{"podcast":{"title":"Bikes or Death","slug":"bikes-or-death-623315","podcast_index_feed_id":623315,"rss_url":"https://bikesordeath.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://bikesordeath.com/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/c/e/c/dcec38e659645b0fe55e3c100dce7605/BikesOrDeath_light_01.jpg","author":"Patrick Farnsworth","episode_count":217,"summary":"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!","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bikes-or-death-623315"},"episode":{"title":"BONUS: RYDB Fest Preview","slug":"bonus-rydb-fest-preview","published_at":"2026-05-06T14:34:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bikes-or-death-623315/bonus-rydb-fest-preview","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bikes-or-death-623315","url":"https://bikesordeath.com/","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bikesordeath/EP213_RYDB_FEST_FINAL_AUDIO.mp3?dest-id=859358","summary":"We're gearing up for the second edition of RYDB Fest in Fayetteville, AR. In today's episode, we're breaking down everything you can expect this year. So what is RYDB Fest? A bike festival? An ultra-cycling race? A friendly bikepacking overnighter? The answer is: yes. RYDB Fest is an open invitation to ride your damn bike, any damn way you want. Built by the bikepacking community, for bikepackers of all shapes, sizes, and abilities. Everyone is welcome to play bikes with us in NW Arkansas! In today's episode, you'll hear from the team and supporters behind RYDB Fest as we get ready to welcome you to Northwest Arkansas for a full weekend of Bikes… or Death. RYDB Fest is brought to you by Ozark Gravel Cyclists and Bikes or Death , with help from key partners and friends who are making this whole thing happen. Expect grassroots vibes, strong community turnout, and some of the best damn bike riding in Arkansas. ~Show Notes ~ More info about RYDB Fest click HERE Register for the Fayetteville Ultra Circuit HERE **Use code FUCBOD at checkout for $15 off reg Register for the Bikepacking Overnighter HERE **Use code bod_rydb_26 for 20% off reg Find out more about the Wander Outdoor Adventure HUB HERE Suppor the show on PATREON","meta_description":"We're gearing up for the second edition of RYDB Fest in Fayetteville, AR. In today's episode, we're breaking down everything you can expect this year. So…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2096,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bikes-or-death-623315/episodes/bonus-rydb-fest-preview/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bikes-or-death-623315/bonus-rydb-fest-preview.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}