Cycling 950km In 24 Hours? | World Record Attempt

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  • 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 Pƙed 4 lety +13378

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

    • @fatalist6262
      @fatalist6262 Pƙed 4 lety +435

      Look at this fancy man with a home

    • @redhunter1535
      @redhunter1535 Pƙed 4 lety +69

      You can do it at home with a cyclette

    • @brians7100
      @brians7100 Pƙed 4 lety +25

      RedHunter or better yet a turbo trainer

    • @ryanchase9746
      @ryanchase9746 Pƙed 4 lety +3

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

    • @milchkanne21
      @milchkanne21 Pƙed 4 lety +3

      you are a lucky one
      :-)

  • @DjangoUnhinged
    @DjangoUnhinged Pƙed 4 lety +8438

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

    • @jonnelsonjdn
      @jonnelsonjdn Pƙed 4 lety +251

      I will be watching your career with great interest.

    • @dkphantomdk
      @dkphantomdk Pƙed 4 lety +48

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

    • @appa609
      @appa609 Pƙed 4 lety +46

      24 k in 24 min

    • @ericasmithson6522
      @ericasmithson6522 Pƙed 4 lety +9

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

    • @jacobramonebennett-watkins2234
      @jacobramonebennett-watkins2234 Pƙed 4 lety +40

      That's no small accomplishment my dude. Everyone starts somewhere đŸ€·â€â™‚ïž fuckem if they laugh.
      But If this comment is /s then r/whoosh

  • @TyBraek
    @TyBraek Pƙed 4 lety +5885

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

    • @christianhammon4024
      @christianhammon4024 Pƙed 4 lety +185

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

    • @dergreg_
      @dergreg_ Pƙed 4 lety +60

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

    • @luisbaldpag2560
      @luisbaldpag2560 Pƙed 4 lety +50

      AlphaSTI but does it cost 399?

    • @jackand100others3
      @jackand100others3 Pƙed 4 lety +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 Pƙed 4 lety +5

      My ass would go completely numb lmao

  • @kingschuyler3890
    @kingschuyler3890 Pƙed 4 lety +777

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

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed 4 lety +97

      đŸ€Ł

    • @KandiKlover
      @KandiKlover Pƙed 4 lety +30

      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 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      You can buy wheels for 10k

    • @ilikewheneastmeetswest9000
      @ilikewheneastmeetswest9000 Pƙed 2 lety +2

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

  • @billyb3689
    @billyb3689 Pƙed 4 lety +3919

    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 Pƙed 4 lety +11

      This ☝

    • @smeo100
      @smeo100 Pƙed 4 lety +5

      Absolutely totally 100% agree

    • @cbinsyd
      @cbinsyd Pƙed 4 lety +4

      Very well said

    • @espressocyclecoachingespre7057
      @espressocyclecoachingespre7057 Pƙed 4 lety +12

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

    • @teamlumixgear6865
      @teamlumixgear6865 Pƙed 4 lety +8

      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

  • @Kostantinarass
    @Kostantinarass Pƙed 4 lety +5149

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

    • @jfa849
      @jfa849 Pƙed 4 lety +789

      Sub 5 min/km for 24 hours is insanity!

    • @nitfitnit
      @nitfitnit Pƙed 4 lety +37

      There are some good CZcams videos of him...amazing

    • @radagastbrown9001
      @radagastbrown9001 Pƙed 4 lety +11

      Amazing

    • @nathanielscreativecollecti6392
      @nathanielscreativecollecti6392 Pƙed 4 lety +89

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

    • @Quicksilver_Cookie
      @Quicksilver_Cookie Pƙed 4 lety +182

      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.

