How Much Fitness Do You Need To RACE? (Cycling Tips)

[@werdsmyth]

Couple other newbie racer points I'd add. 1. You WILL get dropped. Even if you don't in your first races it'll happen as you progress through the categories. It's a horrible feeling as the bunch stretch away and you feel the elastic snap. But it teaches you the importance of positioning and you really understand how riding in a bunch can help you conserve energy (so you have some spare to get back on next time before you can't make it anymore). 2. You WILL crash. It will almost certainly not be your fault - you'll just ride into a crash with nowhere else to go. It hurts like hell. It'll mess up your bike. And if you're unlucky it'll mess you up a bit too. Take the time to recover and then get straight back on the bike and go racing again. If you let the fear of another crash haunt you then you'll never race again. 3. You WILL bonk. Especially if you race on the road. Track and Crits you might get away with it but if you race on the road then it'll happen eventually. One day it'll be hotter than expected. Or the hills will be steeper than expected. Or the route will feel longer than expected. My only advice here would be to always carry one more gel than you actually need. That emergency gel could be your lifeline. Stick it in a different pocket to the other gels. Or up your leg. You'll know if/when you need to use it.

[@jpeezus6519]

werdsmyth amen

[@jokkemartens8065]

Damn that nr. 2..

[@Jeebus0143]

Thank you for this. Convinced me to never even try real life racing. I am not willing to even risk doing damage to my body from a crash and definitely can't afford to damage my bike. Zwift racing it is.

[@qEnergize]

Number 2 - NEVEEEEERRRR (touch wood)

[@werdsmyth]

@Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot. Gels are basically tubes of gel-like glucose. They don't taste great but they'll give you an (almost) immediate energy boost.

[@Northwindbreeze]

I am 44 and this video gave me the confidence I lacked off. Cheers for your great videos mate

[@chrishardnett3430]

I dont know you but the fact you are 44 and getting out there and making it happen is so inspirational

[@Northwindbreeze]

@@chrishardnett3430 cheers! I have been training now more than never... even though I have to get up at 5.30am :(. but I am getting some workout done and soon I bet I could race even though at the very beginner level. cheers for your heads up man.

[@chrishardnett3430]

Cheers! That's so awesome....I wish you the best when you start racing and i hope you share your race experiences with us. Best wishes

[@svenamundsen4879]

I used to get the most terrible and crippling leg cramps when I raced or participated in race practices...it wasn't because I had some weird chemical or hormone imbalance going on...it wasn't because I wasn't sufficiently hydrated...the long and the short of it is that I was not at the level of fitness needed to even effectively participate in these events...that has all changed now

[@ledcessna158]

The problem for some people is how humbling the first race can be. Many of my friends quit altogether after one race.

[@robertdulany6811]

I live in an area where they aggressively pull slow riders. So I paid $30 for my first race and was pulled on the first lap. It was a waste of money, and if I had been smart, I would've quit like your friends did. I wasn't so smart, and kept signing up for races and getting pulled. There is no happy ending to this story, I was pulled race after race for 3 years and didn't get any better and wasted quite a bit of money and time, and it was pointless. That's not to say the story is over yet, I found a concept called 'racer training rides' - where the racers train each week, and open to the public. This has allowed me to not waste money at races, but go to rides at race pace. No official to pull you either. I go as long as I can each week. I'm way faster than I've ever been, this year. So, yes, some slight progress, after 3 years! woo hoo! Who knows, maybe I'll report a pack finish at a race someday...hasn't happened yet, however.

[@auresk11]

Robert Dupuy we're 3 years later, how is your racing now buddy?

[@cliffcox3555]

@@robertdulany6811 I was pulled on my first 2 races. It's understandable for them to do so because you become a racing obstacle, and are not competitive. On my first race, I was dropped on the first lap. On the second race, I kept up for 3 laps, then was dropped. My last 3 races go like this... 39th of 40, 34th of 39, and then 27th of 42. It is humbling. You think you're hot shit after passing children and old men on beach cruisers. I also have facets disease, spinal stenosis, bulging discs, cervical spine issues, a knee replacement and severe degenerative arthritis. Im still doing it, not well, but you can only work with the cards you're dealt.

