RAD RACE: TOUR de FRIENDS V STAGE ONE!

After an almost two year hiatus, Rad Race is back! This time with the Tour de Friends V: a four day stage ride through the Italian Dolomites. And let me tell you: the scenery here is off the charts. Stage one took us from Feltre to San Martino de Castrozza. 92 kilometres, 2700 meters of climbing, and more good views than you can poke an iPhone at.
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[@robmason6466]

Amazing footage! Hard to believe a whole team of videographers wasn’t necessary to produce that. You are the man!

[@callanrobison2674]

+1

[@tristantakevideo]

Cheers Rob! I reckon a whole team of videographers would tell me to stop opening the speaking parts with ‘alrighty’ but here I am creating by myself so I do what I want…😅 Thanks again dude!

[@sbbikes4387]

Hell yea, this is what cycling is all about. “Ride Bikes”. Amazing, absolutely amazing!!

[@tristantakevideo]

Thank you! I’m all about riding bikes.

[@ajfmaughan]

Damn your content is going from extremly good to bloody awesome mate, chapeau!! Sooooo jealous the footage of the region is just amazing and what an awesome event Rad Race looks to be. The Dolimites are special and having travelled to the region quite a few times with work looking at fruit production, brings back many memories whilst being locked down here in Oz. Thanks for the release from current real life.

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks man! Footage from stage 2 is even better so wait until that one drops!

[@paudomenech2054]

that is a masterpiece, fell in love with the electrosing/jazzy soundtrack in the end

[@tristantakevideo]

♥️ thanks legend

[@mschmhegrt]

I still can't believe that you got this out in one day! 🤯

[@tristantakevideo]

What’s nuts is stage 2 was even better…🤯

[@mark_nz]

This seems like such a nice chill event - without the masses of people or pressure to 'race' (unless you want to smash it).

[@derekcravenPT]

Thank you for more great views & sunshine for us in NZ to enjoy as we get battered by Spring gales and rain! 👍

[@kimwalton2873]

Beautiful place to ride. The ride will be bigger next year because of your stunning videos!

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks Kim!

[@johnjoyner7439]

Have watched this series a few times. Just the most beautiful scenery and very well shot too. Kudos. Seems a pretty good bunch of people also.

[@tristantakevideo]

That’s awesome man. Yeah it’s a beautiful place..the event was so enjoyable. 🙏🏼

[@dominicbritt]

Wow - that's an event that sells itself - amazing scenery!!

[@tristantakevideo]

It absolutely does…the route they’ve put together is incredible and the views make making films like this so easy. Im loving it.

[@dominicbritt]

@@tristantakevideo thanks for making the effort to film it - I want to get out to the Dolomites at some point 👍

[@riles1990]

Jeez the guy riding the specialised at 7:50 in the black Rapha kit looked a lot like jimmy naylor 😅 Another cracking video mate 👏👏

[@tristantakevideo]

Gotta get Jimmy over here! And you guys!

[@Kashimax]

Outrageous scenery mate, damn I can’t wait to travel again…

[@vladimirscerbin9511]

Love it. Wish we had an event like that here in the states

[@MrFornicater]

Beautifully shot mate...looking forward to the other stages.

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks dude 🙌🏼

[@maniastrat]

So Beautiful! Thanks!!

[@andyg9991]

I can't understand how you dont have 100k + subs Tristan. Your content just keeps getting better and better and is easily my favourite cycling content on YT. Keep up the great work mate and keep inspiring us lock down Aussies!

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks Andy! Hopefully the 100k will come in time. For the moment I’m just keen to keep creating cool videos of cool rides and make sure those who follow really enjoy them. 🙏🏼

[@NickHorvath01]

So sick!! Wish I was there. Definitely signing up for this in the future. Awesome video mate 👏🏼

[@tristantakevideo]

You’ll love it. Such a good trip!

