Bikes or Death

Patrick Farnsworth

Bikes or Death is a podcast centered around the growing sport of bikepacking, adventure cycling, and the outdoors. The show features the amazing people who participate in these activities and contribute so greatly to the cycling community. The Bikes or Death Podcast is dedicated to sharing the stories and experiences of these individuals with the hopes that it inspires others to get outside, get on their bikes, and experience what our natural world has waiting for them. At its heart Bikes or Death is more than just a podcast. Bikes or Death is a lifestyle. It's the idea that a life without bikes is a life not worth living. Now go ride your damn bike!

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Aug 2, 2019 · 1 hr 42 min
Ep. 19 - Tomas Quinones, life and death in the Oregon Outback
Imagine you are on an extended bikepacking trip in the high desert. It's the middle of the summer and the middle of nowhere when you see an elderly man lying across the road. You don't know how long he's been there, where he came from, or how long he has left to live. This is the situation Tomas Quinones found himself in on July 18th when he found Gregory Randolph lying on the road in The Oregon Outback. @adventuring.bike www.adventuring.bike
Jul 24, 2019 · 1 hr 53 min
Ep. 18 - Billy Rice, Talkin Tour Divide 2019
Even before the Tour Divide started this year there was drama on social media. On this episode Billy Rice and I discuss some of the topics. Billy was actually at the Brush Mountain Lodge during some of the speculation, he is also a 6 time vet of the Tour Divide, and has been filmed for Inspired to Ride. Who better to add some dialogue to what I'm calling The Drama Divide.
Jul 8, 2019 · 1 hr 8 min
Ep. 17 - Chris Burkard
With 3.4 million Instagram followers you likely know Chris Burkard. He is one of the world's most prolific adventure photographers, known for going to extremes to get "the shot". However, what is less well known is his passion for Cycling. This past year Chris started training for a 844 mile race that circumnavigates Iceland called WOW Cyclothon. He had an incredible race managing to set a new course record by 3.5 hours! And remember, he's just doing this in his spare time for fun! In this episode I catch up with Chris after his historic race in Iceland and before he set off to Russia for a few weeks. We mostly talk about his race and his passion for cycling. It was a great chat and I hope you find it as enjoyable as I did. WOW Cyclothon Article about Chris Burkard Strava Stats from the race 1719 was a job with CLIFF bar in Nicaragua, specifically at Magnific Rock. The trip was done in collaboration with Surfing For Life do build a school here in Nica. Our job was to document it to support a social media push in January. ATHLETES: FOREST SHEER, PETE DEVRIES, ABBY BROWN
Jul 3, 2019 · 2 hr 18 min
Ep. 16 - Alexandera Houchin
Hours ago Alexandera finished the Tour Divide as the first place female finisher. In doing so she became the first woman to win the TD in back to back years and she did it on a SINGLE SPEED! She also beat the previous SS record by over a day! Beyond her athletic achievements she is a superb human with a remarkable story. I got to chat with her at CHUMBA headquarters days after she finished the DKXL and right before she embarked on this years Tour Divide. We talk about her 2018 win, the DKXL, and we shed light on her personal struggle with an eating disorder and how she overcame those obstacles to become one of the best endurance cyclist and a two time Tour Divide winner! Alexandera is not on social media...like AT ALL, but she has a wonderful blog that I encourage you to check out: Alexandera's Blog A big thanks to Vince Colvin at CHUMBA for making this happen!
Jun 27, 2019 · 1 hr 30 min
Ep. 15 ~ Sofiane Sehili, Tour Divide 2019
I chatted with Sofiane Sehili via skype 4 days after he scratched from the Tour Divide after being in the lead. I give him an opportunity to tell his story and address some of the comments and accusations that were made about him. I enjoyed chatting with him as much as I enjoyed watching him race.
Jun 25, 2019 · 2 hr 8 min
Ep. 14 - Hal Russell, "Living Legend"
It was a true honor to sit down with Hal Russell on the back porch of his Missouri home. At the age of 70 Hal is continuing to push the limits of what we believe humans are capable of. As I type this he is on the Great Divide route for the 6th time! Equally impressive is that he didn't even start cycling until he was 57. His athletic accomplishments are accompanied by a big smile and humility that he has become well known for.