[@cyclenutter2715]

@jenomsedivam oof

[@geraldtone5914]

@@cliffcox3555 What speed were you averaging when you went into your first race.

[@TheOfficialDJAVI]

Hit it spot on man. I'm about halfway through my first season. Got dropped my first race in January (Cat 5), currently in a valley but was doing great and was following and making attacks a couple of weeks ago in the Cat 4/5. Its amazing how fast dedication and consistency, combined with racing, make someone.

[@jetBlue083]

Your point about perspective is spot on. I rode a few days with some actual racers and my mind was blown! Then I was feeling slow riding with my regular group ride. Thanks for an awesome video!

[@ZOB4]

I came to road racing from a running background that transformed into duathlon (because I added cycling as cross training to running). I would crush in duathlon in my AG in competitive fields, based on the strength of my bike leg. Literally be 5-10 minutes ahead in a sprint distance duathlon with slower run legs than the other podium finishers. I thought I was fit enough to start racing on the road on the bike based on those results. I got dropped after 3 laps (of 10) in my first ever cat 5 circuit race. That's a big wake up call on how different it is than other types of racing. I'm still a strong time trialist, and do very well in time trials in cat 5, but racing with a field is totally different. Tactics in group racing make such a difference compared to a solo race where you just go out and get tucked into your aero position and hammer yourself into the ground the whole time.

[@willeigo8468]

First race is like a scrimmage. You ain’t gonna win it, you likely won’t contend. So the true competitors won’t notice you unless you get in the way. So jump in, and get the experience. Great Video thx

[@travispower3845]

I'm a cat5 racing first year. worked hard to get fit prior to racing because didn't want to pay for races only to get dropped promptly. here in oregon the 5s typically race with 4s. most road races I've done have a decisive climb or part of the race that shakes out the field. you need 4.75-5 w/kg over 5 min to hang with lead group. my ftp is 3.75-4w/kg so far this year, more than enough to hang with pack for rest of the race. on flat circuit races I can be in bunch sprint. there are always a few people that go through 4/5 quickly to 3 and sometime out of state person in the wrong group.

[@TheVCAdventures]

+Travis Power local amature races often lend the advantage to someone who is primarily a sprinter. Someone with a lot of fast twitch muscle fibers, even with poor fitness can get their upgrade points quickly and move through the category points than someone with more fitness but less snap in the sprint. Sounds like you are on the right track though bro, keep me updated on your progress.

[@rich3318]

another great video to watch over a nice cup of morning coffee before heading out. great inspiration. thank you.

[@NicolasSanchez-vm5do]

same here man!

[@toblerone0104]

This is gold, I'm at 4th cat level (UK) and entered my first race last week - got lapped twice! Thanks for the tips here, massive creds. keep being awesome, pedalling love from over the Atlantic.

[@macolganjames3356]

Haven't road in a bunch since i was a young lad, and way too old now to even contemplate racing, but I love all things biking and the podcasts/vlogs you do, like this one, are an inspiration and def a great help to those needing help and encouragement. Kudos to you my friend !

[@lfakerson7703]

Drafting is very important. I started riding with a friend and it was eye opening to feel the difference.

[@cory1newton]

Just searching around about racing, so far one the best ones I've seen. Clear and simple with an actual definitive answer. Thanks for this, I'm subscribing. Great job!

[@EwenThompson]

Good info VC. I'm in Australia and locally we have A to G-grade. I've only just started racing crits (in F-grade) and my fitness comes from a running background (ran 47 minutes for 10k last year). I train solo on the bike and typically ride at an easy effort (19-22 kph). The average speed of our 30 minute F-grade crits is around 30 kph and as you say, in a race situation you'll be able to ride much faster in the group than you can in training. So, for anyone out there interested in racing, hook up with your local cycling club and have a go. Start in the easier grades, learn the ins and outs of bunch racing, move up the grades if your fitness improves and have fun doing it.

