A Mission to Change Cycling | Justin Williams & L39ION of LA

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  • Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
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    Justin Williams has spent virtually his entire life in the world of competitive cycling. Growing up in Los Angeles, the 33-year-old's experience and introduction to the sport was far different from his peers who may have grown up overseas in Europe, especially when representation in the sport has been challenging.
    “This documentary is the journey of me going so far beyond myself and pushing so far past what's reasonable that my season gets worse and worse and worse and worse. And even through all of that, I found a way to enjoy it.”
    Justin Williams
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 180

  • @jhngnl
    @jhngnl 2 роки тому +143

    This guy got me into cycling and I love it. I am a kid from a small village in germany. He is my hero.

    • @RedBullBike
      @RedBullBike  2 роки тому +8

      ❤ always keep going! 🤘

    • @brentperez4700
      @brentperez4700 2 роки тому +1

      Wow, it really is a small world.

    • @pedalpatrol
      @pedalpatrol 2 роки тому +2

      Du soltest mal genauer hinschauen wen du so feierst die Jungs sind nicht so nett wie Sie scheinen. Es gab jetzt schon öfters böse szenen bis dahin das Sie eine Schlägerei dieses jahr angefangen haben

    • @frederikseitz5169
      @frederikseitz5169 2 роки тому +1

      Manchmal braucht es anscheinend rowdies zum inspirieren 😂

    • @dwaynerandolph3565
      @dwaynerandolph3565 2 роки тому

      @@pedalpatrol Envious & Jealousy will get you no where in life, find your happy place and grow up ! 🤐

  • @francisprenen
    @francisprenen 2 роки тому +9

    This was new for me. Never heard of this before and really enjoyed it. I'm impressed. Cycling is no longer just Tour de France and exclusive for men. It's evolving worldwide and that's a great thing.

  • @chriscipolloni4064
    @chriscipolloni4064 2 роки тому +3

    this gives me so much growing up in Stockton, CA where I had hardly anything… the motivation I’ve been given I’ve just been riding my bike every single day, to work, on trails, road routes
    Just thank you.

  • @johnsims8181
    @johnsims8181 2 роки тому +14

    This before he started a fight and got suspended?

  • @brianluck84
    @brianluck84 2 роки тому +3

    Been a cyclist for a long time. Didn't start watching competitive cycling until the Williams Brothers brought it front and center. Keep up the good work

  • @jetBlue_83
    @jetBlue_83 2 роки тому +18

    🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁 been a follower since the early days. Proud to see how for the team has come and the impact they’ve made. Excited to see what the future brings!

    • @andrewhall9852
      @andrewhall9852 2 роки тому +1

      More crits around the same circuits, season after season 😴

  • @davidbrowne9984
    @davidbrowne9984 2 роки тому +7

    I'm not a road rider, I love my trails but I really enjoyed this. It's awesome and a new perspective on riding vs the normal stereotypes of road riding/racers. As Aman of color who rides this is great to see. It was a great message, balance and rest is so important in sports or you'll burn out/ get injured. Love this video 🤙🏿🚵

  • @beatslion4841
    @beatslion4841 2 роки тому +23

    I have watched the Williams brothers for a while now and have noticed the sponsors are getting better and better! Huge congratulations to Justin and his whole team for changing the sport up. From a huge fan in New Zealand!

  • @orsomething9161
    @orsomething9161 2 роки тому +18

    Is L39ION trying to change cycling into the UFC?

    • @johnbeckman492
      @johnbeckman492 6 місяців тому

      He's got a career in MMA when he gets permanently banned from cycling.

  • @minibeastkid
    @minibeastkid 2 роки тому +7

    these dudes are a big part of why i’m trying to get into racing now, much love ❤

  • @thewedword
    @thewedword 2 роки тому +4

    Lovin it with tears in my eyes! What you are doing is legendary 🙌 you guys are certainly changing the face and focus of cycling! Keep up the great work, we are ALL praying for you and always cheering for you! "Legion for we are many!"

