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
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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
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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
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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
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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
5m
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
Women Who Race // Ep. 2: Part Two w/ Gail Brown, Cara Dixon, and Katie Moss
A special series spotlighting the women in Lost Dot races. Listen as we sit down with three TCR experienced women: Gail Brown, Cara Dixon, and Katie Moss, each with unique perspectives and stories from their personal experiences of the Race. Listen to part two as we get some insightful stories from the road, and hear what they'd say to someone who's on the fence about signing up. Produced by I...
51m Feb 29, 2024
51m
Women Who Race // Ep. 2: Part One w/ Gail Brown, Cara Dixon, and Katie Moss
A special series spotlighting the women in Lost Dot races. Listen as we sit down with three TCR experienced women: Gail Brown, Cara Dixon, and Katie Moss, each with unique perspectives and stories from their personal experiences of the Race. Listen to part one of their dynamic and insightful conversation, diving deep into the emotional and physical landscape of pre, post, and on-race realities....
49m Feb 23, 2024
49m
Women Who Race // Ep.1: Han Lu
A special series spotlighting the women in Lost Dot races. Listen to 2023 Mike Hall Bursary rider Han Lu (she/her) as she recounts her experience of TCRNo9, holding the Lanterne Rouge flame, and her journey into racing bicycles. Produced by Iain Broome and Taylor Doyle Music by Yessica Woahneil: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1QGkIoZ2AdjTPKip4Osiim Mike Hall Bursary info: https://www.lostdot...
34m Jan 05, 2024
34m
TPRNo3 POD | Day 08
Follow the third edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) – a 1700KM self-supported race through some of the most beautifully remote scenery and iconic mountain passes in the Pyrenean Mountains, from the Bay of Biscay to the Balearic Sea and back again with the TPRNo3 Podcast from Lost Dot. We present to you the final podcast to round out TPRNo3. Hear from riders in their final hours before th...
22m Oct 08, 2023
22m
TPRNo3 POD | Day 07
Follow the third edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) – a 1700KM self-supported race through some of the most beautifully remote scenery and iconic mountain passes in the Pyrenean Mountains, from the Bay of Biscay to the Balearic Sea and back again with the TPRNo3 Podcast from Lost Dot. If you’ve enjoyed following along with this year’s Race, you’re not going to want to miss this episode f...
19m Oct 07, 2023
19m
TPRNo3 POD | Day 06
Follow the third edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) – a 1700KM self-supported race through some of the most beautifully remote scenery and iconic mountain passes in the Pyrenean Mountains, from the Bay of Biscay to the Balearic Sea and back again with the TPRNo3 Podcast from Lost Dot. In this day 06 episode we hear from our valuable volunteers, riders who have just crossed the line,  tho...
24m Oct 05, 2023
24m
TPRNo3 POD | Day 05
Follow the third edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) – a 1700KM self-supported race through some of the most beautifully remote scenery and iconic mountain passes in the Pyrenean Mountains, from the Bay of Biscay to the Balearic Sea and back again with the TPRNo3 Podcast from Lost Dot. The sun has set on another day of the Trans Pyrenees Race. Get your earfuls of daily rider accounts, and...
20m Oct 04, 2023
20m
TPRNo3 POD | Day 04
Follow the third edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) – a 1700KM self-supported race through some of the most beautifully remote scenery and iconic mountain passes in the Pyrenean Mountains, from the Bay of Biscay to the Balearic Sea and back again with the TPRNo3 Podcast from Lost Dot. Join us for our day 04 podcast, catching up with riders from the coastal roads of Costa Brava to the lea...
23m Oct 03, 2023
23m
TPRNo3 POD | Day 03
Covering the gravel of Cadí-Moixeró, to the waters of Costa Brava, and of course, to the iconic Raid Parcours route – the road home – or the road to Saint-Jean-de-Luz and the Finish, if you’re not Julien Gravaud (066). This episode welcomes riders to CP3, and raises the mic on Parcours 4 to hear first-hand the experience of riders at this key intermediate point in the Race. Listen to the sound ...
19m Oct 02, 2023
19m
TPRNo3 POD | Day 02
Follow the third edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) – a 1700KM self-supported race through some of the most beautifully remote scenery and iconic mountain passes in the Pyrenean Mountains, from the Bay of Biscay to the Balearic Sea and back again with the TPRNo3 Podcast from Lost Dot. This episode is chalk-full of rider interviews, giving voices to the dots from the gravel and the asphal...
