VIA Race, Chapter II: Bruno’s Blitz, Adam’s Grit & A Podium in Motion
After nearly 9 days and 4,000 kilometers, Bruno Wicht takes a dramatic win in Amerongen, overtaking Adam Bialek in the final stretch of the race. I unpack how the lead changed hands overnight, what happened in the race for third, and how the women’s field is shaping up near Refuge 2.
Also in this episode: soggy riders, scratched pairs, and what it really means to “limp home” at the end of an ultra.
I close with the final chapter of our VIA Race Route History series, from the North Sea to Batavia, Roman canals to Amerongen, tracing how ancient paths echo through today’s finish line.
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The skinny
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