Bike Life Podcast

Stories from the road — interviews with cyclists and bike tourers.

  • Accidental Adventurers: Two Strangers, 20 Countries, Zero Experience

    Accidental Adventurers: Two Strangers, 20 Countries, Zero Experience

    Join Tessa and Marco as they cycle from the Netherlands to Australia, discovering generosity across continents, facing unexpected challenges, and forging unforgettable connections through the Warmshowers community.

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  • A Host’s Journey: Building Global Community Through Cycling

    A Host’s Journey: Building Global Community Through Cycling

    Join Nick Gevock as he shares a lifelong passion for bicycle touring, from riding RAGBRAI at age 12 to hosting cyclists on the Great Divide, celebrating the spirit of adventure and the unforgettable generosity found on the road.

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  • Embracing Change: From US Roots to Barcelona

    Embracing Change: From US Roots to Barcelona

    Discover how Brian Wiesner’s leap from Florida to Barcelona reignited his passion for cycling, sparked new adventures as a Warmshowers host, and inspired dreams of exploring Europe by bike.

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  • Pedal-Powered Connections, Endless Stories

    Pedal-Powered Connections, Endless Stories

    Ride along with Veronika Rodriguez as she shares heartfelt stories from both sides of the Warmshowers community, recounting her solo adventure from Canada to Mexico and the life-changing generosity she found with every pedal stroke along the way.

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  • Open Doors, Open Hearts

    Open Doors, Open Hearts

    In this special 150th episode, we explore the heartwarming joy, unexpected connections, and chaotic fun of opening your home to touring cyclists from around the globe.

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  • Pedaling with Purpose

    Pedaling with Purpose

    Follow Tim Oye’s epic 5,000-mile journey across the US to fight ocean plastics, powered by the incredible hospitality of strangers-turned-friends along the way.

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  • No Age Limit on Adventure

    No Age Limit on Adventure

    Janet Anspach-Rickey shares how she used an e-bike, a plant-based lifestyle, and pure resilience to log over 40,000 miles and pedal across the U.S. and its perimeter twice, proving that adventure has no age limit.

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  • One Gear, No Plans, Big Adventure

    One Gear, No Plans, Big Adventure

    Markus Stitz’s epic 34,000-kilometer journey around the world on a single-speed bike reveals how letting go of the plans and leaning into curiosity can transform your perspective and connect you with humanity.

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  • Ein Leben nach Wahl gestalten, nicht nach Checkliste

    Ein Leben nach Wahl gestalten, nicht nach Checkliste

    Nach einem beruflichen Rückschlag tauschte Marta Ballus den Komfort gegen ein Fahrrad, um eine Solo-Reise durch extreme Naturgewalten zu unternehmen und entdeckte dabei, dass das Umschreiben des eigenen Drehbuchs der ultimative Weg zu Selbstvertrauen ist.

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  • Designing a Life by Choice, Not Checklist

    Designing a Life by Choice, Not Checklist

    After a career setback, Marta Ballus traded comfort for a bicycle to tackle a solo journey through extreme elements, discovering that rewriting your own script is the ultimate path to self-confidence.

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