RIDING 4,000KM ACROSS EUROPE! // Transcontinental Race 2022
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The Transcontinental Race is the definitive self-supported bicycle race across Europe. In the Summer of 2022, British ultra-cyclist and athlete Richard Lake took on the challenge of riding the toughest race in the world - the Transcontinental Race.
From the cobbles of Flanders, to the shores of the Black Sea; via rock hewn tunnels, bald mountain tops, navigating pristine asphalt and rock strewn tracks, the Transcontinental will once again cross the European continent in its own unique style: Rider against rider, living by their wits alone, without caravan or entourage; guided by personal integrity, mutual respect and a collective commitment to equality.
At the sharp end the Transcontinental is a beautifully hard bicycle race, simple in design but complex in execution: Factors of self-reliance, logistics, navigation and judgement burden racers’ minds as well as their physiques. The strongest excel and redefine what we think possible, while many experienced riders target only a finish.
It’s no coincidence that the most prepared will succeed.
In this video I have captured the atmosphere of the start line, from the cobbled streets, the historic architecture and the rest begins the lighting of the torches and the ascent up the Muur.
Historically the Muur-Kapelmuur famously featured as the penultimate and decisive climb of the Tour of Flanders or De Ronde. The steep, cobbled ascent shaping many memorable races, creating many ‘Flahute’ legends and thrilling generations of cycling fans. The relatively short climb has an average and maximum incline of 9% and 20% respectively, the cobblestones delivering a variety of challenges depending on the time of year and weather conditions. The climb is synonymous with the ‘hard men’ of the past and their exploits over difficult terrain, long distances and the infamous Flandrian mud.
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Staggering effort. The ride in itself was incredible but you’ve excelled yourself in the video production. That scenery was amazing. Thank you for sharing and letting us sofa dwellers know something about what it’s like to ride 4,000km across Europe. Thank you for sharing your adventures
@BikepackingAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
A brilliant film of a fantastic achievement Richard - I'm in awe of what you did! A stirring, heartwarming and honest record of the ride of a lifetime.
@BikepackingAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob!
I kind of followed along when you were there, but this film really brings it to life - with all the emotions - really fantastic and inspirational.
@BikepackingAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Thanks am glad you enjoyed it - tried to retell the story in a different way to the regular vlogs - hope people enjoy it as much as I loved bringing the story together. I am still kicking myself about damaging my phone and losing days worth of phone footage - and not getting my gopro out during that time. Still... I got long-lasting memories.
Love it Richard. What a great storytelling of your experience.
@BikepackingAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks Niel! Glad you enjoyed it - it was an amazing experience. =)
This is one fantastic video Richard a super breakdown account of your epic TCR adventure, including all the highs and lows. I think you did yourself proud matey, you finished the Trans Continental Race! That is a super biggy! Thanks for sharing it with us...atb Nige 🙂 🚴
Excellent film well done looks proper hard - thanks for sharing
@BikepackingAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Hi David, indeed it was proper. And the 2023 edition starts this Summer!
What a boss video, thank you for taking the time to document your journey!
@BikepackingAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. Tough to capture at times and still wish I didn't damage my phone lost a 3-4 days of photos. Least I have the memories.
great honest and beautiful report Richard! I've been following your bike performance on strava for a while. since you joined the RATN 2022 I follow you I would prefer to participate in such an event myself, but I think I'm too old for that now.(64) in any case you give me a lot of inspiration to continue with what i do now. thank you for your nice report.
@BikepackingAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Maybe, maybe not! No reason why you cannot choice something perhaps a little less crazy and within your fitness levels.
Well done - great account of an epic achievement.
@BikepackingAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.
Well done, great watch :)
Awsome achievement Richard 👏
Marvellous. Thanks for sharing your experience! Some fantastic footage there.
@BikepackingAdventures
Жыл бұрын
It really is some fantastic scenery!
Chapeau Richard
@BikepackingAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Cheers 👌
Fantastic film Richard pulling the ride and all of the emotions together in one place. Well done 👍 So lovely of you to credit your supporters too. Thank you 🙏 Look forward to your adventures in 2023 👍💪🏽🚴♀️🚴♀️
@BikepackingAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Yeah crediting the supporters, I felt it was necessary to say a big thanks to everyone. I've been thinking about revisiting my Race Around the Netherlands race as well - shrink a 6 part episode down into a film.
@TheLongstaffaudaxer
Жыл бұрын
@@BikepackingAdventures sounds a good idea 👍
Fantastic achievement it was great following your progress during the ride and this video brings it to life.congratulations 👏👏👍
@BikepackingAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
What an amazing adventure. 👏
@BikepackingAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sam - it was really was. Memories to last a lifetime.
Astonishing achievement chapeau
@BikepackingAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Brian
Excellent video Richard. Trouble is I’m now starting to wonder if I could do the TCR. 🤪 ha, ha.
@BikepackingAdventures
Жыл бұрын
..sorry about that ;-)
Mind I think you all do 🤣🤣🤣
Dogs = pepper spray
@BikepackingAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I even thought about one of those loud Airhorns - might scare the little bastards.