Hello from Portugal! You two are really something, you know that?...You're talking to us after recovering from the most vicious XC Marathon in the US and stated that you could actually do better...Are you insane?!? I couldn't ride half those trails without at least, a 130mm/140mm light trail bike and my full 160mm dropper post. And you did it riding Maxxis Aspen's...The least "amount" of rubber traction I would take to that behemoth of a course would be the Reckon's Race. If you could have buckled, Sid? Only you can trully answer that question but, you did win, over every other professional woman riding that day. You two were absolute colossous!! Didn't put a foot wrong and rode a near perfect race, considering that "thing" has the ability to brake a human being, mentally and phisically. You two are heros, for me! Simple as that! And before I watched "your Marji" I was catching up on your career over the past two years. And you both rode in my country!! You did Trans Madeira!!! And you were awesome!! Hope you enjoyed my favourite place in this whole world. Madeira Island is special and I know it very well because It has been my summer vacation for 15 years. And Macky, don't feel bad about how that race ended for you. It has the reputation of being able to break a lot of riders and a lot of gear since it started a decade ago. The tropical moist and humidity make it absolutelly unpredictable. I'm yet to watch your top ten finish in this year Megavalanche, on one of the most brutal editions ever! Hope you got to shake the hand of the guy that came 3rd. Olivier Bruwiére is a spectacular human being and a hell of a rider, one of the best there is. He has been generous enough over the past year and a half to share with me a lot of stuff about all that he rides, competes, material he uses. And that reminds of one thing, to wrap this up: Macky, you're a natural born enduro rider! Please man, never give it up! You're too good!! Not that you're a worse XC rider but, it is palpable that enduro just flows through your veins! Cheers from Coimbra, Portugal!
Finished in 22hr 10min. Did it on a rigid hardtail. I did volume with an elevation focus. Lots of core, upper body and hip work. You can do it if you don’t quit. Don’t. Quit. Great video! You two rock!
Thanks for the great coverage over this season. You two are still the only sporting coverage that I watch, and I never fail to be impressed by your skills riding - and editing. Keep up the good work.
You guys did great! I also think there was one more thing you guys had, your support group. When you have champion support, like mom both dads who were right on top of you guys cheering you guys on. I am impressed at your way of how you got your family and racers together as one to finish. Congrats!
I suspect that Syd has several minutes worth of time saved with "knowing the course" and that's probably the biggest improvement area outside of just being stronger, faster with better endurance. But you're absolutely right that the closer you get to the "limit" the harder it is to make incremental improvement.
I love your content and how you completely nerd out about the calories and fluid loss. I did NOT eat enough AT ALL and completely hit a wall with 11 miles left. This gives me ideas and things I want to try again next year. PS, I was the one standing next to the pumpkin and said NOPE 🤣 I was trying to take a picture of the sticker in the bottom and couldn’t get my hands to work.
Great video and advice. I know several people who have done this race and I vowed I’d never subject myself to that much suffering. But, your videos have me reconsidering. As a training tip, the average rider will do the most grisly parts of the course in the dark so try to find technical, punchy trails and then practice riding them at night. It might help cut down on the hike-a-biking
One thing I've learned from years of multi-day 100+ mile (road) tours is to put the shammy butter on the actual shorts AND your body. I also prefer Assos chamois creme for long days as it is thicker/stickier and Docs Saddle Ointment for the inevitable post-chafe soothing. This is a really cool retrospective. It is interesting to see the accessory/fitness work you did and to hear about all the little things you had to do to make this race a success for you both. Keep being more awesome guys! ❤
I remember camping in the rain during the race and watching the race updates thinking about those still on course, especially those on the 200 mile course. Thanks for checking out our area!
So basically Macky was hangry. 😀 Congrats on a good race, and for learning from it. I'm sure the knowledge will improve your performance in the future.