19m Oct 01, 2023
19m
TPRNo3 POD | Day 01
Follow the third edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) – a 1700KM self-supported race through some of the most beautifully remote scenery and iconic mountain passes in the Pyrenean Mountains, from the Bay of Biscay to the Balearic Sea and back again with the TPRNo3 Podcast from Lost Dot. Join us for our podcast coverage of the first day of the Race, hearing from riders on and off-road, reco...
22m Sep 30, 2023
22m
TPRNo3 | Registration Day
Follow the third edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) – a 1700KM self-supported race through some of the most beautifully remote scenery and iconic mountain passes in the Pyrenean Mountains, from the Bay of Biscay to the Balearic Sea and back again with the TPRNo3 Podcast from Lost Dot. Race Reporters catch up with organisers and riders at registration yesterday as the anticipation mounts ...
17m Sep 29, 2023
17m
TPRNo3 POD | pre-Race
Follow the third edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) – a 1700KM self-supported race through some of the most beautifully remote scenery and iconic mountain passes in the Pyrenean Mountains, from the Bay of Biscay to the Balearic Sea and back again with the TPRNo3 Podcast from Lost Dot. Join us for our pre-Race episode where we get a breakdown from TPR organisers, volunteers, and the rider...
15m Sep 29, 2023
15m
TCRNo9 | Day 14 &15
In this final TCRNo9 episode we hear from more Race finishers after they've completed their journeys at the Finish in Thessaloniki. Friends and family wait with the volunteers and other riders at the Finish CP as our Race Reporters interview those who are reflecting on their time on the road. We hear from Pairs Teresa Shiflett (339b) and Paul Toigo (339a), as well as second-place Pairs riders K...
26m Aug 11, 2023
26m
TCRNo9 | Day 13 & 14
Catch up with riders fresh off the Finish line in Thessaloniki as the excitement is high and stories from the road are still raw. The Finish CP is now full of riders recounting their adventures as they get ready for the Finishes Party. Tomorrow we bring you the final episode of this year's podcast covering the ninth edition of the Transcontinental Race. Produced by Iain Broome Music: Joe Skinner
18m Aug 07, 2023
18m
TCRNo9 | Day 12
In this episode we hear from the fastest women of this year’s Race; Jaimi Wilson (004) and Marei Moldenhauer (191). Maria Holdcroft (041) tells us how she’s feeling and healing up after a crash left her with a bandaged knee, but her positive attitude intact. Patrick Doupe (026) tells us the story of his missing cassette on the 4th Parcours and Race Reporter Ross Brannigan catches up with more r...
18m Aug 05, 2023
18m
TCRNo9 | Day 11
On day 11 of the #TCRNo9 Podcast, Control Car 2 is stationed at CP4 and the stretch towards Thessaloniki, catching riders after they’ve experienced the majesty of Meteora and as they set their sights on a finish. We look back at when the Race was getting close between Jaimi Wilson (004) and Maria Holdcroft (041). Josie Allchin, the Community lead at Apidura – our Finish CP sponsor – tells us wh...
17m Aug 04, 2023
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TCRNo9 | Day 10
Join us for day 10 on the ground in Thessaloniki, where we hear from our very first winner of the Green Leaderboard, Tim De Witte (024). He tells us why sustainable transport matters to him and reflects upon his Race. We hear from Will Vousden (119) fresh off of the finish line, talking of how good it feels to finish after an unfortunate and unexpected scratch at TCRNo8. Further back we catch u...
16m Aug 03, 2023
16m
TCRNo9 | Day 9
On the ninth day of the #TCRNo9, we had our first and second finishers triumph in Thessaloniki. Join us as we hear the accounts of TCRNo9 winner Christoph Strasser (001) and second-place Robin Gemperle (003), from the finish line; 4000km, and entire countries and mountain ranges away from the cobbles of Belgium. In this episode we also hear from leading pairs riders Sherry Cardona (334a) and Ge...
