Ep. 99 ~ Brett Stepanik, Ozark Gravel DOOM FKT
Four days ago Brett Stepanik became the first person to complete the Doom Loop with a time of 3d 12h 9m.
Patrick Farnsworth
Bikes or Death 2021 awards
Another year of Bikes or Death in the books and man, what a year it was! Three-hundred and sixty five days of going new places, meeting incredible people and riding our damn bikes. We sincerely hope you enjoyed the ride as we got to chat with some truly inspirational guests and hopefully you learned a little more about us, yourselves and bikepacking.
Kidpacking ~ Lake Mineral Wells State Park
Two things I love are my kids and bikepacking, combining the two is both challenging and rewarding, which sums up parenthood quite succinctly. I know the value that comes from time in the natural world, exploring it and yourself, and I feel the calling to pass that along to my children.
Ep. 98 ~ Ally Johnson, New Bikepacking Roots Excecutive Director
On today’s episode I get to meet Ally Johnson who is taking the reins over at Bikepacking Roots. She was hired in October, but we wanted to give her a little time to get acquainted with her new role before having her on. Ally brings with her an impressive academic resume.
Ep. 97 – Ryan Van Duzer & Matt Mason
On this episode Ryan Van Duzer joins me for the first time and Matt Mason is back on the podcast for a chat about the New Mexico Bikepacking Summit and Dangerbird that took place in Las Cruces in Nov.
Ep. 96 ~ Tales of the High Country
Tales of the High Country is a panel discussion about this years Arkansas High Country Race moderated by Lilly from Ozark Gravel Cyclist and Patrick from Bikes or Death.
Truffle Shuffle 2021 + Photo Dump
I was honored to be a “Celebrity Judge” of the costume contest for the fall edition of the Truff Shuff. Although I asked to be referred to as “You may have hear of him” rather than “Celebrity”, but I didn’t fight it hard enough I guess. Regardless of titles the opportunity to go back to … Read more
Ep. 95 ~ Scotti Lechuga, ARHCR Winner and New FKT
I’m honored to have this years Arkansas High Country Winner, and new Women’s FKT holder, back on the podcast. Scotti Lechuga completed this years race in 5d, 10h, 49m, besting everyone in the field.
Introducing: the Monumental Loop Fund
The Monumental Loop is the brainchild of Matt Mason. He came to Las Cruces, NM in 2009 at a time when there was a lot of debate about the future use of the 500,000+ acres of the Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument that surround Las Cruces. To familiarize himself more with the land in question Matt set off on foot to explore and learn about, and from, the land. Even as an experienced thru-hiker Matt found most of the land inaccessible due to the vast desert and lack of resources.
Monumental Loop Week ~ The DangerBird Recap and photo dumP
Pictures and recap of this years Dangerbird 250
