While I'm not a racer, and may never be, gravel cycling is where my heart is. It's absolute serenity on two wheels. Just my bike crunching away, mile after mile. It's adventure. There's days where it's exhilarating with perfect conditions, and you're just taking it by the horns. There's days it feels like the worst ride ever and you're getting gored by the horns. Either way, it beats not riding at all. My worst rides make my best rides even better. My best rides feel like I can't top it, and I always find a way to top it somehow.
@pearlizumi2 жыл бұрын
Whether you race or not, gravel really is for everyone! The community within gravel is a positive and welcoming place. You're right, any ride beats no ride at all. We hope to see you out there! Enjoy the ride :)
@nils_on_wheels Жыл бұрын
Very well written!!
@kellymorris10342 Жыл бұрын
Crazy to think I wrote this a year ago because I literally just raced my first two crit races Friday and Saturday. Literally the hardest 2 rides I've ever done, but I seriously loved every single minute and was beyond ecstatic that I finished both!
@nomadtrails8 ай бұрын
well said!
@KuriosPC2 жыл бұрын
I bought a MTB because I love the outdoors. Living in rural Nebraska, I realized there aren't any mountains. I still rode my MTB all across the gravel roads around me. I love it. Its good for my health. Seeing all of hog barns, creeks, beautiful farm houses, cemeteries, and combines that I share the road with, I am truly fond of gravel cycling.
@flaviodemoura2 жыл бұрын
This is a love letter to this film: thank you.
@stanislavmrazek915710 ай бұрын
Thank you for the document. Gravel bike brought me back to my childhood, where we only have one universal bike, crappy of course, but we drive everywhere. And gravel is the same. You do not have to think about the quality of the road. Nothink can stop you. Great feeling.
@nponan1986 Жыл бұрын
love to hear tagalog is this video. love it!
@obijuanph2 жыл бұрын
O what joy riding gravel bike gives... Brings tears to my eyes while watching this!! ;-)
@justinbalog2 жыл бұрын
Howdy! Thanks for the watch and we're grateful for the kind words and your involvement in the cycling community. Hopefully we can catch a ride sometime!
@BIIIKES2 жыл бұрын
Very similar to MTB’ing. More about building relationships, a sense of community, and sharing the stoke and positive vibes, rather than sock length or making sure your helmet straps are inside the arms of your sunglasses. Great video. Currently training for my first legit gravel race (unPAved Susquehanna). Thanks for putting this film together!
@justinbalog2 жыл бұрын
Howdy 302! You are spot on. Thanks for watching and sharing the stoke. Best of luck on your journey!
@bogusjimmy2 жыл бұрын
Feels like gravel rides are even more chill. Usually just start from your house instead of loading a MTB on the car, less specific gear (especially safety) than MTB, and you aren’t worried about specific grades of trails, just riding around potentially getting lost.
@pearlizumi2 жыл бұрын
You're spot on about the gravel vibe, but we don't see any reason not to bring that to the road too! Good luck on your race!
@fraji12 жыл бұрын
See you at UNPAVED! Hopefully no rain this year. Last year I looked like I rolled around in mud all day :)
@BIIIKES2 жыл бұрын
@@fraji1 haha, it was crazy!
@Iviking11 Жыл бұрын
Why worry if international governing body of cycling enters gravel cycling? This is our country. We will have our races how we want to conduct them! We don't need some outside organization telling us How to run them. This is a great video by the way. I love it.
@ctrlaltdefeat83552 жыл бұрын
4:24 I just want to say let this man know, a fellow Filipino, if he ever come to watch this video, that the inaugural uci gravel world series race will be happening here in the Philippines on April 3, 2022. Cheers sir.
@ricardolacerda4552 Жыл бұрын
I'm about to buy my first bike for a more healthy lifestyle and not just a weekend/commute bike. My question was: road or gravel bike? I've been researching for a while now and this video just made my mind. That was exactly what I needed. This is my kind of tribe.
@edwinlyons90732 жыл бұрын
This could very well be the best gravel dedicated film created thus far. So awesome!
