# Ep.144 Cycle 5 to Survive: Next Stop, Africa

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Podcast: [Cycling Hokkaido](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cycling-hokkaido-6690801)
Published: 2026-05-28T20:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/martin3496/episodes/Ep-144-Cycle-5-to-Survive-Next-Stop--Africa-e3jqpgg
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Duration seconds: 2506

## Resource

Welcome back to the Cycling Hokkaido podcast. Today I'm joined by PL and Kristen from Cycle 5 to Survive, a project that's taken them across continents on long-distance cycling adventures with a bigger purpose behind every ride: raising support and awareness for multiple causes over a five-year journey spanning 5 continents. We're going to dig into what it actually takes to plan and execute rides on that scale, the logistics, the physical and mental challenges, and the moments that stick with you when you're out there for days, weeks, and months at a time. And of course, we'll also talk about the human side of it all, what keeps you going when things get tough, what you learn about people and places along the way, and how cycling becomes more than just a ride. Right now they're gearing up for their next chapter in Africa, so we'll hear what's ahead and how this next leg fits into the bigger journey. Let's go! The Cycle 5 to Survive website: Homepage - Cycle 5 To Survive https://share.google/jsqOcuSg5q00Xo6hh The Cycle 5 to Survive Instagram page: www.instagram.com/cycle5tosurvive/ Follow Cycling Hokkaido podcast on Instagram: www.instagram.com/cycling.hokkaido.podcast/ Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/cyclinghokkaido

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