ONE OF THE BEST RIDES EVER! (California Coast Hwy was CLOSED TO CARS!)

[@paddlingfan1]

Turning 38 and done? Hell, I'm 28 years older than you and I still ride aggressively. Life is not over at 40. Life is just getting started if you choose.

[@TheVCAdventures]

I’m very much looking forward to my 40s, but I don’t want to spend them training 30 hours a week. I want to spend them having adventures. I’m not down riding, and now I have no regrets or will wonder what I could have been of if I had given my best shot.

[@paddlingfan1]

@@TheVCAdventures No matter what your plan life gets in the way. We deal with it and move on. All we can do is keep moving forward. The best laid plans are often for not. Keep your chin up and do your best. Aging is not graceful. But keep riding if you can, Best wishes from an old guy that enjoys cycling adventures, no matter how small.

[@ellerybice3787]

Let them go old, they are looking for a pasture to die in. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@tjohnson4]

Lol, I'm 45 and just got my first set of gears/gravel. Still riding fixed. Age wasn't part of the decision, just wanted to expand my route options

[@paddlingfan1]

@@tjohnson4 Good for you.I broke my wrist last Feb when I fell off my Gravel Bike. It was a very bad break. Missed 6 months of riding. But I'm back at it again. Just added a XC bike to the stable My girlfriend is 67 She started riding gravel with me after 50 years off the bike. SHe's up to 28 mile ride in the hills here along the Wabash River in central IN. Never give up!

[@rickorwig986]

That Highway without traffic, awesome! I’ll turn 62 early next year and I’ve already surpassed 5,000 miles for this year, with the majority of the outdoor miles on gravel. I’m not as fast as I was, but riding the bike, freaking epic! And, as a melanoma survivor, my advice to everyone is to wear sunscreen! I didn’t and that wasn’t a good plan and for me the damage is already done. Don’t be me!

[@mikebayless4268]

I got into biking at 38 years old! You're still a young pup! 🐶

[@helgarivers6281]

I'm 48 and still just banging out KOM's where i can cause i know I'm not getting any younger but i am faster 😮 for some odd reason. Love that you've found your love for riding again. Keep up all the good dad work, thats were you're killing it.

[@xlayedoutx]

Bro you look a lot happier just riding with the boys and enjoying the ride and the views.

[@TheVCAdventures]

I was all smiles, it’s what I want to focus more on next year.

[@lonbaker9241]

56 here and still grinding on the bike. Keep it going!

[@janaddenable]

Hey man, just found your channel a couple of weeks ago. I started biking this year. Usually I am very competitve with everything I do, causing me to lose motivation if I do not reach my goals in time. Your videos really motivate me, and giving me hype to why I felt in love with biking in the first place. Greeting from germany

[@karlburningham3604]

You have some amazing content to engulf then

[@Saladh_Olivier]

I totally agree with you - there are way far more important and interesting things in our life than achieving or even trying professional sport. It is cruel, destructive to both mental and physical health. Enjoying life, staying healthy, cycling, having great times and memories with your family and friends are much more valuable in our life. I particularly like your videos about helping people to get new experiences and emotions, those are truly inspiring!

[@robbchastain3036]

I fear living in a world where cyclists in California have lost their stoke. Thank you, Tyler, for finding yours again and letting us know it is okay to get back on the saddle again with all your speedy friends. And it is California so yeah, y'all have to get all Dr. Doolittle with the zebras and seals, too.😀

[@raulmarquez5485]

You are killing it with your content. I live in Central Valley and gonna research riding down Highway 1 from the North side of where it is closed. Thanks for the motivation ! 🚴🏻‍♂️

[@Ejstrainingcamp]

Thanks for an amazing weekend dude. Was such a pleasure riding, filming, and hanging with ya. Love the vibes you bring. Stoked for the next time we rip!

[@randyonbass1]

I love your channel and have been a subscriber for quite a while now. As another cyclist who is a vegan I am really appreciating the meal tips you're throwing in at the end of your latest videos. I'm always looking for new recipes and ways to get more protein. I'm sure there are others like me who would like to see you continue to do this.

[@skink200]

I’ve biked SF to LA via Hwy 1 2x (2010 and 2015) and seeing no traffic is mind blowing!!!

[@ou8michael2]

I wasn’t on your level Tyler, but when I turned 46, I was at the best shape of my life as a top cat 3 Working 50 hours a week traveling throughout 7 states.

