Team USA enters QUAD TANDEM Bike Race

[@juderittenhouse4537]

Made it on the thumbnail🤩🤩🤩

[@DownieLive]

Jude, wait until you see the intro to episode 1 😉

[@jasonfox6013]

And well deserved too much love from New Zealand

[@colinashby7544]

You’re him Jude

[@zacmoylan4317]

We are them

[@eli_rittenhouse22]

wow you’re so cool

[@amye4087]

A lot of issues on this one. Thinking quad bikes are not really built for this. Seems like a bit more engineering needs to go into making things tougher. Totally psyched to watch the series though. Thanks for taking us along and thanks to all the participated and helped with the journey.

[@HoagieHut]

I just finished watching the Kara & Nate ride across the USA in a 3 seater bike so this was a neat surprise!

[@Nynke_K]

Wow, so much mayhem on day one! I just finished watching Kara and Nate cycle across the US in 36 days, and while their bike broke down a lot too, their back wheel only stopped spinning on day 30 or so... Either they got really lucky or adding just one more rider really increases the technical risks exponentially! I hope things got better for the race after day one...

[@Nathan-qc4gz]

Same here, and I completely agree, so much force and weight with just 3 ppl

[@DownieLive]

Also, these guys are racing, meaning pushing harder on the bike than just riding.

[@elizabethflanagan9754]

Same here. Very concerning about the breakdown. The trandem had much less pressure yet same chain issues. Interesting to see how it all goes.. .

[@pohanahawaii]

😉 If you have the Quad Championship again next year, I think Kara & Nate will probably enter. They've been doing a cycle challenge almost every year: Tuscany, Colorado Trail, Ragbrai, and Across America.

[@nursefoodiethreesixty]

So excited for these series! Also, the WIRTH hats are great and their commitment to mental health is amazing.

[@mikechadwick8163]

Nice change of pace, Mike. I'm looking forward to the Quad Tandems - they look like hard work. Thank you so much for always working on things that are interesting and worthwhile. 😊😊

[@chicabado]

Downie your personality fits these kinds of videos wonderfully! you bring the energy and make everyone smile. I love the branching out to different kinds of videos

[@kencase2179]

Exciting series, Mike! I think some more engineering needs to go into the quad bikes. That was a pretty scary fall for Team New Zealand! Ordering my Live WIRTH hat today.

[@jasonfox6013]

Don't worry we have the "she'll be right" get back on it attitude much love from New Zealand

[@RichardinNC1]

Quite a start for all the teams. It’s crazy this occurs with quad tandems right after the Kara & Nate series riding a trandem across the USA. Yes, 3100 miles CA to MD with 2 sets of 3 riders. Women for 1/2 day and men to finish each day. They had many of the same issues.

[@Nick-iu7xc]

As a kiwi myself I was pleasantly surprised to see a NZ team taking part, even if their fall took them out. Hope they weren't too banged up. The episode definitely kept me on the edge of my seat and I can't wait to see how the event plays out!

[@loeysmob]

Didn’t think I would enjoy this series, but now I can’t wait for the next video. As an Aussie I’m going for team Kiwi. ❤

[@blueman5924]

What the fork ! 😮 Glad everyone survived the spills and thrills. Thanks for sharing their journey. Wheely good stuff ! 🍁🤙

[@altowatts1325]

I can hear James T. Kirk from Star Trek saying,"To Boldly Go Where No Quad Tandem Bike Team Has Gone Before!" 👍🏾🤣

[@jasonashby7327]

Thanks Downielive! Just watched this with my son Colin Ashby, seat three on team USA. Great footage, looking forward to the next episode.

[@emilyashby2508]

Yes, thank you!! This was an awesome video! The footage was fantastic. Counting the days until part 2!!

[@DownieLive]

@emilyashby2508 glad to hear you’ve enjoyed it so far! Lots more action to come!

