Dot Comms

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 episode is supported by the ultra-cycling specifc coaching service Acier.cc. Go to Acier.cc to find out more.

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

Co-hosted by:
Conor McKenzie, Substack Editor at DotWatcher and Experimental Bikepacking Team member

In this bumper episode we take a deep dive into what went down at the hotly anticipated inaugural edition of the Taurus Mountain Race with guests Emma Bateup and Samuele Tonello who both found themselves in the thick of the action.

Samuel also speaks about his recent experience racing the Peninsular Divide in Malaysia, we recap the Arizona Trail Race and look forward to Further Elements and Across Andes.

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 episode is supported by the ultra-cycling specifc coaching service Acier.cc. Go to Acier.cc to find out more.

Presented & Produced by:
Samuel Thompson of Acier.cc (@touriste.routier, @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: @dotcommspodor via email: dotcommspod@gmail.com

Links:
DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/
Acier.cc 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:
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: @dotcommspodor via email: dotcommspod@gmail.com

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

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: @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:
Millie Gibbons, Web Developer at DotWatcher

In this episode’s Roundtable we talk through some of the highlights from Transcontinental Race No12 with guests :
Esther Lloyd: Contributor to the DotWatcher commentary of TCRNo12, finisher of TCRNo11 and TPRNo4.
Conor McKenzie: Editor of the DotWatcher Substack and ultra-cyclist who was winner of The Capitals in 2025.
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/