Everesting

No particular training; they're both very used to longer distances and they're both alright at climbing. If you can persuade folk to come and "support" you throughout the day, they said that really helped. Also having a car full of food / water etc. It probably helped that they did it as a pair, but I guess if you're happy with your own company that aspect of it won't be a problem.

What hill are you doing?

Ok cool, reassuring as I’m in a similar boat I’d say. I have the car and supplies sorted.
Fan club less so haha but I’m not too bad in my own head.

Famous last words there

Decided on the hill?

Yep

Fan club lufguss so haha

Fixed. :)

True they did a pretty good job on TCR

@plasticniki well done to them

Everesting de Muur van Geraardsbergen https://www.strava.com/activities/3709881356

Wow.

I gave him a kudos as he only had 38. Most people get more than that for once up Box Hill.

Descending would be tough, strong work

👏

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFQ5fVjQACc

Give us a link to track you and will cheer you on!

Thanks, I’ll probably update via Instagram if you have that... more the merrier.
rossthomas83

Emma Pooley sets new women's record https://cyclingtips.com/2020/07/emma-pooley-has-set-a-new-everesting-record/

I rode the Haggenegg climb when I lived in Zurich, once was definitely enough.

"celebrated her impressive ride with her first visit to McDonalds in 20 years."

Gross. She must've killed some braincells during the ride.

Contador has just set a new men’s record

https://cyclingtips.com/2020/07/alberto-contador-breaks-everesting-record-with-time-of-72720/

Covid has done wonders for lowering this record :S

Not turning into a chubby cycling commentator just yet....

2.5 minutes faster over 7.5 hours! That's just over 0.5% faster.

Coincidentally the same percentage of Clen they found in his blood back in the day. :P

Yes, and 96km on the descents! Maybe he won it on the downhills