Bikepack Adventures Podcast
by Chris Panasky
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 man
Episodes
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One Gear, No Limits: Félix Laberge FKTs the Tour Divide
Welcome back to the Bikepack Adventures Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m stoked to be sitting down with someone who, quite honestly, seems to have a slightly different definition of what constitutes a good time on a bicycle. Félix Laberge has spent the last couple of years making a pretty strong...
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Meaghan Hackinen: Making Tour Divide History by Embracing Change
In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I have the chance to catch up with Meaghan Hackinen in the aftermath of her dominant Tour Divide Race, in which she set the new women's FKT, with a time of 14 days, 10 hours, 2 minutes. I highly encourage you to check out our past conversations…
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Episode 246 - The Bikepack Pro App with Matthew Trinneer
Welcome back to the Bikepack Adventures Podcast. Joining me is Matthew Trinneer; a bikepacker, long-distance rider, and the creator of BikepackPro, an app born out of the realities of actually being out there on route. Not sitting behind a desk imagining what bikepackers need, but from living it...
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Bikepacking Essentials #8 | Progression & Long-Term Bikepacking
Welcome back to the Bikepack Adventures Podcast for Episode 7 of the Unpacking Bikepacking Mini-Series. Over the course of this series, Carl and I gone over many of big picture items of bikepacking, such as: What bikepacking actually is Routes Bikes and tires Packing systems and gear strategy…
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Bikepacking Essentials #7 | Risk, Safety & the Mental Game
Welcome back to the Bikepack Adventures Podcast for Episode 7 of the Unpacking Bikepacking Mini-Series. Over the course of this series, Carl and I gone over many of big picture items of bikepacking, such as: What bikepacking actually is Routes Bikes and tires Packing systems and gear strategy…
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All about the 2026 Canadian Shield Bikepacking Summit
In this episode, I'm giving you all the details about the upcoming 4th Edition of the Canadian Shield Bikepacking Summit. To support the Bike Tour Adventures podcast, follow the links below: https://www.patreon.com/bikepackadventures or https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bikepackadventures Join the...
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Bikepacking Essentials #6 | Navigation, Power, and On-Route Decisions
Welcome back to the Bikepacking Essentials Mini-Series. This series is all about the things that actually determine whether a bikepacking trip feels empowering… or miserable. Not the gear hype, not the highlight reels, just the fundamentals that make trips work. In the first half of the series,...
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Thor Tingey | Alpacka Raft - Where Packrafting Meets Bikepacking
Welcome back to the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, where we dive deep into the stories behind the pedals, exploring the grit, gear, and glory of bikepacking and human-powered adventure. I’m your host, Chris Panasky, and today’s guest is someone who has quietly reshaped how we think about moving...
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Bikepacking Essentials #5 | Food, Water, and Resupply
Welcome back to the Bikepacking Essentials Mini-Series. This series is all about the things that actually determine whether a bikepacking trip feels empowering… or miserable. Not the gear hype, not the highlight reels, just the fundamentals that make trips work. In the first half of the series,...
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Bikepacking Essentials #4 | Packing Systems & Gear Strategy
Welcome back to the Bikepacking Essentials Mini-Series. This series is all about the things that actually determine whether a bikepacking trip feels empowering… or miserable. Not the gear hype, not the highlight reels, just the fundamentals that make trips work. In the first three episodes, Carl...
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Bikepacking Essentials #3 | Bikes & Tires: What Actually Matters
Welcome back to the Bikepacking Essentials Mini-Series. This series is all about the things that actually determine whether a bikepacking trip feels empowering… or miserable. Not the gear hype, not the highlight reels, just the fundamentals that make trips work. In the first two episodes, Carl…
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Bikepacking Essentials #2 | Routes: Choosing Where To Go
Welcome back to the Bikepacking Essentials Mini-Series. This series is all about the things that actually determine whether a bikepacking trip feels empowering… or miserable. Not the gear hype, not the highlight reels, just the fundamentals that make trips work. In the first episode, Carl and I...
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Bikepacking Essentials #1 | What Bikepacking Really Is (And Isn't)
In the first episode of the Bikepacking Essentials series, brought to you by Panorama Cycles, hosts Chris Panasky and Carl Presseault introduce what bikepacking is and isn’t, using their miserable early attempt at a 400 km route that eventually grew into the Canadian Shield 400 to highlight…
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Bikepacking Essentials Series Intro
So excited to announce a new podcast series. I had been thinking for some time that it would be a good idea to record a series of episodes that address some Bikepacking Essentials. I also wanted to do it with a co-host and am stoked to have Carl Presseault joining me for the entirety. I'm also...
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Bangers Bikepacking Rally with Dean Dahl
Today, we’re diving into one of the most creative and community‑driven events in the bikepacking scene: Bangers Bikepacking. If you haven’t heard of it yet, imagine a weekend where teams of riders design their own routes, explore the North Okanagan, roll into checkpoints together, and then cap it...
