Administratively it is mega hard to switch teams. Next year we will.have to be more coordinated
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Well, The Company will have a whole year to come up with a better name 
Or maybe they’ll just call it The Tour and save themselves some self-inflicted grief.
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You know what, we should challenge the company…if KoS plus WoS can raise more money than The Company, then they have to rename it as The Tour.
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Ok, in the tradition of the Tour (of Suf) of past, I’m opening myself up to some of the OG challenges for some serious $$$ donations.
I’m currently on $325 of fundraising.
If I can get enough donations to get me to $500 before the window opens for Stage 1, I will do Stage 1 in a goat suit. Why on earth would I ride stage 1 in a goat suit? Well, inspired by the original goat suit stage ride by non other than our esteemed Sir @David.McQuillen.KoS I lost a bet and was supposed to ride up an actual Volcano in a goat suit heckled by Sir Michael Holloway. Sadly work commitments have meant I haven’t been able to do this YET. But this provides the opportunity to do it live for your enterpainment instead.
And even better, Sir Michael Holloway will be there in person to provide appropriate heckling while he rides Stage 1 with me.
The whole thing will be Live Streamed on Twitch here:
Twitch 6am New Zealand time (follow me on Twitch to get a notification when I go live). And I’ll try get myself setup to stream on Youtube or Facebook as well. 
Donations here:
You know what to do.
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A little birdie just told me you better get your goat suit ready.
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Hahahah, yes indeed. With haste
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Oh wow, someone REALLY wants to see me suffer! Thank you Michael S!!! Or at least…the DPF thanks you. 
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My accomplice, Sir Michael Holloway has a Prawn Suit…any takers to encourage him to ride it in costume? I have his fundraiser link…
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What is his price?
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Same as mine…hit $500 and he’ll do it. I was a wee bit further along on the fundraising, tho. So you’ll need to REALLY want him to do it
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…of Sufferlandria!!
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Hahaha. Yeh, we already know that ain’t gonna happen. 
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Is there an online tracker or count down for the 50 hour window?
Do I have to do the stages on the exact dates?
You actually have a 50 hour window in which to do each stage thanks to the wonder of a round planet and multiple time zones. To feel part of the Tour experience, we strongly encourage you to ride the stage during that window.
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Welcome to the forums @Ryno97 !
Last year they had the tracker built in to the details drop down in the awards section of the app. Not sure what they’re doing this year. The details are there but the timers aren’t. At least not yet.
Edit: @Ryno97, oh I never fully answered the question. While there was a tracker and hopefully they’ll do that again showing when the Stage opens and when it closes you do have to complete the stage within that window. So, the ride or rides have to be finished before the Stage has fully closed.
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Hey @Ryno97, once the challenge opens you will see the countdowns every day.
You can also check the 50hour windows here:
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Enough money has been raised to ensure this laser goat is all ready to roll when Stage 1 opens.
Yes, I will literally be riding in a goat suit!
If you want to watch the carnage live, live video stream will be
On Twitch here:
https://m.twitch.tv › lisad_nz
Or on Youtube here:
Lisa Dowson - YouTube
Or come along and ride with me or spectate in RGT, which I’ll have rolling in the background while I do Stage 1A and Stage 1B. We will have race radio running for banter. Drop me a message if you need help setting this up.
Stage 1A: Cash Register:
https://user.rgtcycling.com/event?code=APQV6B
6am Sunday 12th NZ time
5pm Saturday 11th UK time
1pm Saturday 11th EST
Stage 1B: Revolver
https://user.rgtcycling.com/event?code=C67UNN
7am Sunday 12th NZ time
6pm Saturday 11th UK time
2pm Saturday 11th EST
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Found it! Was looking for the origin of Stage 7b as i missed the forum for some days!
What a Knightliant idea!
I will, try, to join you Noble Sir @Glen.Coutts
Bring Agonia!
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Ummmm. There is no try :).
Seriously though, it’s just a solo slog up a big hill for no particularly good reason. We can share our experiences on the forum once we’re done. I even have a spare chain in case my awesome power is more than my bike can take 
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I retract, please accept my apology, such soft words should not be uttered in such a noble kingdom, even less directed at a KoS. I still don’t have the scrolls of the mighty Knights.
Attack i will. I was born to Suffer.
I am an attentive reader, so at no time did the possibility cross my mind that you Sir might be interested in having any uncomfortable company disturbing you on a beautiful suffering climb. 
May the chain force be with you Sir.
See you on the other side.
Thank you very much for the stage creation
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