  • @TwiceButt
    @TwiceButt Pƙed 4 lety +780

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

    • @theMosen
      @theMosen Pƙed 4 lety +137

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

    • @charbel5992
      @charbel5992 Pƙed 4 lety +26

      Thought i'm the only one who noticed

    • @cyjan3k823
      @cyjan3k823 Pƙed 4 lety +26

      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 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Hank is actually a rider too he is the gcn presenter

    • @abhinavsandeep3417
      @abhinavsandeep3417 Pƙed 3 lety

      Charbel Bassil same

  • @mpepp9
    @mpepp9 Pƙed 4 lety +354

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

    • @TheMrPalich
      @TheMrPalich Pƙed 4 lety +27

      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 Pƙed 4 lety +60

      @@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 Pƙed 4 lety +13

      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 Pƙed 4 lety +3

      @@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 Pƙed 4 lety +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 Pƙed 4 lety +2543

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

    • @toasty8547
      @toasty8547 Pƙed 4 lety +32

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

    • @imcontemptwithlife4155
      @imcontemptwithlife4155 Pƙed 4 lety +5

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

    • @muffinman474
      @muffinman474 Pƙed 4 lety +52

      @@imcontemptwithlife4155 r/whooooooosh

    • @multivers4866
      @multivers4866 Pƙed 4 lety +27

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

    • @Ivactheseeker
      @Ivactheseeker Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Mini 4WD betting tournaments. You're welcome.

  • @brianmessemer2973
    @brianmessemer2973 Pƙed 4 lety +2002

    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 Pƙed 4 lety +46

      Brian Messemer the headset and communication is vital

    • @daishi711
      @daishi711 Pƙed 4 lety +5

      Great point.

    • @glenspringle7337
      @glenspringle7337 Pƙed 4 lety +31

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

    • @WildernessMusic_GentleSerene
      @WildernessMusic_GentleSerene Pƙed 4 lety +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 Pƙed 4 lety +2

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

  • @durianriders
    @durianriders Pƙed 4 lety +1040

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

  • @myotiswii
    @myotiswii Pƙed 4 lety +49

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

  • @9034833838
    @9034833838 Pƙed 4 lety +74

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

  • @IanPayne
    @IanPayne Pƙed 4 lety +196

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

    • @2011hwalker
      @2011hwalker Pƙed rokem

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

  • @RAYZORBAT
    @RAYZORBAT Pƙed 3 lety +33

    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 Pƙed 3 lety +2

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

    • @khalilvillanueva
      @khalilvillanueva Pƙed rokem

      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 😅

  • @nicolasgt1479
    @nicolasgt1479 Pƙed 4 lety +96

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

  • @bytesizedkidgamer
    @bytesizedkidgamer Pƙed 4 lety +625

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

  • @alphaess1
    @alphaess1 Pƙed 4 lety +1328

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

    • @HeathyRoidz
      @HeathyRoidz Pƙed 4 lety +19

      alphaess1 hundreds....??

    • @alphaess1
      @alphaess1 Pƙed 4 lety +73

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

    • @HeathyRoidz
      @HeathyRoidz Pƙed 4 lety +7

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

    • @rollinrat4850
      @rollinrat4850 Pƙed 4 lety +36

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

    • @TomAbramoff
      @TomAbramoff Pƙed 4 lety +6

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

  • @julmeissonnier
    @julmeissonnier Pƙed 4 lety +42

    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 Pƙed 4 lety +12

      weird flex but ok

    • @BichaelStevens
      @BichaelStevens Pƙed 3 lety +2

      This reads like a typical fake story bro

    • @christianwolf7726
      @christianwolf7726 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@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.

  • @Morgow1
    @Morgow1 Pƙed 4 lety +48

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

    • @seanandrews4916
      @seanandrews4916 Pƙed 3 lety

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

    • @Morgow1
      @Morgow1 Pƙed 3 lety +1

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

  • @shooter7a
    @shooter7a Pƙed 4 lety +1317

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

  • @pwasimpson
    @pwasimpson Pƙed 4 lety +560

    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 Pƙed 4 lety +24

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

    • @pwasimpson
      @pwasimpson Pƙed 4 lety +2

      @@HeathyRoidz maybe 😂😂

    • @sth6027
      @sth6027 Pƙed 4 lety +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 Pƙed 4 lety +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 Pƙed 4 lety +8

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

  • @daishi711
    @daishi711 Pƙed 4 lety +241

    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 Pƙed 4 lety +8

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

    • @ericasmithson6522
      @ericasmithson6522 Pƙed 4 lety +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 Pƙed 4 lety +4

