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Seek Travel Ride

Bella Molloywww.seektravelride.com

Seek Travel Ride is a weekly podcast dedicated to the world of bikepacking, cycle touring, and long-distance bicycle adventures. Hosted by Bella Molloy, each episode features inspiring interviews with adventurers from around the globe, sharing their unique journeys and the stories behind their epic rides. 

Aiming to fuel that sense of wanderlust for bikepackers, cycle tourers, and travel enthusiasts alike, each episode explores the human side of cycling adventures, offering fresh insights, tips, and inspiration for anyone dreaming of exploring the world on two wheels.

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Episodes

Bikepacking 7,500 km for Marine Conservation | Wheels & Whales - Ben Boxer

What happens when you mix bikepacking, killer whales, and environmental conservation? Ben Boxer’s Wheels and Whales adventure takes us on a 7,500 km ride across the UK, matching the distance of his flight to Vancouver while exploring the wild beauty of his local coastline. In this episode Ben shares how cycling, marine conservation, and adventure come together to create purpose-driven journeys that leave a lasting impact. You can contribute to Ben's fundraiser here: https://givestar.io/gs/moveme...

Jul 26, 20251 hr 20 minSeason 3Ep. 134

What's it like to go watch the Tour de France live on the roadside?

Ever wanted to be in France during the Tour de France and watch the riders race by you while cheering them on by the roadside? Well this year I went to two stages of the Tour and I'm sharing my experience of doing so with you in this episode. Check out RedWhite Apparel and get yourself a pair of bib shorts that will keep you comfortable for hours on end! Support the show Buy me a coffee and help support the show! I’m an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including: 👉 Helin...

Jul 22, 202530 min

What's it Like to Cycle Tour through Africa? Meryem Belkihel - Re-release

Imagine taking a bike adventure from Morocco all the way to Cape Town? Well this week I'm re-sharing one of my favourite episodes with guest Meryem Belkihel. Meryem is a solo female traveller from Morocco who is on a mission to cycle throughout Africa. She has been on the road for over 2 years now and I caught up with her about her journey while she was in Cape Town to find out all about her trip. Follow Meryem's adventures via her Instagram account - @meghyem0ut Check out RedWhite Apparel and g...

Jul 19, 20251 hr 19 minSeason 3Ep. 133

What's it like to go cycling in Norway? Slauka aka - AllRideGirl

Ever wanted to go on a bike adventure in Norway? Well listen to Slauka share her experiences from spending 3 weeks bikepacking her way through this amazing country all the way to the North Cape. You can follow Slauka on instagram via @AllRideGirl and keep an eye out in the weeks to come for a full length episode featuring this amazing adventure. Check out RedWhite Apparel and get yourself a pair of bib shorts that will keep you comfortable for hours on end! Support the show Buy me a coffee and h...

Jul 15, 202518 min

What's Cycling the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route Really Like? Katrina Hase - (re-release)

Ever thought of riding the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route? Then you'll love listening to my conversation with Katrina Hase who did exactly that to celebrate her 50th birthday no less! This episode originally aired in April 2024 and I'm proud to be featuring Katrina's story once more on the podcast as I take a mini break from new episodes. You can follow Katrina's future adventures via her instagram channel - @birdsnbikesnballet as well as her YouTube Channel @KatrinaHase Check out RedWhite App...

Jul 12, 20251 hr 28 minSeason 3Ep. 132

What's it like to go bikepacking in Kyrgyzstan: Javi a.k.a the Hacker Bikepacker

Ever wanted to go on a bike adventure in Kyrgyzstan? Then listen to Javi ( @hacker.bikepacker on instagram) tell us all about his experiences while he cycles there right now! I also share updates from Samuel Thompson's Tour de France Randonneur Challenge - @touriste.routier as well as my experiences riding with both @MartasWay and @ExploringByBicycle Keen to watch some awesome women out there on a bike adventure? then be sure to give Alice Terre - @alice.terre and Laura Bastioli - @basti.onthemo...

