Bikepack Adventures Podcast

Unpacking Bikepacking #2 | Routes: Choosing Where To Go

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Bikepacking Essentials Mini-Series. This series is all about the things that actually determine whether a bikepacking trip feels e...

Unpacking Bikepacking #1: What Bikepacking Really Is (And Isn't)

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first episode of the Bikepacking Essentials series, brought to you by Panorama Cycles, hosts Chris Panasky and Carl Presseault introduce what b...

Bangers Bikepacking Rally with Dean Dahl

01 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re diving into one of the most creative and community‑driven events in the bikepacking scene: Bangers Bikepacking. If you haven’t hear...

Bikepacking Essentials Series Intro

01 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

So excited to announce a new podcast series. I had been thinking for some time that it would be a good idea to record a series of episodes that addres...

From the Americas to Antarctica | James Benson-King is Biking Viking Rides

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I’m joined by someone whose appetite for challenge seems to grow with every expedition. James Benson‑Kin...

Inside the Tour Divide with Robert Givens: Riding, Recording, and Storytelling

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I'm going LIVE with Robert Givens: Bikepacking Coach, Storyteller & Tour Divide Veteran.Join u...

Kara Folkerts | Running Tour Guide, Bikepacker and so much more!

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, where we dive deep into the stories behind the pedals, exploring the grit, gear, and glory of bikepac...

Nathalie Baillon: Tour Divide Winner, Guiness Record Holder and so much more

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, where we dive deep into the stories behind the pedals, exploring the grit, gear, and glory of bikepac...

Beyond the Passes: Meaghan Hackinen's Journey Through the Silk Road Mountain Race

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I sit down once again with ultra-endurance athlete and writer Meaghan Hackinen, fresh off her incr...

Unpacking Bikepacking #9 with Carl Presseault

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Bikepack Adventures Podcast. I’m your host, Chris Panasky, and today we’re diving into another round of Unpacking Bikepacking,...

A Deliberate Detour with Sebastian Brandt

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Bikepack Adventures Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Sebastian, a marketing exec turned solo bikepacking adventurer, whos...

Chasing the Triple Crown with Hannah Otto

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I'm your host Chris Panasky, and today we’re diving into a story that redefines what it means to pu...

Ridecast | Toddler in Tow - European Bikepacking Journey

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, we are sharing the story of a very personal journey—a 2-week family bike trip through No...

Spokes and Jokes Tour with Skyler Bolks

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I sit down with Skyler Bolks to talk about his recent Jokes and Spokes Tour, a 1000-mile bikepacki...

Pedals, Peaks, and Perseverance: The Hellenic Mountain Race with Meaghan Hackinen

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, Meaghan Hackinen discusses her recent participation in the Hellenic Mountain Race, and her preparation for the upcoming Silk ...

Nathan Siemans | All things bikepacking, community building and route development

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I connect with Nathan Siemans to talk about the Lost Elephant and the Cold Ride. Originally called...

Re-living the 2025 Canadian Shield Bikepacking Summit with Joanne Steventon

21 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, Joanne Steventon and I dive into this year's Canadian Shield Bikepacking Summit. Throughout the su...

Ben Clark | Cycling Around the World for Men's Health

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I connect with Ben Clark, an adventure cyclist who is 18,000 kilometers into his 35,000-kilometer ...

Chris Mahony | Go RVing Canada - The Intersection Between RVing and Biking

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I've had the chance to connect with Chris Mahoney, President of Go RVing Canada, a not for profit ...

2025 Canadian Shield Bikepacking Summit

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I dive into all things Canadian Shield Bikepacking Summit. We talk about the events taking place t...

Chris Smith | Blind Guy Biking the Tour Divide

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I have the chance to talk with Chris Smith, better known as the Blind Guy Biking on Instagram. Chr...

Meaghan Hackinen | Rockin' the Atlas Mountain Race

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I have Meaghan Hackinen back on the podcast for her 4th time. In this episode we dive into her rec...

Ridecast: 2025 Wendigo Fatbike Ultra | Intro by Organizer Cameron Dube

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I share with you a Ridecast on my recent Wendigo Fatbike Ultra event participation. This was the 1...

Unpacking Bikepacking #8 | Winter Biking with Doug Dunlop

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepacking Adventures Podcast, I'm happy to have Doug Dunlop back on the show to record an Unpacking Bikepacking episode on al...

