The Just Bikes Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Hello everyone, Dawn here

Today’s episode is all about the Titan World Series and more specifically, their plans to get more women on the starline, and over the finish line of the original Titan Series Race, The Skoda Titan Desert Race in Morocco. 

Mariona Faixat Codinach tells me all about the SheTitan program, what it aims to achieve and why it's important. 

Helpful Links:

🚵🏻‍♀️ She Titan: https://skodatitandesertmorocco.com/en/shetitan/ 

🇲🇦 The Skoda Titan Desert Race in Morocco, visit: https://skodatitandesertmorocco.com/en/ 

🇸🇦 The Neom Titan Desert Race, visit: https://titandesertksa.com

🎙️Episode 19.1 on the Titan Desert Race Saudi Arabia: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6h9YolHMH7EPXzZBryYJyz?si=f036f5f2eff24073

To hear about Moroj Adil, Saudi Arabia’s first pro cyclist’s experience on the race, check out our episode with her here.

I hope you enjoy the episode! 

Dawn

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Today’s episode is all about the Neom Titan Desert Race Saudi Arabia, which is my next mountain bike race. The race takes place 18-22 November in Neom, KSA. 

In today’s episode, I chat with Manuel Tajada Vitales, the manager of the Titan World Series to chat the origins of the race, this year’s edition, the camp and some of his favorite memories of the race 

This is part 1 of 2 parts so stay tuned for episode 19.2 going live on Wednesday 31, July, the second of which focuses on Titan’s efforts to get more women on the startline, things we love to hear! 

🇸🇦 For more info on the Neom Titan Desert Race, visit: https://titandesertksa.com

🇲🇦 For more info on the Skoda Titan Desert Race in Morocco, visit: https://skodatitandesertmorocco.com/en/ 

To hear about Moroj Adil, Saudi Arabia’s first pro cyclists experience on the race, check out our episode with her here . 

I hope you enjoy the episode! 

Dawn 

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We know that bikepacking and ultra-cycling is about testing your limits - physical and mental, it's about adventure, camaraderie. It is about eating. It’s also about storytelling and this is the story of one of the newest self-supported ultra-cycling races on the calendar, VIA Race.

Ingeborg Oie and Ian To, the team behind this upcoming race, agreed to speak with me and Niel Copeland about the first Chapter of this 4000km adventure which sets off from Southern Spain on 20 July, 2024.  This is an ultra-cycling race for ultra-cyclists, by ultra-cyclists and there was so much to cover that we’ve split the episode into two parts. 

Part 1 covers the origins of the race, Ian and Ingeborg’s own cycling journeys & world record, the route, the thinking behind various race elements, the importance of story-telling, the dotwatching experience, safety, different race categories, support for new riders and how the race aims to welcome a more diverse line-up of cyclists. We also discuss the role of the race partners (linked below). 

Part 2 will be live by the 27th of March and will discuss teh evolution of ultra-cycling, the role of technology and also the importance of transparency when it comes to a fair & safe adventure.  In addition to Niel sharing his prep, Part 2 will feature the voices of some of those participating. 

For more info on what was discussed in the episode: 

🚲 VIA Race Online - https://via-race.com

🚲 VIA Race on IG - @VIA_RACE 

🚲 Niel’s DotBooster Academy - https://dotbooster.com 

🚲 Niel on Instagram - @nielcopeland

🚲 She Races - https://www.sheraces.com 

Race Partners 

🚲 Cafe Du Cycliste https://www.cafeducycliste.com

🚲 Le Bezy Pyrenees -https://www.lebezy.com 

🚲 Cyclete - https://cyclite.cc/en

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x Dawn

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The Race Around Rwanda is a 1000km self-supported cycling race that takes place annually every February in Rwanda. This year, The Just Bikes Podcast was on the ground and aimed to give you a daily update of what was happening, the highs, lows, weather and emotions and all the people questioning, ‘can that really be considered gravel?’

Due to tech problems and a lack of wifi for the remainder of the race, we had to bank our stories but we’re back today with just some of the rest of the best stories at the finish line of the race. 

