Friends From the Road Podcast

We were in the heat so much our days leading up to this chat, that we made sure we did this episode indoors with Air Conditioning running. This episode, we have a repeat guest and 3 new guests to chat with on the episode. Let’s start with our repeat guest, Mark, who was on our August 5th, 2021, episode titled, “FFR: Another One PTC” when we had the chance to talk about his own bicycle ride with fellow old man Martin from Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA. Anyway, I’ve been swamped lately...

Today's guest, Gregory Kampf, was kind enough to open his home to allow me to stay when passing through Huntington Beach, CA. We had connected like many of my connections through social media, reaching out months before about helping me when I got closer and as I did, it became a reality. Here we are, together in person, talking about Greg’s most recent bicycle adventure that he did with his partner, Lisa. They just got back from riding the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP), a trail that I tell...

10 Month Update Listen to what this episode is about! The road till now, the struggles, the road ahead, October 10th, 2021 and the plan moving forward! Ridewithdanusa.com Start.opaatmovement.com

00:00 We start the conversation with the oldest guy in the group, Paul Grigoruk, who is 77 years old and doing a section of the Pacific Coast from San Francisco to Orange County. This is something he has done every year for nearly 30 years! He will make the trip to about 10 miles away from home from which he will have his wife come get him with his pickup, where he gets her involved. They have made their marriage last now for 55 years! Paul and I have been camping together for several days;...

Well I keep running into these amazing people in groups that weren't groups before. So we have yet another one, a Picnic Table Chat this time at Gualala Regional Park. Cyclists out on our own adventures but have this time together. 00:00 Eddie was planning to originally do this journey early 2020 when those plans were halted. With a history of camping and backpacking he wanted to see more but go longer distances with limited time. Bicycle touring and the Pacific Coast seemed to be the spot...

I knew when I hit the Pacific coast highway that I would see cyclists touring the ACA route and maybe some hikers along the way. I didn't expect to see so many at camp and they all had an amazing story to share! We all set up camps, got cleaned up, ate and then it was time to record at Standish Hickey State Recreation Area. We start the conversation with Brittany. Brittany is partnered with Tom on a trip that the took from their current home in Eugene OR to Fort Bragg CA to relive a segment...

An update from the host, Daniel Hurd, on restarting his journey. The challenges faced to this point and the road ahead. Listen as Dan shares the emotional stresses and the reasons he continues and why he looks forward to finishing. What's to come when he is done this mission? Listen to Dan as he shares his update and relate to him as he continues his mission of the Lower 48 States. Remember to Subscribe to the podcast for future releases, leave a comment about the episode, Share with...

When I was on my way to Bend, Oregon, I had no idea where I was going to stay or what I would be able to do while I was there. Well, my host before arriving to Bend knew some in town and reached out. The next thing I knew I was talking to Nick Larson about staying in his tiny home that he is selling (if it has gone yet). Anyway, we both quickly learn that we had a lot of stuff in coming. One of those things is biking and the need for adventure. We made plans to do some downhill mountain...

With the world as big as it is, it's crazy when small world things happen! I had made it into Oregon and was making my way to Portland when I began reaching out to WARMSHOWERS hosts. I contacted several with 2 responds, one of those people was Mari Rudd. At the time I had no idea but we met back in March 2020 when she was riding the southern tier with her son, Erik. After we realized we met on our journeys it became even more exciting. A one night stay would turn into 3 nights of amazing...

It was by chance that I met our next guest! I was in the Quinault Lake and Rainforest Region hanging at the museum when I saw a touring cyclist approaching! I out of excitement yelled, “Yeah Cyclist” and through my hands up in the air. It doesn’t matter if you’re on your journey for a day or years when you see others doing things like you, you get excited or at least I do. After chatting for a few minutes we decided to split the camping bill and stay together. The cyclist is Grant Stringer...

