Transcontinental

“I have a problem with that”: Retiring pro cyclist calls out riders who “don’t care” if they crash and make races “so dangerous” by braking late and “cutting everyone off” + more on the live blog

Welcome back to our live blog as the Vuelta countdown continues... unfortunately you'll have to wait until the weekend for that to get underway but Dan Alexander will be keeping you up to date with all the other goings on in the cycling world today

Mon, Aug 18, 2025 08:14
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The privilege of race: No-fly policies only act to make cycling events even more exclusionary

Should race organisers be dictating how you travel to their events? With the time and finances needed to participate in multi-day events already huge, it's arguably putting principles over practicality, says VecchioJo

Mon, Feb 05, 2024 12:11
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Broken bikes, riding the wrong way, and losing track of time: The final finisher from the 2023 Transcontinental Race recounts her epic ride across Europe

Ryan catches up with the intrepid and indefatigable Han Lu, who has many a story to tell from her month-long Transcontinental adventure

Thu, Nov 02, 2023 17:46
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Ride of the year? Cyclist completes Transcontinental on Brompton folding bike

"It's just the bike I've got — enjoy it!": James Houston overcomes aggressive dogs, melted rim tape, numerous punctures and walking up (and down) mountains... all while wearing sandals

Mon, Aug 22, 2022 11:23
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Transcontinental top 10 contender forced to scratch after e-scooter collision cracks his frame

Ultra-cyclist Will Vousden said his bike “started wobbling in a very unsettling way” as he descended the 2,145m high Transalpina Pass – five days after the crash

Wed, Aug 03, 2022 12:08
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What’s the best bike for tackling the Transcontinental Race across Europe? Take a look at the leaders’ continent crushing machines

Comfort vs lightweight: here’s what the best ultra-endurance riders are using to ride from Belgium to Bulgaria as fast as possible

Tue, Aug 02, 2022 15:47
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Transnontinental: Why I had to turn down the chance to ride one of the world’s most prestigious ultra-distance cycling races

Stop press, VecchioJo has said no to a bike ride! Here's why...

Fri, Mar 26, 2021 17:28
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Who is Fiona Kolbinger? The medical student who has become the first woman to win the Transcontinental Race

What we know so far about an elusive German medical student who stormed to an overall victory at the brutal Transcontinental Race, in what will go down as one of the most remarkable sporting stories of the year…

Tue, Aug 06, 2019 13:00
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Live blog: Call to ban “menace” rush-hour cyclists from towpaths; Shared path pushchair etiquette; TdF withdrawal? Watch ‘Best of … ‘ vid; Thick as thieves – ram-raiders steal e-bike … without charger + more

All the news from the site and beyond as we start a new week...

Mon, Jul 29, 2019 15:36
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The right pass and the wrong pass – Transcontinental race winner James Hayden posts video giving some advice to motorists in a hurry

Transcontinental winner James Hayden posts video showing how to pass a cyclist

Wed, Apr 03, 2019 16:56
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