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The sixth edition of the Atlas Mountain Race kicks off Friday 6th February, 2026. For the first time, we'll start in Beni-Mellal, a new gateway into the Atlas Mountains. From CP1 riders enter classic AMR terrain, into the rugged Anti-Atlas, winding their way to the old port town of Essaouira. Riders will have have until midnight on February 14th to reach the finish line. Tune in every day for a front-row seat to the action. We’ll bring you stories and updates from the trail, illuminating the dots on your screen and bringing their adventure straight to your ears. Follow the dots on MAProgress and follow @atlasmountainrace on Instagram for visual updates from the trail. This series is hosted and produced by Mel Webb and sound design by Ben Crannell. Cover image by Stephen Shelesky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our podcast coverage of the 2026 Atlas Mountain Race, supported by Tailfin, Pertex and Albion. The sixth edition is a year of change for the Atlas Mountain Race with a new start in Beni-Mellal. In this episode, Media Manager and host of this year's race podcast, Mel Webb, sits down with Race Director Nelson Trees to provide an overview of this year's route, our favourites for the win and what dotwatchers and riders alike are in store for. Dotwatch the 2026 Atlas Mountain Race Follow us on Instagram @atlasmountainrace for daily visual & written updates Credits: Hosted and produced by Mel Webb Sound design by Ben Crannell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Atlas Mountain Race 2026 is finally here, beginning with the usual proceedings of registration. Riders trickled into the cultural centre at Ain Asserdoun Park in Beni-Mellal under persistent rain. After years of drought, high rivers, lingering snow on mountain passes, and late route changes set the tone for the adventure ahead. In this opening episode, we hear from riders across the field to heart their thoughts and feelings on the road to the start line and what they are about to embark on. Riders featured in this episode: Abderrahim Aarab & Haitam Ait bouaziz — Caps 301A&BRebecca Rusch — Cap 316BGökay Bıyık —Cap 17Sean Geivett & Emma Missale — Caps 309A&BTaylor Doyle — Cap 62Cynthia Carson — Cap 33Steven Davis — Cap 55Kerry MacPhee — Cap 137Rob Britton — Cap 25Max Riese — Cap 180 Dotwatch the 2026 Atlas Mountain Race Follow us on Instagram @atlasmountainrace for daily visual & written updates Hosted and produced by Mel Webb Sound design by Ben Crannell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a cold, rain-soaked first night at the Atlas Mountain Race 2026, riders emerge from darkness into morning light scattered across the High Atlas. Frigid temperatures, flooded roads, and icy descents define the opening hours of the race, forcing decisions around shelter, sleep, and when to keep moving. In villages along the early tarmac corridor, riders gather briefly around wood stoves, cafés, and petrol stations — drying socks, warming hands, fixing mechanicals, and weighing fatigue against momentum. Some push on through the night, others pause for rest, all navigating the consequences of an unusually harsh start. As daylight reveals snow-covered peaks and saturated landscapes, bringing with it a renewed spirit for our riders. The lead riders reach Checkpoint 1, while much of the field continues to funnel through towns toward their first stamp.  Riders featured in this episode: Gala Giannini— Cap 81Tanner Jackson — Cap 112Seun Alaba — Cap 4Fritz Meinecke — Cap 147Roz Osborne — Cap 163Julian Mills — Cap 153Stephane Ouaja — Cap 165Arthur Bonal — Cap 20Ariane Richter — Cap 179Sterre Witteveen — Cap 322BConor Dunne — Cap 64Sebastian Trimborn — Cap 126Victor Bosoni — Cap 21Rob Britton — Cap 25Stefan Haehnel — Cap 94 Dotwatch the 2026 Atlas Mountain Race Follow us on Instagram @atlasmountainrace for daily visual & written updates Hosted and produced by Mel Webb Sound design by Ben Crannell Cover image by Lloyd Wright Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conditions remain incredibly demanding as our riders press on towards Checkpoint 1 in Boutharar. The weather has improved in some ways, and worsened in others. The silver lining is that, at long last, most of the tarmac is behind them and the route turns back into the terrain riders came to the Atlas Mountain Race for. In this episode, we hear from those still pushing toward their first stamp, as well as riders who have just arrived. Riders featured in this episode: Paul & Benjamin — Caps 302A & 302BJustyna Jarczok — Cap 114Miroslav Chrapka — Cap 39Darragh Cushen — Cap 44Kari Bergstedt — Cap 13Rebecca & Greg — Caps 316A & 316BRafal Sokol — Cap 202Kristen Tonsager — Cap 215James Illman — Cap 109Erin & Jono — Cap 308ASebastian Sarx — Cap 328ARobyn Hughes — Cap 104 Dotwatch the 2026 Atlas Mountain Race Follow us on Instagram @atlasmountainrace for