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Stories, experiences, and mishaps from the road
Cyclists talk about their personal travel style in an interview.
Learn about their pivotal encounters, their moments of happiness, and the tricks they have up their sleeve for their travels.
Experience the diversity of cycling and what makes it so special for each individual.
Single parent and burnout — Lucia Rau's cycling trip with a toddler to the North Cape
In the podcast, Lucia Rau explains how her cycling trip with her three-year-old son became a kind of therapy for her – also for how they interacted with each other.
Alpe-Adria Cycle Route Experience: How a school project became a cycling trip across the Alps
The Alpe-Adria Cycle Route as a school project? The Pedal Pirates, Leo, Raphael, Felix and Reda, tell about their experiences and adventures on their cycling trip across the Alps.
Cycling tour ideas for 2025 – tips from the Freilauf podcast with cycling tour expert Markus Vogt
Are you looking for cycling tour ideas for 2025? – then this episode of Freilauf is perfect for you.
Cycling tour expert Markus Vogt not only shares his most exciting experiences, but also tips for planning your cycling tours in 2025.
Freilauf Podcast #20: Oliver Baier – Cycling trips in Thailand
Steep roads, sweltering heat and a "crazy" encounter: Oliver Baier takes you to Thailand, where challenges, hospitality and magical moments make cycling holidays so unique.
Freilauf Podcast #19: Sustainable travel – 9 tips for relaxed cycling holidays
Plan your next cycling holiday in an environmentally friendly and relaxed way! Travel expert Anna Kodek shares her best tips for sustainable travel – to listen to and read.
Freilauf Podcast #18: Leaving comfort zones: Monika Sattler on cycling tours and personal challenges
Monika's first 50-kilometer group ride on her racing bike was a flop. She couldn't give up the sport because of it.
And a true passion was ignited.
Freilauf Podcast #17: Postmodernism stolen, classics conquered: Architect and artist Nicole Pruckermayr finds new old bicycle bliss.
What is the biggest disadvantage of owning a beautiful bicycle? Other people want to own it too.
Nicole Pruckermay used to own such beautiful bicycles that they were regularly stolen. But two and a half years ago, Nicole found a new, albeit not exactly new, two-wheeled companion.
Freilauf Podcast #16: Jürgen Hofer once again becomes an extreme athlete as #Stayrider. The interview after 250 kilometers in the saddle.
Jürgen Hofer was for a long time a classic "suit-wearer" who spent a lot of time at his desk. But for the third time in recent weeks, he has transformed himself into a true extreme cyclist. After more than 250 kilometers a day, he took the time to share his experiences and emotions from this tour with us.
Freilauf Podcast #15: Karen Greiderer „Family on Tour – Cycling Holidays with Small Children“
Is it possible to go on bike tours with small children? To experience adventures? To sleep in a tent?
Karen Greiderer, an expert in family cycling holidays, talks about her experiences and gives practical tips for planning and organizing your next tour.
Listen now and find out how you can find your shared rhythm.
Freilauf Podcast #14: Martina Anger: The first bike trip with the cargo bike was immediately a „holiday for the brain“
Martina and her husband hadn't expected that this particular cargo bike trip would end up in first place in their family's travel ranking. And they had already traveled extensively around the world.
Let Martina's story inspire you!
Freilauf Podcast #13: Roland Königshofer
In this special episode of "Freilauf", three-time cycling world champion Roland Königshofer reveals his valuable tips and tricks for safe road cycling and exciting cycling holidays, from the right technique to recommendations for more comfort and enjoyment on the road.
Freilauf Podcast #12: Christoph Strasser
In this exciting episode, we have the pleasure of welcoming the Austrian extreme athlete Christoph Strasser.
Learn more about his passion for extreme sports, his overcoming of health challenges, and the fascinating stories behind his successes. Listen now!
Freilauf Podcast #11: Wanderlust vs. Escape
Franz Paul Horn is a biologist, writer, and athlete. In 2015, in the midst of the refugee crisis, he embarked on a great adventure. Together, they set off on their bicycles. Their destination: Tehran.
Listen now to how this journey and the encounters still influence his life!
Freilauf Podcast #10: Family adventures by train and cargo bike
What do you do when your child hates car rides so much that they just scream? You find solutions.
Sarah-Helene tells about her family holidays with a cargo bike, which the children especially can't get enough of. Listen to her story now!
Freilauf Podcast #9: Welcome to the cyclebeeOnRails launch event
Dive into the highlights of the cyclebeeOnRails launch event at FH Joanneum Graz. Learn more about the track cycling information platform, founder stories, and exclusive insights. An exciting journey into the world of cycle touring! Listen now!
Freilauf Podcast #8: At a table with the mayor of Seattle: Alec Hager
Alec Hager recounts his cycling trips, which have taken him to some of the most sparsely populated regions of the world. On a tour through Ecuador, Alec meets a friendly man from the USA. As it turns out during their conversation, he is the passionate cyclist and former mayor of Seattle, Michael McGinn, known as Mike Bikes.
Freilauf Podcast Summer Special: Cycling in Graz – Encounters in the City Park and Augarten
Hannah and Sophia, our summer interns, proudly present their podcast episode. While out and about in Graz, they asked cyclists about their personal cycling experiences. Listen to our very special episode of Freilauf now and learn all about Hannah and Sophia's time at cyclebee.
Freilauf Podcast #6: Lost in the corn maze: Anna Kirchengast on the road with her family
The corn is already as tall as a man. Anna and her two sons are on a bike tour in their homeland. Ten-year-old Felix often rides ahead a few turns, but usually waits for Anna and his younger brother. Now he's disappeared. Has he gotten lost?
Freilauf Podcast #5: Don't test, do! Jürgen Hofer
Jürgen, as a "Stayrider," cycled around all of Europe in just two months. All to raise funds for the Stay Foundation.
In our conversation, Jürgen tells us about his experiences during his time on tour. His experiences, emotions, and what—or rather, who—inspires him most: people!
Freilauf Podcast #4: Culinary Journeys in Austria
Today, Julia and Walter Mondre will take you on a culinary journey through Austria and Europe. When the two started their cycling tours ten years ago, they often lacked helpful tips to make their trips simple and enjoyable. So they decided to document their experiences in a blog.
Freilauf Podcast #3: Worldwide group tours for 56 years
Walter Bogner has been traveling the world by bicycle for 56 years with groups of up to 40 people. His trips have taken him to places like Vietnam, New Zealand, and Mauritius. He found traveling alone too boring.
Listen now to how Walter prepares for his tours and why good route knowledge is an absolute must for him.
Freilauf Podcast #2: Cycling trips are inspiration for their art
On her cycling trips, Christina seeks a connection to the landscape and the local people, finding inspiration for her art. Many of her paintings symbolize water: for Christina, not only a source of strength and inspiration, but also an important guide on her cycling journeys, not always without mishaps.
Freilauf Podcast #1: Cycling trip to the stadium
Tobias Hochreiter is following in the footsteps of his football club, SK Sturm Graz, by cycling across Europe. Despite the considerable distances covered, the landscapes he experienced and a happy reunion remain far more memorable to Tobias than his sporting achievements.
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