The Part You Don't See...Logistics and Prep for an Everesting Attempt
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3 жыл бұрынOn Friday, we'll bring you our Everesting video. But that video doesn't share the whole truth....today we're taking you behind the scenes to show you what it really takes to prepare for an effort like this.
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Cookie recipe (since so many people have asked):
2 Ripe Bananas
2 Eggs
1 Cup Peanut or Almond Butter
2 Tablespoons Honey
1/4 Cup Rolled Oats
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Power
1 Tablespoon of ground flaxseed
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup Chocolate Chips
Pre heat oven to 325. Mix all ingredients together until smooth.
Bake on parchment paper for approximately 20 min (depending upon elevation and oven).
Put a couple in a baggie and enjoy on your long/hard ride.
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@benge3092 3 жыл бұрын
Shout-out to Syd for being a support for Mackey like this. I love these BTS sort of thing that shows how hard you guys work
@rscimoch 3 жыл бұрын
This challenge needs more cowbell!!! Macky, you've got this!
@emma-eventing 3 жыл бұрын
the cowbell is perfect haha -- we're rooting for you guys!
@sapinva 3 жыл бұрын
I'm right there with you suffering buddy (virtually in the future, or the past?). Have trained by watching longer videos. Have an extra cushion for my desk chair, and will bring extra beers and snacks for the big event just in case things get ugly.
@jaydesimone4297 Жыл бұрын
Amazing job by Syd managing logistics! Truly, without proper planning this would not have gone well. Macky did the hard riding, but the support crew ensured he could keep going without a lot of faff.
@theoutdoorbeast6423 3 жыл бұрын
This was one of your best produced videos
@delisasadventures6609 3 жыл бұрын
This is crazy 15 hours i can’t even imagine that. Good luck and be safe!!!!!!!
@AndreLaurentMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Dude! You got this! 100% support from "We the North". Sorry we couldn't be there in person. Stay safe, stress less, ride more!
@stevegrabowski2746 3 жыл бұрын
First off, thank you for sharing! Second, good luck Team Syd and Macky! Really looking forward to the Everesting video, as I have this challenge on my to-do list as well. Third, I can relate to this process as a former ultramarathoner and now ultra endurance cyclist. Last night I prepped for a 240-mile race across Minnesota this coming weekend where I made 21small burritos, totaling 6000 calories, plus a bag of olives (500 calories) and two bags of Skratch Labs hydration mix for electrolytes for an additional 3000 - 4000 calories. Whew! Tonight will be the finalizing of packing everything on the bike and making sure I have everything to cover most emergencies. Whew! That being said, I think this video is a great example of what it's truly like to prepare for these types of all-day challenges and something people need to learn and understand before attempting them. It is so critical to plan everything for these kinds of efforts: food, drink, calorie counting, support logistics, emergencies and repairs....everything! GOOD LUCK!!!
@sydandmacky 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck to you as well!
@PumpkinVillage 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice insider look, Who would of thought it takes that much. Good Luck, Take care and stay safe, Al
@Kevin-ex2yb 3 жыл бұрын
Love you guys! Have loved the journey getting ready and i can't wait to see the attempt. Keep being awesome!!
@patdrumm3770 3 жыл бұрын
I CAN. NOT. WAIT.
@MTBMOR 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I love watching the behind the scenes videos. It makes me appreciate what I am watching more. Heck, I can barely produce videos on my own schedule. The thought of a 15 hr. ride sounds great.....but......the pain.......maybe not
@mtbcrasher2703 3 жыл бұрын
15 hrs....no thanks
@Steve-O-NC 3 жыл бұрын
Can not wait!! Good Luck and Safe Awesome Trails. 🤘👊
@tomneale5268 3 жыл бұрын
So cool to see the behind the scenes guys !! Good luck 🤙
@JustJake77 3 жыл бұрын
More cowbell!! Stoked for you all! Good luck! You got this! Can't wait to see the result!
@deanh6349 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome job! Great video, and looking forward to the conclusion!
@charpayn1915 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck Macky!!
@heckofanurse 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck dude!!!!!! Love y'alls videos!
@mack1fra 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck for tomorrow. With your talent and great support team, I know you can do it.
@myroncunningham9042 3 жыл бұрын
You have major support, go out there and have fun. Syd you go girl, All the stuff you did behind the scenes man Pretty cool.