@justinbalog2 жыл бұрын
Howdy Edwin. That is such a compliment. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. It really means a ton when others appreciate it after we've worked so hard. Enjoy your day and hopefully catch a ride soon!
@pearlizumi2 жыл бұрын
Too kind, we had fun making it!
@edwinlyons90732 жыл бұрын
@@justinbalog my sincere apologies for the delay in reply. I would so enjoy catching a ride some day! Cheers!
@johnpooley1242 жыл бұрын
I don’t do a lot of gravel riding but I loved every moment of this. More please. I think gravel to me is what mountain biking was 20 years ago, when you didn’t worry about how many clicks of high speed compression you had or if you need tire liners or what strava time you did on a one minute segment. I’ve started riding the gravel trails near my house and it’s been liberating. I hope everyone else gets the same feeling for riding.
@justinbalog2 жыл бұрын
Howdy John, Justin here that directed the film. Thanks SOOOO much for the watch and your kind words. Gravel roads are a breath of fresh air. I absolutely love connecting open spaces around my house with urban bike paths and single track. Welcome to the gravel family. We hope to see you out there!
@pearlizumi2 жыл бұрын
Love it John! It's amazing how many great routes open up when you start to see gravel roads as great place to ride.
@elefantrising Жыл бұрын
Your story sounds like mine, I started riding gravel on a trail bike then moved onto an XC bike and longer gravel rides, just finished up building a gravel bike I have come full circle as to why I started mountain biking. I have some of the best gravel all around my area and I never even realized how great it was. But now I do. cheers
@Daniel-yf9iy Жыл бұрын
I started riding road bikes as a teenager in the late eighties and early nineties riding fast and mostly sport touring to augment long distance running. My passion was trail running and cycling, to me, was always a alternative to running. I had a couple of minor injuries and decided to buy a gravel bike this summer (Kona Rove DL) and discovered how much I misssed cycling. Running is my passion but I like cycling just as much. So many memories riding my BMX bike as a kid then road cycling as a teenager and young adult now as a middle aged man an all purpose bike, gravel. I’ve come full circle. This was a good video.
@banjomechanic2 жыл бұрын
I got into gravel bikes by way of road biking on lousy back roads that my 25s were not fit for. Now I can go anywhere! It’s so much fun. Bikes are good for the soul. 🙏🤘
@angelinabindere74342 жыл бұрын
Thank you for such an amazing film!
@dsmithmcse Жыл бұрын
Great video. I'm and avid cyclist, Mtn., Road, & Gravel. Out of all three, gravel is fast becoming my favorite. Simply love being able to ride on any surface and being out in the middle of nowhere, either solo or with friends. After watching this video I'm now eager to participate in an organized gravel event.
@janocruz2 жыл бұрын
Represent! 🇵🇭 Mahirap pero masaya. 🤙🏻
@ramboandjoann7 ай бұрын
na-caught off guard ako dun hehe.
@mc540flip2 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a Crux and this awesome film makes me want to go ride it! Community, adventure, freedom, a bit of suffering- so good for the soul.
@justinbalog2 жыл бұрын
That's RAD Michael! We're looking forward to seeing you out there on the gravel roads!
@pearlizumi2 жыл бұрын
Getting back out there is always good for soul! We hope to see you there!
@mc540flip2 жыл бұрын
@@pearlizumi I live in Iowa in my youth, but didn’t cycle then. I live in Phoenix, AZ now and have been cycling the last 8 years. I’m surrounded with good trails, roads, and gravel here, but would like to check out the Midwest and ride.
@mc540flip2 жыл бұрын
@@pearlizumi Oh and btw, I’ve been rocking Pearl Izumi shorts and gloves for all of those 8 and will continue to do so!
@pearlizumi2 жыл бұрын
Do it Michael, you'll look at the state in a whole new way.
@mrhankbotful2 жыл бұрын
I signed up for my first Gravel World's this year. I can't wait for the challenge. Keep gravel pure, you guys are awesome.
