My Back 40
Episodes
096. Jennifer Hanson - 2022 Iditarod Trail Invitational
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I wanted to bring you a conversation with Jennifer Hanson gojennygo67 about her 350 mile Iditarod Trail Invitational which she finished in 6...
095. Sebastien Rolland - Life as Art
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast I wanted to bring you something a little different. A few months ago, Louis-Eric Simard introduced me to Sebastien and since ...
094. Ty Domin - Yeah Nah Thread Works
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast I wanted to bring you a chin wag with Ty Domin, who connected with me from Canberra, Australia. Ty has lived his life from th...
093. Chris Panasky - Bike Tour Adventures podcast
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast I bring you a conversation with Chris Panasky, host of the Bike Tour Adventures podcast.Chris and I connected for a chat that...
091. Anthony Walsh - Roadman Cycling
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Walsh wants to help you find health, happiness and longevity through cycling and is building a community around him that is accomplishing just...
090. James Wilson - Graveleur
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
James Wilson, founder of Graveleur, wants to grow Australia’s gravel community and he and co-founder Mike Israel are on their way to building someth...
089. Justin M Short - Renaissance Man
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A few weeks ago, too long ago actually, Justin reached out to me to share his idea for a Bonnie Gagnon fundraiser. For those who don’t know who Bonn...
088. Ryan Draper of Cycling 101 - Coach Catch Up
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A coach just doesn’t send you workout schedules and nutritional advice. A true coach engages with his or her athletes to guide them along their own ...
087. Theo Kelsey-Verdecchia
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I’m speaking with Theo Kelsey-Verdecchia, last years winner of the Alberta Rockies 700. I saw Theo briefly at the start of...
086. Ryan Van Duzer - Get Out There
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When I first encountered Ryan’s YouTube channel, I was struck by his intense optimism and positive energy output. As I dove into some of his content...
085. Solo Episode
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Since I started My Back 40 a couple of years ago, I knew it was going to evolve into something. I wasn’t sure what that was going to be, but I’ve ...
084. Leah Goldstein - Winner of the 2021 Race Across America
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
”You retire when you’re dead”, a quote from the trailer of her documentary, No Limits, exemplifies Leah’s presence when it comes to the challe...
083. Holiday Message - Thanks for an Epic 2021!
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
081. Brian Kennelly - His AR700 Journey
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Those of you in the Canadian bikepacking scene will know Brian, and if you have ever attended the Bikepack Canada Summit, you may have had the pleasur...
080. John Freeman and Mira -Dogpacking the Globe
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Canmore, Alberta’s, John Freeman is going to see the world from the saddle of a bike and he’s taking his pal Mira with him. Originally from Peterb...
079. Bonnie Gagnon - Still Smiling
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most of you probably know who Bonnie Gagnon is - An inspiring, adventure driven woman who seems to have a grin permanently installed on her face. It t...
077. Dr. John Ogrodniczuk - HeadsUpGuys.org
06 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I’m speaking with Dr. John Ogrodniczuk, Professor and Director of the UBC Psychotherapy Program. John is also the Founder ...
076. Kyle Roberts - The Weight We Carry
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I’m speaking with Kyle Roberts.When I first saw the Instagram post by @thelogdriverswaltz regarding Kyle’s finish of thi...
075. Ben Swift and Jay Jones - Boomerang Loop
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Aug 19, 2022, Ben and Jay plan on riding the Boomerang Loop, cycling around the entire circumference of mainland Australia in 50 days to raise awar...
074. Jenny Tough - 2021 Silk Road Mountain Race
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Regardless of the method of transportation, by bike or by foot, Jenny Tough loves being in the mountains. I first had the pleasure of chatting with Je...
073. Justin Ross - Central Ontario Loop Trail FKT
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast I’m speaking with Peterborough, Ontario’s Justin Ross who set an FKT on the 450km COLT in August with a time of 26hr 54m...
072. Melanie and Dan Loseth - Honouring Iohan Gueorguiev
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Iohan Gueorguiev’s death has rocked the world. As this sad news resonates through the community, many of us have questions. The biggest question has...
071. Remembering Iohan Gueorguiev, The Bike Wanderer, January 20, 1988 - August 19, 2021
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just a short podcast remembering this inspirational cyclist as well as my thoughts about depression and the importance of vulnerability.Be well, frien...
