Cycling 950km In 24 Hours? | World Record Attempt

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  • Опубліковано 29 чер 2019
  • Ultra endurance cyclist James MacDonald attempted to set a new world record for the furthest distance ridden on a bike within 24 hours, at the state of the art velodrome in Newport. We sent James to find out more about his 24 hours of hell....
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  • @simonsbikepackingadventure8065
    @simonsbikepackingadventure8065 5 років тому +13805

    "don't try this at home" yeah... My living room is slightly smaller than the velodrome so don't worry.

    • @fatalist6262
      @fatalist6262 5 років тому +445

      Look at this fancy man with a home

    • @redhunter1535
      @redhunter1535 5 років тому +71

      You can do it at home with a cyclette

    • @brians7100
      @brians7100 5 років тому +25

      RedHunter or better yet a turbo trainer

    • @ryanchase9746
      @ryanchase9746 5 років тому +3

      You could find the closest velodrome and start training... just saying

    • @milchkanne21
      @milchkanne21 5 років тому +3

      you are a lucky one
      :-)

  • @DjangoUnhinged
    @DjangoUnhinged 5 років тому +8721

    Having seen this, I'm now working on my first none-stop 24 minute attempt

    • @jonnelsonjdn
      @jonnelsonjdn 5 років тому +264

      I will be watching your career with great interest.

    • @dkphantomdk
      @dkphantomdk 5 років тому +54

      just dont crash it will be devastation for the average pace !

    • @appa609
      @appa609 5 років тому +49

      24 k in 24 min

    • @ericasmithson6522
      @ericasmithson6522 4 роки тому +11

      Excellent...I bet it would be very difficult.

    • @jacobramonebennett-watkins2234
      @jacobramonebennett-watkins2234 4 роки тому +42

      That's no small accomplishment my dude. Everyone starts somewhere 🤷‍♂️ fuckem if they laugh.
      But If this comment is /s then r/whoosh

  • @TyBraek
    @TyBraek 5 років тому +6087

    I don't think I could sit in the same chair for 24 hours.

    • @christianhammon4024
      @christianhammon4024 5 років тому +191

      I can barely sit in my chair at work for 8 hours straight

    • @dergreg_
      @dergreg_ 5 років тому +61

      @@christianhammon4024 I got a DxRacer and I could sit there 24/7 and even sleep on it xD

    • @luisbaldpag2560
      @luisbaldpag2560 4 роки тому +51

      AlphaSTI but does it cost 399?

    • @jackand100others3
      @jackand100others3 4 роки тому +7

      It's all about the saddle in the bike. If it conclaves like the flex and if the foam is hard or soft to your buttocks is the best bc the ass will be comfortable

    • @omarlemus4659
      @omarlemus4659 4 роки тому +5

      My ass would go completely numb lmao

  • @TwiceButt
    @TwiceButt 4 роки тому +858

    biker: "I'm trying to focus"
    guy with mic: [starts telling anecdote]

    • @theMosen
      @theMosen 4 роки тому +147

      Also biker: "I'm finding it hard to breath"
      guy with mic: [asks a ton more questions forcing him to speak]

    • @charbel5992
      @charbel5992 4 роки тому +28

      Thought i'm the only one who noticed

    • @cyjan3k823
      @cyjan3k823 4 роки тому +29

      yeah I understand they need conversation for video but guy is clearly having a bad time with this talk so they shouldnt force it

    • @ryusucks5790
      @ryusucks5790 3 роки тому +1

      Hank is actually a rider too he is the gcn presenter

    • @abhinavsandeep3417
      @abhinavsandeep3417 3 роки тому

      Charbel Bassil same

  • @Kostantinarass
    @Kostantinarass 5 років тому +5246

    For anyone interested, the 24h record for running is 303 km by Yannis Kouros

    • @jfa849
      @jfa849 5 років тому +815

      Sub 5 min/km for 24 hours is insanity!

    • @nitfitnit
      @nitfitnit 5 років тому +37

      There are some good UA-cam videos of him...amazing

    • @radagastbrown9001
      @radagastbrown9001 5 років тому +12

      Amazing

    • @nathanielscreativecollecti6392
      @nathanielscreativecollecti6392 5 років тому +90

      Oww... That makes me hurt just thinking about it!

    • @Quicksilver_Cookie
      @Quicksilver_Cookie 5 років тому +185

      Wait, what? That's nearly 7 marathon distances in 24 hours? I had to google that, it's hard to believe. That's absolute insanity.

  • @billyb3689
    @billyb3689 5 років тому +4012

    In an age where we only usually see polished success stories it's great to see how truly difficult something like this is, best of luck to him and hope he comes back stronger

    • @cllris
      @cllris 5 років тому +11

      This ☝️

    • @smeo100
      @smeo100 5 років тому +5

      Absolutely totally 100% agree

    • @cbinsyd
      @cbinsyd 5 років тому +4

      Very well said

    • @espressocyclecoachingespre7057
      @espressocyclecoachingespre7057 5 років тому +12

      Couldn't agree more & thanks for the kind words of encouragement William.

