Adventure Audio
By Adventure Audio
Cycling, Outdoor Adventures and Endurance Sports, hosted by Pete Hockenhull and Laval St Germain
Adventure AudioJan 20, 2020
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Dr. Chris Bertram - Flow State and Human Performance
Dr. Chris Bertram has a Bachelor of Science & Master of Science degrees from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas & a Ph.D. in Human Motor Control, from Simon Fraser University.
Bertram is currently the Associate Professor, Kinesiology at the University of the Fraser Valley, as well has the Flow Coach at Canada Snowboard & Senior Director of Applied Neuroscience at
EXOS. We discuss stress resistant learning, flow state, why doing hard things is so important and much more.
Flow states are those moments when people are fully immersed and engaged in an activity, which can significantly enhance performance and creativity. Dr. Bertram has dedicated his research to understanding these states and their impact on learning and performance.
Mar 09, 202401:20:30
Keith Weber - Physical Therapist/Kettlebell Coach
Keith Weber is a physical therapist, kettlebell coach and endurance athlete from Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. Keith joins us on the podcast to discuss kettlebell training and how brilliantly it translates to a wide variety of sports, combining strength and cardio, being a guest on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast and much more.
Feb 19, 202401:22:05
Paul Ingraham - Pain Science
Paul Ingraham is a science writer based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Paul’s research and writing is the basis of painscience.com, which uses detailed, evidence-based guides to common painful problems and reviews of the (tragically flawed) treatment options. Paul joins us for a highly educational and entertaining chat about chronic pain, pain for aging athletes, stretching and where to maximize you time and efforts.
Feb 07, 202401:36:28
4iiii Technologies Contest Winners and Winter Training
In episode 162 we’re announcing our 4iiii Technologies contest winners and have a discuss winter cycling, bike commuting and training.
Jan 29, 202423:32
Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda and Mount Albert in the Democratic Republic of Congo
In this conversation, Laval and Pete discuss Laval's recent trips to Africa, including his trek in the Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda and his climb of Mount Albert in the Democratic Republic of Congo. They also talk about Laval's ongoing journey to climb the highest peaks in different countries. Laval also shares his plans for a potential cycling challenge in Taiwan, and they discuss the possibility of climbing Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa in Hawaii.
Jan 01, 202451:44
Andrew Read - Fitness Trainer
Andrew Read is a fitness trainer from Melbourne, Australia. Andrew believes all human beings are athletes, and we get deep into some great tips on fitness overall as well as for aging athletes. Andrew is a Master RKC (Russian Kettlebell Certified instructor), Lecturer for Functional Movement Systems, Qualified Olympic and Power Coach through the Australian Weightlifting Federation, an Ironman Triathlete and author. Learn more at readpt.com. To enter our power meter/heart rate monitor give-away from 4iiii Technologies, email us at adventureaudiopodcast@gmail.com and tell us where Andrew was born.
Dec 09, 202301:05:54
Adventure Racing World Championships
Laval recently returned from an incredible trip, participating in the Adventure Racing World Championships in South Africa. The course took racers over 900 kilometres of rugged terrain across a variety of disciplines. We also discuss the importance of ‘doing the math’ on your time, something we both implement to keep us planning the next trip and not taking opportunities for granted.
Nov 22, 202350:33
Nat Gillis - Guide, Pilot, Photographer and Adventurer
Nat Gillis is a wilderness guide, outdoor adventurer and traveller, pilot, photographer and writer. Nat joins us on the podcast to discuss her incredible variety of work and interests and some past and upcoming adventures.
Oct 26, 202354:29
Tyler Hamilton - Cyclist and Coach
Tyler Hamilton is a retired professional cyclists, coach and former cohost of Adventure Audio. Widely considered one of the greatest riders of his generation, Tyler shares some stories of his sharpe accent in the professional ranks after discovering a talent for cycling after a serious accident training with his ski team - and landing on the Tour de France start line a few short years later. We also hear about Tyler’s experiences in a dark time for cycling, and coming out the other side.
