What's it like to cycle all the way from England to India? What's it like to ride your bike on an unknown track across the Pamirs? Well as a 19 year old Jude Kriwald decided to do just that, taking a solo bike tour from his home in England all the way to India. His route took him across Europe, through Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, then onto the Pamir Highway through Central Asia where he had to deal with temperatures as low as minus 30C.

Jude also shared his experiences of cycling through Tibet without a permit - which came with the added complexity of having to sneak around police border patrols for the entirety of his time there.

Hearing Jude speak I could tell that he thrives on adventure and this journey was thought up on the very idea of what would it be like to cycle well off the beaten track, amongst the giant mountain ranges of the Pamir Highway.

This is part 1 of a 2 part series sharing Jude's bicycle travels and focuses on Jude's first bicycle tour. Next week I'll release part 2 which focuses on Jude's bicycle tour through West Africa.

Follow Jude's adventures be sure to check him out via:
Instagram - @JudeKriwald
YouTube - @JudeKriwald
Blog - www.englandtoindia.blogspot.com
Website: - Adventure Mentor - Jude's new initiative to help other people on the path to adventure

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Ever wondered what it's like to race the Tour Divide bikepacking race? Well in this episode I speak to Marie-Soleil Blais, a former professional road cyclist who traded her sleek tarmac sprints for the gritty trails of bikepacking. Marie-Soleil shares her transformation from chasing Olympic dreams to embracing the raw challenge of self-supported cycling adventures.

We discuss Marie-Soleil's first bikepacking adventure to her encounter with a grizzly bear just 45 minutes out of Banff. Her stories are a testament to her unyielding spirit and the mantra - "When in doubt, keep going." Her tales of pushing past the brink of exhaustion during the Tour Divide, where sleep deprivation and relentless determination became her companions, will leave you both awestruck and inspired.

Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a curious newcomer, Marie-Soleil's story is a powerful reminder that the greatest journeys often begin with a single pedal stroke into the unknown.

🚴‍♀️ Women's Ride: Discover more about Marie's initiative and join the community at WomensRide.ca
Check out Marie's YouTube Channel and watch her film - Chasing follow her on Instagram - @mariesoleilblais74

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