How Lachlan Morton CRUSHED the Tour Divide - A deeper dive.

[@edprotas4148]

Lachlan Morton has done so much for the sport of cycling... and he has done it with a grace and humor that is so rare these days. Thank you, brother!!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

He sure has... thanks for watching and commenting :)

[@CD-W0DOS]

And he just won Unbound Gravel !

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

🎉🎉🙌🙌

[@robadams1058]

Wow! The data is impressive, but even more impressive is the work you put in to deliver this info. to us. You are without a doubt one of the best KZbinr's out there and you always deliver it with no BS just good solid info. Thanks a bunch!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@sylv_ain]

Lachlan is already a legend whether his ITT record on the divide stands or not and I’m sure there’s more to come ! Such an inspiration for a rider that is my age. My knees are jealous !

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

😂 thanks for sharing - well said 🤙

[@keithadler965]

WOW!!! I'm exhausted just listening to all those stats. Great job.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

😂😂

[@joedesalme8096]

For me, the most impressive thing he did (if what was filmed was indeed a genuine act) was to clean up after himself by wiping the public bathroom floor down after he got it dirty, even though he appears hypothermic, as seen in 'The Divide' around min 27:05 to 27:15. A persons character will live on longer and impact more people than an FKT ever will.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

I agree 💯 - thanks for chiming in 🤙

[@alanhanley9515]

Sheer brilliance as ever....thanks for the hard work putting this together. Your enthusiasm and sense of humour stands you from the crowd.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Wow, thank you! Appreciate the kind words 🙏

[@Esse-vp1bc]

WOW! Your effort here is on an immense level, suitable to the stupendous endeavour of Lachlan. Those figures were delivered in a series of breathless monologues that really synched with the subject matter. Chapeau.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thank you very much!

[@mokotramp]

What a legend of a rider! Great job putting that video together, a lot of work there! ✌️

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Much appreciated! Thanks for watching :)

[@gropka]

This was fantastic! It shed all kinds of light on the Tour Divide. Love your videos!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@romankarabutin3781]

This is beyond impressive🔥👍🏼 Thanks for the detailed analysis!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thank you for watching :)

[@dannyzuehlsdorf3697]

I don't know how these guys do it. I rode 31 miles a few weeks ago and haven't even wanted to LOOK at my bike since then! Excellent video chock full of data. Bravo.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

😂 thanks for sharing! Ride on :)

[@MotoMNMedia]

I’ve been away from riding for too long. Finally back and checking out some of my old favorite YT content. Your videos don’t disappoint! Thoroughness and passion for bikepacking is evident. Thanks for all that you do to promote cycling.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks so much for the kind words! Ride on :)

[@Ucanbikexc]

Great video. Well presented and analyzed with no extra words. Lachlan is one tough cookie! Thank -you.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Boy is he ever... a tough cookie with a smiley, positive mindset :)

[@slalomnorth]

Great video and stats. Unbelievable what a human is capable of on a bike. Inspires me for my July 5 start date of the divide

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Best of luck and have a fantastic adventure out there!

[@coreyreeder3549]

Wow. What a cool deep dive. I never would have done the research for this, but it was super fascinating!!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Glad you enjoyed it 🤙ride on !

[@ivanryz]

Thank you for taking the time to do the maths! Massive effort. Appreciate you!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for taking the time to watch :)

[@mattdelcomyn8012]

Fantastic script. Your research and insights are fascinating and pay tribute to an amazingly inspiring athlete. Thank-you and thanks Lach!!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for watching :)

[@bruceperry1408]

As a 76 year old -that was participating on the outskirts and in the increasing awareness of American endurance road cycling in early 70’s and 80’s- the efforts are now are astounding.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for sharing :)

[@OmniTierra]

Thanks a ton Allan for creating this video. Lots of great insights here 🤗💕🐕

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Glad you enjoyed - Ride on!!

