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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Feb 1, 2023 · 1 hr 50 min
Ep. 139 ~ Holden Marrs, Tall Bikes, Hot Rods, Fixed Gear, and the RAT 1000
On today's episode Holden and I chat about a little bit of everything. His day job is at a hot rod shop in Ft. Worth and he's owned a few pretty rad cars over the years. He put his mechanical abilities to use and built hims a rad Tall Bike, which is the fodder for many of my questions on this episode. When he's not tooling around on his tall bike you may see him on his fixie cruising the streets of Ft. Worth with a cycling syndicate that goes by the name of "Smash Bros Plus One". Visit www.BikesorDeath.com for a full writeup, plus pictures of Holden's Tall Bike, Cars, and more. EPISODE SPONSORS Panorama Cycles - Patrick is stoked to be riding and representing this forward thinking Canada based company. They build Backcountry Bicycles for the adventure cyclist and they are the only Certified Climate Neutral Bike Company on the market. Patrick is the new U.S. Sales Rep, so if you're interest in learning more please reach out at bikes@bikesordeath.com Athletic Greens – An important part of my health and welness routine and a great way to provide the nutriens your body needs on the go and on bikepacking trips. Go to www.athleticgreens.com/bikesordeath to take advantage of a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. 🎉 New Patrons 🎉 Christopher Rahilly Michelle Jensen The following Patrons increased their pledges! Ash Werner Join them won't you? Find out more at www.Patreon.com/BikesorDeath
Jan 25, 2023 · 2 hr 29 min
Ep. 138 ~ Scarlet at 13 rides the Tour Divide with her Father
Scarlet & Flint Ziegler just made waves in the bikepacking community when word got out that they had completed the Tour Divide Route in 42 days. The Tour Divide is a well established route that many have done, but what sets this father daughter duo apart is that Scarlet was only 13 years old when she completed it. Please visit www.BikesorDeath.com for a full writeup on todays episode and a photo gallery of Scarlet and Flint! EPISODE SPONSORS Old Man Mountain - Since 1996, Old Man Mountain has made durable, functional cargo racks for all types of bikes. We're excited to continue the legacy! Athletic Greens – An important part of my health and welness routine and a great way to provide the nutriens your body needs on the go and on bikepacking trips. Go to www.athleticgreens.com/bikesordeath to take advantage of a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. 🎉 New Patrons 🎉 MTB Shenanigans Ville Haataja Patty Short Steve Lindemann Steve Thompson Keith Buchanan Gary Cors The following Patrons increased their pledges! Alfred Lau Chris Hodgkins Join them won't you? Find out more at www.Patreon.com/BikesorDeath
Jan 18, 2023 · 1 hr 33 min
Ep. 137 ~ Patrick rides the East Texas Lowdown
In October my friend Connor (Natalie joined us on day one) and I were the first ones to ride a new route I created as part of the East Texas Showdown. This one is called the Lowdown and is for participants who want to ride (not race) and enjoy the East Texas Piney Woods with a group of other riders. It's 160 miles with a little over 5,000 ft of elevation, with four camping options, and plenty of resupply points. Of course, you don't have to wait to ride it, the route has been vetted and you can find it on BikesorDeath.com. For a full writeup on today's episode, a gallery of images from this trip, and the finialized Lowdown Route, please visit www.BikesorDeath.com EPISODE SPONSORS Athletic Greens – An important part of my health and welness routine and a great way to provide the nutriens your body needs on the go and on bikepacking trips. Go to www.athleticgreens.com/bikesordeath to take advantage of a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Ombraz – Use code "BOD20" for $20 off your order AND BoD will get $20 from Ombraz as a thank you! 🎉 New Patrons 🎉 Zachary Loudon Holly The Dog Grant Beauprez Travis Olson Jared Proegler Patrons who increased their pledges! John Hickman Allen Boardman Johnny De Martin Shane Hitz Nick Marzano Join them won't you? Find out more at www.Patreon.com/BikesorDeath