Another great overview and some really great points. Have watched your videos for awhile and I've taken away the need for cross training to become a better rider. Thanks for the video and take care, Al
It was very interesting to see Syd feel better in a caloric deficit than Macky. This somewhat tracks with data from ultra-running that shows women outperform men in distances greater than 195 miles. Obviously, this wasn't as long and it's a different sport, but I wonder if the trend of women becoming stronger as distances increase tracks for mountain biking as well.
They're not really gravel racers. And is it really worth their time against the best gravel racers in the world, at that point body composition and genetics matters more than training. When you're 6'3" and 170lbs you're not going to win against a guy who's 5'4" and 120lbs in a road or gravel race assuming comparable fitness. Skill and strength still matter a lot in XC, which is why they're competitive at what is just under world cup level despite being a lot taller and a bit heavier than a typical XC racer.
@@mrvwbug4423 There are plenty of amateurs and pros who aren’t gravel specific taking on the challenge of unbound simply because of the personal challenge of the event.
Hi guys love your channel! My good friend rides the arrowhead 135 every year I have watched him, and helped as a support team a couple of times. While the race in the UP looks very tough, when you are looking for a new adventure check out the 135. Northern Mn -135 miles across lakes, swamps, and some snowmobile trails and a occasionaly -40 degree temps. This can be done on foot, ski's or as most people use a fat tire bike. Throw some fatties on your bike and get some survival gear and come up to God's country in January!! Looks like Ari builds a pretty good bike to take the abuse you guys put them through!! Keep up the good work both on the bike and vids!
Maybe this is a tough topic, but at some point I would love to hear from Macky about the challenge or wildcard with the Pro Men's category where often there are some local guys you have never seen before who show up and simply ride away. We all know that if Keegan or another major Pro show up they are bringing next level abilities, but it feels like the field is really deep at Macky's level and sometimes that comes as a surprise. This seems maybe less of a factor in the Women's Pro group? I am nowhere near your level, and you finish time was soooo impressive, but I was also surprised and how much faster the first couple of placers finished.
I'm still in awe about this race. Both of you did fantastic. I think Syd could buckle. The strategy you had was great but could always be tweaked a little. Lighter bike, sure. But honestly if you did more hundred milers you would naturally progress. All it is, is time and miles on the bike. Before this year you had never done a 100 miler. If you put more of them under your belt I think that would get you that buckle. I hope you two try marji gesick again someday. I'd bet my last dollar that yould do even better next time around. 👍💪👊
Take a look at the point to point race in Park City Utah. A great 75 mile race so I'm told since I can't stand to be on the bike for more than about 4 to 5 hours. Too much work not enough saddle time.
When I was racing XC in Alaska in the early 90s, I was riding 30+ hours per week almost every week. I only averaged 25 hours per week because of my occasional low 15-20 hour weeks that brought the average down. I’m surprised that you can race at that level with such low training hours.
Regardless of anything and everything, you two are Bad Asses!! I did two Ironman, first one (not in Hawaii) had no time limits, so I did it in 19:30. Hawaii I did 15:18, but the first one was a low keey 13 competitors a nd no people along the course to cheer you on like Hawaii.
I am very curious @Syd and @Macky about feeding during and around races been thinking about this for years while watching. My understanding from NIH and published military research is that the human body can only process about 120 kCals/hour while doing moderate and high intensity exercise at altitude this is likely significantly less ( Breck Epic ). Seems like preloading days before the race focusing on adipose tissue generation and packing energy in to muscles and feeding during the race would be critical. Additionally, training the body to optimally access adipose stores and liver (glycogen lesser extent). I am also pretty sure women's bodies will be better at this than men. Would love to see an off season deep dive in to this like the sweat last season. You are both awesome I love the inside view of your training, feeding and psychology of racing and prep. Syd, it has been fantastic watching your recovery over the past several years and seeing you kill it now. You are such an inspiration for folks recovering from injuries. @Macky keep up the #BEMOREAWESOME ! @Syd Stay Fierce Slay the Buckle !
