Arie Hoogerbrugge started riding to Argentina on November 11, 2019. Since starting in Newfoundland, the outpouring of support and the kindness of strangers he has received has fuelled his journey and kept him warm and fed. Listen in as he speak

70. Brian Szklarczuk - Perogies, Poutine & Bikepacking in Manitoba

Feb 17th, 2020

Brian Szklarczuk (@vladperogie) is changing the face of bikepacking and cycling in Manitoba and wants to make the activity more accessible. His entrepreneurial spirit has allowed him to form the relationships he needs to make his goals a realit

69. Guy Stuart - Bikepacker, Sempster, DIY Craftsman.

Feb 3rd, 2020

As one of the most requested guests for the Podcast, many of you already know who this man is. For those of you who don’t, say hello to Guy Stuart. Guy has been in the Bikepacking scene for the last handful of years and has made his presence kn

68. Lamar Timmins - Bikepacking Immersion on the Silk Road

Jan 20th, 2020

Lamar Timmins jumped in with both feet when he decided to tackle the Silk Road Mountain Race this past summer. Although he was no stranger to pushing his limits, Lamar was tested physically and mentally. In this episode we hear about the challe

67. Adventure Audio's Peter Hockenhull and Tyler Hamilton

Jan 6th, 2020

On this episode of the Bikepack Canada Podcast, we speak with Adventure Audio Podcast hosts Tyler Hamilton and Peter Hockenhull. Their first episode was released October 4th 2018 and focuses on endurance athletics. Peter and Tyler are curious a

66. 2019 Recap.

Dec 31st, 2019

2019 was a great year for the Bikepack Canada Podcast! We had the privilege of speaking with so many inspirational people and for this we wanted to send out some thanks. Thanks to all of the guests that took time out of their busy lives to shar

65. Mike Gurnham - The Japanese Odyssey

Dec 16th, 2019

Soon after Mike Gurnham completed the Japanese Odyssey, we sat down to chat about his experience. Mike is no stranger to seeing the world by bike but it goes without saying that this event not only tested his physical limits but also his mental

64. Tara Weir - The Wild West Route

Dec 1st, 2019

Tara Weir is a Canadian cyclist and world traveller. She has toured over 37,000 kilometres and there doesn’t seem to be an end to her desire to experience the world by bike. On November 3rd, 2019, Tara completed the Wild West Route, her first N

63. Liz Henderson and Bob Almack

Nov 18th, 2019

After 68 days on the trail, Liz and Bob arrived in Antelope Wells, completing the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. Bob and Liz have been married for 36 years and started touring as a couple. Liz is a retired nurse and Bob is an on-line reading

62. RJ Sauer. Writer, director, producer, bikepacker, dad.

Nov 5th, 2019

In this episode, we sit down with media creator, RJ Sauer. RJ is a writer, director, producer for commercial and film. His passion is creative exploration through storytelling whether on camera or outdoor adventure in his backyard and abroad.W

61. Sports Psychologist, Matt Bain. The Mechanics of Motivation.

Oct 15th, 2019

Has anyone ever asked you “Why?” Have you ever asked yourself that? “What am I doing out here? In the rain. In the dark. Alone.”What drives us? What’s motivates us as humans? Why is the act of Bikepacking long distances, for example, so satisfy

BT 700 Part Deux with Matt Kadey, Sarah Caylor and Kyle Messier

Sep 24th, 2019

BT 700 part deux! In this episode we sit down with BT 700 organizer Matthew Kadey and the women’s and men’s top finishers, Sarah Caylor and Kyle Messier.

59. Nat Rainbow, 2019 Tour Divide Lanterne Rouge

Sep 5th, 2019

Nat Rainbow is all about spreading positivity. When she decided to tackle the Tour Divide this year, she had no idea she’d be riding the Lanterne Rouge and was blown away by the Bikepacking community’s support. Nat shares what she did to prepar

58. Aaron “Guru” Weinsheimer

Aug 24th, 2019

Aaron came to British Columbia to tour the Lost Elephant Ultra as well as the Flathead in Alberta before heading back to his home in Salida Colorado. With over 500km and 11,000m of ascent, he got a taste of the East Kootenay’s. Aaron lives the

57. The Alberta Rockies 700 with Jonathan Hayward.

Aug 13th, 2019

In this episode, we chat with Jonathan Hayward about the evolution of the Alberta Rockies 700, just one of a handful of Canadian Bikepacking events. Now a loop, the AR starts in Canmore Alberta taking riders south through the Rockies and into t

56. Janie Hayes

Jul 26th, 2019

In this episode we sit down with Janie Hayes. On this years Tour Divide, Janie found some unexpected challenges and after a couple of weeks on the trail, and decided to call it. We dive deep into mindset and try to discover the “why?” of her jo

55. The Lost Elephant

Jul 13th, 2019

The Lost Elephant, previously known as the Kootenay Gravel Grinder, explores the bikepacking paradise of the Rocky Mountain Trench here in the East Kootenays. Not for the faint of heart, this route of just over 500km and 10,300m of ascent will

54. Sofiane Sehili - Armistice at Brush Mountain Lodge.

Jun 28th, 2019

In this episode, we connect with Sofiane Sehili. Sofi was one of the many elite riders held up by Mother Nature at Brush Mountain Lodge. After being turned back by heavy snow and technical issues, he and other riders sat in armistice at BML. He

53. BC Epic 1000 Organizer, Lennard Pretorious

Jun 13th, 2019

We thought we would continue the BC Epic 1000 stoke with another fantastic conversation with BC Epic Organizer, Lennard Pretorious. Lennard was inspired to create the BC Epic 1000 after riding the Oregon Outback. Lennard's passion for the sport

52. The BC Epic 1000 with Evan Deutsch

May 27th, 2019

In this episode, we sit down to chat with Evan Deutsch, Trans Am record holder and winner of the 2018 BC Epic 1000 (2.19.46). One of Evan’s strengths is his positive attitude and mindset. If you’re riding the Epic this year, and need some motiv

51. The Wild West Route with Kurt Refsnider and Clee Roy

May 13th, 2019

Today, May 13th, is the official release of the Wild West Route. Here’s an excerpt from bikepackingroots.org: “The 2,700-mile Wild West Route is designed to offer bikepackers a non-technical, expeditionary-scale riding experience that immerses

50. Bikes and Butter Tarts

Apr 30th, 2019

Seasoned bikepacker, Matthew Kadey likes to share. After some time exploring southern Ontario, and all the route options, Matthew decided to put together a route and make it available to everyone to explore. The BT 700 is a 700ish kilometre bi

49. All in the Family

Apr 10th, 2019

Winter adventure is a family affair when it comes to the Dunlop Family. In this episode, we sit down with Doug Dunlop, aka @coldbike, to get the lowdown on winter adventure. In this marathon conversation we chat about technology, sleep systems,

Welcome to... Sarah's Island.

Mar 24th, 2019

Welcome, to Sarah's Island.When Ryan and Sarah founded Bikepack Canada they probably had no idea the kind of impact they were going to have on the community. By creating a place where fellow bikepackers could share their experiences, they hav

47. Ryan Draper

Mar 1st, 2019

In this episode , I chat with coach Ryan Draper about training and nutrition. Ryan’s coaching style is an all encompassing program, working with athletes from the inside out to help them be the best versions of themselves.