This is Part 2 of Rob MacLennan's adventure from the UK to Cape Town. You can listen to Part 1 here . In this episode we pick up where we left off - Rob is about to leave Nigeria and head over the border to Cameroon - by speed boat! Has to be one of the world's craziest border crossings for sure. From there he continues down the western side of Africa. Gets lost navigating a 'short cut' through the jungle in Congo, connects with locals over the football in Angola and has one of the most physical...
Dec 28, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 104
Ever wanted to cycle in Ecuador - right up to the top of a volcano? Well in this episode Marta Ballús shares what it was like on one day of her trip doing exactly that. This ended up being a difficult day for Martha - not only was the riding challenging, but then she had a huge mechanical to deal with as well. I'm excited to say I will soon be featuring Marta for a full legnth feature episode in the week's to come. In the meantime you can follow her here - @MartasWay Other guests mentioned in to...
Dec 24, 2024•15 min
Ever wondered what it would be like to cycle through Africa? Well this is part 1 of a special 2 part episode featuring guest Rob MacLennan who in 2023 cycled from his home in the UK to Cape Town in South Africa. A journey of over 17,000kms and infinitely more experiences. In Part 1 Rob will share with us how he prepared for such a trip as a complete beginner, what he packed, how he worked out his route and some of the key experiences along the way. He crossed through Europe via France and Spain,...
Dec 21, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 103
Ever wanted to ride the Baja Divide? Well this week, listener Joe Hayden lets us know what it was like during one day of his trip doing exactly that. Joe is still out there riding the Baja Divide - having started his journey in Canada, crossed through the US on the GDMBR and is now in Mexico. A great adventure indeed. Check out Joe's progress via his instagram - @joe__hayden Now what's the best thing about taking a bike adventure - listen to the answers of previous guests Sheelagh Daly and Helen...
Dec 17, 2024•15 min
What's it like to Cycle from the U.K to Australia? Well in this episode I feature guest Malachi Frances, who is currently midway through his cycle tour doing exactly that. I caught up with Malachi while he was enjoying a rest day in New Delhi, to hear all about how his journey so far has gone. Malachi is a great testament to the fact you don't need years of experience in front of you to be able to take on a trip like this. Prior to setting off he had ridden his bike in Wales and quickly realised...
Dec 14, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Season 2Ep. 102
Ever wondered what it would be like to cycle through Iran? Well previous guest of the show Arev shared some deep insights from one day of their trip. I definitely recommend checking out their YouTube channel - Amazing World Bike Tour and you can also listen to their episode here. Episodes from other guests' featured today are: Spencer McCullough Katrina Hase Laura Willerton Check out RedWhite Apparel and get yourself a pair of bib shorts that will keep you comfortable for hours on end! Support t...
Dec 10, 2024•17 min
Accomplished Writer and Adventurer Alastair Humphreys shares his insights and experiences from over two decades of exploration. From his four-year journey cycling around the world, to busking his way across Spain, to championing the concept of microadventures, Alastair has inspired countless people to embark on their own adventures. In this episode, Alastair talks candidly about the emotional highs and lows of adventuring, the challenges of returning to normal life, and the importance of mental ...
Dec 07, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 101
Ever wondered what it would be like to cycle over an Alpine pass? Well this week's mini episode features guest Malachi Frances who shares his experience of doing exactly that, cycling from Austria into Italy via the Timmelsjoch mountain pass. Keep your eyes peeled for a full length feature episode with Malachi to come sharing his insights from the incredible journey he is currently on - from the UK to Australia! You can follow his adventures via his instagram @malachi_cycles What's the best thin...
Dec 03, 2024•13 min
Celebrate our 100th episode with guest Madeline Hoffmann, as she shares her incredible cycle tour from Germany to Australia. I first featured Madeline for episode no. 1 of the podcast, in January 2023, when she had just arrived in Türkiye, having cycled there from Germany to meet her father for the very first time. In this episode I pick up where we left off, and hear Madeline's experiences after leaving her father's home, and cycling all the way back to Sydney, Australia. All up Madeline's jour...
Nov 30, 2024•1 hr 53 min•Season 2Ep. 100
Ever wanted to go cycling through Bosnia? Well listen to Madeline Hoffmann share one day of her journey through this country. This was just one day from a cycle tour that saw Madeline ride all the way from Germany to Australia. The incredible experiences from this particular day in Bosnia are exactly the stories that only those taking bike adventures can share. Want to hear more of Madeline's story - then check out episode 01 with Madeline . You can also follow her via instagram - @iammadelineho...
