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Ep. 1 - Adventure, camaraderie and... pit toilets?

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Yahoo! Episode 1 of Detours is here. We finally sit down to share what this show will be about, why we love ultra cycling/bikepacking, and some tales from the trail. You'll also get a teaser as to who our guest will be for Episode 2 but you'll have to listen to get that piece of info ;)

Throughout the episode, we mentioned a number of links that we think you'll love. First off some shameless self-promo:

Follow Mel & Cynthia on Instagram
Subscribe to Cynthia's YouTube channel - she captures seriously stunning videos of her racing and shares a wealth of knowledge on ultra cycling
Watch Cynthia's Memory Bike YouTube Videos, an ultra-cycling race in Italy!
Cynthia's hardtail set up for Memory Bike
Memory Bike part 1
Memory Bike part 2

Need some entertainment while riding your bike? Listen to Normal Gossip, we promise you'll be giggling as much as we are on the bike.

If you have an idea for a guest or topic you'd love covered on the podcast we'd love to hear from you. You can DM either of us on Instagram or email us at thedetourspodcast@gmail.com

Thanks so much for listening and don't forget to review and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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Ep. 1 - Adventure, camaraderie and... pit toilets?

Detours: Bikepacking, Ultra-Cycling and Adventures by Bike

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Throughout the episode, we mentioned a number of links that we think you'll love. First off some shameless self-promo:

Follow Mel & Cynthia on Instagram
Subscribe to Cynthia's YouTube channel - she captures seriously stunning videos of her racing and shares a wealth of knowledge on ultra cycling
Watch Cynthia's Memory Bike YouTube Videos, an ultra-cycling race in Italy!
Cynthia's hardtail set up for Memory Bike
Memory Bike part 1
Memory Bike part 2

Need some entertainment while riding your bike? Listen to Normal Gossip, we promise you'll be giggling as much as we are on the bike.

If you have an idea for a guest or topic you'd love covered on the podcast we'd love to hear from you. You can DM either of us on Instagram or email us at thedetourspodcast@gmail.com

Thanks so much for listening and don't forget to review and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwebb

Follow Detours on Instagram: @detourscycling

Follow Albion on Instagram: @albion.cycling

Use code DETOURS15 to get 15% off your next order from Albion

If you love this show please consider pledging your support to sustain producing this show: https://buymeacoffee.com/detourspodcast

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Detours: Bikepacking, Ultra-Cycling and Adventures by Bike

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Women of Silk Road Mountain Race 2025 42:45

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In ultra distance bikepack racing, women typically make up just over 10% of the starting line. In recent years, we've begun to see that number grow with a number of efforts popping up to encourage more women to take to the start line and give the sport a go. This year, 30 women will be lining up to take on the Silk Road Mountain race, which is often regarded as the pinnacle of off-road bike pack racing. They'll travel more than 1,900 kilometers across the country, into the high mountains, across rivers and valleys, and into some of the most remote and rugged destinations of Kyrgyzstan. This episode is a celebration of the women lining up this year. They come from all corners of the globe, and it's a spotlight on their individual stories. Dotwatch the 2025 Silk Road Mountain Race Listen to the race podcast Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwebb Follow Detours on Instagram: @detourscycling Follow Albion on Instagram: @albion.cycling Use code DETOURS15 to get 15% off your next order from Albion If you love this show please consider pledging your support to sustain producing this show: https://buymeacoffee.com/detourspodcast…

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Jake Cullen on 16 days down the Tour Divide 1:42:07

