An Absolutely Savage Final Race of the Life Time Grand Prix! Big Sugar Gravel Race Analysis

[@zachcalton3199]

Im just glad you didn't include footage of me shaking my bike above my head trying to get sealant on the sidewall as I watched $7000 ride away with you and Konny 🤣

[@danielbarcelo3059]

I was not prepared for the amount of sealant this man was ready to use.

[@bryandotmee]

Don’t race anymore but your story telling is 1000 watts for the entire video. Thanks for the time and effort to bring us into the front of these races.

[@Pratalax]

well said!

[@mydearriley]

"Guys hitting holes blindly made heavy duty rubber that much more important"

[@214000451]

TWSS

[@poochie8208]

BHD should totally do one of these races, I can only imagine seeing him taking off at 600watt, passing the neutral car, all the while yelling ssssttttrrrrrraaaaaavvvvvaaaaaaa

[@I-Wumbo-x3b]

Pretty sure he was at Sea Otter yoloing off the line haha

[@mattlawrence5976]

Negotiate start line pay for BHD.

[@kazzz6666]

Man... can't wait for 2024 Dylan vs. Dizzle!!

[@walishdragon]

"This meant just 267W NP for the next 37 minutes, which REALLY goes to show how cooked we were at this point" .... meanwhile my lifetime best 20 minute power is 265W and that was fresh.... crazy how strong people are

[@Shadowboost]

Hell, I can't even break 225

[@tednruth453]

What's your W/kg though?

[@xAudiolith]

All of this information means nothing without your weight and height though. 265W for me is all day pace easy but I’m probably much heavier than you.

[@nationsnumber1chump]

@@xAudiolith same, 200lbs 265 easy

[@Shadowboost]

@@tednruth453 only about 3

[@leob8196]

I rarely comment, but I just had to. I can’t emphasise enough how much you have helped me become a better cyclist, I was a fairly average cyclist in my club last year but after applying your science based training tips I’m now one of the fastest and being selected to compete. To see your channel grow so much in the same way is incredible and well deserved, and I’m so happy to see you having an amazing season (302W NP for 5 hours is nuts 😅) Thanks Dylan :)

[@davidparker8475]

Right on!

[@georgetapley776]

Overall you had a great race. I love your insights on all of the gravel races. I was fortunate enough to get into a few of the Lifetime Series races this year that I had been not picked in the lottery for years. Now that I am on the verge of 60 and have an arrhythmia my goal is to finish...No longer is it to finish at the top of my age group. The gravel at Big Sugar was by far the worst of the year of any rides in the series. For Unbound I ran Hutchinson Toureg's in 40mm and they seemed fine but a slow-ish tire. I also ran these tires at The Crusher (Dooode!!!...where is a video on The Crusher?) and at Gravel Worlds in Nebraska. Then for The Rad I put on some 50mm GravelKings, which I also ran at Big Sugar. The sealant that I ran was a mix of Silca, Bontrager and MucOff about 1/2 Silca and a 1/4 of the others with some left over FinishLine Fiberseal. I did not flat at Big Sugar but I got a puncture that I never knew I had as the tire sealed, the frame had the tell tale sealant spray on it. Great video, thank you so much for sharing your insights and experience.

[@Imagine2035]

You achieved a significant improvement! You were ranked 41st in 2022, but this year you've jumped to 16th place, which indicates that your training has been very effective. This video does a great job of bringing the racing experience right into our homes, allowing us to witness the effort put into the race and the filming. I participated in a 2-hour mountain bike race 25 years ago in Austria, and it remains the most physically demaging experience I've ever had.

[@kcabsquadron4873]

Been WAY too long since we've had a plug for the cupcake flavor! Thanks BWHD

[@czeckson74]

I would have wished you that 15th overall !

[@paulgibby6932]

6:23 when backwards-hat-guy takes off his hat but keeps his attitude. Congrats on your finish and continued progress. Very inspiring!

[@richardpowell1425]

This made me happy because I still have a stockpile of Race King 2.2 tyres from my racing days that I’m working my way through.

[@ipodgolfer13]

Man it was my GOAL to meet/talk to you so really appreciate you taking the time to do so at the Meteor and the signing table!

[@ebhkkc1]

2024 will be your absolute best Dylan

[@dadlife8289]

DUDE 28oz of sealant between two tires!!!! Thats insane!!

[@dantolo817]

YOUR DOING AMAZING DONT STRESS I THINK NEXT YEAR U GOT TOP 15 EASY NICE RIDING FROM AUSTRALIA

[@raymondrichardson538]

Came for the science videos, stayed for the highly entertaining race recaps! Thanks for the great content, Dylan, and congrats on a successful season!

[@benclark368]

dude, worlds next year

[@lolbubs11111]

I run those 48 Rene Herse knobbies on my gravel bike, too! The biggest tires I can fit.

[@BuexxTM]

just wow, you really have come a long way.

[@Simte]

Congratulations Dylan. You're not only an amazing athlete but a great person. Btw, taking the time to produce these videos and improving your racing performance at the same time is beyond inspiring.

