Bikes Of Transcontinental Race No11

Christoph Strasser

Age: 42

Cap number: 2

Location: Austria

Bike: Specialized S-Works Roubaix SL8

Key items of kit: Cyclite Framebag, Top Tube Bag, Handle Bar Aero Bag and 8L Saddle Bag Supernova M99 DY Pro SONdelux Dynamo 2x 0.75L and 1x 1.0L bottles 32mm Mondo Tires with Aerothan tubes Di2 Dura Ace shifting, 50-34 front and 11-34 back Syntace C3 aerobar with 4.5cm spacers, and Racelite 42mm handlebar

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 650b (27.5")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Cynthia Carson

Age: 33

Cap number: 137

Location: Girona, Spain

Bike: 3T Strada Italia Wheels: Hunt 40 limitless gravel aero wheelset Sealant : Orange Seal Endurance Tubeless Sealant Chain: Flattop Silca hot melt wax + EnduranceChip wax additive Aerobars: Redshift Quick-Release Clip-on Aerobars with TriRig aerobar cups

Key items of kit: Bags: Tailfin Carbon R&D rear pack / 1.2L Top Tube Bag / R&D Custom Frame Bag Helmet & Sunglasses: Cytal Lite with Devour Saddle: Fizik Argo saddle 140mm Navigation: Wahoo ACE Water: 2 x 750ml BIVO bottles, 1 x 500ml Lighting: Supernova B54 & M99 Bottle Cages : Arundel Sideloader Carbon Cages from BikeTiresDirect Phone Mount: Peak Design

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Andrea

Age: 55

Location: Italy

Bike: Bonetti artisanal

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Titanium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Matthew Spooner

Age: 53

Location: Zug

Bike: Specialized CRUX S-Works

Key items of kit: Swissside Allroad Ultimate Wheels, Pirelli PZero Race TLR 40mm tyres (tubeless), Rotor 160mm cranks, 44 tooth Rotor Q rings, eeThirteen 9-52 cassette, SRAM X01 Rear Derailleur, SRAM Red HRD shiters and brakes, 160/140mm Swiss Stop brake rotors, Swiss Stop pads, Rockshock AXS 50mm dropper post, Tailfin Aeropack, Apidura Top Tube bag, 2x Apidura food pouches, Vision Metron 4D MAS Bars, Redshift Shock Stop Stem, Infinity Saddle, Ravemen PR2400 front light, Ravemen NT201 radar rear light, Garmin Edge 1040 Solar GPS. System Weight with empty bottles 14.9kg

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 40mm-44mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Kim Heikkinen

Age: 54

Cap number: 315

Location: Helsinki, Finland

Bike: Fairlight Strael 56R Shimano GRX820 2x12 48-31/ 11-36 Wheels by Stayer Cycles/ GP5000 AS TR 32mm/ Ritchey drop bar/ seatpost/ stem/ Profile aerobars SON dynamo hub and lights, Sinewave USB charger A bit of color to the grey ensemble with the muc-off orange valves

Key items of kit: Tailfin frame/ top tube bags 5.3/ 2.2L/ AeroPack Cargo 18L/ Apidura aerobar bag 2.5L Apidura pouch/ Sleeping kit: Yeti Fever Zero/ Thermarest Uberlite/ Cumulus Ultralight bivi/ This year for extra safety Garmin inReach mini2

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: No

April Drage

Age: 44

Cap number: 20

Location: The Dream Factory (AKA Curve Cycling HQ) in Melbourne, Australia

Bike: Curve Cycling Belgie Ultra V2 prototype, Curve Cycling G5T prototype wheelset with dynamo hub, Curve Cycling carbon walmer bars. SRAM Force AXS with XPLR 13 speed T-Type derailleur with 10/46 cassette and a 38T chainring up front. 40mm Pirelli Cinturato Velo Evo tyres.

Key items of kit: VAP Butterfly long aerobars, K-lite Ultra race dynamo lights & charging kit, well loved Revelate Spinelock 10L saddle pack, Revelate Mountain feed bags and a Tailfin top tube bag. Anticipating lots of wild camping I’ve packed a luxurious sleep set up; a Terra Nova Moonlite bivi bag, a torso length Thermarest Neoair X-lite mat & Montbell down pants. Other luxuries include, a tiny little speaker to keep the good times rolling, an enormous tool kit for peace of mind & my Patagonia micro puff vest because I rarely leave home without it.

Frame material: Titanium

Tyre width: 40mm-44mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Amelia Linnett

Age: 32

Location: Barcelona

Bike: I own exactly one bicycle: an Oxford Bike Works Expedition that is beautifully optimised for touring and that I have attempted to coerce into what I'm telling myself is a suitable setup for TCRno11, mostly by taking off any components I don't absolutely need (kickstand, mudguards, rack...).

But it is still very much a touring bike: steel frame and fork, 26in wheels with SON28 dynamo front hub, 3x8 groupset (midrange Shimano) with front friction / rear indexed thumb shifters (Microshift), a well-worn Brooks B17 saddle, and don't forget the flat handlebars.

I have added some aerobars (Pro Missile) alongside the Ergon GP5 grips for comfort and swapped out the flat pedals for a set of SPDs. I've also replaced the touring-classic but heavy Schwalbe Marathon tyres with a set of Continental Race Kings: an unorthodox choice for a road race, certainly, but I liked the feel of them better than any of the road tyres I could find in 26”, and who knows, maybe they'll help me out on the gravel parcours.

There’s no prize for heaviest bike as far as I’m aware, but I imagine this would be in contention at 15.5kg (just the bike, without bags or water). I'm hoping what it lacks in speed it will make up for in durability.

Key items of kit: My kit list is pretty standard (required items plus emergency bivvy + mat, basic layers for weather, first aid & repair kits), leaning towards the minimal in a probably futile attempt to compensate for how heavy the bike already is.

Aside from the bicycle itself, the least conventional item is probably the CrankTank4, which saves me from my least favourite cycling activity (reaching down for water bottles). It also serves as a reliable conversation starter when passers-by ask if it’s a petrol tank.

Frame material: Steel

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

Harald Rinner

Age: 52

Location: Österreich

Bike: Trek Checkpoint

Key items of kit: SRAM Rival drivetrain, single chainring in front, 12-speed in the rear, 35 mm high Pancho Wheels wheelset, hub dynamo with charge regulator and Supernova lighting.

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Christian Höra

Age: 37

Location: Pöhl, Germany

Bike: Canyon Grail CFR XPLR 2025 rear derailleur: SRAM RED XPLR AXS RD 13s equipped with XPLR XG-1391 (10-46) wheels: DT Swiss GRC 1400 Spline db equipped with Conti Grand Prix 5000 AllSeason Tubeless 28" | 700 x 32C cockpit: Canyon CP0039 handlebar: Canyon GEAR GROOVE Aero Extension modified by Huettel cycles handlebar tape: SQlab 714 saddle: fizik Antares Versus R1 dynamo: SON 28 frontlight: Supernova M99 DY Pro rearlight: Supernova TL3 Mini

Key items of kit: bike computer: Garmin Edge 1050 (backup: Garmin Edge 840) frontlight backup: Supernova airstream 2 backlight: Garmin Varia Radar RTL 516 USB charger: Cinq Plug5 Pure modified by Huettel cycles bags: Apidura (expedition saddle bag 17l; expedition frame pack 5,3l; racing bolt on top tube bag 1l; racing aerobar pack 2,5l; backcountry rear top tube pack 1l; 2x backcountry food pouch 1,2l); Cyclite Handlebar Aero Bag 4,9l Albion Cargo Vest

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Tom Barrow

Age: 33

Cap number: Not provided yet

Location: Brighton & Hove, United Kingdom

Bike: Sonder Colibri Endurance Titanium Road Bike Sonder Black i21 Carbon Wheelset (32mm Tubeless)

Key items of kit: Alpkit Koala 13L Saddle Pack (+ Rhinowalk Stabilizer/Bottle Holders) Alpkit Deluge 6L Frame Pack Alpkit Toploader 4L Handlebar Bag Decathlon Stem Bag Profile Design Aerobars Garmin 1040 (Non-solar) Exposure Lights Shimano M540 SPD Pedals

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Titanium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: No

Robbie Jebb

Age: 59

Location: Lincolnshire

Bike: Mason Bokeh 3

Key items of kit: Restrap Frame Bag, Restrap top tube bag, Alpkit Saddle bag, Supernova M99 DY Pro, Hunt wheels with Son 28 dynamo, SPD pedals.

