8hrs cross-country!! New Zealand 2023 [ iron man ]

126 people off the line at once!! I was set to test my mind, body, and bike when I entered this 8-hour cross-country race event. The conditions were sloppy. The nerves were high. Ended 7th in the ironman open. My bike, body and mind barely intact but I'm just happy I finished. Felt good, mentally, knowing I had raced for 8 hours. Huge thanks to all the team who worked hard setting up in that heavy rain, to all the riders who sent it and the Scott's family. Man, that was 1 epic event. 100% would do it again..... but in a team next time. Haha.

[@FinHunterNZ]

Cool video

[@seandavchrsn]

Nice! Great lens wiping, looking out for your audience, haha.

[@777_dirt]

Thanks, I actually thought I had wasted that whole first part of the start because my goggles and mouth was caked in mud lol

[@leonreihana3322]

I guess that mud bog got you only because of fatigue.
Massive effort 👌

[@777_dirt]

Haha yeah bro 100% lol eating sht

[@garthmay5380]

🌧⛰️✊️🤨 The camera doesn't do the ruts justice. 🤦‍♂️😅

[@RichardStreeterYZ450FX]

Hey there well done, 8 far king hours iroman in those conditions dam, I've done 5 and 6 hour ironman and I was shattered after them and they were in good weather. Must have been tough at times bet you slept well after that. Cheers Richard

[@777_dirt]

Yo Richard! Cheers bro yeah I actually almost pulled the at that 6 hr mark but drank some pre workout strapped on the gopro and hit 2 laps in a row😅 surviving all the way😂

[@jasonight8911]

What part of NZ is this?

[@777_dirt]

Hey bro, yeah this was held out kawhia way, think they looking to another 1 of these hopefully next year

[@slipperysteak]

i saw you on tiktok

[@777_dirt]

Hey! Hope you enjoy the content 🤙🤙