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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.
Rigs of the 2021 East Texas Showdown and Slowdown
The inaugural East Texas Showdown and East Texas Slowdown is mere days away. The race winds it way through east Texas forests on a route created especially for this event. We’re especially excited to share some of the rigs you might see kickin’ up dust this year! Read about twenty bikes, the riders and what they expect from the race.
Ep. 45 – The First Timers
My guest today are Taylor Plate, Nejahla Hopkins, Colton Rohrbach, and Kolby Donnell. Their experience going into this course ranged from None to Some and their stories range from inspirational to humorous. I’ve seen first hand the transformation bikepacking can have on someone when they are introduced to it for the first time. I hope this episode will inspires others to go outside and get a little lost on their bike.
Ep. 39 – Drew Echelberger, I Rode Here From Kentucky
Drew Echelberger is a 29 year old adventure cyclist, writer, glassblower & rapper from Louisville Kentucky. The eccentric aspiring novelist, & travel show host has been making & hiding marbles all across the country throughout the course of the 37,000+ Miles (over 1.5 x around the planet earth) 30 states & 3 countries he has pedaled though solo & self supported over the past 5 years.
Ep. 38 – Kerry Staite is kLite
I’m excited to release my second interview with Kerry Staite, Chief “Mad Scientist” at kLite. Kerry is a forward thinking guy with perspectives that will make you go mmmmmhhhhh. If we are starved of anything in today’s world its authenticity, but not today, not this episode, and especially not Kerry Staite. Hold onto your headphones, this one’s coming in hot.
Ep. 37 – Katie & Henley Phillips, Alone Across Australia
Katie Visco is fresh off a 2,200 mile, 119 day run across the Australian outback, but she didn’t do it alone. Her support vehicle was a Surly Troll loaded down with all the food, water, and provisions they would need to make the traverse. This “Monster Bike” was powered by her husband, Henley Philips, making this the first anyone has ever ran across Australia complete supported by 100% human power.
Ep. 36 – Scotti & Ernie Lechuga, ARHCR FKT Holders
I had the pleasure of interviewing Scotti and Ernie Lechuga in Little Rock, AR on my way to ride a portion of the AR High Country Route. Brannon Pack who works for Fayetteville recommended them as a great interview to get a feel for what I had to look forward to.
Ep. 35 – A Visit to the High Country, Previewing This Year’s High Country Race
Y’all know I love me some Arkansas, so when Brannon Pack called me with an “idea” to give me a guided tour on a part of the High Country Route I started packing my bike bags.
Ep. 34 – Jolene Holland on Women’s Racing
olene has been cycling for the past 10 years and now rides for Colavita as a Cat 1 racer. She is also the creator of Ultra Violet Racing Team, which focuses on helping bridge the gap for women in bike racing. Her enthusiasm for competitive bike racing and getting other women involved really shines through as you listen to her. Another focus is FUN, she says if you ride with her there is a good chance a bike ride will be followed by a beer (or three) which has led to your friendly neighborhood strip club in the past.
