Jacob Lemanski - Cycling Around the World (Twice), Psychedelic Ant Farms, and Pushing Boundaries

Jen and Dyana chat with cyclist Jacob Lemanski, who rode his bicycle 38,000 miles over 999 days, crossing six continents and circling the earth twice. They discuss logistics, his biggest fears, favorite places to cycle, and the mental toll of life on two wheels. Jacob is currently the creator of Ant Space, a company that designs unique psychedelic ant farms, and he holds the record for the largest ant farm in the world. He is also the host of How to Move the Stars, a podcast chronicling his journey cycling around the globe. The show delves into the people and cultures he encountered, the breathtaking landscapes he traversed, and the inner world of a man pushing himself to the limits of human endurance.

Ant Space Website - www.antlife.space

How to Move the Stars Podcast - www.howtomovethestars.com

Visiting Denver? Join Jacob on a bike tour -  www.mountainhighbicycletours.com

NOTABLE TIMESTAMPS:

6:08 Jacob's inspiration for wanting to cycle around the world

9:45 The logistics for planning an adventure like this

13:03 Jacob's most challenging country to traverse

21:23 The evolution of Jacob's largest ant farm in the world

29:59 The moment Jacob thought was the end, but continued on

38:42 Advice for those wanting to do a big adventure like this

42:24 Injuries and accidents on Jacob's adventure

44:57 Rough timeline and route of Jacob's trip

51:43 How hiking on the Appalachian Trail helped prepare Jacob for cycling the world

56:03 Jacob's podcast, How To Move The Stars

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Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 4:12 Welcome, Jacob Lemanski!
• 6:08 Jacob's inspiration for wanting to cycle around the world
• 8:50 Why Jacob chose cycling as the means to circle the globe
• 9:45 The logistics for planning an adventure like this
• 12:06 How Jacob managed getting from country to country
• 13:03 Jacob's most challenging country to traverse
• 13:51 Jacob's favorite section of his journey
• 14:59 Where and how Jacob slept
• 15:39 How Jacob financially planned for his trip
• 17:57 How Jacob mentally started vs how he ended
• 21:23 The evolution of Jacob's largest ant farm in the world
• 27:53 How Jacob's happiness morphed through the past decade
• 29:59 The moment Jacob thought was the end, but continued on
• 32:21 The moment Jacob knew it was the end
• 35:17 Jacob's transition back to the "real world"
• 36:29 The reactions from Jacob's family and friends
• 38:42 Advice for those wanting to do a big adventure like this
• 39:41 The one thing Jacob now does differently
• 42:24 Injuries and accidents on Jacob's adventure
• 43:41 Unexpected challenges
• 44:57 Rough timeline and route of Jacob's trip
• 46:56 Cultures that left a big impact on Jacob
• 51:43 How hiking on the Appalachian Trail helped prepare Jacob for cycling the world
• 54:29 Jacob's future plans and adventures
• 56:03 Jacob's podcast, How To Move The Stars