CRAZIEST TREND IN CYCLING? - Everesting Record Attempt

[@mark-on-zwift]

Phil : 300W feels comically easy.... Me : 300W I cant talk...

[@xtra9996]

Me: 300W I'm going to die in three, two, one ...

[@VegasCyclingFreak]

ha ha glad I'm not the only one

[@DP-sh3nk]

Funny you said that I did 6x3' intervals at 300W this AM and was dead by the 6th one! :)

[@felixg4785]

300 w is easy

[@JibbaJabber]

Me: 300, "Say what?"

[@jongoerke8983]

Congratulations Phil Gaimon, first person to do an Everesting under 8 hours! Thank you for sharing your experience both good and bad, as well as the great work you do for No Kid Hungry. Much admiration.

[@mrnobody9821]

Phil, I think deep down you know the only reasonable thing to do next is the Double Everest. :P

[@leviathan5794]

That makes the most sense to me

[@alexanderfernandez7874]

It makes all the sense

[@jhockey1212]

Or how many feet can he climb in 24 hours?

[@bababaanarama]

i think a double everest wont be that hard like this one. Sure, it will be hard but more for the muscles and mental. For 7 hours, you can punch yourself in the face pretty good, but for 17hours, its another system stress. 24h climping world record should suit phil also very good :D So whatever he does next, im exited.

[@mattg-p997]

Or back to back Everests at least

[@SR77SR]

Next goal: descending the depth of the Mariana Trench?

[@christhorne7565]

So you’re probably 20kg lighter than me and you rode the entire thing above my threshold... mad shit

[@mikicastan]

Chris Thorne He is an ex professional rider. It would be weird to excpect anything less then that

[@christhorne7565]

Jura Stanić thanks, I needed that 😅

[@akatYouT]

Yes, power/weight ratio is the only thing that matters for aerobic performance. So you’d have to be slightly worried if he couldn’t ride faster than you

[@HDub16]

The stills look like you took a homeless man and forced him to turn pro.

[@ReVoltaire]

Or a meth addict (at least we know Phil is not a math addict)

[@chrismadden9126]

comment of the video love it

[@m4x020]

That would make a great video ;)

[@celluloiding]

If i've said it once, i've said it 100 times....the beard is the best thing that ever happened to Phil's face.......Well, maybe i said it to myself when i was watching part 1 but i still said it. Out-loud.

[@JanosZakarias]

300W "comically easy" - dude that's my FTP you're talking about

[@Toodaloonumber2]

300 ftp is good dude

[@raphaeltiziani7476]

Thought exactly the same (67kg)

[@ericoschmitt]

Best I could reach was 292w at 62kg.... I trained a couple more months after the last test so I may have reached 300. In the end all I got was an inflamed knee tendon and quit racing lol

[@raphaeltiziani7476]

@@ericoschmitt lol

[@JanosZakarias]

@@dereidgenosse7273 if. but I'm 74 🙁 not exactly a climber.

[@chrisvanbuggenum871]

I feel devastated for Phil that someone broke it already. Can't believe it.

[@andrewmonfort4881]

I'm curious about how long it takes for the Whoop to say he is 100% recovered. Was it day 2, 3, 5?

[@matchinu]

Recoveries above 90% are uncommon. Even if you have had multiple rest days.

[@markmonroe7330]

My gawd man. Awesome job. Those painful pictures at end are priceless. Having you in my cycling life has been really nice. Love this channel. Kudos to your buddy Ben. You owe him big time.

[@brunospasta]

Lessons learned. When planning for your eversting, make sure your counting skills can reach the number of laps you have to do!!

[@Atraslin]

Don’t diss the effort. Much respect for the record. I’ve tried 4 times.

[@kchall5]

It's good to see Phil taking time to smell the flowers....

[@seanhanson6478]

Dude!! Lachlan Morton just "K2'd" and it was elevation of K2 on all different hills.. cannot ride the same hill twice. Pretty dope! Great accomplishment here, congrats!!

[@justinbouchard]

Is there a video of this yet?! Rapha must have done one!!

[@jvisscher]

Wow, massive effort, I can't believe you did it, amazing :-) Also, Ben's so cool, I can imagine it's a huge comfort to have him next to you on such a big ride. Great banter too (I like the "Do you want the kiss now" moment a lot) :-D

[@bokajgrummel6813]

Next record attempt: the hour record!

