This race is a ton of fun, but it’s also been a life changing event for some. Whether you’re racing to compete, or to complete, it’s a place to challenge yourself, an opportunity to push yourself to be better, and build lasting bonds with people from all over the country. Love this.
Alexey, you are great for the sport. I feel fortunate to live in Michigan and to be able to participate in the race even though my only goal is to ride faster than I did the previous year. What a great time that race is and you summed it up perfectly.
Congrats mate 🤟🏽 really love this format! After the game is before the game 😉 enjoy the off-season and best of luck for prep 2024 and upcoming races! Cheers from Switzerland
Looking forward to 2024 and racing (more like starting) in the pro/cat1 division with them, a bucket list thing at age 66. But might be the ride of a lifetime just being there with them.
I was there and saw the finish. Tyler is a real threat, and a race is never over until the end in any part of life. Your attitude and skill put you on top. Nice job. Spoke to you at the awards, your a great representative for the sport. 💪 Killed it with the bike paint btw
Love this race. The atmosphere is one of a kind. Did it many times, but it has been a few years since I raced it. I can't believe a pic of me in 2012 made the video at the 1:12 mark.
Down that Two-Hearted!! So stoked to see this finally. Growing up in Michigan, riding and racing there, so stoked to see such a great story about one of the coolest races around. Congrats!
Literally in my back yard, and in my opinion, the best race in America...and it's not because of the course, but because of the people. Nice shirt, BTW!
Great video!!! What is it about Alexi I just love how he explains the feeling behind Iceman. He Puts goosebumps into words. I’ll be racing Iceman till I can’t ride anymore.
Congrats!!! It was a great race this year. I had your number from last year, except I didn't have the result, not that I was going to 🤣. Having a sinus infection didn't help, but pumped for next year!
Love it! Favorite HT I have ever gotten on. Light, climbs well and still provides some confidence on the descents. Incredibly capable bike. Feel free to reach out on instagram if you have more questions! or at lexcaliburv@gmail.com
It's such a great race and the party is even better. I don't plan to race it but I mentioned to my girlfriend that we may plan a camping trip there next year just for the fun and to help some friends with transporting gear around.
@@alexeyandavery I think I'm going to, I really want her to see how much fun it is. I'd love to race it but given the structure of staging these days I'd be pretty frustrated starting way back. Alexey and I lined up in a few races back in the day, had some fun times in breakaways at Waterford Hills when he was just a kid. I knew you'd have a great cycling career after making a fool of us in Fenton just riding away on the last lap. No one wanted to chase, he's just a kid they said, I was like look at the way he's riding, he may be a kid but we won't see him again.
I like how they say - "World Championship race"... and no one from the rest of the world knows about it... so American )) I wish you had more footage from the race tho
This race is a ton of fun, but it’s also been a life changing event for some. Whether you’re racing to compete, or to complete, it’s a place to challenge yourself, an opportunity to push yourself to be better, and build lasting bonds with people from all over the country. Love this.
IT IS THE MOST SPECIAL!
Alexey, you are great for the sport. I feel fortunate to live in Michigan and to be able to participate in the race even though my only goal is to ride faster than I did the previous year. What a great time that race is and you summed it up perfectly.
Thanks, Mark! Michigan is a hidden gem in cycling! Glad you feel like we do!
Congrats mate 🤟🏽 really love this format! After the game is before the game 😉 enjoy the off-season and best of luck for prep 2024 and upcoming races! Cheers from Switzerland
Thank you!
Loved this! Iceman is everything.
IT IS EVERYTHING
I agree, I feel like my entire year of mountain biking is all simply preparing for the Iceman :-) and I'm fat and old, but I love it
Awesome, so proud to be able to race the same course as all the pros, and share the stories of years past and future, love it👊
That is the best part! See you next year!
Beautiful video
Thank you!
Damn this video is soooo good!!! I am officially now pumped for Iceman 2024!!!
Its COMING!!!
Looking forward to 2024 and racing (more like starting) in the pro/cat1 division with them, a bucket list thing at age 66. But might be the ride of a lifetime just being there with them.
🔥🔥 see you in 2024!