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The Tour Divide sits on nearly every bikepack racers’ bucket lists—a someday ride. Someday, when there’s more time, more money, more fitness. Someday when it fits neatly into life. But the reality is, there never is a perfect moment to take on a ride of this magnitude. This year, for Jake, “someday” became this year. With just four months to prepare, Jake lined up in Banff for the 2024 Tour Divide, ready to see what he was capable of. Sixteen days and 4,400 kilometers later, he arrived in Antelope Wells, in 19th overall. It was wild to sit at home and watch his dot fly down the Divide, and beyond special to surprise him at the border in Antelope Wells. In this episode, Jake reflects on the reality of chasing a big dream and what it takes to see it through. He shares how he’s learned to find his own rhythm and trust his own instincts, embrace the unknown, and so much more. Plus, we talk about the dynamic of supporting each other’s ultra racing, and what it was like to be on the other side dotwatching. Topics include: The decision to finally go for it—and what training looked like with four months to prepare Learning to race his own race Gear choices, including a bikepacking bags, camping gear and more Peanut butter mud, windstorms, and post office floors Mental lows, unexpected highs, and crossing the finish line after 16 days What he learned about himself out there on the Divide Up next Colorado Trail Race P.S. If you’re a new listener, Jake is my husband :) Follow Jake on Instagram: @_jakecullen_ Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwebb Follow Detours on Instagram: @detourscycling Follow Albion on Instagram: @albion.cycling Use code DETOURS15 to get 15% off your next order from Albion If you love this show please consider pledging your support to sustain producing this show: https://buymeacoffee.com/detourspodcast…

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Five Times Unbound XL: Rachel Wills on Ritual, Resilience, and the Allure of the Flint Hills 1:13:55

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Every year, the Flint Hills of Kansas call Rachel Wills back to Unbound XL. At 350 miles, the race is a test of endurance: relentless heat, drivetrain-clogging mud, a horizon that stretches on forever, and a thousand sharp, punchy climbs that chip away at you one by one. Rachel has lined up in five times: finished four, scratched once. And with each ride, she's uncovered a new experience. For her, Unbound XL has become so much more than a race. It’s become a ritual. A way of grounding herself in place, community, and the kind of effort that reveals something new every time. In this episode, Rachel reflects on what’s kept her coming back and how the Flint Hills have shaped her over time. She shares about the power of all women’s spaces like Velocio // Exploro, lessons from big days in the saddle, why tandem wheels are surprisingly great to follow, and the descending advice she picked up from Rebecca Rusch. Topics include: What makes Unbound XL so challenging (and so special) The emotional weight of scratching and coming back Growth through repetition and ritual Riding with Velocio // Exploro and the power of a women’s team Letting go of racing for results—and finding something deeper Follow Rachel on Instagram: @rachelawills Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwebb Follow Detours on Instagram: @detourscycling Follow Albion on Instagram: @albion.cycling Use code DETOURS15 to get 15% off your next order from Albion If you love this show please consider pledging your support to sustain producing this show: https://buymeacoffee.com/detourspodcast…

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Community First: Making Bikepacking More Inclusive with Bikepacking Roots 38:02

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The pathway into bikepacking isn’t always straightforward—and even with endless routes and resources online, it can still be hard to know where to begin or how to find your people. That’s where Bikepacking Roots comes in: a nonprofit working to make bikepacking more inclusive, accessible, and community-driven. In this episode, Noelle Battle and Danielle Parnes share what it takes to create a truly welcoming ride—from addressing common barriers like gear and confidence to building non-competitive spaces where people can learn, grow, and show up exactly as they are. Topics include: Noelle and Danielle’s very different entries into the sport—and how that shapes the work they do today Their BIPOC Bike Adventure Program and it's fuelling grassroots leadership and gear libraries across the U.S. Their Steward Network and how it connects ride leaders, organizers, and route developers across North America Tips for planning inclusive, beginner-friendly group rides Why their upcoming summits are about so much more than bikepacking Resources Bikepacking Roots Website Community Events Calendar BIPOC Bike Adventure Program The Bikepacker's Guide Rocky Mountain Summit Sept. 12-15, 2025 Get your Detours stickers Follow Bikepacking Roots on Instagram: @bikepackingroots Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwebb Follow Detours on Instagram: @detourscycling Follow Albion on Instagram: @albion.cycling Use code DETOURS15 to get 15% off your next order from Albion If you love this show please consider pledging your support to sustain producing this show: https://buymeacoffee.com/detourspodcast…

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On The Edge: Molly Weaver’s World Record Ride 1:33:36

