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A weekly (hopefully) conversations about bikepacking, training, nutrition and mental health. Subscribe and share to be inspired by conversations with weekend warriors and elite athletes alike.
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188. Nathalie Baillon - Women’s winner of the 2025 tour divide.
Today’s guest is Nathalie Baillon, a French ultra-distance cyclist with an inspiring story of passion and perseverance. After spending a few years wor...
187. Stephan Kesting - Perseverance, Life and Death in the Subarctic.
Listen in as I speak with Stephan Kesting—martial artist, author, and serious outdoor adventurer. In this episode, we’re diving into highlights from h...
186. BC's Mike Martin and his 6th Place Tour Divide Finish
In this episode I bring you a conversation with British Columbia's Mike Martin. There Were a number of riders from British Columbia this year and Mike...
185. Sebastien Rolland Asks - What do you Want to Create?
I have been exchanging asynchronous text and voice messages with my coach Sebastien Rolland since October 2021. During that time, he has been a vital...
184. Svein Tuft - Repost
This is a repost of a conversation I had with Svein Tuft last year after he crushed the BCEPIC 1000 in 2 days and 2 hours. Svein is currently in secon...
082. My Dad!
It’s been a long time coming, but I’m so happy to finally be bringing you a conversation with my dad, Darrel O’Shaughnessy. If you want to get to know...
183. Getting to Know Alex Burk
In this episode, by popular demand, I connect with Alex Burk. This was one of those cold call episodes where we connect and just shoot the shit about....
182. Dr. John Ogrodniczuk - Heads Up Guys
In this episode I bring you another great conversation with Dr. John Ogrodniczuk. This is the third time he’s been on the podcast and it’s always an...
181. Solo - Gratitude
Just a short solo podcast to express my gratitude to the My Back 40 community for their support as I wait for some chassis repairs.
I often enco...
180. Mikey Coulter - Yeti Adventure Films
In this episode I chat (finally) with Mikey Coulter, ultra endurance athlete and the filmmaker behind Yeti Adventure Films.
Mike started bikepac...
179. Drew Raney - Educator, Stagecoach 400 Bikepacking Race Finisher.
In this episode, I speak with Drew Raney - Educator, bikepack racer, and supporter of All Kids Bike, a not for profit organizations whose mission is t...
Until Death - A Novelette
On February 20th, I lost my mom, Betty O’Shaughnessy, to cancer. She fought hard but in the end, cancer won the battle.
I was encouraged to writ...
178. Bob Fletcher - Octogenarian, World Record Holder
In this episode, I converse with, 83 year old, Bob Fletcher who holds the World Record for longest e-bike ride. Bob Started in Alaska and pedaled hims...
177. Trish Holt - The Baja Divide
I love Trish. We always have great chats and this one is no exception.
We connected a few weeks ago as I wanted to hear about her Baja tr...
176. Solo - Rants and Raves
Just catching up… Lots to share about life and politics.
We live in crazy times right now and I’d be lying if I said that it wasn’t affecting me...
175. Scott Losse - Uncle, Comedian, Biker, Snowboarder, IT Guy
These are pretty fucked up times, so what better way to break the tension than with a conversation with Scott Losse.
Uncle, Comedian, Biker, Sno...
174. Andy Ward
Andy Ward is a ferocious beast with the energy and fervour of a Scottish Red Squirrel.
His speed and race results may be the first thing that c...
173. Solo
In this episode I chat about winter riding, politics, motivation and mental health.
This can be a hard time for many folks dealing with S.A.D.D....
172. Have a Good Ride - Connecting the Adventure Cycling Community
In this episode I speak with Nathan Siemens and Dean Dahl about their winter ultra ride called Cold Ride happening February 1st, 2025 with two options...
171. Lakeside Musings
Well, it's been a summer of adventure and change. I haven't been around much taking a much needed sabbatical as I evaluate the next chapter of my life...
170. Graham Mann - Taking the Helm of RollingDale Cycles
In this episode, I bring you a conversation with Graham Mann the new man at the helm of RollingDale Cycles.
