Everesting

Ultra-cyclist Jack Thompson will complete one Everest (that's 8,848m) per week plus some. He tells us why — and how.

He'll get there by doing one 'Everest' per week, and then some.

The 35-year-old is part of the new Jukebox Cycling squad but plans to carry on with his own projects: tough climbs, cheeky videos, and all things cookies.

Heres the news making headlines for Sunday, August 15.

How McLaughlin changed his pedaling position to get lower, and how he heavily considered aerodynamics for the descending portion of his record-setting effort.

If 2020 taught the gravel privateers anything, it was that the ability to pivot was key.

The American cross-country champ has a new program after the disbandment of the Stan's-Pivot Pro Team, with Tokyo still his number one goal.

Cycling was forced to adapt to the harsh new realities of our world. Here's how riders pivoted, and even thrived.

Dealing with depression — and helping others deal with their depression — is a key part of Thompson's mission.

Strava's annual report tracks the surge in Everesting, the creation of clubs, and other trends from the COVID-19 year.

While the 28-year-old has made a real name for himself with his off-road adventures, he still has ambitions on the road.

Australian star rounded out a season of cross-discipline racing at the Giro d'Italia last week, and now turns to sketching out plans to ride Cape Epic next year.

In early October, Thompson rode 3,505 kilometers in seven days. But his ride was about more than just setting a record.

Lessons learned from 26-year-old Sean Gardner's sub-7-hour ride to 8,848 vertical meters.

American rider breaks seven-hour mark to set new world record time of 6:59:38 on short 15.5 percent climb.

Ronan Mc Laughlin betters Contador's mark by 20 minutes on short sharp climb in northwest Ireland.

Colin Patterson may have set a new Guinness World Record for vertical gain in 24 hours. He did so on a short and steep road in Central California.

Solo challenges like Everesting and FKT have become popular during the COVID-19 shutdown. Coach Julie Young examines how to mentally prepare for a long and painful day by yourself.

Contador set a new Everesting record by completing the Silla Del Rey Strava segment 78 times in Spain.

British former pro beats previous women's record time by 15 minutes on leg-breaking Swiss climb.