Shelby Stanger interviews Jacob Lemanski about his wild idea to cycle around the world until he couldn't go any further. Jacob recounts his initial cross-country bike tour in the US, which sparked his love for bike touring, and details his three-year, 38,000-mile journey across 42 countries, starting in Portugal and ending when he felt he was done in Africa. He shares logistical challenges, like sleeping outdoors, dealing with mechanical failures, and a harrowing experience with a hurricane in Baja, Mexico. Upon returning home, Jacob struggled to reintegrate into society and found solace in creating ant farms and starting a podcast, "How to Move the Stars," to retell his journey day by day.
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