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On July 6th, after 21 days, 10 hours and 48 minutes, Molly Weaver rolled into Tower Bridge in London—becoming the first woman to set a world record for circumnavigating mainland Britain by bike, breaking a time that had stood for 40 years. A former Women’s WorldTour rider, Molly stepped away from racing after a crash and burnout in 2017. She found her way into ultra-distance events, chasing big landscapes, solo efforts, and above all, fun. But she never fully committed to going all in. Because when you don’t give it everything, failure can’t quite cut as deep. Still, the feeling lingered: maybe she hadn’t yet seen what she was truly capable of. Maybe her past didn’t have to define her future. This year she decided to go all in, chasing the World Record a World Record. Riding 7,732 kilometers around the edge of Britain would take structure, discipline, and belief. And in the process, the effort itself became a form of healing. In this episode, Molly shares the story behind the ride, how she rebuilt her relationship with trying, how her crew carried her through the hardest days, and how raising money for the RNLI gave the effort meaning beyond herself. Topics include: Circumnavigating mainland Britain by bike Setting a world record and what it really takes Healing through structure and sustained effort Letting go of fear and redefining failure The difference between a self-supported and supported effort Fundraising for the RNLI and riding with purpose And yes… the dot-watching cat Get your Detours stickers If you're keen to give Albion cycling clothing a go, use DETOURS15 at checkout for 15% off your order. Follow Molly's adventures on Instagram: @mollyweaver94 Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwebb Follow Detours on Instagram: @detourscycling Follow Albion on Instagram: @albion.cycling Use code DETOURS15 to get 15% off your next order from Albion If you love this show please consider pledging your support to sustain producing this show: https://buymeacoffee.com/detourspodcast…

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Washed Away: Kerry MacPhee on HT550 2025 and Finding Joy in Going Fast 1:16:37

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What do you do when your bike gets swept down a flooded Scottish river, you're soaked to the bone, and miles from the nearest village? Well... you'll have to listen to find out! Kerry is a blazing-fast Scottish ultra racer with deep roots in mountain biking. After racing the Highland Trail 550 for the first time in 2024, finishing just under three hours off the women’s record, she came back in 2025 with her eyes set on it. What followed was an absolutely nail-biting race between her and eventual women's winner Emma Bateup (our last guest), with both women pushing the pace through torrential rain, flash floods, and highland bog. In this conversation, Kerry breaks down what really happened out there: from stormy river crossings to the moment her bike got pulled away by the current, and the long, cold walk that followed. We talk about how she's built an off-road racing life while juggling three jobs, her past as an elite mountain biker and triathlete, and how she's navigating what it means to race fast, chase joy, and tell stories that bring others along for the ride. Topics include: Highland Trail 550 Racing with joy vs. racing to win, and why it’s not either/or Fueling, body image, and strength in endurance sport Sharing the dots and building community through storytelling Working three jobs while riding at the top level of bikepacking Get your Detours stickers If you're keen to give Albion cycling clothing a go, use DETOURS15 at checkout for 15% off your order. Follow Kerry's adventures on Instagram: @kerrymacphee Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwebb Follow Detours on Instagram: @detourscycling Follow Albion on Instagram: @albion.cycling Use code DETOURS15 to get 15% off your next order from Albion If you love this show please consider pledging your support to sustain producing this show: https://buymeacoffee.com/detourspodcast…

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Racing Season is Here! Crying in the Desert & Other Summer Highlights 20:44

