Chris Smith | Blind Guy Biking the Tour Divide

Chris Smith | Blind Guy Biking the Tour Divide

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I have the chance to talk with Chris Smith, better known as the Blind Guy Biking on Instagram. Chris has defied the odds on many occasions throughout his life. While Stargardt’s Disease is an inherited genetic condition that causes central vision loss, it usually occurs during childhood, resulting in total vision loss. Chris was fortunate, in the sense that it came about in his 20s, leaving him peripheral vision, and the ability to do some pretty amazing things. He also had the chance to experience growing up as a normally sighted person, allowing him to develop a love of cycling.

Throughout the episode, we discuss his background growing up in Connecticut, his journey through vision loss due to Stargardt's Disease in his early twenties, and how he rediscovered biking as a mode of transportation and passion. Chris shares his experiences from the Tour Divide, a 2745 mile or 4418km backcountry ride from Banff, Canada to the USA/Mexican border, where he faced unique challenges, such as navigating, resupplying, and tackling rugged terrain. He also talks about the immense support from friends, family, and the cycling community, which was crucial for his success. Chris' story highlights how he turned a daunting journey into a successful fundraiser, raising over $30,000 for the Foundation Fighting Blindness. We delve deep into his remarkable resilience, the camaraderie formed on the trail, and insights into overcoming adversity. In completing this challenge, Chris is one of only a very small group of people that have ridden this route legally blind.

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Ridecast: Canadian Shield 1000

Ridecast: Canadian Shield 1000

In this episode of the Bike Tour Adventures podcast I'm recording a Ridecast on my ITT of the Canadian Shield 1000. I created this route as a means of showcasing some of the best riding in the Laurentian Mountains and to introduce a MTB bikepacking route to the region, incorporating as much single-track and double-track riding as possible into a long-distance bikepacking route. I hope you enjoy and keep on pedalling.To support the Bike Tour Adventures podcast, follow the links below:https://www.patreon.com/bikepackadventures orhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bikepackadventures Join the RideWithGPS Bikepack Adventures ClubFind me at…WEBSITE: http://www.biketouradventures.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPQl_pNcMZA-hHckhVrpmaw FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/biketouradventures/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bike_tour_adventures/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BikeTourAdv ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bike-tour-adventures/id1464406852 Show SponsorsThe Bike Tour Adventures podcast is incredibly lucky to have some amazing corporate sponsors. Check these great companies out and feel free to use my PROMO codes.Redshift Sports - Discount code: BPA15Panorama Cycles - Discount code: BPA10Raceday Fuel - Discount code: BPA10

15 Sep 202232min

Arianna & Daniel | Bicycles Will Save The World

Arianna & Daniel | Bicycles Will Save The World

In this episode of the Bike Tour Adventures podcast I have the opportunity to speak with Arianna and Daniel about their amazing European cycling adventure. Coming from opposite ends of Europe and having vastly different bike touring experiences, these two physicists fell in love with not just bike touring, but also each other. After spending a considerable amount of time designing and manufacturing their bikes, Daniel and Arianna embarked on a massive adventure with their dog Zola to make a GPS drawing of a bike on the European continent so as to encourage people to ride bikes more, and to put thought into how they can minimize their environmental impact. Over the three years it took to accomplish this mission, they ended up setting a world record for creating the worlds largest GPS drawing.BTA's Newest Supporters:Rachel RobertsTo support the Bike Tour Adventures podcast, follow the links below:https://www.patreon.com/bikepackadventures orhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bikepackadventures Join the RideWithGPS Bikepack Adventures ClubFind them at:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bicycleswillsavetheworld_/Website: https://bicycleswillsavetheworld.com/Find me at…WEBSITE: http://www.biketouradventures.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPQl_pNcMZA-hHckhVrpmaw FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/biketouradventures/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bike_tour_adventures/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BikeTourAdv ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bike-tour-adventures/id1464406852 Show SponsorsThe Bike Tour Adventures podcast is incredibly lucky to have some amazing corporate sponsors. Check these great companies out and feel free to use my PROMO codes.Redshift Sports - Discount code: BPA15Panorama Cycles - Discount code: BPA10Raceday Fuel - Discount code: BPA10

