Cycling Group Ride Breakdown & Tactics (Cycling Tips)

The Vegan Cyclist hits a fast group ride and uses the go pro to get the cycling footage and uses Garmin Virb for power meter overlays. About 30 cyclists were on this group ride and I had already done two separate workouts with high intensity intervals.
My goal for this large cycling group ride was to recreate a race environment with fatigue in my legs. Got out sprinted at the end but the whole cycling workout was killer.
Is this description sound weird? Max from youtube told me make it this way...
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Epic workout before this ride ► • The EPIC Training Ride...
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[@mmaghola]

If only pro peloton offered live camera views and commentary like this!

[@TheVCAdventures]

If Peter Sagan did a video like this ... "So heer I wait....then I pedal very strong... now i wheelie... win much time"

[@PeterMIcedVoltage]

hahaah - that made my day

[@bengriffithsseaangling2138]

Best. Comment. Ever.

[@bevelynpineda6701]

@@TheVCAdventures are you a sagan hater?

[@GerardEncabo]

That's fascinating. How a training can transform into pure race. Thanks for giving awesome material to us and explaining tactics on cycling. Keep it up, bro!

[@christopherpeltzer2155]

Dude this video was so rad.

[@TaylorMonnig]

I agree with this statement

[@davidlundmark9359]

Lol I first read it as "this video was so sad"

[@CommandoMaster]

These tactics are cool to listen to for someone who just rides casually. Awesome and funny stuff!

[@MuggersAus]

Loved the insight into the mental side, I usually find myself just aimlessly riding on group rides no purpose and probably a reason why my progress has stagnated.

[@retnikbeats]

thanks alot for using my music!!! :)

[@TheVCAdventures]

+Retnik Beats (BE) Bro! Your beats are straight FIRE! Thank you so much for making them!

[@raulestrada2274]

Thanks for sharing. I just started cycling and I stopped doing group rides bc I thought they were disorganized w all the gaps, but you helped me realize this is what happens in races too.

[@N1Fitness]

Super informative for a beginner cyclist like me, thanks dude!

[@barefeg]

finally some awesome cycling content on YT

[@foggyshores5986]

Thanks for making this video. I made my club watch it since you covered everything w/ examples on placement, following wheels forward, knowing the terrain and anticipating other riders and their abilities. These are the videos that I really enjoy. Keep up the good work.

[@TheVCAdventures]

+Foggy Shores (FoggyShores Cycling) I'm going to focus a lot more on these in 2017. Glad you shared it with your crew bro!

[@omnisis]

This is seriously one of the best cycling channels on YT! I have learned so much from your commentary and explanations. Plus I get psyched to ride just watching these and the editing is top notch. Keep 'em coming!

[@TheVCAdventures]

+Clifford James thanks bro! I work hard on these so I appreciate the feedback. I will do alot of these in 2017, it's smack dab in the middle of off season for me right now.

[@VegasCyclingFreak]

I wish I had some flat areas like this to ride. As soon as I go out the front door I'm going up hill already lol

[@budesmatpicu3992]

even worse for me - at least 2 km downhill on each side... which you have to climb when returning, as a warm down

[@alfredthabiso]

Vegas Cycling Freak thought am the only one....

[@marcelo5803]

Vegas Cycling Freak lol same. i have 1 huuuuuuuuge hill that is like 200m long so my training is basically hill training and it lasts around 30 minutes

[@hanstuiners8925]

Come to the Netherlands. The whole country is basically flat, the biggest hill is near the German border and its 300 meters high. Most of the country is so flat that its under sea level.

[@jeffmcintyre5207]

I'm enjoying the upload frequency! Your videos are really informative and inspiring.

[@TheVCAdventures]

+Mr Plow12 it's gonna have to slow down soon, I need to ride more and video less LOL.

[@VeeVeeArcher]

I am enjoying the uploads as well. VC, your favorite recovery meals after the ride is done?

[@Ayetown16]

The Vegan Cyclist this is on friant Ave going up to Millerton huh ? I alway ride that same route :) great ride

[@frankvdbroek]

Metric system for the win!!!

