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