ALPE D'ZWIFT RACE WITH THE VEGAN CYCLIST *insane* | Ep 57

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Yo! Just want to take a minute to say thank you, from the bottom of my heart. Last night we created history. We set up and hosted one of the largest unsupported and UNSPONSORED indoor cycling event in the world. Truly truly humbled, we rallied together and showed up as a fucking army. I wear my heart on my sleeve, and yeah we lost this fight. But this is a war, I’ll be back.

[@dmeador11111]

Next time you can make sure to taper ahead of time. But great effort !!!

[@mtechcbs]

You had it in you, you had the power and the skill and experience, so why did you lose, simply because he treated it as a race, you treated it as a social event with the "race" as the "bait", when are you going to learn!

[@stephenp1615]

@@mtechcbs I mean it doesn't really matter, nothing was on the line, could argue his pre season training schedule is more important?

[@sj6656]

Killer ride Cam! I've watched both videos of yesterday's race and you reacted and handled it all with class! You choose to depict events drama & excuses free. So much more entertaining than VC's outlooks. Thanks for creating entertaining content every day and can't wait to keep up with your story. Ride on!

[@Slavestothesystem]

@@mtechcbs he said in the first minute "race" three times.

[@TheVCAdventures]

DOOOODE! What an amazing event! To be clear here, to have any chance at beating Cam I had to do my best 40min power I have ever done...EVER! I really didnt think I had that effort in me, and there was a 99% chance Cam was gonna smash me. Plus, with some confusion at the start, Cam had to burn a match or two to stay at the front which i did not, then he waited for me like a tru gentleman. PLUS I had the TRON bike....which very much could have been the difference. /// So everything went my way and I BARELY got him. The re-match is gonna be FIRE!!! Im thinking a full on 100k race with climbs, flats, and descents. Cam, you are true sportsman and one handsome mofo. - kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWavpGhuh7mLaa8

[@verhagen]

The Vegan Cyclist just love you bruh!

[@owencampbell7956]

The Vegan Cyclist a vegan diet prevails once again! #govegan

[@jakebailey4458]

respect!

[@jaycollins6792]

Now this is why I love this sport. Having the up most respect for your rival is what it's all about.

[@russwright]

Both of you are great fun to watch and good ambassadors for the sport. Can't wait for the rematch- need to do a full race, not just a segment, of course, to keep confusion down. Cam- maybe don't do a big test the day before :) Now I have to figure out how to join an event like this.

[@J0shTh0mas42]

So much respect. 95% of people would never put themselves on the line like this, especially people with the amount of following you have. Competing, and possibly losing even if you're "suppose" to win is ALWAYS a way more impressive feat than not competing.

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

👊

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

Great video, man. Loved the friendly competition. Can’t wait for the rematch.

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thanks Jordan. Bring it on👊

[@syrus3k]

Yes, rematch!

[@raffitavoukjian372]

You guys broke the cycling internet yesterday. First of many of these hopefully to come. Thank you guys both for putting it together. I never thought I would be like a kid in a candy store, flushing through as many social media outlets just to not miss a thing. Haha!! You guys are both inspirational, absolutely dominant riders and you guys both are working hard to put up good content. Keep it up, till next time!

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

You rock Raffi, thank you very much for your kind support 👊

[@Fastfitnesstips]

Thanks for posting your effort, having watched both streams, its amazing how close you two are matched....it made for an epic race (Impossible to pick a winner until after the last corner!). Awesome to open this up to everyone else who wanted to ride too no matter who they were supporting.

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

👊👊👊👊

[@jacklafleur]

Exceptional event the two of you put on. Goes to show only the surface has been scratched of what is capable in eSports. It's totally understandable that you jumped out with the lead group, as that is the norm in Zwift events, but obviously, there was a "gentleman's agreement" for a neutralized start. It's quite likely had you come in rested and not been shot out of a cannon, you would have won this. Nonetheless, both you and Tyler are excellent ambassadors for Zwift and cycling, in general. Thanks for helping create more community in cycling.

[@richardhutchings1980]

Massive effort. No shame in losing to the vegan. He is a monster despite the way he talks down his lack of training he is at pro or neo pro levels

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thanks Richard

[@myplcrew]

VC is no joke and could probably ride with any pro peloton on any given day. Nice work to both of you and it’s so nice to see some class in sports these days, win or lose.

