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Today’s episode features Nico Francis (They/Them), a veteran climber, backpacker and outdoors person who is new to the bikepacking world. Nico reached out to me through a mutual friend with a bunch of bikepacking questions. So I thought let’s turn this into a sort of Q&A and capture this on a podcast so everybody can benefit. If you’re a new bikepacker today’s episode is definitely for you.
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https://www.instagram.com/talweg_art/
https://www.instagram.com/niconoamdesign/
https://azt300-800.com
https://lighterpack.com/r/9eny94
https://lighterpack.com/r/xa6nd6
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This episode is brought to you by Squirrel's Nut Butter - https://squirrelsnutbutter.com/discount/ENDURANCE15 Use code "Endurance15" for 15% off!
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https://www.instagram.com/theendurancestudio/
Interested in sponsoring or advertising on the podcast? Contact me at: [email protected]
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(00:00:00) - Podcast Introduction and Sponsorship
(00:03:34) - Guest Introduction and Bikepacking Q&A Setup
(00:08:34) - Childhood, Off-Grid Living, and Early Adventures
(00:15:19) - Arizona Trail Race Experience and Injury
(00:20:44) - Mental Challenges and Learning from Failure
(00:24:59) - Climbing as a Precision and Art Form
(00:30:03) - Crossovers Between Climbing and Bikepacking
(00:33:06) - Custom Bikepacking Gear and Problem Solving
(00:41:53) - Battery Management and Dynamo Hubs
(00:45:32) - Long Day Rides, Food, and Nutrition Strategies
(00:52:06) - Touring vs Racing Gear and Food Management
(00:57:44) - Tent, Shelter, and Ultralight Sleep Kits
(01:06:06) - Sleep Kit Setup for Racing and Weather
(01:15:36) - Gear Organization, Packing, and Sewing Custom Bags
(01:21:42) - Water Carrying, Hydration, and Resupply Strategies
(01:26:54) - Navigation Tools and GPS Devices
(01:32:24) - Power Banks and Charging Solutions
(01:36:00) - Bike Security and Theft Prevention
(01:44:41) - Grand Canyon Portage Rules and Experiences
(01:57:15) - Trail Magic and Self-Support Ethos
(01:59:00) - Arizona Trail Sections, Terrain, and Riding Experience
(02:07:54) - Route Planning and Water Source Management
(02:13:26) - Rain Gear, Clothing, and Weather Adaptation
(02:18:54) - Pedal, Shoe, and Footwear Fit Choices
(02:32:23) - Favorite Foods, Endurance Strengths, and Preferences
(02:35:33) - Crashes, Close Calls, and Scarcity Challenges
(02:40:39) - Inspiration, Community, and Final Advice
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#endurance #enduranceracing #enduranceathlete #endurancesports #adventure #bikepacking #bikepackracing
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✨ Support the Podcast ✨
Today’s episode features Nico Francis (They/Them), a veteran climber, backpacker and outdoors person who is new to the bikepacking world. Nico reached out to me through a mutual friend with a bunch of bikepacking questions. So I thought let’s turn this into a sort of Q&A and capture this on a podcast so everybody can benefit. If you’re a new bikepacker today’s episode is definitely for you.
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https://www.instagram.com/talweg_art/
https://www.instagram.com/niconoamdesign/
https://azt300-800.com
https://lighterpack.com/r/9eny94
https://lighterpack.com/r/xa6nd6
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This episode is brought to you by Squirrel's Nut Butter - https://squirrelsnutbutter.com/discount/ENDURANCE15 Use code "Endurance15" for 15% off!
----------------
https://www.instagram.com/theendurancestudio/
Interested in sponsoring or advertising on the podcast? Contact me at: [email protected]
----------------
(00:00:00) - Podcast Introduction and Sponsorship
(00:03:34) - Guest Introduction and Bikepacking Q&A Setup
(00:08:34) - Childhood, Off-Grid Living, and Early Adventures
(00:15:19) - Arizona Trail Race Experience and Injury
(00:20:44) - Mental Challenges and Learning from Failure
(00:24:59) - Climbing as a Precision and Art Form
(00:30:03) - Crossovers Between Climbing and Bikepacking
(00:33:06) - Custom Bikepacking Gear and Problem Solving
(00:41:53) - Battery Management and Dynamo Hubs
(00:45:32) - Long Day Rides, Food, and Nutrition Strategies
(00:52:06) - Touring vs Racing Gear and Food Management
(00:57:44) - Tent, Shelter, and Ultralight Sleep Kits
(01:06:06) - Sleep Kit Setup for Racing and Weather
(01:15:36) - Gear Organization, Packing, and Sewing Custom Bags
(01:21:42) - Water Carrying, Hydration, and Resupply Strategies
(01:26:54) - Navigation Tools and GPS Devices
(01:32:24) - Power Banks and Charging Solutions
(01:36:00) - Bike Security and Theft Prevention
(01:44:41) - Grand Canyon Portage Rules and Experiences
(01:57:15) - Trail Magic and Self-Support Ethos
(01:59:00) - Arizona Trail Sections, Terrain, and Riding Experience
(02:07:54) - Route Planning and Water Source Management
(02:13:26) - Rain Gear, Clothing, and Weather Adaptation
(02:18:54) - Pedal, Shoe, and Footwear Fit Choices
(02:32:23) - Favorite Foods, Endurance Strengths, and Preferences
(02:35:33) - Crashes, Close Calls, and Scarcity Challenges
(02:40:39) - Inspiration, Community, and Final Advice
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#endurance #enduranceracing #enduranceathlete #endurancesports #adventure #bikepacking #bikepackracing
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