Route 89
A toolkit for first-time self-supported ultra cyclists. No hype. Just practical systems for decisions, logistics, and execution. Pick a race that fits your constraints, pack a minimal kit, build a route you can actually execute, and run a simple fueling + race-week system.
Built by Bram Somers (Transcontinental Race finisher).
The system
Four modules. Start with the Scorecard, then take only what you need.
STEP 1
Choose your first ultra — Ultra Race Scorecard (/20)
A one-page /20 scorecard to choose your first ultra, plus filled examples to compare races quickly.
Pay what you want.
STEP 2
Pack minimal — 5-Piece Kit Cheat Sheet
A one-page visual guide to building a minimalist cycling kit for any long-distance, self-supported ride.
Pay what you want.
STEP 3
Build a route you can execute — Route Blueprint Workbook
The step-by-step field manual for turning a blank map into a reliable cycling route.
€3.49
STEP 4
Want the complete system end-to-end? — Get Unlost
A step-by-step planning system for your first self-supported ultra: kit, route, fueling, race week, and execution.
€14.99
Is this for you?
Route 89 is for first-timers who want fewer unknowns and cleaner decisions.
- The logistics feel bigger than the riding
- You’re drowning in gear lists, routing tabs, and conflicting advice
- You want a system you can reuse, not “pro tips”
Not for you if
- You only want training plans (intervals, workouts)
- You already have your systems dialed and just want marginal gains
- You want deep tutorials on specific apps/tools (Route 89 stays tool-agnostic)
Me
I’m Bram Somers. I ride self-supported ultra-distance events and build the tools I wish existed before my first start line.