The most important thing I learned many, many years ago is to get out of your bike shorts as soon as possible after finishing. There’s no need to be waiting at the finish line in nasty, sweaty, salty, funky shorts. Get some fresh air to the goods there 🥴
I still believe it’s doable. When you’re ready. Ps I recognized my comment at about minute 30. And I agree there are a lot of variables out of your control. That doesn’t make it undoable. Considering you’re only what, 18 months out from rehabbing that injury? 4% improvement is obtainable. I think long-distance is your sweet spot
Thank you for the faith! I think it's doable, too...how soon is the question. And I was off the bike for 18 months, but that was actually 3 years ago now, so the gains are definitely slowing down at this point.
@@sydandmacky and this is the first year you have done a century ride and multiple 12 hr rides. Your training volume is the highest it has ever been, yes? Aim for 2027 with the same training volume for 3 yrs running, you can do it. Spend some time on those trails so you’re not guessing what’s around the corner. Just think “‘buckle” and it is done!
Have done a few 400K (like 22 hours for me) and 600K brevets(38 hours with a sleep stop). Getting grumpy and Hangry are part of my signs that I have underfueled.
Thanks for the update and analysis. I may be wrong but I feel like in almost every event recap you say that you didn't eat or drink enough. Given your "Eating Wins Races" slogan and associated focus, this always surprises me. I know it's hard to make yourself consume all those calories during intense efforts but it seems like you should do more research on how to physically and mentally get those calories and fluids in.
Howdy y'all... glad you hand fun in my home (where I originally immigrated to) state, though I am a Troll not a Yooper. I suspect that your calorie calculations are off by... well a lot. BMR is probably close to right. Power meter calories are probably off for one of two reasons... either they are simply converting watts to calories, which means they are off by a factor of roughly 4, or they are estimating calories burned based on an estimated efficiency, in which case the estimate is going to be off by up to 30% given variability between individuals. I think you are also misunderestimating your hike a bike and upper body exertions. Great analysis none the less.
Training peaks converts power (kj) to calories assuming a 22.5% efficiency (here's more info on how they get that number: www.trainingpeaks.com/coach-blog/predicting-measuring-kilojoules-trainingpeaks ). This gives you about a 5% margin of error, compared to calculations based on HR which can be up to 20% off. Obviously no one is ever going to have an exact number, but at the end of the day this gets you close enough. We are definitely guessing on the upper body/walking calorie burn though...do you feel like we are over or under estimating that?
Obviously fuel source is very personal, but I had just recentlyl tried some Never Second gels as they were given to my trail maintenance group. Gels seem tasty (tried berry), caffeine volume was good, calories okay, but they seemed a bit large given the caloric content. Any comment on them as a product?
I liked them, but we've only tried the passion fruit flavor, which is excellent, and haven't tried any caffeinated ones. Do you mean large to carry or too much consume in one go? My understanding is that the more liquidy gels are easier on the stomach and this has been my experience, but it does make them bigger because they are essentially diluted compared to a Gu, for example.
The kids and families from Shenanigans Cycling want to know if your dad and mom got a grilled cheese sandwich at the chaos station! We saw your dad holding out the Ohio flag!
First off, I love watching you two….and have for a loooong time. I first heard of Macky from the long gone “XXC podcast “ and that dissolved a decade ago (or more). Why am I bringing this up? Well, it’s because I just rewatched one of the old videos (I periodically delete my watch history so it’s not uncommon for the algorithm to suggest old videos) and I found it interesting to see just how differently each of you process things (then/now) . This was the video BTW th-cam.com/video/js7KLTdar9M/w-d-xo.htmlsi=U4EgKl9qF-LrZdjj It was really heartwarming how genuinely sweet and excited Macky sounded when he brought attention to the segment starter that you (Syd) was his fiancé. Glad you enjoyed the very belated honeymoon .
We generally have one person stay with the car while the other uses the bathroom, then switch.
