I SURVIVED one of Europe's HARDEST Gran Fondo's (280km, 6000+m)

280 kilometers, 6000 meters of climbing, starting at 1:30am, and no drafting allowed. All while being chased by Olympic gold medallist and 3-time Paris-Roubaix winner, Fabian Cancellara.
This was Chasing Cancellara 2023: Zurich to Zermatt.
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00:00 Intro
01:09 Event statistics
02:56 Fabian Cancellara
03:27 KM1
05:29 Riding in the dark
10:03 Sunrise
11:15 Cam Nicholls
14:09 Descending Grimselpass
15:40 Riding with Fabian Cancellara
18:11 Final thoughts

[@CamNicholls]

Top vid mate. Captured it all perfectly! That ☀️ slowly revealing the Swiss countryside was truly magnificent! Although Fabian put me in the car for that section 🤦‍♂️ 😂

[@sandgroper1970]

Switzerland has great scenery that is for sure, but of course the down side is that the scenery can rip your legs off

[@judylynn1002]

I’m in hospital rehabbing after a full knee replacement last week. It’s 2.45 am in Sydney. Thanks for being my pain relief. I have loved this video!!! You’ve made my day already. 👍💪👏❤️

[@tristantakevideo]

Ooft so glad to have helped out in some small way, Judy. Hope the recovery goes well! There’s another big video in the works for next week in case you’re still needing pain relief then too. 🙏🏼

[@judylynn1002]

@@tristantakevideo 😀👍

[@fondoquest]

Tour des Stations would be great one for you to cover - would love to see a video on that.

[@maartenwrikken]

You captured the beautiful scenery so well! Great ride and video

[@kostaspapazoglou2851]

Your cinematography is stunning, your commentary concise and fluent and, of course, your riding equally impressive with a touch of humility and almost self-deprecation! Well done and thank you. Cheers from Melbourne, Kostas.

[@MrBillboeing]

Wonderful trip, absolutely dream tour.

[@onenotesolo256]

Fab video - the scenery was epic, the social side was cool and your sparse and relaxed commentary suited the whole thing as usual. Well done mate.

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks so much mate 🙏🏼

[@aoifeodonnell4929]

Wow so stunning! I love Zermatt! Brilliant to go such a distance and elevation gain and still document the journey in a beautiful way. Thanks for bringing us along. x

[@stephentaylor3787]

Another quality vlog, keep this stuff coming!!!!

[@scugno]

I love big days alone, too. I thoroughly enjoyed that blog.

[@luisabreu6844]

Love this Videos and as a Swizerland liver love it more seeing you riding in Swiss Roads :) Keep it going🤟💪

[@sethrossinow8492]

Fantastic, thanks for sharing your adventure

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks mate!

[@dfateekh]

Perfect❤ Thank you Tristan! Amazing sceneries! Looking happy, shared with us🙌🏽

[@tristantakevideo]

Thank you!

[@danseb1975]

Really amazing video. Have been looking forward to this one and I fully enjoyed it. And I think it’s time for me to ride the event next year!

[@ajfmaughan]

Unmatched videography as always. Well done impressive video to watch.

[@johnjoyner7439]

Mate, farken unreal. That scenery looked like a painting. So stunning and you captured it beautifully. Can't think of a better word than epic...

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks so much mate! It was bloody spectacular.

[@trevorallen9435]

I’ve been off the bike seriously for three years. Sometimes you get lost in life and forget what you love to do. Unfortunately we have to work and there’s not enough time in the day to do it all. So now I just watch your videos and get pumped…ah I miss it. Maybe it’s time to make some life adjustments.

[@richardwhalen4624]

What a great day out in a magical outdoor setting. You made this experience as close to being there for me as possible!!! Well done and enjoy look forward to more like this one!

[@Amundsen.A]

Epic scenery mate! Looks like you really enjoyed this one. We have a similar race in Norway called Jotunheimen Rundt, you should come participate, tbh you have a fair shot at the win too. It’s our most beautiful race. 430km and 4600 ascend

[@greghart6310]

It's all about the feed zones baby! Fooood glorious food... Wonderful video, as always

[@johnhoneyball2338]

Awesome vid thanks

[@jalebkhan]

Awesome - great watch. Thanks for sharing the story, Tristan!

