The Transcontinental Race 2022 began on 24th July 2022, held in Geraardsbergen, Belgium. This is the second episode of my journey towards Burgas, Bulgaria the eventual finish line of the race.
The Transcontinental Race is the definitive self-supported bicycle race across Europe.
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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