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i have decided, after hemming and hawing about getting one, that a power meter just wouldnt be worth it ..cost and weight and maintenance.....when all i get out of it are pedal stroke power/how hard my legs work? i know my legs work hard .d uh. kinda not a lot of bang there and ESPECIALLY as you noted: doesnt capture walking, and upper body power, etc., useless tool imho.
Does the course change a little every year? Has any women buckled? If the answers are yes and no I think they should do a 13 hr window for women to buckle.
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Hello from Portugal! You two are really something, you know that?...You're talking to us after recovering from the most vicious XC Marathon in the US and stated that you could actually do better...Are you insane?!? I couldn't ride half those trails without at least, a 130mm/140mm light trail bike and my full 160mm dropper post. And you did it riding Maxxis Aspen's...The least "amount" of rubber traction I would take to that behemoth of a course would be the Reckon's Race. If you could have buckled, Sid? Only you can trully answer that question but, you did win, over every other professional woman riding that day. You two were absolute colossous!! Didn't put a foot wrong and rode a near perfect race, considering that "thing" has the ability to brake a human being, mentally and phisically. You two are heros, for me! Simple as that!
And before I watched "your Marji" I was catching up on your career over the past two years. And you both rode in my country!! You did Trans Madeira!!! And you were awesome!! Hope you enjoyed my favourite place in this whole world. Madeira Island is special and I know it very well because It has been my summer vacation for 15 years. And Macky, don't feel bad about how that race ended for you. It has the reputation of being able to break a lot of riders and a lot of gear since it started a decade ago. The tropical moist and humidity make it absolutelly unpredictable. I'm yet to watch your top ten finish in this year Megavalanche, on one of the most brutal editions ever! Hope you got to shake the hand of the guy that came 3rd. Olivier Bruwiére is a spectacular human being and a hell of a rider, one of the best there is. He has been generous enough over the past year and a half to share with me a lot of stuff about all that he rides, competes, material he uses. And that reminds of one thing, to wrap this up: Macky, you're a natural born enduro rider! Please man, never give it up! You're too good!! Not that you're a worse XC rider but, it is palpable that enduro just flows through your veins! Cheers from Coimbra, Portugal!
Yes she can buckle. No doubt at all.
Finished in 22hr 10min. Did it on a rigid hardtail. I did volume with an elevation focus. Lots of core, upper body and hip work. You can do it if you don’t quit. Don’t. Quit.
Great video! You two rock!
It took me 23.30 hours mentally don’t quit
Thanks for the great coverage over this season. You two are still the only sporting coverage that I watch, and I never fail to be impressed by your skills riding - and editing. Keep up the good work.
You guys did great! I also think there was one more thing you guys had, your support group. When you have champion support, like mom both dads who were right on top of you guys cheering you guys on. I am impressed at your way of how you got your family and racers together as one to finish. Congrats!
Well that was the most physical race of your guys career! I'm glad you both made it! What an effort! You guys did great!!!!!
I suspect that Syd has several minutes worth of time saved with "knowing the course" and that's probably the biggest improvement area outside of just being stronger, faster with better endurance. But you're absolutely right that the closer you get to the "limit" the harder it is to make incremental improvement.
Great vid guys, thanks, and congrats on your races!
I love your content and how you completely nerd out about the calories and fluid loss. I did NOT eat enough AT ALL and completely hit a wall with 11 miles left. This gives me ideas and things I want to try again next year. PS, I was the one standing next to the pumpkin and said NOPE 🤣 I was trying to take a picture of the sticker in the bottom and couldn’t get my hands to work.
Awesome performance for you both! Syd's winning over the nerve injury is inspirational. Show some more training videos - just having fun!
Great video and advice. I know several people who have done this race and I vowed I’d never subject myself to that much suffering. But, your videos have me reconsidering. As a training tip, the average rider will do the most grisly parts of the course in the dark so try to find technical, punchy trails and then practice riding them at night. It might help cut down on the hike-a-biking
One thing I've learned from years of multi-day 100+ mile (road) tours is to put the shammy butter on the actual shorts AND your body. I also prefer Assos chamois creme for long days as it is thicker/stickier and Docs Saddle Ointment for the inevitable post-chafe soothing.