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Tom Humphrey

Age: 60

Location: Cranbrook, kent, UK.

Bike: Handsling A1ROevoS

Key items of kit: Restrap Race Frame, Top Tube and Saddle Bag Son 28 Dynamo Hub Supanova M99 Pro DY Front Light Parcours Strade Carbon wheels Continental GP 5000 AS 32 mm tyres (Tubeless) Spa Cycles Nidd leather saddle (My sofa!) Profile Design Aero Bars Garmin 1040 Solar GPS

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Felix Laberge

Age: 29

Location: Montréal, Québec

Bike: Cycle Tulipp, allroad

Key items of kit: Bike is an handmade steel frame from Cycle Tulipp with a DURA-ACE / GRX transmission. Tailfin frame-bags paired with a Silca seatbag should be enough for carrying essential in addition to an albion vest. Wheelset is handbuilt by atelier S210; aivee + son28 hubs on S210 carbon hoops.

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: No

Thomas Groenewegen

Age: 35

Cap number: 177

Location: Utrecht, The Netherlands

Bike: J.Guillem Atalaya Gravel with GRX Di2 2x12 groupset. Using a 46/30 crankset paired with an 11-34 cassette for a decent climbing gear. Wheels are the carbon Tailwind AR27-45 with Son 28 dynamo hub, with tubeless Pirelli P Zero Race TLR tires in 40mm width. Saddle is the SQlab 612 active, mounted on a Canyon VCLS seatpost.

Key items of kit: Bags are from Tailfin. The AeroPack in the rear is for items needed during nightly stops. The top tube bag and frame bag are for spares and other items needed during the day. Also using a feed bag between the aero bars for some extra easy access storage. Aero bars are from profile design with the Ergo+ armrests and 70mm of spacers for optimal comfort. Front and rear lights are from Son, powered by the dynamo hub.

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Titanium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 40mm-44mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Ian Lyons

Age: 45

Cap number: 366

Location: Yorkshire

Bike: Genesis Fugio, Shimano GRX, DT Swiss G1600, Schwalbe G-One All Around Tubeless Tyres (Rear) Speed (Front). Brooks Saddle, Assioma MX-2 Pedals, Chris King Headset and Bottom Bracket.

Key items of kit: Alpkit Frame Bag, Deda Elementi Aerobars, Garmin Fenix 7x Watch, iPhone 16 and Quadlock Case, Canyon Scampr Gravel Shoes, Albion Cargo Vest, Exposure Boost lights, Anker 27650mah Powerbank.

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: No

Johan Lowette

Age: 62

Cap number: 103

Location: Duffel (Belgium)

Bike: Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon Roval wheels C38 Pirelli P zero Race TLR 35 GRX mechanical 11s (11-40) Infinity Saddle Cranck Brother pedals Profile Design Aero bars

Key items of kit: Tailfin toptube/ framebag/ rack Son 28 dynamo (thanks Atelier15.be) k-Lite race lightning Sleeping kit: outdoor Helium bivy / liner / Forclaz pad Garmin Radar (a must have) Wahoo Roam v2 Hydration vest

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: No

Tor Hovland

Age: 50

Cap number: 303

Location: Trondheim, Norway

Bike: Gavia Terra LTD, a Norwegian brand.

• Nextie 44/54 wheels. I built the front myself around a SON dynamo.
• The widest possible range with electronic shifting: 46/33 up front combined with a 10-44 cassette. Not supported by SRAM, but it works well out of the box.
• Continental GP 5000 AS 35 cm.
• Redshift Pro Endurance suspension seatpost.
• Specialized Power Expert with Mirror saddle.

Key items of kit: A lightweight Cumulus sleeping bag, and an even lightweighter Klymit Inertia X Frame pad. Hoping to not use them much!

Helly Hansen Lifa long sleeve UV shirt, and a home-made cap with sun shade for the neck.

Compeed Extreme, Allevyn foam dressings, Xenofit Second Skin, and Avène Cicalfate+, for protecting my sit bones for as long as possible.

My very nice Rogue Panda frame bag was custom made for my Trek Domane, but it fits OK here as well.

Forumslader for driving my B&M IQ-X lamp and to charge my stuff. But I'm also bringing a fast charger and a small power bank.

And my Insta360 camera!

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Ricard Sörman

Age: 53

Cap number: 194

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Bike: BMC Kaius 02, Force group, Bontrager XXX aeolus 6, Continental GP5000 AS 35mm tubeless, 43/30 gearing and 10-36 cassette, Speedplay Szyr pedals, profile design 25/45 TT bars and Aeron pads. BMC/redshift shock stem, Infinity saddle. Apidura and Tailfin bags

Key items of kit: Garmin Edge 1040 Solar, Anker power bank, Lupine headlamp (Exposure Mk4 extra), Garmin Varia, Toppeak Wishbone, Kit for fixing the bike, and kit for fixing me. Another set of clothes. Spd sandals are my luxury item

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Bram Somers

Age: 35

Cap number: 345

Location: Leuven, Belgium

Bike: Colnago CLX, equipped with a Shimano Ultegra drivetrain, SPD-pedals, Campagnolo Shamal Ultra wheels and Specialized Armadillo tires.

Key items of kit: Cyclite bags, AGU snack-pack, Lezyne Mega XL GPS, Profile Design aerobars, sleeping kit (Vaude bivvy and Sea to Summit mat and liner), Lezyne lights, clothing (down jacket, rain jacket, gilet, knee warmers, arm warmers, buff, spare bibs and socks), double power bank, tools and spares.

Favourite items: the little armband on the aerobars (much love to those who made it) and a ten-year-old water bottle that smells awful but holds great memories (the white one).

Photo by Michiel Bronckaerts (superbroncado.be)

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 25-29mm

Electronic shifting: No

Saudubray Erick

Age: 62

Cap number: 344

Location: france

Bike: trek émonda sl

Key items of kit: éclairages avant arrière , vêtements chaud , couvertures de survie

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Nikolas Jonek

Age: 34

Cap number: 225

Location: Hannover, Germany

Bike: Bike: Canyon Grizl 8 1x AL.Groupe: Shimano GRX RD-RX822-SGS. Cassette: Shimano Deore XT CS-M8100 (10–51 teeth). Chainring: Garbaruk 42T (single chainring, 1x setup).Powermeter: Magene PES P515 Powermeter. Tires: Pirelli P Zero Race 700 x 40mm. Wheelset: DT Swiss Gravel LN

Key items of kit: Apidura Backcountry Food Pouch, Apidura Expedition Saddle Pack (14 L), Apidura Racing Frame Pack (4 L), Apidura Racing Long Top Tube Pack (2 L) and Topeak Backloader Wishbone. Sea to Summit Spark 7C Down Sleeping Bag, Bivvy bag, Ultralight sleeping pad, Albion Ultralight Insulated Jacket and Garmin Edge 1040.

Two smartphones for safety: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Samsung Galaxy A55 5G.

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Aluminium

Tyre width: 40mm-44mm

Electronic shifting: No

Moa Henriet

Age: 35

Cap number: 261

Location: Malmö, Sweden

Bike: Got this dream bike 3rd hand for cheap. Mechanical Ultegra groupset with rim breaks. 50 mm deep carbon wheels with continental GP5000 ASTR 32 mm (just barely fits), set up tubeless with mucoffs big bore valve. Profile design aerobars with 40 mm raisers. Crankbrothers double shot pedals.

