Episodes
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!
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!
Healing Journey
Oct. 31, 2022
Meet UK resident Antony Butcher who cycled across America on a healing journey full of adventure and wonderfully serendipitous moments.