Katya Rakhmatulina just won the 2023 Colorado Trail Race and set a new FKT in the process. With a time of 5d 1h 53m she beat the previous time of 6d 1h 34m set by Alexandera Houchin in 2019. Prior to this she placed Second at this years Tour Divide behind Lael Wilcox. For a full writeup please visit BikesorDeath.com, this episode is available to watch on our website as well.  New Patrons Spencer Snider Dan Perez Alexander Getty <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bikesordeath" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join them won’t you?</a> Find out more at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/bikesordeath" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">www.Patreon.com/BikesorDeath</a>

Ep. 161 ~ Phillip Crosby, aka "Weston" from To Shake the Sleeping Self

Bikes or Death is a podcast centered around the growing sport of bikepacking, adventure cycling, and the outdoors. The show features the amazing people who participate in these activities and contribute so greatly to the cycling community. The Bikes or Death Podcast is dedicated to sharing the stories and experiences of these individuals with the hopes that it inspires others to get outside, get on their bikes, and experience what our natural world has waiting for them. At its heart Bikes or Death is more than just a podcast. Bikes or Death is a lifestyle. It's the idea that a life without bikes is a life not worth living.  Now go ride your damn bike!