Getting Into Gravel Riding!

[@StevieAfterHours]

really happy to see maven back making videos. Felt like an eternity.. but was most definitely worth the wait.

[@tonykflai]

Can’t agree with you more

[@4879daniel]

49,000 of us kept our subscriptions for years just in case this...

[@jaxkthelad]

No only is he back making videos but the spark plug is back, you can tell in his eyes , his voice and his smile. Nobody does videos like the Maven (Mark, Ferg etc). All’s we need now is “HELLO YOU CRACKING HUMANS” bravo Mark!

[@villainjohnnoel8075]

Hi from France, Hey,you know mate you saved my life years ago,no doubt without even knowing. I'm 61 now, raced road bikes here for 14 years i know where you're coming from. I only ride now for personal pleasure, but i know where i come from, three Paris-Roubaix,three french national championships, countless races (44 per year) yeah i'm not that fast any-more but i get a buzz when i'm on my little 'treddlie'. Great to see Melbourne, my home town,à like is the least we can do for you.

[@marcbryant8482]

Welcome back, never for a moment thought about unsubscribing etc. Mate you are blessed with the family and deserve it. For vlog content now may I suggest back to some of your basic but interesting material eg gear and kit reviews or even route comments. One of your strengths was always down-to-earth commentary on things we all share where we trusted your thoughts because it felt like you are just like us, not a flashy Tube presenter. We trust guys like you and Lama because its straight no bullshit in terms we understand. Anyway, whatever you put up will be fun, interesting and usually has a laugh or two in there so your viewers aren't going anywhere mate.

[@NathanRzepecki]

I lost 15kgs in 10 weeks this year. Calorie counting was the biggest aid. Just counting them all and sticking to it. Plus riding 300kms a week. Indoors outdoors. 50kms a day and a rest day. That's how I did it. Just commitment. You will do it. No need to do it fast though

[@richardhutchings1980]

Well done

[@nikolaosstavrou5327]

I also do 200 k commuting and another 100 for fun..

[@cyclehavenbanks9851]

easy to lose weight if just cut 300-500 a day being consistent, can still carb up for the rides!

[@lumiqui]

Great to hear, I've just started with the same goal. My fitness pal calorie counting has been the eye opener I needed...

[@NathanRzepecki]

@@lumiqui yeah thanks all for the replies. Calorie counting and being really strict how I got down fast. Each to there own. Everyone is different. I've managed to keep hover about the 72.5 kg mark since.

[@YaniofWigan]

Closing vent kask helmet...a classic

[@marcelcormier8143]

Awesome for you to want to include your family life. Family responsibilities are and important part of life balance. Hannah does deserve an enormous amount of recognition for her support of your vlogging.

[@nikolaosstavrou5327]

MAVEN we all are with you man .

[@dgarage9]

Great to see you making videos again. I know you think most people are subscribed for biking content but honestly I think most people are subscribed for your banter and story telling skill. You can make videos about anything and people would still watch.

[@donjagoe]

Exactly the content we’ve been missing. Beautiful.

[@leedenton870]

So good to have the video's back Mark. You really have been missed.

[@sandles003]

So so happy to have the Maven back on KZbin. Honestly, you're my favourite vlogger. Any content is better than no content😀. Enjoy the ride 😛

[@lowenferry1657]

Good on you Maven, you are a legend. I met you a few years back as a little bloke at TDU. You were so kind and genuine. Pleasure seeing your channel grow and for you to get back into it. Enjoy it bro!

[@dakida007]

Awesome to see you back mate. You and Chris Miller are the two other Aussies that got me into this awesome sport. Thank you sir!

[@MuggersAus]

Good to have you back mate. Literally one of the big reasons I got heavily into road cycling many years ago.

[@dougreinhart365]

Mark, Thx for coming back to KZbin... I have missed you perspective on cycling and life in general... Good luck to you and the fam.

[@rocketmanrick]

Melbourne off road bike path network. We are so incredibly lucky. Sure a few gaps, but the continuous loops we can do are huge now.

[@IvanIvanov-ej1jk]

Welcome back, Mark and family! So happy to be watching new videos 😁

[@paulsymons562]

I'm 48 and also look like a scuba diver in my winter kit... living in the UK means I am wearing kit like that 11 months of the year :-)

[@Jonasmollerjensen]

So Nice to see your back Mr. Cycling Maven… big hurra 🎉 from Denmark 🇩🇰

[@jmannUSMC]

Glad I found this channel. What a great little family

[@njwithers]

Would love to see some more cafe action. Your chats over coffee are excellent.

[@billy4eyes512]

Good to see you back. It’s been good to watch the ebbs and flows of your life.

[@happyjim8027]

So happy to have you back…time for me to pull out my maven t-shirt.

