Riding Tandem: One Couple, One Mission, One Bike From Mexico to Alaska

Date night for this couple is riding tandem on a bike for 80 days. 

Even “uncoupled” and singles will enjoy this episode of inspiration. Disclaimer, you’re going to want to dream bigger, take a risk, believe in yourself and have adventures after listening to this episode. 

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This episode is about more than riding tandem with your partner. Prepare to be inspired.

My Guest:

Lady JB Owen is an internationally bestselling author, award-winning businesswoman, celebrated humanitarian, coveted speaker, trainer, and legacy mentor.

She’s been recognized by Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Apple News for her mission-driven work in publishing and impact. 

Peter Giesin is the co-founder and CTO at Ignite Publishing, Software Evangelist for Aspiring Authors, Author, and Adventurer.

He merges technology with storytelling to empower aspiring authors worldwide. Peter is ambitiously set on a personal goal: to live to 125 years old. He has an unwavering passion for exploring the far limits of living a long and vital life.

Questions We Answer in This Episode:

• [00:12:16] – You’re currently cycling over 4,500 kilometers on a tandem bike to Ignite Humanity – define that.
• [00:14:00] – What inspired you to connect your purpose with a physically and mentally demanding challenge? 
• [00:20:00] – How has the challenge changed over the years? With age, recovery changes, how has that hit differently?
• [00:25:30] – How do you stay motivated and connected to your ‘why’ during the hardest parts of the journey, both physically and emotionally?
• [00:35:20] – What lessons have you learned about partnership, resilience, and communication while pedaling thousands of kilometers together? 
• [00:45:56] – People are inspired by your ride—what stories or people along the way have inspired you?

The Bigger Mission of Tandem Biking   

 
The Ride & Records

• Cycling—despite being 50, overweight, and never having biked before—became a way to show others: “If I can do it, maybe you can do something you never thought you could do.”
• Currently near halfway point: 4,500 km covered for a Guinness World Record attempt & significance.

Ignite Humanity

• “This belief that if you have an idea and you dream, you can make it come true. And when you do it, you give other people permission to try it also.”
• Inspiring people to dream bigger, think beyond limitations, and believe they can create a different future.
• Ripple effect of courage. When one person dares to dream and act, they give others permission to try too.

Building Schools Through Cycling

• Children’s education is at the heart of the mission.
• JB & Peter raises awareness/funds for classrooms.

Lessons on the Bike

• Relationship: captain (steering) and stoker (trusting) – trust, teamwork, communication and letting go of control.
• Menopause: still feels menopausal symptoms (e.g. sore and cravings) but smart self-care, nutrition, and mindset keep you strong.
• Training Smart: peptides, essential oils, and recovery routines.

Connect with Lady JB & Peter:

• Website – Ignite
• Facebook – Ignite You and Epic Tandem
• Instagram – @igniteyou.life

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