Category: podcast

June 12, 2018

The Pedalshift Project 123: Katy Trail, Chapter 4

Chapter 4 in a series of podcasts on my Katy Trail adventure! On this edition… I get a nice surprise in camp that has me reflecting on gratitude in bike touring, a wet but not disruptive day, and I look for some oom pah pah at Maifest in Hermann!

June 7, 2018

The Pedalshift Project 122: 1000 Miles of Portraits touring Alaska

Annalisa van den Burgh returns with her touring partner Erik Douds to chat about the new iteration of their Miles of Portraits project as they tackle 1000 miles touring Alaska. We talk about their plans, dealing with bears, touring with Type 1 Diabetes and much more. Read more

June 5, 2018

The Pedalshift Project 121: Katy Trail, Chapter 3

Chapter 3 in a series of podcasts on my Katy Trail adventure! Sometimes a good night’s rest is all you need. That and an overpriced, but gratefully available, lightning cable and some dry shorts can reset things from a less-than-optimal day to one that makes your tour. Plus, I got to do a meetup and enjoy some beer for the first time in Jeff City… They say the third time’s the charm. Sometimes the third day is.

May 31, 2018

The Pedalshift Project 120: Touring Alaska on and off a tandem

Ella Embree is a born and bred Alaskan with a big sense of adventure. Recently Ella was inspired by Lael Wilcox to tackle a new adventure – bicycle touring 1000 miles around her home state, some on a tandem. On this episode we chat on the eve of the first leg!

May 28, 2018

The Pedalshift Project 119: Katy Trail, Chapter 2

Chapter 2 in a series of podcasts on my Katy Trail adventure! The second day… well, it had some challenges. Like three of them.
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May 24, 2018

The Pedalshift Project 118: Katy Trail, Chapter 1

Chapter 1 in a series of podcasts on my Katy Trail adventure! Day 1s can be a mixed bag… and this one was no different.

May 10, 2018

The Pedalshift Project 117: Final preparations for riding the Katy Trail across Missouri

It’s the final tune-up before my big tour riding the Katy Trail across Missouri! On this episode, we cover some of the last minute alterations, plans for handling quirks of the ride, mileage, and how the train fits into the whole adventure. Plus, mid-tour meetup details!

May 3, 2018

The Pedalshift Project 116: A final check-in before riding the TransAm across America

The final installment of this edition of the Pedalshift Beginners Series with James Rosenberg as he sits with me in Washington, DC a few days before he begins his ride across the United States on the TransAm. We cover final prep plans, things you might not think about as a first-timer and more!

April 26, 2018

The Pedalshift Project 115: Women Who Dare – seeking stories of inspiring women by bike

Kerry Gross wanted more stories of inspiring women. So, she decided to ride her bike from California to Maine in search of women who inspire others. Now she brings those stories to us via the Women Who Dare podcast, the story of Kerry’s 5,700-mile bike ride and the interviews with these remarkable women.

April 19, 2018

The Pedalshift Project 114: Katy trail bike tour + camp cooking ideas

Recorded live before a studio audience across the country and around the world… on this episode, the big reveal of my next tour of the Show Me State, plus a bike tour camp cooking ideas.