Episode 012 - Do Sponsored Athletes Receive an Advantage? With Co-Host Millie Gibbons, Jana Kesenheimer, Jack Howker & Jan-Willem Bobbink.
Notes de l’épisode
Dot Comms is 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:
Millie Gibbons, Web Editor at DotWatcher
In this episode’s Roundtable we ask whether sponsored riders receive an advantage in ultra-distance events with guests:
DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/
Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/
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:
Millie Gibbons, Web Editor at DotWatcher
In this episode’s Roundtable we ask whether sponsored riders receive an advantage in ultra-distance events with guests:
- Jana Kesenheimer - Two time fastest women at The Transcontinental Race (6th overall in 2025), brand ambassador for Specialized, Rapha and others.
- Jack Howker - Co-founder of Albion and veteran of events such as HT550 and Fat Viking.
- Jan-Willem Bobbink - Organiser of The Unknown Race and experienced ultra-distance rider.
DotWatcher website: https://dotwatcher.cc/
Acier Coaching & Consulting website: https://www.acier.cc/