What Could Go Wrong? Adventures, Bikepacking & Survival with Tegan Phillips

In episode #193 we chat with funny gal Tegan Phillips, a passionate cyclist, cartoonist, and adventure seeker based in Girona, Spain about her incredible journeys, from cycling 11,000 kilometers across Africa to a self-powered Ironman through New Zealand. Discover her unique approach to adventure, cycling, nutrition, and staying resilient through extraordinary challenges.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • From cartoons to bikepacking adventures: Tegan talks about her trips across South Africa, Morocco, and more
  • The logistics and spontaneity involved in planning trips, including her route from Cairo to Cape Town and her experiences with record attempts
  • A deep dive into her near-fatal electrolytes crisis in Ethiopia, how she managed it, and lessons on electrolyte balance and safety
  • Her upcoming bikepacking routes, including a women-led trip following the Tour de France, and tips for planning flexible adventures
  • The importance of nutrition on the road: foods she favors, her approach to hydration, and how to manage supplies during long rides
  • The story behind her two truths and a lie: eating ice cream nonstop, breaking her arm on a first date, and losing 80% vision in one eye

Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.

ABOUT TEGAN PHILLIPS:

Tegan Phillips is a writer, cartoonist, speaker, and adventure cyclist based in Girona, Spain. Her adventures have included cycling 11,000 kilometres through Africa and a self-powered 10-Ironman journey across New Zealand. She aims to inspire women to see adventure as something accessible, meaningful, and fun.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome and intro to Tegan Phillips’ adventurous life

02:50 – How cycling became her passion after a stress fracture

05:40 – Cycling styles: gravel bikepacking versus mountain biking

09:16 – The Cairo to Cape Town record attempt and logistical hurdles

14:16 – Vital lessons from her electrolytes emergency in Ethiopia

20:28 – Her creative projects as a comic artist and apparel brand

24:32 – Planning flexible bikepacking trips and sharing routes

28:23 – What she eats on long rides and her go-to snacks

33:01 – Managing nutrition supplies: packing, buying, and hydration tips

43:34 – The wild experience with dengue fever and eye damage

46:01 – Breaking her arm on a bike and other fun facts

49:16 – Upcoming bikepacking trips and connecting with fellow women cyclists

50:04 – Closing thoughts and where to find her online

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