4 Sep 20221h 4min

RideCast | Petit Train du Nord

RideCast | Petit Train du Nord

In this episode of the Bike Tour Adventures podcast I break-down our first family bike touring adventure, in which we rode the 200km Petit Train du Nord with the baby and dog in tow. I share details about the route and our setup throughout the 1 week adventure. My sister-in-law shares her first bike touring experience and my wife talks about touring with an infant.To support the Bike Tour Adventures podcast, follow the links below:https://www.patreon.com/bikepackadventures orhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bikepackadventures Join the RideWithGPS Bikepack Adventures ClubFind me at…WEBSITE: http://www.biketouradventures.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPQl_pNcMZA-hHckhVrpmaw FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/biketouradventures/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bike_tour_adventures/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BikeTourAdv ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bike-tour-adventures/id1464406852 Show SponsorsThe Bike Tour Adventures podcast is incredibly lucky to have some amazing corporate sponsors. Check these great companies out and feel free to use my PROMO codes.Redshift Sports - Discount code: BPA15Panorama Cycles - Discount code: BPA10Raceday Fuel - Discount code: BPA10

19 Aug 202240min

Tarra Gundrum | Commemorating 9/11

Tarra Gundrum | Commemorating 9/11

In this episode of the Bike Tour Adventures podcast I have a chat with Tarra Gundrum, a United States Marine Corps veteran on a mission to raise funds to support the educational outreach of the Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial, while embarking on a bike tour that will take her roughly 950 miles. With the plan to start on August 14th, it is a pleasure to have Tarra on the podcast to talk about her journey, the upcoming adventure and how cycling became a part of her life.BTA's Newest Supporters:Jamie from NorwayTo support the Bike Tour Adventures podcast, follow the links below:https://www.patreon.com/bikepackadventures orhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bikepackadventures Join the RideWithGPS Bikepack Adventures ClubFind them at:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/tarra.gundrum/Website: https://tarragundrum.com/Podcast: https://thepossibleprojectpodcast.com/Great Links:https://www.blackgirlsdobike.org/https://www.amazon.com/Finding-My-Possible-Narrative-Adventure/dp/1735951803/Find me at…WEBSITE: http://www.biketouradventures.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPQl_pNcMZA-hHckhVrpmaw FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/biketouradventures/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bike_tour_adventures/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BikeTourAdv ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bike-tour-adventures/id1464406852 Show SponsorsThe Bike Tour Adventures podcast is incredibly lucky to have some amazing corporate sponsors. Check these great companies out and feel free to use my PROMO codes.Redshift Sports - Discount code: BPA15Panorama Cycles - Discount code: BPA10Raceday Fuel - Discount code: BPA10

12 Aug 20221h 5min

Brook Smith | BT700 FKT & Bang Bang Bikepacking

Brook Smith | BT700 FKT & Bang Bang Bikepacking

In this episode of the Bike Tour Adventures podcast I have the chance to speak with Brook Smith after he crushed the existing BT700 FKT, setting a time of 48 hours and 36 minutes. Brook tells us about how he got into biking and bikepacking, how it's changed his life and what the Bang Bang Bikepacking route is. To support the Bike Tour Adventures podcast, follow the links below:https://www.patreon.com/bikepackadventures orhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bikepackadventures Join the RideWithGPS Bikepack Adventures ClubFind them at:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/brklyn__/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bangbangbikepacking/Find me at…WEBSITE: http://www.biketouradventures.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPQl_pNcMZA-hHckhVrpmaw FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/biketouradventures/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bike_tour_adventures/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BikeTourAdv ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bike-tour-adventures/id1464406852 Show SponsorsThe Bike Tour Adventures podcast is incredibly lucky to have some amazing corporate sponsors. Check these great companies out and feel free to use my PROMO codes.Redshift Sports - Discount code: BPA15Panorama Cycles - Discount code: BPA10Raceday Fuel - Discount code: BPA10

