
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 75 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HobbiesLeisureSportsWilderness | |||

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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Great host that gets the best out of her guests. Each show gives you another insight or helpful advice.
Mel is a gifted interviewer and storyteller. I appreciate the care she puts into sharing such amazing stories. Truly one of my favorite podcasts!
Super insightful podcast. Production wise really tight and a great host who listens in stead of talks
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.
Mel consistently manages to get the best interviews out of podcast guests. Highly recommended
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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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