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

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\nAt 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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Episodes

S4 Ep9: TCRNo8 / DAILY 06 - Balkan Splits

In this sixth episode of the Transcontinental DAILY series, Rob and Karen host whilst Tom still makes his way across Europe. The main topics include the Durmitor Control Point - routing options and resupply to get there, and onwards. Listener questions include the integration of professional riders within bikepacking events; what even makes a rider pro? Hosting, Production & Editing: Tom Probert Music: Joe Skinner

Jul 31, 202253 minSeason 4Ep. 9

S4 Ep8: TCRNo8 / DAILY 05 - Slow Burners

In this packed fifth episode of the Transcontinental DAILY series, Karen and Beccy host whilst Tom travels across Europe. Too much to mention in a pod description as the race thins out over a greater distance. Tens of riders are still passing through the Italian Alps, whilst the front-riders tussle in the Balkans. Listener questions include the advantages/disadvantages of riding as a pair and post-Race comedowns... Hosting, Production & Editing: Tom Probert Music: Joe Skinner

Jul 30, 202250 minSeason 4Ep. 8

S4 Ep7: TCRNo8 / DAILY 04 - Leapfrogging

In this fourth episode of the Transcontinental DAILY series, Tom hosts live at CP2. Joined by Control Point volunteer and ex-racer, Chris Thomas, as well as regulars Karen Tostee and Rob Quirk, they chat everything TCR Day 4 - cut offs, conditions and clothing - as the riders take on the Gavia Pass in the background... Hosting, Production & Editing: Tom Probert Music: Joe Skinner

Jul 29, 202237 minSeason 4Ep. 7

S4 Ep6: TCRNo8 / Par for the cours (DOC 03)

Follow the eighth edition of the Transcontinental Race - cycling's definitive self-supported race across Europe - with TCR veteran Tom Probert, and guests. Hosting, Production & Editing: Tom Probert Music: Joe Skinner

Jul 28, 202234 minSeason 4Ep. 6

S4 Ep5: TCRNo8 / DAILY 03 - In Control

In this third episode of the Transcontinental DAILY series, Tom chats to TCR veterans Karen Tostee and Rob Quirk about the everything first Control Point - everything from the fight for first to mid-pack stories, and a few questions about scratching and navigation... Hosting, Production & Editing: Tom Probert Music: Joe Skinner

Jul 27, 202228 minSeason 4Ep. 5

S4 Ep4: TCRNo8 / DAILY 02 - The First 24H

In this second episode of the Transcontinental DAILY series, Tom chats to TCR veterans Beccy Waters and Rob Quirk about the first 24-hours of action, as all the riders headed east through northern Germany... Hosting, Production & Editing: Tom Probert Music: Joe Skinner

Jul 26, 202237 minSeason 4Ep. 4

S4 Ep3: TCRNo8 / A Magical Start (DOC 02)

Tom documents Race day - from meeting riders and mechanics at registration, to hearing from long-term local volunteers about Geraardsbergen and why it is the spiritual home of the TCR, to the magical night start up the cobbled, torchlit Muur... Hosting, Production & Editing: Tom Probert Music: Joe Skinner

Jul 26, 202236 minSeason 4Ep. 3

S4 Ep2: TCRNo8 / DAILY 01 - Race Day

Follow the eighth edition of the Transcontinental Race - cycling's definitive self-supported race across Europe - with TCR veteran Tom Probert, and guests. In this first episode of the Transcontinental DAILY series, Tom chats to TCR veterans Karen Tostee and Rob Quirk about what it's like to prep for the Race and what to expect from the big start... Hosting, Production & Editing: Tom Probert Music: Joe Skinner

Jul 24, 202237 minSeason 4Ep. 2

S4 Ep1: TCRNo8 / Race Preview: The Road to Geraardsbergen (DOC 01)

In this first episode of the Transcontinental DOC series, Tom sets the scene for the Race and previews the eighth-edition of the TCR alongside a whole host of guests: Race Director and Coordinator - Anna Haslock and David Ayre; Dotwatcher and veteran - Beccy Waters; Race volunteer - Jan-Willem Bobbink; and some of this year's racers - Fiona Kolbinger, Ulrich Bartholmoes, Christoph Strasser, Stephane Ouaja & Theo Daniels. Hosting, Production & Editing: Tom Probert Music: Joe Skinner...

Jul 22, 202241 minSeason 4Ep. 1

S1 Ep3: TPR No 1: The Race to the End

In the third and final episode of the Lost Dot podcast from Trans Pyrenees No 1, Tom Bonnett, Rory Kemper and Tom Hardie meet the riders racing to make the finish before the cut off time and follow their dash across the mountains to the end. Race Director Anna Haslock tells the story of the top two riders and we hear from fastest woman Ede Harrison and the winning pair at the finishing party. Presented and produced by Tom Bonnett Music by Vegyn and Hirola Photograph by Tom Hardie...

Oct 13, 20191 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 3

S1 Ep2: TPR No 1: Grit, Gravel and Howling Wind

Picking up from Control Point 1 where we last spoke to the riders, the Lost Dot Podcast catches up with Ede Harrison and Ingeborg Dybal Oie who are scrapping for first and second in the women's race. They have chased each other on a grinding gravel ascent to Andorra, then climbed back into a French landscape of closed shops and then battled the wind to reach Salvador Dali country for the final Control Point at Cap de Creus. Produced and presented by Tom Bonnett Music: Vegyn Photograph: Tom Hardi...

Oct 08, 201943 minSeason 1Ep. 2

S1 Ep1: TPR No 1: Introducing the Trans Pyrenees Race

Everything you need to know about the new race from the team behind the Transcontinental as the riders rolls out of Biarritz and immerse themselves into the mountains. Produced and Presented by Tom Bonnett Music by Vegyn, Keplr, LTO, Old Apparatus, Hirola Photograph: Tom Hardie

Oct 04, 201927 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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