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In this episode, I converse with, 83 year old, Bob Fletcher who holds the World Record for longest e-bike ride. Bob Started in Alaska and pedaled himself all the way to Panama Covering 13,500km in 5 Months and 5 Days.
We chat about his young life, his career in the educational system, and his first foray bike touring in Europe. We discuss how he built is record breaking team and the logistics of traveling such a long distance by e-bike. He also shares his secret-not-so-secret tip for living a long and healthy life.
If you want to head out to meet Bob, you can do so April 17, from 6pm to 8pm at Ebike Edmonton, Reserve your spot now, or at his book signing on April 22nd, from 12pm to 2pm at Audrey's books also in Edmonton.
Huge thanks to Mannmade Cycles for sponsoring the My Back 40 Podcast
Save 25% at Dynamic Cyclist when you use the promo code MB40 at checkout.
Save 15% at Redshift Sports when you use the code MB40
Save 50% off your first month of coaching at Cycling 101 when you use the code MB40 at checkout.
Thanks to Spandex Panda for their support.
Thanks to Lakeside Bikes in Invermere for keeping me rolling!
By Steve O'Shaughnessy4.7
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In this episode, I converse with, 83 year old, Bob Fletcher who holds the World Record for longest e-bike ride. Bob Started in Alaska and pedaled himself all the way to Panama Covering 13,500km in 5 Months and 5 Days.
We chat about his young life, his career in the educational system, and his first foray bike touring in Europe. We discuss how he built is record breaking team and the logistics of traveling such a long distance by e-bike. He also shares his secret-not-so-secret tip for living a long and healthy life.
If you want to head out to meet Bob, you can do so April 17, from 6pm to 8pm at Ebike Edmonton, Reserve your spot now, or at his book signing on April 22nd, from 12pm to 2pm at Audrey's books also in Edmonton.
Huge thanks to Mannmade Cycles for sponsoring the My Back 40 Podcast
Save 25% at Dynamic Cyclist when you use the promo code MB40 at checkout.
Save 15% at Redshift Sports when you use the code MB40
Save 50% off your first month of coaching at Cycling 101 when you use the code MB40 at checkout.
Thanks to Spandex Panda for their support.
Thanks to Lakeside Bikes in Invermere for keeping me rolling!

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