The Art of Bicycle Touring | Robert Reynolds

In this episode of the Seek Travel Ride podcast I had the pleasure of interviewing Robert Reynolds.  For over 40 years Robert made his living as a painter.  Re-creating scenes and landscapes wasn't only a profession, but it was something at the very centre of his identity.  So you can only imagine the sense of turmoil and disruption which ensued when Robert suffered a rare form of stroke that would leave him totally blind in his left eye and subsequently rob him of the ability to paint. Robert's approach to life since this life changing event is that he wants to spend the rest of his life maximising on vision and to do this, he has chosen to bicycle tour.  Bicycle Touring was something Robert has enjoyed doing for many decades - even prior to his life changing stroke.  But since this event, he has been inspired to spend the best part of 6 - 8 months of each year exploring the world on his two wheels.  In his own words - he needed to do something harder than being blind whilst seeing as much as possible.I really enjoyed speaking with Robert, and learning about his earlier years and his successful art career.  He also grew up in a household surrounded by creative parents - his father being a photographer and his mother a painter herself.  Robert says that 'language is his second language' = and communicating through art was his first.Robert has toured extensively throughout the world, including North and South America, South East Asia, Europe and Africa.  I personally found inspiration listening to him recount his experiences from his cycle tours and interactions with people in different countries and cultures. If you'd like to follow along with Robert's future travels then you can find him on instagram at @robertreynolds1During the episode Robert makes mention of another bicycle tourer who is travelling as a wheelchair cyclist.  You can follow their account on instagram at @rolstoelpilgrimIf you are enjoying listening to the show please take the time to leave a rating and review in your podcast playing app. It really helps the show to reach a wider audience.  Also feel free to share the episode on your social media and tell your family and friends.Lastly - if you have your own story you'd like to have featured then please get in touch via https://www.seektravelride.com and request to be interviewed as a guest for the show.  Check out the Elkhorn Rack from Old Man Mountain Support the showBuy me a coffee!I’m an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:👉  CycPlus– ePumps (enter code STR for 5% off!)👉 Zorali 👉 Helinox 👉 Ombraz Follow us on Social Media!Instagram - @SeekTravelRideFacebook - Seek Travel RideYouTube - @SeekTravelRideSeek Travel Ride NewsletterLeave me a voicemail message Seek Travel Ride Music Playlist available now on both Spotify or Apple Music