NOT WITHOUT A FIGHT: The struggle and FULL STORY of Australian pro cyclist, Jimmy Whelan

In 2018, Australian cyclist Jimmy Whelan turned pro with WorldTour team, EF Education First. In 2023, Jimmy is giving up everything to keep the dream alive. This is his story...
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00:00 Intro
01:50 Turning pro with EF Education
05:10 Australian Nationals 2023
06:50 Training
10:05 Bike and kit setup
14:40 Keeping the pro cycling dream alive
19:32 Cafe stop
20:14 Jimmy's raw power data
22:15 Final thoughts
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This ride was filmed in Girona, Catalunya, Spain; a cycling mecca that has been home to many professional cyclists including Ben O'Connor, Jack Haig, Esteban Chaves, Ryan Mullen, George Bennett, James Knox, Dorian Godon, Jay Vine, and at one point George Hincappie, Lance Armstrong and Tyler Hamilton. Girona is used for training for races such as the Tour de France, Volta Catalunya, Vuelta Espana, Paris-Nice, Giro d'Italia and more. Teams such as INEOS-Grenadiers, Israel-Premier Tech Pro Cycling, Human Powered Health, Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl Team, UAE Team Emirates and others use Girona for team training camps and rider testing.

[@jaycab4806]

"no cash and no regrets.." big goals and big balls, good luck Jimmy 🤘🏾

[@CycoWarriorx]

Best quote of the year right there…

[@Eramsay121]

Kudos to you Tristan for making this video and giving the guy some visibility. His numbers are incredible, and he seems like a genuine guy. Here’s hoping that hard work pays off very soon

[@robredpath9860]

Such a humble bloke. Hopefully he gets a contact soon!

[@KikeLiLK]

Jimmy looks like a fantastic guy and a hard worker. I hope and wish he gets the credit that he deserves and that this platform and your great channel also be of help Tristan. You are a both atrue example of a humble, hard worker and down to earth guys😊

[@leendertbakx6502]

If I had a cycle-team , I would give Jimmy a contract. Incredible Powerdates...thank you Tristan for another great inside view of the hard live of cyclists...

[@carlnyman4903]

Seems like a really down to earth guy despite some insane results and numbers. Wishing him all the best for the future!

[@derekcravenPT]

All the best Jimmy, thanks Tristan for pushing this deserving rider.

[@antoniocasablancasvilanova2207]

I hope he gets a DESERVED contract!! Nice bloke awesome athlete. Another gem of a video!

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks Antonio. Fingers crossed for a good opportunity to come up!

[@robmason6466]

Nice one. Good luck Jimmy. Easily the best cycling channel on KZbin is in your corner.

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks mate 🤝🏼

[@michaelwatkins4198]

Fingers crossed Jimmy, 100% respect you going all in with no regret 🙏

[@XavenMonsalud]

I'm happy that Jimmy is chasing his dreams. Hopefully, a team will give him a contract.

[@KFc-pm1rz]

Sounds like a very down to earth guy. If you can lead like that at national champs with non specific training, you must be doing something right. Good luck Jimmy!!!

[@tommoores1138]

Great video, it’s enlightening to see just how brutal the world of pro racing is and just how many insanely talented guys there are out there who are struggling to make a living doing it. Best of luck in finding a team!

[@djneslo]

It's so hard to believe someone of Jimmy Talents doesn't have a ride.. Fingers crossed 🤞 all his hard work pays off soon 🙏

[@finnnation]

Jimmy deserves it all. Super talented and hard working.

[@richardwhalen4624]

Well done Jimmy and well Done Tristan. Sending the best for him to get a well deserved contract and to you Tristan for showing all sides of the cyclist both performance and the human aspects. Bravo!

[@PANTER1389]

Jimmy is amaizing! True warrior and not to mention his power numbers and his training. I wish him to be PRO rider in PRO team. #gohelpJimmytobePRO

[@amineroadbikerider1504]

good luck jimmy , you are a true warrior . and thank you tristan for bringing his story to us.

[@user-tq2oj1zt4h]

All the best Jimmy and looking forward to seeing you ride as a pro. Keep smiling.

[@leedenton870]

Jimmy's a class rider. The mind boggles as to why he has no contract. Good luck for the future.

[@asarda4]

Very interesting on the bike discussion. Great questions, and down to earth replies. Hope this guy can continue doing what he's having fun, and is good at.

[@Kermitonwheels]

Just a fantastic all-round video. #getjimmyajob Good luck Jimmy and great ride at Nationals, you were a beast.

[@martynheritage-owen3804]

Kepp us updated and good luck Jimmy.