In today’s episode you’ll hear from Jenny Tough, an accomplished endurance athlete and author. For more info on Jenny: 

🚲 @JennyTough on Instagram 

🚲 Jenny’s Substack - highly recommend checking that out  

📚 More information on RED-S HERE

📚 More information on athletes and eating disorders from NEDA HERE 

Earlier Episodes of The Race Around Rwanda series can be found here:

🎙️Day 1: Tugende... Or Not - Listen Here

🎙️Day 2: CP 1o CP2: Hard Earned Kms - Listen Here

🎙️Day 3: Twinning with Caps 77 Mark & Oli - Listen Here

🎙️Day 3 & 4: Here for the Vibes at RAR - Listen Here 

🎙️Stories from the Finish Line: Look at Us- Listen Here 

🇷🇼 For more information on Race Around Rwanda visit: https://racearoundrwanda.com/

🇷🇼 To see the dots of the race, visit: https://rar-2024.legendstracking.com: 

🇷🇼 For more info on travel to Rwanda, visit: https://www.visitrwanda.com 

If you liked this episode, please tap subscribe wherever you are listening. Please also leave a review - 5 ⭐ only. Check out The Mettleset Podcast and follow @JustBikesThePodcast and @themettleset on Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.  

x Dawn

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The Race Around Rwanda is a 1000km self-supported cycling race that takes place annually every February in Rwanda. This year, The Just Bikes Podcast was on the ground and aimed to give you a daily update of what was happening, the highs, lows, weather and emotions and all the people questioning, ‘can that really be considered gravel?’

Due to tech problems and a lack of wifi for the remainder of the race, we had to bank our stories but we’re back today with just some of the rest of the best stories at the finish line of the race.  

In Today’s Episode you’ll hear from: 

🚲 Max Rosenfeld 

🚲 Ada Xinxo 

🚲 Mohib Caglidil

🚲 Stephanie Daddi 

🚲 Benjamin Schmetz 

🚲 Sarah Ruggins - Here her on EP 1 of Podcast HERE 

🚲 Frédéric Monet

🚲 Fabian Wurm 

Earlier Episodes of The Race Around Rwanda series can be found here:

🎙️Day 1: Tugende... Or Not - Listen Here

🎙️Day 2: CP 1o CP2: Hard Earned Kms - Listen Here

🎙️Day 3: Twinning with Caps 77 Mark & Oli - Listen Here

🎙️Day 3 & 4: Here for the Vibes at RAR - Listen Here 

🇷🇼 For more information on Race Around Rwanda visit: https://racearoundrwanda.com/

🇷🇼 To see the dots of the race, visit: https://rar-2024.legendstracking.com: 

🇷🇼 For more info on travel to Rwanda, visit: https://www.visitrwanda.com 

If you liked this episode, please tap subscribe wherever you are listening. Please also leave a review - 5 ⭐ only. Check out The Mettleset Podcast and follow @JustBikesThePodcast and @themettleset on Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.  

x Dawn

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The Race Around Rwanda is a 1000km self-supported cycling race that takes place annually every February in Rwanda. This year, The Just Bikes Podcast was on the ground and aimed to give you a daily update of what was happening, the highs, lows, weather and emotions and all the people questioning, ‘can that really be considered gravel?’

Due to tech problems and a lack of wifi for the remainder of the race, we had to bank our stories but we're back with EP 8 on Day 3 and 4 (6th/7th Feb) of the Race with a view and some voices from CP3.

Earlier Episodes of The Race Around Rwanda series can be found here:

🎙️Day 1: Tugende... Or Not - Listen Here

🎙️Day 2: CP 1o CP2: Hard Earned Kms - Listen Here

🎙️Day 3: Twinning with Caps 77 Mark & Oli - Listen Here

🇷🇼 For more information on Race Around Rwanda visit: 

🇷🇼 To see the dots of the race, visit: https://rar-2024.legendstracking.com: 

🇷🇼 For more info on travel to Rwanda, visit: https://www.visitrwanda.com 

🇷🇼 For Team Amani's video on Kenneth Karaya's Race Around Rwanda click HERE

If you liked this episode, please tap subscribe wherever you are listening. Please also leave a review - 5 ⭐ only. Check out The Mettleset Podcast and follow @JustBikesThePodcast and @themettleset on Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.  

x Dawn

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The Race Around Rwanda is a 1000km self-supported cycling race that takes place annually every February in Rwanda.  This year, The Just Bikes Podcast is on the ground and  aiming to give you a daily update of what’s happening, the highs, lows, weather and emotions and all the people questioning, ‘can that really be considered gravel?’

February 6th is Day 3 of the race and Dawn is on the ground to share stories from the road, or gravel as it were. 

Mark and Oliver arrived at CP3 late on the night of the 6th and kindly agreed to chat with Dawn about their day and their elite level coordination. 

