Around the World Bikepacking Adventure: Samer Abouhamad
What cycling 73,000 km across 6 continents taught Samer about resilience, freedom, and the world.Listen if: You’re interested in how long-distance adventures change your perspective on life, freedom, and what really matters.Key takeaways:Start before you’re ready: Don’t overthink—begin, and momentum will carry you through.Freedom is simple: Food, water, health, and a bike can be enough for happiness.Share the road wisely: Riding solo builds independence, but the right companion makes the ride richer.Golden quote: “It’s like the closest I’ve ever been and ever will be to freedom—just being on your bike.”Be sure to follow Samer via his instagram account - @lion.samerCheck out Ombraz Sunglasses - I'm a fan and I think you will be too! Check out Zorali for all your outdoor adventure needs!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 Check out my YouTube channel Sign up to the Seek Travel Ride Newsletter Leave me a voicemail message Seek Travel Ride Music Playlist available now on both Spotify or ...
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Long Distance Cycling in Scotland: Iza Murtagh
This week I'm re-releasing an excerpt from my longer episode with Audax rider Iza Murtagh. You can listen to the full episode here.If you live in or near Edinburgh be sure to check out the Towpath Talks events which are co-hosted by Iza. Find out more about Towpath Talks here:Follow Iza's adventures on Instagram - @iza.murtaghSupport 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 Check out my YouTube channel Sign up to the Seek Travel Ride Newsletter Leave me a voicemail message Seek Travel Ride Music Playlist available now on both Spotify or ...
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Cycling from Melbourne to Darwin via Central Australia: Laura Bastioli
This week we are being taken on a bike tour from Melbourne through the centre of Australia. Guest Laura Bastioli shares her experiences on an adventure which has so far taken her to Alice Springs. We discuss how she got into bikepacking in the first place, what it was like to see iconic sights like the Great Ocean Road and Uluru, as well as a very challenging time dealing with muddy roads on the Mawson Trail. Laura shares how she has dealt with equipment failures, what it's like to cycle in the sparse Australian Outback and what she is looking forward to as she continues the journey onto Darwin. Keep up with Laura's adventure via her instagram page - @basti.onthemoveCheck out Ombraz Sunglasses - I'm a fan and I think you will be too! Check out Zorali for all your outdoor adventure needs!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 Check out my YouTube channel Sign up to the Seek Travel Ride Newsletter Leave me a voicemail message Seek Travel Ride Music Playlist available now on both Spotify or ...
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The Perfect Place for a 4 Week Bike Adventure is...
Where would you go for a 4 week bike adventure? I posed the question to our Seek Travel Ride community on instagram and this is what you came up with.I'm also showcasing listener Laura Kelland-May who shares how she first discovered bike travel and how now she and her husband are planning future bike tours to escape the Canadian Winters.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 Check out my YouTube channel Sign up to the Seek Travel Ride Newsletter Leave me a voicemail message Seek Travel Ride Music Playlist available now on both Spotify or ...
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Choosing an Adventurous Life. Steph Devery on Bike Adventures, Thru-hiking and Ski-Bikepacking
The adventures continue with our guest Steph Devery. Since completing her journey from Europe to South Africa. We get together to talk about her bikepacking trip on the Route des Grandes Alpes, hiking the GR20 in Corsica and how combining back country ski touring with bikepacking made for an epic adventure in the Yukon and Alaska.Missed our original episode with Steph - check it out here and be sure to follow her on instagram - @stephdeveryCheck out Ombraz Sunglasses - I'm a fan and I think you will be too! Check out Zorali for all your outdoor adventure needs!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 Check out my YouTube channel Sign up to the Seek Travel Ride Newsletter Leave me a voicemail message Seek Travel Ride Music Playlist available now on both Spotify or ...
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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