Lost Dot 101: Porto

Lost Dot 101: An ultra-race for women, non-binary, and trans riders

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Building on the success of the inaugural edition of the Lost Dot 101, which saw 148 riders roll up to the start line in Santiago de Compostela, the race returns in 2027. This time, starting in Porto on the wild, Atlantic coastline, our riders will make their way between parcours and Control Points across Portugal and Spain to eventually arrive on the Mediterranean coast line in Malaga.

Riders will make their journey under the same Rules and Spirit of the Race that define Lost Dot’s events, while benefiting from relaxed time allowances to enable more riders to finish and compete for the general classification.

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“We want to create a race that is welcoming and accessible to anyone interested in getting into the sport, giving riders the time to discover the rhythm of ultra-racing without removing the challenge. At the same time, we want it to attract the strongest riders, creating a highly competitive race at the front and giving those riders a platform to line up against their toughest competitors.”

- Hannah Larbalestier, Race Director.

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The Lost Dot 101 is a continuation of Lost Dot’s #100TCRWomen campaign, which aims to increase participation by creating confidence, knowledge, and community among women and FLINTA riders within ultra-racing. Through a series of Q&As and webinars hosted by experienced ultra-racers, the initiative seeks to ensure riders feel equipped and supported, whether they are racing the TCR this year, next year, or any other ultra-race. This approach has already shown powerful results, with women’s participation at the Transcontinental Race doubling from 41 riders at TCRNo10 to 79 riders at TCRNo11.

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“This is why we put a number on it. We wanted those people who were on the fence about entering to know that they’d be in good company and surrounded by other riders like them,” said Taylor Doyle, Media Manager at Lost Dot. “When you see other people like you doing something, it gives you the confidence in yourself to do it. And that’s why increasing representation is so important – it’s a cliché, but there’s a reason people say ‘if you can’t see it, you can’t be it.’”

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The race is open to anyone over 18 who identifies as FLINTA (female, lesbian, intersex, non-binary, trans and agender people, i.e. anyone who does not identify as cis-man).

Riders may apply to race solo or as a pair.

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Applications are now open with a deadline of 31st December 2026 at 23:59 GMT.

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Spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to no-fly riders. Applications will be marked on a rolling two-weekly basis, with riders able to secure their place on the race by paying their deposit within two weeks of being offered a place on the race.

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