The Bikepack Canada Podcast

By Ryan Correy

What's The Bikepack Canada Podcast about?

Your trusted source for Canadian bikepacking routes, stories, events & gear. Hosted by adventure cyclist and author, Ryan Correy.

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The Bikepack Canada Podcast episodes:

02.22.2020
71. Arie Hoogerbrugge - The Road to Argentina
Arie Hoogerbrugge started riding to Argentina on November 11, 2019. Since starting in Newfoundland, the outpouring of support and the kindness of strangers he has received has fuelled his journey and kept him warm and fed. Listen in as he...
02.17.2020
70. Brian Szklarczuk - Perogies, Poutine & Bikepacking in Manitoba
Brian Szklarczuk (@vladperogie) is changing the face of bikepacking and cycling in Manitoba and wants to make the activity more accessible. His entrepreneurial spirit has allowed him to form the relationships he needs to make his goals a reality. In...
02.03.2020
69. Guy Stuart - Bikepacker, Sempster, DIY Craftsman.
As one of the most requested guests for the Podcast, many of you already know who this man is. For those of you who don’t, say hello to Guy Stuart. Guy has been in the Bikepacking scene for the last...
01.20.2020
68. Lamar Timmins - Bikepacking Immersion on the Silk Road
Lamar Timmins jumped in with both feet when he decided to tackle the Silk Road Mountain Race this past summer. Although he was no stranger to pushing his limits, Lamar was tested physically and mentally. In this episode we hear...
01.06.2020
67. Adventure Audio's Peter Hockenhull and Tyler Hamilton
On this episode of the Bikepack Canada Podcast, we speak with Adventure Audio Podcast hosts Tyler Hamilton and Peter Hockenhull. Their first episode was released October 4th 2018 and focuses on endurance athletics. Peter and Tyler are curious and inquisitive...
12.31.2019
66. 2019 Recap.
2019 was a great year for the Bikepack Canada Podcast! We had the privilege of speaking with so many inspirational people and for this we wanted to send out some thanks. Thanks to all of the guests that took time out...
12.16.2019
65. Mike Gurnham - The Japanese Odyssey
Soon after Mike Gurnham completed the Japanese Odyssey, we sat down to chat about his experience. Mike is no stranger to seeing the world by bike but it goes without saying that this event not only tested his physical limits...
12.01.2019
64. Tara Weir - The Wild West Route
Tara Weir is a Canadian cyclist and world traveller. She has toured over 37,000 kilometres and there doesn’t seem to be an end to her desire to experience the world by bike. On November 3rd, 2019, Tara completed the Wild...
11.18.2019
63. Liz Henderson and Bob Almack
After 68 days on the trail, Liz and Bob arrived in Antelope Wells, completing the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. Bob and Liz have been married for 36 years and started touring as a couple. Liz is a retired nurse...
11.05.2019
62. RJ Sauer. Writer, director, producer, bikepacker, dad.
In this episode, we sit down with media creator, RJ Sauer. RJ is a writer, director, producer for commercial and film. His passion is creative exploration through storytelling whether on camera or outdoor adventure in his backyard and abroad. We...
10.15.2019
61. Sports Psychologist, Matt Bain. The Mechanics of Motivation.
Has anyone ever asked you “Why?” Have you ever asked yourself that? “What am I doing out here? In the rain. In the dark. Alone.”What drives us? What’s motivates us as humans? Why is the act of Bikepacking long distances,...
09.24.2019
60. BT700 Wrap up with Matthew Kadey, Sarah Caylor and Kyle Messier.
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09.05.2019
59. Nat Rainbow, 2019 Tour Divide Lanterne Rouge.
Nat Rainbow is all about spreading positivity. When she decided to tackle the Tour Divide this year, she had no idea she’d be riding the Lanterne Rouge and was blown away by the Bikepacking community’s support. Nat shares what she did...
08.24.2019
58. Aaron “Guru” Weinsheimer
Aaron came to British Columbia to tour the Lost Elephant Ultra as well as the Flathead in Alberta before heading back to his home in Salida Colorado. With over 500km and 11,000m of ascent, he got a taste of the...
08.13.2019
57. The Alberta Rockies 700 with Jonathan Hayward.
In this episode, we chat with Jonathan Hayward about the evolution of the Alberta Rockies 700, just one of a handful of Canadian Bikepacking events. Now a loop, the AR starts in Canmore Alberta taking riders south through the Rockies...
07.26.2019
56. Janie Hayes
In this episode we sit down with Janie Hayes. On this years Tour Divide, Janie found some unexpected challenges and after a couple of weeks on the trail, and decided to call it. We dive deep into mindset and try...
07.13.2019
55. The Lost Elephant
The Lost Elephant, previously known as the Kootenay Gravel Grinder, explores the bikepacking paradise of the Rocky Mountain Trench here in the East Kootenays. Not for the faint of heart, this route of just over 500km and 10,300m of ascent...
06.28.2019
54. Sofiane Sehili - Armistice at Brush Mountain Lodge.
In this episode, we connect with Sofiane Sehili. Sofi was one of the many elite riders held up by Mother Nature at Brush Mountain Lodge. After being turned back by heavy snow and technical issues, he and other riders sat...
06.13.2019
53. BC Epic 1000 Organizer, Lennard Pretorious
We thought we would continue the BC Epic 1000 stoke with another fantastic conversation with BC Epic Organizer, Lennard Pretorious. Lennard was inspired to create the BC Epic 1000 after riding the Oregon Outback. Lennard's passion for the sport has...
05.27.2019
52. The BC Epic 1000 with Evan Deutsch
In this episode, we sit down to chat with Evan Deutsch, Trans Am record holder and winner of the 2018 BC Epic 1000 (2.19.46). One of Evan’s strengths is his positive attitude and mindset. If you’re riding the Epic this year,...
