Easter Epic 2024 / Everest Roam

After doing an Everest in late December 2023, I really had no interest in doing anything quite like it again, other than supporting those who supported me on the day in their quest, when and if they were ready.  

However, when a window of opportunity opened for the Easter long weekend to do an Everest Roam, I thought let's do it.  An Everest Roam is a ride consisting of climbing 10,000 metres, covering at least 400km, within 36 hours.  Sleep is allowed and you can drive from point to point in between climbs.

I put it out to my Everest support crew, Gruppetto Melbourne and Knights of Suburbia, here in Melbourne.  Other than a few laughs at my expense, and don't worry, I laughed at myself too, one brave soul put up his hand to join me on day 2 from Tawonga to Falls Creek.  Thanks to Joel, my brother from another mother.  It was great sharing the time with you.

I want to say a special thanks to the guy from Southern Vets (now Masters) who 40 years ago, invited me as a 16 year old on my steel framed, 12 speed Ricardo,  to join him on a 160km ride around some of these very roads and then up Mt Buffalo two days later.  On both occasions I was both cooked and hooked on cycling.  I don't remember your name, but I appreciate your willingness and patience to take me along on a couple of epic adventures and get me started on carving out my own.

This time round I have created a video blog of the event, so you can live some of the adventure with me.

Day 1 -  3 Peaks Route: Mt Hotham: Back of Falls: Tawonga Gap

Stats 236.84km 4597m

View ride on Strava https://www.strava.com/activities/11074423099

  




Day 2 - Alpine Classic Route+: Tawonga Gap: Falls Creek: Omeo to Dinner Plain: plus Tawonga Gap

Stats 271km 5406m

View ride on Strava https://www.strava.com/activities/11066312700 

Total 508km 10,003m Elapsed time 35 hours and 40 minutes.



Also check out this reel on Insta where I have a bit of fun with the road signs and scenery along the way and follow me @selfrighteouscyclist https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5PAWAEBjp9/?igsh=NnluOTY0ZHM5MGFl

Everest Hall of Fame link https://hof.everesting.com/hall-of-fame/hall-of-fame-details?uuid=7878b93b-1c4f-424c-afe2-ef8032876f8c

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