Meet The Man Who Refused To Die: James Golding | The Way of The Wildcard

Meet the man who refuses to die: James Golding. Follow the unbelievable story of 2 times cancer survivor as he overcomes extreme challenges to break the seven day cycling world record in an attempt to qualify for Race Across America.
▶ Watch Way of the Wildcard On Demand any time on our Red Bull TV Apps, for all your devices: win.gs/RedBullTVApps
▶ Learn more about Race Across America: www.raceacrossamerica.org/
“People say I’m unlucky because I’ve had cancer twice and I’ve been hit by a truck. But strangely if it hadn’t come along when it did it would have been a very different story”
From Oceanside, California to Annapolis, Maryland, James Golding hopes the same intense drive and ambition to overcome cancer twice and an extreme road accident will see him through 3000 miles of sleep deprivation and high temperatures in one of the hardest cycling races in the world.
_
Experience the world of Red Bull like you have never seen it before. With the best action sports clips on the web and original series, prepare for your "stoke factor" to be at an all time high.
Subscribe to Red Bull on KZbin: win.gs/SubToRedBull
Get the FREE Red Bull TV apps for all your devices: go.onelink.me/351027264/35a30660
Red Bull on Facebook: win.gs/redbullfb
Red Bull on Instagram: win.gs/RedBullInstagram
Red Bull on Twitter: win.gs/redbulltwitter

[@Joe-tr5uv]

My father did race across america and never really talked about it. This video has certainly given me a whole new respect for him!

[@jamesgolding7472]

Wow... glad this has helped shed some light on Dads challenge. It’s brutal, anyone doing it has a certain strength, one that’s not always seen but it’s there.

[@elcasket]

This proves once again that the bicycle is humanity's best invention

[@jamesgolding7472]

It most certainly is Ivan, I’d be lost without mine.

[@toast9965]

I mean I love it, but I just use my 2 feet 2 get around.

[@P.Trick93]

It is. I don't know how i could live without one

[@jbrondel9071]

Ahahaha what are you smoking?

[@P.Trick93]

​@@jbrondel9071 I run on Doner Kebab and Rockstar Energy

[@dorren4842]

The content we all want on youtube

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

Amen to that

[@adarshsrivastava4811]

That's so inspirational!! I'm motivated than ever to do even more cycling!

[@jamesgolding7472]

Thank you Adarsh, keep peddling fella.

[@STsimracing]

I'm so happy to hear that they survived😊😊

[@jamesgolding7472]

Hey Eric, thank you, hope you got my last message.

[@noremac1694]

This guys is an absolute legend and a hero but I was not ready for that intro with the Truck. Almost spat my drink out.

[@jamesgolding7472]

Hey Noremac, no hero, no legend just me doing my best and trying help a few people along the way.

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

Jheez. this guy is a hero and real inspiration 👏

[@jamesgolding7472]

Hey Sam, thank you fella. Not sure about the hero bit but the inspiration bit I’m ok with. As long as I can create change in peoples lives I’ll keep going. Thanks again fella.

[@triciamcintyre4947]

My big bike ride was cycling my hardtail MTB 26 miles to a seaside resort and getting the train back,felt great 👍💯🚴

[@jamesgolding7472]

Keep riding, keep smile and stay happy..❤️

[@Devonrgn]

Sounds like fun! Jealous of the ocean views

[@martinwilson2660]

Determination personified. Most of the world’s population could learn a thing or ten from this fella. Well done sir

[@jamesgolding7472]

Thank you Martin, appreciate your comment.

[@hermanmackay8611]

Very nice to see you triumph over setbacks.

[@Tomz]

This is really inspiring, and motivating. In 10 days I will travel almost 900km on a BMX. This video helped massively

[@benwellons7104]

Omg why

[@benwellons7104]

That must have sucked but I hope it went well

[@jakepatton6813]

so amazing, i've got clinical depression and this really just motivated me thank you @james golding

[@jamesgolding7472]

Hey Jake, sorry to hear this fella, I hope you’ve got ways to manage the situation and are coping. All the best moving forward fella.

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

Sending you positive vibes fella

[@jakepatton6813]

James Golding Really appreciate it, i’ve gotten into cycling the past couple months. Truly loving the sport, trying to progress as much as I can with the gear I have haha. It’s given me a breathe of fresh air in life honestly!

[@jakepatton6813]

Sam Martin - Peak Performance Appreciate it, truly

[@jimmy-jamesolivier-mccutch2126]

@@jakepatton6813 mood follow action ! ride that fucking bike mate !!

[@valderja]

Seriously inspirational stuff.

[@enviouspix]

Wicked edit. Love ya work James great story.

[@cooketarlton1986]

My dad did race across america 2014 and 19 I was crew for 19. Crazy stuff

[@wetschkocht9041]

Respect for the guy

[@jiteshsaibalasubramani960]

He’s a legend

[@jamesgolding7472]

Thank you.

[@jamesgolding7472]

Jitesh Sai Balasubramani No, I’m no legend, I’m just sane as the rest of us, doing my best to move forward. I just hope I can a few people along the way.

[@alexandro9896]

What a beast!!! I was feeling great today after a 60km ride 😅😐

[@jamesgolding7472]

Good work, any ride is a good ride.