Nathan Starzynski | Two years filming his ride across Eurasia + MyVeloFit Mini Episode

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, Nathan Starzynski is back on the podcast. Nathan, who once cycled across Canada and was on the pod...

Endurance and Exploration - Jacob Lemanski's 999-Day Biking Odyssey

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, Jacob shares his extraordinary journey of biking around the world. Starting from Denver and tre...

Father and son adventure on the GDMBR with Paul Bergeron

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I speak with Paul Bergeron, an avid cyclist with a background in freeskiing who turned to biking a...

Unpacking Bikepacking #7 with Mike Lowry

04 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Unpacking Bikepacking is newer segment on the podcast, where a guest and I will share our thoughts and insights into various bikepacking related subje...

Episode 209: Conquering Continents: The Adventures of Cycle 5 to Survive

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Bikepack Adventures Podcast. Join us today with PL and Kristen as they recount their amazing journey of combining cycling with rai...

Justinas Leveika on Bikepacking and Racing the Bikepacking Triple Crown

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I have the chance to sit back and talk with Justinas Leveika. A Lithuanian cyclist living in Norway, J...

Fuck Yeah Guy Bri | Riding the Great Northern Bikepacking Route

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bike Pack Adventures Podcast, Brian, also known as 'Fuck Yeah Guy Bri,' shares his exhilarating journey of bikepacking on so...

Vincent Nadon's Tales of Bikepacking and Resilience

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, Vincent Nadon discusses his journey and experiences in the world of ultra-distance cycling. Vin...

From Backpack to Bikepack | Eric's Journey Across the Western Wildlands

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, Eric Sommerhauser, an experienced thru-hiker, shares his recent transition into the world of bi...

Bikepacking Insights: Tristan Ridley's Adventures and Gear Innovations

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, Tristan reflects on his nearly eight-year bikepacking journey, evolving from long-distance travel ...

From downhill racing to bikepacking | The story of Dominick Menard

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, Dominick Menard stopped over on the way to a gravel race in the region. We spent a couple hours ta...

Unpacking Bikepacking 6 | E-bikes, Basket-packing, Bike Bags and More

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventure Podcast, Carl Presseault dropped by to talk bikes with me. We talked about our successes and failures with r...

Oscar Donovan | Cargo Bikepacking Around the World

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I had the opportunity to chat with Oscar Donovan before he takes on a cargo-bike adventure around ...

Episode 200: Past Guests | Updates

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 200 of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I decided to do something a little bit different so as to celebrate this milestone episode. I reach...

Pihoqahiak | Kari & Jonathan

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I have the chance to sit back and talk adventuring with Kari Toftesund and Jonathan Labarre. As a ...

Ridecast | Canadian Shield XL

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I take listeners through my outing on the Canadian Shield XL, a nearly 1200km bikepacking route in...

Barry Lachapelle | Bike Gear Database

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I'm joined by Barry Lachapelle as we sit back and talk bikes for a couple hours. We dive into his ...

Meaghan Hackinen | 2024 Tour Divide 1st Woman Overall

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I catch up with Meaghan Hackinen, the first woman across the line in the 2024 Tour Divide Mountain...

Henry Do | Ultra-Cyclist and Ultra-Storyteller

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I have the chance to go deep with Henry Do about his journey into bikepack racing. I first met Hen...

Indiana Schulz | Cycling Kindness

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I catch up with Indiana Schulz, while he is taking a few days off in Anchorage, Alaska after start...

Fred Chagnon | Randonneuring for Bikepackers

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I chat with Fred Chagnon about a cycling specific sport that is fairly new to me: randonneuring. F...

Unpacking Bikepacking | Gear, Bike Setup and More with Salty Beard Adventures

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I'm joined by Rob Biron, better known as Salty Beard Adventures as we record the latest episode of...

Boban Chaldovich | Bikepacking Mexico and Another 100,000km

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I'm thrilled to be recording an in-person podcast episode while sitting in the podcast studio I bu...

Mat & Ali | Trip Longer

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I talk with Mat and Ali about their upcoming plan to cycle across Canada following the Great North...

2024 Canadian Shield Bikepacking Summit

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I go into depth about the upcoming Canadian Shield Bikepacking Summit. This is the only Canadian b...

