Patrick Farnsworth, Texas based podcast host and bikepacking event creator on "Bikes or Death", building community, "riding your damn bike" and choosing health and adventure over alcoholism

Episode 48. Well, there's nothing quite like kicking off Season 2 and Sarah solo hosting, by chatting to Patrick Farnsworth, creator of Bikes or Death podcast - a conversational bikepacking, adventure cycling podcast that hit over a MILLION downloads in 2023!

Patrick was super generous with his time, dialling in from Texas, USA, with wide ranging conversation covering everything from podcasting to parenting; mental health to miles on the bike, to entrepreneurial spirit and bikepacking events. We also chatted about:

• Life living and adventuring in Texas, where less than 3% of land is public lands
• Creating a whole new series of bikepacking style events, including the Texas Showdown series. Check this out - for the lowdown, slowdown, showdown and of course, the hoedown!
• Experiencing life as a single parent of two young daughters in Texas
• Living with ADHD and social anxiety and the ways this manifests itself in life
• Inclusivity in events and community - including encouraging non-male participation and BIPOC focussed events
• Creating really meaningful life shifts, moving from a place of alcoholism to a far healthier, "total life optimisation" and feeling great for it
• Patrick's personal riding goals including some significant rides to start the year, including but not limited to - Mid South 100 mile gravel race; Ozark Gravel Despair 200 miles and an Individual Time Trial on the 300 mile Arizona Trail race section
• Patrick also references the books: Wild, Cheryl Strayed and Last Child in the Woods – Richard Louv
• Brendan Leonard's Practice Maximum Enthusiasm essay - can be found on his site here and his Instagram @semi_rad

Patrick's Instagram: @bikesordeath

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