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THE TCR IS HERE
Poke your head out the window. Listen closely. Can you hear it? That slowly building rumble, like 10,000 packets of 7Days croissants being opened at once? It’s the unmistakable sound of the world’s finest ultra-racers massing in Geraardsbergen. The TCR is here. Follow all the action at DotWatcher.
Follow the race now
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7 COUNTRIES AND 4000KM
There’s more than one way to skin a cat, and more than one way to race across the continent. The NorthCape 4000 sees riders battling from Lake Garda to the Arctic Circle at the northern tip of Norway, starting 28th July. Learn more about the race and the checkpoints here:
Through lakes, valleys, and fjords
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THE TCR WIN THAT STARTED AN EVEN BIGGER ADVENTURE
The anticipation for the TCR is always exciting, but what’s it like to win the whole thing? For Melissa Pritchard, crossing the line as the first woman last year wasn’t the end -- it was just the beginning. Despite her monumental achievement, in this Cycling Tips piece she describes the physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion that overwhelmed her in the aftermath.
Victory never comes easy
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TRAWLING THE BIKEPACKING CYBERSPHERE, SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO
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Cycling up the highest road in the world. // The roadside shrines that show just how much further bike safety has to go. // Everything you need to plan your very own Tour de France. // The buildup to the Silk Road Mountain Race starts here. // Where’s Jenny? Updates from Jenny Graham’s Round the World record attempt. // India Pale Ale — so 2017. It’s time to upgrade your post-ride beverage. // How mindfulness can make you a better rider and all-round athlete.
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A NEWSLETTER FOR THE COMMUNITY
We set up Dotwatcher Digest to bring the worlds of bikepacking and ultra racing together in one handy newsletter. The truth is, it wouldn’t be possible without the wider community. We’d love to hear what you’re doing, reading, watching, and talking about. If we like it, we’ll include it in our next edition.
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Just back from the rainforests of Guyana, conservationist Ness Knight’s Instagram is as educational as it is awe-inspiring. @ness_knight
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Colombian rider Alejandro Jimenez’s account has a polished feel that’s equal parts urbane and intrepid. @goandride
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Focused on gravel and off-road, We Love Mountain’s feed is the perfect blend of gear, adventure, and stunning landscapes. @1lovemoutains
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Everything you need to know about the Silk Road Mountain Race.
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