[@mattjohnson309]

Awesome job guys, what a race. Buzzing to be a part of it, you're both super strong. What a time to be alive ey! Racing up a virtual Alp D'Huez with youtube stars and a thousand other people, all from the (dis)comfort of my cellar! YESSS!

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Haha thank you Matt. 👊

[@DavidGarcia-kz5bp]

Congratulations Cam on your effort after a 3 hr peak effort the day before - keep up your consistent training - push the pedal to the floor and you'll be rewarded with winning results in the New Year!

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thanks David

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

• Check out The Vegan Cyclist's channel: bit.ly/2pUpKyS • Listen to my post-race thoughts: bit.ly/GrupettoPodcast

[@Rshorttt]

Zwift, Cameron and Tyler (VC) took your platform to a whole new level of entertainment. Great job guys, really enjoyed watching!

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thank you Ron

[@peterlaskiewicz8252]

Funny enough, the only 2 KZbin cycling channels I subscribe to. Both good genuine dudes !

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thanks Peter

[@dewidavies7995]

Good effort, amazing work well done, great video thanks both, in new to zwift cycling from March 2023, now on level 10.

[@onyerbikecycling1919]

I’m late to this one I know. But that was fantastic. I got so caught up in the race and motivated by your mates encouraging you that I just blew my Sweet Spot interval on the turbo. lol. Great stuff. E-sports definitely has a future. Really well made video. Great race by both guys. Cheers.

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thanks so much. Appreciate it

[@runningwithmarc]

Well done Cam great effort, so humble in defeat, that's a real champion. Looking forward to the next one!!!

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thank you Marc. We'll get him next time! 👊👊

[@m.r.6264]

That was an awesome race!! Thanks to Pritch for live streaming it as well! Also just listened to the podcast and thank you for hyping up the event as well. I wouldn't have known about it if I hadn't seen it on Zwift Riders. Looking forward to the rematch!

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thank you Melanie and thank you for listening to the podcast

[@j-why4359]

Great ride, thanks for the two of you collaborating on this 😄

[@wrxzboost]

this was huge for the cycling community and Zwift. massive effort for both and thanks for sharing. i need to join one of these.

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

💪

[@ncbassmix]

Respect for not making excuses and putting on a great race. I have been looking forward to seeing your side of the race and was not disappointed. - new sub right here. 🤙

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

thanks so much Crispy. We'll only come back stronger :)

[@mbal4052]

Your coach got a good lesson in humility there. You, on the other hand were a total professional..even in defeat

[@frogspotter7445]

Fantastic effort Cam, as VC said look forward to a rematch with no confusion at the start and equal bikes!! Great show and showmanship 👍🏻

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thank you. Bring on the rematch!

[@frol2103]

That was a pretty fun race to watch. Didn't thought I would be so caught on. Ended up watching live on youtube and Instagram live plus the vc video + yours... Really fun. Thanks a lot for this cool entertainment

[@davidthompson5334]

I absolutely loved watching this. It was like watching the greats on a mountain stage of the tour. All my fave vloggers thrashing it out. Well done VC, Ed and yourself Cam. It really was like watching a classic race. Loved it.

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thank you David 👊

[@globehb7645]

Hey Cameron, what's your approach to servicing your KickR ? Have you had it repaired, had the clicking issues ... what fixed it if so? Thanks. HBQC.

[@martinanderson1737]

Love the cross over between two awesome channels. Well done.

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thank you Martin

[@jureliusjames]

Yeeeee bruh! It's all good. You're still a motivation to all! 🙏

[@gdoggcasey]

That was a great effort man! To be fair, VC said he tapered a bit for the event while you were out crashing your bike :P I bet the rematch will be super exciting since I have a feeling you will come after it even harder and maybe with a more specific training plan and tapering. Still great job dude, was super fun to watch!

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

You bet!

[@stephenbetley9596]

Great effort guys. Next time standardize equipment - bike, wheels, start/finish etc. Look forward to it.

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thanks Stephen

[@plymouthcyclist]

Awesome ride and video!!! - it was supreme being able to join in this challenge and to ride with you both and Zwift is so amazing in allowing anyone to join these rides - the last sprint at the end riding with you was fun but mega tough!!!

