Welcome to the Transcontinental Race; the definitive self-supported bicycle race across Europe. At the sharp end it is a beautifully hard bicycle race, simple in design but complex in execution. Factors of self reliance, logistics, navigation and judgement burden racers’ minds as well as their physiques. The strongest excel and redefine what we think possible, while many experienced riders target only a finish.
In this Race Day episode, Race Reporters Sophie and Jake are roaming around registration, meeting new faces and catching up with returning riders. While Sophie chats to riders about the road ahead, Jake explores the huge diversity of bikes and mods. Race Director Andrew Phillips briefs the 394 riders before they set off on their journey across the continent.
Caps 376a and 376b, Tom and Gavin, are riding a tandem due to Gavin’s severe sight impairment. They share their aims, expectations, love of cheese and wine, and how they arrived at the startline. Race Coordinator Hannah Larbalestier makes a big announcement off the back of the #100TCRWomen campaign. The riders gather in Santiago’s historic square with a buzz, and the race is on.
This year's podcast host is the legendary, Jenny Tough.
We invite you to follow along with our race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily race reports, and on TCR Instagram.
TCRNo11 tracking and race reports here: https://www.lostdot.cc/tcr
Hosted and produced by Jenny Tough.
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TCRNo11 // Pre-Race
Welcome to the Transcontinental Race; the definitive self-supported bicycle race across Europe. At the sharp end it is a beautifully hard bicycle race, simple in design but complex in execution. Factors of self reliance, logistics, navigation and judgement burden racers’ minds as well as their physiques. The strongest excel and redefine what we think possible, while many experienced riders target only a finish.
In this Pre-Race episode, Race Director Andrew Philips talks us through the race route, Control Points, and highlights of this year's edition. Race Coordinator Hannah Larbalestier explains the 100 TCR Women campaign, and its impact on this year’s starting lineup. We hear from bursary riders Joe Howe and Lis Gardner as they prepare for the race, from serious health setbacks to being ready to ride across Europe.
Vedangi Kulkarni is still missing a bike for the start line, but is ready to race. Julien Gravaud is aiming to contest the Pairs category with his friend Simon this year. He shares what it's like to ride in a pair. Sofie Mangersteader, inspired by the 100 TCR Women campaign, is taking on her biggest race ever, she talks about her preparation, her excitement, and meeting some of her idols.
This year's podcast host is the legendary, Jenny Tough. She asks riders what they’ll be bringing, and what they’ll be listening to.
We invite you to follow along with our race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily race reports, and on TCR Instagram.
TCRNo11 tracking and race reports here: https://www.lostdot.cc/tcr
Hosted and produced by Jenny Tough.
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TARNo2 Day 10 // Post-Race Haze
Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans.
Day ten sees a final rush to Peshkopi before the CP closure, as the media team wait to see who makes it. Thorsten Brönner (35) is the last to arrive before the time-cut, now gathering all remaining strength to get himself to Shkodër on time. Stories of gear failures, safety checks, begging for brakepads, and mega-bonking unfold in the final sections before the road to the finish.
Listen to the latest sounds of the race in this day ten episode.
We invite you to follow along with our Race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily race reports, and on The Accursed Instagram.
TARNo2 tracking and race reports here: https://www.lostdot.cc/race/tarno2
Produced by Iain Broome
Illustration by Tom Probert
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TARNo2 Day 09 // Golden Eagle
Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans.
Small flurries of ardent applause punctuated the day at Traveler Hostel, as three more riders completed their races. At CP2, riders continue to battle against the protests of mind and body before the CP closing. Hear their struggles and the first-hand race recordings, capturing the authenticity as if you were there for yourself.
Listen to the stories, victories, and fumbles of the day in this latest podcast episode.
We invite you to follow along with our Race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily race reports, and on The Accursed Instagram.
TARNo2 tracking and race reports here: https://www.lostdot.cc/race/tarno2
Produced by Iain Broome
Illustration by Tom Probert
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TARNo2 Day 08 // Mind Games
Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans.
Riders are having to rally against the mounting mental and physical demands of the race, enduring tough and wet conditions as a cluster of arrivals reach CP2 yesterday. After eight days of the rough stuff, it’s no wonder that riders are feeling the effects of this challenge. Many question their willingness to continue, but most persevere towards a race finish. At the remaining front of the race, we see Pierre Bischoff (32), Andy Dodd (06), and Daniel Perotti (15) claim fourth, fifth, and sixth place, respectively.
Listen to the stories, victories, and fumbles of the day in this latest podcast episode.
We invite you to follow along with our Race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily race reports, and on The Accursed Instagram.
TARNo2 tracking and race reports here: https://www.lostdot.cc/race/tarno2
Produced by Iain Broome
Illustration by Tom Probert
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