[@leroy_who]

Great vid mate. Big day! Nice to see you got to have a laugh with Cam along the way too! Cheers. Leroy (Nth Coast NSW)

[@wendysuperfan1014]

I love Fabian. I was lucky nough to meet him at TDU a few yrs ago. Got pic with him at the Legend's Dinner. Thanks Tristan for the vid.

[@lesliereissner4711]

I love riding in Switzerland and am a big Fabian fan (even have an autographed jersey), but, well, a man's gotta know his limitations so I will look on with envy and enjoy these videos! Hard hard ride and a great video.

[@FATTYDH216]

Fantastic vid Tristan and what an epic event . 👏

[@howarddale3782]

Inspiring film, great to watch!

[@BrandonAquino-mu5fl]

HI Tristan, Great visuals as usual! On a side note, will you please do a video on traveling with your bike. How to pack, bag recommendations etc.? Our bikes are so costly so perhaps you may have tips on traveling safe with our bikes. Thanks and keep those videos coming. Cheers!

[@reallyitistolate]

Stunning ride. Fabian is a real class act

[@RJ_Wagga]

Love the video Tristan, awesome scenery and fun with Cam and Fabian! I love riding up mountains in Australia and can only dream of such spectacular views in both the night and day. One of my favourite videos, well done!!!

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks so much 🙌🏼

[@hongxinliu6756]

Nice work Tristan Keep going¡

[@kimwalton2873]

Great scenery and videography, Switzerland must be one of the most beautiful countries in the world!

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks Kim! It truly is stunning.

[@jeremybrechbuhl1573]

I also done this one ! Great vidéo thank you !

[@k.takahashi85]

Thanks for introducing wonderful event and sharing cool cycling videos always. I’m actually planning to join this event next year because of this video:) From Tokyo, Japan.

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks! That’s epic to hear. You’ll have a great time. 🙏🏼

[@sammydj87]

Jod job and welcome to my beautiful Switzerland roads.

[@bubby372]

I can't say enough good things about this video. You are truly living the dream.

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks mate. Really appreciate it! 🙏🏼

[@chrisearly6348]

Amazs balls video 👊 thank you

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks legend 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@derekcravenPT]

Wow! What an awesome experience. Fabian is still the bike racer to look up to.

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks mate. Yeah he’s still an absolute weapon!

[@Eirikkinserdal]

Yeez 01:45. Would be better to come off a nightshift in the morning, sleep until 13-14 then starting at 01:45 with no sleep instead 😅

[@Panagiotis-Skordilis]

Excellent trip, i'm jealous you

[@Sign_Hero]

Great video legend!!

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks mate!

[@Lopess9]

Top video!!! One question, What light did you use for the night!!! Thank you

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks mate. For this ride I used a Lezyne Hectodrive 500XL, which wasn’t really enough. Small, but the battery didn’t last very long and I had to run it on the lowest setting for longer than I would’ve liked.

[@laurencedunford8459]

This ride looks epic. Tempted to sign up for next year. What front light did you use, did it last until daylight?

[@BobMcKerrell]

Sooo awesome! 🚴👍😀

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks mate! 🙏🏼

[@Everything_Bagel]

great video 👌

[@tristantakevideo]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@XxxxTxTxxxX]

Those views man

[@Balintrebeka]

It was truly wonderful to see you ride some familiar roads in this little gem country I happen to live in. Could not stop smiling :)

[@lucvanschevensteen]

tour mont blanc 8000 hm and 330km

[@nationsnumber1chump]

hahaha so random Cam Nicholls

[@ciw8688]

My I ask what phone mic you using in cam nicholls video?

[@tristantakevideo]

Yeah, it’s a Shure MV88 👌🏼

[@judd7699]

Bloody Cam Nichols, does his wife know he’s left the house 😂- small world.. ..

[@tristantakevideo]

😂😂

[@malmsey1541]

What's the point of starting at 1:30 am has someone who is very big on their sleep i would avoid this event like the plague.

[@tristantakevideo]

They wanted to get everyone out of Zurich and into the mountains before there was too much traffic around, and it took some riders 15-16 hours to complete and they didn’t want to have people coming in in the dark. But yeah, it was a very early start, that’s for sure!