TARNo2 Day 02 // Good Sports
Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. After day two we are already full of stories to tell. Our media team gets the scoop, interviewing riders and hearing about their strategies, mistakes, and triumphs as the race continues to develop. There is a strong competitive spirit in the air, with resupply points serving as great opportunities to ca...
32m May 15, 2025
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TARNo2 Day 01 // Push To Start
Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. The energy at the start line yesterday was equal parts bubbling excitement and full-body nervousness (for some). In the minutes before race organisers said go, anticipation swelled and was then released onto the bustling streets of Shkodër. No more time for umming and ahing over setups, comparing bike c...
28m May 14, 2025
28m
TARNo2 Registration Day // Setting Forth
Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. Race reporters capture the ambience at registration day in this podcast episode, while riders talk through their bike setups and what they are anticipating to come from the race ahead. Christophe Dijkmans (014) is riding his first Lost Dot race, and his first in the Balkans, though is no stranger to rid...
32m May 13, 2025
32m
TARNo2 Pre-Race // Getting There
Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. Join us for a TARNo2 huddle, and get the lay of the land ahead of tomorrow’s start in Shkodër. The Lost Dot team give insight into the race, its raucous route, and its no-fly policy and the ethos behind it. Meanwhile, the Accursed Express bus, filled with riders, volunteers, and media team members, grow...
30m May 13, 2025
30m
Women Who Race // Ep.5 Jana Kesenheimer
In this episode of Women Who Race, we sit down with ultra-distance cyclist Jana Kesenheimer to talk about her journey from her first race at the Three Peaks Bike Race in 2020 to becoming the fastest woman at TCRNo10, finishing an incredible 13th overall. We reflected on her path into ultra-cycling, and how she knew she was ready to take on TCR. We also discuss the balance between racing and eve...
48m Mar 27, 2025
48m
Women Who Race // Ep.4 Fiona Kolbinger
A special series spotlighting the women in Lost Dot races. Join Taylor as she sits down with Fiona Kolbinger, who made history in 2019 with her overall victory at TCRNo7. We dive headlong into racing strategy, and Fiona shares advice for preparing for a race like the Trans Pyrenees Race, where she finished in 7th place and was first woman across the line. We also delve into how Fiona got into u...
42m Feb 08, 2025
42m
TPRNo4 POD | Day 9
Follow the fourth edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) – a 2000KM self-supported race through some of the most beautifully remote scenery and iconic mountain passes in the Pyrenean Mountains, from Girona to the Bay of Biscay and back again with the TPRNo4 Podcast from Lost Dot. Day 9 Hosting, Production & Editing: Iain Broome Race Reporters: Stuart Downie and Tom Probert
21m Oct 06, 2024
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TPRNo4 POD | Day 8
Follow the fourth edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) – a 2000KM self-supported race through some of the most beautifully remote scenery and iconic mountain passes in the Pyrenean Mountains, from Girona to the Bay of Biscay and back again with the TPRNo4 Podcast from Lost Dot. This episode captures the emotions, victories, and reflections of riders on the day before the much anticipated F...
23m Oct 05, 2024
23m
TPRNo4 POD | Day 7
Follow the fourth edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) – a 2000KM self-supported race through some of the most beautifully remote scenery and iconic mountain passes in the Pyrenean Mountains, from Girona to the Bay of Biscay and back again with the TPRNo4 Podcast from Lost Dot. TPRNo4 fastest woman, Fiona Kolbinger (004), has made it back to Girona after a gruelling battle through the rain...
25m Oct 04, 2024
25m
TPRNo4 POD | Day 6
Follow the fourth edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) – a 2000KM self-supported race through some of the most beautifully remote scenery and iconic mountain passes in the Pyrenean Mountains, from Girona to the Bay of Biscay and back again with the TPRNo4 Podcast from Lost Dot. Hear the soundtrack to Robin Gemperle's (001) and Anatole Naimi's (004) finishes in Girona, as they are greeted b...
