Duolingo Spanish Podcast
El ciclista nómada (The Bike Nomad) - Revisited
Nov 30, 2023
A nomad cyclist embarks on a 1,700 mile journey from Mexico City to Colorado, finding a community he never wants to leave. He sets up a makeshift bike repair shop and eventually starts his own bike shop in a small mining town. Reflecting on his success, he shares personal experiences and invites listeners to follow his latest adventure.
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Quick takeaways
- Raffa Miyan Garcia's bike journey was about healing emotionally and finding freedom, rather than reaching a specific destination.
- Raffa's community bike shop in Fort Collins and Leadville became a hub for the cycling community, spreading the love of bikes and making biking accessible to everyone.
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Raffa Miyan Garcia's Bike Journey from Mexico to Colorado with his faithful dog Rosco
Raffa Miyan Garcia embarked on a bike journey from Mexico City to Colorado in 2001 with his loyal dog, Rosco. They traveled more than 1,700 miles, crossing borders and experiencing various landscapes. Raffa's trip was not about a specific destination but about healing emotionally and finding freedom. Along the way, Raffa met interesting people, stayed in different places, and relied on the kindness of strangers. Eventually, Raffa settled in Fort Collins, Colorado, and opened a community bike shop to provide affordable repairs and bikes to people from all walks of life.