15m Aug 02, 2023
15m
TCRNo9 | Day 8
This episode takes us through the nail-biting lead up to the first to finish in Thessaloniki – a battle between lead riders Cristoph Strasser (001) and Robin Gemperle (003). A true showdown of route choice, preparation, resourcefulness, and sheer determination. Race Reporter, Hannah Larbalestier, is waiting for them at CP4 with the rest of her team and gives us some insight on the ground before...
16m Aug 01, 2023
16m
TCRNo9 | Day 7
On this sweltering day 7 episode, the bulk of #TCRNo9 riders are on their way south to Control Point 3 in Albania. Race Coordinator, David Ayre, is in Control Car 2 waiting for riders to pass through Nikšić, Montenegro and gives us an update on weather and resupply before catching riders David Brinkman (057) and Jaimi Wilson (004). Pairs rider Sarah Ruggins (337a) talks to us about gratitude fo...
17m Jul 31, 2023
17m
TCRNo9 | Day 6
In this #TCRNo9 episode we get a glimpse into the minds of the two leaders of the Race – Christoph Strasser (001) and Robin Gemperle (003) – after they each arrive at CP3, 5H apart. Gravel challenges and route choice spell the future from here, as the two race towards the coming off-road sections on Parcours 3 and 4. Amrei Khun, a Bursary rider from TCRNo8 is volunteering at CP3 this year and t...
16m Jul 30, 2023
16m
TCRNo9 | Day 5
On this day 5 episode, front riders have already broken into the Balkans and Race Director Andrew Phillips gives us an overview of what we can expect from this TCR-classic region. At CP2 riders are still regularly passing through and the energy is alive. We hear from the CP Manager there and a few riders upon their arrival. Mike Hall Bursary rider Patrick Suuk (317) made it to CP1 right before ...
23m Jul 29, 2023
23m
TCRNo9 | Day 3 & 4
This episode sets the scene starting on day 3. Those riders who have gone through CP1 in Italy are now well on their way to CP2 in Northern Slovenia as we catch up with them on the road. With the Parcours and CP out of the way, we see riders taking choices between gravel, road, and hike-a-bike, as they aim for the most efficient route. In the early hours of day 4, the team in Control Car 2 are ...
20m Jul 28, 2023
20m
TCRNo9 | Day 2 & 3
This episode picks up the action on day 2, when the first riders are expected to reach CP1 by the late evening. We hear from Race Coordinator David Ayre in Control Car 2 near Lucerne with a general update on rider movements. Matthias Wojtynek (068) tells us of how he was inspired by Fiona Kolbinger in 2019 and is enjoying his very first race. We get a recap of the lead rider battle on the Parco...
18m Jul 27, 2023
18m
TCRNo9 | DAY 1 & 2
This episode recaps us through day 1 and 2 of the TCRNo9, highlighting stories from the road and updates from individual riders. Race Director Andrew Phillips sets the scene for us on the first morning as the control cars move through the pack and we hear from riders early on in the race, including speedy pairs riders pairs riders Sherry Cardona (334a) and Gereon Tewes (334b). Day 2 is when the...
16m Jul 26, 2023
16m
TCRNo9 | Race Day
This episode covers TCRNo9 registration and Race day conversations with key TCR players such as Race Coordinator and Reporter Hannah Larbalestier, Bursary rider Han Lu, and expert Race Monitor Tracy Ibbett (hi Josh Ibbett's mom!). We hear from riders who have been to the start line of the TCR before, and have either come back to finish, once and for all, or have been inspired by friends who the...
20m Jul 24, 2023
20m
TCRNo9 | Pre-Race
Follow along with the ninth edition of the Transcontinental Race (TCR) with daily podcasts from Lost Dot. In this pre-Race episode, Race Director Andrew Phillips gives an overview of this year’s route and CPs. Race Coordinator David Ayre touches upon the history and spirit of the race, and the equitable Mike Hall Bursary. We hear a word from last year’s winner, Christoph Strasser, TPRNo2 winne...
27m Jul 23, 2023
27m
S5 Ep10: TPRNo2 / Daily 07
Follow the second edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) - a 1500-kilometre self-supported race through most spectacular and remote scenery in the Pyrenees Mountains, from the Bay of Biscay to the Balearic Sea and back again. With the Finisher Party in full swing, Iain, Jim, and Rachel chat through the last of the 63 General Classification (GC) riders to finish, and the all important topics ...
17m Oct 07, 2022
17m