Key items of kit: Top tube, frame, saddle and aerobar bags all from Restraps Race line, food pouches from Geosmina. Old North face hip bag and generic camera bag from for my lil Olympus Mju:V. GPS unit is Coros Dura, front light Bookman Volume 1500, a smaller spare light and multiple cateye rear lights. Iniu 25.000 mah powerbank. Bivvy bag, exped sleeping mat and silk liner. Rain kit from vaude. Water capacity is 1.5 litres but will fit soda bottles in cockpit and hip bag on the go.

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: No

Alan Paterson

Age: 59

Cap number: 124

Location: Dunbar, Scotland

Bike: Merida Scultura Endurance 12 speed Shimano 105 Di2 50/34T x 11/34T Syncros saddle (retained from TCR09) Continental GP 5000S 32mm - tubeless

Key items of kit: Bags are Apidura at the front and toptube with a Rhino 14L saddlebag on the rear. I've got a little pouch on the front of the handlebar bag for sweets. Two Moon front lights, one with integrated Garmin GPS connector so a good space saver. Two Catseye rear lights. 4 thermal water bottles to hopefully keep drinks a little cooler for a little longer. A Sea to Summit sleeping bag and bivvy bag for emergency sleeping.

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Ekrem Ekicigil

Age: 37

Cap number: 283

Location: Istanbul, Turkey

Bike: Soulrider Frameworks - Custom Ti (Ti160)

Key items of kit: Zipp 303 Firecrest, Continental GP 5000 AS 35mm, R8170 with 11-36 Casette, Cyclite Bikepacking Bags, Supernova B54 Pro Battery Light, Garmin RTL515 x2, Anker 735 Prime Powerbank, JBL Wind 3s to listen to tasteless playlists.

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Titanium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Jackson Long

Age: 31

Cap number: 78

Location: Idaho, USA

Bike: Opting for comfort = speed with my Specialized Diverge STR equipped with SRAM Force XPLR AXS (42t / 10-44t) and Hunt wheelset paired with Continental GP5000 AS TR 35mm tires to rip some Italian gravel roads.

Key items of kit: Apidura bags will hold a minimalist but essential kit. Highlights include 3L of water capacity to hydrate my Hot Boy Euro Summer Vacation, a small film camera to capture the #memories, and a small microphone to record daily podcast updates for my global fanclub.

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Jim Luther

Age: 60

Cap number: 248

Location: Vancouver, BC Canada

Bike: T-Lab R3 Omni

Key items of kit: Classified PowerShift rear axle Enve Adventure fork Shimano GRX Di2 11 speed (11-34) Cane Creek eeWings titanium cranks (46) Cane Creek eeSilk suspension stem and seatpost SON dynamo with Sinewave Beacon 2 headlight and Supernova E3 taillight Tailfin Aeropack, top tube, and fork pack with Apidura down tube tool/repair bag Infinity saddle Garmin 1040 Solar with Garmin external battery

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Titanium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Lucas Alvarez Canga

Age: 36

Cap number: 337

Location: Oviedo, Spain

Bike: The best bike is the one you have. This is my adventure bike—equipped with wide tire clearance and tubeless wheels, which I believe makes a big difference compared to my aero road bike (a pity, though). It features a Shimano GRX RX810 groupset (46/30, 11-34), which is bomb-proof and will definitely help on the climbs. The setup is completed with Continental GP 5000 35mm tubeless tires.

Key items of kit: Same as with my bike, I carry my travel bags: an Alpkit handlebar bag, Roswheel and Apidura bags in the frame for the Canyon, and an Ortlieb bag on the seatpost, along with a trail vest. My sleep system is a bivvy bag, which fits entirely in the handlebar bag.

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Aluminium

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: No

Joe Howe

Age: 23

Cap number: 12

Location: Oldenburg, Germany

Bike: Giant Defy 2020 Advanced 1

Key items of kit: Mavic Kysreium Elite UST Wheelset, Ultegra R8020 Mechanical/Hydaulic, 165mm Cranks, Magene Power Meter, 110mm Redshift Suspension Stem, Redshift Aero Bars, Supernova B54 Pro, Sella Italia Novous Endurance, 38cm Deda Short Reach Bars, Continental Gp5000 AS (32mm Front, 35mm Rear), ZTTO 11-34 Cassette, ZTTO Disc Breaks (160 front, 140 rear), Apidura Racing Bags (4L Frame. 1L Top Tube. 7L Saddle. Hydration Vest), Wahoo Element Bolt V2

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: No

Chris Murray

Age: 48

Cap number: 33

Location: Hampshire, UK

Bike: Niner RLT9 Steel

Key items of kit: Zipp SL-70 XPLR handlebar; SRAM Red eTap AXS groupset with 46x33T Quarq crankset; Vision SC40 wheelset with 11-42T cassette & Ferrodo rotors/pads; Redshift Shockstop PRO Endurance seatpost; ISM saddle; WattShop armrests with Vision tribars; Tailfin cargo pack with carbon arch; Restrap top tube & snack bag; custom size Straight Cut Design frame bag.

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Marcus Lange

Age: 49

Cap number: 129

Location: Nordstemmen, Germany

Bike: CUBE Attain Rainbow 2025 carbon Untergraben Di2 Carbon handlebar

Key items of kit: Ortlieb framebag and sattlebag. Noname frontroll Sigma front and rear light

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Oskar Gubo

Age: 19

Cap number: 62

Location: Austria

Bike: Cube Nuroad C:62 Pro

Key items of kit: Apidura EXPEDITION SADDLE PACK 9L Apidura RACING LONG TOP TUBE PACK 2L Apidura EXPEDITION DOWNTUBE PACK 1.2L Cyclite FOOD POUCH 0.8L Velogical RIM DYNAMO Tubeless Setup

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: No

Denis Recazens

Age: 60

Cap number: 362

Location: France, Poitiers

Bike: Orbea Carbon Omx

Key items of kit: Shimano Ultegra Di2 12v

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Marin Stoichkov

Age: 39

Cap number: 267

Location: England

Bike: Merida

Key items of kit: budget friendly kit :)

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 25-29mm

Electronic shifting: No

Claude Binchet

Age: 45

Cap number: 58

Location: France

Bike: Enve Fray with 12 speed Shimano di2. 48x31 mounted on rotor crankset and and 11x36 in the back (shimano 105) Profile design extension with shimano shifters in the aero bar. K-lite dynamo light with usb charger, son dynamo hub mounted on Enve 3.4 wheel/3.4AR in the back Plenty of light power and piece of mind. Rear exposure light blaze Sqlab saddle: 6OX ERGOWAVE active 2.2

Key items of kit: Custom Gramm frame bag with apidura 1.5l bladder at the bottom. Rear apidura 7l saddle bag Top tube “fuelbelt”, probable around 0.5l Small bottle with sol emergency bivy inside Repair kit inside the downtube storage Additional 500ml flask available Total without water will be less than 13kg, but I am quite short The goal was to minimize any rubbing with knees, etc, which is quite challenging on a small frame.

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Thomas Manke

Age: 52

Cap number: 258

Location: Berlin

Bike: Rose X-lite with Hunt wheels, Y-MOUNT System and Sram Red/Force AXS mix.

Key items of kit: Key feature is the Y-MOUNT system with the Stabilizer Frame, which holds the 10l race-line saddlebag and two extra bottles, so in total I have capacity for 3.2l water. Tyres are 32mm GP5000 AS with Silca sealant. For sleeping I only carry an ultralight sleeping bag and a liner, total weight of the setup with empty bottles is 13,5kg

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Angus Holland

Age: 56

Cap number: 222

Location: Forest of Dean

Bike: Canyon Grizl with Sram Rival AXS groupset and Hunt 4Season wheels fitted with Pirelli PZ 35mm tyres. I will have a Son dynamo for lights and charging.

Key items of kit: Bags: Restrap race bags and a standard 4.5 ltr frame bag to carry sleep setup in the rear, clothing in the front and tools, tubes, hygiene and first aid kit in the frame bag. Top tube for food and electrolyte sachets. I ditched a hydration pack for an extra water bottle and a small packable backpack for the larger re-supplies. Hopefully 2.65 litres will be sufficient capacity to stay hydrated in the predicted scorching heat.