Unpacking Bikepacking #4 | Making Your Gravel Bike into the Perfect Gravel Bikepacking Rig

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the 4th episode of Unpacking Bikepacking I dive into the some of the common issues that gravel bike riders have while taking on various bikepacking...

Aaron Prasad | Powered by Plants

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I'm sharing the conversation I had with Aaron Prasad a little while ago. Unfortunately, it took a ...

Ridecast | Wendigo Fatbike Ultra 200km

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I record a Ridecast on my recent participation in the 200km Wendigo Fatbike Ultra, which took plac...

Scarlet & Flint Zeigler | Meadow to Mountain

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I'm excited to share with you a different type of adventurer. Namely, because she is so young, yet...

Kurt Refsnider | A Guide to Traveling the Iditarod Trail

18 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I super excited to have had the opportunity to sit down with Kurt Refsnider, a professional ultra-e...

Bikepacking Beyond Borders | Passport France with Charlotte Plouvier

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, we go Bikepacking Beyond Borders. Journeying into the unknown can be a daunting experience. Throug...

Unpacking Bikepacking | Tailfin Cycling, OMM, Outdoor Vitals quilt

28 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Unpacking Bikepacking is going to be a regular segment on the podcast, where I will share my thoughts and insights into various bikepacking related su...

Ty Domin | Yeah Nah Thread Works

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I record a second episode with Ty Domin as we take a deep dive into bag making. I'm not exactly su...

David & Diletta | Project Aire Libre

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I catch up with David and Didi mid-tour, while they break for Christmas in Cusco, Peru. I first le...

2023: Rolling into the New Year

31 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I take a look at the year 2023, and how things went for me on a personal level, with regard to the...

Chris Lee-Francis | Eastwards and Far

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I have a chance to speak with Chris Lee-Francis. I first interviewed Chris nearly a year ago, but ...

Bikepacking Beyond Borders | Passport Japan

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I dive into a new series that focusses on a specific country to share as many tips and tricks poss...

Ty Domin | Overlanding by Bike

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I have a chance to speak with Ty Domin. Ty first got on my radar while on his friend Lewis' podcas...

Unpacking Bikepacking | Time Pedals, Baryak, Bike joring, Panorama Chic-Chocs review

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I host my second Unpacking Bikepacking episode, where I dive into some of the gear I've been using...

Claire Pomykala | Living By Bike

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I have a chance to speak with Claire Pomykala. When I first came across Claire's journey into bike...

Unpacking Bikepacking | Reflections - Front Suspension - Cool Kit - Loop Handlebars - Lachlan Morten - Triumphs/Setbacks

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I am starting a new series called Unpacking Bikepacking. Throughout this monthly series, I will sh...

Ridecast | Canadian Shield 400

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I record a Ridecast taking the listener through my Grand Depart FKT on the Canadian Shield 400 bik...

Jonathan B. Roy | Stories of Sleeping Outside

17 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I have the chance to speak with Jonathan Roy about his 3 year adventure bike touring the world. Jo...

Salty Beard Bikepacking | Caves and Coves Bikepacking TT

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I connect with Robert Biron, also known as, Salty Beard Bikepacking. Rob has been a lifeline cycli...

Jim & Mary Boate | Octogenarian and still bike touring

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I have the chance to catch up with Jim and Mary Boate. I first met Jim and Mary while out for a bi...

Matt Kadey | Great Northern Bikepacking Route

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I have Matt Kadey on the show to talk about the Great Northern Bikepacking Route. Matt had previou...

Ridecast | Canadian Shield XL: Planning and Pulling the Plug

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I take a little time to record a solo episode where I talk through my recent attempt on the Canadi...

Meaghan Hackinen | Bikepacking in Ontario and Quebec

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, Meaghan and I talk about bikepacking in the Canadian Shield region of Ontario and Quebec. Over the...

JaBig | Cycling for World Bicycle Relief

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I have the chance to speak with JaBig, while sitting in my backyard watching my dog run circles ar...

Erik de Brun | Redshift Sports

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I connect with Erik de Brun, one of the founders of Redshift Sports. I'm very excited to have Erik...

Colin Unsworth | Naked Across Britain

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I have a chance to speak with Colin Unsworth. What's interesting about Colin is that he is a natur...

