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Bikes or Death is a podcast centered around the growing sport of bikepacking, adventure cycling, and the outdoors. The show features the amazing people who participate in these activities and contribute so greatly to the cycling community. The Bikes or Death Podcast is dedicated to sharing the stories and experiences of these individuals with the hopes that it inspires others to get outside, get on their bikes, and experience what our natural world has waiting for them. At its heart Bikes or Death is more than just a podcast. Bikes or Death is a lifestyle. It’s the idea that a life without bikes is a life not worth living. Now go ride your damn bike!

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Ep. 104 ~ Ben, Ezra, Stephanie, 2 episodes in 1 from 2022-02-16T15:26:57

Ben Playter and Ezra Ward-Packard are currently on their bikes riding across American. Today is actually the final day of their trip which ends in Florida. I caught ...

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EP. 103 ~ Nickel Potter and the Dodge Ram Truck Lady picture from 2022-02-09T19:27:53

A couple weeks ago Nickel Potter and a 100 or so other cyclists were participating in the Rule of Three in NW Arkansas. They had just turned onto a remote gravel roa...

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Hal Russell "Smilin' Hal" Tribute from 2022-01-26T22:03:54

Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Hal Russell. The bikepacking community and the world lost a true legend on January the 19th when he passed away in his home surrounded by family. Hal lived...

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Ep. 101 ~ Hal Russell "Smilin' Hal" Tribute from 2022-01-26T22:03:54

Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Hal Russell. The bikepacking community and the world lost a true legend on January the 19th when he passed away in his home surrounded by family. Hal li...

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Dylan Morton, Utah Mixed Epic Winner from 2022-01-19T17:11:56

Dylan's name has come up on the podcast many times and many of you have sent in request to have him on the show. Is it because he is heir to a salt empire? Maybe it's his epic mustache? Or his h...

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Ep. 100 ~ Dylan Morton, Utah Mixed Epic Winner from 2022-01-19T17:11:56

Dylan's name has come up on the podcast many times and many of you have sent in request to have him on the show. Is it because he is heir to a salt empire? Maybe it'...

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Ep. 99 ~ Brett Stepanik, Ozark Gravel Doom FKT from 2022-01-10T19:13:12

Four days ago Brett Stepanik became the first person to complete the Doom Loop with a time of 3d 12h 9m. Doom is the brainchild of Andrew Onermaa, it's located in th...

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Ep. 98 ~ Ally Johnson, Bikepacking Roots New Executive Director from 2021-12-02T20:34:10

On today’s episode I get to meet Ally Johnson who is taking the reins over at Bikepacking Roots. She was hired in October, but we wanted to give her a little time to get acquainted with her new ...

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Ep. 97. ~ Ryan Van Duzer & Matt Mason from 2021-11-25T17:31:03

On this episode Ryan Van Duzer joins me for the first time and Matt Mason is back on the podcast for a chat about the New Mexico Bikepacking Summit and Dangerbird that took place in Las Cruces i...

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Ep. 96 ~ Tales of the High Country from 2021-11-23T18:04:54

Y'all probably know by now that I love Arkansas.

Last Tuesday evening I was sitting on my couch ...

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Ep. 95 ~ Scotti Lechuga, ARHCR Winner and New FKT from 2021-11-10T19:32:15

I'm honored to have this years Arkansas High Country Winner, and new Women's FKT holder, back on the podcast. Scotti Lechuga completed this years race in 5d, 10h, 49m, besting everyone in the fi...

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Ep. 94 - Cjell Mon? from 2021-11-03T20:07:26

For day 3 of Monumental Loop Week, we are featuring a podcast with Cjell Mone', owner of Listen

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Ep. 93 - ETS Winner & Winner, Alicia & Hannah from 2021-10-28T19:20:35

This is the third episode to come out of a podcasting trip I made two Austin right after the Listen

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Ep. 92. - Katy McGuire, our 2021 ETS Lantern Rouge from 2021-10-20T20:42:22

From Wikipedia, "The lanterne rouge is the competitor in last place in a cycling race, the phrase comes from the French for "Red Lantern" and re...

