Hardest training camp: 36 hours replicating a stage race

8 days of training straight in BWR AZ to finish off my early season training camp in Tucson. Being a privateer requires a lot of off the bike attention, so if you want to be fit when race season comes, that means focusing a lot on the bike when you have time!
I have worked with my coach since I was 14 and it is always fun to build out weeks like this and learn more about how we can get fast.
Major props to Avery for filming and editing this, Andy Temkin for helping us with a driver multiple days and to Fritz for sacrificing his Saturday to drive Avery and Willie around and film the shootout! These productions wouldn't be possible without everyone behind the camera watching me (Alexey) suffer!
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[@colevevelo]

This is EXACTLY the type of cycling content the people need 🙌🏼

[@alexeyandavery]

Thanks! We are trying!! Always fun to do videos outside of the race scene

[@debs_wheels]

I’m so glad to hear you guys are going to lean harder into KZbin! I love your content

[@alexeyandavery]

We are really enjoying it!

[@Kactusdog]

Cool to watch this recap! Thx for summing up Alexey's experience. FYI, i'm the guy after the race with the little toddler that asked if she could stroke Willie's ear! Lol

[@alexeyandavery]

Thanks for watching!

[@trackleft1]

I'm just glad people still like Green Day! Made my night! We've already driven up to Flagstaff to get out of the heat of Tucson you maniac!

[@alexeyandavery]

It was the first CD I ever bought and I have been trying to convince Avery to use it in a song since the beginning :) - Alexey

[@10hungtran]

The music was bangin! Enjoyed the training vibes. Great video Avery. Alexey was nice too!

[@alexeyandavery]

All props to Avery - Alexey

[@EvanLownds]

Such an enjoyable watch! Can't wait to see this training pay off in the 2024 season! It's been said before but whatever license you have to use full songs adds a TON to these videos. Production value is insane, and I love the behind the scenes looks at how it's all captured.

[@alexeyandavery]

Thanks, we think it is worth it too! Glad you are enjoying!

[@Roadiemtb]

This is the first time I have ever watched a 45-minute YT video all the way through from start to finish. Great vlog!

[@alexeyandavery]

Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it, Avery is killing these!

[@derekcravenPT]

Loving your vids, keep them rolling out and keep on riding hard for the win.

[@alexeyandavery]

Thanks, Derek!

[@hughbike]

Unreal what you kidz are making happen- this is gold and thanks for sharing it with us!

[@alexeyandavery]

Thanks!

[@finncromwell9539]

Hey Alexey and Avery! Just want to say I love your videos and Alexey is a super big inspiration to me as an aspiring junior xc racer!

[@alexeyandavery]

Hey Finn! Thanks for watching! Always feel free to reach out if you have any questions! - Alexey

[@marcanderson1396]

Avery for gravel vid editor of the year

[@alexeyandavery]

Finally someone recognizes it😅

[@peterlilliegeo]

These make me so happy haha. Seeing you race up that canyon literally had me yelling at the monitor "Go ALEXEY!!!" so that was something hahah. Fantastic shots as always (and continually improving) Avery, keep it up guys!

[@alexeyandavery]

Thanks Peter!!

[@thomashinson5684]

Funny - I work for the Wx Channel. I totally took a clip of Alexey saying “be a force of nature” and shared it in the company slack 😂 Thanks for using the app! I’ll try and get a marketing person to reach out if you want ;)

[@alexeyandavery]

hahaha No way! That is awesome, please do! [e-mail] is a good email :)

[@benwilkinson7894]

You made me an espresso at 24 hours in old Pueblo! The content lately is rad! Thank you.

[@alexeyandavery]

ha! I remember, hey Ben! Thanks, Avery has been killing it! - Alexey

[@chasepalpatine170]

Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. I really enjoy what you guys are creating and the good energy from these experiences.

[@alexeyandavery]

Thanks Chase! Means a lot.

[@riderrunco]

Loving the edits this year

[@alexeyandavery]

Thank you! We are enjoying making them!

[@maximkrivov]

Documenting the journey without hindering the flow is difficult. Much appreciate the opportunity to see inside the training process and be along for the journey. Keep it up, I'm sure you will find a rhythm and way to make it work. Probably more drone footage and a 360 camera for Alexey.

[@maximkrivov]

Maybe even an fpv drone would be easier then running or chasing Alexey))

[@alexeyandavery]

Avery is killing it!

[@waltert3011]

Love what you guys are doing - this is my favorite video yet!! Rooting for you @ nationals - go get ‘em!!!

[@alexeyandavery]

Thanks! This one took a lot, but its one of our favorites as well!

[@josephjl8775]

Love your videos! Looking forward to more of them and trying some of the rides you did around Tucson. Hope to see you on the Tucson roads next year.

[@alexeyandavery]

Thank you! We will definitely be back next spring!

[@nickcampbell6658]

Alexey in the orange hoodie is definitely giving me Vector from Despicable Me vibes.

