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Monica has created a wonderful life thanks to Cycling. She believes Cycling saved her life as she was working her own PR firm in Hollywood and working 90 hours a week. Crushing it but the work and stress was overwhelming, and it landed her in the hospital with a massive tumor. Thankfully they were able to catch it in time and she has recovered but an event like that made her take a hard look at her life and she knew she had to make a change. While in recovery a friend suggested they go for a short bike ride together, and that was the beginning of her life changing journey with cycling. Since that time, she has ridden her bike across America and has been to 48 states in the US by bike. Additionally she has ridden in 8 countries as well. Born in the Philippines she actually grew up in Los Angeles, and now living in South Korea Monica likes to keep it interesting! She is a true adventurer, she make it easy to follow along or participate in some of her travels thru social media and her website Home - The Cycling CEO . She is the founder of Cycle Travel Club be sure to check out her site or on Social Media, just search thecyclingceo. 

Also you may notice our new intro/outro. The music is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison. 
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Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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Today's storyteller is Madeline who is on a unique journey of self-discovery and adventure riding her bike across continents!

You might notice that Isra (co-host of Hamburger Generation) is not in this episode, that is because she was out of the country and rest assured she will return in our next episode.

Happy Listening Burgers!

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Ever wondered how you can embark on an unforgettable adventure without draining your wallet? We're Anna and Edo, and today we're sharing our expert tips on how to make that dream a reality! We'll guide you through the essentials you need, the gear you can repurpose, and our own experiences from our bicycle adventures on the Via Francigena.

Join us as we discuss the importance of doing thorough research, focusing on the necessities, and using the equipment you already have at your disposal. We'll share stories of fellow travelers we met on our journey, the lessons learned from our own experiences, and why it's crucial to walk your own path. Embrace simplicity and let us help you prepare for a budget-friendly adventure that you will cherish forever! So put on your headphones, grab your backpack, and let's get started on planning your next great venture!

Make sure to follow us on Instagram to check out all of our travel pics!

Music used in intro:
Adventure Beyond by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8690-adventure-beyond
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Welcome to our first mini-episode! A shorter format in which we talk about a specific aspect of human-powered travel and what makes it so special.

One of the main reasons why we really enjoy traveling by foot or by bike is the profound experience that you live when you travel more slowly, simplify your daily activities and really notice the specific details in the world around you and how this makes your body and soul feel.

We like to say that the “trail provides” and that this can be an incredible experience. Listen to find out what this means and why we might say that this is the main reason why we travel this way.


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Music used in intro:
Adventure Beyond by Alexander Nakarada
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License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Enjoy the the latest episode of Don’t Remember Me Like This, the thrilling conclusion to Allez, Américain!  A stressful but hilarious story about a very enjoyable bike ride across Europe. We’ve already seen how plans for a simple long distance bike ride can go horribly wrong. In this episode, maybe things don’t get any better. But in the end, it's certainly worth the ride! Enjoy part two of, Allez, Américain!

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Don't Remember Me Like This is written, produced, and published (for better or worse) by Nathaniel Barber, a writer and photographer living in Saint Paul, Minnesota. To learn more about Nathaniel and his work, visit his website, and sign up for the DRMLT Podcast newsletter to get exclusive notifications for new episodes and all the hot gossip from Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Back in 2018, before travel restrictions were a thing, we decided to take full advantage of living in the EU by traveling from one country to another on what turned out to be our very first international bike tour. 

To be fair we didn't really know what we were getting into, but that's part of of the charm, isn't it? Follow along with us as we make our way northeast from Venice to Koper on a border-hopping trip.

Music used in intro:
Adventure Beyond by Alexander Nakarada
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License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Make sure to follow us on Instagram to check out all of our travel pics!

Music used in intro:
Adventure Beyond by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8690-adventure-beyond
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Fidgit and Neon share their story and the mission of Her Odyssey which is to travel the length of the Americas by non-motorized means, connecting the stories of the land and its inhabitants.

Listen in as they share stories from the time they met on the Pacific Crest Trail, the uniqueness of hiking in South America and their most recent journey on the Great Divide Trail. Fidget and Neon's journey is much more than the miles traversed, but an intimate connection formed with the land and the people who live near it. 