Oct 04, 202301:04:41
Training Tips, World’s Hardest Cycling Climbs and Much More
In this episode, we discuss training tips, staying race or event ready (or close to it), the world’s hardest cycling climbs and much more.
Sep 21, 202340:01
Ash Routen - Outdoor Adventurer and Writer
Ash Routen is a freelance writer based in the UK, specialising in expeditions, exploration and adventure travel. His work has been featured in outlets such as National Geographic UK, The Guardian and Outside.
Sep 05, 202301:10:11
John Johnson - PJAMM Cycling
John Johnson is the founder and CEO of PJAMM cycling. PJAMM is the leading global resource for cycling climbing around the world. They’ve assembled the most comprehensive information, incredible photos & videos and proprietary software tools to help cyclists plan and complete any cycling climb. We have an incredibly informative and entertaining chat with John which will undoubtedly get you excited to plan some big climbing adventures.
Jul 27, 202350:22
Eric Larsen - Polar Explorer, Adventurer and Cancer Survivor
Eric Larsen is an American adventurer and polar explorer. Eric has completed expeditions to the North Pole, South Pole and Mount Everest (in the same year, the only person to have done so), as well as countless other trips into extreme places and high mountains. He is also a husband, father, author and cancer survivor. This episode of the podcast will inspire you to take on big challenges and make the most of your opportunities. Learn more about Eric at www.ericlarsenexplore.com.
Jul 17, 202301:25:04
Adventures in Event Directing and Listener Feedback
In episode 152 we discuss what goes into founding and directing an event (specifically Pete’s passion project, the Crowsnest Pass 100, www.crowsnestpass100.com) and we cover some listener feedback.
Jun 26, 202344:08
No Days Off, How to Build a Bike Trip and More
In episode 151 we cover a large number of topics including ‘No Days Off’, training and active recovery, planning a bike trip and a whole host of other topics. As always, we to hear from listeners at adventureaudiopodcast@gmail.com.
Jun 07, 202349:24
Alex Hutchinson - The Science of Endurance and Human Limits - Part 2
Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist whose work appears in Outside, The Globe and Mail, The New York Times, The New Yorker, and other publications. He was a two-time finalist in the 1,500 meters at the Canadian Olympic Trials, and represented Canada internationally in track, cross-country, road racing, and mountain running competitions. He holds a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Cambridge, and has worked as a researcher for the U.S. National Security Agency. He lives in Toronto, Canada. Alex joins us on the podcast to discuss his groundbreaking book Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance, as well as a host of other topics.
May 18, 202353:27
Alex Hutchinson - The Science of Endurance and Human Limits - Part 1
Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist whose work appears in Outside, The Globe and Mail, The New York Times, The New Yorker, and other publications. He was a two-time finalist in the 1,500 meters at the Canadian Olympic Trials, and represented Canada internationally in track, cross-country, road racing, and mountain running competitions. He holds a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Cambridge, and has worked as a researcher for the U.S. National Security Agency. He lives in Toronto, Canada. Alex joins us on the podcast to discuss his groundbreaking book Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance, as well as a host of other topics.
May 18, 202342:45
Kyle Brittain - Weather Forecaster, Storm Chaser and Outdoor Adventurer
Kyle Brittain is a weather forecaster and storm chaser from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. We have a fascinating conversation with Kyle about weather and our interactions with it in the outdoors. In addition to Kyle’s career and passion for weather, he’s also an accomplished outdoor adventurer, mountaineer and former fire fighter.
Apr 21, 202301:09:52
Christian Stenner - Adventurer, Cartographer and Researcher
Christian Stenner is involved in the ongoing exploration of the longest and deepest caves in Canada and the United States. He has been recognized as a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and as a Fellow International of the Explorers Club. He also serves in search and rescue, as the Alberta coordinator for the Alberta/BC Cave Rescue Service. In addition to all this, Christian is also an accomplished ultra-runner.
