Wheel Are Off

We’re Ella and Mary—two former guides with an insatiable love for the open road, the rhythm of pedal strokes, and the extraordinary people we meet along the way. From the rugged mountains of Oman to the sun-drenched hills of Italy, the lush heart of Colombia, to countless hidden corners of the world, we’ve encountered remarkable humans whose stories have moved, amused, and inspired us. Some of our most cherished moments happen not on the trail, but around a dinner table—wine flowing, laughter echoing—where tales unfold of wild detours, mechanical disasters, serendipitous encounters, and those inexplicable moments of humility that only travel can deliver. From busted derailleurs to bouts of traveler’s belly, we revel in the stories that shape our worldviews—and our sense of humor. Enter Wheels Are Off—our podcast dedicated to celebrating those gloriously imperfect travel moments when things go sideways, and something even better unfolds. Surrounded by a global community of guides and adventurers, we realized we were sitting on a goldmine of stories begging to be shared. So we created this platform as a space to share the stories that remind us why we explore in the first place: to be surprised, to be humbled, and to connect.