Going Up Against the Fastest Gravel Racers in the US. Gravel Locos 150 Race Report

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  • Опубліковано 28 тра 2021
  • The Gravel Locos 150 brought some of the biggest names in US gravel racing to Hico Texas. I get into my power data, tactics, and pacing strategy for the race that landed me a top 5 finish.
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  • @bluemystic7501
    @bluemystic7501 3 роки тому +109

    Legend has it that BHD took the KOM riding that river crossing but no data is available due to water damaging his Wahoo.

  • @barbaroacosta5335
    @barbaroacosta5335 3 роки тому +258

    Great sportmanship giving that other rider a bottle when he ran out of water. I saw his video of the race and he thanked you for that.

    • @fredrik-c
      @fredrik-c 3 роки тому +1

      Who was that other rider?

    • @jamtoz
      @jamtoz 3 роки тому +5

      @@fredrik-c Adam roberge

    • @barbaroacosta5335
      @barbaroacosta5335 3 роки тому +7

      @@fredrik-c adam roberge. He made a video about this race too.

    • @evsta100
      @evsta100 3 роки тому +1

      @@jamtoz He came in 3rd. He admitted he was kind of a d@ck for leaving the feed zone early. Seems like a cool dude. Check out his vid. King also has a vid of this ride

    • @jamtoz
      @jamtoz 3 роки тому +3

      @@evsta100 yes i saw that video were he said it was a dumb move, we all learn from our mistakes and i am sure he learned something that day 😅✌

  • @username-gf1sf
    @username-gf1sf 3 роки тому +190

    Sad to know that backwards hat Dylan couldn't win because he did a triple century the day before☹️

  • @santiagobenites
    @santiagobenites 3 роки тому +45

    Finishing just six minutes behind that machine of a man that completed fifteen Grand Tour races is something you should be very happy with, and a great learning experience as well. Your only real flaw was not having the balls to ride across that little stream. Cheers!

  • @mrfranchize02
    @mrfranchize02 3 роки тому +138

    Absolutely looove these race reports

  • @adventuresona700dollarhard5
    @adventuresona700dollarhard5 3 роки тому +120

    “I would have ridden it”
    Me too, BHD. Me too.

    • @sapinva
      @sapinva 3 роки тому +4

      I would have stopped to take of my socks and shoes.

    • @Second247
      @Second247 3 роки тому +1

      @@sapinva Such a girly thing. I wouldn't with my less-than-knee-height rubber boots.
      As an extra my feet wouldn't have suffered from dehydration for the rest of the race.

    • @brauljo
      @brauljo 3 роки тому

      All you need is a recumbent high racer to not get your feet wet

    • @Second247
      @Second247 3 роки тому +1

      @@brauljo whole race with penny-farthing... Ollie from GCN might try it.

    • @tinmachine693
      @tinmachine693 3 роки тому +1

      I would of used a rowing boat with a sail,just incase of favourable winds.

  • @colinmclellan4858
    @colinmclellan4858 3 роки тому +172

    "Overly dramatic vegan UA-camrs......." :-) Thanks for the video. I love the channel.

    • @oldanslo
      @oldanslo 3 роки тому +5

      Is there any other kind?

    • @ElonMuckX
      @ElonMuckX 3 роки тому +3

      Shocking.......

    • @domestique3954
      @domestique3954 3 роки тому

      😂💦

    • @indorock
      @indorock 3 роки тому +1

      If rolling around on the ground after 250K of hard racing is considered "overly dramatic" that would make Mathieu van der Poel a drama queen. And he's not even vegan!

    • @zenomolteni1253
      @zenomolteni1253 3 роки тому

      Haha 9:42-10:03 made me chuckle as well

  • @BruceChastain
    @BruceChastain 3 роки тому +33

    saw VC in there at 10th, which of course is amazing too.

  • @AdamRobergeCycling
    @AdamRobergeCycling 3 роки тому +69

    What a great recap. Amazing Job Dylan. Thanks again for saving my life with that bottle. See you next week!

