Can I Burn 10,000 Calories before Dinner?

[@larscooreman1837]

Hey VC, for your next impossible route, you should come to belgium and do all the classics and monuments in the region (RVV, LBL, Paris Roubaix, etc) or the Flandrien Challenge.

[@yarlon2014]

Great idea

[@tednruth453]

Back to back .... in one day.....non stop....in sleet and snow...🎉

[@elmccor6298]

That’s actually a great idea. One of my bucket list items is do the RDV sportif and then ride to Compiègne and do the Roubaix sportif the following week 🎉🎉🎉

[@emielvanhaverbeke3342]

The ronde van vlaanderen challenge would be awesome.

[@SyLens1]

The flandrien challenge in 1 day isnt impossible but it is very hard. Im sure VC can easily do it tho. But its a beautiful ride that everyone should do if they have the chance

[@Mickwhyer]

Dude, we need a VC Cookbook! That dinner looked delicious

[@VLokkY]

I HAVE SAID THIS TO MY WIFE FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS!!!!!! Sorry for the caps... for once they where needed to convey my need of a VC cookbook

[@gmccmemberk]

Yes, please!!

[@gregdoucette]

Really interesting. Gave me a new perspective of exactly what goes info riding for that long. Mot just the physical and mental but the spiritual as well.

[@TheVCAdventures]

I had my HTLS pre-work out right there with me the whole time! Plus, can’t forget… G02 max to help me ride 13 hours 😂 Love you dude 🤙🤙

[@user-hc6hu1yw7l]

COOKBOOK!!!!!!@@TheVCAdventures

[@jamesofallthings3684]

Were you drunk writing this?

[@italoguajardopenaloza7516]

I'll never forget the moment I saw you riding next to me. I was so hyped because it was a surprise, and one of the main reasons for me to start biking was watching your videos. Imagine a Chilean dude riding next to one of his role models from the bike world

[@Toca9990]

I saw the "Everesting" video yesterday... I took the "I choose violence" from it and woke up to a good HIIT session. I've been running low on energy and skipping training sessions so thanks for the motivation.

[@JohnMikeBikes]

Thanks so much for today’s 13 hour training ride VLOG. I really appreciate when you get into the mental and hippie side of things. Absolutely the best way to see your true self is to bury yourself in hard efforts IMO. 🤙

[@TheVCAdventures]

John, you’ve been crazy kind to me during this blog series. I truly appreciate it.

[@JohnMikeBikes]

@@TheVCAdventures I get a lot of joy, knowledge, and inspiration from your content, so it’s the least I can do. 👏

[@RobinBassett]

I did “201.70 km, 6:34:59, 299 m elev, 3,066 Calories, 212 relative effort, 138W (ave) 3,214kJ, 52% intensity, Ave 30.6km/h” on Tempus Fugit on Christmas Eve 2020. I was sore! The fuelling ups and downs were an education even for this. Ended up watching VC & Lachlan Morton on KZbin to take my mind of the sore bones! THIS? This is just beyond. Well done my man!

[@sleightr]

I love your mindset. I was an ultrarunner and completed a couple 100 milers. I was a mid pack runner, so take what I say with a grain of salt, but when the noise in your head goes away and you're focusing on the pure primal needs of the human body, something very magical happens. I ended up breaking my neck 2 weeks for my 2nd 100 miler for the year and had 3 cervical surgeries, with a fusion of my c3,4, and 5. I lost my ability to run (or told I shouldn't run anymore), so I've picked up cycling. I'm starting from scratch wrt training, fueling, etc. and hoping to eventually get to long distance rides. There's nothing like watching a 2nd sunrise while being out in nature. Thank you for the motivation!

[@valiantabello]

Hope you have a smooth recovery 💪🏼

[@sleightr]

@@valiantabello thank you! Recovery has been good after the 3rd surgery. Still have nerve issues, which is why running isn't suggested, but all in all, I'm LIVING. The hardest part was going from something that I LOVED to do (running) to a screeching halt. The mental drain was challenging, and to be frank, nudged me into depression. my biggest learning is: take every day as a blessing, know that there are seasons in life change, and have a fallback plan wrt fitness activities so that if something were to happen, my "identity" doesn't go along with the ailment. Mindfulness meditation has been incredibly helpful too. It's been a long journey and I struggled with the losing my identity as an ultrarunner, but I found cycling over the last year and have found the same level of stoke and drive.

