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Stephen Drew shares his experiences gained from a bikepacking tour through Namibia's vast landscapes. Stephen called this his Ride of Independance and his journey to taking on such a challenging route is full of overcoming adversity.  Stephen's is an an experienced Mountain Biker, and regularly participated in the racing scene at events such as the Trans Alps. His first experiences of to...

Have you ever had a day battling hard against a strong headwind? Then listen to guest James Benson-King share one day of his trip from Alaska to Ushuaia - and a particularly windy day in Argentina. Be sure to give James a follow on his instagram channel - @bikingvikingrides as well as YouTube   Want to share your story and be featured on Seek Travel Ride? Get in touch - send me a message on Instag...

Imagine setting off for a bicycle tour from Europe, destination the other side of the world. Well in this episode I speak with guest Laura Willerton who has done exactly that.  Her journey started as a team of two,  with her then boyfriend Bruno.  They parted company part way through the trip, but Laura has chosen to continue on this journey solo. Laura shares her experiences of cycling through va...

What's the most eventful start to a bicycle tour you could imagine? Well chances are our guest for today's episode of Cycle Shorts - Stephen Counsell - has an experience that will rival most! He shares what it was like for one day of his trip which occurred in Colombia and that very first day of riding turned out to be quite eventful! Want to share your story and be featured on Seek Trav...

In this episode Russell Nankervis shares his experience of bikepacking from the North Cape in Norway, to Tarifa in Spain. A complete north to south crossing of Europe. Russell's first journey was taken when he finished up school in Australia and headed to Laos for a self guided cycle tour. It was an experience that took him straight out of his comfort zone, a time before cycling a predetermin...

How far could you ride your bike in just one day? Well in this episode listener Mackenzie Barker recalls his experience of a huge ride he completed which also included taking in the 2024 edition of Ride to the Sun. This is an annual event held on the Summer Solstice in Scotland.  But Mackenzie extended the riding distance by also riding to the event from his home.  A total distance of 343kms.  He...

In this episode I once again catch up with guest Wiebke Lühmann,  to get an update on her Cycling South adventure, finding out what it has been like to cycle through West Africa. If you want to catch up on that first episode with Wiebke you can find it here Wiebke is currently on a bicycle adventure from Germany to South Africa and I first caught up with her a few months ago while she was in Guine...

Have you ever been so exhausted during a bike tour that the thought of going just one mile further seems impossible? Well in this episode of Cycle Shorts I feature the story of Carolyn Mason who shares what it was like during one day of her trip, traversing a section of the Grand Canyon on the Arizona Trail. Carolyn is currently on an open ended bikepacking tour with her partner Jacob in Central A...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a full time bicycle nomad? In this episode guest Alee Denham shares his experiences and insights of doing just that, having spent years cycling all around the world. Alee speaks candidly about where he first got the idea travel by bicycle and his first short tour on the island of Borneo. Despite the challenging conditions he was hooked and before...

Ever noticed some of the most magical moments you can have on a bike adventure are the ones which are totally unplanned? Well in this episode of Cycle Shorts I feature the story of Lili and Aire, who share their experiences from one day of their trip. They are currently on a bicycle tour which will take them all the way from India to Italy on a project they have called "Goodbye by Bicycle&quo...

Imagine cycling through 108 countries, spanning six continents and covering 163,000 kilometres. In this episode guest Jacob Ashton shares his experiences from doing just that. Jacob’s story begins with a simple desire to travel. Initially considering sailing, he soon realised that cycling was a more affordable and fulfilling way to see the world. Jacob's first major bike tour was a four-year...

Have you ever had a life changing moment occur during a long distance bike adventure?  Well in this episode of Cycle Shorts we feature listener James Whateley, who shares an experience from one day of his trip as he was cycling along the Trans America Bike Trail. A day which undoubtedly changed the trajectory of his life.  Support the show Buy me a coffee! I’m an affiliate for a few brands I genui...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to cycle from Spain to China? This episode features  guest, Sara Qiu,  who embarked on this incredible journey in April 2022. Sara shares her experiences, challenges, and the motivations behind her epic adventure which took her from her home in Spain, to connect with her family's roots in China. From the rigorous climbs and unexpected hospitality in remote...