[@mattloveslife]

Downie I hope every year this event gets bigger and bigger and more countries from all over the globe join in

[@BenMiller-vx5dj]

Stoked for the next one! Want more Jude ❤️

[@VishnuKamath]

This sport needs to be made official

[@722garage9]

Loving it. The idea of the guy in the back braking and changing gears is insane. I'd love to see a team Germany in future

[@Milledge.Austin]

I absolutely love what you did in episode 1. Very excited for the rest of this series. Great job with the story telling.

[@richtertaluban8676]

Woah! Just done Watching Kara and Nate Trandom Bike Series it feels like Quad Bike is the upgrade ☺️

[@sethtriggs]

I had never known this was a thing till I saw your intro, and I also am fascinated by the roles and the different mechanics required to make these bikes work! This is fantastic! And nice wheels (motorized and manual!)

[@nathansharp3193]

I recommend dropper posts to assist in safer starts/stops. As soon as the team is rolling they can raise their saddles. When starting, I recommend the rear rider starts raising the saddle once the bike is stable, then each rider calls out forward in turn as they raise their saddles and get into cruising position and cadence. On a stop the posts can all drop together or as each rider desires.

[@snchilders]

Very interesting - I'm surprised that tandem quads aren't built more robustly .

[@himbourbanist]

honestly I think the bike management aspects of this race add a wild card element that's pretty fun to watch

[@DownieLive]

Absolutely!

[@sebpic_]

Such a good first episode can’t wait to watch the next ones!!

[@trcline100]

Looking forward to this!

[@kalrobbins2811]

This series is so exciting! Can't wait til the next one!

[@IAGrl55]

We have a bike ride across our state once a year. It's not a race just a ride. They probably have from 10,000 to 20,000 riders riding at least part of the ride. They have several ambulances traveling with them, along with military biker groups that help others out riding across the state. It's quite a big deal.

[@lisaanderson8235]

Wow. This first episode has everything: hope, drama, terrible cycling puns, and some epic road rash. 😮😮 Looking forward to the next episodes!🚴👍😁

[@barbb]

Awesome video - What route are you taking? What area of BC? (I am guessing?) Can't wait for part two

[@sharon1806]

Wow this is exciting, love a bit of a change. Cannot wait for the next episode 👏👏

[@chubbygrunt90]

Turning on my notification for this after watching your other vid!

[@mbgrafix]

Indeed, this is *Wirth* watching!

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome job Mike

[@ellomate..]

been hyped for this series !!! the channel is downie live!! much love from australia mate

[@skiergirl4753]

That NZ fork failure is insane! Love the BC interior ♥🍁 I found you during covid when I was homesick for Canada - your channel was such a help. Now that I can visit home again, I watch it for fun and joy

[@jayolson578]

This is actually a pretty awesome series!!! Keep Killing the content🍻🍻

[@stevie4641]

This is gonna be great fun! For me sitting at home watching... Can't wait to see what happens.

[@DarthSmirnoff]

There's something slightly ironic about Team USA shouting "USA! USA!" in the shadow of a Canadian Tire. lol

[@colinashby7544]

I can’t wait for the whole world to know when Julian’s birthday is 😂

[@PokhrajRoy.]

7:38 The punnery in this video >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[@margakat]

I didn't think I was going to like this video. I'm not much for bike races. But Mike surprised me. As he does so seamlessly, his videos are about people and connections. I should have known, though. I don't like car racing either and yet enjoyed those videos too.

[@siriustraining1774]

Quads ALWAYS need the cranks set out of phase (90 degree offset)! We always do this on our Quads, Quints, & 6 person bikes here @ Santana Cycles Inc. to help the rear wheel hub live a long & happy life!

[@CANMONQUE]

Love your energy as always but wish we had an introduction on the race. Where is it located. Where does it start, where does it end,etc.

[@nivardofloresperez1169]

Awesome man, that's awesome...!! I'm a daily basis Urban Biker, so I loved this chapter. I bet next one is gonna be so exciting as well. 😃🚲👍

[@OnDaComeUp]

me and my dad been long time watchers n just realised i wasn’t subscribed! awesome video downie keep it up!

