Ep. 1226: Cycling 50,000 km Since Turning 80 with Robert Fletcher
About this episode
Robert Fletcher shares his experiences and secrets to staying active through long distance bike touring after turning 80.
Long distance bike touring: 50,000 km since 80! Robert Fletcher shares the secrets to staying active LONG after retiring. No excuses! He has cycled voer 50,000 km since turning 80 years old and is currently riding coast to coast across Canada. Bob started bike touring in 1972, and has tours much of the world on two wheels. Join us as we explore what it was like then, the rewards of traveling by bike, and how to keep on going well into one's 80s. https://octoodyssey.com/ https://www.facebook.com/octogenarianodyssey Books: https://octoodyssey.com/books/ Our Sponsors: * Check out Nathan and Sons: https://nathanandsons.com * Check out Outdoorsy and use my code ASP for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
People in this episode
Host: Curt Linville
Guest: Robert Fletcher
Topics covered
- long distance biking
- active lifestyle
- retirement
- bike touring
- travel rewards
Keywords
- cycling
- 50,000 km
- active lifestyle
- bike touring
- retirement
Sponsors
Nathan and Sons, Outdoorsy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Adventure Sports Podcast
Places: Canada
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