[@anthonyd9984]

Dude this was amazing! Great work!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@91F2Z]

Mr. A - you be the Tour de Nerd ! Great, keep the data coming!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

😂😂 thanks 🙏

[@yanshortman5213]

What a legend. Lachlan brings so much to Cycling; it's so fun to follow his stuff. Thanks for that nice breakdown video!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wadebradley7527]

Thanks for the time spent on the research! I dig it! Thanks for keeping it real

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks, Wade!

[@DavidKD2050]

I’m from the Port Macquarie area and a couple of friends of mine have been involved in local rides which he participated in too. They said it was hilarious. They would be putting in maximum effort uphill, this guy would glide past like he was going downhill and calmly offer advice such as, lower or higher gear, would be better.

[@justinf1343]

😂 he's a machine. He could match my FTP with a single leg. It makes you feel a little inadequate.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Haha! Love it :) thanks for sharing 🤙🤙

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

😂😂

[@Gregorius421]

This is top tier youtube, like from the early days. Awesome analysis.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for watching! Ride on :)

[@Wade970]

Thanks for the great video! While I’m not in their league, I gain a lot of inspiration from riders like Lachlan and Lael. It’s fun to ride their routs even if I’m not in FKT contention, it’s impressive how cheerful and enthusiastic they stay even when in the pain cave.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for sharing!! Well said 🤙

[@jamiedemden4717]

Super interesting video. Thanks so much for getting all of that data and presenting it in a fun and interesting way. Its interesting the whole length of time riding and resting. But also being able to smash out 400 km in a day certainly helps get places quickly on a bike !!!! Love your work as always.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for commenting :)

[@moobaz8675]

Bonkers! Stonking effort. Great overview. enjoyed that. 👍 Subscribed.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for watching :)

[@paullefko]

Excellent video! The man is super human in performance and being good person. He is definitely a person to look at for inspiration.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching and commenting :)

[@davidgriffin8717]

Great job Alan! This was so cool to see. I wish you had gotten this out 10 days ago-it would’ve been perfect to get me fired up before our GDMBR start on May 30th! Unfortunately Sally and I had to halt the ride north of Pie Town after she had a crash and broke her collarbone…darn it!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

No! I’m so sorry to hear that!! Praying for a quick and full recovery and that Sally will be back to riding soon 🙏

[@mitchlabrador]

Phenomenal breakdown!!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for watching :)

[@MrFrescocotone]

The level of gravel and adventure races is rising so much, with former pro athletes and big sponsors coning in, that it makes no sense to talk about records anymore until a proper anti doping policy is established

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for watching :)

[@nl3712]

Fantastic vid, bro - thanks v much. This is super interesting analysis

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for watching! Ride on 🤙

[@wombatbreath]

Great work - I dot-watched at the time & was blown away by Lachlan's ability to ignore accepted wisdom and stick to his strategy with the stunning outcome. I had also dot-watched Joe Nation's 3rd place behind Ulrich in '23 and noted his longer stops (4.5hr+ was common) & higher moving speed. Maybe this strategy will become more popular for future editions of the grand depart?

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

It’ll be fun to see this year unfold for sure!!

[@DarrenMyler]

Great video, wealth of information.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for watching :) Ride on!

[@RickyMillott]

Fantastic video. Thank you very much. Please provide another following this year's Tour. Fascinating content.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Will do my best!! Thanks :)

[@omare_biketonature]

Like before start watching the video because I know this is good stuff! Cheers from Norway 🇳🇴

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

😂😂 thanks!!

[@soloist777]

I'm nearly 63 and Lachlan's my hero for multiple reasons. Firstly: we hail from the same area, ie Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia. Secondly: he's such a great ambassador for our sport! Thirdly: he continues to think outside the box when it comes to taking on new challenges! Fourthly: I love his altruism! Fifth: he's just a cool, down to earth guy and now I regret not going over to him in Christchurch Airport in March and saying "Hi" (despite my wife encouraging me to!) and finally: he's one hell of a hardcore bike rider!!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks so much for chiming in!! I appreciate you sharing this 🤙🤙

[@ironman1518.]

