The Outdoor Adventure Series welcomes Teddy Bloom, a cyclist, civil rights and free speech advocate, and the driving force behind the Ride 4 Rights—a cross-country bike tour and protest spanning over 3,700 miles from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.Join us as Teddy shares what motivated him to embark on this journey, blending his passion for cycling with urgent advocacy for justice, education, unity, and free speech. You’ll hear firsthand accounts of the challenges and unexpected kindnesses he experienced on the road, insights into the starkly different perspectives he encountered across America, and the lessons he’s bringing back to his community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.DISCUSSION00:00 "Immigration Concerns in New Mexico"05:24 "Ride for Rights Purpose"06:42 "Reflections on Free Speech Journey"11:41 "Bikepacking Gear and Setup"15:33 Bikepacking Challenges and Maintenance Tips17:03 "Support and Connections on Trail"21:56 "Division and Exhaustion in America"24:48 "Navigating Politics and Social Media"26:56 "Life on a Rigorous Schedule."31:54 "Zoning Out on the Road."34:54 "Educational Videos on Democracy & Cycling."38:44 "Promoting Hope and Civic Action."40:00 "Ride for Rights Journey."LEARN MORETo learn more about Teddy and his work, visit the Ride4Rights website at https://www.ride4rights.com/ or on these social sites:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ride4_rights/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Ride4RightsThreads: https://www.threads.com/@ride4_rightsNEXT STEPSVisit us at https://outdooradventureseries.com to like, comment, and share our episodes.KEYWORDSTeddy Bloom, Ride4Rights, Bikepacking, Free Speech, Civil Rights, Democracy, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast Interview, PodMatch#TeddyBloom #Ride4Rights #Bikepacking #FreeSpeech #CivilRights #Democracy #PodcastInterview #PodMatchMy Favorite Podcast Tools: Production by Descript Hosting Buzzsprout Show Notes by Castmagic Website powered by Podpage Be a Podcast Guest by PodMatch