It all started with a titanium hamme...
169. Nick Pollard - The People Displeaser
In this episode I bring you a conversation with Nick Pollard. @thepeopledispleaser. Nick focuses on setting boundaries, people pleasing, and personal...
168. Svein Tuft - Winner of the BC Epic 1000
In this episode I have a chat with Svein Tuft, winner of the BC Epic 1000. Svein shattered the record riding 1,044 km with almost 12,000 m of ascent i...
167. Meaghan Hackinen - Women's Winner of the 2024 Tour Divide
I'm so proud to bring you a conversation with Meaghan Hackinen, woman's winner of the 2024 Tour Divide. 4,400 km, 60,000m of elevation gain in just 15...
166. Curtis Litun: Pink Weasel Coffee Company
In this episode, I chat with Curtis Litun of Pink Weasel Coffee Company.
Curtis is an entrepreneur and has been part of 4 different small busine...
165. 2024 Vibe of the Divide
Exclusive content announcement. Starting with "Vibe of the Divide', I am going to start offering exclusive content to supporters starting at the $5 le...
164. Solo - Tour Divide Week is Here
It has been a while since I put out a solo podcast and what better time than the week leading up to the 2024 Tour Divide. I’m simultaneously feeling e...
163. Drew Raney on the Tour de Los Podres and Getting Kids on Bikes
In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Drew Raney @raneydayss.
Drew recently helped put on a bikepacking event in the Los Padres National...
162. Bill Donahue, Author: Unbound: Unforgettable True Stories from the World of Endurance Sports
In this episode, I am speaking with Bill Donahue about his book Unbound: Unforgettable True Stories from the World of Endurance Sports.
Bill Don...
161. Jeff Woodgate - Protecting West Bragg Creek and Moose Mountain Trails
In this episode, I’m speaking with Jeff Woodgate, Instructor, guide and owner of Alberta 66 Mountain Biking and a key player in the Grow Kananaskis mo...
160. Mike Dion - Ride the Divide Returns
In this episode, I connect with Mike Dion, Director of Ride the Divide (2010), the movie we all know and love and, for many of us, was the catalyst fo...
159. Nathan Siemens on The Lost Elephant Ultra Race
In this episode of the podcast I connect with Nathan Siemens of the Lost Elephant Ultra Race (drink). We chat about the race itself and the logistics...
158. Dean Anderson on Creating Balance and the Benefits of Riding Solo
I have been wanting to talk to Dean Anderson for some time now. Finally, we were able to connect and we had a great conversation.
I have admired...
157. Katrina Readman on Changing Your Relationship with Food</a#x3E;
Katrina @nutrition_with_katrina wants to change your relationship with food.
Our relationship with food goes beyond mere sustenance; it's...
156. 24 Hours on the Old Coach Road
Just a little self promotion for a 24 hour ride I’ll be doing next week on the Old Coach Road here in the Columbia Valley to raise awareness and donat...
155. Doug Dunlop - The Silk Road Mountain Race, Mortality, and Motivation</a#x3E;
Doug Dunlop @coldbike, renaissance man, is a dad, adventure cyclist, musician, and bike mechanic. He is also a sewist specializing in pogies for flat...
154. Solo - Scattered
Apologies for a somewhat scattered podcast.
Spinning off a voice intro, I chat about a 24 hour ride I'm planning for February, thanking folks f...
153. Julia Halwa on Disordered Eating
Hello My Back 40 Community and Happy New Year!
2024; You know they say time flies and what I am finding is that the older I get, the faster it f...
152. Mike Gurnham - Thief Bikepacking Bags & The Japanese Odyssey</a#x3E;
Apologies for taking so long to get this one out to you!
It's been around around 4 years since Mike and I first chatted on the Bikepack Canada P...
151. Julian Vicente - Shaka Packs
In this episode, I shoot the shit with Julian Vicente from Shaka Packs.
American born but now living in Canada, this entrepreneur identified a n...