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<![CDATA[Dan Ekenberg | Simply Living Life - Podcasts]]>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:43:54 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Ryan and I catch up after bike ride in 2017]]>Sun, 20 Aug 2023 15:44:13 GMThttps://www.danekenberg.com/podcasts/ryan-and-i-catch-up-after-bike-ride-in-2017

Ryan and his fiance, Stacy

When I began my bike ride across America in June 2017, I met Ryan just a few miles into the ride. We quickly became friends and have remained so to this day.

In this episode, we chat about what’s been happening in our lives since that epic journey!
Listen to our first Podcast , where we discuss our bike ride, the challenges and victories we each experienced, and our reasons for embarking on our adventures.

]]><![CDATA[Living Car Free for 2 years - Podcast]]>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 16:04:25 GMThttps://www.danekenberg.com/podcasts/living-car-free-for-2-years-podcastFROM THIS...

Ford 150 with A.R.E. camper shell near Swan Falls Idaho

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Using bicycle for transportation for 2 years

Could you do it???

Hard to believe it's been 2 years already! In this podcast, I speak about how it's been living without a car. The challenges, rewards and more...

Links
Saying Goodbye to Ace
1 year after saying Goodbye to Ace
Riding a bike in cold weather
Living without a car in Boise, Idaho

]]><![CDATA[Living a Car-Free Life]]>Sun, 01 Aug 2021 19:47:05 GMThttps://www.danekenberg.com/podcasts/living-a-car-free-lifeCould you get by without your car? There are of course many variables to this question such as, where you live, public transportation availability, children living at home, commuting to work and many other factors.

With the price of gas now $4.00 a gallon in my area and even higher in others, people are looking for new ways to get around their towns, cities and communities. The rise and popularity of e-bikes is a great example of this. According to ebicycles.com, between 2020 and 2023, sales of e-bikes is forecasted to reach 130 million worldwide.

While I don't own an electric bike, I have recently made the decision to sell my truck and use my bicycle as my primary form of transportation. In this episode, I share why I made this decision and why I'm so excited about it!

The bike I'll be using for going car-free, is the REI Co-Op CTY 1.1.
It is a great bike for commuting around town and with the rear rack, I can easily attach the Ortlieb panniers I used on my cross country ride to carry groceries and other items.

Using REI Co-Op CTY 1.1 for car free life

Handlebar set up for bicycle commuting including cell phone holder, light, bell and reflector

Co-Op CTY 1.1 bike with Ortlieb Panniers for commuting and grocery shopping

]]><![CDATA[Jeff Lurcook and I discuss our friendship and careers]]>Sat, 24 Jul 2021 23:11:45 GMThttps://www.danekenberg.com/podcasts/jeff-lurcook-and-i-discuss-our-friendship-and-careersJeff and I have known each other for over 20 years. Both as friends as well as employer/employee.
During this time, Jeff has been promoted to President at Strive Workplace Solutions.

We talk about our careers, our families and our Fur-Babies.
Additionally, this podcast was a bit difficult for me, as Jeff and I discuss events in my life that I've never shared publicly. The impact that Jeff, his family and everyone at Office Value / Strive have had on my life has been profound and I'm forever grateful. THANK YOU!

From left to right: Brandon, Ashley, Jeff, Carol, Cameron, Spencer

]]><![CDATA[Discussion with Author, Peter Leavell]]>Tue, 13 Jul 2021 21:11:47 GMThttps://www.danekenberg.com/podcasts/discussion-with-author-peter-leavellToday, I had the pleasure of chatting with Author, Peter Leavell on a variety of topics. Each of us lost our brothers that impacted us both so profoundly.

When we met for breakfast last week to catch up and discuss this podcast. I didn't realize it when we set the date and time, but it was Peter's brother's birthday! Coincidence??? I don't think so!
I hope you enjoy this discussion between two old friends.

Peter's Website

]]><![CDATA[Podcast discussing our bike tour across America]]>Sun, 04 Jul 2021 18:32:21 GMThttps://www.danekenberg.com/podcasts/podcast-discussing-our-bike-tour-across-americaIn the summer of 2017 Ryan and I met on our bike ride across America! We rode together for several weeks before going our separate ways. Each of us had our own unique experiences and memories. I hope you enjoy hearing from Ryan and I about our journey.
While you're listening, enjoy some of the photos below from this incredible journey

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Some photos from when Ryan and I were together on the ride...

Some of Ryan's favorite pics...

Some of Dan's favorite pics...

Billy's beautiful song...

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