A few years ago, I created a bucket list. I highly recommend it. My goal is to check off one item per year, at least. On my list, is to repeat something I last did when I was in high school 33 years ago: ride 100 miles in a day. A big leap for someone who had ridden only 1 year out of the last 33 … and that was about 10 years ago.
So, nearly two years ago I joined Sufferfest and got back into cycling. I’ve progressed to the point where I have ridden 100km, twice. I think I am ready for 100 miles … which should be enough … if it weren’t for that remaining cycling badge. Prior to the SYSTM change, I had achieved all the Sufferfest cycling, yoga, and MTP badges except for KoS. Somehow, I feel life won’t be complete without Knighthood. If I have suffered for 6 hours or so to go 100 miles, why not suffer a few more to reach the castle?
My plan for Nov 13:
The Rookie
Angels
Revolver
Power Station
A Very Dark Place
Best Thing in the World
Thin Air
Attacker
The Wretched
G.O.A.T.
I feel my bike and legs are ready. Videos are downloaded. Nutrition and hydration reasonably planned. I just need my back and bottom to cooperate for the duration. Let the suffering begin!
Congratulations! Once the decision is made the rest happens.
If not done already I highly recommend going through the various KoS threads on this forum as there is a wealth of knowledge on here. From ironing boards to butt cream to sweet and savoury you’ll find it all. And need much of it.
I have to add, the 9 hours inside are a lot harder then outside. I do a 100miles every week, have no problem riding 300km outside (solo) but the KoS ride almost killed me.
Just remember to scale down the effort on time (I didn’t until I got cramps half way through)
All that said: You’ll crush-it, for sure
Good luck tomorrow