Jul 08, 202529 min

Bike Adventure Travel as a Way of Life: Helen Dainty - Re-release

Ever gone on a bike adventure and then wished it didn't have to come to an end? Well in this episode I speak with full time bike traveller Helen Dainty (Hels) who has been full time on the road since 2016. Hels talks candidly about what life is like on the road as a solo female, gives us tips on wild camping, insights into travelling through Saudi Arabia as the first women to do so independantly and also how she has structured her life to live full time on the road. This episode originally aired...

Jul 05, 20251 hr 34 minSeason 3Ep. 131

The Reality of Cycling Across Europe and Turkey: Olly Hargreaves

This week we hear from Olly Hargreaves who shares updates from his current bike tour. Olly fills us in on what it has been like on the road cycling from Austria to Turkey. Be sure to follow Olly via his instagram account Check out RedWhite Apparel and get yourself a pair of bib shorts that will keep you comfortable for hours on end! Support the show Buy me a coffee and help support the show! I’m an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including: 👉 Helinox – Lightweight outdo...

Jul 01, 202529 min

What 12 Years of Bike Adventures Taught Me: Alee Denham, CyclingAbout - Re-release

This week we revisit my fantastic discussion with long term bike traveller Alee Denham. Alee is the name and face behind CyclingAbout, which has arguably become the premier website for all things bike travel. But did you also know Alee has been living the bike nomad lifestyle for over 12 years now? We chat about how he first got into bike travel, how he plans his routes, a near death experience in the Andes and Alee's pick for the top 5 countries to cycle in. To follow Alee's adventure check him...

Jun 28, 20251 hr 55 minSeason 3Ep. 130

Cycling Across the Pamir Highway: Rebecca Gross

Ever dreamed about cycling across the Pamir highway? Well intrepid adventurer Rebecca Gross fills us in on her adventure and what it has been like on the road. This update from Rebecca covers her time in Iran, Iraq and then finally in Tajikistan riding in the Pamirs. Be sure to follow Rebecca on Instagram - @rebecca_grb to see the incredible images behind this adventure During the episode I also share some of the hardest moments faced on a bike adventure from fellow listeners of the podcast. Che...

Jun 24, 202527 min

Cycling All the Way from Europe to Africa: Steph Devery - Revisited

Steph Devery is an Australian Adventurer who spent the best part of three years cycling solo from Europe to Africa. As I take a mini break from the podcast this week I am re-releasing our episode from February 2024, which was recorded with Steph just weeks after she completed that incredible journey. Keep your eye out in the weeks to come for a fresh new episode featuring the adventures Steph has taken since this monumental trip, and be sure to also give her a follow on instagram - @stephdevery ...

Jun 21, 20251 hr 56 minSeason 3Ep. 129

What's it like to go Cycling Across the USA: Jack Owens

Ever wanted to cycle across the USA? Listener Jack Owens shares what it has been like so far on his bike tour as he raises funds for Ride Hard, Breathe Easy I also provide an update on the progress of Samuel Thompson who is currently undertaking the Tour de France Randonneur Challenge. You can track his progress here . Check out RedWhite Apparel and get yourself a pair of bib shorts that will keep you comfortable for hours on end! Support the show Buy me a coffee and help support the show! I’m a...

Jun 17, 202525 min

Bikepacking Adventures in Wales, Scotland,France and Morocco: Ceri Belshaw

Guest Ceri Belshaw first came to cycling as a way to cross train for fell running. She has since found a passion for off road bikepacking and you'll often find her in the backcountry in Wales seeking out adventurous routes to ride. She is also an avid photography and is currently writing Gravel Bike Wales and especially enjoys sharing the stoke for off road bikepacking with others. Follow Ceri's adventures - Instagram - @StillsByCeri and her personal website Check out RedWhite Apparel and get yo...

Jun 14, 20251 hr 24 minSeason 3Ep. 128

Tour de France Randonneur Challenge: Samuel Thompson. 4800km in 13 Days - Here We Go!

Fancy a 4,800km bike adventure all around the perimeter of France? Well that is exactly what is ahead for guest Samuel Thompson who is about to take on the Tour de France Randonneur challenge on June 15, 2025. This brevet route is a nod to the Touriste Routiers of old, and Samuel hopes to complete the challenge in under 13 days. In order to do so he must pass through 61 control points, and climb a whopping 45,000m of ascent. Click here to see live commentary and track Samuel's progress along the...

