My First ULTRA Bike Race (Unbound XL - 350mi / 563km)
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- Опубліковано 22 чер 2024
- Unbound XL is a gravel bike race over 350 miles, 563 kilometers, in the farm lands of Emporia Kansas. This bike race is fully self supported event, meaning EVERYTHING you eat, wear, or repair is all on you.
98% of the course is gravel roads, you ride through the night, meaning you need lights. There are 6 gas stations along the route where you can get food and water.
I learned A TON from this experience, and will change a lot of my personal set up for next year. Below is my set up in detail and what I would change.
My setup was a SURVIVAL approach vs RACE, which I feel now was a bad idea. I was so confident I could win or podium, that I didn’t want bad mechanical luck take me out.
So I leaned on my fitness to over come weight, but it was just too heavy and I could have streamlined the setup much more. But I just didn’t know what to expect.
BODY:
Hydro pack w/storage
- chain
- Tire
- Jacket
- tubes
- tools
- flow hydration (calorie mix)
- ketones
- 3L of water w/ketones
- head lamp
Cargo bibs for xtra storage
MTB shoes & pedals
BIKE
Frame bag (all batteries for lights, GoPros, and battery bank)
Top tube bag (2 GoPros)
Saddle bag (C02 + levers)
Aero bars
Front fork (30mm)
42 IRC doublecross tires
Cadex 35 AR wheels
FANNY PACK
2,000 calories
0:00 Intro
1:01 Act 1- Setting the scene
5:14 Act 2- Everything goes wrong
14:36 Act 3- Just like that, things got better
23:18 Act 4- All is fair in love & bike racing
31:50 Act 5- I love this shit
41:55 Ending talk
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There’s so much story to a bike race like this, and I’m gonna do a “what I learned” type video that goes more in-depth, but here’s a few FAQs.
Q: What did you eat?
A: So much Flow, around 2,000 calories in just drink mix. A couple sodas, 4 bags of nuts, and shit ton of Delta G ketones
Q: How long did you stop?
A: I averaged around 3-5 min a stop, stopped every 60 miles ish, 6 total stops
Q: How did the Wahoo last?
A: I had a battery bank and charged it twice. Ended with 1% left. 😬
Q: Any mechanicals?
A: None, only a loose cleat at mile 260
Q: What would you do different?
A: TBH, probably no hydro pack. There was plenty of opportunities to fill bottles. 3 bottles on the bike and maybe one in the pocket would be fine. I carried way too much shit.
Awesome video brother!
Nuff love and RAS-pect VC, you are a truly inspiration human being. We all know it takes effort, time and creativity to make the quality content you do, and it is greatly appreciated. We all look forward to your next adventure.
Where did you end up finding your fannypack?
Maybe add to the FAQ if the Grizl with suspension was still the best choice or would you go no suspension or even Grail for speed?
I left it in Dylan Johnson’s van 🤡
Super stoked that the $40 got you as far as it did. It was great riding with you out there.
Homie, you saved the day! I will pay that forward one day.
Both of you are amazing. Proud of you. The best
$40 in new zealand would be a couple bags of nuts and gatorade 😂
Andy that was awesome that you did that!
Kudos on you, Andy 🙌
"We caught this guy Anton" just casually bumping into Anton Krupicka who is like one of the all time greats of ultramarathon. Legendary
Had to comment. Just watched this video. I'm 62. Still ride everyday but short rides. 🤷🏻♂️. Rode across the US in 1982 so I've got a soft spot in my heart for bikers. Your video is amazing. Your spirit is AMAZING!!! I love this video. My favorite part, although it was all great, is when you talked about the connection you get with folks you meet on the road. I just looked up and called a couple I met on my cross country trip 40 years ago. We rode together for a couple of weeks and when they answered the phone it was like all the great memories came flooding back. I was tearing up talking with them. Keep riding. Keep up your tremendous spirit. It makes a difference. ❤️
Tony
Anton Krupicka from Boulder, CO. Was pretty much a legend in the pro ultra running scene about ten to eight years ago often training 200 mile weeks. Winning everything in America. He then became injured and started climbing and cycling.
