TPRNo6 // Pre-Race

It’s Day 3 at TPRNo6. At the sharp end of the race, the leaders are slipping elusively through the Basque Country toward the Atlantic coast, before turning inland once more for the Raid parcours. Further back, riders are digging deep to stay ahead of the CP2 cut-off, pushing through the densely shaded Cañón de Añisclo. Race Coordinator David Ayre checks in from the road, including with TPR-veteran Paul Williams (055), who reveals the soundtrack keeping the pedals turning.We also get an update on current FLINTA category leader, Anna Richter (004), as they power through CP3. Hearing from volunteers on the ground as they witness the race unfold and come face-to-face with the spirit, determination and struggle of those taking on the challenge.We invite you to follow along with our race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily race reports, and on TPR Instagram.TPRNo6 tracking and race reports here: https://www.lostdot.cc/race/trans-pyrenees-race-no6Hosted and produced by Iain Broome.Supported by Race Partners Albion, Enigma and Ride with GPS. 

It’s the second day of racing at TPRNo6. Riders have peeled away from the Mediterranean coast, heading inland through Parcours A & B towards CP1 at Pessonada. Race Reporter Stuart Downie and Race Coordinator David Ayre catch riders across the field after their first night on the road, finding out who has slept — and, in the case of Robert Müller (003), how, as he continues his improvised race on a borrowed bike and kit.From the summit of Coll de Bóixols, Race Director Andrew Phillips sets the scene as riders must choose between tarmac or gravel on the run to CP1. Up front, the leaders are already closing in on CP3. At this pace, the Atlantic could be waiting before nightfall.We invite you to follow along with our race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily race reports, and on TPR Instagram.TPRNo6 tracking and race reports here: https://www.lostdot.cc/race/trans-pyrenees-race-no6Hosted and produced by Iain Broome.Supported by Race Partners Albion, Enigma and Ride with GPS. 

It’s race day at TPRNo6. Riders gather beneath the lights of Plaça Catalunya, nerves and anticipation building ahead of the pre-dawn grand depart. Race Reporter Maya Noriega catches a few final words, including from Charlie Bratt (149), back for another shot at TPR after injury last year.We join Race Director Andrew Phillips as riders roll out under police escort, heading for the iconic Els Àngels — the first of many climbs ahead. From there, it’s over the Coll de la Ganga and along the Costa Brava, before turning inland and free-routing towards Parcours A.With temperatures set to rise and the favourites showing early form, we keep pace from the opening kilometres, noting all the action and first signs of what’s to come.We invite you to follow along with our race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily race reports, and on TPR Instagram.TPRNo6 tracking and race reports here: https://www.lostdot.cc/race/trans-pyrenees-race-no6Hosted and produced by Iain Broome.Supported by Race Partners Albion, Enigma and Ride with GPS. 

It’s registration day at TPRNo6. Caps and trackers are collected, bikes checked, and riders briefed as their final preparations begin for the undulating road ahead.In this episode, Race Reporter Maya Noriega takes the pulse in old town Girona, soaking up the atmosphere and talking to riders about the expectations and nerves before the start. We hear from Sergey Shulubin (099), back for another fixed-gear hit up some of Europe’s most notorious climbs, and Jana Kesenheimer (002), the fastest woman at TPRNo2, as she casts her gaze beyond the start line towards the race’s remoter reaches and the wilderness of the Pyrenees that awaits. For some, however, the challenges have already begun, as Robert Muller (003) explains.We invite you to follow along with our race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily race reports, and on TPR Instagram.TPRNo6 tracking and race reports here: https://www.lostdot.cc/race/trans-pyrenees-race-no6Hosted and produced by Iain Broome.Supported by Race Partners Albion, Enigma and Ride with GPS. 

