185: Exploring the World on Two Wheels: Meaghan Hackinen
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185: Exploring the World on Two Wheels: Meaghan Hackinen
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Meaghan Hackinen is a British Columbia-based ultra-cyclist, bikepacker, and writer whose two-wheeled adventures have taken her from Haida Gwaii to Mexico’s high plateaus, across Canada and the United States, and from North Cape to Tarifa along some of Europe’s highest paved roads. She is a multi-faceted rider with a dozen women’s wins, several FKTs, as well as the course record at the World 24-Hour Time Trial Championships. Meaghan is the 2024 Tour Divide women’s division winner. She has an MFA in Writing and is the author of South Away: The Pacific Coast on Two Wheels, a Kobo Emerging Writing Prize finalist, and Shifting Gears: Coast to Coast on the Trans Am Bike Race (NeWest Press).
In this conversation, Meaghan Hackinen shares her journey into cycling and bikepacking, discussing her experiences, preparation, and the appeal of slow travel. Meaghan also reflects on her personal growth, the impact of relationships on her adventures, and the significance of finding clarity through cycling.
Connect with Meaghan
Website: www.meaghanhackinen.com
Instagram: @meaghanhackinen
Facebook: @meaghanhackinen
Strava: MeaghanHackinen