[@michaelhotten752]

One point. Argh! Well, great season anyhow. Good to see you on camera after that post race health scare.

[@ironore8677]

Been waiting since the first pics of this race to hear about this tire setup!

[@ronskayakingandfishing414]

Great result, Great video!! Love BHD.... gotta keep him around. That closing statement by him was hilarious.

[@cornishcat11]

so the real winner is BHD? .....

[@jaketriathlon]

Wow, what a day! Solid work dude

[@AndreasDesch-nq7pu]

Another great insider and motivational video from Dylan to watch during the off-saison. Great tire choice and extra stylepoints for the mismatch! Continentals Race King is one of the most underrated XC/Graveltires on the market in my view. I run a pair of these since years on my Dropbar Singular

[@bulacanbikememes810]

you still a beast, good job bro

[@mikelang5495]

Mid-pack dominance!

[@ghpatriot]

Great ccontent yet again, thank you!!!

[@SamuelBlackMetalRider]

Congrats on your best year ever. Massive amount of work to keep on improving like that.

[@MaxwellPowers666]

From Goettl, Werner, to Dweezle, and others creating gravel content yours is by far the best. The detail you go into explaining equipment choices and the humor sprinkled in really makes these race reports a lot of fun. Keegan may be the most talented but he is by far the least relatable. Looking forward to hear about your 2024 training plan to finish 14th overall in the LGP.😂

[@potgieterares]

Good to see you healthy Dylan!

[@georgetapley776]

I forgot to add, I do love your comment about the miss-matched tires. Not sure how matched tires or even wheels got to be an "internet" thing. Back in the day, you raced on what worked, whether that was miss-matched tires or even wheels. Good for you for using the right tools for the job... This whole matched front and rear tire thing is pretty much just for internet trolls who have never really raced. At least I got to race with the likes of Bostic, Grewal and the Stetina bothers...Pete's dad and uncle.

[@ronetele13]

Kudos Dylan!! and we’re all winners because of you and your informative and intriguing videos. Thank you.

[@durwoodhill2798]

Dylan, your commentary about how you've seen improvement in your fitness and power is inspiring. Work harder and smarter and the results will come: you're living proof. Your philosophy on "success" is also very motivating, it seems to emphasize becoming your mentally (because suffering requires GREAT mental strength) and physically strongest and "giving them hell" to the best of your abilities on the race course. And I love the "always empty the tank at the end" approach, it's not just about winning or losing, it's about finishing having given your absolute all: it's awesome!! Thanks for sharing and congratulations for what you accomplished this year!!

[@FlyingGravelMan]

Love the competition between Drew and you! Great vid again!

[@josephrosentel4673]

Hope you are adding Cape Epic 2024 to your plans!

[@adamward236]

If you follow a Trainer Road program you could top 10 next year. 👌

[@andeez4663]

Well done Dylan. Looking forward to more training videos

[@ultimatist]

Dude, you're a beast! LTGP would be dumb not to shoo you in given the great coverage you provide for the series. Enjoy your offseason, and I can't wait to learn more from your upcoming training videos.

[@dbrehmer]

@DylanJohnsonCycling - Congrats on the consistency, It is paying off for you! And thanks for the meticulous analysis!

[@kennethward9530]

Thanks for pointing out Andrew Dillman-now I know who that really fast guy from the southwest side of Louisville is.

[@HamRadio200]

Incredible performance. I'm able to sustain like 150w for like 90 seconds.

[@Southerncyclist]

You the Man Dylan Killing it.

[@robbie6638]

I very much enjoy your mix of technical information and entertainment.

[@tellit_one3613]

Well done! 👍 hell of an effort!!

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Cool vid Bro, I really enjoy all your stats and setups. Wow, mountain bike tires is Genius!!! imagine how much worse you would’ve done without those mountain bike tires fixing flats and all. You got to finish the race without having to get off your bike that’s an accomplishment in itself.

[@glennpettersson9002]

Congratulations on a great series 🤘💪🖖

[@alolympic]

Great race summary. Your approach clearly worked in avoiding flats. Great result in the Grand Prix. I look forward to watching your progress next year. Oh, a tyre tip for you….Kenda Rush 29x2.2. So light, might be worth trying in training….

[@martinandrews2860]

Kudos. Well done

[@reloadbaggage]

wait you used HOW much sealant?!? seems wild, but I'm just a slow recreational rider. anyway, great vid/recap as always, thanks and congrats on your result!

[@MatWilsonMove]

The solid effort doing the wisdom and experience justice. Nicely done Dylan. Hope you're healing up as fast as you ride 💪

[@thereeder5rs]

Love your content Dylan! Great job on the Series!!

[@raykleiner3151]

Excellent content. You took us on that race, like we were in the pack!

[@graffix11us]

Congrats on the great season. I, myself, had my best season in a loooong time following your training plans. Also, you forgot to mention that Alexey had Willie in his pack the whole time!

[@edhill8568]

I've never raced but really enjoy your videos. Congrats on a great season.