This is a really cool retrospective. It is interesting to see the accessory/fitness work you did and to hear about all the little things you had to do to make this race a success for you both. Keep being more awesome guys! ❤
I remember camping in the rain during the race and watching the race updates thinking about those still on course, especially those on the 200 mile course. Thanks for checking out our area!
I’m doing the 50 next year this video was so helpful thank you!!
Great breakdown of experience. You both did incredible.
So basically Macky was hangry. 😀 Congrats on a good race, and for learning from it. I'm sure the knowledge will improve your performance in the future.
You are both rocking it this year…content has been great!! Thanks for sharing your journey with us…extremely inspiring!
Another great overview and some really great points. Have watched your videos for awhile and I've taken away the need for cross training to become a better rider. Thanks for the video and take care, Al
It was very interesting to see Syd feel better in a caloric deficit than Macky. This somewhat tracks with data from ultra-running that shows women outperform men in distances greater than 195 miles. Obviously, this wasn't as long and it's a different sport, but I wonder if the trend of women becoming stronger as distances increase tracks for mountain biking as well.
I wondered if the meat sticks helped Syd with her sodium too.
@@BMad-we6qf She had a brat and Macky didn't. Obviously it was the brat. ;)
@@jasonx7803
Ja! Bratwurst for de ween! Bratwurst uber alles!
Congratulations on your season, thank you for taking us along. Continued success on future racing
LOL Ramble on it's gold!
Great job both of you!
Fantastic Job guys! You are an inspiration to all of us. Please consider doing Unbound sometime in the future. It’s definitely a bucket list race. 😎
They're not really gravel racers. And is it really worth their time against the best gravel racers in the world, at that point body composition and genetics matters more than training. When you're 6'3" and 170lbs you're not going to win against a guy who's 5'4" and 120lbs in a road or gravel race assuming comparable fitness. Skill and strength still matter a lot in XC, which is why they're competitive at what is just under world cup level despite being a lot taller and a bit heavier than a typical XC racer.
@@mrvwbug4423 There are plenty of amateurs and pros who aren’t gravel specific taking on the challenge of unbound simply because of the personal challenge of the event.
Hi guys love your channel! My good friend rides the arrowhead 135 every year I have watched him, and helped as a support team a couple of times. While the race in the UP looks very tough, when you are looking for a new adventure check out the 135. Northern Mn -135 miles across lakes, swamps, and some snowmobile trails and a occasionaly -40 degree temps. This can be done on foot, ski's or as most people use a fat tire bike. Throw some fatties on your bike and get some survival gear and come up to God's country in January!! Looks like Ari builds a pretty good bike to take the abuse you guys put them through!! Keep up the good work both on the bike and vids!
Reminds me of the Iditabike. 220 miles on the Iditarod Trail in Alaska winter. It was nicknamed the “Iditapush” for a reason.
Maybe this is a tough topic, but at some point I would love to hear from Macky about the challenge or wildcard with the Pro Men's category where often there are some local guys you have never seen before who show up and simply ride away. We all know that if Keegan or another major Pro show up they are bringing next level abilities, but it feels like the field is really deep at Macky's level and sometimes that comes as a surprise. This seems maybe less of a factor in the Women's Pro group? I am nowhere near your level, and you finish time was soooo impressive, but I was also surprised and how much faster the first couple of placers finished.
Hey Syd , if you want to buckle and not record I am totally down with that!
Love you kids! Great work!
I'm still in awe about this race. Both of you did fantastic. I think Syd could buckle. The strategy you had was great but could always be tweaked a little. Lighter bike, sure. But honestly if you did more hundred milers you would naturally progress. All it is, is time and miles on the bike. Before this year you had never done a 100 miler. If you put more of them under your belt I think that would get you that buckle. I hope you two try marji gesick again someday. I'd bet my last dollar that yould do even better next time around. 👍💪👊
Take a look at the point to point race in Park City Utah. A great 75 mile race so I'm told since I can't stand to be on the bike for more than about 4 to 5 hours. Too much work not enough saddle time.