Jun 10, 202542 min

Cycling From Australia to China and Beyond: The Water Cycle - Emily Hulbert

Emily Hulbert is on an incredible bike adventure with an extra sense of purpose. Her mission is called the Water Cycle and along her journey she is assisting remote communities in need of clean drinking water by delivering them water filtration units. This project was set up by Emily and her friend Shawnee Turner and its incredibly impactful. During the episode we also learn about some of the incredible adventures Em has enjoyed along the way. How she gave up life as a professional football play...

Jun 07, 20251 hr 38 minSeason 3Ep. 127

Cycling in Southern India: Ted Eliason

What is is like to go cycle touring in India? Well this week listener Ted Eliason shares what it was like during one day of his incredible 82,300km+ adventure cycling around the world. Ted is taking us to Southern India and a transformative experience which occured for him there while visiting one of the temples there. You can follow Ted via his instagram account - @bikingthebluemarble Check out RedWhite Apparel and get yourself a pair of bib shorts that will keep you comfortable for hours on en...

Jun 03, 202526 min

The Himalayan Challenge - A Cycling Adventure Like No Other - Jamie Hargreaves & Malachi Francis

Imagine taking your bike all the way around the Annapurna Circuit, Annapurna Base Camp and Everest Base Camp? A triple crown like no other some would say. This is exaxtly what guests Jamie Hargreaves and Malachi Francis have done and I had the pleasure to talk to them all about it, as well as fiinding out what it has been like being on such a big cycle touring adventure together. You can also listen to the previous episodes featuring them both below: Jamie Hargreaves - Ep 107 Malachi Frances - E...

May 31, 20251 hr 23 minSeason 3Ep. 126

A Bikepacking Adventure in Morocco - Route of the Caravans: Kurt Werby

Ever wanted to go bikepacking in Morocco? Well we are featuring listener Kurt Werby who is preparing himself to do exactly that in October 2025. Kurt has kindly agreed to share his story and let us know what it is like in the lead up to taking this adventure, how he is preparing for his first bikepacking journey and what he is especially looking forward to. We will then be checking in with Kurt to see how the adventure unfolds. In the meantime you can also follow Kurt via his instagram account -...

May 27, 202529 min

Discovering Bikepacking ,the Baja Divide and Why Age is No Barrier for Adventure: May Tettero

Fancy taking on the Baja Divide? A bikepacking tour around Cuba or perhaps a ride along the Camino de Santiago? Well then you'll enjoy this chat with guest May Tettero, who has discovered how energising the world of off-road bikepacking can be. We discuss May's journey from moving to Canada at age 13 and losing her cycling freedom, to finding it again decades later. May shares what her first bikepacking experiences touring through Cuba were like, how she chose to bikepack the Camino de Santiago ...

May 24, 20251 hr 29 minSeason 3Ep. 125

What's it like to go bikepacking in New Zealand: Warwick Prewer

Ever wanted to go bikepacking in New Zealand? Well today's episode features listener Warwick Prewer sharing his experiences from a trip he took along the stunning Coromandel Peninsula on the North Island of New Zealand. Support the show Buy me a coffee and help support the show! I’m an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including: 👉 Helinox – Lightweight outdoor chairs & gear 👉 Ombraz – Armless sunglasses perfect for bike travel 👉 CycPlus– ePumps (enter code STR for ...

May 20, 202513 min

A Cycling Adventure From the Netherlands to Iran: Jippe Witteveen

Ever wanted to take a bike tour from Europe to the Middle East? Listen to guest Jippee Witteveen who shares exactly what it was like for him doing this exact journey! Prior to this bike adventure Jippe had enjoyed hiking on the Camino but this was his first real long distance adventure on a bike and it's fair to say it was pretty transformative. You can follow Jippe's future adventures via his instagram account - @jippewitteveen and also read his blog posts via his website. Check out RedWhite Ap...

May 17, 20251 hr 35 minSeason 3Ep. 124

A Cycling Adventure Through Africa - Daragh Cronin - and an update from Olly Hargreaves

Support the show Buy me a coffee and help support the show! I’m an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including: 👉 Helinox – Lightweight outdoor chairs & gear 👉 Ombraz – Armless sunglasses perfect for bike travel 👉 CycPlus– ePumps (enter code STR for 5% off!) Follow us on Social Media! Instagram - @SeekTravelRide Facebook - Seek Travel Ride Sign up to the Seek Travel Ride Newsletter Leave me a voicemail message Seek Travel Ride Music Playlist available now on both Sp...

