Interview 044: George Beesley | From Bike Tourer to Starting an Adventure Company

14/01/2021 Chris Podcast 01:58:02 0 Comments

Call to Adventure

In this episode of Bike Tour Adventures, I speak with George Beesley, bike tour adventurer and fellow podcast host. With a start in finance, and most likely a cushy job paying good money, George decided to go on an adventure, and what better way to do that than to fly to the top of Alaska and start cycling south. Since that time, he started a podcast, which has since been revamped into a business as well. I hope you enjoy this.

Cheers . Keep on pedalling.

Chris

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Show Notes

~ 01m 30s     Who is George Beesley
~ 12m 30s     Thoughts on adventure and bike travel
~ 18m 00s     Talking about the environment and how much change one person can make
~ 22m 30s     Talking about the bike tour and their bikes
~ 34m 00s     Getting kit advice form Leah Wilcox in Alaska
~ 41m 20s      Getting injured in Alaska
~ 45m 00s     To Brooks B17 or not to Brooks B17?
~ 49m 30s      Cycling from the Cassiar Highway to Banff and riding the GDMBR
~ 01h 06m      Cycling the Baja Divide; What to choose GDMBR or Baja Divide?
~ 01h 15m      Getting a bike stolen in Guadalajara
~ 01h 25m      Spending a night with the Cartel
~ 01h 40m      Creating the Call to Adventure travel company
~ 01h 56m      How to learn more about George and his business Call to Adventure  

About the Author
Traveller. Cyclist. Expat. Over 15 years experience living abroad in six different countries. I've travelled to over 40+ countries and met countless travellers, cyclists, and other expats. As a passionate cyclist I've had opportunities to bike tour in some truly amazing places. While definitely not an expert at bike touring, I'm passionate about sharing bike touring stories and helping others learn hacks, tricks, and techniques to improve their touring experience. I look forward to you joining me on this journey of learning about and becoming a better bike tourist.

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