Bike Tourist Podcast
32 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 14 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsA Bicycle tour podcast open to all cyclists with an emphasis self contained touring.
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BTP 4th Anniversary News
July 20, 2010 21:23 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MBI'm back and this time is for good! Sorry to be away all this time but you can not serve two lords, as they say. I talk about some of my inmediate plans for the show as well as new ways to stay in contact, like Twitter. Look for @BTouristPodcast on Twitter and follow our roamings! Background music "Climb to Elara" Courtesy of http://www.Danosongs.com Picture: me, with the Atsinna Mesa, NM on the background.
Episode 23- A Tour Around Home
April 27, 2009 03:59 - 10 minutes - 9.73 MBSometimes, a tour can be something simple that can be made even without planning. This happened to me this weekend, when I went for a little ride with my son and the ride turned into a small tour. In my book, a tour is about discovery and exploration of places you have not been or care to explore before. This, in my opinion is the difference between a bike ride, where you might have a route you know and a tour, where you deviate from the known and head on to the unknown, to explore a...
Show#22: Down Under for the Children- The Andy Kenny Interview
April 01, 2009 06:29 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBIn this episode, We interview Mr Andy Kenny from Dublin, Ireland, who will be riding from Perth to Sydney, Australia in support for the children victims of the aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear accident, and we are not talking of the children of that era, but present day children who are not only suffering because of their condition, but because of the extreme lack of resources to cover even their most basic necessities, like diapers or living conditions no one would think exist in ...
Show #21: The Road To Zuni
March 21, 2008 07:23 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode, we talk about day #4 of the Tour of the nations. We cover the Road to Zuni and all the wonderful things to see along the way. We also cover some aspects of bike fitting problems and some consequences of prolonged cycling on a bike not properly fitted to your body. We also share some resources for bike tourists who would like to travel along route #53 in NM, where the Ice Caves, and El Morro National Forest are located. If you would like more information on El Morro ...
Show #20: The Road to the Ice Caves
March 03, 2008 07:58 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this episode, we ride day #3 of the Tour of the Nations from Acoma to the Ice Caves. This was a really interesting day with lots of climbing, but more important, a day of pleasant riding with mother nature's pine tree scent in the air! In the Picture: A long railroad track along the way to the Ice Caves makes one think about long journeys and the unknown future
InterShow #3: Sky City Cultural Center and Haak'u Museum
September 13, 2007 04:58 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBThis is the BTP Intershow #3. In this edition, we have some information we would like to share as well as the audio from our visit to the Haak’u Museum at Sky City. The first thing we would like to share is that the Tour of Life, a 68 miles bike ride which has been taking place for a couple of years now in the city of Guaynabo Puerto Rico, has been canceled for 2007. The tour was way to raise funds to help in the research and treatment of catastrophic diseases, and it was being orga...
Show #19: The Road to Acoma
September 07, 2007 04:45 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode, we talk about the Tour of the Nations second cycling day and the road of Acoma. We also make editorial comments on the Sky City Cultural Center, Haak'u Museum and the tour to Sky City itself. We also review the Yaak'a Cafe, which is part of Sky City Cultural Center. This was a wonderful day for riding and we encountered a pack of wild horses that crossed path with us. To learn more about Sky City, and the cultural Center, please visit: http://www.skycity.com The ...
Show #18: TOTN-Isleta and Laguna Pueblos
August 31, 2007 05:23 - 26 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode, we experience the beginning of the Tour of the Nations At the Isleta Pueblo and the road to Laguna Pueblo. A memorable day full of great new people, wonderful cultural experiences, and a connection to Mother Earth by the way of a group of wonderfully talented Isleta children, who Shared their traditional music and dances with us. Isleta is a great place to visit and bicycle friendly. Visit Isleta Pueblo Home page: http://www.isletapueblo.com/ Laguna Pueblo commitm...
Show #17: Tour of the Nations review
August 24, 2007 04:46 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this episode, the first of a series about New Mexico, we talk about the Tour of the Nations, a 259 mile bike ride that took us to four Indian Nations and two national monuments in five wonderful days. In the first installment we review the route and logistics used for this unique kind of tour. the background music is a mix of music performed by the Isleta and Zuni pueblos. Get on your bikes and acompany us to the Land of Enchantment. Interested in New Mexico? Check out these webs...
Show #16: Interview with Randy Fay and Nancy Lewis
July 02, 2007 03:43 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBIn this episode we interview Mr. Randy Fay and Ms. Nancy Lewis. They share with us the adventures on their ongoing tour from the north pole to the south pole. As we go on with the interview, it becomes clear that a bike tourist have to be flexible and make changes to an already laid out route plan. This way, more things can be discovered as it happened to them while touring in Mexico. The experiences gained by this approach are incredible and prove that bike touring is not just going...
