While restless riders attempt to sleep, tune in for the pre-race podcast, laying the land before the race rolls full steam ahead tomorrow morning. Race Director Andrew Phillips reminds listeners not to underestimate the challenges that await in the Pyrenees, or the calculated planning needed to execute a race well. Race Coordinator David Ayre walks us through this year’s route, while Race Reporter Stuart Downie chats to riders in the days leading up to the start.

We hear from Jana Kesenheimer (002), raring to go after her experience at TCR; Jocelyn Roth (005), hot off a TCR podium; and TPR Bursary Rider Julien Borbiaux (063), among others, who share their hopes, dreams, and fears in the lead-up to race day.

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The final podcast episode from TCRNo12 takes listeners into the last days on the finish line in Kalamata, hearing from riders who managed to roll in before the final GC cut-off and following the celebrations all the way to the long-awaited finishers’ party.

From ticking off bucket-list goals to forming unforgettable bonds while sharing the road, this episode dives into the rider experience from the end of a self-supported race across a continent.

Finally, with the music still bumping at the finishers’ party, the TCRNo12 Maglia Nera is greeted with a warm welcome as the last rider to arrive within the General Classification is crowned.

Thanks for listening to the Transcontinental Race podcast from Lost Dot. We’ll be back in 2027.

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As day 18 of TCRNo12 brings more riders to the finish line, Race Reporter Sophie Potter is there to capture climactic moments. Emotional reunions and hard-earned reflections define this episode as Tom Bryan (379) relives the surreal blur of crossing a continent, Nicholas Müller (141) reminds us to live in the present moment, and Mudit Kohli (128) receives a moving reception from fellow riders.

Although the end of the race is now in sight, the adventure continues on for riders still spread across the Balkans. We hear updates from those still turning the pedals day and night as they continue to spin their own stories and push steadily south towards the searing heat of the Grecian coast.

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Day 17 of TCRNo12. Kalamata is filled with finishers, proving that what once seemed impossible can become reality. Recovery spins replace race pace as riders reconnect, compare routes and reflect on the preparation that got them here. We also hear from Race Photographer Michael Drummond on capturing those unforgettable finish-line moments.

Further back, the race is far from over. With CP4 closing tonight, the pressure is mounting as riders race the cutoff. Sönke Kreft (070) pushes on despite losing a tooth en route, while Mike Hall Bursary rider Luca Bessems (214) shares the additional challenge of fueling on the go with limited options. Plus, scratch stories that celebrate resilience, wherever the journey ends.

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Day 16 of the Transcontinental Race finds CP4 — the penultimate control — alive with stories as riders arrive for one last brevet stamp before the finish. We hear from solo racers and pairs, including Mudit Kohli (128), riding in memory of his brother, and Julian Manrique (202), whose journey has become as much about discovering the history of the countries he’s crossed as the kilometres pedalled.

In Kalamata, the finish line is awash with emotion as families reunite with exhausted riders to absorb what they've achieved. Robin Skoge (208) is met by a surprise family welcome, while Katharina Wirth (199) contemplates her fifth place in the FLINTA category in her TCR debut. We also explore the science and strategy of pacing for the long haul with Race Reporter Sophie Potter.

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Day 15 of TCRNo12 sees more riders rolling into Kalamata, where the finish-line atmosphere is buoyant with relief, celebration and shared experience. In this episode, we hear from riders and loved ones alike as two weeks of crossing a continent come to an end. Daniel Schulze Waltrup (342) describes the emotional whirlwind of the final descent toward the finish, and Jana Kesenheimer (010) reflects on the significance of Sarah Bosslet’s (120) victory in TCR’s inaugural FLINTA category.

While it’s mission accomplished for some, further north the race is far from over. We catch up with riders still turning the pedals in the heat, hoping to reach CP4 before it closes, and keeping their GC dreams alive.

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Day 14 at TCRNo12 and the race rolls into its third week. With CP3 in Sarajevo closing at 23:59CEST, riders still chasing the cutoff are digging deep.

We follow Control Team 2 towards the Grecian coast, catching up with riders along the way. Aboard the ferry between Antirrio and Rio, Hélène Fromenty (134) shares her nerves about tackling the Finish Parcours in the heat.

We welcome more riders into Kalamata, including fourth-placed FLINTA rider Lea Hamberger (404) and a jubilant Maxime Prieur (164), whose ride now seems best measured in metres of sausage eaten. While at CP4 in Leskovik, eight-year-old Georgie tells us about volunteering alongside her dad and has a special message for riders still out on the road.

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As the beauty and relentlessness of TCRNo12 continue to unfold in equal measure, Day 13 delivers the heat with hard-earned finishes and impressive racing against the clock. More riders rolled into the finish in Kalamata, Greece, carrying their stories from across the continent, including FLINTA runner-up Camille Albisser (270) and first Mike Hall Bursary finisher Wojciech Wronka (096).

With temperatures soaring, Race Reporter Sophie Potter catches up with riders still grinding their way through Albania to find out how they're adapting to the furnace-like conditions. We also hear from riders toughing it out to beat the CP3 cut-off time and catch moments of calm further down the road at the oasis of CP4 in Leskovik.

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As day 12 of TCRNo12 dawns, the front runners continue to cross the finish line, with the top five already home and dry. Race Reporter Jake Thorpe catches up with sixth-place Manuel Rudaz (004), who reflects on the resilience that he relied upon from the start, while Robert Müller (037) talks about the challenges that defined his race.

Back on the course, Control Team 2 finds riders enjoying Albania’s flowing tarmac after days of rougher roads. There are updates from leading pair Rémi Mejean (414a) and Marguerite Mulhaus (414b) who are looking strong on the climbs, along with FLINTA rider Lea Hamberger (404) as she reaches CP4 having rebounded from illness to keep her race on track.

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Day 11 of TCRNo12 saw the podium decided. Race Reporter Jake Thorpe catches up with second-place Nicolas Châtelet (126) and third-place Jocelyn Roth (114), whose consistently strong rides earned them top honours.

Control Team 2 follows riders through the rugged landscape of Parcours 4. Florian Thiessen (165) recounts an unexpected but welcome invitation, while former winner Josh Ibbett (101) reflects on the unfamiliar experience of racing further back in the pack.

As CP2 closes, the clock is ticking. Michael Grobe (039) remains philosophical and determined to keep riding despite missing the cut. We also hear from the new leaders in the pairs category, and FLINTA category leader Sarah Bosslet (120) as the race tightens.

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Day 10 of TCRNo12 crowns a winner. Robin Gemperle (001) rolls into Kalamata just 10 days, 8 hours and 55 minutes after the grand départ in Trondheim. Fresh off the bike, he reflects on what the ride means to him.

Not far back, the tussle for the remaining top places continues as riders reach CP4. Tim De Witte (003) arrives in eighth, ready to sleep before one final push to the finish. Control Team 2 catches up with riders on the road across the Balkans, with Roel Massink (405) opening up on life inside the ultra-bubble, while Sebi Lehmann (064) reveals the secret to keeping his pace.

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