[@Allibanos]

Looking at the numbers of watts you guys are putting out is mind boggling 🤪 As a fairly new cyclist it’s definitely a level to aspire to 🙏

[@miller28jm]

I'm a new rodie as four plates and 21 screws in my right ankle slowed my Motorcross racing. This video shows why fast group rides are just as much fun as hard Motos with the boys! Great video and even better description of what's going on!!

[@GoustiFruit]

You know you're fit and fresh when your brain still can think about tactics ! Oh, the guy with blue pants looked stronger from the beginning...

[@wisskier]

Thanks for the video and discussion. I was on a ride mid-summer with a mix of racers and non-racers ranging up cat-2 (I'm approaching 5) on down and my plan was to sit and see how long I could hang with the lead group. I got into that same situation, I would be on a wheel and then I noticed a gap opening, so I get around and fill the gap only to repeat. I did get on the lead group but I did not last long with them. Often times I get dropped cresting hills as well. I was on another ride and I found myself pulling into a climb and I managed to hold on the first time. I sat for a while and then on my first pull through I found myself at the front again into a climb, that time I was toast. I rode solo and then broke the route off to go home (which was my plan).

[@barrydavis9938]

Second Practice Crit tonight bro! This video I think will help. Goal is to finish tonight 🤙🏾 not taking chances, not burning matches, just staying with the guys amd riding smart amd safe.

[@seanchisham4679]

fantastic tutorial on breakaway dynamics. as a sprinter I don't find myself there very often. hope to use your tips for next time I do

[@jdodd1258]

HOW DARE YOU NOT GET 100KM WHEN YOU"RE AT 99KM!!!!!!!! WHY??????

[@TheVCAdventures]

I run miles bro! So it was like 62.3 on my garmin.

[@jdodd1258]

I hate when that happens :(

[@IdontNeedHandles]

How dare you type in caps lock to mighty Vegan Cyclist?

[@jdodd1258]

***** I'm sorry all mighty lord. Please forgive my sins

[@Simon72Victoria]

J Dodd He did go over 100KM

[@piccolo6214]

Neat video. If you're a sadist, like myself, the best part of fast group rides is to purposefully open gaps (especially when it gets fast) and force others to close them. If no one is able to close the gap, snap off and bridge across as fast as possible so no one can follow. Crosswinds are the best environment for this. Happy riding!

[@linglingjr]

"You can see guys are just getting flicked." Lmao I don't know why I think that phrase is so funny.

[@soodzy]

absolute aweaome channel bruh!! watched a heap of your videos last night, gotta say my fav youtuber atm!! Shaved a minute off my 18km morning commute today because of you advice!! Thanks bro!!!

[@TheVCAdventures]

+SOODZ SOODHOLZ YUUUT! That's a huge improvement bro! Keep at it.

[@ZOB4]

30 dudes is a big ass group ride. The only rides in my club (which is a fairly large club near New York City) that come to that size are beginner rides to teach basic group skills, or shop rides which pull in everybody who ever got a bike or a tune up there, regardless of skills. The only time we get 30 fast guys together is for that same shop's Friday Night race series in the summer.

[@ugaphinizy]

This video is awesome. Please do more like this.

[@RonnRider]

You guys are frigen animals! You'd drop me like a bad habbit😢

[@okreidieh]

Bad habits are really hard to break ... Like watching KZbin when you should be getting work done

[@travischang2825]

Absolutely entertaining. Learned a ton. Thanks man.

[@Phillyisalwayssunny]

Dude, I can't wait to be in this group. I'm so tired of getting popped night in and night out. Thanks for these vids bro

[@clinthoneycutt4246]

That was great to hear your breakdown of the ride! I’m just getting into cycling and it was really informative. Thanks brah!

[@beauscrate]

This video finally got me to subscribe. It's truth it's a beat down...you can't always win, respect for sharing and teaching.

[@Ringer1982]

That was so entertaining to watch! I haven't thought there are so much tactics in cycling and I just realized I need a power meter...

