What's Cycling the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route Really Like? Katrina Hase - (re-release)
Ever thought of riding the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route? Then you'll love listening to my conversation with Katrina Hase who did exactly that to celebrate her 50th birthday no less!This episode originally aired in April 2024 and I'm proud to be featuring Katrina's story once more on the podcast as I take a mini break from new episodes. You can follow Katrina's future adventures via her instagram channel - @birdsnbikesnballet as well as her YouTube Channel @KatrinaHaseBikeflights takes the stress out of travelling with your bike. Learn more here. Click here to find out more about Helinox Camp ChairsSupport the showBuy me a coffee and help support the show! I’m an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including: 👉 Helinox – Lightweight outdoor chairs & gear 👉 Ombraz – Armless sunglasses perfect for bike travel 👉 CycPlus– ePumps (enter code STR for 5% off!) Follow us on Social Media!Instagram - @SeekTravelRideFacebook - Seek Travel Ride Sign up to the Seek Travel Ride Newsletter Leave me a voicemail message Seek Travel Ride Music Playlist available now on both Spotify or Apple Music
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What's it like to go bikepacking in Kyrgyzstan: Javi a.k.a the Hacker Bikepacker
Ever wanted to go on a bike adventure in Kyrgyzstan? Then listen to Javi (@hacker.bikepacker on instagram) tell us all about his experiences while he cycles there right now!I also share updates from Samuel Thompson's Tour de France Randonneur Challenge - @touriste.routier as well as my experiences riding with both @MartasWay and @ExploringByBicycleKeen to watch some awesome women out there on a bike adventure? then be sure to give Alice Terre - @alice.terre and Laura Bastioli - @basti.onthemove a follow.I also share your responses to a queestion I posed on instagram which is what is a luxury item that you take with you on a bikepacking adventure! Interested in Helinox Chairs - check them out here! It won't cost you any extra but will help the show out if you make a purchase using this link.Support the showBuy me a coffee and help support the show! I’m an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including: 👉 Helinox – Lightweight outdoor chairs & gear 👉 Ombraz – Armless sunglasses perfect for bike travel 👉 CycPlus– ePumps (enter code STR for 5% off!) Follow us on Social Media!Instagram - @SeekTravelRideFacebook - Seek Travel Ride Sign up to the Seek Travel Ride Newsletter Leave me a voicemail message Seek Travel Ride Music Playlist available now on both Spotify or Apple Music
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Bike Adventure Travel as a Way of Life: Helen Dainty - Re-release
Ever gone on a bike adventure and then wished it didn't have to come to an end? Well in this episode I speak with full time bike traveller Helen Dainty (Hels) who has been full time on the road since 2016. Hels talks candidly about what life is like on the road as a solo female, gives us tips on wild camping, insights into travelling through Saudi Arabia as the first women to do so independantly and also how she has structured her life to live full time on the road. This episode originally aired in September 2023 and is a re-release. You can keep up to date with Hels' adventures via her instagram - @helsonwheels and her YouTube channel.Check out the Cycplus tiny e-Pumps and use the code STR for a 5% discount Support the showBuy me a coffee and help support the show! I’m an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including: 👉 Helinox – Lightweight outdoor chairs & gear 👉 Ombraz – Armless sunglasses perfect for bike travel 👉 CycPlus– ePumps (enter code STR for 5% off!) Follow us on Social Media!Instagram - @SeekTravelRideFacebook - Seek Travel Ride Sign up to the Seek Travel Ride Newsletter Leave me a voicemail message Seek Travel Ride Music Playlist available now on both Spotify or Apple Music
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The Reality of Cycling Across Europe and Turkey: Olly Hargreaves
This week we hear from Olly Hargreaves who shares updates from his current bike tour. Olly fills us in on what it has been like on the road cycling from Austria to Turkey. Be sure to follow Olly via his instagram account Support the showBuy me a coffee and help support the show! I’m an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including: 👉 Helinox – Lightweight outdoor chairs & gear 👉 Ombraz – Armless sunglasses perfect for bike travel 👉 CycPlus– ePumps (enter code STR for 5% off!) Follow us on Social Media!Instagram - @SeekTravelRideFacebook - Seek Travel Ride Sign up to the Seek Travel Ride Newsletter Leave me a voicemail message Seek Travel Ride Music Playlist available now on both Spotify or Apple Music
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What 12 Years of Bike Adventures Taught Me: Alee Denham, CyclingAbout - Re-release
This week we revisit my fantastic discussion with long term bike traveller Alee Denham. Alee is the name and face behind CyclingAbout, which has arguably become the premier website for all things bike travel. But did you also know Alee has been living the bike nomad lifestyle for over 12 years now? We chat about how he first got into bike travel, how he plans his routes, a near death experience in the Andes and Alee's pick for the top 5 countries to cycle in.To follow Alee's adventure check him out on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and of course his CyclingAbout website. Check out the Cycplus tiny e-Pumps and use the code STR for a 5% discount Support the showBuy me a coffee and help support the show! I’m an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including: 👉 Helinox – Lightweight outdoor chairs & gear 👉 Ombraz – Armless sunglasses perfect for bike travel 👉 CycPlus– ePumps (enter code STR for 5% off!) Follow us on Social Media!Instagram - @SeekTravelRideFacebook - Seek Travel Ride Sign up to the Seek Travel Ride Newsletter Leave me a voicemail message Seek Travel Ride Music Playlist available now on both Spotify or Apple Music
Seek Travel Ride is a weekly podcast dedicated to the world of bikepacking, cycle touring, and long-distance bicycle adventures. Hosted by Bella Molloy, each episode features inspiring interviews with adventurers from around the globe, sharing their unique journeys and the stories behind their epic rides. Aiming to fuel that sense of wanderlust for bikepackers, cycle tourers, and travel enthusiasts alike, each episode explores the human side of cycling adventures, offering fresh insights, tips, and inspiration for anyone dreaming of exploring the world on two wheels.
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