The Pedalshift Project 073: Yoga for bike touring
The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures
Release Date: 03/16/2017
Best of Pedalshift 010: Pacific Coast 2014
The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures
In the summer of 2014, I took 6 weeks to ride the Pacific coast from Victoria, BC to the US-Mexico border. I recorded a 2-5 minute audio entry every day for the to share the more detailed aspects of the ride, but always intended to edit and condense it into a more manageable length to share here. . (Note, I say this hasn't been released in 10 years, but it got some love as a best of in 2019. Management regrets this error and the offending parties have been sacked. Or promoted. Not sure what to do with me.)
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375: Oregon Coast Remix - Part 6
The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures
Sometimes journeys have distinct ends and sometimes those endings are a little more flexible. In the penultimate episode of the Oregon Coast Remix we mash together my departure from Bandon and my return a week later a few hundred miles south on the Mendocino coast where MJ and I catch up on his ride and reflect on what’s going on with cycling on the Pacific Coast. Oregon Coast Remix - Part 6 Segment 1: Departure from Bandon, Oregon - Early morning departure, catching the bus to Crescent City. - The stark contrast between cycling for days and the sudden speed of motorized...
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374: Oregon Coast Remix - Part 5
The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures
A short but challenging ride up and over the Seven Devils would be the last days of cycling for James and I on this adventure, but the remix theme gave us new things to try… a new brewery, time in a great town I usually skip, and one more new-to-us campground to rate! Oregon Coast Remix - Part 5 Morning Update from Bastendorf Beach County Campground Tim shares challenges with condensation and a disrupted night’s sleep. Discussion on the overall rating of the campsite and amenities. Plans for the day’s ride: Seven Devils Road to Bandon and finally to Bullards Beach State Park. On the...
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373: Oregon Coast Remix - Part 4
The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures
If you can’t fuel your cycling, you can’t ride very far. At least that’s what grandma always told me (editors note: she did not). So, waking up in camp without much appetite doesn’t really bode well for making very many miles. But what if the solution were to just get on the bike and go? And would my reward be a night at my least favorite state park campsite? Oregon Coast Remix - Part 4 Morning Update from Honeyman State Park On the Road to Reedsport Riding along Highway 101 Hydration and appetite improving. Reflecting on the camping experience and the tour’s challenges. Arrival...
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372: Oregon Coast Remix - Part 3
The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures
I always say day 3 is when bike tours click in, but don’t sometimes exceptions prove the rule? And don’t my bicycle adventures always find some way to go sideways? Everything seems to be going just fine as James and I cycle away from our beach camp, but what could possibly throw a monkey wrench into our plans this time? Oregon Coast Remix - Part 3 Morning at Beachside State Recreational Site • Departure from Beachside around 8:30 AM. • Planning to stop at Yachats, about 10 miles away. • Encountered a group of young hikers. Camp Experience • Ratings for campsites along the way, with...
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Best of Pedalshift 161: Stealth Camping Tips
The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures
Stealth camping lets bike tourists keep costs down and ride more miles per day… but is it right for you? On this episode, we cover stealth camping upsides, downsides, tips, philosophies, risks, and some thoughts on the number one question… what to do if you get caught!
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371: Oregon Coast Remix - Part 2
The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures
After a relaxing first night in camp, it was time to put in some real mileage over some real terrain. Fog and cool weather beckoned, but would it remain? And would our next new-to-us campsite with "beach" in its name live up to expectations? Oregon Coast Remix - Part 2 Morning in Camp • Coffee experiment failure: James’ protein powder mishap. • Chilly morning with heavy winds. • Plans for the day: ride to Newport and Beachside. Starting the Ride •Update from Highway 101 near Depot Bay: favorable tailwinds. •Tim’s new breakfast strategy: snacking on shredded wheat minis....
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370: Oregon Coast Remix - Part 1
The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures
A big day of travel from DC to Oregon and then on to the coast… it’s not hassle-free, but the coast and its cooler temperatures await for a grand adventure celebrating ten years of the pod. But wait… who’s that in Lincoln City? Introduction • Opening remarks from Tim in Washington D.C. • Packing and preparation challenges. • Importance of cable run for bike handlebars. Travel Troubles and Adjustments • Delayed flight and rebooking with Alaska Airlines. • Adjusted travel plans leading to an early morning departure. • Personal updates: spending...
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369: Oregon Coast Remix Preview
The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures
Ten years ago, I embarked on one of my biggest adventures… cycling the entire Pacific Coast, from border to border. Since then, I’ve revisited sections of that ride time and again. And to be honest, I have some habits… tried and true places to camp and eat and even throw back a few. So to celebrate ten years of the pod, the Oregon Coast makes a lot of sense. But celebrating the past sometimes means looking forward, so maybe we shake it up…. remix the ride. On this episode, a preview of the tenth anniversary ride, the Oregon Coast Remix. Oregon Coast Remix Preview The ride ...
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Best of Pedalshift 263: Guide to the C&O – Section by Section
The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures
I’ve taken listeners on a bunch of rides on the C&O (including the current one!), so it's worth revisiting my guide to riding it. In the second of two parts, we go section by section from DC to Cumberland. It’s an audio guide to cycling the C&O Canal towpath whether you’re a first timer of a full on expert. Best of Pedalshift 263: Guide to the C&O - Section by Section
info_outlineHow do I class up this podcast? Easy... ask my better half to come on the show and chat up how great yoga is for bike touring! On this episode of the pod, we discuss yoga for bike tourists with Kimberly Wilson, founder and owner of Tranquil Space yoga studios in Washington, DC. Plus connections and more! Hey it's the direct download link for The Pedalshift Project 073: Yoga for bike touring
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The Interview: Kimberly Wilson on yoga for bike touring
Good resource mentioned
Pedal Stretch Breathe by Kelli Refer is broader than yoga for bike touring, but it's the best yoga and bikes zine out there!Connections
Turns out we tied!
Bike oasis
Cool pods and pics
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Music
The Pedalshift Project theme is America courtesy of Jason Kent off his self-titled solo album. Check out his band Sunfields' latest release, Habitat, wherever cool music resides. And a little birdy tells me Jason's recording some new music. More when I know...