Saw your Dad finish at Enchanted Forest. Very cool. Now we need to see yall at 24 Hours in the Canyon next June - Palo Duro Canyon in west Texas.
Thanks for sharing your experience
When I was racing XC in Alaska in the early 90s, I was riding 30+ hours per week almost every week. I only averaged 25 hours per week because of my occasional low 15-20 hour weeks that brought the average down. I’m surprised that you can race at that level with such low training hours.
Regardless of anything and everything, you two are Bad Asses!! I did two Ironman, first one (not in Hawaii) had no time limits, so I did it in 19:30. Hawaii I did 15:18, but the first one was a low keey 13 competitors a nd no people along the course to cheer you on like Hawaii.
I am very curious @Syd and @Macky about feeding during and around races been thinking about this for years while watching. My understanding from NIH and published military research is that the human body can only process about 120 kCals/hour while doing moderate and high intensity exercise at altitude this is likely significantly less ( Breck Epic ). Seems like preloading days before the race focusing on adipose tissue generation and packing energy in to muscles and feeding during the race would be critical. Additionally, training the body to optimally access adipose stores and liver (glycogen lesser extent). I am also pretty sure women's bodies will be better at this than men. Would love to see an off season deep dive in to this like the sweat last season.
You are both awesome I love the inside view of your training, feeding and psychology of racing and prep. Syd, it has been fantastic watching your recovery over the past several years and seeing you kill it now. You are such an inspiration for folks recovering from injuries. @Macky keep up the #BEMOREAWESOME ! @Syd Stay Fierce Slay the Buckle !
Brats are key! 😊
Frame that dollar!
So I’m not the only one who’s experienced nonstop trail and trees coming at when I tried to sleep after racing all day.
Greets from Hamburg, Germany. Love your Videos.
What tire pressure die you ride?
We use the tire pressure calculator we created: www.sydandmacky.com/mtb-tire-pressure-calculator
The most important thing I learned many, many years ago is to get out of your bike shorts as soon as possible after finishing. There’s no need to be waiting at the finish line in nasty, sweaty, salty, funky shorts. Get some fresh air to the goods there 🥴
Sometimes cotton kills. Sometimes cotton rescues.
I still believe it’s doable. When you’re ready. Ps I recognized my comment at about minute 30. And I agree there are a lot of variables out of your control. That doesn’t make it undoable. Considering you’re only what, 18 months out from rehabbing that injury? 4% improvement is obtainable. I think long-distance is your sweet spot
Thank you for the faith! I think it's doable, too...how soon is the question. And I was off the bike for 18 months, but that was actually 3 years ago now, so the gains are definitely slowing down at this point.
@@sydandmacky and this is the first year you have done a century ride and multiple 12 hr rides. Your training volume is the highest it has ever been, yes? Aim for 2027 with the same training volume for 3 yrs running, you can do it. Spend some time on those trails so you’re not guessing what’s around the corner. Just think “‘buckle” and it is done!
Have done a few 400K (like 22 hours for me) and 600K brevets(38 hours with a sleep stop). Getting grumpy and Hangry are part of my signs that I have underfueled.
hi, whats your gopro attachment to uswe buckle
Thanks for the update and analysis. I may be wrong but I feel like in almost every event recap you say that you didn't eat or drink enough. Given your "Eating Wins Races" slogan and associated focus, this always surprises me. I know it's hard to make yourself consume all those calories during intense efforts but it seems like you should do more research on how to physically and mentally get those calories and fluids in.
Howdy y'all... glad you hand fun in my home (where I originally immigrated to) state, though I am a Troll not a Yooper.