May 13, 202526 min

Cycling Across Continents: 11 Years of Bike Travel - Ewa Świderska

Ever wondered what it would be like to go bike travelling for years at a time? What about over a decade? Well Polish adventurer Ewa Świderska, has spent the past 11 years cycling across various regions including the historic Silk Road, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and Europe. Ewa shares her experiences of long-term solo travel as a woman, the impact on personal relationships, financial sustainability, and her unique approaches to overcoming challenges on the road. You can read more about Ewa's ...

May 10, 20251 hr 27 minSeason 3Ep. 123

The Realities of Bikepacking: When Things Don't Go to Plan - Rebecca Gross

What's it like when you are on a long distance bike tour and things don't quite go as you'd like? Well this week I have another audio update from our intrepid bike travelling adventurer Rebecca Gross. Rebecca along with her partner Javi, left their home in Austria in March, headed for the Pamirs. This is Rebecca's first forray into long distance bike travel and she is sharing updates of her journey periodically. She and Javi have just left Turkey and have now entered Kurdistan. Rebecca candidly ...

May 06, 202523 min

A Cycling Adventure Through West Africa: Jude Kriwald Part 2 - re-release

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 be like to be completely in the middle of a jungle in Liberia and this indeed was the best way to find out. He recalled some captivating details from t...

May 03, 20251 hr 11 minSeason 3Ep. 122

Cycling Across Australia and What's the Best Country for Bike Travel?

This week we hear an unforgettable story about cycling across Australia from fan Mark Doble. I also share your thoughts on what the best country for bike travel is and also give an update on where some of our previous podcast guests are up to now on their bike adventures! Check out RedWhite Apparel and get yourself a pair of bib shorts that will keep you comfortable for hours on end! Support the show Buy me a coffee and help support the show! I’m an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and...

Apr 29, 202523 min

Cycling All the Way From England to India: Jude Kriwald

This is a re-release of part 1 of my episode with Jude Kriwald covering his amazing journey from England to India as a 19 year old. You can listen to part 2 of that conversation here: Follow Jude via: Instagram - @JudeKriwald Check out RedWhite Apparel and get yourself a pair of bib shorts that will keep you comfortable for hours on end! Bikeflights takes the stress out of travelling with your bike. Learn more here. Support the show Buy me a coffee and help support the show! I’m an affiliate for...

Apr 26, 20251 hr 37 minSeason 3Ep. 121

Gravel Odyssey Adventures - What's it like to Cycle in Sweden?

Ever wanted to go riding in Sweden? Well this week I feature Peter from Gravel Odyssey who is going to tell us all about what it's like to explore the gravel roads there. Peter and his partner put Gravel Odyssey together as a way of building a community of people around bike travel. The rides aim to help us to connect to the outdoors, swap stories and build memories together. You can find out more about them here: Gravel Odyssey I'm also giving a shoutout to the many bike travellers who responde...

Apr 22, 202526 min

A Cycling Adventure from Australia to N.Ireland: David McCourt pt. 2

David McCourt shares his experiences of Cycling from Australia to Northern Ireland on a huge journey he aptly titled ' the long way home'. This is the second time I've featured David's story - c lick here to listen to the first episode. You can follow David via his instagram - @longwayhome__2022 Check out RedWhite Apparel and get yourself a pair of bib shorts that will keep you comfortable for hours on end! Bikeflights takes the stress out of travelling with your bike. Learn more here. Support t...

Apr 19, 20251 hr 49 minSeason 3Ep. 120

Cycling from the UK All the Way to Thailand!: Olly Hargreaves

Imagine cycling all the way from the UK to Thailand? Well that is exactly what guest Olly Hargreaves is going to be doing and I'm thrilled to say that we will be tracking his journey all along the way. This is the first part in what will be a series of updates about Olly's journey. In this episode Olly gives us details on his preparation and motivations for this journey as well as what he is looking forward to. Over the next few months we will be receiving updates from Olly letting us know what ...

Apr 15, 202537 min
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