An iron man event isn't a multiday or multiweek tour.

But yes, there are people out there who break the stereotypical role society has set for them.

I think skilsaw's post was really about not being in the same shape as he was as a teenager, when he was able to flip off those sorts of conditions.

I wonder what thoughts would be if he had ridden for the three days, found a nice town with some good entertainment and based himself there in some hotel or hostel accommodation for some exploratory rides on the days when the weather wouldn't have been so bad.

That, of course, raises the issue of flexibility on a tour... but that really is something that has been discussed in other threads.