Seek Travel Ride

Bella Molloy
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Seek Travel Ride

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.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Racing the TCR and Beyond: Dr. Sarah Ruggins Talks Ultracycling and Mental Toughness

    Ever wondered what it would be like to race the Transcontinental Race? This episode features guest Dr. Sarah Ruggins - a former elite long-distance runner turned ultra cyclist. Sarah shares her inspiring journey from almost total body paralysis due to a neural disease to competing in one of the world's toughest ultra cycling races, the Transcontinental Race (TCR). Despite starting her cycling journey just months before her first race, Sarah demonstrated remarkable resilience and perseve...

    1h 38m

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    Cycling in the High Mountains of Tajikistan: Mathias - One Day of Your Trip

    Ever wanted to go cycling over the high mountains of Tajikistan on the way to the Pamir Highway? Well in today's episode Mathias let's us know all about one day from his trip with his wife Arev, where they were cycling one of the high mountain passes in Tajikistan. See the visuals behind this day via their YouTube video. You can also listen to their previous episode on the podcast here.Today we also heard from previous guest Jude Kriwald - and you can listen to his episode here.Click he...

    16 min

  3. JAN 4

    Solo Bikepacking Adventures Through South America: Marta Ballús

    Guest Marta Ballús is adventurous cyclist currently solo bikepacking across South America. Starting in Southern Chile, Marta has navigated through diverse landscapes from the Andes Mountains to the Galapagos Islands. Inspired by a turning point in her life when she got laid off work, Marta decided to take control of her life by embarking on this journey. We discuss her transformation from a fearful to a confident traveler, her experiences with unique local cultures, the hospitality she'...

    1h 33m

  4. 12/31/2024

    Kindness on the Road: A Warm Showers Story from France - James Palamarchuk

    Ever wondered what it would be like to be hosted by a Warm Showers host? Well this week listener James Palamarchuk shares his experience of being hosted by a lovely couple during his recent cycle tour through France, Switzerland and Italy. You can see more of James' bike travel adventures via his YouTube channel - @JimJamm18To listen to the episodes of the guests I featured today check:Peter Gostelow - also check his instagram - @PeteGostGiacomo Turco - also check his instagram - @Cycling.Bey...

    18 min

  5. 12/28/2024

    Cycle Touring Through Africa - The Journey To Cape Town: Rob MacLennan (Part 2)

    This is Part 2 of Rob MacLennan's adventure from the UK to Cape Town. You can listen to Part 1 here.In this episode we pick up where we left off - Rob is about to leave Nigeria and head over the border to Cameroon - by speed boat! Has to be one of the world's craziest border crossings for sure.From there he continues down the western side of Africa. Gets lost navigating a 'short cut' through the jungle in Congo, connects with locals over the football in Angola and has one of the most physical...

    1h 8m

  6. 12/24/2024

    What's it Like to Ride in Ecuador? Marta Ballús - One Day of Your Trip

    Ever wanted to cycle in Ecuador - right up to the top of a volcano? Well in this episode Marta Ballús shares what it was like on one day of her trip doing exactly that. This ended up being a difficult day for Martha - not only was the riding challenging, but then she had a huge mechanical to deal with as well.I'm excited to say I will soon be featuring Marta for a full legnth feature episode in the week's to come. In the meantime you can follow her here - @MartasWayOther guests mentioned in t...

    15 min

  7. 12/21/2024

    Cycling From the UK to Cape Town. Journey through West Africa (Part 1): Rob MacLennan

    Ever wondered what it would be like to cycle through Africa? Well this is part 1 of a special 2 part episode featuring guest Rob MacLennan who in 2023 cycled from his home in the UK to Cape Town in South Africa. A journey of over 17,000kms and infinitely more experiences. In Part 1 Rob will share with us how he prepared for such a trip as a complete beginner, what he packed, how he worked out his route and some of the key experiences along the way. He crossed through Europe via France and Spa...

    1h 21m

  8. 12/17/2024

    What's it like to ride the Baja Divide? Joe Hayden One Day of Your Trip

    Ever wanted to ride the Baja Divide? Well this week, listener Joe Hayden lets us know what it was like during one day of his trip doing exactly that. Joe is still out there riding the Baja Divide - having started his journey in Canada, crossed through the US on the GDMBR and is now in Mexico. A great adventure indeed. Check out Joe's progress via his instagram - @joe__haydenNow what's the best thing about taking a bike adventure - listen to the answers of previous guests Sheelagh Daly and Hel...

    14 min
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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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  • Creator
    Bella Molloy
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    147
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Seek Travel Ride
  • Show Website
    Seek Travel Ride

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