Frame material: Carbon

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: No

Loris Volkart

Age: 28

Cap number: 349

Location: Zürich

Bike: Specialized Roubaix SL8 with some updates. SRAM Red shifter + AXS remote shifters, SRAM Eagle rear derailleur, SRAM Eagle 10-52 cassette, SRAM Red cranks with a 40 tooth Ring. Garmin pedals powermeter. Roval Terra CL Gravel Wheelset.

Key items of kit: DT Swiss dynamo hub + Supernova M99 front light and Supernova backlight. So that you can just ride the bike without having to think about charging.

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Cristian Batista

Age: 33

Cap number: 220

Location: Cadiz, Spain

Bike: Canyon Endurace CF SLX with carbon DT swiss rims and Sram Force AXS. Custom made bracket for aerobars and 32mm continental GP 5000 tyres. Exposure light toro, zenith and tracer. Wahoo roam for navigation.

Key items of kit: Apidura saddle bag for sleeping kit, top frame bag for electronics and easy access tools and half-frame bag from Tailfin for easy-access clothing and some food. Gear highlight: sram blips

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Kristian Buljan

Age: 44

Cap number: 343

Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Bike: OPEN WI.DE. ENVE Edition, Mechanical Mixed Drivetrain: GRX RD-RX812, 1x11with Garbaruk cage and Cassette 10-50z and Rotor one-by chainring 46z. Self-build and balanced wheels with DUKE Rim Baccara, Hubs from DT Swiss 240 and SON 28

Key items of kit: Tailfin (Frameback, Flip top tube, Top tube bag, V-Mount Downtube Pack) 3D printed integrated cockpit handling shell

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: No

Martin Soederin

Age: 39

Cap number: 228

Location: London

Bike: Vitus Zenium, pretty much nothing stock.

Key items of kit: Coros Dura, bike computer with crazy battery life and solar panel. Ergon carbon spring chock absorbing seat post. 2 x 12 Shimano 105 mechanical group set. Bags from Apidura/Maap and Zefal. Carbon aero bars, carbon wheels and carbon seat. Total dry weight: 15.9kg

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: No

Christoph

Age: 46

Cap number: 314

Location: Bremen

Bike: Moots Routt 45 with 35 Conti As Tr and Son / Supernova lightning, going 1x 44 - 10/45, Specialized Power Mirror,

Key items of kit: Tailfin bags, cumulus quilt, nemo sleeping pad, fast powerbank, 2nd phone,

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Titanium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: No

Hanif Meeran

Age: 54

Cap number: 152

Location: London, uk

Bike: SWorks Tarmac SL8

Key items of kit: Ultegra 12 speed Di2 with GRX cranks. Wheels built by HandsOnWheels. SON dynamo to charge Nitecore power bank via sinewave converter. Exposure front light. Moon rear lights. Garmin 1040 solar for navigation. Bags by Apidura. Hope spd pedals. Hope rx4 brakes. PHD sleeping bag and MSR bivvy bag. Extra layer of gel on my saddle that I hope will prevent soreness.

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Erika Jaand

Age: 28

Cap number: 21

Location: Lithuania

Bike: Model: Rinos Sandman 4.0 Gear shifter-Shimano GRX400, 20 speeds, 210 Wheel Size: 28 inches (700c) Cassette: Shimano CS-HG500-10 11-34T Crankset: Shimano GRX FC-RX600 46-30T Rims: Aluminum 700C14G28H F/V, 1438 mm Hubs: Novatec 28H*14G Saddle: ROCKBROS Brakes: Shimano GRX 400 Hydraulic Brakes

Key items of kit: The gravel tires (CST 700*40C ) in the photo are for offroad rides, before the TCR starts will be replaced with Continental Grand Prix 5000 AS TR Folding Tire/Vectran Breaker/LazerGrip - 32-622 - black/cream

Discover Frame Bag Discover Underseat Bag Bike Stem Bag

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: Other

Tyre width: 45mm-50mm

Electronic shifting: No

Thomas CHATEAU

Age: 49

Cap number: 22

Location: Le Mans / France

Bike: My trusty Fairlight Secan 2.0 will start its third TCR after 2022 and 2023, overpassing its « brother » Genesis Croix de Fer (from same father Dom Thomas) that has transported me twice till Meteora finish line in 2017 and 2018. I have refreshed its very subcompact customized 2x11 GRX transmission (TA Spécialités 44/28 x 11/40). I offered it sumptuous wide carbon Zolla wheels (with Ukrainian Trailmech rear hub) mounted with my favorite challenge Strada Bianca tubeless 40mm tyres. SON lights and Garmin 1000 GPS are powered by SON28 dynamo hub connected with Igaro D2 USB charger.

Key items of kit: A collector 2015 Apidura x Rapha handlebar bag is the only item that was previously in my gear list during four participations. I will take inside my complete ultralight randonneur sleep system : Katabatic Bristlecone bivy, Sea to Summit mat, Cocoon silk/thermolite liner, Pajak Radiclal X sleeping bag. An Apidura x MAAP saddle bag carries extra clothes (merinos warmers and long-sleeve baselayer, Café du Cycliste dyntex rain jacket, insulated jacket, gloves, socks ). And three Tailfin frame bags are used for my tools, tubes, papers, medecine and electronics. I'm bucking the cargo backpack trend by just having an ultralight packable bag for extra food or drinks.

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 40mm-44mm

Electronic shifting: No

Aleksei Konev

Age: 35

Cap number: 31

Location: Turku, Finland

Bike: Canyon Endurace CF8 Di2 2024 with Continental Gatorskin 32 mm tyres, Sonic/Ergo 50a aerobar, Brooks Cambium C17 saddle.

Key items of kit: Brooks and Topeak bags, Topeak BackLoader Wishbone stabiliser for the saddle bag with an additional bottle cage.

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Georgi Stoychev

Age: 39

Cap number: 84

Location: Popovo, Bulgaria & Ashburn,VA

Bike: Spiegel Diablo frame Astral Rims Aluminum, Bladed spokes & DT Swiss 350 Hubs DI2 11 Speed with 52/36 Front Chainring paired with 11/32 Cassette Control Tech Cougar Drop bars with flat top Infinity AX Seat 28mm Conti AS TR Tubeless Tires Apidura Bags

Key items of kit: 2 Fenix M65R Headlights & 2 Spare 1860 x 3500 Mah batteries, 2 x 30W Wall chargers with 4 ports each 2 x 10k Mah power banks, emergency blanket and pillow Regular pump, small air pump & 2 CO cartridges + 1 spare Tire & 3 tubes. Spoke fix kit Spare Wahoo GPS unit 2 x 1l water bottles + 2 x 700 ml bottles Rain Jacket, Long finger gloves, spare kit

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 25-29mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Ewa Trzetrzelewska

Age: 49

Cap number: 11

Location: Tenczyn, Poland

Bike: Ridley Gravel Grifin

Key items of kit: multitool 20, inner tubes 3x, master link, chain tool, bike pump, tire levers, chain wax, spare brake pads, derailleur charger, red lamps, flashlight

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Aluminium

Wheel size: Other

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Seow Kong Ng

Age: 63

Cap number: 028

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Bike: Trek Emonda- frame

Key items of kit: SRAM Force AXS Group Set Hunt wheelset with dynamo, k lite front light Tailfin Aeropack, Frame top and bottom pack

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Aluminium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Russell Kesley

Age: 155

Cap number: 119

Location: Disunited Kingdom

Bike: Started of as a Fara and then morphed into a Reilly. Loved the Fara but didn’t quite have the beans for a long distance road trip, but for a gravel set-up, that for me would be a go to.

For this event and comfort, the Reilly Fusion is just, perfect for me.

Key items of kit: Apidura saddlebag, frame, toptube and aero bag. SRAMred chainset with Force groupset.