Bethany’s love of mountains began when she was 4 years old, following her father into the Andes of Ecuador and Chile. As Bethany walks through the areas where she first learned of the beauty and possibilities of the world—as well as the deep inequalities—she hopes to inspire everyone who follows to dream big and to foster access for women and children to resources, both internal and external, which can help to make their dreams reality. (read entire bio here)

Originally from Pennsylvania, Lauren (aka Neon) spent much of her younger days discovering the outside world, sometimes with one or more of her three siblings. As she grew up, she continued expanding her hobbies and interests in the outdoors. While attending University, she led trips with the school’s outing club while working toward  degrees in Hospitality Management and Commercial Recreation Management (read entire bio here)

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The very last thing Yair Kellner said after this captivating conversation, and talking about more than 60 years of adventure, outdoors, camping, hiking, paddle-boarding, canoeing, climbing and bike-packing was this; It's never too late to have a happy childhood. Now in his mid-sixties, Yair is still loving his childhood, and all the adventures that go with it.

From the age of five he has had a passion for the great outdoors, the beauty of nature, and learning to adapt in environments much different to the one most of us are used to. The lessons he has picked up along the way are not just about how to survive when you fall through the ice in 30-50 degree below temperatures with an 80kg fully-laden bike. He has learned about perspective, humility, peace, mindfulness, determination and understanding the rules that each situation requires. 

How he survived in Alaska, when all the odds were stacked against him, is a story you don't want to miss. I mean, when taking all your clothes off after getting out of the below zero river to avoid them encasing you in the 30 degree below outside air is your best option for survival, you know things are bad. This is a man with calm courage, life experience, amazing wisdom and powerful stories. This is a wonderful conversation you will want to enjoy.

To send a message to Yair, contact me via email here.

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Ernesto Pastor es el creador de Montañas vacías.

Resulta que en España hay un área de 67mil km cuadrados con una densidad de población de 7 personas por km/2 y que en algunas zonas no pasa de 1 habitante por km/2.  Lo llaman La Ponia Española en la Serranía Celtibérica. Territorios pertenecientes a 10 provincias (Teruel, Guadalajara, Cuenca, Soria, Zaragoza, Burgos, La Rioja, Segovia, Castellón y Valencia) y que representa un 13% de la extensión total de España.

Ernesto,  sensible al problema tan grave de despoblación al que se enfrenta esta región, decidió lanzarse con su bici a diseñar una red de rutas con 700km de distancia total  y 13mil metros de desnivel acumulado. La magia de este recorrido es que podemos hacerlo a nuestro gusto porque se ha tomado las molestias de crear enlaces y atajos para poder dibujar nuestro propio recorrido dentro de la red de rutas.

Todo está perfectamente documentado en su web, es totalmente gratis y lo único que espera Ernesto de este pedazo e trabajo, es que lo disfrutemos, lo respetemos y lo contemos. Vayamos o no, ayudemos a contarlo, que no quede olvidada esta región conforme los pueblos vayan perdiendo sus últimos habitantes

El proyecto es increíble, pero no es justo hablar de la grandeza del proyecto sin hablar primero de la grandeza de Ernesto.

Una persona que no te deja indiferente, y que me recuerda que cuando a veces alcanzamos estados en la vida de desesperanza y desconfianza en el ser humano, viene gente como Ernesto a enseñarte un bonita lección.

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Link to the premiere of The Long Way Around

This week we've gone for a completely different approach. 

Instead of delving into the life of an adventurer or activist I've teamed up with a co-host, Adam Hugill, to give you our best cycle touring and bikepacking tips.

There's something for everyone in here from absolute beginners to more experienced bike rats. Our top tips range from the bigger overarching tidbits of advice, right down to specific bits of kit.

Adam's bike toured in Europe, South East Asia, Japan, and North America. He has an awesome YouTube channel too which you'll find in the show notes.

I share my stories bikepacking from our 18 month trip from Alaska to Panama seeking out the best long-distance off-road tracks and trails.

Get listening and get planning your next trip. 

Dennis and I reconnect after his 2,500-mile bike ride where he attended the BLM march in DC and raised money for Native causes. Dennis speaks of the multiple levels of adventure he had as well as a few ugly moments along the way. But he is home safe and sound almost three months later.

Additional topics include the simple life, mental health, homelessness, lost loves, and one of our favorite topics, addiction. 

I lose my shit during one question from Dennis and you will hear tears flow. The other tearful topic got cut because of time and irrelevant content. This is Part 1 of two parts so watch for the continuation next week in Episode #9. Thank you. 

The book:
Daddy, Why Were You A Drug Addict?: Winning the War Amid My Angel and Devil Within
by Roger Ray Bird
ISBN 979-8218286651
Available on Amazon for $11

Roger's social directory: HERE

When Rob Britton got into bikepacking, he really went for it. In 2018, the Tour of Utah winner set off from Calgary to Port Renfrew, B.C., on a nine-day adventure. The saddle time seemed to prepare him nicely for spending the day in the breakaway at the world championship road race soon after. Since then, Britton has continued to have some long adventures on his bike, including a big trip to Japan in November 2019 and a gravel epic earlier this year.