[@cam031]

Great video, even better rider... One of the most dedicated athlete's without a ride... This needs to change!

[@wendysuperfan1014]

All the best Jimmy!! Fingers and toes and everything crossed for you.Good luck!!🥰

[@vladvultur3347]

All my respect chase your dreams Jimmy 😊 Tristan top video like always .happy new year 😊

[@unakennedy-uy9fs]

Great interview Jimmy. We are all behind you. Stay strong Jimmy. Hope you get a contract soon xxx Una.

[@alexharris222]

Great video. What an inspiring guy. Fingers crossed for Jimmy

[@braddemarco8040]

Great video, very inspiring. Keep the faith Jimmy, hope to see you back on the World Tour in the next couple of months.

[@vincentvanmil4892]

All the best Jimmy - you’re an inspiration for many; the determination is admirable. 👍

[@bernardoprates9126]

Another great one! Best of luck to Jimmy! #GetJimmyAJob

[@Greg.Sutton]

What a Video!........ If i was a team manager that is the type of character you want on your team. Leaves everything on the table type person.

[@martya-ql6vr]

C'mon - give Jimmy a contract! He would be a massive asset to any team!!👍👍

[@kimwrinkle100]

Jimmy is incredibly talented and hopefully will be back in the pro peloton soon. Great chat, Tristan! Best wishes to both of you!

[@tristantakevideo]

Cheers Kim 🤝🏼

[@kidthatcould9454]

Good luck Jimmy!

[@glennicol1361]

It is amazing he is not signed... Saw him racing in Australia recently and very strong!

[@frankkottwitz6279]

Another great video with a greater story what a humble gentleman I pray he can get a contract you always hang out with the BEST people and that’s not by accident quality attracts quality

[@reflectionsdetail]

how cool would it be to have Jimmy and Jack setting the pace up climbs!!!

[@justpitchit]

Great vid Tristan. Very kind of you to shed some light on Jimmy. Good luck Jimmy! #GetJimmyAJob

[@kumer13]

its amazing to see this side of profesional cycling! i wish the best for Jimmy

[@harrisonelbert1]

Really easy to root for the guy, hoping he's on a team ASAP but either way i think he won't regret trying for it

[@SirBobMarley1]

Great insight of what it takes to be the best you have to be at your best in season & out of season & to any team viewing this this cyclist is meeting all the criteria what it takes to be the top in your game do the hard yards to get a chance to ride for a team.

[@chrischarleston1844]

Good luck Jimmy hope all goes well and get that contract. On your effort at the nationals you certainly deserve it.

[@neilmckenna236]

Total respect for Jimmy, fekt really sorry that he has no contact and i really hope it works out for him 🤞

[@RicardoRodrigues-fp1bu]

Jimmy you will succeed, you have the heart of a champion!

[@alexbennett2709]

Really enjoying your latest videos on the smaller teams and lesser known riders. Good luck Jimmy!!

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks Alex..good to know people are enjoying them as much as seeing WorldTour riders 🙌🏼

[@Samuel-bu7xr]

The definition of humble!

[@scottwelfare7311]

I hope Jimmy gets a contract to fulfill his dream, huge talent and ability it seems like it's going to waste. Good luck and all the best Jimmy.

[@ParaicCullen]

Absolutely love these “out for a spin with a legend for story time” type videos! Best of luck Jimmy 💪 #GetJimmyAJob

[@DonJon99]

I hope he’s gonna find a very good pro team ready to promote him as a very good young cyclist and person! He seems very clever and ready to work hard for his dream! Best of luck Jimmy

[@martifigueras3001]

One of the best videos Tristan 🙌🏻

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks Marti! 🙌🏼

[@jetBlue_83]

Really liked this one. Good luck to Jimmy!

[@isitrachelorj3953]

Loved to watch him race - when he was out there, which didn't seem to often. The covid years were tough on everybody. He just didn't shine when given the chance. Hope he gets another go at it.

[@tristantakevideo]

He was given a ride on a Portuguese team in the middle of last year and won the Queen stage of the Tour of Portugal, then was given a pro contract with Q36.5 Pro Cycling for 2024. We’ll make another episode on it soon.

[@isitrachelorj3953]

@@tristantakevideo Thank you, for letting me know. I'll be pulling for him, seems like a great guy.

[@patrickburns7174]

Good luck Jimmy, rooting for ya mate!

[@jetthamilton8131]

Great video. It would be great to see you make another video with Jimmy as well #JimmyGetAJob.

[@alainpfammatter8224]

I wish Jimmy all the best and good luck

[@sunjeefgupta2441]

great vlog

[@brownetown6976]

Love the all in mentality. Really hope it pans out for you Jimmy!