    • @teamlumixgear6865
      @teamlumixgear6865 5 років тому +9

      except we didnt get to see any because the camera team decided to leave twice .... in 27 hours. i have partied longer than that. jesus christ GCN

  • @kingschuyler3890
    @kingschuyler3890 5 років тому +892

    "Dont try this at home" smh yeah lemme just grab my 10k areo bike and ride around my kitchen island real quick

    • @gcn
      @gcn  5 років тому +100

      🤣

    • @KandiKlover
      @KandiKlover 4 роки тому +34

      The crazy thing is about a month after this video this GCN presenter guy did another ultra endurance video where he rode 300 miles in 25 hours following the original 1903 tour de France route on an old bike. Amazing stuff randonneuring.

    • @Bartooc
      @Bartooc 4 роки тому +5

      You can buy wheels for 10k

    • @ilikewheneastmeetswest9000
      @ilikewheneastmeetswest9000 2 роки тому +2

      @@Bartooc yeah just the wheels cost 10k probably lmao

  • @mpepp9
    @mpepp9 5 років тому +375

    Madness. I almost died of boredom after a few 9 hour days cycling in the Aussie outback. This must be torture.

    • @TheMrPalich
      @TheMrPalich 4 роки тому +30

      I was cycling for a 12 hours in the summer here in Russia. It wasn't fast but I went to some places I've never been before: villages and countryside. I wasn't bored and had a nice ride with a cool scenery.

    • @tiegertanz
      @tiegertanz 4 роки тому +67

      @@TheMrPalich But your scenery changed, not like in the outback where there is nothing or the velodrome which is always the same for 24 hours

    • @josephxkendrick
      @josephxkendrick 4 роки тому +14

      Where did you ride in the Outback? I did a loop of Australia last year on a fixed gear. Apparently 4th person to ever do it - the previous 3 being about 100 years ago lol...

    • @mpepp9
      @mpepp9 4 роки тому +4

      @@josephxkendrick Up the west coast on the dirts roads, then inland through Tom Price and Karijini. Not the 'true' central outback, but that seemed to be what the locals called it anyway because it's a desert biome. Your trip sounds awesome, can't imagine it on a fixie!

    • @josephxkendrick
      @josephxkendrick 4 роки тому +1

      @@mpepp9 So like Perth to Karratha or Broome? Sounds like an awesome trip! Anywhere out of Perth or away from the east coast is the 'true' Outback really. WA had the biggest gap between roadhouses for me on the highway (293km). I just stuck to highways, basically following the Route 1 loop and doing the IPWR backpacking race on the way. I'm craving to go back with a more capable bike and hitting the dirt tracks!!!

  • @MattePurple1
    @MattePurple1 5 років тому +2570

    "Don't try this at home"...Aw man, then what do I do with this velodrome I just had installed?

    • @toasty8547
      @toasty8547 5 років тому +33

      Matt
      Rollerblade on it .why not ? never seen anyone else do it

    • @imcontemptwithlife4155
      @imcontemptwithlife4155 5 років тому +5

      Kai H idiot, he’s joking, no one happens to have a velodrome just sat in their garden u spoon

    • @muffinman474
      @muffinman474 5 років тому +52

      @@imcontemptwithlife4155 r/whooooooosh

    • @multivers4866
      @multivers4866 5 років тому +27

      @@imcontemptwithlife4155 You're the idiot here if you didn't get the irony of his comment

    • @Ivactheseeker
      @Ivactheseeker 4 роки тому +2

      Mini 4WD betting tournaments. You're welcome.

  • @brianmessemer2973
    @brianmessemer2973 5 років тому +2023

    Riding around a velodrome for that length of time is an extraordinary mental feat. The degree of sensory deprivation resulting from seeing the same featureless, unchanging landscape thousands of times can drive even the most disciplined athletes insane. I understand why an indoor velodrome presents ideal physical conditions in some respects, but it must be the absolute worst place for an extremely time intensive effort. I would wager that an outdoor cycle park road coarse of maybe 5-10km with unique features, flowing curves and even a bit of gradient change would be much better for the mind. In any case, I'm very impressed by this man and by the team that supported him.

    • @ghassankhan7728
      @ghassankhan7728 5 років тому +46

      Brian Messemer the headset and communication is vital

    • @daishi711
      @daishi711 5 років тому +5

      Great point.

    • @glenspringle7337
      @glenspringle7337 5 років тому +31

      I would agrees... 24 Hours of Lemans but on a bicycle

    • @WildernessMusic_GentleSerene
      @WildernessMusic_GentleSerene 4 роки тому +38

      The mind is not the problem, the body wants to fail when in extremes. The mind will want it more than the body, the body has to be dragged along to keep up with the minds idea. I have discovered my own mind to be powerful enough to destroy my body...which I did in RAAM....my body never recovered from that race. I finished, but the body was destroyed by my mind.

