How Fast Is An Old Tour De France Pro With Modern Kit?

[@gcn]

What do you think of David's performance? Were you expecting him to go faster or slower with his modern equipment?

[@alinapopescu872]

It's wonderful to see how easily he returned to his old self, what an experienced professional cyclist he is. So relaxed, so focused. The time is as good as expected.

[@andyedwards7800]

It doesn't matter does it....that's it's point. Can't help but warm to him can you, seems like such a genuine bloke.

[@___Bebo___]

I expected more, I felt maybe the rear light with the rubber aero seat post mount was holding his aero gains back a bit too much, spend the 10 quid for the rail mount IMO. Few adjustments on the bike he nails it next time.

[@sparx550]

Great seeing Dave back on the bike mashing those big gears. Always been a top bloke and an inspiration. Great Vlog.

[@sagz808]

Will we ever see the unreleased footage of his Richmond Park TT?

[@balsamfir1688]

The interview with David sitting on the back bumper of the car drinking tea was sweet and heartwarming

[@oumtaha3834]

Give me a 30

[@frazmars]

Please more David Millar content! He’s well-spoken, genuine and has a statesman like quality. I want to see more of him on GCN

[@davidryan4053]

Agree 👍

[@gavinsenior4795]

@@davidryan4053 a cheat though

[@taxi9554]

He is such a nice guy….did not know

[@gcn]

We would love to get David on the channel! 🙌 Any challenges you think we should set him?

[@mikebroadbent2694]

Absolutely this. He's a natural in front of the camera - the description he gave of the bike was brilliant: thoughtful, informative, and slightly self-deprecating. The guy is a legend, clearly very intelligent and a bit of a deep-thinker... he's a real asset to British cycling and it would be awesome to see him as a part of the GCN crew. Also, read his book, it's fab.

[@gausmaximus]

Please bring David back more often. Would be nice to have him on a series of videos about cycling hygiene for middle age cyclists. What a gent! 370 power at 47! This guy is a keeper GCN.

[@veganpotterthevegan]

Pretty simple, a new diaper every 12hrs.

[@robbybobbyhobbies]

Get Phil Cavell's book: The Midlife Cyclist: The Road Map for the +40 Rider Who Wants to Train Hard, Ride Fast and Stay Healthy. Outstanding book.

[@troycollett8540]

@@veganpotterthevegan??

[@___Bebo___]

@@veganpotterthevegan I dropped my handlebars 2 inches to deal with some left shoulder and neck pain, can I get the veganpotter respect for this?

[@LegSpinna]

Give your nadgers a wash after every ride. Age is irrelevant.

[@MrPilberg]

David needs to be on more often!! Awesome bike check feature

[@themanabroad7800]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@gcn]

We would love to get David on the channel! 🙌

[@markrskinner]

He needs to be a regular part of the GCN team. An absolute natural in front of the camera.

[@gcn]

He's way to fast for us! 🤣

[@rinkydinkron]

😂😂😂​@@gcn

[@skipdippity]

@@gcn somethin to shoot for..lol And wow was he movin when he took off..!!

[@GarethSpiller]

It was great to meet David at our local HWCC TT, sadly I was 5 minutes slower on my road bike, I blame the headwind 😂

[@commenter6355]

Lovely - more Dan Lloyd hosted content from the field, please!

[@danielhastings3707]

Enjoyed this. Nice to see David has still got it! 370w is still considered crazy watts for most of us mere mortals!

[@gcn]

Still such a strong rider 💪

[@photoben]

David looks really comfortable in himself, great to see.

[@gcn]

He's flying 💨

[@franciss2529]

I had the pleasure of riding with David up in Glasgow during the world champs last year. An absolute gentleman and amazing figurehead of the sport. He is still incredibly strong on the bike and riding with him put into perspective just how insanely strong pro cyclists are! His book 'Racing Through the Dark' is not only a great book about cycling but one of the best autobiographies I've ever read.

[@gcn]

That's awesome! It'a always a pleasure to ride with David 🙌 Would you like to see more of him on the channel?

