MOST INSANE Gravel COURSE EVER?!? (Rock Cobbler Gravel Race Breakdown)

[@ndennan67]

I still can’t get over the fact the course literally went through the middle of someone’s house

[@spork1125]

same, so cool

[@tro7e]

he was 20-something when recording this. imagine it after 1000 more riders :D

[@derzemel]

Yeah, and that was quite a nice house. Until now I have seen only the insane dudes riding urban downhill going through houses and through buildings (for example min 1:08 in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5uzZ6CKn7mJrrM)

[@jocap3837]

@@derzemel does the event organizer pay the home owners?? Or is it just for bike's sake?

[@derzemel]

@@jocap3837 no idea, but I think they do, especially since it is an official event with riders from all over the world.

[@Normally_aspirated]

Not even a minute in and that’s already the best intro you’ve ever produced.

[@TheVCAdventures]

Thanks dude! I battle sometimes with doing a sick intro Vs not giving away the whole video.

[@MrAflo1976]

@@TheVCAdventures I was ready to hit Like after the intro!

[@Normally_aspirated]

@@TheVCAdventures This was perfect. I think when it's cut is this fast paced, you're not giving away anything

[@lydiagould3090]

Yes!!!!

[@tounens646]

amigo esta intro fue epica haha

[@patrickscranton6804]

This video was full of actual natural carnage. I kind of miss the days of Vegan excuses like "So, I forgot all of my food and money". Awesome vid as usual!

[@hobbs2005]

This was such a great ride. That said, who was that 🤡 who came into that hot and at that angle and crashed that other guy out? That dude should be banned

[@davidpett]

To me, watching the video, it was not at all obvious to slow down. Everyone was going in too hot. They should have been warning the riders. That was entirely predictable.

[@mrcapello]

@@hobbs2005 In my opinion the course was not properly marked. hard right, bunnyhop onto gravel after a fast decent with about 250 people supertucking and onlything on the road some tiny pink markers. recipe for disaster if you ask me

[@jeremypk]

yah.. the 'fuck I forgot my fanny pack with all my food in the car (or maybe it was the hotel) ' bit from one of his videos was funny

[@eldominici3732]

😂

[@clydeaugmon7369]

BRO!!!!! You are an absolute monster! Amazing footage and narration. I truly appreciate you taking us with you on these rides and races.

[@thebrowns5337]

That homeowner is awesome letting the race go through their house! I've ridden through a library once on a family bike event - it just feels so different and really quite special. This entire race looks fantastic but...I'm too slow and I live in the UK. Apart from those two nuggets I'd be there.

[@adilunaldi]

To tell the truth, I don't like gravel, but this video was really nice to watch. For the first time I watched an experience between mountain and road cycling. The most interesting cycling sports video I have watched recently.

[@calilife805]

30:38 in is where your glasses are ! If you pause it you can see them on the ground! 😩😂 bro you make gravel bikes look fun !

[@itstrbo]

I went from hating this channel to loving it, no one captures the joy and pain of cycling like you do, thank you for sharing all of this quality content it inspires me to ride every week

[@jamesenloe2791]

Right! I was a bit harsh one time on one of his earlier videos and now my attitude has totally changed.

[@LSD123.]

It's called brainwashed...

[@TheVCAdventures]

Appreciate you giving it a chance. I put a lot of work into these with the goal of conveying the emotion I feel. So it means a lot to me you dig the stories.

[@digitalsmithy]

I'm in the thick of that transition right now haha

[@otatereide]

I wish the UCI gravel races would have a course set up like this.

[@mrvwbug4423]

But that would be fun haha, UCI is usually no fun allowed.

[@hgiusdfajgfds]

uci gravel events have been a thing for like a year, I'm sure they'll improve

[@cjohnson3836]

@@hgiusdfajgfds Nah. I've read some of the qualifier gravel series like UCI Philippines was good. But then they went and gave the road teams qualified entry for the championship. UCI is never going to do a proper high stakes gravel race because then the pampered roadies won't show. Or their teams won't let them participate.