Show #15: Interview with Jeff Miller and Lotte Shlengel
June 24, 2007 16:47 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBTouring in Puerto Rico! In this episode, we cover the ins and outs of touring the island of Puerto Rico, U.S.A. As bicycle touring in P.R. is a virgin activity, most of the locals just can't imagine anyone doing it, and the car culture does not help much. Anyway, if you are coming to do a bike tour, you are in to enjoy a place where the visitor is welcome and people go to extremes to help you. Adventure Cycling's own Jeff Miller and Lotte Shlengel can vouch for that, as they did a ...
Show #14: Interview with Mr. David Barnas
May 23, 2007 04:49 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this episode, we interview Mr. David Barnas from Buffalo, N.Y. He tell us about his Transamerica Trail bike tour, and also about other adventures he have had. We learn here some small details that are not easy to come by and that are very helpful for the begining bike tourist. You can read about David's adventures at the following sites: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/2502 http://blog.myspace.com/jerkabobber Join us in this life changing adventure! Have a story to share? Le...
Show #13: Letters, friends and then Some
April 29, 2007 02:52 - 12 minutes - 11 MBIn this episode, we talk about an introduction to folding bikes for touring, and the Rohloff drivetrain. Also we read some reader's e-mails and give recommendation of good touring journals to read. The podcast phone has changed to 206-350-3691. To check Bike Friday's New World Tourist folding bike go to: http://www.bikefriday.com/node/1586 To Check out the Rohloff System go to: http://www.rohloff.de/en/products/index.html Check the tour journal "A Yucatan Adventure" http://www.c...
Show #12: Interview with Tim and Cindie Travis
March 05, 2007 06:31 - 53 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode we bring you the interview with Tim and Cindie Travis directly from Canberra Australia. The Travis share with us their road experience, life lessons and their view of the world as learned through their nomadic bike travelling way of life. Join us in this exclusive Bike Tourist Podcast interview. Enjoy! Visit the Tim and Cindie's website http://www.downtheroad.org
Mail Server Problems
February 25, 2007 19:29 - 3 minutes - 2.12 MBAs many of you can figure out, there is a problem with Podomatic's mail server. The e-mails are getting bounced back to the source. Thanks Friedel for the heads up in this matter! To cope with the situation, I have created an e-mail address at Yahoo: [email protected] From now on use this address for all communications with the podcast and remember that you can always sen audio comments using the podcast's phone 1-206-350-3691 (yes, you can use Skypeout if you so desir...
Special Presentation: The Road That has no End by Tim Travis
February 19, 2007 04:57 - 37 minutes - 29.7 MBIn this episode, we present for your consideration Chapter 1 of Tim Travis's The Road that has no End audio Book. This is a preview to the upcoming interview with Tim and his wife Cindy, who changed their normal life to a life on the road travelling around the world. After you listen to this, send in your questions to for the Travis, if you have any. Visit the Travis website: http://downtheroad.org/Australia As a side note, and answering request for easier to download shows, I am r...
Intershow News #2: 2833 miles in 17 days
February 05, 2007 05:01 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBFor this intershow news #2 we have an interview with the Road Bike Rider's Fred Matheny. Fred and Ed Pavelka, the big guys at Road Bike Rider, will take part in the Elite Tour for a grueling 2833 miles across the U.S. in just 17 days (with no rest days!). Although it was not possible for Ed to be with us at the interview, Fred fill us with the details of this epic ride as well as other details and training advice that apply to our touring way of life. Listen to this exclusive intervi...
Show #11:Tour Planning
February 01, 2007 04:49 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this Episode, we mention the different aspects of tour planning, and discuss a few of them: 1. The Route 2. The bike 3. Cargo management The rest of the aspects will be discussed in future shows. This Podcast is being featured as the "Link of the Week" in Adventure Cycling website. Check http://www.adventurecycling.org as an incredible source of information for the bike tourist. Let your opinion count! make comments on the page, send e-mail, or leave audio comments on the p...
Show #10: 46,000 Miles Around the World; The Mr. Alastair Humphreys' Interview
January 10, 2007 01:00 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBIn this episode, we have the great honor to interview Mr. Alastair Humphreys from London, England, about his epic 4 years, 46K miles bike tour around the world! Memories from his journey, life lessons learned and a renewed appreciation for family and friends left behind back home. This tour is a celebration of humanity and kindness that one could only dream, but that is very real and is out there waiting to be discovered. a bike tour is a way to discover a different world than the o...
Show #9: The Paul Sanchez's 8 Wishes Interview
January 02, 2007 16:59 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MB2007 is here! I wish great things to all our listeners and colaborators! In this episode, we feature the 8 Wishes interview, featuring Mr. Paul Sanchez and his 10,000 bike tour around the perimeter of the U.S.A, to help children with Dyslexia and learning disabilities. How? Find out and listen to the interview! Check Paul's site: http://www.8wishes.com Finally! I have upgraded this website! It has a cost, but now I feel free to post even more frequent podcasts featuring other topi...
Show #8: The Paul Stockton Interview
December 27, 2006 18:12 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBWelcome to Bike Tourist Podcast show #8, our last show of 2006! In this episode we interview Mr. Paul Stockton from Ontario, Canada about his bike tours and his change from upright bike to recumbent. In the picture above, we show Paul's beautiful HP Velotechnik Street Mahine GTE, which is his main touring machine after using his Trek for many years. We have the donations icon up so if you would like to help this show going strong on 2007, send a buck or two, or just continue to be a ...
