Products

Practical systems for first-time self-supported ultra racers. No hype. Just tools that reduce uncertainty so you can move forward.

At a glance

All products are digital downloads delivered via Gumroad. The scorecard and the cheat sheet are pay what you want (including €0). The workbook is €3.49. The playbook is €14.99.

Start here

If you do one thing: use the Ultra Race Scorecard to pick a first race that fits your constraints (time, terrain, surface, cost/barriers).

Pay what you want tools

Ultra Race Scorecard

A one-page scorecard to choose your first ultra, plus filled examples to compare races quickly.

Price: Pay what you want
Get it: Scorecard (Gumroad)

Inside your download

  • 1-page scorecard (4 criteria × score 1–5 → total /20)
  • Notes section (shortlist your top 1–3 races + why)
  • Filled examples (TCR vs Tour Divide vs Silk Road Mountain Race)

5-Piece Kit Cheat Sheet

A one-page visual guide to building a minimalist cycling kit for any long-distance, self-supported ride.

Price: Pay what you want
Get it: Cheat Sheet (Gumroad)

Inside your download

  • The complete 5-Piece Kit System (Ride / Body / Recovery / Repair / Admin)
  • Dark version for screens + light, printer-friendly version
  • A simple framework you can reuse for any self-supported ride

Workbooks & playbooks

Route Blueprint Workbook

The step-by-step field manual for turning a blank map into a reliable cycling route.

Price: €3.49
Get it: Route Blueprint Workbook (Gumroad)

Inside your download

  • Define your objective using a simple filter (Speed / Adventure / Safety)
  • Build your “Cage” to lock in a realistic distance + elevation baseline
  • Scout with a Resupply Grid and find your single point of failure
  • Connect chokepoints and make intentional routing decisions
  • Pressure-test everything with a final pre-ride checklist

Get Unlost: The Ultra Cycling Playbook

A step-by-step planning system for your first self-supported ultra: kit, route, fueling, race week, and execution.

Price: €14.99
Get it: Get Unlost (Gumroad)

Inside your download

  • The Ultra Mindset (rule of ugly, operator thinking)
  • The 5-Piece Kit System (pack minimal, cover 95% of problems)
  • The Route Blueprint (resupply grid, bail-out audit)
  • The Fueling Engine (carbs/hour + two-tier fueling system)
  • The Race Week Playbook (reverse timeline for execution)
  • Executing Race Day (protocols + emotional first-aid kit)

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