Alviso Criterium is Back!!... but are my Legs?

[@timgearing5121]

I think the post race analysis can be more nuanced than on the fly and give a better understanding of race dynamics. I prefer it.

[@unsaved_]

Agreed! Though the mic is a nice add on itself.

[@shepshape2585]

So many interesting things in your videos. Depending on the time of year and everyone's fitness, the tactics change quite a bit. I will say that I think attempting to narrate from the bike isn't necessary and probably only serves to use much needed oxygen. Your post race narration is probably the best on KZbin, so you know what they say, if it's not broke, don't fix it.

[@ISpitHotFire]

I suspect these might be notes for Jeff to remember later

[@jackiepele]

Highly disagree - being in the race and hearing the commentary vs post race commentary is very valuable. Jeff pls keep on bike audio

[@obikedog]

I agree mostly but as Spit mentioned it will be helpful for Jeff later. Also you never know if what that hot mic might catch in future! Keep it up!

[@Timtimzi]

Hey . It’s me in the black (Timmy)! 10:53 looked so cool Yeah the sprinters fk’d up . Especially me when I chose to follow Ryan’s wheel 14:23 instead of Greg who noticed our hesitation . Might as well empty the tank at that point and lead whoever I can D;

[@conorm121]

Man, as someone in Ireland about to go prep lights, mudguards, bib tights and about 4 layers for the morning... I am jealous of your climate.

[@MichaelIhde69]

Congrats to Greg! All those powerful digs one after another and they still couldn’t catch him. Those last few sprints from the guys looked so sweet. As a high end guy myself, I love seeing a well-executed sprint at the end of a race

[@Chasing-Daydream]

Im eventually going to get a road cycling bike. But rght now I'm just MTB on basically cross country trails in Oklahoma. So all I really know of cycling is what I see and learn in your, and a few others, videos. But, this video is the first time I've been able to visualize the drafts cyclists use during their races. Seeing and hearing the real time reactions really linked it all together. The way you would clearly break out of a segment of air. The sound of the tires on the road to indicate speed, how much effort you were adding for that speed, at which points, and why. The dual camera angles to show when you were on point or in the tow. With your explanations on comments heard during the race and thought processes of where your focusing next. Thank you. I definitely appreciate the better audio combined with your commentary Sir.

[@JoelMacLean]

I love you trying new things and don't want to discourage attempts at channel growth but your post race commentary rules so hard and I don't know if the live race commentary is necessary based on this vid. Absolutely love your content brother

[@javierbaez2032]

Man I learn so much from watching your videos. Keep it up!!

[@nl_2652]

Interesting to watch the guys put out big power from behind them - seeing the one Terum rider’s elbows stick out into the wind constantly - good reminder how form really matters over the length of a crit. Why waste energy over easily manageable aero factors.

[@felixkuper1344]

Why is Ryan a former teammate now? Did he leave Mikes?

[@johnterry5409]

Jeff left mikes I think? No?

[@NorCalCycling]

no i'm still on mikes, ryan left for voler factory racing.

[@kidsafe]

Voler is going to be frighteningly strong next season...

[@wertyboy8704]

​@@NorCalCycling😢

[@ryancraig999]

Loved the jackhammer going by the construction zone 😂 badass 🤙

[@TM54561]

Just so you know these videos are excellent to watch in the turbo trainer, would be great if you could do some longer videos of races with less editing to follow along with.

[@thhorwitz1]

If anybody watching this didn't see when Dan Holloway was able to have a fireside chat in the middle of the Pro race at The Hill - Gateway Cup while wearing a heavy backpack with transmission equipment, you need to watch that. It's very educational and funny too.

[@hoogabooga9736]

you brought a big book of matches to that race! great video, kept me in suspense.

[@tewaewae]

good on Performance for their various sponsorship.

[@VaAlexander]

Hey new Mic is great but it’s simply impossible to speak out all the thoughts you have in the moment. You can comment over somewhere in Spain but definitely not in a race. Oh and great video by the way, missed them already 😊

[@alex_smallet]

Did you consider flipping the rear camera horizontally? I think it would be easier to watch, because right will be right in both views.

[@NorCalCycling]

I tried it for a while but people (including me) like it better this way. Flipped is like the mirror in a car, this way is like turning your head on a bike makes more sense

[@chadnelson638]

EJ seems pretty fit right now. Excited to see him come back for a showdown. Would be a great video. Any chance of that?

[@docschall]

Always like your content and post ride/race analysis. First rate. Now, regarding the camera view.... not a fan of the outstretched arm view. Helmet cams offer a much better view of the overall race and that in turn provides better context to your decisions during the race. With the body cam, you only see butts :)

[@jameswojno1216]

just got on the trainer B) good timing!

[@matt.lift.academy]

I love the mic-ed up video! hope to see more of it

[@Iron_Shepherd]

Wow! Alviso has been paved!

[@michaelhoult9]

Love your videos !!! Any advice for the non sprinter that can make it to the end of the crit, however my legs are so toasted that I can't stand to sprint? 😅😅

[@NorCalCycling]

masterclass 😅

[@jpoodle]

Criterium! I thought it was off-season? :(

[@Antonno]

Hey guys, I’m visiting the Bay Area (Dublin/livermore) twice a year and have been renting a bike from sports basement. Any recommendations to look elsewhere? Also maybe to rent and test out higher spec bikes like specialized etc? Thanks for any recomms!