Christmas Show 2006
December 24, 2006 23:06 - 7 minutes - 5.17 MBMerry Christmas and Happy New year to all of you for being here with us at the Podcast
Bike Tourist Newsflash
December 13, 2006 11:40 - 5 minutes - 8.87 MBPaul Sanchez "Soloride", a 10,000 mile bike tour around the perimeter of the U.S.A for the children with learning disabilities has put a out a video documentary about the trip and its purpose. The more people who see this video and rate it, the more money it will raise, and hey, it is free! Enjoy this teaser for a more in depth interview with Paul! it is 8 wishes in 30 days help the cause! http://8wishes.com/ More to come!
Show #7 The Ride Ataxia Interview
December 13, 2006 06:18 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBIn this episode, we interview Mr. Kyle Bryant, who will embark into a 2800 mile bike tour to raise awareness of this rare disease, which is almost unknown. Being a patient himself of this debilitating disease, Kyle wants to make a statement for the people who can no longer be active and on behalf of future patients. Having a goal to raise $30,000 to be destined for research and treatement, he wants to make sure that at the end of his adventure, everyone knows about the disease. Check...
Show #6: The Spinning Southward Interview (Part 2)
November 25, 2006 12:30 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBIn this episode, we interview the Spinning Southward team on the second of 3 installments about their wonderful 16K mile bike tour from Alaska to Argentina. We talk, among other things, about the common misunderstanding of Latin American values, popular belief versus reality, and how touring these regions can act as an eye opener to many wonderful things. Thanks everyone for listening to the show! We are now #2 in the Sports and Recreation division of Podomatic. We will need to upg...
Music Show #1: Interview with "The Bike Rocker" Attila Horvath
October 19, 2006 04:40 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBThis show features Attila Horvath, who recently released his debut album, "Bike Rock". We talk about his songs, his inspiration, and his road rage. We have a surprise for the first listeners to the show, so grab your headphones and enjoy! Link to Attila Horvath's website: http://www.bikerockmusic.com
Show #5: Cycling for a Cause: The Spinning Southward Interview (Part 1)
October 15, 2006 12:22 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBIn this episode, we have a great interview with brothers John and Mike Longsdon and Nate Ajello, on their epic Spinning Southward tour from Alaska to Argentina, a total of 16000 miles, to honor their late mothers Jean and Fran, who lost a long brain tumor battle. Sponsored by the National Brain Tumor Foundation, they cycled long and hard to rise awareness about information as a weapon and to raise money for the foundation to be destined for research and treatment of this condition. F...
Show #4: Interview with Matt Hewston and Ryan McClain
October 03, 2006 05:54 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBIn this show we feature a great interview with Matt Hewston and Ryan McClain. These guys did a wonderful tour of 5200 miles across the good ol' U.S.A, from San Diego To Pittsburgh. What you can't find on their webpage, you will find it here, so, get some snacks and enjoy! Check their website, Bike And See, in the links section below. Remember to vote! Go to the links section and show your support! You can always leave audio messages using the phone number 206-339-4425.
Show #3: The Touring Machine
September 21, 2006 00:08 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBOne Hour special! Sue me! In this episode we explore the touring bike in comparison to traditional road and Mountain bikes. What works and what does not. We also cover basic equipment for touring as well as a little talk on recumbent bikes. About the Picture: This is Anna Bromley's Barcroft Dakota, armed and ready for her 88 day/4000 mile adventure along with her father Mark. Links to Examples of Touring Bikes and equipment: Cannondale http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/07/cusa/specia...
Intershow News #1
September 13, 2006 05:56 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MB1. Tour of Life, October 1, 2006 in Guaynabo, P.R. Information: http://www.touroflife.com 2. If you have recorded some of your music, you may have the oportunity to showcase it here! Listen to the show for the details. 3. Help your show! Vote in Podcast Alley via the link in this page! 4. Editorial: Traffic Problems: How can you help your comunity, hence yourself and your family. 5. Recommended Tour Journal: Pedal to the Sea by Anna and Mark Bromley, Wonderful narrative and grea...
Show #2; Interview with Mr. Wade Pearson
September 06, 2006 20:12 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBHello everyone! In this show we talk about what is touring, the different ways of touring that comes to mind (Have another one? Please tell us, leave a comment or call the phone listed below and talk about it. If it is cool, we might include it on the next show!). In this show we include a cool interview with Dr. Wade Pearson, from St. Louis, Missouri. We took the chance, as he is visiting the island to do research at UCC. He did a solo tour in Dakota of about 800 miles. He shares wi...
Bike Tourist Podcast Show #1
August 20, 2006 06:33 - 4 minutes - 6.45 MBThis is a short introduction to what is going to be the Bike Tourist Podcast. General information and contacts. Check the links for downloading the software described on the show. Happy Cycling!