This is part two of our two part episode on VIA Race, a new 4000 km self-supported bikepacking race set to kick- off this July from Southern Spain. If you haven’t listened to part one yet, I do suggest you do that as this is a continuation of our chat with Ingeborg and Ian, the organizers of VIA Race. Check it out HERE.  In part two we discuss the evolution of ultra-cycling, the role of technology, the rules, and linked to the rules, the importance of transparency when it comes to a fair & safe adventure.  We also chat about who has signed up for Chapter 1 of the race and in addition to Niel sharing his prep and routing choices, Part also feature the voices of some of those participating. Thank you to Saz, Olly & Ben:  🚲 @_saz_h  🚲 @paradisduvelo  🚲@benjamescycling For more info on what was discussed in the episode:  🚲 VIA Race Online - https://via-race.com 🚲 VIA Race on IG - @VIA_RACE  🚲 Some info on those elephants HERE  🚲 Niel’s DotBooster Academy - https://dotbooster.com  🚲 Niel on Instagram - @nielcopeland 🚲 She Races - https://www.sheraces.com  Race Partners  🚲 Cafe Du Cycliste https://www.cafeducycliste.com 🚲 Le Bezy Pyrenees -https://www.lebezy.com  🚲 Cyclete - https://cyclite.cc/en 🚲 Madcap - @madcapp.cc   If you liked this episode, please tap subscribe wherever you are listening. Please also leave a review - 5 ⭐ only. Check out The Mettleset Podcast and follow @JustBikesThePodcast and @themettleset on Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.   x Dawn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.