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Podcast: Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Episode: Tackling the TransContinentalRace - Cycling 4200km through Europe with Matt Spooner
Description: My guest today is Matt Spooner, who recently completed the Trans Continental Race - a 4200km non-stop bike ride from Roubaix in France, down to Istanbul in Turkey. Apart from the start & finish, there are 5 checkpoints and several compulsory sections known as parcours. There are also some roads which are banned, generally because they are unsafe for the riders. After that the route is completely open to the choices made by the riders. This event isn’t just about cycling for many days. It’s also a logistical challenge and a heaven for any one who likes planning.
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