Grinduro Wales 2021 - This Gravel Race Is Awesome

[@petecampbell8697]

Great vid Dave. Great advert for the event. Great mix of people just having fun.

[@chrisandsamlivingthedream]

Awesome buddy

[@jonbello4573]

Great video and you always have the nicest audio tracks! Awesome!

[@A_AAA232]

great ride Dave, excellent finish...pro that drinks too much beer is the best, proper efforts then!! - there were some killer sections in that event...well done for smashing it - top work!

[@DaveNoakes]

Thank you, there were some great sections both timed and not. Such an amazing place to ride, I had such a blast.

[@blagdonso]

Yesss! Good times man, loved your edit. Thank you for coming, hopefully catch you at the Malverns!

[@DaveNoakes]

Thank you for putting on such a rad event! Will hopefully be back for the Malverns!

[@stevesnailfish]

Bloody excellent as always....the last section looks pretty damn good....

[@DaveNoakes]

Thanks mate, the last section was pretty epic!

[@dafred9898]

That looked mega fun. Glad to see people ride/race together again.

[@DaveNoakes]

It was so nice to ride with a bunch of people again, it genuinely has been over a year since I last did.

[@Aidan.G]

Well done Dave! Greetings from Ireland... Enjoyed that vlog. 12:00.. Jurassic Park maybe 🤔🙄

[@DaveNoakes]

Thank you! Ah! That’s it! Definitely Jurassic park.

[@moobaz8675]

Great video. One of your best. It really gave me a good perspective of the event. I had a place but had to cancel. Can't wait until next year.

[@DaveNoakes]

Thank you! I really want to get to another one at least this year!

[@stephenjeffreys4219]

Loved the video of the event - thanks for taking me along. Reminds me of the first edition of the Dirty Boar gravel ride across the Eiffel Mountains which I did a few years ago now. But with many more fun elements built in.

[@peterhartill3047]

Fair Play Dave 👍👍😎 Looked absolutely Bostin to do what a fantastic place 👍 Loved this Dave 👍👍👍👍👍

[@DaveNoakes]

Thank you! Much appreciated 👊🏼

[@joffbrown]

Great coverage Dave thanks for taking us along with you 👍🏻

[@DaveNoakes]

Really glad you enjoyed it!

[@palmavoilets7030]

Just watched your “I quit “ video . Absolutely brilliant and inspiring video . I’m really pleased for you and you will be a great success . This is coming from someone who commented on the randomness of your videos . Keep up The inspiring videos ,love your honesty and positivity

[@peterslater7791]

dave, that event looks like soooo much fun. i wish we had terrain like that in ontario (canada). if we lived in the UK i would totally be there. favorite part of the vid? juliet: "i hate time trials..." LOL. loved the Dueling Race Report videos from you two.

[@DaveNoakes]

Thanks Peter, what’s the terrain like where you are?

[@peterslater7791]

@@DaveNoakes i'm in a city with a good trail system so there's some gravel here, but i generally use those to get OUT of the city where it's fairly flat but at least a little more interesting. not even close to the beautiful terrain, roads and trails you've got. the grass is always greener, right? (well, technically, i think it IS greener there, LOL.)

[@markbulmer1840]

Dave ive got a question for you and I reckon you'll know the answer to it for me... ive got a 105 groupset. Rear derrallier is a short cage version with a 11-30 cassette. Would i be able to put a 11-32 cassette on it instead to climb better??? Would it work cos on my bike description it says 30t max for a short cage derrallier???? I don't know the answer. Help me please. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@glennoc8585]

It'll work just adjust the b screw so the jockey wheel clear the 32. You might need a new chain too.

[@DaveNoakes]

Sorry for the slow reply Mark, Glenn is right adjusting the B screw should be enough.

[@markbulmer1840]

Cheers guys ill give it a go 👍

[@glennoc8585]

@@markbulmer1840 it should I've done a few over time. There's a hangar extender bracket by wolftooth or you can buy a cheap one from eBay for a couple of quid.

[@markbulmer1840]

@@glennoc8585 cheers glen I've got one of those extenders. It was on my bike when I bought it but had trouble getting the chain onto the 30t ring so took it off and adjusted the gears, works fine now but wanted to try a 32t cassette to see if it helps on the climbs 👍

[@damopope4664]

Great Vlog as always Dave, awesome scenery as well. Looked like you was proper steaming past some of the competitors on the hills

[@JoeyGlover]

Haha! Got to the 'It's Star Wars yeah' and headed straight for the coments (loving the content Dave subbed!)!

[@steelisreal]

Looks great fun! Dukes Weekender needs to be on your list now you're a pro.

[@DaveNoakes]

Oh! I’ll definitely check that out!