[@mikebroadbent2694]

Totally agree - he's so open and honest in his autobiography, describing his difficulties and challenges. It's a proper read, one that non-cyclists and those who have little interest in the sport would probably enjoy just as much as those invested in it. The guy is a top-notch ambassador for cycling.

[@franciss2529]

@@gcn absolutely! His knowledge of the sport and experience as a commentator would also be invaluable.

[@ianlaker9161]

Aah, this takes me back! To Ashford Wheelers in the mid 80s when I did a few tens on my steel Reynolds 531c tubed Woodrup. A beautiful bike running ultra skinny tubs. My fastest time was 26.02. Nothing to set the world on fire but satisfying enough for me as an amateur. Our fastest rider back then was Neil Pucknell who regularly did 19 minutes something. He was the only one on a purpose made TT bike. Early low profile with a smaller wheel at the front. He had a massive single chainwheel at least 60 tooth with a 5 gear freewheel! I'm still fairly local to the course which was on the A20 between Ashford and Hythe in Kent where we congregated at the legendary blue and white cafe. I often do part of it now as part of a bigger ride on my carbon Giant Defy. David should be a regular on GCN. His natural, warm and intelligent presenting style is engaging. Bloody impressive time too!

[@neildmoss]

I met David a few years ago in Girona and did a couple of rides in a group he was leading. No surprise he was (still) fast, but what I really noticed was how _well_ he handled the bike. Cornering on rails, casual parallel bunny hops up and down curbs, live mobile phone streaming on insta…. all just so easy. I guess the word is ‘panache’. It was a side of cycling that doesn’t get much air time, and was great fun to watch.

[@gcn]

He's got bags of style 😎

[@WilfShadow]

How did I miss this... Fab piece. Ollie's latest 10x ascents and Dan's Ineos crumbling doc. Fab output ❤

[@gedpitts8879]

Great effort. Always love his commentary and honesty. Really hope he is commentating on TDF, as his professional insight is amazing

[@thomasmarktooms]

The best GCN video in years

[@gcn]

Wow! That's high praise indeed, we've made some bangers this year 🙌

[@tednruth453]

Come on Dan, you're up next!

[@gcn]

We would love to see it! 🙌

[@everydayoddity]

A brilliant idea and fantastic ride from David, who is always so eloquent and understandable talking about cycling at the highest level. Definitely would love to see him make some more appearances on GCN!

[@Robberduckdk]

I think GCN should look towards him when looking for a new full time presenter. So charismatic and well spoken.

[@johnwestwell2241]

@@Robberduckdk He lives in Girona, runs a cycle clothing business from there and has fingers in a lot of pies (including presenting on ITV4's cycling coverage, which includes 3 weeks following the Tour through France). So I don't think he's going to be anything other than an occasional presence on GCN.

[@ChlorophyllCrusher]

This is one of my favourite GCN videos of all time. What a couple of fantastic humans. I’m so happy David has rekindled is love for riding, let alone pushing himself again. Beautiful.

[@DaveWills23]

Thank you Dan Lloyd and @gcn for recognising and doing a TT film as usually it's only Ollie doing this and I feel in the past it's something you would turn your nose up at. Great little film and really great seeing David Millar too going back to his roots. Maybe a few more films on TTing and recognising local teams in future 👍

[@AntonyBirt]

Although not pro I have had the same experience as DM, I was at the sharp end of TT up to 2015 then becoming a father and Covid by 2022 I was over weight, unhappy and telling myself if I wasn't as fast as before why bother. A bout of depression, family support and being smashed by in Majorca by my mates later I decided what ever I did in time terms was better than nothing. I now finish mid table in the local 10 but have great competition with those around me. my health and weight is much more stable and my mental health is good! Well done DM for getting back into it and encourage anyone else to do likewise.

[@phillipbailey7080]

This is so good! I remember hearing about this course in his book. Full man crush, what a guy

[@gcn]

Yeah... Dan's cool right 😉

[@audiodoctor100]

Let’s face it - still faster than most of us

[@MrGrusome]

But not on the internet! Here I easily make 1000-1200W for half an hour with no sweat whatsoever!

