Lost Dot 101 Podcast // Race Day

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

Expectations were surpassed for many riders crossing the Lost Dot 101 finish line, and in this Day 5 episode they reflect on the lessons, surprises, and memories gathered out on the road. Experiences that once felt unknown have now been lived, as first-time ultra racers discovered just how capable they really are.Hear the sounds of the race for yourself in our latest episode. 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

Day 4 in Córdoba and the podium is complete. Amrei Kuhne (034) rolls in second after surviving on “sweet and disgusting stuff”, while Elise Sauvinet (128) clinches third thanks to a heavy dose of tracker-checking. Also in this episode, riders endure punctures, soaked roads (again), and solving saddle sores with supermarket sponges. Jessica Notzing (064) recounts the best morning ride of her life, while Emily Bei Cheng (045) reflects on where her mind wanders while riding. Plus, Lost Dot’s Rider Communications Manager Andy Dodd explains the investigation process behind two rider disqualifications following illegal road infringements.Hear the scoop for yourself in our latest episode. Available wherever you listen to podcasts. Link in bio.Hosting, Production & Editing: Nik RawlingsMusic: Nik RawlingsPhoto: Liz SeabrookSupported by Race Partners Albion and Ride with GPS.#BeMoreMike

Day 3 of the Lost Dot 101 brought sunshine at last — and the first finisher. In this episode hear how Anna Richter (071) kept motivated over the last stretch of racing as they rolled their way to the finish in Córdoba in an impressive 3 days, 3 hours and 30 minutes. Further back, the race for the podium is still hot and, with the closure of CP2, we encounter increasingly weary minds and bodies being pushed to their limits as the dots keep moving south.Hear the sounds of the race for yourself in our latest episode. 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

Day two of the Lost Dot 101 delivers more rain and challenging climbs, but a quiet determination and solidarity amongst the riders keeps them moving south. Emma Young (023) has been dreaming not of the finish, but of a Lidl shopping list, and Bursary Rider Katharina Zerlauth (073) gets resourceful to keep warm and dry. With the CP1 closure looming, riders on the cusp push hard to remain in contention for a GC finish with only minutes to spare.Hear the sounds of the race for yourself in our latest episode. Available wherever you listen to podcasts. Link in bio.Hosting, Production & Editing: Nik RawlingsMusic: Nik RawlingsPhoto: Liz SeabrookSupported by Race Partners Albion and Ride with GPS.#BeMoreMike

Welcome to the glamorous world of ultra racing: soaked sleeping bags, dishwashing gloves, and bread bags worn as socks. After a challenging first night on the road, riders emerge from bus stops, makeshift shelters, hostels, and bivvy bags to take on the climbs towards CP1 at Bragança. Meanwhile, at the sharp end, the pace is cranking as Anna Richter (071) opens a huge lead, cutting through Portugal’s rugged Douro National Park and onwards.Hear the sounds of the race for yourself in our latest episode. Available wherever you listen to podcasts. Link in bio.Hosting, Production & Editing: Nik RawlingsMusic: Nik RawlingsPhoto: Liz SeabrookSupported by Race Partners Albion and Ride with GPS.#BeMoreMike

It’s Race Day for the first-ever all-FLINTA unsupported cycling race. From first-time riders to Transcontinental veterans, this episode captures the anticipation, vulnerability, excitement, and community at the heart of the race. Hear from riders as they pass through registration making final preparations before last-minute fixes and big emotions must give way to a rain-filled grand depart into the Spanish night. The hardest part is getting to the start line. The rest is just a very long bike ride.Hear the sounds of the race for yourself in our latest episode. 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

Tune in for the pre-race episode of the Lost Dot 101 podcast, setting the scene for the road ahead. Hosting an all-FLINTA field including ~50% first-time racers, the Lost Dot 101 will see participants race from the starting line in historic Santiago de Compostela due south, finishing in the city of Córdoba having navigated along mandatory parcours and through control points along the way.In this episode, Lost Dot Media Manager Taylor Doyle, sits down with race organisers Andew Phillips and Hannah Larbalestier to discuss origins of the race, creating a sense of community, and route design. We hear from two of four Mike Hall Bursary riders: Fatima Islam (035) about her route into cycling and approach to the race, and Em Wilson (072) on her choice to race on a cargo bike. Amrei Kuhne (034) reflects on their past experiences riding ultras and why an all-FLINTA race feels so important. Ayesha McGowan (084) compares UCI duties to the challenges of unsupported racing. Nicky Shaw (092) returns to form after a serious injury whilst racing in 2024. Hear Nicky’s aspirations for a fast finish, and more. Hear also from Race Reporter Athlyn Cathcart-Keays, her Roll Models mentoring scheme, and what she’ll be bringing to her storytelling.  The inaugural edition of the Lost Dot 101 is now underway. We wish all riders the best of luck and a smooth race ahead.Hosting, Production & Editing: Nik RawlingsMusic: Yessica Woahneil Photo: Sam DugonSupported by Race Partners Albion and Ride with GPS.#BeMoreMike

Lost Dot Podcast // Unpacking the Rules and Spirit of the Race + Q&AsIn a special episode of the Lost Dot podcast, we unpack the rules and spirit of the race, as well as answer questions from the community. Recorded back in February, Race Directors Hannah Larbalestier and Andrew Phillips, along with Media Manager Taylor Doyle, sit down and dive into our foundations, as set out by our late founder, Mike Hall. As part of our aim to make unsupported racing more accessible, and ahead of the start of the @lostdot101 where roughly half of the riders are first-time racers, we set out to introduce new riders to the concept of what it means to race truly unsupported, as well as give experienced riders a refresher. We hope you enjoy this cross-race episode. Link in bio.Music by Yessica Woahneil Photo by Tomás MontesStreet noise in the latter half courtesy of the footballing children of Essaouira, Morocco#BeMoreMike

It’s the day of the finisher’s party, and emotions are running high as riders reach the finish line. Our race reporters are there to capture every raw, unfiltered story. Step onto the streets of San Sebastián, and back along the Raid Parcours, to hear from riders as they close in on the end of their TPRNo5 journey.Follow the fifth (gravel) edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) – a 1900KM self-supported race through some of the most beautifully remote scenery and iconic mountain passes in the Pyrenean Mountains, from San Sebastián to the Mediterranean and back again with the TPRNo5 Podcast from Lost Dot.Hosting, Production & Editing: Iain BroomeRace Reporters: Hannah Larbalestier & Stuart DownieSupported by Race Partners Albion and Ride with GPS.