I WON the MONT VENTOUX GRAN FONDO!!! // Race Tactic and Power Analysis

Join me as I recall how I won the Mont Ventoux Gran Fondo, what is potentially the most iconic location to finish a cycling event! I take you through the power requirements, race tactics, and the story through the nail biting final 7km as I climbed my way to the top!
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[@edlaverack]

Join me as I recall how I won the Mont Ventoux Gran Fondo, what is potentially the most iconic location to finish a cycling event! I take you through the power requirements, race tactics, and the story through the nail biting final 7km as I climbed my way to the top! Thank you for watching this video, I’m so happy how it turned out! Means a lot that I can share these adventures with you all!

[@JulienBerard3874]

Very good video and riding Ed ! Your analysis is good, I wasn’t aware that you were coming from the back and was a bit surprised 😂 FYI there were only 1 rider (Tim) in a breakaway the whole race, with 2 other riders we did only a little break in the last descent 😊

[@edlaverack]

@@JulienBerard3874 Julien, you are an incredible rider man. Amazing performance considering you had been working hard all day. Hope to ride with you again!

[@hansthijs]

So happy for you🙏🤜

[@jimmyriddle50]

Massive well done, just watching and I was in Z5 HR during the last km! Brilliant well deserved!

[@jamesprince8753]

Not often that you get a full breakdown of an event from the WINNER! We’re all lucky to have you and your honest down to earth videos. YOU SMASHED IT!! 😎

[@edlaverack]

Thank you James, I appreciate that more than anything because it's often sacrificing one for the other. Not in this case, thankfully :)

[@lanzaroterider365]

It's been a pleasure to, from my armchair, ride this race with you. Massive congratulations to win at such an iconic finish, and thank you so much for taking us all with you 👍🚴😎

[@ian5445]

Superb. I did it in 1978 as a 19 year old on 42x21. Just remember how steep it was through the trees. You guys know so much now 🚴‍♂️👏

[@JohnButler-iq8rl]

Yes I did it 94 on the same ratio----actually it might of been a 23 on the back in hindsight suffice to say it was a sufferfest and I still reckon an 84kg eros poli who had been off the front for 150k to gain the win still climbed a lot quicker than me,---😅.

[@tbone-ip5fi]

Kudos to you roughnecks, I don't know how your knees handled that!

[@leightondavies8884]

I put a 32 Cassette on for my trip out there with the intention of seeing how long before I needed it - turns out that was about 100 meters after the left turn into the climb 😂😂 the gift that kept on giving 👊👊

[@edlaverack]

I saw this coming! haha!

[@crankgreenwatts]

Super excited .. Let's go #EdMode 🏆 Just stunning Ed cannot really add to that .. Chapeau Sir 🙇‍♂

[@stevenfreeman7798]

Never seen you with such a glint in the eyes Ed!!.fucking brilliant performance mate!!. You looked more happy there than when you got the sa colabra record!. You were definitely in full racing snake mode once again!!!.

[@edlaverack]

Haha! Thank you Steven, I would say it ranks higher :)

[@999shaznay]

Having to catch up on your last couple of videos and you've been smashing races left, right and centre!!

[@radoslawmroz9729]

Huge congratulations Ed 🥇🥇🥇🚲🚲🚲 I’ve been waiting your videos for many years now. Hard training pays off. You’re an inspiration for me and I’m sure for many others cyclists. Well done Ed 👍👍👍🥇🥇🥇

[@edlaverack]

Thank you, the work has paid off :)

[@davess61]

I love the area and Ventoux is a climb I ride regularly so this video - and your win - is a fantastic mix 👏👏👌

[@williamric-hansen3983]

wow, what a great video and result! I hope you do more like this ;)

[@edlaverack]

This summer is looking a bit busy :)

[@spingleroeth]

Fantastic effort Ed, well done.

[@kennyroberts830]

Just seen this Ed & have to say it was one of the most enjoyable 'real life' in competition videos I've ever had the pleasure of watching, not many of us get the opportunity to race up such a truly iconic course & even less to actually win it against such a quality field, very well done!

[@edlaverack]

Thank you Kenny :) It'll live long in the memory!

[@JSC131]

Congratulations Ed absolutely phenomenal ride from a fellow welshman great content as usual.

[@ethangodridge6833]

Mega ride & video

[@rdswave]

Congrats on the win!!! You stuck to your instincts and it worked out. That was such an awesome recap Ed. I enjoyed every bit of it. My favorite part was when you went around the big group before the official start of the climb. A seemingly insignificant move that bought you time to catch the leader.

[@edlaverack]

:D Thank you!

[@richardpullen1237]

Really chuffed for you. Such a well put together vid, congrats

[@axteraa]

Congrats Ed, great race, great video!

[@jameslewis8633]

Ed! What an achievement, we are all so proud of you and you have inspired me to get back on the bike. Enjoy the moment and I can't wait to see what the rest of 2024 can bring

[@edlaverack]

Thanks James! Enjoy your riding, more videos like this in a few weeks!

[@paulmalynn3674]

Amazing ride & video , race description superb .👏👏💪

[@marcesto9431]

Congratulations! My wife and I are enthusiastic recreational cyclists. We road Mount Ventoux about 15 years ago form Crillon Le Brave to Bedoin to Ventoux. Following along with your video, I relived our ride. Of course, it took us significantly longer but we felt like champs when we made the summit.

[@davestewartDWCC]

What a brilliant video and effort Ed..you went past extremely strong cyclists like "Pogacar"in the Giro!!!

[@richardlloyd2556]

That is class fair play. Well done Ed 👏 💪

[@carloschiesaro3265]

Well done Ed. You are a Champion! 🎉

[@CheeseAlarm]

Two fantastic achievements. First the sporting one, and second making such a great video about it. Having the presence of mind to ensure that you got footage and so on is incredible. Thanks Ed.

[@SteveSinclair1]

Congratulations, and very entertaining video

[@struancochrane753]

Boom, fantastic ride Ed. You must still be buzzing

[@edlaverack]

I am :)

[@jemsmay2167]

That bus was the hand of God! Great ride, looked like a perfect day for Ventoux. I last rode it a few years back on my 60th birthday. Always almost a spiritual thing for me getting up that climb.

[@karenjones3051]

Very well done Ed,I saw it on Strava but I didn’t fully understand your achievement, you’re making Wales proud of you, da iawn

[@edlaverack]

Thank you!!

[@LD-bv1pm]

Ah the onboards gave me PTSD lol. Those darned corners don't flatten at all, it's relentless. Great ride, congratulations Ed.

[@_xnk7257]

Not often we get to hear such a detailed view of what a rider is thinking and going through. Congrats on the win, this was amazing!

[@andymakarewich]

well done and well spoken

[@martinandrews2860]

Chapeau indeed. Hard earned consistent long term training created the meant to be moment. Great pacing. Bloody brilliant.

[@shaylorcyclingwahoolecol8313]

Great job Ed 🫡

[@huleco1085]

Massive congratulations for a fantastic win on an “iconic” climb! A brilliant video and commentary! Oh, and thanks again for the happy birthday message for last Sunday!

[@edlaverack]

Legend Huw!

[@Chris-xv2gm]

Bloody hell old boy, what a dammed fine effort. Onwards!

[@brunoj6146]

Impressive performance, it rarely happens that the winner comes from behind. I finished 1 h after you 😂 It is my best result on this event though for my 7th start. It’s cool to watch inside video from the winner. Thank you.

