't ridden a bike since he was 13!) packed their Bromptons into IKEA bags and flew to Dakar. What followed was two weeks riding through Senegal and The Gambia: navigating Dakar rush hour, camping on school playgrounds by invitation of village chiefs, pushing loaded folding bikes through sand that felt like treacle, and sparking c

17,000km Bikepacking Adventure: Baja, Japan, the Balkans and Istanbul May 30, 2026 5764 Roisin Gallagher has cycled over 17,000 kilometres across two continents. Her adventure started by riding the Baja Divide with her partner before continuing through Mexico and Central America. After seven months on the road together, their relationship ended and instead of flying home, Roisin bought a one-way ticket to Japan and kept riding.Roisin has now arrived in Istanbul to share the story so

Cycle Touring China and the UK with Brian Sampson May 26, 2026 1773 Brian Sampson is cycle touring the world to tick off every destination from the book 'The Thousand Places to See Before You Die' This month's update covers the end of his time in China and his first stretch riding through England and Wales.Brian shares his experiences of:Sleeping in temples and stealth camping in multiple continentsVisiting Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.

Airlifted Mid-Race: River Rescue and Ultra Cycling Safety with Robbie Danger Webb May 23, 2026 3170 A few weeks ago Robbie was 500 kilometres into the Monaro Cloudride, a thousand-kilometre ultra race through the Australian high country, when a night-time Snowy River crossing went very wrong. They ended up stranded on a tiny island in the middle of the river with their bike, waiting for a rescue helicopter to winch them out.Robbie shares their experiences of this event including he decision to c

From London to Croatia by Bike: Milica is Cycling Home May 19, 2026 1682 You're four days out of London, somewhere in northern France, and every evening you check in with your body to decide how far you'll ride tomorrow. Nobody is telling you where to be. This is your life now.Milica Kovačević was commuting through London on her bike, listening to this podcast for inspiration to take her own bike adventure. Then she decided it was time to leave the city, and

Cyling from Bangkok to the UK | Bikepacking Solo with Eleanor Hulm May 16, 2026 4800 Eleanor Hulm left Bangkok on a loaded bike she'd just assembled in a hotel room at 6am, sleep-deprived, slightly terrified, and laughing her way through the traffic. Four months later she's ridden solo through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Taiwan and Japan and she's just getting started.In this episode you'll hear about:The 20km of peanut butter mud in Laos that nearly broke herPush

68 days cycling to Istanbul: Daragh Cronin on Crossing Europe Solo May 12, 2026 1341 Daragh Cronin has been on the road for 68 days. He left Blackrock, Cork, on a loaded bike with Everest Base Camp as his final destination, and this week he is checking in from Istanbul.This is a midweek update episode, and it covers a lot of ground. Daragh has already cycled the length of Africa, Morocco to Cape Town, so crossing Europe was his second continent. In this episode we discuss:Arriving

Bikepacking the Andes, Ultra Cycling in New Zealand, and Racing Lostdot 101 | Megan Young May 9, 2026 5795 Megan Young is a UK-based ultra cyclist and bike packer from Dorset. She's raced the Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco as a pairs entry with her husband Angus, taken fastest female honours on the Dorset Divide, spent six months cycling through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Chile on sabbatical, and then finished that stretch with the Tour Te Waipounamu, a 1330km ultra race down the South I

Cycling the Sahara: 1,500km of Headwind, Sandstorms and Survival May 5, 2026 1071 Chris Petermnn has been cycling across the world for four years. When he set out to cross the Sahara on the final leg of his Africa circumnavigation, he was craving one silence. After months of never being alone in West Africa, the desert felt like it might finally offer him some peace. Unfortunately, what he got instead was 1,500 kilometres of relentless headwind.In this Tuesday snippet, Chris ta

Cycling the Silk Road from Scotland to China | Tea, Grit and the Arab Spring with Helen Watson May 2, 2026 5176 What does it take to cycle 15,000 kilometres from Scotland to China along the ancient Silk Road? And what happens when the countries you just rode through are plunged into war the moment you get home?In 2009, Helen Watson and her husband Ed clipped in at Glasgow and pointed east. Their route took them through Syria, Turkey, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and into China, riding one of t

