Laura, Berta, and Cris are dedicated bike travellers and also the founders of Bike Travel Fest. The festival, now in its second edition, aims to bring the bikepacking community together and encourage more women to get into bike travel. We explore their personal bike travel experiences, how they came to organise this unique event, and the importance of building a supportive bike travel community. Find out more about Bike Travel Fest here Check out RedWhite Apparel and get yourself a pair of bib s...
Apr 12, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Season 3Ep. 119
Sometimes you need to take the adventurous path when cycle touring and in our latest audio update from Rebecca Gross we find out why! We are featuring updates from Rebecca as she makes her way from her home in Austria all the way to the Pamirs. In this update she shares what it was like reaching Turkey having crossed Europe and what that first day cycling from the Turkish Coast was like. You can follow Rebecca's journey via her instagram @rebecca_grb I also feature answers from our listeners abo...
Apr 08, 2025•27 min
Listen to Terri Jockerst take us on her cycle touring adventures from Norway to Malta and then through Taiwan, Japan and South Korea. Terri is living proof age need not get in the way of an adventure. She is 67 years old and loves spending her retirement taking solo cycle tours. Her tours last several months at a time, she wildcamps where possible and strongly believes that bike touring is the best way to discover a country, it's history and it's culture. In the episode we explore: Cycling Norwa...
Apr 05, 2025•1 hr 45 min•Season 3Ep. 118
Could you imagine going on a bike adventure as a family with two young children? Well this week we are hearing from Eglė Cibienė who is doing exactly that with her husband Liudivikas and their two small toddlers. Hear all about their experiences on one day cycling in the Rocky Mountains in Canada. You can follow their journey via their instagram channel - @eglezidonyte Join me in London for our Beyond the Bike Live Shows. Book your tickets below: Beyond the Bike - May 14 Session Beyond the Bike ...
Apr 01, 2025•25 min
Charlie Walker's adventures have taken him to the most remote and challenging places in the world. During this episode he shares stories from his epic 43,000-mile cycle tour, spanning across Europe, Asia, and Africa. But his adventures are not just taken on a bike - he has also trekked across Papua New Guinea, hiked in the Siberian Arctic, paddled down a tributary of the Congo River and recently cycled (or hike a biked!) through the Gola Rainforest in West Africa. These adventures haven't all be...
Mar 29, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Season 3Ep. 117
This week listener Laura Harris is taking us on her bike adventure in Colombia. She shares a day of her trip which actually happened on day no. 2 of her current bike adventure. Laura is currently on a huge journey in South America - end destination of Ushuaia! You can follow Laura's adventure via her instagram channel - @laurainwildplaces I'm also excited to announce our upcoming Beyond the Bike Live Shows! Join me, and a lineup of incredible past podcast guests for a special live event in Londo...
Mar 25, 2025•20 min
This episode is part 2 sharing guest Phill Hargreaves story and experiences from his three year Cycle Tour taken in 1984. You can listen to Part 1 here. This journey saw Phill leave home in the UK destination Australia. He left as a group of three, in Turkey his group became two and then from Nepal he continued the journey solo. This conversation picks up that journey from Nepal as Phill made his way through Asia to Australia. Some incredible stories were shared for this leg of the journey by Ph...
Mar 22, 2025•1 hr 44 min•Season 3Ep. 116
Ever wanted to go cycling in Japan? Well this week I am sharing a story from Terri Jockerst who tells us about one day of her adventures in this country. Terri has also written a fabulous book about this adventure called Biking to Busan. You can find it and her other books here. Be sure to follow Terri via instagram - @footloosefreckle and also on her YouTube channel . I am also sharing an update from the road by our intrepid adventurer Rebecca Gross. She and her partner Javi are currently takin...
Mar 18, 2025•27 min
Imagine cycling from the UK to Australia - via Everest Basecamp no less - in 1984! Guest Phill Hargreaves shares his incredible cycling journey from the UK to Australia and back during the mid-1980s. Phill's early adventures started when he was about 11 or 12 years old and he joined his local cycle touring club. Each weekend would be filled with short touring trips around the UK and so he quickly discovered a passion for bike travel - one that would take him to the other side of the world as wel...
Mar 15, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Season 2Ep. 115
Ever wondered what you need to consider when planning out your own bike travel adventures? Well this week I've gone back through the archives and am featuring a section from my episode with Danish bike travellers Katja and Martin, as athey highlight what they did to prepare themselves for their huge journey of Cycling the Americas. You can listen to the full version of the original episode here You can also follow them via their instagram channel - @katjaogmartin.dk - and also read their blog ww...