    • @c.n.crowther438
      @c.n.crowther438 4 роки тому +2

      @@glenspringle7337 I agree, however, I'd suggest the Nürburgring as a venue

  • @nicolasgt1479
    @nicolasgt1479 4 роки тому +109

    "Dont try this at home"
    Dang it, there go my plans for today

  • @myotiswii
    @myotiswii 4 роки тому +51

    I can't imagine how much that cost. The team, renting the velodrome, all the materials... Wow

  • @9034833838
    @9034833838 5 років тому +78

    Bruh averaging 40k/h for 24 hrs.
    Mad shit

  • @bytesizedkidgamer
    @bytesizedkidgamer 5 років тому +632

    Even if he doesn't break any record, he's still a legend

  • @durianriders
    @durianriders 4 роки тому +1052

    They need to get a stripper to dance a bit to get the random vibes going for James.

  • @daishi711
    @daishi711 5 років тому +245

    Average just under 25mph for 24h?... man I need to train more. I can’t even do that for a 10 mi TT 😭😭

    • @jatinmaharao6888
      @jatinmaharao6888 4 роки тому +8

      I feel you mate. Exact same thought ran through my mind.

    • @ericasmithson6522
      @ericasmithson6522 4 роки тому +5

      Even worst, I cant even do 40km/h..unless downhill..if I m not mistaken he's doing smwhere 88hbpm at 40km/h for that long, how the heck he do that..?

    • @jatinmaharao6888
      @jatinmaharao6888 4 роки тому +4

      @@ericasmithson6522 his heart rate is 88 during the entire effort?

    • @aulendilthegreat873
      @aulendilthegreat873 4 роки тому +7

      @@ericasmithson6522 yeah but his bike is the prize of a nice car so its easier because of air dynamics and weight

    • @agentcoco8986
      @agentcoco8986 4 роки тому +13

      you are probably investing more than his 220 watt
      his bike makes it so much easier to have such a high velocity with so little power

  • @alphaess1
    @alphaess1 5 років тому +1334

    The boredom of going around a track hundreds of times would get to me!

    • @HeathyRoidz
      @HeathyRoidz 5 років тому +19

      alphaess1 hundreds....??

    • @alphaess1
      @alphaess1 5 років тому +73

      @@HeathyRoidz Well ok, he did over a thousand but you get my point 🙂

    • @HeathyRoidz
      @HeathyRoidz 5 років тому +7

      alphaess1 yep 😂😂😂 I just wanted to be the guy who crushed your comment 😂😂😂

    • @rollinrat4850
      @rollinrat4850 5 років тому +36

      Just the mental strength to accomplish this is impressive. I need variety on my rides.

    • @TomAbramoff
      @TomAbramoff 5 років тому +6

      yeah, that's the one thing holding ya back.

  • @IanPayne
    @IanPayne 5 років тому +202

    He may not have broken any records but this guy definitely a winner.

    • @2011hwalker
      @2011hwalker Рік тому

      Is he though? It seems a bit sad to be honest like an untreated addiction or mental illness. This isnt smart or advisable.

  • @Morgow1
    @Morgow1 4 роки тому +49

    11 meters per second; 40km/h average; 23 seconds per lap.

    • @seanandrews4916
      @seanandrews4916 4 роки тому

      My average is only 15.5 km/h😓😢😢😢

    • @Morgow1
      @Morgow1 4 роки тому +1

      @@seanandrews4916 depends on the bike used as well i suppose.

  • @RAYZORBAT
    @RAYZORBAT 3 роки тому +34

    I recently retired, 61 years old and started cycling again after around 20 years, I am inspired, well done James. Your final comment regarding putting your mind to it and learning what can be done, even if you did not achieve what you set out to, shows massive inner strength and guts. I for one am going to give it more, on every ride and know that there is still more in the tank, even if I think there is not!

    • @jamesmacdonald7
      @jamesmacdonald7 3 роки тому +2

      Thank you, thats so amazing to hear. Keep on riding, hope I still can at 61. Chapeau Sir.

    • @khalilvillanueva
      @khalilvillanueva 2 роки тому

      anychance I have your bike? haha im just desperate enough to be a pro cyclist too but budget doesnt get too well here in philippines 😅

  • @colinthompson5881
    @colinthompson5881 5 років тому +595

    Heroic effort, to crash and go for another record, hard as nails and hope you guys get the record

    • @davidshelly5116
      @davidshelly5116 5 років тому +1

      Colin Thompson he gave up you dumbass

    • @corkhead0
      @corkhead0 5 років тому +11

      15:00, dumbass.

    • @jochenkraus7016
      @jochenkraus7016 5 років тому +14

      Maybe he'll get the record in a future attempt.

    • @jamesgoodacre8289
      @jamesgoodacre8289 5 років тому +17

      David Shelly you're the dumbass, he never said he didn't give up. He was praising him for getting on after the crash and going for another record.

  • @shooter7a
    @shooter7a 5 років тому +1321

    95% of people can not ride that fast for even a few minutes...