26 Jul 20221h 6min

Jonas Deichmann | Triathlon 360 Degrees

Jonas Deichmann | Triathlon 360 Degrees

In this episode of the Bike Tour Adventures Podcast, I am very pleased to have Jonas Deichmann back on the show for a third time. This makes him my guest with the most appearances and definitely some of the most inspiring experiences to share. In previous interviews, we spoke about his Eurasia challenge, Pan-America Solo challenge and his Cape-to-Cape challenge, his Guiness records and the logistical challenges of making these kinds of adventures possible. Over the past two years, he has raised the bar even higher by preparing for and completing the worlds first Triathlon Around the World. At 120 x the distance of an Ironman triathlon, Jonas swam, biked and ran his way around the world over a 14 month period. Today, we are going to talk about this adventure and the difficulties of trying to get it done during a pandemic. To support the Bike Tour Adventures podcast, follow the links below:https://www.patreon.com/bikepackadventures orhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bikepackadventures Join the RideWithGPS Bikepack Adventures ClubFind them at:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jonas_deichmann/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/JonasDeichmannAdventures/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jonasdeichmannWebsite: https://jonasdeichmann.com/Find me at…WEBSITE: http://www.biketouradventures.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPQl_pNcMZA-hHckhVrpmaw FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/biketouradventures/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bike_tour_adventures/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BikeTourAdv ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bike-tour-adventures/id1464406852 Show SponsorsThe Bike Tour Adventures podcast is incredibly lucky to have some amazing corporate sponsors. Check these great companies out and feel free to use my PROMO codes.Redshift Sports - Discount code: BPA15Panorama Cycles - Discount code: BPA10Raceday Fuel - Discount code: BPA10

14 Jul 202257min

Chris Panasky | Learning Through Failure

Chris Panasky | Learning Through Failure

In this episode of the Bike Tour Adventures podcast, I talk through my recent failure on the BTXL bikepacking route in southern Ontario. I spent some time talking about my mindset prior to the event, challenges I had to overcome, why I ultimately decided to call it a day an what I learned from the experience.To support the Bike Tour Adventures podcast, follow the links below:https://www.patreon.com/bikepackadventures orhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bikepackadventures Join the RideWithGPS Bikepack Adventures ClubFind me at…WEBSITE: http://www.biketouradventures.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPQl_pNcMZA-hHckhVrpmaw FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/biketouradventures/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bike_tour_adventures/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BikeTourAdv ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bike-tour-adventures/id1464406852 Show SponsorsThe Bike Tour Adventures podcast is incredibly lucky to have some amazing corporate sponsors. Check these great companies out and feel free to use my PROMO codes.Redshift Sports - Discount code: BPA15Panorama Cycles - Discount code: BPA10Raceday Fuel - Discount code: BPA10

4 Jul 202229min

John and Mira | Dogpacking World Tour

John and Mira | Dogpacking World Tour

In this episode of the Bike Tour Adventures Podcast, I interview John about his experiences touring and bikepacking with his dog Mira, as they embark on their dogpacking world tour. With the goal of dogpacking across all 6 continents and taking on Antarctica by himself, John has been doing something truly remarkable. What better way to travel the world than with man's best friend.BTA's Newest Supporters:Johann KubbenTo support the Bike Tour Adventures podcast, follow the links below:https://www.patreon.com/bikepackadventures orhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bikepackadventures Find them at:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mira_la_perra/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/omnitierraYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhTS_6ju4QJyQ_2O7zshfg?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://www.omnitierra.com/Find me at…WEBSITE: http://www.biketouradventures.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPQl_pNcMZA-hHckhVrpmaw FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/biketouradventures/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bike_tour_adventures/ ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bike-tour-adventures/id1464406852 Show SponsorsThe Bike Tour Adventures podcast is incredibly lucky to have some amazing corporate sponsors. Check these great companies out and feel free to use my PROMO codes.Redshift Sports - Discount code: BPA15Panorama Cycles - Discount code: BPA10Raceday Fuel - Discount code: BPA10

1 Jul 20221h 34min

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