WOW!! WHAT a report!! DAYUMN!! A NY AND ALL the data anyone would want or need!! I was just in Hatchita yesterday and found the mini market is open til 10pm at night the young lady yesterday was soo friendly and helpful!! Good luck to all doing the 2024 version!!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for watching and commenting- ride on!!

[@gearmonger8616]

This is the nerdiest and MOST usefully inspiring essay on ultra cycling! Thank you so much.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thank you for watching!

[@konradkowara3747]

Absolutely brilliant analysis!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks!! 🙏

[@quacker998]

Excellent video, Amazing stats!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thank you kindly!

[@caseyfraser2643]

That was some interesting jibberish Brudda..always great to watch along

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Miss ya man! 🤙

[@robertbotta6536]

Dude, you are the best. Thank you for everything.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for your kind words! Ride on :)

[@xseal053]

great analysis of an epic ride. Chapeau to you Lachlan. Really an outrageous ride. Epic.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for watching and commenting :)

[@dallashamilton3773]

Loved it, nice work DT

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks a ton!

[@jasondunlap9823]

Thank you for the video. Fun to watch😊

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thank you for watching!!

[@plus.]

thank you very much for your fantastic work!!!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thank you for watching :)

[@bruceneiman5158]

Another insightful video of an epic rid well done data points and conclusion

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for your kind words :) ride on!

[@davidstecher1171]

Very good video explaining his feat! 👍 Love your sleeping cat photo. 😺

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

😂 thanks so much :)

[@useradriannairda]

WOW - great video

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks :) glad you enjoyed it 🤙

[@johnthomasguitar]

Fabulous presentation. Thank you.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for watching!

[@bikenergy6688]

Wow! Amazing video, I’m not a stats person but I couldn’t stop watching it, great job even though I have no idea what you just said 😂

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

I have no idea what I said either 😂 ride on!!

[@Hansenrum2000]

Thank you very much for your efforts! Very interesting and useful 🙂

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching :)

[@poetac15]

Really insightful

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for watching :) ride on!

[@themindunset]

Yes! Respect is all Lachlan deserves. He's a beast and a fabulous human being. Lachlan rode the miles and deserves the record. Film crew BS aside. He's a beast and congrats to him for crushing Unbound yesterday as well. Thanks for doing this. He's one of my favorite riders.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

100% agree, thanks for watching and commenting :)

[@jonpoon3896]

His ability for recovery is ridiculous as well. Just a week later, he went to Chequamegon pro Lifetime Grand Prix race and got 23rd. Then a month later got 10th place at Big Sugar. Most of us mortals would be done for the year after a Divide finish

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Great points- thanks for sharing 🤙

[@jasonkimes8552]

Great video. Love the start to put down the haters

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for watching and commenting :) Ride on!

[@ecast1500]

Outstanding and great for cycling I hope he keeps it up. I never met him but he seems like a good person

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

I agree! Would love to chat with him over a beer one of these days :)

[@hikojeep5254]

Dude! Keep it coming.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Will do! Thanks for watching :)

[@northernlightcnc37]

Excellent work!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@apyatez896]

Awesome video. Thanks

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Glad you liked it! Ride on!!

[@cornelartho8194]

Very interesting. Thanks for the breakdown

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for watching :)

[@johnconnor7201]

Well done Alan!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks!

[@turbo3177]

Mike Hall Forever

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

100% ride on!!

[@JaysonBryant]

Loved the video, and I'm definitely in your camp re the Whereabouts series, and Portuguese women. Shame you're not riding the TD this year.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

😂😂 thanks for sharing! Are you riding the TD this year? If so, have a fantastic adventure!!

[@JaysonBryant]

My pleasure. Yep, currently in Banff ready for the TD. Lots of Kiwis doing it again this year. And, thank you.