Nov 26, 2024•12 min
In 2022, guest David McCourt originally from Northern Ireland, embarked on a two-and-a-half-year journey,cycling from Melbourne, Australia, to his home village of Cushendall. David is a natural storyteller and shares his riveting experiences from traversing unique and challenging landscapes across Australia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, and Europe. From the vast outback of Australia to the bustling streets of India and the mountainous Himalayas, he faced various challenges including...
Nov 23, 2024•1 hr 56 min•Season 2Ep. 99
Find out what it's like to cycle through the hot expansive desert in Namibia with guest Rob MacLennan who shares what it was like during one day of his trip. This adventure was just one day from a journey that would take Rob from London to Capetown via West Africa. Keep your eyes peeled in the weeks to come for a full length feature episode with Rob and in the meantime be sure to give him a follow on instagram - @robbo_on_the_road Remember to follow us on instagram - @SeekTravelRide - and keep a...
Nov 19, 2024•13 min
Guest Marielle Jauring shares her extensive cycle touring experiences having travelled over 90,000kms on her bike tours across various continents. Marielle recounts her initial motivation for bike touring, starting with a trip across America, and her subsequent journeys in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Europe, and Asia. She discusses the challenges of navigating through different countries, including a dramatic encounter with Russian border police and the unexpected kindness of strangers. I es...
Nov 16, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Season 2Ep. 98
Get taken on a cycle tour through Malaysia with guest David McCourt who shares what it as like during one day of his journey. This day was part of a 2.5 year journey which David took from his home in Melbourne, Australia all the way back to the village he grew up at in Cushendall, N. Ireland. Follow David on Instagram - @LongWayHome__2022 you can also support his fundraiser here . Live in or near Melbourne? Get tickets to David’s live presentation and Q&A session on Weds 04 Dec 2024 here . W...
Nov 12, 2024•11 min
What's it like to go bikepacking in isolated places like Iceland, Mongolia and South America? Adventurer Giacomo Turco, a space engineer from Italy has been doing exactly this since 2021. From his first journey in Iceland, to stepping up and heading to Mongolia to his current epic bikepacking journey in south America, Giacomo shares what it's been like out there on the trail. Now nine months into his two-year adventure, he also recounts the mental and physical challenges of bikepacking solo. Gia...
Nov 09, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 2Ep. 97
What's it like to go on a day cycling to Cappadocia? Have you ever wanted to cycle there? Well today's episode features Marielle Jauring who did exactly that. Unfortunately for Marielle being struck by a stomach illness meant this was one of her hardest days on the bike ever! Follow Marielle's future adventures via her instagram account. Do you want to be featured for your own mini episode on Seek Travel Ride? Then send me an email and tell me all about one day of your trip. Check out RedWhite A...
Nov 05, 2024•9 min
In this episode I reconnect with Peter Gostelow, an experienced bike tourer, to discuss his latest seven-month adventure through Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kenya, and Tanzania. This trip really took Peter down the road less travelled, through regions well off the tourist trail. He shares his experiences of riding insanely steep gradients in on the Jordan Bike Trail, exploring the mountainous region in the west of Saudi, camping in an elephant corridor in Northern Kenya as well as the familiarity of r...
Nov 02, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Season 2Ep. 96
Ever wanted to go bikepacking in Mexico? Adventurer Chucho Estrada did exactly that on a trip of more than 200 days. In this mini episode he shares what it was like during one day of that trip for this week's episode in our Cycle Shorts series. You Can follow Chucho via his instagram account - @aveinteporhora and keep your eyes peeled for a full length feature episode to come. Have you taken a bike adventure and what to share your story on the podcast? Then get in touch - send me an email and le...
Oct 29, 2024•16 min
Ever wondered what it’s like to cycle 29,000 km around the world? In this episode, I chat with McKenzie Barney, who embarked on a journey spanning five continents and 28 countries. She shares the highs and lows of her epic adventure, reflecting on the unique experiences and challenges she faced along the way. Tune in for a glimpse into what it's really like to take on a global cycling expedition. This is the second interview I've had with McKenzie and you can catch up on her previous episode her...
Oct 26, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Season 2Ep. 95
Can you imagine bikepacking close to 5000m in elevation in the high mountains of Peru, when you get stuck in a snowstorm?! This latest episode in our Cycle Shorts series features listener Giacomo Turco and a day of his bike adventure where he found himself in this exact situation. Stay tuned for a full length feature interview with Giacomo in the coming weeks and in the meantime you can follow him on instagram - @Cycling.Beyond I also encourage you to check out his YouTube channel too. Want to b...