@justinbalog2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Henry. Congrats on your entry, maybe I will see you out there. Josh Scott (the person who wrote the soundtrack) and I will be at worlds working on a photo project together. Keep being #RAD!
@DaveCM2 жыл бұрын
You will enjoy it. I love doing them and I'm an old fat dude.
@mrhankbotful2 жыл бұрын
@@DaveCM I'm down 20lbs since October, hopefully another 30 by GW in August. Hoping to be faster and ride further at 40 than ever before.
@mrhankbotful2 жыл бұрын
@@justinbalog inspirational video man. Made me feel the same wanderlust I get when I'm in the middle of nowhere listening to the wind blow through the fields in Nebraska. I had to share it with my wife and kid immediately. I think it opened their eyes a bit about the world of gravel riding, and just what kind of challenge I signed up for this summer.
@justinbalog2 жыл бұрын
@@mrhankbotful that's so cool to hear. Maybe you'll make the gravel thing a family affair. So stoked for you and I think I will be out there this year with the JHS band. We'd love to meet you!
@GratzRides2 жыл бұрын
Amanda nailed it: Like being a 5 year-old riding anywhere! THAT is the essence of gravel riding. But, hey, I'm a kid from Western Montana; where gravel is life.
@justinbalog2 жыл бұрын
Yeah she did! Thanks for the watch and the sharing your thoughts. Sounds like there is some great riding up there. Hope we can catch a ride soon!
@pearlizumi2 жыл бұрын
We will need to come to Montana sometime for a ride! Thank you for the kind words about the film. We are so stoked you enjoyed it.
@GratzRides2 жыл бұрын
@@pearlizumi My pleasure! I’m a riding buddy of your rep, Tim Wisner (TWiz) here in South Florida where I’ve lived the last 15 years. I met Amanda at the 2020 Sugarcane200 here (when she passed me with Jamie Bestwick 130 miles in!) - Amanda is a beast! Come to Florida and ride the endless, flat, windy humid, beautiful gravel. You can learn to gatorhop!
@markr51322 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful influence the gravel community has on the world!!
@Ramesh_Muthusamy2 жыл бұрын
This brought tears to my eyes. I hope to be part of these epic events in the future.
@michaelmontalvo57572 жыл бұрын
Wow. What a beautiful film. Love the human connection and community that this cycling film captures.
@jeejeejeebabybaby2 жыл бұрын
"Gravel is 'matindi,' it's so 'mahirap'. But it's fun" "matindi" = intense "mahirap" = hard Cheers from the Philippines 🇵🇭
@adityapradhan72012 жыл бұрын
This was such a beautiful video. It made me reflect on the special connection of freedom and joy and biking. It gets lost on you when you are mostly biking as a means of commute. Loved the video. Thank you for spurring all the amazing emotions that we associate with riding our bikes, taking our hearts to the sheer limitlessness of how we felt when we started.
@chucksanson5862 жыл бұрын
Super work Pearl - nice to see it’s not all about the race, but the ride.
@rm7092 жыл бұрын
The last shot at 27:30 was amazing. Great video and a better message about gravel. Long live the unpaved roads.
@ralphwiggum4president5062 жыл бұрын
Just thank you for all the reminders that just going out having fun all day long in the saddle and out is the most important of it all! ❤️ Just going out right now for a big ride stay safe everybody!!
@justinbalog2 жыл бұрын
Howdy, thanks for the watch and sharing your thoughts. Enjoy your ride and maybe we can catch you on a back road someday!
@pearlizumi2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thank you for taking time out of your day to watch the film. You're right, it's a solid reminder to always have a little bit of fun along the way. Keep on riding and we hope to see you out there!
@harryridesbikes86172 жыл бұрын
Great to see so many familiar and smiling faces
@justinbalog2 жыл бұрын
Right? The community is sooooo tight. Thanks for the watch and the love!
@federicozancolich90942 жыл бұрын
AMAZING!! molte grazie per aver spiegato con il cuore cosa significa per voi Gravel. Immagini stupende.