Jan 9, 2023 · 2 hr 12 min
Ep. 136 ~ BoD Awards + Year in Review + AMA
Today's episode is a hodgepodge of topics as we look at the year in review, reveal the winners of the BoD Awards, and I answers questions from the listeners. 2022 was a year of first, of growth, both personally and for the podcast, and I can't wait to do it again in 2023. As I reflect on the previous year, and over the past four years, I'm overwhelmed with gratitude for the opportunity to share these stories and podcasts with a community that I love. While we had a ton of success, it wasn't without it's challenges. For long time listeners, supporters, and fans of BoD I have a special request at the end of todays episode, please listen to the end if you can. EPISODE SPONSORS Athletic Greens - An important part of my health and welness routine and a great way to provide the nutriens your body needs on the go and on bikepacking trips. Go to www.athleticgreens.com/bikesordeath to take advantage of a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Ombraz – Use code "BOD20" for $20 off your order AND BoD will get $20 from Ombraz as a thank you! 🎉 New Patrons 🎉 Joó Árpád Amelia Waves Join them won't you? Find out more at www.Patreon.com/BikesorDeath
Dec 5, 2022 · 2 hr 28 min
Ep. 135 ~ Abdullah Zeinab, Rhino Run Winner
In Oct. the first iteration of the Rhino Run took place in South Africa. After being delayed by covid for 2 years the first 32 adventurous souls lined up at the starting line. Among them was Abdullah Zeinab and Kevin Benkenstein who would establish and early lead in the race that they were able to keep until the end. Their battle for first place is the stuff of Hollywood movies, caulk full of drama, despair, hope, and, of course, an epic battle at the very end that would result in Abdullah pulling ahead by a mere 17 minutes. Please visit www.BikesorDeath.com for a full write and picture gallery from today's episode. EPISODE SPONSORS Embark Maple has teamed up with MidSouth to offer a FREE entry into the 2023 MidSouth Race! They are requesting application for entry by December 19th and a winner will be selected by December 24th. Find out all the details and apply here. Kuat doesn't just make amazing racks, they also make a difference! In 2015 they partnered with the National Forest Foundation as well as other tree planting organizations like One Tree Planted and Trees For The Future to plant over 592,875 trees to date, most of which have been planted in fire-damaged national forests within the US. So when you buy a Kuat Rack you get a great rack and Kuat makes an investment in the future of our forest! 🎉 New Patrons 🎉 Rob Adams jake ramos Jo Raber Paul Vidovich Katrina Hase Denver Luttrell Monica Baumgartner Join them won't you? You can find details at Patreon.com/bikesordeath.com
Nov 21, 2022 · 1 hr 2 min
Ep. 134 ~ Eddie O'dea, Live from the BoD Takeover
Eddie O'dea recently became the first person to complete the Eastern Divide Trail which runs through Mulberry Gap in Georgia, which was also the location for the first BoD Takeover. This made him the ideal candidate to be my first guest with a live audience. This conversation took place on Saturday morning at the Mulberry Gap Barn with about 40 bikepacking enthusiast in attendance. Please visit www.BikesorDeath.com for a full write up and gallery of images. Eddie did this ride as a way to also raise money for the Georgia Cycling Association. EPISODE SPONSORS Athletic Greens – Great for bikepackers on the go! Visit www.athleticgreens.com/bikesordeath to get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Gilmer Chamber of Commerce – One of our title sponsors for the BoD Takeover at Mulberry Gap. Help support this podcast by becoming a Patron!