While restless riders attempt to sleep, tune in for the pre-race podcast, laying the land before the race rolls full steam ahead tomorrow morning. Race Director Andrew Phillips reminds listeners not to underestimate the challenges that await in the Pyrenees, or the calculated planning needed to execute a race well. Race Coordinator David Ayre walks us through this year’s route, while Race Reporter Stuart Downie chats to riders in the days leading up to the start.We hear from Jana Kesenheimer (002), raring to go after her experience at TCR; Jocelyn Roth (005), hot off a TCR podium; and TPR Bursary Rider Julien Borbiaux (063), among others, who share their hopes, dreams, and fears in the lead-up to race day.We invite you to follow along with our race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily race reports, and on TPR Instagram.TPRNo6 tracking and race reports here: https://www.lostdot.cc/race/trans-pyrenees-race-no6Hosted and produced by Iain Broome.Supported by Race Partners Albion, Enigma and Ride with GPS. 

The final podcast episode from TCRNo12 takes listeners into the last days on the finish line in Kalamata, hearing from riders who managed to roll in before the final GC cut-off and following the celebrations all the way to the long-awaited finishers’ party.From ticking off bucket-list goals to forming unforgettable bonds while sharing the road, this episode dives into the rider experience from the end of a self-supported race across a continent.Finally, with the music still bumping at the finishers’ party, the TCRNo12 Maglia Nera is greeted with a warm welcome as the last rider to arrive within the General Classification is crowned.Thanks for listening to the Transcontinental Race podcast from Lost Dot. We’ll be back in 2027.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.

As day 18 of TCRNo12 brings more riders to the finish line, Race Reporter Sophie Potter is there to capture climactic moments. Emotional reunions and hard-earned reflections define this episode as Tom Bryan (379) relives the surreal blur of crossing a continent, Nicholas Müller (141) reminds us to live in the present moment, and Mudit Kohli (128) receives a moving reception from fellow riders.Although the end of the race is now in sight, the adventure continues on for riders still spread across the Balkans. We hear updates from those still turning the pedals day and night as they continue to spin their own stories and push steadily south towards the searing heat of the Grecian coast.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.

Day 17 of TCRNo12. Kalamata is filled with finishers, proving that what once seemed impossible can become reality. Recovery spins replace race pace as riders reconnect, compare routes and reflect on the preparation that got them here. We also hear from Race Photographer Michael Drummond on capturing those unforgettable finish-line moments.Further back, the race is far from over. With CP4 closing tonight, the pressure is mounting as riders race the cutoff. Sönke Kreft (070) pushes on despite losing a tooth en route, while Mike Hall Bursary rider Luca Bessems (214) shares the additional challenge of fueling on the go with limited options. Plus, scratch stories that celebrate resilience, wherever the journey ends.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.

Day 16 of the Transcontinental Race finds CP4 — the penultimate control — alive with stories as riders arrive for one last brevet stamp before the finish. We hear from solo racers and pairs, including Mudit Kohli (128), riding in memory of his brother, and Julian Manrique (202), whose journey has become as much about discovering the history of the countries he’s crossed as the kilometres pedalled.In Kalamata, the finish line is awash with emotion as families reunite with exhausted riders to absorb what they've achieved. Robin Skoge (208) is met by a surprise family welcome, while Katharina Wirth (199) contemplates her fifth place in the FLINTA category in her TCR debut. We also explore the science and strategy of pacing for the long haul with Race Reporter Sophie Potter.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.

Day 15 of TCRNo12 sees more riders rolling into Kalamata, where the finish-line atmosphere is buoyant with relief, celebration and shared experience. In this episode, we hear from riders and loved ones alike as two weeks of crossing a continent come to an end. Daniel Schulze Waltrup (342) describes the emotional whirlwind of the final descent toward the finish, and Jana Kesenheimer (010) reflects on the significance of Sarah Bosslet’s (120) victory in TCR’s inaugural FLINTA category.While it’s mission accomplished for some, further north the race is far from over. We catch up with riders still turning the pedals in the heat, hoping to reach CP4 before it closes, and keeping their GC dreams alive.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.