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

    • @aulendilthegreat873
      @aulendilthegreat873 Pƙed 4 lety +7

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

    • @agentcoco8986
      @agentcoco8986 Pƙed 4 lety +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

  • @Spicey86
    @Spicey86 Pƙed 4 lety +7

    Fantastic team, awesome effort. Love this video. Well done all! đŸ‘đŸ»

  • @deanohit
    @deanohit Pƙed 4 lety +357

    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  Pƙed 4 lety +17

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

    • @deanohit
      @deanohit Pƙed 4 lety +8

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

  • @colinthompson5881
    @colinthompson5881 Pƙed 4 lety +594

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

    • @davidshelly5116
      @davidshelly5116 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Colin Thompson he gave up you dumbass

    • @corkhead0
      @corkhead0 Pƙed 4 lety +11

      15:00, dumbass.

    • @jochenkraus7016
      @jochenkraus7016 Pƙed 4 lety +14

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

    • @jamesgoodacre8289
      @jamesgoodacre8289 Pƙed 4 lety +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.

  • @mikecarmean6446
    @mikecarmean6446 Pƙed 4 lety +45

    I Can't Even "Sleep" for 24 Hours... đŸ’„đŸ’„đŸ€”đŸ’„đŸ’„

    • @ManojMjm
      @ManojMjm Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Damn ! I was about to comment the same !

    • @mikecarmean6446
      @mikecarmean6446 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Manoj Manjunath... Good Great Minds Think Alike! đŸ’„

  • @naniv
    @naniv Pƙed 3 lety +1

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

  • @jfa849
    @jfa849 Pƙed 4 lety +200

    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 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      P

    • @x23esports22
      @x23esports22 Pƙed 3 lety +3

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

    • @UpstreamNL
      @UpstreamNL Pƙed 2 lety +3

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

    • @jfa849
      @jfa849 Pƙed 2 lety +3

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

    • @vanessa8282vr
      @vanessa8282vr Pƙed rokem

      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%

  • @gralfca
    @gralfca Pƙed 4 lety +103

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

    • @francescomancetti8327
      @francescomancetti8327 Pƙed 4 lety +1

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

    • @humorss
      @humorss Pƙed 4 lety +5

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

  • @ez_games2590
    @ez_games2590 Pƙed 4 lety +45

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

    • @alaskaonpause
      @alaskaonpause Pƙed 3 lety

      ha ha ha

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      @kunjbiharibudania4866 Pƙed 2 lety

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  • @xxtwattwafflexx1
    @xxtwattwafflexx1 Pƙed 4 lety +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  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Thanks Patricio, welcome to the channel :)

  • @jzimmt
    @jzimmt Pƙed 4 lety +71

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

  • @AntoineMorinPrevost91
    @AntoineMorinPrevost91 Pƙed 4 lety +177

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

  • @anushree6551
    @anushree6551 Pƙed 3 lety +12

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

  • @mrmidnight32
    @mrmidnight32 Pƙed 4 lety +115

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

  • @daveyoung6680
    @daveyoung6680 Pƙed 4 lety +192

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

    • @markmccall6273
      @markmccall6273 Pƙed 4 lety +3

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

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed 4 lety +6

      Thanks Dave, glad you enjoyed it!

    • @smbu
      @smbu Pƙed 3 lety

      @@markmccall6273 Robocop eats baby food, too!

    • @rezilla1
      @rezilla1 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@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.

  • @Spirit_Matters.Arthur
    @Spirit_Matters.Arthur Pƙed 4 lety +228

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

    • @moonootoo
      @moonootoo Pƙed 4 lety +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 Pƙed 4 lety +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 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@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 Pƙed 4 lety

      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.

  • @user-og9nl5mt1b
    @user-og9nl5mt1b Pƙed 4 lety +55

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

    • @xdeville1
      @xdeville1 Pƙed 4 lety +19

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

    • @sudipachakravarty2332
      @sudipachakravarty2332 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      @@xdeville1 insert epic bruh moment here

    • @bithundr
      @bithundr Pƙed 4 lety +12

      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 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      @@bithundr good point

    • @leslie7922
      @leslie7922 Pƙed 4 lety +7

      What about taking a shit

  • @mrman5517
    @mrman5517 Pƙed 4 lety +7

    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

  • @gauloisrefractaireenexilvo4366

    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.