@alejandrodelpaso55822 жыл бұрын
Beautiful beautiful documentary !!
@thomasbudi20002 жыл бұрын
This is how I ride. I don't use Strava or whatever else because of the disruption they bring into my ride. I ride old mtb, just ride to wherever I want and explore. If I got lost, then whip out the electronic map and find my way back :). I can always just track back my ride, but, where is the fun in it? Thank you for the film. This captures the spirit of freedom that a lot of riders nowadays have lost. Too much emphasis on look and performance, just ride and have fun.
@pearlizumi2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and we are so glad you liked it! We hope to see you out there, enjoying the ride :)
@dougnevitt22572 жыл бұрын
thank you this is what I'm looking for. Im not fast anymore, but would love to participate in events, even if I can't keep up with the fast guys
@pearlizumi2 жыл бұрын
Most of us can't keep up with the fast guys Doug. We'll see you out there!
@josephschlichting22762 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this film. It was wonderful! Words can’t express the depth of my gratitude for gravel riding. It’s brought a dimension of joy into my life that I haven’t anywhere else.
@phillipsales94232 жыл бұрын
Man that was a great watch. I felt a lot of those testimonials in my soul. New to bike scene as of 4/22/22. An I’m all in with my gravel bike. Thank you for this video🙌🏾🙌🏾
@stephaniefortney222 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, what a feeling this community brings to each-other…thank you for sharing this film, I smiled all the way through….
@tallbenito2 жыл бұрын
Wow, this short film spoke to my soul--it invoked this desire for something, almost like heaven. I really wish my bike (which was a gravel bike) hadn't been stolen earlier this year :( Watching this inspires me to just get out there and see how far I can go. I hope one day I'll get a new gravel bike and be able to pursue after that taste of heaven!
@pearlizumi2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! We hope you are able to get a new gravel bike so you can get back to riding!
@wendyindra2202 жыл бұрын
What a great story,cheers from indonesian graveller 🍻
@kpost103202 жыл бұрын
Really blown away with how it’s for everyone. I’m new to cycling living in small town Iowa and this is encouraging to take my leisurely riding and try an event! Just really seems like no one cares what you look like or what you ride just as long as you have fun and push yourself! Thanks for the amazing video and great content!!! You have a new subscriber and a fan of the brand.
@realkevinrambaud2 жыл бұрын
Very inspiring film. Beautiful. I loved it! That's why I'm into Gravel.
@marcterhorst3752 жыл бұрын
This is awesome on so many levels!
@peterhehn95112 жыл бұрын
Fukengruven video! Gravel is just another paved road with lots of dirt! Awesome Pear Izumi! Do more!
@Tegart.pottery2 жыл бұрын
Well, it’s 30 degrees and snowing but looks like I’ve got to get out the bike! Great video, good inspiration, looking forward to nice summer rides!
@pearlizumi2 жыл бұрын
We are too Mike!
@sebastiangrimm56712 жыл бұрын
Awesome Movie, thank you very much!
@ldakotatransplant64852 жыл бұрын
2010 - " you just show up and do events". ..... 2022 - $140 to register.
@chadwells75625 ай бұрын
If something scales it will need logistics and organization, permitting, insurance and all the rest. You can’t have something be big and popular as well as free.
@StephenLaDyne11 ай бұрын
Fantastic vid. You captured the spirit and love of people and cycling and people cycling. Bravo!
@szabikollar88072 жыл бұрын
Very nicely done! Great narrative nice b-rolls, high quality documentary! Thank you for the experience. I'm 32 and searching for my first gravel bike for about a month now and this video just convinced me that I really want to do this. Thank you!
@TrungNguyen-kv5ls2 жыл бұрын
Great video. 👍 I'm happy to wear your clothing when I put my kit on.
@pearlizumi2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We're thrilled you enjoyed it!