[@salsalawyer]

Ok so the street is Mountain gate. I've seen that street for years and wondered how to get there and how it was riding it. Great video! Thanks for answering my questions after all these years

[@scottking788]

The title says it all - why???? But I'm a sprinter... a track sprinter at that. Holding 300 watts..... for that long ..... ridiculous!!!! Mad respect and as of this writing it's been broken, but Phil.... dude ... you've kept it real for SO long!!! Like pre-digital ..... your VN column was the best. If ya don;t puke ya didn't go hard enuff??!!!

[@toddking3415]

All that effort and he held the record for less than a week, lol. Damn that Keegen Swenson

[@sknkwrksowner]

Yeah, that was a bummer deal. But I think Keegen did it with a charity in tow just like Phil, so win-win.

[@LaidBackAssassin]

Damn whippersnappers

[@damodamo7219]

Keegan has taken the gloss off this that's for sure

[@craiglarsen6]

Keegan did it at elevation too.

[@paldevenyi582]

And now Buchmann took it from him

[@50JumpChump82]

Hitting the LIKE button 28 seconds into a video has to be my new PR...Feeding the flowers!!?? Oh absolutely

[@247MS1]

Dude, this was crazy. Excellent video. Mad props for being the first person to go sub 8 hours and for the huge charity drive. Great watch

[@hansschotterradler3772]

I'm intrigued about this; I have a 470ft at 7% climb nearby requiring 62 laps. I'm just a little concerned about descending while being cross-eyed.

[@gustavorincon2911]

Pacing was spot on! A true pro. The GI issues at the end most likely are carb related, especially from the drinks, maybe a fueling strategy involving non carbs drinks could help (just electrolytes). 8 hours of constant carbs consumption can be problematic.

[@evanmacdougall9715]

You, sir, are the man. Fantastic effort and kudos on nailing it. In high school, if someone threw up they were given the title of "Athlete of the meet" or Athlete of the workout" depending on whether it was an event or just a workout. You were definitely the athlete of the meet.

[@christiangrosspietsch6278]

You´re a beast Sir, can´t hold 300w for a minute without dying, and than look at you.... I´m selling my roadbike right now.

[@davidmagidson9445]

No, don't sell it. Keep training!

[@xxblack_lionxxgamer1834]

A few weeks ago he uploaded a video along the lines "how to stay sane" and now he does this completely insane thing. I like the irony of it, but don't get me wrong, I love your vids Phil, keep it up!

[@derekcommonground]

If you ever get out to New England you should checkout Lincoln Gap in Vermont - steepest stretch of 1-mile pavement in the country

[@whenvioletsturngrey9597]

Over & back, from Bristol, on a wet day

[@pieceoschmidt1]

Did 6 gaps 2 yrs ago, Lincoln was nasty. Brandon Gap and Middleburry were my favorite

[@whenvioletsturngrey9597]

@@pieceoschmidt1 miss that beautiful place! Appalacian Gap is another great one. Smugglers Notch. Making me homesick...

[@derekcommonground]

looks like 26.9% max gradient www.strava.com/segments/9695932

[@gregorypmurray74]

Man, the caddy from Happy Gilmour really can climb.

[@Anza_34832]

What a crazy record! Phil ticks like a clockwork on two wheels. Impressive.

[@hiddenrob6289]

I got to be honest we all love cycling videos this is just what I need to get it going the blood I love it. I always watch these before I go out and get my body moving. I love when I always watch one of these, and then put up my heavy playlist I love like Delta Parole and then I just go haaaaard!!!! Tactic hasnt let me down yet.

[@InspectorGadget7.9]

I haven't watched the video yet; I already know how this story ends. But I want to support you @philgaimon - donation made to No Kid Hungry!

[@cerveloultegra]

Congrats Phil and Ben 💪💥❤️. That was hard AF. I love your videos man.

[@endaohalloran6649]

Out of all the current pros, Thomas DeGent is definitely the one who I feel would smash this record the hardest haha

[@sbenard4]

Absolutely incredible.

[@wallacedavidg]

The next adventure is a double Everest but downhill with shuttling. You could even make it chainless (no peddling allowed). Where is the longest continuous descent? Locally for me it is GMR from just below the shack. It's about 9 miles and just under 2,000 feet (15 k and 600 M).

[@tomcorbett6219]

The irony of the "if someone wants my record" comment... Oops

[@hy3ridmedia279]

Tom Corbett in the same week, he didn’t even hold it one week.

