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Seek Travel Ride

Bella Molloy
Bikepacking
Cycling
Adventure Travel
Australia
Adventure
Bike Touring
Africa
Travel
Bicycle Touring
Patagonia
Turkey
Iran
Cycle Touring
Community
Mongolia
India
Kyrgyzstan
New Zealand
South America
Afghanistan

Want more adventure in your life? Hear real adventure travel stories and practical insights from people who explore the world in bold and meaningful ways by bike, on foot, and close to home.

Seek Travel Ride is an adventure travel podcast for anyone curious about travel and looking to bring more adventure into their everyday.

Host Bella Molloy chats with adventurers and everyday people about bic... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes306Founded3 years ago
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Latest Episodes

What's the best country to take a bike adventure? I put that question to the Seek Travel Ride Instagram community, and the answers poured in, from expected favourites to a few genuine curveballs. This episode is dedicated to running through every sin... more

In 2022, German psychologist Rieke Schmees swapped a desk for a bike and cycled 12,000km through 16 countries. This adventure took her from Germany to Turkey, via Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Italy and the Balkans. It was the first type of adventure lik... more

Rob MacLennan is back on the pod, this time mid-adventure sharing updates as he bikepacks from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to the start line of the Silk Road Mountain Race in Kyrgyzstan. 

We learn about how Rob has transitioned from long-distance touring ... more

Back in 1986, two Englishmen in their early twenties flew to Delhi with brand new mountain bikes and a paper map, and set off to ride through the Himalaya. James Baile takes us back nearly 40 years to a trip that saw him carrying his bike over three ... more

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Recent Guests

Slauka Macurak
Outdoors lover, accomplished skier, cyclist
Episode: A 1,500km Bike Packing Adventure Through Norway with Slauka (Revisited)
Milica Kovačević
Adventurer who rode from London to Croatia
Independent traveler
Episode: Cycling from London to Croatia with Milica Kovačević
Ellie Mitchell-Heggs
Adventurer who cycled solo across Africa
Episode: Bikepacking Africa Solo: 10,000km from Rwanda to Cape Town with Ellie Mitchell-Heggs
Fergal Guihen
Panelist with extensive bike-travel background
Episode: Around the World by Bicycle: Live in Melbourne
James Baile
Adventurer/Speaker featured on the episode
Episode: Touring on a Brompton: Cycling Senegal with Two Strangers
Roisin Gallagher
Bike adventurer who undertook the Baja Divide and subsequent journeys
Independent traveler
Episode: 17,000km Bikepacking Adventure: Baja, Japan, the Balkans and Istanbul
Robbie Danger Webb
World-record cyclist and ultrarunner
Independent adventurer
Episode: Airlifted Mid-Race: River Rescue and Ultra Cycling Safety with Robbie Danger Webb
Eleanor Hulm
Adventure cyclist traveling from Thailand to the UK
Episode: Cyling from Bangkok to the UK | Bikepacking Solo with Eleanor Hulm
Megan Young
UK-based ultra-cyclist from Dorset
Independent ultrarider
Episode: Bikepacking the Andes, Ultra Cycling in New Zealand, and Racing Lostdot 101 | Megan Young

Host

Bella Molloy
Host of Seek Travel Ride

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 264 ratings
  • Most Favourite Podcast Ever

    My absolute favourite podcast—has been for years. Honestly, you and your guests have created something truly special: a space that inspires, encourages, and makes cycling feel real and accessible.

    I’m older than most listeners—56 now—with my family raised,

    a (mostly) understanding husband, and finally the freedom to explore the world on two wheels. I’m cycling through different corners of the globe, squeezing in every adventure before my body says otherwise.

    Staying fit and well now has one g... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kelly Beissel
    Australiaa year ago
  • Brilliant

    Bella is the best. Most of my podcasts are fullof dreadful news. This podcast lifts my spirits and helps me armchair travel on my imaginary bike while I heal from an injury. Brilliant.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GnomenRides
    United Statesa year ago
  • Adventures on the bike

    I came across Seek Travel Ride about six months ago and I thoroughly love this podcast. Bella’s passion, humor, and insightful questions make her an excellent host. Bella and her guests continue to inspire me to have my own adventures but also to remember that there are wonderful people in this world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tiff (IG tifftravels412)
    United Statesa year ago
  • fantastic podcast

    Bella sets the benchmark for cycle touring podcast’s, great questions and interactions with interesting guests, and a voice that you can listen to for hours, her passion for cycling really comes through in her interviews, and just make me want to get the bike out and go for a ride … brilliant job Bella

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Devon Wilfy
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Love these authentic stories on wheels, thank you for sharing these wonderful stories 😀

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ypoonsswim
    a year ago

Listeners Say

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Community focus and host's curiosity attract listeners who want real-world guidance.
Guests are consistently diverse and inspirational, making cycling feel accessible.
Audio quality and storytelling style make it easy to binge and plan trips.
Host delivers engaging, well-prepared interviews and keeps stories inspiring.
Content balances adventure with practical tips, not just dream stories.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Bikepacking Africa Solo: 10,000km from Rwanda to Cape Town with Ellie Mitchell-Heggs
Q: What stood out about the NGO conversations along the route?
The personal stories of local founders, their passion, and the way these conversations energized her to continue, often serving as a source of practical learning and motivation.
Bikepacking Africa Solo: 10,000km from Rwanda to Cape Town with Ellie Mitchell-Heggs
Q: What was your first day like pedalling through Kigali and starting the journey?
The first day felt unreal until she started pedalling, with the initial climb up hills making it feel like Rwanda's legendary thousand hills; the sense of progress and momentum finally kicked in as she began the journey.
Bikepacking Africa Solo: 10,000km from Rwanda to Cape Town with Ellie Mitchell-Heggs
Q: Was there anywhere that was completely different from what you expected?
Uganda turned out to be incredibly welcoming and safe, contrasting earlier nerves about Rwanda; the experience underscored how perceptions can be misleading and highlighted the warmth of Ugandan people.
A Month Spent Cycling Around Ireland: Brian Sampson
Q: How did you approach folklore and local history in your travel, and did you learn about places like the Giant's Causeway before or after visiting?
Brian said he enjoys reading about town histories and folklore ahead of his visits, and he also learns from local legends and the environment; he is aware of stories around the Giant's Causeway and seeks out other folklore experiences during his travels.
A Month Spent Cycling Around Ireland: Brian Sampson
Q: What were your most memorable hikes or natural highlights in Ireland?
Brian highlighted Wicklow Mountains and Comshagan Lough as top hikes, with Comshagan Lough being his standout sight—a glacial-looking lake with a striking crater-like setting that defined the trip for him.

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Listeners hear real-world adventure travel stories focused on human-powered journeys, with an emphasis on bicycle touring, bikepacking, and long-distance cycling. Episodes mix intimate personal journeys, practical gear and safety tips, and mindset shifts that sustain exploration—often highlighting community support, cultural encounters, and overcoming daunting terrain. The show consistently features endurance athletes, solo travelers, and adventurers traveling with partners, offering actionable takeaways for route planning, gear choices, and staying motivated across remote expanses. A standout throughline is the host's thoughtful, exploratory interview style that surfaces experiential wisdom and human connection, making stories both inspira... more

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Recent guests on Seek Travel Ride include:

1. Slauka Macurak
2. Milica Kovačević
3. Ellie Mitchell-Heggs
4. Fergal Guihen
5. James Baile
6. Roisin Gallagher
7. Robbie Danger Webb
8. Eleanor Hulm

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