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Hosted by Patrick Farnsworth · sports · EN · 224 episodes
Bikes or Death is a podcast centered around the growing sport of bikepacking, adventure cycling, and the outdoors. The show features the amazing people who participate in these activities and contribute so greatly to the cycling community. The Bikes or Death Podcast is dedicated to sharing the stories and experiences of these individuals with the hopes that it inspires others to get outside, get on their bikes, and experience what our natural world has waiting for them. At its heart Bikes or Death is more than just a podcast. Bikes or Death is a lifestyle. It's the idea that a life without bikes is a life not worth living. Now go ride your damn bike!
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Signup to Generate a PitchBikes or Death is a podcast centered around the growing sport of bikepacking, adventure cycling, and the outdoors. The show features the amazing people who participate in these activities and contribute so greatly to the cycling community.
Bikes or Death is hosted by Patrick Farnsworth. The show has published 224 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Ep. 219 ~ Remembering Kerry Snow-Alley" (15 September 2026, 99 minutes), "Ep. 218 ~ Justinas Leveika, King of Chaos Conquers Silk Road" (9 September 2026, 124 minutes), and "Ep. 214 ~ Daniel "Dirty Dan" Connell, Pacific Coast FKT" (19 May 2026, 121 minutes).
Bikes or Death publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 131 minutes across 224 episodes.
Booking probability for Bikes or Death is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Bikes or Death requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Bikes or Death's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Bikes or Death are Fitness, Golf & Recreation. Bikes or Death has a sports audience.
Patrick Farnsworth hosts Bikes or Death, a sports show with 224 episodes published.
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Episode #219
A memorial ride and Celebration of Life are planned for Saturday, Sept. 19th. More information can be found here: https://kimtopp.com/honoring-kerry-snow-alley/ Kerry's fight has left significant medical expenses...
Episode #218
When Justinas Leveika last joined Bikes or Death, he had just set a new Fastest Known Time for the Bikepacking Triple Crown. He wasn't done. In the 21 months since, Justinas has lined up for nine ultra-endurance races...
Episode #214
<p></p> <p>Daniel Connell, aka "Dirty Dan" is fresh off setting a new FKT on the Pacific Coast route from Alaska to the Mexican border.</p> <p></p> <p>Dan ripped down the coast on his new, yet-to-be-released Trek...
Episode #213
<p>Maddy Nutt just made her mark on ultra-cycling in her very first attempt at this year's Traka 560.</p> <p>She is no stranger to big efforts on the bike — or The Traka itself. Over the previous three years she...
Episode #212
<p></p> <p>We're gearing up for the second edition of RYDB Fest in Fayetteville, AR. In today's episode, we're breaking down everything you can expect this year.</p> <p></p> <p>So what is RYDB Fest? A bike festival? An...
Episode #212
<p></p> <p>Something new came to Sea Otter this year, and I went to get the scoop.</p> <p></p> <p>Sea Otter is widely regarded as the largest bike expo in the world, but calling it a "bike expo" doesn't quite cover it...
Episode #211
<p></p> <p>Can you imagine packing up everything you own on a bicycle, riding away from your home with plans to cycle the world over the next four years? Now imagine it's your first bike tour.</p> <p></p> <p>That's...
Episode #210
<h2 >Tyler "Freakin" Reynolds and the First Texas Triple Star</h2> <p>In 2025 the Texas Triple Star was born.</p> <p>Complete all three events in the Texas Showdown Series, in the same category, within a calendar year...
Episode #209
<p></p> <p>My guest today is someone who is no stranger to the front of the field. A perennial podium finisher as a professional mountain biker, and over the past decade-plus one of the most accomplished ultra-endurance...
Episode #208
<p>We're kicking off the year with a special guest—Eric House! We met up in the Sam Houston National Forest for a bit of a role reversal; this time, Eric took the mic to interview me. I gave him free rein to ask...
Episode #207
<p></p> <p>For the past five years, the Texas Showdown Series has been slowly, inevitably, drifting west. We started in the dense, pine-soaked forests of East Texas, moved through the rugged limestone of the Hill...
Episode #206
<p >We're 60 days out from the 3rd annual Central Texas Showdown grand depart, so let's talk about it!</p> <p >To talk about CTS I brought in a couple experts. Andrea Roelofs has participated in the Central Texas...
Episode #205
<p >Today on the Bikes or Death podcast it's all about the ladies! For the first time ever I turned the microphone, and podcast, over to the talented Kayla Hall who guest hosted today's episode!</p> <p> </p> <p >Her...
Episode #204
<p>This year's Tour Divide was one for the books - and the record books. With good weather and a very competitive field we saw dots moving so faster than anything we'd seen before, putting all the previous FKT's in...
Episode #203
<p >Last year I participated in the inaugural Arkansas Graveler where we traversed the State from Fayetteville to Jonesboro through the Ozarks into the Delta. This year Arkansas invited Ariel Marlowe and I to check out...
Episode #202
<p >Stephen Fitzgerald is a husband, father, owner of Rodeo Labs, and accomplished cyclist. When time allows he's been known to dabble in gravel and ultra cycling races. In 2020 he placed a respectable 19th in the Atlas...
Episode #201
<p></p> <p>Cjell Moné just did the unthinkable by riding his custom Moné La Roca with coaster brakes on the Arizona Trail 800. The AZT 800, which is actually 840 miles, traverses the length of Arizona from the...
Episode #200
<p >On today's episode I'm joined by a long time friend and cycling buddy of mine, Kerry Snow. Kerry was our 2nd place East Texas Showdown in the women's category and was 10th overall. While an impressive accomplishment...
Episode #199
<p></p> <p>My guest today is the one and only Dr. Eliza Sampey who brings her wealth of experience to the podcast. Eliza was a professional adventure athlete for 13 years. Her adventures and expeditions have taken her...
Episode #198
<p></p> <p>I'm stoked to bring you my latest chat with Eric House fresh off his finish at the Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco. After being laid off from his job in September he decided to go full send on bikepacking and...
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