26m Oct 03, 2024
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TPRNo4 POD | Day 5
Follow the fourth edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) – a 2000KM self-supported race through some of the most beautifully remote scenery and iconic mountain passes in the Pyrenean Mountains, from Girona to the Bay of Biscay and back again with the TPRNo4 Podcast from Lost Dot. With riders strewn out across the Raid Parcours, the Race rumbles on, and so does the changeable weather. With ma...
25m Oct 02, 2024
25m
TPRNo4 POD | Day 4
Follow the fourth edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) – a 2000KM self-supported race through some of the most beautifully remote scenery and iconic mountain passes in the Pyrenean Mountains, from Girona to the Bay of Biscay and back again with the TPRNo4 Podcast from Lost Dot. The 724KM Raid Parcours is slowly being digested by the front of the Race, though some have surrendered before he...
28m Oct 01, 2024
28m
TPRNo4 POD | Day 3
Follow the fourth edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) – a 2000KM self-supported race through some of the most beautifully remote scenery and iconic mountain passes in the Pyrenean Mountains, from Girona to the Bay of Biscay and back again with the TPRNo4 Podcast from Lost Dot. Watching as our leading riders reach the Atlantic coast and CP4 in Zugarramurdi, Anatole Naimi (044) and Manuel R...
28m Sep 30, 2024
28m
TPRNo4 POD | Day 2
Follow the fourth edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) – a 2000KM self-supported race through some of the most beautifully remote scenery and iconic mountain passes in the Pyrenean Mountains, from Girona to the Bay of Biscay and back again with the TPRNo4 Podcast from Lost Dot. Cold temperatures, snow, rain, and ice test riders and their chosen kit. Hear from the various riders scattered a...
34m Sep 29, 2024
34m
TPRNo4 POD | Day 1
Follow the fourth edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) – a 2000KM self-supported race through some of the most beautifully remote scenery and iconic mountain passes in the Pyrenean Mountains, from Girona to the Bay of Biscay and back again with the TPRNo4 Podcast from Lost Dot. So much has happened since the Race’s Start, when everyone rolled through Girona while the city began to stir, th...
34m Sep 28, 2024
34m
TPRNo4 POD | Registration Day
Follow the fourth edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) – a 2000KM self-supported race through some of the most beautifully remote scenery and iconic mountain passes in the Pyrenean Mountains, from Girona to the Bay of Biscay and back again with the TPRNo4 Podcast from Lost Dot. While for some, nerves creep up on Registration Day, many are returning riders and happy to be back in the Pyrene...
36m Sep 27, 2024
36m
TPRNo4 POD | Pre-Race
Follow the fourth edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) – a 2000KM self-supported race through some of the most beautifully remote scenery and iconic mountain passes in the Pyrenean Mountains, from Girona to the Bay of Biscay and back again with the TPRNo4 Podcast from Lost Dot. Listen to our Pre-Race podcast episode, and get familiar with what this year's riders are up against as Race Dire...
28m Sep 26, 2024
28m
TCRNo10 | Finish
TCRNo10 // Finish It’s the day of the Finisher’s Party and the Race is on for riders still making their way to Istanbul. The finish line is abuzz with anticipation as the Media Team and spectators wait to see who will be the last to remain in the General Classification. As the tenth edition of the Transcontinental Race draws to a close everyone reflects on the past decade of racing. Catch up ...
19m Aug 07, 2024
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TCRNo10 | Day 15
TCRNo10 // Day 15 The day before the Finishers Party sees riders pushing hard to remain in General Classification. The Media Team is on hand to speak to the consistent flow of finishers arriving in Istanbul, and hear from their library of stories. From TCR veterans to those who have just completed the Race for the first time, hear sights and sounds of the TCRNo10 Finish as they celebrate this ...
23m Aug 06, 2024
23m
TCRNo10 | Day 14
TCRNo10 // Day 14 Hear the stories of the physical and emotional highs and lows from riders straight off of the finish line. Expectant loved ones wait at the Finish while riders grow nearer and nearer to the culmination of their two-week long adventures. Fresh but already sentimental, riders recount their journeys for our TCR Race Reporters and for your listening enjoyment. Follow along with ...
