Dot Comms

Welcome to Dot Comms: The audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with DotWatcher.This month’s episode is supported by Acier who provide ultra-distance specific coaching and consulting services. Go to Acier.cc to find out more.Each month we bring you all the latest racing news and goings-on from the ultra-distance self-supported cycling world, and a Roundtable discussion where prominent characters of the community share their opinions on pressing issues in the sport.Presented & Produced by:Samuel Thompson of Acier Coaching & Consulting (@touriste.routier, @acier.cc)Co-hosted by:Amanda Wishart, Web Editor at Dotwatcher (@amandawish.art)In this episode the Roundtable we ask whether ultra-distance events are too expensive, with guests:Katie-Jane L’Herpiniere, multi-disciplinary adventurer and organiser of the Alps DivideDominik Bokstaller, co-founder of the Cake Movement and experienced ultra-distance racerWill Pomeroy, organiser of the Great Western Randonnée Audax UK eventsGet in touch via our Instagram page: @dotcommspod or via email: dotcommspod@gmail.comLinks:DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/Acier article on Core: https://www.acier.cc/knowledge/the-core-central-to-ultra-distance-cycling-success

Welcome to Dot Comms: The audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with DotWatcher.In this special episode in collaboration with Apidura, Zoe Mcintosh, Apidura Social Media Specialist, hosts a conversation between Apidura riders and Silk Road Mountain Race 2025 winners, Robin Gemperle and Meaghan Hackinen. They ask each other questions about the race and ultra-distance cycling in general, as well as delving into some never-before-shared tips and tricks and shining a light on what it is like to be at the pointy end as two of the most accomplished off-road racers in the sport.This episode is supported by Acier who provide ultra-distance specific coaching and consulting services. Go to Acier.cc to find out more.Get in touch via our Instagram page: @dotcommspod or via email: dotcommspod@gmail.comLinks:DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/

Welcome to Dot Comms: The audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with DotWatcher.This month’s episode is supported by Acier who provide ultra-distance specific coaching and consulting services. Go to Acier.cc to find out more.Each month we bring you all the latest racing news and goings-on from the ultra-distance self-supported cycling world, and a Roundtable discussion where prominent characters of the community share their opinions on pressing issues in the sport.Presented & Produced by: Samuel  Thompson of Acier Coaching & Consulting (@touriste.routier, @acier.cc)Co-hosted by: Nicky Shaw, Contributing Editor at Dotwatcher (@nicky_._shaw)In this episode the Roundtable is a wrap-up of the Transcontinental Race, with guests:Jade Saskia Simpson-Field, Winter Lakeland 200 & Pennine Bridleway N-S FKT holder (@jade_saskia).Metheven Bond, Ribble Outliers gravel team racer & FKT holder for the Trans Cambrian Way (@metheven_bond)Get in touch via our Instagram page: @dotcommspodor via email: dotcommspod@gmail.comLinks:DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/Fastest Known Times website: https://fastestknowntimes.org.uk/Ultracyclists for Palestine: @ultracyclistsforpalestine

Welcome to Dot Comms: The audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with DotWatcher.This month’s episode is supported by Acier who provide ultra-distance specific coaching and consulting services. Go to Acier.cc to find out more.Each month we bring you all the latest racing news and goings-on from the ultra-distance self-supported cycling world, and a Roundtable discussion where prominent characters of the community share their opinions on pressing issues in the sport.Presented & Produced by:Samuel Thompson of Acier Coaching & Consulting (@touriste.routier / @acier.cc)Co-hosted by:Millie Gibbons, Web Developer at Dotwatcher (@milliegibbons)In this episode the Roundtable is a wrap-up of Transcontinental Race No11, with guests:Rob Gardiner, Follow My Challenge UK Franchise lead & Co-founder of The Perfidious Albion events (@robgardinercyclist)Conor McKenzie, DotWatcher contributor & winner of The Capitals 2025 (@conormckenzie)Get in touch via our Instagram page: @dotcommspod or via email: dotcommspod@gmail.comLinks:DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/Sarah Bosslet's 'Run for Moko' Fundraiser: https://www.powerofbicycles.org/fundraisers/RunforMoko/power-of-bicycles-usCan Sleep Deprivation be Trained?: https://www.acier.cc/knowledge/can-sleep-deprivation-be-trained