[@steelisreal]

@@DaveNoakes here you go. I've ridden the route but didn't take part in the event. There's some awesome trails up here: www.dukesweekender.com

[@markbulmer1840]

That looks hard but great Dave. Looks like you had a blast there. No phone boxs I see, never mind

[@DaveNoakes]

Exactly the way I’d describe it. Unfortunately we were too far into the middle of know where for a phone box. Next time 👊🏼

[@pedalbikebowes]

I’m liking full time Dave. Keep it coming.

[@DaveNoakes]

Thank you, still 2 days of work life left but this was a nice taste of what’s to come. 👍🏼

[@joshualewis8068]

Amazing course!!! That looked like a blast!

[@DaveNoakes]

It was a great course, tough but really fun.

[@rachelbrodie7932]

You chose the magic line in the middle 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 awesome vlog and great to see you and Juliet as friends xx 😀

[@garyfoston5831]

Really enjoyed that vid, your energy and vibe. You’ve got a new subscriber.

[@wolfydragon4511]

Good video and congrats on that graval bike ride. Looks fun. 👍🔥💯 I did my first 60 miles ride took me 3 hours 43 mins don't know if that is good for 50 year old but I enjoy it.

[@tamsinaustin9916]

Loved this video Dave! Like the fact that lots of terrifying riding in your videos so can live cycling life vicariously through you! And yeah, deffo Jurassic Park, while battling through the undergrowth!

[@danielbum912]

0:50 yeeee that's the right mindset 🤙

[@DaveNoakes]

Whoop! Have any good 🍕 lately?

[@jameshoey303]

Thanks for shareing...really enjoyed your post.....

[@FatBlokeDoingStuff]

I'm far too overweight but I'm going to go next year. Hopefully, my bulk will be a benefit on the downhill sections!

[@DaveNoakes]

It’s all about fun, and you will definitely have fun at Grinduro!

[@darrenbrown5818]

Fantastic video. I really enjoyed it,even though there weren’t any fixed gears 🤣

[@DaveNoakes]

Thank you. Don’t worry there will be fixed gears soon!

[@madisondeans5566]

Big ass fun!! Go Pro Dave,always! U can do-it!!👊🤘🤙

[@DaveNoakes]

👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@deblordoutdoors5783]

Flippin’ epic vlog, Dave. Proper loved that🙌🏼

[@DaveNoakes]

Thanks Deb 👍🏼🙏🏼

[@glennoc8585]

Love that trail I'd want to ride it every weekend in summer.

[@DaveNoakes]

It’s so awesome, I think it’s on private land so only available to ride at Grinduro.

[@kevinlyon9501]

Jurassic parp, trails looked gnarly for a gravel bike, certainly looked like you pinned it on the timed sections👍

[@marissaraukar3489]

Great job! Love watching you videos while I'm working my 9-5 Love that you are doing KZbin Full time!

[@DaveNoakes]

🙏🏼thank you

[@erinohagain9841]

jurassic park all the way! For some reason I thought you were doing Grinduro in California this year... of course you guys did Wales ! Looks so epic! Glad you guys had a mega day

[@stephenbewick]

wow that was one beast of a ride,well done.

[@DaveNoakes]

Thanks Stephen.

[@pierrehenri2297]

Where do i sign up for next year!!?? Looks like great riding and great fun. Hope the elbow is ok! 🤙🏻

[@DaveNoakes]

Thanks the elbow is sore but all good. I’d definitely recommend doing any of them…they are always rad!

[@clobber66]

Great vlog again Dave really enjoyed that one. plus I watched all the adds I never do that !! Nice over the bar shot too 😉 Hope tattoo heals ok you never mentioned it during ride 👍

[@DaveNoakes]

Thank you 🙏🏼 hopefully they were short ads 🤣 tattoo wasn’t too bad, pretty sore but it was the fatigue from it that was the hardest part to deal with.

[@sgameirojr]

What's this shenanigans of work up to peak? It's peak and fade for the win!

[@DaveNoakes]

I thought about work up to peak…went for peak and fade in the end 🤣

[@sgameirojr]

@@DaveNoakes balls to the wall, fools gas! 🤣

[@pauljarvis9064]

Really good ! Keep them coming

[@DaveNoakes]

Thank Paul

[@Gratian_S]

Yep. Jurassic Park for shure!

[@DaveNoakes]

Yes!

[@bourquek]

Great video, looks really fun! Was that Juliet?

[@DaveNoakes]

Thanks. Yep juliet was there

[@bbanga5542]

Great video Dave. Loved your energy and what an event! Was a mistake to watch it before bed. I’ll never get to sleep now!

[@stevegavin3327]

Nice to see you happy Dave😃

[@markjthomson]

*phew* only missed one during my week tour that wasn't quite a week tour...

[@DaveNoakes]

Hope you had a good week away. How was it? Welcome back.