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From the Americas to Antarctica | James Benson-King is Biking Viking Rides
Today on the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I’m joined by someone whose appetite for challenge seems to grow with every expedition. James Benson‑King — known to many as Biking Viking Rides — is an adventurer, endurance cyclist, Guinness World Record holder, and a storyteller who uses his…
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Inside the Tour Divide with Robert Givens: Riding, Recording, and Storytelling
In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I'm going LIVE with Robert Givens: Bikepacking Coach, Storyteller & Tour Divide Veteran. Join us for an inspiring YouTube Live conversation with Robert Givens; a rider, mentor, and storyteller who has transformed decades of cycling experience…
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Kara Folkerts | Running Tour Guide, Bikepacker and so much more!
Welcome back to the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, where we dive deep into the stories behind the pedals, exploring the grit, gear, and glory of bikepacking and ultra-endurance cycling. I’m your host, Chris Panasky, and today’s guest is someone who doesn’t just wander, she thrives in the wild...
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Nathalie Baillon: Tour Divide Winner, Guiness Record Holder and so much more
Welcome back to the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, where we dive deep into the stories behind the pedals, exploring the grit, gear, and glory of bikepacking and ultra-endurance cycling. I’m your host, Chris Panasky, and today’s guest is someone who doesn’t just ride hard, she lives full throttle....
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Beyond the Passes: Meaghan Hackinen's Journey Through the Silk Road Mountain Race
In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I sit down once again with ultra-endurance athlete and writer Meaghan Hackinen, fresh off her incredible performance at the 2025 Silk Road Mountain Race. Over 1,954 kilometers and 28,000 meters of climbing through the rugged terrain of…
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Unpacking Bikepacking #9 with Carl Presseault
Welcome back to the Bikepack Adventures Podcast. I’m your host, Chris Panasky, and today we’re diving into another round of Unpacking Bikepacking, a series where we ditch the polished narratives and get real about gear, grit, and the glorious chaos of bikepacking. Whether it’s the saddle that…
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A Deliberate Detour with Sebastian Brandt
Welcome back to the Bikepack Adventures Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Sebastian, a marketing exec turned solo bikepacking adventurer, whose journey across the rail trails of America began with a career detour and became a deliberate pursuit of clarity, connection, and challenge. From...
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Chasing the Triple Crown with Hannah Otto
Welcome back to the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I'm your host Chris Panasky, and today we’re diving into a story that redefines what it means to push limits. My guest today is Hannah Otto, a professional mountain biker, Olympic Long Team member, and the mastermind behind the Moab Triple Crown, a...
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Ridecast | Toddler in Tow - European Bikepacking Journey
🎙️ In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, we are sharing the story of a very personal journey—a 2-week family bike trip through Northern France, Belgium and Netherlands. Joined by my wife, who was taking on her first loaded bike tour, and our young daughter, we set out to explore…
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Spokes and Jokes Tour with Skyler Bolks
In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I sit down with Skyler Bolks to talk about his recent Jokes and Spokes Tour, a 1000-mile bikepacking journey that took him from comedy venue to comedy venue across the American Midwest. Skyler shares the inspiration behind this unconventional...
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Pedals, Peaks, and Perseverance: The Hellenic Mountain Race with Meaghan Hackinen
In this podcast episode, Meaghan Hackinen discusses her recent participation in the Hellenic Mountain Race, and her preparation for the upcoming Silk Road Mountain Race. She shares personal anecdotes and insights from these experiences, such as why she chose flat bars over drop bars for this...
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Nathan Siemans | All things bikepacking, community building and route development
In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I connect with Nathan Siemans to talk about the Lost Elephant and the Cold Ride. Originally called the Kootenay Gravel Grinder, the name was changed to The Lost Elephant to help people recognize that it was far from being just a gravel ride. As...
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Re-living the 2025 Canadian Shield Bikepacking Summit with Joanne Steventon
In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, Joanne Steventon and I dive into this year's Canadian Shield Bikepacking Summit. Throughout the summit weekend, Joanne could be seen engaging with participants and doing some short interviews to better help portray the community feel of this...
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Ben Clark | Cycling Around the World for Men's Health
In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I connect with Ben Clark, an adventure cyclist who is 18,000 kilometers into his 35,000-kilometer journey around the world. Ben shares the challenges and highlights of his route, which has taken him through countries such as Turkey, Georgia,...
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Chris Mahony | Go RVing Canada - The Intersection Between RVing and Biking
In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I've had the chance to connect with Chris Mahoney, President of Go RVing Canada, a not for profit focused on promoting the RV lifestyle. After an initial discussion, we thought this could be a really interesting podcast, as both the bikepacking...