He then returned to running the Leadville 100 mile race last year.
The dude is a beast
Lots of overtraining injuries for that guy.....
He's a living legend. Ask any runner. So cool to see him rip it in the gravel scene too.
@@stuartrooney6707 As an "any runner", I would say that the media has certainly made him in to a "legend". As far as actual results, he has had had far more defeats than successes.
@@justinofboulder I feel like that’s how it goes for any professional athlete in an endurance sport. Most pro cyclists and runners have far fewer wins than “defeats” it’s the nature of the sport, and part of makes it both so beautiful, and the wins so magical!
@@justinofboulder As "any runner" who followed his races and training at the time I can assure you, he inspired a lot of people to take up the sport and simply get outside. Much more important than media deemed success.
*frustration intensifies (at 13:10) is a brilliant shot with a perfectly blue sky, jet flies into view, and Vegan rambling in the back lol. Absolutely brilliant. There are too many videos of things going right and not enough instruction on how to keep going when everything seemingly goes wrong. Great job my dude, keep it up!
Agreed. That plane was serendipitous.
Anton Krupicka? Was super into ultrarunning and is semi still into it. If it was that Krupicka he is a legend!
Fellow Unbound XL rider, Mark, here. I'm briefly shown at 16:54 and 18:46. Saw the armadillo with you (that's not a euphemism). Had my own "just keep pedaling" issue when I caught my front wheel in a rut and crashed at 5:45 AM. Unfortunately I didn't manage to negative split the race by over an hour like you did! Still broke 26 hours and felt really good about my effort. Great ride and great video. I can point people here who want to get a visual sense of what it was like.
I did a 315km event on tarmac here in Sweden two weeks ago, doing 350 miles on gravel is just so epic!
Absolutely killing it, the video, editing, everything!
The Vatternrunden? That’s a great event. It’s hard to imagine doing 2x it like these guys! 🤯
@@rosscads Yeah Vätternrundan and I totally agree, I can't even imagine doing it at the speed they are. Very very impressive 😊
Bro, your humility, your blunt honesty is so inspiring. You make me want to get on my bike and suffer every day.
Humility?? !!!!!! 🤣 🤣
I felt like the camera work took a big leap for the better in this video - the cut scenes and b roll were baddass. You are an amazing creator thanks so much for this video.
my life stopped and I was you for the duration of the video. I can't find the words to tell you how much I liked this story, truly amazing, inspirational, awsome.
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I am 1 week out from my first gravel race and have all the negatives running through my head. You have no idea how much I needed this video. Thanks VC. You will always be the champ.
As somebody who rides an eMTB around the local off-road course every fortnight, my mouth is agape. I dropped in on one of your clips, thinking you'd somehow lost your way, as you were on a road bike, and were most definitely off-road. I had no idea this was a thing... and I'm not sure it SHOULD be a thing! :). Good luck!
This was truly inspirational, your story telling ability had me hanging on the edge of my seat every minute of the ride and the part where you said "I'm a poet" had me on the floor. Anyway I've been following your blogs for a while and have seen your grow mentality ,emotionally and became a real athlete. Stay at it!!!!
Thanks for the kind words. The story telling side of things takes A LOT of tedious work, it’s why these take so long to get out.
@@TheVCAdventures I can only imagine the amount of work you've put into this and all the hours of planning and thought process again man stick to your passion. Good content.
@@TheVCAdventures it would be also good to tell us how all the clips were filmed. Thanks.
