The Gates Are on the Horizon

This weekend is “D-Day”. (Not sure why I’m getting so excited for 10 hrs + of self-flagellation?). Computer: check. Kickr:check. Hydration: :sweat_drops:. Kit: check. Drivetrain: check. I’m sure I’m forgetting something (please remind). My focus was briefly interrupted by @Pierre 's news of the addition to our crew, however we must celebrate during these troubled times. But now back to the task. The ‘menu’ has been a struggle. I must admit that I ‘like’ so many of the videos that it has been tough to choose. Currently it stands thus:
1.Butter
2.Best thing in the World
3.A Very Dark Place
4.Attacker
5.Cobbler
6.Who Dares
7.There is No Try
8.Angels
9.Chasing Legends
10.GOAT

Alternates:
1.Defender
2.Hell Hath No Fury
3.Wretched (apparently the most popular KOS selection)

The order of said choices is yet to be determined and I would ask for your counsel.
BTW @northy185 and @phoenix65 you’ve been radio silence of late?? Will you be accompanying me on the slopes this weekend?

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Good catch!! Just love that video. Adjustments shall be made…just no ‘Violator’!!!

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Love it!

I won‘t help with your video choice since I am too inexperienced myself. But I‘m sure proper help is on the way.

What‘s your favorite style of video?

„They“ say video 7 should be a darling of yours because that‘s when the going gets tough.

How can we cheer you on? Will you post updates?

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Replace Chasing Legends with Blender or The Shovel and you’re golden! :grin: :+1:

What time are you starting? There’s at least one other knighthood attempt going off on Saturday. We’ll be riding along with you in spirit. :crossed_swords:

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@ronburgundy Sure I will. Busy week to make sure there’ll be no unwanted interruption on my way up the broadway to the castle :woozy_face:
Guess I’m ready to go - there’ll be something I may haven’t prepared, but I do not tend to over-engineer my trips, improvisation is part of the fun, sometimes even at the price of extra suffering - and that’s what it is all about. Isn’t it?
Menu is set, will start Sat at 7am CET
See you on the road - good luck

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was wondering about “chasing legends” but I see your logic :+1:

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Mr @ronburgundy,

My suffering has not been in vain as I prepare for our full frontal assault. Computer - Check. OG Cycleops HMMR - Check. Fan - Speed 3 preset - check. Water/Skratch - check. More clif bars and gels than I take to a 24 hour race - check. Drivetrain - Worn, but YOLO, it still shifts and doesn’t skip yet.

My menu has also been a struggle. The 3 Minions and our boss, the Team owner, my lovely wife, have given me a small window (relative to the task at hand, mind you) to complete the assault. Failure is not an option. The boss has even offered to ride along for a stretch, which means the oldest (5) will likely put in an effort too.

I’m 32.54% set on my order, and have downloaded the videos to deal with my less than awesome wi-fi signal. Lots of intensity here, planning to start at a modest?? 80% and hold as long as I am able.

I plan on starting at 0600 CDT (-5 GMT) Saturday, with short breaks after 3, 6, 8, and then the pizza and beer reward at the end. Since this is 24 hour racin’ trainin’ for me, I gotta keep 'er movin, and of course, watch out for deer.

  1. Do As You’re Told -Speed
  2. GOAT -Endurance
  3. Revolver -Speed
  4. The Best Thing in the World -Racing
  5. The Wretched -climbing
  6. The Omnium -Racing
  7. A Very Dark Place -Speed
  8. There Is No Try -Speed
  9. Power Station -climbing
  10. Attacker -Endurance

Honor, Glory, VICTORY!

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Whoo hoo! Now I’m stoked @northy185 @phoenix65 this shall be an epic assault!! By the way, in light of “donor-fatigue” (TOS, Ride to Conquer Cancer, MS etc.) I have decided to self pledge some dough to a very worthy cause and a true inspiration @DPhin and their great work. I hope that I may extend my arms in triumph as the “Cash Register” did so many times! My quest shall commence at 8:00am EST. Do or Not Do…“There is No Try!” God speed Comrades!!

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Looking like a nice strong line-up there @ronburgundy, go forth and conquer!
Great to see some of the longer sessions like Cobbler in there too!
Happy Suffering :bike:

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Go @ronburgundy! And thank you!

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@northy185 you’re the first of us to go, so have a good start.
Honor, Glory, Victory will be yours

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The battleground has been decided: the garage will be cooler through the morning hours, and the door will provide much more ventilation than the windowless basement room I normally call home. 10 water bottles are filled (and my wife says we have too many… ha!!)
Tomorrow, we ride!
@ronburgundy
@phoenix65

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Brothers. I am giddy with anticipation (and a healthy dose of dread). We shall suffer valiantly that we may join those that have gone before. Good luck @northy185 & @phoenix65. Never give up. Honour, Glory, Victory!’

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@northy185 Did your wife talk to mine? I heard something similar…
Will spend the day in the garage too fighting for glory.
Let’s get it done :+1:

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@ronburgundy I assume you’ll wear the helmet as David did…
Good luck, see you at the gates

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ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK!!!

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1/10,’ Do As You’re Told complete. Feeling good; GOAT warmup started now. Currently wish I saved GOAT for later as it is my happy place. Oh well, next time :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

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The fire extinguisher is a good touch…in case your beautiful steed catches fire from the torque!!

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Shots fired!!! @northy185 go get them! You do however look too fresh…apply the pressure!!!

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2/10, GOAT complete. Still feeling good, but that’s expected after ones favorite video. Middle child (the early riser) came to find me and ask 2,000 questions about why my bike was in the garage and why am I always biking.

Revolver is has been loaded, cylinder 1 coming up quick, I better go!

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