@fullfacejosh6809 3 жыл бұрын
Well done Syd! That is an amazing about of background work to support Macky’s ride. You are awesome! Happy birthday to MACKY too!
@michaelgeyer7736 3 жыл бұрын
Soo jealous of all the support!! Happy BDay!
@profesam8457 3 жыл бұрын
Mackey, you have a great crew! You are in good hands. Good luck ol’ man!
@jamesporter3660 3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting view of the preparation side of one of your endeavors! And I'm sorry if one of the other commenters has already pointed this out, but next time you want to stabilize a tripod in a windy location just hang a camping stuff sack full of rocks from the hook attached to the bottom of the center column (that is its intended purpose). Thanks for all the great videos.
@arandombeeintx3929 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Appreciate the peek into what goes into the prep-work and the other side of this KZfaq coin. Great content and good luck, to both of you, with the attempt!
@B1KER 3 жыл бұрын
Super excited to see the video. I’m sure you were right about it being epic! 🤘
@derekalbertson1311 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. You both are so awesome! Nice handwriting, Syd!
@markschnell6260 3 жыл бұрын
I am sooooooo excited!
@stevecampbell2297 3 жыл бұрын
Good Luck Macky!
@LOVE-62 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck MACKY, you got this brother 🚵🏻♂️👍🏻
@icejunki 3 жыл бұрын
Great content guys. Thanks for sharing this side of things. I love logistics and hearing about how people coordinate and manage. This is quite possibly the least favorite topic of my spouse so I really appreciate what you two are demonstrating here.
@privera649 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@razmtb5028 3 жыл бұрын
U r awesome guys , thanks for sharing
@markyrooney 3 жыл бұрын
Great look behind the scenes
@stevem3308 3 жыл бұрын
Now THIS was some amazing content! There's plenty of POV content out there already and seeing all the very time and labor intensive prep was definitely being more awesome. For me personally, this is one of those "behind the scenes" moments where you see why cycling is a TEAM sport!
@djiembefola 3 жыл бұрын
Syd is just plain awesome!
@dmartinezdl 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, enjoyed so much this video!
@rgsdmj 3 жыл бұрын
You two are a awesome team
@zsilet74 3 жыл бұрын
Good Luck!
@carriejohnston5647 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being more awesome!!
@RubenJFernandes 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck. You will make it
@gemtab9804 3 жыл бұрын
You two are awesome, looking forward to finding out how it went. I barely slept the night before mine with all the logistics and nerves. Mine was a fundraiser so I was trying to do some promotion and donor relations as well as prep the ride. I feel like there should be a special everest- partners club. The partner of the everester does so much work too, and lots of times it isn't very glamorous, so thanks for being awesome Syd!
@rostonnordell3218 3 жыл бұрын
cant wait for the next video!!
@suemajor2241 3 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait. This video was great. Wish I would have had the opportunity to mountain bike when I was younger. Living and working in the desert doesn’t allow that. Now that we’re in Prescott, Az-I’ve been biking almost 3 years and am addicted to it.
@fLUXX_77 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck for your ride from Germany.
@josepharenas7145 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing these "behind the scenes" details. I'm growing so attached to you guys, and getting ever so interested on this sport. Even though I don't even have a mountain bike yet, I trying to take it all in, in anticipation to getting my own. Love you guys!
@sydandmacky 3 жыл бұрын
Woohoo! You'll love it. It's a great sport and a great community!
@durasal81 3 жыл бұрын
Great video showing how it takes a village and an awesome wife to organize the chaos. Team Syd and Macky got this - believe that!!😎👍🏽🤘🏽💪🏽🚴🏽♂️🚴🏽♂️🚴🏽♂️🚴🏽♂️🚴🏽♂️🚴🏽♂️🚴🏽♂️🚴🏽♂️🚴🏽♂️🚴🏽♂️🚴🏽♂️
@tetonwillie7906 3 жыл бұрын
Love your channel first
@drewduncan1541 3 жыл бұрын
you got this Macky!
@tetonwillie7906 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck
@charlesholland6851 3 жыл бұрын
ready for the main attempt!
@lipsterman1 3 жыл бұрын
I'm nervous for you. Good luck!
@mtnbik0n17 3 жыл бұрын
Super cool to see all the hard work that Syd put into this as well! Good luck and send it Macky!
@lanyouree8532 3 жыл бұрын
WOW! That’s a lot of prep.