070. Matt Bain - The Psychology of Human Performance
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the My Back 40 podcast: myback40.orgI’m really excited to bring you another conversation with Sports Psychologist, Matt Bain. Sports Ps...
069. Kirby Brown - General Manager, Sea to Sky Gondola
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not about the bike this week. From time to time, I branch out to have a conversation with someone who inspires me.Kirby Brown is an old friend ...
068. Sofiane Sehili - The Silk Road Mountain Race
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I first spoke with Sofiane back in Episode 001 of the My Back 40 podcast and it was great to connect with him again.A few days ago Sofiane won the 1,8...
067. My Alberta Rockies 700 Recap
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sorry for the delay in getting this out to you. I had some technical difficulties and had to start over. So this one is just me chatting about my expe...
066. Meaghan Hackinen - BC Epic 1000 Winner
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m speaking with Meaghan Hackinen, winner of the BC Epic 1000. Meaghan lives in Kelowna and has ridden a few sections of the Epic before...
065. Angela Chang - BC Epic 1000 Finisher
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I feel like the Universe gives us what we need, when we need it. Pushing through these events is physically tough, but the highs and lows also take th...
064. My BC Epic 1000 YoYo Experience
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone! First of all, apologies for the delay in getting a podcast out. The last couple of weeks have been a blur since the Epic. One moment I’...
063. Eric and Jen Betteridge - The Log Driver’s Waltz
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jen and Eric Betteridge both grew up in active families and have always carried on leading an active lifestyle. They have both continued to enjoy adve...
062. Ben Shillington - TDA Global Cycling
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ben grew up in Barry’s Bay, Ontario in the Ottawa Valley, cycling and paddling. Growing up being self sufficient and self propelled became a focus f...
061. Michael Devitt - Divide by Two Wheels
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This past winter I received my first gift from a listener. Michael sent me his book, Divide by Two Wheels: Racing a Mountain Bike Unsupported, 2,700 m...
060. Brad Wade - @onelungedwanderer
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
60. Brad Wade - @onelungedwandererMay 28 Written By Steve O'ShaughnessyBrad Wade is a dad, a substitute teacher an environmentalist, musician and long...
059. Dion Clark - Bikepacking is a Mental Exercise
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dion and I were finally able to connect a few weeks back and have a chat about training, nutrition and the mental puzzle that is ultra endurance bikep...
058. Charles Tsai - President, Intelligent Design Cycles
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m speaking with Charlie Tsai, Economist, Entrepreneur and President of Intelligent Design Cycles. Charlie was born in Taiwan but grew up...
057. BikepackersFoundry.com
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast I’m speaking with Sara and Guy Stuart, the father and daughter collaboration of bikepackersfoundry.com.When Guy retired, he...
056. Steve Halligan - Vibrant Living Retreat
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm Speaking with Steve Halligan @halligan.steve, endurance athlete and co-owner of the Vibrant Living Retreat in Hanmer Springs New Zealand...
055. Amy Bender - Sleep Scientist
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast I am speaking with Amy Bender @sleep4sport, Director of Clinical Sleep Science at Cerebra.“Cerebra was founded with a singl...
054. Sarah Lauzé - Dynamic Cyclist
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Myback40.orgSelf professed weekend warriors, Lee Agur and Sarah Lauzé started Dynamic Cyclist, as they saw a gap in the market for a quality cycling ...
053. Mikel Delagrange - Masaka Cycling Club
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I wanted to repost a conversation between Ross Burrage of the Hidden Athlete podcast and Mikel Delagrange, Human Rights lawyer and founder o...
052. Erin Blevins - Eating Ancestrally
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Blevins @shutup_eat resides in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she works as a private chef and coach. Erin is the founder of @shutupEAT, shutupWORK a...
051. Jacob Hora - 2021 Iditarod Trail Invitational
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the endurance scene, it seems that with age comes the desire to push ones limits in longer events. Often times the people who are participating are...
050. Louis-Eric Simard - The Trans Canada Bike Race
06 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I first met Louis-Eric at the 2017 Bikepack Canada Summit. My first impressions of this entrepreneur was that he was curious, driven and motivated. Th...
049. Powder Matt - Co-founder of K.O.R.E.
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Mosteller, @powdermatt is a co-founder of The Kootenay Outdoor Recreation Enterprise (KORE) Initiative, a project managed by the Kootenay Outdoor...
048. Brad Kearns - B.RAD podcast
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wait!! Look, I know this dude has a golf club in his hand instead of a Jones bar, but what you are about to listen to, will not only introduce to you ...