@@TheVCAdventures It´s what makes your videos great to watch and learn from
Unbelievable. A storyteller. Freakin love it dude. Congrats. Breaking boundaries one vegan at a time 🌱🌏❤️
Always look forward to your race recap videos, they’re the best out there, and even though you don’t podium like I’m sure you’d hope to you still inspire all of those that watch which is bigger win in my opinion. Your influence is eternal. Thank you 🙏
I saw you at the finish line when I finished the 100 and was like "that's def that vegan dude" haha. I'm going to brag, I rode that entire straight muddy slippery section (I was on 45 WTB ramblers). Granted you had ridden 300 something miles more at that point!! Insane. Mail was definitely sent! Amazing job, and looking forward to seeing you at next years race.
This is better than any movie I’ve ever watched.
Great stuff, always appreciate your transparency.
That was amazing! Thank you for doing what you do!
Loved it, I've been patiently waiting. Thanks for sharing with us.
This video is the reason I have really pushed my self to train for this race and do it with my buddy (me 17) (him 18) to do it next year and I have no expectations of placing well but just to finish the race. So thank you for the inspiration and keep up the amazing work!
I love your videos. Thanks for making them.
Epic ride! - You are inspiring!!
LOVE this video - great job!
Wow what a great documentary! Thanks for sharing with us! Good job
Such an inspiration you are to the rest of us. Thank you for sharing.
What an epic ride! Great job!
Incredible, greatly enjoyed this!
A fantastic watch as always
What a great video!!! One of your best!
Respect, Man! Good Luck!
Watched beginning to end. Awesome video dude. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Love these kinds of videos.
What a great video, looked incredible!!!
Incredible. Thanks for sharing man.
Absolutely brilliant Tyler, you give your all into an event, race etc and the story you tell about it is thought provoking and honest. Thank you 👊🚲❤️
Congrats on this big accomplishment!! Always love watching your vlogs!!
Dude!! I kept checking on ya into the night. And first thing in the morning when I got up. Thinking about you the whole weekend. I've been so excited for this video and it didn't disappoint. Your heart and grit are unsurpassed! You're amazing!!! And I have to get to this event one of these years to meet you. I live an hour from Empoira, just outside KC. Whenever I'm struggling on a ride, I think of you saying, "Just keep pedaling." Love ya bruh!!
Well next year, swing by Emporia and let’s go for a spin.
You had me in stitches! Great video! 👍🏽
Epic adventure! Well done man
I've been watching your videos for ages and this one is so great in so many levels. Well done, my friend!
Awesome video and definitely hoping to see you there next year.
I truly love what You do. You’re inspiration to me. Editing is amazing. Keep up the great work.
I really love your videos…I enjoy the almost 45 minutes of it!!! 💪💪💪
Epic journey man! You're an inspiration.
Great job friend! Very inspirational!
Another great inspiring video...loved it.
Dude these videos are epic and inspiring man. I’ve only done a couple of gravel races so I’m just learning. Watching you kill it for these distances and overcome all this stuff is frickin awesome. Great job dude please keep it up. Appreciate your work!
Hello - absolutely loved the video; I am home, rehabbing full hip replacement and I can not wait to get back on my bike; really appreciate your efforts here, to document an event like this, but also wanted to commend your storytelling ability. Makes all the footage unify with the narrative so well. Thanks again...
New VC video! I'm hyped. You've given me some major inspiration to do cycling feats of strength for content. I'd love to do a short video chat about bike packing in the future.
Great video Tyler, one of your best. I’m training for a 440 mile ultra race in October and hearing your mindset throughout the race was really motivational. Hope to see you out there next year!
Incredible video and effort VC!!!
Thanks for posting. You are such an inspiration for me as a hobby cyclist
As always, the story of an epic journey told in an amazing and inspiring way. Thank you.
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing and inspiring 🙏 🙌 😊
This is the Unbound video I have been waiting for! Awesome storytelling, as always!
Brilliant video 💪and so inspirational 👏
Wow. This one is a real banger, sure hope it goes massive! Totally deserves to too!
