This is another critical decision which could make or break your attempt before it gets off the ground.

I will say this only once:

It is infinitely easier to make your attempt a non-solo ride.

Why?

You will have a dedicated, motivated and empathetic training buddy as well as a true wing(wo)man on the day when the going gets tough and when the gurning turns to doubt.

If you choose to go solo then chapeau.

If you decide to team up with someone/others, then bear the following in mind:

Your partner should be of a similar (and realistic) fitness level as there is no point in teaming up with an Olympian in the vain hope that their superior fitness will bring yours up. The chances are it won’t.

Your ride buddy needs to be supportive, encouraging, 100% committed and dedicated so think carefully before approaching potentials.

You want someone who is of a similar/slightly better fitness level to you. You want someone dependable, someone committed and someone who you honestly believe will be able to complete the task.

You need to be able to work together, encourage each other, slow each other down when one ups the pace and speed each other up when one starts extending the breaks.

Don’t be afraid to approach someone who you think would be ideal and who may not themselves have acknowledged or expressed a desire to do an Everesting. This is exactly what I did and it turns out he’d been quietly thinking of doing one himself and hey presto, I had my 3-time Everesting buddy.