Detours: Bikepacking, Ultra-Cycling and Adventures by Bike
Mel WebbHosted 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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 79 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HobbiesSportsLeisureWilderness | |||
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Mel shares a peek inside her training for the Highland Trail 550 in May. We go into building back from ground zero, incorporating more strength training and an easter egg for those who make it all the way to the end.
Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwe... more
Kara Folkerts doesn't fit in any boxes. She's a trail running guide, bikepacker, and has lived a nomadic life for the past ten years.
In this conversation, Kara opens up about identity, life on the road, and the freedom that comes with allowing your... more
The Transcontinental Race is often described as the self-supported bikepacking race across Europe, drawing some of the biggest names in ultra cycling each year. Riders plot their own routes across the continent — this year, roughly 4,700 kilometers —... more
Happy New Years Detours listeners! We'll be back on Jan. 8 with a brand new episode, but in the meantime we've got an awesome throwback to our first ever in person recording with Hannah Simon back in August 2024. This episode gets me fired up for the... more
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- Brilliant Show
Great host that gets the best out of her guests. Each show gives you another insight or helpful advice.
Apple Podcasts5xXxRosiexXx1661
Ireland3 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 Podcasts5K N Pfaff
United States3 months ago - Amazing
Super insightful podcast. Production wise really tight and a great host who listens in stead of talks
Apple Podcasts5erikholland11
Netherlands4 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 Podcasts5Fiona_S7
United Kingdom4 months ago - Top quality interviews
Mel consistently manages to get the best interviews out of podcast guests. Highly recommended
Apple Podcasts5Cold and windy 🥶United States4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #73 |  Canada/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #80 | United Kingdom/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #21 |  France/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #46 |  Germany/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #53 |  Italy/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #98 |  Australia/Sports/Wilderness |
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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. Kara Folkerts
2. Alexandra Houchin
3. Hélène Fromenty
4. Uri Carlson
5. Quinda Verheul
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