Episodes
April 15, 2024
Exploring Wild: Stories of Inspiration
Alissa Bell, a passionate bike tourist and founder of Bike Sleep Bike and Exploring Wild, shares her journey from a life-changing trip in Africa to building a community project that showcases personal bike travel stories fro…
April 1, 2024
A Family Adventure of Freedom & Connection
The Bennek family has embarked on a life-changing cycle touring adventure of intentional living, slow travel, and community connections as they navigate life on the open road.
Dec. 25, 2023
Biking 4 Biodiversity
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.
Dec. 11, 2023
Murdock, the Hosting Legend
Richard Martin, aka Murdock, discovered Warmshowers entirely by chance. Eight years and 200 guests later, Murdock has become a hosting legend!
Nov. 27, 2023
Flash Memoir on Wheels
Jane Hertenstein, a talented writer, and experienced cyclist, shares stories of her solo bike trips and the importance of documenting personal experiences through writing in a flash memoir style she created.
Nov. 13, 2023
The Loong Way Home
Melissa Pritchard shares her inspiring journey of cycling around the world and the transformative impact it had on her life and those she encountered along the way.
Oct. 30, 2023
Finding Harmony on the Road
Kenneth Wilson, the highway cellist, shares his extraordinary “work of art” journey touring with his cello on his bike.
Oct. 16, 2023
Chasing Answers on Two Wheels
Meet Brandon Bell, who is on a bike journey of self-discovery to find his purpose and contribute positively to the world amidst the environmental crisis.
Oct. 2, 2023
A Journey of Hope
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.
Sept. 18, 2023
The Open Road as Therapy
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.
Sept. 4, 2023
Navigating Teaching, Touring, and Music
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.
Aug. 21, 2023
Unscripted Adventures of an Intrepid Global Citizen
George Balarezo shares his thrilling adventure through Ethiopia, the challenges he faced, and the fascinating stories he encountered along the way.
Aug. 7, 2023
Biking 4 Biodiversity
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.
July 24, 2023
Embracing the Unknown
Join us as we dive into Dan’s unforgettable cross-country journey and discover the transformative power of embracing the unknown.
July 10, 2023
Talking Tandem Touring
Whether you're an experienced tandem cyclist or just starting, there are many benefits to tandem cycling with a partner.
June 26, 2023
Route 40 at 40
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.
June 12, 2023
Empowering Journey
Sara Qiu Ruan has embarked on a life-changing adventure, conquering her fears and cycling with the profound purpose of helping people.
May 29, 2023
Jumping in With Both Pedals
First-time long-distance cycler, Tyler Diedrick, recounts this epic tale of a sometimes funny, sometimes scary, but always adventurous bike tour.
May 15, 2023
Jo Follows the Call of Adventure
Adventurer, Jo Davies, is on an incredible adventure riding her bike from Boston, MA, home to the UK, via the “scenic route.”
May 1, 2023
New Wheels for our Bike Giveaway Winner!
Hear from the Warmshowers 2022 Bike Giveaway winner, retired fireman and professional grandpa Steve Diaz.
April 17, 2023
Around the USA in 420 Days
What do you get when you combine a historian interested in learning about people and a love of bicycling?
April 3, 2023
Solidarity Rising
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.
March 20, 2023
Turn Left to Nowhere
Meet Tucker Atwood, a math teacher, actor, author, and adventurer.
March 6, 2023
Murdock, the Hosting Legend
Richard Martin, aka Murdock, discovered Warmshowers entirely by chance. Eight years and 200 guests later, Murdock has become a hosting legend!