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Borderland500 2025
Three distances to choose from, the 500-mile epic Borderland500 is a road ultra exploring the Welsh Borderland.
Sep 10th 2025
Lakes ‘n’ Knödel 2025
Lakes 'n' Knödel crosses the borders of Germany and Austria, whilst prioritising cycling, community and culinary art. It's dubbed as ideal for a rookie rider, due to the format, plentiful accommodation and excellent food.
Sep 8th 2025
Alps Divide 2025
Mixed-terrain route along the Western Alps crossing back and forth along the borders of France, Italy and Switzerland.
Sep 6th 2025
Mountains of the Merfynion 2025
Best thought of as a beautiful obstacle course to be tackled by bike, this ride is for people looking to take drop bar bikes where they don’t belong.
Sep 6th 2025
Recently on DotWatcher
Dot Comms Episode 007: Transcontinental Race No11 Wrap-up
This episode we explore what happened in the exciting TCRNo11 with Rob Gardiner, Conor McKenzie and Millie Gibbons.
Sep 17th 2025
Dot Comms Episode 006: Balancing Risk and Reward
This episode goes over the news and races in ultra-cycling, including a roundtable discussion on the balance of risk and reward.
Sep 17th 2025
Dot Comms Episode 005: Choosing Your First Bikepacking Event
This episode of Dot Comms explores what to look for in your first bikepacking event with a panel of race and ride organisers as well as covering the latest bikepacking race news.
Sep 17th 2025
Bikes of Bohemian Border Bash Race 2025
Sep 12th 2025