Bikepack Adventures Podcast

Chris Panasky
Bikepack Adventures Podcast Podcast

I am a traveler, cyclist, expat and teacher with over 15 years experience living abroad in six different countries. As a passionate cyclist I have seen the world by bike and has toured in some truly amazing places, such as Sweden, Germany, Japan, most of SE Asia and of course Canada. During that time, I have traveled to over 40+ countries and met countless travelers, cyclists, and other expats. While traveling by bike, I decided that I wanted to connect the touring and bikepacking community together and this became the catalyst of the Bike Tour Adventures podcast where I share my guests fascinating stories and helps listeners learn tips, tricks, and techniques to improve their touring and bikepacking experience. As it's not possible to always bike tour, I have recently dove headfirst into the bikepacking world with the intent of getting out into nature and spending as much time on my bike as possible. This has re-ignited my passion around bikes and has opened up the podcast to so many more possibilities with interviews of traditional bike tourers, bikepackers, endurance athletes and more. I hope you enjoy the show. Keep on pedalling!

  1. Oscar Donovan | Cargo Bikepacking Around the World

    2 DAYS AGO

    Oscar Donovan | Cargo Bikepacking Around the World

    In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I had the opportunity to chat with Oscar Donovan before he takes on a cargo-bike adventure around Pakistan. Having already bikepacked in over 30 countries, Oscar is pretty experienced when it comes to bicycle adventures in other countries. As with so many others, Oscar's initial goal of cycling around the world was thwarted by COVID. In the time since, Oscar has cycled large parts of Africa and is now planning on cycling around the world with his cargo bike, aiming to be the first person to complete do so. Lastly, I thought it was very cool that he sometimes creates his own music for his videos, which I am sure is no small feat. We had a great chat about all things bikes. Enjoying the podcast? Consider joining Patreon to help keep it sustainable. To support the Bike Tour Adventures podcast, follow the links below: https://www.patreon.com/biketouradventures or https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/biketouradventures  Join the Bikepack Adventures RideWithGPS club to have offline access to many of the regions bikepacking routes. Join the RideWithGPS Bikepack Adventures Club Use these affiliate links to help cover the costs of running the show. Redshift Sports Panorama Cycles Find them at: Instagram: Oscar EJ Donovan (@oscarejdonovan) YouTube: Oscar EJ Donovan - YouTube Find me at… WEBSITE YOUTUBE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM ITUNES Show SponsorsPanorama Cycles --> They believe that cycling is a catalyst for adventures, no matter how small they can be. No need to travel across the world or to be a seasoned athlete to live epic outdoors adventures. Redshift Sports --> Founded in 2013 by a team of mechanical engineers who also happen to be avid cyclists, they've focused on taking a different approach to product development - drawing on their own experiences and needs to create components that make a meaningful difference to the riding experience. Use code BPA15 to save 15% at checkout. Tailfin Cycling --> Tailfin...

    2h 20m
  2. Episode 200: Past Guests | Updates

    17 SEPT

    Episode 200: Past Guests | Updates

    In episode 200 of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I decided to do something a little bit different so as to celebrate this milestone episode. I reached out to all the past guests on the podcast to ask them for updates on what adventures they have been on in the time since they came on the podcast, as well as any major new adventures they have planned for the future. I'm so stoked to see so many past guests respond with voice memos letting me know how things have been going since they were on the podcast. I wish I had the time to record follow-up podcasts with each and every one of them as I'm sure they have amazing stories to share, but alas, this isn't possible. Ultimately, I really enjoyed hearing from them and hope that you also enjoy this episode, particularly as it took an unbelievable amount of time to put together. Thank you to all the listeners that have helped support the podcast over the years. It certainly wouldn't have been possible to keep this project going for so long without the constant support that has come my way. Here's to 200 more episodes, more awesome interviews, more new friends, and of course, more adventures. To support the Bike Tour Adventures podcast, follow the links below: https://www.patreon.com/biketouradventures or https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/biketouradventures  Join the RideWithGPS Bikepack Adventures Club Use these affiliate links to help cover the costs of running the show. Redshift Sports Panorama Cycles Find me at… WEBSITE YOUTUBE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM ITUNES Show SponsorsPanorama Cycles --> They believe that cycling is a catalyst for adventures, no matter how small they can be. No need to travel across the world or to be a seasoned athlete to live epic outdoors adventures. Redshift Sports --> Founded in 2013 by a team of mechanical engineers who also happen to be avid cyclists, they've focused on taking a different approach to product development - drawing on their own experiences and needs to create components that make a meaningful difference to the riding experience. Use code BPA15 to save 15% at checkout. Tailfin Cycling --> Tailfin Cycling is a technical bikepacking equipment company that really thinks outside the box when creating new bikepacking...