26m Aug 05, 2024
26m
TCRNo10 | Day 13
TCRNo10 // Day 13 With the full TCR Media Team in Istanbul, it’s a chance to capture even more stories from riders as they conclude their TCRNo10 journeys. Joy and relief are abundant, especially with a surprise proposal at the finish line! Follow along with the 10th edition of the Transcontinental Race; the self-supported bicycle race across Europe. With daily episodes released, hear the sto...
26m Aug 04, 2024
26m
TCRNo10 | Day 12
TCRNo10 // Day 12 Day 12 at TCRNo10 and Gereon Tewes (295a) and Sherry Cardona (295b) seize a second consecutive victory as fastest Pair. The number of Finishers continues to grow and the TCR Media Team is on hand to find out what has happened in the ~4000km since Roubaix. Race Reporter Hannah Larbalestier interviews riders as they embark on the final leg of their journeys through Türkiye. Bur...
27m Aug 03, 2024
27m
TCRNo10 | Day 11
TCRNo10 // Day 11 Day 11 sees more celebrations in Istanbul, and we hear from the riders rounding out the top 10. Race Reporter Emma Cole catches up with Finishers who have had some rest and are starting to unpack the experiences of the last few weeks. Jana Kesenheimer (010) cements her position as fastest woman at TCRNo10 and receives a warm and well-deserved welcome at the Finish line. Furth...
30m Aug 02, 2024
30m
TCRNo10 | Day 10
TCRNo10 // Day 09 Day 10 at TCRno10 and a missed turn in the final 500m shakes up the final podium positions. Our team at the finish line get a front seat to events as they unfold, and friends and family waiting at the Finish lend an inside perspective on the riders arriving in Istanbul. On the Finish Parcours, Race Reporter Hannah Larbalestier breaks down the Race for the final top-ten spots ...
28m Aug 01, 2024
28m
TCRNo10 | Day 09
TCRNo10 // Day 09 It’s Day 9 at TCRNo10 and Race leader Robin Gemperle (002) is making his way over the final parcours to where friends and family await at the finish. Race Reporter Emma Cole gets the inside scoop on the moment everyone has been waiting for since Roubaix. Jana Kesenheimer (010) continues her cool-headed ride as she approaches CP4 having crossed the Dardanelles Strait into Asia...
22m Jul 31, 2024
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TCRNo10 | Day 08
TCRNo10 // Day 08 The team in Control Car 2 set the scene on the challenging Parcours 4 as more riders begin to take on its unpaved roads. Race Reporter Emma Cole talks to Abdullah Zeinab (021) and Christoph Strasser (001) about their experiences on the segment and their plans for the closing stage of the Race. Control Car 1 heads east pursuing stories from the front. Fastest woman Jana Kesenh...
22m Jul 30, 2024
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TCRNo10 | Day 07
TCRNo10 // Day 07 The Race at the front isn't the only thing heating up, as riders across the continent contend with the rising temperatures. The leading riders mark a milestone as they begin racing in Asia for the first time on TCRNo10. Race Reporter Emma Cole is on hand to interview Robin Gemperle (002) and Abdullah Zeinab (021) as they cross the waters of the Dardanelles Strait. Race Report...
23m Jul 29, 2024
23m
TCRNo10 | Day 06
TCRNo10 // Day 06 It’s Day 6 at TCRNo10 and the leading riders have now passed through CP3. Abdullah Zeinab (021) and Christoph Strasser (001) offer insight into the chase at the front. The charge for fastest woman continues and we hear from Jaimi Wilson (004) as she continues to pursue Jana Kesenheimer (010). Control Car 2 is stationed at CP2 in Bosnia, and riders, locals, and volunteers shar...
