Now I ride fast with people I don’t like, result! 🎉
@PEDALLERS8 күн бұрын
Ha! I got lucky then and the training camp group were a great bunch 😝
@johnhatfield107014 күн бұрын
Cycle on your own. Cycle like you’ve only just stolen it! Don’t let the “pay more to go faster with smaller effort brigade” divert you. Coffee and cakes are for non combatants, keep going and eat your own banana and peanut butter sandwiches…….. Who knows, one day you may be able to ride Portugal end to end on a fixed gear!
@PEDALLERS13 күн бұрын
Strong game! Not sure I can go without coffee and cake though 🤣 Portugal ride sounds good though - maybe not a fixie 😝
@pipikikinos15 күн бұрын
Your voice volume mate is lower than the music
@PEDALLERS14 күн бұрын
Ok - I didn’t notice it in the edit but will check it on the next vid - thanks 👍
@aarondcmedia958515 күн бұрын
Music at the same volume as the narration always boggles my mind.
@PEDALLERS14 күн бұрын
Thanks for the heads up - didn’t notice it in the edit but will check the next one 👍
@LJBenji1415 күн бұрын
Nice and straight forward recs, no wasted time. like it
@PEDALLERS14 күн бұрын
Thanks 👍 focusing on waffling less 🤣
@guy5paris15 күн бұрын
So true!
@PEDALLERS14 күн бұрын
👍
@waschhalletuttlingen-georg897915 күн бұрын
Missing the video Mentioned at the end. Would love to see that.
@PEDALLERS15 күн бұрын
Thanks!. Yes it is coming just need to finish it off and get it on the channel. I mentioned it at the end of this vid to give me some accountability to get it done 👍
@Nikoshultzcousinisabaddie16 күн бұрын
please take the bibs off
@brendanmcmenamin19 күн бұрын
Great review for someone like me thinking of attempting the 167 version. Plenty of great advice. Thank you.
@PEDALLERS18 күн бұрын
Thanks - glad it was helpful. It’s a great event, even though it’s a little hectic at times, still worth the experience. And with the 167 ride I reckon you still get to do the “best bits” of the route. Enjoy 👍
@78gusten19 күн бұрын
I would have liked to see the review/test of them.
@PEDALLERS18 күн бұрын
For sure. I was going to do a follow on video to ride and review them but … got a bit sidetracked. Sorry 😊
@jamesbenning9665Ай бұрын
Hi thanks -you have my sympathy. I'm 60 and reasonably fit but I find the other Canaries a little intimidating. I agonised over Lanzarote for a Christmas break and, for precisely the reasons you cite, went to Nice instead. I accept that I'd need warmer gear but for me, the trade off was well worth it. The cafes are open and there is plenty to do off the bike, the climbs are varied and verdant.
@PEDALLERSАй бұрын
That's a great option. Maybe I will also check out mainland Spain. Trouble is - if it's over Christmas it'll be a family vacation (that i sneak my bike on) - not sure my wife will say yes to having to wear 'warmer gear' by the pool ;)
@mrbigglesworth35ifyАй бұрын
Not enough camel toe we need more camel toe
@bilipiton9758Ай бұрын
Solar version for Great Britain?? It's a kind of irony or? 😂😂
@PEDALLERSАй бұрын
You don’t need sunshine for solar 😝😉
@timtaylor95902 ай бұрын
the chamois is terrible, the front does come up too high, and the material isnt great. the pro team training jerseys are even worse.
@PEDALLERSАй бұрын
I didn’t really get in with the pro team kit so sold it. Still have one skin tight jersey though 🤣
@timtaylor95902 ай бұрын
pro team training is trash
@PEDALLERS2 ай бұрын
Yep. Not my preference
@user-cx2bk6pm2f2 ай бұрын
Is there something enjoyable about riding with 8,000 other people? Sounds like a disaster.
@PEDALLERS2 ай бұрын
Good and Bad, but overall I’ll pass next time (famous last words!). I didn’t like the early 5am start and queuing up with 8k others. Rolling out and hitting the first climb was pretty cool but then the number of riders descending around you wasn’t so enjoyable. Food stops (including local stores) was carnage.
@ZwiftDude2 ай бұрын
Wonder what your gear set up was? Ideally would be good to do these in Zone 2. I am a heavier rider and definitely wouldn't be able to do those climbs at threshold or under.
