Best Long Distance Cycling Podcasts (2025)

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Solo Bikepacking Adventures in Europe and Australia | Juliana Fontana 1:24:28

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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 Au…

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026: ULTIMATE Gravel Bikepacking ADVENTURE Ft. Raphael Albrecht Orbit360 34:42

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Bikepacking Morocco's Route of Caravans | Kurt Werby 25:34

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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 a…

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Across a Continent on Foot | Mark Gresser’s 6,000km Trek 4 Youth Mental Health 1:44:32

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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 suppor…

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Affordable Travel Gifts They'll Actually Want 20:31

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Check out these eighteen unique and affordable travel gifts for your loved ones (or yourself!) All are under $40, and most are under $20. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES Get more details about today's show. Travel Gift Ideas for 2025 *Warm & Cozy Ultra-Luxe Cloud Sleep Sock for Women & Men Under $10 BUY HERE *Wet Dry Bag for Swimsuit, Travel,, Dirty Yoga Gym C…

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Cycling adventures from the UK to India - Wild Experience in Georgia | Tom Cartledge 26:53

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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 …

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How a 10,000 km Bike Tour Led to the Three Peaks by Bike Record | Harriet Gruen 1:39:03

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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…

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Bikepacking Across the Tibetan Plateau in China | Rebecca Gross 26:42

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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 kindn…

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Heinz Stücke: Life Lessons from 51 Years on the Road (Part 2) 1:33:33

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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:…

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8 Day Cycling Adventure from London to Wales : Go West with Steve Silk 47:40

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🎧 Go West with Steve Silk — Cycling Britain's Wild and Winding West Country Go West with Steve Silk | Cycling Adventure Across Britain's West Country Join Active Travel Adventures as we chat with Steve Silk about his new book Go West and his 300-mile cycling journey through Britain's backroads, coastlines, and countryside. Discover how slow travel …

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Bikepacking the European Divide Trail - What's it Like? Mircea Arǎmescu 22:09

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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 experience…

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Heinz Stücke: 51 Years Cycling Around the World (Part 1) 1:39:56

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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_Film Listen If: You love a good “how on earth did that happen?” travel sto…

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025:World’s Steepest Climb! Can Extreme Cycling Make You Sick? ft Mitch Boyer 36:24

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Check and subscribe to my newsletter to receive the full report of my bikepacking trips and races⤵️ Connect with me on social 📲https://www.instagram.com/sherry.cycling Some discounts/referrals from my partners: 📸 @insta360 Go 3S use discount code below: INRWIUA ⭐️ Find my favourite Cycling Gear at Alltricks link below ⤵️ Use discount code for 5% of…

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What's it Like to Travel in Afghanistan? Olly Hargreaves 33:38

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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…

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What It’s Really Like to Travel by Tandem Bike | Di and Colin 1:30:56

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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 th…

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Adventure Travel on a Tandem Bike: Federico and Baaska 24:50

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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 Malaysia Follow 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 o…

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Travel Adventure from London to South Africa: Paul Edkins 1:31:41

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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: Tr…

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Uk's Cotswold Way Long Distance Walking Holiday - Part II 44:55

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We continue our long distance walk through some of England's most picturesque landscapes in Part II of our Cotswold Way walking holiday. You'll learn what you'll see and learn about what it's like to take a long walking holiday. There are long distance walks and paths throughout Europe and the Cotswold Way is considered one of the prettiest! The en…

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What Bikepacking in Mongolia Is Really Like | Rebecca Gross 40:01

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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 …

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Cycling Ireland to Australia (Part 2): Big Moments | Fergal Guihen 1:14:18

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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 tack…

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Central Asia by Bike: Silk Road Magic & Tough Moments | Olly Hargreaves 24:54

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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 ca…

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Cycling Adventure From Rossi to Aussie: Fergal Guihen (Pt 1) 1:20:23

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From not knowing how to fix a puncture to leaving Ireland to cycle to Australia via Iran, Afghanistan, China and beyond, Fergal Guihen shows how saying yes to fear can change everything. Listen if: You’ve ever thought, “I’d love to take off on an adventure… but I wouldn’t even know where to start.” Key takeaways: Fear is the compass: When faced wit…

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Cotswold Way England's Long Distance Walking Holiday - Part I 51:48

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Today we head to the UK to do a delightful long distance walk through some of England's most picturesque landscapes in Part I of our Cotswold Way walking holiday. You'll learn what you'll see and learn about what it's like to take a long walking holiday. There are long distance walks and paths throughout Europe and the Cotswold Way is considered on…

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What Bikepacking Across Europe Is Really Like | Juliana Fontana 16:16

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This week listener Juliana Fontana recounts an unforgettable experience during her bikepacking adventure across Europe. She tells us about an encounter in Latvia with a 90year old legend called Imants. This one will put a huge smile on your face guaranteed! Follow the rest of Juliana's bikepacking adventures via her instagram - @juliana_ft Support …

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How to Chase Cycling Records Without Burning Out | Samuel Thompson 1:52:07