[@otatereide]

@@cjohnson3836 We'll just have to wait and see if it will go more and more in the direction of "good manners" and become boring, or if it will go in a more adventurous direction like in this video, in a sense "in line with the original gravel racing culture".

[@cjohnson3836]

@@otatereide Considering this last season's venue is booked for the next two champhionship events, I'm not holding my breath

[@Jimstrainingworkouts]

This is without a doubt the best gravel racing video I have ever watched. The commentary made me feel like I was actually in the race. That course was SICK. Now I want to do. I used to be a hard core mountain biker like 30 years ago. I haven't raced in like 15 years, but after watching this, I am going to buy a gravel bike and start gravel racing at age 60.LETS GO!

[@TheIllaman]

I love how honest and humble you are with yourself VC. I also loose my shit quite easily 😂 Great vid!

[@kasparskokis2870]

Your videos are awesome! I’ve been waiting for this one to come out ever since I saw the snippets on your insta story. Also just wanna say it’s super inspiring seeing how fit you’ve become the past couple years and how you’re absolutely crushing these races 💪🏽

[@gregorybraithhunter]

You did great! I crashed ON THE WAY to the venue. After I realized my shoulder was not going to stop popping in and out--I quit at the Pebbler turn-off. Watching makes me a little bummed on my DNF...but you're right it's a great vibe and there's really no part of the course that doesn't demand focus. Cheers!

[@Elias-iq2sc]

0:40 there is nothing more humbling that the wahoo making its „you stopped :)“ beeps after you crash

[@aaronthewhiz3160]

Thank you for sharing your journeys with us man. You've helped inspire me to get out and ride more gnarly rides, and after doing a 30 mile gravel ride on my road bike, I bought a Grizl AL 6 which is some mad value and I'm super happy with it. This Saturday I'm doing my first gravel race which is 75 miles in Georgia called Border Wars. Wish me luck! I appreciate you bro

[@willross5108]

This isn’t gravel, this is cross country…literally. But you’ve got the right attitude and I really enjoyed your video!

[@mrvwbug4423]

I've legit seen XC race courses way less sendy than this gravel course haha

[@longebane]

What’s the difference between gravel and XC?

[@danbuck9214]

Tyler, I appreciate seeing how you've grown, especially in the way you approach bike riding and handle things when they come up. Loved this video and am more inspired than ever to go ride bikes in different places and on different surfaces!

[@vincentlevalois]

Dude this video had me chuckling a few times because of your commentary haha! Great ride, great video. These are my fav.

[@milanb.6022]

This was the most riveting bike race video i've ever seen. Glad to hear you're OK despite everything

[@andymuller5824]

Great Race and Video 🎉😊, thanks for show it, hello from Germany 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️🏆👍

[@DavidWright0301]

Hands down best cycling race day vlog I've seen

[@erickozokas]

love the footage and commentary. super fun video.

[@acetylcholine3]

Your last Rock Cobbler video was the best trainer video ever, and you just topped it! Thank you so much!

[@jeff-ue5ls]

Dude, you inspire me to "Just Ride my bikes".

[@Laz3rs]

i could not believe that the race went through that dudes house. amazing

[@thelanehunterdevon1664]

This video did not disappoint. I only came to see you ride through the house! Good story. Great the way you edit. Cheers!

[@Michael-hw3vj]

Bit late, but just wanted to say thanks man you've been a major motivational factor in my cycling adventures. One day hopefully we'll cross paths in the races!

[@mikes41720]

What an awesome course! Loved the race recap. This was so well detailed and narrated!

[@darylbrice]

So much joy in one video. Truly enjoyed the journey of this ride/vid.

[@chicodenn]

Awesome video! Super honest and revealing about a true competitor and what goes through the mind. Thanks for taking the time to do this!

[@adamsteineke4661]

Thanks for keeping it real! Loved it start to finish.