    • @brunokabbaz5779
      @brunokabbaz5779 5 років тому +109

      Try 99%

    • @polochbabaaient2223
      @polochbabaaient2223 5 років тому +90

      If everyone get a tt bike they can lol

    • @caughcks
      @caughcks 5 років тому +69

      @@polochbabaaient2223 Watts is watts.

    • @flordnanpabiran7457
      @flordnanpabiran7457 4 роки тому +6

      They every has that kind of bike alot can

    • @estevanvasquez9733
      @estevanvasquez9733 4 роки тому +11

      190 Watts? Really? It’s not that much tbh for a couple of minutes or even hours.

  • @mrmidnight32
    @mrmidnight32 5 років тому +120

    I can’t even stay awake for 24/hr let alone being on a cycle

  • @mikecarmean6446
    @mikecarmean6446 4 роки тому +45

    I Can't Even "Sleep" for 24 Hours... 💥💥🤔💥💥

    • @ManojMjm
      @ManojMjm 4 роки тому +2

      Damn ! I was about to comment the same !

    • @mikecarmean6446
      @mikecarmean6446 4 роки тому +2

      Manoj Manjunath... Good Great Minds Think Alike! 💥

  • @pwasimpson
    @pwasimpson 5 років тому +564

    Did my first 100k bike ride yesterday, not a seasoned rider by any chance but this video has given inspiration for me to push even harder and try for a century.

    • @HeathyRoidz
      @HeathyRoidz 5 років тому +24

      Paul Simpson your first century.... will make you want to give up cycling

    • @pwasimpson
      @pwasimpson 5 років тому +2

      @@HeathyRoidz maybe 😂😂

    • @sth6027
      @sth6027 5 років тому +4

      Same! Have only done 104 km without stopping, and another ride of 127 km with stops.
      Just out of curiosity, what happened to be your average speed?

    • @pwasimpson
      @pwasimpson 5 років тому +18

      @@sth6027 mine was with stops, and I averaged 25kph not very fast I know but only got my first ever road bike less than a month ago.

    • @jaygee434
      @jaygee434 5 років тому +8

      Well done @paul. Hopefully the cycling bug will have truly bitten you.
      Most importantly though did you enjoy it :)?

  • @deanohit
    @deanohit 5 років тому +361

    Im not a road or track cyclist but I love that you folk at GCN covered this, great content that grabbed the attention of this mountain biker

    • @gcn
      @gcn  5 років тому +17

      Thanks Te, hope you're enjoying the videos over at @global mountain bike network?

    • @deanohit
      @deanohit 5 років тому +8

      @@gcn GMBN is my go to channel, but every now and again something tempts me over to this side for a while

  • @julmeissonnier
    @julmeissonnier 5 років тому +43

    Amazing. I once did 480Km in 24 hours on open roads and that was fun. Then I did 550Km on a closed 3Km race course with some significant corners where you have to brake and can stand on the pedals out of corners and doing almost 200 laps was boring, then I did half ironman and doing 90Km mostly in aTT position was not easy. I cannot imagine doing 3000 laps at a constant speed in TT position (without even talking about the Watts required) for that amount of time even if the bike and velodrome can make you go 5 to 10 Km faster with the same wattage being in that position for 24 hours at constant speed is mind-boggling....

    • @miat9301
      @miat9301 4 роки тому +13

      weird flex but ok

    • @BichaelStevens
      @BichaelStevens 3 роки тому +3

      This reads like a typical fake story bro

    • @christianwolf7726
      @christianwolf7726 2 роки тому

      @@BichaelStevens Why does it sound fake?
      www.pentek-timing.at/results/2004/1154-04.htm
      Search for the guy placed on rank 18, 45 years old at that time, over weighed and under trained, riding an Italian steel frame and still doing 600k.

  • @anushree6551
    @anushree6551 3 роки тому +13

    0:28 "Don't try this at home"
    Me who was thinking to travell 950 km at home.

  • @jfa849
    @jfa849 5 років тому +202

    I do love the idea that he's not a professional athlete and does this while working a 9-5. A 24 hour physical activity of any sort is brutal, but at world record pace is incredible. I've done 12 hours running and was a broken shell afterwards.

    • @christiancaperol5000
      @christiancaperol5000 3 роки тому +1

      P

    • @x23esports22
      @x23esports22 3 роки тому +3

      12 hours running? Can you elaborate? I just don't wanna feel bad about me running for 30 minutes

    • @UpstreamNL
      @UpstreamNL 2 роки тому +3

      To be fair, he works for Cisco who is also sponsoring the event. He might get some days off for training.

