Lost Dot Podcast: The Transcontinental, Trans Pyrenees, and Accursed Race.

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Lost Dot Podcast: The Transcontinental, Trans Pyrenees, and Accursed Race.

Stories from the Transcontinental Race, the Trans Pyrenees Race, and The Accursed Race. At the sharp end they are beautifully hard bicycle races, simple in design but complex in execution. Factors of self reliance, logistics, navigation and judgement burden racers’ minds as well as their physiques. The strongest excel and redefine what we think possible while many experienced riders target only a finish.

  1. TARNo2 Day 11 // Final Send

    24 MAY

    TARNo2 Day 11 // Final Send

    Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. As the curtains close on the second edition of The Accursed Race, riders continue to arrive in Shokdër at Traveler Hostel throughout the final day. They are greeted by welcoming cheers of congratulations, and this merriment transitions nicely into the finisher’s party. The last arrival of the night is Francois Bruyere (18), leaving just 27 minutes to spare. Tune in for the concluding episode of this year’s race, and hear how this Balkan odyssey ends.  We invite you to follow along with our Race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily race reports, and on The Accursed Instagram. TARNo2 tracking and race reports here: https://www.lostdot.cc/race/tarno2 Produced by Iain Broome Illustration by Tom Probert

    24 min
  2. TARNo2 Day 10 // Post-Race Haze

    23 MAY

    TARNo2 Day 10 // Post-Race Haze

    Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. Day ten sees a final rush to Peshkopi before the CP closure, as the media team wait to see who makes it. Thorsten Brönner (35) is the last to arrive before the time-cut, now gathering all remaining strength to get himself to Shkodër on time. Stories of gear failures, safety checks, begging for brakepads, and mega-bonking unfold in the final sections before the road to the finish.  Listen to the latest sounds of the race in this day ten episode.  We invite you to follow along with our Race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily race reports, and on The Accursed Instagram. TARNo2 tracking and race reports here: https://www.lostdot.cc/race/tarno2 Produced by Iain Broome Illustration by Tom Probert

    20 min
  3. TARNo2 Day 09 // Golden Eagle

    22 MAY

    TARNo2 Day 09 // Golden Eagle

    Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. Small flurries of ardent applause punctuated the day at Traveler Hostel, as three more riders completed their races. At CP2, riders continue to battle against the protests of mind and body before the CP closing. Hear their struggles and the first-hand race recordings, capturing the authenticity as if you were there for yourself. Listen to the stories, victories, and fumbles of the day in this latest podcast episode. We invite you to follow along with our Race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily race reports, and on The Accursed Instagram. TARNo2 tracking and race reports here: https://www.lostdot.cc/race/tarno2 Produced by Iain Broome Illustration by Tom Probert

    25 min
  4. TARNo2 Day 08 // Mind Games

    21 MAY

    TARNo2 Day 08 // Mind Games

    Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. Riders are having to rally against the mounting mental and physical demands of the race, enduring tough and wet conditions as a cluster of arrivals reach CP2 yesterday. After eight days of the rough stuff, it’s no wonder that riders are feeling the effects of this challenge. Many question their willingness to continue, but most persevere towards a race finish. At the remaining front of the race, we see Pierre Bischoff (32), Andy Dodd (06), and Daniel Perotti (15) claim fourth, fifth, and sixth place, respectively. Listen to the stories, victories, and fumbles of the day in this latest podcast episode.  We invite you to follow along with our Race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily race reports, and on The Accursed Instagram. TARNo2 tracking and race reports here: https://www.lostdot.cc/race/tarno2 Produced by Iain Broome Illustration by Tom Probert

    26 min
  5. TARNo2 Day 07 // Broken Roads

    20 MAY

    TARNo2 Day 07 // Broken Roads

    Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. Starting the day in Kosovo and heading for Peshkopi, Control Team 1 race ahead of riders to get set up for the best shots. Later at CP2, some are turning up unmotivated while others are on a high, and starting to believe that they will see the finish. We see the top-ten riders arrive in Peshkopi, and Alain Rumpf (08) describes apocalyptic scenes, broken roads, and haunting burnt trees; a setting that left an impression. Overnight the team in Shkodër dot-watch into the night, anticipating the early morning arrival of Christian Dupraz (12).   We invite you to follow along with our Race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily race reports, and on The Accursed Instagram. TARNo2 tracking and race reports here: https://www.lostdot.cc/race/tarno2 Produced by Iain Broome Illustration by Tom Probert

    23 min
  6. TARNo2 Day 06 // Storm Front

    19 MAY

    TARNo2 Day 06 // Storm Front

    Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. Join us for the adventures of day six. This episode brings us the sounds of victory, as Justinas Leveika (02) closes in on the finish, racing a storm. Further back, riders continue to arrive at CP1 in Berane before the CP closes, contrasting the vastly different timelines in this race. The mid pack is made up of tight groups of riders racing amongst themselves and enjoying the healthy competition and camaraderie. We love to see it.   We invite you to follow along with our Race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily race reports, and on The Accursed Instagram. TARNo2 tracking and race reports here: https://www.lostdot.cc/race/tarno2 Produced by Iain Broome Illustration by Tom Probert

    18 min
  7. TARNo2 Day 05 // Lessons Learned

    18 MAY

    TARNo2 Day 05 // Lessons Learned

    Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. Listen to the latest stories from day 5 of The Accursed Race. Data analysis, prom night, and the ebbs and flows of rider confidence. Listen to the day five adventures of the race. Though Justinas is maintaining his strong lead, he is still undertaking a significant challenge. Our media team interviews an exhausted Justinas after yet another gruelling section of off-road riding. Riders further back flock to CP1, greeted by a special celebration in addition to their own achievement.   We invite you to follow along with our Race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily race reports, and on The Accursed Instagram. TARNo2 tracking and race reports here: https://www.lostdot.cc/race/tarno2 Produced by Iain Broome Illustration by Tom Probert

    31 min
  8. TARNo2 Day 04 // Deep Freeze

    17 MAY

    TARNo2 Day 04 // Deep Freeze

    Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. Listen to the tales and soundtracks of the race as the weather turns, adding a new layer of difficulty (and snow) to an already challenging course. As snow fell in the high mountains, it was a rainy and cold morning for the media team lower down, generally speaking to riders once they were de-frosting after descending from snowy peaks. Pairs Hannah Vet (37a) and Annie Dunlap (37b) reflect on their ride and Race Reporter Tom Probert offers insight into the complex politics of the regions the race runs through.  Justinas Leveika (02) continues to baffle us with his speed, while others tell stories of oversleeping, detouring, scratching, and wearing two pairs of bib shorts at once.   We invite you to follow along with our Race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily race reports, and on The Accursed Instagram. TARNo2 tracking and race reports here: https://www.lostdot.cc/race/tarno2 Produced by Iain Broome Illustration by Tom Probert

    39 min
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Stories from the Transcontinental Race, the Trans Pyrenees Race, and The Accursed Race. At the sharp end they are beautifully hard bicycle races, simple in design but complex in execution. Factors of self reliance, logistics, navigation and judgement burden racers’ minds as well as their physiques. The strongest excel and redefine what we think possible while many experienced riders target only a finish.

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