Edvald Boasson Hagen’s nickname of ‘Eddy the Boss’ was given new meaning after it came to light that he completed an epic 6.5 hour Zwift session on a cycling treadmill.
This equated to 212km of virtual distance covered for the three-time Tour de France stage winner. However how does this compare to the achievements of the normal male or female cyclist on the street (or pain cave)?
We asked our collective social media followers what was the longest time or virtual distance they have endured on a turbo trainer session and there are some efforts that match the Norwegian rider.
Here are a selection of some of the best.
1. Who knew turbo training could result in knighthoods?
10 hours for 197 miles with @JDubya395 for @TheSufferfest Knighthood.
— Matt KoS (@Flatfooted591) January 10, 2019
2. It may well be the easiest way to get one
Just shy of 13 hours, with 540 TSS to earn my @TheSufferfest #Knighthood. As mentally & physically challenging as the first IRONMAN I did 20 years earlier as well as doing 24 Hours of Moab 10 years ago. I’m into a big epic challenge every decade…need suggestions for 2024 🤔 pic.twitter.com/0cdIIRpkmX
— Neal Henderson (@nealhenderson) January 11, 2019
3. Or a damehood?
@TheSufferfest Knighthood – 10 sessions back to back. 10+ hours of sweat and pain for charity!
— Laura Winter (@lauracwinter) January 10, 2019
4. Working up a mental sweat as well
First winter for me and 3 hours is my max so far. Trying to do 5-6 hrs / weekend. Fantastic time to read a bunch of things so time isn’t too boring. pic.twitter.com/u6KupQldsT
— Julie Deschenes (@DeschenesJM) January 11, 2019
5. Because what else are you going to do whilst working abroad?
Whilst staying in a hotel for 3 weeks with work, I took my track bike and rollers for company – knocked out a half century one night before my tea! 😉👍🏼https://t.co/HOVEgIeBra
— Gareth Olley (@motorolley) January 10, 2019
6. Assuming these documentaries were based around torture?
2hrs 20 minutes. Watched a couple of documentaries, time flew by.
— andy thirtle (@andy_thirtle) January 10, 2019
7. Gone in 60… minutes
Just did an hour, any longer is madness.
— Simon Warren (@100Climbs) January 10, 2019
8. New year, new me is well and truly over
I'm not even sure why I have a turbo trainer.
— The Dynaslow 🚴♂️🐈👨👩👧 (@TheDynaslow) January 10, 2019
9. Hardcore and old school
10. One way to keep the family happy over Christmas
11. I think we have a winner
Let us know on our social media channels of any other epic indoor riding you get up to this winter.