  • @rolandovera5935
    @rolandovera5935 Pƙed 4 lety +8

    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.

  • @kevinangeles5939
    @kevinangeles5939 Pƙed 4 lety

    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! đŸšŽđŸ»â€â™‚ïžâ€ïž

  • @lehlohonolomokale7614
    @lehlohonolomokale7614 Pƙed 4 lety +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 Pƙed 4 lety +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.

  • @adamdoynow6418
    @adamdoynow6418 Pƙed 4 lety +115

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

  • @richaw6689
    @richaw6689 Pƙed 4 lety +7

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

  • @a.ezemba
    @a.ezemba Pƙed 4 lety

    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.

  • @enerikoramulo686
    @enerikoramulo686 Pƙed 4 lety +1

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

  • @jeremy05sti
    @jeremy05sti Pƙed 4 lety +5

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

  • @trevejenkyn9888
    @trevejenkyn9888 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    Well done, Thanks GCN for covering it so well

  • @Sir-Prizse
    @Sir-Prizse Pƙed 4 lety +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 Pƙed 4 lety +1

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

    • @jamesmacdonald7
      @jamesmacdonald7 Pƙed 4 lety

      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 👍

  • @alexbui91
    @alexbui91 Pƙed 4 lety +92

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

    • @richardq.auguis6117
      @richardq.auguis6117 Pƙed 4 lety

      Its cutted i think?

    • @edism
      @edism Pƙed 4 lety

      @@richardq.auguis6117 Edited*

    • @dr.prasad6353
      @dr.prasad6353 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      @@richardq.auguis6117 _woooosh_

    • @Georgey0121
      @Georgey0121 Pƙed 4 lety

      lare 1 snippedet it

    • @Dracyu
      @Dracyu Pƙed 3 lety

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

  • @davecrashes4905
    @davecrashes4905 Pƙed 4 lety +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 Pƙed 4 lety +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 Pƙed 3 lety +1

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

  • @wunderbratsche
    @wunderbratsche Pƙed 4 lety +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.

  • @Rubmaster
    @Rubmaster Pƙed 4 lety

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

  • @Ben-xl7ft
    @Ben-xl7ft Pƙed 3 lety

    Props to this guy, great effort and come back stronger

  • @thewisi88
    @thewisi88 Pƙed 4 lety +16

    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.

  • @Ivan1234772
    @Ivan1234772 Pƙed 4 lety +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! 🎉🎉🎉

  • @davidschonberger4752
    @davidschonberger4752 Pƙed 4 lety +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.

  • @jaihudson3864
    @jaihudson3864 Pƙed 4 lety

    WOW that was beyond insane fair play mate

  • @MannAusNapalm
    @MannAusNapalm Pƙed 4 lety +6

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

  • @gaetancapitani3883
    @gaetancapitani3883 Pƙed 4 lety +17

    So inspirational Mister MacDonald, keep going

  • @peterookotai6965
    @peterookotai6965 Pƙed 3 lety +1

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

  • @Rajviper
    @Rajviper Pƙed rokem

    Good luck James. Hope you come back stronger soon.

  • @earthman4222
    @earthman4222 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    Heroic effort. Broke my heart.

  • @samhamfast
    @samhamfast Pƙed 4 lety +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!).

  • @rothotborski
    @rothotborski Pƙed 4 lety

    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

  • @obtuse2399
    @obtuse2399 Pƙed 4 lety +27

    The sticker adds 50 horsepower

  • @tlf.
    @tlf. Pƙed 4 lety +1045

    Mr beast should try this challenge

  • @danbesser2396
    @danbesser2396 Pƙed 4 lety +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!

  • @JRWILDY
    @JRWILDY Pƙed 4 lety +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.👍

  • @sub9ironman
    @sub9ironman Pƙed 4 lety

    This fascinating! Congratulations to the whole team.

