On the 24th of July 2015, 172 riders arrived in Garaardsbergen, Belgium and raced to Istanbul, Turkey. The Transcontinental is a race like no other. Much like the early days of bicycle racing, cyclist ride with no team cars or soigneurs to look after them. It is each for their own taking on Europe's toughest terrain. Race to Istanbul is a feature length documentary following the highs and lows of the race from the view of the Race Directors.