The Just Bikes Podcast

This is part two of our two part episode on VIA Race, a new 4000 km self-supported bikepacking race set to kick- off this July from Southern Spain. If you haven’t listened to part one yet, I do suggest you do that as this is a continuation of our chat with Ingeborg and Ian, the organizers of VIA Race. Check it out HERE. In part two we discuss the evolution of ultra-cycling, the role of technology, the rules, and linked to the rules, the importance of transparency when it comes to a fair & safe adventure. We also chat about who has signed up for Chapter 1 of the race and in addition to Niel sharing his prep and routing choices, Part also feature the voices of some of those participating. Thank you to Saz, Olly & Ben: 🚲 @_saz_h 🚲 @paradisduvelo 🚲@benjamescyclingFor more info on what was discussed in the episode: 🚲 VIA Race Online - https://via-race.com🚲 VIA Race on IG - @VIA_RACE 🚲 Some info on those elephants HERE 🚲 Niel’s DotBooster Academy - https://dotbooster.com 🚲 Niel on Instagram - @nielcopeland🚲 She Races - https://www.sheraces.com Race Partners 🚲 Cafe Du Cycliste https://www.cafeducycliste.com🚲 Le Bezy Pyrenees -https://www.lebezy.com 🚲 Cyclete - https://cyclite.cc/en🚲 Madcap - @madcapp.cc If you liked this episode, please tap subscribe wherever you are listening. Please also leave a review - 5 ⭐ only. Check out The Mettleset Podcast and follow @JustBikesThePodcast and @themettleset on Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.  x Dawn

We know that bikepacking and ultra-cycling is about testing your limits - physical and mental, it's about adventure, camaraderie. It is about eating. It’s also about storytelling and this is the story of one of the newest self-supported ultra-cycling races on the calendar, VIA Race.Ingeborg Oie and Ian To, the team behind this upcoming race, agreed to speak with me and Niel Copeland about the first Chapter of this 4000km adventure which sets off from Southern Spain on 20 July, 2024.  This is an ultra-cycling race for ultra-cyclists, by ultra-cyclists and there was so much to cover that we’ve split the episode into two parts. Part 1 covers the origins of the race, Ian and Ingeborg’s own cycling journeys & world record, the route, the thinking behind various race elements, the importance of story-telling, the dotwatching experience, safety, different race categories, support for new riders and how the race aims to welcome a more diverse line-up of cyclists. We also discuss the role of the race partners (linked below). Part 2 will be live by the 27th of March and will discuss teh evolution of ultra-cycling, the role of technology and also the importance of transparency when it comes to a fair & safe adventure.  In addition to Niel sharing his prep, Part 2 will feature the voices of some of those participating. For more info on what was discussed in the episode: 🚲 VIA Race Online - https://via-race.com🚲 VIA Race on IG - @VIA_RACE 🚲 Niel’s DotBooster Academy - https://dotbooster.com 🚲 Niel on Instagram - @nielcopeland🚲 She Races - https://www.sheraces.com Race Partners 🚲 Cafe Du Cycliste https://www.cafeducycliste.com🚲 Le Bezy Pyrenees -https://www.lebezy.com 🚲 Cyclete - https://cyclite.cc/enIf you liked this episode, please tap subscribe wherever you are listening. Please also leave a review - 5 ⭐ only. Check out The Mettleset Podcast and follow @JustBikesThePodcast and @themettleset on Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.  x Dawn

The Race Around Rwanda is a 1000km self-supported cycling race that takes place annually every February in Rwanda. This year, The Just Bikes Podcast was on the ground and aimed to give you a daily update of what was happening, the highs, lows, weather and emotions and all the people questioning, ‘can that really be considered gravel?’Due to tech problems and a lack of wifi for the remainder of the race, we had to bank our stories but we’re back today with just some of the rest of the best stories at the finish line of the race. In today’s episode you’ll hear from Jenny Tough, an accomplished endurance athlete and author. For more info on Jenny: 🚲 @JennyTough on Instagram 🚲 Jenny’s Substack - highly recommend checking that out  📚 More information on RED-S HERE📚 More information on athletes and eating disorders from NEDA HERE Earlier Episodes of The Race Around Rwanda series can be found here:🎙️Day 1: Tugende... Or Not - Listen Here🎙️Day 2: CP 1o CP2: Hard Earned Kms - Listen Here🎙️Day 3: Twinning with Caps 77 Mark & Oli - Listen Here🎙️Day 3 & 4: Here for the Vibes at RAR - Listen Here 🎙️Stories from the Finish Line: Look at Us- Listen Here 🇷🇼 For more information on Race Around Rwanda visit: https://racearoundrwanda.com/🇷🇼 To see the dots of the race, visit: https://rar-2024.legendstracking.com: 🇷🇼 For more info on travel to Rwanda, visit: https://www.visitrwanda.com If you liked this episode, please tap subscribe wherever you are listening. Please also leave a review - 5 ⭐ only. Check out The Mettleset Podcast and follow @JustBikesThePodcast and @themettleset on Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.  x Dawn