[@alanspence2098]

Fantastic achievement. The Video really captures your emotions, race craft and confidence in your climbing ability 👏💪

[@musclelessfitness2045]

Congrats ! I can't remember exactly, but I think Andrew F. made it in an hour and 20-30 seconds, with pacers. That's a very fast time

[@keithfromchute8885]

Thanks for sharing Ed and congrats on the win. Well deserved

[@alexharris222]

Fantastic Ed. Loved this and what an incredible ride

[@TermoneenyCC]

Fantastic result Ed. Well done.

[@petegrundy8508]

Amazing!! Thrilled for you Ed 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@edwardtran1473]

Chapeau!!! What a fantastic effort.

[@Benn321]

Absolutely amazing. Well done, Ed!!!

[@eduardochozas7411]

Brilliant recap Ed. I was riveted. Congrats to you!!!

[@edlaverack]

Thank you kindly!

[@iainhampson1451]

Your content is amazing Ed, also conrats on the win, what a performance!

[@user-dm84]

Fantastic video and congratulations on a well deserved win! Amazing effort 🎉

[@elluck91]

Congratulations, Ed! Epic moment ❤

[@patrickflanagan317]

Thanks sooo much for making this video, As an older cyclist down here in the South Island of New Zealand and in the middle of winter all my riding is on Zwift at the moment. Truly a super effort and many thanks for the honest break down, This is what life is all about... Experiences 👏👏💪💪

[@edlaverack]

Ah waw!! To think I've been to NZ racing too! Thanks for your comment Patrick!

[@SlowtwitchDe]

Awecome recap - enjoyed every minute ! Great job Ed!!!!

[@peterwilliams7639]

My fave vid of the year (so far!)!!! Well done Ed, and fantastic commentary. Loved it

[@ZoomWinflo]

Super report Ed. Bloody brilliant mate.

[@JoseBastidass]

Legend! Well deserved Ed

[@jukkahyrkas749]

Definitely the climbing part was my favourite 🎉

[@1carusjohn32]

Best vid yet! Great ride and footage too!

[@W60DSC]

Amazing Ed!! Congratulations 🎉 Great video too 👍

[@rodulfomartinus311]

Congratulations Ed,well done.I'm so happy to see you succeed in this race.

[@irondistance4313]

Amazing Ed, loved it a ton of hard work to get there and you crushed it well earned ❤

[@lorraineglobe6892]

Congratulations- amazing result! 🎉

[@TheWelshtart]

Fantastic Ed! Another great upload with so much info shared as to just how hard the effort is. 😎

[@damianwalker5804]

How great to see you take a win after such a great ride. Splendid performance. Cheers!

[@philhinch77]

Brilliant Ed. Well done. Great ride.

[@MrTomCrx]

Fair play Ed, humble as always and a truly deserved win.

[@johnhatton5325]

Brilliant video. Really great to see such a detailed breakdown of a superb ride. Very inspiring.

[@josha882]

Congrats Ed! Huge ride! 👏🏻

[@compjuu]

Hi Ed, just to give you some more background on how the race unfolded from my side. I got away after 24km (just after the Madeleine, before the Flassan climb) with 3 other guys. The other guys got dropped at the foot of the Flassan climb and caught by the peloton very fast (they were not the right ones to have with me unfortunately). From that moment on I rode everything solo and at a certain moment had 7minutes on the group behind me. At the bottom of the Ventoux I still had about 4'30 on the first guys behind me. I finally got caught after a 90km solo by Julien Berard at 3.5km to go. And later on by you, haha! That's why I was not at all able to still put up a fight (i was completely empty). In the end even the guy finishing 3rd caught me with 400meters to go and didn't get on the podium :( Would've loved to know where I would've ended up if I stayed with the bunch. Guess we will never know!

[@compjuu]

And congrats on your victory!!

[@johnpemberton6227]

Bloody awesome Ed !!!!😮

[@nickpilgrim1966]

Absolutely brilliant Ed. Love Ventoux. Great area.

[@edlaverack]

Knew you'd like it!