34m Jul 28, 2024
34m
TCRNo10 | Day 05
TCRNo10 // Day 05 As we approach the end of the first week of TCRNo10, Jana Kesenheimer (010) remains the fastest woman with Jaimi Wilson (004) not far behind. Race Reporter Hannah Larbalestier interviews riders as they tackle the Mangart Saddle on Parcours 1. Ahead of the closure of Control Point 1 in Slovenia, we hear from riders who are relieved to have made the cut off,  including fan favo...
26m Jul 27, 2024
26m
TCRNo10 | Day 04
TCRNo10 // Day 04 Day 4 on TCRNo10 and the leading pack show no sign of slowing. Race Volunteer and Control Point Manager James Vernon talks to Robin Gemperle (002) at CP2 for our first proper report from the rider who’s held the lead since Roubaix. Race Reporter Emma Cole waits for the chasing pack at the top of the Bjelašnica on Parcours 2, recording insights from Omar Di Felice (016) and Ch...
28m Jul 26, 2024
28m
TCRNo10 | Day 03
TCRNo10 // Day 03 Riders are now spread across the continent from France to Bosnia. The Race is truly underway with the fastest riders across the Leaderboard completing Parcours 1 and filling in the official rankings so far. The Alps provide a stunning backdrop to the stories of the day, as riders navigate their way through the mountains. Race Reporter Hannah Larbelestier spends the afternoon ...
24m Jul 25, 2024
24m
TCRNo10 | Day 02
TCRNo10 // Day 02 With the majority of riders now spread across West and Central Germany, our Race Reporters are working hard to catch the moving dots across the board. This episode captures the hours ahead of the first arrival at CP1, catching up with the front of the Race as they ascend the Katschberg. We also hear from a recipient of our Low Carbon Travel Grant as well as one of our Bursary...
21m Jul 24, 2024
21m
TCRNo10 | Day 01
TCRNo10 // Day 01 Following the spirited Start at Roubaix, riders have tackled the cobbled climbs of the Parcours, finishing in TCR’s spiritual home — Geraadsbergen, where we have seen their dots scatter. Spurred on by the intensity of the night before, the first rest decisions of the Race are being made and riders are already finding out where their limits lie. With the first major route spli...
24m Jul 23, 2024
24m
TCRNo10 | Start
TCRNo10 // Start It's Registration day in Roubaix and after months of hard work, over 300 riders have converged to collect their Race caps and trackers. Each of them will shortly embark on their very own TCR journey, creating new stories and experiences along the way. Race Reporters catch up with Organisers and riders as the anticipation mounts and everyone prepares for the Race to begin. List...
49m Jul 22, 2024
49m
TCRNo10 | Pre-Race
TCRNo10 // Pre-Race Have a listen to our Pre-Race podcast episode, setting the scene for the undoubtedly exciting Race ahead. Hear from Race Organisers and the very riders lining up in Roubaix, getting a glimpse into the pre-Race mindset of those about to ride from northern France all the way to Istanbul. We will once again be bringing you daily Race episodes from the road, from our hard worki...
33m Jul 21, 2024
33m
TARNo1 // Reflections
Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. Experience the sounds and voices of the final day of The Accursed Race, from a busy market street in an Albanian city. As the cut off time looms, honorary congratulations are delivered to our deserving riders. Hear from those adventurers who arrived back in Shkodër just as TARNo1 came to a close. Thank...
30m May 26, 2024
30m
TARNo1 // Surges
Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. The last days in the Accursed Mountains have come. Catch up with the latest rider arrivals on the penultimate day of TARNo1. The Media Team head out on the remaining sections of the route before Shkodër to catch riders pushing through their final kilometres. The Finish line is abuzz, as TAR adventurers ...
18m May 24, 2024
18m
TARNo1 // Triumphs
Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. Catch up on day nine of The Accursed, from all different perspectives, starting with an interview with Lissa Breugelmans (02), describing the struggles of continuing on outside of the General Classification. Hear the sounds of the very thunderstorms that have been looming over riders and  impeding progr...