05.13.2019
51. The Wild West Route with Kurt Refsnider and Clee Roy
Today, May 13th, is the official release of the Wild West Route. Here’s an excerpt from bikepackingroots.org: “The 2,700-mile Wild West Route is designed to offer bikepackers a non-technical, expeditionary-scale riding experience that immerses one in the vast expanses of...
04.30.2019
50. Bikes and Butter Tarts
Seasoned bikepacker, Matthew Kadey likes to share. After some time exploring southern Ontario, and all the route options, Matthew decided to put together a route and make it available to everyone to explore. The BT 700 is a 700ish kilometre...
04.10.2019
49. All in the Family
Winter adventure is a family affair when it comes to the Dunlop Family. In this episode, we sit down with Doug Dunlop, aka @coldbike, to get the lowdown on winter adventure. In this marathon conversation we chat about technology, sleep systems, shelters, winter...
03.24.2019
48. Welcome to... Sarah's Island
Welcome, to Sarah's Island. When Ryan and Sarah founded Bikepack Canada they probably had no idea the kind of impact they were going to have on the community. By creating a place where fellow bikepackers could share their experiences, they...
03.01.2019
47. Coaching Principals
In this episode, we chat with coach Ryan Draper about training and nutrition. Ryan’s coaching style is an all encompassing program, working with athletes from the inside out to help them be the best versions of themselves. ...
01.29.2019
46. Bikes and Feelings
Chatting with Katrina Rosen of Canmore, Alberta. We cover topics such as mental readiness, nutrition, and family bikepacking. ...
01.27.2018
45. Ride with GPS
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01.20.2018
44. All About Apidura
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01.13.2018
43. The Lost Elephant
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01.07.2018
42. Beyond The Secret Race, Part II
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12.24.2017
41. Inside Adventure Media
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12.16.2017
40. Sinewave Cycles
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12.09.2017
39. Canadian Triple Crown Record
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12.02.2017
38. Route Creation
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11.25.2017
37. Sonic Divide
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11.18.2017
36. The Tale of Two Summits
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07.29.2017
35. Smile
Ryan provides an update on his health and the future of Bikepack Canada. A very special thank you to all of our podcast listeners. See you at the summit in September!
07.15.2017
33. Hurt'n Albert'n 550
Chatting with Justin Chadwick and Trevor Anderson (of Calgary, Alberta), co-organizers of the Hurt'n Albert'n bikepacking event. We get a little backstory, a recap of the inaugural run, and changes in-the-works for this years event.
07.08.2017
32. K-Lite
Chatting with Kerry Staite (from Newcastle, Australia), founder of K-Lite, the most powerful dynamo lights on the market. We get into Kerry's diverse do-it-yourself background, an understanding of the technology, its history, and finding success in the niche bikepacking market.
07.01.2017
31. A River Runs Through It
Chatting with Kathy Schoendoerfe (of Ovando, Montana), co-owner of the Blackfoot Angler. The fly shop is part of one of the more enthusiastic communities along the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. Population, 65.
06.24.2017
30. Confessions of a New Bikepacker
Chatting with Sarah Hornby (of Canmore, Alberta) on trading in her triathlon bike for a knobby tires and a view of the Rockies. We get into the anxiety and elation of learning to mountain bike, overcoming a fear of bears,...
06.17.2017
29. Twenty Bikepacking Secrets
Host Ryan Correy shares a variety of tips that he has learned over the last five years, including drinking beer. Seriously. Could alcohol be an unconventional race strategy?
06.10.2017
28. Tour Divide Preview
Chatting with our buddy Josh Kato (of Cashmere, Washington) before the start of the 2017 Tour Divide.
06.04.2017
27. From the Archives
From the archives of the original 'Adventure Cycling' podcast, please enjoy my conversation with JD Pauls (of Hamilton, Ontario) after completing the 2013 Tour Divide. You will be missed, brother.
05.27.2017
26. Bikepacking or bike touring?
Chatting with Canadian Cycling editor, Matthew Pioro (of Toronto, Ontario). We get into a friendly debate on whether bikepacking should just be called bike touring. For emerging writers, we also review some helpful freelance tips.
05.20.2017
25. Trackleaders
Chatting with Matthew Lee (of Chapel Hill, North Carolina) and Scott Morris (of anywhere, USA) on the evolution of live tracking events and their business, Trackleaders.com.
05.13.2017
24. BC Epic 1000
Chatting with organizer Lennard Pretorius (of Kamloops, British Columbia) on how the southern BC event came to be. Lennard also provides a great description of the region, a tease for his Buckshot offshoot, and some insight into new collaborative efforts. I...
05.06.2017
23. Alberta Rockies 700
Chatting with Jonathan Hayward (of Hinton, Alberta) on his motivations behind creating the AR700, being on the forefront of organizing events that seemingly have no organization, and what to expect for this years reverse route from Coleman.
04.29.2017
22. Remembering Mike Hall
Chatting with director Mike Dion (of Denver, Colorado) on how he got into filmmaking, some of the stories behind ‘Ride the Divide’, ‘Inspired to Ride’, and of his journey getting to know bikepacking legend, Mike Hall.
04.22.2017
21. Q&A with Ryan Correy
Ryan tackles the bikepacker diet, training in winter, the ideal Tour Divide bike, will his crew ever run another supported tour, what’s next for Bikepack Canada, and an unconventional answer