Jun 18, 2019 · 1 hr 41 min
Ep. 13 - Jan Bennett, creator of the Pony Express Route
In this episode I sit down with bikepacker Jan Bennett in the dining room of my home. Among other achievements, Jan recently finished scouting and developing the Pony Express Trail, an epic 2200+ mile bikepacking route from Missouri to California. Jan has a vast a wealth of knowledge and experience in regards to bikepacking and she is always happy to share! Find her on instagram @wunderlustbybike
Jun 10, 2019 · 1 hr 54 min
Ep. 12 - Benjamin Johnson, "Admissions of an Amateur Bikepacker"
Meet the man behind, and in front of, the lense of his new film Admissions of an Amateur Bikepacker. First watch his film (link below) then take a listen as we talk about his trip, his why, and what he hopes people will take away from this film. ig: @outsideandseek website: www.johnsonstudios.cofilm: https://vimeo.com/groups/outdooradventures/videos/322932114 ******* ig: @bikesordeath fb: facebook.com/bikesordeath patreon: patreon.com/bikesordeath email: bikes@bikesordeath.com ******* intro/outro music Eric B. Is President by Eric B. & Rakim
Jun 4, 2019 · 1 hr 25 min
Ep. 11 - Thomas Adams, The Dirty Kanza Edition
This is the story of a man who dedicated himself to one thing and put everything he had into it. His story is not without trials, nor is it without victories. Without giving anything away, I'll leave it there and Let Thomas tell his story. Some of the things we talked about were Singlespeed gravel racing, Fixed gear gravel racing, LandRun100, and Dirty Kanza, and his new woodworking business, Maker and Racer. ig: @thechacobandit and @makerandracer website: www.makerandracer.com ******* ig: @bikesordeath fb: www.facebook.com/bikesordeath patreon: www.patreon.com/bikesordeath email: bikes@bikesordeath.com ******* intro/outro music "Eric B. is President" by Eric B. & Rakim
May 28, 2019 · 1 hr 11 min
Ep. 10 - Lael Wilcox
On this episode I sit down with Lael Wilcox in Bentonville, AR. Lael is one of the most accomplished ultra endurance bikepackers on the planet today. Her accomplishments are beyond impressive as is her humble and down to earth personality. She is currently riding her bike to Emporia, KS for the start of the DKXL. You can keep up with her @laelwilcox on instagram. ******* ig: @bikesordeath fb: facebook.com/bikesordeath patreon: patreon.com/bikesordeath ******* intro/outro music - Eric B Featuring Rakim - Eric B For President
May 20, 2019 · 1 hr 35 min
Ep. 9 - Chuck Campbell, creator of the AR High Country Route
In this episode we find out what happens when you mix a good-ol-boy from Arkansas, $100,000, and a passion for cycling and the outdoors. Chuck on FacebookAdventure Cycling Association RouteBikepacking.com Article/RouteAR High Country Race ------- ig: @bikesordeath fb: https://www.facebook.com/bikesordeath/ patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bikesordeath ------- intro/outro music Eric B. is President by Eric B. & Rakim
Apr 30, 2019 · 1 hr 49 min
Ep. 8 - Patrick Farnsworth, host of Bikes or Death Podcast
In this episode the tables are turned as my friend Ryan interviews me for my own show. ig: @bikesordeath fb: facebook.com/bikesordeath patreon: patreon.com/bikesordeath ---------- music: by Eric B. & Rakim, Eric B. is President
Apr 17, 2019 · 1 hr 18 min
Ep. 7 - Chris Stevenson - Touring Across America
Ever since I learned that the Southern Tier route passed through a small town in Texas only 18 miles from my house I've had my eyes open for an opportunity to host a tourer at my home. That opportunity came about a month ago when I noticed someone on Instagram was on the route and headed my way. That someone is Chris Stevenson. I picked him up in Navasota, TX, we ate bbq, told stories, fixed his bike, recorded a podcast, and sent him on his way with the best of intentions. You can follow Chris on instagram @chriss1974 ------- ig - @bikesordeath fb - facebook.com/bikesordeath patreon - patreon.com/bikesordeath ------- intro/outro music - Eric B. Is President by Eric B. & Rakim