[@arnoldmuller1703]

I think that's (one of) my favourite(s) from you. Amazing video by every possible measure. Contents is amazing, race is great, the crash footage, the house passage, the scenery, your performance. I have no idea about how to edit videos, I just can say, I love watching this, every single second of it, it is not only entertaining but I can emotionally dive into. I watched it about 4 or 5 times. It was also for some reason (incidence) the fist one I saw from you, spilled in by the YT algo into my watchlists. Phenomenal Tyler!! Keep on going!!

[@CuteCatFox]

Dude, what an amazing trip, in every sense. All the things that go through our minds while pedaling. Also so inspiring and so many questions answers. And so well edited. What a human human! I love you!

[@n.v.b.3616]

Love it. Spectacular footage, great voiceover. Thnx for sharing. Greetz from the flatlands ( Holland)

[@TravisB1554]

Great video. Adding this race to the bucket list.

[@xGeneralShrikex]

Grew up and started cycling in Bakersfield. Glad people are catching on and sharing how awesome the area is for cycling

[@terry.hudson]

Love this channel so much VC. Been a long time watcher and now when I see a video pop up, I feel like I'm watching an old pal and catching up. Even though I'm sitting on my butt in London 😄🤜

[@TheVCAdventures]

Thanks Terry! Maybe one day if you make it out to Yosemite, I can show you around.

[@SirGeorgeRoss]

Totally loved it! Riding on the drops when I would be crying. The quality of your content is freaking awesome, thank you.

[@EveryTongue]

Been watching for years and this was a good one! Really fun commentary!

[@BMXTraining]

Bravo for fantastic story telling 👏👏👏 very engaging. It’s your best one yet.

[@sheldonrevis9268]

Sitting here trying to think of something kind and congratulatory to say that hasn't already been said. Your progression in both producing the footage and your gains on the bike is so fun to watch. Man, I don't need to say anything, look at the comment section. You are excelling at this in so many ways. Humble, grounded, yet confidently self aware of your progession in the sport in a way that people can sit back a say "good for you bro" and not, "great, another douche canoe cyclist just chasing KOM's". From the biz to the training, from the adventures to the family...you are putting it all together in a well written story that I look forward to very much. Good for you bro, good for you👍

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

Amazing looking terrain, natural single track riding is my fave on my gravel bike. Just turn the cranks and see where it takes you, and go nuts

[@jonathandiaz4632]

“I dont want you to think less of me” yea. I can relate. Lol. Traffic and mechanical issues get the best of me too

[@brianyim22]

Dude, this was so fun to watch. Thanks for making this.

[@kenmiller5106]

You are so funny dude. That left eye commentary was money!! Another great video!! Best in the business.

[@kestralrider313]

Fun video to watch; I'm glad to see you survived and enjoyed the experience. I grew up and raced in Bako while in my 20s and used to ride a lot of those same trails in the 90s. We used to call that fun canyon section Mr. Toads Wild Ride:). The East Bakersfield hills were beautiful then, and many still look the same. I wanted to cry last year coming across all the trash in the hills South of Hart Park. Sam Ames, the guy behind this, used to organize the best cyclocross courses in Hart Park and was a nationally-ranked crosser; I'm glad to see that he's still involved in planning great local events. If you ever want to get some great road routes in, just ask the locals at Action Sports or elsewhere; there are so many great road climbing routes in the foothills and beyond leaving from Bako. Their October century called the Spooktacular is an annual trek back home to reminisce about all the great rides I've done and friends that I've made in this area.

[@kayykirk7097]

i completely understand the 0 to 10 attitude with bikes lol! glad he got it together i learned from this.

[@warwickpoole]

Your video storytelling skills are truly off the chain at this point

[@numbmer99]

this video and the race u got into deserve a like and follow. continue making great video.

[@solitaryrefinement6787]

Still one of the most inspirational channels I watch today. Congrats. I don't know you, but I'm proud of you bro. 👍

[@markjthomson]

Excellent footage, great news the lid did it's work!

[@andrewjensen3742]

Such a good video! You did a great job representing the grit of the race!! Thanks for always pumping good content.

