Duolingo Spanish Podcast El ciclista nómada (The Bike Nomad) - Revisited
Nov 30, 2023
A nomad cyclist embarks on a 1,700 mile journey from Mexico City to Colorado, finding a community he never wants to leave. He sets up a makeshift bike repair shop and eventually starts his own bike shop in a small mining town. Reflecting on his success, he shares personal experiences and invites listeners to follow his latest adventure.
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Months On The Road Before Colorado
- After high school Rafa biked to Chicago and California, spending six months on the road.
- He sold his belongings years later and set off again with Rosco to ride north until his heart healed.
A 1,700-Mile Arrival In Colorado
- Rafa reached Colorado in December 2001 after more than 1,700 miles of cycling.
- He rode through deserts, forests, and crossed the Rio Grande before feeling a special connection to Colorado.
From Tent By Tracks To Community Home
- Stranded during a snowstorm, Rafa camped near train tracks in Fort Collins with Rosco.
- Locals found him and invited him in, and he decided to stay instead of moving on.