Episodes

A Journey of Hope

Oct. 2, 2023

Meet Reija Kime, a cyclist and cancer survivor who embarked on a 10-week cycle tour through Europe, sharing her inspiring journey and experiences along the way.

The Open Road as Therapy

Sept. 18, 2023

In this episode of Bike Life, host Tahverlee chats with Ken Francis to discuss the transformative power of cycling, mental health, and the importance of connecting with others through platforms like Warmshowers.

Navigating Teaching, Touring, and Music

Sept. 4, 2023

Carolyn Stallard, a professor at Brooklyn College and a freelance musician, has found a unique way to combine the freedom of remote teaching, a love of music, a desire to give back, and the joy of bicycle touring.

Unscripted Adventures of an Intrepid Global Citizen

Aug. 21, 2023

George Balarezo shares his thrilling adventure through Ethiopia, the challenges he faced, and the fascinating stories he encountered along the way.

Biking 4 Biodiversity

Aug. 7, 2023

Ride along on the adventures and challenges of Hanna Ollos and Jonas Sommer as they bike their way from Germany to Southeast Asia promoting biodiversity and nature conservation.

Embracing the Unknown

July 24, 2023

Join us as we dive into Dan’s unforgettable cross-country journey and discover the transformative power of embracing the unknown.

Talking Tandem Touring

July 10, 2023

Whether you're an experienced tandem cyclist or just starting, there are many benefits to tandem cycling with a partner.

Route 40 at 40

June 26, 2023

At the age of 40, Tadeo Pueyrredon took his dream journey and biked the entire Argentinian Route 40, a trip of 5200 km that took him four months to complete.

Empowering Journey

June 12, 2023

Sara Qiu Ruan has embarked on a life-changing adventure, conquering her fears and cycling with the profound purpose of helping people.

Jumping in With Both Pedals

May 29, 2023

First-time long-distance cycler, Tyler Diedrick, recounts this epic tale of a sometimes funny, sometimes scary, but always adventurous bike tour.

Jo Follows the Call of Adventure

May 15, 2023

Adventurer, Jo Davies, is on an incredible adventure riding her bike from Boston, MA, home to the UK, via the “scenic route.”

New Wheels for our Bike Giveaway Winner!

May 1, 2023

Hear from the Warmshowers 2022 Bike Giveaway winner, retired fireman and professional grandpa Steve Diaz.

Around the USA in 420 Days

April 17, 2023

What do you get when you combine a historian interested in learning about people and a love of bicycling?

Solidarity Rising

April 3, 2023

Sanna Ghotbi and Benjamin Ladraa are bike travelers and activists from Sweden, who are on an epic 2-year, 48 000 km journey through 40 countries to Western Sahara.

Turn Left to Nowhere

March 20, 2023

Meet Tucker Atwood, a math teacher, actor, author, and adventurer.

Murdock, the Hosting Legend

March 6, 2023

Richard Martin, aka Murdock, discovered Warmshowers entirely by chance. Eight years and 200 guests later, Murdock has become a hosting legend!

The Bicycle Mayor of Ranchi

Feb. 20, 2023

Meet Kanishka Poddar, the Bicycle Mayor of Ranchi, India.

Harnessing Tailwind

Feb. 6, 2023

You never know what will happen when you stay with a Warmshowers host; when Adriel Klein’s host’s door opened, he met the love of his life!

Conversations Across America

Jan. 23, 2023

Kari Loya recounts his 73-day, 4,600-mile cross-country journey of a lifetime with his 75-year-old dad battling early-stage Alzheimer’s.

One Pedal at a Time

Jan. 9, 2023

Pam and Glen Goodnough married 40 years ago during their first cross-country bike tour together and have not slowed down since!

Shoestring Budget

Dec. 26, 2022

With over 30 years of experience, John Bolton knows a thing or two about cycling and the gear that goes with it and shares his vast knowledge on his YouTube channel called Cycling on a Shoestring.

A First Time for Everything

Dec. 12, 2022

On separate bike tours, two people from different parts of the country cross routes in Midland, MI, and become Matt and Kathy’s first-ever Warmshowers’ guests.

Pizza Trike

Nov. 28, 2022

Sal Garro shares his joy of cycling, how his tricycle became known as the Pizza Bike, and how it serves as his commuter vehicle, cargo hauler, family bike, and adventure machine.

Creating Possible

Nov. 14, 2022

Meet Tarra Gundrum who created possible by setting off on her first solo bike tour without knowing anything about cycle touring!