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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.
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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.
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Ever wanted to take a bike tour from Alaska to Argentina? Well this episode features guest James Benson-King who did just that. This journey took a year and a half to complete and connected the very northern tip of North America with the very Southern Tip of South America. But it was the adventures contained within those start and finish points that bring out the true fun of bike touring.
From encountering a snowstorm early on in the trip in Alaska, to pedalling for 900kms using just one leg due to a bike mechanical, to dreamy wild camps with volcano views in Guatamala, James shares his experiences of taking on this amazing adventure.
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Get transported to a day riding on the mountainous roads in Lesotho as listener Laura McMillan shares what it was like during one day of her trip!
You can follow Laura's journey on instagram - @LauraBikesAndSnacks and keep your eye peeled for a full length feature episode with Laura in the weeks to come.
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In this episode I feature guest Sheelagh Daly who's first experience of bike travel was a trip from Scotland all the way to Croatia. Sheelagh found that through bike travel she discovered what she was capable of. Taking solo journeys taught her so much about herself and she speaks candidly about how she manages her anxiety over longer journeys as well.
Since that first adventure Sheelagh came back to Canada, worked in the bike travel industry and has continued to travel far and wide by bicycle.
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Join guest Laura Killingbeck share one day of her trip, cycling through the vast desert landscapes in the U.S as she ponders - 'where do you get courage to take solo bike journeys?'
You can follow Laura via her instagram page - @LauraKillingbeck
Listen to our previous full feature episode with Laura here
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Want to bike down the Pacific Coast or through Patagonia? Then listen to guest Laura Buchan share her experiences of doing just that.
Laura's first experience of bike touring was taken in Taiwan - on an unlikely trip on a folding bike. She was hooked and since then she has toured extensively on solo trips from Vancouver to the Mexican border, as well as the rugged terrains of Chile and Argentina.
Laura faced numerous challenges during these journey's - her bike tour down the Pacific Coast was meant to be undertaken as a team of two, but just a month before setting off her friend had to pull out, leaving solo to take it on solo.
Then grim weather during her tour of Patagonia made for a challenging time, but Laura's resilience and the kindness of strangers shone through her narratives.Laura also shares some awe-inspiring moments in Torres del Paine National Park, and her overall reflections on human connection, confidence-building, and overcoming adversity
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What's it like to take a bike adventure on the Baja Divide? This week's mid-week episode features listener May Tettero sharing one day of doing just that with her son Sky.
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In this episode I reconnect with adventurer Claire Wyatt, ahead of her ambitious journey from Mongolia all the way home to the UK. She reflects on her past expeditions across Australia as well as spending 8 months cycling across Southeast Asia. Claire shares insights on overcoming fears associated with solo travel. She emphasises the unexpected kindness experienced on the road and debunks common misconceptions about solo female travel, Claire discusses her new mission, Biking Against Bombs, aimed at raising funds for the Mine Advisory Group.
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This week Helen Dainty - transports us to what it was like for one day of her trip, taking us to her last day touring in Palestine.
If you'd like to listen to my full feature episode with Helen you can find it here:
To watch the story Helen shared for us in video format check it out via her YouTube Channel
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Ever thought of taking a bikepacking journey to test and challenge yourself?
Well in 2022 Rieke Schmees set out to do exactly that, as she embarked on an extraordinary solo bicycle trip in 2022, covering 12,000kms through 16 countries from Germany to Morocco and Turkey. Rieke opens up about her initial fears, meticulous preparations, and the profound insights she gained along the way. She recounts facing challenging terrains and cultural differences, while also experiencing remarkable kindness and hospitality from strangers.
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Ever dreamt of what it would be like to cycle across the Transfǎgǎrǎșan Pass in Romania on a bike adventure? Well listen to Jess Thomas share her experience of doing just that as she recalls what it was like for one day of her trip.
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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 touring were actually taken on a motorbike and it was during one of these trips that a freak accident resulted in an above the knee amputation of his leg. Prior to the accident he was
The motorcycle accident was a truly life changing event, but listening to Stephen recall how he made his way through the rehabilitation and recovery process, I could tell that he was focused on getting the most out of his life. From learning how to adjust to life with one leg, to using a prosthetic limb to cycle - which is very rare for an above the knee amputee, to taking on a multi day bikepacking trip through some of the harshest landscapes in Namibia. I'm certain listening to Stephen's story will give you a huge sense of wanderlust, and challenge your own perspectives on what is possible.
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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.
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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 various countries, the challenges she faced, and the incredible hospitality she encountered along the way. From the initial anxiety of tackling Central Asia's daunting terrains to the heartwarming kindness of strangers offering melons, meals and a place to stay for the night. This hospitality has been a constant on this tour.
Laura's journey also highlights the importance of mental strength in cycling. She discusses how she has learned to find peace with her own thoughts during long, solitary rides and how these moments have helped her grow as an individual. Her story is a great reminder that many times the journey is as much about self-discovery as it is about the physical act of cycling.
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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!
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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 predetermined gpx route - he had nothing but a paper map for navigation.
Since then he kept cycling - although his adventures were focused on mountain biking. He spent three years racing on the World Cup circuit in Europe, before eventually representing Australia at the MTB World Cup in Cairns in 2017.
Nine years on from that cycle tour in Laos he'd find himself at the very northern tip of Europe at the North Cape, destination Tarifa, Europe's most southern tip in Spain. It was great to hear how the experiences Russell gained from that first trip set him up to plan out this bigger journey.
Russell wrote about this experience in his book Crossing Continents: A Cycling Odyssey from Norway to Spain. You can also follow his future adventures via his instagram - @russ_nankervisSupport the show
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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 shares what it was like on this day.
Now be sure to give Mackenzie a follow to keep up with his future adventures - you can find him on instagram @rekrab82 and if you happen to be in Edinburgh be sure to check out @BikeTraxEdinburgh as well.
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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 Guinea. Since then she has made her way across West Africa and has now reached Central Africa. I spoke with her while she was in Benin, getting ready to cross the border into Nigeria.
Wiebke provides us with an update on her adventure through West Africa, with insights from her experiences of travelling through this region including navigating through the rainforest over ten days in Liberia.
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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 Asia. I'm excited to say I will be interviewing both of them for a future episode of the show.
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