Episodes
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40: Emma Bateup - Tour Te Waipounamu
This week we are joined by Emma Bateup, the women's winner and 11th overall at the 2024 Tour Te Waipounamu.
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39: Joe Nation - Tour Te Waipounamu
We're back! Getting back to racing has sparked up some inspiration and I really wanted to hear the story behind Joe's epic run down the TTW route! Hear about his race strategy and the battle with Rufus up front.
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37: Thomas Boury - GTMC and Atlas Mountain Race
We're back! Toto joins Lewis on this episode to discuss his GTMC FKT project and battling saddle sores on the Atlas Mountain Race.
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36: Jay Petervary - Great Divide Classic
Jay Petervary joined me days before heading up to the Canadian/American border at Rooseville for this years abridged edition of the Tour Divide. With the Canadian border still shut racing on the route will only be from border to border across America, in the vein of the original Great Divide…
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35: Simon Eglinton - Kudlila Rally
Simon joins me (in person!) to tell us all about his upcoming race in South Australia; the Kudlila Rally which runs from the River Torrens/Karrawirra Parri to the Spencer Gulf in Port Augusta with the Grand Depart on July 3. For more info on the race check out the facebook event:...
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34: Victoria Divide
This episode is packed full of short interviews from the Victoria Divide racers out on trail and a post-race chat with winner and new course-record holder Stephen Lane.
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33: Brian Alder - Tour Te Waipounamu
We're back! This episode we are joined by Brian Alder from New Zealand's South Island to tell us all about the inaugural running of his rugged, backcountry ultra race; the Tour Te Waipounamu!
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32: Eliza Sampey - The Bike Raft Guide
Eliza Sampey joins us to talk about her bikepack racing accomplishments and the release of an upcoming book and project she's been involved with bringing to life: The Bike Raft Guide. For the uninitiated, bikerafting is a combination of bikepacking and packrafting. That is; riding to a river with…
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31: Kurt Refsnider - Kokopelli Trail FKT and Bikepacking Roots Update
Kurt Refsnider who was an early guest back in Episode 9, joins us again to tell us about his new FKT on the Kokopelli Trail, breaking the record set by Lachlan Morton earlier in 2020. He also has some updates to share in regards to his non-profit Bikepacking Roots. Their new BIPOC Adventure Grant...
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30: GDT400 Wrap Up - Field interviews and post-race thoughts
A slightly different episode this week. The first half is short chats with riders on course of the GDT400, then followed up by 3 slightly longer interviews with riders after they've had a chance for their legs to recover and gather their thoughts on the route.
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29: Craig Wiggins - Munda Biddi Trail Course Record
This week we're joined by Craig Wiggins who recently smashed the FKT on the Munda Biddi Trail, taking very nearly a full day off the previous mark.
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28: Ryan Hawson - GDT400 and Australian Bikepack Racing
This week's guest is Ryan Hawson, the man who started the GDT400 race back in 2013. We chat about this humble beginnings of the event, and take a look at this history of bikepacking racing in Australia and how it evolved from the early days of the sport back in 2008.
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27: Tech Talk 5 - Tarps with Evan Howard and Ty Domin
Another Tech Talk, gear-focused episode this time focusing on tarps. I'm joined as always for the Tech Talk episodes by my good friend Ty Domin, and this time, also by Evan Howard, of Terra Rosa Gear, manufacturer of incredible ultralight tarps here in Melbourne, and someone who's pushed tarp…
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26: Natt Williams - Bikepacking the Iceland Divide route
Natt Williams joins me from London on this episode to tell us all about his trip down the 550km Iceland Divide route that traverses the island North-South. The route crosses desolate glaciers and lava fields, with no towns or resupply options for its entire length! Natt's Instagram:...
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25: Ross Burrage - Tour Divide Redemption and the Masaka Cycling Club
Good friend of the podcast and host of the Hidden Athlete Ross Burrage joins me to tell us about his story of redemption on the Tour Divide route in 2019 after calling it quits on the race in 2017 before he made it out of Montana. He also shares his story of how he became involved with the Masaka...
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24: Faith Hunter - A Wider World
Melbourne local Faith Hunter joins me this week to talk about this history of women cycling in Australia in the 1890's. The birth of the modern bicycle was linked directly with the women's suffrage movement and also facilitated unprecedented levels of freedom and independence for women from...