Welcome to Dot Comms: The audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, brought to you by DotWatcher.Each month we bring you all the latest racing news and goings-on from the ultra-distance self-supported cycling world.In this special episode we preview the 11th edition of the Transcontinental Race, which describes itself as ‘the definitive self-supported bicycle race across Europe’ with guests:David Ayre, Race Director at Lost Dot (@ayredw).Jaimi Wilson, first woman finisher/22nd overall at TCRNo9 and second woman/30th overall at TCRNo10 (@jaimi.wilson).Get in touch via our Instagram page: @dotcommspodor via email: dotcommspod@gmail.comLinks:DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/Peak Bikefitting website: https://www.peakbikefitting.co.uk

Welcome to Dot Comms: The audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, brought to you by DotWatcher.Each month we bring you all the latest racing news and goings-on from the ultra-distance self-supported cycling world, and a Roundtable discussion where prominent characters of the community share their opinions on pressing issues in the sport.Presented by:Lee Endres of Peak Bikefitting (@peak_bikefitting) Samuel Thompson of Acier Coaching & Consulting (@acier.cc)In this episode the Roundtable looks at balancing risk and reward in ultra-distance events, with guests:James Hayden, winner of the Transcontinental race in 2017 & 2018, event organiser and founder of JMH Mentoring (@jamesmarkhayden)Kerry MacPhee, former professional mountain biker, turned competitive ultra-distance racer (@kerrymacphee)Ian To, veteran ultra-distance cyclist and organiser of the Via Race (@iultracycling)Get in touch via our Instagram page: @dotcommspodor via email: dotcommspod@gmail.comLinks:DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/Peak Bikefitting website: https://www.peakbikefitting.co.uk

Welcome to Dot Comms: The audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, brought to you by DotWatcher.Each month we bring you all the latest racing news and goings-on from the ultra-distance self-supported cycling world, and a Roundtable discussion where prominent characters of the community share their opinions on pressing issues in the sport.Presented by:Lee Endres of Peak Bikefitting (@peak_bikefitting)Samuel Thompson of Acier Coaching & Consulting (@acier.cc)In this episode the Roundtable is focussed on choosing your first ultra-distance event, with guests:Charlotte Inman, Founder of the UK arm of Sisters In the Wild (@charlotte_inman_)Tom Levy, Founder of All Pace Races (@tom_levy_triathlon)Get in touch via our Instagram page: @dotcommspodor via email: dotcommspod@gmail.comLinks:DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/Peak Bikefitting website: https://www.peakbikefitting.co.ukSisters in the Wild: https://sistersinthewild.com/All Pace Races: https://www.allpaceraces.com/

Welcome to Dot Comms: The audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, brought to you by DotWatcher.Each month we bring you all the latest racing news and goings-on from the ultra-distance self-supported cycling world, and a Roundtable discussion where prominent characters of the community share their opinions on pressing issues in the sport.Presented by:Lee Endres of Peak Bikefitting (@peak_bikefitting) Samuel Thompson of Acier Coaching & Consulting (@acier.cc)In this episode the Roundtable is focussed on No Fly Rules and whether are they necessary or exclusionary, with guests:India Landy, ultra-endurance athlete (@indialandy)Alan Goldsmith, organiser of the Highland Trail 550 (@ht550alan)Andrew Phillips, race director of Lost Dot (@thenight_train)Get in touch via our Instagram page: @dotcommspodor via email:dotcommspod@gmail.comLinks:DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/Peak Bikefitting website: https://www.peakbikefitting.co.ukFive Minutes With… India Landy: https://dotwatcher.cc/feature/five-minutes-with-india-landyHighland Trail 550 website: https://highlandtrail550.weebly.com/The Accursed Race website: https://www.lostdot.cc/race-brand/the-accursed-race

