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I can't believe we're doing this...

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In a few days, we’ll be getting on a plane and flying to the opposite side of the globe to do a race that is truly unlike any other we have attempted, the K2N Stage Race in Tanzania.
Starting on the slopes of Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, this race will take us all the way to Lake Natron, 177 miles away with 5 days of racing through rugged, backcountry terrain, and over 16,000 feet of climbing. It’s a true adventure race - from their website “our trails are not groomed, but natural. There will be hike-a-bike sections, probably more than you are accustomed too. To ride K2N is to experience northern Tanzania as it is, not as some cyclists wish it were.”
Obviously a race like this is immensely appealing to us, as it combines our desire to see new places and cultures via bike with courses that will push us to our limits - the first day alone climbs 7000 feet up the slopes of Kilimanjaro. But there’s a twist - most people do this race in pairs and while Macky and I have raced as a duo before, we decided it was time to switch it up.
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@garyonnen7634 3 ай бұрын

Talk about a rabbit hole. You mentioned being married for 7 years, and I got to thinking how long I’ve been watching the two of you . I was first introduced to you by Seth 6 years ago,and that lead to Single track sampler and BKXC. I still follow the two of you and Seth. Now I’ve got 5 more videos two watch, there goes the night. Thanks this trip should be fun.

@CGL43474_C 3 ай бұрын

Crazy, that’s basically the exact same “discovery journey” I had of all these channels all those years ago.

@richardhaselwood9478 3 ай бұрын

Jesus... Has it been that long. Same here Seriously, I can't have been watching these guys that long.....

@kenanjones3481 3 ай бұрын

I think I was Skills with Phil -> Seth -> SIngletrack and BKXC -> Syd and Macky. Slighty less than 6 years ago tho, but that just means I got a giant backlog of videos to watch through every time I found a new channel :)

@stenbrott666 3 ай бұрын

this is going to be amazing to follow.. macky will ofcourse befriend all the wild animals.

@AllanDownunder 3 ай бұрын

Looks like everybody had a fun day out. Congrats to Lo for the spectacular kit.

@malva1547 3 ай бұрын

I love the dynamic between the four of you! Passionate about mountain biking but different humor, body types, spirits, strategies, etc. I especially liked how the couples complement each other…vision oriented vs detail oriented.

@mathewemden2068 3 ай бұрын

have a safe and fun adventure! I would love to do this ride someday. BC POV and Van Girl Yuka both did this ride it looked awesome!!!

@jonzylka9474 2 ай бұрын

Nice riding and great footage. You both say you are on a quest to accomplish some if the best bike racing you can. I would strongly encourage you both to look in to the Life Time Grand Prix that takes place each year. It is a series of different races all over the country and I promise you.. between Unbound and Leadville, you will see what your made of.

@sydandmacky 2 ай бұрын

We aren't super interested in gravel racing, so we probably won't ever do the full LTGP. Leadville will probably happen one day, though ;)

@elimupod816 2 ай бұрын

Being from that part of the world - this will be an epic ride and trip for sure - the K 2 N is legendary. At about the same time you will be there - there will also be the amazing epic migration gravel race going on in Kenya across (the border) ... I cant wait to see your experience. Enjoy and wait to be amazed!

@SergejGrabun 2 ай бұрын

There are retractable pool ropes which can be attached to back of a saddle. For this application it would be perfect for you. She can pull up, catch the loop, hook it up over the stem and then release any time carefully.

@caseyas8572 2 ай бұрын

I too use the towhee as a tool to extend rides and bemoreawesome. It is truly a great thing.

@tenpennyguy 2 ай бұрын

Wow, brilliant! I love the kit. Great to see Rita and Raider helping out.

@chrisward5314 3 ай бұрын

The jerseys look awesome. I rode an adventure race with a tether. It was a diy shock cord thing but we used a plastic piece on the outside to keep it rigid. I think we were able to leave it attached to the lead bike.

@PeacefulRallyCar-pw3cs 3 ай бұрын

Wouldn't a tandem be easier?

@chrisward5314 2 ай бұрын

Not when we were off pavement for most, and needed to hike with them some too.

@PeacefulRallyCar-pw3cs 2 ай бұрын

Aha just teasing

@garydecker3281 2 ай бұрын

Have fun!!! Those kits are awesome!!!!

@LovetheIPAs 2 ай бұрын

The kits are FAAAAABULOUS!!!

@myroncunningham9042 2 ай бұрын

That's going to be so cool you guys have fun looking forward to hear what happens

@JimCockerham 2 ай бұрын

Love the gear! Can't wait to see the race!

@michalwiktorow2188 3 ай бұрын

Have a great time! You are more and more awsome, you all. 😄

@petertobey603 3 ай бұрын

BCpov has a video on this race. Enoy the adventure. Be ready for the adventure.