Yes! See you next year!
Good review
Thanks!
I was there and saw the finish. Tyler is a real threat, and a race is never over until the end in any part of life. Your attitude and skill put you on top. Nice job. Spoke to you at the awards, your a great representative for the sport. 💪
Killed it with the bike paint btw
There is always next year! Yes he is...it is only upwards for him! Thanks for the kind words!
Love this race. The atmosphere is one of a kind. Did it many times, but it has been a few years since I raced it. I can't believe a pic of me in 2012 made the video at the 1:12 mark.
Hopefully this gets you motivated to come to Traverse City again soon!
Ahhh yeah can’t wait for this!!!
Down that Two-Hearted!! So stoked to see this finally. Growing up in Michigan, riding and racing there, so stoked to see such a great story about one of the coolest races around. Congrats!
YOU KNOW THE FEELING! Thanks for the note! We think 2022 Iceman video was even better if you wanted to watch :)
Iceman truly is the best race of all time and brings out the best of michigan
YES!
Killer ride, Alexey!
Congratulations Alexey!!! 💪💪💪
Thanks, Rory!
Literally in my back yard, and in my opinion, the best race in America...and it's not because of the course, but because of the people. Nice shirt, BTW!
Its the best!
OYEAH 🥇
I was at that last corner. To finish first...first you gotta finish.
This was my first year racing IceMan. What a blast. I can't wait to go back in 2024!
Come back and bring a friend with you!
Love this channel & Alexey….You’re my boy!!
Thanks, Jeremy!
Just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to post this for us!
Of course! Such a fun video to make
That was an insane race what a WIN dude!! Love the video, quality is spectacular, editing was amazing. Nicely done on all!
Thank you and yes it was! Avery killed it on the video!
Absolutely love this!!!!!!
Great video!!! What is it about Alexi I just love how he explains the feeling behind Iceman. He Puts goosebumps into words.
I’ll be racing Iceman till I can’t ride anymore.
Thanks Ken! Its all from the heart and TRUE!
What an awesome paint job!
One of my favorites ever!
That T-Shirt is sick. Congrats again!
Thanks! The shirts are at Suttons Bay Bikes!
@@alexeyandavery I'll have to give them a visit here shortly. Cheers boys!
keep bringing attention to this part of life that is often overlooked
We are trying! It is what makes the world go round!
Amazing season Alexi, it was great watching you race this year!
Thank you! Kept surprising myself all year
Congrats!!! It was a great race this year. I had your number from last year, except I didn't have the result, not that I was going to 🤣. Having a sinus infection didn't help, but pumped for next year!
That is how it goes most years...next year we go again!
Yee haw!!
I am seriously looking into the factor Lando HT, as far as some of the other bikes, you have ridden. How does it stack up.
Love it! Favorite HT I have ever gotten on. Light, climbs well and still provides some confidence on the descents. Incredibly capable bike. Feel free to reach out on instagram if you have more questions! or at lexcaliburv@gmail.com
It's such a great race and the party is even better. I don't plan to race it but I mentioned to my girlfriend that we may plan a camping trip there next year just for the fun and to help some friends with transporting gear around.
DO IT! The party surrounding the race is always the best part!
@@alexeyandavery I think I'm going to, I really want her to see how much fun it is. I'd love to race it but given the structure of staging these days I'd be pretty frustrated starting way back. Alexey and I lined up in a few races back in the day, had some fun times in breakaways at Waterford Hills when he was just a kid. I knew you'd have a great cycling career after making a fool of us in Fenton just riding away on the last lap. No one wanted to chase, he's just a kid they said, I was like look at the way he's riding, he may be a kid but we won't see him again.
@@yoshibender hahaha I miss Waterford so much! Hoping to get back there someday - something special about Waterford Wednesdays
See you in 9 days
Next years gear should definitely say "iceman cometh and taketh"
Let's start a petition! ha
I like how they say - "World Championship race"...
and no one from the rest of the world knows about it... so American ))
I wish you had more footage from the race tho
Come race and see if you disagree ;)
We are working on the in race footage for next year
Michigan isn't that great. Don't come here 😉
Cringe!!
Why is that?