This week’s conversation is with a very special couple whose love of nature and openness to change is infectious. Listen as they share priceless wisdom gained from over 300 days of cycling through Europe and the Deep South in The United States.
Debs spent her career running a bike shop in Scarborough, England. For years she met people who were cycle touring with no real plans but to have an adventure. Her desire for exploration strengthened with every encounter and she devoured every story about their trips. She wanted what they had, to ride day after day.
Tom worked improving parks, green spaces and play areas, helping connect people with the environment. A love of the outdoors, interest in photography, and thirst for adventure meant he was open to the idea.
When Debs’ brother Chris died suddenly, alive and well one day and gone the next, it hit home. Don’t delay, seize the day. There will always be a list of reasons not to do it, but there is one big reason that beats them all – life is a fast moving target.
After that, Debs sold the shop and started planning. They sold most of their belongings and packed the pannier bags. Tom finished his last project and the first day on the road approached quickly. They swapped their solid roof for a tent and began their journey on June 20th, 2021, weaving their way around the world while dodging COVID.
Sit back, strap on your headphones tightly, and enjoy the journey with Debs and Tom!
You can follow their adventure at the links below-
https://www.debsandtom.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNu10xJEJIj4aY5RrMd1nyA
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