Stories from the Transcontinental Race, the Trans Pyrenees Race, and The Accursed Race. At the sharp end they are beautifully hard bicycle races, 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.
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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 action starts to ramp up and we hear how riders are really settling in. We catch up with Race Coordinator David Ayre close to the banned Axenstrasse section and hear how some riders are choosing routing around it. We also get updates from front riders Robin Gemperle (003), Marin de Saint-Exupéry (002), and Florian Moreau (065).
Onwards and upwards to day 3!
Produced by Iain Broome
Music: Joe Skinner