Attempting A New Ultra Cycling Record: My Journey | Tokyo to Osaka Cannonball
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Жыл бұрын520KM in less than 19 hours, through three of Japans largest cities. That’s the goal...But how does one prepare for that?
As part of this week's video, I want to share with you my final 7 days of preparation before undertaking this famous ultra cycling challenge. You’ll see how I suffered from jet lag, the special people who came to Japan to cheer for me and what my expectations were for the record attempt. As we traveled from Tokyo to Osaka, I got my first taste of the distance and the chaotic cities I’ll need to cross.
The prospect of taking on the challenge and looking to crush the previous Tokyo to Osaka Cannonball Route record had me in high spirits! Stay tuned as the documentary detailing the record attempt itself is dropping in a few day's time. Will I make it or not?
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@kevwells Жыл бұрын
So cool seeing you mixing it up this year, even with how great last year was. Keep it up :)
@jackultracyclistofficial Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!
@glennicol1361 Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Looking forward to the film!
@jackultracyclistofficial Жыл бұрын
Look forward to seeing what you think mate 👊🏽
@global_nomad. Жыл бұрын
looking forward to see more about the ride and the roads you travelled....
@jackultracyclistofficial Жыл бұрын
🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽
@orlandoribeiro8047 Жыл бұрын
Hi Jack, I've known you since you did the national 2 here in Portugal, so I follow your performance as a cyclist. all the best and successes.
@jackultracyclistofficial Жыл бұрын
Thankyou mate! Here’s to riding together again soon!
@Anouk1010 Жыл бұрын
Awesome, can’t wait for the record attempt video to drop! QQ on your equipment: this was a short trip, but do you take your chain wax setup with you when travelling? Trying to understand the practicality before committing 😊
@jackultracyclistofficial Жыл бұрын
Good question! I took two chains, I saved one freshly waxed one for the record and used the other for the rides in and around the record. Kept the bike clean, operating smoothly and fuss free. Highly recommend 👌🏽👌🏽
@Anouk1010 Жыл бұрын
@@jackultracyclistofficial good stuff! So on a longer trip, would you just take your Cyclowax “cooker” with and treat them as usual?
@chrisvanbuggenum871 Жыл бұрын
Ok I'm immediately remembering the cannonball run. Let the hilarity ensue.
@jackultracyclistofficial Жыл бұрын
🤡🤡🤡
@peterquest6406 Жыл бұрын
Jacks speaks in third person,jack so special 😂😂
@wertyboy8704 Жыл бұрын
Wow jack 👍. Everest training is going ok, I am working on more repeats in smaller hills as the alpe du zwift is riding and repetitive 😂
@jackultracyclistofficial Жыл бұрын
Great stuff mate. I can only imagine!! Riding on the trainer is difficult even at the best of times. Keep on keeping on!
@Greg.Sutton Жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough in 2008 to spend 10 days in Japan. There is in my experience so far no other place like it. I can only describe it as an Alien Planet. It realigns your ideas of normality IMO - such a hectic country that equally is so much about balance and inner peace - almost seems at odds with itself but harmonious at the same time. Veyr different between the cities and the mountains - we spent time up in Ojiya and Nagaoka as well as Tokyo. I would go back as i would like to see the south - Hiroshima, Koyoto etc.
@jackultracyclistofficial Жыл бұрын
I love your point about the contrast and couldn’t agree more. There’s so much chaos and yet, there’s still so much harmony and flow and peace, it’s quite amazing!! The only place I’ve been that has this crazy mix of chaos and peace is Bhutan, but then that’s completely different in so many other ways. Definitely keen to get back there myself mate. Lots to explore!
@JamesBoz Жыл бұрын
Got me interested although it's a pretty daunting ride! I rode the first third of your route as part of my Festive500. Maybe the 'quietest' part of the route too but even it was busy and my buddies and I had a couple of truck side mirrors perilously close to our heads! Would also be torn between a weekday or weekend attempt. Weekends in Japan usually mean more traffic but can also be less trucks...
@jackultracyclistofficial Жыл бұрын
Absolutely man! Go for it! My suggestion would be to tackle it on a Sunday to avoid the ‘work’ traffic. The cities seemed to be a lot quieter on weekends as opposed to the week days 👌🏽👌🏽
@occyman Жыл бұрын
I’ve spent quiet a bit of time in Tokyo (and a little in Osaka), I dont think think it’s complete chaos like you keep saying and there are so many cyclists in Tokyo with traffic being very respectful. Maybe Girona is just very sleepy so anywhere in Asia will be a huge culture shock.
@breathestrongcycling3672 Жыл бұрын
Tokyo. We got some hectic traffic Manila...hold my beer 😂 can't wait for the video!
@jackultracyclistofficial Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂 I can only imagine!!
@markanderson7412 Жыл бұрын
Jack epic nice one. You going to be in Emporia?
@jackultracyclistofficial Жыл бұрын
Sure am mate, you’ll be there too?!
@piratepediatrics Жыл бұрын
Hey Jack would love to see a video on how you pack your pockets and bags for these epic rides.
@jackultracyclistofficial Жыл бұрын
Yeh great topic, leave it with me!
@siffoine Жыл бұрын
Melatonin saves me on work trips. Never need it otherwise, but it is great way to get to sleep when traveling.
@jackultracyclistofficial Жыл бұрын
I’ll need to give this one a try. My partner suggested it too actually!!
@siffoine Жыл бұрын
@@jackultracyclistofficial For me the sleep quality is not the same as without the melatonin, but actually getting to sleep is better than staying awake. Would not make it a habit, but works when needed.
@jackultracyclistofficial Жыл бұрын
@@siffoine Absoluetly, not something you want to become reliant on, but a good option for circumstances like travel. Thanks again for the insight mate
@thomassudkamp Жыл бұрын
Interesting stuff. Take a pause once in while. Add some b-roll to make it more saucy
@jackultracyclistofficial Жыл бұрын
Good feedback, thanks mate 👌🏽
@SlingsAxes Жыл бұрын
There was just a little bit of POV video. Can we get some more of that?
@jackultracyclistofficial Жыл бұрын
What do you mean exactly mate?
@SlingsAxes Жыл бұрын
@@jackultracyclistofficial from 6:30 to about 6:35 it shows what appears to be Point of View from the bike. That was beautiful.
@jackultracyclistofficial Жыл бұрын
@@SlingsAxes gotchya, leave it with me man, will try to incorporate more into the future vids 👌🏽👌🏽
@chrisvanbuggenum871 Жыл бұрын
Been to Japan, large hotel rooms don't really exist.
@jackultracyclistofficial Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 they do NOT!
@robmason6466 Жыл бұрын
Yo!!! Yeah baby! Do doo dat voo doo dat you do so well…
@jackultracyclistofficial Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks dude 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽
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