[@PK-qq1lz]

I know that with thoughts. When I ride outside, I get into the flow and suddenly see solutions to problems in my life and everything is so clear. I feel incredibly touched by the love for my wife and children that I often cry. It's this incredibly deep love that I only experience on the bike. Thank you for your honesty, you touch us very much. Love for your family, bro

[@dhengen]

VC - this years vlog series is unparalleled. Really enjoy the deeper level you're going with regards to the content. I always enjoy watching how you talk about food (as someone who struggles with it as well). But this more meta level stuff is really good.

[@Tomaschhh-k5z]

Hey VC, I haven't watched your videos for a year and now I look at you...and you are PUMPED!!! You've got an insane body nowhere days!!! Congrats for achieving this. Especially thinking about where you were coming from is crazy

[@mikeburton8426]

I did 90 minutes on Rouvy last night, when I hit 90 I thought, geez, I could easily do another 30 minutes without any issue. But I didn’t. I can’t imagine 13 hrs regardless of how many breaks I took. At 3 hrs I would fall off my bike and die of boredom. Well done VC.

[@JohnDoe-sw9zq]

dude go ahead try a 100 mile indoor ride. It will change your life. lol

[@Greg.Sutton]

Try at first splitting it up like a club ride.... 2hrs to the cafe (take a break) 2hrs home.... when you think about it like that coupled with the right distractions for you a few hours on the indoor trainer is not so bad.

[@thomasnejman3437]

Having experimented from time to time with endurance “games” in my life ….this video is a masterpiece, a gem! Thanks!

[@rubricalchunk1831]

I swear your improvement from when I started watching several years ago is unmatched. Nice work

[@raulmarquez5485]

Wow that’s an incredible feat! The end justifies the means! Keep on cycling VC; loving your content! 🚴🏻‍♂️❤️

[@paulobrutus]

Can’t thank you enough for what u share and do. Wishing u n urs the best. Tnx Champ

[@Liam_ridesbikes]

So when this appeared on my feed, i seen this was a 20+ minute video about riding the trainer. Asking myself what on earth this absolute fool can talk about for 20 minutes when all he did was ride the trainer steady all day. 20 minutes later, Im thoroughly entertained. Weird. Fair play my man!

[@Nal3s]

Your ability to tell this story and explain the cerebral process that takes place, particularly in the context of a pain cave where it’s just you and the pedals, bravo dude ! This is possibly one of the most low budget concepts you have taken on but it truly showcases your storytelling ability and ability to bring people in to this world. BRA - VO ! 👏

[@zacharyk7006]

I've never heard anyone so beautifully describe the zone. My head is nothing but noise till 45 minutes in and then *BAM* the noise stops and I enjoy the scenery and go as long or as far as I want. Speaking of that, you're a beast. I know we all compete against ourselves but my longest ride was 200 miles ( 320km ) in 14 hours 4 minutes. Man just added 100 more miles in less time. That's some motivation to improve there...

[@_SpaceDad]

Enjoying and taking it all in for processing. Thanks, VC ....Keep on keeping on.

[@elriks2858]

I'm pretty well knowledgeable about body energy consumption and when I read your title I was "huuu wtf is this bullcrap title again.. where the calculation will goes wrong" but no, I was just not expected a dozen+ hours of effort, you're beyond a machine, congrats! I can run ultra trail for a dozen hours without worries but barely can keep cycling 1 hour in zone 4 D:

[@heikkisanelma6625]

just build that soft-tissue and joint resilience in running, do some speed strength and aerobic capacity workouts (low volume) for run and you are smoking the ironman dude! swim is just therapeutic float warmup pre ride! :)

[@JoeCincotta307]

Bro, looking jacked. Keep it up playa !!

[@DrewsterRacing]

Exactly what I needed to help me through my 1 hr indoor ride 😎🤘

[@kylebaker8502]

bro haven't seen one of your videos in a while, you're looking pro-level fit, good on yah!

[@Markhypnosis1]

Jesus that's mind blowing. I can absolutely imagine that this is an exercise in mental toughness, because the most I've done indoors is 2hrs 15 mins, and I just wanted to stop. I can't imagine doing 13 hours. Did you not get off your bike at all? I watched loads of your vids when you were just The Vegan Cyclist and learnt a lot, and I did comment on one of your vids expressing a concern that you were too concerned with reducing your weight rather than improving general health with extra muscle mass. This is the first video of yours I've watched for ages, and bloody hell, what a change.....I actually didn't recognise you. You look really bloody good and healthy. Looks like you've been doing lots of strength work. 👌

[@TheVCAdventures]

Appreciate that Mark, I took one 5 min break to poo, and about 3-4 small 3 min breaks to move the camera and fill my bottles. As for my body, I’ve decided I want to be an adventure guy vs a skinny cyclist. So the last 13 months I’ve added almost 20lbs. I feel phenomenal and happy and have a clear goal for 24 that involves way more adventures vs chasing results.