[@matteodiluce9387]

Well done, Ed! And well narrated: I got sweaty just listening and watching. Despite the giveaway in the title it was exciting all the way to the line! Many happy returns (to moments like that), Ed!!!

[@CBRMackie63]

Congratulations Ed!!!

[@philipbickerstaff7064]

Great commentary. So envious. Well done Ed.

[@51biffo]

Very well told Ed. Congratulations 👍

[@andipiper9289]

Amazing feeling seeing you flying up there 👆🏼 Gratulation 🍾🎊🎈

[@jakethesnake1976]

Top draw ride Ed. Shame the win 🏆 wasn't better announced 🎉 over the line, bit of a mess finishing with the short distance on same line, here's a medal for taking part 😂

[@yoyogogo7676]

Awesome job man, huge congrats! Great footage!

[@daviddurok]

Well done Ed, fantastic result for you, you are a total inspiration. I love your videos and good luck for the rest of the year 🏆🏆

[@thedoginside]

Loved that. Your best ever video imo. 👏🏼

[@shenstarwing8372]

Loved the video. Made me feel like I was there while riding Zwift. Thanks for these and can’t wait for the next one

[@edlaverack]

More to come!

[@anthonyh4723]

Good on you Ed! The Ventoux is a beautiful place and your ride was amazing!

[@leemusto8394]

Brilliant effort Ed, top man!💪💪💪👌

[@jimjomccullagh5723]

Brilliant going Ed well done great pacing what a climb 💪🎉😎

[@neil3274]

Brilliant Ed, chapeau!

[@colinwilliams9290]

I normally watch KZbin vids on the iPad but for this it had to be the big screen. I’ve been looking forward to this vid coming out since you first mentioned it Ventoux, I wasn’t disappointed Ed, best video you’ve done mate, I was on the edge of my seat to the very top. Well done on a great result👏👏👏

[@edlaverack]

Made the big screen! Thank you so much!

[@thegreatestsoccerdudeperio1697]

Congratulations on the victory, very inspiring video breakdown.

[@newbarker523]

I'm not into racing, don't watch the TdF. I'm just a leisurely cyclist. Did this climb last year. Despite not being into racing, I really enjoyed watching this. Your story and the way you told it had me smiling. Chapeau Ed!

[@edlaverack]

Thank you for that compliment :D

[@__marshie]

Awesome! Happy for you.

[@TomAndrews-cj2xs]

Well done Ed - and great video 👍

[@bitminerbob6731]

So happy for you Ed!!!!

[@TavisYeung]

Beast! Congrats🎉 💪💪💪

[@msparkes22]

Awesome effort Ed! Well done mate!

[@pd314]

AWEsome description, thanks and congrats!

[@iancrichton]

Well done Ed, great effort...

[@needmoregears8521]

Great video Ed. I took twice as much time as you did back in 2017 . And I started in Bedion so a 100k less in the legs. Chapeau!

[@markt4878]

Brillaint Ed!! Catching the front group 2K from the top was class!! 😎😎😎 Brings it all back to me - firstly doing the Club Cingles with my pal Jim a few years back and then we back to do the Ventouxman Triathlon....hopefully return soon - your video makes me want to pack my bike and head back tomorrow!!

[@matthewchubb1]

Dude wow, Ed that was such an inspiring video, performance, chapeau to you - how unbelievable to fulfil a dream like that, I can tell you could barely believe it yourself. Amazing accomplishment and you’re such a humble champion, keep it up, we all will be here watching for the next adventure!

[@03lepavouxc1]

Absolutely brilliant, fair play 👍🏼 that must have been some ride and feeling on the finish

[@paultowns9880]

Well done Ed and a great video.

[@cameroonie5]

Great breakdown Ed,to take into account your fuelling which you detailed and carried it all without support from the roadside gives your ride a little extra pizazz.Great video.

[@JonMoseley]

Congratulations. A great effort and a great story.

[@nlimb6214]

Fantastic effort & great achievement!