New Years Nutty Ride: A Vermont Winter Double Century

Two years ago I started the tradition of riding something mega. That year was the 200 on 100. Last year was my first and only Everest. This year, a mere lap of the lake. Lake Champlain that is. 200 miles door to door, there's no time like the present to see if I still have a double century in my legs!
The Set Up:
‪@CannondaleBicycles71‬ Synapse
‪@SRAM‬ eTap AXS 2x
Zipp Firecrest 303
‪@ReneHerseCycles‬ Bon Jon 700x35
‪@moosepacks‬ handlebar and stem bags
LOADS of ‪@untappedmaple‬!
‪@velocioapparel‬ Thermal bibs, thermal long sleeve, Merino Mesh SS base layer, Alpha Glove, Signature Reflective bootie.

[@easterlake]

I did my first (and only) dbl. Century on my 63 birthday last year. As far as cardio goes, I had a bit left in the tank. My knees, excruciating pain!!! At about 175 miles, my knees were SCREAMING at me!! Unbelievable pain, but thankfully not permanent. Proud that I did it, but once was enough.

[@ShawnIsBatman]

The first gentleman of cycling showing us all how to start the new year right! Thanks for the inspiration! Wishing you a very healthy and injury-free 2023!

[@patrickhopkins5626]

Fellow Vermonter here, feeling like I didn' know if I wanted to drop Enduro riding and take up Gravel this season with a little girl now in our lives...and I gotta say Ted, you've changed my mind. Wish I could push training for the Rooted race, but maybe in 2024.

[@patrickc5759]

Looking forward to what ‘big mile aspirations’ you have in 2023. Really enjoy watching, listening to your stuff and especially appreciate that you try out a lot of new ideas rather than following what everyone else is doing. We also enjoy hearing/seeing how you manage family and have a balanced life. When we are on long road trips, your podcast is the only sports-related one my wife agrees on listening to b/c as she says….”I like that guy”.

[@elliot2871]

That's a lot of maple syrup, Ted! Congrats on the 200 miler

[@wwelsh100]

I love the post long ride break down. Toasted. Love it. 276 NP for 10+. good stuff.

[@AdamJStoryDC]

I love how Ted states that the Untapped "works for shorter distances from 1-6 hours." Six hours...that's his short distance. Ha Ha. BTW: I loved Untapped. Great stuff!

[@toetoe2]

Awesome! Cold. Cheering you on from our balmy winter domicile on the island of Mallorca!

[@trukweaz]

the biggest concern here - NO snow on the ground on Jan 2. nice rip, Ted

[@vtinpgh]

My favorite part of this is you leaving in the noise at the end from Hayden, Hazel, and Laura. Treasures.

[@robertoatess1362]

Love Ted King videos!

[@thomasnowak5708]

great ride vlog and I am inspired by your efforts . Keep it up I will be watching to see what's next . You are the man .

[@daniels.2720]

Inspirational Ted + thanks for having us along.

[@malcontent456]

Inspiring and intimidating at the same time.

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Congrats man, cool vid, man you look so refreshed as your doing the ride. Too bad your buddies couldn’t make it like Ian Bowswol

[@markouellette788]

Very Cool. Definitly will give this route a try but in warmer temps.

[@yumyumhungry]

The lack of snow in VT is having me bummed out.

[@asx]

Beast!!

[@daviddemoise3526]

I feel like I would need at least 5 more layers to ride in that winter weather!

[@christopherphillips5608]

You still have commitment and obvious talent and desire to continue great cycling endeavours , cant wait to watch them. gud luck.

[@TedKing1]

I appreciate it Christopher!

[@keithmcgarvey8273]

Awesome ride Ted and some impressive numbers! Best of luck for your 2023 season!

[@CWBDHARMA]

great way to start the new year! see you out there!

[@mettler54]

So good to see this

[@chasingbirds3073]

Nice way to start the New Year. I saw you will be doing Unbound XL this year. I'll be there on the start line with you. Just hoping to finish!

[@jimdelong987]

Enjoyed this, thank you!

