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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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 15 hours 18 minutes
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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.
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TPRNo3 | Registration Day
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Race Reporters catch up with organisers and riders at registration yesterday as the anticipation mounts and everyone prepares for the Race to begin...
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...
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 Kris Wright (330a) and Mark Anderson (330b) on their unique experiences and challenges...
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
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 riders at the Finish who reflect upon their Race...
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)...
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 up with Jaimi Wilson (004) who wants to ride her own Race and stay focused on herself...
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 Gereon Tewes (334b), and their peculiar déjà vu experience out on the fourth Parcours...
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 we hear from the lead riders themselves...