Like most people, I don’t like spiders. I’m not terrified ofthem, but I don’t like them.

My guest today, Andre Batista, had a spiderexperience while riding his bike. Seems Andre’s spider wanted a ride, but Andre wasn’t having any of it.

This story is just one of many as Andre recounts his manybikepacking adventures. His stories are humorous, educational, and inspiring.

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Now, let’s meet Andre Batista.

Links to various products, articles, and videos mentioned during the episode.

https://superiorbikes.com/us-en/

https://dotwatcher.cc/results/2025/tour-divide-2025

https://www.tuff.ventures/mtuff/info

https://www.indianpacificwheelrace.com/

Warmshowers.org

https://www.southaustraliantrails.com/trails/mawson-trail/

https://racearoundpoland.pl/

https://bikepacking.com/routes/tahoe-twirl/

https://www.italydivide.it/

https://northcape4000.com/

https://www.lostdot.cc/tcr

https://tourdivide.org/about_the_route

https://europeandividetrail.com/

https://bikepacking.com/routes/stagecoach-400-bikepacking-route/

https://www.komoot.com/collection/1070173/european-divide-trail-7-600-km-across-the-continent?utm_campaign=collection_embed&utm_medium=embed&utm_source=europeandividetrail.com

https://bikepackingreviews.com/posts/bikepacking-vs-bike-touring

https://bikepacking.com/plan/expedition-vs-racing/

https://www.instagram.com/andre___bat/

https://youtu.be/-3OFJxyADXQ?si=C6PCvMIHor53xPDR

https://youtu.be/kBsTvFPTRiI?si=5tDiYQfWkLMutkQX

https://youtu.be/0eDDES4xgCU?si=ZBnJ0nKCgTYfkq_1

https://youtu.be/kBsTvFPTRiI?si=0tuymuy2M91LVovS