@PEDALLERS2 ай бұрын
I was on my Aethos - 52/36 front and 11-34 cassette. Looking at the HR zone for the full ride, I was in threshold Z4 for just 4% (so maybe I could have gone harder!) 45% at Z3 25% each Z1/2
@omars83903 ай бұрын
Is it me or does the Core stuff actually look a lot better and you get a zipped pocket for that credit card... Kinda funny when you said 8:36 "stand out from the crowd" are you sure? 🤣 Because everyone is a Rapha rider these days.
@PEDALLERS3 ай бұрын
I don’t mind the core jerseys - plain and functional. Agree, there’s a lot of rapha kit out there these days. I’m always in the lookout for something else, but not found another brand that hooks me yet.
@malinsanne3 ай бұрын
You definitely need a size smaller
@PEDALLERS3 ай бұрын
Pretty sure I don’t 😝
@user-cx2bk6pm2f3 ай бұрын
If you can't stitch in the pad without making the shorts look like a man-diaper, how can you claim to be a premium brand?
@PEDALLERS3 ай бұрын
Which brands are worth a look? I haven’t found an alternate that I would move to yet.
@user-cx2bk6pm2f3 ай бұрын
@@PEDALLERS 7mesh... their MK3 bibs work well for me. Pad stitching is discrete and edges are chamfered for a low profile look.
@PEDALLERS2 ай бұрын
Thanks. Will keep an eye on 7mesh - looks nice, minimal. Need them in blue, and not cargo 👍
@user-cx2bk6pm2f2 ай бұрын
@@PEDALLERS They have non-cargo version... for some reason they are not as easy to find on the UK website. No blue color tho.
@user-cx2bk6pm2f3 ай бұрын
Another pair of bibs with comically stitched bullseyes on the private parts and chamois that sits like a brick turd on the backside. I swear bib makers are trolling us to see how ridiculous they can make us look. Except 7mesh... who actually have discrete stitching and chamois with chamfered edges for a smooth transition.
@user-cx2bk6pm2f3 ай бұрын
Thumbs up for putting them on! Very helpful for potential buyers like me!
@PEDALLERS3 ай бұрын
No worries. Hope it was useful. The one tip I don’t think I mentioned - wait for the Rapha sale to buy 🤣
@ZwiftDude3 ай бұрын
Ditched all my Rapha kit
@PEDALLERS3 ай бұрын
For what ? I keep looking for another brand but can’t quite find the right one … yet 👍
@jnblawnandlandscapellc3 ай бұрын
What did you switch to? I'm currently running the PMCC line.
@PEDALLERS3 ай бұрын
I’m still looking. I keep getting adverts for Pedal Mafia but … I just don’t like the branding for some reason. Will keep looking 👓
@KenRick2010Ай бұрын
Siroko
@korsveien25 күн бұрын
I bought a Castelli jersey and the zipper is really so much better than Rapha core jersey. It’s a bigger plastic zipper and so smooth. Love it 😍.
@customteezzshop36703 ай бұрын
Ring of kerry in Ireland 10k riders around some of the most beautiful roads in the country, and pretty good food stops particularly in kenmare before the big climb up Molls Gap
@PEDALLERS3 ай бұрын
Thanks - I do fancy another trip to Ireland - with the bike this time. 10k riders sounds … a lot 🤣👍
@LOGICAL-JAY3 ай бұрын
Rapha recently destroyed their "brevet" line with a new cheaper version...no front pocket and cheaper material on the brevet now
@PEDALLERS3 ай бұрын
Think I had one brevet top a few years back but didn’t get on with the thicker material
@LOGICAL-JAY3 ай бұрын
My favorite are the "classic flyweight"(which they barely make anymore) and the "pro-team flyweight" which is discontinued and replaced by a cheaper product named "light weight"...
@PEDALLERS3 ай бұрын
Agree. My go to is also the classic flyweight. Pro team I’m not as convinced by the fit
@timbiddle68663 ай бұрын
Best video I have watched on 312 prep and knowledge upload, thank you. Also very good video for general endurance riding. Cheers Tim B
@PEDALLERS3 ай бұрын
Appreciate if - thank you ! I just tried to put together the things I’d learnt by taking part in this event - and riding in general 😀
@jacquelinejohnson22864 ай бұрын
Dartmoor classic? 100 miler. My son did the 312 this last 3 years and compared with last year he said the stops were much improved. Last years were terrible apparently. The wrist bands this year at least were distinguishable and no band only water. The guy with the puncture before it began that you saw did the 167 and apparently had 3 punctures in all that day! The atmosphere in the village was wonderful. My son every year has got better at his fueling strategy and getting it right is so important. Styrker? Bars (I've probably spelt that wrong) which have a one handed tap your handle bar opening helps.