    • @thewedword
      @thewedword 2 роки тому +1

      @RealSweetKid you have such cognitive dissonance you wouldn't understand that's why you'll always be on the outside looking in!

  • @thatsthatdude
    @thatsthatdude 2 роки тому +12

    As an Competitive Cyclist I just love this story, team, and passion. Well done once again Justin Williams and Team!

  • @thebudtrender
    @thebudtrender 2 роки тому +3

    It was an honor to see how everything grew in the years…weekend by weekend.Keep it up!You guys are pioneers.

  • @devintom4346
    @devintom4346 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the upload Justin n Corey. You guys are definitely my biggest inspiration for getting into the sport of cycling since.2016. The perspective that you all bring with crit racing, & how you tell your story is fascinating. Till 2016 ive only ever played basketball. Thanks 2 all, i found a new favorite sport🚴‍♀️.From Houston, Keep it up yall, real talk.

  • @jblue3163
    @jblue3163 2 роки тому +10

    I’m confused why does cycling need to change? 😐

  • @lachlan_bakewell
    @lachlan_bakewell 2 роки тому +1

    The more people we can get racing bikes the better. It doesn't matter your background or the colour of your skin. Get out there and push each other to be fitter, healthier and faster!

  • @jackwebb8550
    @jackwebb8550 2 роки тому +6

    We gonna talk about the other two days of Tulsa?

    • @EagleLogic
      @EagleLogic 2 роки тому +2

      Was gonna comment this... Of course no one is gonna talk about that. Bullshit.

  • @Mylittledistraktions
    @Mylittledistraktions 2 роки тому

    This dude got me excited about cycling literally never even though about road biking or knew sti shifters before watching GCN “coolest team in pro cycling”

  • @Mysiamesecatblue
    @Mysiamesecatblue 2 місяці тому

    Definitely like the message. Hope redbull sticks with him if he stops racing

  • @chivacetana
    @chivacetana Рік тому +4

    The way you hold yourself on the track is disrespectful to cycling.

  • @NanoDex
    @NanoDex 2 роки тому +13

    More people like this on earth please.

    • @RedBullBike
      @RedBullBike  2 роки тому +2

      totally agree. How can we make it happen?

    • @Dennis4523
      @Dennis4523 2 роки тому +2

      @@RedBullBike reach places that don't have large cycling communities near them. similar to what happened to kansas 200 where that whole town now transforms into a large cycling community

  • @jerryyoung6494
    @jerryyoung6494 2 роки тому +13

    Seems like a nice guy but I’m just so tired of everything being race based

  • @BIGDOXX
    @BIGDOXX 2 роки тому

    Love seeing the growth in the movement!! Growth in your movement!!!!! #BKOB

  • @InterestsparkedTV
    @InterestsparkedTV 2 роки тому +19

    When bike companies are struggling with their ESG score……….

  • @billywood9717
    @billywood9717 2 роки тому

    America needs this! We haven't had a face of Cycling since Lance.

  • @Vii7aL
    @Vii7aL 2 роки тому +2

    I dislocated my ACJ 2 weeks ago from crashing but I’m already back up and on the bike

  • @ericmosher6969
    @ericmosher6969 2 роки тому +66

    SO, we are not going to talk about throwing punches? Oh, OK then.

    • @geraldtone5914
      @geraldtone5914 2 роки тому +4

      Oh boy, here we go with the racism.

    • @ericmosher6969
      @ericmosher6969 2 роки тому +20

      @@geraldtone5914 video evidence is not racism. Everyone wanted to see legion succeed.