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thanks Richard 👊

[@timdixo]

The stars aligned for the Vegan on this one. He deserved his win but he did need the aid of all the tricks in his Zwift armoury. Next time will be different 4 sure. Stick to the Alp climb format,it’s epic.

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

👊

[@Nightmare851]

Just compare the Powergraph from you and VC, he was like 40 Minutes full in Z4/5/6.. he went so much deeper. Get a little bit of a tapering next time and i'm pretty sure you'll win

[@GregMcMahon1961]

Great effort Cam! You are a leader ushering in a new era of cycling!

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thanks Greg

[@michaelevans797]

Cracking race to watch, well done to you both. The rematch, can't wait look forward to seeing that. Massive congrats to you both.

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thank you Michael 👊

[@rossknowles9491]

Was great to watch your both good guys and this is only the start!!! Bring it home for the UK on the next one!!! 🇬🇧

[@chrispritch]

This has a Mcgregor Diaz rematch all over...

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Broadcasted by Chris Pritchard. 👌

[@bvulgarin76]

I follow your streaming mate! Awesome!

[@chrispritch]

@@bvulgarin76 I heart you.

[@markjohnson5502]

I like both of your channels, respect to your commitment. He shouldn't have been using the Tron bike.... Props to you both for staying away from excuses and staying positive about the event and each other. I'll be looking forward to the next one.

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thank you Mark

[@cyclingadventureswithspeed1697]

Fair play, great efforts on both parts, excellent riding, and great to watch, and excellent that you both organised this ride.

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thanks Clark

[@RGCastro7]

Great show, Cameron. You guys hosted an awesome event, and I hope that there are many more like it to come. Keep up the great work!

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thanks Castro! 👌

[@Scarebus_Driver]

Great vid watched both now great to see good blokes having a dig at ne another but big enough to congratulate one another on an awesome race..well done to both of you...

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thanks!

[@johnfarr5415]

Nice job to both of you and I just want to say to you Cam great sportsmanship. Honestly I had been on the fence about your videos before this one but this was great and I just subscribed. Keep up the good content.

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thank you very much John.

[@USMC7178]

Awesome effort buy two top notch athletes and gentlemen. Well done to both of you! Great role models for the sport!

[@jordancusick8433]

Hell of a race Cam! Looking forward to more of these in the future.

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thank you Jordan, I'll get him next time

[@appakinggg]

Where ya get that castelli tshirt in start of the vid

[@matt23540]

Fu**in great race Cameron!! There needs to be round 2. VC tapered down for this race, where as you didn't, so next time I think you'll take him.

[@TheVCAdventures]

Everything in my program set me up for the best possible power that day. But thats what it was going to take to win, breaking personal records. I probably took this way more serious TBH. Next time, Cam is gonna bring 100% and I will be out the back.

[@barneyandrews3173]

Cameron - Where did you get the Cornish Castelli Jersey??? Thats awesome!

[@plantfuelled8912]

It was amazing. All can say is: >>>>

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Yes!

[@lifeafterlon]

Awesome work mate. Making history up in here.

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

You too Ash. Congrats on the 5 wkg ftp! 👊

[@StanislavGrabchev]

Ash you smashed the course, amazing job

[@RH-iq3wz]

My tacx neo has just arrived and I've just downloaded zwift. It's been a couple years since I've cycled really so got a friend coming round later with a tool to put the cassette on and then I'm ready to go! So excited. Being at uni and having a job and not being able to get out in the daylight or in safe conditions is not gonna be a problem any more :D was super expensive but a great long term investment. Now I dont have to wait til graduation to start riding properly wooohoooo. Your zwift videos have highly influenced me into this expensive purchase lol

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

That's awesome to hear

[@RH-iq3wz]

@@Cameron_Jeffers I've just dug out all my cycling clothes from boxes in the loft and it's fair to say I might have to buy some bigger shorts for the time being lol. My friend is coming round with the tools in about 5 mins I'm stoked :D thanks your channel has had a positive influence on me

[@dallamdude232]

Yo Cam, love the videos. What camera do you use while vlogging outside on your bike?