    • @jfa849
      @jfa849 2 роки тому +3

      @@christiancaperol5000 I took just shy of 12 hours to finish the Comrades Marathon. Not my best day on the road 🙈

    • @vanessa8282vr
      @vanessa8282vr Рік тому

      Agree 100% the fact his An average dude doing average everyday things but does this on the side is amazing considering everything else that comes into factor. 100%

  • @jzimmt
    @jzimmt 5 років тому +71

    nothing helps you get into the zone like a reporter asking you questions about how you are feeling

  • @Spicey86
    @Spicey86 4 роки тому +7

    Fantastic team, awesome effort. Love this video. Well done all! 👏🏻

  • @mrman5517
    @mrman5517 5 років тому +8

    for an attempt like this, the cyclist should hire a DJ to get some music pumping in the velodrome building. the support team can communicate the bpm/cadence required based upon telemetry, and "eye of the tiger" can be reserved for special moments when a sprint is required

  • @gralfca
    @gralfca 5 років тому +105

    Good that you mentioned the toilet problem. I was wondering exactly how it was going to work.

    • @francescomancetti8327
      @francescomancetti8327 4 роки тому +1

      Charles Terront used to piss in a inner tube and then drop it on the side of the velodrome

    • @humorss
      @humorss 4 роки тому +5

      I was thinking of perfect fluid intake, where all water turns to sweat.

  • @adamdoynow6418
    @adamdoynow6418 5 років тому +114

    He had to drop bmx for road bikes, thats takes strength right there

  • @naniv
    @naniv 3 роки тому +1

    James i hope you do do this one day. All the best mate. Love your passion for cycling

  • @xxtwattwafflexx1
    @xxtwattwafflexx1 5 років тому +2

    I came across this while watching mountain bike videos. This was amazing, the amount of work, people involved and technology.
    Great video, and great try, even after crashing he kept going.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  5 років тому +1

      Thanks Patricio, welcome to the channel :)

  • @rolandovera5935
    @rolandovera5935 5 років тому +9

    I love 12 hour racing and I’ve done well in many races but I’ve also failed miserably in just as many. Every race or effort of this duration is filled with drama, small failures, small wins, and yes emotion. Hats off to this guy.

  • @gauloisrefractaireenexilvo4366
    @gauloisrefractaireenexilvo4366 5 років тому +14

    Thank you GCN, it's good to see the unsung heroes in action. No matter what, James is a tough cyclist. Hope you will capture his next and successful attempt.

  • @alexbui91
    @alexbui91 4 роки тому +92

    *Video title: 950km in 24 Hours*
    *Sees video is 20 minutes*
    >:(

    • @richardq.auguis6117
      @richardq.auguis6117 4 роки тому

      Its cutted i think?

    • @edism
      @edism 4 роки тому

      @@richardq.auguis6117 Edited*

    • @dr.prasad6353
      @dr.prasad6353 4 роки тому +2

      @@richardq.auguis6117 _woooosh_

    • @Georgey0121
      @Georgey0121 4 роки тому

      lare 1 snippedet it

    • @Dracyu
      @Dracyu 3 роки тому

      @@dr.prasad6353 lmao trying to woosh someone but dont understand to use it smh redditors wannabe

  • @lehlohonolomokale7614
    @lehlohonolomokale7614 4 роки тому +1

    He just gave me a boost in life. I mean, he's older than I am and he was able to ride for that long even after he crashed. Big ups to him and his team. Thank you and I hope one day you'll attempt it again. You opened up a world of different possibilities to many.

    • @jamesmacdonald7
      @jamesmacdonald7 4 роки тому +1

      Thanks, glad it was helpful. Age is just a number and yes you can make lots of progress with hard work. Never let anyone tell you differently.

  • @daveyoung6680
    @daveyoung6680 5 років тому +193

    What a great video, particularly the scientific approach to nutrition, pace etc Great presenting too Hank

    • @markmccall6273
      @markmccall6273 5 років тому +3

      Baby food. Not going to look so good for my street cred on my next cycle.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  5 років тому +6

      Thanks Dave, glad you enjoyed it!

    • @smbu
      @smbu 3 роки тому

      @@markmccall6273 Robocop eats baby food, too!

    • @rezilla1
      @rezilla1 3 роки тому

      @@markmccall6273 Lots of ultracyclists like Ensure Plus, which is technically old people food. Anything ultra simple to eat and digest is a huge benefit. Like a big ham sandwich can be delicious but it's also an added physical challenge when you're near the limit.

  •  5 років тому +177

    You know you're race ready when you got biceps veins showing, but you have no bicep muscles.

  • @a.ezemba
    @a.ezemba 4 роки тому

    I don't even cycle and I was completely mesmerized. I will definitely pay more attention to the velodrome races at the Olympics! Excellent video.

  • @user-og9nl5mt1b
    @user-og9nl5mt1b 4 роки тому +55

    cycling is the easy part , holding your pee for so long is the actual challenge lol.

    • @xdeville1
      @xdeville1 4 роки тому +20

      when he gets farts he can use them as kinda jet engine

    • @sudipachakravarty2332
      @sudipachakravarty2332 4 роки тому +2

      @@xdeville1 insert epic bruh moment here

    • @bithundr
      @bithundr 4 роки тому +13

      He didn't have to hold the pee. In fact, he had no pee at all. During exercise, the human body sweats a lot, which replaces the need to pee.