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Ep. 91 - Kyle Gilbert & Nick Ybarra on their ETS Experience from 2021-10-13T22:46:49

The inaugural East Texas Showdown is over and now comes the podcasts! Hearing everyones stories after their rides as we shared food and beverages was a true pleasure...

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Ep. 90 - Matt Fitzgerald, How Bad Do You Want It from 2021-09-29T18:21:19

In 2018 I took on the biggest challenge in my life, a 500 miles bikepacking race. To prepare mentally I relied heavily on the book Listen

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Ep. 89 - Miles Arbour and the Tree to Sea Loop from 2021-09-22T19:25:57

On this episode my buddy Miles Arbour is back on the podcast for a 3rd time to talk about his new...

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Ep. 88 - Quinn Brett, First to complete the Tour Divide on a Adaptive Handcycle from 2021-09-15T17:22:18

This year the Tour Divide produced a new record, but one that wasn't set to be beaten. Listen

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Ep. 87 - East Texas Showdown from 2021-09-09T01:13:32

Join me in the van as I scout a re-reoute for this years East Texas Showdown and Slowdown. Back in July on a scouting mission we discovered a 25 mile section of road...

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Ep. 86 - Jeff Kerkove, Determined to Finish from 2021-09-01T21:02:54

This episode is all about determination and perseverance. In 2007 Jeff Kerkove took on the Colorado Trail Race (CTR) as his first bikepacking race. He came into the ...

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Ep. 85, Chris and Marni Plesko, "The Parent Trap" from 2021-08-26T04:59:38

Chris and Marni Plesko, aka The Parent Trap, just became the first couple to complete the Colorado Trail Race on a Tandem. And I had a lot of questions. How is there...

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Ep. 84 - Ned Bachanko, 2021 CTR Winner from 2021-08-18T15:38:43

This week I had an opportunity to catch up with Neil Beltchenko, who raced the 2021 CTR under the pseudonym Ned Bachanko. Neil is no stranger to ultra endurance raci...

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Ep. 83 - Cameron Sanders, a Man of Many Hats from 2021-08-11T22:27:04

Cameron Sanders is a man of many hats. He's worn a spelunking...

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Ep. 82 - Jefe Branham, Colorado Trail el Jefe from 2021-08-04T19:12:51

Jefe Branham's just completed the Colorado Trail Race for the 9th time, and he's won 4 of them! Listen

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Ep. 80 - Sarah Swallow, professional Adventure Cyclist from 2021-07-21T10:00

Sarah Swallow was introduced to bicycles, and the cycling community, at the young age of 12 when she started working for a bike rental company in Ohio. She wasn't a cyclist at the time and had n...

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Ep. 79 - Brendan Heinig, when a Tour Divide 2nd feels like winning from 2021-07-08T04:47:39

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Ep. 78 - Jessica Alexander, Bikepacking from Arkansas to Austin during a Pandemic from 2021-06-30T20:43:29

I've been familiar with Jessica peripherally as a member of the Austin cycling scene and also from her published work in Bikepacking.com. She's penned two works for ...

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Ep. 77 - Bobby Wintle, We Trained all Pandemic for This from 2021-06-23T16:24:49

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Ep. 76 - Texas Hill Country Route w/ Maxwell Johnston from 2021-06-16T19:11:18

On this episode I get a private tour of the new T...

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EP. 75 - Liam Glen, Winner of the HT550 on a Rigid SS from 2021-06-09T16:24:49

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Ep. 74 - Andrew Onermaa, 2020 ARHCR Digging Deep from 2021-05-26T20:23:24

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Ep. 73 - Dr. Seth Wood, from ICU to FKT from 2021-05-19T21:26:21

I met Dr. Seth Wood at a wedding in Oklahoma back in 2019. I was early in my podcasting journey and I was shocked when I learned that he was using the Bikes or Death...