Nov 9, 2022 · 1 hr 55 min
Ep. 133 ~ Katie Scott, AZT 300 2nd Place
On Sunday before the group start of the Arizona Trail Race Katie Scott was texting her friend who was doing the race with the typical well wishes. That short interaction sparked something in Katie that had been brewing for years. After thinking about doing the AZT for years she decided in that moment that this would be her year. So she threw fears and doubts to the wind and moved forward with her last minute decision and started to gather everything she need. A process that would continue up till the morning of the race. For a full writeup and gallery of images please visit www.BikesorDeath.com. Meditation Institue Katie mentioned in the episode. EPISODE SPONSORS Athletic Greens – Great for bikepackers on the go! Visit www.athleticgreens.com/bikesordeath to get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Gilmer Chamber of Commerce - One of our title sponsors for the BoD Takeover at Mulberry Gap. 🎉 New Patrons 🎉 Miles Brown Jake Thurston Join them won't you? Now is a great time to sign up on Patreon. For a limited time Jefe Velo will be matching all new pledges made at Patreon.com/bikesordeath.com
Nov 1, 2022 · 1 hr 45 min
Ep. 132 ~ Ernie Lechuga, finding God and an FKT on the Arkansas High Country
Ernie Lechuga is no stranger to cycling success at a high level. He began his road cycling career in the 90's and earned a spot on the coveted Team Jelly Belly. After retiring he moved to NW Arkansas where he now helps other cyclist unlock their potential through his coaching business, Leborne Coaching. In recent years he's been signing up for more endurance cycling events. He's done Silk Road twice and this was his fourth attempt a the Arkansas High Country Race. Last year he had to pull out of the ARHCR due to liver problems that almost cost him his life. This year, he came back with a plan to set a new FKT (Fastest Known Time) with a goal of 4 days, 8 hours. The previous FKT was set by Ted King in 2020 with a time of 4d 20h 51m, Ernies goal would put him well again of King if he was able to pull it off. Visit www.BikesorDeath.com for a full writeup with a gallery of images. EPISODE SPONSORS Athletic Greens – Great for bikepackers on the go! Visit www.athleticgreens.com/bikesordeath to get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Ombraz - Use code "BOD20" for $20 off your order AND BoD will get $20 from Ombraz as a thank you 🎉 New Patrons 🎉 No new Patrons this month 😔 Sign up to help me produce these episodes 😊 Join them won't you? Now is a great time to sign up on Patreon. For a limited time Jefe Velo will be matching all new pledges made at Patreon.com/bikesordeath.com
Oct 24, 2022 · 2 hr 19 min
Ep. 131 ~ Red Granite Grinder Recap
This week we are taking a peak over the preverbial cycling fence to see what's going on in the world of gravel racing. We've seen Ted King, Payson McElveen, Lachlan Morton, and many other gravel racers dip their toes into the bikepacking waters. Now it's our turn to take a peak into their world. After coming on the podcast to tell us all about Wisconsin Bikepacking & Gravel, Shane Hitz invited me out to experience the Red Granite Grinder for myself. The RGG is a mixed terrain gravel race that starts/finishes in Wausau, WI. One very unique feature about this route is the 20+ special land access options that are available only during this race. Shane has been busy chasing down land owners and managers to make this route a reality and by all accounts his efforts have paid off. Visit www.BikesorDeath.com for a full writeup and a gallery of images from my trip to the RGG. EPISODE SPONSORS BoD Takeover - We are a little over two weeks away from the first ever Takeover happening at Mulberry Gap Nov. 10-13th. We'd love to have you join us! Check out the registration info and if you have questions we'd love to hear from you! Kuat - Not just great bike rack, check out their lineup of racks to transport your snow equipment too! And with their No Worries warranty you don't need to worry, because Kuat has your Rack and your Back! 🎉 New Patrons 🎉 Tim Rowand Steven Bishop Join them won't you? Now is a great time to sign up on Patreon. For a limited time Jefe Velo will be matching all new pledges made at Patreon.com/bikesordeath.com
Oct 7, 2022 · 2 hr 8 min
Ep. 130 ~ RJ Sauer, Along for the Ride film