I absolutely love your videos. I love that you take us on these journeys with you. Also, it made me very happy to see Anton Krupicka out there. He is such an awesome guy.
man, just love what you do. thanks for putting these incredible videos together for us tyler!
Epic stuff, enthralling.
Absolutely loved the video and awesome job! The body leading the mind is something I find myself doing at times...I like to think of it as discipline taking over when self-motivation and will power just aren't enough! Again, great job and I loved the piece! Peace!
Big Salute @thevegancyclist
one more under your belt.
Damn i love the way you take us along on those epic rides.
Thank you so. Love from Germany
Another amazing cycling adventure. Loved every minute of it Tyler. Pure 350% inspiration 💥
Sick man! Absolutely epic and inspiring!
Been waiting for this and it didn't disappoint despite the huge amount of bad luck, great work as always VC 👌
Dude, I’ve been waiting for weeks to see this video. Thank you for posting
I've been anxiously waiting for your race vlog. Great job on the race. It would be nice to see a video on your kit breakdown for XL
Your attitude is inspirational! Thanks for the video.
This is great ! Keep it up dude !
Such an awesome video! 👌 very inspirational 👏 thank you
Brilliant !!! One of your best videos. Thank you so much for sharing
Loved watching this!
Casey’s gas station is the GOAT of cycling.
I love your honesty brother. well done!
You're freaking AWESOME!!!! when I watch your videos I am sooooo motivated for the next ride!!!! Thank you!!!!!
Hell yeah dude! Stoked to hear it.
I've been waiting for this video and I was not disappointed! An amazing story of endurance and inspiration. I live on the edge of the Flint Hills and ride the gravel roads weekly. I didn't know they had a 50 mile race. I'm considering doing it next year. Thank you Tyler, this was so enjoyable as always!
This is insane! Keep pushing Tyler-VC, I get really inspired with your adventures :)
Great video! Makes it even greater knowing how much effort was put into it! Huge respect
Hey Tyler! Love the video. Glad I get to meet you at the end of the race. You helped inspire me to do my first gravel race. You always do a wonderful job with these videos and you are such a great person. Wishing you and your family the best!
You have been entertaining and inspiring this vegan cyclist for years , so glad you do what you do many thanks !
Holy absolute shit man this was complete gold. Thanks so much for your struggle and sacrifice!
What a great video in all aspects, cinematic, inspirational
Great Job my guy!! Awesome video!!! 🤙
Beautifully told story, as always. You only get more inspirational with time, it's such a pleasure !
Bro! What a fantastic vlog! Love your spirit!
Such a dope video by far my favorite So
Far of 2022. This ride was Packed with endless stories and epic riding. You are a true inspiration. Thanks for sharing you life adventures and journey with the world.
I am excited to see a video of something I dream about doing!!! THANKS!!!!!
Late for Europe but here for it. Dude. Killing it.
This was so great.. the rollercoaster ride I was on watching this was so entertaining..
Tyler you are a legend! You motivate this community! Keep riding all the bikes!
Amazing story and video. Keep killing it tyler
Wow Tyler. Such an incredible video and determination! Truly inspiring to simply never give up!
Well done brother! Mad props to your mental toughness!
This is one of my favorite videos of yours! The cinematography is great. You are a true inspiration bro
this is gnarly Tyler, mad respect ✊🏻 👊🏻
Wow, brother amazing! Great video , editing and voice over, so exciting- I was so hyped watching you sprint at the end and blowing by that guy!!! I was like, go, go, go - yelling at the screen!! Lol .
You rock & inspire us mortals to do more!!
Truly epic, what an amazing story which you told so well. You could have so easily told yourself to stop, but you kept going and pulled yourself out of the darkness to achieve an amazing result.
I agree that the time at night is the best. I’ve done a couple of 24 hour mtb races as a pair and riding through the night is amazing but also mentally can be the toughest.
Hope you do it again next year.