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Detours: Bikepacking, Ultra-Cycling and Adventures by Bike

Mel Webb
Ultra Cycling
Atlas Mountain Race
Bikepacking
Morocco
Endurance Racing
Mental Resilience
Cycling
2024 Atlas Mountain Race
Cynthia's Experience
Women In Cycling
Silk Road Mountain Race
Training Regimens
Nutrition
Community
Nutrition and Hydration
Mel Webb's Recovery
Empowerment Of Women In Sports
Community In Cycling
Running
Mental Strategies

Hosted by ultra endurance and adventure cyclist Mel Webb, Detours brings you stories from inside the world of bikepacking and ultra cycling, featuring racers, community members, race directors and more. This show is about celebrating the journey, and the detours along the way, as much as the destination. We're especially passionate about providing space for folks that identify as women to share th... more

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Artwork for Detours: Bikepacking, Ultra-Cycling and Adventures by Bike

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I hope you're all having a wonderful holiday season! This week we're throwing it back to an episode recorded right around this time last year with the incredible Alexandera Houchin. It's one I've found myself listening to as I ramp up training for HT... more

This episode is a little different. For the final episode of the year, the roles are reversed as Detours alum and journalist Hélène Fromenty steps into the host seat, turning the mic back on Mel Webb, creator and host of the Detours podcast.

Togethe... more

The Arizona Trail Race is a massive undertaking for any rider — rocky singletrack, long stretches of hike-a-bike, and a full bike portage through the Grand Canyon. It’s an especially bold choice for your first bikepacking race.

This week, Detours li... more

The Triple Crown of bikepacking is a massive undertaking: three iconic routes, thousands of kilometres, and a season that demands a hell of a lot from you. 

In this episode of Detours, I sit down with my husband, Jake, to look back on his year racin... more

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Recent Guests

Alexandra Houchin
An influential woman in bikepacking and ultra-racing, and an indigenous athlete from the Fond du Lac tribe.
Episode: Holiday Throwback: Alexandera Houchin on Racing with Heart & 10 Years of Bikepacking
Hélène Fromenty
Journalist and ultra-cyclist specializing in bikepacking and off-road racing
Episode: Hélène Fromenty on Her First MTB Ultra, Trans Pyrenees and Bikes as Way of Life
Uri Carlson
Dietician who helps athletes fuel their potential
Episode: Endurance Nutrition 101: Uri Carlson on Building a Fuelling Foundation
Quinda Verheul
Artist and bikepack racer
Episode: Quinda Verheul on Finding Purpose Beyond Performance
Sarah Diekmeyer
Gravel racer for Enough Cycling taking on her first ultra challenge
Enough Cycling
Episode: Sarah Diekmeyer on Racing Her First Ultra and What She Learned from Badlands
Marei Moldenhauer
Cyclist and recovering athlete
Episode: Marei Moldenhauer on Recovery, Rebuilding, and the Road Back From Injury
Roz Osborne
Cyclist and participant in the Silk Road Mountain Race
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Episode: Roz Osborne on Silk Road Mountain Race, Motherhood & Ultra
Jake Cullen
Ultra cyclist who completed the Tour Divide
Episode: Jake Cullen on 16 days down the Tour Divide
Kerry MacPhee
Blazing fast Scottish bikepack racer
Episode: Washed Away: Kerry MacPhee on HT550 2025 and Finding Joy in Going Fast

Host

Mel Webb
Host of the podcast, Mel Webb is a passionate ultra-endurance cyclist and advocate for women's stories in bikepacking and adventure cycling. She brings extensive knowledge and personal experience in the field, fostering meaningful conversations with guests about resilience, community, and the adventurous spirit in cycling.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 341 ratings
  • Brilliant Show

    Great host that gets the best out of her guests. Each show gives you another insight or helpful advice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    xXxRosiexXx1661
    Ireland2 months ago
  • One of my favorite podcasts

    Mel is a gifted interviewer and storyteller. I appreciate the care she puts into sharing such amazing stories. Truly one of my favorite podcasts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K N Pfaff
    United States2 months ago
  • Amazing

    Super insightful podcast. Production wise really tight and a great host who listens in stead of talks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    erikholland11
    Netherlands3 months ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Mel is a fantastic host and always gets the best out of her guests. She asks the right questions and never interrupts the flow of the stories and conversations. I love listening to ultra cycling podcasts, and this one is by far my favourite.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fiona_S7
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Top quality interviews

    Mel consistently manages to get the best interviews out of podcast guests. Highly recommended

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cold and windy 🥶
    United States3 months ago

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Many reviews highlight the show's inspirational tone, noting how it motivates listeners to embark on their own biking adventures.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and insightful interviews, often complimenting the ability of the host to draw out meaningful stories from guests.
The show is frequently praised for its focus on promoting women's voices in cycling, which resonates strongly with the audience.
There is consistent feedback regarding the high quality of production and the host's interviewing skills, making each episode enjoyable and thoughtful.

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Holiday Throwback: Alexandera Houchin on Racing with Heart & 10 Years of Bikepacking
Q: How did you find bikes and bikepacking in the first place?
I started commuting on a bike and then got really into the bike culture of Madison, where I worked and made friends.
Reflecting on a Wild 2025: Behind the Scenes of Detours and a Year at The Mountain Races with Mel Webb
Q: What is rewarding about your work in cycling and podcasting?
The most rewarding aspect for Mel is hearing from listeners, especially women, who feel inspired and empowered by the stories shared, feeling like they can also pursue their cycling dreams.
Reflecting on a Wild 2025: Behind the Scenes of Detours and a Year at The Mountain Races with Mel Webb
Q: How do you manage the media for the mountain races?
During the races, Mel manages the narrative for social media, coordinates with sponsors, takes interviews, and produces the podcast content, emphasizing equal coverage of both men and women.
Reflecting on a Wild 2025: Behind the Scenes of Detours and a Year at The Mountain Races with Mel Webb
Q: How do you pick your guests for the podcast?
Mel prioritizes personalities who are willing to share their authentic and vulnerable stories, often balancing between notable figures and those in the community with compelling narratives.
Reflecting on a Wild 2025: Behind the Scenes of Detours and a Year at The Mountain Races with Mel Webb
Q: What do you actually do as a podcast producer?
As a podcast producer, Mel focuses on strategy and creativity, including research, sourcing guests, writing question packs for interviews, and editing podcasts, while not hosting any of the shows she produces.

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The podcast showcases engaging conversations and inspiring stories from the world of bikepacking and ultra-cycling, focusing on the complexities of endurance sports. Interspersed with personal anecdotes and insights from racers and community members, the content emphasizes both the journey and the unexpected detours encountered along the way. Notably, the show has a commitment to uplift voices identifying as women, creating a supportive platform for sharing diverse experiences within the biking community.

Each episode often features personal journeys, race experiences, and the mental and physical challenges faced by athletes, fostering inspiration and encouraging listeners to explore their own adventures, regardless of skill level. Listene... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Alexandra Houchin
2. Hélène Fromenty
3. Uri Carlson
4. Quinda Verheul
5. Sarah Diekmeyer
6. Marei Moldenhauer
7. Roz Osborne
8. Jake Cullen

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