047. Ryan Draper - Cycling 101
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast I bring you a conversation with my coach, Ryan Draper from Cycling 101.I never really thought I would need a coach, but I fee...
046. JaBig
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
JaBig @jabig was born in Rwanda. His family, looking for a better life, moved to South Africa and then decided to Immigrate to Canada 18 years ago. No...
045. Darwin Rakestraw - aka Darwin Onthetrail
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When I first started dipping my feet into the world of bikepacking, my searches for gear information on the internet led me to this guy, Darwin Rakest...
044. Chris Bruckner - Canadian Cycling World Record
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On December 29th, Chris Bruckner got the official call from Guinness that named him the new world record holder for the fastest time to cycle across C...
043. Bill Poindexter - A Life Transformed
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 2018, Bill took a train from Kansas city to Sante Fe, then rode the GDMBR to Banff using some old Adventure Cycling Association maps and hand writt...
042. Harry Tudor and Moe Nadeau - Elephant Conquerors
19 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This past summer, on the Lost Elephant Ultra Race, I had the privilege of spending some time riding bikes with Harry Tudor and Moe Nadeau. No stranger...
041. Keith Morical - Endurance Cycling World Record
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I speak with Keith Morical. On June 14th 2020, Keith started his Guinness World Record breaking attempt of riding to each o...
040. Josh Kato - The Heart of the Matter
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve been wanting to have a chat with this dude for a while now and we finally were able to connect. Those of you who are even mildly interested in ...
039. Sarah Hornby - Choosing to Live
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week it’s my pleasure to bring you a conversation with Sarah Hornby of Bikepack Canada. Bikepack Canada was formed in 2016 by Sarah’s late hu...
038. Michael Roman - KLM Bikes and Fitness
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the beautiful things about social networking is the ability to engage with people with similar interests from all over the globe. It means a lo...
037. John Stamstad - XWA
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John Stamstad was the first person to time trial the Great Divide Mountain Bike route in 1999. He completed the route in just over 18 days! Navigation...
036. Salty Beard Bikepacking
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Renaissance man, Robert Biron, aka Salty Beard Bikepacking, has spent his life going where the wind takes him. From a career standpoint, he’s the ki...
035. Clee Roy - The Road to Baja
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I first spoke with Clee Roy on Bikepack Canada Podcast #51, when we connected with Kurt Refsnider of bikepackingroots.org to discuss The Wild West Rou...
034. Ryan Draper - Cycling 101
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast I speak with my coach, Ryan Draper of Cycling 101. As a Consultant, Coach, Instructor, Guide & Bike Fitter, Ryan ha...
033. Ross Burrage -The Hidden Athlete Podcast
26 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the host of The Hidden Athlete Podcast, Ross Burrage (@rossburrage) speaks with people from all over the globe about their accomplishments and what...
032. SteveO - Shit Storm 2020
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
031. Matthew Kadey - Log Driver’s Waltz
06 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast I speak with Matthew Kadey @rocketfuelfood, the mastermind behind the BT700, a 700km bikepacking race in southwestern Ontario...
030. John Stamstad - Getting out of your Comfort Zone
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
MTB Hall of Fame inductee, John Stamstad, is an Ultramarathon cyclist living in Seattle, Washington.For those of you unfamiliar with John, he was the ...
029. Justin Hettinga - Elephant Conqueror
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Hettinga @cuscocanuck has been riding mountain bikes since he was a teenager. Mostly DH and Enduro. After his first Everesting, he started look...
028. Tyler Hamilton - MS Global Founder, Coach, Podcast Host
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Hamilton @realtylerhamilton is a former professional road cyclist best known for being one of the key assets for Team Postal from 1995-2001. If ...
027. Bonnie Gagnon - Keep on Smiling
02 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most of you will already know this fine lady. Bonnie Gagnon @loves_to_mtnbike is one of the admins/moderators of one of the Great Dived Mountain Bike ...
026. Mike Dion - Ride the Divide 10 Year Anniversary
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I think it’s safe to say that any bikepacker will know who Mike Dion is. 12 years ago, Mike stumbled upon the Tour Divide and was immediately drawn ...
025. Kerry Staite - The Naked Truth
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When I first reached out to Kerry Staite @klite_dynamo_power, the master mind of kLite, I had no expectations as to where the conversations was going ...