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Ep. 70 - Rebecca Rusch, Queen of Pain from 2021-04-28T10:00

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Ep. 68 - Lael Wilcox from 2021-04-14T17:02:31

It's always an extreme pleasure to sit down and chat with Lael Wilcox. Her positivity and honesty is infections as is her drive to push herself to extremes all in the name of bike racing. She's ...

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Ep. 68 - Lael Wilcox from 2021-04-14T17:02:31

It's always an extreme pleasure to sit down and chat with Lael Wilcox. Her positivity and honesty is infections as is her drive to push herself to extremes all in the name of bike racing. She's ...

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Ep. 68 - Lael Wilcox from 2021-04-14T17:02:31

It's always an extreme pleasure to sit down and chat with Lael Wilcox. Her positivity and honesty is infections as is her drive to push herself to extremes all in the name of bike racing. She's ...

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Ep. 67 - Matt Mason, Co-Creator of the Monumental Loop from 2021-04-07T18:41:46

This episode is the first one to come from my recent road trip to New Mexico and Arizona to interview guest for the podcast. My first stop was in Las Cruces, NM to meet up with Listen

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Ep. 66 - Aventure Media 2021, Part 1 from 2021-03-31T16:48:03

On March 6th, 2021 twelve college students in the Adventure Media class at Texas Tech University set off on a bikepacking trip as part of their course curriculum. This year the classes challenge...

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Ep. 65 - Miles Arbour with Bikepacking.com from 2021-03-15T10:00

Miles is BACK! The first time we did an interview was in his van at the Bikepacking Summit in 2019. This year, thanks to COVID, we are relegated to Zoom, but that didn’t stop us from having a go...

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ep. 64 - Bikepacking Basics: You ask, we answer! from 2021-02-19T00:48:41

Over the last couple of years I’ve received a lot of request for episodes that address some of the “how-to’s” and “what’s what” of bikepacking. I’ve delayed for a co...

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ep. 64 - Bikepacking Basics: You ask, we answer! from 2021-02-19T00:48:41

Over the last couple of years I’ve received a lot of request for episodes that address some of the “how-to’s” and “what’s what” of bikepacking. I’ve delayed for a co...

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Rebecca Vader, The Freedom Tour from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

 

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The Girls of GRIT from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode I chat with Anna Claire Beasley and Beckie Irvin, creators of Grit Fest: a women’s mountain bike festival going down this November in Arkansas.

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Jan Bennett, creator of the Pony Express Route from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode I sit down with Jan Bennett in the dining room of my home. Jan is has avast a wealth of knowledge and experience in regards to bikepacking and she is always happy to share!

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BoD Theme Song (Cover), by ian Cherry from 2021-01-26T19:55:32

When Miles Arbour dropped his original BoD Theme Song Live on Episode 30 I was equally flattered and blown away. Since we've been running it at the beginning and end...

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Ep. 63 - Jacob Hora from 2021-01-26T18:58:39

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2020 BoD Awards from 2020-12-24T22:46:21

Welcome to the first ever Bikes or Death Awards! It has been a challenging year for everyone, but through it all BoD has continued to share uplifting and inspiration...

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Ep. 61 - Ted King, FKT on the ARHCR from 2020-11-25T17:24:06

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Ep. 58 - Chris Burkard from 2020-11-03T16:59:16

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Ep. 56 - Patrick Farnsworth, host of BoD from 2020-09-22T18:35:10

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Ep. 55 - Dave Nice, aka Fixie Dave from 2020-09-16T23:15:47

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Ep. 53 - Sofiane Sehili from 2020-08-20T22:04:31

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Ep. 52 - Cinthia Pedraza from 2020-08-11T20:23:44

 

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Ep. 51 - Lewis Ciddor from 2020-08-03T22:16:53

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Ep. 47 - James Mark Hayden from 2020-06-12T18:49:46

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BLACK LIVES MATTER from 2020-06-12T17:46:14

Friends, we can no longer be silent. Being a non-racist is not enough, we need to be anti-racist and create the change that is so desperately needed. Please listen to this message about what Bik...

