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The Accidental Bicycle Tourist

Gabriel Aldaz
Bicycle Touring
Chile
Cycling
Travel
Patagonia
Four Rivers Cycling Route
Solo Travel
Japan
South Korea
Camino De Santiago
Atacama Desert
Travel With Children
Bike Against the Wind
Route 66
Travel Across Europe
AIDS Lifecycle
Taiwan
Germany
Slow Travel Festival
Family Adventures

Host Gabriel Aldaz sits down with other bicycle touring and bikepacking enthusiasts to have unexpected, revealing, and often humorous conversations about their most memorable bike touring adventures. You’ll hear individuals, friends, partners, and families from all walks of life share the joys (and sometimes challenges) of bicycle touring. A willingness to explore the unknown, overcoming self-doub... more

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Dervla Murphy has long fascinated host Gabriel Aldaz, who years ago had picked up her first and most famous book, Full Tilt. The intrepid travel writer from Ireland died in 2022 at the age of 90, but Gabriel has remained curious to learn more about h... more

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Israel or Palestine? Damascus, Syria or Damascus, Virginia? West Virginia or Western Virginia? To David Landis, all are points on a map. David has made it his mission to find shared humanity across borders, even in conflict zones like the Middle East... more

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If you are feeling overwhelmed by the vast array of choices when selecting a bicycle for touring or bikepacking, this episode offers essential guidance. In this lively discussion with Manuel Schürholz, co-founder of Bombtrack Bicycle Company, we syst... more

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At age 70, most people are perfectly happy to take up golf or knitting. Not Canadian Tom Perlmutter. After accidentally agreeing to a weeklong cycling trip in Patagonia because his friend essentially dared him, Tom found himself hopelessly addicted t... more

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Notebook LM
AI expert analyzing Murphy's life and works
Notebook LM (AI analysis tool)
Episode: ABT056. Instrument of Discovery: Unpacking the Legacy of Dervla Murphy with AI
David Landis
Trail designer, guidebook author, and bikepacking route developer
Episode: ABT055. Maps and Miles: Connections Beyond Borders
Manuel Schürholz
Co-founder of Bombtrack Bicycle Company (Cologne, Germany)
Bombtrack Bicycle Company
Episode: ABT054. How to Choose a Bicycle for Touring and Bikepacking
Tom Perlmutter
Accidental cyclist who undertook long-distance cycling expeditions, including Tour d'Afrique
TDA Global Cycling
Episode: ABT053. The Continental Cyclist
Judi Desire
A Haitian-American female cyclist who has completed extensive bicycle tours on six continents, and founder of Uptown and Boogie Bicycle Advocacy.
Uptown and Boogie Bicycle Advocacy
Episode: ABT052: No Plan, No Problem: Biking the World by Chance
Heinz Stücke
A renowned global cyclist known for his extensive bicycle touring expeditions.
Independent Touring Cyclist
Episode: ABT050. Heinz Stücke: The World by Bike (Part 1)
Antonella Giacomini
Experienced traveler and mountaineer, known for her explorations in Patagonia.
Episode: ABT049. Queen of the Ice
Alden Roth
Participant in the Silk Road Mountain Race
Episode: ABT048. 2025 Holiday Special
Ana Carmen Navajas
A cyclist who traveled from Italy to Xi'an, China with her dog Dexter.
Episode: ABT047. Travels with Dexter

Host

Gabriel Aldaz
Host of a podcast dedicated to bicycle touring adventures with a humorous and revealing approach. Engages with guests to highlight their incredible journeys and personal experiences in the biking community.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 82 ratings
  • I Want to Do THIS!!

    I fell in love with cycling during the pandemic, and it has helped me physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. As soon as I started I wanted to get into bikepacking. I also began searching for videos and podcasts to feed my mind and give me ideas. It took many years before I found this podcast, and I am so glad I did. I love how Gabriel talks with people who bike tour through various countries and through many different means. I also love how all of them got into it accidentally since... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tracelt12
    United States13 days ago
  • Great podcast

    Really enjoyed listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ElseHLim
    Denmark4 months ago
  • Three Wheels Two Seats, One Goal!

    This was the best bicycle touring podcast I’ve ever heard, and I’ve listened to a lot! What a beautiful concept! In 2009, at age 63 I bicycled across the US, thinking I was there for the scenery, but the most memorable part of the trip was the interesting people we met along the way. The subject of this podcast found the perfect way to collect interesting people as he traveled. I wish I could have been there. Fantastic! Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pjbuelte
    United States7 months ago
  • Amazing!!!

    This has quickly become one my favorite podcasts! Love all the different stories and kinds of people interviewed. Even more-I love the light hearted while still probing approach Gabriel uses on his interviews, and his totally celebratory and nonjudgmental take on his interviewees’ stories. And-of course, a big thanks to his wife for allowing him/supporting him/doing the heavy lifting while he spends time on the podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Aurelia Stellata
    United Statesa year ago
  • What a gem! A lovely podcast with astonishing, heartwarming and addictive stories that only bike tourists can tell.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    lenalu
    2 years ago

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Feedback highlights the sense of community and shared experiences that resonate deeply with the audience.
Many express admiration for the light-hearted approach the host brings to serious subjects tied to bicycle touring and travel.
Listeners appreciate the diverse storytelling and the engaging interviews with cyclists from all walks of life.

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ABT038. A Bear of a Ride: From the Canadian Wilderness to the Tour and Back
Q: What was it like racing in Europe and dealing with the realities of pro cycling?
It was a heavy education in team culture, discipline, and the harsh realities of the sport, including sponsorship dynamics and the temptations and pitfalls of the era; ultimately, choosing to stay true to a clean, personal code shaped his career.
ABT038. A Bear of a Ride: From the Canadian Wilderness to the Tour and Back
Q: How did you transition from a hobo-like early life to a professional cyclist in Europe?
A combination of passion for riding, access to a makeshift Frankenbike, and a willingness to take opportunities as they came, which gradually built momentum and led to international racing.
ABT051. Heinz Stücke: The World by Bike (Part 2)
Q: Do you have any regrets?
No, I believe I have chosen my path and I am fulfilled by my life experiences.
ABT050. Heinz Stücke: The World by Bike (Part 1)
Q: What is your best year for cycling distance?
Heinz mentions that in 2008, he cycled the most, totaling just under 22,000 kilometers, while detailing his travels that year.
ABT050. Heinz Stücke: The World by Bike (Part 1)
Q: How did you get started?
Heinz explains his childhood curiosity about geography and how he began cycling across borders at a young age, ultimately deciding to set off on longer journeys to avoid factory work.

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1. Notebook LM
2. David Landis
3. Manuel Schürholz
4. Tom Perlmutter
5. Judi Desire
6. Heinz Stücke
7. Antonella Giacomini
8. Alden Roth

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