Welcome to Dot Comms: The audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, brought to you by DotWatcher.Each month we bring you all the latest racing news and goings-on from the ultra-distance self-supported cycling world, and a Roundtable discussion where prominent characters of the community share their opinions on pressing issues in the sport.Presented by:Lee Endres of Peak Bikefitting (@peak_bikefitting)Samuel Thompson of Acier Coaching & Consulting (@acier.cc)In this episode the Roundtable is focussed on media coverage of ultra-distance self-supported event with guests:Meaghan Hackinen, ultra-cyclist and writer (@meaghanhackinen)Rob Gardiner, Event Director & Founder of The Perfidious Albion and UK franchiser for Follow My Challenge (@robgardinercyclist)James Robertson, photographer of events including the Transcontinental Race, the TransAtlantic Way & Two Volcano Sprint (@jprobertson)Get in touch via our Instagram page: @dotcommspodor via email: dotcommspod@gmail.comLinksDotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/Peak Bikefitting website: https://www.peakbikefitting.co.ukMeaghan Hackinen’s website: https://meaghanhackinen.com/The Perfidious Albion events: https://theperfidiousalbion.cc/James Robertson’s website: https://www.jamesrobertson.co.uk/(James’ book, ‘It's a Race - Imagery of the Transcontinental Race is on sale for £15 including shipping to the UK: https://www.jamesrobertson.co.uk/itsarace)DotWatcher article announcing the UK Triple Crown: https://dotwatcher.cc/feature/the-uk-triple-crownTracking for the Tour de L’Oz: https://dotwatcher.cc/race/tour-de-loz-2025DotWatcher Roundtable article on the role of the media crew: https://dotwatcher.cc/feature/roundtable-the-role-of-the-media-crew

Welcome to Dot Comms: The audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, brought to you by DotWatcher.Each month we bring you all the latest racing news and goings-on from the ultra-distance self-supported cycling world, and a Roundtable discussion where prominent characters of the community share their opinions on pressing issues in the sport.Presented by:Lee Endres of Peak Bikefitting (@peak_bikefitting) Samuel Thompson of Acier Coaching & Consulting (@acier.cc).In this episode the Roundtable is focussed on promoting diversity through positive action with guests:Seun Alaba, Ultra Distance Scholarship recipient (and cheesecake connoisseur) (@seun.alaba)Athlyn Cathcart-Keays, founder of the Roll Models mentorship initiative (@athlynck) (@_rollmodels)Taylor Doyle, Media Manager at Lost Dot and founder of the Ultra Distance Scholarship (@tay.velo) (@ultradistancescholarship)Get in touch via our Instagram page: @dotcommspod or via email: dotcommspod@gmail.comLinksDotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/Peak Bikefitting website: https://www.peakbikefitting.co.ukUltra Distance Scholarship: https://ultradistancescholarship.com/Roll Models: https://relieved-event-6cb.notion.site/Roll-Models-1483c1d0481380488bcaf61633068969?pvs=73Five Minutes With… Ted King: https://dotwatcher.cc/feature/five-minutes-with-ted-kingFive Minutes With… Lee Endres: https://dotwatcher.cc/feature/five-minutes-with-lee-endresCycling's most sensitive issue - Why saddle discomfort is one of the most pressing, and silent, barriers to entry for female cyclists: https://www.cyclingnews.com/features/cyclings-most-sensitive-issue-why-saddle-discomfort-is-one-of-the-most-pressing-and-silent-barriers-to-entry-for-female-cyclists/Lost Dot Podcast (Women Who Race): https://open.spotify.com/show/68zVLiE9OGRN36zrUaeTfUDotWatcher Roundtable article on positive action: https://dotwatcher.cc/feature/roundtable-positive-action-bikepacking-races

Welcome to Dot Comms: The audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, brought to you by DotWatcher.Each month we bring you all the latest racing news and goings-on from the ultra-distance self-supported cycling world, and a Roundtable discussion where prominent characters of the community share their opinions on pressing issues in the sport.Presented by:Lee Endres of Peak Bikefitting (@peak_bikefitting)Samuel Thompson of Acier Coaching & Consulting (@acier.cc).In this first episode the Roundtable is focussed on ultra-distance racing in the winter with guests:Miron Golfman. Ultra distance racer, including winner of Iditarod Trail Invitational 2023 & 2024 (@miron_golfman)Nina Gässler. Organiser of Fat Viking and owner of Geilo Aktiv (@nina_geiloaktiv)Graeme Raeburn. Lead product designer at Albion (@graeme_raeburn)Get in touch via our Instagram page: @dotcommspodLinks:DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/Peak Bikefitting website: https://www.peakbikefitting.co.ukMiron Golfman personal website: https://mirongolfman.com/Fat Viking website: https://www.fat-viking.com/enGeilo Aktiv: https://www.geilo-aktiv.com/enDotWatcher Winter Layering Q&A With Graeme Raeburn: https://dotwatcher.cc/feature/winter-layering-q-and-a-with-graeme-raeburn