[@alsayers]

Great vlog. I am right there on the verge of entering my first race and your advice is always so encouraging and inclusive.

[@mikeacosta3469]

literally my favorite cycling Channel on KZbin you cover topics that I have looked for another cycling and couldn't find you are very informative very real and just a great Channel overall thank you so much for the information man especially for someone who wants to start racing you've answered a lot of questions thank you man

[@adventureadventure8796]

Excellent video, just entered my first cert Cat 4 race. Can't wait and this video is the best I've watched so far. Currently my ftp is just under 300watts and can ride hard for 1hr+. My expectation going into the race, is to enjoy it and see what happens.

[@patrickmurray8886]

Adventure Quest (UK) how’s it going 1 year later?

[@MMMM-sm2rm]

God damn, why is this information so useful? I'll never race but it's sooooo good to know.

[@YOELEO]

I like your review a lot! Just get hands dirty. Go race, have fun, get strong!

[@jamesambrocio]

The Yoeleo guys are here. I smell a sponsorship coming...

[@SoCalSurfer69]

Just did my 3rd Cat 5 race. I am 50 years old, 250lbs. I have finished all my races and never out of the pack till 3 to go. I did Dana Point GP and our avg speed was 22 mph. You said it right you just have to go do it. Cat 5 are short races and some riders haves something to prove where others just want to finish. Best to stay in top 1/3 of riders or else you will have to sprint out of corners. FYI your first race will kill you, just expect it.

[@ShermanSitter]

That's a great comment! Again, I wish I had this advice in my very brief "racing career". I might be getting inspired though...thanks to The Vegan Cylist and comments like these!

[@Sara_PY]

It was good to hear comments from two racers I know and respect (Hannah and Chris), whose strength and fitness I know. Great points from everyone! One thing I didn't hear, though, was how age plays into it. Fitness plays a huge role, for sure, but other metrics change with age. Older folks shouldn't base their expectations on what younger riders can do, they should understand that the playing field isn't level, and shouldn't be discouraged when a younger field beats them up. Keep working, race age appropriate, and get out there and do things that most other bike riders can't do.

[@jermz123able]

For my first race, I was scared shitless, but like you said it's such an open grey area that you really can't measure it. My first race had a lot of "attacks" where guys just moved to the front and pulled. But in any case, for anyone starting to race, you just gotta do it. The best training IS TO RACE, at least in my opinion, because you'll never know how hard you can push yourself until you compete with another person. Good luck every one!!

[@ilikewasabe]

great interviews and advice man.. especially Hanna's advice.. i was always afraid of entering races bcoz i thought i am not fit enough... Hanna is right "you race to get fit".. and go vegan :)

[@jps200010]

ilikewasabe veganism is retarded

[@travisli-rufus1949]

Yes "you race to get fit", "You daytrade to become wealth" ,a lot of millionaires out there

[@andrew66769]

@@jps200010 millions of people dying to preventable diseases a year is retarded. go vegan

[@crisjim3789]

Great video Sir, thank you for sharing it, what you have said is appliable for so many aspects of life. The best way to know what is your skill level in something is to compare yourself with others. And it is better if those that you are compare yourself with are better than you. Thank you again !! cheers :D

[@mudonsunday]

VC!!!! Best all around Cycling channel on the Tube!! Keep the great Vids coming.

[@Omeiden]

this video is super good. Great advise for those who want to start racing. I wish i had all these tools when i started 10 years ago. You should maybe mention the Track, as it is a really safe way for kids and adults to start racing

[@gregsandifer2398]

Enjoyed the clip and thanks for putting good music on !

[@paintballathletix]

thanks for the info barohhh ! I cant wait till my first race !

[@AlanFeekery]

I started racing because of your videos, I race A4 in Ireland which is Cat 5 & 4 mixed together. I'm firm believer in training hard but smart over winter to prepare for races. Racing into shape will help though for those sharp 5 second & 1 min efforts.

[@TheVCAdventures]

+Alan Feekery that's so cool to year bro! So freaking cool to year that my videos helped you get out there and rip some legs off. Shoot me some pictures of you racing to my FB page, would love to see them.

[@lobuk516]

I did my first crit last week! All the great info from your videos came in handy. I got dropped and still had a ton of fun!! Thanks VC 🤙🏾

[@BobbyVempati]

Gr8 video, Fitness is way too broad once you start to look into what it means for someone looking to race. With so many competing points of view, one would definitely need to assess & establish a bench mark (like ftp) to have any meaning to any numbers/data moving forward. I ride for fitness but once you get the hang of it you would want more...looking into Cat 5 near me (I don't give a rats a*** if I get dropped in lap 1 or lap n) this to me is the next level of self assessment...Thanx Tyler

[@erikljungberg1056]

Hey man, such a good channel! I've been watching your stuff for months. I just got into cycling a couple years ago, and I'm using your channel to learn about racing. And this video was especially helpful!

[@xgalvan1]

I love this video and the comments below. My first crit ever I was riding casually doing 30-50 mile loops and thought I was ready. Got blow out of the back in 2 laps. I've just started racing again and did a 100 mile road race and held 24.2 mph avg to finish in 4 hrs 8min. The next weekend I took the jump back into crit racing after facing my fears of getting my ass handed to me. I was able to finish in the bunch sprint and even lead out several laps. After putting in 3000 miles plus so far in 2017 and losing 10lbs, it feels good to know I'm competitive and racing around a cat 4 level. I don't have a power meter yet but I baseline my fitness off HR and speed I can hold during a ride. I used to think 19mph was good and now I'm starting to hold 22+ over 50-60 miles.

[@BucketlistFitRunning]

I started searching local races while watching this video. I just need to find the best cat for me haha Thanks man!

[@TheVCAdventures]

+BucketlistFit awesome!

[@jennoscura2381]

You might keep an eye out for rides that aren't races. That way you get a feel for riding with others without worrying about competition.

[@adamcoppock5018]

When you have raced it easier to know, 60-70% for me coming in.... when you start out, just get out and race to learn not to win and the fitness will come :)

[@sergioblanco9797]

Dante young and Alvin escajeda, Leader team in your video, nice. 👍🏼👍🏼 super great cyclist out here in the community. Probably Racing with them today out in Irvine, CA. Btw fan of your channel, super great!!

[@MikeBolitho]

As somebody thinking about diving in, this was super helpful. Thanks!

[@trisfrom9629]

Mike Bolitho how’s it been bruh?!

[@ShermanSitter]

If I had your advice when I was 'racing' (nothing to speak of, got discouraged and stopped) I may have kept at it. Though, I have no regrets and love to commute. (and btw, screw cars) This is a great video for people getting started!

[@BIGDO13]

super interesting interviews...

[@00tohsaka9]

BIGD_OSpinner Yep. One person suddenly went unsure about what state they are. That’s how much they assessed themselves.

[@ulyssesornelas627]

Most inspiring video ive seen yet. Thank u!!

[@jesseens1]

good vid, i was hoping you would get into what you have found by speaking with others as to what is a commonly successful training plan/schedule for the different levels - for example: a cat 3 rider who rides "x" number of hrs a week with a coach and has a set interval and watt goal. Or cat 4 who rides for fun "x" times a week with no strict plans and is good enough to stay in the pack.

[@solidstomak]

went from a torn MCL, small fracture at both knees in october when picking up cycling for the first time, after crashing on my first road bike and first time riding it. to training for a 40 mile charity race in April! it will be my first race and my goal is to at least finish it, so far im up to 30 miles!

