Episode 019 - How Can Ultra-Cycling Adapt to Extreme Weather? With Co-Host Nicky Shaw, Lisa Pfeiffer, Liam O'Keeffe & Justyna Jarczok.

Dot Comms is 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.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.Presented & Produced by:Samuel Thompson of Acier Coaching & Consulting (@touriste.routier, @acier.cc)Co-hosted by:Nicky Shaw, Fastest Known Times Timekeeper at DotWatcherIn this episode’s Roundtable we discuss how ultra-cycling is going to have to adapt to the increasing frequency of extreme weather events with guests:Lisa Pfeiffer: Race director of La Péripherie which introduced the concept of Pic & Mix segments. Veteran of events such as the Hope 1000, Two Volcano Sprint and the Transcontinental Race.Liam O’Keeffe: Founder and curator of the Solstice Series which includes five events in the UK celebrating the celestial calendar.Justyna Jarczok: Kona Test Team member who was winner of Further Merry England 2026 and 1st Female / 16th overall at Dales Divide 2026.Get in touch via our Instagram page: @dotcommspodor via email: [email protected]:DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/