The Transcontinental (TCR) is an annual, self-supported ultra-cycling race that, as the name suggests, spans almost across the entire European continent. It is widely considered one of the toughest on the planet, testing rider’s fitness, mental strength, planning, problem solving and ability to endure as they ride 4000km with approx 40,000m of climbing.
So what type of person decides that they’re going to take on the TCR without being a cyclist? Well, meet our guest for EP 1, Dr Sarah Ruggins who took part in the last edition. In our chat we learn that her story goes way beyond the TCR and way back into childhood when she was an elite runner with a bright athletic future ahead of her. Listen and you’ll learn more about Sarah’s strength - and ability to endure - and how it didn’t start with the TCR.
More Info
🚲 Find Sarah on IG: @_not_that_kind_of_doctor
🚲 For applications to the next Transcontinental Race: https://www.lostdot.cc/race/tcrno10
🚲 To see the photo that introduced me to Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/p/CvhMOgVsz64/?hl=en
🚲 Photo credits of Sarah’s teaser video go to: https://www.jamesbusbyimages.com
Resources
🎙️ Ultra Cycling 101 on The Mettleset Podcast
🎙️ The Women of The Race Around Rwanda Part 1
🎙️ The Women of The Race Around Rwanda Part 2
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This episode is brought to you by the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge, a cycle challenge for everyone! Set for 24-25th February, 2024, the next edition includes three events (yes, really), all starting and ending at Expo City, Dubai. For more info on the Junior Rides, the 35 km TotalEnergies Outride and the 92 km Main Event, hop on over to @spinneysdubai92 on Instagram or visit cyclechallenge.ae.
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