Apr 08, 202301:09:58
Cycling Across Countries, Adventure Travel and Planning Big Rides
Laval recently cycled across (and to the highest point of Cuba). We discuss how he got hooked on this type of travel, and how much he’s learned by visiting many places across the globe traditionally considered ‘unsafe’ by many (at least outside of resorts). We also discuss upcoming projects and welcome a few new partners of the podcast.
Mar 27, 202329:51
Ultra Endurance Cycling, Everesting, and Riding Far
A portion of this conversation was originally published on the Everesting Podcast in summer 2022, when Laval was a guest on that show (after completing 10,000 meters of elevation in one ride on British Columbia’s Mount Revelstoke). Another part of this episode was unpublished, and the whole conversation was before Laval joined Adventure Audio as cohost. It’s a deep-dive in riding (really) long distances.
Mar 13, 202339:56
Nathalie Long - Expedition Canada Race Director
Nathalie Long is the course designer and race director of Expedition Canada, an adventure racing company based in British Columbia, Canada. Nathalie give us some background and insight into the huge amount of work that goes into the production of an adventure race. We also discuss some of Nathalie’s own amazing accomplishments as an adventure racer and ultra runner.
Feb 28, 202344:53
Eric Rose - Lightning, Loss, Life and Living
Eric Rose is the Artist Director of Calgary’s Ghost River Theatre, and the writer director of the play ‘Struck’, which is based on Eric’s real life experience. When Eric was 21 years old and on a camping trip with three friends at Long Lake near Sudbury, Ont., he was struck by lightning. Eric shares the impact of that event, and how in many ways it went on to shape his adulthood. Visit Ghost River Theatre here: www.ghostrivertheatre.com.
Feb 19, 202301:18:29
Helen Dainty - Cycling the World Full Time Since 2017
Helen Dainty has been a full time global traveller since 2017, having cycled more than 70,000 kilometres all over the world. She has been funding her continuous adventure on only 100 Australian dollars per week. This episode is an incredible lesson in thriving outside your comfort zone. Visit Helen’s incredible Instagram page here: instagram.com/hels.on.wheels?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Feb 14, 202351:15
Jonathan Hogg - Racing the Tour Divide for Rocky Mountain Adaptive
Jonathan Hogg is and endurance cyclist from the Bow Valley, Alberta, who is racing the Tour Divide Mountain Bike Route this coming June. Jonathan is tackling this massive undertaking (4400 kilometres and 60,000+ metres of elevation gain through some incredibly remote places, all self supported) in an attempt to raise one million dollars for Rocky Mountain Adaptive. Rocky Mountain Adaptive creates opportunities for individuals living with physical or neuro-divergent challenges to participate and excel in mountain sports and recreation. Visit Jonathan’s Go Fund Me here: www.gofundme.com/f/RMACANMORE
Feb 03, 202332:33
Adventure Audio Cohost Laval St. Germain
Introducing Laval St. Germain as cohost of the Adventure Audio Podcast. Laval is an adventurer, airline captain, outdoor athlete, cyclist, trail runner, adventure racer, fitness nut & dad. To date, the only Canadian to have summited Mount Everest without the use of supplemental oxygen & the holder of the fastest ever solo ocean rowing crossing of the North Atlantic Ocean from mainland Canada to mainland France. We’re very excited to bring you this new incarnation of the show.
Jan 22, 202344:10
A New Look/Sound for Adventure Audio
Adventure Audio is getting a new look/sound in 2023. After 3 years and 139 episodes, Tyler needs to step away from full-time hosting duties. We look back on the past three years, and Tyler helps introduce Pete’s new co-host. We’ll be trying to have Tyler on as guest regularly (especially for pro cycling coverage). Website: adventureaudiopodcast.com This episode is brought to you by: Wheelscience (www.wheelscience.com), State Bicycle Company (www.statebicycle.com) and Rewire Fitness (www.rewirefitness.app)
Jan 05, 202317:04
Jim Capra - Cycling and Endurance Coach
Jim Capra is the head coach at Tyler Hamilton Training, and a regular contributor to the podcast. Jim joins us to talk about rest periods in your training, 2023 goals and much more.