Cycling Through China: Practical Tips and What It's Really Like with Brian Sampson Apr 28, 2026 1870 Brian Sampson is cycling through China for the second time, and this update is packed with everything you'd actually want to know before attempting it yourself. He covers the apps that make daily life manageable (WeChat, Alipay, trip.com, and a VPN you'll need from day one), how to find hotels that accept foreign passports, what border crossings look like, and why cycling in northern Ch

Solo Bikepacking South America: Leonie Katekar Apr 25, 2026 5411 Leonie Katekar was 56 years old when she set off solo from Guatemala to cycle 12,000 kilometres to the tip of South America and had no prior solo bike travel experience. The whole adventure was driven by one question: what would you do if you weren't afraid?In this episode:The chaotic Day One in Guatemala: lost, dehydrated, and rescued by a stranger before finishing half the rideManaging Cent

Cycling Through Thailand: First Timer, Loaded Bike, No Experience. Ellie Ormerod & Olly Hargreaves Apr 21, 2026 1583 If you're planning to cycle Southeast Asia, or just want to hear what it's actually like, this one's for you.Olly Hargreaves is back with an update and this time he's sharing how his girlfriend Ellie has decided to give bikepacking a go.Olly rode to Thailand from the UK and Ellie's longest ride prior to this, was about 30km! We'll hear how they got on, Ellie's f

Cycling from Austria to Australia: 20,000km adventure with Javier Carrasco Apr 18, 2026 4777 Javier Carrasco rode from Austria to the other side of the world on a bike rescued from a dumpster. Over 20,000 kilometres and 200,000 metres of climbing travelled on a bicycle that cost him exactly nothing.Javi is the partner of previous guest Rebecca Gross, and while Rebecca made it back to Austria after a year on the road, Javi wasn't quite ready to stop. I got to catch him in person here

Cycling Post-Adventure Blues: The Side of Adventure We Don't Show Apr 14, 2026 1659 In this solo episode, I'm talking about post-adventure blues. The experience of coming home after a big journey and finding it so much harder than you ever expected. It's a theme that has come up again and again across three years of conversations on this show, and one I've been deliberately exploring with guests for the past year.The prompt for this episode was a brilliant piece of

Ultra Cycling for the Experience: Claire Stevens Apr 11, 2026 6161 What if the whole point of racing ultras wasn't the race at all? Claire Stevens is a surgeon and ultra cyclist who rides for the experience of pure presence in wild places.She has lined up for events such as the Indian Pacific Wheel Race, Silk Road Mountain Race, Race to the Rock, Rhino Run and GB Duro. We get into what happens to your senses when you push into the night, what it actually fee

Cycling the Tassie Traverse, Tasmania: Rebecca Gross Apr 7, 2026 1723 Rebecca Gross has been sending updates from the road all year and After cycling from Austria to Australia across something like 30 countries this is the final one!In this update Rebecca talks us through cycling theTassie Traverse, a relatively new bikepacking route running from Hobart up to Launceston through the Highlands and along the east coast. She covers a detour to Maria Island (wombats eve

Cycling 32,000km After Stage 4 Cancer. A life in Tandem with Luke Grenfell-Shaw Apr 4, 2026 6075 In 2018, at 24 years of age, Luke Grenfell-Shaw was given a stage 4 cancer diagnosis and told he had months to live. Within weeks, he also lost his brother John in a freak accident. Most people would have pulled the covers up. Luke signed up for a half marathon, hopped on a stationary bike in the hospital ward, and started planning to cycle from Bristol to Beijing.On 1 January 2020, Luke set off o

Cycling Ireland to Everest Base Camp: 40 Days In Mar 31, 2026 1393 Daragh Cronin is 40 days into his solo cycling expedition from Ireland to Everest Base Camp, and I sent him four questions via Instagram to find out how it's actually going.He talks about the send-off from Cork that genuinely blew his mind, how it compared to the low-key departure for his West Africa ride, and why the first two weeks on the bike were so much harder than he expected. He gets i

Cycling Scotland Solo: Wild Camping, Bothies and the Hebridean Way | Sheelagh Daly Mar 28, 2026 5488 Ever wanted to take a bike adventure through Scotland? This episode is for you!Guest Sheelagh Daley shares her experiences cycling Scotland's Highlands and the Hebridean Way. This was a trip she planned specifically to challenge herself to wild camp and tackle off-road routes solo. She had ALL the weather, sunshine, rain and of course wind.Find out about Scotland's Bothies, what it'

