Dot Comms

Dot Comms

Welcome to Dot Comms: The audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with 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 and Produced by Samuel Thompson of Acier Coaching & Consulting (@touriste.routier / @acier.cc / www.acier.cc).

Episodes

  1. DEC 4

    Episode 010 - US vs Them: Who Does Ultra Better? with Co-Host Kirsten Cluley, Brian Alder, Hannah Simon & Adrian O'Sullivan.

    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: Kirsten Cluley, Race Coordinator at DotWatcher (@kirstencluley) In this episode’s Roundtable we compare and contrast the two main ultra-distance bikepacking worlds - the grassroots scene originating from the US or the European-style formally organised events with guests: Brian Alder - Creator of Tour Te Waipounamu and experienced cyclist having ridden events including the Tour Divide, Silk Road Mountain Race & the Trans Pyrenees Race.Hannah Simon - Ultra-distance athlete with prestigious results worldwide including first female at Silk Road Mountain Race in 2024 (9th overall) and completing the US Triple Crown Challenge in 2023.Adrian O’Sullivan - Organiser of the TransAtlanticWay and veteran of the Transcontinental race & Trans America Bike Race. Get in touch via our Instagram page: @dotcommspodor via email: dotcommspod@gmail.com Links: DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/ Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/ Acier article on year-round heat training: https://www.acier.cc/knowledge/should-you-be-heat-training-year-round

    1 hr
  2. SEP 4

    Episode 007 - Transcontinental Race No11 Wrap-Up with Co-Host Millie Gibbons, Conor McKenzie & Rob Gardiner.

    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.com Links: 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-us Can Sleep Deprivation be Trained?: https://www.acier.cc/knowledge/can-sleep-deprivation-be-trained

    1 hr
  3. MAR 31

    Episode 003 - Media Coverage of Self-Supported Ultra-Distance Events with Meaghan Hackinen, Rob Gardiner & James Robertson.

    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: @dotcommspod or via email: dotcommspod@gmail.com Links DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/ Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/ Peak Bikefitting website: https://www.peakbikefitting.co.uk Meaghan 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-crown Tracking for the Tour de L’Oz: https://dotwatcher.cc/race/tour-de-loz-2025 DotWatcher Roundtable article on the role of the media crew: https://dotwatcher.cc/feature/roundtable-the-role-of-the-media-crew

    1h 25m
  4. FEB 22

    Episode 002 - Promoting Diversity Through Positive Action with Seun Alaba, Athlyn Cathcart-Keays & Taylor Doyle.

    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.com Links DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/ Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/ Peak Bikefitting website: https://www.peakbikefitting.co.uk Ultra Distance Scholarship: https://ultradistancescholarship.com/ Roll Models: https://relieved-event-6cb.notion.site/Roll-Models-1483c1d0481380488bcaf61633068969?pvs=73 Five Minutes With… Ted King: https://dotwatcher.cc/feature/five-minutes-with-ted-king Five Minutes With… Lee Endres: https://dotwatcher.cc/feature/five-minutes-with-lee-endres Cycling'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/68zVLiE9OGRN36zrUaeTfU DotWatcher Roundtable article on positive action: https://dotwatcher.cc/feature/roundtable-positive-action-bikepacking-races

    1h 20m

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Welcome to Dot Comms: The audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with 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 and Produced by Samuel Thompson of Acier Coaching & Consulting (@touriste.routier / @acier.cc / www.acier.cc).

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