TPRNo3 POD | Day 03

Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. Come along for the ride as we recap the events leading up to Alex Kopp's (27) strong TAR win. With one Control Car covering the story at the front as it unfolds, and the other back near CP2 getting the scoop. Race Director Andrew also catches up with an old friend along the way. Catch the sounds and voices of the Race from different angles in this day six episode.  This episode ends with a special ‘5 minutes with…’ segment brought to you by Race partner Quirk Cycles and none other than Rob Quirk himself. We discuss what makes a bike a good choice for a race like The Accursed, and how he's found dot-watching the Race. We invite you to follow along with our Race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily Race Journal, and on The Accursed Instagram. TARNo1 tracking and Race Journals here: https://www.lostdot.cc/race/tarno1 Produced by Iain Broome and Taylor Doyle

Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. Join us for episode six as we get closer to the action and examine the impressively close race unfolding between Adrien Liechti (12) and Alex Kopp (27), who, until now, has held the leading position. Dive into the strategic dynamics of racing in Pairs, and personal challenges faced by the competitors, including mechanical issues and the physical toll of the Race. The episode emphasises the importance of the Media Team remaining discrete to preserve the natural experience for the racers, and underscores the Race's ethos of self-support.  This episode ends with a special ‘5 minutes with…’ segment brought to yo by Peak Design, as we interview Peak Design ambassador Boru McCullagh while on his tour around the world, currently in mid Australia. We invite you to follow along with our Race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily Race Journal, and on The Accursed Instagram. TARNo1 tracking and Race Journals here: https://www.lostdot.cc/race/tarno1 Produced by Iain Broome and Taylor Doyle

Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. Join us as we unpack this crucial mid point in the Race, and the front of the pack fly through CP1 in Berene on the fourth day of The Accursed. Tune in to hear from Josh Ibbett (29) as he moves through the Control Point, and a CP Volunteer sets the scene for us on the ground. Leading Pairs riders Julien Gravaud (40a) and Simon Taulelle (40b) are continuing to stay stocked up on good vibes, and current fastest woman, Weronika Szalas (08), continues to press on in fifth place overall. This episode ends with a special ‘5 minutes with…’ segment brought to you by Albion as we interview Albion ambassador and  producer of the Detours podcast, Mel Webb. We invite you to follow along with our Race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily Race Journal, and on The Accursed Instagram. TARNo1 tracking and coverage here: https://www.lostdot.cc/race/tarno1 Produced by Iain Broome and Taylor Doyle

Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. In this episode we catch up with all riders in the Pairs pursuit, including hearing from fun-loving leading Pairs riders Julien Gravaud (40a) and Simon Taulelle (40b). Current fastest woman Weronika Szalas (08) tells us of her bear tracks sighting and TAR Race Reporters walk us through the developments out on course and interviews with more riders including front runners Alex Kopp (27) and Adrien Liechti (12). A dog bite incident is handled by Race Organisers and the TAR Race Medic.  This episode ends with a special ‘5 minutes with…’ segment brought to you by komoot as we interview komoot Global Community Manager Jonathan Kambskard-Bennett. We invite you to follow along with our Race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily Race Journal, and on The Accursed Instagram. TARNo1 tracking and coverage here: https://www.lostdot.cc/race/tarno1 Produced by Iain Broome and Taylor Doyle

Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. Tune in as riders continue on their Balkan journeys, and the TAR Race Reporters paint a picture of life on The Accursed and day 2 of the Race. Bats, mountain huts, leaky ceilings, wet sleeping bags, and treasured hostel stays, riders are needing to solve problems on the fly and sumon their resourcefulness to keep themselves moving forward.  We invite you to follow along with our Race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily Race Journal, and on The Accursed Instagram. TARNo1 tracking and coverage here: https://www.lostdot.cc/race/tarno1 Produced by Iain Broome and Taylor Doyle

Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. Catch up with rider stories from yesterday’s Start, and the first day of riding in the Balkans. Our Race Reporters help to tell the stories between the dots, as they catch up with riders where they can, and offer insight into the dynamics playing out on the trails. Tune in to hear from riders as they find their rhythms in the Accursed Mountains.  We invite you to follow along with our Race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily Race Journal, and on The Accursed Instagram. TARNo1 tracking and coverage here: https://www.lostdot.cc/race/tarno1 Produced by Iain Broome and Taylor Doyle

Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. In our first episode we hear from riders aboard The Accursed Express; the bus arranged to aid TAR riders with their overland travel from Zagreb to Shkodër for this #no-fly race. Race Reporters Ross and Tom interview folks at TAR registration, as anticipation builds and the Start grows nearer.  We invite you to follow along with our Race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily Race Journal, and on The Accursed Instagram. TARNo1 tracking and coverage here: https://www.lostdot.cc/race/tarno1 Produced by Iain Broome and Taylor Doyle

Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. In our pre-Race episode we hear from Race Director Andrew Phillips and Race Coordinator Hannah Larbalestier as well as Race Reporters Ross Brannigan and Tom Probert about life in the Control Car, the magic of no-fly, and what’s in store for the inaugural edition of The Accursed. We invite you to follow along with our Race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily Race Journal, and on The Accursed Instagram. TARNo1 starts at 10:00CEST on 14th May, 2024. Tracking here: https://www.lostdot.cc/race/tarno1 Produced by Iain Broome and Taylor Doyle

Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. Join us as we retell the legend of The Accursed Mountains and the origin story of the Race's name. We invite you to follow along with our Race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily Race Journal, and on The Accursed Instagram. TARNo1 starts at 10:00CEST on 14th May, 2024. Tracking here: https://www.lostdot.cc/race/tarno1 Produced by Iain Broome and Taylor Doyle

A special series spotlighting the women in Lost Dot races. Listen as Taylor sits down with British endurance cyclist, FKT enthusiast, and TPRNo3 rider Molly Weaver. We get deep in this one, exploring the emotional rewards and transferable life skills that racing can bring. Applications for TPRNo4 have been reopened and extended, and after listening to this episode, you may just be persuaded to register yourself! Produced by Iain Broome and Taylor Doyle Music by Yessica Woahneil: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1QGkIoZ2AdjTPKip4Osiim?si=BpADWFOMRraJxKK5Xv58Pg Applications for Trans Pyrenees Race No4: https://www.lostdot.cc/tpr Molly Weaver: https://www.instagram.com/mollyweaver94/?hl=en Reach Taylor at: [email protected]