Bikes or Death
Patrick Farnsworth
Bikes or Death is a podcast centered around the growing sport of bikepacking, adventure cycling, and the outdoors. The show features the amazing people who participate in these activities and contribute so greatly to the cycling community. The Bikes or Death Podcast is dedicated to sharing the stories and experiences of these individuals with the hopes that it inspires others to get outside, get on their bikes, and experience what our natural world has waiting for them. At its heart Bikes or Death is more than just a podcast. Bikes or Death is a lifestyle. It's the idea that a life without bikes is a life not worth living. Now go ride your damn bike!
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Jun 18, 2019 • 1h 41min
Ep. 13 - Jan Bennett, creator of the Pony Express Route
In this episode I sit down with bikepacker Jan Bennett in the dining room of my home. Among other achievements, Jan recently finished scouting and developing the Pony Express Trail, an epic 2200+ mile bikepacking route from Missouri to California. Jan has a vast a wealth of knowledge and experience in regards to bikepacking and she is always happy to share! Find her on instagram @wunderlustbybike
Jun 10, 2019 • 1h 54min
Ep. 12 - Benjamin Johnson, "Admissions of an Amateur Bikepacker"
Meet the man behind, and in front of, the lense of his new film Admissions of an Amateur Bikepacker. First watch his film (link below) then take a listen as we talk about his trip, his why, and what he hopes people will take away from this film. ig: @outsideandseek website: www.johnsonstudios.cofilm: https://vimeo.com/groups/outdooradventures/videos/322932114 ******* ig: @bikesordeath fb: facebook.com/bikesordeath patreon: patreon.com/bikesordeath email: bikes@bikesordeath.com ******* intro/outro music Eric B. Is President by Eric B. & Rakim
Jun 4, 2019 • 1h 26min
Ep. 11 - Thomas Adams, The Dirty Kanza Edition
This is the story of a man who dedicated himself to one thing and put everything he had into it. His story is not without trials, nor is it without victories. Without giving anything away, I'll leave it there and Let Thomas tell his story. Some of the things we talked about were Singlespeed gravel racing, Fixed gear gravel racing, LandRun100, and Dirty Kanza, and his new woodworking business, Maker and Racer. ig: @thechacobandit and @makerandracer website: www.makerandracer.com ******* ig: @bikesordeath fb: www.facebook.com/bikesordeath patreon: www.patreon.com/bikesordeath email: bikes@bikesordeath.com ******* intro/outro music "Eric B. is President" by Eric B. & Rakim
May 28, 2019 • 1h 12min
Ep. 10 - Lael Wilcox
On this episode I sit down with Lael Wilcox in Bentonville, AR. Lael is one of the most accomplished ultra endurance bikepackers on the planet today. Her accomplishments are beyond impressive as is her humble and down to earth personality. She is currently riding her bike to Emporia, KS for the start of the DKXL. You can keep up with her @laelwilcox on instagram. ******* ig: @bikesordeath fb: facebook.com/bikesordeath patreon: patreon.com/bikesordeath ******* intro/outro music - Eric B Featuring Rakim - Eric B For President
May 20, 2019 • 1h 35min
Ep. 9 - Chuck Campbell, creator of the AR High Country Route
In this episode we find out what happens when you mix a good-ol-boy from Arkansas, $100,000, and a passion for cycling and the outdoors. Chuck on FacebookAdventure Cycling Association RouteBikepacking.com Article/RouteAR High Country Race ------- ig: @bikesordeath fb: https://www.facebook.com/bikesordeath/ patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bikesordeath ------- intro/outro music Eric B. is President by Eric B. & Rakim
Apr 30, 2019 • 1h 49min
Ep. 8 - Patrick Farnsworth, host of Bikes or Death Podcast
In this episode the tables are turned as my friend Ryan interviews me for my own show. ig: @bikesordeath fb: facebook.com/bikesordeath patreon: patreon.com/bikesordeath ---------- music: by Eric B. & Rakim, Eric B. is President
Apr 17, 2019 • 1h 19min
Ep. 7 - Chris Stevenson - Touring Across America
Ever since I learned that the Southern Tier route passed through a small town in Texas only 18 miles from my house I've had my eyes open for an opportunity to host a tourer at my home. That opportunity came about a month ago when I noticed someone on Instagram was on the route and headed my way. That someone is Chris Stevenson. I picked him up in Navasota, TX, we ate bbq, told stories, fixed his bike, recorded a podcast, and sent him on his way with the best of intentions. You can follow Chris on instagram @chriss1974 ------- ig - @bikesordeath fb - facebook.com/bikesordeath patreon - patreon.com/bikesordeath ------- intro/outro music - Eric B. Is President by Eric B. & Rakim
Apr 10, 2019 • 31min
Ep. 6 - Anna Claire Beasley - Bikepacker
Anna Claire, or AC as she may be more well known by, is a one of a kind human with wisdom and experience beyond her years. She is a bikepacker, traveler, adventurer, wilderness first aid certified, community activist, and photographer. Her latest endeavor is a women specific mountain bike festival in Fayetteville, AR. email: annaclairebphotography@gmail.com ig: annaclairebeasley ------- ig: @bikesordeath fb: www.facebook.com/bikesordeath/ patreon: www.patreon.com/bikesordeath email: bikes@bikesordeath.com ------- intro/outro music Eric B. is President by Eric B. & Rakim
Apr 3, 2019 • 1h
Ep. 5 - Tom Hughes and Indiana Schulz, Ultra Endurance Cyclist
A day after Indiana Schulz (1st place) and Tom Hughes (3rd place) finished the GranGravel 500 I got to sit down with them and talk about the race, their equipment, and endurance bike racing. Both of these guys are incredible athletes and humans and we had a great conversation chalk full of bikepacking goodness. Indiana Shulz doesn't do social media Tom Hughes is on ig as @onetontom and fb as Tom Hughes ---------- ig: @bikesordeath fb: www.facebook.com/bikesordeath/ patreon: www.patreon.com/bikesordeath ---------- intro/outro music: Eric B. & Rakim - Eric B is President
Mar 5, 2019 • 1h 34min
Ep. 4 - Indiana Schulz, Ultra Distance Cyclist
Indiana started his Ultra Distance Cycling "career" in 2017 and he quickly started making waves. 2017 American Trail Race (ATR) - 2nd place 2018 GranGravel 500 - 1st place *Course Record 2018 Trans Am - 2nd place 2019 GranGravel 500 - 1st place ------------- ig: @bikesordeath blog: www.bikesordeath.com patreon: www.patreon.com/bikesordeath --------------- intro/outro music: Eric B. & Rakim - Eric B. Is President