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Ep. 45 - The First Timers from 2020-05-13T19:14:32

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Ep. 38 - Kerry Staite is kLite from 2020-03-04T03:21:21

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Ep. 34 - Jolene Holland on womens racing from 2020-01-28T15:16:13

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Ep. 29 - Bikepacking Summit Series - Lael&Rue from 2019-11-21T21:39:24

 

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Ep. 27 - Bikepacking Summit Series - Joe Cruz from 2019-11-03T21:26:28

 

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Ep. 27 - Bikepacking Summit Series - Joe Cruz from 2019-11-03T21:26:28

 

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Ep. 26 - Bikepacking Summit Series - Greg Hardy from 2019-10-29T05:15:22

 

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Ep. 26 - Bikepacking Summit Series - Greg Hardy from 2019-10-29T05:15:22

 

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Ep. 24 - Kurt Refsnider from 2019-09-13T18:54:05

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Ep. 24 - Kurt Refsnider from 2019-09-13T18:54:05

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Ep. 23 - Rebecca Vader, The Freedom Tour from 2019-09-03T22:10:41

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Ep. 21 - The Girls of GRIT from 2019-08-15T19:24:52

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Ep. 20 - Vince Colvin, CHUMBA USA from 2019-08-07T21:42:55

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Ep. 17 - Chris Burkard from 2019-07-08T17:09:46

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Ep. 16 - Alexandera Houchin from 2019-07-03T18:09:34

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Ep. 15 ~ Sofiane Sehili, Tour Divide 2019 from 2019-06-27T22:25:49

I chatted with Sofiane Sehili via s...

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Ep. 14 - Hal Russell, "Living Legend" from 2019-06-25T15:05:42

 

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Ep. 14 - Hal Russell, "Living Legend" from 2019-06-25T15:05:42

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Ep. 12 - Benjamin Johnson, "Admissions of an Amateur Bikepacker" from 2019-06-10T22:07:18

Meet the man behind, and in front of, the lense of his new film Admissions of an Amateur Bikepacker.  First watch his film (link below) then take a listen as we talk about his trip, his why, and...

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Ep. 12 - Benjamin Johnson, "Admissions of an Amateur Bikepacker" from 2019-06-10T22:07:18

Meet the man behind, and in front of, the lense of his new film Admissions of an Amateur Bikepacker.  First watch his film (link below) then take a listen as we talk about his trip, his why, and...

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Ep. 11 - Thomas Adams, The Dirty Kanza Edition from 2019-06-04T22:01:35

This is the story of a man who dedicated himself to one thing and put everything he had into it.  His story is not without trials, nor is it without victories.  Without giving anything away, I'l...

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Ep. 11 - Thomas Adams, The Dirty Kanza Edition from 2019-06-04T22:01:35

This is the story of a man who dedicated himself to one thing and put everything he had into it.  His story is not without trials, nor is it without victories.  Without giving anything away, I'l...

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Ep. 10 - Lael Wilcox from 2019-05-28T01:50:48

On this episode I sit down with Lael Wilcox in Bentonville, AR.  Lael is one of the most accomplished ultra endurance bikepackers on the planet today.  Her accomplishments are beyond impressive ...

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Ep. 10 - Lael Wilcox from 2019-05-28T01:50:48

On this episode I sit down with Lael Wilcox in Bentonville, AR.  Lael is one of the most accomplished ultra endurance bikepackers on the planet today.  Her accomplishments are beyond impressive ...

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Ep. 9 - Chuck Campbell, creator of the AR High Country Route from 2019-05-20T15:22:36

In this episode we find out what happens when you mix a good-ol-boy from Arkansas, $100,000, and a passion for cycling and the outdoors.

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Ep. 9 - Chuck Campbell, creator of the AR High Country Route from 2019-05-20T15:22:36

In this episode we find out what happens when you mix a good-ol-boy from Arkansas, $100,000, and a passion for cycling and the outdoors.

