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At age 70, most people are perfectly happy to take up golf or knitting. Not Canadian Tom Perlmutter. After accidentally agreeing to a weeklong cycling trip in Patagonia because his friend essentially dared him, Tom found himself hopelessly addicted to long-distance bicycle touring. In this episode, hear how Tom went from having zero cycling experience to conquering entire continents on supported tours, including riding the length of Africa and crossing Asia along the Silk Road. Listen as he battles unyielding gravel in Namibia, rogue RVs in Arizona, and the dizzying altitudes of the Altiplano and the Pamir Highway. Bouncing back from any mishap, Tom is rewarded with memorable connections and discovering the meditative beauty of seeing the world from the saddle. If you think you’re past the perfect age to start an epic two-wheeled adventure, this episode is your ultimate inspiration!
Tom's Substack page is called The Continental Cyclist.
For links to podcast platforms, feedback via email, the podcast website, and Instagram:
https://linktr.ee/accidental_bicycle_tourist
By Gabriel Aldaz5
2424 ratings
At age 70, most people are perfectly happy to take up golf or knitting. Not Canadian Tom Perlmutter. After accidentally agreeing to a weeklong cycling trip in Patagonia because his friend essentially dared him, Tom found himself hopelessly addicted to long-distance bicycle touring. In this episode, hear how Tom went from having zero cycling experience to conquering entire continents on supported tours, including riding the length of Africa and crossing Asia along the Silk Road. Listen as he battles unyielding gravel in Namibia, rogue RVs in Arizona, and the dizzying altitudes of the Altiplano and the Pamir Highway. Bouncing back from any mishap, Tom is rewarded with memorable connections and discovering the meditative beauty of seeing the world from the saddle. If you think you’re past the perfect age to start an epic two-wheeled adventure, this episode is your ultimate inspiration!
Tom's Substack page is called The Continental Cyclist.
For links to podcast platforms, feedback via email, the podcast website, and Instagram:
https://linktr.ee/accidental_bicycle_tourist

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