[@Timtimzi]

what happened ? did someone take it already?

[@gtsimmo1]

@@Timtimzi Keegan Swenson took it

[@robert72292]

is not a record... there is already manny riders who did it faster or slower but they dont use youtube to show

[@scottbatula7392]

Nayziko it’s a registered record, you don’t need KZbin for fame and glory, but you do have to register on the website for it to count officially, otherwise any idiot on a moped with a garmin could break it

[@VegasCyclingFreak]

I don't know why anyone would ever want to do this but congrats on your accomplishment Phil

[@szabiakanich]

Fantastic effort, Phil. Good stuff.

[@NaveenJohn1]

Objectively a phenomenal effort + entertaining quality cycling content + significant positive social outcome. The record for all that, as a whole, will stand for a while. Awesome stuff, Phil!

[@sknkwrksowner]

....4 days later.... (but still hella awesome)

[@hoterichoney344]

Amazing in every way! you somehow managed to keep a great sense of humor from start to finish!!

[@Arno780]

Awesome efforts !! Congrats on reaching the charity goal.

[@billinhouston3291]

Great work, Phil. What a buddy Ben is as well. I puddled up when Emily slid in for the nasty hug. Great stuff.

[@stoempert]

Well done. You could not enjoy the record for long but on the other hand this may present a new challenge/some further geekery.

[@benediktludwig8438]

Amazed by this brutal effort, hopefully I can do it one day. Great photography as well and you two are kinda cute together

[@kevinblake8760]

Ridiculously awesome!

[@MartinOroszi]

Great to see that you and Mitch Docker are good friends! ;)

[@marilynrayner]

"You can't stand up and do 290W." Oh, I assure you, most people can.

[@tdz999]

For him it was bluntly obvious beyond point of mentioning: "You can't stand up and >>>ONLY

[@keirfarnum6811]

I helped a solo rider on the Anchorage to Fairbanks race/ride. Halfway there, we had to help him off the bike to pee, he was in shock and his pupils were tiny. How he managed to continue and finish the last 150 miles I will never grasp. It was crazy.

[@janistimbors6846]

That's crazy, Everesting on its own is hard, but doing it against the clock, full respect

[@JMcLeodKC711]

"My Man".... but how Denzel Washington days it

[@maxanderson2925]

My man… (but how Denzel Washington says it)

[@kenpachinozarashi4005]

Lol now I want a black n mild haha

[@gamby16a]

Those descending quick cuts were madness. Excellent video.

[@Simon-Simon-Simon]

Give the injury . Great stuff . Congratulations

[@carter83419]

This was excellent Phil, just an enjoyable chat between two buddy’s about a brutal day. I’m also two years late watching this…

[@tedallenwolff]

Wow, fantastic. Your an animal Phil. Very inspiring.

[@Nicov36]

Congratulations Phil, amazing performance !

[@killroy123]

You guys should do a podcast together. Great chemistry.

[@leftymadrid]

Phil, you are a monster rider my friend!!!! You look 1000% better without the beard, plus waaaay more aero!!! :-) :-) :-) :-) All this is great for the kids, but hell, shows me how NOT in shape I am. And even if I WERE in shape, I could never ever do what you do on a bike!!!!!!

[@allanmaynard8595]

Well done!

[@michaelb1761]

Congratulations! And, you didn't need to tell me I should never do this, but thanks for the heads up.

[@SolicitorRandolph]

Nice work Cookie Man!

[@justinbouchard]

Phil's reaction when he says hike a bike hahahhahahahhahaha

[@fixieebro]

Thank you Phil and Ben. Tremendous effort for No Kids Hungry!

[@Bonkasaurus]

This is so good, your the man, Phil! Your suffering got me into chasing climbs on the roadie, thanks for all the great videos over the years!

[@krismahoney2299]

Phil is an absolute beast. Hope one day to meet you again. And maybe this time ride with you.

[@joev1611]

Great ride! Even EM's hour record was broken... Next up, Death Valley to Mt. Whitney Portal!!!

[@leegmann2282]

Kudos for the video production and editing! And Kom-Rad and Phil's banter is hilarious! I think this is my fifth time watching this video.

[@glenlivet4me503]

How about a new record attempt... "Challenger Deep Descent"... 36,200 feet of descending? "The deepest part of the ocean is called the Challenger Deep and is located beneath the western Pacific Ocean in the southern end of the Mariana Trench, which runs several hundred kilometers southwest of the U.S. territorial island of Guam. Challenger Deep is approximately 36,200 feet deep."