@plainuser48596 2 ай бұрын

I was actually thinking, "huh, didn't they already do that race before?" and it was BCpov and VanGirlYuka. It would be cool colab btw

@jarr_d 3 ай бұрын

heck yeah! this is going to so fun to watch when the next video comes out!! can wait to witness mor eof your adventures with you! you huys are awesome

@scottbre 2 ай бұрын

A much safer, more compact, and easier to quickly release whenever necessary solution for your bike towing adventures is to use a small retractable dog leash modified with a foot or so of bungee cord and a handle (some light tubing) at the end of the leash. This allows for the light to retract and be completely stowed as soon as you let go of it, without worrying about it getting caugh in your wheel. The handle of the leash just zip ties to your seat post. Adventure racers do a lot of bike towing, and have kind of perfected this design.

@camcodecoffee 2 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoyed it from South Africa

@ricomacpherson6845 3 ай бұрын

Great Kitts, best of luck on your race can't wait for your next Vlog

@corrado9076 2 ай бұрын

Looking forward to the next vid thanks!

@LTDALEXI600 2 ай бұрын

I found about this race last year on BC POV and Van Girl Yuka's channel and immediately wanted to race it. Their videos of the race were beautiful. I went to sign up and saw your names and got excited for this future video. Sadly I fell supper ill and didn't sign up for the race but hoping I can in the future.

@sydandmacky 2 ай бұрын

So sorry to hear you got sick! Definitely keep this race on your list. It was a phenomenal experience.

@phyllisputnam2069 3 ай бұрын

The first thing I noticed was the new kits, love them❤

@heyangst6159 2 ай бұрын

Can't wait for more

@emusp 3 ай бұрын

Looking forward to this

@carlosdominguez8326 2 ай бұрын

Hey guys! Thanks for the videos! You must try "Transcordilleras" in Colombia. It is a unique race!

@paradisenduro6172 2 ай бұрын

Super cool kit! 🔥🔥🔥

@nestusenmarilikeller5550 2 ай бұрын

You really have to come to Cape Town, South Africa. Some of the best trails

@ToddNZMTB 3 ай бұрын

That was an extremely busy video! 🌪️

@davidsclapp 2 ай бұрын

Yes! It’s Team Lo Ridahhhssss!!!!!

@JohnnyBaughAdventures 2 ай бұрын

Rhinos? You don't have to be the fastest, just faster than the Rider behind you..🤣🤣🤣 Great video guys 🤙🤙

@briankeller5267 3 ай бұрын

good luck homies!!

@damnedlock2956 3 ай бұрын

I really wonder how that cord is going to work in a race and how its not going to end up in macky's rim.

@timbelleville3158 3 ай бұрын

Best of luck from Australia

@mrvwbug4423 3 ай бұрын

Eric and Yuka (BCPOV and Van Girl Yuka) raced this last year.

@streddaz 3 ай бұрын

I knew I’d seen it somewhere before 👍🏼

@mrvwbug4423 3 ай бұрын

@@streddaz It looks like a pretty wild race from their video of it.

@streddaz 3 ай бұрын

@@mrvwbug4423 sure does!

@franksilva2600 2 ай бұрын

Eric is a great story teller!

@marcuswhiterocks 2 ай бұрын

I called it on Africa by Toto when I saw mackie's Strava activity!

@JClark2600 2 ай бұрын

@19:20 527W!?!? WTAF Thats like elite BMX numbers and we only ride for 30-60 seconds. lol

@Timanator 2 ай бұрын

Can we get polo's for the golfers here ;)

@paulgriswold1776 2 ай бұрын

You have to have a Rita cameo more often

@PeacefulRallyCar-pw3cs 3 ай бұрын

My parents in their 60s went on a cross Canada RV tour. I thought there goes 40 years of marriage lol.

@joecalarco2227 2 ай бұрын

just wondering, i know you used shokz headphones in the past, what are you using now? good luck on the season

@sydandmacky 2 ай бұрын

Still using and loving them

@MattGrovesFTW 3 ай бұрын

You just have to not be slowest to not get eaten

@oliverglueck661 2 ай бұрын

what are your ftp's looking like right now you seem so strong

@jayswavely6371 3 ай бұрын

Do it while you can.

@TheArrowFist 3 ай бұрын

Is Lo and Joe grooming Syd and Macky?

@karenjones3051 2 ай бұрын

It looks like you’re using Stages computers, now that they have failed how are you managing and who are you changing to…?

@sydandmacky 2 ай бұрын

No plans to change yet as they're still working as expected, but we're keeping our eyes out for other interesting options...

@macho_burrito 3 ай бұрын

whats that song at the end of the video

@jonphotos8631 3 ай бұрын

Man thay wears Taylor S T automatically get eaten by lions

@Dustydayzz 3 ай бұрын

when you get there say "jambo" it means hello, they will respond the same. pronounce with the 'j' sound not 'y' sound.😉

@Solar3eclipse 3 ай бұрын

Lots of dangerous wildlife there. Yikes.

@nicholkid 3 ай бұрын

That shirt with Tswift as the Messiah is amazing

@sapinva 2 ай бұрын

Totally lost me with the Taylor person and fashion stuff. But your local trails are actually very nice, and yet most of your home videos lately are of riding on the roads.