Sofiane Sehili | Bike touring in the off-season

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I finally have the opportunity to learn a bit more about Sofiane Sehili. When I first reached out ...

Ridecast | Fatbiking the Petit Train du Nord

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I record an episode on Fatbiking the Petit Train du Nord, which I did in March 2023 over a 4-day p...

Jerry Kopack | "Am I using my time well?"

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I had the chance to connect with Jerry Kopack. It's quite interesting, because he had recently bee...

Ridecast | Wendigo Ultra Fatbike Race

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I take some time to reflect on my recent 3rd place finish at the Wendigo Fatbike Ultra. The Wendig...

Peter Glassford | The Consummate Athlete

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I had the opportunity to speak with my cycling coach Peter Glassford. At the Consummate Athlete, t...

Greg Andre-Barrett | Greg Biking Without Borders

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I have a chance to speak with Greg Andre-Barrett, someone who has been on my radar since I saw he ...

Doug Dunlop | Coldbike.com

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I have a chance to dive deep into cold biking with Doug Dunlop. A veteran winter biker with decade...

Updates | Canadian Shield Bikepacking Summit

29 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this shortened episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I dive into the huge learning curve that preparing the Bikepacking Summit has been. I go...

Laura Massey-Pugh | Stela Tandem: Round the world Guinness Record

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I speak with Laura Massey-Pugh, one half of the Stela Tandem team. Throughout this episode, Laura ...

Nathan Starzynski | Biking the Trans-Canada Trail

07 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, myself and Nathan Starzynski dive into his 15000 km adventure crossing Canada while mostly followi...

Richard Cohen | Fatbiking the Route Blanche + Cold Weather Riding Tips

01 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I have a chance to talk with Richard Cohen. Richard has a really interesting story as he is a reti...

Chris Panasky | Looking Back on 2022 and Towards 2023

31 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I have a look back at 2022 and what it brought me. This is a short episode by me talking about me....

Marie-Pierre Savard | From Touring Central Asia to Bikepack Racing

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I finally get a chance to chat with Marie-Pierre Savard. Marie-Pierre has been an adventure bike e...

Gene Villeneuve | Love and Bikes

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I share a conversation I had with Gene Villeneuve, an Ottawa based cyclist that I've slowly got to...

Samuel & Simon-Pierre | The Transboreal Expedition

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I have a chance to speak with Samuel Lalonde-Markon and Simon-Pierre Goneau. In the winter of 2023...

David Shellnutt | The Biking Lawyer

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I have a chance to talk with David Shellnutt, the Biking Lawyer. Not just a lawyer, David has been...

Lovisa Tillgren | Solo Travel on a Bike

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bike Tour Adventures podcast I have the chance to connect with Lovisa Tillgren. Lovisa got her start to bike touring while back...

Kyle Henning | Cycling Low to High in Africa

12 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bike Tour Adventures podcast, Kyle Henning and I speak about his first experience bike touring, which, surprisingly, was from t...

Larry Walsh | Cycling the Southern Tier and Racing the Trans Am Bike Race

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bike Tour Adventures podcast, I'm talking with Larry Walsh, an American from not too far south of the Canadian border. Larry's ...

Marc & Heather | 8 Hours of Hurtin in Haliburton

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bike Tour Adventures podcast I have the chance to speak with Marc and Heather, creators and directors of the 8 Hours of Hurtin'...

Cory Ostertag | Bikepack Racing in Canada

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bike Tour Adventures podcast I have the chance to catch up with Cory Ostertag. As a life-long cyclist, Cory has run the gamut. ...

Sheelagh Daly | Bike Touring in Europe and Nutrition

24 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bike Tour Adventures podcast, I have a chance to talk with Sheelagh Daly. Working in the Toronto bike industry, being an avid b...

Ridecast: Canadian Shield 1000

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bike Tour Adventures podcast I'm recording a Ridecast on my ITT of the Canadian Shield 1000. I created this route as a means of...

Arianna & Daniel | Bicycles Will Save The World

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bike Tour Adventures podcast I have the opportunity to speak with Arianna and Daniel about their amazing European cycling adven...

RideCast | Petit Train du Nord

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Bike Tour Adventures podcast I break-down our first family bike touring adventure, in which we rode the 200km Petit Train du No...