Ep 67: James MacDonald - John o'Groats to Lands End, and Back; RAAM, 24-hr Indoor Attempt

Being invincible is a choice, and in today's episode, we'll hear from Chris "Hoppo" Hopkinson who has made that choice for over 20 years. Known for more than just his colorful mohawks, Chris has 5 solo RAAM finishes to his name, 26 world records, (86) 24 and 12 hr races, 12 WUCA World Titles, and the 2015 Ultra Cyclist of Distinction. Let’s roll! 🚲💨

34 ironmans in 34 days, including almost 4,000 miles of bicycling. On today's episode, we speak with Shangrila Rendon, a Filipina ultra female, Guiness World Record holder, competitor in the Red Bull Trans-Siberian Extreme race through Russia, and much more! Let's dive into Shangrila's feisty story, including her upcoming record attempt in Long Beach, California! Let’s roll! 🚲💨

September took us from Ireland to Italy to France to the United Kingdom, the United States, Austria, and online to the virtual world of Zwift. On today's episode, we'll recap the latest and greatest happenings in the ultra cycling world, including past events, guests on our show, and things to look forward to coming soon on this show. Let's roll! 🚲💨

Everesting 29,000 ft up Alpe D'huez is one of the highlights of today's fun episode with Lori Hoechlin, a female ultra racer from Orange County who just took the number one spot on the female podium in this year's HooDoo 500 stage race. We'll also be chatting about the RAAM, RAO, Silver State 508, and 200-mile races. Let’s roll! 🚲💨

There's ultra athletes, and then there's Chris Calimano. On today's episode, we'll hear all about Chris' virtual HooDoo 500 race. As a bonus round afterwards, we'll also get a glimpse into the 500+ races that Chris Calimano has accomplished in just 10 years from ultra running in the deserts to ironman triathlons and Paris-Brest-Paris, this episode is one packed with adventure. Let's roll! 🚲💨

On today's episode, we'll be chatting with the solo supported division winner of this year's HooDoo 500, Giovanni Prosperi, an Italian ultra cyclist who now resides in the US. It's hard to believe that just a few years ago he was a smoker! You don't want to miss this episode... and Giovanni's beautiful Italian accent. Let's roll! 🚲💨

Talented Indian ultra racers like Mayank Tripathi compete in some of the world's most challenging ultra events from the Ultra Spice 1000 km to the Race Across America. In today's episode, we'll be hearing from Mayank's recent victory in the the Indian 24-hr Virtual Time Trial Championship hosted by the Irregulars through Zwift. Let's roll! 🚲💨

10 completions of the famous Paris-Brest-Paris (PBP), the Transcontinental Race in Europe, and supporting breast cancer are some of the big goals of today's guest, Georgi Stoychev, a Bulgarian ultra cyclist who has also participated in 12- and 24-hour time trials, 1200km brevets, and Race Across the West (RAW). Let's roll! 🚲💨

Life is so much better when you have someone to share it with! On today's episode, we'll be hearing from a couple who has bicycled together in some of the world's most challenging events from the Silver State 508, 24-hr World Time Trials, the Race Across America, and Paris-Brest-Paris. They've also toured all over the world on their tandem. Let's roll! 🚲💨