Welcome to Dot Comms: The audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with DotWatcher (https://dotwatcher.cc/).
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.
Presented and Produced by Samuel Thompson of Acier Coaching & Consulting (@touriste.routier (https://www.instagram.com/touriste.routier/?__pwa=1) / @acier.cc (https://www.instagram.com/acier.cc/?__pwa=1)/ www.acier.cc (https://www.acier.cc)).
Episode 020 - Previewing Taurus Mountain Race with Conor McKenzie, reviewing Alps Divide with Niel Copeland and more!
Dot Comms is the audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with DotWatcher (https://dotwatcher.cc/).
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.
This episode is supported by the ultra-cycling specifc coaching service Acier.cc. Go to Acier.cc (http://acier.cc) to find out more.
Presented & Produced by:
Samuel Thompson of Acier.cc (@touriste.routier (https://www.instagram.com/touriste.routier/?__pwa=1), @acier.cc (http://acier.cc))
Co-hosted by:
Amanda Wishart, Managing Editor at DotWatcher
In this episode we are joined by DotWatcher’s Substack Editor, Conor McKenzie, to preview in detail the highly anticipated inaugural edition of Taurus Mountain Race. Niel Copeland also drops by to tell us what went down at the recent Alps Divide.
We also review the recent action at The Trans Pyrenees Race & The North Race, and look ahead to Peninsular Divide, Arizona Trail Race and other October events.
Get in touch via our Instagram page: @dotcommspod (https://www.instagram.com/dotcommspod/?__pwa=1)or via email: dotcommspod@gmail.com
Links:
DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/ (https://dotwatcher.cc/)
Acier.cc website: https://www.acier.cc/ (https://www.acier.cc/)
3 Sept 2026
Episode 019 - How Can Ultra-Cycling Adapt to Extreme Weather? With Co-Host Nicky Shaw, Lisa Pfeiffer, Liam O'Keeffe & Justyna Jarczok.
Dot Comms is the audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with DotWatcher (https://dotwatcher.cc/).
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.
This month’s episode is supported by Acier who provide ultra-distance specific coaching and consulting services. Go to Acier.cc (http://acier.cc) to find out more.
Presented & Produced by:
Samuel Thompson of Acier Coaching & Consulting (@touriste.routier (https://www.instagram.com/touriste.routier/?__pwa=1), @acier.cc (http://acier.cc))
Co-hosted by:
Nicky Shaw, Fastest Known Times Timekeeper at DotWatcher
In this episode’s Roundtable we discuss how ultra-cycling is going to have to adapt to the increasing frequency of extreme weather events with guests:
Lisa Pfeiffer: Race director of La Péripherie which introduced the concept of Pic & Mix segments. Veteran of events such as the Hope 1000, Two Volcano Sprint and the Transcontinental Race.
Liam O’Keeffe: Founder and curator of the Solstice Series which includes five events in the UK celebrating the celestial calendar.
Justyna Jarczok: Kona Test Team member who was winner of Further Merry England 2026 and 1st Female / 16th overall at Dales Divide 2026.
Get in touch via our Instagram page: @dotcommspod (https://www.instagram.com/dotcommspod/?__pwa=1)or via email: dotcommspod@gmail.com
Links:
DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/ (https://dotwatcher.cc/)
Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/ (https://www.acier.cc/)
14 Aug 2026
On The Dot 004. Previewing Silk Road Mountain Race & Badlands with Nathalie Baillon. Plus Colorado Trail Race, Via Race and more!
On the Dot 004. Previewing Silk Road Mountain Race and Badlands with Nathalie Baillon. Plus Colorado Trail Race, Via Chapter III & more!
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.For this episode Samuel Thompson is joined by Nicky Shaw and Nathalie Baillon to provide some expert analysis, hot takes, inside info and occasional wild speculation.
With Nathalie we look forward to the action at the upcoming Silk Road Mountain Race and Badlands, including her experience of riding both.Further races that are recapped include:
Colorado Trail Race
Via Chapter III
And there are dots to watch at:
GBDURO
Transiberia
Pain au Chocolat
Mountains of the Merfynion
Get in touch via our Instagram page: @dotcommspod (https://www.instagram.com/dotcommspod/?__pwa=1)or via email: dotcommspod@gmail.com
Links:
DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/ (https://dotwatcher.cc/)
Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/ (https://www.acier.cc/)
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