Dot Comms

Dot Comms
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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).

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. NOV 6

    Episode 009 - Are Ultra-Distance Events Too Expensive? w/ Co-Host Amanda Wishart, Katie-Jane L'Herpiniere, Dominik Bokstaller & Will Pomeroy

    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 events 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/ Acier article on Core: https://www.acier.cc/knowledge/the-core-central-to-ultra-distance-cycling-success

    1 hr

  3. OCT 23

    Robin Gemperle & Meaghan Hackinen in Conversation: A Collaboration with Apidura.

    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.com Links: DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/ Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/

    54 min

  4. OCT 2

    Episode 008 - Fastest Known Times with Co-Host Nicky Shaw, Jade Saskia Simpson-Field & Metheven Bond.

    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.com Links: 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

    1 hr

  5. 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

  6. JUL 25

    Transcontinental Race No11 Preview with David Ayre & Jaimi Wilson.

    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.com Links: DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/ Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/ Peak Bikefitting website: https://www.peakbikefitting.co.uk

    42 min

  7. JUL 24

    Episode 006 - Balancing Risk and Reward in Ultra-Distance Cycling Events with James Hayden, Kerry MacPhee & Ian To.

    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.com Links: DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/ Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/ Peak Bikefitting website: https://www.peakbikefitting.co.uk

    59 min

  8. JUN 10

    Episode 005 - Choosing Your First Ultra-Distance Event with Charlotte Inman & Tom Levy.

    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: @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 Sisters in the Wild: https://sistersinthewild.com/ All Pace Races: https://www.allpaceraces.com/

    57 min

  9. MAY 2

    Episode 004 - No Fly Rules: Necessary or Exclusionary? with India Landy, Alan Goldsmith & Andrew Phillips.

    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: @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 Five Minutes With… India Landy: https://dotwatcher.cc/feature/five-minutes-with-india-landy Highland Trail 550 website: https://highlandtrail550.weebly.com/ The Accursed Race website: https://www.lostdot.cc/race-brand/the-accursed-race

    59 min

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. JAN 30

    Episode 001 - Winter Ultra-Distance Cycling with Miron Golfman, Nina Gässler & Graeme Raeburn.

    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: @dotcommspod Links: DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/ Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/ Peak Bikefitting website: https://www.peakbikefitting.co.uk Miron Golfman personal website: https://mirongolfman.com/ Fat Viking website: https://www.fat-viking.com/en Geilo Aktiv: https://www.geilo-aktiv.com/en DotWatcher Winter Layering Q&A With Graeme Raeburn: https://dotwatcher.cc/feature/winter-layering-q-and-a-with-graeme-raeburn

    1h 19m
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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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