Worst Retirement Ever - EVERESTING RECORD ATTEMPT 2021

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[@bunnykillax25]

I wish I could trust could trust anything like Phil trusted his breaks. holy moly.

[@unchewable1]

Ha ha ya

[@ryanmonaghan3733]

Yeah, I was expecting disc brakes. Carbon wheels with rim brakes... cajones

[@Beesno]

@@ryanmonaghan3733 I wonder if a front disc would be worth adding? It wouldn't weigh all that much more, but I guess Phil would know if he needs it.

[@DrewKime]

Yes, this. That brake squeal deep into the turnaround was making me pucker.

[@Raptors0524]

Rim brakes for the win!

[@checktaschu4492]

Appreciate the temps in Celsius

[@filipski595]

yess! :D and meters instead of feet as well

[@prowrench7989]

if you are watching this...you already have the technology to convert F to C ... Took me 10 seconds on my phone

[@stoempert]

@@prowrench7989 Instead of possibly thousands pausing the video to look up those silly feets and Fahrenheits it's a small and much appreciated effort to put that in the video.

[@jameswatts1292]

@@stoempert true but hes american, and I'm assuming most of his audience is too. I'm Bristish so I've got to convert too but it's not that hard

[@filipski595]

Oh wow really? That what you want to do while watching every yt video right, genius! :*

[@yancylent]

This is a reminder to myself. During the pandemic, few things gave me more joy than following Phil Gaimon's Everesting. Thank you for taking us with you, Phil!

[@Cyclist18]

100% agree. Read all of his books in 2020, sub'd his channel and feel like I have been along for the journey haha.

[@beach4me2007]

I enjoyed it too.

[@andrewlemay8177]

"If I accomplished all my goals, what would I do tomorrow?" First class.

[@nehaojha9094]

After so many laps here , the segment should be renamed Phil's Hill and not just on Strava but even by the city.

[@bulingbuly]

He got the local legend for sure

[@StewyGriffinRocks]

That descent seems pretty intense to ride after 6 hours :/ Congrats on the upload, very appreciated.

[@patrickharrison871]

His team should have advised him to postpone with those temperatures. No endurance world record has *ever* been set at those type of temperatures, its just far too warm. For instance there will *never* be a marathon world record set when its 75f I can tell you that.

[@dzphotographic]

Epic Effort! Maybe you could pick up a lens wipe sponsor for the next attempt.

[@larrytanzo4761]

😂I was thinking the same thing

[@LantzBenjamin]

Cameraman was sweating onto the lens watching him do the descents

[@yurimow]

LOL. your pacing is my going full tilt and die in 10 minutes!

[@JippaJ]

I wish I could do that for 10 minutes.

[@TheDavidjakeson]

Right? I can maybe last 5 minutes at that pace. Crazy effort.

[@fignons_missing_8sec4]

For me it really depends on if where talking his pace in watts or watts/kg. The first one is close to my FTP. The Second one I can only do for 3 minutes.

[@TheDavidjakeson]

@@fignons_missing_8sec4 Well yeah. Maybe it's just me, but I always convert

[@ingmarneple6072]

I have a ftp of 315 little more than 5w/kg but man, this is insane what he is doing!

[@mitchrich5015]

Apparently there’s research to suggest an ideal temperature for endurance is about 10C so banging around at 30C is properly impressive! I’d be interested in future videos to hear a bit about how you’ve decided on what time of day to ride at in terms of the conditions. Great content as always! 🙂🚲👍🏼

[@rosscads]

That descent is terrifying! 😥

[@agie170hss2]

Phil, you appeared amazingly relaxed and I'd even say: "fresh" after that 4 ½ hour effort. That in itself is crazy impressive! Stunning effort and a great crew to assist the effort. Maybe Factor can build you a fork that would support twin discs on the front? Those descents.... yikes!

[@jameswatts1292]

7:21 "I dont need any signals, apart from HOLY LIVING F&£K EVERYTHING IS BAD"

[@zgjp82]

We call this the "Team America panic signal"

[@erod707]

Hahaha 🤣

[@chbrosz]

f*ck me that 90 kph decent looks hairy... let alone doing it 60-something times and seeing double after hour six... brave man.

[@e46t]

Let's not forget rim brakes+carbon wheels

[@brucedeboer5671]

My palms were sweating as I watched.