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How do you ride 4,750km around France and set a world record without falling into the trap of needless suffering? Guest Samuel Thompson shares his experiences doing just that. Listen if: you’re curious about ultra-cycling, want smarter strategies for big goals, or just love a good pastry-fueled adventure. Key takeaways: Routine beats heroics: Consi…

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Bikepacking the Route of Caravans in Morocco | Kurt Werby 21:20

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This week I feature listener Kurt Werby who is giving us an update on his upcoming bikepacking adventure on Route of Caravans in Morocco. I first featured Kurt earlier this year when he decided to take on this route. Now just a couple of weeks from beginning the adventure we hear how Kurt has prepared himself for taking this one on. Follow Kurt via…

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What Bikepacking Across England Taught Me | Veronica White 1:11:51

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Guest Veronica White turned her PhD research into a 3,200 km bikepacking adventure across England, meeting women farmers and rethinking the future of food. Listen if: You’re curious about mixing purpose with adventure, love hearing how people tackle big journeys on two wheels, or want a fresh perspective on food and farming. Key takeaways: 🚴 Someti…

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El Camino Portuguese Coastal Route Part II plus Finisterre (to the sea) 50:35

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In Part II of our Camino adventure, we, as a group of Active Travel Adventures listeners, walk "solo together' to complete the Portuguese Way Camino Coastal Route with the beautiful Spiritual Way Variant. We all had the same itinerary and lodging, but we could walk our own Camino, each day deciding whether to walk with others in the ATA group, solo…

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How to Mix Bike & Train for Epic Adventures | Stevie Thissen 28:53

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This week the roles are flipped and I get interviewed by Ultracyclist Stevie Thissen who has just recently finished racing the Transcontinental Race. We talk about combining bike travel with using trains as well. The joys of slow travel, what it's like to finish a huge race like the TCR and Stevie's best strategies for dealing with aggressive dogs …

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Around the World Bikepacking Adventure: Samer Abouhamad 1:46:32

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What cycling 73,000 km across 6 continents taught Samer about resilience, freedom, and the world. Listen if: You’re interested in how long-distance adventures change your perspective on life, freedom, and what really matters. Key takeaways: Start before you’re ready: Don’t overthink—begin, and momentum will carry you through. Freedom is simple: Foo…

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Long Distance Cycling in Scotland: Iza Murtagh 28:46

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This week I'm re-releasing an excerpt from my longer episode with Audax rider Iza Murtagh. You can listen to the full episode here. If you live in or near Edinburgh be sure to check out the Towpath Talks events which are co-hosted by Iza. Find out more about Towpath Talks here: Follow Iza's adventures on Instagram - @iza.murtagh Support the show Bu…

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Cycling Across Australia: Laura Bastioli 1:34:45

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This week we are being taken on a bike tour from Melbourne through the centre of Australia. Guest Laura Bastioli shares her experiences on an adventure which has so far taken her to Alice Springs. We discuss how she got into bikepacking in the first place, what it was like to see iconic sights like the Great Ocean Road and Uluru, as well as a very …

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Camino Portuguese Way Coastal Route with Spiritual Variant : 'Solo Together' 47:31

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Today we, as a group of Active Travel Adventures listeners, walk "solo together' to complete the Portuguese Way Camino Coastal Route with the beautiful Spiritual Way Variant. We all had the same itinerary and lodging, but we could walk our own Camino, each day deciding whether to walk with others in the ATA group, solo or with new friends met along…

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024: Don't do this! Cycling Tour Divide and Silk Road Mountain Race 43:13

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Check and subscribe to my newsletter to receive the full report of my bikepacking trips and races⤵️ Connect with me on social 📲https://www.instagram.com/sherry.cycling Some discounts/referrals from my partners: 📸 @insta360 Go 3S use discount code below: INRWIUA ⭐️ Find my favourite Cycling Gear at Alltricks link below ⤵️ Use discount code for 5% of…

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Planning a 4-Week Bike Adventure? Here’s the Top Destinations 20:22

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Where would you go for a 4 week bike adventure? I posed the question to our Seek Travel Ride community on instagram and this is what you came up with. I'm also showcasing listener Laura Kelland-May who shares how she first discovered bike travel and how now she and her husband are planning future bike tours to escape the Canadian Winters. Support t…

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How to Build a Life of Adventure | Steph Devery 1:49:19

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The adventures continue with our guest Steph Devery. Since completing her journey from Europe to South Africa. We get together to talk about her bikepacking trip on the Route des Grandes Alpes, hiking the GR20 in Corsica and how combining back country ski touring with bikepacking made for an epic adventure in the Yukon and Alaska. Missed our origin…

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Hiker's Guide to Nutrition for your Day Pack and Back Pack 41:46

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Learn different and tasty ways to get the nutritious fuel you need to climb your next summit without running out of steam. You'll find out when it's good to eat junk food and when you need to pile on the carbs, protein and/or fat. Let my hiking nutritionist friend Lucy teach you proven techniques to make sure you've got the right food in your pack …