What would it be like to experience the hospitality of a local family during a bike adventure through Morocco? Well in today's mid-week episode of Cycle Shorts, we hear listener Rieke Schmees share her experience of doing just that.  This day occurred during a journey which would take Rieke from Germany to Morocco, onwards to Italy and eventually finish up in Turkey.  Over 12,000kms and no do...

This episode features guest Tara Weir, a seasoned adventurer who has cycled over 45,000 kilometres through 24 countries. Tara shares her experiences of navigating some of the world's most isolated landscapes, from the Australian outback to the old Silk Road, to the Western Wildlands route in North America as well as Kenya's Bike Odyssey.  From her first organised tour through Tibet and N...

What would it be like to take a bike tour through the mountainous regions of Nepal? Well in today's mid-week episode of Cycle Shorts, we hear listener James Baile share his experience of doing just that.  James undertook this journey in 1986 and the memories of what occurred on this day have stayed with him ever since.  You can find out more about James via his instagram account - @baile_jame...

Imagine cycling from Finland to Singapore? A 15,000km journey through 21 countries. In this episode I speak with Vallu Heinilä who set off on this adventure with his good friend Alvari in 2022. Despite facing numerous challenges, including sickness and closed border crossings, Vallu encountered countless acts of kindness from strangers, shattering any previous misconceptions about travelling throu...

What's the best part of taking a long distance bike journey? What are the moments you'd reflect back on the most if you were to ride across the world for two years?  Well in today's mid-week episode of Cycle Shorts we hear Muriel Zaccuri share just that.  I previously interviewed Muriel last year, while he was part way through his bike journey.  At the time Muriel was in Central Asi...

Have you ever thought of experiencing the world on two wheels? Well in this episode I interview Scott Sharick, who is currently doing exactly that. Scott  moved to Cambodia from the US, to become as he calls it - financially poor and experientially rich.  However, not long after making that move he would suffer a stroke. It was during his very first cycle ride during his rehabilitation,  that the...

Ever had to navigate a busy train station with a bike that's all loaded up for a long journey?  In our Cycle Shorts mid-week short episodes we share the stories of our listeners recounting what it as like during one day of their trip.  This week's episode features guest Sue Chapple, as she shares the experience from one day of her bike tour through France. You can follow Sue's futur...

Have you ever dreamt of leaving everything behind to explore the world on two wheels? Barbara and Jordi  the inspiring couple behind @2LocosOnWheels," did just that. In this episode, they share their incredible journey of cycling across continents, overcoming challenges, and experiencing the kindness of strangers. They left their life and home in Dublin, Ireland behind and have been cycling t...

What would it be like to cycle through the Himalayas? In our Cycle Shorts mid week episodes we share the stories of our listeners recounting what it was like during one day of their trip. This week's episode features guest James Thomas, as he shares the experience from one day of his bike tour cycling from Manali to Leh. You can follow James adventures via his website - https://www.reallybigb...

Ever wanted to go on a cycling adventure from North to South America? Well guest Mark Sky is currently doing exactly that on an adventure he has named Expedition Squagua.  This will see him biking from his home in Squamish, Canada, all the way to Mt Aconcagua, Argentina. Along the way Mark plans to hike the highest summit in every country he passes through.  When I spoke to him, he'd already...

What's it like to take a bike adventure through Central Asia? In our Cycle Shorts mid week episodes we share the stories of our listeners recounting what it was like during one day of their trip. This week's episode features guest Laura Willerton as she shares the experience from one day of her bike tour crossing no-mans land between the Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan border crossing. You can...

Ever wondered what it takes to be able to ride audax events like London Edinburgh London and Paris Brest Paris?  Well Izabela Murtagh will tell you it's commuting 50+km every day in all the Scottish Weather, 5 days a week, year round. She has done this now for over 8 years and little did she know at the time, that a way of saving money to get to work, would lead her to the world of long dista...