Battling ELITE Gravel Racers in the Switzerland Mountains! // Gravel Suisse Full Race Analysis

[@Bandyrobs1]

Well done Ed. I did my first gravel race a few weeks back. 110km on my 28 year old Scott hard tail. You’re right about the equipment choice being important but it’s not everything. Ride what you ride and enjoy.

[@CleverSmart123]

Very nice narration of the event. Working on bringing my gravel level up to where it is needed for a longer course

[@Explore-Dream-Discover]

A very nice video Ed - Kudos 👍 I was there too (I did message you on Strava when I noticed that you were there). I was in the 60+ AG and should have done the shorter loop - but I did not see any 'obvious' junction and so , ended up doing the full 110-km loop, consequently I did not qualify in my AG. Hey ho - put it down to experience - this was the very 1st gravel race I have ever done and my 1st UCI event. I have entered another UCI Gravel event in Belgium where I hope to qualify. I too went down with a chest infection after the event - almost Covid symptoms (Breathlessness-runny nose and a cough) - Im only just getting over it now! I can totally echo your experience - it was a fantastic (though brutal) event. Keep your inspirational videos coming and give my regards to the Bynea CC crew (I was a Bynea member when I lived in Swansea). Take care buddy 👍

[@peterthomas8053]

Looks like a good mix of tarmac, gravel, hills, decents and flat. As your downhill riding technique improves, you'll be at the front competing with the 'big boy' gravel racers. Great video and narration.👍

[@PierreAlainMaire]

Thanks for the video - I enjoyed the "diary" style ! Looks like there are paths that I still need to discover 🙂 Well done, considering your health at the time !

[@stevenbalderstone709]

Looked like a fun event. I agree with your comment that gravel training rides are a lot more enjoyable than road-rides when the weather is bad.

[@atlaswest]

Ed, maybe it's time to consider coming here to Bentonville and riding Big Sugar. Would be great having you. Thanks for your videos, always enjoy them.

[@edlaverack]

Is it your local event?

[@FlyingGravelMan]

Welcome to gravel mate! Hope I will see you participating in more European gravel events. I really enjoyed this video👏

[@andewwhite9050]

Great vid and comms . chapeau Ed

[@soulboy78]

Another great video well narrated. Never had the balls to do gravel riding but that route looked stunning and even though I wouldn't race I wouldn't mind trying that kind of riding at my own pace🚴🚴👍

[@kevstephen9393]

Great commentary, well done

[@WelshMatt]

Legend Ed! Like I said - get that Cwmcarn KoM!

[@barrydimelow822]

Great video - really enjoyed watching it.

[@jb50-w3k]

Nice one Ed! 👍👍

[@Frankthegravelrider]

Great video. Try thunderburts 2.35 or conti race kings 2.2 They’re unbelievable. I literally will not run gravel tyres anymore.

[@laurinweisser4967]

Your a legend great video

[@williamstevens2382]

11:19 - very Alan Partridge 😂😂

[@JohnButler-iq8rl]

The uci headquarters were a certain gentleman Made his 'donation '-----.

[@goldenretriever6261]

Gravel in Europe is more like mountain biking.

[@tednruth453]

Chad Haga, 2nd at that big one in US

[@goldenretriever6261]

My wife won the old lady group

[@edlaverack]

Congrats!!