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

TCRNo12 // Day 2

It’s day two on TCRNo12. Race leader, Robin Gemperle (001) and his relentless pack of chasers have vanished through CP1 and into the night, leaving the rest of the field to grind their way across Parcours 1a and 1b. Out on the trail, the spectrum of emotions match the vastness of the landscapes. In this episode, we hear about the simple pleasures that keep the pedals turning, while Race Reporter Sophie Potter takes a closer look at the role sleep and power naps can play, as many riders continue to push hard through the night. In the FLINTA category there’s unexpected breaking news which blows the contest wide open. Tune in to sample all the raw energy and strategy from the road as the racing advances ever southward.We invite you to follow along with our race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily race reports, and on TCR Instagram.TCRNo12 tracking and race reports here: https://www.lostdot.cc/tcrHosted and produced by Iain Broome.

TCRNo12 // Day 1

It’s Day 1 of TCRNo12, and riders are emerging from a frigid first night on the road. As the morning sun brings welcome warmth, thawing bones and bivvy bags, we hear how riders have fared. Race Director David Ayre shares his first impressions in these early stages of the race, while Race Coordinator Hannah Larbalestier brings Parcours 1a and 1b to life. We dive into the challenges of self-supported racing as riders struggle to resupply, and get a progress update from frontrunners in the FLINTA category.At the front of the race, Robin Gemperle (001) is the first to roll into CP1. With a tight pack of chasers keen to catch him, thoughts are already shifting to the critical ferry crossing ahead. We invite you to follow along with our race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily race reports, and on TCR Instagram.TCRNo12 tracking and race reports here: https://www.lostdot.cc/tcrHosted and produced by Iain Broome.

TCRNo12 // Registration Day

It’s Registration Day at TCRNo12. The sun is shining as riders arrive at the Rosenborghallen in Trondheim for registration ahead of the grand depart. In this episode, anticipation builds as we hear from seasoned TCR veterans like Christoph Strasser (005), lining up for his fifth start, and first-time riders such as Susi Pariasek (242), who arrives after a winter of focused preparation. Race reporter Jake Thorpe catches up with Jana Kesenheimer (010), the fastest woman in each of the last two editions of TCR, to reflect on the significance of the new FLINTA category, which has attracted 45 participants. We hear from riders across the field about the motivations that brought them to the start line and their expectations for the challenge ahead. Some are chasing the podium. Some are pursuing a lifelong dream. Others simply want to discover what they're capable of. All of them will roll out of Trondheim on the same extraordinary journey.We invite you to follow along with our race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily race reports, and on TCR Instagram.TCRNo12 tracking and race reports here: https://www.lostdot.cc/tcrHosted and produced by Iain Broome.

TCRNo12 // Pre-Race

The Pre-Race podcast episode ahead of the 12th edition of the Transcontinental Race, starting at 20:00CEST on 19th July in Trondheim, Norway. We invite you to follow along with our race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily race reports, and on TCR Instagram.TCRNo12 tracking and race reports here: https://www.lostdot.cc/tcrHosted and produced by Iain Broome.

6: Lost Dot 101 Podcast // Day 6: It's Raining FLINTAs

That's the Lost Dot 101 signing off until next year. Hear the sounds of the final day, the finishers' party, awards ceremony, and closing thoughts from the media team in this last episode, concluding the inaugural edition of the first ever all-FLINTA race from Lost Dot. See you in 2027!Available wherever you listen to podcasts. Link in bio.Hosting, Production & Editing: Nik RawlingsMusic: Nik RawlingsPhoto: Sam DugonSupported by Race Partners Albion and Ride with GPS.#BeMoreMike