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Listen to Stephen Drew share his experiences from one day of his trip during his Ride of Independance through the desert in Namibia.

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Ever wondered what it's like to race the Tour Divide bikepacking race? Well in this episode I speak to Marie-Soleil Blais, a former professional road cyclist who traded her sleek tarmac sprints for the gritty trails of bikepacking.  Marie-Soleil shares her transformation from chasing Olympic dreams to embracing the raw challenge of self-supported cycling adventures.
We discuss Marie-Soleil's first bikepacking adventure to her encounter with a grizzly bear just 45 minutes out of Banff. Her stories are a testament to her unyielding spirit and the mantra  - "When in doubt, keep going." Her tales of pushing past the brink of exhaustion during the Tour Divide, where sleep deprivation and relentless determination became her companions, will leave you both awestruck and inspired.
Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a curious newcomer, Marie-Soleil's story is a powerful reminder that the greatest journeys often begin with a single pedal stroke into the unknown.
🚴‍♀️ Women's Ride: Discover more about Marie's initiative and join the community at WomensRide.ca
Check out Marie's YouTube Channel and watch her film - Chasing follow her on Instagram - @mariesoleilblais74
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Barbara  shares her experiences from one day of her multi year around the world cycling adventure.  This day occurred on the day she and her husband Jordi were to cycle across the border from France into Spain.

Follow Barbara and Jordi's adventures via their instagram - @2locosonwheels and Facebook page - 2locosonwheels and be on the lookout for a full feature episode on Seek Travel Ride to come. 

This is the third episode of Cycle Shorts where listeners share 'one day of their trip' Want to be featured as well? Get involved and tell me about one day of your trip - Just click here and record a voicemail message. 
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Guest Wiebke Lühmann's  passion for adventure has led her to embark on a staggering 20,000-kilometer cycling journey from Freiburg to Cape Town. During this episode  she talks about how  embracing the unknown is at the very essence of cycle travel and how she has found her own personal strength in solitude, navigating the diverse and challenging landscapes of Europe and Africa. From sandstorms through the Sahara to navigating challenging border crossings it's clear that this adventure through West Africa is one filled with experiences so vast and with the wet season looming she is readying herself for the adventures still to come.

I spoke to Wiebke while she was in  Conakry, Guinea, as she makes her way down the West African coastline on a journey which will take over a year to complete.  Weibke shared how her previous endurance background has shaped her approach to overcoming obstacles on this adventure.  This isn't her first long distance bicycle journey.  She previously spent over 7 months travelling through South America, and in 2022 she cycled from Hambug to the North Cape in Norway - a journey which was documented beautifully in the film On her Own.

You can follow along Weibke's journey via her Instagram -@wiebkelueh and also on her strava account and YouTube - @Wiebkelueh


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Russell Nankervis shares his experiences from one day of his 7000km+ trip cycling from the North Cape in Norway to Tarifa, Spain across Europe.  This day occurred  on day two of Russell's adventure as he was cycling through Arctic Norway.

This is the second episode of Cycle Shorts where listeners share 'one day of their trip'. Want to be featured as well?   Get Involved and tell me about one day of your trip - just click here and record a voicemail message***


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Want to know what it's like to go bikepacking on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route? Well in this episode guest Katrina Hase shares her stories and experiences of doing just that.

In 2023 Katrina decided to take on the goal of riding the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route as a way of celebrating both her 50th birthday as well as 10 years of sobriety. She had discovered the sport of mountain biking later in life - joining in with her son who had taken it up and school, and it didn't take too long before she was hooked. 

It was the decision to buy a gravel bike that opened up the world of bikepacking to Katrina. She could put gear on it and go on a real adventure
 
This was a solo journey but the highlights of the trip for Katrina were overwhelmingly the people she met and befriended along the way.  I really got the sense of the value of community which Katrina spoke about and those encounters at the Lama Ranch, Brush Mountain Lodge as well as the kindness of strangers were the real highlights. Having her friend Traci join her for some of this journey was also very impactful for Katrina as well.

To follow Katrina's future adventures check her out on Youtube - @katrinahase and also Instagram - @birdsnbikesnballet
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