[@Jack13001]

Never heard of the channel but this was fantastic! Stunning views wow

[@RyuQ]

Such a good video and montage. Makes me want to buy the Grizl so bad

[@WoodworkingCyclist]

omg, that bike just looks insane ...amazing one.specially like the color and front forks

[@alexmnammnam5181]

Awesome! So good to have this format of videos back, even if it is just this one :)

[@leslierhodes5467]

That has got to be the koolest gravel ride out there, especially go through that man’s house

[@photorockbar471]

That guy used to work at Disneyland.

[@SocalRancho]

Great video, brought back memories from last Saturday. My right pedal hit that same rock or one near it, ripped my foot out of the pedal and my hamstring cramped for a second. My buddy behind me was like “ you almost ate shit”. I now realize it could have been a lot worse. I am glad your helmet did its job and you were ok. I am also looking forward to next year.

[@maxwright4387]

love it. awesome race good strategy thanks for sharing

[@marksheffield3909]

Thanks Tyler! Love your content. Entertaining, inspirational and open kimono as always. Keep doing amazing things!

[@eljabalitrepador]

Amazing video and race, thanks for sharing it with us

[@backcountryFLcyclist]

I had a similar crash last August where my right dropbar handgrip caught a mailbox that was leaning into the road. Took me two weeks to remember what happened. Suffered a whiplash concussion and was partially blinded for about an hour. Bike was ok though. Glad you are ok.

[@backcountryFLcyclist]

@Kellystrack. send me $1,000,000 first scammer!

[@Verysimpleyetverydifficult]

Amazing video. Best cycling content on YT at the moment

[@iam_vlo]

Wow you’re an amazing story teller! SO ENGAGING! Thank you for giving us the experience - I know the extra weight of the go pro probably pushed you 6 places back 😂

[@mikecadelago]

Great ad for that bike helmet with that gnarly crash! I just ordered the fit kit so I can finally have a helmet that fits my weird head

[@JustOneRedSoloCup]

VC rockin' the red blazer - looking good! Man, you really have a talent for turning frustration into entertainment in a productive way. Always love your commentary... and I was glued to the screen the entire time - you're the king of editing/film making! Hope to run into you next year in Bakersfield.

[@TheVCAdventures]

I appreciate that dude! The event will sell out, so be quick to reg. See yah there!

[@jeremiahbishopswheelhouse]

Great Edit VC!! Serious Fomo from missing this crazy ass race!

[@johnbowman83]

Great video VC and top riding!

[@lost_in_asia]

3:43 you left your glasses on the floor. Amazing video!!

[@jamese8508]

Awesome video! Thanks! It sounds like you tried the right techniques for climbing in stiff-soled shoes. Duck walking and side walking are how mountain climbers do it in their stiff-soled boots. If your future plans include more steep hike-a-bikes, your technique may improve with a little practice.

[@rasmus4368]

Awesome video and dude, what a ride, wow... So much fun to watch!

[@coletrudo]

I’ve watched you for a long time and seeing you progress as a rider and story teller just makes me happy. Keep it up man you’re an inspiration

[@TwistyTrails]

Wow, that was high octane racing, spills and all! Beautiful course, awesomely captured and narrated. 👍🤟. Glad you were ok after the crash.

[@unkraut89]

Incredible video, and what a course! Will there still be a national championship video? Would love to see some of that race.

[@fiyahyisrael250]

BRO , UR ABSOLUTELY THE COOLEST ...AND UR FUNNY WITHOUT TRYING TO BE.

[@obetman6776]

The transformation of you being a regular cyclist to a strong cyclist was amazing. Can’t wait to see you doing unbound 200 again.

[@TheVCAdventures]

unbound 350! thats my main goal for 23

[@davet003.5]

@@TheVCAdventures Same rig for the 350 (specifically front fork and dropper) but with more storage?

[@thesnudge1]

The part where you didn't want to go off the cliff was some beautiful scenery. Reminded me of Scotland!

[@jacktactics3348]

this was the most entertaining video I have ever watched in my entire time here in youtube! I almost forgot I was even in a youtube video I felt as if I was there in that gravel race with you! It was like you were actually talking to me haha!I loved this video so much and I wish for the best to come for you. Big hugs my friend!