RJ Sauer is no stranger to big trips, big challenges, and big adventures. I've been following him and his work for years with great interest and a tinge of jealousy. Last year he set out to take on a new challenge, this time with his 3 year old son, Ollie, in tow. They settled on the Rexy Gravel Race, a 200 mile mixed terrain race starting in Fruita, CO and ending in Moab, UT. The catch? You've got 24 hours to complete it! Before you dive into today's episode you may want to watch his film first. Along For The Ride - Film For a full writeup and gallery of images from today's episode please visit www.BikesorDeath.com EPISODE SPONSORS Kuat - Have you seen Kuat's Piston SR? It's essentially the single rail version of the Piston Pro X.Same great features like all metal construction, Tiger Drylac (dry-lack) automotive powder coat, Genuine Kashima (kash-ee-ma) Coat, hydro-pneumatic ratchet arms that hug the tires and don't touch your bike frame. Kuat took the Piston Pro X and elevated it, literally. 🎉 New Patrons 🎉 Alsksandar Radan Join them won't you? Now is a great time to sign up on Patreon. For a limited time Jefe Velo will be matching all new pledges made at Patreon.com/bikesordeath.com
Sep 28, 2022 · 1 hr 19 min
Ep. 129 ~ Edyn Teitge, Smoke n' Fire 400 at 13 years old
Edyn Teitge just completed the Smoke n' Fire 400 at the age of 13. He didn't just complete it though, he came in 6th place only 8 hours behind Jay Petervery with a time of 2d 15h 31m. When I asked him how he felt after he finished, he didn't think he could go any faster, but he thought he could go for another couple of days at that same pace! Please visit www.BikesorDeath.com for a full writeup and picture gallery from todays episode! Quote of the Week - "Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter." ~ Mark Twain EPISODE SPONSORS Athletic Greens - Great for bikepackers on the go! Visit www.athleticgreens.com/bikesordeath to get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Grepp - Home of the reusable bar tape! Grepp just stepped up to be a sponsor of the BoD Takeover and we couldn't be more stoked to have their support and their grepp ;) 🎉 New Patrons 🎉 Sky Tettero-Crosby Ian Rhoat Taylor Evans Join them won't you? Now is a great time to sign up on Patreon. For a limited time Jefe Velo will be matching all new pledges made at Patreon.com/bikesordeath.com
Sep 22, 2022 · 2 hr 3 min
Ep. 128 ~ Gemma Baird, Highland Trail 550 SS FKT
My guest today is Gemma Baird who recently set a new Singlespeed FKT (Fastest Known Time) on the Highland Trial 550 in Scotland. After battling breast cancer, surviving homeschooling her three kids through the pandemic, and turning 40, Gemma needed a big goal. That's when she set her sights on the 2022 HT550 group start. Unfortunately, she wasn't able to make the group start, but that' didn't stop her. In August she lined up at the start line solo for an ITT (Individual Time Trial). She finished with a time of 5d 9h 48m which was good enough to best the previous SS FKT by Isla Rowntree. Please visit www.BikesorDeath.com for a full writeup on this episode with an amazing gallery of photos from the HT550. Quote of the Week: "Until you make the unconcious consious, it will rule your life and you will call it fate" ~ Carl Yung Gemma pinned an article about her ITT for Bikepacking.com that is refrenced in today's episode. EPISODE SPONSORS BoD Takeover – Join us for the first ever Takeover happening at Mulberry Gap in Ellija, GA from Nov. 10th – 13th. Visit MulberryGap.com for all the details and to register! Have questions? Don't hesitate to ask! Ruby Coffee - Ruby is our official coffee sponsor for the BoD Takeover! If you can't make the Takeover you can try any of their coffee and get 20% off when you use the code "BIKESORDEATH". 🎉 New Patrons 🎉 Doug Armfield Kenny Young Join them won't you? Now is a great time to sign up on Patreon. For a limited time Jefe Velo will be matching all new pledges made at Patreon.com/bikesordeath.com
Sep 8, 2022 · 2 hr 18 min
Ep. 127 ~ Seth DuBois, Silk Road Mountain Race
Seth DuBois just completed his biggest bikepacking challenge yet at the 2022 Silk Road Mountain Race. SRMR has quickly captured the attention of racers and fans from around the world. The stunning imagery and landscape that is Kyrgyzstan seems to lure people in. Seth felt that pull and he answered the call. This year, he joined 154 other brave souls from around the word to challenge themselves on the 1,120 mile course that scales over 100,000 ft. While the landscape may be breathtaking it is also relentless. This race has an attrition rate of 50% or more (depending on the year). Visit www.BikesorDeath.com for a full writeup and gallery of todays episode. Quote of the week ~ "Because in the end, you won't remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain." ~ Jack Kerouac EPISODE SPONSORS BoD Takeover – Join us for the first ever Takeover happening at Mulberry Gap in Ellija, GA from Nov. 10th – 13th. Visit MulberryGap.com for all the details and to register! Have questions? Don't hesitate to ask! Red Granite Grinder - Oct. 15th in Wausau, WI. Listen to my chat with Shane Hitz all about this event and bikepacking in Wisconsin, then register to race. I'll be there on the media team, so come out and say hi! Ombraz ~ Get the shades all the cool kids are wearing! Ombraz is offering a special deal to BoD listeners, use the code "BOD20" to get $20 off your order, PLUS Ombraz will send BoD $20 too! 🎉 New Patrons 🎉 Matthew L Annabel Cedar Blanchard Christopher Bartling Jeff Hehn Christian Meinke Join them won't you? Now is a great time to sign up on patreon. For a limited time Jefe Velo will be matching all new pledges made at Patreon.com/bikesordeath.com