    • @riiyootogu7393
      @riiyootogu7393 4 роки тому +1

      @@bithundr good point

    • @leslie7922
      @leslie7922 4 роки тому +7

      What about taking a shit

  • @tlf.
    @tlf. 5 років тому +1046

    Mr beast should try this challenge

    • @Grunge_Cycling
      @Grunge_Cycling 5 років тому +21

      Lol maybe he can pay him to try again!

    • @thegamingwolf9036
      @thegamingwolf9036 5 років тому +139

      Last to leave the bike on the velodrome's wins $10,000

    • @MrAndypree
      @MrAndypree 5 років тому +3

      R 4 who??

    • @habdman
      @habdman 5 років тому +2

      Lol do you want him to die?

    • @habdman
      @habdman 5 років тому

      @@MrAndypree he

  • @Spirit_Matters.Arthur
    @Spirit_Matters.Arthur 5 років тому +228

    There is one important factor they missed out on : a sport psychologist too work on his mental side of the performance.

    • @moonootoo
      @moonootoo 5 років тому +4

      How does the mind overcome something as arduous and physically severe as this? I compare this to the Breaking 2 / 1.59 projects, and hear about how Eliud Kipchoge can compartmentalize the pain in his mind, and wonder can normal mortals do this?

    • @Spirit_Matters.Arthur
      @Spirit_Matters.Arthur 5 років тому +17

      @@moonootoo First of all I believe that every mortal human being is capable of achieving "exceptional" things. That said, I don't think a lot are willing to put themselves through this kind of agony.
      Your comparison with the B2 project and the way Kipchoge runs his long distance race by judging it as short distances in sequence is a great way of comparing these kind of feeds. The only real difference is time, even though 2 hours of running at 21kph is tough it is nothing compared to driving 39kph with a bike.. For 24hours!
      The athlete in this video is an extreme cyclist who does long distances so I think he deemed himself worthy for this prjocet. The only thing he did not keep in mind is surroundings. There's a huge difference between driving through massive landscapes or riding circles and seeing the same building over and over. Once again I really believe that they did not put enough effort in looking at the mental side, I really feel like the athlete should almost put himself in a state where he is addicted to the idea of achieving this new record.
      Lastly I still think his performance deserves a clap of hands because whatever the reason for him to stop the project, he still drove around 12 hours!!

    • @moonootoo
      @moonootoo 4 роки тому

      @@Spirit_Matters.Arthur Great response and thanks. I am particularly intrigued by the athletes who do ultra events and how their minds overcome and endures the pain. In high level marathons someone once described the mental strain as putting your hands in a fire together with the other competitors and seeing who will withdraw their hand first!

    • @richardtgregg2766
      @richardtgregg2766 4 роки тому

      I agree, surely he shouldn’t least be able to listen to music, e-books, the radio, etc. But I also wonder if there might not be a way for him to watch movies on the straights, or something, without losing focus on what he’s doing. Or there should be away for him to receive messages from fans around the world and have conversations.

  • @JRWILDY
    @JRWILDY 4 роки тому +1

    I've been riding 18 month and im doing Preston to Edinburgh in a day this june. 200 miles and really looking forward to it. 111 miles is my biggest ride to date at an average of 20mph. If I manage this ride I'm hoping to do a 24hr ride in 2021. GCN really do inspire. Thanks guys.👍

  • @enerikoramulo686
    @enerikoramulo686 4 роки тому +1

    Watching this attempt is quite challenge...but u did it ,u the man.

  • @davecrashes4905
    @davecrashes4905 5 років тому +43

    My longest ride is 53.96 miles. I don't think I will be trying something like this anytime soon. Props to this fellow for making the attempt!

    • @mitesh8utube
      @mitesh8utube 4 роки тому +3

      Like he said, it's all about pacing. If you could lower your speed a little, you'll easily do a 100K. I ride my cheap MTB on tarmac every Sunday. Went from 10K to 100K in a matter of weeks. I constantly try to keep my pace low, 18-20 km/hour.

    • @darklight6921
      @darklight6921 4 роки тому +1

      @@mitesh8utube this is true. just keep a steady pace and you'll be surprised how far you can go.

  • @thewisi88
    @thewisi88 5 років тому +17

    Another proof what a badass Christoph Strasser is to set this record.
    But big respect to James for trying. Takes a lot of balls to prepare and go for it.

  • @ez_games2590
    @ez_games2590 4 роки тому +45

    "Dont try this at home"
    Me: ok well ill do it in walmart then.

