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Hal Russell "Smilin' Hal" Tribute
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Length:
76 minutes
Released:
Jan 26, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Hal Russell. The bikepacking community and the world lost a true legend on January the 19th when he passed away in his home surrounded by family. Hal lived a full and adventurous life that touched almost everyone that he met, you could say he Touched Both Lines. Today we pay tribute and celebrate the life of Hal so that his story and example can continue to have a meaningful impact. Todays episode features stories and tributes from the bikepacking community and clips from my first interview with Hal back in June of 2019 right before he completed the Tour Divide for the 6th time. On this episode we hear stories about Hal from: Sofiane Sehili Marty Johnson Bonnie Gagnon Josh Kato Shelia Reiter Billy Rice Followed by some of my favorte segments from my interview with Hal back in June 2019. Visit Bikesordeath.com for funeral and visitation information and for information about how to buy Hal's book, "Touch Both Lines".
Released:
Jan 26, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Bikepacking Summit Series - Lael & Rue: At the I had the honor of sitting down with and in their first interview together. After they found themselves in the middle of drama on the Tour Divide this year it was nice to chat with both of them to hear their thoughts on riding and... by Bikes or Death