[@withrahul]

Insaneee! Loved every second of this video.

[@jd4000]

This looks like it would be great fun on a mountain bike.

[@surronzak8154]

Still don't get why gravel exists lmao

[@jd4000]

@@surronzak8154 I think it's to make us mountain bikers feel more masculine by comparison!

[@hode126]

I wasn't expecting to watch the entire 30+ minutes of video... but damn.. top notch footage, commentary and sick course. The owner of the house must be cool as hell.

[@davidhuesers2554]

I’ll be in unbound 100 this year because of you, keep it up man

[@jawadhidary8405]

If you look at it, you see that you did your best from the start to finish. Great job 👏

[@billysimmons3061]

You're so real dude. I wish there were more cyclist like you. I relate to other self depreciating people. Maybe that's why I like watching your videos.

[@twgq]

Amazing content! Congrats for finishing and sharing this epic race. Greetings from Germany.

[@Calebyte]

Hey man, I just want to say that you inspire me a lot. I was at this race and it’s cool to watch this video of someone better and faster than me going on the same course. You’ve said in past videos that you don’t consider yourself elite or even and athlete, but it’s all relative and you’re elite to me. Glad you survived that crash, too. That was scary!

[@christiangonzalez1868]

CONGRATULATIONS YOU ARE A WARRIOR BRO GOD BLESS YOU

[@kevhavard]

Thanks for for sharing this, amazing. The commentary was great

[@Far-cw2xy]

New fan of the Vegan Cyclist here. This was an incredible video. Great lessons on pushing through challenges, persevering, and being a great sport throughout. Going to show my son this video. I want him to know what being an athlete is all about.

[@TheVCAdventures]

Thanks Frank! I’ve got a 12 year old son and bikes have been a huge bonding point for us. Hope to see you and your boy at an event sometime.

[@Vempire123]

Wow. Beautifull nature. Such speed, such fun. Man I love this content so much.

[@adventuresona700dollarhard5]

“Alpha genetics” I love you man. 😂

[@ScoobyDo2009]

Wow! Crazy good video!! Totally awesome! I love the format and layout. Really fun!

[@davidrae8475]

Would be interesting to see an x-ray and feedback from the helmet manufacturer on the damage and potential outcomes

[@TheVCAdventures]

Yep, I shipped mine back and they will do an MRI to see if it in fact “crumpled”. I’ll post the results in Instagram.

[@alexi.de.charle]

The house part of the course is amazing!! ❤❤❤

[@louisAudet]

Breaking a collarbone is nothing compared to a big concussion 🤕 Consider yourself lucky if your head is ok! Congratulations for the race 👍

[@michaelguerrera1463]

Monster juggernaut. I broke my collarbone exactly a month ago on my weekly Sun early am group ride. Was 3/4 in and got crossed on someone swerving left as I didn't slow in time. Didn't wobble but as I first swerved left as I was bumped then trying correct my bike & body felt like a gyro snd I got sucked down on my right side @22 mph. Shoulder first. Happened so fast I couldn't even put my hands out. Collarbone complete separation in the center. Now 3 weeks post surgery, 9 screes and a Ti plate later I'm left with staying in a positive mindset. As you did Sir! You could have white toweled it but the spirit to continue was awesome! 15th or 25th, whatever you conquered everything that was tossed in your face and charged on. Btw the dropper was a great idea! Thanks for sharing

[@russellschwartz4228]

Your videos are awesome very entertaining how do you keep that video so straight and no bouncing I have no idea I watch them more than once more than twice. Take care.

[@TheVCAdventures]

The camera is in my mouth, super stabilized with my head acting as a gimble.

[@channel_nick87]

So stoked I found this channel. Got back into biking and been crushing local gravel runs. I like to combined them with errands lol. Blast down these trails with my errand bags. Better than driving.

[@davidpett]

I am guessing the chain had jumped so the narrow/wide slots on the chain were misaligned with the chainring.

[@n8wolf575]

i randomly found this video and i loved it alot, thank you for that uplioad Sir, Greetings from the Black Forest Germany