    • @geraldtone5914
      @geraldtone5914 2 роки тому +15

      @@ericmosher6969 No one wants to see legion win or prosper. I watched this video within 24 hours of it uploading. Already there were people posting hating comments.
      "What about the fight"
      "They wouldn't make it in Europe"
      "All they do is sandbag"
      It's these same comments on pretty much every video about them. People, mostly white men, always are the ones to leave negative comments. They simply don't want legion to have any recognition or praise. They have a desire to see them lose. They have a desire to poke a hole in their reputation. And that's why they run to the comments to post these passive aggressive comments that "aren't racist". Just like durianrider "coincidentally" asking if either of the Williams brothers were convicts.
      But, the fact that these sorts of things are said is exactly why people of color support them. The fact that they have to deal with the racism for no other reason than succeeding at what they do shows why there needs to be more diversity. The average cyclist of color would have to deal with the slick comments all day if there weren't enough people of color.

    • @paulclay111
      @paulclay111 2 роки тому

      @@geraldtone5914 shut up.

    • @arguin
      @arguin 2 роки тому +1

      @@geraldtone5914 couldn't have said it better

  • @mabozza85
    @mabozza85 2 роки тому +11

    Riding a bike aint about skin colour. Stop creating divides.

  • @andigoescycling
    @andigoescycling 2 роки тому +4

    I watch NorCal and have noticed this team a few times but didn't know the story behind it.

  • @dwaynerandolph3565
    @dwaynerandolph3565 2 роки тому +2

    Congratulations Justin, Corey, Cj, Mom Des, & Dad Calman You’ve raised these young men up well and Thank you for believing in them @Red Bull Bike 🚴🏾💨🔥 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @Esbbbb
    @Esbbbb 2 роки тому +14

    Can't believe I've never heard of this but thanks Red Bull for posting it! Really great to see this

    • @RedBullBike
      @RedBullBike  2 роки тому +1

      our pleasure 🤗🙏

    • @funkydisciple
      @funkydisciple 2 роки тому +3

      Oh man ur in for a treat if this is the first you’re hearing of Legion. Lots of awesome UA-cam channels on them.

    • @Esbbbb
      @Esbbbb 2 роки тому

      @@funkydisciple thanks mate, I will check them!

  • @docpewpew
    @docpewpew 2 роки тому

    Ty be winning some good big races for legion good addition to the team!

  • @yellowquantum4240
    @yellowquantum4240 2 роки тому +2

    I was a crit racer in Miami from 10-25 yrs of age. It is F1 every Sunday nothing to do with Grand Tour cyclist . More like roller derby!

  • @ThisIsANameBruh
    @ThisIsANameBruh 2 роки тому

    So inspirational! Greetings from Greece :)

  • @chefwel1
    @chefwel1 2 роки тому +5

    Coming from South Africa. This guy is such a great example of what we can be... I just takes dedication And hard work

    • @beatslion4841
      @beatslion4841 2 роки тому

      Remember you have to fall in love with the process.......

    • @marcellushoods7912
      @marcellushoods7912 2 роки тому

      From SA too and agree with the sentiment.

  • @robertoe.germanjr.2631
    @robertoe.germanjr.2631 2 роки тому

    Good job 👍👍👍 love to see you in tour the France 💞💞💞

  • @badazzyella73
    @badazzyella73 Рік тому

    Fantastic!!!!!❤❤❤❤

  • @sibusisobuthelezi2427
    @sibusisobuthelezi2427 2 роки тому +1

    I hope the guy on the left of the screen at 2:15 is pleased with himself when he sees this clip.

  • @TheFett666
    @TheFett666 2 роки тому

    South central represent!
    42nd st!

  • @DCRUZ547
    @DCRUZ547 Рік тому

    Awesome!!
    🤟😎

  • @jjwa5410
    @jjwa5410 2 роки тому +4

    When did any of the Williams brothers race in The Tour De France? Why does it say "black cycling team" when Ty Magner and Tyler Williams are whiter than a ghost?

  • @itstrbo
    @itstrbo 2 роки тому +1

    These guys are such an inspiration, i got in to road cycling over the pandemic and watching their vids hearing their story and passion for cycling makes me want to go out and represent when I ride and bring others into the scene

  • @lexxbike
    @lexxbike 2 роки тому

    Well worth the watch. Shout out from the island of Barbados #lexxbike

  • @user-fc5wq3sb4f
    @user-fc5wq3sb4f 2 роки тому +4

    Lol put him on the world stage. Try a giro or one of the single day classics

    • @isaiahmorrison7619
      @isaiahmorrison7619 2 роки тому +3

      lol I guess you missed the part where he said he was a crit racer.

  • @abraun79
    @abraun79 2 роки тому +19

    I really like these guys. But “changing the game of cycling” seems an over statement. Let’s see Legion in any real UCI road race.

  • @brentperez4700
    @brentperez4700 2 роки тому +1

    Justin is a first class athlete.

    • @pedalpatrol
      @pedalpatrol 2 роки тому +5

      Thats why he punches people and got a ban

  • @gielv97
    @gielv97 2 роки тому +1

    NorCal Cycling introduced me to this team. Very intruiging!

  • @duncandisorderly6562
    @duncandisorderly6562 Рік тому +2

    Don't change cycling join it 😄

  • @sheldonpaul7138
    @sheldonpaul7138 2 роки тому

    absolutely love what you guys are doing.

  • @dctriathlon2012
    @dctriathlon2012 2 роки тому +6

    Crit Racing is Group rides . What happened in Baltimore September 4 2022 ? All USA Crit Group rides dudes got dropped in the first 10 miles again World Tour Level guys . By Mile 90 to go they had to get them out course 25 minutes behind against world tour rides on there easy day conversation day

    • @arguin
      @arguin 2 роки тому +1

      Can't let people enjoy competing at their level can you?

    • @Gabrielle4870
      @Gabrielle4870 2 роки тому

      It's a fair point. It's its own thing. Can't compare to pro level European racing

  • @johnny_eason_iii
    @johnny_eason_iii 2 роки тому +1

    Rad!!👏👏👏👏👏

  • @andrewhall9852
    @andrewhall9852 2 роки тому +26

    Cycling does not need changing. Just shows what marketing can do. Don't expect to see these guys at any reputable UCI races any time soon.

    • @geraldtone5914
      @geraldtone5914 2 роки тому +8

      He promoted diversity, which cycling, especially at the competitive level lacks.

    • @InterestsparkedTV
      @InterestsparkedTV 2 роки тому

      @@andrewhall9852 nail head, the original commenter has gone through any comment relating the violence/marketing/forced diversity and claimed racism. He’s a race baiting idiot that thinks a lack of diversity means there must be racism. Fact is black people think road biking is pretty gay, as do I.
      What you have said is 100%. They are a marketing exercise, it’s actually pretty racist in itself.

    • @geraldtone5914
      @geraldtone5914 2 роки тому +4

      @@andrewhall9852 I can already tell that "altercation" where no one was hurt is gonna be used against Legion forever.
      Legion does promote diversity. Cycling is a predominantly white sport. When you get people of color who join the sport and dominate their sector, it will entice other people of color to join. A large portion of that is marketing and pr. I don't know why everyone is making such a big deal out of it. On every video about Legion there are people who come to the videos specifically to leave negative comments. Their is a racist undertone to it. I don't think any other cycling figures (Norcal cycling, vegan cyclist, etc) get this much criticism.

    • @gmen1305
      @gmen1305 2 роки тому +24

      @@geraldtone5914 Seriously - I don't know your cycling experience but I use to race on the east-coast circuit from the late 80's thru 2000 & there was plenty of diversity in the fields. It has nothing to do about race - it's about Legion as a team, the way they race and their demeanor - listening to Stars & Stripes jersey holder Kendall Ryan after she won the Littleton crit where she told everyone to F-off is not promoting the sport as much as their own self-egos...Honestly Legion is ruining the sport, not making it better

    • @andrewhall9852
      @andrewhall9852 2 роки тому +3

      @@notreally2406 Track racing is track racing and road racing is road racing. Track cycling includes individual pursuit, points race, scratch, sprint, time trial, keirin, omnium, team pursuit, team sprint and madison. Road racing includes road race, time trial, circuit racing (criterium, kermesse). So, to dispel your previous comment, crit racing is not like track cycling and is not its own thing. It turns out "not really" is a rather apt name for you.