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Titanium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Lis Gardner

Age: 59

Cap number: 375a

Location: Uk

Bike: Trek emonda SL5

Key items of kit: Apidura Long top tube pack Handle bar pack Down tube pack Accessories pocket Saddle pack Food pouch

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 25-29mm

Electronic shifting: No

Benjamin Kuehner

Age: 40

Cap number: 15

Location: Berlin, Germany

Bike: Canyon Grail AL Framesize S; Shimano GRX 2x11 Groupset; DT Swiss C1850 - Schwalbe G-One Speed 32mm; Profil Design Aerobar, Frontlight - Supernova Airstream 2 Upside down version; Rearlight - Sigma Blaze Flash

Key items of kit: Apidura Expedition Full Frame Bag 7,5l; Apidura Expedition Handlebar Bag 9l; Apidura Expedition Saddle Bag 14l; Cyclite Top Tube Bag Large; Cyclite Food Pouch 2x; 2x Look Carbon Bottle Holder, 2x Fidlock Twist Bottle uni base

Frame material: Aluminium

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: No

Nico Schleippmann

Age: 32

Cap number: 80

Location: Germany

Bike: BMC Roadmachine One

Key items of kit: Cyclite Handle Bar Aero Bag & Food Pouches. Ortlieb Seat Pack.

Custom Aero Bar electronic mount for Garmin, Phone and front lights.

Frame material: Carbon

Tyre width: 25-29mm

Electronic shifting: No

Claire Sharpe

Age: 43

Cap number: 380a

Location: Whixley, North Yorkshire

Bike: Dawes Super Galaxy - called Dora Redshift kitchen sink handlebars and red shift suspension stem, redshift cruise control grips and Supercaz bar tape. With some cheap inner bar ends on the jones loop for additional hand positions Mullet 1x drivetrain made up of SRAM red shifters with ratio ratchet, Eagle Apex mech and 12 speed 11-50 cassette, finished with a flat topped chain Cobb saddle SPD platform pedals Sram red hydraulic disc brakes Mismatched wheels - handbuilt dynamo wheel with DT swiss rim and Son dynamo and Son lights, paired with a Shimano RX off the shelf wheel (because I broke the other one!) Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 37mm tyres Hope seat clamp, top cap and headset

Key items of kit: Restrap tail bag 14l Top peak tool bottle cage caddy Snack bag Top tube bag Go pro mount Backup exposure flash and flare lights Garmin 840 solar Monty the mountain ship

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: No

Chris Hunt

Age: 33

Cap number: 381b

Location: Bristol

Bike: Mason Resolution. Shimano Ultegra compact groupset. Venn 45mm rims built on DT Swiss 350 hubs. 35mm Continental Grand Prix 5000 AS tyres set up tubeless.

Key items of kit: Mix of bikepacking bags, including Apidura expedition saddle pack and fork pack repurposed as an aero bar bag. Restrap top tube bag and Tailfin frame wedge.

Outdoor Research Helium bivvy with a Mountain Equipment Helium sleeping bag and a Thermarest Neoair X Lite mat.

Mixture of Lezyne and Knog lights front and back. No dynamo so hoping a couple of Nebo powerbanks will keep me going.

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: No

Jesse Reeves

Age: 41

Cap number: 276

Location: California

Bike: Specialized Aethos

Key items of kit: Ultegra Di2 12 speed. 50/34 with 11-34t. 32mm GP5000 Tires. Farsports rims laced to DT hubs with a Dynamo up front. Full comfy sleep kit(pad, sleeping bag, pillow) for peace of mind crossing a foreign continent. Mix n' Match bags. 3D printed parts galore.

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Andrea De Gruttola

Age: 51

Cap number: 280

Location: Italy

Bike: S-Works Roubaix SL-8

Key items of kit: Tailfin AeropAck Cargo, Apidura top tube long bag and half frame bag. Dynamo Light Supernova M99DYpro

Frame type: Other

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: Other

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Joost van Roosmalen

Age: 32

Cap number: 262

Location: The Hague

Bike: Canyon Endurace CF SL 7. SRAM Rival eTAP.

Key items of kit: - SRAM Rival eTAP, with powermeter

• Standard DT Swiss wheels

• Continental 4 seasons 32mm (not tubeless)

• Bags from Decathlon (seat and top tube) and AGU (frame bag)

• Extra bidons behind saddle (Wishbone-system from Rockrider)

• Extra tool bidon under frame

• Profile aerobar

• Garmin Edge 830 for navigation

• Mixed lights from various brands

• Chinese accessories on aerobar for extra space

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 650b (27.5")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Daniel Drucker

Age: 46

Cap number: 163

Location: Wien

Bike: Simplon Pride II

Key items of kit: Eine Arschrakete

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Charlie Gaut

Age: 30

Cap number: 109

Location: Sweden

Bike: Cannondale Synapse with a Shimano 105 Di2 groupset, DT Swiss GR1600 rear and GR531 front with 35 mm Pirelli Cinturato Velo tyres, a Specialized Power Pro Mirror saddle, and a 50/34 chainring paired with an 11–36 cassette.

Key items of kit: I carry a Tailfin AeroPack cargo + Apidura long top-tube pack + Apidura food pouch, a Garmin Edge 1040 Solar with a Forerunner 965 as backup, a SON 28 hub powering a Busch & Müller IQ-X headlight, Garmin Varia RTL515+516 radar with 3D-printed mount for the aeropack, a Cumulus down sleeping bag with a Nemo sleeping pad and many many many charging cables...

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Nic Gharbaoui

Cap number: 130

Location: Bristol

Bike: Enigma Echelon All Road. Custom frame and fork with wider tyre clearances. Roval Terra CLX wheels with 35mm Continental GP5000 AS TR for extra comfort and puncture protection. Ultegra Di2 for easy shifting with tired hands, and TCR-specific gearing of 46-30 chainrings and 11-36 cassette to help with the endless climbs. Pro Missile Aero Bars.

Key items of kit: Tailfin Aero Pack contains sleep system from Sea to Summit and Alpkit and spare clothing; Apidura bags for electronics, spares and toiletries; and Wizard Works snack bags for food. Apidura Race Hydration Vest and 2 bottles for sufficient water capacity. Exposure Strada front and Cateye/ Knog rear lights; and a Garmin 1040 for navigation. Finally -and most importantly -my 2 luxury items are some midget gems as a go-to treat and some great tunes to listen to for those low points.

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Titanium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Rouquette Guillaume

Age: 48

Cap number: 51

Location: France

Bike: Léon Graall 3D

Key items of kit: Cadre titane Roue carbone en 27 Pneus 35 Mono plateau 40 Cassette 10/44

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Titanium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Mariana Pazos

Age: 48

Cap number: 391a

Location: Paris

Bike: Carbonda endurance frame, 12sp Di2 group with 46x30 155mm Rotor cranks, Hunt wheels with 32mm conti GP tires, TPU tubes. USE Vybe stem, Infinity saddle for comfort.

Key items of kit: Tailfin Aeropack, Klamp front light. Pad-less bibs. Decathlon pouches for everything I want to keep handy.

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Francis Codron

Age: 53

Cap number: 391b

Location: Paris

Bike: Fairlight Secan with mixed road / gravel 12sp di2 group, 165mm cranks. Zipp 303 firecrest wheels, 35mm conti GP AS tubeless tires. Suspension stem and seatpost. Still undecided on the saddle, may bring 2!

Key items of kit: Tailfin bags, plus food pouches to eat on the way. Lots of Assos cream and Cicalfate !

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Boris Reyher

Cap number: 208

Location: Berlin, Germany

Bike: Pretty much unchanged setup from last year's TCR No. 10: Mason Resolution 58 cm steel frame with SRAM Force AXS groupset. New 165 mm cranks for increased comfort. New 10-36 cassette for better climbing capability (for 50,000+ m of elevation gain!). Hunt alloy wheels with 35 mm Continental GP-5000 AS tubeless tires. Zipp Vuka Clip aero bars. Swissstop Exotherm 2 brakepads for safe descends.

