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• Bikepacking Across Wild Frontiers

  Follow Eliza Sampey, an adventurer and physical therapist who has turned van living and bikepacking into a lifestyle spanning the North Cascades, Pakistan, Guatemala, and beyond. She shares stories of navigating remote singletrack with pack rafts, crossing international borders by bike, and using simple solutions to keep gear secure, proving that resourcefulness and simplicity are key to authentic adventure travel.From providing humanitarian aid in post-hurricane Puerto Rico to wild camping under the stars, Eliza offers practical wisdom on staying physically resilient during long journeys and building community on the road. Whether you're an experienced bikepacker or just beginning to explore unconventional travel, discover how slow travel and preparation can transform your relationship with wild places and help you tackle any challenge that comes your way.Catch up with Eliza on Instagram at @elizasampey, on her website Eliza Sampey PT, DPT, and follow her on Substack.Join our community at Warmshowers.org, follow us on Instagram @Warmshowers_org, and visit us on Facebook. You can also contact Executive Director Tahverlee directly at [email protected] this and all episodes of the Bike Life Podcast on YouTube.Special thanks to our sponsor, Bikeflights – the best in bicycle shipping service and boxes, guaranteed.Theme Music by Les Konley | Produced by Les KonleyHappy riding and hosting!

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• Pack, Ship, Tour with Bikeflights

  Tired of wrestling cardboard boxes through airports after a bike tour? Then Bikeflights, a cyclist-founded shipping solution designed specifically for touring cyclists and event-goers, has the answer. Sue George, VP of Bikeflights, shows us how easy it is to ship bikes, e-bikes, wheels, and gear with support from a bike-loving team that understands the unique challenges of traveling with your ride.Discover practical packing tips, shipping options through local bike shops or directly to hotels, and insights into how the bike shipping industry has evolved. Whether you're planning your next cross-country adventure or heading to an event, this conversation will help you travel smarter and hassle-free.Visit Bikeflights – the best in bicycle shipping service and boxes, guaranteed! For a limited time, use promo code WARMSHOWERS to get 10% off your first shipment.Join our community at Warmshowers.org, follow us on Instagram @Warmshowers_org, and visit us on Facebook. You can also contact Tahverlee directly at [email protected] Music by Les Konley | Produced by Les KonleyHappy riding and hosting!

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• The Power of Slow Travel

  What does it take to circle the globe by bicycle? Follow Ted Eliason’s four-year solo journey across 56 countries and over 82,000 kilometers. A journey propelled by a desire to escape the corporate world and experience life at pedal-stroke speed. From sandstorms in Kazakhstan to chaotic Indian roads, he shares stories of unexpected kindness, raw challenges, and the transformation that comes from pushing far beyond your comfort zone. Rich with reflections on fear, resilience, and human connection, Ted’s story reveals how long-distance cycling can fundamentally shift your perspective. Whether it's tackling language barriers in Latin America or finding comfort on unfamiliar roads, he reminds us that the world is both bigger and more welcoming than we imagine. Catch up with Ted on Facebook, Instagram at @bikingthebluemarble, and on YouTube at @tedeliason3483 Join our community at Warmshowers.org, follow us on Instagram @Warmshowers_org, and visit us on Facebook. You can also contact Tahverlee directly at [email protected] thanks to our sponsor, Bikeflights – the best in bicycle shipping service and boxes, guaranteed.Theme Music by Les Konley | Produced by Les KonleyHappy riding and hosting!

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• Embracing Kindness on the Road

  Follow Tyler Epstein, a high school teacher and coach, who embarked on his first cross-country bike tour, riding nearly 2,700 miles from Missouri to the Oregon coast in less than a month. Trading his usual coaching duties for a lightweight gravel bike, he battled mountain sleet, equipment failures, and tight deadlines while discovering how athletic grit and adaptability fuel epic adventures on two wheels.Beyond the physical challenges, Tyler discovers the transformative power of bike travel, where unexpected encounters with kind strangers and personal breakthroughs become as memorable as the landscapes themselves. It's a compelling reminder that some of life's most profound lessons happen when we venture beyond our comfort zones and trust in the journey ahead.Catch up with Tyler on Instagram at @tysrides and on YouTube at Ty’s Rides.Join our community at Warmshowers.org, follow us on Instagram @Warmshowers_org, and visit us on Facebook. You can also contact Tahverlee directly at [email protected] thanks to our sponsor, Bikeflights – the best in bicycle shipping service and boxes, guaranteed.Theme Music by Les Konley | Produced by Les KonleyHappy riding and hosting!

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• Riding Into the Unknown A 3-Year Journey

  Would you leave everything behind to cycle through 35 countries—even if you weren’t a cyclist? That’s exactly what Simon Brain and his fiancée did, turning a bold idea into a three-year journey across the world.They share how curiosity carried them from wild camping and cultural surprises to tense encounters with border patrols. Along the way, they discovered resilience, deepened their partnership, and experienced the generosity of strangers. From the sensory chaos of India to Mongolia’s vast silence and the friendly roads of the U.S., every mile reshaped their understanding of adventure.Their story is a reminder that you don’t need all the answers to begin—you just need the courage to leap, pedal forward, and trust the road ahead.Catch up with Simon on Instagram at @weridebikesplaces and on YouTube at We Ride Bikes Places.Join our community at Warmshowers.org, follow us on Instagram @Warmshowers_org, and visit us on Facebook. You can also contact Tahverlee directly at [email protected] thanks to our sponsor, Bikeflights – the best in bicycle shipping service and boxes, guaranteed.Theme Music by Les Konley | Produced by Les KonleyHappy riding and hosting!

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