[@chbrosz]

@@e46t yes, also! 😬

[@WanderingSword]

@@e46t those are probably carbon tubular, which isn't as dangerous as carbon clincher

[@ynotnilknarf39]

@@e46t people don't understand that it's the tyres that are the deciding factor regards braking, your ability to slow/stop? This notion that discs improve braking is just BS, a marketing mans wet dream as to how gullible people are, then they go on to state falsely that xx (it can refer to almost anything) is better because it's purchase justification. Discs/supposed improvement tech lull riders and most drivers into making more errors in judgment, reduced thinking time believing they can brake later or from a higher speed. We see no change in crashes in the pro ranks with discs, Ineos seem to have no problem braking in the wet with carbon rims on the steep descents, how many times have we seen riders wipe out with disc braked bikes because the tyres let go, hundreds.

[@williammacaulay8778]

edge of my seat the entire time!

[@DeveryAndrews]

Ya gotta know when to pull the plug and listen to your body, nice effort!

[@physics11charlesbestsecond85]

Thank you for being SAFE and doing it right. Can't wait to see the full attempt.

[@markbentley4343]

Record-holder Sean Gardner: “While I do well in the middle of the summer, I do think that I would not have broken the record had it been in the 80s [degrees Fahrenheit]. The high on the day was 60 and most of the day was in the 50s. That kept my core cool and also reduced my need for liquids.”

[@rocaball6892]

Yep. 50s on climb is ideal. Plus going up the real Mt. Everest would not be hot.

[@beermonster1234]

It's amazing how easy you make world record pace look. Incredible effort Phil

[@adamscotera2378]

The fact that you will share a long video documenting a failed attempt is one of the prime reasons this is a great channel. Thanks for what you do!

[@Dennis4523]

Why’d you spoil it

[@adamscotera2378]

@@Dennis4523 sorry man! I never read the comments before I watch something... Can't wait for his successful attempt!

[@largepimping]

I'll be disappointed if there are no more dogs wrestling or bumping into the camera.

[@ryannelson9256]

I'm watching as I type this. At 14:24, and I'm barely breathing. Regardless of the outcome I'll see soon, this is a heroic effort from Phil. Awesome, in the most literal sense of the word!

[@NaveenJohn1]

Glad you put this up. You've got this, dude!

[@jlij8952]

This new attempt is very inspiring. The call to end it before reaching your goal was a huge one and I admire you greatly. I had a similar experience on Alpe D' huez with 40C. Your inner voice to survive on your own and addept to train instead of pushing yourself in danger is the best example i've seen in a long time. Greetings from Holland.

[@gamby16a]

That descent is so gnarly. My palms were sweating watching that. You are far from a normal human. Support crew did a great job, too. Phenomenal footage and video. I like how stark it is without music. Creature still totally unimpressed. 😃

[@standardh_]

Couldn’t agree more with your approach to the video, man. Congrats on the attempt and like you said: great training day. You’ll get it - I think all of us here are rooting for you and believe it’ll happen. And I too think it’s more entertaining to witness the complete journey and not just the wins.

[@AlexRochette]

That descent looks so dangerous! Glad this was not a posthumous video. 👏👏👏

[@SCarroll1973]

Great effort, look forward to you nailing it. Also appreciate you’re openness and honesty.

[@richardt.rogers2730]

Glad you shared this video! Love the sponsors and your friends for helping make all of this happen.

[@dndlab1]

Love you Phil! Thank you for being my cycling hero, that's if 42 year olds can have hero's !

[@kenmiller5106]

The view is beautiful!!

[@jacobdeangelis7702]

glad you shared this!! looking forward to the bike check!!

[@richcrompton6891]

As your latest headline sponsor would say, ‘Chapeau’

[@RGCastro7]

Your adventures inspire me to keep pushing, Phil. Thank you for working so hard for our entertainment and for sharing all of this with us.

[@meisterlux]

Thanks for sharing the unsuccessful attempt. You're right that it makes the channel (and life) more interesting. Will be cheering on your next effort 💪

[@daryollaws8991]

We always learn more from defeat, keep it going Phil. Thanks for sharing it all.

[@hebrews11vs5]

It's good you brought on people to spot for cars because that descent is crazy fast.

[@tonypapay]

A riveting attempt, glad I didn’t skip ahead!

[@andygriffiths4910]

Chapeau Phil - looked strong and smooth! Onwards and...... oh, upwards!!

