Ever wanted to go bikepacking in Mexico? Adventurer Chucho Estrada did exactly that on a trip of more than 200 days. In this mini episode he shares what it was like during one day of that trip for this week's episode in our Cycle Shorts series.

You Can follow Chucho via his instagram account -@aveinteporhora and keep your eyes peeled for a full length feature episode to come.

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Ever wondered what it’s like to cycle 29,000 km around the world? In this episode, I chat with McKenzie Barney, who embarked on a journey spanning five continents and 28 countries. She shares the highs and lows of her epic adventure, reflecting on the unique experiences and challenges she faced along the way. Tune in for a glimpse into what it's really like to take on a global cycling expedition.

This is the second interview I've had with McKenzie and you can catch up on her previous episode here.

Be sure to also check out her Cycling the World film and follow McKenzie on instagram to keep up to date with her upcoming book release.

If you are interested in her partner's Jame's experience of cycling the length of Africa, you can also check out his book - The Road South. 

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Can you imagine bikepacking close to 5000m in elevation in the high mountains of Peru, when you get stuck in a snowstorm?!

This latest episode in our Cycle Shorts series features listener Giacomo Turco and a day of his bike adventure where he found himself in this exact situation.

 Stay tuned for a full length feature interview with Giacomo in the coming weeks and in the meantime you can follow him on instagram - @Cycling.Beyond I also encourage you to check out his YouTube channel too.

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What's it like to bike tour across continents and through some of the most remote and rugged landscapes in the world?

In this episode, guest Laura McMillan shares her experiences of doing exactly that. What is clear is Laura loves exploring the road less travelled. From taking on the Baja Divide, to the sparse landscapes of the Australian Outback, the challenging climbs of the Jordan Bike Trail, to navigating some of the most remote trails in Africa, Laura loves exploring the road less travelled.

Tune in for some inspiration to put towards your own adventures.

Keep up with her touring adventures via her instagram - @LauraBikesAndSnacks

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What are the moments that you remember the most on your own bikepacking adventures?

In this episode, Dutch Bikepacker Kai Vijverberg shares one day from his huge journey.  Kai is currently on a bike adventure which will take him from Alaska to Argentina.  This day takes place in Canada and its the chance interaction with the stranger that Kai meets in a small town here, which leaves the strongest impression on him.

You can follow Kai's journey via his instagram channel - @Kaaiv

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Imagine bike touring 29,000kms across the U.S to visit all the national parks in the lower 48 States.

This is exactly what Spencer McCullough did when he left on this adventure in 2023.  You'll hear about his experiences from this incredible journey, and hear insights into what it is like to experience the National Parks on a bike tour.

Be sure to check out Spencer via his instagram - @Spencexyz and also his new resource gobikecamping.com 

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What would it be like to go bike touring deep in the Liberian Jungle?

Listen to adventurer Jude Kriwald as he takes us on 'one day of his trip', where he traversed his way through the dense jungle of Liberia.

Listen to my previous episodes featuring Jude - England to India, and Three Months in West Africa

You can also watch Jude's experience of this in his film documentary - Alone Across Gola.  For those of you in the UK be sure to check out the live screenings and Q&A sessions as well in London and Bristol.

You can follow Jude via his instagram - @judekriwald

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Jess Thomas is an Australian adventurer whose first bike tour was from Athens to Barcelona.  She hasn't  looked back since, and has now shaped her lifestyle into one which maximises her bike travelling opportunities. I spoke to her not long after she'd traversed across the Pamir highway, and made her way to Vienna in Europe.

Her adventures have taken her around the world, and when she isn't on a bike adventure, she's working, guiding people on their own travel adventures. 

Bike touring in India has been especially energising for Jess - so much so she now organises custom tours to introduce people to this little known area.

Follow Jess on instagram - @Jess_RevolveYourself and you can also check out her tours in India here:

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What's it like to go cycle touring in Saudi Arabia?

Listen to guest Peter Gostelow share one day of his bike adventure where he did exactly that.

If you'd like to listen to the previous episode where I featured Peter's long list of bike tours in full, you can check it out here and keep your eyes peeled for another episode in the coming weeks.

Be sure to follow Peter via his instagram - @petegost 

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What's it like to be a long term bike traveller, crossing countries and continents on huge adventures? Well this episode features Guest Samer Abouhamed sharing his experiences of doing exactly that.

Samer fell in love with cycling thanks to a nudge from his dad to get into riding bikes during the pandemic. Since then he has crossed from North to South America as well as from Norway to Capetown. Two huge journeys, and within those trips are so many amazing experiences.

Listening to Samer I can tell there are definitely more adventures to come so be sure to follow him on his instagram channel - @Lion.Samer and also via his Strava.

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