<p>Like most people, I don’t like spiders. I’m not terrified ofthem, but I don’t like them. </p><p>My guest today, Andre Batista, had a spiderexperience while riding his bike. Seems Andre’s spider wanted a ride, but Andre wasn’t having any of it.</p><p>This story is just one of many as Andre recounts his manybikepacking adventures. His stories are humorous, educational, and inspiring. </p><p>Quick reminder: Chainwheel Diaries is available on Spotifyand Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts. The podcast is also available in video.</p><p>So, Thanks for tuning in, wherever you are, and please besure to Like and Subscribe.</p><p>Now, let’s meet Andre Batista.</p><p>Links to various products, articles, and videos mentioned during the episode.</p><p>https://superiorbikes.com/us-en/</p><p><br></p><p>https://dotwatcher.cc/results/2025/tour-divide-2025</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.tuff.ventures/mtuff/info</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.indianpacificwheelrace.com/</p><p><br></p><p>Warmshowers.org</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.southaustraliantrails.com/trails/mawson-trail/</p><p> </p><p>https://racearoundpoland.pl/</p><p><br></p><p>https://bikepacking.com/routes/tahoe-twirl/</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.italydivide.it/</p><p><br></p><p>https://northcape4000.com/</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.lostdot.cc/tcr</p><p><br></p><p>https://tourdivide.org/about_the_route</p><p><br></p><p>https://europeandividetrail.com/</p><p><br></p><p>https://bikepacking.com/routes/stagecoach-400-bikepacking-route/</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.komoot.com/collection/1070173/european-divide-trail-7-600-km-across-the-continent?utm_campaign=collection_embed&amp;utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=europeandividetrail.com</p><p><br></p><p>https://bikepackingreviews.com/posts/bikepacking-vs-bike-touring</p><p><br></p><p>https://bikepacking.com/plan/expedition-vs-racing/</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.instagram.com/andre___bat/</p><p><br></p><p>https://youtu.be/-3OFJxyADXQ?si=C6PCvMIHor53xPDR</p><p><br></p><p>https://youtu.be/kBsTvFPTRiI?si=5tDiYQfWkLMutkQX</p><p><br></p><p>https://youtu.be/0eDDES4xgCU?si=ZBnJ0nKCgTYfkq_1</p><p><br></p><p>https://youtu.be/kBsTvFPTRiI?si=0tuymuy2M91LVovS</p><p></p>