    • @scerni37
      @scerni37 3 роки тому +3

      Well done Adam. Outstanding performance. Good to see that camaraderie overrides competitive spirit.

  • @plywoodsky
    @plywoodsky 3 роки тому +20

    It was fun to see you racing in Hico! Congrats on a great race. Thanks for coming to Texas and taking some sand home with you as a souvenir.

  • @willemjohannes9007
    @willemjohannes9007 3 роки тому +10

    “The next hour was a pretty relaxed pace at a normalized power of [says my FTP].”

  • @mauricedejongh7969
    @mauricedejongh7969 3 роки тому +12

    As a Dutch fan of Laurens, I was -of course- very happy for him that he won the race. He didn't win a lot during his career. Nice race report 👍 And good luck next weekend!!

    • @wazzup105
      @wazzup105 3 роки тому +1

      Same here. Go Laurens. (and Go Dylan)

  • @timatrout9518
    @timatrout9518 3 роки тому +3

    Great seeing you at the GL150! Your video's and Flow helped this 60 year old finish the GL150 under 10 hours! Chapeau!

  • @SDebreuil
    @SDebreuil 3 роки тому +14

    Excellent video, I love the race recaps! Seems like you left out the part where you gave a water bottle to a fellow rider; class move on your part!

  • @rpdole
    @rpdole 3 роки тому +35

    Been so looking forward to your breakdown, Dylan. Really impressed with your performance in the conditions and the field.

  • @BruceChastain
    @BruceChastain 3 роки тому +25

    I love how calm and almost clinical you talk through the race with phrases like "required 400w for 15 minutes."

  • @ketoconstruct1515
    @ketoconstruct1515 3 роки тому +21

    You are a rockstar Dylan. Congrats..... Love these videos and backwards hat, Dylan always makes me laugh out loud. By the way. You were the maker of the first training plan I ever followed. (Trainingpeaks) I'm getting stronger and faster but when I hear your wattage numbers I think I would be better off playing darts or competitive scrabble

    • @andrx074
      @andrx074 3 роки тому +2

      I know...198w nice and easy with HR 121. That’s my aim for FTP - but then I’m older, fatter and have default laziness

  • @BoxCarBoy12
    @BoxCarBoy12 3 роки тому +10

    I usually have no interest in racing and race reports, but your storytelling is Chris Horner level and keeps me engaged the whole time!

    • @TD05SSLegacy
      @TD05SSLegacy 3 роки тому

      Uh, not a single mispronounced name? Certainly not Chris Horner level! 🤪🤣

    • @kellrockets101
      @kellrockets101 3 роки тому

      Chris Horner is awful lol

    • @sandrop.92
      @sandrop.92 3 роки тому

      @@TD05SSLegacy His Laurens Ten Dam is quite a way off though.

  • @SpeedBoosted136
    @SpeedBoosted136 3 роки тому +8

    Absolutely amazing!! I just finished 100km on MTB first time in my life and...too see those numbers of Pro - it's fascinating 🤩 500-700+ watt range, OMG
    Great job, Dylan🥳

    • @SpeedBoosted136
      @SpeedBoosted136 3 роки тому

      Now seriously considering to add Road bike to the existing MTB :)

  • @matyi94
    @matyi94 3 роки тому +2

    Hey Dylan! I decided to take on my first ever ultra-endurance gravel race last week. I haven't raced in the past 10 years and haven't ever done anything even close to this. Your content helped me a TON! I came out 8th at the end and had tons of fun during the 350kms. Thanks again, keep up doing the good work!

  • @kellymaszk5832
    @kellymaszk5832 3 роки тому

    I had been looking forward to this video since the race ended. Outstanding effort. Thanks for sharing.

  • @RGCastro7
    @RGCastro7 3 роки тому

    Amazing numbers and excellent result, Dylan! Thank you for sharing your insights with us. These videos are spectacular.

  • @roebbiej
    @roebbiej 3 роки тому +4

    Love these videos Dylan! Keep em coming and keep up the great performances, you're an inspiration for us all!

  • @warrensmith8793
    @warrensmith8793 3 роки тому +9

    Awesome work man! These race recaps are dope.

