Václav Válek is a Czech name, not Russian ... :D We were once occupied by Russian Orcs and behind the iron curtain in the cold war era but fortunately not any more and hopefully never again. But I don't blame you man, when I briefly lived in California tons of people thought everything right to Germany on the map was Russia :D Most czechs speak english quite well. I think he understood what you were saying, he was just zoned out and did not understandwhat kind of cool youtube celebrity bro is talking to him... :D
What was bike gearing 2018 vs 2024? Curious if you had easier gearing this time around…. sometimes I feel like I end up doing climbs slower with more recent easier gearing - or it’s that I’m getting older- nah!
Hhm i guess 6 years Younger with the Same extra muscles you might be even closer to your PR... Don't neglect the fact that aging takes a toll in your early to mid fourties... I speak from experience!🙈
Thanks for being an inspiration to us big, skinny guys that cycle. I’ve gotten to a point where I don’t care to stay lean anymore and want to be strong and happy
if you are training for ultra distance you can ride infinite km but if you are training for short races you will be dead at the end but faster overall.
Been following you for like 9 years or maybe 8 but I honestly think this is your best race. To come so close to 9 hours at your weight in the heat?? Yeah. A machine
Dude you are such a beast. Great balance you found between being a great rider, adventurer, family man, beast, and UA-camr. Appreciate your honesty and sharing.
love that jersey bib color way! The power and time stats helps put everything in perspective. At 290lbs everyone drops me on climbs. Amazing how only 30lbs affected your ride. Great video.
Agreed I'm 270 lbs and in my way down to 170 lbs. I'm always the slowest at climbs and when I'm not I get amazed lol I get people left behind. Hopefully when we reach our goal weight we'll fly.
Bro, we don't get any younger and better. But: we don't give up. Live ist still good. All the best on your next adventure from boarder to boarder. Blessings for your family ❤
Shout out to all of us running around with pretty likely more weight than you are now...I was 230#, now down to just under 200#. FTP slightly up, 300->315, nothing special, but climbing and riding in general is so much easier. I could drop some more, but that'd be at the expense of muscle mass. My biggest complaint for being big is needing 150-175g of carbs/hr...Glad some content is back.
I haven't done CTK since the early '90s but seems to me the recent fires have decimated the forest canopy from top of Tollhouse well into the Big Creek climb. You guys are exposed to direct sunlight way more now than back in the day, and maybe more than 2018 so that alone could explain some performance decrease. Bottom line though you killed it. Hats off. My best time was 10:42 back in 1992. I remember some dudes from Texas trash talking in the group on the flat rollout from Clovis to Wildcat about the lack of climbing they had been told to expect. They got quiet on Tollhouse and I never saw any of them at the finish.
I agree, happier and more energy. I think it was diet. I changed mine gained more weight and got faster but also smarter in time. As things normally work that way with consistency
with this video, we can see how much faster WVA would ride climbs if he lost 20 pounds! No wonder now why the trade teams get their stage racing stars like Rogic, Pogacar, etc to get super thin!
@@joebriggs8422 the winner is a rower first, mountain bike racer second. Road bike is just for fun. His goal was to just finish but once he told us he raced weekly 2-5 hour mtn bike races we were guessing a top 20 finish.
Honestly dude you looked great in 2018 and 2024. What matters is you are happy in your mind and you have different goals right now. Personally I don’t think you look “healthier” because you are carrying more muscle mass but if that’s what is making you happy then all power to you.
thanks for the video!! always interesting see you again competing on the road!! In my humble opinion, now you are another profile of cyclist more oriented to ultradistance rather than profile you used to do in 2018...not better not worse, just different... I love wat/kilo relationship and climbing super fast... I also love powerfull cyclist with proper profile to face crits... or endurance profiles good on long distance... maximum respect for all them!!
Just wanted to thank you for being an inspiration for getting back into bikes this year and seeing how serious I can take it. Still very much beginner, just stepped up my paved route to 11mi with a punchy 170m climb in the middle and cut 9 minutes off it this week.
Awesome video Tyler! Looking strong and feeling strong. And keep on setting awesome examples for your son to emulate. I am sure he sees your great efforts out there and will emulate your hard work and determination in life! And great to share lighthearted moments with family and share with them that just being human and being humble is ok!
Love the vid Tyler keep up the good work ❤, btw I am from czechia and the guy you thought was Russian was probably also from czechia. His name sounds czech and he was wearing a very known Czech cycling apparel brand that only Czechs know 😂.
I really envy and appreciate your positivity even when the results are not what you hoped. But that is the point, you find a positive takeaway. As someone who beats himself up after most "events" and gets down, I really appreciate this video and will try to learn from your mindset. Thank you. (*oh and one note...don't ruin it by telling your son you're "a loser". you definitely are not and you want them to emulate your best qualities which is your enjoying the experience and not focused on the result). Great job!! Good luck on your Border to Border challenge!!
Great video and yeah, you are stronger and faster wiser. That’s for sure a few tweaks here and there I’m sure you can break your old record no problem.
Yea maybe Tyler can tweak his bike with lighter parts to reduce overall system weight by 20 pounds to match the 2018 total weight... but only if he rode a steel dept store bike in 2018. j/k
i am posting again like i just don't care. You are keeping the cycling vlog videos alive...coz ur the boss at them. great video. loved it (love that kit too)
Tk for this awesome vides, i just bought my first gravel ride and now im going to try having great adventures like you have. Tk so much for inspiring me to cycling
HAHA... "Nobody wants to come to FRESNO to ride!" HAHA. That was awesome. For us that live in Fresno agree with you. You flew by me on the rollers heading up to Wildcat. You crushed it! It is a hard ride.
what a fantastic vid but equally interesting comparison , i have also wondered about the same thing . i feel the body /mind finds or knows what's our best setting but we as individuals have to find it . Congratulations not only for this video but for your total body of work .
Epic ride, I did it 7 times but never for speed just to finish, I was 55 for my first c2k, 62 for my last definitely one of the highlights of my life. Enjoyed the video brings back memories.
Sick kit. I wish I had seen the announcement, the Eliel website said this ended in July. I too am a kid of the 90s and would have loved to rock this kit. Good luck on the B2BFKT!
Well Done. Chasing younger years is never easy, I got they T-Shirt. Focus on the now, accepting your engine is mental health and tuning it is all you can do. Peace.
You are a beast. You don't want to be a 150 lb skinny man, cycling or no cycling. Presumably you are tallish. I too am a bit over 6' tall and 180 lbs. 🙂 Great video and well done competing with much skinnier guys. PS. there is a reason the great Peter Sagan never won the Tour de France.
Great job man! I'm ~210 and just recently moved to a place that actually has elevation and climbs (Boulder). 3% grade for a mile and a half has me dead, averaging 280 W. I can see I'm objectively getting stronger though through the months I've been here which is motivating. I've set an arbitrary goal of 180 lbs, as I recall during 50k training years ago being mid 180s and feeling fantastic. Finishing a race strong is a major goal of mine, and something you achieved here. You seem happy, keep doing what you're doing.
Tyler, you are looking so good man. I didn’t watch your videos for 2 or maybe 5 years, now when I watched this by chance, man what a transformation. You look so grownup and well, awesome to see you like this. Sorry, maybe a silly question, are you still eating vegan? Best of luck with your Canada -> Mexico adventure. Keep it up! ❤
Peanut Gallery here: amazing job both times! IMHO you look and sound so much better and healthier with the extra Lbs! Nicer kit too! 😃 But bravo for both efforts!
Tyler man, I've been watching you for years now and you gaining lean weight inspired me to do the same. With awesome results. 7-8 kilos heavier now. But way more powerful then ever before. Also I do a lot more of bike training as well
Great comparison documentary for hill racing! Now do flat course racing TT at your new watts and weight and show us what happens!!!! thank you for great video and having the foresight to record your 2018 effort.
Great video. Shows the difference weight makes up hills. You are fitter now with watts sustained but the low weight back then made you faster on this course. I personally think you looked better back then as a cyclist. Lower weight looks cooler and freer. I lost a bit of weight lately, pretty trim on wholefoods vegan low fat diet. Suddenly getting my fastest times and getting up hills great.
Very eye opening video! You're overall fitter than you used to be. Bring them to the road for a marathon race and you'll crush them while being on the top 5 on that bike race! Overall fitter, beefier, All rounder better VC!
Damn Bro, monster ride!! It would be interesting to know what you prefer but I think I would prefer being a little heavier and more durable versus the opposite. I know my best performances are when I have everything dialed in - strength and weight. But I'm not racing against others. Just myself😄. You're still a beast either way. Great ride!!!
Great storytelling I feel like I've gotten my workout in 😅. I aim to be about the same build as you now I think it's better for overall health to be strong with good posture, but then I am not racing anyone!
The Wife Kicks A$$ - Bro , Everything I Am About To Share Is Subjective & I Know That - This Episode Is A Flipping Movie - The Soundtrack Rips And Is Spot On - The Edits Were Perfect - The Voice Over Was Top Shelf - The Realtime Subject Matter Speaks Volumes Of Your Character And Integrity - And Those Clips From 2018 Showcases An Unhealthy Climber - This Current State Of Yourself And Mind Set Absolutely Rocks - Bummer On The 33 Lousy Seconds But The 2024 VC Stands Taller , Speaks With Confidence , And Recovers Like Nobodies Business - Well Done Brother Man - Well Done All The Best From Boarder To Boarder , Cheers
Really good video, this is how I feel at 90kg haha every grandslam. I would suggest more effort on the aero to help with decents to make up some time, but weight is king.
You look soooo much better and healthier and just remember cycling is not all about climbs....i bet you are quicker overall on the flat and sprinting and also short power climbs!
Endlich wieder ein neues Video 🔥 s Heute siehst zu 100 Prozent gesund und Fit aus, im Gegensatz zu damals das sah ungesund aus. Auch wenn du langsamer warst, dennoch eine heftige Leistung 🔥 freue mich aufs nächste Video 😎
Václav Válek is a Czech name, not Russian ... :D We were once occupied by Russian Orcs and behind the iron curtain in the cold war era but fortunately not any more and hopefully never again. But I don't blame you man, when I briefly lived in California tons of people thought everything right to Germany on the map was Russia :D Most czechs speak english quite well. I think he understood what you were saying, he was just zoned out and did not understandwhat kind of cool youtube celebrity bro is talking to him... :D
That is correct 😅
What was bike gearing 2018 vs 2024? Curious if you had easier gearing this time around…. sometimes I feel like I end up doing climbs slower with more recent easier gearing - or it’s that I’m getting older- nah!
I was like "what, a fellow czech racing Tyler?" Man, that makes me wanna go to California and try Kaiser next year!
Nowadays you look more orc than Russians dude
Hhm i guess 6 years Younger with the Same extra muscles you might be even closer to your PR... Don't neglect the fact that aging takes a toll in your early to mid fourties... I speak from experience!🙈
Thanks for being an inspiration to us big, skinny guys that cycle. I’ve gotten to a point where I don’t care to stay lean anymore and want to be strong and happy
What is lean? You mean normal person lean, or cycling “lean”. Vastly different
“Ya I didn’t win but I could ride more” is the most Tyler statement ever lol. Great performance and video!
he always says that LOL
if you are training for ultra distance you can ride infinite km but if you are training for short races you will be dead at the end but faster overall.
Bro from bay here 🙋♂️
Amazing video! Your 2018 c2k video helped propel me into this sport. Thanks dude!
Been following you for like 9 years or maybe 8 but I honestly think this is your best race. To come so close to 9 hours at your weight in the heat?? Yeah. A machine
Completely agree
I died a thousand deaths on Big Creek when I rode this two years ago. I’m 220 lbs so it was a slog. Great to see you getting after it!
Wow.
I love that you include your family in all of your adventures. Keep rocking it!
Dude you are such a beast. Great balance you found between being a great rider, adventurer, family man, beast, and UA-camr. Appreciate your honesty and sharing.
love that jersey bib color way! The power and time stats helps put everything in perspective. At 290lbs everyone drops me on climbs. Amazing how only 30lbs affected your ride. Great video.
Agreed I'm 270 lbs and in my way down to 170 lbs. I'm always the slowest at climbs and when I'm not I get amazed lol I get people left behind. Hopefully when we reach our goal weight we'll fly.
When i watch your videos, I'm happier after watching, than when I started.... So, there. 🙂
Bro, we don't get any younger and better. But: we don't give up. Live ist still good.