Key items of kit: Custom made Gramm Tourpacking 1/3 frame bag. Tailfin top tube bag and down tube pack. Well-used Blackburn Outpost Elite saddle bag. Emergency bivy kit (for warm nights only).

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Paul Airs

Age: 52

Cap number: 32

Location: Bristol

Bike: Merida Ride 400 XS frame with 105 group set and rim brakes. Custom hand painted hubs with Kinlin rims, hand built by the rider. Profile design aero bars with 60mm risers. Selle Italia S5 saddle, Shimano SPD SL pedals.

Key items of kit: Custom hand painted shoes, Restrap medium frame bag, top tube and 14L saddle bag.

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Aluminium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 25-29mm

Electronic shifting: No

Till Luhmann

Age: 61

Cap number: 239

Location: Oldenburg, Germany

Bike: "bonanza" (personal design, homage to the former cult bikes for kids): Muesing Racey frame XL, Shimano Ultregra Di2 combined with GRX Di2, 46-30/36-11 cassette, Redshift dual-position seat post, SQLab saddle, Syntace C3 aerobar, DT Swiss P1800 spline wheels, Assioma Favero dual powermeters

Key items of kit: Apidura 16,5l saddle bag, Apidura 4,5l frame pack, Apidura 2l long top tube pack, Cyclite 4,9l handle bar aero bag, 2x Zefal food pouch, Lezyne micro floor drive pump, Garmin Edge 1050, Sigma headlight, Garmin Varia backlight

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Mark Kowalski

Age: 39

Cap number: 278

Location: London, UK

Bike: I will be gliding on a Reilly Cycleworks Reflex, fitted with Zolla Dnipro wheels on Trailmech hubs made in Ukraine. Components were chosen with comfort and endurance all in mind (e.g. 40mm Hutchinson Caracal Race tyres).

Key items of kit: Possibly not a project I should have taken on two weeks before TCR but I custom painted my new Specialized Recon 3.0 shoes. I really loved Lost Dot's message of inclusion - we need more of this in the world - and this inspired the Progress Pride flag design on the left shoe. I am also raising desperately needed funds for Medical Aid for Palestinians (you can donate here https://www.justgiving.com/page/mark-kowalski).

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Titanium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 40mm-44mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Adam Jones

Age: 39

Location: Copenhagen

Bike: Sonder Camino Ti

Key items of kit: Hunt Aero Wide 34 with GP5000 700x35mm, 1x12 SRAM Eagle AXS gears (not pictured), 38T front chainring, with some limited kit for sleeping out

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Titanium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Alice Grindheim

Age: 36

Cap number: 16

Location: Oslo, Norway

Bike: - Canyon grail 2, size xs.

• Gears: mullet setup. 38t x 52t. Force + Eagle T- type
• Tires: Continental GP AS 35
• Clothes in the back, water and electronics in the middle, food and water at the front.

Key items of kit: - Lupin SL mono lights x2, combined with 2 Anker powerbanks ( 27k prime + 10k nano). The powerbanks charge the lights while running.

• Fidlock gopro quick attach for light mount + fidlock magnetic bottles.
• Anker 120w fast charger to fast charge my powerbank ( big = 1 hoours, small = 1.5hour)
• Sleepkit: Outdoor Helium bivy ( need that bug net) + exped pillow + down jacket + norrøna 3/4 down knickers + Neoair sleepmat
• Extra warm clothes: Le col rerino arm warmer, Le col merino leg warmer + Le col merino buff + wool hand warmer + vindvest
• R7 gore shakedry rain jacket

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Pablo Villar Arribi

Age: 35

Cap number: 326

Location: Trieste, Italy

Bike: Lauf Seigla, equipped with a SRAM mullet groupset, with a 40T chainring and a 10-52T cassette. Tyres are Pirelli P-Zero Race 40mm tyres. MTB pedals for comfort and Profile design aerobars.

Key items of kit: I'm using a mix of Miss Grape and Apidura bags, together with a Elite 800ml bidon to carry spares and tools. Lights are Ravemen and the GPS is a Hammerhead Karoo. I'm using also a Dynafit hydration pack and 2 Elite water bottles.

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 40mm-44mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Kazuhiro Eguchi

Age: 38

Cap number: 105

Location: Kanagawa, Japan

Bike: ELVES MORI AEROX 42Tx11-46T 11-speed single-chainring, Mechanical shifting and braking

Key items of kit: Wheels: 50mm height, 24H, hand-built carbon wheels with a SON hub dynamo on the front. Tires: Continental GP5000 32mm clinchers. Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX RD-RX812. Brake Levers: SENSAH TEAM PRO CARBON. Brakes: GROWTAC EQUAL mechanical disc brakes. Saddle: Fabric LINE-S. Front Lights: SUPERNOVA M99 DY PRO, OLIGHT RN1500. Rear Lights: BUSCH&MULLER Toplight Line Small, RAVEMEN TR100. *Bags: Carradice Nelson Longflap Saddlebag, CYCLITE HANDLE BAR AERO BAG, custom-made bag from X-PAC fabric. GPS: Garmin Edge 540.

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: No

Esther Lloyd

Age: 35

Cap number: 193

Location: Kiwi in London

Bike: Bike: 🚲 Condor Super Leggero SL (AKA Francesca)

Shimano Ultegra Di2 32mm Conti GP5000 AS TR (I'm surprised they fit, let's hope for no mud) 12sp 50-34 with (another surprise it works) 11-36 cassette Not really the best bike for the job, but $/km and all that Custom Arkane carbon Light Bicycle wheelset with SON28 dynamo

Key items of kit: ⛺ Moonlite bag cover, various puffer related items, and some merino bike shorts AND spare bib shorts to fight off the saddle sore scaries 👝 Apidura race top tube pack, and small frame bag, Restrap Adventure Race saddle bag, Albion Cargo Vest stuffed with snacks 🔦 kLight Ultra Adventure lighting system, powered by a SON28 dynamo 🚴‍♀️ Profile Design aerobars, too many bodges and zip ties holding together my hopes and dreams, Moon Sport additional lights, and many music delivery systems. Don't know how I managed to fit it all given I'm already fully laden with nerves!

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Nils Gustafsson

Age: 36

Cap number: 309

Location: Lund

Bike: Scott Addict 2020

Key items of kit: Shimano Ultegra di2 50x34, 34x11. Syncros capital 1.0 wheels. Continental GP 5000 AS 32mm tyres tubeless. Tailfin aeropack, downtube bag and toptube bag with Revelate frame bag. Assioma Pro RS powermeter.

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

James VERNON

Age: 60

Cap number: 392a

Location: Jersey

Bike: Specialised Roubaix

Key items of kit: SRAM 1x 38T front / 9-52T rear, SON Dynamo hub

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Viggo Vea

Age: 52

Cap number: 18

Location: Norway

Bike: Stribe Juno allroad frame

Key items of kit: 105 di2 groupset with a 11-40 cassette Sinewave beacon light in front and 2x BM secular in the rear Son dynamo Framebag from revelate design Tailfin Cargopack Aliexpress handlebars bags Crane creek seatpost Coros Dura gps

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Titanium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Stefan Lachinger

Cap number: 99

Location: Vienna, Austria

Bike: Orlowski Frame (Columbus Zona). SON28 dynamo + Supernova lights. 10 speed mix with Shimano shifters, Microshift derailleur and Rotor Aldhu crankset. Gearing: 46/30 front and 11/34 rear.

Key items of kit: Mix of Apidura and Restrap bags. The usual stuff inside. Bivy, mattress and sleeping bag in front. Clothes in the rear. Everything else somewhere in the middle. Luxury item: electric bike pump.

