
What draws someone to spend their life chasing forgotten roads, sleeping under the stars, riding strange bicycles, and documenting the world through a camera?For Tucson-based photographer, writer, and bike touring advocate Spencer Harding, those pursuits have become a way of life.A longtime contributing editor and writer for The Radavist, Spencer is widely recognized throughout the cycling and bikepacking communities for his distinctive film photography, adventurous spirit, and passion for unconventional bicycles. From the fixed-gear boom of early-2000s Los Angeles to riding a self-built tall bike across the country, Spencer has spent years exploring the world at a slower pace and finding stories in places most people pass by.In this episode I sit down with Spencer as he shares his journey from discovering photography and bike culture to becoming one of the most respected visual storytellers in the cycling world. We discuss how adventure influences creativity, the lessons learned through bike touring, the enduring appeal of film photography, and why curiosity remains one of the most powerful tools a storyteller can possess.In This Episode We Discuss:• Spencer's journey into photography and cycling culture• The fixed-gear movement and discovering bike touring• Building and riding a tall bike across the country• Film photography and visual storytelling• Working with The Radavist• Public lands and environmental awareness• Creativity, exploration, and curiosity• The value of slowing down and taking the long way homeVisit Spencer:Instagram: @spencerjhardingWeb: www.spencerjharding.comVisit The Show:Instagram: @PHYS_Podcast Threads: @PHYS_Podcast YouTube: @phys_podcastWeb: www.physpodcast.caShow Partner:Fotophase.orgDedicated to revealing the transformational nature of photography and the arts through NeuroArts, helping people connect, reflect, and discover new stories about themselves, their communities, and the world around them.Save on Harlowe Lighting Shop Harlowe HereThe P.H.Y.S Podcast exists because of listeners like you.Donate<a href="https://patreon.com/LifeOfPhys?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyL
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