[@mrwezbo]

Been looking for a table like that at say the 8:30 mark for weeks now, thanks for that. Also ps. not gay but your hair looks great.

[@Ryan2020]

According to the chart I am cat 2 Never raced yet though well apart from zwift races. I can hold 4.2w/kg avg for 20mins.

[@clintnieves]

I got lapped 2 and a half times on my first race (FilChi race in Alabang, Muntinlupa, 🇵🇭). I kept going until the racers finished then bailed out for a DNF, June last year 2019. It was great to know how serious racers are and that I’m not that fit yet to keep up. There was an unfortunate fatal accident on the following fixed gear race.

[@Pierrrrrrrrrrrrrrre]

And you need to train for high intensity short periods which you don't do when you only do group rides. This small burst of effort is what allows you to keep a wheel, when you don't yet have the focus or technique to keep it... or even to jump onto another one if the guy you were following makes a mistake.

[@wynandviljoen5288]

Have you done the Cape Town Cycle Tour? It’s a bucket list race. Also amazing mountain passes in the Stellenbosch area close to Cape Town. Come do a race here man!

[@SportsPunk1]

Another nice one!! Very good idea with the topic!

[@Dqrnan]

Thank you for this...Love it and good info.

[@nedstercom]

Interesting topic. You covered it well 👍🏻

[@kangzosa]

In Australia it's not categorized in to 5-1 it's D-C-B-A grade. At my local club B grade is virtually not existing. I find if I sit in on C grade the pace is very easy and so the only challenge comes to contesting the sprint. Which I'm not really interested in as I don't see myself as much of a sprinter. First race back into the season I definitely feel my fitness level is higher even with a high level of fatigue than last season but still I get dropped in A. Just have to keep trying every week until I don't get dropped.

[@klixplus]

Here in Northern NSW and South East Queensland B grade is by far the biggest field. If your ever up this way I would be more then happy to find you a suitable weekend road race or crit

[@felixg4785]

If you are able to race a criterium, finish top 10, with an aluminum bike and without eating or drinking, you are definitely on good shape to become a super pro criterium cyclist

[@chadgregory9037]

I need to move somewhere cloiser to where things happen =[ . I'd love to try crit racing, but really I want to do endurance events

[@franciscomartins1826]

Excellent video, man!

[@jamesd5241]

love the vids, can you do more on how to become a pro-cyclist, and more power training tips. just got my first meter (stages) a review or how to use would be quality !!

[@TheVCAdventures]

+FreeWheeler well since I am not really a pro, I probably can't do much on that LOL. But I will do some more power meter workout stuff soon. Thanks for the support bro!

[@RoadconePhoto]

That chart kills me every time I think I'm doing well lol.

[@chadashton7029]

I'd LOVE to try racing. I seriously don't think my fitness is even close enough to be good enough to probably even finish a race...not a road race and I don't know that there's a crit series in my area and not much of a CX scene either. Not without having to drive several hours anyways. But...if I can get my bike ready in time...I'm considering trying a cat 5 CX race this fall just for shits and giggles and see what it leads to.

[@mammothmoose]

yooo, you interviewed alvin! dudes rad

[@robertdulany6811]