The Race Around Rwanda is a 1000km self-supported cycling race that takes place annually every February in Rwanda. This year, The Just Bikes Podcast was on the ground and aimed to give you a daily update of what was happening, the highs, lows, weather and emotions and all the people questioning, ‘can that really be considered gravel?’Due to tech problems and a lack of wifi for the remainder of the race, we had to bank our stories but we’re back today with just some of the rest of the best stories at the finish line of the race.  In Today’s Episode you’ll hear from: 🚲 Max Rosenfeld 🚲 Ada Xinxo 🚲 Mohib Caglidil🚲 Stephanie Daddi 🚲 Benjamin Schmetz 🚲 Sarah Ruggins - Here her on EP 1 of Podcast HERE 🚲 Frédéric Monet🚲 Fabian Wurm Earlier Episodes of The Race Around Rwanda series can be found here:🎙️Day 1: Tugende... Or Not - Listen Here🎙️Day 2: CP 1o CP2: Hard Earned Kms - Listen Here🎙️Day 3: Twinning with Caps 77 Mark & Oli - Listen Here🎙️Day 3 & 4: Here for the Vibes at RAR - Listen Here 🇷🇼 For more information on Race Around Rwanda visit: https://racearoundrwanda.com/🇷🇼 To see the dots of the race, visit: https://rar-2024.legendstracking.com: 🇷🇼 For more info on travel to Rwanda, visit: https://www.visitrwanda.com If you liked this episode, please tap subscribe wherever you are listening. Please also leave a review - 5 ⭐ only. Check out The Mettleset Podcast and follow @JustBikesThePodcast and @themettleset on Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.  x Dawn

The Race Around Rwanda is a 1000km self-supported cycling race that takes place annually every February in Rwanda. This year, The Just Bikes Podcast was on the ground and aimed to give you a daily update of what was happening, the highs, lows, weather and emotions and all the people questioning, ‘can that really be considered gravel?’Due to tech problems and a lack of wifi for the remainder of the race, we had to bank our stories but we're back with EP 8 on Day 3 and 4 (6th/7th Feb) of the Race with a view and some voices from CP3.Earlier Episodes of The Race Around Rwanda series can be found here: 🎙️Day 1: Tugende... Or Not - Listen Here 🎙️Day 2: CP 1o CP2: Hard Earned Kms - Listen Here 🎙️Day 3: Twinning with Caps 77 Mark & Oli - Listen Here 🇷🇼 For more information on Race Around Rwanda visit: 🇷🇼 To see the dots of the race, visit: https://rar-2024.legendstracking.com: 🇷🇼 For more info on travel to Rwanda, visit: https://www.visitrwanda.com 🇷🇼 For Team Amani's video on Kenneth Karaya's Race Around Rwanda click HEREIf you liked this episode, please tap subscribe wherever you are listening. Please also leave a review - 5 ⭐ only. Check out The Mettleset Podcast and follow @JustBikesThePodcast and @themettleset on Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.  x Dawn

The Race Around Rwanda is a 1000km self-supported cycling race that takes place annually every February in Rwanda.  This year, The Just Bikes Podcast is on the ground and  aiming to give you a daily update of what’s happening, the highs, lows, weather and emotions and all the people questioning, ‘can that really be considered gravel?’February 6th is Day 3 of the race and Dawn is on the ground to share stories from the road, or gravel as it were. Mark and Oliver arrived at CP3 late on the night of the 6th and kindly agreed to chat with Dawn about their day and their elite level coordination. 🇷🇼 For more information on Race Around Rwanda visit: 🇷🇼 To dotwatch the race, visit: https://rar-2024.legendstracking.com: 🇷🇼 For more info on travel to Rwanda, visit:  https://www.visitrwanda.com If you liked this episode, please tap subscribe wherever you are listening. Please also leave a review - 5 ⭐ only. Check out The Mettleset Podcast  and follow @JustBikesThePodcast and @themettleset on Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.  x Dawn