@PEDALLERS4 ай бұрын
Dartmoor sounds good will check it out - could do with a target, thanks ! Sounds like the 312 this year improved with lessons learnt. About styrkr bars - yes I tried them and they are tasty and a decent amount of carbs- big though ! Cheers.
@marcusdollard73304 ай бұрын
Never did that ride but I have traned there in the 90s great place to ride I remember the drivers were very friendly and respectful
@PEDALLERS4 ай бұрын
Yes, it’s an amazing place with great rides. I will be heading back soon for sure, just not when theres 8,500 other riders there 😝
@daviddaniels63354 ай бұрын
Super review. Better events (safer) and nicer locations out there - personally, I’d avoid
@PEDALLERS4 ай бұрын
Absolutely. I need another event to focus and train for, but something a little less chaotic 👍
@rivergladesgardenrailroad88344 ай бұрын
Very interesting info.
@PEDALLERS4 ай бұрын
Glad you think so!
@LucaBord894 ай бұрын
Too big you should wear a M size or even S I argue
@PEDALLERS4 ай бұрын
Sure 😉
@triathlonlen4 ай бұрын
Hi there are 5 main climbs in Lanza. Femes to the south, Timanfaya in the middle, Haría and Tabyesco are two different ways up same climb and Miridor del Rio in far North which can also be ridden from sea level at Orzola. The wind helps your bike handling skills and it’s the main reason why the Ironman there is the toughest in the world. Give it another try.
@PEDALLERS4 ай бұрын
You lost me at Ironman 😝. Honestly it just wasn’t my kind of place. Prefer GC and Tenerife, or Mallorca. Hoping to try Girona next. 🤞
@SusheeNzeutem4 ай бұрын
Awesome video! 👏 very detailed and informative. I really enjoy it. Thank you!
@PEDALLERS4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@DWilson-zj8dx4 ай бұрын
Did you have front lights?
@PEDALLERS4 ай бұрын
Good question! Hopefully Yes. We had a ~2km ride to the start line in the dark but it was quiet … until we hit the queue. By the time we actually left the start line it was light and no need for lights. We did go through at least one tunnel (top of Puig Major) and legally you have to have lights on in road tunnels - but it was closed road so i dont think the Police would be stopping any cyclists there. Other than that our ride was in decent weather and no need for lights. Basically, i would say yes you should have a front light, but you can prob get away without one
@JFomo4 ай бұрын
You must already have a really good foundation if you've only done 5000km in 7 months leading to the event. I've already done over 5000kms of riding this year already though 90% of that has probably been junk miles and not structured training 😅 For what it's worth, I find the best pacing strategy is going by the power values found on your power curve in Strava. My 20 to 30 minute power in the last 6 weeks is around 235 watts. So on long climbs that last over 30 minutes, pace your power at 235 watts and when your going fast on the flats try and stay/surge up to 235 watts. 312km is long so save your legs.
@PEDALLERS4 ай бұрын
I probably had a reasonable foundation beforehand but my training was so unstructured up till the point i started to focus on training for the M312 event. Good advice on power and pacing - i tended to go on HR for pacing strategy. But - as i bought a power meter it would be good make use of that and focus on power. I will try it out and see how it goes. Thanks :)
@zeez41785 ай бұрын
They look awful ! What do you expect when Rich privileged accountants run companies
@PEDALLERS5 ай бұрын
Which ones - all of them?! I dont like the Core much. I just haven't found another brand I prefer yet
@mrbigglesworth35ifyАй бұрын
Castelli?
@jonatanleandoer90065 ай бұрын
way too big for you
@PEDALLERS5 ай бұрын
Which ones ? My go to is Classic and no way I’d want to go smaller than Large 😝
@jonatanleandoer90065 ай бұрын
@@PEDALLERS both in my eyes, try the medium, classic fits the ‘most’ loose…
@PEDALLERS5 ай бұрын
Well, I'm not convinced yet about that, but next time i'm passing a rapha store i'll try on the Mediums. Having had to go up a size when trying the Cores' I'd be concerned a smaller Classic size would have the same issue. We shall see!
