Matt Hoffmann Solo RAAM 2015

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Matt Hoffmann Solo RAAM.

[@ronbenjamin4351]

Thank you thank you thank you!! I was qualified to ride the race in 2012 but lost my son. Now I’m 52 and trying to qualify to ride it next year!! Your video was an inspiration!!! Your attitude is life changing and what you do for kids a blessing!! Thank you Mat

[@adotwhite]

sorry to hear bout your loss but so glad this film brought you inspiration!

[@kentcyclist5330]

What I loved about this is the almost complete lack of drama for drama's sake - it's a genuine and straightforward account of one man's ride. Some of these types of films feel scripted and insincere - this really isn't, so well done to all involved.

[@adotwhite]

Definitely appreciate the feedback! Thank you.

[@willdehne1]

I biked twice across America sagged. In 25 days! This gives me an appreciation for what you have done. My admiration for your accomplishment.

[@andrewivory-corr4714]

An incredible achievement, well done, would love to have that medal hanging up 👏👏👍

[@audreybossman8369]

32:23 says it all. Agreed! Rain is either your best friend or your worst fucking enemy. It cools you better than anything when you are needing it but is like an unstoppable wall when you don't.

[@8milestogo]

Matt, you make this look easy! You are an extraordinary person!

[@EnglishClassmates]

Matt you have indicated a power in me. After watching your race, only words I can say are NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE IT'S ONLY ONES WILL TO MAKE IT POSSIBLE.

[@davidnaar6689]

Amazing and inspiring!

[@adotwhite]

glad you liked it!!!

[@eddiefast2125]

Remarkable, and well done: the ride, the documentary and the insight.

[@adotwhite]

thank you for the feedback and thanks for watching!

[@whisperstravels5908]

great sounds, tough race, dedicated crew and a rider that won't quit. Loved every minute, you guys tell a good story

[@adotwhite]

Whisper's Travels thanks man we really appreciate your kind words!

[@Mistarems]

Fantastic stuff... Congratulations to Matt, what an incredible achievement. Kudos to the crew also, and thank you for this amazing movie. RAAM is so awesome!!! Bravo bravo bravo

[@adotwhite]

appreciate the feedback and kind comments brotha!

[@bruin4937]

Hoffman is one tough dude! That ride was really intense just watching it!

[@paulsalathiel9733]

Amazing Matt, what an awesome ride you did with your team. It sure takes mental toughness but you did it for a good cause, brilliant, much respect...:)

[@PaulHodges0921]

Helluva Job! Thanks for sharing the video! Major props to you and your TEAM!

[@adotwhite]

no problem, glad you enjoyed it!

[@nockee]

Great RAAM Documentary. Awesome job.. Inspiring

[@adotwhite]

Thank you for your kind words and for watching!

[@stihldavebergen3469]

I think you did it right, even being a bit heavier might have been the right weight muscle ratio. Well done.

[@AdebowaleAdesida]

It's an inspiration to watch a man break his limitations!

[@fabriciorafaelsilva2419]

Impressionante como você fez parecer fácil percorrer as 3000 milhas. Você é um cara extraordinário, e eu confesso que chorei ao assistir você terminando a RAAM. Seu time fez um trabalho incrível durante o percurso. No momento estou me preparando para fazer um Audax 1000km e irei treinar muito para fazer o RAAM. Parabéns novamente 👏👏👏💪💪💪

[@sillygoose-jk5cu]

23:26 is my dad

[@travellightseetheworldright]

incredible human, super humble.

[@fguantero]

inspiration...great job!

[@adotwhite]

thanks for watching, appreciate your comment!

[@zr8282]

Amazing man! very inspiring

[@adotwhite]

thanks for the kinda words, thanks for watching!

[@longmayurun58]

Beautiful

[@adotwhite]

thanks for watching!

[@troye5555]

Amazing!Inspiring! Thank you!

[@stanirelandbig]

I have done 300 miles a day , across USA , in a van , amazing

[@ericpmoss]

Not only is the distance grueling^2, but the traffic is something I couldn't stand for even one day. He's got mental toughness, for sure.

[@Rastafari6]

Inspirational!