Aug 27, 2022 · 1 hr 33 min
Ep. 126 ~ PJ Terry, Winning TNGA at 17
What were you doing at 17? Whatever it was, it's probably not as cool as my guest today. PJ Terry just shared first place at TNGA with a time of 2d 12h 30m. He crossed the finish line with Andrew Weidrich who shared the win with PJ. Visit www.BikesorDeath.com for a full writeup! This weeks quote ~ "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving." ~Albert Einstein EPISODE SPONSORS BoD Takeover – Join us for the first ever Takeover happening at Mulberry Gap in Ellija, GA from Nov. 10th – 13th. Visit MulberryGap.com for all the details and to register! Have questions? Don't hesitate to ask! Ruby Coffee ~ The best damn coffee can be yours at a 15% discount, just use code "BIKESORDEATH" at checkout! Ombraz ~ Get the shades all the cool kids are wearing! Ombraz is offering a special deal to BoD listeners, use the code "BOD20" to get $20 off your order, PLUS Ombraz will send BoD $20 too! 🎉 New Patrons 🎉 Schwan Hardi Travis Krzyminski Join them won't you? Now is a great time to sign up on patreon. For a limited time Jefe Velo will be matching all new pledges made at Patreon.com/bikesordeath.com
Aug 18, 2022 · 2 hr 2 min
Ep. 125 ~ Shane Hitz, Wisconsin Gravel & Bikepacking
Shane Hitz has been busy building routes and putting on gravel races in Wisconsin for many years. This week he's here to tell us all about his routes, the Red Granite Grinder, and Wisconsin gravel riding and bikepacking. After this conversation I'm even more excited about at the Red Granite Grinder on Oct. 15th! The Red Granite Grinder is quickly making a name for itself in the gravel world. What makes this route really special is the hard work that Shane and his counter parters at Ironbull to get access to private land that you can only ride if you enter this race! Listen to today's episodes for all the details and when you're ready to sign up head over to Ironbull.org. I'll be there this year covering the event from a media perspective and riding the 25 mile group ride on Friday. So make sure to ride over and say hi! Ready to sign up for the Red Granite Grinder - Sign up here and I'll see you there in Oct! This weeks quote ~ "Pay attention! This is your life. You're going to want to know what it feels like." EPISODE SPONSORS BoD Takeover – Join us for the first ever Takeover happening at Mulberry Gap in Ellija, GA from Nov. 10th – 13th. Visit MulberryGap.com for all the details and to register! Have questions? Don't hesitate to ask! Passchier ~ These handcrafted, bamboo laminated beauties give the rider a comfortable experience never felt before. With a slight amount of flex the rider has reduced jarring and a more relaxed ride, allowing you to ride on and on… Use Code "passchierordeath" at checkout for 10% off your order! Kuat ~ Best racks on earth with the best No Worries Warranty. Kuat has your Rack and your Back! 🎉 New Patrons 🎉 Veiko Vettik Kevin Shaffer Join them won't you? Now is a great time to sign up on patreon. For a limited time Jefe Velo will be matching all new pledges made at Patreon.com/bikesordeath.com
Aug 12, 2022 · 1 hr 45 min
Ep. 124 ~ Ana Jager, 2022 Tour Divide Winner
This week I'm joined by Ana Jager who just became the 2022 Tour Divide winner on her Rookie attempt! Most of the questions for todays episode came from women who answered the call on social media! Hillary, Laura, Tatiana, and Katheryn all called in with their questions and many more women sent me questions to ask! Please visit www.BikesorDeath.com for a full writeup on todays episode! EPISODE SPONSORS BoD Takeover - Join us for the first ever Takeover happening at Mulberry Gap in Ellija, GA from Nov. 10th - 13th. Visit MulberryGap.com for all the details and to register! Have questions? Don't hesitate to ask! Ombraz - You get $20 off your purchase, BoD get's $20, everybody wins! Use code "BOD20" at checkout and watch the magic happen. 🎉 New Patrons 🎉 Manu Cattrysse Richard miller will gouty Colin Schindler Andy Field Joar Adrien Garnier Nico Olmedo Fabio Guarrasi Join them won't you? These episodes aren't possible without support from our listeners.