I suspect that your calorie calculations are off by... well a lot. BMR is probably close to right. Power meter calories are probably off for one of two reasons... either they are simply converting watts to calories, which means they are off by a factor of roughly 4, or they are estimating calories burned based on an estimated efficiency, in which case the estimate is going to be off by up to 30% given variability between individuals.
I think you are also misunderestimating your hike a bike and upper body exertions.
Great analysis none the less.
Training peaks converts power (kj) to calories assuming a 22.5% efficiency (here's more info on how they get that number: www.trainingpeaks.com/coach-blog/predicting-measuring-kilojoules-trainingpeaks ). This gives you about a 5% margin of error, compared to calculations based on HR which can be up to 20% off. Obviously no one is ever going to have an exact number, but at the end of the day this gets you close enough. We are definitely guessing on the upper body/walking calorie burn though...do you feel like we are over or under estimating that?
I think if you and Kristy work together you could absolutely buckle no problem.
What are your opinions on the idea that the performance differences between men and women begin to decrease at longer distances?
Obviously fuel source is very personal, but I had just recentlyl tried some Never Second gels as they were given to my trail maintenance group. Gels seem tasty (tried berry), caffeine volume was good, calories okay, but they seemed a bit large given the caloric content. Any comment on them as a product?
I liked them, but we've only tried the passion fruit flavor, which is excellent, and haven't tried any caffeinated ones. Do you mean large to carry or too much consume in one go? My understanding is that the more liquidy gels are easier on the stomach and this has been my experience, but it does make them bigger because they are essentially diluted compared to a Gu, for example.
Sid earning a buckle? I’d root for that. Won’t be easy but it’s possible! So, topic 2 for fuel and TH-cam drop in an ad for Reese’s, ummm yeah.
What kind of out front head light do you guys use for the evening/night time riding? Looking to get a good one that has nice range/width/battery life.
We use Outbound lights. Love them!
The kids and families from Shenanigans Cycling want to know if your dad and mom got a grilled cheese sandwich at the chaos station! We saw your dad holding out the Ohio flag!
First off, I love watching you two….and have for a loooong time. I first heard of Macky from the long gone “XXC podcast “ and that dissolved a decade ago (or more). Why am I bringing this up? Well, it’s because I just rewatched one of the old videos (I periodically delete my watch history so it’s not uncommon for the algorithm to suggest old videos) and I found it interesting to see just how differently each of you process things (then/now) . This was the video BTW th-cam.com/video/js7KLTdar9M/w-d-xo.htmlsi=U4EgKl9qF-LrZdjj
It was really heartwarming how genuinely sweet and excited Macky sounded when he brought attention to the segment starter that you (Syd) was his fiancé. Glad you enjoyed the very belated honeymoon .
got to this video late , if you have extra Africa kits XL short sleeve please let me know.
I watched their race episode but I forgot how they placed. Didn’t they both end up in the top 10?
Syd won the women's and I was 7th
With so much highway driving, how do you keep your bikes safe while making pit stops?
We generally have one person stay with the car while the other uses the bathroom, then switch.
i have decided, after hemming and hawing about getting one, that a power meter just wouldnt be worth it ..cost and weight and maintenance.....when all i get out of it are pedal stroke power/how hard my legs work? i know my legs work hard .d uh. kinda not a lot of bang there and ESPECIALLY as you noted: doesnt capture walking, and upper body power, etc., useless tool imho.
Strathpuffer
Did either of you actually climb that demon at 8:28? 🫡
Haha I believe Macky did make it!
Pro tip... Have really good health care in your post 40's.
Does the course change a little every year? Has any women buckled? If the answers are yes and no I think they should do a 13 hr window for women to buckle.
The course does usually change a bit year to year. And no, they've never had a woman buckle
@@sydandmacky You earned a buckle!
808 grams of carbs!?! Dang..
could have saved 6 minutes with drop bars
You sir do not know the Marji then.
Not on the Marji Gesick. It’s just way too technical and rough.