[@bobbyv384]

Pretty amazing for a heavier rider. Maybe the extra weight helped him power through? I've seen the documentaries of RAAM riders who were incredibly fit with very little fat on them struggle and not even make it through. Regardless great job Matt!

[@2wheelsrbest327]

As someone of the large size myself Matt has given me a bit of hope Bobby 😉

[@davidsandlin9686]

Is this the Matt Hoffman from Hoffman bikes. The condor the legend of the vert ramp.

[@adotwhite]

lol nah, this is not that matt hoffman. When I first met matt, I asked him the same thing too.

[@davidsandlin9686]

adotwhite I wasn't sure I haven't seen him since the nineties so I couldn't really tell. Great movie though.

[@bishplis7226]

yeah that confused me

[@oliverjackson5070]

That was the whole reason I clicked this video only to find out that it wasn't The Condor himself. That'd be a really cool idea though.

[@KentArnsbarger]

25:30 Cutters!! Super awesome! Great job man!

[@adotwhite]

appreciate the comment and thanks for watching!

[@adiman86]

hello sir need your gauidance for the preparation of the RAAM want to face it in next 2 years ... thanks ...it is best help for me if you can ...

[@PInk77W1]

How much $$$$ did this cost? Looks expensive as hell

[@The-GreenHornet]

In Kansas, he's rode all those miles, and he's still carrying a lot of weight. How can that be?

[@Nishithshah1959]

I am Going to crew in 2022 RAAM. Very useful video thanks. How to contact u??

[@Adventurer_Gaming]

This is epic

[@Atmotorradtouren]

Great! How many days did you sleep after the race?

[@adotwhite]

I remember asking Matt that question in the post race interview, just didnt have room for it to be added to the film. He told me it took him a while to get back on a regular sleeping schedule. He said he struggled the first week or two to sleep more than a few hours.

[@deadreckoner5276]

Can't understand the reason why all these people use bikes with such aggressive geometry. For 3000 miles you should be using Salsa Fargo geometry with 43c tires and aero bars. You'd be less fatigued from not having to hunch so far forward all day.

[@SinisaDobric]

Indian Pacific Race is something that he need to do, without support and without pampering. Just ask “Mike Hall” RIP.

[@bishplis7226]

so you need a safetycar to ride a bike across america

[@stanirelandbig]

he has a huge backside , well done

[@Thomas-fo2lw]

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[@danielhonig1310]

How can a human butt take this?

[@mindciller]

It can't

[@mindciller]

Nice video of an average raam ride

[@jeffjones2586]

The fact that the RAAM is sagged completely discredits the 'solo' aspect. Certainly it takes a tremendous amount of will power and fitness to complete the ride. My question is how much more fitness, willpower, strategy and ingenuity would it take WITHOUT being sagged? Carry all your own supplies, repair tools, medical kit, forage for food, find or make potable water, no medical staff. No nothing except you, your bike, your supplies, your will and your maps. The RAAM as it stands leaves me unimpressed. Self-indulgent activity for those who can afford the cost. As a touring cyclist the thought of riding a -20 lb bike unloaded, with energy bars and water bottles handed out of a car window is almost laughable. Try 50+ lbs, 4,000 miles and then talk to me about what you've done. I've done it. Took me 14 weeks. Portland to Viginia Beach. With all due respect I find it hard to fully respect this event.

[@twinpiperzed7222]

you toured, touring is not hard, you didn't even ave 100 a day ,sorry but you are a bit clueless on top of that people don't do this to impress you they do it to challenge themselves ,this man ave 270 a day there are time cuts you have to make

[@14erclimber]

Jeff Jones This is a race.

[@The-GreenHornet]

@@twinpiperzed7222 😆 🤣 "Touring is not hard"? Solo unsupported touring carrying all your needed equipment: camping, all foods and water, navigating all by yourself, including finding a good place to camp each night where you won't be disturbed, fixing and repairing flats and other cycling equipment, and soooooooo much more. I think you are also one who has no clue. RAAM is a incredible feat in its own right; but to say touring is easy...makes you either incredibly ignorant or arrogant, or both.