Jul 28, 2022 · 1 hr 30 min
Ep. 123 ~ Aleś Zavoral, Bike Nonstop US Winner
Aleś Zavoral from the Czech Republic just won the 2022 Bike Nonstop US Race with a time of 18d 11h 51m. Aleś is no stranger to racing, he's logged 136 races in the past 13 years. I did the math, that's 10.4 races a year! Please visit www.BikesorDeath.com for a full write up and photos from Aleś' race! EPISODE SPONSORS Embark Maple - Maple syrup tapped right from their farm made by, and for, bikepackers, adventurers, and outdoors people. For 30% OFF use code "bikesordeath30" at checkout Mulberry Gap - Tired of the heat and ready for fall? Me too! Start planning now for your fall get away to Mulberry Gap! 🎉 New Patrons 🎉 Thomas Subritzky Michael Young Join them won't you? These episodes aren't possible without support from our listeners.
Jul 20, 2022 · 1 hr 39 min
Ep. 122 ~ Nick Marzano, 22nd place Tour Divide Finisher
Nick Marzano is back! And this time he has joined the ranks as an official Tour Divide Finisher with a time of 20d, 9h, 1m, which was good enough to secure 22nd place. Nick first appeared on the podcast while he was still racing the Tour Divide. We chatted when he was at mile 1,250 in Pinedale, WY at about the halfway point for the race. If you haven't already, you may want to give that episode a listen first. Read the full writeup at BikesorDeath.com Local Nation Podcast - Nick's passion podcast from 2018 EPISODE SPONSORS Athletic Greens ~ Good for bikepackers on the go! Visit www.athleticgreens.com/bikesordeath to get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. 🎉 New Patrons 🎉 Abe Kaufman Darryl Carpenter Join them won't you? These episodes aren't possible without support from our listeners.
Jul 13, 2022 · 1 hr 45 min
Ep. 121 - Manu Cattrysse & Adrien Liechti, Tour Divide 2nd & 3rd place
We continue our Tour Divide coverage with an interview from this years 2nd and 3rd place finishers, Manu Cattrysse and Adrien Liechti. This year I drove to the finish line of the Tour Divide to meet with finishers and record some podcast with anyone who was willing. On last weeks episode I chatted with First Place finisher Sofiane Sehili. This weeks episode takes place at Jeff Sharps kitchen table in Hachita, NM the day after Manu and Adrien finished their Tour Divide. Visit BikesorDeath.com for a full writeup and pictures from the end of this years Tour Divide. EPISODE SPONSORS Ruby Coffee - Ruby is a big supporter of coffee outside for hikers, campers, cyclist, and bikepackers. Check out their amazing selection of instant and steeped coffees. Use promo code "bikesordeath" for 15% of your first order or the first order of your subscription! Kuat - The Pivot V2 is the perfect accessory to your rack that allows you to swing the rack and your bike away from the back of your vehicle making it easier to access. Learn more about this great accessory on their website. 🎉 New Patrons 🎉 Mark d knight Tom Kom Boni from Hungary Alan Hanley Dave Crumpton Hal Arbor Eric Graham Josh Stair Yasmin Boakye Dexter Kopas Chelsea Gay Join him won't you? This weeks episode was a result of 28 hours of driving, 5 days away from home, and over 2,000 miles driven. Your support makes these episodes possible!
Jun 29, 2022 · 1 hr 33 min
Ep. 120 ~ Sofiane Sehili, A Promise to Keep
This past weekend Sofiane Sehili became the 2022 Tour Divide winner with a time of 14d 16h 36. This concluded a journey that started 8 years ago when Sofiane toured the Tour Divide for the first time. He would return in 2016 to race it for the first time and claim a very respectable 3rd place, while Mike Hall would go on to win and set a new course record in the process. A record that stands to this day. In 2019 Sofiane came back to try again. Everything was looking promising as he was leading the race and contending with Mike Hall's record until a massive snow storm stopped him in his track, forcing his return to Brush Mountain Lodge and taking him out of the race. Please visit BikesorDeath.com for a full writeup and gallery of images from patricks time at the end of the Tour Divide. Episode Sponsors Quad Lock ~ The best phone case and bike mount combo in the known universe! Athletic Greens ~ Good for bikepackers on the go! Visit www.athleticgreens.com/bikesordeath to get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. 🎉 New Patrons 🎉 Jeremy Chesler Huckansawyer (Kevin) Join him won't you? This weeks episode includes over an hour of raw conversations between Sofiane and I, available only to Patrons!