I went to Vashon Island to spend a couple days at the AYH Ranch Campground where I met a couple of interesting people. I had just arrived and was unsure where in the open field I wanted to setup camp. After some time, I decided to move closer to the parking area and the buildings on the property. I grabbed my stuff to move when I heard a loud motorcycle pull in. Moments later I start talking with its passengers Devin and Rowan. We kicked it off right away and before I knew it, they were...

So, this episode is a bit different! I was planning to meet up with 303 Endurance and 303 Cycling founder and host of the garage talks to speak about my journey. A couple days before, I met Kyle Hamilton while on a ride! He is a high energy Mountain biker and yoga lover with a story different but similar in ways to mine. Kyle just moved to Colorado from Indiana after finish up time he served for cannabis. When he first went to jail he was weighed for the first time and the number was over...

I had a conversation in the Namessential Magikal Healing kitchen with founder and owner, Patricia Akins. Tricia has been my long-time sponsor for my CBD products since starting my cycling adventures. I have been friends with the family since before I got into cycling and have always enjoyed their family operation including the fact that the products, they produce also are sourced directly from their family Hemp Farm in Massachusetts. I am thankfully restocking my supplies before going out to...

I got the chance to have a conversation with an old friend from the road, Erik Barstow, which I met when I travelled to his property in July 2018. The stay stuck out more for me then Erik because the property he now owns and operates the Rattle River Lodge and Hostel is at its busiest time in July and August, the time I was there. Erik was fully booked but gave me a place to stay in a house tent out back in the woods because of my mission and our veteran brotherhood. It was a nice separate...

I caught up with my old friend from the road, Alex Caicedo... Aka BumOn2wheels. It had been 5 months since our paths crossed back in Texas when he was the first guest on the podcast, so we took this time to catch up about his ride. Listen as we talk about his ride through the south, the difference we had in a state then up the east coast. Now on his 41st state, we talk about his experience since becoming an ambassador for the One Pedal At A Time Movement when he joined on his 28th state. We...

I met up with longtime friend and member of the One Pedal At A Time Movement, Rob Loesher while visiting Haverhill, MA. Ironically, Rob and I both got into cycling around the same time and have both used it as a tool for keeping our physical and mental health in check. We also took our first ride together from start to finish before recording this episode. Before cycling, Rob had a love for music that continues to this day. He really enjoys sharing that entertainment, that has been nearly...

With so many people working from home, it's important to keep a health balance of personal and work time. My next guest dealt with the struggle of not having a healthy balance. Listen to his story and be inspired! I met up and stayed with my friend Mike O'Handley in Taunton, Mass while on my trip in New England. I met Mike around 2014 at his mechanic shop where he was working and living at the time. Every time we hung out regardless of the time of day or even night, Mike was working. He...

I met up with my friend Jakeb Miller to talk about camping, bikes, accidents and safety, all things we both have experience in. Jakeb and I were able to meet up at Ray Roberts Lake State Park Texas to test out our bicycle setups and camping equipment. We took a short ride then got to talking about the importance of knowing the laws for your area about cyclists and as well the importance of being seen and visible. Listen as we also discuss his family's first adventure west but not by bicycle,...

In this episode we speak to my friend Katherine Michelle whom I met in Northern Utah in her green and purple mini van camper. She has been solo traveling for over a decade and I am excited to have her share you story to inspire other women and all people to get out there and try things. Kat made the trip in her van to come camping and to test my new podcasting equipment. (Tell me what you think in a comment!) Listen as we talk about her "first life" which began in Dallas, Texas then we hear...

In this episode we speak to Heather Haberman about Jessy's Toy Box, an organization that is bringing smiles to children in hospitals all year round! I wanted to do this episode while doing the Movement Monday series but I just emotional couldn't get myself together enough to be able to do it. I am super glad to share this friend from the road and movement that left an impact on me and I know if you listen it will do it to you too! We speak to Jessy's mom to understand the reasons for...