[@peterbernier9624]

Fantastic, entertaining, unique, scary and looking like so much fun. Can't wait for part 2

[@tracythorn2918]

I had no idea this existed. Thanks for showing us, Mike. I can't wait to see the next video!

[@davidg8945]

Awesome Filming as always....That seems like a really tuff sport.... Can't wait to get my Wirth hat!...I love all the good you do!! see you next week and I guess I do know where your going....

[@LittleRainbowHappy]

Love to see team NZ. Hope they are all doing ok. Enjoying the bike content either way.

[@keannelambertson6927]

So excited for this series!!!

[@cassiewardlow924]

I’m hooked!! This is 10/10 storytelling. Can’t wait for next week 🚴🏻🚴🏻‍♀️🚴🏻🚴🏻‍♀️

[@DownieLive]

Yay! Thank you!

[@MattMort]

Regardless of the cliff hanger, I'm cheering on Teams Canada! 💪♥

[@ChennysaFerrynrera]

It is a competition that requires a lot of skill and patience but is full of fun and entertainment. I am someone who has wanted to see a competition like this for a long time. It's almost Christmas now. Do you have anything special for Christmas? I am especially excited about your channel and videos my love...💖

[@ferrelljr7]

such a badass start to the series! i need more!!

[@wehojm7320]

This is very intense and not what I expected. This should be a summer Oympic event.

[@zhukov43]

loving this, GO TEAM GB, we gotta defend the crown.

[@florisdeschamps732]

So exited for this🎉🎉

[@thelittledojo]

This looks Fun! As this catches on engineering with catch up. Looking forward to the series!

[@saideepakb]

Just finished one tandem bike series (Kara and Nate) and on to this one now.

[@22Facesmusica]

That was really exciting! I hope that with time bigger crowds and biger investments goes into quad tandem

[@DownieLive]

You and me both!

[@caa1000]

Better than The Amazing Race... Keep it up Mike! ❤

[@PurrBetweenThePages]

Oh no that crash looked painful! I hope they'll all be okay!

[@magma2moose]

LOVE TEAM USA LOVE WIRTH ❤

[@thedogzoo]

I wish you all the best next week. 🏁🚲🚲🚲🚲🏁

[@eastpeak74]

That was awesome! Those front forks on the kiwi bike folded up like paper though 😮. Roll on part 2!

[@DownieLive]

Coming soon!

[@brockwillis24]

Loved it great first episode.

[@FireEMS38]

This is going to be great!

[@nathansharp3193]

I want to race this! or even be a neutral volunteer mechanic for a race! A few suggestions: The wheels and brakes need to be pro mtb downhiller quality. The fork needs to be something from NitroCircus capable of withstanding massive jumps. I made another comment about using dropper posts for safer starts/stops. I think that would help a lot. ---- I would love to read the rules of this race. I think there's room for major aerodynamic gains unless the rules disallow fairings. And if fairings are prohibited then I would locate water and fuel storage in such a way that it provides the best aerodynamic advantage.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

14:07 I love this team’s method of water supply. It’s very handy yet ‘hands-free’.

[@jenniefowler4968]

The KZbin channel Kara and Nate just finished a cross country ride on a trandem bike. 8 people taking turns riding. The lead on the bike controlled everything.

[@sampaccassi5666]

I think I know those people!!

[@WVMbe]

we love you Downie 😁

[@lornarivera9094]

How exciting! I loved! Wow!🥰

[@DownieLive]

So glad!

[@njasak]

Thanks for your videos!!!

[@DownieLive]

My pleasure!

[@thefamilyhobo]

Good job…. Following Kara and Nate.

[@gaylepowers3981]

Well, I gave it a shot. While racing, car or bike, is not an interest of mine, today was suspenseful enough to keep my attention. Glad to hear teams being careful. You can't take all the risk out but you can make good decisions. And they seem to have that in mind. Good luck, all.

