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

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. With the Finisher Party in full swing, Iain, Jim, and Rachel chat through the last of the 63 General Classification (GC) riders to finish, and the all important topics of finishing a race like TPR and adjusting back to normal life, the hook of ultra-racing, and the TCR/TPR community... Hosting, Production & Editing: Iain Broome

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. Hear stories from the road, and get real insight into what it's like to race TPR...  Hosting, Production & Editing: Iain Broome

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. We've now had more than 30 riders finish TPRNo2. In this penultimate DAILY episode, host Iain is joined by TPR Veterans Jim and Rachel to chat through the top ten, favourite col-climbs, Julien's sticker story, keeping fit and healthy on a bike during the race, and what it is like to finish. Hosting, Production & Editing: Iain Broome

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. We have a winner, and a complete podium*! In this fifth DAILY episode, host Iain is joined by TPR Veterans Jim and Rachel to chat through the winning ride - including racing on a bike that isn't yours and splitting shoes for comfort, the women and pairs leaders. They also explore the idea of 'riding your own race' during the relentless  TPR days - mental mechanisms and motivation, and awareness of other riders. Hosting, Production & Editing: Iain Broome *we don't have a podium

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 fourth DAILY episode, host Iain is joined by TPR Veterans Jim and Rachel. From the Pyrenean town of Tarascon, part-way along the Parcours chain of stunning mountain cols, they discuss the action from day four at TPRNo2: the front of the Race as leaders pause with around 100-kilometres left to ride, the pairs and womens Race, riding through vs. recovery, and wildlife. With a day to go, the top placings are wide open... Hosting, Production & Editing: Iain Broome

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 second DOC episode, Pod host, Iain, follows the first stage of the Race from Registration day, through to Control Point 3 in Os de Civis. Meet the riders, hear stories from the road and be transported to the Pyrenean mountain passes and villages... Hosting, Production & Editing: Iain Broome

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 third DAILY episode, host Iain is joined by TPR Veterans Jim and Rachel to discuss the action from third day at TPRNo2 as the leaders tick over 1000-kilometres, Control Points (CPs) start to close, and the race starts to bite... Hosting, Production & Editing: Iain Broome

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 second DAILY episode, host Iain is joined by TPR Veterans Jim and Rachel to discuss the action from the eventful second day at TPRNo2 - namely the subject of gravel 'shortcuts' vs. tarmac roads and what that has done to the Race, as riders start to arrive at the coast. Hosting, Production & Editing: Iain Broome

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 first DAILY episode, TPR Veterans Jim and Rachel summarise the action from the first day at TPRNo2, and offer insight into what the riders might be going through as they head east towards CP3, and into their first night on the road... Hosting, Production & Editing: Iain Broome

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 first DOC episode, Pod host, Iain, introduces and previews TPRNo2 alongside a series of guests: Race Director - David Ayre; Past Winner - Thomas Jacquelinet (#001); Eleanor McDonough (#041); and TPR Veterans - Jim and Rachel, who will be regular guests on the DAILY Pod... Hosting, Production & Editing: Iain Broome

Tom hosts from in-and-around the ferry and finish, in this last pod from #TCRNo8. Early on he meets riders all suffering setbacks on the very last leg and day of their 4500-kilometre race, before Rory introduces the finish-line setting and cool-boxes, and Tom interviews riders and their family as they trickle to the Burgas Black Sea shore... It's an emotional one! Hosting, Production & Editing: Tom Probert Music: Joe Skinner

In this final episode of the Transcontinental DAILY series, Tom hosts alongside everyone(!): Karen Tostee, Rob Quirk, Beccy Waters and Race Reporter, Ross. They chat all things finish-line, and summarise TCRno8 as best they can... Hosting, Production & Editing: Tom Probert Music: Joe Skinner

In this thirteenth episode of the Transcontinental DAILY series, Tom hosts alongside Karen Tostee, Beccy Waters and Race Reporter, Ross. They chat all things with the latest racing - especially the Pairs podium, the granting of Christoph as winner and 'that' €1 Coke, the surge to the end, the challenge for CP4 cut-off, and TCR fan art. Listeners question the effects of climate change on the Race... Hosting, Production & Editing: Tom Probert Music: Joe Skinner

Tom hosts from in-and-around Control Point 4 - at the CP itself and along the Transalpina Pass. We have some behind the scenes insight from Race Photographers, Charlotte and Tom, the three front riders, Amrei, and fixed-gear rider Danielle, as well as several CP4 volunteers and riders taking on the challenging parcours... It's probably the best yet :) Hosting, Production & Editing: Tom Probert Music: Joe Skinner

In this twelfth episode of the Transcontinental DAILY series, Tom hosts alongside Beccy Waters and Race Reporter, Ross. They talk about competitiveness amongst the riders, how you have to think about so much more that riding your bike on TCR, self-talk motivation, fixed-gear bikes, hi-viz bikepacking bags. Listeners question the ferry logistics. Hosting, Production & Editing: Tom Probert Music: Joe Skinner

In this eleventh episode of the Transcontinental DAILY series, Tom hosts alongside regular guests Rob Quirk and Karen Tostee. Race Reporter, Ross, joins and gives insight from his time following and meeting the riders over the last few days. Listeners question the challenges for fuelling properly on the TCR with dietary requirements, like veganism, vegetarian and gluten-free... Hosting, Production & Editing: Tom Probert Music: Joe Skinner

In this tenth episode of the Transcontinental DAILY series, Tom hosts alongside regular guests Rob Quirk and Beccy Waters. The main topics include pushing for the finish line, the limits of racing, rushing to reach control point cut-offs, and the listener question of the day - are bikepackers camels?  Hosting, Production & Editing: Tom Probert Music: Joe Skinner

Tom moves on to CP3, and reports on the action from the Durmitor National Park in Montenegro. Expect a packed pod, full with rider, organiser, and volunteer chat as the heat builds literally, and at the sharp end of the Race. With leader Adam only stopping for 9-minutes, we're amazed he was happy spending half of it talking to us... Hosting, Production & Editing: Tom Probert Music: Joe Skinner

In this ninth episode of the Transcontinental DAILY series, Rob and Karen host alongside special guest Josh Ibbett (TCR Veteran and Winner). The main topics include the Danube as a mental as well as physical barrier and more ferry chat as the Race reaches its climax, ice-cream consumption analysis, and questions over the media surrounding the Race... Hosting, Production & Editing: Tom Probert Music: Joe Skinner

In this eighth episode of the Transcontinental DAILY series, Tom is back to host with Rob, Karen and special guest James Hayden (TCR Veteran and Winner). The main topics include the Danube dash for the critical ferries, the benefits of scouting a race route, the psychological benefits of using the internet and Social Media, and the gravel parcours... Hosting, Production & Editing: Tom Probert Music: Joe Skinner