All the best on your next adventure from boarder to boarder. Blessings for your family ❤
I enjoyed your Kaiser Challenge from start to finish, and your transparency. Excellent job riding near your limit without blowing up!!!
V.C., think aoubt how much else you have accomplished in the past six years. You are an inspiration to so many.
I finally made it into one of your videos! Life goal accomplished! Great job, it was an awesome ride and one I'll never forget!
Looking in awesome shape dude! Nice to see actual fitness in the land of UA-cam fitness! 💪
Shout out to all of us running around with pretty likely more weight than you are now...I was 230#, now down to just under 200#. FTP slightly up, 300->315, nothing special, but climbing and riding in general is so much easier. I could drop some more, but that'd be at the expense of muscle mass. My biggest complaint for being big is needing 150-175g of carbs/hr...Glad some content is back.
I haven't done CTK since the early '90s but seems to me the recent fires have decimated the forest canopy from top of Tollhouse well into the Big Creek climb. You guys are exposed to direct sunlight way more now than back in the day, and maybe more than 2018 so that alone could explain some performance decrease. Bottom line though you killed it. Hats off. My best time was 10:42 back in 1992. I remember some dudes from Texas trash talking in the group on the flat rollout from Clovis to Wildcat about the lack of climbing they had been told to expect. They got quiet on Tollhouse and I never saw any of them at the finish.
One thing is for sure, you are a significantly better director.
Bro you look healthier now than back then
Idk he looked plenty healthy in both, just more muscular now
@@WHALEx3 yeah muscle is health lol
@@musabkartaldumbo
I agree, happier and more energy. I think it was diet. I changed mine gained more weight and got faster but also smarter in time. As things normally work that way with consistency
No he doesn't. Stupid comment.
Words cannot describe how much I love this video
Great vid! You looked like Wout van Aert riding with climbing specialists.
with this video, we can see how much faster WVA would ride climbs if he lost 20 pounds! No wonder now why the trade teams get their stage racing stars like Rogic, Pogacar, etc to get super thin!
@@joebriggs8422 the winner is a rower first, mountain bike racer second. Road bike is just for fun. His goal was to just finish but once he told us he raced weekly 2-5 hour mtn bike races we were guessing a top 20 finish.
Honestly dude you looked great in 2018 and 2024. What matters is you are happy in your mind and you have different goals right now. Personally I don’t think you look “healthier” because you are carrying more muscle mass but if that’s what is making you happy then all power to you.
Thanks for another AWESOME video!
Sorry for the lag on responding, but I really appreciate the support. Thank you so much!
Yours videos are killing it ! Love them ! Salute from France !
thanks for the video!! always interesting see you again competing on the road!! In my humble opinion, now you are another profile of cyclist more oriented to ultradistance rather than profile you used to do in 2018...not better not worse, just different... I love wat/kilo relationship and climbing super fast... I also love powerfull cyclist with proper profile to face crits... or endurance profiles good on long distance... maximum respect for all them!!
What a beautiful area. I was just out there camping at Huntington Lake and ran up to Kaiser Peak. Stunning. Congratz on the effort!
Just wanted to thank you for being an inspiration for getting back into bikes this year and seeing how serious I can take it. Still very much beginner, just stepped up my paved route to 11mi with a punchy 170m climb in the middle and cut 9 minutes off it this week.
Awesome video. I’ve Attempted the Tollhouse Century portion of this ride 4 times. Finally finished it this year. Down to 195 lbs from 260.
Interesting data on this one, you look much healthier and I’m sure your overall fitness and reserves are better now.
Been a long time since I’ve watched your content. Wow, you’ve grown up a lot. Good work. Enjoyed the video and glad to see you riding well.
Production quality and sound effects/music. 100/10. Who ever produced this... Wow. Looking forward to rewatching tomorrow
Awesome video Tyler! Looking strong and feeling strong. And keep on setting awesome examples for your son to emulate. I am sure he sees your great efforts out there and will emulate your hard work and determination in life! And great to share lighthearted moments with family and share with them that just being human and being humble is ok!
Love the vid Tyler keep up the good work ❤, btw I am from czechia and the guy you thought was Russian was probably also from czechia. His name sounds czech and he was wearing a very known Czech cycling apparel brand that only Czechs know 😂.
That was awesome to watch.
You are looking fitter then before Bro. Keep going! Ride on!