[@CarolynLomboy]

​@@MrGrusomesure mate. if that's true then try 1 hour challenge if u can maintain that with not even breaking a sweat then you will be an official world record holder.

[@jimsonjohnson3761]

Not most of is. Most of everyone.

[@cornishcat11]

@@CarolynLomboy whoosh

[@jaywo527]

​@@CarolynLomboyslight misunderstanding here

[@christiangro8621]

Great perfomance sports-wise. What I didn't expect are his amazing moderating abilities! He'd make a fabulous presenter. Might even be something he's interested in? Considering how enthusiastically he is during this :)

[@keirr1]

He's one of the lead presenter/commentators for the UK TV coverage of the tour de france, and any other racing on terrestial TV

[@christiangro8621]

@@keirr1 haha alright, makes sense

[@trevejenkyn9888]

This was a great one, no shouting, no drama really great

[@Cycle.every.day.]

This is the best gcn vid there's been for a long time.

[@gcn]

Great to hear you enjoyed it! What was it about this video that you loved so much?

[@veloman59]

Love this. It almost makes you feel how closely connected the grass routes club time trials are too the World Tour Pro scene. Well done David a teriffic effort.

[@lisashiela9137]

The absolutely toughest cycling task for me was to come back from a 30-month cycling hiatus. My normal speed, distance, along with handling a headwind was so unobtainable and painful. It was a very slow, chaotic journey which took me several years to achieve, so I can fairly relate to his struggles.

[@kovie9162]

But once in shape, it's always there, inside, ready to come out, with coaxing.

[@astronomenov99]

@@kovie9162 Yup, I have had a lazy lockdown of about 3.5 years! Just getting back into it (mountain biker) and riding indoors (on GTA Bike) and eating sensibly. Just starting to see the definition returning to my legs.

[@thomasoei7089]

What a simply wonderful video! Welcome home David Miller. Your new life has just begun.

[@stuartclark1982]

What a legend! He's opened so many eyes to the sport and is still a great ambassador.

[@61greybeard]

I remember David turning up at Wycombe CC 10 TT the week before The Tour Grand depart in London lovely guy have a laugh and joke with the rest of us High Wycombe CC 👍👍

[@endaohalloran6649]

David was a natural talking about the bike. Definitely would be awesome to see him again

[@skipdippity]

He was really informative

[@desmoMarco91]

the first time he said he was looking forward to be around 370 my jaw dropped....these pros are on another league of performance no matter how old they are

[@PhilOsGarage]

Indeed, don’t think I can hold 200w for 10 miles

[@gcn]

It's a crazy amount of power isn't it 🤯 One very strong rider!

[@aveedub7403]

Excellent video, please get David on much more often, a great Guy!!!

[@johnsmith-ke2sr]

Just more David please. A true and candid statesman of the sport. Well done that man, and what a journey he has had since 2022. Keep going Sir!

[@andyfat1]

Absolute joy to watch thanks lads

[@gcn]

Glad you enjoyed it! Should we get David back for more?

[@andyfat1]

@@gcn absolutely more challenges pls 👌🏻

[@skipdippity]

@@gcn yes..!

[@DarenC]

Loved this! Haven't done a 10 for about 7 years I think, and my best was 25-something; but I can feel an itch. Might have to put the tri bars back on.

[@baskruitnl]

Get David on the GCN team. The way he explained the bike was stellar.

[@chuckfrizzell8668]

Great video Dan. That was impressive. Genetics are genetics. It doesn’t matter how old you are. David was better than most of us when he was born and he will be so when we’re 80 years old. Congrats!

[@mc28x]

Can't wait till GCN does a special with Lance or Floyd!!

[@JackMott]

People in England are tough man. Been watching cycling and top gear shows for years and EVERY TIME they have to do some already slightly dangerous or difficult thing in england it is RAINING. I would end up just playing video games.

