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

Unpacking the Rules and Spirit of the Race + Q&A

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

TPRNo5 // Day 09

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

TPRNo5 // Day 08

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Riders are racing against the clock, each battling with their own blend of durability and demons. It’s the day before the finisher’s party, and th...

TPRNo5 // Day 07

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Riders are finding their limits and pushing them, grinding further along the Raid parcours to reach San Sebastián. The monstrous mountains are messin...

TPRNo5 // Day 06

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s another stunning morning in the Pyrenees, with a coral glow cast across the mountains and a full moon still hanging in the sky. One half of the...

TPRNo5 // Day 05

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The CP5 cut-off is looming, and emotions are running high. Riders have crossed to the far side of the Pyrenees, yet for many, the finish still feels a...

TPRNo5 // Day 04

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get a play-by-play of yesterday’s reshuffling in our latest episode. As the front of the pack breaks onto the Raid Parcours, others are pushing to m...

TPRNo5 // Day 03

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The third day of TPRNo5 brought more puzzles to solve: Spain or France, road or gravel, distance or proximity? These are questions only individual rid...

TPRNo5 // Day 02

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get an in-depth recap of the second day of the Trans Pyrenees Race. The adrenaline from the start has worn off, and riders aren’t yet halfway throug...

TPRNo5 // Day 01

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From the mix of emotions at the start line, to the first mechanicals of the race, no one’s path on the TPR is linear. The first day set in motion ov...

TPRNo5 // Registration

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anticipatory energy fills the air at Anoeta Stadium as riders move through registration, receiving their caps, trackers, and bike checks. Get a person...

TPRNo5 // Pre-Race

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The calm before the (gravel) storm. Tune in for a pre-race episode to whet your appetite for aggregate. Race Organisers unpack the route ahead, and in...

TCRNo11 // Day 18

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Day 18 and the final race day before the GC cut-off. Riders are pouring into Constanța and the beach bar all day long, as our race reporters hear the...

TCRNo11 // Day 17

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Its day 17 of the Transcontinental Race and riders are being interviewed freshly arrived on the finish line. Hear their unique stories and from our ra...

TCRNo11 // Day 16

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the 16th race day of the Transcontinental Race, and the miles are taking their toll. Race Reporter Jake follows the final push for the General ...

TCRNo11 // Day 15

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s day 15 of the Transcontinental Race. Some riders are pushing to reach the final control point before midnight, chasing the cut-off with every t...

TCRNo11 // Day 14

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Day 14 of the Transcontinental Race, and the push to reach Constanța before the cut-off is on. The first pair to finish cross the line in a wa...

TCRNo11 // Day 13

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s day 13 of the Transcontinental Race. Our Race Reporters catch up with riders in Constanța, who are enjoying the beach bar at the finish line, ...

TCRNo11 // Day 12

09 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Day 12 of the Transcontinental Race and all eyes are on the race for the fastest woman to finish. Race Coordinator Hannah has been tracking Jan...

TCRNo11 // Day 11

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Day 11 of the Transcontinental Race brings the first two riders to the Finish in Constanța, Romania, securing their podium spots. The bulk of the rac...

TCRNo11 // Day 10

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Day 10 of the Transcontinental Race, and our race reporters are now both on the eastern side of the Adriatic. Sophie talks us through the women...

TCRNo11 // Day 09

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Day 09 is a busy day on the Transcontinental Race: CP3 closed at 09:00CEST, some riders received their stamps before doubling back to tackle the parco...

TCRNo11 // Day 08

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Day 08 of the Transcontinental Race, and now that riders have been on the road for over a week, Race Reporter Sophie asks where they would be on a Mon...

TCRNo11 // Day 07

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s day 07 of the Transcontinental Race, and the four leading riders are in a close race to the ferry, a strategic bottleneck in this year’s race...

TCRNo11 // Day 06

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Day 06 and the Transcontinental Race is picking up with some exciting movements from the leading riders. The race for the lead and podium is ti...

TCRNo11 // Day 05

02 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Day 05 of the Transcontinental Race brings a sweeping view of the field, with riders now stretched across three countries: from the final climbs of Sp...

TCRNo11 // Day 04

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Day 04 of the Transcontinental Race and many riders are now deep into France, collecting their second stamps at CP2 and making the most of loca...

TCRNo11 // Day 03

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Transcontinental Race; the definitive self-supported bicycle race across Europe. It’s Day 03 and CP1 officially closed this morning a...

TCRNo11 // Day 02

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Day 02 of the Transcontinental Race and the mid-pack is steadily rolling through Control Point 1. Jake and Sophie catch stories of resilience, ...

TCRNo11 // Day 01

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Day 01, and Race Reporters Sophie and Jake are out on the road—Sophie pedalling her Brompton, Jake jogging alongside riders—capturing voice...

TCRNo11 // Race Day

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Transcontinental Race; the definitive self-supported bicycle race across Europe. At the sharp end it is a beautifully hard bicycle race...

TCRNo11 // Pre-Race

26 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Transcontinental Race; the definitive self-supported bicycle race across Europe. At the sharp end it is a beautifully hard bicycle race...

Women Who Race // Ep.6 Cynthia Carson

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cynthia Carson (@watt_wagon) made her entry into the ultra-racing scene back in 2022, and in just a few years she’s made a real impact – collectin...

TARNo2 Day 11 // Final Send

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Accurs...

TARNo2 Day 10 // Post-Race Haze

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 closu...

TARNo2 Day 09 // Golden Eagle

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 T...

TARNo2 Day 08 // Mind Games

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

TARNo2 Day 07 // Broken Roads

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, Cont...

TARNo2 Day 06 // Storm Front

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 bring...

TARNo2 Day 05 // Lessons Learned

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 R...

TARNo2 Day 04 // Deep Freeze

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 we...

TARNo2 Day 03 // Stealth Mode

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. Tune in for covert rider and wildlife spotting with the m...

TARNo2 Day 02 // Good Sports

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. After day two we are already full of stories to tell. Our...

TARNo2 Day 01 // Push To Start

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. The energy at the start line yesterday was equal parts bu...

TARNo2 Registration Day // Setting Forth

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. Race reporters capture the ambience at registration day i...

TARNo2 Pre-Race // Getting There

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Accursed Race. Lost Dot's no-fly, off-road, fixed route race in the Balkans. Join us for a TARNo2 huddle, and get the lay of the land ...

Women Who Race // Ep.5 Jana Kesenheimer

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Women Who Race, we sit down with ultra-distance cyclist Jana Kesenheimer to talk about her journey from her first race at the Three...

Women Who Race // Ep.4 Fiona Kolbinger

08 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A special series spotlighting the women in Lost Dot races. Join Taylor as she sits down with Fiona Kolbinger, who made history in 2019 with her overal...