Apr 10, 2019 · 31 min
Ep. 6 - Anna Claire Beasley - Bikepacker
Anna Claire, or AC as she may be more well known by, is a one of a kind human with wisdom and experience beyond her years. She is a bikepacker, traveler, adventurer, wilderness first aid certified, community activist, and photographer. Her latest endeavor is a women specific mountain bike festival in Fayetteville, AR. email: annaclairebphotography@gmail.com ig: annaclairebeasley ------- ig: @bikesordeath fb: www.facebook.com/bikesordeath/ patreon: www.patreon.com/bikesordeath email: bikes@bikesordeath.com ------- intro/outro music Eric B. is President by Eric B. & Rakim
Apr 3, 2019 · 1 hr
Ep. 5 - Tom Hughes and Indiana Schulz, Ultra Endurance Cyclist
A day after Indiana Schulz (1st place) and Tom Hughes (3rd place) finished the GranGravel 500 I got to sit down with them and talk about the race, their equipment, and endurance bike racing. Both of these guys are incredible athletes and humans and we had a great conversation chalk full of bikepacking goodness. Indiana Shulz doesn't do social media Tom Hughes is on ig as @onetontom and fb as Tom Hughes ---------- ig: @bikesordeath fb: www.facebook.com/bikesordeath/ patreon: www.patreon.com/bikesordeath ---------- intro/outro music: Eric B. & Rakim - Eric B is President
Mar 5, 2019 · 1 hr 34 min
Ep. 4 - Indiana Schulz, Ultra Distance Cyclist
Indiana started his Ultra Distance Cycling "career" in 2017 and he quickly started making waves. 2017 American Trail Race (ATR) - 2nd place 2018 GranGravel 500 - 1st place *Course Record 2018 Trans Am - 2nd place 2019 GranGravel 500 - 1st place ------------- ig: @bikesordeath blog: www.bikesordeath.com patreon: www.patreon.com/bikesordeath --------------- intro/outro music: Eric B. & Rakim - Eric B. Is President
Jan 4, 2019 · 1 hr 34 min
Ep. 3 - Jerod Foster, Travel and Conservation Photographer
Jerod Foster is a Travel and Conservation Photographer, Professor of practice at TTU, and he takes his students bikepacking! He is also developing two bikepacking routes that we discuss and you'll want to hear more about! www.jerodfoster.com ig: @jerodfoster YT video his students made of their trip to Big Bend Ranch State Park - https://youtu.be/I2astb4hr1Y ------------- ig: @bikesordeath blog: www.bikesordeath.com patreon: www.patreon.com/bikesordeath --------------- intro/outro music: Eric B. & Rakim - Eric B. Is President
Dec 11, 2018 · 2 hr 20 min
Ep. 2 - Billy Rice with Invictus
In this episode we talk about everything from bikepacking the Tour Divide to health and wellness. Billy pulls back the curtains and tells us about his person journey in bikepacking and some insights into his coaching methods. www.invictuscycling.com billy@invictuscycling.com -------------------- ig: @bikesordeath blog: www.bikesordeath.com patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bikesordeath
Nov 6, 2018 · 1 hr 15 min
Ep. 1 - Greg Hardy with Rockgeist
In this episode I sit down with Greg Hardy, owner of Rockgeist. I interviewed Greg in his shop and we had a great conversation ranging from owning a business to finding time to get away and ride. Rockgiest - https://rockgeist.com/ Coupon Code "bikesordeath" at checkout for a 10% discount on your order! s24o Route we discussed on the show - https://rockgeist.com/roll-call/ --------------------- ig: @bikesordeath blog: www.bikesordeath.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bikesordeath