Episodes
We asked our listeners if they wanted to hear stories about the delicate art of toileting in South America while on bicycle tour. To Nic’s delight and Andrew’s horror you said loud and clear, ‘let’s have that conversation’. But please, be WARNED that this conversation is all about pooing in the wild, misadventures with bidets and the like. If you’re at all squeamish please DO NOT LISTEN to it. Frankly, even if you’re not squeamish, consider skipping it. Even though we think it’s hilarious,...
Published 11/13/24
Published 11/13/24
Route 40 runs the length of Argentina. It is a famous bike touring heaven (and hell) in one snaking 5000km strip of dirt and asphalt. We see both sides of it in this episode as we sample the far northern section from La Quiaca to San Antonio de Los Cobres. Hear about Nic’s tangle with a puma at 4200m and the joys and struggles of family cycling in this extreme environment.
Published 11/12/24
We were worried that Bolivia would be a big old boring high plain in between Peru and Argentina. So WRONG! In this episode we discuss the route we took from Copacabana in the north to the southern border at Villazon, and the amazing things we discovered along the way.
Published 10/06/24
This episode takes us from the highway south of Cusco to the border crossing into Bolivia on the shores of Lake Titikaka. We discuss the challenges of navigating through Juliaca and how we dealt with some difficult road conditions south of Puno. Should you ride on highways with children? We have a sad dog story and lovely stay in an empty school classroom. We finish with the slightly confusing but ultimately successful border crossing. We’re now in Bolivia.
Published 08/20/24
After two months of riding and bussing through Peru with a hideously large triple and tandem bicycle, what have been the highlights and challenges? Find out on this long overdue podcast!
Published 07/28/24
In this episode we describe the scene as we depart one of the largest cities in South America on a triplet and tandem bike! This episode recorded at Langa.
Published 06/04/24
This episode is all about airports, airplanes and moving enormous boxes between them. From Auckland to Houston to Lima. We made it to South America!
Published 06/03/24
It was so long ago who knows what happened from Punakaiki to Auckland! Nah, of course we remember! * 100km day *Timber Trail *more great people.
Published 06/03/24
As we make our way up the west coast of New Zealand we discuss food wars, wonderful encounters and the plan ahead.
Published 04/11/24
Earthquakes (super minor), sandflies and jet boats feature in this episode as we ride from Lawrence to Fox Glacier on New Zealand’s South Island. The weeks are building up and this adventure is just getting started.
Published 03/25/24
Our first big test on the Plenty Link Road in Tasmania and then we pack up the circus and navigate the airline system to arrive in New Zealand.
Published 03/05/24
We are officially riding around the world now. Sort of… we feel like frauds as we cycle through our own backyard but hey, you gotta start somewhere! This episode is a recap of the first four days on the road.
Published 02/19/24
The days are really ticking down now. We discuss putting the triplet bike together and other final preparations. We also answer an email from a French family asking for advise on their upcoming Australian adventure.
Published 02/08/24
With a month before departure we dissect all the important questions. Can a helmet double as a toddler potty? Has the triple arrived yet? (Spoiler…no)
Published 01/17/24
"You're doing what?!"... Riding around the world with three kids. Tune in to find out about our plan for a huge adventure.
Published 12/03/23