The 2014 bmw 328i sedan won consumer reports top picks 2014 award for the sport sedan category. Transcontinental 2016 page 21 cyclechat cycling forum. Click get reminder to watch it here live thanks to we do it live. See the overview page for a general introduction to the transcontinental race tcr or the individual race edition pages for more detailed results. Besides rims which im already looking into, what are some upgrades that i. Guru2fhyx asked a 2016 bmw 3 series 328i xdrive sedan. Apr 14, 2016 april 14, 2016 december 8, 2016 matt falconer cycling, training, transcontinental 2016. The panel is levered off using a plastic prying tool. Youll probably know that place better in cycling parlance as the muur, the cobbled climb thats played a pivotal part in many a tour of flanders race. Bmw 3 series performance parts car performance parts.
Day 4 would take us from chiayi to the city of kaohsiung. In total contrast with professional cycling where everything is increasingly calculated and predictable. With its 240horsepower bmw twinpower turbo inline4 engine, featuring a 6 speed manual transmission or an 8 speed steptronic transmission, the bmw 2014 328i delivers excellent performance and legendary bmw driving dynamics. So have i but i dont have the required balls of steel to race hours upon hours for 10 days to the end. The main information in its earliest form before the race and is. This section contains numerous 060 times for 4 cylinder cars v4, inlinefour and flat four. Making sense of the transcontinental race and me julkaistu. Bmw i zhp speed manual k miles i zhp in very good condition owner body and interior good leather seat option not. Aug 23, 2016 the transcontinental race no4 a 4000 k ride from belgium to turkey in 14 days 18 hours english subtitles embedded click subtitle button right bottom in the days when the bicycle was the. My gear list for transcontinental race 2016 cycling. Our car is equipped with a fia full rollcage, fia omp bucket seats, 4 points harness, kw clubsport coilovers, race spec brakes and semislick tyres. Live tracking event map for transcontinental no4 2016 a bikepacking challenge across continents from flanders, belgium to gallipoli, turkey with no set route.
Find out how it drives and what features set the bmw 328i apart from its main rivals. The new bmw f30 328i is far better than the once lacking e36 and e46 versions. The race manual this is race manual 2016 issue 1, this document is the goto place for all of your transcontinental info needs. Four cylinder cars and trucks are simply powered by internal combustion engines with four cylinders that each houses a piston. Wow, where to begin on how poorly optimized this videos information is. Transcontinental race english public group facebook. Having said that, the following are my thoughts on the gear i used during the 20 transcontinental. I will point out some changes as i explain my equipment for this year.
It contains the ground rules, guidance and main pieces of information you should know about the race. As mentioned at the start, see the overall transcontinental race results page for a few more results and analyses. Transcontinental race 2016 part 4a, bosnia and montenegro byreks and a stupendous limestone gorge. Mike hall vision was to create a race that would award the most adventurous, providing opportunities to beat the clock by facing the most demanding terrain.
Basically the idea is that you shouldnt get anything be it info, supplies or whatever that. Although we didnt do an actual drag race, as that might have attracted too much attention, i. The transcontinental race is the definitive selfsupported bicycle race across europe. The 2016 bmw 3series delivers outstanding performance and comfort in a tastefully understated package. Keep it relevant, clean and free from trying to sell shit. The official discussion group for the transcontinental race, for racers, followers and fans. The transcontinental race tcr is an annual, selfsupported, ultradistance cycling race across europe. The transcontinental was a summer race, where my garmin recorded daytime temperatures of around 50c 120f on more than one occasion. Winning the transcontinental bike race and feeling strong, powerful, unstoppable the courier, tourer, bike packer and adventure syndicate athlete shares her experience. We have 1,158 bmw 3 series 328i vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 462 1owner cars, and 1,558 personal use cars.
Specially designed for high performance street drivers who demand shorter stops under the most extreme conditions, this brake kit is a perfect. Nov 17, 2016 in a way, the first transcontinental race was the starting point of my obsession with cycling and bikes. Jan 16, 2017 its apparent that a broad spectrum of people scratch from the race, including some people who were on pace to finish in the top 5% before scratching but also many who were doing fewer kms per day than the average finishers. The next generation e46 3 series continued to offer the 328i model, but it was soon replaced by the 330i in 2000. The journey there is no official route for the transcontinental race. Behind the wheel of the 2016 bmw 320i xdrive sedan. The main controls information including all coordinates are included below and should be detailed. We have 7,349 bmw 3 series vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 4,357 1owner cars, and 7,409 personal use cars. A scheduled 117km route would make it the longest ride of the trip. The route and distance varies for each edition between about 3,200 and 4,200 km, with the winners generally taking 7 to 10 days.