[@02mtb]

long sleeve in Cali? it has to be Summer there 🏝️ 😂

[@obikedog]

Newly paved road. That explains why they're digging new holes (joking - kinda.)😂

[@_cpdchua]

Mannnnn I miss Alviso vids!

[@jackcannon3359]

You guys are awesome! Great vids.... What software do you use to add the Garmin overlay? I think VIRB is no longer being supported.. Thanks.. 👍

[@cbb3062]

What bike are you currently riding?

[@jessejamesv]

Who's Ryan riding for this year?

[@NorCalCycling]

Voler factory racing, we should have some good battles this year

[@AustinIsTheGreatest]

I didn't realized how many pop holes you guys had at Alviso until this video. Are they filled in smoothly or are they annoying to go over now?

[@NorCalCycling]

it's hit and miss

[@ISpitHotFire]

Welcome to the Bay Area

[@kidsafe]

It's mostly just the part after the single left-hander with potholes. A couple of the bigger roads always have glass, wire bits, etc. in the bike lane.

[@sweetandsowers6175]

Where is the course for Alviso? Living in SF but looking for some more local rides to join!!

[@NorCalCycling]

disk drive at grand is the starting point.

[@Tryanasaur]

Roasters ride from Fairfax on Saturday mornings and Port of Oakland (aka PoO) on Tuesday nights are a couple good ones that are closer to sf.

[@Sonicsea]

Hey Jeff, I seem to remember you switched to 165mm cranks at some point a while ago. What was the long term review of that change? Do you recommend it? Worth it?

[@SPLSE]

Keep it up with the mic. You will improve.

[@ugghhhyoutubeisawful646]

@4:00 "make them do the work" as you continue to pump 400w...LOLOLOL

[@ugghhhyoutubeisawful646]

ahhh..i was relieved to see the coast shortly after. haha....anddd back to 300

[@karlburningham3604]

Love the content. Id love some about how to measure n actually build base fitness. Only been riding 2 year n seen improvements but no idea what I'm doing😂

[@NorCalCycling]

you sound like an excellent candidate for big gains using the couch to crit masterclass 🤙

[@MartinMB2011]

why is there no traffic on the roads ?

[@ppham]

What bike are you on?

[@Pratalax]

Nice one Greg!

[@JacobZimmerman0]

This question betrays my inexperience, but how are teams important? This video repeatedly stressed how certain racers would decide “I don’t need to chase the breakaway, because I already have a teammate in it.” If the race ends, and only one of the members of a team finished in the breakaway, what’s in it for the members that finished later? Struggling to understand how team dynamics are rewarded in what seems to me like an individual sport. The guesses I have so far, either it’s a pride thing for saying you helped that one member win, or there’s some aspect of scoring that rewards team wins regardless of individual finishes. Tried to find a video in your upload history that touched on this but nothing turned up.

[@W1LLHUGHZ]

LETTS GOO🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊

[@travispyle2905]

Love this content!

[@smgyn]

Wait, 60kph takes that much power? I don't have a powermeter (I know he is accelerating, and so do I, to 60kph)

[@kidsafe]

60km/h takes ~1000W if sprinting out of the saddle. Getting to 60km/h in a timely manner takes more.

[@Mattdabbs101]

When/where is Alviso?

[@NorCalCycling]

tuesdays at noon at grand and disk drive

[@ΘάνατοςΧορτοφάγος]

Riding in shorts, noice.

[@shepshape2585]

It'll be 85 here in FL today. We've had some cooler weather, but I actually look forward to having to put some layers on and ride in some 50 degree weather.

[@marianvelez1553]

How do you overlay the training power and hr on the video??

[@shepshape2585]

I'm no expert, but I do know that there are lots of videos by GPLLAMA and others on the subject. Just do a Google search for "overlaying garmin data on videos" and you'll find what you need. Hope it works for you!

[@NorCalCycling]

i made a video about this topic, considering refreshing that video with a new version

[@shepshape2585]

@@NorCalCycling I thought you did about 2 years ago, maybe less. I found it really helpful.

[@julianengel492]

I think its really nice that you try new things out, but I think in this case it doesn't work very well. Especially, as you repeat everything you said live anyways

[@NorCalCycling]

Agreed I thought it would be easier to talk while riding but turns out it’s not 😂 worth a shot tho

[@thefunktopuss930]

Pretty fit these days? How about, you guys just got smoked by the current masters national road champion! ❤

[@adadinthelifeofacyclist]

Greg's not going to pull anyone! 🙄

[@NorCalCycling]

smart guy, let the race play out and gave it a winning effort at the end.

[@parvuselephantus]

You will never have same quality recorded during the race comparing to (home) studio. But having you commenting your comments is very cringy. You need to accept worse quality from race audio or skip it in generall.

[@NorCalCycling]

got it, i wanted to give it a shot but i totally agree it didn't come out as I planned.

[@bogart8570]

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