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Bikes or Death

219 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 362 ratings

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 stories and experiences of these individuals with the hopes that it inspires others to get outside, get on their bikes, and experience what our natural world has waiting for them. At its heart Bikes or Death is more than just a podcast. Bikes or Death is a lifestyle. It’s the idea that a life without bikes is a life not worth living. Now go ride your damn bike!

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Episodes

Ep. 8 - Patrick Farnsworth, host of Bikes or Death Podcast

April 30, 2019 05:30 - 1 hour - 117 MB

In this episode the tables are turned as my friend Ryan interviews me for my own show.   ig: @bikesordeath fb: facebook.com/bikesordeath patreon: patreon.com/bikesordeath ---------- music: by Eric B. & Rakim, Eric B. is President  

Ep. 7 - Chris Stevenson

April 17, 2019 02:27 - 1 hour - 83.1 MB

Ever since I learned that the Southern Tier route passed through a small town in Texas only 18 miles from my house I've had my eyes open for an opportunity to host a tourer at my home.  That opportunity came about a month ago when I noticed someone on Instagram was on the route and headed my way.  That someone is Chris Stevenson.  I picked him up in Navasota, TX, we ate bbq, told stories, fixed his bike, recorded a podcast, and sent him on his way with the best of intentions.   You can fol...

Ep. 7 - Chris Stevenson - Touring Across America

April 17, 2019 02:27 - 1 hour - 83.1 MB

Ever since I learned that the Southern Tier route passed through a small town in Texas only 18 miles from my house I've had my eyes open for an opportunity to host a tourer at my home.  That opportunity came about a month ago when I noticed someone on Instagram was on the route and headed my way.  That someone is Chris Stevenson.  I picked him up in Navasota, TX, we ate bbq, told stories, fixed his bike, recorded a podcast, and sent him on his way with the best of intentions.   You can fol...

Chris Stevenson - Touring Across America

April 17, 2019 02:27 - 1 hour - 83.1 MB

Ever since I learned that the Southern Tier route passed through a small town in Texas only 18 miles from my house I've had my eyes open for an opportunity to host a tourer at my home.  That opportunity came about a month ago when I noticed someone on Instagram was on the route and headed my way.  That someone is Chris Stevenson.  I picked him up in Navasota, TX, we ate bbq, told stories, fixed his bike, recorded a podcast, and sent him on his way with the best of intentions.   You can fol...

Ep. 6 - Anna Claire Beasley - Bikepacker

April 10, 2019 04:43 - 31 minutes - 35.8 MB

Anna Claire, or AC as she may be more well known by, is a one of a kind human with wisdom and experience beyond her years.  She is a bikepacker, traveler, adventurer, wilderness first aid certified, community activist, and photographer.  Her latest endeavor is a women specific mountain bike  festival in Fayetteville, AR. email: [email protected] ig: annaclairebeasley ------- ig: @bikesordeath fb: www.facebook.com/bikesordeath/ patreon: www.patreon.com/bikesordeath ...

Ep. 6 - Anna Claire Beasley

April 10, 2019 04:43 - 31 minutes - 35.8 MB

Anna Claire, or AC as she may be more well known by, is a one of a kind human with wisdom and experience beyond her years.  She is a bikepacker, traveler, adventurer, wilderness first aid certified, community activist, and photographer.  Her latest endeavor is a women specific mountain bike  festival in Fayetteville, AR. email: [email protected] ig: annaclairebeasley ------- ig: @bikesordeath fb: www.facebook.com/bikesordeath/ patreon: www.patreon.com/bikesordeath ...

Anna Claire Beasley - Bikepacker

April 10, 2019 04:43 - 31 minutes - 35.8 MB

Anna Claire, or AC as she may be more well known by, is a one of a kind human with wisdom and experience beyond her years.  She is a bikepacker, traveler, adventurer, wilderness first aid certified, community activist, and photographer.  Her latest endeavor is a women specific mountain bike  festival in Fayetteville, AR. email: [email protected] ig: annaclairebeasley ------- ig: @bikesordeath fb: www.facebook.com/bikesordeath/ patreon: www.patreon.com/bikesordeath ...

Tom Hughes and Indiana Shulz, Ultra Endurance Cyclist

April 03, 2019 19:25 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

A day after Indiana Shulz (1st place) and Tom Hughes (3rd place) finished the GranGravel 500 I got to sit down with them and talk about the race, their equipment, and endurance bike racing.  Both of these guys are incredible athletes and humans and we had a great conversation chalk full of bikepacking goodness.  Indiana Shulz doesn't do social media Tom Hughes is on ig as @onetontom and fb as Tom Hughes ---------- ig: @bikesordeath fb: www.facebook.com/bikesordeath/ patreon: www....

Ep. 5 - Tom Hughes and Indiana Schulz, Ultra Endurance Cyclist

April 03, 2019 19:25 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

A day after Indiana Schulz (1st place) and Tom Hughes (3rd place) finished the GranGravel 500 I got to sit down with them and talk about the race, their equipment, and endurance bike racing.  Both of these guys are incredible athletes and humans and we had a great conversation chalk full of bikepacking goodness.  Indiana Shulz doesn't do social media Tom Hughes is on ig as @onetontom and fb as Tom Hughes ---------- ig: @bikesordeath fb: www.facebook.com/bikesordeath/ patreon: www...