[@jorgnyoa3561]

LOL ive always thought it was just who has the best condition but wtf. no there are tactics

[@mrpercussive]

Really loving these videos dude!

[@AndreyPerepelitsa]

finest cycling content, very cool how you share strategies.

[@CodySiler]

Awesome video brah! More of these please.

Great commentary about the ride and fast changing situations.

[@jakemitchell3029]

All your videos always have dope beats I love it

[@Wealthishealth89]

Nice to see not every one has the fanciest $6k bike with 88mm carbon wheels. Here in Miami, that’s all you see. But not many put in the work. Just ride to Starbucks and back lol

[@drew4utube]

I live in just north of you in Palm Beach Gardens/Jupiter area and see the same thing. I roll up to B+ group rides on my 2004 Specialized Roubaix (yes 2004) I bought used for $550.00 in 2017 when I started seriously riding....everyone else has 5K plus bikes and all the kit. By the end of the ride I'm right up in the front group 80% of the time depending on my energy level- and yes I take my pulls at the front. Yes the bike helps- but you still gotta mash the pedals to make it move.

[@priitlaurimaa5796]

drew4utube why not up grade your bike , even a. $ 2000 bike would be an improvement

[@adrianlau11]

Thanks for adding km/h for us :) Great video bruh!

[@MrChangCJ]

what a competitive group ride! love it

[@jonrm3705]

Man this is such a good upload!

[@ShermanSitter]

that was very interesting. thanks for the breakdown and the thought process! it inspires me to do some VO for my commuting videos. very well done!

[@darklol701]

great, I liked the part of not breaking so you dont loose momentum

[@asphaltrocket]

so inspiring - nearly as much as getting a new bike.

[@mackfaint8399]

Always the best vids 👍🏼

[@ILikePlayingMelee]

I like the fact that there is a Rabobank team in the bunch :)

[@kris.monroe]

Oh man, I'd LOVE to be a part of group rides like this. I can only find super casual group rides.

[@bluecosmos8952]

Really good feedback. I really enjoyed watching it.

[@joreilly9722]

How do you get the graphics from your bike computer onto your film? Fantastic quality footage. GoPro or a different brand?

[@TheVCAdventures]

+James O'Reilly filmed on a gopro, overlayed with virb, edited on premier, graphics on photoshop . It's a chore

[@kaputmonkey]

I enjoyed this video very much. Thanks for the tips!

[@giovannibeattie1988]

Tsss... wish I had roads like that where I live by

[@luannedimaggio7025]

You are a great teacher.

[@flashgord2007]

awsome video i raced for over 20yrs and yr video was awsome

[@ovathere93]

Hey man, that was a great breakdown. Great job recognizing those early gaps. Very interesting B R E A T H

[@juanc1953]

Awesome commentary dude.

[@Coach-TMAC]

what a great video... so well said... simple... exact Thank you

[@TheRedster]

This sort of videos are the best! nice one!

[@mrvlhs]

Dat last attack...

[@ericz8982]

Best part 7:00 to 7:41 “and sure as shit here goes nick”

[@ibelieveican3138]

I know nothing about cycling, but found that fascinating. Vegan for good.

[@greg_loper]

Nice talk through on tactics.

[@andy2020ize]

Those roads are friggin awsome

[@ptadam22]

Super helpful, thanks for posting!

[@karlburningham3604]

Awesome video as allways

[@bxckdoor9113]

So I assume this was a pure workout / race ish vibe ? Not actually a proper group ride because to my knowledge being from London, a group ride means working in a team at the same pace to be the most efficient as possible as a pack. Nonetheless, it still looked like a cool race group / ride and still fun.

[@alexp4462]

Really awesome type of video, I loved it

[@jameswiley1682]

BRUH, you should come by to the east bay in Oakland to do the tuesday's "POO RIDE"

[@leedorney]

Gaps on a fast group do me soo much...hold the wheel like your life depends on it.

[@mikespringer7894]

Dude awsome video you guys had the hammer down

[@relikvija]

sometimes it's hard to see if the road is flat or uphill is there any way to show that on the screen? I really like your video cool dude!