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: No

Christian Dupraz

Age: 48

Cap number: 374a

Location: Berne

Bike: Swiss-made steel frame by Röbi Stolz, handbuilt wheels around DT 350 hubs and 511 rims, 2x10s SRAM force actuated with bar-end shifters, Continental GP5000 AS in 32 mm and therefore a new titanium fork to fit the tires

Key items of kit: Tent, Exped bike poncho UL, bike-alarm, seatosummit 20l seatbag and 2l coke

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: No

Cheryl Bard

Age: 56

Cap number: 290

Location: Lancaster, PA (USA)

Bike: I will be riding my 2024 FARA All/Road Morell red with SRAM Force AXS D2 2x12s, 46/33T w. 10-36T, Profile Design aero bars mostly to hold all the extras, HED Belgium G rim with 30mm Pirelli Pzero TLR tubless tires. Invested in a SON Dynamo hub to keep the lights and myself burning using a Schmidt Edelux II front light, Magicshine SEEME 200 rear light, and a few small spares too.

Key items of kit: For my kit I'm using lots of Apidura bags, 9L Expedition saddle pack, aero bag and top tube bag. Wahoo Roam to please give me lots of help not to make too many wrong turns. Quad Lock for mounting phone and Ottolock Cinch for bike lock. Taking a Mount Laurel bivy with Sea to Summit silk liner for some nights outside. Whistle and spray just in case. Making all this fit is a puzzle 49 cm frame.

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Geert Bonnema

Age: 42

Cap number: 210

Location: Netherlands

Bike: Rose Xlite06 62cm, with: SRAM Red AXS 12sp, front 46-33, rear 10-36t, Zipp 303sw wheelset, Continental GP5000 AS TR 32mm, Rose handlebars 38cm, Deda Parabolica bars with wireless blips and SPD pedals from Shimano.

Key items of kit: Key items: Apidura expedition frame bag 6,5L, Apidura expedition saddle bag 14L, Restrap top tube bag. Fidlock twist bottle on top tube, two 1 liter bottles, BBB Strikeduo 2000 front light, backup headlamp from Black Diamond, 4x Specialized stix lights mainly for rear lighting, 25.000 mah powerbank from INIU. Sleep system mat, pillow, sleeping bag, emergency blanket.

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Ahmet Karaoğlan

Age: 22

Cap number: 274

Location: istanbul/Turkey

Bike: Trek Checkpoint SL5 Gen 3

Drivetrain: SRAM Apex eTap AXS 1x12 (40T chainring, 11-44T cassette)

Tires: Continental Grand Prix 5000 AS 35 mm tubeless

Saddle: Selle SMP WELL Gel

Handlebar: Zipp aero bar

Key items of kit: For power needs, I use an Anker fast-charging power bank and adapter. My front light is the Gaciron Kiwi 1200, which can charge while in use. At the rear, I use a Cycplus L7 radar light, along with two small battery-powered backup lights. My bags are from Apidura, and both my bottles and — most importantly — my handlebar tape are from Flamme Rouge. I use a Cycplus AS2 Pro electric air pump. My cycling computer is the Garmin 1040. To stay warm at high altitudes, I’ll be carrying essential cold-weather gear, including a down jacket and leg warmers.

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Frank Pippel

Age: 59

Cap number: 236

Location: Bad Zwischenahn, Germany

Bike: Rose Pro Cross, Rose Thirty Disc wheelset, Schwalbe Pro One (30mm, 32mm), Gear - 50x34 // 11-36, Wheeltop EDS TX, Magene PES P505

Key items of kit: Apidura Racing Series bags, Wahoo Bolt, SON Ladelux, Supernova Airstream, Garmin Radar, Lupine Rotlicht max,

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Aluminium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Clémence Vandergheynst

Age: 37

Cap number: 379n

Location: Braine l'Alleud

Bike: Leon titanium frame SRAM rival axs T type Son Delux Rline Wheels Panaracer Gravel King tyre

Key items of kit: Zefal Infinity saddle

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Titanium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Petra Kanvall

Age: 52

Cap number: 323

Location: Sweden

Bike: Trek Domane

Key items of kit: KLite front light (dynamo charged, not mounted) Topeak rear lights (battery charged)

Apidura: Framebags Snackpack Vest

Ortlieb: Saddle bag

Revelate: Harness for handle bar

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Sergey Shulubin

Age: 54

Cap number: 104

Location: Europe

Bike: Pretty much the same weirdo as always - basic fixed gear aluminium frameset, Mavic Ellipse wheels, Campagnolo Ultra-Torque BB/cranks (relatively easy to repair). OEM saddle, titanium seatpost, bullhorn aluminium handlebars, dual pull rear brake lever. Gear: fixed, flip flop dingle 44x13 + 34x24

Key items of kit: DIY handlebar panniers (arm warmers/socks etc., small waterbottles), very old frame bag (tools, bolts and other heavy stuff), Frankenstein of top frame small bags (phone/batteries/cables/toothbrush), rear rack made of bullhorn handlebar, former handlebar pannier converted to two side rear bag (clothing, spare tyres, food), compression bag with sleeping stuff - bivvy, pad (piece of thermo insulation), couple of garbage bags as covers/rain protection. Pretty heavy after all.

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Aluminium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: <25mm

Electronic shifting: No

David Sanchez

Age: 31

Cap number: 180

Location: Lausanne, Switzerland

Bike: Ricca road steel frame, GRX crankset – 2x12-speed with 48/31T chainrings paired with an 11-36T cassette, 105 Di2 derailleurs and brakes. CYP carbon wheels with a SON dynamo hub, 32mm Continental GP5000 AS TL-ready tires and a Brooks C15 saddle. PRO missile aerobars. Reversible pedals.

Key items of kit: Apidura bags, equipped with a Garmin Edge 840 solar for navigation. A Sinewave Beacon is paired with a Supernova rear light for visibility. Sleeping gear includes a Sea to Summit ether light xt mat, SP0 sleeping bag, SOL Escape Lite bivy, an inflatable pillow and a homemade mosquito net. Neck gaiter for sun protection.

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Jana Kesenheimer

Age: 31

Cap number: 1

Location: Innsbruck

Bike: Specialized Sworks Aethos 2025; aerobars from Profile Design; SRAM Force with 46/33 chainrings and 10-36 cassette

Key items of kit: Just like last year, I’m sticking with the same Evoc prototype bag and lighting setup, as well as my Specialized Aethos with 32mm tubeless Mondo tires: proven and lightweight! I’m riding on an S-Works Power Mirror saddle.

Dynamo: SON28 paired with a Supernova M99 light.

I’m bringing a lightweight sleeping bag, a sleeping pad, and a couple of other luxury items: a second pair of bib shorts (both from Rapha’s wear testing lab, pee-friendly!) and plenty of space in my top tube bag for all kinds of food.

Let’s go!

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Su Lei

Age: 34

Cap number: 126

Location: Berlin, Germany

Bike: Canyon Grail AL 7.0 (2020), my only bike and same bike I DNFed TCRNo8

Key items of kit: First of all, my goal for TCRNo11 is to finish in 3 weeks. My choice below is dictated by this goal -- endurance and comfort. So I can actually reach the Black Sea.

Tire: René Herse Babyshoe Pass TC 650B X 42 Endurance; I rode GP5000 32mm for "all road" until this year, non-stop punctures and used all the dynaplugs I could found in Europe -- I decided it's time for a change. I do not have too many choices with 650B wheels. Very happy with my 42mm Babyshoe so far. I am lucky to be in Berlin because Goetz (Dailybread // René Herse Distributor in Germany) is 15 mins away and he is an absolute angel!

Lights: KLite(front + rear blinker) dynamo, Exposure DIABLO MK13 for helmet for slow climbing

Aero Bars + riser: profile design, I had 30mm riser kit until a week ago, I put on 50mm riser kit. Life changing experience, for the first time I finally understood why people say this is where they can stay forever.

GPS unit: Wahoo Bolt x 2, charged by KLite USB charger during the day on the go

Water: 1.5L Nalgene (ARUNDEL Looney Bin Cage), plus an empty cage for gas station cold drinks. I will be wearing a hydration vest with 2L bladder which will be my main water resource on the go. I have also tested filling the bladder and Nalgene bottle with a bag of ice from gas station -- highly recommend.