  • @Pinhead101
    @Pinhead101 3 роки тому +3

    Well done Dylan! Excellent editing

  • @scerni37
    @scerni37 3 роки тому +1

    Was looking forward to this. Great to have footage - credit! - and really enjoyed the mix of stats and descriptions on strategy. BHD is a comedic genius. But man you are a power as an athlete. Well done.

  • @2008ahbbjj
    @2008ahbbjj 3 роки тому +2

    Been looking forward to this race report , Dylan- you did not disappoint! Sooo many awesomes... from the race production to the field to your fantastic finish after all that output. Looking forward to your UB coverage, have some fun there too ;) Salud!

  • @rob7177
    @rob7177 3 роки тому +1

    Love this channel, the content the humor!!! Keep rocking it Bro!!!

  • @BlackWaterCyclist
    @BlackWaterCyclist 3 роки тому

    Such a great recap! Really enjoyed it. You did amazing! Way to push through the pain to the end.

  • @ARNULFOXRAMIREZ
    @ARNULFOXRAMIREZ 2 роки тому

    Great job Dylan!!! Thank you for taking us through the race and seeing the struggles.

  • @GMoneyLove
    @GMoneyLove 3 роки тому +1

    Congrats on a great performance! Love the race reports. Dig it.

  • @80sizzle
    @80sizzle 3 роки тому

    Truly, you make some of the most enjoyable and informative videos on UA-cam! And BHD is a total laugh! Thank you. Keep up the AWESOME work!! And best of luck for your upcoming comps.

  • @rperez0714fitedu
    @rperez0714fitedu 3 роки тому +2

    Another great video, the race report was amazing as usual. 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @SamuelBlackMetalRider
    @SamuelBlackMetalRider 3 роки тому +1

    What a great race report, honest and thorough. One of your best, loved it! You gave it all and beyond, RESPECT

  • @Tazangamoz
    @Tazangamoz 3 роки тому +1

    This was great. Thanks for the upload. 🚴‍♂️

  • @rudyelizondo1935
    @rudyelizondo1935 2 роки тому

    Great vid Dylan and great racing for you man!!! Congrats on your accomplishment too!!!

  • @paulantosh5501
    @paulantosh5501 3 роки тому +8

    Amazing lineup for this race. Love these summaries.

  • @karelt5413
    @karelt5413 3 роки тому +8

    Congrats bro. Fourth is a great achievement. 👍💪

  • @DaneKromer
    @DaneKromer 3 роки тому +2

    I’m so happy that mass start, in person gravel racing is back on the menu! Awesome video! Thanks Dylan

  • @jcsrst
    @jcsrst 3 роки тому +2

    Congratulations! I love these race videos. You are right up there with the world class athletes!

  • @grahamhubbard2331
    @grahamhubbard2331 3 роки тому +2

    very good summary of your race- needless to say you have shown that your talent and training is clearly shown here. the facvt that you produce interesting videos is a bonus that we all benefit from. thanks once again for sharing your insights.

  • @zzzzz1102
    @zzzzz1102 3 роки тому

    First time of watching this channel - superb commentary! Amazing race result too, good work!

  • @mikecortes8481
    @mikecortes8481 3 роки тому

    Hell yea buddy! Congratulations!!! 🎉 🍾 🍻

  • @AndrewBrown-em3ti
    @AndrewBrown-em3ti 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely brilliant ride Dylan, pure gravel royalty on show in that field so a massive chapeau. Keep up the great content, your videos are always informative and entertaining.

  • @redriverbike
    @redriverbike 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic job man......that was brutal! Thanks for coming down to Texas and supporting a great new race :)

  • @neilwarren4973
    @neilwarren4973 3 роки тому

    Congrats on your result! Was looking forward to this video after I saw your Strava file of the race.

  • @2008ahbbjj
    @2008ahbbjj 3 роки тому +29

    Please consider covering your recovery methods this season considering your increased level of output. 🙌🏼 (also I love the free format Fabio put in place. ‘Bout time for some major fundraising from cycling community to local communities)

    • @rpdole
      @rpdole 3 роки тому

      The downside is the fundraising is nowhere near where they need to be to purchase the command vehicle.

