Lost Dot Podcast: The Transcontinental, Trans Pyrenees, and Accursed Race.

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 for being on the Race and messages from home...

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 tells us of the program’s impact on her life...

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 the time cut and tells us of his battle to make up for lost time...

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...

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...

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...

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 they've cheered off in years' past...

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 winner, Robert Müller, and hard hitter Jaimi Wilson...

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...

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.

In this last DOC episode, let Iain and riders transport you from CP5 on the Mediterranean coast, along the chain of stunning high cols in the French Pyrenees, to the finish back on the Bay of Biscay...