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

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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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TCRNo10 | Finish

Aug 07 2024 19 mins

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 r

TCRNo10 | Day 15

Aug 06 2024 23 mins

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 ce

TCRNo10 | Day 14

Aug 05 2024 25 mins

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. Follo

TCRNo10 | Day 13

Aug 04 2024 26 mins

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 release

TCRNo10 | Day 12

Aug 03 2024 26 mins

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

TCRNo10 | Day 11

Aug 02 2024 30 mins

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 Finis

TCRNo10 | Day 10

Aug 01 2024 27 mins

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 t

TCRNo10 | Day 09

Jul 31 2024 22 mins

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 S

TCRNo10 | Day 08

Jul 30 2024 21 mins

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 woma

TCRNo10 | Day 07

Jul 29 2024 22 mins

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