024. The Lost Elephant with Nathan Siemens and Eric Ross
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“There’s a beast in the woods in the Rocky Mountain Trench. It’s very, very old but it’s patient. It silently waits and watches. It weathers h...
023. Lyle Wilson - Nipika Mountain Resort
05 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lyle Wilson, owner at Nipika Mountain Resort is a trail advocate living in Invermere BC, a small town in the East Kootenays.Invermere is already a pop...
022. Chris Skinner - Playwest Mountain Expereince
28 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m keeping the My Back 40 podcast local as I sit down with Invermere’s Chris Skinner of Playwest Mountain Experience @playwest.Honouri...
021. Paul Brodie
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It was such an honour to be able to connect with Paul Brodie @brodie8191 this week on the My Back 40 podcast.He would hate for me to use the word “l...
020. Dale Marchand - Rollingdale Cycle
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode of the My Back 40 podcast, I chat with Dale Marchand about the evolution of Rollingdale Cycle @rollingdalecycles, based in St. Albert,...
019. Heather Plewes and Paulo LaBerge
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Plewes @h.p.sauce and Paulo LaBerge @crankngrind are a dynamic bikepacking duo that I have been following on Instagram for some time now. If y...
018. Cameron Dube - Bikepacking and Packrafting in the Whitewater Region
31 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a certified whitewater rafting instructor, Cameron wants to help people get their feet wet in the world of Packrafting.Cameron @camdube grew up in ...
017. Miiro Michael - The Masaka Cycling Club
24 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Miiro Michael wants to promote youth cycling in Masaka, Uganda. He saw the cycling talent in his region and was inspired to try to showcase these tale...
016. Robert Bigelow-Rubin, Living Life on Two Wheels
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Bigelow-Rubin (@flowers_for_nearl) is a bike messenger working at a Cut Cats Courier, an independent worker-owned and operated company in Chica...
015. Katrina Rosen - Bravely Living Her Best Life
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I first met Katrina at the Rum Runner in Coleman, Alberta the evening before the start of the 2017 Alberta Rockies 700. What stood out to me most abou...
014. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! with Betty O’Shaughnessy
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Since today is Mother’s Day, I thought I would do something a little different. This week on the My Back 40 podcast I bring you… My Mom, Betty O’...
012. Trish Holt - Experiencing the World by Bike
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I became interested in chatting with Trish about her cycling adventures after the 2019 Bikepack Canada Summit in Canmore AB. last September. I knew th...
011. Curtis Litun - The Spandex Panda
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What screams out classic, high fashion, Italian cycling clothing better than a big ol’ panda! Curtis Litun of The Spandex Panda wants you to change ...
010. Jay Petervary - #RideForward, An Ethos
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
More than just a Hashtag, #RideForward is an ethos. Whether facing the adversities of ultra endurance racing or of life, Jay’s motto drives him and ...
009. Matthew Bain - Coping with Change
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second time I’ve had the privilege of having a conversation with Matthew Bain (MEd., MA. Registered Provisional Psychologist Mental Perf...
008. Lennard Pretorius and the 2020 BC Epic 1000
11 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most of you will likely be aware of who Lennard is but for those of you don’t, he’s the mastermind behind the Buckshot and the BC Epic 1000 ultra ...
007. Vince Hempsall - An Ineffable Journey
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of my main goals with the My Back 40 podcast is to explore my curiosities and cover topics that pique my interest. This podcast with Vince Hempsa...
006. Coldies with Ty Domin
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ty Domin is an Australian single speeder, bikepacker and all around good dude. I’ve wanted to have a conversation with Ty for a long time and it was...
005. Marc Sinclair - Bikepacking and Gravel Racing in Ontario
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the My Back 40 Podcast, I chat with Marc SInclair. Marc is passionate about building the bikepacking scene in Ontario and has done ...
004. Social Responsibility
21 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
003. Jenny Tough - Living up to her Namesake
15 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What better way to round out the trifecta of Atlas Mountain Race podcasts than to bring you the top women’s finisher, Jenny Tough. Jenny @jennyt...
002. RJ Sauer - Perseverance Personified
08 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most interesting things about bikepack endurance racing is how different the experiences can be from one athlete to the next. This week on ...
001. Sofiane Sehili - Sleepless in Morocco
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of the My Back 40 Podcast. What better way to begin then to have a conversation with Sofiane Sehili, the winner of the in...
000. The My Back 40 Podcast. Trailer.
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas