Great racing and thank you for the kind words! I just couldn't quite compete against your team's size. Best of luck at Intelligencia PS Good guess on my weight, I am about 142lbs
Congrats guys! Chris is apparently just as humble as he's strong on the bike. Such a modest guy -I'd really love to race with you guys one day ☺️. Until then: keep it up and keep winning 😉
Confirm that. Was at the SJBC WNC two weeks ago for the first time. Chris took me to the start and showed me (complete noob) around the course. He's a super friendly fellow!
I rode this course 3 laps at the 'Tour de Mar" a two day stage race in 1965.. First day was a little crit around Pescadero, then this course the second day. Got dropped on the final climb and couldn't catch what was left of the group on the last descent. I think Mike Pickens won by 5 minutes. Who cares where I finished, I sure don't. I was just glad I did it. What a great course to race bikes. Good on you guys.
When you’re a crit racing sprint specialist, it’s so important for team building to show up at the hilly road races and switch to a support role. When I started racing I was on an amateur club team, and one of the things that I emphasized was that none of us was a superstar, but everyone had a contribution to make, and any of us could win a race on any given day with a properly coordinated team effort. I live in New England, and there are hilly road races and fast technical crits. I was one of the crit racers who would play support for the road racers, and not only did I bank credit for help at the crits, training hill repeats and support riding at the road races made me faster and stronger in the sprints.
I know the feeling, when you start getting older and you think you might just not have it anymore but you keep trying and putting in the work than one day it all pays off!! Congratulations on the win it’s a big one🏆 🎉
I'm definitely not at the same level as these guys. I race cat 4 and masters, but I can relate to the emotional outburst at winning. I'm not the strongest or fastest guy. I've had some good results with top 5 and top 10 finishes. However, I did cross the line 1st in one race a few years ago. Knowing how hard it is to win with my abilities, I screamed too. It was hundreds of hours of hard work and doubt erupting in one combined explosion of emotions. I may never experience it again, but I got to once. That's more than a lot of people can say. Thanks for the video.
Great Race Chris! That course is the best. I've been riding and racing in that area since the mid-80's. I always make an effort to loop the course when I'm in the area.
Good shit Jeff & squad! Question from another cyclist with titanium collarbone, are you keeping the plate or getting it taken out after a year or so? I'm keeping mine!
I noticed that there were still a few riders on rim brake bikes. Would the weight savings with rim brakes be a slight advantage in a race like this? Few riders can afford both top level rim AND disc brake bikes.
The ~500g difference between a rim-brake build and an equivalent disc-brake build is worth maybe .1mph at 6.5w/kg on a 7% climb. It might be the difference in a photo finish, but these climbs never end in a photo finish. Meanwhile the disc bike will help on Stage Rd descent if you decide to attack there, and it will help on damp days...Pescadero is frequently covered in a marine layer, it happened not to be that day.
I had built a disc bike up just before this race and hadn't sold my rim brake bike yet (both factor O2s) so I had the option and chose disc. The disc bike weighed about 350 grams more but I still chose it due to the descent down from the main climb and the second descent on stage road. Both are very high speed (~40 mph/65kph avgs) with a few corners that require heavy breaking. Both are also after the key climbing sections in the race. Being able to brake later and be in more control allowed me to grow gaps that were caused on the climbs as well as lower my heart rate quicker. Which I think saved me more energy than the 1.5 watts I lost due to it on the final climb.
"Sag" climbing, you start near the front and slowly sag to the rear through the climb. But not off the back completely, that way when everyone lays off on the descent you can make your places back up
This bike was really easy to assemble ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and required very few adjustments out of the box. The wheels did not require any truing/adjustments. The frame had some small scratches, but nothing major.I did replace the seat though - the seat it came with was very uncomfortable. The tires need to be re-inflated every 4-5 days, but this appears to be quite common for the narrow 700x25 tires.Overall, in my opinion, this bike looks and rides like a much more expensive bike.
Congrats to you guys. I need 2 explanations though, if I can: 1. why is only one person a state champ, if you are all saying it is a team sport realy? The whole team is working for 1 guy to win, but in the end only that person is the champ and not the whole team? It's like if only the best scorer would be NBA champ and not the team. Or in the NFL, only quarterback would be the champ. No, if the whole team is working towards the same goal and helping in, all should be champs or at least on the podium. 2. Why is the "podium" turned towards the sun so that all the d*cks are sticking out so much? :P
@@daviddang82 exactly. Those should be like that eve more, since countries are represented. However for us (Slovenia) it is already hard to decide who to work with since we have 2 best cyclist on the world in Pogačar and Roglič. Sweet worries though. hahaha... Still, should be a team champ not a single rider.
This is why many teams, including team Mike's bikes, shares any winnings with the whole team. But there's still only one person who is crowned champ and it depends on the course and how the race develops. Successful teams are full of selfless riders who perform their respective roles
My only regret in life is not finding cycling until I was an obese 33 year old. I'm now 40 and fit as I can be but with Pesky coming up fast for 2023 (my second time racing it) I can only hope to not be last. Hey. That's still as good goal as any 🥲
Great racing and thank you for the kind words! I just couldn't quite compete against your team's size.
Best of luck at Intelligencia
PS Good guess on my weight, I am about 142lbs
Congrats guys! Chris is apparently just as humble as he's strong on the bike. Such a modest guy -I'd really love to race with you guys one day ☺️. Until then: keep it up and keep winning 😉
Confirm that. Was at the SJBC WNC two weeks ago for the first time. Chris took me to the start and showed me (complete noob) around the course. He's a super friendly fellow!
Ahhh he was a bit choked up, nothing wrong with emotion, what a win!!! Congrats Chris and Mike's Bikes. Nice to see powerhouse Chris back on the vids
Best bike racing videos on UA-cam. I learn something new with every one.
I rode this course 3 laps at the 'Tour de Mar" a two day stage race in 1965.. First day was a little crit around Pescadero, then this course the second day. Got dropped on the final climb and couldn't catch what was left of the group on the last descent. I think Mike Pickens won by 5 minutes. Who cares where I finished, I sure don't. I was just glad I did it. What a great course to race bikes. Good on you guys.
Back when racing bicycles were beautiful
Pickens - what a rider he was. Hadn't thought of him in ages. Thanks for the reminder!
Congrats to Chris and wonderful seeing his emotion at the finish after a huge effort.
When you’re a crit racing sprint specialist, it’s so important for team building to show up at the hilly road races and switch to a support role. When I started racing I was on an amateur club team, and one of the things that I emphasized was that none of us was a superstar, but everyone had a contribution to make, and any of us could win a race on any given day with a properly coordinated team effort. I live in New England, and there are hilly road races and fast technical crits. I was one of the crit racers who would play support for the road racers, and not only did I bank credit for help at the crits, training hill repeats and support riding at the road races made me faster and stronger in the sprints.
I know the feeling, when you start getting older and you think you might just not have it anymore but you keep trying and putting in the work than one day it all pays off!! Congratulations on the win it’s a big one🏆 🎉
I'm definitely not at the same level as these guys. I race cat 4 and masters, but I can relate to the emotional outburst at winning. I'm not the strongest or fastest guy. I've had some good results with top 5 and top 10 finishes. However, I did cross the line 1st in one race a few years ago. Knowing how hard it is to win with my abilities, I screamed too. It was hundreds of hours of hard work and doubt erupting in one combined explosion of emotions. I may never experience it again, but I got to once. That's more than a lot of people can say. Thanks for the video.
Love seeing Chris. Please include him in more videos Jeff!
The ending was beautiful. God bless you, bro!!
Congrats Jeff! You earned and deserved this victory, glad to see ya back in the game.
Outstanding!! Congrats to Chris and the teammates who helped make it happen.
Wow, fantastic win Chris, congrats! That was a huge effort on that final climb.
Congrats Chris! Nicely done
Hi from Chicago, excited to get to see you race at the intelligentsia cup
the interview at the end was really awesome, seeing the emotion is what it's all about man, let it out!
San Rafael is the race that made me want to start racing crits!
See you in Chicago! Will be spectating!
Just cool guys - you and Chris, I felt his voice still filled with the emotion of winning, Congrats!
Congrats Chris, my favorite on NCCs channel.
Looking forward to seeing any footage you post from the Intelligentsia Cup.
Great Race Chris! That course is the best. I've been riding and racing in that area since the mid-80's. I always make an effort to loop the course when I'm in the area.
It would be nice if you could post more races like these. I love road racing! 🙂
Congratulations guys ! Great roads to race on. Looking forward to trying to find a masters road race in Australia now !!!
Is this the real deal.?
Congrats to Chris and Team Mike's Bikes!
YAH DUDE CHRIS DUDE YOU DID IT MAN
This is an awesome course!!! Stage, P Creek and 84. That climb is tough through the Sam MacDonald park.
See you in Mundelein!!
Great race, well done team! I'm learning a little with every video
Love this. Felt like it really matters to the guy. Awesome.
That’s a hard course. I’ve trained on those roads a lot.
Seriously sick climbing, wow!
Congrats Chris. Those climbs hurt.
All you mikes bikes guys are so modest!
Love the channel, been binge watching. How can I found out more about upcoming norcal events? I would love to come check one out
Well done Chris. That’s awesome 👏
Congrats!
Still got it! Congrats
Aweeome. Love from Malaysia
Completely off topic, but Chris has a really nice voice!
Very cool contrast to a crit race and changing your strategy and knowing your role.
Looks like a great circuit 👍.
Nice video.
Love this one!
I will be looking for you at intelligentsia
Chris is awesome
LFG!
Purple bike is elite.
See you in Chicago Jeff! Beers on me! (if you're into that kinda thing!)
🍻
It's crazy that this is on half open roads with oncoming traffic. So unnecessarily dangerous
Good shit Jeff & squad! Question from another cyclist with titanium collarbone, are you keeping the plate or getting it taken out after a year or so? I'm keeping mine!
Nice !!!
stupid question,but how do you change gopro batteries on the go lol?
Hey Jeff, @norcalcycling, how doo you record such a long race in 4k? i can barely get 2 hours in 1080p30 on my gopro hero 9?
Awesome!
I noticed that there were still a few riders on rim brake bikes. Would the weight savings with rim brakes be a slight advantage in a race like this? Few riders can afford both top level rim AND disc brake bikes.
A few grams makes no difference Your brain and legs are everything.
The ~500g difference between a rim-brake build and an equivalent disc-brake build is worth maybe .1mph at 6.5w/kg on a 7% climb. It might be the difference in a photo finish, but these climbs never end in a photo finish. Meanwhile the disc bike will help on Stage Rd descent if you decide to attack there, and it will help on damp days...Pescadero is frequently covered in a marine layer, it happened not to be that day.
I had built a disc bike up just before this race and hadn't sold my rim brake bike yet (both factor O2s) so I had the option and chose disc.
The disc bike weighed about 350 grams more but I still chose it due to the descent down from the main climb and the second descent on stage road. Both are very high speed (~40 mph/65kph avgs) with a few corners that require heavy breaking. Both are also after the key climbing sections in the race.
Being able to brake later and be in more control allowed me to grow gaps that were caused on the climbs as well as lower my heart rate quicker. Which I think saved me more energy than the 1.5 watts I lost due to it on the final climb.
Nice! Well done!
So that's a state championship and they didn't close the road to traffic?
may i know the software that you use to edit your videos?
Claim your 1 hour ticket
Anyway congrats Jeff 🥳🎉
You mentioned in previous videos that there are two (North and South) California state championships for the crits. Is it the same for the road race?
Yes
Can I ask what’s your age?
Congrats. What did you call the type of climbing when you start at the front and gradually drop back?
"Sag" climbing, you start near the front and slowly sag to the rear through the climb. But not off the back completely, that way when everyone lays off on the descent you can make your places back up
I've also heard it called "LAG" climbing.
When I hear 'Pescadero' I think 'Terminator II'.
Was the finish at the top of Haskins? (thought they used to finish down in Pescadero)
Yep, and also yep.
What bike was Chris riding?
🎉 Giant TCR Advanced SL w/ Reserve 40/44 wheels. Bikes have been amazing this season!
Groucho Marx, dorky goatee
This bike was really easy to assemble ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and required very few adjustments out of the box. The wheels did not require any truing/adjustments. The frame had some small scratches, but nothing major.I did replace the seat though - the seat it came with was very uncomfortable. The tires need to be re-inflated every 4-5 days, but this appears to be quite common for the narrow 700x25 tires.Overall, in my opinion, this bike looks and rides like a much more expensive bike.
How was the plane travel and car rental fees for intelligencia ?
Do races required some gear limits lng for 10 to 11 spd only or any gears?
no
@@tewaewae those some crit has a limit cat or just all around gears?
@@pancakekun9008 junior racers have had gearing limits. But they're being removed going forward due to junior gearing supply shortages.
@@pancakekun9008 this is open class. junior racing may have restrictions but the big boys get tio choose what they want.
@@tewaewae ohh got it thanks 👍
Can you not put spoilers in the title? Comon man!
it wasn't the whole race and TBH I am more interested in tactics than who won.
Lol fr. Love the channel but I wanted to watch and see. 💔
@@tewaewae this is what many will never understand. Who won is almost never interesting. It's how they won.
Congrats to you guys.
I need 2 explanations though, if I can:
1. why is only one person a state champ, if you are all saying it is a team sport realy? The whole team is working for 1 guy to win, but in the end only that person is the champ and not the whole team? It's like if only the best scorer would be NBA champ and not the team. Or in the NFL, only quarterback would be the champ. No, if the whole team is working towards the same goal and helping in, all should be champs or at least on the podium.
2. Why is the "podium" turned towards the sun so that all the d*cks are sticking out so much? :P
I thought the same thing about world champs and Olympics too. Same thing but much bigger scale.
@@daviddang82 exactly. Those should be like that eve more, since countries are represented. However for us (Slovenia) it is already hard to decide who to work with since we have 2 best cyclist on the world in Pogačar and Roglič. Sweet worries though. hahaha... Still, should be a team champ not a single rider.
This is why many teams, including team Mike's bikes, shares any winnings with the whole team. But there's still only one person who is crowned champ and it depends on the course and how the race develops. Successful teams are full of selfless riders who perform their respective roles
@@igorpodlipnik7405 you might even count Mohoric in there as well (just think Slovenian Champion for some of the last years).
@igor dude - there's a pad in the bibs right there. That's not their d*ck
America road racing is so lame. No wonder we barely have any Americans in the world tour.
How so?
My only regret in life is not finding cycling until I was an obese 33 year old. I'm now 40 and fit as I can be but with Pesky coming up fast for 2023 (my second time racing it) I can only hope to not be last. Hey. That's still as good goal as any 🥲
Congrats!