The Transcontinental Race is Europe’s definitive self-supported ultra cycling challenge. 4,000 km across the continent, no support crew, total self-reliance. With TCRNo12 starting July 19 from Trondheim to Greece, Wim shares his complete Transcontinental Race preparation guide covering training, sleep strategy, gear philosophy, and pacing. Everything you need to understand what this iconic race truly demands.
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Ultra Cycling Challenges
Paris Brest Paris 2027: The Ultimate Guide to Cycling’s Greatest Ultra Event
09
Jul
Jul
There’s a moment that happens to almost every ultra cyclist. You’re deep in a brevet — maybe 300 km in, two in the morning, legs burning, lights cutting through the dark — and some seasoned randonnée veteran pulls alongside and says, very quietly: “You know, for PBP you need to do this twice. Then once […]
05
Jan
Jan
On the morning of July 4, 2025, I rolled my bike out of my garage in a quiet suburb near Antwerp with a simple but daunting goal: ride for 24 hours straight, covering 638 kilometers, climbing 3000 meters, and pushing my mind, body, and equipment to their limits. This wasn’t just a test of endurance; […]
Ultra Cycling Challenges
My Stelvio Ultra Cycling Obsession: Climbing All 3 Sides Twice, 9,050 Altitude Meters in a Day
23
May
May
There’s a moment, in every ultra cyclist’s journey, when you stand at the foot of a legendary climb, staring upwards and quietly thinking: “What if I just kept going?” That’s exactly where I find myself right now—mentally preparing, physically training, and emotionally obsessing over one of the wildest ultra cycling challenges I’ve ever set out […]