[@michaelm5203]

love seeing the mavens and now little mavens

[@dominicbannister2833]

Welcome back you cracking human. 👏 One day I'll visit ausi land where one of my best friend has lived for the past nearly 3 years and get to cycle the amazing place that is Melbourne.

[@pauliusnorkus]

My biggest cycling inspiration is back!!!

[@simondavis9439]

Go for it m8 I went from 87kg to 64kg in a year ,went zwift wild ,best thing I ever did ,have faith in you 💂🇬🇧👍❤️

[@sidvish159]

You got my support from the US. Love seeing you again!

[@leeomurchu1213]

Great to see ya back in the saddle Mav, kids and Hannah looking great and flying up. Now lets get an update on Rhino and Rup still thinking back to the epic IPWR 👌

[@vincentslusser9205]

It will be fun to watch the upcoming adventures. Welcome back Maven :)

[@chrisjames1924]

Great that you're back. Not sure if you do stills photography but you've definitely got a natural eye for composition.

[@glennsullivan7177]

Thanks!

[@tomandsamuel]

Love the Maven! Great to have you back Mark.

[@jareds917]

looking forward to seeing gravel rides and epic routes off the beaten track

[@geraldinecoupland4162]

Think I may have joined your channel during your break, so really looking forward to your new content 👍🏻

[@cyclingfox8295]

Good luck Maven. On a similar journey myself and watching this will help keep me motivated!

[@claudiagibson3623]

Thank you! I’ve always felt your filming ability is beautiful, so is you family!

[@iamneilgreen]

Hi Maven. Looking forward to the videos. Tell us what cycling events are on your radar. Those videos are always fun.

[@jelleschouten0]

I'm subbed for 3 years now, i stayed because a video once a year from you would be enough the rest is bonus :) Good to see the family is doing well Mark :)

[@benverschaeren6467]

Come to the Island, gravel, views, quiet on and off road, I'd love to show you around.

[@florentcattaneo8338]

Go for it Maven ! You should implement some rides (slow pace) on an empty stomach.

[@bikeswithmike164]

Good to see you back Maven. Looking forward to seeing the new content

[@markreams3192]

It’s good to see you back! Are you working as well? The Gravel Cyclist (an Aussie living in the US) is doing gravel videos on you tube. Juliet Elliott is also putting up a lot gravel content as well as Francis Cade. I just bought a gravel bike after a year and a half off the bike due to a collision with a pickup truck.

[@jdwalexander]

Miss you Maven! Glad to see the videos back. It's amazing to see the kids grow, with my little one we just started him out on a strider. Kind of inspired by one of your old videos with Jack.

[@sdbowen18]

Good to have you back Maven

[@Bikemanjoe1]

we will never leave maven one day i knew you would come back was delighted to see a notification of uploads cant get over how tall the kids are, great to have you back,

[@fgewfee]

Maven, I was thinking. I remember the video when we saw jack for the firts time. Its long time ago!

[@kevthrelfall7433]

Welcome back mate looking forward to seeing the next one🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@L31GHJ]

Great to see you back mate. Looking forward to more videos.

[@Drewholly15]

Great to see you getting back on to KZbin and stoked that your exploring Gravel. You have a beautiful family and great to see them within the videos. I've always found it a tricky balancing act......... Family, work and riding with some weeks better than others. Looking forward to seeing more of your future videos. 👍🏼

[@danielstevens9457]

First time ive seen a video with no dislikes. Welcome back Maven

[@JetJackson24]

Legend! Great you're getting back on the bike 🚴‍♂️ keep up the videos!

[@dgmast]

Great go see you (and Hanna) back;

[@nicolemitsi]

So happy to see you vlogging again! If you need any any help/tips with the plant-based eating let me know, happy to help out.

[@LeeMcGinley]

I’m in a similar place as you @Maven as I’m 48, 90kg and would love to get that down to about 80kg. Also like yourself, it’s about being healthy for the family (I’m a grandfather),reaching those personal goals and not slipping back into that black hole.

[@jethronagle2461]

Love it mate - good to have you back on the tube

[@TacoHurHurHur]

So good to have you back! Loving the new content.

[@No-thing-ness]

Here he is back! He’s back his bad! Let’s get movin

[@sharonrae429]

Am sooooo glad you are back Mark, your videos were my favs on KZbin. If you going to do any Gravel Rides you should look at Bunyip State Park as has many great areas to ride in and relatively close to the city. Hope to meet you one day on one of those Audax rides and get an autograph ✍️ LOL.

[@petesjk]

That looks like a nice converted mtn bike.

[@scottcadby5469]

Stoked that you’re back Maven!!!

[@CarlBaravelli]

Been there from the start. I am guessing that I will be there until the end as well. Keep em coming :)

[@timothygraf2539]

Good to see you back.👍

[@MrO-J]

Nice you have you back 👍

[@duplooygareth]

Glad you're back mate! 👍

[@patrickparisienne1917]

Awesome mate, really want to follow your journey, and hopefully ride with you soon enough! I got into cycling right when you were “dormant”. Watched every vid in your list, but now can’t wait for more “real deal” content!!!