[@pierrex3226]

It's called a shit hole. They used to be able to freely travel to Europe too, but then they voted for Brexit to make their lives harder. It's a vibe.

[@markh2047]

Whilst its raining in England, its a blizzard in Scotland. It was -10 degrees at the start of June in some parts.

[@LegSpinna]

Never rained for 6 months in 2022 and hit 40C. Hasn't stopped raining for the last 18 months and barely got above 20C. Weather is all over the shop in northern Europe.

[@___Bebo___]

Riding a bike in the rain doesn't make you tough, not one bit. Decent way for actual tough guys to cross train, that's it.

[@LegSpinna]

@@pierrex3226 Can still travel 'freely' in Europe. ​Europe is not the EU, and the EU is not Europe. Almost half the countries regarded as European aren't in the EU. Never mind. At least you gormless twonks make the rest of us look gifted.

[@paulmorrison30]

Absolutely fantastic 👏🏾✊🏾👌🏾💪🏾👊🏾 I love David Millar and have always been a supporter of him through both the good times nand the bad and he’s an inspiration to us all! I’ve been cycling since 1988 but he’s the reason I purchased my first Garmin and I’ve stuck with the brand ever since. I’ve always followed his career and he has been my source of motivation when I’m feeling low. Keep up the great work commentating and cycling and I wish you and your family all the happiness life has to offer 🙏🏾

[@markreardon6663]

Did not expect to enjoy this as much as l did. Need to see more of David. His insights on the Tour and cyling in general would be great viewing.

[@wickrider]

This is probably my favorite GCN video ever. And with the quality overall, this is something. Thanks GCN.

[@Timbo777LR]

Great inspiration for me at age 65 to get out there and go faster! Thanks for doing this ride David and to Dan’s GCN for making the video! Old Guys Rule!

[@cb6866]

Thanks Dan , David , and crew ! That was very cool , I'd never heard that side of these events before . You are all amazing to me , pro athletes are exceptional in many ways , it's good to see , many are great human beings as well , thanks again .

[@gcn]

Great to hear you loved this video 🙌 We really enjoyed filming with David! He's still smashing the rides, would you like to see him back on the channel?

[@cb6866]

@@gcn yes. He seemed like a dude !

[@brianrichards350]

Those long standing clubs are so important to the future of racing. I remember being an irritating teenager and getting properly schooled on club rides...learning race craft in club races and humility as the old coots rode me off their wheels...

[@maraorem3347]

Thanks for including the conversation about local time trials across the U.K. -- that sounds very cool. I'm not familiar with anything like that in the U.S. Fascinating to learn more about cycling culture in different places. Thanks!!

[@dblevins343]

This dudes awesome. We could use more of him

[@colinwillis4676]

The best video I've watched in a long time. Two old racers chatting about a ride. More please.

[@dereknolantan]

Great to see David enjoying club time trialling again. It would be good to see Dan having a go at a local TT for the fun of it 😊. Why not the whole CNC team, you can enjoy high tea afterwards 😋

[@mettacitta2000]

This is one of the ever best features on the GCN channel. You must bring David back, his insight is invaluable to all 🙏

[@mopedvieh]

David has a natural talent for in front of a camera. Please feature him in more videos in the future.

[@nickpatten5263]

David would be great in more GCN videos. Super video, awesome speed.

[@beanbaguk]

David Millar's book is an absolute must. Great read!

[@ChristopheDeBoeck]

What a gentleman David is. I look forward to seeing him return to this channel.

[@gcn]

Any challenges in mind?

[@GavinWren]

This is brilliant ❤ so heartwarming. There is something about competitive sports that once the go-fast bug has bitten it can’t be shaken off. I get as much of a buzz from competition now as I did 30 years ago, even though I’m slower now. The rush is still there

[@lukewalker1051]

Fantastic. Congrats David. Still killing it. Very informative and entertaining. Thanks to all.