I really envy and appreciate your positivity even when the results are not what you hoped. But that is the point, you find a positive takeaway. As someone who beats himself up after most "events" and gets down, I really appreciate this video and will try to learn from your mindset. Thank you. (*oh and one note...don't ruin it by telling your son you're "a loser". you definitely are not and you want them to emulate your best qualities which is your enjoying the experience and not focused on the result). Great job!! Good luck on your Border to Border challenge!!
Dude! Fantastic video and great ride! Love how your son joins you on the adventure. Great memories for you both! 👍🏾💪🏾
Awesome riding with you! Thanks for the props… hope to ride it again next year and hopefully not have any mechanicals 😅
I am 3 mins into the video so don't know the result, but wanted to say no matter the result you look 10x better at the 180# weight my dude.
Great video and yeah, you are stronger and faster wiser. That’s for sure a few tweaks here and there I’m sure you can break your old record no problem.
Yea maybe Tyler can tweak his bike with lighter parts to reduce overall system weight by 20 pounds to match the 2018 total weight... but only if he rode a steel dept store bike in 2018. j/k
I was missing this videos a lot! Good job and great inspirational vid!
i am posting again like i just don't care. You are keeping the cycling vlog videos alive...coz ur the boss at them. great video. loved it (love that kit too)
Love it VC you crushed it I’m going to have to watch the original video again I think it will be the 3rd time I’ve seen it well worth it ❤
Well done, impressive effort, also some interesting info and creative editing and video footage.
This is the content I keep coming back for. Slayin' it bro.
Tk for this awesome vides, i just bought my first gravel ride and now im going to try having great adventures like you have.
Tk so much for inspiring me to cycling
HAHA... "Nobody wants to come to FRESNO to ride!" HAHA. That was awesome. For us that live in Fresno agree with you. You flew by me on the rollers heading up to Wildcat. You crushed it! It is a hard ride.
Respect! Always motivational and entertaining. Keep the vids coming.
Your moustache game is waaaay stronger now. 50 watts for sure
All that weed fur filled with poopy particulate, salmonella, and hippie dreams is not aero. More a 50w drag.
Tyler's back!!! ❤ love the videos man. Keep it up.
You’re a beast!
Always learning from you. This one had the importance of fueling. Tremendous climbs. Way to go
You are such an inspiration! Thank you for your work dude!
what a fantastic vid but equally interesting comparison , i have also wondered about the same thing . i feel the body /mind finds or knows what's our best setting but we as individuals have to find it . Congratulations not only for this video but for your total body of work .
VCs back baby.... Been a miserable summer out here in the Middle East with very little VC content past few months.
This was so good. Man not far off previous time, you should be well pleased with that. Great vid 👍
Not seen you channel in a while wow drastic change physically, I'm going through back catalogue for some catch up while on the trainer 😁
Epic ride, I did it 7 times but never for speed just to finish, I was 55 for my first c2k, 62 for my last definitely one of the highlights of my life. Enjoyed the video brings back memories.
All the extra pounds went into the right places! You look great!
Sick kit. I wish I had seen the announcement, the Eliel website said this ended in July. I too am a kid of the 90s and would have loved to rock this kit. Good luck on the B2BFKT!
Your stories are the best pooping the bed on a valentines get away. Laughed out loud at that.
Missed you VC! Love the vid.
Well Done. Chasing younger years is never easy, I got they T-Shirt. Focus on the now, accepting your engine is mental health and tuning it is all you can do. Peace.
This video is so important! Thanks for making it; Health first!
Good stuff! looking forward to the border to border episode
Your coolness factor multiplied itself.
A very real video. Although you didn’t break your time, you are so much stronger. Congrats 🎉
You are a beast. You don't want to be a 150 lb skinny man, cycling or no cycling. Presumably you are tallish. I too am a bit over 6' tall and 180 lbs. 🙂 Great video and well done competing with much skinnier guys.
PS. there is a reason the great Peter Sagan never won the Tour de France.
Makes me wish I lived anywhere near Fresno. Seems like a beautiful race
Great video! Love how the family are so involved.