[@fredhoy6697]

You're absolutely right. Your adversity has been your salvation. Glad you got past the situational depression. It can be the real killer. What makes you the most fortunate in my opinion is that you've learned the positive lessons. And you're a fighter. Carry on.

[@jamesgolding7472]

Thank you Fred, I’ll keep pushing best I can for as long as I can.

[@paulhoulden]

Im a runner myself amonsgt other hobbies, but what an inspiration you are mate, I live near where youre from too, absolutely love it. Cheers Red Bull for the film

[@jamesgolding7472]

Can’t do that running thing, me and running don’t get on. Where are from..?

[@paulhoulden]

@@jamesgolding7472 Haha me and cycling dont get on! my hamstring and IT band hate it, not far from Peterborough, so I say close, its not like next door!

[@ADARSHKWARMAN]

Superb Salute you man...!!!!!

[@jamesgolding7472]

Thank you. 👍❤️

[@vfam5860]

Great story - excellent job Red Bull team!! Will share with my family and friends :)

[@jamesgolding7472]

They did me proud, hopefully a bit more to come yet. Thanks for sharing.

[@japhy6536]

amen bro!

[@jlagersss]

This is literally Wow!

[@jamesgolding7472]

Thank you James

[@SeemaSingh-ih1im]

Keep it up james

[@jamesgolding7472]

Thank you Seema, will do.!

[@KickballO]

great

[@bumitri7271]

Good job

[@jamesgolding7472]

Thank you man.👍

[@K-FOREST_Original]

I hope you get well soon. ^O^

[@muhammedalihatipoglu7356]

Woaaaaaaaaw

[@megashotpp7712]

🔥

[@STsimracing]

It wold really mean the world to me i've red bull replied i'm a fan🤗!

[@jamesgolding7472]

Hey Eric, how you doing fella. Hope you’re well and chasing dreams, always push on.

[@h.whiteman9544]

this man is the stuff of leg-ends

[@jamesgolding7472]

Thanks fella, no legend here, just me trying to make a difference

[@jimmy-jamesolivier-mccutch2126]

thing wont change until you make them change :)

[@stephen_unc]

it's not supposed to say that because we must be positive and everything but life and people sucks sometimes, I feel like I have no place I can feel free and appeased

[@Joiedevivredesilives]

This proves one size school fit isn't the right way

[@jamesgolding7472]

Couldn’t agree more with that. I’ve been pushing this for years. We should be allowed to learn, not taught.

[@user-co9ic1xh4v]

👍

[@anielz7024]

peoples champ

[@jamesgolding7472]

I would t go that far, just trying to do my best and create Change in peoples lives.

[@Timtimzi]

Cycling deserves more credit than what it's worth. Underpaid athletes who train like crazy and can lose everything in a single crash.

[@ethanrowland3650]

massive respect but I bet he'd do much better with a more aero position on the bike (tri bars?)... a lot of the other top endurance riders in the world use tri bars (Mark Beaumont) and it saves a massive amount of energy.

[@jamesgolding-onestepatatim4896]

Hey Ethan, thanks for taking the time to comment fella. Tri bars are very much part of the plan. For a number of reasons it's wasn't an option for on this race, plus all other races and challenges I'd never used them. For RAAM I'll have three bikes with us, a Madone, A Madone Speed (with tri set up) and a Speed Concept.

[@user-eg6cx1jo1p]

Hi

[@kr0nic380]

this video divers way more views

[@CWTHenrik]

how about running a race across america?

[@arthurphilibert9069]

Haha I live in Loulé 2 min walking from his house and never relised

[@jamesgolding7472]

Haha,,, brilliant, just down the road. Maybe grab a ride some time Billy.

[@Actionmannin]

should have aero bars on the bike

[@Ducc]

I'm breaking a world record tomorrow. My fear is immense. I never thought I'd be so scared.

[@Spikyzzzz]

Okay..hope you able to lay that huge egg

[@gabedellar588]

How did it go

[@gregcollins6061]

The hardest fight You will ever have is with your head, not health

[@jamesgolding7472]

Any that the truth.

[@Rockmaster867]

Good luck beating 6 times RAAM winner Christoph Strasser!

[@jamesgolding7472]

He wasn’t due to race this year. Not sure if he will next year.

[@Rockmaster867]

@@jamesgolding7472 looking forward seeing both of them going head to head!

[@TheSoundOfTwang]

@@Rockmaster867 Look who you're replying to lol

[@b-manz]

No aero bars?

[@jamesgolding7472]

Nope, not on these, I’ll go aero on RAAM.

[@ExploretheUnexploredNaga]

How may of you really like Red Bull page? Comment down.

[@STsimracing]

Me

[@adedam7700]

Analyst that🧐

[@jamesgolding7472]

Go on.. I do all the time, constantly looking at it, revising it, seeing how o. An improve, an I go faster, further..🤷🏼‍♂️

[@sorro4369]

Hola alguien abla español el que abla comente y dejenme un like

[@luca_dierks]

Well the part about the accident was REALLY short 😂

[@abrahamsuryapratama1997]

First

[@user-pi1uj2pm7h]

Капец

[@najibelmaghraoui3132]

Move to Red Bull Bike

[@hobbes8737]

...or you know, ride a sweet bike down a fun trail. perhaps stopping midway the trail for a breather, have a snack and smoke some weed.