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00:00 He cycled 19,000km across Africa
08:35 Pro team glued fake UCI stickers to race bikes
16:04 Help us get more free bikes to people who need them!
18:42 19,000km across Africa: planning the route
23:32 Other things to consider on a ride of this scale…
25:54 How to deal with fears and nerves
26:26 The Route
30:05 Average daily mileage
31:57 Wildfires and rockslides
35:33 Best places to ride in Africa
38:15 “I destroyed 6 rims”
49:00 Riding solo vs with friends
54:43 One piece of advice if you’re doing a big trip like this…
55:51”Be a doer, not a watcher”
57:50 The Costs
01:00:08 Working out a budget
01:00:52 Wild camping vs wildlife
01:04:32 How do you fund a trip like this?
01:09:23 Training Prep
01:12:41 The Bike
01:18:50 No data, no worries
01:24:03 The Groupset and spares hacks
01:26:01 Bags and kit lists
01:29:26 His bike weighed how much?!
01:32:08 MVP kit
01:35:29 Setup things Jake would do differently
01:37:29 Improving your mechanic skills
01:39:11 Setting goals and keeping motivation
01:40:14 Overcoming wanting to give up
01:41:52 Busting stereotypes of riding in Africa
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