What's The Bikepack Canada Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Bikepack Canada Podcast episodes:

71. Arie Hoogerbrugge - The Road to Argentina

70. Brian Szklarczuk - Perogies, Poutine & Bikepacking in Manitoba

69. Guy Stuart - Bikepacker, Sempster, DIY Craftsman.

68. Lamar Timmins - Bikepacking Immersion on the Silk Road

67. Adventure Audio's Peter Hockenhull and Tyler Hamilton

66. 2019 Recap.

65. Mike Gurnham - The Japanese Odyssey

64. Tara Weir - The Wild West Route

63. Liz Henderson and Bob Almack

62. RJ Sauer. Writer, director, producer, bikepacker, dad.

61. Sports Psychologist, Matt Bain. The Mechanics of Motivation.

60. BT700 Wrap up with Matthew Kadey, Sarah Caylor and Kyle Messier.

59. Nat Rainbow, 2019 Tour Divide Lanterne Rouge.

58. Aaron “Guru” Weinsheimer

57. The Alberta Rockies 700 with Jonathan Hayward.

56. Janie Hayes

55. The Lost Elephant

54. Sofiane Sehili - Armistice at Brush Mountain Lodge.

53. BC Epic 1000 Organizer, Lennard Pretorious

52. The BC Epic 1000 with Evan Deutsch

51. The Wild West Route with Kurt Refsnider and Clee Roy

50. Bikes and Butter Tarts

49. All in the Family

48. Welcome to... Sarah's Island

47. Coaching Principals

46. Bikes and Feelings

45. Ride with GPS

44. All About Apidura

43. The Lost Elephant

42. Beyond The Secret Race, Part II

41. Inside Adventure Media

40. Sinewave Cycles

39. Canadian Triple Crown Record

38. Route Creation

37. Sonic Divide

36. The Tale of Two Summits

35. Smile

33. Hurt'n Albert'n 550

32. K-Lite

31. A River Runs Through It

30. Confessions of a New Bikepacker

29. Twenty Bikepacking Secrets

28. Tour Divide Preview

27. From the Archives

26. Bikepacking or bike touring?

25. Trackleaders

24. BC Epic 1000

23. Alberta Rockies 700

22. Remembering Mike Hall

21. Q&A with Ryan Correy

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