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June 19, 2025 40 mins

“Across the Sahara, through the Congo rainforest, and into the hearts of strangers—Ken & Marie pedal into the unknown. This is a story of connection, kindness, and the wild beauty of Africa.”

Welcome to “Cape to Cape,” a two-part podcast that follows Kenneth Jørgensen and Marie Stoubæk on a once-in-a-lifetime bikepacking adventure. Over 518 days and 30 641 km, they pedalled from the icy North Cape in Norway to the sun-baked tip of South Africa—crossing Europe’s heartlands, Morocco’s Atlas ranges, the endless Sahara, and the lush Congo Basin rainforest.

As freelancers, Ken and Marie from bikepackers.dk live light. By owning only their bikes and the essentials, they’ve saved enough between contracts to fund their boldest expeditions. This minimalist approach isn’t just about cost-cutting—it’s about opening space for wonder. Every kilometre brings fresh faces, unexpected conversations, and the chance to discover how little you need to feel rich.

Crossing into Africa, the terrain transforms: endless dunes, jagged mountains, then the humid greens of the Congo Basin. Along the way, strangers become friends. In one dusty remote village, a family shared palm wine beneath a baobab; in the rainforest, laughter echoed over rain-slicked paths. These aren’t just pit stops—they’re the heart of our story.

Lessons from the Road

Perspective Shifts: Daily dilemmas—finding water, fixing flats—turn each choice into a lesson.

Human Connection: Hospitality appears in every village; shared meals remind us of our shared humanity.

Joy in Simplicity: When your home is two wheels, every sunrise feels like a celebration.

Join the Ride

In just two episodes, we condense an odyssey of half a millennium of days. If you crave stories of raw adventure, laid-back wisdom, and the thrill of truly seeing the world, “Cape to Cape” is your next podcast obsession. Hit play, and let Ken & Marie show you how far a dream (and a bicycle) can take you.

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