Cycling in Mongolia and Bucket List Destinations. Mar 24, 2026 932 This week, listeners Juan Pablo and Paula share a day from their cycling adventure in Mongolia which has to be one of the most remote and rewarding places you can ride a bike on this planet. You can keep up with their adventures via their instagram channel - @juan.pablo.toroI also opens up about my own bikepacking bucket list, and throws the question out to you: where is the destination you'r

Cycling the Length of Africa: Morocco to Cape Town with Daragh Cronin Mar 21, 2026 6029 Daragh Cronin booked a flight to Marrakesh before he even owned a bike. He had no cycling background, no camping experience, but he had a goal to ride the length of Africa from Morocco to Cape Town. Just over 200 days and 13,500 kilometres later, he arrived. In this episode, Irish adventurer Daragh talks through the mental and physical reality of cycling Africa's west coast: navigating border

Three Months Cycling Europe Every Year: How Alison Fullerton Does It Mar 17, 2026 1666 What does it actually take to spend three months a year cycle touring through Europe? This week, Alison Fullerton shares how she and her husband make it happen every single year . She talks about the budgeting, the fitness worries, the accommodation, navigating trains with bikes, and the mindset that has turned their bike adventure dreams into a yearly reality.The thing I love is that Alison and h

Cycling Iceland’s Ring Road with Skis on Your Bike: Cody Cirillo Mar 14, 2026 5074 What happens when you strap skis to a loaded bike and set off to cycle 1,700 kilometres around Iceland in winter? Skier and filmmaker Cody Cirillo did exactly that on a trip he took with his good friend. What's more he also documented the whole experience in his film A Hundred Words for Wind.Cody is a professional skier who's chased remote lines in Mongolia, Morocco, and Iceland. In rece

Cycling Japan and Korea: Bears, Hiroshima and a Solo Round the World Bike Tour Mar 10, 2026 1748 Ever camped in bear country in Japan? Brian Sampson has. This is his second update from his mission to cycle every destination in 1000 Places to See Before You Die.In this episode Brian shares stories from cycling through Japan, including encounters with bears and wild boars. He also shares his experiences exploring the Hiroshima Peace Museum. From Japan Brian crossed into South Korea, where heri

She Cycled 4,500km Around the UK to Play Every Single Gig: Sarah Small Mar 7, 2026 5249 What would it look like to tour a concert by bicycle?Sarah Small is a viola da gamba player who did exactly that. Between May and July, she rode across the UK with her instrument on the bike, playing concerts in village halls, churches, community spaces, and remote locations. Along coastlines, across islands, as far north as the Hebridean Way and the Shetland Islands, bringing live music to places

Cycling Scotland to China via the Silk Road | Helen Watson Mar 3, 2026 1591 Imagine cycling from Glasgow to China for your honeymoon! Well that's exactly what guest Helen Watson did with her husband Ed, back in 2010. That extended honeymoon turned into a huge 15-month adventure across Europe, the Balkans, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, and into western China.Helen gives us an insight into what it's like to use cycling as a way of moving slowly through cultures, and

Cycling Vietnam to the UK: A Year on the Road | Matt Whitley Feb 28, 2026 6244 What is it really like to cycle solo from Vietnam to the UK?In this episode, I’m joined by cyclist Matt Whitley, who set off from Ho Chi Minh City in March 2025 to ride home to the UK. Nearly a year into the journey, Matt shares stories from riding solo across the Tibetan Plateau, Central Asia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Europe.We talk about the intensity that comes with taking long-distance bike

Bikepacking the South Island of New Zealand | Rebecca Gross Feb 24, 2026 2099 Ever wanted to cycle the South Island of New Zealand?Rebecca Gross shares an honest update from her time bikepacking the South Island. It was a bikepacking trip shaped by relentless rain and freezing summer temperatures. This led to long days of riding chasing weather windows that would allow for side quests such as hiking around Mount Cook. From Te Araroa sections and west coast gravel to the hi

Ultra Cycling with Lotti Power: Racing, Training and Life Beyond the Start Line Feb 21, 2026 6154 Ultra cyclist Lotti Power has completed the Atlas Mountain Race, the Hellenic Mountain Race, and the Silk Road Mountain Race in a single season. Often the youngest rider on the start line, Lotti did not come into ultra cycling through a traditional racing background. Instead she embraces the idea of learning by doing and it has to be said it has served her well!Lotti first came into long distance