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23: Josh Ibbett - GB Duro and Unsupported/Self-Sufficient Bikepacking
The winner of this year's GB Duro Josh Ibbett joins us fresh off the trail to talk about his victory. The race underwent some significant rule changes this year to accomodate the situation of the pandemic responsibly. Riders were required to be entirely self-sufficient from the start of the race,...
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22: Tech Talk 4 - Navigation for Bikepacking with Emma Flukes and Ty Domin
This week is another Tech Talk episode! This time around, tackling the topic of navigation for bikepacking. I'm joined by Ty Domin and Emma Flukes for a round table discussion to cover everything from our route planning processes, navigation devices, phone apps, and GPS communicators/trackers…
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21: Patrick Farnsworth - Bikes or Death, Bikepacking Podcast Mega Collab Ep
This week Patrick Farnsworth, host of the Bikes or Death Podcast joins me for a really fun episode with a twist! A co-hosted episode where we talk about bikepacking, media in the sport, how Patrick got started with the Bikes or Death Podcast and then he turns the mic on me and asks me some...
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20: Theo Kelsey-Verdecchia - BT XL Fastest Known Time and Bikepacking in Ontario
This week we are joined by Theo Kelsey-Verdecchia of Toronto, Ontario, only days after setting a new fastest known time on the 1100km BT XL route. Theo has gone all in on ultra-racing and amassed a large amount of experience in a short amount of time. He provides some great insights on how he...
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19: Miiro Michael - Masaka Cycling Club, Uganda
Miiro Michael is the chairperson and founder of the Masaka Cycling Club in southern Uganda. Miiro joins us to talk about what is not only an inspirational story of developing the sport of cycling in Uganda, but also an incredible lesson that cycling communities all across the world should listen…
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18: Grace Lambert-Smith - DotWatcher, Audax riding and the Transcontinental
Grace joins us on this episode to talk about her background in audax, bikepacking and ultra-endurance cycling. Grace discovered long distance riding through semi-supported audax events, eventually working her way up to complete the renowned Paris-Brest-Paris. Grace also competed in the...
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17: Dan Hunt - Hunt Bikes and the Hunt 1000 Bikepacking Route/Event
This week I'm joined by guest Dan Hunt to talk about Hunt Bikes and the epic adventure that is the Hunt 1000, a self supported bikepacking challenge traversing the Australian Alps from Canberra to Melbourne. We discuss the original inspiration for the route and the event, some of the unique…
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Tech Talk 3: Bikepacking Snacks, Food and Nutrition
Ty Domin joins the show again for an in depth look at everything we eat and drink to fuel long bikepacking adventures. We cover everything from racing to touring. Snacks, cooking setups, dehydrated food, hydration and even caffeine!!
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16: Steve Halligan - Bikepacking NZ, Tour Aotearoa, Terra Australis Bike Epic, Tour Divide
This week's guest Steve Halligan is an Irish bikepacker based in Hanmer Springs, NZ. Steve has completed the Tour Aotearoa 3 times, the Kiwi Brevet 4 times, won the inaugural Terra Australis Bike Epic and finished in 4th place at the 2019 Tour Divide with a time of 16 days, 3 hours and also...
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15: Joe Grant - Ultra Runner turned Bikepacker and Human-Powered Adventurer
Joe Grant is a household name in ultra-running, but a few years back turned his hand to bikepack racing to challenge himself with something new. Joe has some incredible finishes in both the Colorado Trail Race and the Arizona Trail Race. He also took on a project called the Tour de 14ers, setting…
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Tech Talk 2: DIY with Ty - Make Your Own Bikepacking Gear
In lieu of a full interview, this week we have a short chat about DIYing your own bikepacking gear or modifying existing gear to better suit your needs! We also have some bikepacking news! Previous guest Lachlan Morton breaks the FKT on the Kokopelli Trail!
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14: Jess Douglas - 3x 24 Hour World Champ and Ultra Endurance Coach
Jess Douglas is a 3 x Australian 24 Hour National Champ, 3 x 24 Hour World Champ, GDT400 bikepacking race winner and record holder, ultra runner and coach. In the interview we learn about what shaped Jess as an athlete and discuss some of her key accomplishments before shifting to talk about...
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13: Sarah Swallow - Bikepacking Route Creator, WTF Bike Explorers
Adventure cyclist and bikepacking route creator Sarah Swallow joins me to discuss some of her published routes; The Trans America Trail and The Sky Islands Odyssey, as well as her event Ruta Del Jefe. The Sky Islands region is central in many different environmental and political issues including...