  • @thesaintirl
    @thesaintirl Pƙed 4 lety +4

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

  • @rosscads
    @rosscads Pƙed 4 lety +63

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

    • @xxxstubiguyxxx
      @xxxstubiguyxxx Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Spoiler. :(

    • @rosscads
      @rosscads Pƙed 4 lety

      xxxstubiguyxxx Oops! 🙊

    • @ollysza2833
      @ollysza2833 Pƙed 4 lety

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

    • @rosscads
      @rosscads Pƙed 4 lety

      OllySza edited. đŸ‘đŸ»

    • @ollysza2833
      @ollysza2833 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@rosscads Thanks man!

  • @roye2479
    @roye2479 Pƙed 4 lety

    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

  • @NeseaPodcast
    @NeseaPodcast Pƙed 4 lety +10

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

  • @iberiksoderblom
    @iberiksoderblom Pƙed 4 lety +11

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

  • @Chaosmakerrr
    @Chaosmakerrr Pƙed 4 lety +19

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

    • @EGbean2
      @EGbean2 Pƙed 4 lety

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

  • @hesselhaitsma600
    @hesselhaitsma600 Pƙed 4 lety +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 Pƙed 4 lety

      Kijk daar zijn wij de echte pros in HUP HOLLAND

  • @darwanwinkler4125
    @darwanwinkler4125 Pƙed 3 lety

    Bravo ! Amazing effort and determination.

  • @pobg
    @pobg Pƙed 4 lety +4

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

  • @polychromatism3078
    @polychromatism3078 Pƙed 4 lety +63

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

  • @martinsoelby5902
    @martinsoelby5902 Pƙed 4 lety +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.

  • @zsuroist
    @zsuroist Pƙed 4 lety

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

  • @mcorbett01
    @mcorbett01 Pƙed 4 lety +4

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

  • @HMartijnn
    @HMartijnn Pƙed 4 lety +6

    Respect for the attempt!

  • @timbob93
    @timbob93 Pƙed 2 lety

    kudos for even attempting the challange!!

  • @Velobetty
    @Velobetty Pƙed 4 lety

    Fair play, immense effort!

  • @kathyerickson9402
    @kathyerickson9402 Pƙed 4 lety +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  Pƙed 4 lety

      Thanks Kathy, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @zachmadic29
    @zachmadic29 Pƙed 4 lety +4

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

  • @PrabhatKumar-tx3ik
    @PrabhatKumar-tx3ik Pƙed 3 lety +2

    His real name is James Madlad! Top stuff.

  • @rg31404
    @rg31404 Pƙed 2 lety

    Absolute winner, well done!

  • @hedleykerr3564
    @hedleykerr3564 Pƙed 4 lety +4

    Even though he didn't succeed it's still great to watch and see everything that goes into these records! This is the real world and failing is perfectly exceptable we are only human!

  • @paulbraun4272
    @paulbraun4272 Pƙed 4 lety +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 Pƙed 4 lety +3

      His bike and lack of drag help A LOOOOOOT.

  • @Shadow55970
    @Shadow55970 Pƙed 3 lety +7

    When your long distance girlfriend’s parents are on vacation and she says she’s home alone for the weekend.
    This cyclist: give me 24 hrs babe. đŸšŽâ€â™€ïž đŸ˜€

  • @Edward135i
    @Edward135i Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I once participated in a 24-hour amateur car endurance race using a Mazda Miata (MX5) and I thought that was one of the hardest things I ever did and we had 3 drivers to split up the drive. Just keeping awake the whole time was hard and the none stop noise of cars made impossible to sleep. I can't imagine doing what he is doing.

  • @martinroy2705
    @martinroy2705 Pƙed 4 lety +7

    Wonderful try...all the best on day he will achieve the record

  • @allthingsfitness9005
    @allthingsfitness9005 Pƙed 4 lety +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.

  • @buezzle5403
    @buezzle5403 Pƙed 4 lety +5

    "Don't try this at home" nah bro i would definettly like to go biking at my appartment for 24 h😂😂

  • @bon6347
    @bon6347 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    This is really inspiring!