Bike Life

Jerry Kopack

tahverlee@gmail.com

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Booking Overview

This interview podcast focuses on bicycle touring, adventure travel, and the human connections formed through long-distance cycling, typically featuring touring cyclists with distinctive international journeys. Suitable pitches include experienced bikepackers, expedition cyclists, travel authors, and advocates for cycling or hospitality who can share compelling firsthand stories; booking difficulty is low because guests are generally accessible practitioners rather than highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 148

Frequency: Biweekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

Instagram: 36.0k followers

Contact Information

tahverlee@gmail.com

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Host

Jerry Kopack - Cycling and travel podcast host who interviews touring cyclists about their journeys, challenges, and experiences of hospitality around the world.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Experienced bicycle tourists, bikepackers, expedition cyclists, or cycling and travel advocates with substantial firsthand touring experience and a compelling personal journey.
Required Achievements:  
Completed long-distance or international bicycle tours, Documented cycling and travel experiences through blogs or social channels, Built expertise in bikepacking, touring, travel, or cyclist hospitality

Recent Guest Discussions

Markus Stitz - Single-speed Global Touring, Slow Travel, Hospitality In Iran, Cultural Connection, And Bikepacking.

Marta Ballus - Solo Bicycle Touring, Resilience, Career Change, Challenging Weather, Self-confidence, And Unexpected Hospitality.

James Thomas - Long-distance Cycling, Himalayan Routes, India, Spontaneous Travel, Hospitality, Meditation, And Personal Transformation.

Recent Topics

Bicycle Touring, Bikepacking, Adventure Travel, Cycling, Hospitality

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Bike Life
:

No Age Limit on Adventure

July 13, 2026

What keeps someone spinning the pedals after 40,000 miles? Janet Anspach-Rickey shares her story of how life's second act turned into the ultimate cross-country adventure. We chat about how a pedal-assist e-bike, a plant-based lifestyle, and a whole lot of resilience made it possible to ride across the United States and tackle the country's perimeter twice.It hasn't all been smooth pavement, though! Janet shares plenty of laughs, road mishaps, and deep insights on personal growth.In this epis...

One Gear, No Plans, Big Adventure

June 29, 2026

Imagine pedaling 34,000 kilometers around the world... on a single-speed bike.Markus Stitz joins us to share his ultimate slow-travel adventure. From grinding through New Zealand’s hills to experiencing the incredible hospitality of Iranian villagers, Markus proves what can happen when you throw away the itinerary and let curiosity lead the way.Tune in to hear how a simple bike can break down cultural walls, why human connection is the best part of travel, and how the bravest thing you can do...

Designing a Life by Choice, Not Checklist

June 15, 2026

What do you do when life’s script just isn’t working anymore? You scrap it and write your own. That’s exactly what Marta Ballus did when she walked away from career setbacks and expectations to chase ultimate freedom: a solo bike tour across South America.From freezing nights in Iceland and battling Patagonia’s brutal gale-force winds to finding peace on endless salt flats, Marta’s story is all about what happens when you trade comfort for a bicycle and a map. We’re chatting about:Turning a c...

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