Mar 11, 2025•32 min
Guest Saoirse Pottie first took to bikepacking as a way of enjoying the experiences of travel without the need for spending huge amounts of money. Fair to say she has been hooked ever since and has also helped to generate a community around bike travel - especially championing and encouraging women to go on bikepacking adventures. We discuss Saoirse's adventures through Ireland which she used as a way to gain the confidence to take on her biggest adventure - a bikepacking journey through Africa ...
Mar 08, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 114
Today I'm featuring guest Nikki Ray talking about her tour through West Africa. This is an excerpt from the full length episode I did with Nikki early on in the Podcast. You can listen to the full episode with Nikki here You can also follow Nikki's future adventures via her instagram account - @adventurecyclistnikki 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 a...
Mar 04, 2025•32 min
Jesus Estrada first got the idea for cycling as a way of travel when he saw one of his friend's doing it. He knew this was something he wanted to try for himself and after a few years of getting this idea he put it into action with a bike tour through Mexico - a perfect way to learn more about his own country. He shares what it was like to travel slowly through the landscape, the incredible connections he made with strangers and also what he learnt about his own country from the coastal routes t...
Mar 01, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 113
Rebecca Gross is about to leave her home in Austria for a journey that will take her to the Pamirs in Central Asia. She shares her latest update now, less than a week before setting off on that huge adventure. You can follow Rebecca via her instagram @rebecca_grb I also share a day on the road from Ben Clark who tells us all about a very eventful day during his world bike tour. This day occurred in India involving, Tuk Tuks, crashes, and an unexpected hospital visit. You can follow Ben's adventu...
Feb 25, 2025•23 min
Guest Jessie Brown shares her incredible journey of going from Dhaka, Bangladesh, with an aim of reaching New Caledonia - an expedition which would take her from the most to the least polluted places on earth. Despite having no prior bike travel experience, Jessie braved the elements, navigated bustling cities, and overcame numerous challenges, including route changes due to conflicts and unplanned detours. Along the way she also measured air pollution using sensors throughout her trip, adding a...
Feb 22, 2025•1 hr 44 min•Season 3Ep. 112
What's it like to go cycling on the Silk Road? Well for this week's mini episode I am sharing an excerpt from one of my previous episodes with Guest Tara Weir. Tara is an amazing adventurer from Canada who has travelled the world over on long solo journeys across 6 continents. This excerpt shares her experiences from her first big tour - which saw her cycle along the Silk Road. Listen to the full episode featuring Tara's Story here: and you can follow her on instagram via her account @followmarg...
Feb 18, 2025•34 min
This is part 2 of my conversation with guest Tristan Ridley, a long-term bike traveller who has been taking epic adventures since 2015. You can listen to Part 1 with Tristan here - Episode 110. Tristan shares his insights about his most recent journeys across North America, focusing on the breathtaking landscapes, challenging terrains, and cultural experiences. He discusses his inspiration from renowned bike packer Iohan Gueorguiv, cycling on the isolated yet rewarding Dalton Highway in Alaska, ...
Feb 15, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Season 2Ep. 111
Today I have two stories to share - one of them actually from my own experience of cycling across the Pyrenees. I did this trip in 2023 and cycled from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean Sea. If you want to see what that experience was like check it out now on YouTube where I have uploaded it as a 3 part series. Our YouTube channel is Seek Travel Ride and you can access the playlist here : The second part of our episode features listener Jake Field sharing what it was like during one day of a bik...
Feb 11, 2025•20 min
What's it like to be a long term bike traveller? This is part 1 of a 2 part series with guest Tristan Ridley, who has pedalled over 80,000 kilometres through 71 countries since 2015. Tristan shares insights from his extensive bike travels, starting from a three-month tour in New Zealand, to creating the Kenya Bike Odyssey. He reflects on his evolving motivations, the challenges of continuous travel, the importance of community, and the profound self-discovery he's experienced on the road. We als...
Feb 08, 2025•1 hr 44 min•Season 2Ep. 110
Ever wanted to cycle through Mongolia and wondered what it would be like? Well today's episode features listener and previous guest Claire Wyatt, sharing her experience during her epic adventure which is taking her from Mongolia back to the UK. This day had it all - river crossings, wild horses, stormy weather, interactions with a local family - but the highlight of the day is overwhelmingly a friendly Mongolian Dog who decided to join Claire for the entirety of the day! You can listen to previo...
