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Dot Comms

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 Welcome to Dot Comms: The audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with DotWatcher.

Each month we bring you all the latest racing news and goings-on from the ultra-distance self-supported cycling world, and a Roundtable discussion where prominent characters of the community share their opinions on pressing issues in the sport.

Presented and Produced by Samuel Thompson of Acier Coaching & Consulting (@touriste.routier / @acier.cc / www.acier.cc).Copyright Dot Comms
Episodes
  • Episode 011 - The Dot Comms Alternative Awards with Co-Host Kitty Dennis, Niel Copeland & Mel Webb.

    Episode 011 - The Dot Comms Alternative Awards with Co-Host Kitty Dennis, Niel Copeland & Mel Webb.
    Jan 8 2026
    Welcome to Dot Comms: The audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with DotWatcher.

    This month’s episode is supported by Acier who provide ultra-distance specific coaching and consulting services. Go to Acier.cc to find out more.

    Each month we bring you all the latest racing news and goings-on from the ultra-distance self-supported cycling world, and a Roundtable discussion where prominent characters of the community share their opinions on pressing issues in the sport.

    Presented & Produced by:
    Samuel Thompson of Acier Coaching & Consulting (@touriste.routier, @acier.cc)

    Co-hosted by:
    Kitty Dennis, Managing Editor at DotWatcher

    In this special episode we bring you the Dot Comms Alternative Awards, highlighting those who may not get the attention they merit, giving recognition for performances and gestures that don’t fit into the typical awards boxes and just recalling some amusing anecdotes. Bringing their dotwatching expertise to assist with handing out the awards are:
    • Niel Copeland - coach with Turn Cycling, athlete who has done pretty much every ultra-distance event out there, bike fitter, race reporter and recipient of the DotWatcher Best DotWatcher award in 2024.
    • Mel Webb - Host of the Detours podcast, official roving race reporter for the Mountain Races, previous participant at SRMR, AMR & HMR and winner of the DotWatcher 2025 Documentation Award.
    Get in touch via our Instagram page: @dotcommspodor via email: dotcommspod@gmail.com

    Links:
    DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/
    Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/
    Acier article on Chewing the Fat: https://www.acier.cc/savoir-faire/fat-the-ultra-distance-fuel-part-three-c
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Episode 010 - US vs Them: Who Does Ultra Better? with Co-Host Kirsten Cluley, Brian Alder, Hannah Simon & Adrian O'Sullivan.

    Episode 010 - US vs Them: Who Does Ultra Better? with Co-Host Kirsten Cluley, Brian Alder, Hannah Simon & Adrian O'Sullivan.
    Dec 4 2025
    Welcome to Dot Comms: The audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with DotWatcher.

    This month’s episode is supported by Acier who provide ultra-distance specific coaching and consulting services. Go to Acier.cc to find out more.

    Each month we bring you all the latest racing news and goings-on from the ultra-distance self-supported cycling world, and a Roundtable discussion where prominent characters of the community share their opinions on pressing issues in the sport.

    Presented & Produced by:
    Samuel Thompson of Acier Coaching & Consulting (@touriste.routier, @acier.cc)

    Co-hosted by:
    Kirsten Cluley, Race Coordinator at DotWatcher (@kirstencluley)

    In this episode’s Roundtable we compare and contrast the two main ultra-distance bikepacking worlds - the grassroots scene originating from the US or the European-style formally organised events with guests:

    • Brian Alder - Creator of Tour Te Waipounamu and experienced cyclist having ridden events including the Tour Divide, Silk Road Mountain Race & the Trans Pyrenees Race.
    • Hannah Simon - Ultra-distance athlete with prestigious results worldwide including first female at Silk Road Mountain Race in 2024 (9th overall) and completing the US Triple Crown Challenge in 2023.
    • Adrian O’Sullivan - Organiser of the TransAtlanticWay and veteran of the Transcontinental race & Trans America Bike Race.

    Get in touch via our Instagram page: @dotcommspodor via email: dotcommspod@gmail.com

    Links:
    DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/
    Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/
    Acier article on year-round heat training: https://www.acier.cc/knowledge/should-you-be-heat-training-year-round
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    1 hr
  • Episode 009 - Are Ultra-Distance Events Too Expensive? w/ Co-Host Amanda Wishart, Katie-Jane L'Herpiniere, Dominik Bokstaller & Will Pomeroy

    Episode 009 - Are Ultra-Distance Events Too Expensive? w/ Co-Host Amanda Wishart, Katie-Jane L'Herpiniere, Dominik Bokstaller & Will Pomeroy
    Nov 6 2025
    Welcome to Dot Comms: The audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with DotWatcher.

    This month’s episode is supported by Acier who provide ultra-distance specific coaching and consulting services. Go to Acier.cc to find out more.

    Each month we bring you all the latest racing news and goings-on from the ultra-distance self-supported cycling world, and a Roundtable discussion where prominent characters of the community share their opinions on pressing issues in the sport.

    Presented & Produced by:
    Samuel Thompson of Acier Coaching & Consulting (@touriste.routier, @acier.cc)

    Co-hosted by:
    Amanda Wishart, Web Editor at Dotwatcher (@amandawish.art)

    In this episode the Roundtable we ask whether ultra-distance events are too expensive, with guests:
    • Katie-Jane L’Herpiniere, multi-disciplinary adventurer and organiser of the Alps Divide
    • Dominik Bokstaller, co-founder of the Cake Movement and experienced ultra-distance racer
    • Will Pomeroy, organiser of the Great Western Randonnée Audax UK events

    Get in touch via our Instagram page: @dotcommspod or via email: dotcommspod@gmail.com

    Links:
    DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/
    Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/
    Acier article on Core: https://www.acier.cc/knowledge/the-core-central-to-ultra-distance-cycling-success
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    1 hr
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