Personal & Meaningful Journeys By Bicycle: Epic Bike Rides With Tom Allen : Zero To Travel Podcast

It's day three of #EpicBikeRides! To catch up on the series so far, check out the episodes below.Solo Adventure Cycling Around The World: Epic Bike Rides With Shirine TaylorNo Pants. No Money. No Bike. No Problem! Epic Bike Rides With George Mahood : Zero To Travel PodcastCompetitionTo celebrate Epic Bike Rides Week, I've put together an exciting competition. How do you feel about winning a FREE six month membership with the Adventure Cycling Association?For your chance to win, all you need to do is use the hashtag #EpicBikeRides on Facebook or Twitter, sharing a link to your favorite Zero To Travel podcast episode from this week, and explaining why you liked it. Easy!Today's InterviewIn today's interview I speak with Tom Allen, a filmmaker, adventure cyclist, author, and huge advocate for bike touring.We talk about what it's like to cycle the length of England with no money, how much preparation you need to do before going on a bike trip, and the impact of perception on risk.In this interview, you’ll learn:Why Tom started travelingHow Tom’s trip changed himWhy Tom chose to travel by bikeHow much Tom spent on each day of his tripHow Tom prepared for his tripTom’s expectations before the trip compared to how things turned outTom’s take on riskThe best way to start adventure cyclingWhat it’s like to live with no moneyHow having a mission and being vulnerable changes how people respond to youHow to handle stress on the roadThe differences between solo and group travelThe only three things you need for a bike trip* Tom and Leon (another #epicbikerides week guest) re making 2 new films! Want to help out? You can support their kickstarter here.Resources MentionedTom’s Bike TripEssential Gear for Adventure CyclingJanapar – Love on a BikeHow To Quit Your Job and Travel the WorldStayed tuned for more great episodes this week, by following #EpicBikeRides on social media!The post Personal & Meaningful Journeys By Bicycle: Epic Bike Rides With Tom Allen : Zero To Travel Podcast appeared first on Zero to Travel.