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Tag: Transcontinental Race

Transcontinental Race No. 2, 2014

October 30, 2016 Chris

Route overview, race summary & results, links to media coverage and rider reports from the 2014 Transcontinental Race, No. 2.

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Transcontinental Race No. 1, 2013

Chris

Route overview, race summary & results, links to media coverage and rider reports from the 1st edition of the Transcontinental Race in 2013.

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Route Planning for Bikepacking Races

Chris

How to use information from multiple maps to decide which roads are preferable for cycling and how to plan an optimal route that visits specific checkpoints.

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Training Plans for Bikepacking Races

Chris

Bikepacking and ultracycling races consist of cycling for long periods at low power levels, so how much and what type of training is best for such events?

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Bikepacking Race Costs & Budget

Chris

How much does it cost to do a self-supported bikepacking race? Costs for travel, accomodation, food, and training are estimated for the Transcontintel Race.

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Overview of the Transcontinental Race

Chris

An overview and summary of each edition of the Transcontinental Race, which is a self-supported, ultra-distance bikepacking race across Europe.

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