Bike Life

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

Dec. 14, 2025

Cycling Home from Tanzania

Naomi Rouse reflects on six transformative years in Tanzania and how her family’s love of community, adventure, and cycling is leading them on an epic bike journey from Berlin to their home in Bristol.
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.