Episodes 217
Avg. Duration 1h 48m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (518)
Since Nov 2018
Latest Episode May 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Bikes or Death is a podcast centered around the growing sport of bikepacking, adventure cycling, and the outdoors. The show features the amazing people who participate in these activities and contribute so greatly to the cycling community. The Bikes or Death Podcast is dedicated to sharing the stories and experiences of these individuals with the hopes that it inspires others to get outside, get on their bikes, and experience what our natural world has waiting for them. At its heart Bikes or Death is more than just a podcast. Bikes or Death is a lifestyle. It's the idea that a life without bikes is a life not worth living. Now go ride your damn bike!

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S1E214 Ep. 214 ~ Daniel "Dirty Dan" Connell, Pacific Coast FKT

May 19, 2026 2h

Daniel Connell, aka "Dirty Dan" is fresh off setting a new FKT on the Pacific Coast route from Alaska to the Mexican border. Dan ripped down the coast on his new, yet-to-be-released Trek Domane,…

S1E213 Ep. 213 ~ Maddy Nutt, Traka 560 FKT

May 08, 2026 1h 9m

Maddy Nutt just made her mark on ultra-cycling in her very first attempt at this year's Traka 560. She is no stranger to big efforts on the bike — or The Traka itself. Over the previous three years…

S1E212 BONUS: RYDB Fest Preview

May 06, 2026 34m

We're gearing up for the second edition of RYDB Fest in Fayetteville, AR. In today's episode, we're breaking down everything you can expect this year. So what is RYDB Fest? A bike festival? An…

S1E212 Ep. 212 ~ Live From the Bikepacking Campout at Sea Otter

May 01, 2026 1h 29m

Something new came to Sea Otter this year, and I went to get the scoop. Sea Otter is widely regarded as the largest bike expo in the world, but calling it a "bike expo" doesn't quite cover it. With…

S1E211 Ep. 211 ~ Jacob Ashton, World Tour | DOOM | ETS

Apr 15, 2026 2h 17m

Can you imagine packing up everything you own on a bicycle, riding away from your home with plans to cycle the world over the next four years? Now imagine it's your first bike tour. That's exactly…

S1E210 Ep. 210 ~ Tyler "Freakin" Reynolds, Texas Slowdown SS Triple Star

Mar 11, 2026 2h 16m

Tyler "Freakin" Reynolds and the First Texas Triple Star In 2025 the Texas Triple Star was born. Complete all three events in the Texas Showdown Series, in the same category, within a calendar year,…

S1E209 Ep. 209 ~ Kurt Refsnider, First to ride the 5,000 mile Orogenesis Route

Jan 30, 2026 2h 2m

My guest today is someone who is no stranger to the front of the field. A perennial podium finisher as a professional mountain biker, and over the past decade-plus one of the most accomplished…

S1E208 Ep. 208 ~ Turning the Mic Around: Eric House Interviews Me

Jan 16, 2026 2h 40m

We're kicking off the year with a special guest—Eric House! We met up in the Sam Houston National Forest for a bit of a role reversal; this time, Eric took the mic to interview me. I gave him free…

S1E207 Ep. 207 ~ Kyle & Hannah - West Texas Showdown, 1st & 2nd Overall

Dec 05, 2025 2h 51m

For the past five years, the Texas Showdown Series has been slowly, inevitably, drifting west. We started in the dense, pine-soaked forests of East Texas, moved through the rugged limestone of the…

S1E206 Ep. 206 ~ Central Texas Showdown w/ Andrea Roelofs & Javian Quinones

Aug 28, 2025 2h 22m

We're 60 days out from the 3rd annual Central Texas Showdown grand depart, so let's talk about it! To talk about CTS I brought in a couple experts. Andrea Roelofs has participated in the Central…

S1E205 Ep. 205 ~ Rockstar Women, hosted by Kayla Hall

Aug 13, 2025 1h 43m

Today on the Bikes or Death podcast it's all about the ladies! For the first time ever I turned the microphone, and podcast, over to the talented Kayla Hall who guest hosted today's episode! Her…

S1E204 Ep. 204 ~ Andrew Onermaa, Tour Divide 1st Place Singlespeed

Jul 09, 2025 3h 19m

This year's Tour Divide was one for the books - and the record books. With good weather and a very competitive field we saw dots moving so faster than anything we'd seen before, putting all the…

S1E203 Ep. 203 ~ Arkansas Graveler with Ariel & Patrick

Jun 23, 2025 2h

Last year I participated in the inaugural Arkansas Graveler where we traversed the State from Fayetteville to Jonesboro through the Ozarks into the Delta. This year Arkansas invited Ariel Marlowe and…

S1E202 Ep. 202 ~ Stephen Fitzgerald, Pinyons & Pines Winner and Rodeo Labs owner

Jun 11, 2025 1h 50m

Stephen Fitzgerald is a husband, father, owner of Rodeo Labs, and accomplished cyclist. When time allows he's been known to dabble in gravel and ultra cycling races. In 2020 he placed a respectable…

S1E201 Ep. 201 ~ Cjell Moné, AZT 800 World Record!

May 07, 2025 2h 53m

Cjell Moné just did the unthinkable by riding his custom Moné La Roca with coaster brakes on the Arizona Trail 800. The AZT 800, which is actually 840 miles, traverses the length of Arizona from the…

S1E200 Ep. 200 ~ Kerry Snow, 2nd place at ETS while undergoing chemo

May 02, 2025 2h 25m

On today's episode I'm joined by a long time friend and cycling buddy of mine, Kerry Snow. Kerry was our 2nd place East Texas Showdown in the women's category and was 10th overall. While an…

S1E199 Ep. 199 ~ Dr. Eliza Sampey, Athlete + Coach + Physical Therapist

Mar 17, 2025 3h 4m

My guest today is the one and only Dr. Eliza Sampey who brings her wealth of experience to the podcast. Eliza was a professional adventure athlete for 13 years. Her adventures and expeditions have…

S1E198 Ep. 198 ~ Eric House, Atlas Mountain Race on Singlespeed

Feb 27, 2025 2h 52m

I'm stoked to bring you my latest chat with Eric House fresh off his finish at the Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco. After being laid off from his job in September he decided to go full send on…

S1E197 Ep. 197 ~ Indiana Schulz, Cycling the World

Feb 07, 2025 2h 13m

For the past 8 years Indiana aka "Drive by Dildo" has been focused on bikepack racing. He's got a laundry list of accomplishments to his name. Including being a Triple Crown Challenge finisher. He's…

S1E196 Ep. 196 ~ Matt Annabel, AZT 300 Yo-Yo on a Singlespeed

Jan 13, 2025 2h 30m

While you were sipping egg nog and opening the presents that Santa Claus brought you, Matt Annabel was starting his AZT 300 Yo-Yo attempt. And while you were watching the ball drop or lighting…

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