daily visual & written updates Hosted and produced by Mel Webb Sound design by Ben Crannell Cover image by Stephen Shelesky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the most famous sections of the Atlas Mountain Race is the 100KM stretch of no resupply through the desert. Here riders meander through the Anti Atlas, climbing their way up to a plateau with stunning views of the network of canyons below. We meet riders chasing the snail here. We also hear from riders at Café Atlas in Ait Saoun which has become a popular stop for riders, and potentially the best omelette of the whole race. Riders featured in this episode: Zoe McIntosh — Cap 144Andy Dodd — Cap 61Julien Gravaud — Cap 89John Roe — Cap 184Cedric Henriot — Cap 98Roz Osborne — Cap 163Eoin Cocoran — Cap 205Julia Wuerzinger — Cap 232Erin Poland — Cap 308BJono Freeman — Cap 308ANeil Copeland — Cap 43Matthew Franklin — Cap 73Gala Giannini — Cap 81 Dotwatch the 2026 Atlas Mountain Race Follow us on Instagram @atlasmountainrace for daily visual & written updates Hosted and produced by Mel Webb Sound design by Ben Crannell Cover image by Nils Laengner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Checkpoint Two: the halfway mark of the Atlas Mountain Race. Riders descend out of the desert and into an oasis of palms, couscous, showers, and stamped brevet cards. For some, arrival brings relief. For others, difficult decisions. Ankles, batteries, bottom brackets, and nerves are all negotiated in equal measure. We hear from riders resetting body and mind, celebrating birthdays, managing setbacks, and chasing the cutoff as the clock ticks toward 17:00. By day’s end, 163 riders make it in before time, the snail still moving steadily behind. Riders featured in this episode: Emma & Sean — Caps 309A&BPaul Cresveaux — Cap 302BAdrienne Estrada — Cap 68Conor Dunne — Cap 64JoJo Blunt — Cap 19Jeannie & Martin — Caps 306A&BDarragh Cushen — Cap 52David Tilly — Cap 214Kari Bergstedt — Cap 13Matthieu Segard — Cap 193Hannah Larbalestier — Cap 124Jake Simpson — Cap 197Matt Franklin — Cap 73 Dotwatch the 2026 Atlas Mountain Race Follow us on Instagram @atlasmountainrace for daily visual & written updates Hosted and produced by Mel Webb Sound design by Ben Crannell Cover image by Stephen Shelesky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Old Colonial Road is one of the most iconic sections of the Atlas Mountain Race route, featured across all six editions. Carved into the mountainside, it winds through folded layers of sedimentary rock, the earth rippling in bands of rust and ochre. From a distance the surface appears smooth; up close it is loose, and badly broken in places from erosion. Many riders will rider it at night, missing out on the views. At sunrise, the scale of the landscape comes fully into view and for the lucky few who see it at daylight, it will no doubt be a highlight of their race. Riders featured in this episode: Niki de Kadt — Cap 56JoJo Blunt — Cap 19Gala Giannini — Cap 81Ariane Richter — Cap 179Jeannie & Martin Dreyer — Caps 306A&BDarragh Cushen — Cap 52John Roe— Cap 184Adrienne Estrada — Cap 68Sebastian Sarx & Denise Vorberg — Caps 320A & 320BBastien Girard Nkouikani — Cap 82Richard Hunt — Cap 107David Tilly — Cap 217Cedric Henriot — Cap 90 Dotwatch the 2026 Atlas Mountain Race Follow us on Instagram @atlasmountainrace for daily visual & written updates Hosted and produced by Mel Webb Sound design by Ben Crannell Cover image by Nils Laengner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've jumped forward to the finish line to catch up with our men's winner, Victor Bosoni. The young French rider won this year's race in a time of 4 days, 1 hour and 46 minutes. We sat down in the Medina of Essalouira to hear all about his ride: the highs, the lows and how prioritising rest throughout allowed him to not only race to his fullest potential, but to enjoy the experience to its fullest as well. As Victor's first language is French, we cover a few questions in both French and English. Dotwatch the 2026 Atlas Mountain Race Follow us on Instagram @atlasmountainrace for daily visual & written updates Hosted and produced by Mel Webb Sound design by Ben Crannell Cover image by Stephen Shelesky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After days of mountains and desert, riders cross back over the Atlas one last time, descending through fog and green hills toward the Atlantic coast. The air shifts, the ocean comes into view, and the end begins to feel within reach. In this episode, we hear from riders in the final kilometres before rolling into the finish line. Riders featured in this episode: Thierry Le Floch— Cap 125Kevin Masicotte— Cap 142Tanner Jackson — Cap 112Aurélie & Jérôme Mesplede — Caps 317A&BPaul Cresveaux — Cap 302BNicole Van Batenburg — Cap 221Emma Missale & Sean Geivett — Caps 309A&B Dotwatch the 2026 Atlas Mountain Race Follow us on Instagram @atlasmountainrace for daily visual & written updates Hosted and produced by Mel Webb Sound design by Ben Crannell Cover image by Nils Laengner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with 2026 women’s winner Cynthia Carson following her second victory at the Atlas Mountain Race. Returning with more experience and a clear plan, Cynthia used this race as the opening chapter of a season in which she’s racing all four Mountain Races. Finishing in 5 days, 5 hours, and 2 minutes, she rode with patience and composure across a longer course marked by more extreme weather than in 2024. In this conversation, we reflect on her preparation, her mindset, and how staying committed to her own strategy shaped her race from start to finish. Visit our website to stay up to date on future Mountain Races Production and hosting by Mel Webb Sound design by Ben Crannell Cover image by Stephen Shelesky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At long last, we arrive at the finish line of the sixth edition of the Atlas Mountain Race. We hear from our riders arriving in Essaouira about their stories from the road. Riders featured in this episode: Darragh Cushen — Cap 52Martino Basilico — Cap 11Luise Ollick — Cap 162Gala Giannini — Cap 81Patrick Schwarz — Cap 191Greg Martin — Cap 307ARebecca Rusch — Cap 307BSilas Schmid — Cap 189James Illman — Cap 109David Tilly — Cap 214John Roe — Cap 184Murray Crichton — Cap 47 Visit our website to stay up to date on future Mountain Races Production and hosting by Mel Webb Sound design by Ben Crannell Cover image by Stephen Shelesky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Silk Road Mountain Race, created by Nelson Trees, is a self-supported bikepacking race through the remote mountains of Kyrgyzstan. The seventh edition kicks off on Friday August 15th at 6PM local time from in front of Mayor's Hall in Osh, Kyrgyzstan. Riders will have until midnight on August 30th to reach the finish line in Karakol. We'll be bringing you daily updates from the field throughout the duration of the race. Dotwatch the 2025 Silk Road Mountain Race Follow us on Instagram @silkroadmountainrace for daily visual updates. Credits: Hosted and produced by Mel Webb Sound design by Ben Crannell Music by Batyrkan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our podcast coverage of the 2025 Silk Road Mountain Race, supported by Albion, Tailfin, Pertex, STYRKR and Julbo. The Silk Road Mountain Race returns for its seventh edition with more than 700 kilometres of new, remote, and rarely travelled terrain. In this episode, Media Manager Mel Webb sits down with Race Director Nelson Trees to break down the 2025 route and preview the strongest field the race has ever seen. From the new Suyek Pass hike-a-bike to a 400-kilometre stretch without resupply, Nelson explains the challenges that await and why this year feels like a return to the uncertainty of the first edition. We talk through the favourites for the win, and the plethora of unpredictable factors—weather, altitude, and decision-making—that can shape the race.  Dotwatch the 2025 Silk Road Mountain Race Follow us on Instagram @silkroadmountainrace for daily visual updates. Credits: Hosted and produced by Mel Webb Sound design by Ben Crannell Music by Batyrkan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our podcast coverage begins in Osh as the Silk Road Mountain Race moves from registration day through to the race start. Riders gather in the theatre to collect trackers, check their bikes, and receive Albion race caps printed with their numbers, along with t-shirts, socks and goodies from our partners Pertex and Styrkr. The atmosphere is a mix of excitement and nerves—quiet conversations punctuated by laughter—as the reality of what’s ahead begins to sink in. In this episode, you’ll hear from a handful of riders drawn from a field of 250. Some are returning after past editions, others are here for the first time. They share why Kyrgyzstan pulled them to the start line, what they’ve learned in previous races, and the mindset they’ll carry into the mountains. Following registration, they have one last briefing with Race Director Nelson Trees before setting off into the mountains Riders featured in this episode Max Cherkasov - Cap 131Karen Wykurz - Cap 106Gabi & Herman - Caps 311A&BChris Burkard - Cap 69Tobias Callister - Cap 196Cat McGill - Cap 33Eric House - Cap 62Annie Dunlap - Cap 16Carlotta Schumacher - Cap 31Meaghan Hackinen - Cap 132Robin Gemperle - Cap 165Anatole Naimi - Cap 10Alex McCormack - Cap 8  Race Preview Blog Race Preview Podcast episode Click here to Dotwatch the race Follow us on Instagram for daily visual updates Production and hosting by Mel Webb Sound design by Ben Crannell Intro/outro music by Batyrkan Cover image by Stephen Shelesky Thanks to our race partners Albion, Pertex, Tailfin, Styrkr and Julbo.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.