[@markjthomson]

@@DaveNoakes Cheers! It was mixed, wasn't carrying enough battery so bailed on the second day. Right decision, will finish it another day - enjoyed a few days helping my folks out so still a win.

[@steppings5645]

Beautiful location, I think you underestimate your ability Dave, your obviously a beast in the making.

[@spoodsnstuff]

Of course you entered the pro category 😂😂. Love that guy's explanation of the pronunciation, grin if you're party to race ratio is higher & grind if you're flat out racing. Kind of sums it up nicely.

[@DaveNoakes]

Thanks mate, I think it was a pretty good description too. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@rbrme]

Really enjoying your channel at the moment Dave! That last segment scared me a bit - quite gnarly for a gravel bike!

[@robjones3420]

Fantastic blog, enjoy them. Be good to film your prep for the event to help the non pros 😉

[@bambicyclejerk952]

I need to get on this next year.

[@DaveNoakes]

You do!

[@michaelmasters8753]

bloody ripper vid dave

[@DaveNoakes]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@cyclecoachcyclecoachcom8071]

Chapeau for quitting work and joining the ranks of the self-employed. All the best to you.

[@ianfranklin9482]

Ah mate! Looks ace! Gutted not to make it as I had to cancel after the original date was moved due to the 'Rona.

[@JK-wl5bx]

Wales is stunning 😍

[@williamwyn8892]

That looked pretty amazing! On the list for next year for sure.

[@jasoninrikes1925]

That was hard ride.. well done Dave for 9th place … gravel bike is more fn..🕵️‍♀️

[@DaveNoakes]

Thanks Jason, really want to get to another one this year!

[@stevemuskie]

Fun for me to watch and fantasize that I could actually ride it, when in fact there’s no way in hell that I could! Great video Dave!

[@michaelmontalvo5757]

Nice vlog, Dave!

[@DaveNoakes]

Thank you

[@Baldy-hm5vs]

Looked like a Great Day out on the Bike 🚴‍♂️ 😁 🚴‍♀️ 👍 🚴‍♂️

[@DaveNoakes]

It was amazing

[@Baldy-hm5vs]

@@DaveNoakes I'm just about to watch you latest video 🚴‍♂️😁🚴👍🚴‍♀️

[@Baldy-hm5vs]

Watching your Marin MTB/Gravel Bike, Love it 😁 Would it be possible to change a steel frame Peugeot Richard Virenque Road Bike to a fixed gear bike🤔🚴‍♀️😁🚴👍🚴‍♂️

[@fuzzylogic1887]

Looked like a great event Dave 👍

[@DaveNoakes]

It really was!

[@simonbiles6244]

Great ride,Love the glasses mate,what make are they?

[@DaveNoakes]

Thanks, they are by Smith Optics - Wildcats

[@pedal_pixels]

So happy you pronounce it properly - Grinduro.

[@DaveNoakes]

The name can be a strong debate 😂

[@wissel3173]

Great Ride👍👍

[@DaveNoakes]

Thank you

[@patbriggsmbr]

Was hoping to see ya new tat. Another great video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@cardiaccyclist7477]

Man that made me want to do this event!! Even though I know it would terrify me!!!

[@DaveNoakes]

It was soooo good!

[@soloist777]

Looks fun! Where in Wales is this?

[@DaveNoakes]

It sure was. It was in Machynlleth

[@soloist777]

@@DaveNoakes Cool! I'm in Australia but my wife was born in Narbeth and (normally)we return to Wales every couple of years. Love Tenby(and Pembrokeshire)!! Keen to bring our gravel bikes next time so thanks for this. Love your posts(as do Juliette's), your enthusiasm is infectious. Keep up the great work! And you and family stay safe up there. :-)

[@bubblesezblonde]

yay! Awesome vid!

[@DaveNoakes]

Thank you 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@beckyevans1411]

Great video! Grinduro was amazing!! Good to relive it watching this. But gutted I lost my bottle and went for the chicken line - the A line looked *sweeet*. Hope they bring it back to Wales next year!

[@DaveNoakes]

Thank you, I really hope they do it there again! The A line was a really fun one!

[@soundbot]

Love it! Wait, what I am doing watching KZbin? Gotta get out there!

[@neal9151]

That was epic! Hope your arm is okay too.

[@DaveNoakes]

Thanks Neal, bit sore but all good.

[@countingcoup]

Nice ride, nothing like a job that one is willing to bleed for🩸

[@DaveNoakes]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@the_derpler]

Maybe your best video yet. Did you change kits half way?

[@therealsugarking]

You like gravel or road huh? You’d love LA county, tons of gravel spots here

[@DaveNoakes]

I like them both but prefer gravel at the mo. I’d love to visit LA.

[@therealsugarking]

@@DaveNoakes right on. Come through, show you guys around. We got a spare room!