[@davidp7414]

I know this heresy, but I really prefer the December vlog to the impossible rides. Love the stories, the music, the flow and family time. Oh yeah and the food.

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Great vid Bro, especially with your sweet family. Great scenes too

[@Flyingbikes748]

Love the daily videos man! Been missing your content!

[@christophernull5770]

Seriously loving your headspace here. And the gorgeous rides. Great videos. Excited for your adventures. Thx

[@andrewberumen]

Super glad that you talk about your struggles with food, this is something I struggle with too, especially sweets. A gallon of ice cream is basically a single serving for me. If it weren't for ultra endurance I'd probably be 400 lbs

[@TheVCAdventures]

Totally, it’s like Wife: “How many scoops of ice cream don you want?” Me: “Scoops? My plan was to eat all the ice cream we have.”

[@marshalloram1999]

You did some amazing stuff, do that! We love watching it.

[@thomashendron4356]

This happened in Socal in 2013-14 when canyon dumped a landslide and waveseroded the road. A great time to raod bike on PCH Ventura county down to Sycamore canyon from Pt Mugu.

[@DeanJohnson67]

I live in a simulation! great line. Glad to hear/see you are back to your why...

[@Jed7356]

I recently took a ride around izu peninsula with my sister in Japan and oh my it was the most breathtaking sights I’ve ever had the pleasure of seeing. Gorgeous ocean views south east of Tokyo, up and down mountains and valleys, through fishing villages. On the way east side as you travel up the coast of the peninsula Mount Fuji is in full view the whole way. I highly recommend if you want a wonderful adventure.

[@bobbyenglish7803]

One of my best rides in a long time was on a closed section of Hwy 1 in Canada. A group of us took the opportunity to smash a quick 50km with zero traffic worries. Was awesome.

[@wykydgt]

Dude, the last couple of videos have brought back so many memories of my time living in Cali. Morro... SLO... driving the 1... Hearst Castle...

[@andrewkingyyc]

I've been debating over a few options on a spring bike trip for myself. You may have just sold me, a once in a lifetime opportunity to ride the 1 with no traffic is a hard thing to pass up!

[@seagulls4life12]

Bro I got homesick watching you rip the 1. I was priced out of the Bay Area a few years ago and now I’m a Seattle local. Don’t get me wrong the WA riding scene is next level but nothing beats HWY 1 on a sunny day. Ride hard bro

[@robertisava3576]

Congrats on your birthday and thanks for showing the world what it takes to challenge oneself. Your life experience is a model for many of us to dream and go out and explore everything we haven't yet. Keep doing what you know best, and I know it takes a lot of time to create all these videos for us. I was also wondering what camera you used to film this video. I'm impressed. Keep riding. Thanks

[@another_wai8388]

Congrats and please enjoy your coffee....

[@WalfredoCirne]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing! I am totally doing this ride. But I plan to come from the North. Maybe I will be a video too. 🙂

[@torr-michaelbennetta9785]

Great content. Fun, open, has adventure & family, and the stoke is palpable !!

[@ashurany]

Def noticed a change in your focus on results. All good. Content is still terrific.

[@saracyclesandsews]

This is my idea of a DREAM ride. Open roads and no cars and the views!! I'm sooooo jealous.

[@fonzrenteria2321]

Awesome.. fun fact on the Caesar salad it was created in Tijuana,BC, Mexico

[@daniels.2720]

Yeah VC > it'll return re: the Stoke. Give it some 'space' All the Best to the VC Family for 2024.

[@JoeCincotta307]

Huge fan for life. Much love from NYC

[@Stevenv74]

Another great video. I don't normally like foodie stuff but loving yours right now. Happy birthday.

[@shalakabooyaka1480]

I will say, I found your channel from the racing this past year. It was enjoyable content when none of the lead racers were showing anything similar. Throw some gravel or singletrack in occasionally and I'm here for it lol

[@TheVCAdventures]

It’s hard to vlog dirt where I live because it’s mostly under snow. I’d love to do a vlog adventure in my backyard and show how awesome it is.

[@lincolnlu9869]

As a Chinaman, American vegetarians in the 90s really gave tofu a bad rap. Cuz it's really delicious if you don't try to treat it as a meat replacement.

[@thecyclinggreek274]

I really like how you have increased your focus on protein. As someone who is a about 1.8 times your age, it is helping keeping me in the game.

[@TheVCAdventures]

It’s been great for my overall health, it’s made me a little heavy on the bike, but my power has also gone way up.

