Yeah the 5 ride prep weekend absolutely smashed me as well (I used it as a chance to practice the first 5 videos on my list and actually swapped one out). Focus on recovery/foam rolling and stretching.
For the big day starting at 70% is the way to go, you can always dial it up and do the final stage on nuclear. I went up to 80% at the end and regretted it mightily.
Good luck!
Thank you all for the words of encouragement!!
I’m pretty much set. Biding my time.
I updated the schedule with a 3 minute time shift. Additionally, the technical decision was made to split the whole event into two separate streams. First 5 and last 5 videos.
I’ll update with the original links in a few days and send out “invitations”. Facebook only lets me setup the whole thing seven days in advance.
The event will be split into two parts (because of technical limitations).
- Links will be released a week before the actual event. -
Sometimes stuff happens. Streams get cut or technology just stops working. This thread will be updated during the quest if anything else fails.
I’ve got my Knight’s kit, ready!
I can feel the antici…
…pation!
@Pierre so sorry to back out of riding with you…my ‘Queen’s’ birthday celebrations are evolving in these complicated times. I will follow your progress with interest. Suffer valiantly as expected. Beware the goats!!
No worries. Family first - tells me you got your priorities straight. Kudos, Sir.
I‘ll see you at the castle.
Pierre - excellent work! You are ready to storm the castle with your trusty guides! Looking forward to the journey with you!
The event will be split into two parts (because of technical limitations).
Already know the way to the castle? Great! Be my guide. Join for a stage or just pop in and say hi.
#CastleGuide.
→ Click Here ← to go to the Google Docs “Guest List” and write your Forum-Name in the Guest-Slot at the end of the sheet. Oh, and please don’t destroy my file in then process, you are the editor. 
If you have trouble, send me a PM.
Didn’t sign up? No problem! Join anyway. It’s not like anything is set in stone here…
You can find the Guest-Links a few lines further up ^^, under “Streaming-Links”. Please be aware that, if you join a stage, you will become part of the stream (publicly).
Please make sure that you read the StreamYard instructions before entering.
You will be in the lobby and I will add you to the stream as soon as my suffering permits a quick break.
I’m having problems being charming or fun to be around with on a good day. Please be advised that I will probably not meet any of your expectations. You rock and I am happy you are supporting this idea - and don’t let me tell you anything else during the ninth hammer or any other moment during this event…
…THANK YOU.
Zero expectations! Fair warning I won’t be either first thing in the morning. See you on the road to the castle at ISLAGIATT 
Yes!! That’s what I like to hear. 
I prepared another small video and what can I say… is this what the cool kids call “vlogging”? All the time I thought it’s spelled “flogging”…
Signed myself up for GOAT and Nine Hammers!
Just remember that cursing and swear words increase your pain threshold xD! See you soon!
I did almost 4 hours on Saturday in zone 2 and barely finished. So I think I’m ready to ride along this weekend. 
@Pierre I am sorry to cancel on you and your epic quest!
It is a joy and educational to follow you on the forums, and I know you will crush it! I look forward to welcoming you to the castle.
Honour, glory, victory,
Bill
I’m with Sir Glenn on this one. Worst Workout in the Whole Entire World and Probably Large Parts of the Wider Universe.
Lol, am I the only one that likes Defender? One of my favs! Yet even the CSO hates it! 
All good, mate. There are definitely more important things in life.
I hope to see you at the castle. Maybe still have a small peek and leave a comment!
Defender is fine with me - I mean physically, the workout; mentally defending isn’t the greatest for us sufferlandrians, is it?
Wow, how cool is all that! Sorry was gone a few months from Sufferlandria but now I m back and I love this topic! Pierre I m sure you got this, I can’t promise but I will try to join you for a stage if I manage to figure out how (have to go through the explanations) In any case, Go for it!
Fellow Sufferlandrians,
Honoured knights,
in less than 24 hours…
…I‘m not attempting to storm the castle.
…I‘m storming the freaking castle.
I set my goal, I can already see it in my mind, now it’s only a matter of fulfilling what‘s promised.
See y‘all tomorrow.