[@sacjrm1]

Thank you for showing several very important things with this video: Training is important, taking care of yourself is important, and sometimes goals are so hard we have to retry before we succeed

[@filipski595]

PHIL! PHIL! PHIL! Chapeau, for the effort, ideal prep. for record attempt, no matter what we support who you are and what you do! Chapeau!

[@leegmann2282]

Thank you, Phil, for including us in your attempt. Your decision to stop makes perfect sense.

[@coolhandluke1978]

That’s was so tense to watch....... loved it!!

[@gtolsdorf]

You gotta pick your fights. You got this buddy.

[@siskokidd]

Smart call. Those climbs in those temps are no joke. I had my worst ever ride experience on Decker Rd, a few clicks further up PCH. I finished the bulk of the climb, then began feeling dizzy, with my chest pounding and vision narrowing. I stopped and straddled my bike with my head resting on the handlebars for some 15 minutes, slowly breathing in and out, wondering if I just had a heart attack. I was afraid to dismount, fearing I wouldn't be able to get back on.

[@smshing_lee]

You are still amazing & looking forward to tomorrow haha😃😄😃

[@alpinethreadworks]

Thank you for your effort Phil!! Best Channel on KZbin. You have got this! Full confidence in you.

[@gamecat1923]

Auto generated subs be: Brake howl : Music Tyre noise: Applause Not wrong really.

[@saymyname218]

The last thing a pro loses is the ability to descend fast. "Terrifyingly impressive!"

[@adventures_with_dave]

Awesome. Keep making videos. Your stories have a great balance of anticipation of results and reality of the pain involved in achieving those results, which we cyclists and most all athletes, love.

[@brendanpotash4441]

I must admit I thought this would be boring to watch but it’s actually pretty fascinating. Bravo Phil!

[@joanneleyva4942]

Holy shit! That 55mph descent was ballsy, especially at that gradient! Chapeau even if you bailed Phil!

[@m4yd0g]

Great video. Those descents, sounds like a jetliner flyby.

[@DanielSweden]

You are Amazing, the inspration im getting here in icy Sweden is all I need before spring arrive. Thank You!

[@global_nomad.]

thanks Phil, for the commitment, for the effort and for the sharing of everything.....good luck(and judgement) for the next try.

[@pfrudi]

good on you for keeping the video up. Too much of the Internet today shows success only, without the hard work and failures along the way

[@MrDuvies]

Phil you are an absolute legend, thanks for inspiring us and motivating us to keep doing better!

[@DanielHernandezRivera]

What a random heat wave we had in L.A. that weekend.

[@duathlete827]

The sound and site of you flying downhill was incredible and gave me a rush even while I was just sitting on a couch! Damn dude. You would not have stood a chance if anything had ventured out into the road. So hard to stop quickly and get turned around. You must have lost a significant amount of time at the bottom of the hill turn around.

[@tubesockets120v]

Phil as world 🌍 class crew support. Nice that he acknowledges them.

[@galenkehler]

Respect for the honesty and realness. If it was easy, it wouldn't be worth so much. Hotly contested world records aren't easy, but I think you'll get this one back.

[@rickhinson7365]

Still love that the kid with the record just when for it and you with all the pre and support still have not beat him yet.

[@PumpkinVillage]

Outstanding effort. You were flying. I think it was a good decision on your part. Thanks for the video and take care, Al

[@michaelhorner4011]

11:21 ...... the sound of ....... ROCKET MAN .... pure bliss

[@caseyryder2119]

Still a fabulous effort Phil, fingers crossed that the weather doesn’t mess with you folks next time...onward!!!

[@strenkp]

Superb attempt, damn hot weather. Every detail counts: ask support team to scissor open the gel for you, so you just eat it and don`t have to open it with teeth. Disc brakes would be nice for braking, but I guess too heavy for the climbing! Watching this on my trainer and I was suddenly everesting with you at least for 20 minutes. Good luck in the next attempt!

[@mikesima9396]

This post was/is class Phil, over used sayings but keep keeping it real. That's what makes victory so sweet. Way to build character, it's about the journey not just the finish..... well you know

[@larrytanzo4761]

Love that you pulled the plug and wrote it off as a quality training day. Very smart call. The camera usually doesn’t show descending speeds but this footage one can see how fast you were RIPPIN down the hill!😱 Great video as always. I know you will be ready for the next attempt. Go get em Phil!!!💪🏼💪🏼

[@bobber7070]

Great work Phil, legend 🤛🏻

[@w4yland3r27]

Your uphill power for hours is nuts, but so is that downhill bombing! I'd fail both ways.