[@TheDudeAndStuff]

VC!, I’m from that area, was cool to see you do this. Do Figueroa mountain some time, please! Just 30ish minutes south of Morro bay in Santa ynez, start at Mattie’s tavern go out and up, come back down past MJs never land ranch.

[@bennetthasty7886]

VC I love seeing my FB feed full of your sunglasses ads 😂❤🎉

[@MarkBurghouwt]

Dude I want to live there so baddd

[@Ainttrippin]

So make it happen!!

[@MarkBurghouwt]

@@Ainttrippin working on it, hopefully in 10-20 years 🙏

[@TheVCAdventures]

My advice to live in Cali is not look at the big towns. Look at the small ones, off the beaten path. I live in a town of 500 and pay $1,600/mo for rent. If you go to the bay, you’ll pay $10,000/mo for a dumpster.

[@BruceChastain]

love these vlogs!

[@ianbent0n]

In zebra news, there are also zebras just west of Petrolia, CA on Mattole Rd., which is a fucking fantastic and mostly deserted road between Ferndale and Humboldt Redwoods State Park.

[@sgent]

New favorite channel 🎉

[@johnbielenberg2764]

Love the daily vlogs.

[@travisreed5965]

The Wife Still Kicks A$$ - No Words To Describe A Closed HWY 1 - Also, I Understand That Musical Soundtracks Are Subjective - Your Choices Of Background Tunes Have Been Legendary This Month - Well Done VC Groove On , Cheers

[@TheVCAdventures]

Thanks Travis, I spend a ton of time searching for the right tunes, this on had a pretty good find.

[@tessierrr]

subbed for the bike rides, stayed for the life lessons

[@ausglasstin]

What app are you using to track your food intake?

[@TheVCAdventures]

Macros for intake, Apple Watch for burn, Athlytic for data.

[@LomTong]

What a vibe

[@h20s8804]

What a BLAST. You should visit Oregon and ride old Mckenzie pass RD 242 with us next spring. They snow blow it, clean it, and allow cyclists for a couple weeks b4 they open the gates for cars. It's super fun required Oregon ride.

[@dylanl9532]

wow that's awesome

[@mrmotomoto]

“Best climbs ever…because there is no cars.” This is why most of my riding happens on a closed army base. All the elevation I could want with no dumb drivers near me. I’m pretty fortunate

[@LUISREYES-cf1op]

Awesome video!!!!!!!!

[@mycoolcar]

What a ripper!

[@troycollett8540]

Great video

[@pmcmpc]

They should permanently close it to through traffic.

[@edwardtownsend6191]

Gotta suggestion…..impossible route Arizona trail 🦾

[@stefanobuccaci9294]

Great start to the series of daily vlogs. Drove HWY 1 couple of years ago from Carmel down to Cambria and thought a lot about riding this road on my bike... Maybe one day. I noticed by the way you don't wear your Whoop anymore. You were such a big fan of it. Any particular reason for that? Asking because I'm thinking about getting a whoop myself. Thanks and looking forward to your next videos!

[@TheVCAdventures]

I wore whoop for 5 years, Ioved it, it’s a great tool. But I gained all I could from the data it gave me, I found myself only wanting to see calories in/calories out. Whoop doesn’t connect to anything like Strava or training peaks or the macros app I use. The Apple Watch does, plus tracks my runs and swims and gym workouts and uploads them to training peaks. So it’s more about what you want to gain from the tool, Whoop is phenomenal and more accurate than the Apple Watch, but the watch gives me the data I’m after at the moment.

[@stefanobuccaci9294]

@@TheVCAdventures Hello Tyler, thanks so much for your response! Helps me a lot to figure out what I want and need, so I think I will try it out beginning next year. Wish you a great December!

[@benkutscha4585]

Hi VC, nice yt series. Hope to see more since it was very quiet this year. Love your content. Keep it up! Just wondering, what app are u using for tracking your calories? And do you wear your apple watch also at night? Haven't seen you wearing your whoop in this series which is probably more comfy at night!? Have a good one. Ben

[@1LeggedAdventures]

PCH with no cars, that would be a weird kind of spooky. kind of like if NYC was vacant of any vehicles.

[@Voudeburra]

As you said, vegetarian food can be very tasty if you know how to make it! One thing is certain: your meals make my mouth water! :D

[@threed821]

Tyler... love your content! Curious about that Kav helmet without the hex-style holes up front - is it something new? winter oriented with less venting perhaps? can you talk about it!?