Dec 11, 202233:14
Carter Nieuwesteeg - Bike Racer and Event Director
Carter Nieuwesteeg is a professional bike racer and co-founder/event director of the Anything Goes Event Series from Fernie, British Columbia. Carter joins us on the show to tell us about his start in bike racing, goals for 2023 and growing his event series.
Nov 26, 202231:06
Cycling News and Considering 2023 Goals
We cover some news in cycling, including Jack Thompson’s ‘Sherpa Week’ and Steve Bauer joining Israel Start-Up Nation as directeur sportif. Lastly, we mull over some big ideas for 2023 goals.
Nov 15, 202226:03
Rob Britton - Multi Discipline Pro Cyclist
Rob Britton is a Canadian multi-discipline professional cyclist. Now ‘retired’ from pro road racing, Rob has been crushing some of the biggest and hardest gravel and mountain bike races on the calendar. We chat about Rob’s career, his start in cycling, his love of bikepacking, gravel, chasing FKT’s and his support of the counselling charity WIRTH.
Oct 28, 202258:11
Risk in Endurance Sports and the MS Global Bike Ride
Every time we go out the door in search of adventure, we accept varying degrees of risk. We discuss trying to keep it in perspective and mitigate it, while knowing that sometimes you can just be in the wrong place at the wrong time. We also chat about Tyler’s MS Global Bike Tour, now in it’s 19th year.
Oct 21, 202223:38
Road World Championships and Cycling Slang
We discuss what a fun time it is to be a cycling fan, and then we dive into some cycling slang. What’s the difference between blowing up and bonking? Is it okay to call a 100 kilometre ride a century? We have the answers.
Oct 02, 202233:58
Waving The White Flag On The 20,000 Meter Challenge
After a second attempt at climbing 20,000 meters in one week, Pete is starting to accept that this challenge (as currently constructed) might just be out of his grasp. We put into some context just how hard this is, and discuss a possible third attempt.
Sep 22, 202222:28
Colby Lange - Pro Track and Road Racer
Colby Lange is a professional track and road cyclist from the United States. Colby tells us about his tradition from a very bright future as a ski racer to cycling, and bravely shares his battle with depression and mental health. Colby is wise beyond his years and we hope you enjoy this inspiring conversation.
Sep 10, 202250:18
The Tour de France Femme and the National Cycling League
Sharing some thoughts on the hugely successful Tour de France Femme, and the new National Cycling League.
Sep 02, 202218:55
Cullen Easter and Griffin Easter - Opicure Foundation
Brothers Cullen and Griffin Easter are professional bike racers and the founders of Opicure Foundation, a non profit focused on addressing opioid-related addiction and deaths.
Aug 18, 202201:00:41
Jim Capra - Cycling and Endurance Coach
We welcome Jim Capra, head coach at Tyler Hamilton Training, back on the podcast to discuss training while travelling, running and the ‘20,000 meters in a week challenge’.
Aug 02, 202233:27
Tour de France Part 2
Episode two discussing the 2022 Tour de France, including Hugo Houle’s historic stage win for Canadian cycling, and the beautiful rivalry between Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar.
Jul 23, 202216:01
2022 Tour de France Through Stage 13
We hope you’ve been enjoying the 2022 Tour de France as much as we have. This episode is a chat on the racing we’ve seen through stage 13, and our favourite riders of this year’s tour (so far).
Jul 16, 202221:50
Scott Mercier - Retired Pro Cyclist, Author and Speaker
Scott Mercier is a retired professional cyclist and author of the new book, Win True: How You Win Matters, On and Off the Bike. Tyler and Scott were roommates and teammates with similar backgrounds, both faced with the same choices in the late 1990’s in European professional cycling. Scott shares with us some of his story, and the process of creating his book. You can order Win True at: www.amazon.com/Win-True-How-matters-bike/dp/B09SWLK7N4
Jul 01, 202258:41
Cory Wallace - 4X World Solo 24 Hour MTB Champion
Cory Wallace is a 4 time World Solo 24 hour mountain bike champion and ultra endurance professional cyclist from Jasper, Alberta, Canada. We get to hear about some of Cory’s epic 24 race battles, as well as many other adventures (including an FKT attempt up Mount Kilimanjaro).