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Patrick Farnsworth, host of Bikes or Death Podcast from 2019-04-30T05:30:41

In this episode the tables are turned as my friend Ryan interviews me for my own show.  

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Ep. 8 - Patrick Farnsworth, host of Bikes or Death Podcast from 2019-04-30T05:30:41

In this episode the tables are turned as my friend Ryan interviews me for my own show.  

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Ep. 7 - Chris Stevenson - Touring Across America from 2019-04-17T02:27:59

Ever since I learned that the Southern Tier route passed through a small town in Texas only 18 miles from my house I've had my eyes open for an opportunity to host a tourer at my home.  That opp...

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Ep. 7 - Chris Stevenson - Touring Across America from 2019-04-17T02:27:59

Ever since I learned that the Southern Tier route passed through a small town in Texas only 18 miles from my house I've had my eyes open for an opportunity to host a tourer at my home.  That opp...

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Ep. 6 - Anna Claire Beasley - Bikepacker from 2019-04-10T04:43:31

Anna Claire, or AC as she may be more well known by, is a one of a kind human with wisdom and experience beyond her years.  She is a bikepacker, traveler, adventurer, wilderness first...

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Ep. 6 - Anna Claire Beasley - Bikepacker from 2019-04-10T04:43:31

Anna Claire, or AC as she may be more well known by, is a one of a kind human with wisdom and experience beyond her years.  She is a bikepacker, traveler, adventurer, wilderness first...

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Tom Hughes and Indiana Shulz, Ultra Endurance Cyclist from 2019-04-03T19:25:18

A day after Indiana Shulz (1st place) and Tom Hughes (3rd place) finished the GranGravel 500 I got to sit down with them and talk about the race, their equipment, and endurance bike racing. 
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Ep. 5 - Tom Hughes and Indiana Schulz, Ultra Endurance Cyclist from 2019-04-03T19:25:18

A day after Indiana Schulz (1st place) and Tom Hughes (3rd place) finished the GranGravel 500 I got to sit down with them and talk about the race, their equipment, and endurance bike racing.  Bo...

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Indiana Shulz, Ultra Distance Cyclist from 2019-03-05T20:57:06

Indiana started his Ultra Distance Cycling "career" in 2017 and he quickly started making waves.  

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Ep. 4 - Indiana Schulz, Ultra Distance Cyclist from 2019-03-05T20:57:06

Indiana started his Ultra Distance Cycling "career" in 2017 and he quickly started making waves.  

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Jerod Foster, Travel and Conservation Photographer from 2019-01-04T18:26:04

Jerod Foster is a Travel and Conservation Photographer, Professor of practice at TTU, and he takes his students bikepacking!  He is also developing two bikepacking routes that we discuss and you'll...

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Ep. 3 - Jerod Foster, Travel and Conservation Photographer from 2019-01-04T18:26:04

Jerod Foster is a Travel and Conservation Photographer, Professor of practice at TTU, and he takes his students bikepacking!  He is also developing two bikepacking routes that we discuss and you...

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Ep. 2 - Billy Rice with Invictus from 2018-12-11T20:39:36

In this episode we talk about everything from bikepacking the Tour Divide to health and wellness.  Billy pulls back the curtains and tells us about his person journey in bikepacking and some ins...

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Ep. 2 - Billy Rice with Invictus from 2018-12-11T20:39:36

In this episode we talk about everything from bikepacking the Tour Divide to health and wellness.  Billy pulls back the curtains and tells us about his person journey in bikepacking and some insigh...

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Greg Hardy with Rockgeist from 2018-11-06T17:09:27

In this episode I sit down with Greg Hardy, owner of Rockgeist.  I interviewed Greg in his shop and we had a great conversation ranging from owning a business to finding time to get away and ride. ...

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Ep. 1 - Greg Hardy with Rockgeist from 2018-11-06T17:09:27

In this episode I sit down with Greg Hardy, owner of Rockgeist.  I interviewed Greg in his shop and we had a great conversation ranging from...

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