[@JIMMYHIBBS1]

Sheet the bed - thats a great effort ... I've come back to cycling after being half reasonable (21 min 10's) 25 years ago (now 47) and I'd kill for a 25min these days ... but still love it .... just get to love it for a few minutes more each time these days - LOL

[@gcn]

Sounds like you're still smashing it 🙌 This was one impressive ride from David 👌

[@chrisdunn8215]

Excellent performance the majority of time trialists could only dream of a time like that, well done David.

[@gcn]

Super impressive right! He smashed it 💥

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

A true gentleman and sportsman … fast as f…. ! Plus an entrepreneur who stays true to his vision ✊

[@gcn]

David was great, too.

[@aboner2551]

A true gentleman and sportsman with a history like that?

[@clares5220]

😂​@@gcn

[@Vixen1525]

This sounds like a cringe corporate post from LinkedIn.

[@alinapopescu872]

Top-notch video, guys!!! I've enjoyed it immensely! More, please!

[@Shadowboost]

I remember following him in the Garmin days. So cool to see Dan and David together

[@ronfeldman4386]

It's great to see David back on the bike again. I remember how amazing he was in the Pro peleton. Well done.

[@gcn]

He was and still is a ripper 🙌

[@lorikendrick1705]

Loved seeing David Miller take this on. He was brilliant except for missing the finish line. BUT. I enjoyed seeing him again, hope he is well, he looks great... let's do more with him. Thanks GCN and Dan .🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@paulbennington4571]

Loved the video. I too stated my love of cycle sport at a local 10mile time trial. These are fantastic events and the absolute backbone of grass roots sport. Nice to see a heart felt and honest video from David and wonderful to highlight the club cycling events.

[@farnesbarnes9048]

Very well done David Turning the clock back is difficult but enjoying the experience of this experiment must be satisfying.

[@igoswimmingalot]

Really love David's energy, his demeanor is so gentle and kind.

[@danielmacdonald4005]

Seems to have changed a lot in the last couple of years. On camera at least. humble millar = good viewing

[@dalelawrence85]

That was great and loads of fun to watch. 👏👏 As a former champion track sprinter I am no TT guy but once you have that level in your legs you’re always quite good and it’s fun to put those retired skills back to use 😊

[@robertgiles1071]

Having just returned from helping to run a 10 TT(on the course where Graham Obree held the course record for many years!) I was pleased to turn on GCN to see this video. David was a real advocate for time trialling, a cycling sport that seems to be fading at the moment in the UK. David gave a good account of himself, both verbally and on the bike. Get him onto GCN.

[@PhilOsGarage]

Considering doing my first time trial now, pacing is my concern, but really gaining interest. Videos like this are fuelling this.

[@colinricketts1415]

you would learn the pacing side of TT by riding a few club tens - they are cheap, social and your racing against yourself so it doesn't matter if you get it wrong. And there's often a chance the next week to correct mistakes!

[@simonclarke1405]

Great to have David on the show. His books are both fantastic.

[@juliusd4181]

I was such a huge fan when I was a kid. I had a Cofidis Shirt because of him, saw him a few times at the Tour. Great to see him in the video

[@christophercork7806]

I really enjoyed this, it was great to see,,,, and at 58 and returning back to TT’s after 20 odd years,,,, tech, it’s fantastic. I was at a recent open TT and the really nice young man was there, Alex, winning the event and very approachable, so on talking to him threw him a challenge. A young Alex on a road bike v the ‘older’ David on his mega bike,,,, he said YES 🥳 if GCN would allow he would be up for the challenge. All you young and old KZbin fans, let’s get behind this, it would be a great challenge for both 🤞

[@robertleever2138]

Thanks for this one! It was so great to see David Millar doing what he did best. That chat on the trunk of the car at the end was just delightful and I hope to see David again on your channel. Great to see you, David!

[@denverspin]

Boot.

[@christophborowski725]

Great video! You should make more videos with David. And 370 watts... boy oh boy

[@kgsails7102]

Great to see David has turned things around. He's one of the few guys I do believe went clean and stayed clean. I hope he's found a good place and can continue to thrive (and wish the same for Sir Bradley Wiggins).