In this episode, Britton covers all kinds of topics related to bikepacking. He talks about how he sometimes pushes himself and his friends. He’s very safety conscious, and even has some good advice about when and how to take risks. There’s discussion about gear, including his go-to equipment list. He puts a lot of thought into every gram including what goes in his flask.

After you hear this interview with Rob Britton, you’ll want to plan a big cycling adventure.

Vlasta Kuryl a Radek Roušal jsou přátelé, kteří spoluvlastní obchod Veloklasik a zastoupení francouzské značky Café du Cycliste.

S Vlastou a Radkem jsme si povídali:

• o tom, jak Vlasta objevil v Nice značku Café du Cycliste.
• o cyklo začátcích a jak jsme všichni začínali na horských kolech.
• o nápadech v rozletu a jejich pohodovém a postupném rozvoji.
• o projektech, na kterých pracují: připravovaná kavárna u obchodu v Bráníku a Veloklasik cyklotrasy 2020.
• o cyklo výletu z Prahy do Nice.
• o čtvrtečních cyklotoulkách z pražského Bráníku.
• o vizi Veloklasik aneb elegantně na kole.
• o značce Café du Cycliste, čím je jiná a proč si ji vybrali - o funkčních materiálech, skvělé cyklistické vložce do kalhot a kvalitě materiálů i výrobě v Evropě.
• o tom, co je to bike packing.
• o tom, jak hledali místo pro obchod.

Užitečné odkazy:
Web Veloklasik
Blog
Instagram Veloklasik
Facebook Veloklasik
Strava Club Veloklasik

From very different beginnings, both Philippa Battaye and Tom Probert are experienced endurance riders, having completed GBDURO, the Silk Road Mountain Race, numerous Transcontinental races, Further and Italy Divide to name just a few. But how do you get into this kind of racing, and what are the mistakes you learn from along the way? We huddled around the campfire with some whiskey and our friends to find out.

Check out more from our guests at:
https://www.theracingcollective.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theracingcollective/
https://www.instagram.com/philippabattye/
https://www.instagram.com/pilgrimcyclingco/

If you'd like to take a closer look at the GBDURO route, check out the official Collection on komoot:
https://www.komoot.com/user/gbduro/collections

If you'd like to try the route that Mark from Bikezone Oxford made for us around the fringes of Oxford you can find it on our komoot account here:
https://www.komoot.com/collection/905732/-unpaved-podcast-routes-and-highlights-on-komoot

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Check out more from our guests at:
https://www.theracingcollective.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theracingcollective/
https://www.instagram.com/philippabattye/
https://www.instagram.com/pilgrimcyclingco/
https://www.instagram.com/lachlanmorton/

Watch Rapha's incredible film on Lachlan Morton's GBDURO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e74xncSCoqw

If you'd like to take a closer look at the GBDURO route, check out the official collection on komoot:
https://www.komoot.com/user/gbduro/collections

If you'd like to try the route that Mark from Bikezone Oxford made for us you can find it on our komoot account here:
https://www.komoot.com/collection/905732/-unpaved-podcast-routes-and-highlights-on-komoot

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, komoot, we can offer new users a free map region bundle! To claim your free region bundle as a new user of komoot, head over to https://www.komoot.com/account/gift/?code=UNPAVED .

Make sure you enter our giveaway to be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets to Brother in the Wild by signing up to our newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/f4c8a3b0741a/brotherinthewild - You'll find full details and T&Cs on that page.

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We're back for our second episode, this time up in the glorious Peak District National Park. We're joining Stefan Amato, founder of Cycle Touring brand Pannier.cc, Luke Douglas and Christian Smith, the duo behind the new Second City Divide bikepacking route, as well as their newly fledged Outdoor Provisions sustainable nutrition brand, and outdoor photographer Duncan Philpott.

Check out more from our guests at: 

https://www.pannier.cc/

https://www.secondcitydivide.cc/

https://www.outdoorprovisions.co.uk/

If you're inspired to give it a go, check out the official Second City Divide Collection on komoot.

If you'd like to try the route that Stef made for us in the Peak District you can find it on our komoot account here. Alternatively, we've also uploaded a more challenging route from Alpkit's Sonder Winter Gravel Series ride from nearby Hathersage. Why not both?!

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