[@michaelstoecker4178]

Great race! Thanks for sharing a terrific recap. As usual, love BHD ...

[@Mikadobiscuits]

Congratulations on the successful season, looking forward to following next year - both videos & races 👍

[@Spunday1]

Great race report and congratulations on a great season! 2024 will be amazing for you!

[@MrBillboeing]

Good job man ! Stay healthy and attract next season again

[@ChrisCapoccia]

Would have been interesting to comment on how much sealant was left in the tires at the end of the day

[@peterknight7880]

Yes Dylan! Awesome improvement on last year. 💪 Excited to see more in 2024. 🎉

[@GerritD]

you're killing it Dylan, thanks for all the inspiration

[@danreynolds1142]

Congrats, great racing and great video.

[@LexD-89]

Awesome season Dylan! Missed you on the BB podcast last week. Heal up and smash 'em next year!

[@surfnewt2768]

Well done Dylan. I have enjoyed your videos and season journey. Wishing you well for the future - Cheers Nick (a keen mtber from Wales)

[@dautissmith7596]

I think backwards hat Dylan needs a mustache 🤔

[@o9l9a9]

Awesome video! I love your race recaps!!! Keep it up!

[@MarkArthur]

Congrats! Your race videos is the most exciting for me to watch.

[@mick6ful]

Congratulations on a fabulous season. Well done. Thanks for sharing the videos

[@digitalenglish3620]

Chapeau Dylan, on an outstandig accomplishment, you are a legend mate! Solid effort to come in 16th this year, all your tweaks and science really came through. Next season, you are definitely going to be top 15. Thanks for the great content.

[@lancescarborough1]

Congratulations!!!

[@theegg-viator4707]

You crack me up dude! 😁😂🤘🏻 Also, awesome numbers and progress over the years man!! You rock.

[@juliusahlgreenpedersen6305]

Congrats on a fantastic season, it has been fun to follow the season!

[@nickwoods5150]

Well done Dylan 💪🏻 Great result and a great season!!

[@CatManDoSocial]

Definitely enjoying these race reports. Thanks for doing them. I know you've been very busy with racing and training but I hope that you have time in your off-season to make more of your older style, research based videos as well. It's been about 8 months and I definitely miss them. Best of luck!

[@unknownKnownunknowns]

Congratulations on a fantastic year. If you keep getting stronger, that’s what you can control. Looking very forward to your follow up training segments, esp with weightlifting commentary

[@Micolash777]

I love these kind of videos. I hope you never stop documenting your races 😄

[@chadhogan6942]

Dillman rules!

[@jasonpsink9828]

Great season Dylan 👊

[@jeffrochford2183]

Awesome work my dude - you make it easy to cheer for you

[@davidschiffer4448]

Great year! Great videos! Keep it up!

[@calebmoore4421]

I did the 50 and gosh it was a fun ride! Excited to go back next year. Very cool to hear about your strategy and get a glimpse of how the pros are riding. Thanks for sharing your story man!

[@budlacombe]

Banger day. 5k kilojoules 😮

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Great race and vid Bro!!! Very tuff race man like holy shit on the rocky roads!!! Congrats on your racing this year!!

[@Tim_McMurray]

Great video, really enjoying following your journey and the famous Dizzle rivalry too! Next year will be fun to watch.

[@samj1185]

Now THAT'S the kind of course the UCI should choose for the Worlds Gravel race.

[@gregmorrison7320]

Yeah bring the race to NZ.

[@samj1185]

@@gregmorrison7320 that would be beautiful too. Gravel worlds should be at least 95% gravel!

[@ewanmackenzie6777]

Awesome Dylan, Love all your content and training and tech tips, congrats on a great season, you should be proud of your achievements, looking forward to see what you can do next year. Thanks again Bro!

[@TheBestKindOfJack]

Congratulations Dylan! I’ve loved watching the race recaps in this series. Also off-topic, your skin is looking great. Drop your skincare routine.

[@fjodorgrigorow3851]

Congratulations Dylan! Thank you for entertaining and educating us! :- ))

[@simseysimona2762]

Great work for the series and all the progress. Looking forward to more of your content and successes!

[@mitchlabrador]

Great Job bud!! Have enjoyed your coverage of the GP this year! Storytelling is on point 👌

[@davidwebb2337]

Mega! Thanks for posting!

[@CyclingSatan]

Love the data you added in this.

[@eszterdomina]

Brilliant, congratulations!❤🎉🎉🎉

[@bildanielson]

Hey Dylan, curious to know (if you know) how many calories you consumed during the race, and in retrospect was it enough, too much, or spot-on..

[@sepg5084]

Energy (kcal) = Power (watts) * Time (hours) * 3.6

[@inz_uzi]

​@@sepg5084He meant nutrition not energy output....

[@mosklubba]

Great recap as always! And for the Dizzle vs DJ battle - Dizzle jinxed it on the BB pod...lets see what happens to his overall in the BWR series after Mexico...

[@Wursterl]

Big congrats on your season!