From Delhi to the Himalayas by Bike. Annapurna, Altitude and a Broken Collarbone |Olly Hargreaves Feb 17, 2026 2369 You are descending from the Annapurna Circuit when one pothole changes everything. A crash, a broken collarbone, and the ride comes to an abrupt halt.In this midweek update, Olly Hargreaves shares what it was like cycling through India and Nepal. He drops us right into the chaos of riding out of Delhi before reaching the huge peaks of the Himalayas in Nepal. He talks through the aftermath of his a

Bikepacking From China to Belgium, Fulfilling a 10 Year Dream Feb 14, 2026 5761 Ever thought about bikepacking across multiple countries?In this episode, I chat with Belgian bikepacker Xiao, known online as @Ciao_Xiao, who set off on a long journey from China back to Belgium.Xiao first got into bike travel as a teenager, riding with his mum and later heading off with friends when time was plentiful and money was not. That curiosity eventually grew into a much bigger ride, beg

Cycling A Thousand Places to See Before You Die | Brian Sampson Feb 10, 2026 1900 How long would it take to cycle your way through A Thousand Places to See Before You Die?This week I am introducing you to Brian Sampson, who has been doing exactly that since 2018. Brian shares an update from his journey so far, and across the year he will be checking in with audio updates as his adventure unfolds.Follow Brian's adventure via his instagram -@brian.sampson4 and check out his

Making Bikepacking Feel Like It's For Everyone: Claire Sharpe Feb 7, 2026 5578 This week’s episode features a really thoughtful conversation with Claire Sharpe, a mountain bike instructor, community builder, and the founder of the Bristol Rally. It's a great listen if you’re curious about bikepacking, interested in community-led events, or if you’ve ever talked yourself out of an adventure because you thought you weren’t “ready” yet.In this episode, we talk about:Coming

Three Years of Seek Travel Ride. Bike Adventures and the Best Places to Travel by Bike Feb 3, 2026 1500 Seek Travel Ride has just turned three, and for this mid-week episode I wanted to do something a little different.Instead of a highlights reel, I’m sharing why this podcast exists in the first place, and what three years of conversations with bike adventurers from all over the world has taught me.In this episode we talk aboutWhy Seek Travel Ride has always been about experiences, not gearHow exper

Beyond the World Records: Mark Beaumont Jan 31, 2026 5397 Why does riding a bike feel like the purest way to experience the world?In this episode, I sit down with Mark Beaumont to talk about bike travel, wanderlust, and what he's learnt after spending two decades taking human powered adventures.Beyond his achievements as a world record holder, Mark also shares how his relationship with adventure has evolved over time. Why endurance is often more men

Bikepacking the Tour Aotearoa on New Zealand’s North Island | Rebecca Gross Jan 27, 2026 1968 What is it really like to bikepack the Tour Aotearoa on New Zealand’s North Island? In this midweek episode, Rebecca Gross shares her experience riding the TA, including the Timber Trail, Warm Showers hospitality, lush North Island scenery, and how well the route is managed with clear detours for trickier sections.If you are planning your own TA ride or curious about what makes this route so uniqu

Cycling Across Europe for Four Months | Anna Ruddiman Jan 24, 2026 5948 What would you do if you suddenly had four months free to take a bike adventure? For London-based outdoors lover Anna Ruddiman, the answer was simple: buy a touring bike off Facebook Marketplace, catch a ferry to Spain with her girlfriend Fran, and start pedalling east across Europe.In this episode, Anna shares how that idea turned into a four-month ride through 11 countries, wild heatwaves, Balka

Your Bike Adventure Gear Hacks & What Cycling Through Africa is Like | Giacomo Turco Jan 20, 2026 2016 This week I'm sharing some awesome bike adventure gear hacks from those of you in the community. I also have an update from Giacomo Turco, who is currently on a huge ride from Cape Town to Italy. Giacomo is updating us from Benin and sharing how the journey has been so far on his bikepacking adventure. He talks about the intensity of the trip, how each day comes with new experiences, and als

9 Years Cycling Around the World: The Final Chapter | Tomas Mac An T-Saoir Jan 17, 2026 4557 In Part 2 of my conversation with Irish cyclist Tomas Mac An T-Saoir, we continue his nine-year journey around the world by bicycle. We begin in Syria and Afghanistan, where Tomas shares what it was like to travel through regions affected by conflict and have frank, human conversations with the people who live there. One powerful story includes an Afghan woman who was permitted by local authoritie