[@franborrero]

lets do the colorado trail on gravels? :D

[@lydiagould3090]

Maybe take a small ice pick next time and dig a few more holes in that road🤣 a few more months of enjoyment!

[@gearmonger8616]

Some deep implications on that zebra comment, bro! JK - love ya

[@robhawks]

Hwy 1 is projected to be reopened in April, and has only been closed since January's slide (not 4 years). I rode it from SF to SLO a year ago in October.

[@TheVCAdventures]

It’s been closed the last 4 years when I rode it. I’m there every year for thanksgiving and every year it’s been closed. So maybe it’s been on and off?

[@robhawks]

I also rode through there in May of 2022. There was a closure several years ago, maybe as recently as 4 years ago, but it was wide open in 2022 for sure. The ride from north to south from Carmel is one of my favorite stretches of highway anywhere. Not flat for sure, but a challenge worth doing.@@TheVCAdventures

[@cypriano8763]

just go up to the kirk creek campground, just before the closure and ride up that nacimiento road climb. its killer and closed to cars

[@TheVCAdventures]

I saw on my map an HC climb but didn’t see where to get to it. I kept looking for a road up the mountain but didn’t see anything.

[@cypriano8763]

@@TheVCAdventures it starts on the uphill side of the road from the Mill (not kirk creek sorry) creek state park campground just south Limekiln park where the closure is. 900m about. betcha you could get the kom on it. good luck

[@AjaxAS]

Seeing these videos, its honestly super motivational, and at the same time makes me a bit jealous, as living in a country where it is just nothing but snow and -15C or more can't do outdoor riding really. But can't wait for spring to arrive. I am curious though, do you still use Whoop for sleep, or transitioned completely over to Apple Watch?

[@TheVCAdventures]

For now, I’m just on the watch. Whoops was so amazing for years. But the watch connects to my whole digital ecosystem. The calorie thing tho is the main reason I use it. Whoop wouldn’t interface with other tracking apps.

[@AjaxAS]

@@TheVCAdventures Thanks for the reply, oh that's understandable, just recently kinda did the opposite swap, went over completely to whoop and can't look back. sold my Apple watch for the time being.

[@mikegproductions2511]

What ceaser dressing are you using?

[@dbran987]

Thanks for talking about food. I feel the same way. Lot of people are like "just eat what your body wants and ride however much you want and your body will find its ideal weight 😊😊" and I'm like bro if I just ate whatever I wanted I would be 4,000 lbs even if I rode every day. I'm currently trying to get to a lower % body fat so I can look better naked, so that requires eating at a deficit. I heard you say you were in a 8,000+ cal deficit for the week... why are you cutting? Trying to look better? Better performance? I ask myself the same questions a lot so was curious on your take

[@TheVCAdventures]

After worlds I went into 10k surplus a week for 2 weeks. Felt like if I didn’t correct that path I was gonna be 200lb + by Christmas. Also, my weeks are pretty all over the place as riding goes, so I may be -8k that week, and +1,000 the next. I won’t stay at that big of deficit once I shed the weight I added.

[@bubbastank3108]

That helmet is screaming for a custom paint job!

[@jays4057]

Awesone video VC as always. I really want to know where I can get the sparking later machine?

[@kristinrc]

I ordered it on Ninjas website

[@cill5]

Where you get that shirt bro. It’s awesome.

[@chrisweidner]

I get this perspective, I trained for and completed an Ironman in 2022, and definitely started feeling like I had to swim, I had to bike, and I had to run. Thats just not fun. I would skip group rides and meeting friends to train, just not my jam.

[@DMVMTB]

that intro clip ❤‍🔥 the new GoPro?

[@TheVCAdventures]

It’s the 11 but I have an ND filter on it to give it that extra steeze.

[@DMVMTB]

thanks brothers looks @@TheVCAdventures ❤‍🔥

[@thebutcher1412]

What was that app you used to track your food and calorie intake etc??

[@TheUnorthodoxx]

What app are you using to track your calorie intake?

[@TheVCAdventures]

Macros for intake, Apple Watch for burn, Athlytic for data.

[@agavebike]

Any idea where I could camp out (tent) hit that part of the highway for the day and return to my campsite?

