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How to Mix Bike & Train for Epic Adventures | Stevie Thissen

September 16, 2025 • Bella Molloy • Season 3

This week the roles are flipped and I get interviewed by Ultracyclist Stevie Thissen who has just recently finished racing the Transcontinental Race.

We talk about combining bike travel with using trains as well. The joys of slow travel, what it's like to finish a huge race like the TCR and Stevie's best strategies for dealing with aggressive dogs while on a bike adventures.

Be sure to follow Stevie via her instagram - @st3__vi3 and keep your eyes peeled for an upcoming episode covering her full TCR experience.

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