Oct 22, 2024•14 min
What's it like to bike tour across continents and through some of the most remote and rugged landscapes in the world? In this episode, guest Laura McMillan shares her experiences of doing exactly that. What is clear is Laura loves exploring the road less travelled. From taking on the Baja Divide, to the sparse landscapes of the Australian Outback, the challenging climbs of the Jordan Bike Trail, to navigating some of the most remote trails in Africa, Laura loves exploring the road less travelled...
Oct 19, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Season 2Ep. 94
What are the moments that you remember the most on your own bikepacking adventures? In this episode, Dutch Bikepacker Kai Vijverberg shares one day from his huge journey. Kai is currently on a bike adventure which will take him from Alaska to Argentina. This day takes place in Canada and its the chance interaction with the stranger that Kai meets in a small town here, which leaves the strongest impression on him. You can follow Kai's journey via his instagram channel - @Kaaiv Want to be featured...
Oct 14, 2024•12 min
Imagine bike touring 29,000kms across the U.S to visit all the national parks in the lower 48 States. This is exactly what Spencer McCullough did when he left on this adventure in 2023. You'll hear about his experiences from this incredible journey, and hear insights into what it is like to experience the National Parks on a bike tour. Be sure to check out Spencer via his instagram - @Spencexyz and also his new resource gobikecamping.com Check out RedWhite Apparel and get yourself a pair of bib ...
Oct 12, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Season 2Ep. 93
What would it be like to go bike touring deep in the Liberian Jungle? Listen to adventurer Jude Kriwald as he takes us on 'one day of his trip', where he traversed his way through the dense jungle of Liberia. Listen to my previous episodes featuring Jude - England to India , and Three Months in West Africa You can also watch Jude's experience of this in his film documentary - Alone Across Gola. For those of you in the UK be sure to check out the live screenings and Q&A sessions as well in Lo...
Oct 08, 2024•14 min
Jess Thomas is an Australian adventurer whose first bike tour was from Athens to Barcelona. She hasn't looked back since, and has now shaped her lifestyle into one which maximises her bike travelling opportunities. I spoke to her not long after she'd traversed across the Pamir highway, and made her way to Vienna in Europe. Her adventures have taken her around the world, and when she isn't on a bike adventure, she's working, guiding people on their own travel adventures. Bike touring in India has...
Oct 05, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 92
What's it like to go cycle touring in Saudi Arabia? Listen to guest Peter Gostelow share one day of his bike adventure where he did exactly that. If you'd like to listen to the previous episode where I featured Peter's long list of bike tours in full, you can check it out here and keep your eyes peeled for another episode in the coming weeks. Be sure to follow Peter via his instagram - @petegost Check out RedWhite Apparel and get yourself a pair of bib shorts that will keep you comfortable for h...
Oct 01, 2024•8 min
What's it like to be a long term bike traveller, crossing countries and continents on huge adventures? Well this episode features Guest Samer Abouhamed sharing his experiences of doing exactly that. Samer fell in love with cycling thanks to a nudge from his dad to get into riding bikes during the pandemic. Since then he has crossed from North to South America as well as from Norway to Capetown. Two huge journeys, and within those trips are so many amazing experiences. Listening to Samer I can te...
Sep 28, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Season 2Ep. 91
Ever wanted to cycle to Ecuador and see Cotopaxi? Well this week's episode features guest McKenzie Barney share what it was like during one day of her Cycle the World bike adventure, where she did just that. If you'd like to tune in to the previous episode where I featured McKenzie's adventure in full you can check it out here Click here to watch her feature documentary on Cycling the World and lastly follow her future adventures via her instagram - @McKenzieBarney Check out RedWhite Apparel and...
Sep 24, 2024•11 min
Want to know what it's like to take yourself on a solo bike tour through Africa? Well listen to guest Meryem Belkihel - also known as @meghylost, who is doing exactly that. Meryem left from her home in Morocco for a journey to discover Mama Africa. Her adventure took her all the way down West Africa, to the very southern tip in Capetown. From there she is now headed north, with a goal of finishing up her journey at the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. You can follow Meryem's journey via ...
Sep 21, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 90
What's it like to go on a bike adventure and stay overnight in a Bothy in Scotland? Take a listen to Chris Ramaglia share what it was like for one day on his trip doing exactly that. To follow Chris you can check out his Instagram Channel - @APilgrimsProgress Want to be featured and share one day of your trip in our mid-week mini episodes? Than send me an email and let me know all about your adventure. Check out RedWhite Apparel and get yourself a pair of bib shorts that will keep you comfortabl...
Sep 17, 2024•9 min