Stories from People Who've Cycled All Over The World | Melbourne Live Show Highlights Jan 13, 2026 1716 This week I'm sharing a recap from our recent live shows which were held in Melbourne with guests Emily Hulbert, Fergal Guihen, and David McCourt. We discuss tips on facing fears head on, wild camping, and the importance of leaning into adventure during these long kind of travel journeys. The kindness of strangers shines throughout our panelists stories and Em Hulbert also shares her perspec

The Irishman Who Cycled Around the World | Tomas Mac An T-Saoir (Part 1) Jan 10, 2026 5546 Ever wanted to go on a bike adventure that takes you from one side of the world to the other? Which countries would you choose to travel to? How do you decide where to go? Well this week I speak with Irish adventurer Tomas Mac An T-Saoir to hear all about his incredible travels across the last decade. Follow Tomas on instagram to see where his future adventures take him: @anbotharfadaOther guests

Exploring Kyrgyzstan on a Bike with Olly Hargreaves Jan 6, 2026 1711 Ever wanted to cycle in Kyrgyzstan? Well this week adventurer Olly Hargreaves is going to take us on his cycle tour and let us know what it's like to actually ride there. Goign up huge mountain passes, riding alongside the amazing Lake Issyk Kul, Olly tells us all about it as he shares the moments cycling from Osh all the way across Kyrgyzstan and into Kazakhstan, ultimately finishing in Alma

Cycling From the UK all the way to Australia | Jamie Hargreaves and Malachi Francis Jan 3, 2026 6062 What happens when two bike adventurers meet outside a supermarket in Turkey, buy a kebab, and end up riding more than half the world together?I sat down with Jamie Hargreaves and Malachi Francis just days after they rolled into the Sydney Opera House, for an in person interviewWe talk about how fast friendships form on the road, the reality behind the hardest days, and why some of the most miserab

Cycling the Australian High Country. Reaching the Horn by Bike Dec 30, 2025 1122 This week I'm sharing some of my own riding adventures - specifically ones I took just a few days ago over Christmas. I was camped by the Ovens River near Bright in Victoria, and I enjoyed some fantastic riding. This included a memorable cycle to The Horn, a lookout located 11kms further on from Mount Buffalo in Victoria. It's a climb I'd dreamt of riding for over a decade, and I&ap

Cycling Mongolia to the UK: The Final Push Home | Claire Wyatt Dec 27, 2025 4473 Claire Wyatt returns for part two of her Mongolia to UK journey, sharing her experiences of cycling across winter roads, what it's like to hear wolves outside your tent in the night,the illness that put her in hospital and nearly ended her ride half way through and dreamy cycle routes through Northern Italy. Claire also offers up practical advice for anyone wanting to start out on their own b

Going to the Dogs: Steven Cuthbertson’s Solo Bike Ride Across Europe Dec 23, 2025 2141 Guest Steven Cuthbertson takes us on a ride from Romania to the UK. He shares the story of a 1,700 mile solo bike ride across Europe, ridden in support of a dog rescue charity that helped re-home his Romanian Shepherd dog, Stella.Steve’s journey begins in Romania, at the very kennels where Stella once lived, before heading west through Hungary, Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, and finally back

Cycling from Mongolia to the UK: Claire Wyatt on Fear, Freedom, and Finishing a Dream (Part 1) Dec 20, 2025 5438 Claire Wyatt shares what it was like to be Cycling solo from Mongolia all the way back home to the UKWe also candidly discuss the reality of life on the road beyond the highlight reels. Riding through torrential rain for days. Camping in flooded fields. Battling extreme cold in Mongolia and brutal heat across Europe. Facing fear, self doubt, and the weight of other people’s worries. And learning t

Cycling Through South Korea and Japan & Embracing Solo Adventures | Rebecca Gross Dec 16, 2025 2252 This week Rebecca Gross is sharing an update from her journey which will take us to South Korea and Japan. She lets us know what the infamous Four Rivers Route in South Korea was like to cycle on, as well as what she loved about riding in Japan - hint it's all about the onsens!Rebecca also shares a mini solo adventure she took while in South Korea, one which made her realise what she was capa