  • @ceeesmack
    @ceeesmack 8 місяців тому

    So did he change cycling? I heard specialized dropeed Legion because of Justin but don't know details. Is that true? RB or any others drop legion?

  • @Voodoochile65
    @Voodoochile65 2 роки тому +1

    Watched them race in Tulsa in 2021..amazing to watch

  • @michaelsteven1090
    @michaelsteven1090 2 роки тому +2

    Change cycling?...Cycling needs changing?

  • @phoenixbda6164
    @phoenixbda6164 Рік тому

    Love crits man

  • @gregmossed
    @gregmossed 2 роки тому

    Yes! But HOW can I watch this racing?? I read about Justin Williams in a magazine a year or two ago and got excited, but have never been able to find replays or anything. Any help?

    • @TheIcelizard82
      @TheIcelizard82 2 роки тому

      They don't do any races big enough to be televised. Occasionally you can find a USA crit on flobikes but the coverage is usually pretty terrible

  • @joshlock925
    @joshlock925 2 роки тому +3

    🐐 love these guys! Makes this old man sport something cool

  • @WickedGravityVideo
    @WickedGravityVideo 2 роки тому +3

    Does this team do road races? Stage races? Hillclimbs? Criteriums are only a part of high level bike racing. Get after it.

  • @Mysiamesecatblue
    @Mysiamesecatblue 2 місяці тому +1

    ALL CITY Grand Prix

  • @reften7602
    @reften7602 2 роки тому

    Love you bro 🙏lovr from🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 in odisha state

  • @IvanLopez-fx3hx
    @IvanLopez-fx3hx 2 роки тому +1

    I don't think Best Buddies said anything wrong tbh just got taken wrong

  • @reften7602
    @reften7602 2 роки тому

    Love my dream😴💭 cycle🚲

  • @moytheboy22
    @moytheboy22 2 роки тому +3

    LMAO Crit is not formula 1

  • @reften7602
    @reften7602 2 роки тому +1

    No money no cycle🚲

  • @amatake3745
    @amatake3745 Рік тому

    i'm interested this american criterium culture. In Japan, we need learnig more why this culture growing in America.

  • @luzzyrogue
    @luzzyrogue 2 роки тому +3

    I am not being disrespetful, but the numbers done by professional cyclists in American peloton is amateuric.

    • @notreally2406
      @notreally2406 Рік тому

      What are your "numbers"? That's the important stuff.

    • @luzzyrogue
      @luzzyrogue Рік тому +1

      @@notreally2406 my numbers are amateurish too. But I have seen american peloton climbing at the Tour of California. 19 to 20 km/h at 8%

  • @borjaoconmoreno8641
    @borjaoconmoreno8641 2 роки тому +4

    You should consider competing outside the US.... just an idea, just to get the feeling of the real cycling... then, and only then, all this hype and propaganda would make any sense. Great product building and campaign though.

    • @notreally2406
      @notreally2406 Рік тому +1

      They've all competed outside of the US. When the best from other countries want to test themselves against the best US criterium team, they can come on over. Races every week.

  • @TeamCYTO
    @TeamCYTO 2 роки тому

    💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

  • @jackal6234
    @jackal6234 2 роки тому

    Legion vs Miami Blazers man.

  • @briancampbell9878
    @briancampbell9878 2 роки тому

    What song is playing at 3:00?

  • @konradr5163
    @konradr5163 2 роки тому +1

    Definitely got my @ss handed to me more than a few times many years ago by these amazing young men. Superb criterium talents. Fearless!

