How I Almost Finished Top 10 at Mid South Gravel 2024

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[@whatsnextgarage]

I raced for 15yrs, not at your level, I rode cat3, there was always that guy that would start chattering about pulling, helping or just getting in your head so you are not riding your race. Like you, I learned to just ignore them and make my own decisions on how my race outcome was going to be. Well done on the race and video! have a great rest of your weekend!

[@PatrickLino]

Hey Dizzle! - I started incorporating "durability training" into my workouts, by waiting to do my HIIT sessions after I have 90 minutes to two hours of Z2/Z3 in the legs. I've seen faster progress using this method than simply doing HIIT with completely fresh legs. Even if I don't exactly hit the target numbers due to a bit of leg fatigue. Game changer. Thanks Drew!

[@kroman4]

Great video, thanks for taking us into the race! I watched Payson’s video prior to this, and I didn’t get the sense that he was being disrespectful of your tactics- which you seem to admit involved not pulling a to- just highlighting different tactics of the group members. Anyways, hopefully there’s not too much resentment between you two

[@jnstroik]

0.80 for 4+ hours is good. 0.88 is insane. Very nice fitness!

[@DavidSaundersPosts]

Every road race has that guy trying to get others to do more work. It’s just race tactics, so ride your ride 100%. Nice video and cool to see you and Dylan share footage.

[@davisboos6621]

This is a step above your other commentaries, man - looking forward to following your season

[@lance3591]

I totally agree with you about taking pulls in a race. During a race I was in some dude rolls up next to me and tells me I need to go front and start pulling. I looked over at him and said no. Than he said something that can’t I remember but it really pissed me off. I said you 1st, you get up there start pulling and I’ll go pull for with you. Of course he didn’t so the whole race I road next him yelling at him to go pull and I’ll go with.

[@86309]

You are 100% correct in the work discussion, anyone who spent anytime seriously road racing gets it. But the pressure he is trying to apply to you happens all the time as well, it's part of his tactics to make you work. It's the shame factor. Great job ignoring it and riding your tactics for your race. I pull when its in my race interest to. Otherwise take a pull but get out and back as quick as you can. It's funny how you guys are "road tactics but not". If you guys would work together and rotate quicker take the pulls , but keep the rotation faster you would as a group be quicker. But alas ...Gravel isn't Road....yet.

[@bjnesbitt2011]

Was my first midsouth and I am so happy I took the chance and rode the 58 miler. Was best experience with all the happenings before during and after the event. This one is now on my list to do every year.

[@Mike_MTB_XC]

Your videos keep getting better! Enjoyed the footage and commentary, well done.

[@jas_n]

Calling it like it is - dig it, thanks for adding to the scene

[@johnwpotter]

Well done! Thanks for the commentary.

[@Thomas-fy9yc]

Great video on how to approach muddy crossing, jumping off the bike often just causes chaos and often better just shift way down and power thru it.

[@peterbmora]

Great recap and it was great that you managed to throw a few tips in.

[@paulthomas3381]

This was nice to watch. Music very soothing.

[@4sharegreg4]

This has so much good info and strategy!! Kudos man and appreciate the knowledge

[@TallGuyTrails]

Great video! Fun to see what life is like at the front. Enjoy the candor about tactics.

[@BlueCollarDiz]

Very nice video! I thoroughly enjoyed it. 😊

[@chrisbaum998]

Love your in race footage and play by play Drew!!

[@craigburleigh5160]

Thanks Drew!! Absolutely loved your content!! It brings an amazing sense of perspective from us who will never seen this kind of racing! Happens when one is old and fat!!! Keep up the great work!!!