[@abikeandadrone2137]

Great video with nice advice, all your videos are great tbh.

[@timothy-real]

Im not going to lie, my favorite part of your videos are the food overviews at the end! FROTHING!!

[@djiembefolaDan]

Awesome insane mega-effort, VC. You rock!

[@Elleve]

Impressive! sprinkled with good montage music :)

[@nostoneunturned6291]

I was waiting for the screen shot video of your rings on the Apple Watch just spinning, and spinning, and spinning! Insane effort!

[@maxonic0014]

I want to be in that garden you talked about😌 thank you

[@chasingbirds3073]

Nicely done. My longest trainer session was earlier this year in January while training for the East Texas Showdown bikepacking race (400mi). I did a much slower pace than you, basically zone 2 the whole way and did 140 miles in 8hr22min (16.5 mph?). I only burned 3,400 calories, but I am older (57) and don't burn calories like I used to. I only burn about 400 cal/hr, but that is also about what I take in, so I basically had no caloric deficit for an 8 hour ride. I agree it's all about training your gut for that long stuff. I eat a lot of Oreos. :)

[@TheVCAdventures]

Doesn’t matter the pace, the mental gymnastics you need to go through to complete that is wild. So great job dude!

[@alphahxr]

Awesome, and insane! I’m still waiting for the Chacaltaya pic to go up behind you!

[@ianthompson6268]

this was neat. You seem ever present and that's great. Thank you for sharing.

[@ianbarr4716]

Fantastic dude. Cheers.

[@craigconway9930]

@VC - crazy awesome video. I'd love to hear what your coach or other coaches say about this type of challenge. I'm thinking about trying a 5k version of challenge but would love to understand it better first.

[@travisreed5965]

The Wife Kicks A$$ - Powerfully Raw Episode Stay Strong , Cheers

[@mrwezbo]

Lol tyler. You crack me up, man. Love the carbon 4-spoke wheels, apart from the fact they look sick I wonder if there's a speed increase compared to standard spokes.

[@flexmtb]

Bro. You are such an inspiration. Been following for a while, love the vibe and love the content. What an incredible effort (again). Hope to ride with you some day. You down to do downieville this year? I'm up in Rocklin. Would love to show you some funky dirt. And I'm looking forward to doing some of the bass lake to Yosemite rides you've posted. Anyway, much love man. Thank you for posting what you do. Also, everything you talk about in this video, DMT man. lol.

[@prestonjones5977]

loving the content again vc nice work

[@robertm1552]

VC you make cycling cool again

[@TheVCAdventures]

Bro, that’s been my goal from the gun. I Appreciate the love! ❤️

[@2tap53]

Thanks for theses inspiring videos ! Bonjour de France !

[@NeonGrayEdits]

Favorite part: explaining the connection between the meal and your family (now, not as child).

[@Sticle]

Tyler, is the new pace bot in Watopia :D

[@pandatactical4530]

Bro how do you stay in the saddle for that length of time? Unreal! I would have saddle sores on top of my saddle sores. Please realize how blessed you are if you can do that.

[@TheVCAdventures]

No chamio cream, ever. I just raw dogged it from the gun so my taint is like cowboy leather.

[@jamesshields1969]

You’re so much better than me, there is no way on erf that I’d even entertain a trainer session longer than 2hrs max.

[@hotsky83]

About the "hippyyshit" I get that same benefit of seeing myself from another perspective after I smoke a joint hahah

[@TheDudeAndStuff]

223 watts for 13.21!? I definitely got that for the 00:21, I just need to figure out how to tack on 13:00

[@Selfrighteouscyclist]

VC amazing effort! I calculated your average carbohydrate intake at roughly 64g/hr for 13hrs, which seems light on for someone of your size and power output for that duration. The FasCat site recommends 0-120g/hr for 5hr+ rides. During my 5:30 IM 180km ride I averaged 115g/hr (90g liquid/25g from gels, bars, cake, fruit) while averaging 200W. 😢I’ve seen some of your other videos where you have struggled and often wondered, are you getting enough carbs?

[@CvoreAthlete]

I averaged 200 watts for 5 hours completely fasted....don't need carbs. Plenty of fat calories. See Tim Noakes new research. Carnivore power.

