Riding Tandem: One Couple, One Mission, One Bike From Mexico to Alaska
Release Date: 09/12/2025
Riding Tandem: One Couple, One Mission, One Bike From Mexico to Alaska
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Date night for this couple is riding tandem on a bike for 80 days.
Even “uncoupled” and singles will enjoy this episode of inspiration. Disclaimer, you’re going to want to dream bigger, take a risk, believe in yourself and have adventures after listening to this episode.
We’ve got some ideas for you! Check out the 2026 women’s retreats here.
This episode is about more than riding tandem with your partner. Prepare to be inspired.
My Guest:
Lady JB Owen is an internationally bestselling author, award-winning businesswoman, celebrated humanitarian, coveted speaker, trainer, and legacy mentor.
She’s been recognized by Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Apple News for her mission-driven work in publishing and impact.
Peter Giesin is the co-founder and CTO at Ignite Publishing, Software Evangelist for Aspiring Authors, Author, and Adventurer.
He merges technology with storytelling to empower aspiring authors worldwide. Peter is ambitiously set on a personal goal: to live to 125 years old. He has an unwavering passion for exploring the far limits of living a long and vital life.
Connect with Lady JB & Peter:
- Website - Ignite
- Facebook - Ignite You and Epic Tandem
- Instagram - @igniteyou.life
Questions We Answer in This Episode:
- [00:12:16] You’re currently cycling over 4,500 kilometers on a tandem bike to Ignite Humanity - define that.
- [00:14:00] What inspired you to connect your purpose with a physically and mentally demanding challenge?
- [00:20:00] How has the challenge changed over the years? With age, recovery changes, how has that hit differently?
- [00:25:30] How do you stay motivated and connected to your ‘why’ during the hardest parts of the journey, both physically and emotionally?
- [00:35:220] You’re proving that shared purpose can strengthen not only communities but also relationships. What lessons have you learned about partnership, resilience, and communication while pedaling thousands of kilometers together?
- [00:45:56] People are inspired by your ride—what stories or people along the way have inspired you?