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Netherlands by Boat and Bike with the ATA Community!!! 9:42

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We (the Active Travel Adventures Community) are looking at a group of us booking the entire ship (24 guests maximum) for a week in July of 2027 to explore the northern Friesland region of the Netherlands. I am still working out the details, but is should be under €2000 per person, double occupancy. Note that we would sail in '27 NOT '26. When I int…

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A bike adventure in Kenya: Paul Edkins 18:01

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This week Paul Edkins shares quote the adventurous night spent in Kenya while on a bike adventure from London to South Africa. You can follow Paul via his instagram account - @holidayspirit99 For more information about the Black Mambas or to support their work, visit their official page: Black Mambas – Helping Rhinos Support the show Buy me a coffe…

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What's it like to be a Warm Showers Host: Martine Gijsbrechts 1:21:29

3M ago1:21:29

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What’s it really like to open your home to strangers cycling the world? In this episode, Guest Martine Gijsbrechts shares her stories, lessons, and how her hospitality of hosting bike travellers has made her a part of countless bike adventures. Listen If… You’re curious about: What it’s like to host bike travelers through Warm Showers How simple ac…

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Hiking Guide: What to Do if your Get Lost in the Woods 24:17

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Many of you are familiar with the disappearance of Gerry Largay, trail name Inchworm. In 2013, Gerry went missing near Stratton Maine on her thru hike of the Appalachian Trail. After Maine's most extensive search in their history, she was not found. In fact, it wasn't until more than two years later that a surveyor found her remains. So while you m…

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How to Get Cheap Flights 29:35

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Learn several ways to make sure you are getting the best price possible for your next flight! Finding great airfares can be tricky, but with these travel hacks, you can try to outsmart the airlines! COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links more cool info about today's show. Get FREE Travel Planners, Checklists and Packing Lists for ATA adventures (a…

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Bikepacking Kyrgyzstan to China - What's it Been Like? Rebecca Gross 26:54

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What's it actually like to go bikepacking through Kyrgyzstan to China? This week I feature another update from our intrepid adventurer Rebecca Gross who shares her experiences once more. Be sure to check out Rebecca on Instagram - @rebecca_grb as well as her YouTube channel to see visuals the behind the adventures. Check out Zorali for all your out…

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Bikepacking the Trans Dinarica Cycling Route : Anne Kress 1:37:46

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Thinking of riding the Trans Dinarica Cycling Route? This episode is for you! When her van broke down in Crete, Anne Kress decided not to book a flight to get back home to Germany. Instead, she grabbed her 20-year-old mountain bike and camping gear, then cycled 3,300km home through 11 countries. Listen if: You love spontaneous adventures, dream abo…

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Lightning Safety Tips for Hikers and Bikers 18:19

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Learn what to do when you are threatened by lightning, especially if you are caught exposed outdoors including the proper safety position and what to do if someone gets hit by lightning. You'll also learn what constitutes a safe shelter during a thunderstorm. This is important information that could save your life! We cover: What is lightning? The …

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Bear Safety Tips for Hikers and Backpackers 26:14

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Learn how to hike and backpack safely in bear country plus how to determine whether a bear is a black bear or a brown (grizzly). You'll learn what to do if you are attacked by a bear. How you respond is DIFFERENT depending on which type of bear you encounter! You'll learn about proper wilderness food storage and how to hang a bear bag, and why bear…

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Lands End to John O'Groats on a Folding Bike & Riding the Transcontinental Race on a Tandem! 32:16

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Imagine cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats...on a folding bike! Well Listener Bobby Reading who has just set off to do exactly that. JBobby's family sadly lost three grandparents in the space of just a few weeks and he is using the ride as a fundraiser for Care Rights UK. Follow Bobby via his instagram account - @bigbobsadventures and you can …

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A Bikepacking Adventure through Norway: Slauka Macurak 1:46:07

4M ago1:46:07

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Ever wanted to go bikepacking in Norway? Listen to guest Slauka Macurak share what it was like during her 3 week adventure from the Lofoten Islands all the way to the North Cape. Slauka discusses logistics, weather, time of year to travel as well as options for wildcamping and resupply along her route. She also shows us that you don't need to have …

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Climbing Kilimanjaro : Trek Africa's Highest Mountain 1:07:59

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Have you dreamed about climbing Africa's tallest mountain in Tanzania: Mount Kilimanjaro? Join Kit as she interviews Damon about he and his wife and friends successful summit of Kili on the Lemosho Route, the prettiest route of them all and the one with the greatest success rate. We discuss what Damon saw and what it was like each day of the climb.…

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Understanding and Buying Travel Insurance 53:03

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Learn the nuances of buying travel insurance so you're actually covered for unforeseen accidents, delays, sickness, theft and more. Many claims are denied because people don't understand their policy. Don't make that mistake and learn what to buy. On today's show you'll learn WHY and HOW to buy travel insurance, what it generally covers before and …