[@philhunt1442]

It's not too late to step into the octagon

[@Stalkerfiveo]

Fun fact: if you’ve seen 1 zebra you’ve only seen one because no two have the same stripe pattern. #nerd #wellachtually 😂

[@TheVCAdventures]

That’s actually an awesome fact that I wish I had known before saying that 😂

[@itsacorporatething]

Any tips for becoming a better endurance rider? I bike like 8 miles a day for commuting to work, and maybe once a month go on a longer distance (30 - 50 mile) bike ride. But I find that a 10-12mph average speed is the most that is sustainable for me. Like I no way I could do 100 miles at 18mph

[@dominickbrookes5103]

Tyler, what the sparkling water machine?

[@TheVCAdventures]

It’s from Ninja, OMG it’s amazing if you like sparkling water.

[@fpeter01]

Was that an English dictionary at the beginning? Oh god it looks massive!

[@TheVCAdventures]

Yeah, we found it at that house. I knew like 4 words in that thing.

[@andyalvarenga1318]

Its so sick, knowing you've trained jiu-jitsu. You got me into cycling, but I also train bjj at the same time. Do you still train and would you ever make a video about it?

[@TheVCAdventures]

I trained for 7 years almost everyday. I taught kids and adults as a living for 2 years. Got my blue from Royce Gracie and my purple from Rodrigo Gracie. I won a few tournaments and then moved away from any gyms. I miss it a lot, but there’s nothing within 2 hours from me.

[@jackdimmock]

The 1 was open the past few years. It was closed after the heavy rains at the beginning of 2023

[@TheVCAdventures]

I’ve been going to Cayucos every year for 10 years. The past 4 years, in November, it’s been closed. So maybe it’s been on and off? Because I’ve gotten to ride this with no cars for 4 years.

[@nostoneunturned6291]

VC you gotta check out no cow bars. I eat them everyday with breakfast. 20g of protein and minimal fat and calories otherwise. They are staple of mine.

[@kristinrc]

We have a subscription

[@anon7684]

Sugar alcohols aren't good for you

[@louisvuittondom]

So you’re saying we should pull off a TGIF x Free Ride Colorado this summer?

[@stephenvogel5598]

@TheVCAdventures What app do you use to track your calories? I've been stepping up my riding a lot recently as I aim for Category 1 crit racing. I know that I have a ton of growing room when it comes to fueling properly. Love the vids, keep it up bro!

[@dmv4554]

Paris Brest Paris, next?

[@TheVCAdventures]

I’d love to try it, happens every 2 years?

[@DaKeithCody]

@VCadventures I've had so much more fun at events since I started thinking of myself as a Participant and not a Competitor.

[@graememackenzie8795]

8700 calorie deficit for the week. Please take care VC. You’re not carrying much in the way of fat, and if you’re falling behind on your nutrition, your body is going to balance the books by drawing those calories from elsewhere. Speaking from personal experience, long term calorie deficits come with a hefty price tag.

[@TheVCAdventures]

After 24hr worlds I was at a 10k / week surplus for 2-3 weeks. I packed on a lot.

[@graememackenzie8795]

@@TheVCAdventures it’s great to hear! You’re an inspiration and - frankly - you’re the best cyclist/creator out there! We’re all looking forward to many years of seeing you make the most amazing cycling videos out there, and inspiring the next generation of cyclists too!

[@musclelessfitness2045]

Another good montage. I think you should put more animal proteins in your diet in order to recover properly.

[@TheBassallyear100]

off topic question - how do you like the new canyon ultimate vs the prior one?

[@TheVCAdventures]

It’s better in many ways, but my old one can fit a dropper seat post and feels a little more stable on dirt. Not that any ultimate should go off road, but the new one is strictly road and it feels like it.

[@TheBassallyear100]

@@TheVCAdventures thank you so much!

[@TheMlodyZielarz]

hello

[@reefermadness184]

siemanko :)

[@laminarthos8211]

I'm sorry man, you do not look 38. 🤣 More like 25 - 30!

[@TheVCAdventures]

Awesome! I feel young as shit, but the government says I’m 38😝

[@brentcollins9727]

What did you do with your windbreaker after it warmed up? Lol

[@TheVCAdventures]

It can roll up so small, so I was in my bar bag.

[@brentcollins9727]

Nice!!!

[@dwaynesquires319]

Awesome Channel! What app are you using to count your calories?

[@TheVCAdventures]

Macros for intake, appetite Heath (watch) for burn, Athlytic for the data.

[@sebastianquintana3248]

I’m still fat since your break :(