Love the video, except respectfully disagree about the bike shop advice, saying that you should be able to ride 24mph for 1 hour is a way of introducing the ballpark of fitness you might need to a person that doesn't yet have a way to gauge it. Most people understand it isn't a bright dividing line. Rather it is a generality, for someone that doesn't know if their Sunday group rides at 18-19mph pace is enough to race or not. (Answer: no way, completely insufficient). I cannot race. I can hold 23mph for an hour on the flats, as it happens below that bike shop guideance, and coincidentally is true for me!. That's not to say, my problems being able to race or related precisely to that marker. If I time trial, I can beat a few of the weakest people at the event, time trailing and crit racing aren't the exact same skill. one is far more volatile than the other. My point is, advise people that are just starting out that 15mph is not that fast. 25mph for an hour on a circle flat track on a windless day, is fit, that aint easy....OK, but my personal experience on racing is that I was dropped at every race for over 3 years. You certainly should not do what I did, it was actually counter productive. You should go to racer training rides, because its free, and if you are getting dropped at those rides, you aren't ready. If you are completing them, that's a good sign. I've done 12 weeks of racer training rides this year (22-24mph average for the ride, with hard hills as part of it). For this reason, I'm way fitter than previous years, even if I still cannot race. But the only reason I"m making progress this year, is I'm riding with people faster than me, that are willing to drop me, and do drop me every single ride. This forces me to keep going to max, and my body to make adaptations. Clearly I'm no gifted athlete, but I held with the peleton for an hour once this year ...never did that before, progress is coming. I may be the slowest of all athletes, but I feel like in some ways the challenge being so great for me, has forced me to find what works for the hardest of cases, where someone isn't so talented. Find racer training rides....hang on as long as you can, and keep coming back. 2 to 3 times a week, see how long you can hang on. You will get better.

[@crb2061]

Are there time cutoffs in bike racing? That might provide a minimum level off fitness necessary to avoid embarrassing yourself by not finishing. Like a half marathon foot race typically has a cutoff of 3 or 4 hours depending on the race. That gives you a minimum baseline of maintaining 3-4 mph over 13 miles. See how easy that was. But no... somehow you avoided answering the question you asked.

[@HooxNZ]

I was doing 5 to 6 hours per week of hard efforts, started cat 5 and 4th first race then 2nd in 2nd race, went to cat 4 which wasn't too much different except had better sprinters...had an incident where almost crashed then thought fuck it. I prob would have gone cat 3 and treat it as a hard ride knowing I wouldn't be competitive in the sprint

[@gerrygeegee1435]

Excellent vid!!

[@mcjhrobinson]

nice beard bruh, even better video

[@Mysiamesecatblue]

I probably could have been a good competitor at 18 but might try now that I'm older and less competitive lol My buddy that races is so fast so I can tell where I am, but it is fun to ride with the beast

[@StonedOut]

Great information. Thanks!!!!

[@elliotdason-barber993]

The watts per kg chart is interesting, but in my case not a good guide. My 5 and 20min numbers put me in upper Cat 2, but I weigh 58 to 60kg. In the typical flat races I suck and get dropped in Cat 4 races. Uphill time trials I do much better, but they are very few and far between. if I was a 70+kg rider with the same W/kg then things would be very different. It's also difficult hitting reasonable 15sec numbers with stick legs! Oh well...

[@cliffcox3555]

Without watching the video and after participating in 3 races, the answer is, you don't need too much fitness to race at a low level. Just skill to suck a wheel and not cause crashes. You need great fitness to win.

[@atharvapardeshi8615]

thanks man your videos are really helpful 😊😊😊

[@neekolatz]

Does anyone know of a good site that lists local crits/races?? I agree the only way to know what’s up is to just jump in, p90x style, do your best and forget the rest.

[@izmael_kneafcy]

It would be interesting to hear your thoughts on bike needs as you progress through those levels. Like can you race Cat 1 on an alloy frame or are you going to need some serious pieces of kit?

[@TheVCAdventures]

That is a good topic, will put it on the white board :)

[@izmael_kneafcy]

Thats cool man. :)

[@stevendeckert6373]

Yes, you can be competitive on a sora aluminum bike with aluminum 32H non-aero wheels in cat 2. In a crit I'd say a good result is 50% the result of fitness, 40% of racing smart during the race, and 10% equipment on race day. An aero skinsuit will help you more in a crit than a carbon aero frame or deep carbon wheels.

[@Two_Wheel_Yeehaw]

great video! but irrelevant Q.. what intro/exit sound it this!? its dope!

