{"author_name":"Bike Life","author_url":"https://art19.com/shows/bike-life/episodes/6b277fc8-2368-4efc-9b1f-22e1a28a373b","description":"<p>One ride across Iowa was all it took to spark a lifelong passion for cycling and community.</p><p>Nick Gevock shares his journey through decades of touring, kindness from strangers, and what it truly means to pay it back as a host. From the rolling hills of RAGBRAI to the rugged grit of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, it’s all about connection, adventure, and building a global cycling community.</p><p><strong>Here’s a sneak peek:</strong></p><ul><li>The history, culture, and infectious spirit of RAGBRAI, the world’s oldest and largest bike tour.</li><li>How small acts of generosity inspired a tradition of hosting cyclists from all over the world.</li><li>Stories of extraordinary hospitality, serendipitous meetings, and the joy of opening your home to fellow adventurers.</li><li>Planning dream tours, from Europe’s scenic routes to mountain-town hospitality in Montana.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re a seasoned tourer or just dreaming of your next adventure, this episode celebrates the simple, powerful ways cycling brings people together.</p><p>Catch up with Nick on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/nick.gevock/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Join our community at <a href=\"http://warmshowers.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Warmshowers.org</a>, follow us on Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/warmshowers_org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@Warmshowers_org</a><u>,</u> and visit us on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/warmshowersfoundation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>. </p><p>Watch this and all episodes of the Bike Life Podcast on <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGNCkmZEhLq-Fbx1LwS6ZEA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a>.</p><p>Theme Music by Les Konley | Produced by Les Konley</p><p><br></p><p>Happy riding and hosting!</p>","html":"<iframe src=\"https://art19.com/shows/bike-life/episodes/6b277fc8-2368-4efc-9b1f-22e1a28a373b/embed\" style=\"width: 720px; height: 200px; border: 0 none;\" width=\"720\" height=\"200\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"></iframe>","provider_name":"ART19","provider_url":"https://art19.com","title":"A Host's Journey: Building Global Community Through Cycling","type":"rich","version":"1.0","width":720,"height":200}