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The summer racing season in the world of ultra and bikepacking is in full swing! In this episode, I’m catching you up on what’s been happening and what's ahead. From surprising Jake at the finish of the Tour Divide (yes, I cried... so much crying!) to managing media at Hellenic, it’s been a full few weeks. I share women's racing highlights from this season so far, including Tour Divide, Highland Trail 550, Hellenic Mountain Race, Kromvojoj, El Piri, and the Trans Balkans Race. I also look ahead to what’s coming next: Bright Midnight, Transcontinental Race where nearly 100 women(!!!) will be lining up this year. and of course, the Silk Road Mountain Race. Even though I won’t be racing this year, I’m excited to return to Kyrgyzstan for a third time and be back in the ultra bubble with the media crew. And inevitably, I’ve missed some races—so if there’s a standout story you think should be featured, I’m all ears. Plus, I want to hear from you. If you’ve been on an overnighter, a big summer ride, or a bikepacking trip you’re proud of, send me a voice note to thedetourspodcast@gmail.com I’d love to feature your stories on the show and celebrate adventures big and small. Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwebb Follow Detours on Instagram: @detourscycling Follow Albion on Instagram: @albion.cycling If you love this show please consider pledging your support to sustain producing this show: https://buymeacoffee.com/detourspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwebb Follow Detours on Instagram: @detourscycling Follow Albion on Instagram: @albion.cycling Use code DETOURS15 to get 15% off your next order from Albion If you love this show please consider pledging your support to sustain producing this show: https://buymeacoffee.com/detourspodcast…

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Emma Bateup on Going Full Send at Highland Trail 550 and Beyond 1:16:42

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Emma Bateup is no stranger to going full send into the deep end. Whether it's tossing her bike across a flooded river or screaming into the Scottish mountains during a low moment, she’s all in. Just a couple of years into ultra racing, Emma already has a resume that includes wins in the women's race at Tour te Waipounamu, a fourth overall at the Great Southern Brevet, and now a breakout performance at the 2025 Highland Trail 550—where she won the women’s race and placed 7th overall. In this episode, Emma shares the story behind that ride, from chasing records to losing her multi-tool in a creek and navigating Scotland’s notorious river crossings. We talk about fuelling mistakes (pro tip: never skip a resupply), what happened when her chafing hit code red, and how close competition can unlock your best performance, even if your rival’s rain jacket is way too easy to spot. We also get into her journey into bikepacking, how ultra racing compares to enduro and XC racing, and why she thinks crying is a superpower. Emma’s energy is contagious, and this conversation is full of laughs, honest reflections, and the kind of type-two stories that make you want to grab your bike and go. Topics include: Emma’s 2025 Highland Trail 550 win (and the chaos along the way) Racing head-to-head with Kerry MacPhee River crossings, hail storms, and a tragic lost multi-tool Her first ultra at Tour Te Waipounamu and what she’s learned since The trade-offs of ambition, joy, and full-time racing Coaching kids, racing XC, and what’s next Follow Emma's adventures on Instagram: @em_b8up Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwebb Follow Detours on Instagram: @detourscycling Follow Albion on Instagram: @albion.cycling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwebb Follow Detours on Instagram: @detourscycling Follow Albion on Instagram: @albion.cycling Use code DETOURS15 to get 15% off your next order from Albion If you love this show please consider pledging your support to sustain producing this show: https://buymeacoffee.com/detourspodcast…

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Get to Know Nathalie Baillon [ReRelease] 59:37

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I've been getting loads of questions as this year's Tour Divide is underway – who is Nathalie Baillon? After leading for the first 4 days of the race, she suffered a major mechanical just after Fleecer Ridge, forcing her to return to Butte and get a new wheel. Back on the road, she's chasing hard to catch Lael Wilcox. Both women are ahead of Lael's record pace, and gunning to be the first woman to reach Antelope Wells. Originally released in March 2024, in this episode Nathalie shares about her entry into the world of ultra-racing and offers a deep dive on her mindset as a racer. She has quite an impressive resume, including joint first woman at Silk Road Mountain Race in August 2023, the fastest woman to ride across Europe, second woman at Atlas Mountain Race 2024 and more. I hope you'll join me in cheering her (and the rest of the Tour Divide racers) on. Watch the dots here Follow Nathalie's on Instagram: @nathalie_baillon Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwebb Follow Detours on Instagram: @detourscycling Follow Albion on Instagram: @albion.cycling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwebb Follow Detours on Instagram: @detourscycling Follow Albion on Instagram: @albion.cycling Use code DETOURS15 to get 15% off your next order from Albion If you love this show please consider pledging your support to sustain producing this show: https://buymeacoffee.com/detourspodcast…