Ep. 5 - Tom Hughes and Indiana Shulz, Endurance Cyclist

April 03, 2019 19:25 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

A day after Indiana Shulz (1st place) and Tom Hughes (3rd place) finished the GranGravel 500 I got to sit down with them and talk about the race, their equipment, and endurance bike racing.  Both of these guys are incredible athletes and humans and we had a great conversation chalk full of bikepacking goodness.  Indiana Shulz doesn't do social media Tom Hughes is on ig as @onetontom and fb as Tom Hughes ---------- ig: @bikesordeath fb: www.facebook.com/bikesordeath/ patreon: www....

Ep. 4 - Indiana Shulz, Ultra Distance Cyclist

March 05, 2019 20:57 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Indiana started his Ultra Distance Cycling "career" in 2017 and he quickly started making waves.   2017 American Trail Race (ATR) - 2nd place 2018 GranGravel 500 - 1st place *Course Record 2018 Trans Am - 2nd place  2019 GranGravel 500 - 1st place ------------- ig: @bikesordeath blog: www.bikesordeath.com patreon: www.patreon.com/bikesordeath --------------- intro/outro music: Eric B. & Rakim - Eric B. Is President

Ep. 4 - Indiana Schulz, Ultra Distance Cyclist

March 05, 2019 20:57 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Indiana started his Ultra Distance Cycling "career" in 2017 and he quickly started making waves.   2017 American Trail Race (ATR) - 2nd place 2018 GranGravel 500 - 1st place *Course Record 2018 Trans Am - 2nd place  2019 GranGravel 500 - 1st place ------------- ig: @bikesordeath blog: www.bikesordeath.com patreon: www.patreon.com/bikesordeath --------------- intro/outro music: Eric B. & Rakim - Eric B. Is President

Indiana Shulz, Ultra Distance Cyclist

March 05, 2019 20:57 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Indiana started his Ultra Distance Cycling "career" in 2017 and he quickly started making waves.   2017 American Trail Race (ATR) - 2nd place 2018 GranGravel 500 - 1st place *Course Record 2018 Trans Am - 2nd place  2019 GranGravel 500 - 1st place ------------- ig: @bikesordeath blog: www.bikesordeath.com patreon: www.patreon.com/bikesordeath --------------- intro/outro music: Eric B. & Rakim - Eric B. Is President

Jerod Foster, Travel and Conservation Photographer

January 04, 2019 18:26 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Jerod Foster is a Travel and Conservation Photographer, Professor of practice at TTU, and he takes his students bikepacking!  He is also developing two bikepacking routes that we discuss and you'll want to hear more about! www.jerodfoster.com ig: @jerodfoster YT video his students made of their trip to Big Bend Ranch State Park - https://youtu.be/I2astb4hr1Y   ------------- ig: @bikesordeath blog: www.bikesordeath.com patreon: www.patreon.com/bikesordeath --------------- in...

Ep. 3 - Jerod Foster, Travel and Conservation Photographer

January 04, 2019 18:26 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Jerod Foster is a Travel and Conservation Photographer, Professor of practice at TTU, and he takes his students bikepacking!  He is also developing two bikepacking routes that we discuss and you'll want to hear more about! www.jerodfoster.com ig: @jerodfoster YT video his students made of their trip to Big Bend Ranch State Park - https://youtu.be/I2astb4hr1Y   ------------- ig: @bikesordeath blog: www.bikesordeath.com patreon: www.patreon.com/bikesordeath --------------- in...

Ep. 2 - Billy Rice with Invictus

December 11, 2018 20:39 - 2 hours - 137 MB

In this episode we talk about everything from bikepacking the Tour Divide to health and wellness.  Billy pulls back the curtains and tells us about his person journey in bikepacking and some insights into his coaching methods.   www.invictuscycling.com [email protected] -------------------- ig: @bikesordeath blog: www.bikesordeath.com patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bikesordeath    

Billy Rice with Invictus

December 11, 2018 20:39 - 2 hours - 137 MB

In this episode we talk about everything from bikepacking the Tour Divide to health and wellness.  Billy pulls back the curtains and tells us about his person journey in bikepacking and some insights into his coaching methods.   www.invictuscycling.com [email protected] -------------------- ig: @bikesordeath blog: www.bikesordeath.com patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bikesordeath    

Greg Hardy with Rockgeist

November 06, 2018 17:09 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

In this episode I sit down with Greg Hardy, owner of Rockgeist.  I interviewed Greg in his shop and we had a great conversation ranging from owning a business to finding time to get away and ride.   Rockgiest - https://rockgeist.com/ Coupon Code "bikesordeath" at checkout for a 10% discount on your order! s24o Route we discussed on the show - https://rockgeist.com/roll-call/ --------------------- ig: @bikesordeath blog: www.bikesordeath.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bike...

Ep. 1 - Greg Hardy with Rockgeist

November 06, 2018 17:09 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

In this episode I sit down with Greg Hardy, owner of Rockgeist.  I interviewed Greg in his shop and we had a great conversation ranging from owning a business to finding time to get away and ride.   Rockgiest - https://rockgeist.com/ Coupon Code "bikesordeath" at checkout for a 10% discount on your order! s24o Route we discussed on the show - https://rockgeist.com/roll-call/ --------------------- ig: @bikesordeath blog: www.bikesordeath.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bike...