[@themrtimmyboy]

Sorry it didn't work out this time. Great story. Smart but difficult decision. I really like the way you built this up. Kind of like a good tv series. I have been telling telling people about this all week and now I'm ready for season three! Congrats.

[@stevenr5149]

thanks for sharing that. Sending continued best wishes for the next one.

[@trickyd99]

Chapeau for the effort Phil. With better conditions you’ll get the record back for sure. If you time it right so the pro season is just kicking off you’ll get to keep it as well!

[@jascollinscork]

Great video despite the failure Phil but your the best man to break the record!!! I look forward the the next video attempt 😃💪🏻🇮🇪

[@TeamSaundersTri]

Glad you shared this one! What a team effort for your attempt.

[@graveyardman67]

I have faith! You got this. I still remember the day you passed on the Mt Washington Hill Climb 2008 (Newtons Revenge) in the last 2 miles. I thought, "hey I'll jump on his wheel." I had no idea you started 15 minutes behind me (though, I still won 40-44 that day).

[@Daniel-ng8fi]

First thing I do every morning is check to see if this video has been posted! haha, you need one of those aircraft carrier cables that stop the jets at the bottom of the climb! also, in case the sponsers ever watch these, I just purchased the Maratona gear bag entirely because I saw the silca bag in this video

[@cnay2983]

very smart move letting the ego down and being practical about the situation. That's what makes you a great athlete and I hope you can take back the record (for a day or so) :) I want to try a half Everest this year. Not a full Everest as I'm not willing to get sick or injured over a challenge like this!

[@unchewable1]

Amazing feet man well done and love the humor as well. Thanks for helping to make cycling more fun while pushing us to dig a little deeper.

[@linglingjr]

Wow I was more nervous watching this video than I am lining up at the start of a race.

[@888jucu]

Nice effort, u make 300+ watts look like my warm down spin ☝️🤣

[@michaelcallahan5763]

Absolutely SICK effort. Thanks Phil

[@garybonham6048]

Damnit man, the dogs make the video. They're awesome, you're awesome, flow with it!!!

[@tomfernandez2387]

Congratulations Phil... this was one of your best videos as it highlights that you are mortal like everyone else. Don’t get me wrong I wanted you to get the record, but in life we don’t always get what we want at first, so must we keep trying. Thank you so much for your inspiration. I’m attempting a V Everest on Zwift on January 30th and my goal is just to finish. Keep pedalling Phil... YOU ROCK!!👍👍

[@malstonjr23]

Awesome job Phil.. u r n inspiration to many of us. I no u will get the record, its a matter of when not if. Get some R&R. I can't wait to c u crush it next time...RIDE ON 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@buckmanriver]

Nice work with this attempt! Good luck on the next one!

[@sasha371]

Incredible effort and organization!!!

[@robertlambert1447]

At least you had an AWESOME view on the descent! On second thought...you probably didn’t get to enjoy it much as incredibly fast as you were going.

[@Smilin_Chris]

Just want to point out that I don't really follow cycling all that much, but your content is fantastic. I've truly enjoyed watching and appreciate your honesty with us on your struggles and successes.

[@JoeA111]

The water crossing the road at the bottom was a little scary.

[@worstretirementever]

Agreed

[@pedalmafia5499]

Thanks for the inspiration and the help

[@albertliewes9587]

It's good, you still have a challange now. Nice to watch.

[@dundeedideley1773]

An ideal track location would be kind of a "V" shape, allowing you to blast through the bottom and up the other side without braking, like a giant seesaw. You'll get a few seconds each lap for free

[@LitNews]

Not permitted by the rules...

[@mrnobody9821]

Legendary effort Phil, well done.

[@vitalysamodin4174]

The sound of you going down at 11:06 - priceless. You sound like a rocket.

[@jemm.8277]

11:22

[@adamgoodman3422]

Awesome work!I will drive up and donate your drone footage for the next challenge! 💯

[@m1les7]

Gorgeous dog! ❤️👌🐾

[@TheDavidjakeson]

11:21 that view is amazing!

[@byrondixon4648]

I would have gone disc brakes, but it's more impressive you didn't! Sensational video. Very motivating.

[@gophersam]

Phil is a machine. Amazing.

[@johnmanuel7561]

Absolutely amazing effort!!

[@SteveBrill]

Amazing effort and great video Phil and can't wait for you to take the record back again!