Bike Adventure Goals Scorecard

Bike Adventure Goals Scorecard

Author: Tim Mooney November 13, 2025 Duration: 20:06

Way back in January - and what feels like ten years ago to me - I set out a bunch of bicycle adventure goals for me in 2025. In a challenging year, I wasn't sure how I'd measure up but as I always like to do, I gave the goals a once over to see how I did. So on this episode we give it a scorecard treatment, but also a sneak preview of the final piece of 2025 adventuring that manages to check one of the boxes!

2025 Bike Adventure Goals Scorecard

Celebrating plans already made, and taking care of yourself

Sort of?

A big ebike trip – maybe two. Taking the bike on a ride only the ebike can do… extra distance per day? Twice as fast? Looking at a push west and maybe north too.

Points for trying with the Lake Ontario trip.

Something international – you non-US folks have been very patient with this America-centric pod. We'll see if we can get wheels down someplace I need a passport.

Check! Helllloooo Canada!

I also got to do off-pod adventures in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Belgium… no biking but a lot of walking and exploring.

West coast – what, you thought I wouldn't hit the Pacific coast? Pffft… find another podcast! Probably summer.

Check! Mysterious Oregon trip!

More bike adjacent adventures – exploring someplace where I ride, a bike gets used, but it's not necessarily the full focus.

Europe trip was an adventure but not bike-adjacent. But I have a small one coming up in a few weeks that is absolutely out of left field in terms of location, but wholeheartedly checks the box, so CHECK. Shall we do a preview? (You'll have to listen to get that one!)


There’s a particular kind of freedom that comes from traveling by bicycle, where the journey itself becomes the destination. The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures, hosted by Tim Mooney, delves into that experience through a mix of personal stories, practical advice, and wide-ranging conversations. Rather than just a how-to guide, this podcast feels like sitting down with a knowledgeable friend after a long day on the road. You’ll hear firsthand accounts from fellow bike tourists, each with their own unique tales from the pavement and gravel, alongside Tim’s own reflections and experiments in bicycle touring. The discussions naturally cover the logistical tips and tricks that make trips smoother, but they also explore the cultural and educational aspects of moving through the world at a human pace. It’s about more than gear and routes; it’s about the connections made and the perspectives gained when you embrace a slower, more engaged form of travel. This audio companion to Pedalshift.net aims to demystify bicycle adventure, making it feel accessible and deeply rewarding. By sharing these stories and ideas, the hope is to inspire your own two-wheeled explorations, proving that a bicycle can indeed shrink the world in the most wonderful way. Tune in for a thoughtful, grounded take on seeing the world from the saddle.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures
Podcast Episodes
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387: Ask Us Anything with Mysterious James [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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386: NoDak Northern Tier Adventure Takeaways [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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385: NoDak Northern Tier Adventure Part 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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384: NoDak Northern Tier Adventure Part 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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383: NoDak Northern Tier Adventure Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:44
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Best of Pedalshift 174: Bicycle Touring Etiquette [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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382: NoDak Northern Tier Adventure Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:55
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381: NoDak Northern Tier Adventure Preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:38
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380: eBike Shakedown Takeaways + 2025 Adventures [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:47
So, the ebike works… and my confidence is up! What were my takeaways from the shakedown ride and what are the kinds of rides I'm considering for 2025 and beyond for my electric wonder? Housekeeping Live Show! Friday Dece…