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Bikes or Death
Bikes or Death is a podcast centered around the growing sport of bikepacking, adventure cycling, and the outdoors. The show features the amazing people who participate in these activities and contribute so greatly to the cycling community. The Bikes or Death Podcast is dedicated to sharing the stori...
Episoade Recente
210 episoade
Ep. 206 ~ Central Texas Showdown w/ Andrea Roelofs & Javian Quinones
We’re 60 days out from the 3rd annual Central Texas Showdown grand depart, so let’s talk about it!
To talk about CTS I brought in a couple exper...
Ep. 205 ~ Rockstar Women, hosted by Kayla Hall
Today on the Bikes or Death podcast it's all about the ladies! For the first time ever I turned the microphone, and podcast, over to the talented Kay...
Ep. 204 ~ Andrew Onermaa, Tour Divide 1st Place Singlespeed
This year's Tour Divide was one for the books - and the record books. With good weather and a very competitive field we saw dots moving so faster than...
Ep. 203 ~ Arkansas Graveler with Ariel & Patrick
Last year I participated in the inaugural Arkansas Graveler where we traversed the State from Fayetteville to Jonesboro through the Ozarks into the De...
Ep. 202 ~ Stephen Fitzgerald, Pinyons & Pines Winner and Rodeo Labs owner
Stephen Fitzgerald is a husband, father, owner of Rodeo Labs, and accomplished cyclist. When time allows he's been known to dabble in gravel and ultra...
Ep. 201 ~ Cjell Moné, AZT 800 World Record!
Cjell Moné just did the unthinkable by riding his custom Moné La Roca with coaster brakes on the Arizona Trail 800. The AZT 800, which is actually 840...
Ep. 200 ~ Kerry Snow, 2nd place at ETS while undergoing chemo
On today's episode I'm joined by a long time friend and cycling buddy of mine, Kerry Snow. Kerry was our 2nd place East Texas Showdown in the women's...
Ep. 199 ~ Dr. Eliza Sampey, Athlete + Coach + Physical Therapist
My guest today is the one and only Dr. Eliza Sampey who brings her wealth of experience to the podcast. Eliza was a professional adventure athlete for...
Ep. 198 ~ Eric House, Atlas Mountain Race on Singlespeed
I'm stoked to bring you my latest chat with Eric House fresh off his finish at the Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco. After being laid off from his job i...
Ep. 197 ~ Indiana Schulz, Cycling the World
For the past 8 years Indiana aka "Drive by Dildo" has been focused on bikepack racing. He's got a laundry list of accomplishments to his name. Includi...
Ep. 196 ~ Matt Annabel, AZT 300 Yo-Yo on a Singlespeed
While you were sipping egg nog and opening the presents that Santa Claus brought you, Matt Annabel was starting his AZT 300 Yo-Yo attempt. And while...
Ep. 195 ~ Justinas Leveika, New Bikepacking Triple Crown FKT
At this point Justinas needs no introduction. In 2024 he completed a total of 10 ultra cycling races, winning most of them. Among them was a win, and...
Ep. 194 ~ Annabelle Bitterman, Central Texas Showdown 3rd Overall
Annabelle Bitterman was our 2024 Central Texas Showdown (472 miles) 1st place female, which was also good enough to secure 3rd overall. This was her t...
Ep. 193 ~ Tim Krueger, Esker Cycles CEO
Tim Krueger has been in the cycling industry for almost three decades. He got his start at a local bike shop breaking down boxes as a teenager. After...
Ep. 192 ~ Hannah Simon, Answers Listener Questions
Hannah Simon is quickly becoming a dominant force on the ultra bikepack racing stage. She recently added another feather in her cap of accomplishments...
Ep. 191 ~ Jen Kelly, professional poker player and winner of 3 bikepacking races this summer
In her first year as a bikepack racer Jen Kelly has already racked up an impressive resume. She entered into 3 bikepacking races this summer and won t...
Ep. 190 ~ Nicolette Jones, 2024 Colorado Trail Race Female Winner
Nicolette Jones just won the 2024 Colorado Trail Race on her first attempt. Not only was this her first time racing the Colorado Trail, it was her fir...
Ep. 189 ~ Justinas Leveika, Colorado Trail Race 2024
Justinas Leveika is fresh off an impressive Colorado Trail Race finish. This was his first time at CTR and he finished in 4d 7h 17m, which was over 8...
Ep. 188 ~ Chris Smith, Racing the Tour Divide Legally Blind
In 2000 Chris Smith was diagnosed with Stargardt's Disease, by 2009 he was declared legally blind. No longer able to drive he turned to the bike as a...