🇷🇼 For more information on Race Around Rwanda visit: 

🇷🇼 To dotwatch the race, visit: https://rar-2024.legendstracking.com: 

🇷🇼 For more info on travel to Rwanda, visit:  https://www.visitrwanda.com 

If you liked this episode, please tap subscribe wherever you are listening. Please also leave a review - 5 ⭐ only. Check out The Mettleset Podcast  and follow @JustBikesThePodcast and @themettleset on Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.  

x Dawn

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The Race Around Rwanda is a 1000km self-supported cycling race that takes place annually every February in Rwanda. This year, The Just Bikes Podcast is on the ground and  aiming to give you a daily update of what’s happening, the highs, lows, weather and emotions and all the people questioning, ‘can that really be considered gravel?’.  

February 5th is Day 2 of the race and Dawn is on the ground to share stories from the road, or gravel as it were. 

🇷🇼 For more information on Race Around Rwanda visit: 

🇷🇼 To dotwatch the race, visit: https://rar-2024.legendstracking.com: 

🇷🇼 For more info on travel to Rwanda, visit:  https://www.visitrwanda.com 

If you liked this episode, please tap subscribe wherever you are listening. Please also leave a review - 5 ⭐ only. Check out The Mettleset Podcast  and follow @JustBikesThePodcast and @themettleset on Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.  

x Dawn

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The Race Around Rwanda is a 1000km self-supported cycling race that takes place annually every February in Rwanda. This year, The Just Bikes Podcast is on the ground and  aiming to give you a daily update of what’s happening, the highs, lows, weather and emotions and all the people questioning, ‘can that really be considered gravel?’

February 4th is Day 1 of the race and friend of the pod, Ultra-Cycling Coach Niel Copeland is back to chat with Dawn about what went down. 

🇷🇼 For more information on Race Around Rwanda visit: 

🇷🇼 To dotwatch the race, visit: https://rar-2024.legendstracking.com: 

🇷🇼 For more info on travel to Rwanda, visit:  https://www.visitrwanda.com 

Find Niel on: 

🚲 Instagram: @nielcopeland

🚲 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TurnCycling 

If you liked this episode, please tap subscribe wherever you are listening. Please also leave a review - 5 ⭐ only. Check out The Mettleset Podcast  and follow @JustBikesThePodcast and @themettleset on Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.  

x Dawn

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This is Episode 4! Today’s episode gives a glimpse into the history of cycling in Dubai as I speak to the Race Director of the oldest mass participation cycling race in the United Arab Emirates, The Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge. I owe a lot to Dubai when it comes to cycling and this race was actually my very first ever. A race I did a week after buying my first bike, without a bike computer, clipped into for the second time ever! 

Now in its 14th year, I had the opportunity to speak with Stewart Howison, who has been there from the start. This year, race activities take place over 2 days. 24-25 February 2024 with the 92 km race - a UCI Gran Fondo World Series Qualifying Race-  taking place on the Sunday, all starting and finishing at Expo City Dubai. 

In this episode we chat through: 

🚲 The history of the race

🚲 What it means to be a UCI Gran Fondo World Series Qualifier 

🚲 Changes to the race this year 

🚲 The very popular Aster Big Five build up rides

🚲 Race safety 

🚲 The race route throughout Dubai

🚲 Race inclusivity including the TotalEnergies 35k outride, a ride I will be joining this year 

🚲 And the Active Giving Program which lets those racing plant trees for every KM they ride 

So if you are a UAE cyclist, past, present or future, I hope you enjoy this look back on the history of the race and if you are one of the many listeners we have across the world, I hope it inspires you to perhaps consider the race this year or in the coming years and perhaps visit us here in the UAE for a cycling holiday. 

🎙️As promised you can hear about how I went from Zero to Ultra in a little over three months on EP1 of The Mettleset Podcast. 

🚴🏿‍♀️ 🚴🏻‍♀️ 🚴🏾‍♀️ Register for the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge, a cycle challenge for everyone, by visiting cyclechallenge.ae. Set for 24-25th February, 2024, the next edition includes three events (yes, really), all starting and ending at Expo City, Dubai. For more info on the Junior Rides, the 35 km TotalEnergies Outride and the 92 km Main Event, hop on over to @spinneysdubai92 on Instagram or visit cyclechallenge.ae.

If you liked this episode, please tap subscribe wherever you are listening. Please also leave a review - 5 ⭐ only. Check out The Mettleset Podcast  and follow @JustBikesThePodcast and @themettleset on Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.  

x Dawn

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