Oddly did exactly the same with the 4DP test. Just was not feeling it. I think my FTP would have been 10 watts higher which would have made Defender a killer. Still 4DP come on the recovery plan and then 3 months of badge collection to come
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Got my first time completion done at 8am ET And then sprinted out the door 20 min later! I wasn’t feeling it before getting on the bike but ended pulling through, I actually was energized on Attacker. Can hardly wait to celebrate with a little champagne tonight. I did a tour I’m proud of and raised some money for a good cause!
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I am sure the 7th Stage will be tough after six hard days…but the Honour, Glory, and Victory of arriving to the crowds at the finish in Agonia will make the PAIN MISERY & AGONY truly worthwhile
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Gah. I just realized it’s supposed to be Defender THEN Attacker. But, I love Defender so much. Still considering doing Defender last… 
But that seems sacrilege on the last stage. Ugh. 
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Thanks for this years tour, I really enjoyed it.
Unfortunately the challenge hasn’t given me credit for completing Defender - but I completed it (shows in my activities) - is it a case of just waiting for this to come through or should I contact Support?
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I was thinking the same, but it is “so SUF” to put Attacker last. lol I love Defender and have not ridden Attacker before… Have fun! 
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Finished the tour, decided to finish with GLORY and went to full Wildebeest mode and did stages 6 and 7 back to back in semi-nuclear… oh what GLORIOUS PAIN I achieved! As soon I stop seeing minions and goats flying on ceiling I will prepare my self for couple veeery painful rest days…
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That was a rough last stage for me. A sustained nuclear tour felt ok except for 9 Hammers and Attacker. Keeping Carlyle’s quote in mind (the persistence in the face of obstacles one after interval 1 in defender) was what kept me going. I am thankful that this year we do not have an 8th stage like last years Gunter’s Granfondo. My legs are cooked. Best wishes to all, and thanks the leadership and minions in Sufferlandria for this mid winter reminder that the snow will melt and I’ll be on the pavement before long.
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I am done. That was rough. However, was made so much easier having others alongside in the group ride. Now to try wash the dust of the tour off my tired legs!
For those yet to do Stage 7, my socks have a message for you!
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Finished the tour a couple of hours ago and have been eating ever since. I am glad to be finished but also sad because this is such a fun week of riding and following along with everyone’s trials, tribulations and capers. Every day I laugh, get excited and get emotional, often at the same time!
I had the added fun of three separate water pipe breaks (Stages 3, 4 and 5) but we did manage to keep power the whole time, so that was nice. All in all it is a matter of perspective, and one needs to focus on the overwhelming number of positive things in life, rather than the few (sometimes impactful) negatives. I am so grateful to physically be able to complete the tour at Nuclear and raise money for a great cause at the same time. As Abi says, nothing else matters.
Wish you all the best in crossing the finish line!
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Exit Through the Gift Shop…
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Also finish my first ToS, really fun thanks. Having attacker as the last was brilliant for me (Quest my rider type 
) I switch the workout on level mode and smash my pedals on each last minutes 
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In the spirit of better late … Grunter crafted a masterful Tour in 2021! Thank you Sir David, Sir Dylan, and Sir Neal!
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Our own personalised (with our own rides) poster. Now this is good news wot !!
They look damn fine on a full screen too.
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Going in!
And Finis!
Barely. Nuclear+ up to but not including Attacker 
Just ran out of steam on that one. Crawled across the line, dragging my legs behind me, a tangled mass of pulp and bones…
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Damn that was hard! Bring in the laser goats!
Now comes the letdown and return to my mundane real life!
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All done. Very proud
I somehow felt my strength growing on the journey from Defender to Attacker, in fact I felt my strength growing through the whole tour.
This was my first ToS, got through it on nuclear and loved the entire experience, from the full frontal at the start of the 6 week prep plan, the prep plan itself, especially the mental toughness plan - and ultimately, the ToS.
I already kind of feel naked that it’s over. I think I am in need of some new goals now.
Well done minions and well done everyone. Here’s me immediately after stage-7, anointed in holy water, new badge on display.
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