24m May 23, 2024
24m
TARNo1 // Exhaustion
Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. Opening with words from third place Finisher Josh Ibbett, this episode covering day eight of The Accursed Race, starts at the Finish. From here listeners are guided back through the rest of the Race, hearing different voices and stories through the field. Tune into the sounds and tales of TARNo1 as exha...
29m May 22, 2024
29m
TARNo1 // Resolve
Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. It’s been a week of rider resilience in the Accursed Mountains as we continue to bring you the stories and voices from the ground in the Balkans. Hear from those who have completed their journeys, fresh off of the Finish line in Shkodër, and those pushing to join them where they started just seven days ...
24m May 21, 2024
24m
TARNo1 // Animals
Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. Come along for the ride as we recap the events leading up to Alex Kopp's (27) strong TAR win. With one Control Car covering the story at the front as it unfolds, and the other back near CP2 getting the scoop. Race Director Andrew also catches up with an old friend along the way. Catch the sounds and voi...
22m May 20, 2024
22m
TARNo1 // Pursuits
Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. Join us for episode six as we get closer to the action and examine the impressively close race unfolding between Adrien Liechti (12) and Alex Kopp (27), who, until now, has held the leading position. Dive into the strategic dynamics of racing in Pairs, and personal challenges faced by the competitors, i...
27m May 19, 2024
27m
TARNo1 // Persistence
Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. Join us as we unpack this crucial mid point in the Race, and the front of the pack fly through CP1 in Berene on the fourth day of The Accursed. Tune in to hear from Josh Ibbett (29) as he moves through the Control Point, and a CP Volunteer sets the scene for us on the ground. Leading Pairs riders Julien...
31m May 18, 2024
31m
TARNo1 // Provisions
Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. In this episode we catch up with all riders in the Pairs pursuit, including hearing from fun-loving leading Pairs riders Julien Gravaud (40a) and Simon Taulelle (40b). Current fastest woman Weronika Szalas (08) tells us of her bear tracks sighting and TAR Race Reporters walk us through the developments ...
35m May 17, 2024
35m
TARNo1 // Sanctuaries
Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. Tune in as riders continue on their Balkan journeys, and the TAR Race Reporters paint a picture of life on The Accursed and day 2 of the Race. Bats, mountain huts, leaky ceilings, wet sleeping bags, and treasured hostel stays, riders are needing to solve problems on the fly and sumon their resourcefulne...
25m May 16, 2024
25m
TARNo1 // Beginnings
Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. Catch up with rider stories from yesterday’s Start, and the first day of riding in the Balkans. Our Race Reporters help to tell the stories between the dots, as they catch up with riders where they can, and offer insight into the dynamics playing out on the trails. Tune in to hear from riders as they fi...
27m May 15, 2024
27m
TARNo1 // Travellers
Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. In our first episode we hear from riders aboard The Accursed Express; the bus arranged to aid TAR riders with their overland travel from Zagreb to Shkodër for this #no-fly race. Race Reporters Ross and Tom interview folks at TAR registration, as anticipation builds and the Start grows nearer. We invite...
34m May 14, 2024
34m
TARNo1 // Pre-Race
Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. In our pre-Race episode we hear from Race Director Andrew Phillips and Race Coordinator Hannah Larbalestier as well as Race Reporters Ross Brannigan and Tom Probert about life in the Control Car, the magic of no-fly, and what’s in store for the inaugural edition of The Accursed. We invite you to follow...
36m May 13, 2024
36m
TARNo1 // Prelude
Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. Join us as we retell the legend of The Accursed Mountains and the origin story of the Race's name. We invite you to follow along with our Race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily Race Journal (https://www.lostdot.cc/race/tarno1) , and on The Accursed Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theac...
5m May 10, 2024
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Women Who Race // Ep. 3: Molly Weaver
A special series spotlighting the women in Lost Dot races. Listen as Taylor sits down with British endurance cyclist, FKT enthusiast, and TPRNo3 rider Molly Weaver. We get deep in this one, exploring the emotional rewards and transferable life skills that racing can bring. Applications for TPRNo4 have been reopened and extended, and after listening to this episode, you may just be persuaded to ...
53m May 03, 2024
53m