    2h 28m
  3. Pihoqahiak | Kari & Jonathan

    8 SEPT

    Pihoqahiak | Kari & Jonathan

    In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I have the chance to sit back and talk adventuring with Kari Toftesund and Jonathan Labarre. As a trained psychotherapist with a passion for travel and learning about different cultures, it was a logical progression for Kari to combine adventure with mental and physical performance. Jonathan has been fortunate to develop many of the skills necessary for adventure success throughout his career in the army, sport shop management, firefighting and fire and first aid instruction. Together, their mission as outdoor enthusiasts is to protect and preserve our planet as best they can. The climate and landscapes are changing quickly, and they feel it is their duty to take action by raising awareness about environmental issues, promoting and values of outdoor adventures, and by fostering the desire in others to spend more time outdoors. To support the Bike Tour Adventures podcast, follow the links below: https://www.patreon.com/biketouradventures or https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/biketouradventures  Join the RideWithGPS Bikepack Adventures Club Use these affiliate links to help cover the costs of running the show. Redshift Sports Panorama Cycles Find them at: Instagram: Jonathan Labarre & Kari Toftesund Facebook: Pihoqahiak YouTube: Kari Toftesund & Jonathan Labarre Website: Adventurers - Speakers | Pihoqahiak Find me at… WEBSITE YOUTUBE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM ITUNES Show SponsorsPanorama Cycles --> They believe that cycling is a catalyst for adventures, no matter how small they can be. No need to travel across the world or to be a seasoned athlete to live epic outdoors adventures. Redshift Sports --> Founded in 2013 by a team of mechanical engineers who also happen to be avid cyclists, they've focused on taking a different approach to product development - drawing on their own experiences and needs to create...

    1h 37m
  4. 27 AUG

    Ridecast | Canadian Shield XL

    In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I take listeners through my outing on the Canadian Shield XL, a nearly 1200km bikepacking route in Quebec, Canada, which takes riders on an adventure across the Laurentian Mountains, crossing through a mix of ski resorts, provincial parks, national parks, fauna reserves. Mixing in as much single-track mountain biking as possible, this route contains about 14000 metres of elevation gain according to RideWithGPS, but in reality, it is probably closer to 18000 metres. Throughout this episode I dive into my packing and bike set up, my daily distances while riding, challenges I came across along the way, and also talked about planned and unplanned changes I made to the route along the way. Want to watch the podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4bILRHpCOww To support the Bike Tour Adventures podcast, follow the links below: https://www.patreon.com/biketouradventures or https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/biketouradventures  Join the RideWithGPS Bikepack Adventures Club Use these affiliate links to help cover the costs of running the show. Redshift Sports Panorama Cycles Find me at… WEBSITE YOUTUBE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM ITUNES Show SponsorsPanorama Cycles --> They believe that cycling is a catalyst for adventures, no matter how small they can be. No need to travel across the world or to be a seasoned athlete to live epic outdoors adventures. Redshift Sports --> Founded in 2013 by a team of mechanical engineers who also happen to be avid cyclists, they've focused on taking a different approach to product development - drawing on their own experiences and needs to create components that make a meaningful difference to the riding experience. Use code BPA15 to save 15% at checkout. Tailfin Cycling --> Tailfin Cycling is a technical bikepacking equipment company that really thinks outside the box when creating new bikepacking gear. They create long-lasting products that have been testing in every way imaginable. RaceDay Fuel --> RacedayFuel’s mission is to ensure that you consume the very best and appropriate food or beverage for the task at hand - whether you are...