[@alexeyandavery]

ha! I see it too! - Alexey

[@scboulder1985]

Awesome vlog guys! Keep up the great content and Bring the Noise!

[@alexeyandavery]

Thanks!

[@lloydjarm]

Very cool video. The minute I saw Sarah I knew big laughs were coming ... HA! Good luck on your TT endeavors. Would be awesome if you can make it. Willi is the best. Oh, I thought Keegan's bike looked nicer than usual. Then I noticed he was riding a Cervélo. No wonder :)

[@alexeyandavery]

Sarah always brings the laughs! Thank you! Yeah, Cervelo and Santa Cruz are under the same umbrella company

[@keepingtherubberdown5715]

I think you need another 360 and mount one on Alexey seat and right under bars. That way he does not need to hold the stick. Thanks for taking the time and showing us how much fun you have. And, why is Willy sleeping on a pink bed?

[@alexeyandavery]

Hmmm something to think about! Where is willie on a pink bed?

[@marcelomo1]

It’s extremely validating to see you cough after a hard effort as well hahaha great work dudes ✌🏽

[@alexeyandavery]

Alexey go hard. haha! Thanks!

[@JBmadera]

Great video.....I get to enjoy madera canyon year round (albeit a tad slower than you leg breakers). Best of luck at the Nats!

[@alexeyandavery]

Thanks! Madera will always be one of my favorites!

[@valiantabello]

This was fucking dope

[@alexeyandavery]

Thanks!

[@divscifres2674]

That was GREAT!!!

[@alexeyandavery]

Thanks!

[@Warrior-eq9qh]

Those Factor TT Bikes looks Sick.

[@alexeyandavery]

Right?! Be fast, look fast, go fast!

[@karstenkeil7789]

Love your starwars helmet!

[@alexeyandavery]

Gotta look cool to go fast!

[@lucasklein437]

Glad to see the consistent content, next time they have Nutella filled uncrustables.

[@alexeyandavery]

I’m relaying this to Alexey asap

[@azmaier100]

Wow, good stuff!!

[@alexeyandavery]

Thanks!

[@rab0309]

feed me more of this... nerrrrrd! 😂😂😂

[@alexeyandavery]

haha coming right atcha!

[@mattgrady518]

Whaddup Cullen!

[@colinkilleen822]

More content on the fully automatic knives a possibility?

[@alexeyandavery]

I’ll go buy 5 of them

[@drewbuffington]

I was at that Shootout. 😅

[@alexeyandavery]

Twas a fun one!

[@pedalandypedal]

Reports from locals today that a martian on bike has been spotted by several people.

[@alexeyandavery]

hahahah

[@snakeeyes74]

Awesome video! What is the epic music at 3:54

[@alexeyandavery]

Hey! Its called Renegade by Notize.

[@CollinMitchel95]

FOMO ❤

[@RookYZRM1]

AAAAAEEEEERRRROOOOOOOO!!!!!!

[@andreasdesch6142]

Sarah and Alexey should start some cyclist stand up comedy channel...i would pay for it

[@alexeyandavery]

Dynamic Duo

[@michaelnewman4302]

I'm sorry you won't be in Emporia. Certainly you're still sending Sir Willy, yes?

[@alexeyandavery]

Willie will be staying home for some rest :)

[@michaelnewman4302]

Good, he probably shouldn't over train.

[@enochmogusu8573]

35:09 👀

[@alexeyandavery]

It's Willie's party, we are all just living in it

[@dustind9242]

How did it go today?

[@alexeyandavery]

Wasn't a perfect TT, but thats how it goes. Finished 7th

[@blakecharvoz]

Wtf show us the fully automatic knives

[@fpmulich1]

@alexey Do you have Asthma?

[@alexeyandavery]

I do not think so? - Alexey

[@fpmulich1]

@@alexeyandavery I have exercise induced asthma and I noticed you also tend to cough and wheeze after your races. Good luck tomorrow!

[@michaeltalles2239]

How do you earn a living with sponsors and travel expenses?

[@alexeyandavery]

A lot of my salary is from sponsor contracts that run year to year. Most often I pay my travel out of this budget as well. Avery and I have a small 'content' budget thanks to some of my sponsors including ENVE, PEARL iZUMi, Factor and others that helps with Avery's travel and equipment. Avery works with me and also free lances for other companies.

[@michaeltalles2239]

Incredible. Definitely makes people want to quit their jobs and live the dream

[@cyclingfreak56]

I think I prefer the training and the footage of rather than 30min of how you filmed it or didn’t actually! 😬

[@alexeyandavery]

Thanks for letting us know, this channel is about riding, but through the eyes of both Avery and myself (Alexey). We think the way the video is created is as exciting as the video its self...feel free to skip through if you don't agree!

[@garyonnen7634]

Hard to look cool when running in road cleats

[@alexeyandavery]

What do you mean that looked so sick

[@escsniper]

14:57 EWWWWWWWWWW!!!!

[@alexeyandavery]

Willie's snoot is gorgeous