Since 2022, Robin has been committed to one particular goal. After finishing 8th in his first Transcontinental Race, he discovered the calling of ultra-distance racing and wanted to be a part of it. He was not completely pleased with his 8th position and decided to try again and go for the win. In 2023, his second TCR attempt left him in second place, so he had to go home, revise and prepare even better for the following year’s edition.
This summer, leading up to the TCRNo10, Robin setup a strict training plan – reminiscing of his old pro athlete days – went deep into route planning, all to prepare him for the epic challenge ahead. The route from Roubaix, France to the last control point in Istanbul, Turkey covers such a mix of terrain -flat roads, mountain passes, gravel shortcuts - and riders are expected to encounter every sort of weather and temperature. It’s a challenge you need to be fully prepared for, both in body and mind. Riding such a distance on your own, unsupported, and with a clock that never stops, with the goal of being the first at the final control point, requires everything from you.