[@GeekonaBike]

Congrat Lacky for taking the W in Unbound today! Couldn't think of a better guy to take that one.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

💯

[@hoser7706]

Cut you some slack?? We love you, your videos and def Lachlan! Best physics, math, science lesson ever.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

😂 thanks for the kind words!! They keep me going 🤙

[@yetiman72]

excellent timing given what he did at Unbound yesterday. Speaking of TSS, did you see Lael's for the first week of her Around the World?

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

No I haven't... but I'll look now - thanks!

[@jonathanbenn2241]

Great video!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks 🙏

[@alistersladen1212]

Yeah a deep dive into Unbound would be cool

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Workin on it 🤙

[@sdilizio]

Hi. Great video. I did some similar calcs but there was a gap in Lachlan's data on Strava that was missing between just after Platoro and Abuquiu. After making some estimates based on the terrain and other factors for that, i wound up with 202 hours 38 minutes of moving time. Average pace of 21.31kph. This gave me 16 hrs 11.5 minutes of moving time per day.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for the info!

[@justinf1343]

You need to be a freak of nature! Very few have an engine like him.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

He’s definitely a gifted rider! Thanks for sharing :)

[@CraigMoss-j2p]

Outstanding Alan ! Is there much difference in weather between the early June Grand depart and August ?(that rain/mud can slow you down so much)

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Different every year of course - but GD tends to be wetter/ snowier/ muddier / slower up north - but August tends to be monsoonish and brutally hot in southern CO and NM… so ITT’s in August/Sept may be a little faster if lucky with weather, but def no picnic… ride on!!

[@gregknipe8772]

wow, thanks for this rundown here. also, thanks form the tire building show last week. you offer a lot to think about, and inspire new plans.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Glad you enjoyed it! Ride on :)

[@CLH126]

Dig it! So well done...How about a vid on what you think would be the "perfect" rig...e.g., Hand-made wheels, tires? Hydraulic brakes, electronic drive-train or Pinion? No wheel gen., ext. batteries...I like he only camped two times...motels sound way better! Great stuff! Thanks, Chris

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Great video ideas :) thanks for sharing! I’ll add to the list 🤙

[@arcoulant87]

Brilliant !

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks!

[@jeztv9014]

He's an amazing & humble rider ..as always an informative video 👏🥳. Ps check out him riding GB Duro 2019... again an awesome 2000km ride

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for adding that 👍 I could’ve made a whole video just listing his accolades :) ride on!!

[@MarkFitzwater-wy3nr]

Keep an eye out for my buddy Alex Schultz this year as he does the triple crown. Last year he won the AZT 800 and set a new FKT beating Lael Wilcox’s time.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

I’ll definitely have my eyes on Alex :) Ulrich Batholomoes is also doing the triple crown 🤙 I’m also working on a video analyzing Austin’s new FKT of the AZT 800 - stay tuned…

[@patrickarchibald6787]

As I write this, Lachlan is going for the 'round Australia record. Yesterday he rode from Broome to Port Hedland in Western Australia, a distance of 600 kms, or 400 miles, in one day. He's averaging around 500 kms per day. At this rate he'll smash the record.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

#superhuman :)

[@VeeVeeArcher]

It's huge to do these events with self regulating on better sleep than previous record holders. The denial of the dangers of riding sleep deprived is staggering. I have read comments from people normalizing the brain fog and delirious visions/illusions etc.. Lachlan is a blessing. Many people will avoid the silly sleep deprived tactic after his ride

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for watching and sharing 👍 ride on :)

[@stevenutepass7671]

Met him on ride, my place, they call me trail angel giving water cooler at road. Pretty cool guy & went on his record ride.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for sharing :)

[@CentristRN]

Reminds me of Jacques Boyer on the RAAM. Challenging the conventions of sleep deprivation. Just be really really fast so you have time to sleep.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for chiming in 🤙

[@obake_neko]