    • @2008ahbbjj
      @2008ahbbjj 3 роки тому

      @@rpdole there is grant funding available for emergency vehicles. Often public services grants are based on matching funds. I plan to research the total take from GL donations.
      It’s a good model IMHO.

  • @michelrivard1987
    @michelrivard1987 3 роки тому

    Congratulations Dylan for your strong performance! Great vid and amazing race report!!

  • @dannyr333
    @dannyr333 3 роки тому

    Congrats man you are a warrior. Gr8 summary of the gravel race. Man. Again great work man!

  • @brianhemstreet8175
    @brianhemstreet8175 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome result Dylan. Way to go deep!

  • @ekimviewmaster5010
    @ekimviewmaster5010 3 роки тому

    Wow!!! That looks like a crazy, loco, epic race. Good work, and as always, great breakdown. 👍

  • @cyclingnerddelux698
    @cyclingnerddelux698 3 роки тому

    Super video. I look forward to marathoning your content. And yes, after 30 years in the game, that Dylan, was an effort you can be fully proud of. Greetings from Austria.

  • @mickfaragher7897
    @mickfaragher7897 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent result DJ. Your race break down is fascinating especially since you explain every last detail of performance. A great learning experience ready for UG.

  • @stanislaogerman3743
    @stanislaogerman3743 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, quite the epic race ... Great Job!!! You were in VERY impressive company!!! 💪🏾

  • @cyclonasaurusrex1525
    @cyclonasaurusrex1525 3 роки тому +3

    Love everything about your videos!

  • @ianfurqueron5850
    @ianfurqueron5850 3 роки тому +4

    Whew... that sounds brutal. Congrats!

  • @tgoods5049
    @tgoods5049 3 роки тому +1

    Dude congrats on the top 5! Stoked you got this video out so quick. I’m sure you are super busy prepping for Unbound. Good luck!!

  • @ronetele13
    @ronetele13 3 роки тому

    Awesome effort & result Dylan!

  • @maxraaijmakers7830
    @maxraaijmakers7830 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you Dylan. Really appreciate your race reviews. Good luck at Unbound.

  • @rsrnsrwds
    @rsrnsrwds 3 роки тому +1

    Congrats on high finish! Incredible numbers against the top competition out there. Extremely impressive! Have been looking forward to your recap of the ride.

  • @kcanderson12
    @kcanderson12 3 роки тому +1

    Shocking. This is the best race recap video I've ever seen!

  • @Xhris4000
    @Xhris4000 3 роки тому +2

    That was one epic race man, hope to see y'all in Texas again.

  • @johnthebiker300
    @johnthebiker300 3 роки тому

    Really enjoyed that race report. Thanks

  • @polthomaskeeley7860
    @polthomaskeeley7860 3 роки тому

    Nice one Dylan. And I read about your gesture -- great that handed out that bottle. Cool beans and cool dude.
    Great channel too! Chapeau a vous, sir. Chapeau.

  • @pascalbocherel7785
    @pascalbocherel7785 3 роки тому +2

    Great result Dylan, it was Adam first gravel race which amazed me. Great videos from both of you and lot of data to look at from yours.

  • @Tubercyclosis
    @Tubercyclosis 3 роки тому +4

    Great video. Entertaining, informative, exciting first-person report - this is better stuff than the ascetic GdI road race reports. It's great how you relate your perceived exertion to the power numbers (which are off the chart for an old feller like myself, but add lots of context). Keep up the great content!

  • @thadscott8724
    @thadscott8724 3 роки тому

    Great race! It was cool meeting you pre-race and fun to see the video. Looking forward to next year!

  • @johnbowman83
    @johnbowman83 3 роки тому

    Seriously impressive performance Dylan well done! And a great breakdown of the effort - hell of a shift that

  • @noahbirdrevolution
    @noahbirdrevolution 3 роки тому +6

    Dylan inspired me to order some aero bars for my hardtail so I can smash some KOMs on my local rail to trail.