[@cameronlesley2428]

I’m definitely a pro that drinks to much beer!. Good racing Dave

[@OLLIEDOESVLOGS]

I can't find price on site about it, the ride looks too much fun not to try and go next year if its decent price

[@OLLIEDOESVLOGS]

Also, would it suit the fit-but-fast weekend rider? Or is it too tough that you gotta be a good rider ?

[@DaveNoakes]

It certainly would suit a weekend rider, that’s the good thing about Grinduro events…you don’t have to go crazy for the whole ride and can just take it at your own pace.

[@FatBlokeDoingStuff]

Was that Olly Bridgewood in a fake beard doing a trackstand at the start?

[@DaveNoakes]

🤣🤣I don’t think so

[@exs88]

This was a great watch! Are you using the Bryton 750 as a daily driver now? Im still debating between the 750 or garmin 530

[@DaveNoakes]

Thank you, I am still using the Bryton 750. I think honestly it’s pretty similar to the Garmin. Both do the same thing really well.

[@exs88]

@@DaveNoakes Cheers mate! Saves me around 100-120 euro.

[@TomPywell]

Jurassic Park! (the song)

[@DaveNoakes]

Thanks Tom.

[@malcontent_1]

Whoever said that Dave was a total irrepressible _goofball_ may have been more prescient than I realized 🙃

[@duncanmartin2626]

Looks like a great event - how was the back afterwards? Mega kudos to whoever was riding the tracklocross bike at 1:21!!!

[@DaveNoakes]

It really was so much fun. Back wasn’t too bad…it’s more the fatigue than the pain. The guy riding that bike got 2nd place in his cat too 🙌🏼💪🏼

[@WideopenmagCoUk000]

Nice one Dave, good to see you mate, been a while!

[@WideopenmagCoUk000]

Also, timed fire road up hills can get in the sea!! 😂

[@waveydaveydiver]

Maybe I will get to ride this someday

[@DaveNoakes]

Definitely worth it

[@mattderwent2133]

Nice work Dave! Out of interest mate how tall are you and what’s your weight? Keep going with the KZbin channel 👊🏻

[@DaveNoakes]

Thanks Matt. I’m 186cm and around 72kgs.

[@mattderwent2133]

@@DaveNoakes oh dear…I’m 187cm & 89kg #worktodo

[@DaveNoakes]

My weight varies a fair bit, I actually want to gain a bit, I’ve always had back problems and find it less troublesome when I have a bit more bulk on the top half.

[@mattderwent2133]

@@DaveNoakes I probably spend far too much time lifting weights on my top half…my cycling jerseys sometimes feel like they could unzip themselves 🤣

[@edwin_slager]

Awesome event 👊🏻

[@gemmafairclough]

Jurassic Park 👍🏻

[@DaveNoakes]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@taylerthompson7559]

I never knew England could look like this

[@DaveNoakes]

Technically it’s wales so not England…but parts of England also look nice.

[@taylerthompson7559]

@@DaveNoakes I never knew the uk could look like this

[@DaveNoakes]

😂👍🏼

[@fazidinamir]

well done mate!

[@jackandrew3579]

How was your back during that day and crash? TAT looks dope 🤙🏼

[@m1les7]

Ace vid!

[@noahbirdrevolution]

Dave is like, "that a puddle? I'll take the middle deep part."

[@DaveNoakes]

It’s the rules 🤣🤷🏻‍♂️

[@NH-Bill]

Are the downs really narly...or just narly for the fools who ride wide tired road bikes on MTB trails?

[@DaveNoakes]

There are some awesome trails there, whatever bike you ride you’ll have fun 🤣👍🏼

[@Will-pz1lf]

🤘

[@DaveNoakes]

👊🏼👊🏼

[@hanshans387]

epic!

[@DaveNoakes]

Thank you

[@prof_writer]

Dave you downplay your riding ability but you look tremendously fit and are a top performer. Also noted your new hairstyle that must be part of the rebranding as you build your KZbin channel.

[@dr.rennsau]

👍🏻

[@DaveNoakes]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@davidmartin305]

Woukd you'd be better and faster on a hardtail XC bike. That looked nothing like the Gravel roads of DK or BWR, where the Gravel bike is really at home.

[@DaveNoakes]

I think an xc bike would have been better for some segments and the gravel for others. Good fun on either. Definitely a bit more extreme than DK

[@esgee3829]

when and from where did 'hella' invade your vocabulary? i'm really curious how this word once endemic to a small area of the middle left coast of the new world ended up in all the places it is.

[@LUCYDIAMONDBOXER1]

Guy who said it was easy had an E MTB 😏

[@DaveNoakes]

🤣🤣🤣

[@noahbirdrevolution]

Jurassic Park melody

[@bnzboy]

Gnarly

[@DaveNoakes]

👍🏼

[@wattsupcycling]

First!

[@DaveNoakes]

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