[@Totalavulsion]

Just out of interest, do you have your training set to maximum difficulty on Zwift, i.e. 100%?

[@arrogantbliss]

That was a great race, Cam!!! I can't wait to see the rematch!

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Bring it on!

[@johnlilley1138]

Well done, seems to be evenly matched. Great fun to watch.

[@rein2523]

Well done Cam. Shame their was a bit of miscommunication causing you to do a bigger effort before the climb started. Looking forward to the rematch.

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thank you Rein

[@urby1720]

Awesome battle!!!! Congratulations to VC. Cam, great effort and you’re a true sportsman!!!! Battle lost but the WAR is still up for grabs. Here’s to both of you.🍺🍺🍺

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

👊👊👊

[@krisbowditch827]

Brilliant nights zwift racing 👍👍👍 you must organise another event... maybe a league table for the vloggers 💰💰💰🚵🏽‍♀️🚵🏽‍♀️🚵🏽‍♀️🚵🏽‍♀️ proper mayhem buzz last night , smashed 3mins of alpe du zwift 🤪 big thanks again cheers cam

[@toledotorpedo]

Great to watch! Great effort from both!

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

👊

[@rosscolyons]

Lets start a gofundme for Tyler and fam to come over and be a super domestique for Cam at the Tour of Ulster and guest rider for Saint Piran.

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

hahahaha

[@tumbleweedking5668]

They ride on the wrong side of the road, unless it's a closed course it's to dangerous!

[@lifeontwowheels3964]

Is the Tron bike faster than normal bikes? If thats the case its not fair to use it if both dont have it

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Yes it is

[@isoceles180]

Is it faster on the climbs though? I thought emonda + super light wheels are faster uphill.

[@MedBikem4y0]

Yesterday I had an entertaining ride, also the event helped me to jump on the trainer today morning. You are awesome guys!

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

You are awesome too 👊

[@brendavane9148]

Well done Cam. You both went hard as. Looking forward to the rematch.

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thanks Brenda

[@leftymadrid]

You kidding!!! You did super well!!! And a great race was accomplished between both of you!!!!! Don't get down on yourself, you are an excellent rider!!!

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

👊👊

[@stuartcampbell5150]

Great ride Cam. I was suffering down in 400th!

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thank you Stuart

[@Hogiewheels]

A little known fact: Corner 4 on Alpe D’Huez is where Walt Disney proposed to his wife, while they were there doing research on the effects of Nutella on the taste of Pasta. That test was not successful, so Mr Disney called a halt to his dream of being a culinary artist, and got into drawing cartoons instead* * This Fact is completely untrue.

[@eduardorb4152]

So when you "Tested" VC it was when you lost the race? Really fun to watch this type of Racing. Congrats for both on the hard effort!

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Yup

[@alexbeldon3199]

Congrats Cam I enjoyed sitting next to you in a virtual world for 20 mins (the warmup😂) The rematch should be in the real world where weight is the exact and power doesn’t cut out 💪💪 Loved watching and racing in this race and hopefully you do it again sometime soon

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thank you Alex

[@asiantrick24]

Best thing happened on zwift since its inception. Needs a rematch.

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thanks Jimmy

[@LordVilmore]

In ideal circumstances Cam should always win, he has more power and competes at a higher level. But Tyler tapered (instead of a hard session the day before) and in this instance suffered deeper, and it was still close. He deserved this win fully, and we got the best outcome we can all hope for, a close fight and an unlikely victory for the bravest :) Instead of Cam just slowly riding away after half a climb, If you want to see boring rubbish like that you can watch the tour and team sky.

[@russwright]

Tyler also had better strategy as it turns out. Much as I like Cam, I'm happy our Californian won. Can't count VC out in the rematch- he's pretty crafty :)

[@mindciller]

California cyclists rarely ride at the level that people from other areas assume. They ride at a higher level because there is so much competition here even though their race results don't show it or they might not be in a higher grade just because of the competition

[@underoathuea]

did the rematch ever happen?

[@Evan-zj5mt]

Forget Zwift, get a real race on in the summer, that would be epic. You could even do a home and away: VC in the lake district, Cam in CA. Love the concept of youtuber racing tho!