[@thepressroomcyclingpodcast]

Great video boys. Let’s go Jimmy. Fingers crossed for you mate.

[@jefflin1976]

Great video! Insane power and best of luck Jimmy.

[@DrJRMCFC]

Brilliant video. Incredibly interesting on so many levels. I really hope it works out for Jimmy.

[@jesuswouldkilhimself]

Great channel! Very interesting topic. Puts a very human face in a guy with some pretty superhuman powers. Good luck to both of you. You are living very cool lives. Great for you both.

[@trekbiker5110]

Cool dude, good luck!!!

[@jmhameli]

Good luck Jimmy

[@timdalton3989]

Just subscribed to your channel. Thanks for throwing your support behind Jimmy #getjimmyajob

[@terryhollands2794]

It was the lack of racing experience that increased the probability of crashing. I am old now, but my first 2 years of racing I crashed more than my last 8 years.

[@glennrodgers6826]

Can’t get any more down to earth good luck for the future

[@roberteastwood6937]

Thanks for the story of JWs drive to achieve his goals. It is intyertesting. I'll be looking for updates. I wish his well . Sorry I don't own a pro team....nor much else....

[@simonknowles4267]

Yet another great video with an awesome guy in jimmy. Good luck and hope to see you back in the pro peloton soon.

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks mate. Fingers crossed for him!

[@neilgavngavino]

I adore this man; he's a true pro!

[@ross-yr5pf]

Good luck jimmy! Stay tuned and opportunities just around corner!!!

[@wendysuperfan1014]

Thanks Tristan.

[@cameronsmyth2277]

Great watch ! Good luck Jimmy!

[@Jason-qf7gk]

Really good vid Tristan!! Good luck Jimmy keep us updated.

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks man. Fingers crossed we can check back in with him soon and there will be some positive news. 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@jesuswouldkilhimself]

Very good! Good luck pal!! Hope Vaughter sees this. 🤙💪🏾

[@valiantabello]

There should be more people like Jimmy

[@Richz2]

Hopefully see Jimmy back in the World Tour very soon. Interesting I have just listened to a podcast with Charles Aaron, a super nice and interesting guy. Hopefully he will see what an asset Jimmy is. Good luck!

[@tristantakevideo]

Charles is a legend. Running cycling teams for 28 years, as selfless as they come and a great human.

[@sveng5319]

Best of luck - and stay strong!

[@thirlan1]

Great video and all the best Jimmy!

[@matchinu]

Good luck Jimmy, hope you get signed

[@vincentkrause7097]

#getJimajob finally he is back in the pro peleton signed a1 year deal with the Pro team Q36.5!!! A good start!

[@carlobortoloso3718]

Good Luck Jimmy!

[@duttyvegan]

Good luck jimmy 👊🏾

[@Amundsen.A]

Good luck Jimmy👏

[@matskelton9589]

Nice guy that Jimmy - destined for success 💪

[@searnsy]

Good luck jimmy. Hope he gets a contract! 🤞🤞🤞

[@antspage]

LOVE THAT VINTAGE KIT "CUTTING EDGE" SHOUT OUT TO MITCH DOCKER

[@DavidGarcia-ct6yb]

Good luck Jimmy!!!!

[@grantdavis8953]

Inspiring determination!

[@JamesBoz]

Go Jimmy!

[@PNKFME]

honestly he should keep on going even if it doesn't work this year..... anyone can go get a 9-5 not many are in his position keep striving jimmy!

[@tristantakevideo]

Agreed..it takes a special skill and hard work to get to this point. Giving up isn’t an option.

[@thiscocks]

Love the Skil Shimano kit

[@tristantakevideo]

Stoked someone finally mentioned it!

[@thiscocks]

Just needs the Koga ‘Cobble crosser’ to go with it! 🙏🏻👌

[@maniastrat]

That was an excellent interview! Thanks! I'm wishing Jimmy all the luck as he seems so dedicated & deserving ! A question for both you & Jimmy now that he is on his own & like you on your own...Do you folks design your own training schedules? Or do you have coaches of some sort lay out your training? Thanks again for a great video!! 🙏

[@patrickwhelan731]

Great video! Get that contract James! 💪

[@dougscott03]

Good luck Jim!

[@Momastaro]

Good luck Jimmy! 🤞

[@cyc00000]

A couple years on HPH could be the gateway back to the WT. Damn hope it happens!

[@stevenrobinson5690]

Great vid, go Jimmy

[@Tim_McMurray]

The first team needing a rider should sign Jimmy Whelan.

[@ninobush3408]

Someone has to give him a contract!!!