Transcontinental Race 2022 :: Opening Ceremony
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Start line of the Transcontinental Race 2022, held in Geraardsbergen, Belgium. The race began on 24th July 2022 at 10pm. Look at the bikes of the transcontinental and the proceedings in the market square of the host city.
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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Great video and thanks for sharing 👍
Great to see some vlog footage Richard after the podcasts. Well done for completing.👏👏
Very enjoyable. Thank you.
Wow, this really captures the atmosphere
Brilliant stuff ,as always once again great achievement 👍
Absolutely brilliant. What a buzz it must have been. Thanks for sharing Richard.👍
Thanks for sharing this Richard. Can't wait for more
@BikepackingAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Looking forward to sharing the next chapter. I got lots of action from the race.
You've come a very long way from your weekend cycle to Wales which I remember watching to having the balls to enter and ride the TCR. Awesome stuff 👍👍👍
@BikepackingAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Ha thanks for the reminder. Yes, I remember that well, really windy across the Peak District; the day after a storm passed through.
Great vid. Look forward to seeing your journey.
@BikepackingAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
Off to a good start into the unknown?
Really captured the atmosphere! Do you know how many started/finished? Such a huge undertaking - phenomenal achievement! Hope you're recovering well. 🙌🏼🚴♂️
@BikepackingAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Huge thanksm toughest thing I've ever done. 118 solos and 7 pairs finished, 214 solos start, 13 pairs started. According to website. Recovering your fine, planning a new small adventure for this weekend as we speak!
Anyone know the song at 7:55?
@BikepackingAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I would be interested to know too - fancy using it myself.
@Rafa.veganism_bikes
Жыл бұрын
@@BikepackingAdventures June/John Skinner?, though, no way you could find that song elsewhere as he composed this one specifically for TCRN08
@altern8tive
Жыл бұрын
@@Rafa.veganism_bikes That depends where the sample is from. Poke (Trap Instrumental) by Maskibeats uses the same repeating female vocal. So whether Skinner used the same sample but with a less aggressive percussion beat only he knows. It's difficult to nail the track down without definitive credits but the Maskibeats version is the easiest to find.
@rebelcycles951
Жыл бұрын
try checking Ivan Shopov and Avigeya- Chicovite Konye very similar beat and identical vocals