The Transcontinental race, bar the key check points and allocated parcours surrounding them, is all about plotting your own route across the 4000km distance. This adds a very unique element to this sort of race, and is executed at varying levels of complexity and detail per rider, often linked to their personality type. Those of…

All the gear, and a vague idea
Critical to a race of this magnitude is selecting gear that will not only get the job done, but aligns to your race strategy. I have always opted for reliability over weight/speed in such a long and tough event. And lets also be honest – a great reason for signing up to these races is…