The Everesting Podcast

Everesting really became a phenomenon in 2020, attracting prominent and professional cyclists all over the world to take on the challenge. Guy Townsend and Tom Townsend host professional cyclist Mason Hollyman (Israel Premier Tech) to discuss what changed and how a professional approaches these types of rides.

The Everesting Podcast is taking on a slight transformation. In episode 54 we’re introducing Guy Townsend and Thijs Van de Nieuwenhof as part time cohosts a collaborators. We discuss the new direction and various formats the show will take on.

Tom Townsend is a UK based ultra cyclist, multiple time Everester and cycling coach. In part 2, we cover training tips 6-10 for preparing for the Everesting Challenge (or any other ultra endurance event).

Tom Townsend is a UK based ultra cyclist, multiple time Everester and cycling coach. In part 1 of ‘Ten Training Tips for Everesting’ we cover: understanding the demands of your challenge, including intensity on your training, structuring your endurance build-up around your ‘A priority’ target(s), consistency and the importance of intensity discipline.

Marcus Leach is an ultra endurance cyclist, adventurer and world traveler based in the UK. Marcus had completed 5 full Everestings (on road and gravel) as well as several base camp rides. To learn more about Marcus and how to follow, visit https://www.marcusleach.co.uk

Tom Townsend is an ultra endurance cyclist and bike racer from the UK, who recently completed a sub-24 hour 10K ROAM ride, covering nearly 480 kilometres. We discuss Tom’s cycling journey, past Everestings and overcoming life threatening injuries (twice!).

David Harris is an ultra endurance cyclist from the UK who has taken on the Everesting Challenge in multiple ways, including an 10K, virtually and a Roam. David joins us on the podcast to discuss his journey into the Everesting community and planning a small event to complete a single-mountain Roam on Tenerife.

James Carlson joined us on the podcast in April of this year, to detail his planned attempt at a Double Everesting Run in Telluride, Colorado. James rejoins us to discuss his successful journey. In a mind-blowing 59 hour effort, James amassed over 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) of elevation and 150 kilometres (90 miles) on foot!

Phil Rotz is an ultra cyclist from the United States, who recently planned and completed an Everesting ROAM (10,000 vertical meters and 400 kilometre) in under 24 hours. There’s a lot to learn in this episode from Phil’s meticulous planning and analytical approach.

Jack Thompson (Jack Ultra Cyclist) is a professional ultra endurance cyclist and multiple world record holder (and a past guest of the podcast). Jack joins us to discuss his upcoming film, Rising Up, which will be released on his YouTube channel on May 29th. The film documents Jack’s incredible 2022, which saw him climb over 1 million metres and complete 52 Everestings, all while raising money for mental health charities.