[@Dominika-ry5re]

Great to see David absolutely smashing it 🔥Hope you make more videos together!

[@Pierre3513]

Absolutely superb after such a long lay off I was very impressed and surprised well done we would love to see some more retired time trial racers.

[@exroady1]

Really enjoyed this, thanks guys. I once said in front of an older club coach, Cycling is like a DRUG, he was astounded that I mentioned the word, haha, but what I meant was ,the more you do, the more you want,Dave certainly seems to still perform "drug free" like his best. I am nearly 76, and still love the bike, slower maybe, but what the hell. Thanks GCN, keep up the good work.

[@robenever1]

This man can speak. So eloquent. Tbh, one of the best videos.

[@jasonking6892]

Good to see David 👍🇬🇧again

[@iansingleton]

More David Millar on GCN please! How good is he at talking to the camera! Great film!

[@FlatSpinMan]

The title didn’t grab me at all but it turned out to be a wonderful video. Millar?Miller? is always a really insightful, eloquent speaker.

[@rob-c.]

Millar 🙂

[@SebastianMorrison]

A lovely film! As an older rider who is still keen on speed and performance it’s great to see the difference a former pro gets out of the gear, but the essential ingredient is dedication. I’ve been following DMs journey back and he’s got his form very quickly. Inspiring stuff.

[@fatlongboarder]

You need David as your next GCN presenter, such a natural, relaxed gentleman.

[@gonetoearth2588]

Those numbers are insane. What a legend! You should have a more on the channel for expert commentary.

[@edmundhodgson2572]

Really enjoyed this, always admired David (especially after that attack up the olympic hill in barceleona). Once a cyclist, always a cyclist.

[@KevinBates-iw6fi]

Really enjoyed this, in fact I love most of your content 👍🏻 it was just great to see him and hear him again, he’s so eloquent, and also still, after a few years in the wilderness, a great cyclist 🤩🤩 great clip, more of this please 😊

[@andreemurray7039]

So when we see Dan and DAVID going to do a 2 up TT ?

[@pauldolphin7961]

David and Oli would be great!

[@Shadowboost]

On a tandem!!

[@troycollett8540]

David and Dowsett

[@chrismarks6483]

More of David please. He is so good to listen to and really knows what he is talking about. Welcome back!!

[@leighgoodwin1726]

Great video. Just finished reading David’s two books again and he obviously wrote about this TT event. Well done.

[@Gareth-pu5so]

Great training. 295 w ftp at 85kg when he was 45, he's done great training to get his power up. A very honest performance. Good to see.

[@BeatPoet67]

I loved this. I've followed a few TDF stages while on holiday over the years and remember seeing David at the Annecy TT in 2009. The speed was insane. And 370 watts at 47 is pretty f mega. I felt quite nostalgic seeing him back on the bike. This could be a great series. Contador tackles the Tourmalet again and so on.

[@nmcelroy3540]

This was a really good interview with Dan and David. I love Dan’s series on getting healthy and longevity.

[@Fifty-one-Fifty]

Wasn't expecting him to go faster considering his age. Its just great to see him enjoying his cycling again considering how he said he was burnt out. It would be a treat to see him whizz by if you were in the race

[@chrisbaum998]

What a wonderful video Dan!! Glad to see you back doing more videos. Keep them coming!!!.

[@gcn]

Always fun shooting with Dan 🙌

[@johnpemberton6227]

Good to see these two greats getting back in to cycling.

[@gcn]

Would you like to see these two take on a big challenge?

[@johnpemberton6227]

@@gcn yeah, what have you in mind for them?

[@NatalieKoenig-zq7qq]

Really enjoyed this clip! Some very interesting insights and that bike is to die for. David is such a gent. Love his commentary on ITV and the Never Strays Far podcast. Plus his Chapter 3 gear is excellent quality - I think I got some of the last women's bibshorts in stock and they are great!!

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

great to see the flame still flickering. the passion never leaves us 😊👍🚴