@markguerin60712 жыл бұрын
These are the same type of sentiments that people had when mountain biking was beginning to get big in the early 80's. The attraction then was that you could go off roads, paved or gravel, and see new places and scenery. The vibe was similar among cyclists then. As soon as the UCI steps in, it tends to kill the grassroots feel of the sport.
@Iron883Man2 жыл бұрын
Nobody cares about the UCI. I live in Belgium and there are still plenty of no rule road events here. If you aren't racing the UCI doesn't effect you. I just drive gravel and mountainbike because I like being away from busy traffic and out in calm beautiful nature. The UCI is not preventing anyone from having a good time on a bike or take away a 'grassroots feel' whatever that may be.
@Migstsukoleyts2 жыл бұрын
@@Iron883Man they do. At least indirectly. Why do you think brands are so hellbent on making race specific bikes?
@Iron883Man2 жыл бұрын
@@Migstsukoleyts No they don't. Race specific gravel bikes have been around for longer then the UCI dug into gravel. a) Competitive gravel racing came with popularity of the sport. The more people get an interest, the more sponsors these events get and that's what created the opportunity for professional athletes to enter the sport. This is a natural evolution regardless of what the UCI would have done. b) I anything the UCI holds back the evolution of the bikes used in cycling races. Just look at the insane triathlon bikes that are being used in the Iron Man where there are no rules and compare them to time trial bikes used in UCI events. If there was no regulation in cycling the bikes would be vastly more extreme then they are now and most likely not as (relatively) affordable as they are now. c) Virtually every brand out there is still making bikes that are more focused on comfort and less on aero and racing. If you don't want to buy a race specific bike...then simply don't. There are more bike models that are comfort oriented around then race specific ones. Yes, brands advertise their race specific bikes vastly more because it's simply the bike most people 'want' and very often the bike that brings the most profit to the manufacturer. But no one is forcing you to buy the most expensive top model and the catalogs are still full of more casual bikes. So no, as long as you aren't racing, the UCI doesn't effect you in the slightest. And if you are racing, the UCI is holding you back more often then they let you go bananas on technology.
@mattdelcomyn80122 жыл бұрын
You guys captured it! Really nice work here!!!
@CyclingOffToSomewhereIDK2 жыл бұрын
This video convinced me to keep my gravel bike. Got it at the beginning of the pandemic, it's too heavy (steel frame) and probably a couple cm too large a frame..but it does allow a certain freedom that the road bike I got last April won't. It was down to my mountain bike or my gravel bike, for the "chopping block" and better to keep a 2 year old gravel than a 25ish year old mountain bike. I'm no spring chicken, so the riding surface I will choose won't be something I absolutely NEED a mountain bike for. I won't be jumping anything, not anymore. Yep, Fuji Jari 2.5 is back. Have to clean her up a bit and maybe work over the disc brakes but she's not going anywhere
@pearlizumi2 жыл бұрын
Have you thought about storing your MTB in your bedroom, or maybe you have a formal dining room? Hate to see you sell a bike...
@rudyelizondo19352 жыл бұрын
Love I Soo cool, yeah Bro 😎 I started gravel riding about 2 years ago and love it!!!!
@justinbalog2 жыл бұрын
Nothing but love RUDY! Stoked to see you out there!
@pearlizumi2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Keep on riding and we will see you out there.
@Caleketa2 жыл бұрын
What a great video. Just awesome....it gives a feeling to me that i want to join the ride. I started cycling 10 years ago. I've did road rides, mountain biking but finally i found it with gravel rides. Does Pearl Izumi organize rides in The Netherlands?
@davet003.52 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video and so true
@justinbalog2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave, we really appreciate it. Keep being #RAD!
@omareduardotroncoso1072 жыл бұрын
WoW que bueno 😃 Me encanta el gravel y me emociono con los ciclistas, buen video 👏👏
@CoreenMazzocchi2 жыл бұрын
Loved this so much, and the opening clip is the best vibe
@pearlizumi2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!
@WesternSpiritCyclingMoab2 жыл бұрын
Great job with this Pearl iZUMI! - really love how it came across :)
@justinbalog2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the watch and the shout. We really appreciate it!
