In 2022 Ultra Cyclist Jack Thompson embarked on the impossible … To Everest once a week for an entire year (52 Everests on 52 different roads), climb a total of 1,000,000 metres of elevation and raise $1,000,000 for three charities.
Jack broke the Everesting World Record as part of his 1,000,000: A Space Odyssey Project, climbed all 1,000,000m and learned a hell of a lot about himself while raising $500,000 for charity.
‘Rising Up’ is a film of resilience, strength and overcoming adversity, it will inspire you to set your next crazy goal and then go about achieving it.
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50 Comments
Hats off mate, what an incredible achievement! I’ve really enjoyed the documentary
Speaking of 1 million meters, there's this one guy on Strava whos already done over 1.2 million meters this year because his GPS is out of wack. I've flagged his account.
your Strava posts last year have been a huge motivation to go out and ride… got goosebumps watching that last french everest. such an incredible feat absolutely mind blowing.
Congratulations, Jack. Truly inspiring.
What an incredible achievement! Hats off Jack 👏
Beyond epic brother stay hard keep it up 🫡
Simply inspirational! Video release is timed right when I needed this in my life too. Thank you Jack. 👊
Keep inspiring! 🙌👏❤
Always so interesting to see the mental toll as well as the physical toll something this demanding takes on an athlete. Thank you for sharing your story.
Hey Jack, not only what you achieved is amazing but more than that you as a person…you are very strong mentally and physically!! I think you wrote already History 💪🤟
Take a BIG hug, man. You truly deserve it!
To do a million metres vertical ascent in 52 weeks is just over 2 everests a week not 1 as mentioned. I could never do what he has done but I thought that it was written wrong as I do an everest after every 6 long training rides ( I live in a hilly area) and Im 60 and overweight.
Good on you mate awesome effort ..stay safe
Amazing vlog of this whole journey. Can I ask, how many brake pads/rotors did you go through from all of the descending? This was incredible to watch, congratulations.
As someone that has had the black dog chase them for 40 years I just want to thank you for your efforts in bringing mental health discussions to the forefront. You are inspiring Jack and although i think even 1 Everest is beyond me, you have put a spark in the back of my mind to see just what I can achieve. Chapeaux mate.
Absolutely astonishing, congratulations on an incredible achievement Jack!
If you're not a cyclist you won't understand just how difficult this feat is. Inspirational Jack ❤
How ya gunna top that?!…don't know what's more amazing to me, the stats or the dedication it took to get them. Whatever's next I will be cheering you on 👍
Hi Jack,you literally inspires me! i am from Malaysia! 🙌
What a luxury to have ride around the mountains fresh air cold in your face 😊❤
“If I can help one person, it’s basically all worth while” Jack my brother, consider it checked off the list ✅. I’ve been waiting for this film to come out, and it gave me chills. I’m even considering moving to Girona to start my family on the next chapter in our lives. Cheers.
I say that was efing good. I am a lifelong cyclist who dabbled in ultra. There is so much glory in the Tour, that everything else is proportionally and inaccurately diminished. This, my friend, is (my opinion) one of the great cycling accomplishments, really, beyond my ability to conceive. I also appreciate your honesty and vulnerability. I think my mental state is similar to yours. I like to say there's "just" some very, very sensitive neural paths our minds have to navigate.
Unbelievable Jack. You are a special human being. Incredibly well done.
epic man.. my brother marco (bravisimo) told me about your adventure and I already thought it was really bizarre, but to see you like this now.. man man man what a boss you are! real out of this world … respect for what you do and have done man! and I look forward to your next adventure. greetings in girona and again what a boss!
Good luck with unbound enjoy the ride 💪🏻
grtz Jeroen
As I reflect on Rising Up – An Everesting World Record Film, I am reminded of a quote by Helen Keller: "The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision." You have not only helped me see the light but have also ignited a vision within me, a vision of a future filled with hope, purpose, and endless possibilities.
Thx, Jack Ultra Cyclist
Great challenge and for great cause. Awesome work
This is really incredible
Pure hero. That was madness. I have 6everest and every single one was BRUTAL! 😅
An otherworldly achievement and an inspiration to us all. I don't know how many times we've said it, but congratulations again, Jack. We were all incredibly proud to be a part of such a ground-breaking project. Onwards and upwards ; )
Legendary
Well done mate a true test of mind and body for anyone.
Well done Jack ! 👏 followed your progress on Strava and Instagram too. Seen the highs and lows… unbelievable whay you've achieved ! Well done mate ! 💪💪💪
So great Jack. Where can i send money for your project?
Jet
In equal measure a profound message and incredibly ambitious goal. Am in awe of your conviction to see this through. Congratulations Jack
What charities did the money go to?
ouch…!
Great stuff, thanks Jack.
Congrats again Jack next level I think it is the most amazing thing that I’ve have ever seen , Chapeaux a million times and Everest every week just mental commitment , well done 👍
What an amazing accomplishment and thrill to watch! Congrats, Jack! Love that you smashed it on an Aethos too, best bike in the world! Cheers ❤
The achievement of a lifetime. Awesome job. What a body and mind you must have. Huge congratulations on all you have overcome.
after an avarage 4000 km/y in 2020 I've decided to spend some more time on my gravel bike and double the distance. august came and the 8k was done. I felt great but wrecked at the same time. Than I looked back and realized it was my best year since childhood.. so I took the effort and continued riding untill december. I remember that the second part was emitionaly intense. Did not managed to double the already doubled distance but the final stats were way over I tought I could manage a year.. 13.5k with almost 130000m of elevation. we could talk a lot about inspiration, but first time in my life I felt inspired by myself. Jack is responsible for that
In an age where we suffer from language inflation on social media and hyperbole is everywhere, I chose to say only one thing: Respect.
Truly gobsmacking! Great work Jack.
great job, happy to ride specialized who support guys like this riding for great causes
So inspring❤
great film – congrats on the porject!
What a great look at behind the scenes of this unbelievable feat. All of the highs and lows. So happy for you Jack that you accomplished this. Thanks for sharing and a huge congratulations once again! 💪👏❤️
Unbelievable. What you're doing is so important, mate. Shining a spotlight on an issue often not discussed enough. Chapeau, Jack, thank you.
Amazing watching your progress across the whole year