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12: Brad Serls - The Munda Biddi Trail and Perth Bikepacking
Brad Serls joins us this week to share insider knowledge on the Munda Biddi Trail, the Perth bikepacking community and his experiences on the Hunt 1000 in 2018. Munda Biddi means "path through the forest" in the Noongar languange of the indigenous group who are the traditional owners of the land...
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Tech Talk 1: Tyre Talk with Ty
A little mid-week mini-episode! I'm joined by Ty Domin to get nerdy about plus sized tires and their application in bikepacking and adventure cycling. We talk about the pros and cons (hint, we haven't found many!), pressures, and what tyres we are each running! You might even see me on some for…
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11: Kaitlyn Boyle - 24H World Champion, AZT Record Holder, Bikepacking Ethics
This week I am joined by 24 Hour World Champion and Arizona Trail record holder Kaitlyn Boyle. Kait is incredibly accomplished in both worlds of ultra endurance mountain biking: supported 24 Hour racing and bikepacking. Its not uncommon for Kait to be at the head of the field of a race…
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10: Lachlan Morton - EF Pro Tour Rider to Ultra Endurance Cyclist, Colorado Trail and GB Duro
We are joined this week by World Tour racer Lachlan Morton of EF Education First Pro Cycling. He tells us stories from his beginnings in road racing as a kid, going professional and most recently his exploits in racing EF’s “Alternative Calendar”. Races such as DK and Leadville 100 as well has…
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9: Kurt Refsnider - ITI 350, Bikepacking Roots, UltraMTB
Ultra endurance racer and bikepacking advocate Kurt Refsnider joins us to talk about his recent win at the ITI 350. The first half of the episode covers his Iditarod experience and winning his third and final Bikepacking Triple Crown race (the Colorado Trail Race) in 2019. Making him the first...
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8: Nelson Trees - Silk Road Mountain Race and Atlas Mountain Race
Race director Nelson Trees joins us to talk about his bikepacking races: the Silk Road Mountain Race in Kyrgyzstan and the Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco. More information on both routes and incredible videos and media produced by Nelson can be found at: https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/...
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7: Tom and Rich Seipp - Father/Son Bikepacking Duo
Father and son bikepacking duo Tom and Rich Seipp join us from the UK to tell us all about the 22,000+ miles they've ridden together including an ITT of the Tour Divide last year when Tom was just 14! Follow more of Tom and Rich's adventures on their blog and instagram (@minipips)!...
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6: Troy Szczurkowski - Iditarod Trail Invitational
Troy Szczurkowski joins us to talk about Alaska's Iditarod Trail Invitational - a winter, fatbike race with 1000 and 350 mile distances. I've just launched a Patreon for those who wish to support the podcast. I've recently had to upgrade my hosting subscription as the hours of episodes…
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5: Jeff Kerkove - Stagecoach 400, CTR, Fat Pursuit
Guest Jeff Kerkove joins us from Colorado to talk about his recent victory at the Stagecoach 400 bikepacking race in Southern California as well as some of his ultra endurance racing history including the Silk Road Mountain Race, Colorado Trail Race and even a bit of winter/fat bike racing at Fat...
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4: Evan Howard - Terra Rosa Gear, Bikepacking and Ultralight Gear Manufacturer
We're joined by Evan Howard of local Melbourne ultralight and bikepacking gear manufacturer Terra Rosa Gear to talk about gear and adventure cycling
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3: Emma Flukes and Vic Divide Recap
We talk to Tasmanian bikepacker and adventure cyclist Emma Flukes about her 2nd place finish at Victoria Divide, her bikepacking history and her route; The Tassie Gift.
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2: Sofiane Sehili - Atlas Mountain Race, Tour Divide
We talk to French ultra-endurance beast Sofiane Sehili about his win at the Atlas Mountain Race and his ultra racing and bikepacking career.
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1: Victoria Divide Bikepacking Route
Short interviews discussing the Victoria Divide bikepacking route with guests Adrian Bielenberg, Kia Matley, Tim Ottaway and Ty Domin.
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Introducing the Overland Archive Bikepacking Podcast
Introducing the Overland Archive and getting to know host, Lewis Ciddor. The show is dedicated to bikepacking, ultra endurance racing and adventure cycling!
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Host Lewis Ciddor (winner of the 2018 Tour Divide) brings you interviews with guests from all over the world to talk bikepacking, ultra endurance racing and adventure cycling!
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