Feb 04, 2025•17 min
Guest James Baile shares stories from his 1986 adventure, which took him from Nepal to Everest Base Camp, navigating rugged terrain on early model mountain bikes. Despite dealing with challenging conditions, carrying the bikes through steep passes, and facing the harsh weather, James recounts the incredible kindness of strangers and the profound life lessons he gained. He discusses the transformation he experienced, his memories of the awe-inspiring landscapes, and the lasting impact of this adv...
Feb 01, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 109
Imagine planning to take your first big bike adventure, setting off from Austria, destination the Pamirs in Central Asia? Well this is exactly what listener Rebecca Gross is setting off to do with her partner in March, 2025. I'm excited to be able to share this journey with you as part of a little series which will take us as listeners along for the adventure. Today I'm sharing with you how Rebecca first came up with this idea, how she has prepared for the trip and also what she is looking forwa...
Jan 28, 2025•28 min
Melanie Schautt, was a complete novice bikepacker who decided to set out on a seven-month journey through South America. Starting in Patagonia with her friends Luise and Blanka, the first two weeks were extremely challenging. Melanie had to deal with severe weather, tough terrain, and even illness. As the journey progressed, Melanie found her own rhythm, mastering the art of bikepacking as well as taking the time to connect deeply with Indigenous communities along the way. We discuss the logisti...
Jan 25, 2025•1 hr 50 min•Season 2Ep. 108
Ever wanted to go on a bike adventure in Patagonia? It's a must cycle destination for so many people and today I share the experiences from listeners Vaiva and Stephen during one day of their trip cycling in Chile. It's a real example of the weather extremes and challenges faced by many bike travellers during their cycle tour in this part of the world and a test of both physical and mental strength. You can keep up with their adventures by checking out their instagram page - @Gentle.Spin as well...
Jan 21, 2025•19 min
Adventurer Jamie Hargreaves, is eight months into an incredible journey cycling from Derby, England to Derby, Australia. What makes this cycle tour extra special is Jamie is retracing the very route his father took 40 years ago - visiting the same places photographing the same landscapes along the way. Facing physical challenges, visa issues, and environmental extremes, Jamie's adventure spans multiple countries. He's so far crossed through Europe, Türkiye, Central Asia, Russia, Afghanistan, and...
Jan 18, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Season 2Ep. 107
What's the best thing about taking a bike adventure? I've asked this of many guests now and today I am sharing your responses to this question which I also posed on our instagram account - be sure to follow us there on @SeekTravelRide if you aren't already! We are also going to be transported to the Camino trail in Spain where listeners I Annabelle and Alex share one day of their trip. It was quite an eventful day indeed - just one day from their round the world journey. Be sure to follow them v...
Jan 14, 2025•24 min
Ever wondered what it would be like to race the Transcontinental Race? This episode features guest Dr. Sarah Ruggins - a former elite long-distance runner turned ultra cyclist. Sarah shares her inspiring journey from almost total body paralysis due to a neural disease to competing in one of the world's toughest ultra cycling races, the Transcontinental Race (TCR). Despite starting her cycling journey just months before her first race, Sarah demonstrated remarkable resilience and perseverance. Sh...
Jan 11, 2025•1 hr 39 min•Season 2Ep. 106
Ever wanted to go cycling over the high mountains of Tajikistan on the way to the Pamir Highway? Well in today's episode Mathias let's us know all about one day from his trip with his wife Arev, where they were cycling one of the high mountain passes in Tajikistan. See the visuals behind this day via their YouTube video . You can also listen to their previous episode on the podcast here. Today we also heard from previous guest Jude Kriwald - and you can listen to his episode here . Click here to...
Jan 07, 2025•17 min
Guest Marta Ballús is adventurous cyclist currently solo bikepacking across South America. Starting in Southern Chile, Marta has navigated through diverse landscapes from the Andes Mountains to the Galapagos Islands. Inspired by a turning point in her life when she got laid off work, Marta decided to take control of her life by embarking on this journey. We discuss her transformation from a fearful to a confident traveler, her experiences with unique local cultures, the hospitality she's encount...
Jan 04, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Season 2Ep. 105
Ever wondered what it would be like to be hosted by a Warm Showers host? Well this week listener James Palamarchuk shares his experience of being hosted by a lovely couple during his recent cycle tour through France, Switzerland and Italy. You can see more of James' bike travel adventures via his YouTube channel - @JimJamm18 To listen to the episodes of the guests I featured today check: Peter Gostelow - also check his instagram - @PeteGost Giacomo Turco - also check his instagram - @Cycling.Bey...
Dec 31, 2024•19 min