[@davidhuff1549]

The last time I rode did the World Champions ride I threw up at the turn around. The pace is ridiculous from beginning to end. Sadly 9 out of 10 there's a head wind coming back.

[@kay19833]

Nice breakdown. Smart rider .

[@MrKrobbie]

Friggin love these

[@relikvija]

great video mayn!

[@dextriathlon3642]

This is a nice cooling-down after watching McGregor win EZ!

[@BlaqRaq]

I don't know how you guys do it. Any time I hit 30mph I just put a hole in my fuel tank. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 My legs would be done for the day. I'm not a cyclist though, I just ride. I love cycling.

[@camcycling5182]

Awesome video VC👌

[@kiwim3p587]

That looked super fun

[@kayway2043]

love yor vids man:D you are a big inspiration

[@thebutcher7000]

Love the channel! Learned so much since I started watching. I want to get a camera. I know you use the Virb and the GoPro. If you had to buy only one, which one would you buy?

[@TheVCAdventures]

+Michael J. Go pro ALL DAY. way more versatile.

[@thebutcher7000]

But how do you get the Garmin G-Mextrix overlays? Do you literally have both cameras recording simultaneously?

[@TheVCAdventures]

+Michael J. No, I don't use a virb. Flim on the gopro and use virb software for overlay

[@thebutcher7000]

Last question, how do you sync the Garmin data with GoPro footage? Surely it doesn't automatically sync.

[@TheVCAdventures]

No, you have to load in your garmin data. Then go through an manually sync. So if you have just one clip, its not bad. But if you start and stop your gopro, ERRRMMGAWWD its a nightmare.

[@brazilianguy]

That was awesome. Thanks!

[@popitn2nd]

Great Video. What camera are you using?

[@TheVCAdventures]

Thanks bro! Go pro 4, superview / 60fps

[@RickyScoles]

awesome vid

[@ryankeeve3699]

great video

[@thelion9588]

Very helpful 👍🏻thanks!

[@flourenco30]

Excelent video, i have a question, how do you measure everything?

[@jaydenriley2875]

very cool video. great commentary.

[@Lionspride20]

can you share what camera and software you are using to track your rides and data during this video please - thanks and love the videos - thanks for the efforts

[@TheVCAdventures]

+Lionspride20 garmin virb for the overlay, uploaded my file from gopro and garmin data into virb

[@simonyik7222]

this is more exciting than the tour de france !! hah

[@sniperammow4865]

Dam the most I can do on my mountain bike is 50 km, but I have never really broken down on my road bike.

[@khadimhussainimran7001]

Marvelous.

[@stevebikes995]

Fun video!

[@margiedillon5906]

Love this video!!

[@enzoallwein1048]

Great video!

[@loganbrown557]

Nice video really enjoyed it

[@Timtimzi]

Where can I find awesome group rides like this? let me join youuuuu!

[@robertask9027]

Hi dude! What was the pint of attacking and wasting energy on 6:58min if you were able to stay on wheel and recover? Thanks for the answer, want to understand this tactical move) Thanks for the vegan content, two weeks ago decided to go vegan and now I'm feeling much better so much better ( my legs and heart could ride so good, but stomach was feeling bad after hard training, now I'm super good even lost 5 kg )

[@TheVCAdventures]

The reason I attacked there, was the hill is very steep. So my attack makes everyone have to match what for what. Me spending energy is making everyone else spend the same or more if they're heavier than me.

[@TheVCAdventures]

Also, great job on the plant life. It is been in major game changer for me. Just make sure to get in all your nutrients.

[@robertask9027]

thanks dude! See yaa)

[@jfloresdrums]

HOW THE HELL DO YOU MAINTAIN THAT SPEED!! I can maintain 22-26mph for like 5min and then a comfortable 18-20 for miles. But i'm a noob :)

[@TheVCAdventures]

Drafting is a big part of it. My best Time Trial Speed was 26.3 for 16 miles. I have done a crit where we did 29 mph avg for 75min.

[@investireocaminho33]

Awesome