Detours: Bikepacking, Ultra-Cycling and Adventures by Bike

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Women of Tour Divide 2025 29:52

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Each year, on the second Friday in June, hundreds of riders gather outside the YMCA in Banff, Alberta, to begin what’s widely considered bikepacking’s most iconic ultra-endurance race: the Tour Divide. Riders follow the Continental Divide across 4,400 kilometers, tackling rugged dirt roads, remote wilderness, high mountain passes, and variable weather on their way to Antelope Wells, New Mexico. While more women take to the start year after year, they still only make up ~10% of participants. In 2025, 29 of the 238 riders registered on Trackleaders are women. This episode of Detours is dedicated to those women. In an effort to celebrate the women of this year’s Tour Divide, and to inspire more to line up in the future, I collected voice notes from riders across the globe—sharing who they are, why they’re racing, and what brought them to this start line. Inevitably, I wasn't able to capture everyone's voices despite my best efforts and internet sleuthing. You’ll hear from first-timers, returning riders, dot-watching converts, and those chasing the Tour Divide women’s record. Their stories speak to why representation matters, why adventure is worth the risk, and why more women belong at the start line. I hope you'll join me in cheering them on and watching their dots as they make their way from Banff to Antelope Wells. Follow the dots here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwebb Follow Detours on Instagram: @detourscycling Follow Albion on Instagram: @albion.cycling Use code DETOURS15 to get 15% off your next order from Albion If you love this show please consider pledging your support to sustain producing this show: https://buymeacoffee.com/detourspodcast…

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In the Field at Hellenic Mountain Race: Listen to the Mountain Races Podcast 1:14

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I'm out in the field reporting from the Hellenic Mountain Race and dropping daily episodes through June 1st! If you're after your bikepacking, ultracycling, and adventure fix, head over to the Mountain Races podcast and subscribe so you don’t miss a thing. Detours will be back with regularly scheduled programming the first week of June! Listen to the Mountain Races Podcast on Spotify , Apple and wherever you get your podcasts. Follow @hellenicmountainrace on Instagram for daily visual updates throughout the race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwebb Follow Detours on Instagram: @detourscycling Follow Albion on Instagram: @albion.cycling Use code DETOURS15 to get 15% off your next order from Albion If you love this show please consider pledging your support to sustain producing this show: https://buymeacoffee.com/detourspodcast…

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Nelson Trees on Building The Mountain Races 1:28:37

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Most people in the bikepacking world know Nelson Trees as the mind behind the Silk Road Mountain Race—a race that has become legendary for its beauty, difficulty, and unpredictability. But before he was designing some of the most talked-about routes in ultra cycling, Nelson was a mountaineer, a Deliveroo rider, and someone who once rode a homemade carbon tandem from Shanghai to Paris. In this episode, he shares about his path to founding The Mountain Races: a series of fixed-route, unsupported events that now span Kyrgyzstan, Morocco, Greece, and soon, Türkiye. He shares about his first experiences with bikepack racing at the Transcontinental Race and how that event inspired the Silk Road Mountain Race, what it actually takes to build a good race route, and the power of experiences where the outcome isn’t guaranteed. Nelson shares stories from the early editions of SRMR—including a bull trampling a rider’s bike—and offers a sneak peek at the newest addition to the series: Taurus Mountain Race, coming in 2026. Mentioned in this episode: Silk Road Mountain Race Atlas Mountain Race Hellenic Mountain Race Taurus Mountain Race (coming 2026) Transcontinental Race Highland Trail 550 Mike Hall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwebb Follow Detours on Instagram: @detourscycling Follow Albion on Instagram: @albion.cycling Use code DETOURS15 to get 15% off your next order from Albion If you love this show please consider pledging your support to sustain producing this show: https://buymeacoffee.com/detourspodcast…

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For the Vibes: Alyssa Gonzalez on Building Inclusive Spaces and Joyful Movement in Cycling 1:08:10