    • @alaskaonpause
      @alaskaonpause 3 роки тому

      ha ha ha

    • @djlawlz4041
      @djlawlz4041 3 роки тому

      Heyyy I’m a new UA-camr who’s trying to accomplish her dream of becoming a popular creator. Please help me to reach that goal by supporting my channel!! ❤️

    • @kunjbiharibudania4866
      @kunjbiharibudania4866 3 роки тому

      🤣🤣🤣

  • @kevinangeles5939
    @kevinangeles5939 4 роки тому

    Did my 1st (in 15 yrs) 170kms ride last Nov 2, 2019 from Gold’s Gym New Manila to Alfonso, Cavite. This record attempt is so inspiring. I couldn’t have imagined the mental and physical feat. Awesome job, team! 🚴🏻‍♂️❤️

  • @samhamfast
    @samhamfast 5 років тому +11

    Massive kudos to James MacDonald for trying something amazing! He is an inspiration to us amateurs with day jobs to attempt something that seems to be beyond our ability (with causing bodily harm, of course!).

  • @polychromatism3078
    @polychromatism3078 5 років тому +63

    Absolute bad ass. Sometimes it just doesn't work out.

  • @cleoncreates5047
    @cleoncreates5047 2 роки тому +2

    Watching this, I feel inspired to attempt my first 100km ride this weekend

    • @cleoncreates5047
      @cleoncreates5047 2 роки тому +1

      I did it today.. kept thinking about this video during the times I felt like giving up

  • @obtuse2399
    @obtuse2399 4 роки тому +27

    The sticker adds 50 horsepower

  • @jeremy05sti
    @jeremy05sti 5 років тому +5

    James - We'll be waiting and watching for your next attempt, its not a matter of "If" but "when" - well done mate!

  • @richaw6689
    @richaw6689 5 років тому +7

    Brilliant variation on the weekly content.. Nice one Hank 👍 more track please!!

  • @hesselhaitsma600
    @hesselhaitsma600 5 років тому +6

    Maarten van der wijeden , from holland ( where i live) just completed a 200 kilometor swimming route in one go, he swam 76 hours long.

    • @Joesoe17
      @Joesoe17 4 роки тому

      Kijk daar zijn wij de echte pros in HUP HOLLAND

  • @NeseaMedia
    @NeseaMedia 4 роки тому +10

    Take risk or lose the chance.
    my quote in life.

  • @MannAusNapalm
    @MannAusNapalm 5 років тому +6

    This inspired me to stay at Olympic distance triathlon. Some challenges have to be left to the pros. What a great athlete!

  • @wunderbratsche
    @wunderbratsche 5 років тому +5

    James is a beast! He will get that record some day. I'm definitely inspired to see how long I can just stay on the KICKR this week. Great doc as always, guys.

  • @peterookotai6965
    @peterookotai6965 3 роки тому +1

    Any 24 hour event is nuts. Concentration at that speed for that long is near impossible

  • @Rajviper
    @Rajviper Рік тому

    Good luck James. Hope you come back stronger soon.

  • @itschriswinter
    @itschriswinter 5 років тому +117

    Brilliant video hank!!

  • @trevejenkyn9888
    @trevejenkyn9888 5 років тому +3

    Well done, Thanks GCN for covering it so well

  • @Sir-Prizse
    @Sir-Prizse 4 роки тому +2

    This video has inspired me to commute to work every day by bike, no matter what the weather ... from now on, it means every working day is a cycling day.
    It's only 17km a day, but it's still a huge challenge for me.

    • @jaypeesacare7851
      @jaypeesacare7851 4 роки тому +1

      Do that for a month, you'll see some changes.

    • @jamesmacdonald7
      @jamesmacdonald7 4 роки тому

      Kroent that's fantastic new, I used to love my commute into work but it's way too far now. Great way to get fit, improve mental state and save money 👍

  • @timbob93
    @timbob93 2 роки тому

    kudos for even attempting the challange!!

  • @Ivan1234772
    @Ivan1234772 5 років тому +2

    What a mammoth, monstrosity of an insane effort! Well done for the attempt! Respect for giving it a go and for contributing towards improving the over pool of cycling knowledge. Will be looking out for your second attempt! 🎉🎉🎉

  • @Chaosmakerrr
    @Chaosmakerrr 5 років тому +19

    Great vieo, great attempt. And even greater he does this while doing a 9-5 job! More success next time!!

    • @EGbean2
      @EGbean2 4 роки тому

      Dude I can hardly plan a 10 mile ride on top of having a job

  • @martinsoelby5902
    @martinsoelby5902 5 років тому +1

    Me and 6 other guys (+ a support crew in a car handing out supplies) did 24H and 525 km in one go last year. It was a fantastic ride through the night and into daylight. Just planing and taking on 950 km in 24h deserves a huge amount of respect.

  • @Ben-xl7ft
    @Ben-xl7ft 4 роки тому

    Props to this guy, great effort and come back stronger

  • @danbesser2396
    @danbesser2396 5 років тому +5

    Big Respect to James, to even attempt it is a big accomplishment and even when he crashed he kept going. What A Man! I'm sure he'll be back!

  • @rosscads
    @rosscads 5 років тому +62

    What an impressive level of preparation, whatever the outcome. Respect! ✊

    • @xxxstubiguyxxx
      @xxxstubiguyxxx 5 років тому +2

      Spoiler. :(

    • @rosscads
      @rosscads 5 років тому

      xxxstubiguyxxx Oops! 🙊

    • @ollysza2833
      @ollysza2833 5 років тому

      @@rosscads Delete your comment to not ruin other watchers experience. Thanks!