Appreciate the breakdown. Curious your thoughts on the use of an electronic derailleur on this type of ride. He was having rear derailleur issues at least as early as day 7.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Definitely pros and cons to both electronic vs mechanical- I know lots of folks successfully using both sram and Shimano electronic for big bikepacking races, TD, etc- with zero issues - I think Lachlan just had bad luck, and yes, seemed like mechanic at orange peel noticed there was an issue too. IMO, on TD, benefits of blips / remote shifter pods on aerobars and less finger strength needed for shifting is nice. I recently did AZT 300 with mechanical, and my right shifting thumb still has nerve issues… I’ll be switching to electronic for CTR … anyhoo, thanks for watching- ride on!

[@GeoffreyAnnison-mo6sd]

Great video, congrats! You might like to check your dietary energy intake data again. I think the kJ to calorie calculation is a bit faulty.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

I answered this question for someone else… if you’re thinking it is 1 to 4.184 don’t forget to factor in the 25% for metabolic efficiency which brings it to 1.046… or pretty much 1 to 1- google trainerroad kilojoules to Calories blog for more info 🤙 ride on !

[@freightdawg6762]

Lachlan is a BadAss Beast!!!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

💯

[@neuvince]

really cool!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks 🤙

[@dpskiff2998]

Can you give a similar review of Alexandera Houchin from Minnesota aboard her Chumba USA Stella Ti mountain bike. Replete with flat pedals and propelled with a 36x19 singlespeed drivetrain? This seems awesome by itself. She must have an interesting story!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Alexandra definitely is definitely a pillar of inspiration for the bikepacking community. I had the pleasure of sharing many hours riding/chatting with her on the 2018 Tour Divide. Thanks for the reminder, I'd love to feature her in a video in some way, shape, or form... ride on!

[@irbsad]

Does time of departure matter? Meaning, is the weather ---generally---more forgiving with an August start vs. June start in Banff?

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Flip a coin... you can get bad weather any time, and is always different each year, etc... but in general June has some snow/colder weather up top, and August is hotter down low... pick your poison... ride on :)

[@stevenbrewer8788]

Ironically, was brushing my teeth while listening to this

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

🤣🤣 thanks for sharing :)

[@matthewkramer8613]

Definitely super human.. physical and mental strength to endure and still maintain top level performance is incredible.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

💯 thanks for commenting :)

[@peterbedford2610]

People can do amazing things to achieve victory

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

💯 thanks for watching and commenting!

[@DIY-DaddyO]

That was really interesting. I weigh double his weight, 120kg 😂 I found the good sleep aspect very interesting, and his low zone 2 riding.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for sharing! Ride on :)

[@KP-ol3tc]

Great video but how did you miss the most important aspect of his race...the choky milk!!! 😂😂😂

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

💯 thanks for the reminder 🤣

[@egalegal2058]

To make it easier for you English speakers: Ullrich goes by Uba, and that is fine for him. I really like those comparisons a lot. And I think the best approach would try to get a motel about an hour after sunset and start again at sunrise. Of course that is not possible in the mountains, but Lachlan was close. But in the end you can’t compare different years, routes, weather, kinds of support, and so on. It would be interesting to see Uba, Lachlan and maybe Sofiane and Joe Nation in one grand depart. But in the end they all are doing great work. I was so smashed after 32h, 10.000 feet of elevation gain and less than 100miles with roughly the same amount of gear.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for sharing 🙏 ride on!

[@rexlybrand6688]

Wow - thanks for this great effort at summarizing this epic endurance event! Lachlan is the evolution of human performance 🎭.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for watching and commenting :) ride on!

[@DJhunta]

Dude you got the Zwift front lift how you like that? Ok back to focusing on this video you created.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Haha I love the kickr climb 🤙

[@HerrmannHinz]

what a machine. nuff respect lachlan. O M G

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

💯

[@SanKapil-vn8wf]

Ace - you need to have an interview now with LM

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

I'd love to sit down for a beer with him and get fired up on some adventures :) ride on!