WTF?
The Stoepidest Week.
We’re not really sure how this whole thing came about. It wasn’t a bet. It wasn’t influenced by alcohol. Yet here we are, about to attempt to do something that can only be described as asinine. Or glorious. Or a recipe for disaster.
Some disturbing details from the upcoming Week: On Day 5 we will climb 12,000ft (4000m). On day 5. At approximately the 475 kilometer mark we will ride the Paterberg for the third time. You get the idea.
Professional cyclists, guys who race in the Tour de France, compete in these five races over the course of four weeks. The six of us are attempting to ride them all within one week.
Itinerary:
1250 kilometers over seven days:
Sunday: Gent-Wevelgem
Monday: Tour of Flanders
Tuesday: Rest day. (Or…contemplate what we’ve done, and what’s about to come.)
Wednesday: Paris-Roubaix
Thursday: Rest Day
Friday: Amstel Gold
Saturday: Liege-Bastogne-Liege
If we complete it, glory will be ours. If we fail in our attempt, we live with the fact we foolishly gave it our best.
I think it’s the craziest yet amazing idea I’ve ever heard… best of luck to all of you; ride swift & safe!!!
February 29, 2012 at 10:03 pm
I salute you, you crazy bastards!
March 7, 2012 at 10:40 pm
Huge props for being that mental!
March 15, 2012 at 12:29 pm
I will live vicariously while reading of your victory or defeat. This is one aggressive adventure. Go for it. Cheers!
March 15, 2012 at 6:05 pm
Best of luck to all of you. It’s a crazy idea and one I wish, if I were younger, I could attempt myself. Have fun, be safe and enjoy the memories
March 15, 2012 at 10:52 pm
Having been involved in ideas like this, its always fun coming up with them and then realizing the next day that you actually committed to it. We always used to say “it’s a fine line between bold and stupid.” Here’s to hoping you fall on the side of bold!
March 16, 2012 at 12:40 am
guys… where the hell can I buy the kit you’re wearing. It’s like beautiful art!
April 4, 2012 at 3:14 pm