Choosing a Life of Adventure by Bike with Ryan Van Duzer

What happens when you choose to experience life from behind the handlebars of a "freedom machine" and never look back? In this episode, I sit down with legendary content creator and cyclist Ryan Van Duzer. We dive deep into his journey from a childhood health scare in Boulder to becoming a global advocate for the "goodness of humanity." Ryan opens up about his mother's influence on his resilience, his "emotional paycheck" of inspiring others, and why he’s tackling the Great Divide again in 2026. It’s a masterclass in living with intention and choosing adventure.

 

About Ryan Van Duzer

 

Ryan Van Duzer is a professional adventurer, motivational speaker, and content creator with over 200,000 YouTube subscribers on Duzer TV. A lifelong cyclist who has never owned a car, he uses his global expeditions to advocate for self-reliance, environmental stewardship, and the inherent kindness of strangers.

 

Duzer TV

https://www.duzertv.com

 

People for Bikes

https://www.peopleforbikes.org

 

Bikepacking Roots

https://bikepackingroots.org