@pearlizumi2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@amanda_panda_2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! A Justin Balog masterpiece!
@justinbalog2 жыл бұрын
Too kind Amanda, thanks so much for the watch and sharing this. It means a ton! Keep being #RAD and we'll catch a ride soon!
@pearlizumi2 жыл бұрын
Yep, he crushed it!
@standish2502 жыл бұрын
I wonder what % of cyclists are ultrarunners too. The views the people expressed in the video of what gravel is to them are 100% the same you’d get from interviewing participants of an ultra trail race. There are areas in this world where bikes can’t (or shouldn’t due to laws) go and having the same mentality but taking the adventure to foot is such a unique experience.
@pearlizumi2 жыл бұрын
That's a great point. We'd be curious to know too. Thanks for watching!
@augusthavince89092 жыл бұрын
Damn! How are there not more people on bicycles than there are?!
@jazzechos13722 жыл бұрын
Love the video all this is what we said abut mountain bikeing back in the early 90's
@wadejacobson51262 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Thank you!
@justinbalog2 жыл бұрын
Howdy, thanks for the watch and reaching out. So glad you liked it!
@pearlizumi2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Stoked you enjoyed the film!
@mejdrichj2 жыл бұрын
Thx PI…. Awesome video…
@mejdrichj2 жыл бұрын
And, let’s all just ignore the UCI…. If organizers and racers and sponsors ignore them, they’re irrelevant - and it seems to be working up to now…
@justinbalog2 жыл бұрын
Howdy! Thanks CC. We really appreciate the watch and the kind words. Have a great day and hope to catch a ride soon!
@iwanyarmastaja30722 жыл бұрын
Its like a symphony for my mind..... i love this gravel film.... its really deep for me. Hope soo some ride in Czech republic..... hope soo;-)
@pedalandypedal2 жыл бұрын
Very nicely done!
@pearlizumi2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@themaisi842 жыл бұрын
Oh man this is a great movie! It reminds me sooo much off ultra running. It’s basically the same. The community, the spirit, everything. I ride my bike due to cross training for running and skiing, but when I look at this I definitely need to sign up for this ✌🏼 Please, Please UCI don’t take that away!!!
@pearlizumi2 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@ynwadpaggy8157 Жыл бұрын
Coming from Triathlon Iron-man, 10 years ago My Daughter start racing Mountain bike and I follow her and fall in LOVE with MTB. few days ago I purchases Gravel bike for my wife as I would do the same. with additional chapter on 2 wheels.
@39forest2 жыл бұрын
Represent! 🇵🇭😃
@pingpongballz59982 жыл бұрын
Oo!
@kentgastreich10552 жыл бұрын
Excellent!!!!!!
@justinbalog2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kent, so glad you enjoyed it!
@Filmer-hands Жыл бұрын
minute 15 and more seeing everyone at their lowest but knowing it only gets better.
@palebluerider2 жыл бұрын
Can attest, SBT GRVL is a fantastic event. A lot of great events growing on the East Coast as well.
@justinbalog2 жыл бұрын
Agreed, SBT is beautiful. I'd absolutely love to get out to the east coast to capture what's going on out there!
@Everton4109 Жыл бұрын
This is beautiful
@DaveDytch2 жыл бұрын
Great work! Loveit!
@pearlizumi2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@toddeastman6742 Жыл бұрын
Succinct and great advice! Thanks
@MrJohnnyTN2 жыл бұрын
BWR-SD lost it's way this year with events on different days. Hope they go back to single day eventually
@Yuniel_Quevedo Жыл бұрын
Gravel is community, friendship. Road race is competition and rivalry
@malcontent_12 жыл бұрын
This is a pretty great short film -- seems to capture the spirit
@justinbalog2 жыл бұрын
Howdy! Thanks for watching and reaching out. We're so glad you liked it!
