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

On the fifth day, the first riders are nearing CP2, tucked into the forested peaks of Slovakia’s Tatra Mountains. In this episode, we hear from Robert Müller (037) as he rattles along the challenging terrain of Parcours 2a, Katharina Wirth (199) as she lines up all her ducks, and Robin Gemperle (001) as he slithers under a banned road.
Mid-pack riders continue to stream across the Baltic Sea into mainland Europe, embracing the rare luxury of an enforced pause aboard the ferry to reset body and bike. Race Reporter Sophie Potter finds out who is still holding to their schedule.
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Hosted and produced by Iain Broome.

It's Day 4 of TCRNo12, and another day of racing against the dock as riders sprint to catch the Baltic ferries bound for Poland and the next chapter of their journey across Europe.
In this episode, Race Reporter Jake Thorpe hops aboard the Tom Sawyer to catch up with a host of riders, including bursary rider Wojciech Wronka (095), who has had an impressive start to the race. Further back, the field balances the relentless rhythms of ultra-racing with much-needed rest and resupply, rolling from Norway into Sweden.
At the front, Robin Gemperle (001) continues to tighten his grip on the lead, darting toward the rugged climbs of Parcours 2.
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Hosted and produced by Iain Broome.

It’s day 3 of TCRNo12, and the race is beginning to reveal itself. As CP1 creeps towards closure, every kilometre carries extra weight for tiring minds and aching bodies. In this episode, we hear from riders on both sides of that fine margin where grit, fatigue and the clock converge.
Further along the route, riders reach Sweden on the Horten–Moss ferry, breaking into a new country for the first time since the Trondheim-start 3 days ago. Among them is Sarah Bosslet (120), new leader of the FLINTA category.
We also catch up with the action from the very front of the race, as Race Leader Robin Gemperle (001) makes land in Poland.
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Hosted and produced by Iain Broome.

It’s day two on TCRNo12. Race leader, Robin Gemperle (001) and his relentless pack of chasers have vanished through CP1 and into the night, leaving the rest of the field to grind their way across Parcours 1a and 1b. Out on the trail, the spectrum of emotions match the vastness of the landscapes. 
In this episode, we hear about the simple pleasures that keep the pedals turning, while Race Reporter Sophie Potter takes a closer look at the role sleep and power naps can play, as many riders continue to push hard through the night. In the FLINTA category there’s unexpected breaking news which blows the contest wide open. Tune in to sample all the raw energy and strategy from the road as the racing advances ever southward.
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Hosted and produced by Iain Broome.

It’s Day 1 of TCRNo12, and riders are emerging from a frigid first night on the road. As the morning sun brings welcome warmth, thawing bones and bivvy bags, we hear how riders have fared. Race Director David Ayre shares his first impressions in these early stages of the race, while Race Coordinator Hannah Larbalestier brings Parcours 1a and 1b to life. We dive into the challenges of self-supported racing as riders struggle to resupply, and get a progress update from frontrunners in the FLINTA category.
At the front of the race, Robin Gemperle (001) is the first to roll into CP1. With a tight pack of chasers keen to catch him, thoughts are already shifting to the critical ferry crossing ahead. 
We invite you to follow along with our race coverage through this daily podcast, our daily race reports, and on TCR Instagram.
TCRNo12 tracking and race reports here: https://www.lostdot.cc/tcr

Hosted and produced by Iain Broome.