[@kierenkd]

Sometimes on my commute, I think that I am fast, then someone motors past me like i'm standing still. I'd really love to try and might some day but at the moment a bit too worried about crashing. Ejoying the videos

[@michaelhoardpa-c5806]

Excellent video. What lens are your shooting with?

[@La_Maglia_Nera]

Would you mind posting a public link to the watts/kg chart or share a Gsheet with the data transcribed? Thanks!

[@sleekslayerz]

Thanks a lot for this informative video. Cheers

[@jameshaney171]

I can operate at 80 to 90 vo2 max for 45 min or so, and that is enough for me to say i am fit but i wouldnt say superfit. I would probably have to ride max from the get go, and vomit afterwards.

[@alexissalguero6875]

thanks for this dope content !!!

[@joshuawentzel1438]

Thanks for this, it really helps

[@Urfavjon]

I live in NYC so this guys are very competitive

[@ILikePlayingMelee]

Interesting chart! Thanks alot

[@timroden6617]

Racing for me is a hard ride. Just do it. That is no matter what sport. Baseball doesn't have many practices. They just play the game.

[@KurtVogel88]

does the 24mph target apply on a recumbent? that's easy money on a bent.

[@yechielchli6769]

God bless u vegan cyclist

[@Timtimzi]

I'm a noob to racing. What are the benefits of devoting a life to racing aside from fitness? Payout? Prizes? Passion?

[@TheVCAdventures]

Man, whats the benefit to anything we do in life? Its what you get out of it thats the benefit. I like to compete, I like to push my self past my limits, I like put myself on the chopping block. But that might not be what you like. You gotta find your own path in this life, so try everything, the shit you dont like will sift out and the stuff you love will hang around.

[@werdsmyth]

A life of racing is a massive step and one that has lots of other implications to your life. However, racing to stay fit and funky is definitely worth it. You get fit and strong for free. Your bike handling skills improve massively after some bunch races. And holding 35kph on your own during a training ride is a piece of cake* when you've done 45kph in a bunch for an hour. I'm 40, race road and track...and leave the 20-somethings far behind when on a training ride. *Okay, it's never a piece of cake. "It never gets easier, you just get faster".

[@maginext]

Average speed in South Fla is 25mph for a cat 5 crit 50min

[@alrocky]

25 mph for 50 minutes = 20.83 miles. That info is useful. It's also parkball with the @ 1:23 LBS guy's mention of 24 mph for one hour.

[@ChristopherJing]

Does having a high watts/kg only matter in climbs or does it make it difference in flats and other areas as well?

[@koDiacc]

you are racing with continental and pro continental guys? do you know the guy who won the nationals this weekend?

[@aznericxD]

Can’t wait to join my first “cat 5” race

[@daniellopezeverest]

Is there any specific type of bike or anything like that or rules for different cat races

[@scottkinney7021]

Awesome, I need to hear this. BTW what helmet is Chris Cain wearing? I have a small head, always looking for small/low profile helmets.

[@8584zender]

3.5 w/kg to at least not vomit on lap 1 of a crit/cross or 5 miles of a RR

[@leonsletterbox2013]

fuck loads bro, thought i was superman got into a4 racing in ireland, im luckey if i dont come last know😂😂 finnished in the bunch today thank fuck love this stuff bro😊

[@NathanTeskey]

Nice what part of Ireland are you from?

[@leonsletterbox2013]

dublin, racing in carlow today 72km

[@golferchin76]

I know the feeling of getting lapped twice by my own age grouper.

[@ethancraine8404]

+vegan cyclist were do you get all your music from??

[@ohhi5237]

bike shop guy is pretty accurate its better advice than "just try it broooo"

[@mikecool1029]

any idea what your FTP was for each category that you have raced and are racing in?

[@jimmycrackedcorn226]

I need to correct my diet before i move onto anything resembling a race hahah :/

[@xTnT87]

A great video!

[@geroboy72]

very good info