    • @rosscads
      @rosscads 5 років тому

      OllySza edited. 👍🏻

    • @ollysza2833
      @ollysza2833 5 років тому

      @@rosscads Thanks man!

  • @sub9ironman
    @sub9ironman 4 роки тому

    This fascinating! Congratulations to the whole team.

  • @Rubmaster
    @Rubmaster 4 роки тому

    Grate effort m8, you'll get it next time!

  • @gaetancapitani3883
    @gaetancapitani3883 5 років тому +17

    So inspirational Mister MacDonald, keep going

  • @brunokabbaz5779
    @brunokabbaz5779 5 років тому +15

    Why the f**k there is always someone to dislike a video like this???? That was an amazing video, cheers James, hope you try it again, next time you'll make it and hopefully the whole attempt will be broadcasted live via UA-cam!

  • @davidschonberger4752
    @davidschonberger4752 5 років тому +1

    Man, that's just heartbreaking to see James' attempt derailed by a small twist of fate. Hands on your back for attempt #2, good sir.

  • @maximusaugustus6823
    @maximusaugustus6823 4 роки тому +24

    I did my first 1 km cycling, it was tough I thank my coach, my mommy and daddy for their support.

  • @TheWaxChainFanClub
    @TheWaxChainFanClub 5 років тому +30

    Dan should try this round a greyhound track chasing a beer.

  • @thesaintirl
    @thesaintirl 5 років тому +4

    Hank, your best vid yet!!! Thank you......you did miss the two pivotal moments tho!!!

  • @jaihudson3864
    @jaihudson3864 4 роки тому

    WOW that was beyond insane fair play mate

  • @rothotborski
    @rothotborski 4 роки тому

    As a compatriot of Christoph Strasser I'm now even more proud of what he achieved...these two competitors remind me of Boardman vs Obree, smashing each others records and pushing the limit further ... hope to see the next attempt on GCN again

  • @earthman4222
    @earthman4222 5 років тому +3

    Heroic effort. Broke my heart.

  • @paulbraun4272
    @paulbraun4272 5 років тому +20

    That's absolutely insane
    About 40 km/h for 24 hours what
    I'm proud when I manage to do that for ten minutes straight

    • @RNG-999
      @RNG-999 5 років тому +3

      His bike and lack of drag help A LOOOOOOT.

  • @PrabhatKumar-tx3ik
    @PrabhatKumar-tx3ik 3 роки тому +2

    His real name is James Madlad! Top stuff.

  • @zsuroist
    @zsuroist 4 роки тому

    after crash sit back and go for plan B was a real mental victory! amazing job anyway. so inspiring!

  • @mcorbett01
    @mcorbett01 5 років тому +4

    Great story. He’ll be back. What an astonishing effort.

  • @pobg
    @pobg 5 років тому +4

    Really great job by hank. Top drawer presenting. Well done.

  • @rg31404
    @rg31404 3 роки тому

    Absolute winner, well done!

  • @golding69
    @golding69 3 роки тому

    LOL inspired me to get off the couch and get on my bike trainer (at least for a few minutes of circulation). 24 hr world record (this video) is an amazing endeavor.

  • @iberiksoderblom
    @iberiksoderblom 5 років тому +11

    I feel for him and the rest involved.
    To bad...
    But great to see it here at GCN.

  • @kathyerickson9402
    @kathyerickson9402 5 років тому +4

    "Take the risk or lose the chance"...that's perfect! This is a man with a "day job", making the choice to get in the game. If can't succeed if you never try. Thanks so much for sharing this!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  5 років тому

      Thanks Kathy, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @darwanwinkler4125
    @darwanwinkler4125 4 роки тому

    Bravo ! Amazing effort and determination.

  • @p.a6865
    @p.a6865 4 роки тому

    wow, i was just thinking this yesterday while cycling : “what if I was cycling 24hours, did anyone already done it’’, that’s cool I found this video

  • @zachmadic29
    @zachmadic29 5 років тому +4

    Wow. Still a congrats for him! Hoping for a big come back and achieve that record! Still a 🔥🔥🔥 for trying

  • @allthingsTechrelated
    @allthingsTechrelated 5 років тому +4

    I can’t feel his pain, that’s a torturous endeavour. I did a brutish cycling challenge for June to complete 1,250KM and the last 8 days of the challenge, I had to do 50 miles per day. May be I can take on the challenge to ride for 24 hours but absolutely not at that pace. I really appreciated the guy who hold the record. He is a monster.

  • @roye2479
    @roye2479 4 роки тому

    Bravo to James for the attempt!
    I can barely ride a 40km TT @34kph without mentally anguish the last 5km, youre a champ in my eyes

  • @profmactheknife
    @profmactheknife 3 роки тому

    Amazing ! Great effort...