[@falklevien]

I get what you’re saying bro. It’s weird, you can’t get to that physical and mental state without going through all the hours before. And you can remember that you felt this awesome way, but you can’t really remember what it feels like, once it’s gone. Probably a bit of an addiction, but it’s cool

[@silverburn55]

Thats just a starter for some Americans... massive kudo on the effort though.

[@mikewikstrom3416]

Dude - You are one sick puppy. AND I’M HERE FOR IT. That was impressive. Hashtag Hippieshit. Haha

[@davidp7414]

So awesome. Have you discussed what hydration powder you are using. I have been using tailwind, but the flavors are not working for me. Looking for a new product

[@rollnwithnolan]

Lip sweater is on point 🤙🏻

[@PartTimeTriathlete]

What was the camera set up on this, did you just leave the cameras set up or have someone dropping in? Don’t think if I got off the bike to move the shot I’d be able to get back on again 😅

[@TheVCAdventures]

My wife helped me for 2, 1 hour sessions get the steezy broll. But my lens is a 12-24 so I can reach it and set it up on my own without leaving the bike. It’s CRAZY difficult to do the ride + film it, but that’s where I like to think I can make a difference.

[@dcmg3979]

i like the new hair... let it flow!!!!

[@squilliam79]

I feel like im watching an LSD trip report

[@fenderwheel]

I’m not vegan but I would love to see a VC cookbook coming up. I’ll buy it. Nomnomnom 😂

[@andyaardema]

Is our guy rocking a vintage Spinergy Rev-X front wheel here?

[@KrazyKrzysztof]

dude always eats the best damn food. Respect if you got so jacked without the TRT clinic doing all that endurance

[@TheVCAdventures]

It’s been 13 months of tracking macros and getting in proper protein. Also I’ve been riding less which has allowed me to keep muscle on. I was never supposed to be as skinny as I was.

[@RROBOTS]

Considering other people’s perspectives in a clear way…. well done. I optimistically hope this becomes less framed as “hippy shit” and more of a cultural norm, especially in America. We so selfie. ❤️

[@terry.hudson]

Maaaatee. You're looking ripped!!

[@mickelkobeck7376]

VC, I'm curious as to why you didn't ride with one of the Robo pacers instead of free ride and trying to find groups? Just wondering.

[@nationsnumber1chump]

he IS the robopacer

[@TheVCAdventures]

I did, it’s why I road so far. I was in the 25mph paver group. It was so difficult to stay in. I joined the group around 2 hours in and stayed there till the end.

[@MITPhD]

Which apps are you using for macro and calorie tracking? Awesome video!!

[@TheVCAdventures]

Macros (in) Apple health (watch / burn) Athlytics (data)

[@taterboost]

Tater Boost is honored to be part of your fuel!

[@jackmontou8983]

Bro fucks with mushrooms for sure, great video

[@utube7930]

I can get to that place but it only takes me 20 mins on a bicycle 😂 🙏

[@jayeoliver9259]

2024, back to this video for entertainment!!!

[@PatrickLino]

Too many wee wee jokes this week hahaha

[@steveouwerkerk7719]

I enjoyed the vid. What does a vegan substitute for ice cream in a shake?

[@bchains]

BRO. You should read The Psychedelic Experience by Timothy Leary, which is based on the Tibetan Book of the Dead. In it he describes preparing for a psychedelic journey (death) transcendence to the next (enlightenment), then coming back to normal reality (rebirth). You do not need drugs to achieve this -- in these epic rides, as you describe, you can bring yourself to experience depersonalization which allows you to see the world without your ego (and for example your wife as she sees you).

[@notreally2406]

Why and how have you put on weight, and is your w/kg lower now?

[@TheVCAdventures]

My w/k has roughly stayed the same, I’ve packed on way more power but also weight, the difference is longer climbs, it’s harder to stay on top of the gear as I slow way down of if I let off the gas. Doesn’t matter though cause I wasn’t winning anything anyways. So now I just feel way more confident and solid.

[@5pyyke]

Sorry if this has been asked before but what app do you use to track your calories? Cheers dude, love the content as always

[@ProfessorCarlo]

There is a busy sea, source code and a mind. 3500 calories minus 1200 calories, and indoors app. Fat, protein, fiber...

[@Zooga_Boy]

Love the insight on fueling!! Can't imagine doing this without music though, you psycho. 😐

[@viralnorn9173]

13 hours! The longest I am willing to ride on my trainer is 1 hour while jamming to good music. But I just turned 65. Ah to be 40 again!

[@troycollett8540]

Love using zwift

[@axuh382]

I need to man up and do my 2 hour rides on the trainer.

[@Southerncyclist]

Supper Hippie Transcendence lol. 👍

[@tednruth453]

Helluva ride, but the distance...330miles...is that realistic? On the bike..Just replace the carbs? At that pace.. mibee 30% of total ? 50g / hr ? Less gastro probs?

[@galapagosdrum]

What shorts do you wear for your Zwift rides? Look comfortable

[@Ultegra10SPD]

Applicable to all looking to Everest (Alt. Doped or not). Why are your TT bars not level with each other? -U10

[@TheVCAdventures]

The sram button broke so I had to use the thumb button in its place. It doesn’t fit.

[@dxknudsen]

yeah so the challenge should be no calories intake and just see how much you can burn with no Cals in...

[@jjay718]

Yeah 10k calories in zwift would be crazy. Please dont make that a new challenge haha. My issue would be finding that perfect saddle and bike fit. I found a saddle now that works for a few hours but not for that amount of time. I like how you explain the mental process though.

[@richardwhalen4624]

Dude, the nether regions ugh!!!

[@MajorDenisBloodnok]

To think it is almost like hell for me to ride one hour on my home trainer, watching your videos... 🙄

[@ruxt82]

Insane ride! How long does it take you to recover from these massive efforts? I’d be destroyed for a week….

[@TheVCAdventures]

I’ve done so many dumbs things like this, that I don’t feel too bad after. But I use training peaks to gauge fatigue levels and this created 3 days worth of fatigue 😂

[@arnoldmuller1703]

Tyler, if you are metabolizing 10000 kcal you breathe out 2 m^3 (two cubic meters = 530 Gallons) of pure carbondioxide. Assuming your store room is 10x10x5 meters that makes 4000 friggin ppm of CO2 !!!! if you are not ventilating the room. Anyything above 1000 is considered unhealthy, you might get a headache at best. I hope you are ventilating the room properly! Take care and carry on. You are awesome!!

[@TheVCAdventures]

I used to train in a closet😬 Now I’m in a wearhouse and I’m up stairs. So I believe the C02 is heavier and falls? Either way, I’m in a much larger space.

[@arnoldmuller1703]

@@TheVCAdventures lol! "So I believe the C02 is heavier and falls? ": Difficult and long story in its detail, won't put you to sleep with that, but very short answer: no. (Chemist here). On occassion let me say that you change my life. I friggin love cycling and food exactly as you and I am lazy as a stone as well. I admire how you got your life and body and family straight, you are actually a friggin role model. Currently I am a bit on the other side of the fate, however, love you bro!

[@dylanliu6758]

Wow bro did you do all that hours on erg mode? WTF? No spiral of death to 40 rpm?!

[@TheVCAdventures]

It’s difficult, but ERG mode helped me stay burning faster. I did have to turn it off occasionally as I would spiral , but I also didn’t have to look at the power, just pedal.

[@syrus3k]

Unfortunately i have ridden past twelve hours. Never again.

[@BPM-xh4yu]

this has got to be the least appropriate type of bike to use on an indoor trainer. What a waste of those Cadex wheels!

[@TheVCAdventures]

The bike comes off the trainer, the wheels get plenty of road action. I use this bike on the trainer because I need the practice of staying in the TT position.

[@GarryQuinn]

Sounds like the body is like a steam train regarding fuel and water.

[@tbg008]

Hippie shit: You don't need to build a pyramid to travel out of time and space, you just need to go fast enough on a bicycle.

[@mikemazzantini6397]

Damn, you ain't right ;)

[@MaxWithoutTax]

a can of sprite on the bike hits the spot like nothing else

[@bprocket]

I'm curious to know how the peanut gallery feels about fueling with proteins during a ride. There are some comments on the internet indicating the body can't process, or is very inefficient at processing proteins while exercising. It feels like proteins are best when consumed almost immediately after a workout for the purpose of rebuilding and recovery. Thoughts?

[@patrickprouty4415]

It depends on how hard and long the ride. 77% of Tylers cal was carbs, 10% Protein and amazingly 13% fat. I’m not an ultra endurance athlete but my guess is you can’t just fuel carbs for 13hrs.

[@syrus3k]

Hah i know all about the beyond music and podcasts zones... It's weird isn't it.. you have to focus so much on pushing that you can no longer enjoy other stuff

[@Mclovinthedank]

man idk how you sit on the trainer so long. I would so rather actually ride my bike, well I also don't want todo that for 13 hours lol...

[@81antiloop]

You look like you have been putting lots of work in the gym?