[@ClassicCyclingCC]

My FTP is 250. For Phil,that is probably “hilariously pathetic!”

[@johandenizot3319]

Nicely done Phil, great effort and mostly great cause for kids no hungry

[@raybandana]

290w - "comically easy"

[@SlicedSlappy]

When did Jim Carrey start riding bikes?

[@Allride_]

Yes! Exactly!

[@drgonzo4714]

Right after they let him out of loony bin. Better than letting him paint again..

[@alk3419]

when his buddy David Spade asked him to go for a ride

[@bobbob9364]

After three years of fairly continuous training,running ,cycling etc ,I actually want to train ? Complete turn around in my outlook ,probably the most productive part of my life (always been content)

[@margaretsmiddy1242]

Owen Connor is doing an Everest attempt today on Torrey Pines Road in San Diego. I don’t think he’s trying for your record though. Window for the effort is 6am to 6pm.

[@jevolent]

vomited beyond repair :D ! Nice video. what an effort!

[@dataseeker7460]

A couple of Phil quotes to remember. 1. Vomited beyond all repair. 2. I can't emphasize how dumb that was.

[@Anza_34832]

Phil, your beard with a shorter cut does look better than the long hair you have in this video...plus it offers better aerodynamics Keep pushing the pedals! :-)

[@donjonjr1]

Great recap guys👍 on your mind blowing effort! Insane!

[@GarbageLegs]

Thats how a marathon is. You taper and your legs have never felt better and the first half you feel like you're going so slow because its so easy, and then the second half is just pain and at no point is it ever actually fun.

[@sevenrats]

This is much harder than running a marathon.

[@isaackangas6921]

@@sevenrats I don't think it's harder, its just different. Is hard to compare the two because your body is effected in different ways.

[@oceaniccurrents]

Those photos were 🔥🔥🔥 the riding was pretty good as well 🤙🏻

[@jshepard5840]

Living in Central Florida, I tried to figure out how I would do this. Sugarloaf Mountain is the biggest climb within an hour from my house, but I think I would have to do it about 300 times, and that may be an underestimation. Anyway, very well done and nice pukage at the end.

[@truthbike]

Congratulations!

[@frankiegonzalez3005]

Well I take it your reaction to events that have transpired since the attempt is "they can fucking have it!" sick effort

[@user-yn5sk5ru5g]

300 Watt for the first hour....'it was hard to go that slow' 🤯

[@Jazzysoda]

Please forgive the unrelated randomness of this question, but as you were puking into the median vegetation I noticed you're a Speedplay user LOL. I've used SP for years and am experimenting with no float on my cleats for the first time ever - curious as to whether or not you have float or no float on yours !? Good Luck with attempt #2 - rooting for you!

[@alert.272]

Lol and then Keegan Swenson immediately beats him by 12 minutes. Sorry Phil.

[@Culbret]

Keegan is heartless. Sorry Phil, but awesome work. You fed a bunch of kids

[@ayogimenez94]

That was amazing!

[@C80TM]

Congrats Phil.

[@JohnBatty]

Main takeaway; Shave the beard off before the everesting attempt; 1. Faster downhill (aero). 2. Faster uphill (weight). 3. Puke friendly chin. (Like I could do even one lap of that :D)

[@renerod323]

I'd love to see Phil go for it again!

[@metamurph]

Mighty guys, way to get it done.

[@tyle.s9084]

I think I know someone who wants to try and break the record. He is called Jason Osborne and is a German rower but soon to be pro cyclist. He said he wanted to beat the record but before you came around. I'll bet 10 bucks that he will beat it (or at least come very close)

[@tysonogloff]

Tyle.s the record has already been beaten.

[@alexnelson9505]

Awsome! I like the build up where your going to everest, but then I realize you mean KOM the everest! Congradulations man.

[@saxy1player]

Damn, you were 14 vertical meters short of climbing OVER 9000m! :D

[@oldshovel]

Awesome awesomeness

[@josephvigil4533]

You guys are awesome!!! Nice job.

[@michaelraemisch1605]

LOVE the Tour of Utah Yellow Jersey!!!!!!

[@maryhoshizaki3576]

You're pretty awesome, Phil!!

[@sa3key]

Need to add the “Keeper of the Cloud” to the wall of jerseys.

[@manuelespinoza6137]

Phil the intro is so smooth first time watcher and i subed