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It’s wild how something as simple as walking into a bike shop can make you feel like you don’t belong. It's a feeling many folks, especially marginalized identities, have encountered, and one that Alyssa Gonzalez has made her goal to change. She wears so many hats. She is a designer advocate, cyclist runner, community organizer, model, content creator, and she owns a bike shop. And at the heart of everything she does, is the goal of elevating marginalized communities and creating welcoming spaces for folks in the outdoors. Her bike shop, which she co-founded, Treehouse Cyclery, is a community-first space, redefining what it means to be a bike shop. She also leads the Colorado chapter of Radical Adventure Riders , organizing events, rides, and camps that help women, trans, and non-binary folks find belonging in adventure cycling. In this conversation, Alyssa shares how she got into the outdoors later in life, what happened when she signed up for a 600-mile bikepacking race after just one year of riding, and how she’s learned to tune out the pressure to perform and lean into joy. Whether she’s leading a group ride, fixing bikes, or talking to new riders about their first gear purchase, Alyssa is helping reshape cycling culture, and always bringing the vibes. Check out Alyssa's bikeshop Treehouse Cyclery in Boulder, Colorado Follow Alyssa's adventures on Instagram: @__alyssagonzalez Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwebb Follow Detours on Instagram: @detourscycling Follow Albion on Instagram: @albion.cycling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwebb Follow Detours on Instagram: @detourscycling Follow Albion on Instagram: @albion.cycling Use code DETOURS15 to get 15% off your next order from Albion If you love this show please consider pledging your support to sustain producing this show: https://buymeacoffee.com/detourspodcast…

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Building Confidence in Bikepacking Through Mentorship: Athlyn Cathcart-Keays and Roll Models 1:05:01

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When we talk about barriers to entry and bike packing, so many things come to mind. For many, it's gear. For others, it's about confidence. For many folks, especially women and marginalized genders, it can be about not knowing where to start, not seeing people like you doing the thing and feeling like maybe this world wasn't built with you and mine. On Detours we talk a lot about getting more women into bike packing, but how do we actually do that? What does it take? What does it really take to make someone feel like they belong? Roll Models is one answer. It's a mentorship program started by Athlyn and her co-creator, Cordelia in Bristol UK that pairs women in marginalized genders with more experienced riders. The idea is simple: a mentor and mentee relationship. So folks have someone to ride with, ask questions to, and learn from someone in your corner, which can make all the difference when you're finding your footing in the world of bike packing. In this episode we talk about: How Athlyn’s own road into bikepacking: starting on a single-speed bike with a yoga mat strapped to the back rack The inspiration she found in a mentorship program in British Columbia How Roll Models was built and how it works The surprising barriers mentors face, not just mentees How we can truly create a welcoming environment in the world of bikepacking And her big goal for the year: taking on the Highland Trail 550, her first bikepacking race As always, thanks to Albion Cycling for supporting the podcast this year. Follow Athlyn on Instagram: @athlynck Follow Roll Models on Instagram: @__rollmodels Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwebb Follow Detours on Instagram: @detourspodcast Follow Albion on Instagram: @albion.cycling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwebb Follow Detours on Instagram: @detourscycling Follow Albion on Instagram: @albion.cycling Use code DETOURS15 to get 15% off your next order from Albion If you love this show please consider pledging your support to sustain producing this show: https://buymeacoffee.com/detourspodcast…

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Do I Always Need to Race? Mel Catches Up On Life Lately 27:03

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It's just me, Mel, on the mic, and I'm finally sharing a long overdue catchup. Today I share some behind-the-scenes moments from Morocco and the Atlas Mountain Race, and how a lot of recent experiences have had me rethinking my relationship to bikes, racing, and movement in general. As always, a huge thank you to Albion for supporting Detours this year. Follow Detours on Instagram: @detourscycling Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwebb Follow Albion on Instagram: @albion.cycling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwebb Follow Detours on Instagram: @detourscycling Follow Albion on Instagram: @albion.cycling Use code DETOURS15 to get 15% off your next order from Albion If you love this show please consider pledging your support to sustain producing this show: https://buymeacoffee.com/detourspodcast…

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Ep. 1 - Adventure, camaraderie and... pit toilets?