Ever wanted to take a bike tour from Alaska to Argentina? Well this episode features guest James Benson-King who did just that. This journey took a year and a half to complete and connected the very northern tip of North America with the very Southern Tip of South America.  But it was the adventures contained within those start and finish points that bring out the true fun of bike touring.

From encountering a snowstorm early on in the trip in Alaska, to pedalling for 900kms using just one leg due to a bike mechanical, to dreamy wild camps with volcano views in Guatamala, James shares his experiences of taking on this amazing adventure.

You can follow James via his instagram page - @bikingvikingrides and via his website and YouTube channel. 

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Get transported to a day riding on the mountainous roads in Lesotho as listener Laura McMillan shares what it was like during one day of her trip!

You can follow Laura's journey on instagram - @LauraBikesAndSnacks and keep your eye peeled for a full length feature episode with Laura in the weeks to come.

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In this episode I feature guest Sheelagh Daly who's first experience of bike travel was a trip from Scotland all the way to Croatia.  Sheelagh found that through bike travel she discovered what she was capable of. Taking solo journeys taught her so much about herself and she speaks candidly about how she manages her anxiety over longer journeys as well.

Since that first adventure Sheelagh came back to Canada, worked in the bike travel industry and has continued to travel far and wide by bicycle.

You can follow Sheelagh via her instagram - @sheelagh.daly as well as her YouTube Channel 

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Join guest Laura Killingbeck share one day of her trip, cycling through the vast desert landscapes in the U.S as she ponders - 'where do you get courage to take solo bike journeys?'

You can follow Laura via her instagram page - @LauraKillingbeck

Listen to our previous full feature episode with Laura here

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Want to bike down the Pacific Coast or through Patagonia? Then listen to guest Laura Buchan share her experiences of doing just that.

Laura's first experience of bike touring was taken in Taiwan - on an unlikely trip on a folding bike. She was hooked and since then she has toured  extensively on solo trips from Vancouver to the Mexican border, as well as  the rugged terrains of Chile and Argentina.

Laura faced numerous challenges during these journey's - her bike tour down the Pacific Coast was meant to be undertaken as a team of two, but just a month before setting off her friend had to pull out, leaving solo to take it on solo.

Then grim weather during her tour of Patagonia made for a challenging time, but Laura's resilience and the kindness of strangers shone through her narratives.Laura also shares some  awe-inspiring moments in Torres del Paine National Park, and her overall reflections on human connection, confidence-building, and overcoming adversity


Follow Laura on Instagram - @Laura_Is_On_Earth or via her website - Lauraisonearth.com

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What's it like to take a bike adventure on the Baja Divide? This week's mid-week episode features listener May Tettero sharing one day of doing just that with her son Sky.

Do you want to share what it was like for one day on your own bike adventure? To be featured in this mid-week series of Cycle Shorts simply send me an email and let me know all about one day of your trip. 

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In this episode I reconnect with adventurer Claire Wyatt, ahead of her ambitious journey from Mongolia all the way home to the UK. She reflects on her past expeditions across Australia as well as spending 8 months cycling across Southeast Asia. Claire shares insights on overcoming fears associated with solo travel. She emphasises the unexpected kindness experienced on the road and debunks common misconceptions about solo female travel, Claire discusses her new mission, Biking Against Bombs, aimed at raising funds for the Mine Advisory Group.

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Follow Claire on instagram: - @ExploringByBicycle

Listen to Claire's previous episodes: Episode 14 and Episode 41

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This week Helen Dainty  - transports us to what it was like for one day of her trip, taking us to her last day touring in Palestine.

If you'd like to listen to my full feature episode with Helen you can find it here:

To watch the story Helen shared for us in video format check it out via her YouTube Channel

Follow her on instagram - @HelsOnWheels

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Ever thought of taking a bikepacking journey to test and challenge yourself?  

Well in 2022 Rieke Schmees set out to do exactly that, as she embarked on an extraordinary solo bicycle trip in 2022, covering 12,000kms through 16 countries from Germany to Morocco and Turkey. Rieke opens up about her initial fears, meticulous preparations, and the profound insights she gained along the way. She recounts facing challenging terrains and cultural differences, while also experiencing remarkable kindness and hospitality from strangers.

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Ever dreamt of what it would be like to cycle across the Transfǎgǎrǎșan Pass in Romania on a bike adventure? Well listen to Jess Thomas share her experience of doing just that as she recalls what it was like for one day of her trip.

Want to be featured for your own episode of Cycle Shorts? Get in touch and send me a direct message on instagram - @SeekTravelRide - and I will let you know how to get involved.

Follow Jess and her adventures on Instagram via - @jess_revolveyourself 

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Stephen Drew shares his experiences gained from a bikepacking tour through Namibia's vast landscapes.

Stephen called this his Ride of Independance and his journey to taking on such a challenging route is full of overcoming adversity.  Stephen's is an an experienced Mountain Biker, and regularly participated in the racing scene at events such as the Trans Alps. His first experiences of touring were actually taken on a motorbike and it was during one of these trips that a freak accident resulted in an above the knee amputation of his leg. Prior to the accident he was

The motorcycle accident was a truly life changing event, but listening to Stephen recall how he made his way through the rehabilitation and recovery process, I could tell that he was focused on getting the most out of his life.  From learning how to adjust to life with one leg, to using a prosthetic limb to cycle - which is very rare for an above the knee amputee, to taking on a multi day bikepacking trip through some of the harshest landscapes in Namibia. I'm certain listening to Stephen's story will give you a huge sense of wanderlust, and challenge your own perspectives on what is possible.

You can follow Stephen's future adventures via his instagram - @StephenFDrew

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