On a whim, Australian Stephanie Chee sets off to cycle America solo from the Pacific to the Atlantic.

Touring Talk episode 1:  Cycling Solo across the USA

An interview about cycling the Alaska Highway and all the way up to the Arctic.  Find out about bear encounters, bad roads and summer snowstorms.

Touring Talk episode 2:   The Alaska Highway all the way up to the Arctic

Find out what it's like to set off around the world by bicycle.  Robi and Moni talk about the freedom of the road, budgeting and what it's like to spend 24/7 with your partner.

Touring Talk episode 3:  The Velocos, on the road since 2004

Dreaming of Cycling the Americas from Ushuaia to Alaska?  

Tyson is just finishing up this epic bicycle tour and tells us all about what it's like to cycle from Patagonia across the Andes all the up to the coast of America to Anchorage.




Touring Talk episode 4:  Cycling the Americas with Tyson Schimschal

Cycle touring doesn't have to cost a fortune.  After picking up a bargain bicycle at a garage sale, Minnesotan Leann sets off with boyfriend Ben on a major cycle tour.

Three months into the trip they're still going strong.

They share insights on biking on the cheap and what it's like to spend 24/7 with your partner plus a hair-raising account of an encounter with a grouchy  grizzly bear.

Touring Talk episode 5:  shoestring cycle touring

It's a dream many of us share: quitting our job and cycling off into the great unknown.

Bob Stanley's done just that.  He's traded in the stress of being a manger for the freedom and simplicity of cycle touring.

Listen along for tips and insights into the long-distance bike touring lifestyle.

Touring Talk episode 6:  escape from the cubicle

When I chat with North Americans about the one place they’re dreaming of traveling to, I get the same answer 9 times out of 10:  Europe.

Think this is an impossible dream?

Think again.

Deirdre Goodwin's cycle toured across the old continent 6 times, often solo.

In the latest Touring Talk interview, she lets us in on a few secrets


Touring Talk episode 7: Say Yes to Europe!

The latest Touring Talk interview is all about Biking Boomers!

Join me as I chat with Canadians Chris and Heather Hartridge.   

They’re both nearing 60 and have recently discovered the joys of pedal powered holidays.

We’ll find out why Heather and Chris are so fond of bicycle touring, get tips on how to survive touring with a partner and some sound advice for newbies on how to ease yourself into bicycle touring.


Touring Talk episode 8: biking boomers

One day Anna found herself longing to explore everyday rural life while trapped in a bus heading through the Thai countryside 

Her solution?  Trade in her backpack for a bicycle and set off on her very first cycle tour.  Solo and on the fly through Southeast Asia.

This girl's got guts!

More Bike Touring Inspiration at www.worldbiking.info


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