  • @yungteach
    @yungteach 2 роки тому

    L-Three-Nine-ION

  • @softbefehl
    @softbefehl 2 роки тому

    nice

  • @nickschrunk1489
    @nickschrunk1489 2 роки тому

    🔥

  • @leandroreis3220
    @leandroreis3220 2 роки тому

    Luxo....

  • @ToriTrades
    @ToriTrades 2 роки тому

    🔥🔥🔥 changing the game!!!!!!!

  • @andrewsandoz8005
    @andrewsandoz8005 2 роки тому

    No plans for Europe?

    • @EagleLogic
      @EagleLogic 2 роки тому

      Can't dope in Europe...

    • @notreally2406
      @notreally2406 Рік тому

      @@EagleLogic hmm, that doesn't sound right, but ok

  • @quincywalker4441
    @quincywalker4441 Рік тому

    Conveniently cuts Art District on day 2

  • @sayersaveRED
    @sayersaveRED 2 роки тому

    I luv it 👊🏽💯🚲💨

  • @gabbyallong
    @gabbyallong 2 роки тому +1

    The Williams are great human beings 🙏🏽♥️

  • @vangrabner7826
    @vangrabner7826 Рік тому +3

    Me when I scam people out of thousands of dollars

  • @watersunsports4555
    @watersunsports4555 2 роки тому +1

    Legal hein

  • @leandroreis3220
    @leandroreis3220 2 роки тому

    Legenda em Português por favor....

  • @navigator8222
    @navigator8222 Рік тому +8

    Lame

  • @crazyalcayne
    @crazyalcayne 2 роки тому

    SALUTE!!!

  • @jgrefrath
    @jgrefrath 2 роки тому +1

    Here's hoping the L39ION train keeps rolling for a very long time. True inspirational innovators in the sport.

  • @sammariel
    @sammariel Рік тому +6

    Hypocrites

  • @Jose71117
    @Jose71117 2 роки тому +6

    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @cosmonott1
    @cosmonott1 2 роки тому

    My 2 favourite cyclists:
    1) Justin Williams
    2) Peter Sagan

    • @grzegorzkrawczyk7310
      @grzegorzkrawczyk7310 2 роки тому +1

      he can clean sagan shoes only, not even close to protour lvl.

  • @Cesar-cm4if
    @Cesar-cm4if 2 роки тому

    Something that should be changed in cycling in general is the helmet standard, most people are still wearing cpsc helmets, when they should actually be wearing nta helmets, like xnito

    • @PaganiZondaF650hp
      @PaganiZondaF650hp 2 роки тому

      Can you imagine the amount of heat build up in your head with a helmet like that on a long, hot day? I think good road helmets offer enough protection but of course other styles offer more protection. Been using a Uvex helmet for horse riding which is pretty much the same helmet they market for e-bikers but there is no way I’d use that for sporty cycling

  • @bennymozzarella1605
    @bennymozzarella1605 2 роки тому

    Swag

  • @lucabodareu389
    @lucabodareu389 2 роки тому +1

    He is the leBron of criterium cycling

  • @babadada8222
    @babadada8222 Рік тому

    Hell Yeah!! Here we come!!!

  • @apt.1101
    @apt.1101 2 роки тому

    TDE of 🚴‍♂️

  • @wallygroda2291
    @wallygroda2291 11 місяців тому +1

    Not a fan of some of there tactics after second office should be big suspensions trying to take riders to the barricades is total bs !!!

  • @shafiqaraah5196
    @shafiqaraah5196 2 роки тому

    🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @ashton272
    @ashton272 2 роки тому

    I just bought Major Taylor boot

  • @osobazjebanana
    @osobazjebanana 4 місяці тому

    no more rapha clothes for me, I'm a cyclist not a mma fighter, sad that Rb is supporting such an AH

  • @jempanuncialman9361
    @jempanuncialman9361 Рік тому

    Continue racing just keep safe