<b>Welcome to Dot Comms: The audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with <a href="https://dotwatcher.cc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DotWatcher</a>.</b><br /><b><br />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.</b><br /><b><br />Presented and Produced by </b><b>Samuel Thompson of Acier Coaching & Consulting (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/touriste.routier/?__pwa=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@touriste.routier</a> / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/acier.cc/?__pwa=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@acier.cc </a>/ <a href="https://www.acier.cc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.acier.cc</a>).</b>

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<b>Welcome to Dot Comms: The audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with <a href="https://dotwatcher.cc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DotWatcher</a>.</b><br /><b><br />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.</b><br /><b><br />Presented and Produced by </b><b>Samuel Thompson of Acier Coaching & Consulting (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/touriste.routier/?__pwa=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@touriste.routier</a> / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/acier.cc/?__pwa=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@acier.cc </a>/ <a href="https://www.acier.cc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.acier.cc</a>).</b>
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Recent Episodes

June 9, 2026
On The Dot 002. Tour Divide Preview With Meaghan Hackinen & Nicky Shaw. Plus Trans Balkan Race DQ Discussion & More!
On the Dot 002 - June 2026. Recapping Trans Balkan Race & Kromvojoj. Previewing Tour Divide, La Peripherie and Transpyrenees (Transiberica). And much more. With Nicky Shaw & Meaghan Hackinen.<br /><br />On the Dot is Dot Comms’ race-dedicated show where we review the recent action and look ahead at dots to watch in the near future.<br /><br />For this episode Samuel Thompson is joined by Nicky Shaw and Meaghan Hackinen to provide some expert analysis, hot takes, inside info and occasional wild speculation.<br /><br />Races that are recapped include:<ul><li>Trans Balkan Race</li><li>Kromvojoj</li><li>Nordic Chase</li></ul>And there are dots to watch at:<ul><li>Tour Divide</li><li>La Peripherie</li><li>Transpyrenees (Transiberica)</li></ul>Get in touch via our Instagram page: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dotcommspod/?__pwa=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@dotcommspod</a>or via email: dotcommspod@gmail.com<br /><br />Links:<br />- DotWatcher website: <a href="https://dotwatcher.cc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://dotwatcher.cc/</a><br />- Acier Coaching & Consulting website: <a href="https://www.acier.cc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.acier.cc/</a>

June 4, 2026
Episode 016 - When Gravel Meets Ultra. With Co-Host Kitty Dennis, Angus Young & Adam Jordan.
Dot Comms is the audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with <a href="https://dotwatcher.cc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DotWatcher</a>.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />This month’s episode is supported by Acier who provide ultra-distance specific coaching and consulting services. Go to <a href="http://acier.cc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Acier.cc</a> to find out more.<br /><br />Presented & Produced by:<br />Samuel Thompson of Acier Coaching & Consulting (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/touriste.routier/?__pwa=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@touriste.routier</a>, <a href="http://acier.cc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@acier.cc</a>)<br /><br />Co-hosted by:<br />Kitty Dennis, Managing Editor at DotWatcher<br /><br />In this episode’s Roundtable we discuss the crossover space where gravel and ultra meet with:<br /><ul><li>Angus Young: One of the most accomplished riders in the ultra scene. FKT holder for the Eastern Divide (9,575km) and European Divide (7,600km), winner of HT550 and Dales Divide and now organiser of ÆthelredUltra.</li></ul><ul><li>Adam Jordan: Ex-pro road racer who turned to gravel and has participated in the Gravel World and European Championships. In ultra cycling he was winner of Basajaun in 2025, first pair at Badlands 2025 and second at Seven Serpents Quick Bite in 2026.</li></ul>Get in touch via our Instagram page: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dotcommspod/?__pwa=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@dotcommspod</a><br />or via email: dotcommspod@gmail.com<br /><br />Links:<br />DotWatcher website: <a href="https://dotwatcher.cc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://dotwatcher.cc/</a><br />Acier Coaching & Consulting website: <a href="https://www.acier.cc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.acier.cc/</a>

May 21, 2026
On The Dot 🔴 - May 2026. Lost Dot 101, HT550, Hellenic Mountain Race & More! With Nicky Shaw & Rob Gardiner.
<b>On The Dot</b> is Dot Comms’ brand new race-dedicated show where we review the recent ultra-cycling action and look ahead at dots to watch in the near future. For this first episode Samuel Thompson is joined by Nicky Shaw and Rob Gardiner to provide some expert analysis, hot takes, inside info and occasional wild speculation.<br /><br />Races that are recapped include:<br /><ul><li>Highland Trail 550</li><li>Lost Dot 101</li><li>Mittelgebirge Classique</li><li>Wild West Country</li></ul>And there are dots to watch at:<br /><ul><li>Hellenic Mountain Race</li><li>Trans Balkan Race</li><li>Race Through Poland</li><li>Kromvojoj</li><li>Utrecht Ultra</li><li>Aethelred Ultra</li></ul>Get in touch via our Instagram page: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dotcommspod/?__pwa=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@dotcommspod</a>or via email: dotcommspod@gmail.com<br /><br /><b>Links:</b><br />DotWatcher website: <a href="https://dotwatcher.cc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://dotwatcher.cc/</a><br />Acier Coaching & Consulting website: <a href="https://www.acier.cc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.acier.cc/</a>
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