Episodes
June 13, 2022
Shoestring Budget
Do you want to get into cycling without breaking the bank? With over 30-years of experience, John Bolton knows a lot about cycling and the gear that goes with it!
May 30, 2022
The Cyclonaute
Meet Claude Marthaler – a self-described Cyclonaute. For Claude, traveling by bike is a way of life. He has spent the past 16 years biking around the world and has authored 11 books and bike travelogues.
From 1994 to 2001,…
May 16, 2022
Celebrating the World's Best Bike Movies
Storytelling, adventure, love of cycling, human to human connection . . . that’s what bike touring is all about and what you’ll see at Filmed by Bike’s Annual Film Festival.
May 2, 2022
Biking for the Future
Meet Dorothee; a 71-year-old retired grandmother concerned about climate change who hopped on her pink bike and rode 2500 km from her hometown to the COP26 Summit in Scotland.
April 18, 2022
Touring in Tandem
The story of Peter and Tracy Flucke is like a book with many chapters centered around bicycling, together and alone, for more than fifty years.
April 4, 2022
Pedaling Through the Pandemic
Ken Francis isn’t one to slow down. When the pandemic hit, he knew he had to find a way to continue touring and hosting his beloved Warmshowers family.
March 21, 2022
It's All About Connections
Dave and Leo are not your typical Warmshowers hosts! In their thirteen years of hosting they have welcomed hundreds of cyclists to their Florida home.
March 7, 2022
Two Wheels One World
Adam Swanson has virtually grown up on a bike. He was just an infant when his family took a bike tour across Mexico, and now, at 18 years old, he is on his first solo worldwide tour.
Feb. 21, 2022
Nourishing Body and Soul
Bike touring helps us check in with ourselves and our needs; it nourishes our bodies and souls.
Feb. 7, 2022
A First Time for Everything
Two people from different parts of the country on independent trips cross routes in Midland, MI, and become Matt and Kathy’s first-ever Warmshowers’ guests.
Jan. 24, 2022
Wheels of Fortune
Wheels of Fortune recounts the wondrous experiences a young couple encountered during their 14,000-mile bike trip across the US and Canada.
Jan. 10, 2022
For the Children
It started with a bike breakdown on a cycle tour through Namibia, Africa, in 2014. Was her tour over? What happened next would forever change Ursula’s life and the lives of countless children.
Dec. 27, 2021
A Seasoned Cyclist
Meet passionate and seasoned cyclist Ken Francis, a longtime Warmshowers user, host, volunteer, and former Board member.
Dec. 13, 2021
Women in Cycling
Meet Pinar Pinzuti, the founder of Fancy Women Bike Ride, a woman-only bike event held in cities worldwide. Pinar's goal is to bring more diversity into the cycling world and empower more women to ride more often.
Nov. 29, 2021
Making the Journey Yours
Today, we are joined by Susan Doram who is a published writer, award-winning personal trainer, cycle coach, and worldwide solo cyclist.
Nov. 15, 2021
Facing Uncertainty
Meet Ben Riopelle, a Vet Tech from Colorado who is combining his love for animals and conservation with a long dreamed about first-time bike tour.
Nov. 1, 2021
The Gift of Time
We are joined today by Jerry Kopack who has bike toured through 17 countries. He is propelled by the curiosity of the “human experience” and lives by the mentality to always say yes.
Oct. 18, 2021
Reigning Kindness
We are joined today by Dan Beaumont. Dan is on an epic 4-month journey cycling 10,000km across Britain to raise funds for Mind Over Mountains.
Oct. 4, 2021
Queer in the Community
We are joined today by Kevin Belanger. Kevin is here to share his wisdom, knowledge, and personal experiences on the important conversation of being queer in the outdoor community.
Sept. 20, 2021
Road Magic
We are joined today by Aaron Stephenson. Aaron is a Spanish teacher who lives with his family in Massachusetts and uses his summer breaks to cycle for a cause.
Sept. 6, 2021
Great American Rail Trail
We are joined today by Kevin Belanger. Kevin is the Manager of Trail Planning for the Rails to Trails Conservancy and the Great American Rail Trail.
Aug. 23, 2021
A Traffic Jam Moment
We are joined today by Lorraine Lambert. Lorraine is a “later in life” first-time cyclist who discovered her path after a traffic jam moment.
Aug. 9, 2021
Cycling Into the Sunset
Today's episode of Bike Life, first brought to you last year, contains some great information on planning your next bike tour. Whether it is your first long tour or you are a veteran, you will learn something from our guest …
July 26, 2021
50 Ways to Cycle the World
We are joined today by returning guests Tristan Bogaard and Belèn Castellò. Tristan and Belén have just released their latest book, 50 Ways to Cycle the World.