See the overview page for a general introduction to the transcontinental race tcr. At etek tuning we sell bmw 3 series performance parts. The e90 was not even on the same page of the new f30, however things have changed. His raace number this year is 83 and you can follow his progress via the tracking website. Oct 10, 2016 selle italia for the best seat to watch the race. Just a start line in geraarsdbergen, belgium and a finish line in istanbul, turkey. I love pro cycling, and i have huge admiration for the athletes. Its apparent that a broad spectrum of people scratch from the race, including some people who were on pace to finish in the top 5% before scratching but also many who were doing fewer kms per day than the average finishers. Bmw 328i parts genuine and oem bmw 328i parts catalog. Aug 29, 2016 in 2016, secondary school teacher kristof allegaert won the grueling transcontinental after riding 3,762km in 8 days, 15 hours and 2 minutes, spending from 16 to 23 hours a day on the saddle and going through 12 countries. I dont usually keep a record of these things, but according to what i was told, i cycled about 4. Together with our race partners we would like to invite you to join us for an evening event streamed live for free to launch the control points of tcrno8. So ive had my 328i for about a year now, and am looking to do some upgrades on it. Earlier this week we introduced the transcontinental race and alain rumpfs intent to take the adventure head on.
We take the 2016 bmw 320i xdrive on a quick test drive around town to see how it drives. This pages contains overall results for the 202019 transcontinental races. Even so, it still got cold at night i know some racers who went with quilts or. Bmw and mercedesbenz race one another to see which company can chalk up more sales in a given year, in the process becoming the bestselling luxury brand in america. In 2007, a new version of the 328i was introduced as a us exports only e46 platform car, with 228 hp and 199 ftlb of torque. The transcontinental race is an epic bike race that begins in belgium and ends in turkey. My mom is selling her 2011 bmw 328xi on monday to buy a mini cooper. Factors of self reliance, logistics, navigation and judgement burden racers minds as well as their physiques. Transcontinental race limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. Transcontinental race 2016 complete kit list randonneurs. Just 4 weeks before the start of the 4000km transcontinental race from geraardsbergen be to canakkle tr. Includes leaderboard coverage, race flow, replay and links to individual track history pages. Jun 27, 2016 17 thoughts on my gear list for transcontinental race 2016 ja says. The trans pyrenees race is a new self supported ultra distance cycling event produced by lost dot, the team behind the transcontinental race.
This year jeff is riding the prototype of our new f5 anyroad frameset. Together with the official race partners of tcrno8 we would like to. The transcontinental tcr is a nonstop race across continental europe from belgium to turkey. Transcontinental race 2016 part 5 3 countries in a day, macedonian roads and greek dogs.
Bmw e90 seat removal and replacement e91, e92, e93. During preparations and training rides, people often asked what i have in my bags or what i will take with me during my journey to turkey. The main information in its earliest form before the race and is primarily just for racers. I first heard about it in a german outdoor sports forum.
The transcontinental race is the new, exciting frontier of bike racing. Transcontinental race limited overview free company. It was a triumph of body and mind and a perfect illustration of endurance, strength and the undeniable pathfinder spirit. Cycling across the world from 300m specialist to ultracyclist. At the sharp end it is a beautifully hard bicycle race, simple in design but complex in execution. Someone on there then mentioned that there was a world cycle race, too, and people who know me know what that lead to. It is one of the worlds toughest ultraendurance races. The package is available for the 328i and 328d models and standard for 340i models. The transcontinental race no4 a 4000 k ride from belgium to turkey in 14 days 18 hours english subtitles embedded click subtitle button right bottom in the days when the bicycle was the. Dec 05, 20 by learning your own limits and comfort zone, you can make the correct kit selections for you, limiting the potential for nasty surprises during a race. Search over 24,200 listings to find the best local deals. But hey, marginal gains, watts and conservative team tactics executed by the millimeter are not very sexy. If youve already been following my past transcontinentals, youve probably read my 2015 kit list or 2014. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report.
The race manual this is race manual 2016 issue 0, this is document will be the goto place for all of your transcontinental info needs. Special thanks to our lovely neighbour christiaene who is always home for the package deliveries and happydesign for covering my social media while i am working. As per the race m3 gtr, the roadgoing version was powered by the bmw p60b40 4. Yet another year and another transcontinental race. The rules are pretty strict, designed to make it a level playing field. Power was delivered to the rear wheels via a race type 6speed dual clutch sequential transmission with m locking differential. I also briefly touch on the difference in body styles, and compare it to the 335i. Racerphotographer george marshall took on the tcr to see if he could make it to asia. It lead to me entering a whole new world and become a different. In alains last article before he heads off towards turkey tomorrow, he takes us. Thanx to the mediacrew of transcontinental race 2016 for the great pics. It will have the procedure, special tools and torque specs. Aug 27, 2016 transcontinental race 2016 part 5a the final, hardest stage with heat, dreams, ghosts and ferries. Transcontinental race 2016 part 2, burgundy and switzerland.
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