Jun 21, 202234:52
Sacha Hockenhull - Crowsnest Pass 100 Event Director
Sacha Hockenhull is a lifelong outdoor enthusiast, growing up racing on skis and snowboards in Alberta’s Bow Valley, he’s also an avid climber, trail runner and cyclist. Sacha is the event director and co-founder of the Crowsnest Pass 100 mountain bike and gravel races, taking place in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta on August 6th and 7th.
Jun 09, 202229:21
Cole Kessler - Pro Cyclist
Cole Kessler is a professional cyclist from California, currently splitting his time between LA and Girona, Spain. Cole tell us about his quick transition from recreational mountain biker to professional road cyclist, joining the Israel - Premier Tech team, getting mentored by Chris Froome and much more.
May 30, 202228:09
20,000 Metres in 1 Week
Just how hard is climbing 20,000 metres in 1 week? As it turns out, it’s really hard. We discuss just how difficult this is (and how much time it takes), and contextualize Jack Ultra Cyclist’s incredible effort of keeping up that pace, for an entire year.
May 25, 202217:15
Steve O’Shaughnessy - Bikepack Racer and Podcast Host
We’re rejoined by our friend Steve O’Shaughnessy, bikepack racer and host of the popular My Back 40 Podcast. Steve is taking on one of our ‘bucket list’ rides next month, riding the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route as part of the Tour Divide bikepacking race, from Banff, Alberta to the Mexico border. Steve joins us to talk about his race prep, gear, plans and his bike. We’re excited to have Steve back on later this summer for ‘part 2’, to hear all about this adventure of a lifetime.
May 14, 202240:03
Ryan Van Duzer - YouTube Host and Adventurer
Ryan Van Duzer is a cyclist, runner, adventurer and host of the popular Ryan Van Duzer YouTube channel. Ryan joins us from his home in Boulder, Colorado to tell us about his leap of faith into a career and life of adventure, building his YouTube channel, and his passions for the outdoors and inspiring others.
Apr 28, 202240:47
Lessons For Middle Aged Athletes
We discuss the challenge of attempting to climb 20,000 metres (over 65,000 feet) in one week, and we share some of the best lessons we’ve learned as middle aged athletes.
Apr 22, 202230:38
Jack Thompson - 1,000,000 Metres in 1 Year
Jack Thompson is an ultra endurance cyclist, better known as Jack Ultra Cyclist (www.jackultracyclist.com). We originally hosted Jack back on episode 53, in which we delve further into Jack’s journey into ultra cycling. In this episode, we’re focused on Jack’s current incredible project: to cycle 1,000,000 metres of elevation gain in one year, and to raise 1,000,000 euros for mental health charities at the same time. As part of his plan to gain that insane amount of vertical, Jack is doing one full Everesting, every week, all year. We’ve also both accepted a challenge to join in Jack’s fundraising efforts, by attempting to climb 20,000 metres each in one week.
Apr 07, 202238:12
Alex Pagliai - Around the World Unicycle Trip
Alessandro (Alex) Pagliai is about to embark on a pedal powered trip around the world. That’s incredible on its own, but to make it that much more amazing, Alex is doing the entire trip on a Unicycle, and self supported. He is not just riding around the world, he’s going to ride all over it, planning to take roughly 5 years to complete. Alex joined us to tell us about his gear and his set up, and how we fell in love with unicycling just a few years ago. You can follow Alex’s journey on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1man1wheel/, YouTube: youtu.be/DQVhbn13i0A and Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/CRVS9KEHY97/?utm_medium=copy_link
Mar 23, 202239:05