Great job man! I'm ~210 and just recently moved to a place that actually has elevation and climbs (Boulder). 3% grade for a mile and a half has me dead, averaging 280 W. I can see I'm objectively getting stronger though through the months I've been here which is motivating. I've set an arbitrary goal of 180 lbs, as I recall during 50k training years ago being mid 180s and feeling fantastic. Finishing a race strong is a major goal of mine, and something you achieved here. You seem happy, keep doing what you're doing.
Awesome, dude looks great, pause... This is super epic, gotta love riding.
Tyler, you are looking so good man. I didn’t watch your videos for 2 or maybe 5 years, now when I watched this by chance, man what a transformation. You look so grownup and well, awesome to see you like this. Sorry, maybe a silly question, are you still eating vegan? Best of luck with your Canada -> Mexico adventure. Keep it up! ❤
Love to see this. Performance for overall life, and therefore happiness, seems much higher with the extra weight.
The way you describe the ultra athlete you've become with a hose analogy was brilliant.
Most interesting video I’ve seen all year for real dude thanks.
Finally brah! We been waiting for another UA-cam video!!
Peanut Gallery here: amazing job both times! IMHO you look and sound so much better and healthier with the extra Lbs! Nicer kit too! 😃
But bravo for both efforts!
Tyler I love your road bike rides and adventures
Cool video, definitely illustrates things well. Good luck on Border to Border!
Tyler man, I've been watching you for years now and you gaining lean weight inspired me to do the same. With awesome results. 7-8 kilos heavier now. But way more powerful then ever before. Also I do a lot more of bike training as well
As always, great job! Thank you
Love your back development Tyler.
really enjoyed this episode:) thanks tyler!
Great comparison documentary for hill racing! Now do flat course racing TT at your new watts and weight and show us what happens!!!! thank you for great video and having the foresight to record your 2018 effort.
I love your videos the production is great, i watch them while on my trainer
Great video. Shows the difference weight makes up hills. You are fitter now with watts sustained but the low weight back then made you faster on this course. I personally think you looked better back then as a cyclist. Lower weight looks cooler and freer. I lost a bit of weight lately, pretty trim on wholefoods vegan low fat diet. Suddenly getting my fastest times and getting up hills great.
Very eye opening video!
You're overall fitter than you used to be. Bring them to the road for a marathon race and you'll crush them while being on the top 5 on that bike race! Overall fitter, beefier, All rounder better VC!
Great effort and mind dude - big love ❤
Damn Bro, monster ride!! It would be interesting to know what you prefer but I think I would prefer being a little heavier and more durable versus the opposite. I know my best performances are when I have everything dialed in - strength and weight. But I'm not racing against others. Just myself😄. You're still a beast either way. Great ride!!!
So fun!!! Love the kit, great video.
Great storytelling I feel like I've gotten my workout in 😅. I aim to be about the same build as you now I think it's better for overall health to be strong with good posture, but then I am not racing anyone!
Cool story, thanks for documenting and sharing 🤙
The Wife Kicks A$$ - Bro , Everything I Am About To Share Is Subjective & I Know That - This Episode Is A Flipping Movie - The Soundtrack Rips And Is Spot On - The Edits Were Perfect - The Voice Over Was Top Shelf - The Realtime Subject Matter Speaks Volumes Of Your Character And Integrity - And Those Clips From 2018 Showcases An Unhealthy Climber - This Current State Of Yourself And Mind Set Absolutely Rocks - Bummer On The 33 Lousy Seconds But The 2024 VC Stands Taller , Speaks With Confidence , And Recovers Like Nobodies Business - Well Done Brother Man - Well Done
All The Best From Boarder To Boarder ,
Cheers
Really good video, this is how I feel at 90kg haha every grandslam. I would suggest more effort on the aero to help with decents to make up some time, but weight is king.
nice narration, really enjoied. Thanks
Badass effort man, great job!
The still of you at 8.18 is not the same man as the one when I started watching! Haha VC is finally the big man in the pack
Thanks to you and your team.
You look soooo much better and healthier and just remember cycling is not all about climbs....i bet you are quicker overall on the flat and sprinting and also short power climbs!
Awesome video as always.
Endlich wieder ein neues Video 🔥 s
Heute siehst zu 100 Prozent gesund und Fit aus, im Gegensatz zu damals das sah ungesund aus. Auch wenn du langsamer warst, dennoch eine heftige Leistung 🔥 freue mich aufs nächste Video 😎
Your kit is insane. Love it