Hydration vest (Salomon ADV SKIN 12): wallet/passport/brevet card, phone, lip balm, sunscreens, Avene Cicalfate Repair Cream (my choice of chamois cream), baby wipes, mepilex (saddle sore on-the-go repair routine), a disposable film camera

Top Tube bag: power bank, USB charger, pump, maintenance, repair, tool stuff

Feedbag (Revelate Design): mostly empty, salt pills, spork, little hand massage ball, a microfiber cloth for chain maintenance

saddle bag:

• sleeping (OR emergency bivy + sleeping pad + sleeping bag), I will aim to sleep in hotels every night, sleeping kit is for psychological safety.
• rain (Velotoze + dishwasher gloves + SOS blanket + GORE rain jacket + extra pair of socks)
• cold (leg warmer + long gloves + puffy jacket + buff)
• charger + cables
• luxury item: extra riding kit for a mood changer and saddle reset (merino t-shirt + Albion ZOA shorts), birkenstocks (Eva)
• luxury toiletry bag (self care + "butt bag"): this is the most important piece of my kit, in addition to tooth brush and paste, I also have a hair brush, a few facial masks for emotional breakdowns, saddle sore night/morning repair routine (zinc cream, antibacterial cream, mepilex, etc etc), ibuprofen gel

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Aluminium

Wheel size: 650b (27.5")

Tyre width: 40mm-44mm

Electronic shifting: No

Alexis ARTHAUD

Age: 51

Cap number: 259

Location: Meudon (France)

Bike: ORIGINE Graxx III GRX 820

Key items of kit: GRX 12x2 46/30 groupset and 11/36 mechanical for maintenance purposes Bespôke saddle made by "My Saddle" Prymahl Vega A30 Pro wheels with Dynamo Son hubs Continental GP5000 Tubeless AS TR 35mm tires Lighting Sinewave beacon 1 + lamp Super nova E3 TAIL LIGHT 2 Restrap top tube bag + Altura frame bag + Aeropack Tailfin Profile Design extensions with Quadlock mount + Garmin mount and light bottle tool holder under down tube Garmin Rally pedals with power sensor

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: No

Frédéric Rudant

Age: 60

Cap number: 144

Location: BREST

Bike: Cycles LEON / LARAGE / custom titanium frame SHIMANO GRX 810 2x11 drivetrain / Spécialités T.A. 44-28 chainring / 11-34 cassette Duke World Runner carbon wheelset + dynamo SON + Continental GP5000 AS 35mm tyres, tubeless

Key items of kit: Home made bags / Cumulus light Bivy / Half Cumulus Sleeping bag / XSmall Sea tio Summit mattress / SUPERNOVA M99 front dynamo light / SON rear dynamo light / Garmin 1030+

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Titanium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: No

Rod Aitchison (wee_roddy)

Age: 50

Cap number: 269

Location: Edinburgh

Bike: Self-Build with assorted Columbus tubing and Carbon Fork via Big Forest Frameworks, Potsdam near Berlin. Carbon Rims on Son Deluxe Dynamo front and DT Swiss 240 Rear hub. Redshift Kitchen Sink Handlebars. Seatpost and Stem from around the shed(!) Campag Ekar drivetrain and braking. Hutchinson Caracal Race 40mm tyres.

Key items of kit: Apidura Harness and Saddle Pack with Exorail 'stiffener'. Restrap Frame Bags. Alpkit Stem Bags. Restrap Aero Bar Bag. Synewave Beacon Front and Rear lights. Exposure Race 2nd Front Light. Wolf Tooth Fork Mount Cargo Cages. Bivy. Liner. Mosquito Net. Some other things and stuff...!

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 40mm-44mm

Electronic shifting: No

Sarah Cinquini

Age: 48

Cap number: 360

Location: Italy

Bike: Wilier gran turismo slr

Key items of kit: Sram force axs 19/36 48/35 Disc brakes Wheel Miche Continental grand prix 4 seasion 32 Bags Tailfin and Rusjan Lights exposure

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Ellen Scherr

Age: 28

Cap number: 93

Location: Zurich, CH

Bike: Canyon Endurace 7

Key items of kit: Apidura frame bag 4.5l Apdidura saddle bag 17,5l Decathlon bottle cages 2x

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Aluminium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: No

Kristina Galatova

Age: 35

Cap number: 174

Location: Slovakia

Bike: Scott addict 20

Key items of kit: nothing special. my first road bike. Only one update is saddle from posedla made special for me from imprint of my butt

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 25-29mm

Electronic shifting: No

Mitchell Peterson

Age: 28

Cap number: 237

Location: Berlin, Germany

Bike: 2023 Marin Nicasio+ full steel frame including fork. 650B tires at 47mm wide from WTB. For sure not the fastest or lightest setup but it's way up there in terms of comfort and has a bit of an edge on the rare gravel section. I am running a 1x9 with 40T up front and 11-46T rear cassette.

Key items of kit: Running a set of apidura expedition bikepacking bags with more space than needed but it often gets filled quickly with snacks. Navigation is a Coros Dura mounted on my aerobars optimizing for battery life. I am carrying a lightweight sleep setup with a waterproof bivy and mat in case I can't find a hotel for a night or just to remain flexible.

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 650b (27.5")

Tyre width: 45mm-50mm

Electronic shifting: No

Marin de Saint-Exupéry

Age: 28

Cap number: 10

Location: Switzerland

Bike: Fairlight Strael 4.0, Shimano 105 mechanical groupset, Hunt aero wheels, 35mm Continental tires, Son dynamo with Son lights.

Key items of kit: Albion minimal clothes kit (ultralight jacket, rain jacket, gilet). POC Cytal aero helmet. Full sleeping system, inflatable mat, sleeping pad and homemade bivy. Bags from Apidura with a special custom framebag. 3 liters of water capacity. A lot of space in the bags for food.

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: No

Laine Viisitamm

Age: 40

Cap number: 189

Location: Vienna

Bike: Fairlight Strael 4.0 (stealth) HUNT 44 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc Wheelset Sram Rival groupset with powermeter

Key items of kit: Profile Design Ergo aerobars with Revelate Designs Pitchfork Aerobar System. At the back there's Tailfin cargo rack. Frame has a 2.8L Cyclite frame bag. Supernova + Lupine front lights, Cateye rearlights SQLab saddle and SPD sl pedals

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Anna Richter

Age: 30

Cap number: 90

Location: Germany

Bike: Canyon Endurace CF 8, Continental GP5000 (A)S TR 32mm tires, SON Delux hub dynamo

Key items of kit: Sea to Summit sleeping bag, OR Helium bivy, rain gear, electrolytes, Topeak Mini Morph pump, Everve cargo bibs, Fidlock bottle mounts

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: No

Christopher Fusulier

Age: 32

Cap number: 160

Location: Hautcharage (Luxembourg)

Bike: Mason Definition 3 with Son Dynamo Hub

Key items of kit: Battery light and Garmin Varia Radar Dynamo Lights by Supernova Taifin Aeropack (sleeping mat, emergency bivvy, downjacket, arm- and legwarmers, waterproof socks an jacket, long gloves, bib short, chamois cream, socks, underwear and a short) Frame bag (electronics including 2 Powerbanks, cables for charging the Garmin, Phone, rear and front lights, food, cable ties and insulating tape) Handlebar bag (passport, electrolytes, toothbrush an toothpaste, suncream, emergency kit including medication) Food pouch for obvisous things Downtube bag (2 spare tubes, patches, shifting cable, break pads, chain oil, chainlink, minitool, CO2-pump, minipump)

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Aluminium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Electronic shifting: No

Taavi Piller

Age: 40

Cap number: 89

Location: Estonia

Bike: Canyon Enurace 7, Hunt Superdura dynamo wheels, 50/34 front and 11/36 rear, otherwise stock.

Key items of kit: Tubeless tyres 32mm (GP5000STR), Busch+Müller dynamo lights and ewerk.

Frame material: Carbon

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: No