[@reneramos2438]

Amazing 🤩

[@bullonabike]

Happy New Year, Ted. Rad ride as usual.

[@DD-xx8wh]

wow, all day cold weather riding, thanks for all the details in your set up comments. hmmm...ask one of your friends who has a boat if this is a good idea?!

[@alanatkins3769]

Awesome video as always! Happy New Year Ted!

[@cyclingnerddelux698]

Your create your own challenge video got me through the Covid period. Feeling mega fit and looking forward. Great to see a new video from you!!

[@themississippikidful]

Happy New Year TK ! Geeez I had to force myself to ride after work at 6 pm in the 50 degree weather ..ha ha thanks for video .

[@supernaturalcarlover]

Big numbers, Ted! Great job!

[@juliogutierrez50]

Hippy New Year Ted!!! Nice way to start the year. Good luck for this 2023!!! Cheer up and roll...vaamooossss!!!!!

[@user-kb7ij6ye8u]

Love your ride vlogs man keep it up. Maybe some quebec gravel adventures ? I heard its nuts up there

[@stevesnailfish]

Legend...Great channel....

[@clairebrook2339]

Happy New Year! Looks like a fun ride. Definitely going to incorporate more untapped into rides this year after loving the coffee gel.

[@mcaxz]

Nice ride but the cold....and solo. Way to go. Have you done a video on what you wear on this freezing rides? Have you ever done LOTOJA? 200 miles from Utah to WY in September. Salt to Saint in Utah... RAAM solo or a team? And poor Semi. Was it windy? How cold it got? Love your videos.

[@newoldsteel]

Gosh that looks so beautiful out there for riding! Even with the cold and gloomy atmosphere I love it!

[@chrisbaum998]

Very cool ride Ted!! Looking forward in hearing what your plans are for the year!! Good Luck

[@DaneKromer]

Thanks for the inspiration Ted! I’m on day ten of my first COVID infection and can only dream of long rides. Good luck in 2023 with your riding goals! I look forward to more cool vids.

[@rickcordes2145]

I have the same fenders but have found that those rubber straps for mounting are a hassle and break when cold. My solution is to use all those Garmin mounting O-rings that you get when you purchase a head unit. Much cleaner looking that all that rubber strap hanging off the fork and seat stay.

[@dongraling9064]

Great video Ted. A little punchy at the 8 hour mark. To quote, “impressively it’s 8 hours and it feels like 10!”

[@ahmadzuhairi]

Rene Herse for every season :)

[@guyonwheels368]

What fenders are those?

[@steveayotte8908]

Late fall last year I did 100 on 100,parked in HANCOCK rode up to Waitsfield and back,then south to Killington and back,took my time ,great day great ride,join me someday

[@jcgadventures1102]

Superb video. What shades you wearing buddy? 🤜

[@demoner1]

When will you reveal big rides for the new year? Definitely curious especially if any are in the midwest in particular.

[@PumpkinVillage]

Awesome ride. My first thought is how do you top it next year? Thanks for the video and you have some very cute kiddos. Take care, Al

[@nathantremblay1882]

Hey Ted , What fenders are you using?

[@tomasberka2124]

Well that was a proper ride for the start of the year, congrats, Ted! Short question, if I may - what Rene Herse tyres are on the bike?

[@roadglide]

100%!

[@danlicon2833]

Great vid Ted! Which fenders are you rocking?

[@31337zor]

Got any Untapped codes for us fellow New Englanders that love your product?

[@tomtom33tpm]

Happy new year! What light and radar system do you use?

[@chuckbunting9731]

What gloves are those, I didn't last more than 90 minutes in Plymouth, MA yesterday :)

[@achn2b]

How are you not cold in just that kit? I'd be cold in that wearing a jacket and long sleeve base layer with it.

[@bike-ride-beats]

Hey what mud guards are those?

[@71horn]

Did you buy the boat?

[@markthorrowgood3266]

And I thought my Festive 500 was pretty good...

[@rjzeph6199]

Loose the headphones. Cyclists need to hear cars

[@deheckler]

Sweet Dude and All Others are selling Zwift on uTube!!