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

That's an awesome idea Evan

[@jamcguire100]

Invite VC over for the Fred Whitton

[@RipiR1]

You guys need a rematch!!!, now's the perfect time. Give the people what they want. Go from the gun!!!

[@glennoc8585]

What hapoened to the Golf?

[@NielsHeldens]

New drinking game: Take a shot every time Tim says ‘don’t go mad’

[@renezitzmann5179]

nice race, watched both videos. Different perspectives. Thumbs up.

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thank you Rene

[@renezitzmann5179]

@@Cameron_Jeffers keep racing! Like to watch your improvements at zwift.

[@BillBrinkop]

Great effort and attitude! You earned a new subscriber. 👍🇺🇸

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thank you Bill

[@beatwann]

Just watch it before TDZ stage 1 :) Nice work as always Cam' :)

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thanks! How was TDZ?

[@beatwann]

@@Cameron_Jeffers For me (France : EU Time) not starting yet, i'm on 18h french time event :)

[@CritWhitTV]

Great vid and time well spent. Looking forward to the rematch. This is innovation at its finest and I look forward to more taking to this method of competitng. 😎🤙🏽 Great job anyhow.

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thank you very much 👊

[@gralfca]

Well done. Also, a fair and humble racer.

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thank you

[@JLagGOLF]

Definitely need a rematch now with everything going on and people at home!

[@chrisvanbuggenum871]

Sportsmanship A+ Good to see these days.

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thanks Chris

[@ivanb___2217]

Cam For The Win in the re-match! ROCKY II style!

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

💪💪

[@hchernandez03]

Cam and VC breaking the internet!

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Still can't believe it

[@hchernandez03]

@@Cameron_Jeffers I'm bummed out I didn't watch it live to get more out of it. Looking forward to the rematch! Best two out of three ;-)

[@samuelfawdry6411]

Well done both it was fun riding up the Alpe du Zwift with you I came in about 590th not bad for a sprinter and the first time up the Alpe

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

590th is a awesome Samuel 👊

[@nickarko7468]

Great effort from both of you. Well done.

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thanks Nick

[@NewGenAV]

Great effort Cam exciting to watch which is hard to believe watching other people race on trainers ever would be ha

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thank you very much Timothy. Zwift is the real deal

[@cyclejockey4397]

Great job VC and Cam !!

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thanks!

[@RogerWilliamsFTW]

Looking forward to seeing the rematch!

[@jonesgreer8533]

Cam that was unreal and tbf u probs shouldn't of done the 3 hour threshold ride the day before haha

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Probably not haha

[@trickyd99]

Unlucky Cam, but as ever you put the effort in, so massive respect to you for that. Get a rematch sorted over mixed terrain, that could be interesting!

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

👊

[@jeffreywaller1971]

Im a fan of both of you, and I think VC is a monster from his latest gran fondo, BUT I also think you're the stronger rider for multiple reasons but im gonna keep this comment short =)

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

👊👊👊👊

[@paulw5822]

Well done Cam, a top effort. It would be great to see you race on equal terms in Narnia, without Tron bikes and magic boost aero helmets. I appreciate you had neither.

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

👊

[@huntingsynth]

My daughter loves the outro song...who sings it...every morning when I watch your vlog she starts singing the song when she hears your voice...lol

[@nissay69]

Damn!!!! Awesome work you two! REMATCH!!!

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thank you, it's coming!

[@MDSECTOR]

Freakin awesome video Can’t wait for the rematch

[@patchie1]

I set my PB in this event on the Alpe in 49:49. Thx for this amazing event!

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Nice!

[@rosscolyons]

Ed Laverack playing the Froome 2012 TDF role.👏👏👏🐐

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Ed bossed it

[@rosscolyons]

So did Steve. 5.4w/kg was it? Still a gun.

[@abedfo88]

Nice one Cam. Definitely should match the kits your riding next time.

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thanks Andrew, we'll rethink and go again!

[@joshharvey3654]

Unlucky Cam, had you been pushing 200W before the climb like VC it would've been different. Mad respect.

[@bigmitch3612]

Well done Cam, heck of an effort! #toughdayintheoffice

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thanks Mitch

[@boroneil]

Great effort on the race, maybe next time both should ride on the same bike, don't use in game unlocks like VC had areo helmet etc.

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

Thank you