198. The Vegan Cyclist On Self Documenting His Canada to Mexico FKT & What He's Done To Build 20lbs Of Muscle

The Derek Teel Podcast

Have you ever wondered what it takes to set a cycling record from Canada to Mexico?

In this episode on the Dialed Health podcast, I sit down with Tyler Pearce (aka The Vegan Cyclist) while he shares the incredible story of his border-to-border cycling journey. He reveals how he not only rode nearly 1,800 miles in just over 9 days but also managed to document the entire experience in real-time through social media.

We discuss nutrition strategies, sleep deprivation and the emotional rollercoaster of being away from family. We also dive into the mental and physical demands of such an endeavor to help share the valuable lessons he learned along the way.

Tyler Pearce is the current back-to-back USA National Ultra Distance Champion, dedicated family man, filmmaker and content creator.

Find more from Tyler Pearce:

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/vcadventuretime/?hl=en

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVCAdventures

Find more from Derek Teel:

Website: https://dialedhealth.com/

Instagram: @dialedhealth

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dialedhealth

What We Discuss:

00:01:16 - The Canada to Mexico route and planning details

00:05:44 - Real-time content creation during the ride

00:22:37 - Community support and interactions during the journey

00:31:15 - Emotional aspects and family reflections

00:38:37 - Partnership with Canyon bikes

00:52:22 - Nutrition and calorie tracking during the ride

01:01:15 - Physical changes and recovery after the ride

01:05:37 - Importance of listening to your body and making adjustments

01:16:02 - Supplement use and protein intake

01:17:40 - The impact of the journey