Seek Travel Ride

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 transformat...

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...

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...

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 ment...

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 spa...

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 t...

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 cyclin...

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...

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 fearf...

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: Pete...

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...

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...

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...

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 t...

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...

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 Support the show B...

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 high...

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...

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 a...

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...

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 t...

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...

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, incl...

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...

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...