Cycling Around the World as the First Openly Trans Cyclist | Robbie Danger Webb Dec 13, 2025 5354 Robbie Danger Webb shares their experiences of becoming the first openly trans person to cycle around the world. During the episode we learn how Robbie first got into bike travel, their experience gained from riding in their first event, the Tour Aotearoa in New Zealand, and then how they went all in on the world record ride itself.We get into the highs and lows of this record breaking ride, and t

A Bike Adventure Around Cappadocia in Turkey | Slauka AllRideGirl Dec 9, 2025 1448 Ever wanted to go Cycling in Turkey? Experience hot air balloons flying overhead in Cappadocia? Then you definitely want to listen to this episode where Slauka give us her account of what it's actually like to go bikepacking there. She talks about the history of the region, the landscapes around there, waking up to hot air balloons all around her tent and of course the extreme hospitality sho

Bikepacking from Vietnam to Spain | Garbage Bag Boys Dec 6, 2025 6351 Guests Luke Fowler and Sam Edder share what it's been like on their bikepacking adventure from Vietnam to Spain. The two friends, better known as The Garbage Bag Boys have certainly chosen to take on some of the most challenging routes. Their journey so far has taken them through the punchy Ha Giang Loop and almost broke them as they pushed headfirst into the punishing winds of the Gobi Des

Cycling the Pamir Highway: Everything You Need to Know | Olly Hargreaves Dec 2, 2025 2442 Dreaming of an adventure that takes you across the Pamir Highway? Listen to Olly Hargreaves share what it's actually like to cycle across them. Olly is currently on a huge bike journey from the UK to Thailand. 40 Years ago his dad took a similar tour, and what is special is that he joined Olly for this section of the journey. It was certainly an adventure/mis-adventure, with bad roads, equipm

Solo Bikepacking Adventures in Europe and Australia | Juliana Fontana Nov 29, 2025 5088 Australian adventurer Juliana Fontana shares her bikepacking experiences having just returned from a massive solo journey across Europe. That adventure began in Hungary, saw her riding over the Alps, and continuing all the way to Norway. Once there she realised she was having so much fun so she decided to ride all the way back again.Now back in Australia Juliana has been continuing with her bike

Bikepacking Morocco's Route of Caravans | Kurt Werby Nov 25, 2025 1554 This week adventurer Kurt Werby gives us an update on what it's been like so far cycling on the Route of Caravans in Morocco. This is one of the first longer bikepacking adventures Kurt has taken on and it's been great to hear how expectations have met up with reality there on the route. We also hear what some of your favourite episodes have been as we celebrate 150 long form episodes of

Walking Across a Continent: A 6,000 km Trek for Mental Health | Mark Gresser Nov 22, 2025 6292 In this episode I’m joined by adventurer Mark Gresser, who is currently in the midst of a huge journey: walking solo across Australia from Steep Point in Western Australia to Cape Byron in the east, a distance of more than 6,000 kilometres.Alogn with being a huge physical challenge, Mark is undertaking this expedition to raise awareness and support for youth mental health, partnering with the Aus

Cycling adventures from the UK to India - Wild Experience in Georgia | Tom Cartledge Nov 18, 2025 1632 In 2013 Tom Cartledge and his friend Rhys James quit their jobs to ride from the UK to India. This week he shares his experiences while in the country of Georgia. Tom says his motivations for this adventure were to visit the 'spaces in between' the landmarks. Slow travel in this manner lets you see the areas you'd otherwise miss, on a train, plane or bus. Can you relate?Tom has als

How a 10,000 km Bike Tour Led to the Three Peaks by Bike Record | Harriet Gruen Nov 15, 2025 5963 In this episode guest Harriet Gruen shares what it takes to go from novice cycle tourer to an ultra cycling record-breaker. In 2022 she set off from London to ride 10,000 km to Central Asia. She'd barely ridden much at all and so she named the trip The Unlikely Adventure.Along the way she fell in love with cycling and by the time she returned back to London 5 months later, she turned her min

Bikepacking Across the Tibetan Plateau in China | Rebecca Gross Nov 11, 2025 1622 This week guest, Rebecca Gross shares her experiences from cycling across China and the Tibetan Plateau. This was very much an unplanned inclusion on her bikepacking journey and it took her through breathtaking landscapes. It also gave her insights intoTibetan culture, and she also had to deal with some extreme weather. Rebecca opens up about kindness from strangers, moments of homesickness, and w