    1h 28m
  5. Barry Lachapelle | Bike Gear Database

    23 AUG

    Barry Lachapelle | Bike Gear Database

    In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I'm joined by Barry Lachapelle as we sit back and talk bikes for a couple hours. We dive into his journey of bike travel, his years living abroad all over the world and how the original vision of Bike Gear Database morphed into what it is today. Throughout the episode, Barry talks about what keeps him motivated to ride bikes as often as possible, the struggles of running this passion project, while still making time for family, work and riding bikes. This conversation really ran the gamut, and time flew by so fast I was hardly aware of it. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Barry and Bike Gear Database. To support the Bike Tour Adventures podcast, follow the links below: https://www.patreon.com/biketouradventures or https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/biketouradventures  Join the RideWithGPS Bikepack Adventures Club Use these affiliate links to help cover the costs of running the show. Redshift Sports Panorama Cycles Find them at: Instagram: Bike Gear Database (@bikegeardatabase) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: Bike Gear Database Website: Bike Gear Database | Bikepacking, Off Road Bikes, Gear & Stories Find me at… WEBSITE YOUTUBE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM ITUNES Show SponsorsPanorama Cycles --> They believe that cycling is a catalyst for adventures, no matter how small they can be. No need to travel across the world or to be a seasoned athlete to live epic outdoors adventures. Redshift Sports --> Founded in 2013 by a team of mechanical engineers who also happen to be avid cyclists, they've focused on taking a different approach to product development - drawing on their own experiences and needs to create components that make a meaningful difference to the riding experience. Use code BPA15 to save 15% at checkout. Tailfin Cycling --> Tailfin Cycling is a technical bikepacking equipment company that...

    2h 12m
  6. Meaghan Hackinen | 2024 Tour Divide 1st Woman Overall

    11 JUL

    Meaghan Hackinen | 2024 Tour Divide 1st Woman Overall

    In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I catch up with Meaghan Hackinen, the first woman across the line in the 2024 Tour Divide Mountain Bike Race (7th overall), becoming the first woman to complete the Tour Divide Grand Depart event under 16 days, with a finishing time of 15d 23h 00m. Meaghan Hackinen is a British Columbia-based ultra-cyclist, bikepacker, and writer whose two-wheeled adventures have taken her from Haida Gwaii to Mexico’s high plateaus, across Canada and the United States, and from North Cape to Tarifa along some of Europe’s highest paved roads. She is a multi-faceted rider with a dozen women’s wins, several FKTs, as well as the course record at the World 24-Hour Time Trial Championships. Meaghan has an MFA in Creative Writing and is the author of South Away: The Pacific Coast on Two Wheels, a Kobo Emerging Writing Prize nominee, and Shifting Gears: Coast to Coast on the Trans Am Bike Race. She was the overall winner of the 2021 BC Epic 1000, 2023 Buckshot and Lost Elephant. In 2024, Meaghan was the first woman across the line in the Tour Divide Mountain Bike Race, Ozark Gravel Doom (3rd overall) and Buckshot (8th overall). I first got to know Meaghan when she was on the podcast in episode 120, was back in 2021. Meaghan was also the keynote speaker at the inaugural Canadian Shield Bikepacking Summit in 2023 and I was fortunate to host her for the month she spent in the region while getting out on some bikepacking adventures. It was awesome to follow her on this journey along the Tour Divide, not just as a dot watcher, but also through her captivating social media posts that allowed us a glimpse into her days on the bike. Huge thank you to Marcus Walter for recently joining as a Patreon supporter. Thank you to Marcos Axelsson for supporting through Paypal. To support the Bike Tour Adventures podcast, follow the links below: https://www.patreon.com/biketouradventures or https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/biketouradventures  Join the RideWithGPS Bikepack Adventures Club Use these affiliate links to help cover the costs of running the show: Redshift Sports Panorama Cycles Find Meaghan at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meaghanhackinen/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meaghanhackinen  Website: https://meaghanhackinen.com/ Author Page/Books: https://newestpress.com/authors/meaghan-marie-hackinen  Photo credit: Alexandera Houchin a...