@nosreuter 3 жыл бұрын
Such a nice video, feel like we really got to see more of Syd in this one. You're a lovely person, keep it up! There's not possibly a chance you can post the recipe for those ride cookies?? Go team, you've GOT this!!!
@sydandmacky 3 жыл бұрын
Just added the recipe to the description!
@BikeLifewithRob 3 жыл бұрын
Lot's of prep, even had an extra bike on hand, get after it.
@maranutt775 3 жыл бұрын
I'm hungry now, those cookies look amazing! (I am Bob also stealing potatoes in the background).
@Gamebit450 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Insane!
@andrewlynch27 3 жыл бұрын
When you have everything spread out on the floor.....just like The Fast and The Furious. ;)
@igethanxcmtb9437 3 жыл бұрын
You are building so much suspense and it’s killing me.
@FatBlokeDoingStuff 3 жыл бұрын
I got a pair of AfterShokz Aeropex recently, so much safer than using IEMs or similar.
@mizznfizz1 3 жыл бұрын
If you guys like that TJs almond butter, Costco has an awesome mixed seed almond butter that I LOVE with a bit of honey in it. Great job and accomplishment you guys!!!
@Gabesafish 3 жыл бұрын
Ride Mackey ride! Go get it!
@jc10747 3 жыл бұрын
Great series! Congrats! Very interesting for amateurs to see the details that are involved. Recipe for cookies is great, but needs more oatmeal. Maybe 2 cups, not just 1/4. It would be interesting to figure out total Calories prepared and total consumed during the event. Very difficult to eat while panting!
@trailmonster 3 жыл бұрын
Going get the popcorn ready...
@jameski5oeb668 3 жыл бұрын
Race Cookie recipe? I couldn’t find it in the description.
@richardhaselwood9478 3 жыл бұрын
Couldn't help but notice that glaring omission :)
@jameski5oeb668 3 жыл бұрын
Richard Haselwood that is my light hearted way of saying that I’ve been looking for a high calorie cookie for riding , that does not come in a package. Kind and Nature Valley are good on my stomach, but homemade is best.
@sydandmacky 3 жыл бұрын
Race Cookie: 2 Ripe Bananas 2 Eggs 1 Cup Peanut or Almond Butter 2 Tablespoons Honey 1/4 Cup Rolled Oats 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Power 1 Tablespoon of ground flaxseed Pinch of salt 1/4 cup Chocolate Chips Pre heat oven to 325. Mix all ingredients together until smooth. Bake on parchment paper for approximately 20 min (depending upon elevation and oven). Put a couple in a baggie and enjoy on your long/hard ride.
@jameski5oeb668 3 жыл бұрын
SYD and MACKY thank you and your coach for sharing! You guys are a joy to watch! Truly Awesome!
@richardhaselwood9478 3 жыл бұрын
@@jameski5oeb668 I know what you mean. It's always nice to have a few good bike nutrition recipes.
@christianburrell5564 3 жыл бұрын
Ah! Reminds me prepping for a big event. Maybe not QUITE as intense and involved, but similar process. Too bad you aren’t doing a livestream during the everesting!
@matthieudanneels5122 3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the race video
@ltrtg13 3 жыл бұрын
At least your only did an Everesting not a Trenching. James Lowsley Williams from GCN did one. It's basically the reverse of an Everesting. But you descend the height of the Mariana Trench. But you still need to cycle back to the top.
@perrystalsisworldofbiology767 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like fun. In Melbourne, Australia we are in lockdown again. Can't imagine rides like this happening until 2021. I'm well over the beer virus.
@sydandmacky 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear! That's brutal. Not even allowed to exercise outside?!
@perrystalsisworldofbiology767 3 жыл бұрын
@@sydandmacky Well...we are not supposed to go more than 5kms (< 3.1 miles) from home. Its like a $1,100 fine i think.
@sydandmacky 3 жыл бұрын
Whoa!
@matthieudanneels5122 3 жыл бұрын
I use a sahmurai thing (Sorry I can't translate "Mèche") for tubeless repair, and it goes in the handlebar...
