What It Takes to Ride the Transcontinental Race | Lizzie Jenkins

There are many ways to describe Lizzie Jenkins, she is an accomplished film director, adventurer and endurance athlete.  Recently she discovered the world of long distance cycling and entered into the ultra-cycling race scene.  This led to her signing up for the ultimate event in the race calendar - the Transcontinental Race - TCR.  This event would see her cross the entire continent of Europe on a ride of over 4000km with a monumental amount of climbing in between.  During this episode we explore more about Lizzie as we learn about her passion for being in the remotest parts of the world - the Amazon. We discuss whether her ability to find comfort in the most uncomfortable places in the remote rainforest held her in good stead for what she would endure in her ultra-cycling races to come.We also discuss how her passion for riding bikes led to her signing up for the TCR race and how she prepared herself for the challenges of participating in ultra-cycling  events, whilst dealing with the disappointment of race cancellations two years in a row due to the pandemic.   She talks us through the experiences of her first ultra distance cycling event - A bike race roughly the size of Wales - where she finished as first female and the learnings she had along the way.Then Lizzie shares exactly what it was like racing in the world's premier ultra-cycling race - the TCR in 2022.  What it was like standing on that start line in Belgium knowing she would need to cross an entire continent before reaching the finishing line all the way in Bulgaria.  She would cross mountain passes, endure summer heatwaves and have to deal with being chased by packs of wild dogs in the night.  Not to mention then dealing with the infamous compulsory Parcour No 4.  We really enjoyed talking with Lizzie about her experiences and hope this will inspire other women who are perhaps contemplating entering into the world of ultra-distance cycling. Be sure to follow Lizzie on her instagram channel @lizzjenkinsMake sure to subscribe to the Seek Travel Ride podcast to be notified when new episodes are released.Lastly - if you'd like to be interviewed as a guest for the show please send us an email. Check out the Elkhorn Rack from Old Man Mountain Support the showBuy me a coffee!I’m an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:👉  CycPlus– ePumps (enter code STR for 5% off!)👉 Zorali 👉 Helinox 👉 Ombraz Follow us on Social Media!Instagram - @SeekTravelRideFacebook - Seek Travel RideYouTube - @SeekTravelRideSeek Travel Ride NewsletterLeave me a voicemail message Seek Travel Ride Music Playlist available now on both Spotify or Apple Music