Bike Life
Bike Life celebrates the journeys of touring cyclists and the hosts who welcome them—sharing real stories, insights, and adventures from the global Warmshowers.org Foundation community.
Recent Episodes
Nov. 30, 2025
Finding Rhythm on the Road
Ines Hartmuth, a classically trained trumpet player, embarks on a 10-week solo bike tour through southern France, blending spontaneous travel with music to seek creative freedom and personal connection.
Nov. 16, 2025
Bikepacking Across Wild Frontiers
Eliza Sampey, an adventurer, bikepacker, and physical therapist, has combined nomadic travel, humanitarian aid, and the joy of exploring wild places by bike.
Nov. 2, 2025
Pack, Ship, Tour with Bikeflights
Sue George, lifelong cyclist and vice president of Bikeflights, explains how her passion for cycling and expertise in bike shipping make touring easier and more accessible for riders everywhere.
Oct. 19, 2025
The Power of Slow Travel
Ted Eliason spent nearly four years cycling solo across 56 countries and five continents, embracing challenges, cultural immersion, and personal transformation while navigating the world by bicycle.
Oct. 5, 2025
Embracing Kindness on the Road
Tyler Epstein embraced his lifelong dream of cycling across the country, discovering both the challenges and deep human connections of long-distance bike touring while riding self-supported from Missouri to the Oregon coast.
Sept. 21, 2025
Riding Into the Unknown A 3-Year Journey
Simon Brain shares how he and his fiancée went from novice riders to completing a three-year, 35-country round-the-world bike tour, embracing wild camping, unexpected dangers, Warmshowers hospitality, and a life-changing commitment to adventure.
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