August 01, 2025

Via Race, Chapter II: The Great Escape, a Sleep Surprise, and a Shakeup in the Women’s Race

38 minutes

On Day 6 of the VIA Race, Adam Bialek breaks away with a monster move through Austria into Germany, and Bruno Wicht… sleeps through it. I break down how a one-hour gap exploded into eight, what it means for the chasing pack, and a major shakeup in the women’s race as Gosia Warelich surges ahead while Joanna Rumińska-Pietrzyk hits pause.

Plus, Juliana checks in from Refuge 1, where riders are drying out, patching up, and opening up. You'll hear snippets and stories from Harry, Fiona, Joanna, Inigo, Kristian, and others — raw, tired, and totally honest about what it takes to push through this 4,000 km race.

And while there’s no History Part III today, stay tuned — it’s coming soon, and it’s worth the wait.

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