@polishguywithhardtospellna8227 3 жыл бұрын
I can not believe there is no a single moth recipee for fuelling Macky's attempt ;-p
@razmtb5028 3 жыл бұрын
Syd n macky , Auto like,
@Adventures_with_Sog 3 жыл бұрын
Good God, anyone would think you're going on a two week trip. You guys need to watch Henry from GMBN doing it like a proper chap. *Ammended: Some people have politely pointed out some good reasons why this is so. Thank you for that 👍
@brianricketts4320 3 жыл бұрын
A few differences, Henry was climbing a pretty tame forest road compared to Macky and a much shorter course never mind the elevation as Macky is toping out at over 3600 meters. He also has a ton of support from GMBN and the video just touches on what he was bringing and doesn't cover the camera equipment utilized. Please no I am not taking anything away from Henry cause any Everesting attempt is crazy and amazing, just why they might have so much gear. Everyone has a different process and some prepare more than others.
@koho 3 жыл бұрын
Macky's attempt is insanely harder than Henry's (not to take away anything from his). This route tops out above 12,000 feet, so he'll have about 1/3 less oxygen at the top and about 18% less on average. If Macky succeeds it needs to be recognized as some sort of world record.
@adventurelab8242 3 жыл бұрын
Is that a picture of Old bridge in Mostar behind Syd on min. 7 of video ? Can you check 😀
@sydandmacky 3 жыл бұрын
Yup. Macky's youngest brother went to school (UWC) in mostar. Well spotted!
@89yjrj 3 жыл бұрын
Rice cake/scratch labs rice cake recipe please! :)
@sydandmacky 3 жыл бұрын
Just added the cookies to the description. The rice cakes are from the Skratch portables cook book, so we feel like we shouldn't repost 🤷♂️
@randallmiller3842 3 жыл бұрын
Where does the onion fit into prep?
@matthewbenedetti490 3 жыл бұрын
Do you ever get, or how do you deal with, sleep anxiety before a big day like this? I will often times toss and turn all night and be completely unable to sleep, just because we decided on an early start time for the weekend ride. I’ve always wondered how pro athletes dealt with anxiety before a big event. I would be totally unable to sleep.
@sydandmacky 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely a thing. What seems to help me is trying to get really good sleep the nights before the night before. Then, when you can't sleep the night before it isn't as big a thing, which makes you less stressed and more likely to be able to sleep!
@MattGrovesFTW 3 жыл бұрын
I’m hungry now
@davidburgess741 3 жыл бұрын
Everyone is Everesting! Dead flat around here. Should I pick an Atlantic City Expressway overpass for an old timer's attempt?!
@davidburgess741 3 жыл бұрын
I actually remember before it was built!
@FatBlokeDoingStuff 3 жыл бұрын
Anyone else start feeling nervous towards the end of the video?
@GeekonaBike 3 жыл бұрын
Sealant! Don't Forget Extra Sealant!
@sydandmacky 3 жыл бұрын
In the van already. Good call though!
@pearsonbruhns2439 3 жыл бұрын
What rack company made your bike rack?
@sydandmacky 3 жыл бұрын
That's a Recon Rack with a custom swinging bumper: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l5hhnM6at9jTmX0.html
@koho 3 жыл бұрын
What Macky is attempting is insanely harder than the record setting runs. Is it even humanly possible to "Everest" when the route tops out above 12,000 ft?? There's about 1/3 less oxygen at the top vs. sea level and about 18% less on average. This would have to qualify as a world record of some kind.
@sydandmacky 3 жыл бұрын
It *might* be the highest MTB Everest attempt, but it's kinda hard to verify...
@VietCakes 3 жыл бұрын
Why is the bike gear a whole replacement bike haha. Is he Everesting on a rocky mountain road?
@brianricketts4320 3 жыл бұрын
Yes. The road he is taking is very rocky in parts and not even a road in others. Check out some of their previous videos of Macky practicing. It is pretty brutal.
@theoutdoorbeast6423 3 жыл бұрын
First
@-R-o-k 3 жыл бұрын
Do you ever rest when Everesting? eh..
@sydandmacky 3 жыл бұрын
😂 nope, never!
@vikingdaction8706 3 жыл бұрын
Bonjour l'ami, je viens de découvrir ta chaine superbe bien je m'abonne dut coup👍moi même je vient d'ouvrir ma chaine détection de métaux et un autre loisir je t'invité a venir si tu le souhaite découvrir ma petit chaine et n'hésite pas a me dire se que tu en pense :) bonne sortie vtt à toi et merci pour ton travaille vidéo superbe bien bravo l'amie 👍 😀🌈🔔
@mirkosvemirko5923 3 жыл бұрын
This is the biggest preparation for everesting i ever seen. I know few pepole who made everesting with bike and hiking, and all together didn have that big preparation. Just go and do it, dont make it big like u go to space lol. More fun, less philosophizing.
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