@markgrenier67875 ай бұрын
These ones? Really? You British murder the English language
@PEDALLERS5 ай бұрын
I learnt it from the Queen 😝
@qcsorter46266 ай бұрын
I was there in late February and the wind was horrendous at times. I was on an ebike so headwinds weren't a major issue, but the crosswinds were terrifying and took the pleasure away from the cycle. To be fair, I've been there on several occasions before and haven't had anything as bad as the last time. However, there is always the risk.
@PEDALLERS6 ай бұрын
Absolutely. The sidewinds and especially the gusts were awful. One moment you think yep all good, let’s go! Then a blast of sidewind and it’s oh jeez.
@amdeichgescheitert57796 ай бұрын
agree , my impression was , Lanzarote is like cycling on a windy moon. Gran Canaria and especially Teneriffa are much better.Better climbs, nicer landscape more wind protection in the mountains
@PEDALLERS6 ай бұрын
Agreed! Actually I just got back from Tenerife, and it was good, but … really windy although i think that was more isolated to the location (there’s a hint when it’s a big coastal destination for windsurfers, kitesurfers, etc.). Climbing was great though. But … still Gran Canaria is my favourite destination in the Canaries. :)
@amdeichgescheitert57796 ай бұрын
@@PEDALLERS when you go to Teneriffa for cycling avoid El Medano as starting location, even though it's a nice spot with great vibes due to the hang loose surfing culture. It's much better to stay in south west, less wind, less traffic and a greater selection of climbs. Yes GC is very beautiful and in former years I preferred it over Tenriffa, but over the years the Island Government has done nothing and now most of the roads on GC are oil bad shape and the condition of Roads on Teneriffa is much, much better. If you visit Teneriffa and you have a rental car even try to explore the cycling routes in the north and north west. It's rally great
@PEDALLERS6 ай бұрын
@@amdeichgescheitert5779 Ha. El Medano was exactly where we were staying (never again!) - too windy (but a nice vibe). Somewhere near Los Cristianos seems a better option? And yes, you are right about GC - I really like the environment and the variety of rides, but the roads, in some parts they are not so good.
@amdeichgescheitert57796 ай бұрын
@PEDALLERS From my experience it's even better to go more in direction of Alcala (a nice, calm fishing Village) /Los Gigantes because you get rid of the horrible overtourism around Los Cristianos and Playa Las Americanas , you can avoid the crowded part of the costal road between Americanas and Playa San Juan and you have the great variety of costal climbs , roads up to Teide, and the area around Masa /El Palmar. The only thing yo miss is the great climb to Villaflor and beyond, which is better from Los Cristianos and Playa Las Americanas
@johnboy11026 ай бұрын
Only go in winter to escape UK weather. Rides are tough in the wind but hey ho better than freezing your nuts off back home.
@PEDALLERS6 ай бұрын
Absolutely, I’ve tried to flip my vacation time around so we go away for ‘winter sun’ and stay at home in the summer. 👍
@lookslikedavid6 ай бұрын
Lanser-Roti
@PEDALLERS6 ай бұрын
I prefer naan 😝🤣
@CyclingAlgarvePortugal6 ай бұрын
Nice video, thanks! Next time you should come over here, to Algarve!
@PEDALLERS6 ай бұрын
Thanks. I will Definitely be heading to Portugal!
@Mr.Wissen.Zero.6 ай бұрын
Go to cyprus Paphos. I was there once last year and fell in love. The moment u leave the city and start to get behind the first small mountains ur complete alone it’s so beautiful. Nearly no cars or anything.
@PEDALLERS6 ай бұрын
Sounds amazing. Cyprus hasn’t been on my radar but I will check it out for sure. Thanks ! 🤞
@SusheeNzeutem6 ай бұрын
Welcome to Thailand! hope you had a great time. I would have loved to meet!
@PEDALLERS6 ай бұрын
Thanks - it was a good time. I heard Chang Mai was also good for cycling - so maybe one day !!!
@mysalesmentor6 ай бұрын
Excellent summary. Many thanks. Preparing for the 24 event.
@PEDALLERS6 ай бұрын
Best of luck! Enjoy it 👍
@veloperformance7 ай бұрын
Looks great. How humid was it, looked mental.
@PEDALLERS7 ай бұрын
Not crazy but still hot and was defo sweating more than usual. It was breathing that seemed much harder than normal and trying to get enough air in your lungs. Nice to experience something different to Europe 👍