Episodes
April 21, 2025
Cycling Sparks Creative Connections
James Crossley, an artist and bike tour enthusiast, creatively blends art and bicycle touring through his innovative Middle Ground project, a traveling artist residency on a cargo bike that fosters connections across diverse communities.
April 7, 2025
Pedaling Past Limits
Ken Reinke, a diabetic and polio survivor, has turned his passion for cycling into an inspirational journey of over 9,000 miles post-60, sharing his love for adventure through both pedaling across the country and his book, "The Road Spoke."
March 3, 2025
Fearless on Two Wheels
Emma Karslake, an adventurer and cycling tour guide, shares her journey of embracing solo female travel, offering practical tips on bike maintenance and touring confidence, while fostering an empowering message for women to embark on their own cycling adventures.
Feb. 17, 2025
Exploring World Cultures by Bike
Ben Clark is living his best life cycling through diverse cultures, navigating challenges, and sharing his global bicycle touring adventure while gaining personal fulfillment and inspiring others.
Dec. 23, 2024
Taiwan's Cycling Secrets
Mark Tovell captures the essence of Taiwan's diverse landscapes, welcoming locals, and the unique challenges of high-altitude roads while sharing his story and insights with fellow touring cyclists.
Dec. 9, 2024
Financially Poor and Experience Rich
Scott Sharick, a resilient cyclist and photographer, has found an inspiring way to blend the freedom of around-the-world bicycle touring, the drive to maintain health after a stroke, a minimalist lifestyle, and a deep appreciation for the cultures of Southeast Asia.
Nov. 25, 2024
Biking Beyond Sixty
Lisa Watts, author of "Crossing Bridges," shares her transformative 3,000-mile cycling journey along the East Coast Greenway, blending the thrill of long-distance biking, insights into aging gracefully, and the joy of meaningful connections.
Nov. 11, 2024
Epic Family Bike Journey Across America
Justin Wolfenberg and his children, Henry and Leila, recount their transformative summer cycling the Transamerica route, overcoming personal challenges and encountering heartwarming acts of kindness along their journey.
Oct. 28, 2024
Nourishing Body and Soul
In this repeat episode from 2022, Sheelagh Daly, a holistic nutritionist and avid cyclist from Ontario, shares her inspiring journey of solo bike touring across Europe.
Oct. 14, 2024
National Parks Coast to Coast by Bike
Spencer McCullough, an environmental advocate from Denver, combines his passion for cycling, nature conservation, and community building by embarking on a 411-day journey to visit all national parks in the lower 48 states, advocating for bike-friendly campgrounds along the way.
Sept. 30, 2024
Bicycles and Beats with 0Stella
Liz Pomeroy, known in the music world as 0Stella, has seamlessly blended her passion for music, a dedication to environmental consciousness, and the adventurous spirit of long-distance bicycle touring.
Sept. 16, 2024
40 Years on the Road
Jeff Jinnett, an avid cyclist and experienced bike tourer, shares the challenges and rewards of his cross-country adventures, highlighting the evolution of gear and the camaraderie among cyclists.
Sept. 2, 2024
Go with What You Got
Chris Clinch has embraced the simplicity of minimalism, faced life's challenges, including type 1 diabetes, with resilience, and discovered the profound hospitality of South America while advocating for sustainable travel and cross-cultural connections.
Aug. 19, 2024
Kindness Amidst the Conflict
Jerry Gore, a passionate climber and humanitarian, shares his harrowing journey cycling from London to Kyiv to raise awareness and funds for children with type 1 diabetes, shedding light on the impact of the Ukraine war while inspiring kindness and compassion along the way.
Aug. 5, 2024
Slow Travel, Big Impact
Karolin Windhuber, a passionate cyclist and advocate for World Bicycle Relief, shares her transformative journey from Germany to Turkey, highlighting the profound impact of bicycles on rural mobility and the joy of slow travel.
July 22, 2024
Teamwork on Two Wheels
Ken Francis and Philip Robinson, veteran touring cyclists, share their adventures of riding roller coasters, cycling through diverse landscapes, and the camaraderie that has fueled their 25-year journey together.
July 8, 2024
Riding EuroVelo: Cycling Together with Warmshowers
Agathe Daudibon, the tourism director at the European Cyclists’ Federation, provides an insightful overview of EuroVelo routes and shares how their partnership with Warmshowers is amplifying the global cycling community.
June 10, 2024
Cycling Odyssey to the World Scout Jamboree
Florian Coupe, a passionate cyclist and adventurer, shares his remarkable journey of biking from France to Korea for the World Scout Jamboree, aiming to inspire youth through sustainable transport and the spirit of adventure.
May 27, 2024
2 Bikers ~ 2 Years ~ 2 Continents
Ville and Kristen Jokinen, a daring couple who undertook an adventurous 18,000-mile bike journey, share their tales of wildlife encounters, human kindness, and the unexpected community they found along the way.
May 13, 2024
Warm Welcomes: Building Community Through Hosting
Ken Francis and fellow Warmshowers hosts from Southern California share their enriching experiences of community building, reciprocity, connection, and the joy of hosting touring cyclists.
April 29, 2024
Pedaling the Past
Giulia Baroncini, an adventurous bike tourer and blogger, shares her inspirational 5-month cycling journey, rekindling the spirit of early bike touring pioneer Luigi Masetti and the historical footsteps she followed from Italy to Chicago.
April 15, 2024
Exploring Wild: Stories of Inspiration
Alissa Bell, a passionate bike tourist and founder of Bike Sleep Bike and Exploring Wild, shares her journey from a life-changing trip in Africa to building a community project that showcases personal bike travel stories from around the world.
April 1, 2024
A Family Adventure of Freedom & Connection
The Bennek family has embarked on a life-changing cycle touring adventure of intentional living, slow travel, and community connections as they navigate life on the open road.
Dec. 25, 2023
Biking 4 Biodiversity
Ride along on the adventures and challenges of Hanna Ollos and Jonas Sommer as they bike their way from Germany to Southeast Asia, promoting biodiversity and nature conservation.