[@DownieLive]

Thanks for giving it a shot, Gayle!

[@cederian]

Dude, i feel bad the NZ team. Such a bad luck on the bike but im glad they are ok.

[@AJTheUnexceptionalBiker]

Here and ready to live vicariously 😂

[@jymnmeier3527]

What a first day. Last time I was able to watch all the videos at once....waiting a week is going to be tough LOL. Great jib to all

[@adventureswithphil2560]

I love your passion project, Mike. The story telling is great. Your team has done a fantastic job. And... it's just weird enough that you've created a niche all of its own.

[@DownieLive]

Much appreciated!

[@dannydanny9875]

Kara & Nate did this with a 3 person Bike Across America 🙂

[@Amm17ar]

It would be cool to partner with a big bike brand who can build you guys a bike that can stand up to the load. Also I think the sport would benefit more from a total time win rather than a position based one due to the staggered starts. Time starts when you set off, stops when you either hit the end of a checkpoint/end of the race to determine how fast they went through. Maybe a bit more regulations in terms of spare parts, a team mechanic, and each team having their own support vehicle. Also a certified medic(s) for the race lol, one for either every team or one that stays in the middle of the pack that can get to any team pretty quickly. I think this could have some great potential for a big sport. Biking is already incredibly world wide. Would be cool to see this grow.

[@SnowCrasher]

Great new series! Looks like they really need to improve on the bike's reliability for the race to be more viable. It's more of a mechanic's race at this point.

[@tonym492]

This is so kool! Im also from nz !

[@peterthebellhop7961]

You know Mike that Kara and Nate recently completed a ride across America on a Tridem, a three seater. They had numerous flats chain issues and a messed up rear chain wheel.

[@ryhickey8334]

USA! USA! USA! 🇺🇸

[@zacmoylan4317]

YEAH!!

[@colinashby7544]

Now you’re speaking our language

[@PokhrajRoy.]

7:08 Stereotype of friendly Canadians lol

[@gabriellouran4383]

Love this ! Keep going

[@thewolfethatcould8878]

What could go wrong? 😂🤣 This will no doubt be quite exilerating!

[@gazwj]

Anyone else wondering how multi person bikes have become the next big KZbin thing 🤣 between kara & nate and now Michael!

[@lordalfa600]

The captain controlling everything is the way to go. I would go with Di2 without cable controls and hydraulic brakes with biggest rotors, 48 spoke wheels with ratchet engagement 18T

[@marriedkiwi]

Kiwis are a hoot!

[@musingwithreba9667]

Ouch! Team New Zealand 🇳🇿 that's gotta suck! And looks really painful, I hope nothing other than the front fork on the bike was broken 😮 Maybe needs some sturdier framing? These extra long machines seem quite precarious. Good job so far though, it's very exciting

[@Pintobeans21]

Y’all need to check out Kara and Nate’s KZbin channel. They just rode a quad tandem bike across the USA. Approximately 3100 miles over 30+ days 😬

[@DownieLive]

Yes, a tri-tandem! What a coincidence!

[@keithandrews7696]

Well, as a seasoned tandem rider .. you got issues. The captain should have charge of brakes and gears. I understand lengthy cables are the limitation. You also should consider putting the pedals out of phase. All that pressure with in phase pedals is ridiculous. All four riders aren't going to stand up, out of saddle to pedal, so take advantage of smoother pedaling with out of phase pedals.

[@williamchristian8389]

Great Stuff Mike!!!!!!!

[@sanjaygandhi7962]

5:15 How the tandem bike works

[@John_Fugazzi]

These bikes are so complicated and no one really has had much experience riding a quad bike, making the race a real challenge. I hope this becomes a yearly thing with an Australian team added.

[@ytc6227]

The wheels and their structure are the same as a regular bike, but now they're taking on 4x more weight, no wonder the bikes break down.

[@rikspector]

MIke, 'Thanks ,great, so to speak, start. Cheers, Rik Spector your neighbor in Ferndale, WA