@aaronwk2 жыл бұрын
Way to rep the scene, Corey and Marley! It’s special in LNK
@justinbalog2 жыл бұрын
#LEGENDS
@pearlizumi2 жыл бұрын
The Nebraska ad campaign, "It's not for everyone" should have included the beautiful rolling gravel roads...that would have driven some visits!
@juanmanuelguevarra56142 жыл бұрын
How i wish to ride with fr3dom..i use to ride my gravel bike here in phil always going solo.. Climb mountain rough roads and its fulfillment..its a dream ride and freedom....
@rawanner72 жыл бұрын
Love it👊🏼
@justinbalog2 жыл бұрын
Back at you Andy, thanks for the love! Catch a ride soon?
@sikorsikor70982 жыл бұрын
Hmmm... For me, tarmac and gravel riding is beautiful because I can be ALONE, I can be out of any community. This is the most important for me in cycling, I can do what I want, my pace, my stops, as long as I want, distance is up to me, nobody tells me what to do.
@Tastewithnewdrinks2 жыл бұрын
Awesome😍
@Kalskygravel.269 ай бұрын
Wow,Gravel is Freedom...in youself...
@a.g.2700 Жыл бұрын
Best thing I have done recently is get back on a bike. I'm sssso happy I choose a gravel. Instead of a pair of Louboutin's my midlife crisis got me a Cannondale Topstone 1....I'm in love : )))))
@macizzle19562 жыл бұрын
Nice one!
@pearlizumi2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@wescheslak94082 жыл бұрын
Love This ! ❤
@kletaves2 жыл бұрын
Beatiful! Saludos! ❤️🇨🇱
@pearlizumi2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@dwaynepedals2 жыл бұрын
This was awesome! 🤘🏾
@lancebuck4038 Жыл бұрын
Awesomeness 👌
@CanalDaSuka Жыл бұрын
Perfect!!! ❤❤❤❤
@destroystreets10232 жыл бұрын
Freedom out and about
@EndUser-yu7gg Жыл бұрын
Gravel is dirt that was once rock... that plus sized woman cyclist .. a darn trooper! to get out there keep turning the cranks!
@mo-2152 жыл бұрын
Це буде про велосипеді або інше відео штовхає деякі політичні qgenda, як інші перли і Shimano відео
@marcomongke31162 жыл бұрын
As a third world peon who cant afford gravel bike but who also dreams about it. Can hybrid bikes somehow replace them somewhat.?
@pearlizumi2 жыл бұрын
100% Marco. If you have the tires to handle the terrain then you're good to "go gravel." Good luck and have fun!
@Sally150 Жыл бұрын
Early Tour de France riders had to manually change gears; reach down with their hands. All of this would have been much harder using friction shifting, right?
@Sally150 Жыл бұрын
This is what road riding in Texas was like until the 1990s. Is the dust hard on your respiratory system?
@yoja5on2 жыл бұрын
Gravel then: "You didn't have to sign up in advance, you could just show up and be there." Gravel now: [refresh, refresh, refresh, refresh] - $200 - [Pay Now]..."Damn, didn't get in."
@TomerBenDavid2 жыл бұрын
So why not upgrade to MTB? Do the same routes with more suspension, and it would be a smoother ride!
@speevers94842 жыл бұрын
Awesome film - just a note though,dont confuse Mountain Biking with the old skool Cross country from the mid eighties, they were very different scenes ... off on my bike now :)
@justinbalog2 жыл бұрын
Thanks and point well made! Enjoy your ride thanks for watching and sharing a note.
@GratzRides2 жыл бұрын
worrrrrd...
@ChiTownBrownie892 жыл бұрын
Gravel seems fun but a lot of the races have gotten ridiculously expensive. You see it where all over in cycling they talk about wanting to be inclusive to everyone then they charge at least $40 a race. The cheapest gravel race I have seen by me was $75...thats not a good way to get new people hooked.
@omarlittle5802 Жыл бұрын
I hear you. Also, I see the need to fund the coordination and safety efforts that go on behind the race. I think Marley said it best in the video at 26:10. Just step out your door, alone or with a friend, hit the dirt and see where it takes you. Peace