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2025 Canadian Shield Bikepacking Summit
In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I dive into all things Canadian Shield Bikepacking Summit. We talk about the events taking place throughout the weekend, the amazing presenters sharing their knowledge with us, how and why we've integrated workshops into the format, and of…
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Chris Smith | Blind Guy Biking the Tour Divide
In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I have the chance to talk with Chris Smith, better known as the Blind Guy Biking on Instagram. Chris has defied the odds on many occasions throughout his life. While Stargardt’s Disease is an inherited genetic condition that causes central…
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Meaghan Hackinen | Rockin' the Atlas Mountain Race
In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I have Meaghan Hackinen back on the podcast for her 4th time. In this episode we dive into her recent women's 2nd place finish at the Atlas Mountain Race. We discussed her preparations for the event and how challenging it can be to do a major…
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Ridecast: 2025 Wendigo Fatbike Ultra | Intro by Organizer Cameron Dube
In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I share with you a Ridecast on my recent Wendigo Fatbike Ultra event participation. This was the 10th year of the event and quite a special year to participate in such an event. As an added bonus, I invited the organizer, Cameron Dube, to come…
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Unpacking Bikepacking #8 | Winter Biking with Doug Dunlop
In this episode of the Bikepacking Adventures Podcast, I'm happy to have Doug Dunlop back on the show to record an Unpacking Bikepacking episode on all things winter biking. Doug runs a fantastic website called coldbike.com, where he blogs and reviews tons of winter biking related gear…
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Nathan Starzynski | Two years filming his ride across Eurasia + MyVeloFit Mini Episode
In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, Nathan Starzynski is back on the podcast. Nathan, who once cycled across Canada and was on the podcast in Episode 153, now shares his journey of biking across Eurasia. Over two years and a distance of 41,500 kilometers, Nathan rode from Portugal...
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Endurance and Exploration - Jacob Lemanski's 999-Day Biking Odyssey
In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, Jacob shares his extraordinary journey of biking around the world. Starting from Denver and trekking through various terrains and countries, he details his experiences, challenges, and the remarkable people he met along the way. Jacob discusses...
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Father and son adventure on the GDMBR with Paul Bergeron
In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I speak with Paul Bergeron, an avid cyclist with a background in freeskiing who turned to biking after a severe accident. Paul shares his experiences of bike touring and bikepacking, focusing on his latest adventure along the Great Divide…
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Unpacking Bikepacking #7 with Mike Lowry
Unpacking Bikepacking is newer segment on the podcast, where a guest and I will share our thoughts and insights into various bikepacking related subjects. In this episode, myself and Mike Lowry, discuss our training for biking, gear that we have been trying out or are keen to test, resources that...
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Episode 209: Conquering Continents: The Adventures of Cycle 5 to Survive
Welcome back to the Bikepack Adventures Podcast. Join us today with PL and Kristen as they recount their amazing journey of combining cycling with raising millions for charity through their initiative 'Cycle 5 to Survive'. From the snow and rain of British Columbia to the demanding terrains of…
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Justinas Leveika on Bikepacking and Racing the Bikepacking Triple Crown
In this episode of Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I have the chance to sit back and talk with Justinas Leveika. A Lithuanian cyclist living in Norway, Justinas shares about his experience participating in and setting a new fastest known time (FKT) for the Bikepacking Triple Crown. Justinas talks...
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Fuck Yeah Guy Bri | Riding the Great Northern Bikepacking Route
In this episode of the Bike Pack Adventures Podcast, Brian, also known as 'Fuck Yeah Guy Bri,' shares his exhilarating journey of bikepacking on some of the longest routes in North America. Brian dives into his recent accomplishment of being the first person to complete the 14,000 km Great...
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Vincent Nadon's Tales of Bikepacking and Resilience
In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, Vincent Nadon discusses his journey and experiences in the world of ultra-distance cycling. Vincent shares how he discovered his passion for cycling during his time in Belgium and how it has evolved over the years. He describes his challenges...
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From Backpack to Bikepack | Eric's Journey Across the Western Wildlands
In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, Eric Sommerhauser, an experienced thru-hiker, shares his recent transition into the world of bikepacking. Eric discusses how his girlfriend inspired the shift, leading to his participation in the Western Wildlands Route, a rugged 2,700-mile...
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Bikepacking Insights: Tristan Ridley's Adventures and Gear Innovations
In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, Tristan reflects on his nearly eight-year bikepacking journey, evolving from long-distance travel to immersive cultural exploration and sustainable practices. He shares insights on the impact of COVID-19, his experiences in South America,...
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From downhill racing to bikepacking | The story of Dominick Menard
In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, Dominick Menard stopped over on the way to a gravel race in the region. We spent a couple hours talking about his journey towards Bikepacking. Having grown up as a competitive mountain biker and working his way up to riding on the pro circuit,...
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Unpacking Bikepacking 6 | E-bikes, Basket-packing, Bike Bags and More
In this episode of the Bikepack Adventure Podcast, Carl Presseault dropped by to talk bikes with me. We talked about our successes and failures with regards to bikepacking throughout the summer, the joy of commuting by e-bikes and the challenges associated with that. Carl spoke on the growing...
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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…
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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…
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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...
About this show
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 man
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