    1h 15m
  7. Henry Do | Ultra-Cyclist and Ultra-Storyteller

    11 JUL

    Henry Do | Ultra-Cyclist and Ultra-Storyteller

    In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I have the chance to go deep with Henry Do about his journey into bikepack racing. I first met Henry this past winter at the Wendigo Fatbike Ultra, a 200km rail-trail bike race. Needless to say, he beat me by about 6 hours. The morning after, we got to talking and I realized that I really need to get Henry on the podcast to share his journey. Of course, it's difficult to go deep into all the various accomplishments in just one podcast episode, and we only just briefly covered the fact that Henry was the only participant at the Grand Depart of the inaugural Trans-Canada Bike Race in 2022, completing the event in 62 days. Only one other person has completed the event and that was Chris Bennett, who I had on the podcast way back in episode 35 in 2019, which goes to show just how tough it must have been. From triathlon to ironman, bike racing, bike touring and endurance racing, this conversation runs the gamut. To support the Bike Tour Adventures podcast, follow the links below: https://www.patreon.com/biketouradventures or https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/biketouradventures  Join the RideWithGPS Bikepack Adventures Club Use these affiliate links to help cover the costs of running the show. Redshift Sports Panorama Cycles Find them at: Instagram: Henri Do Strava: Henri Do Find me at… WEBSITE YOUTUBE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM ITUNES Show SponsorsPanorama Cycles --> They believe that cycling is a catalyst for adventures, no matter how small they can be. No need to travel across the world or to be a seasoned athlete to live epic outdoors adventures. Redshift Sports --> Founded in 2013 by a team of mechanical engineers who also happen to be avid cyclists, they've focused on taking a different approach to product development - drawing on their own experiences and needs to create components that make a meaningful difference to the riding experience. Use code BPA15 to save 15% at checkout. Tailfin Cycling --> Tailfin Cycling is a...

    1h 56m
  8. Indiana Schulz | Cycling Kindness

    1 JUL

    Indiana Schulz | Cycling Kindness

    In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I catch up with Indiana Schulz, while he is taking a few days off in Anchorage, Alaska after starting his 7 years around the world Cycling Kindness Adventure on May 15th. Indiana's journey into bikepacking began in the mid-2010s and in that time he has competed in and completed some of the toughest bikepacking races in the United States, including the Bikepacking Triple Crown, which refers to the completion of all three classic dirt bikepacking routes in the USA: the Arizona Trail Race, Great Divide Mountain Bike Race, and the Colorado Trail Race. On the tail end of these adventures, Indiana decided to follow his passion and to go on a multi-year bikepacking trip around the world so as to share his most valuable resource with the people he meets along the way: kindness. I hope you enjoy this episode, and if you happen to live in the general area of where Indiana will be cycling, don't hesitate to reach out and take some time to ride bikes with him. To support the Bike Tour Adventures podcast, follow the links below: https://www.patreon.com/biketouradventures or https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/biketouradventures  Join the RideWithGPS Bikepack Adventures Club Use these affiliate links to help cover the costs of running the show. Redshift Sports Panorama Cycles Find them at: Instagram: Indiana Schulz ‘Indy’ Trackleaders: 7 years around the world live tracking Find me at… WEBSITE YOUTUBE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM ITUNES Show SponsorsPanorama Cycles --> They believe that cycling is a catalyst for adventures, no matter how small they can be. No need to travel across the world or to be a seasoned athlete to live epic outdoors adventures. Redshift Sports --> Founded in 2013 by a team of mechanical engineers who also happen to be avid cyclists, they've focused on taking a different approach to product development - drawing on their own experiences and needs to create components that make a meaningful difference to the riding experience. Use code BPA15 to save 15% at checkout. a...

    1h 40m

About

I am a traveler, cyclist, expat and teacher with over 15 years experience living abroad in six different countries. As a passionate cyclist I have seen the world by bike and has toured in some truly amazing places, such as Sweden, Germany, Japan, most of SE Asia and of course Canada. During that time, I have traveled to over 40+ countries and met countless travelers, cyclists, and other expats. While traveling by bike, I decided that I wanted to connect the touring and bikepacking community together and this became the catalyst of the Bike Tour Adventures podcast where I share my guests fascinating stories and helps listeners learn tips, tricks, and techniques to improve their touring and bikepacking experience. As it's not possible to always bike tour, I have recently dove headfirst into the bikepacking world with the intent of getting out into nature and spending as much time on my bike as possible. This has re-ignited my passion around bikes and has opened up the podcast to so many more possibilities with interviews of traditional bike tourers, bikepackers, endurance athletes and more. I hope you enjoy the show. Keep on pedalling!

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