Dot Comms

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.

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 Meaghan Hackinen to provide some expert analysis, hot takes, inside info and occasional wild speculation.

Races that are recapped include:Trans Balkan Race
Kromvojoj
Nordic Chase
And there are dots to watch at:Tour Divide
La Peripherie
Transpyrenees (Transiberica)
Get in touch via our Instagram page: @dotcommspodor via email: dotcommspod@gmail.com

Links:
- DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/
- Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/

Dot Comms is the audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with DotWatcher.

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 to find out more.

Presented & Produced by:
Samuel Thompson of Acier Coaching & Consulting (@touriste.routier, @acier.cc)

Co-hosted by:
Kitty Dennis, Managing Editor at DotWatcher

In this episode’s Roundtable we discuss the crossover space where gravel and ultra meet with:
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.
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.
Get in touch via our Instagram page: @dotcommspod
or via email: dotcommspod@gmail.com

Links:
DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/
Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/

On The Dot 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.

Races that are recapped include:
Highland Trail 550
Lost Dot 101
Mittelgebirge Classique
Wild West Country
And there are dots to watch at:
Hellenic Mountain Race
Trans Balkan Race
Race Through Poland
Kromvojoj
Utrecht Ultra
Aethelred Ultra
Get in touch via our Instagram page: @dotcommspodor via email: dotcommspod@gmail.com

Links:
DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/
Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/

Dot Comms is the audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with DotWatcher.

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 to find out more.

Presented & Produced by:
Samuel Thompson of Acier Coaching & Consulting (@touriste.routier, @acier.cc)

Co-hosted by:
Kirsten Cluley, Race Coordinator at DotWatcher

In this episode’s Roundtable we ask how hard is too hard in ultra-cycling events with guests:
Hélène Fromenty: First female finisher at the Trans Pyrenees Race, finisher of Silk Road Mountain race as a pair, and women’s podium finishes at Desertus Bikus and French Road 66, all in 2025.
Jenny Tough: Adventurer, storyteller and mountain lover. Twice first female finisher at Silk Road Mountain Race (2018, 2021) and first woman in the inaugural Atlas Mountain Race (2020). Author of Solo, chronicling her 2021 challenge to run, solo and unsupported, across a mountain range on every continent.
Nelson Trees: Founder of the Mountain Races series, renowned as some of the most prestigious and challenging ultra-cycling races in the world. Including this year’s new addition, the Taurus Mountain Race in Turkey. On the bike he has finished twice in the Top 10 at TCR and finished 4th in the Highland Trail 550 in 2018.
Get in touch via our Instagram page: @dotcommspodor via email: dotcommspod@gmail.com

Links:
DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/
Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/

Welcome to Dot Comms: The audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with DotWatcher.

This month’s episode is supported by Acier who provide ultra-distance specific coaching and consulting services. Go to Acier.cc to find out more.

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 & Produced by:
Samuel Thompson of Acier Coaching & Consulting (@touriste.routier, @acier.cc)

Co-hosted by:
Amanda Wishart, Web Editor at DotWatcher

In this episode’s Roundtable we ask how many ultra-cycling races are too many with guests:
Rich Rothwell - One of the most experienced endurance riders there is, at times accompanied by his teenage son, James. He is also a coach with Advance Cycling Coaching and organises The Land Between, a 320 mile self-support ultra-distance bikepacking event from Northumberland, UK.
Chris Mehlman - Endurance MTB and gravel rider who has gradually shifted towards longer events, achieving impressive results such as 4th in Unbound XL, 3rd at Badlands 2025 and 4th at AMR 2026.
Gail Brown - A physio who works with the GB Olympic team and accomplished ultra-distance rider having completed events such as the Transcontinental Race, Tour Divide and was 3rd overall in the fully self-sufficient 2020 version of GBDURO in 2020.
Get in touch via our Instagram page: @dotcommspod or via email: dotcommspod@gmail.com

DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/
Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/