  • @DADVNTRS
    @DADVNTRS 3 роки тому

    Awesome video & valuable insights thanks for the awesome effort on this!

  • @mattdowney6540
    @mattdowney6540 3 роки тому

    Brilliant race Dylan. What a bunch of hitters!

  • @simongeeves9662
    @simongeeves9662 3 роки тому

    Bloody awesome effort Dylan.

  • @peterpolack2159
    @peterpolack2159 3 роки тому

    Definitely a well written and produced video and race report. Easily held my interest. Even the stats; my eyes usually glaze over when I start hearing numbers, but the were presented in just the right amount to add context to the race. Nice job.

  • @runsintheforrest1364
    @runsintheforrest1364 3 роки тому +1

    Great race report and interesting race footage.

  • @matt4drummer
    @matt4drummer 3 роки тому +5

    Top effort Dylan. It's great getting to hear your analysis and data. Trying to keep up with friends is how I reached my highest bpm too, but my power numbers were eh, different from yours 😂 Congrats on your effort! 👍👏

  • @lesj77
    @lesj77 3 роки тому +1

    Great video. Love learning from you!

  • @wombatfeeder999
    @wombatfeeder999 3 роки тому +4

    Just started cycling and I'm stoked to see I could keep up with your power numbers...on your recovery days :-)

  • @alexSigns
    @alexSigns 3 роки тому

    nice job Dylan!!congrats!!

  • @drewyager4020
    @drewyager4020 3 роки тому

    First time watching. Great stuff. Thanks for sharing

  • @AstroSquid
    @AstroSquid 3 роки тому +1

    Congrats, great results.

  • @cb6866
    @cb6866 3 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing...and the education. Good luck in Emporia !

  • @markokitzing4291
    @markokitzing4291 3 роки тому

    Congrats! And thanks for the analysis!

  • @davidferry8455
    @davidferry8455 3 роки тому +3

    great to see the inside track from the front! Inspirational.

  • @EVOQBIKE
    @EVOQBIKE 3 роки тому +1

    Nice work Dylan! 🚀🚀🚀🎉

  • @DynamicEricLife
    @DynamicEricLife 3 роки тому

    Great seeing you out there. That was a brutal race.

  • @Neilazbiker
    @Neilazbiker 3 роки тому

    Terrific analysis. Enjoyed that.

  • @bonoboboi
    @bonoboboi 3 роки тому +2

    Chapeu! Love your channel, love your racing!

  • @tomcoccia7348
    @tomcoccia7348 3 роки тому

    Great Job and Great report!

  • @rodrimora
    @rodrimora 3 роки тому +3

    New Dylan video. New like.

  • @chrisholstein7587
    @chrisholstein7587 3 роки тому +2

    I love the race recaps!

  • @stevedeibler2181
    @stevedeibler2181 3 роки тому

    Great ride Dylan!! Excellent race recap!!

  • @weedfoxs
    @weedfoxs 3 роки тому

    Very captivating video, keep the good work coming!
    -Fast Daddy Racing

  • @cyc00000
    @cyc00000 3 роки тому

    Awesome result mate!

  • @ICanT0uchU
    @ICanT0uchU 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome report Dylan, great effort! goodluck at Unbound, Laurens called some dutch friends, he mentoined in his podcast. Greetings from The Netherlands, looking forward to your unbound report!

  • @leeseoWestport
    @leeseoWestport 3 роки тому +3

    Well done!

  • @fastleopard1
    @fastleopard1 3 роки тому +3

    Love the race reports

  • @GoAlastair
    @GoAlastair 3 роки тому

    Mind blowing numbers! Nice Vid.

  • @simonverkerk8392
    @simonverkerk8392 3 роки тому

    You were awsome dude and great stats is very telling of how hard the race was.

  • @gffjones
    @gffjones 3 роки тому

    Fantastic video! thanks!

  • @michaelmarjaba5763
    @michaelmarjaba5763 3 роки тому

    You got a lot to be proud of. Amazing video