Heinz Stücke: Life Lessons from 51 Years on the Road (Part 2) Nov 8, 2025 5633 Heinz Stücke returns for Part 2 where he shares the honest truths and life lessons learned from 51 years of cycling the world.Check out Part 1 of our discussion here.Listen if: You’re curious about the real cost of a life of adventure, how long-term travel shapes a person, and what 51 years on a bicycle teaches you about the world.Key takeaways:The cost of long-term travel and what Heinz had to sa

Bikepacking the European Divide Trail - What's it Like? Mircea Arǎmescu Nov 4, 2025 1373 Ever wanted to go bikepacking on the European Divide Trail? It's the longest continuous off road route that crosses the European continent and this week Romanian bikepacker Mircea Arǎmescu is sharing with us his experiences from riding it this year. Mircea is also the youngest person to have ridden the trail and he tells us all about his experiences specifically at the northern part of the tr

Heinz Stücke: 51 Years Cycling Around the World (Part 1) Nov 1, 2025 6016 I’m joined by Heinz Stücke, the world’s most travelled cyclist, to reveal how a one-year bike trip became 51 years of cycling the world. This is part 1 of 2 from our conversations. Huge thanks to Lizzie Jenkins who filmed our session. Check her out on insta - @Lizzie_Jenkins_FilmListen If:You love a good “how on earth did that happen?” travel story, you’re craving a nudge to shake up your routine,

What's it Like to Travel in Afghanistan? Olly Hargreaves Oct 28, 2025 2038 This week we have an update from Olly Hargreaves all about his time spent cycling through Afghanistan. He shares some great insights about what it has been like to cycle through the country, his experiences meeting the locals as well as the Taliban themselves. We are tracking Olly's journey from the UK to Thailand with these periodic updates and it is amazing to see his progress so far. Be su

Tandem Bike Adventures: Cycling the World as a Couple | Di and Colin Oct 25, 2025 5476 We get into the world of Tandem adventures with Di and Colin, a dynamic duo from Scotland who first rode a tandem bike on a blind date and haven't looked back since. They share about their adventures through the UK and France, and how a recent stage 4 Prostate Diagnosis has focused them more sharply on continuing to live life to the full. Follow them on the socials - FacebookRead their blog -

Cycling the World on a Tandem Bike: Federico and Baaska's Story Oct 21, 2025 1509 Ever wondered what it would be like to travel through a country on a Tandem bicycle? This week Federico and Baaska are going to tell us all about their experience and a day cycling in MalaysiaFollow them on instagram - @Fedenbaaska I'm also shouting out fans who responded to my Instagram Question - What is your luxury item for bike travel. Check out Old Man Mountain for the perfect way to car

Travel Adventure from London to South Africa: Paul Edkins Oct 18, 2025 5521 Guest Paul Edkins takes us on an adventure from London to South Africa. He had zero experience of bike travel before setting off on this adventure. Along the way he was also fundraising for the Black Mambas the world's first female anti-poaching unit.Listen if: You're looking for inspiration to set off on your own huge adventure.Key takeaways:Trust yourself. You’ll make mistakes sure, bu

What Bikepacking in Mongolia Is Really Like | Rebecca Gross Oct 14, 2025 2420 If you've ever wondered what travelling through Mongolia would be like this episode is going to take you righ there. This week Rebecca Gross is giving us an update from her bike adventures through Mongolia. Think of huge, open landscapes, river crossings, dreamy wildcamps, sandy roads, headwinds, yurts everything! Be sure to follow Rebecca via her instagram - @rebecca_grb and watch her bike a

Cycling Ireland to Australia (Part 2): Big Moments | Fergal Guihen Oct 11, 2025 4477 This is part 2 of Fergal Guihen's travel adventure from Roscommon, Ireland to Sydney, Australia. You can listen to Part 1 here. In Part 2 of his ride from Ireland to Australia, Fergal Guihen shares what it took to push through freezing nights in China, a terrifying attack and being suspected as being a spy in Iran, discovering Afghanistan, and tackling the Ha Giang loop in Vietnam. Fergal als

Central Asia by Bike: Silk Road Magic & Tough Moments | Olly Hargreaves Oct 7, 2025 1514 This week we have another update from teh road by intrepid adventurer Olly Hargreaves who is making his way from the UK to Thailand. This update takes us specifically to what it's been like cycling through Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, on the route of the Old Silk Road. You can follow Olly's travels via his instagram - @sagas.of_olly.hargreaves You can also hear his dad Phill's previou

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