Ep. 187 ~ Edyn Teitge, Youngest Tour Divide Solo Finisher at 15
Edyn Teitge, at 15 years old, just became the youngest person to complete the Tour Divide solo. He set out with a goal of finishing in 20 days and was...
Ep. 186 ~ Spencer McCullough, First to visit all 51 National Parks by Bike
Spencer McCullough just did something that's never been done before! He visited all 51 National Parks in the lower 48 by bicycle. This epic trip aroun...
Ep. 185 ~ Justinas Leveika, New Tour Divide FKT!
Eight years ago Mike Hall made history and etched his name in the record books, and in the hearts of an entire community, with his record setting Tour...
Ep. 184 ~ Ulrich "Uba" Bartholmoes, Tour Divide 2024
Last year Ulrich Bartholmoes, aka Uba, won the Tour Divide on his first attempt. This year he came back to do it again, but with a larger goal of comp...
Ep. 183 ~ Tales from the Arkansas Graveler
The Arkansas Graveler is a supported bike tour across the state of Arkansas. It boast 366 miles and 26,700 feet of climbing over 6 days. The route tak...
Ep. 182 ~ Ulrich "Uba" Bartholmoes, Triple Crown 2024 Begins
Last year Ulrich Bartholmoes, who goes by Uba, won the Tour Divide in his first attempt with a time of 14d 2h 23m. This year he's back to defend his t...
Ep. 181 ~ Daniel Connell, aka "Dirty Dan"
Daniel Connell has become a regular on the bikepacking race scene and in the cycling community. You will often see him on Trackleaders under his trail...
Ep. 180 ~ 20,000 Miles by Bike, Exploring Wild w/ Alissa Bell
Alissa Bell is the creator and owner of ExploringWild.com and BikeSleepBike.com. Both projects are inspired by her 20,000+ miles traveling by foot and...
Ep. 179 ~ The Midsouth Experience, w/ Patrick & Natalie
It's Midsouth Week! At least here at Bikes or Death headquarters ;). This week, we are going back in time and reliving Midsouth through the lens of Pa...
Ep. 178 ~ Patrick's AZT 300 Attempt
Since my youth I've had a passion and love for the outdoors. While all wilderness landscapes appeal to me in their own unique way, desert landscapes...
Ep. 177 ~ Meaghan Hackinen, DOOM 3rd Overall
Meaghan Hackinen is your 2024 DOOM female winner and 3rd place overall. On day one she skipped a critical resupply point and found herself leading the...
Ep. 176 ~ John Schilling, AZT Race Director
On today's episode John Schilling, AZT Race Director, is here to talk all things AZT. He became the race director in 2019 when Scott Morris passed the...
Ep. 175 ~ Jenny Tough, Adventure Athlete & Writer
Jenny Tough is one of the most impressive adventure athletes I've had the pleasure of chatting with. Her accomplishments in sports and writing are tru...
Ep. 174 ~ East Texas Showdown Preview for 2024
The East Texas Showdown is in its fourth year and it's our biggest one yet. With 250+ riders from all over the world decending on East Texas we wante...
Ep. 173 ~ Lewis Ciddor, 3rd Place at Tour Te Waipounamu
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Ep. 172 ~ Dogpacking with John & Mira
John and Mira are a bikepacking duo who were the first to complete the Tour Divide Race as a human and dog team in 2023. They also emBARKed on a world...
Ep. 171 ~ Angus Morton, filming "The Divide"
On today's episode, I sit down with Angus Morton to chat about his latest film: The Divide. This masterpiece follows Angus's brother, Lachlan Morton,...
Ep. 170 ~ Sofiane Sehili, "Where Do I Go From Here?"
At the end of the year Sofiane made a post on social media that caught my eye. The first line read, “So where do I go from here?”. Sofiane is arguably...
Ep. 169 ~ Part 3: Ask Me Anything, with Patrick & Natalie
In the final installment Patrick answers listener questions and he gets his girlfriend, Natalie, to ask your questions. We got a ton of questions, so...
Ep. 169 ~ Part 2: Meet the Team
Bikes or Death is growing and I’ve hired some people to help. In this episode I sit down with Mckensie Barney, Ariel Marlowe, and Ben Crannell, to int...
Ep. 169 ~ Part 1: BoD Awards + 2024 Goals
It's that time again. Time to look back at a year of podcasting, give some awards, and make some promises for next year that I'm sure to break a few :...