[@derekcravenPT]

Once again great having you back. Tell us where some of these routes are ( I hope to be back in Melbourne during summer). Once again, get a suspension trainer & set it up at home, you & H and the kids can swing out some good exercises to balance your riding & aid weight loss.

[@vincem5]

gees you virtually ride past my house and no invite! lets go gravel riding around melbourne! happy to see you guys back and smiling :)

[@jaselikesbikes]

Nice one Maven, welcome back, you inspired me to youtube!

[@seanpower5086]

You’re back Mave! Awesome

[@monkyridesabike]

Great to see you back Maven #returnoftheOG

[@cartyboys7484]

We are blessed with this upload frequency!

[@stravasean8187]

Glad you’re back brother!!

[@jackdubberley63]

Awesome to see you back

[@jwato1]

Great to see you back. You've got your morning rides in Melbourne but with covid and lock downs have you thought of a group ride on zwift so we can all join you

[@rexringschott]

Yes - please show some gravel rides. I live in inner Melbourne too, and I've brought a gravel bike, and I'd love to get some ideas for gravel rides that can be reached from the city.

[@samham000]

Search for Melbourne gravel grinders. There's a bunch of routes around Hurstbridge and mount Dandenong. I think most of them start at a train station so you can either ride out or catch the train!

[@ianhutchinson970]

Welcome back Mark

[@mikepapa3196]

Waiting for dad..........thats what my 16yr vegan son does now to me when we go out biking, my excuse, I just turned 50! Good to see ya back Cheers from sth Island

[@nathanielmiller2606]

Lots of the dads here in the states are using Kids ride shotgun seats for their kiddos.

[@ubonrat8653]

Looking forward to more Vlogs Mark

[@sbutler66]

Great to see you back!

[@SimoWill75]

2:25 You don't have to wear cycling gear for training/fitness rides. I've gone back to 'normal' clothes. Knee-length board shorts, flat pedals with sneakers(Vans, Converse etc) and just a Teeshirt (bands usually, Soundgarden, Metallica, Faith No More etc). The difference from drivers is amazing. Very rarely get any grief now, stark contrast to when I was wearing cycling gear. I'll never go back.

[@5mattcolour]

Maven content for days! Ah man this reminds me of my med school/uni days. Get up, breakfast watching a Maven vlog, then cycle to uni. Now you have two kids! And I’m a practicing clinician and homeowner. And we’re both kinda chonkers 😂 Time flies. Glad to see you back dude.

[@JonathanGrimes]

Enjoyed that - good to see you back!

[@adsholly1]

loving the Vids Mate, would be great for some podcasts again really loved listening to the ones you did (especially the one you did with Cam was a crack up and so bloody honest). Hope to bump into you beach rd sometime.

[@lyndababy]

Great to see that you and the family are doing well. I was excited to see a new video from you show up, I've been missing them.

[@Velodan1]

Funny, were moving into winter. " pretty soon he'll be riding with me, then he'll be waiting for me".

[@tomcycling]

Good to see you back

[@jimbondurant9510]

I'm pretty new to your vlog and inspired to see you coming back and being open to sharing your personal life.

[@briantravis1851]

good on ya mate.... great to see you back :)

[@clausblem5776]

Yeah Maven! So good to have you back. I knew when you had children that things would change. Heard SO MANY guys say, " Nothing is going to change, just because I have a child." LOL! having had 2 children I know reality. You just can't do it all, not effectively anyway. Even if you post once a week, I enjoy watching whatever you do. Cheers to you and your family.

[@iancruz2304]

Welcome back Maven

[@essex__rider]

So good to see you and your family back! We’re all here for your journey and some of us need to join in and tag along with you! Big love to you all! ❤️

[@trevourmcgoon2858]

I started riding on gravel trails here in Napier NZ!!& my boss said the same-you look like a scuba diver..lol

[@garystewart5630]

Always look forward to the next Maven vlog. A real inspiration mate, great to see your new level of motivation and the fire is still in the belly.

[@carlpowell1855]

sweet glad your back, and like the choice to bring back the cycling!!!! missed the vids missed the jokes and missed the inspiration to ride myself! Cheers a likeminded 40 something badly dressed cyclist from the UK.

[@kylehall4063]

Glad your back, all the best to you and your family!

[@valgalloway6914]

Oh dieting! I've had my day but now I just encourage (and praise) others. It's never easy so Good Luck. btw, a lady I follow on KZbin is currently trying to lose weight and she recently asked if her followers know the answer to "Where does the fat go?". Turns out most of us don't know the correct answer - I'll be honest, it amazed me!

[@jet9660]

Hey mate. Can you do a rundown on your gravel bike that you teased us with? I’d happily watch a whole vid on that. Cheers