Go Dominic 109 - Cyclogeographies Vol. 4

‘The Pan-Celtic Race is a strange kind of pilgrimage - where roads blur into one endless journey. A tapestry of experiences woven by the tyre-tracks of those who ride. On and on, mile after mile. There’s something about this race that takes you to a place beyond time. A place where you meet fellow riders, but never meet them. Where your body and mind are pushed to the limit but your spirit is set free. All the time accompanied by the metronomic turning of the pedals and the need to move forward. Ever forward. Forward is progress. Forward is fast.’

With a varying route across the modern Celtic nations, the PanCeltic Race is an annual ultra-distance cycle race that has a well-earned reputation for being one of the toughest events in the racing calendar. The 2024 edition was no exception, beginning with a 160km night trail around the Isle of Man. Following a ferry crossing back to England, the 2,295km route made its way up the west coast of Scotland before ending in Inverness. Whilst a handful of riders were competing for the win, most were aiming to make the finishers’ party and complete the course in less than 10 days.

Go Dominic 109 is the fourth installment of my Cyclogeographies series - projects which document and explore themes around long-distance bike rides, the people who undertake them, and the places they pass through. Now available as a book through my shop.