[@rhysbrett9312]

Awesome - thanks Tristan

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks Rhys!

[@wendysuperfan1014]

Thanks Tristan A great race.

[@monrezee]

Stoked for this.

[@tristantakevideo]

🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@cerrol85]

Swedish in the beginning, then the rest was good too :D

[@tristantakevideo]

Love that track 🤘🏼

[@tomrachellesfirstdance7843]

This video was brilliant, you did an amazing job to do this while riding. What an incredible place to do this event. You should be on commission you will sell a load of tickets for next year with this video alone 😉

[@lukealsford7079]

Man that instant coffee looked as rough as you did!

[@tristantakevideo]

Hahah can confirm: it tasted as rough as I looked.

[@garylugg9860]

oh man , just found your vlogs and wow, awesome content like the FTP test vlog and now this RAD ride , awesome commentary and the scenery is amazing ... glad post covid things starting to open up ... enjoy ... thinking of your adventures from Oz Gary

[@tristantakevideo]

Cheers Gary! Glad you’re enjoying the videos! 🙏🏼

[@TomGoodban]

Another killer video man! Looks like an incredible event and those views are absolutely beaut! 🙌

[@tristantakevideo]

Cheers dude 👌🏼 Such a dope event!

[@adam_wetton]

Absolutely breathtaking 😍

[@tommyhogan1306]

Great video Tristan

[@dk3060]

love your channel man !

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks dude! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@jovelh2812]

Awesome video, the location and the event looks amazing! bucket list material

[@tristantakevideo]

It absolutely should be on everyone’s bucket list. Amazing, amazing place. Glad you liked the video! 🙏🏼

[@blackvitruvianman]

"Urlaub in Italien!!"...great video!!

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks man! 🙏🏼

[@daveybaa]

Awesome filming👍

[@scugno]

Looks beautiful ...

[@tristantakevideo]

You will love it when you get the chance to come ride the Dolomites. It’s insane.

[@megseggz]

Beautiful video! Inspiration to get on my bike 😍

[@tristantakevideo]

That’s always the aim. Stoked!

[@alexandermalmstrom8226]

Love your videos. What was that Swedish stuff in the beginning? I thought there was something wrong and the add sound kept going on your video 😀

[@tristantakevideo]

Haha that’s part of the song called Gruvfrun by Ooyy. Love it

[@callanrobison2674]

😍

[@tristantakevideo]

♥️

[@TheKyleKruger]

Quality cycling content!

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks Kyle!

[@ChristianNorling]

Are you swedish? Noticed the intro. Really glad I found your channel, killer videos! Kör hårt 😊

[@GH-lv6xm]

Literally got ptsd when your iPhone alarm went off to a blank dark screen

[@tristantakevideo]

Haha fuck, sorry dude! I got PTSD making it…I should’ve put a trigger warning at the start. 😬

[@christianscheufele6355]

Very well done and put together! How do you get the drone footage while riding? Absolutely amazing!

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks Christian. The drone footage was shot by the videographers at Rad Race who then shared it with me after. Might have to incorporate a little more drone work into my videos going forward…

[@idw42]

Fast as fuck boi

[@tristantakevideo]

FAFBoiiiii

[@bfordmill]

Odd question. I see that you're riding with an Outrider helmet in the video. I just got one, and while I love the way it fits, the y strap splitters sit on my earlobes. You have any idea how to adjust those. I can't for the lift of me find an answer online.

[@alainpryt9641]

👍👍👍👍👏🚴🏻‍♂️🇫🇷

[@emiljacobsson5773]

🇸🇪 intro musik

[@tristantakevideo]

🇸🇪 ♥️

[@johncarlopante7705]

How is the ventilation of your SP outrider? Do you recommend them to cyclists in the tropical region?

[@tristantakevideo]

It’s not too bad. I think other helmets offer better ventilation but I’m very happy with the Sweet Protection helmets so far.

[@ammmberrrr]

First