Ride to Survive! Valtteri Bottas & Tiffany Cromwell Aussie Gravel Epic

When we were offered the chance to ride with F1 driver Valtteri Bottas and pro cyclist Tiffany Cromwell, who were we to turn that opportunity down! While in Australia Alex got the chance to meet them both for a gravel adventure.
Check out our ride: / strava
Welcome 0:00
Meeting Bottas & Cromwell 1:02
Our route 1:23
Riding in Australia 2:20
Alex & Bottas make an agreement 3:58
What is RADL gravel? 4:33
Getting to know Valterri Bottas 5:21
Why is gravel riding so cool? 6:17
We talk kangaroos...8:23
Who's the fastest F1 driver? 09:22
quick-fire questions 11:00
Post-ride chill & beers 12:43
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[@gcn]

How cool was this? Would you like to see more of these videos from us? 🏎

[@steezymtb5876]

Would have been more cool if you guys proof read the title before posting. It's embarrassing to butcher someone's name in the title.

[@igorkutcher61]

Valtteri in McLaren sounds the same strange as HAM in Ferrari. Oh, wait...

[@markrskinner]

Yes. Anyone from "outside" cycling. Alexei Sayle, David O'Doherty, Alan Lamb, Roger Uttley, Jake Wightman..... even Timmy Mallett.

[@jamesmckenzie3532]

Love the coverage of things other than the pro Peloton.

[@gillesgh]

Love it!! keep bringing cyclist from other sports disciplines :D

[@wilyamiyoo]

Love to see Valtteri talk about cycling more than Formula 1. Love the mullet set-up too! Definitely an honorary Australian at this point. 😂

[@gcn]

He's a super cool guy! Do you think Alex should rock the mullet? 😎

[@wilyamiyoo]

@@gcn Not even a question at this point. Alex needs to rock that look.

[@helicopter12345678]

Nice to see Valtteri relaxed and enjoying a ride

[@gcn]

Is this guy never not relaxed! He is a one chill guy 🙌

[@bimblingalong]

Alex 'why can't more rides end with a beer & swimming pool in the sun?' GCN Megabase ' we want to send you across Wales in early March to test waterproofs'

[@gcn]

Hahahaha you've got to take the rough with the smooth! Even when it's hot and sunny we make Alex suffer 👉kzbin.info/www/bejne/rX6ppZuNgrR1e9E

[@allanrankin7144]

Thanks @gcn appreciate being included in a great video at 6:35 as we did our recon ride of the course, ahead of what was an awesome event! Oh, and no, we weren't on eBikes! We're on 2024 Giant Revolt Pro 0's. 😉👍

[@gcn]

You guys were flying! ... was it an Ebike? 😉 - Great to hear you enjoyed the event, it was amazing right!

[@allanrankin7144]

@@gcn thanks and no, not an Ebike. 😄Just a 62yrd old Dad trying to keep up with his 24yr old son, who loves hills, on our 2024 Giant Revolt Pro O's. You're spot on about the event, it was amazing! Looking forward to going back in 2025 and improving on our results. My son finished 6th in 19-29's (his first ever gravel race) and me, 4th in 60-69's. Thanks again for showcasing an amazing event that'll only go from strength to strength. Cheers. 😊

[@sampetty5768]

Valtteri looks more Aussie than most Aussies

[@gcn]

The mullet and the tache 👌

[@helenaesto]

Two of my favourite sports combined. Thanks for the video!

[@gcn]

You and Alex both! Was super cool to have Valtteri on the show 🙌

[@artisans8521]

Last Sunday, I watched the Paris Roubaix race and the F1 on record. Nice being Dutch.

[@jonasvieth]

What an awesome video. To whom it may concern thank you 😉 There’s so much to ungravel. First of all, I am happy to live in a time when an F1 driver, with a competitive racing instinct admired by other men as the alpha male, is happy to admit that his girlfriend is way faster on the bike than he is. That’s exactly how it should be 👍 4:16 I hope you didn’t miss the chance to get Hank on the radio during the race saying: Valtteri it’s James… 😄 5:30 how lucky is that? Needing to adjust your gears and a gcn tech presenter is around Those two are definitely living the dream.

[@mvm9407]

'To whom it may concern...' I see what you did here.

[@BadTanLines]

As someone who’s been an F1 fan since 1994 and has followed Tiff Cromwell since her appearance in that very video that you posted as B-roll; it has been SO great to watch those two come together and blossom into this international sporting power couple. Valtteri’s mullet is getting absolutely legendary. Good job getting them on a video together. What a great watch!

[@gcn]

Thanks! We loved filming with these two 🙌 They were absolute legends, we would love to do more content with them! Any ideas what we could do?

[@Kocan7]

Wow, what a crossover, Valtteri :)

[@gcn]

The crossover you all wanted 😉

[@Kocan7]

@@gcnDefinitely, thank you

[@jimdolen225]

Really enjoying seeing this other side of Valterri and his relationship with Tiffany. Since moving to Mexico five years ago Checo has been my favorite driver but Valterri is making a serious move up to that spot.

[@gomeri]

Please fix the title, it's Valtteri not Valterri :D

[@zao.224]

They fixed it!

[@imjonathan6745]

damn gcn couldnt do their job f*ck!!

[@foxdmulder]

@@imjonathan6745 You ever made a mistake??

[@45Racing5]

Big difference

[@johnbienaszii7729]

who cares

[@brotherfranciz]

16:36 - Snuck in 'budgy smugglers' (swim trunks) at the end there... 🤣

[@gcn]

👀

[@troycollett8540]

Gravel riding in Australia is getting bigger and this event will be huge over the coming years

[@gcn]

Watch this space! It's such a great scene 🙌 If you turn your notifications on we've got some gravel racing coming your way soon 😉

[@2rismo]

The whole three days with the Radl Grvl crew were great. The course was amazing. Loved every minute.

[@gcn]

Keep your notifications on and you be able to re-live your RADL GRVL dreams 😉

[@malcontent456]

Excellent video! I'm always impressed when exceptional people are actually so regular, and rhis couple seem like great, down to earth people who love bikes.

[@miaklauk16]

My two favourite sports in one video, absolutely awesome

[@gcn]

We loved hanging with these two for the day! Both so cool and at the top of their game 🙌

[@philmatthews5569]

VB has embraced a lot more of life since the switch to Sauber. Results have been iffy at best but his character has come shining though ( the creek photo he gave to LH 😂). Also excellent to see two atheletes work together to the better of each's career. All the best to TC and VB, inspiring stuff :)

[@larrylem3582]

Helmet strap tip: the side straps should form a V just below the ear. This keeps the helmet on better in case of a crash.

[@marty197666]

Drive to survive paints him as very stoic and dour. He is actually very different to this! Also love Tiff, she is so good on camera! Please make her a presenter!

[@gcn]

We would love to shoot with these two again! Any ideas on what we should film?

[@wotexpat9367]

Loved this! Great Vid. Keep them coming!

[@matt_m126]

I have always been an absolute amateur at both sports, but I have a motorsports/road racing background. Now turned cyclist as race tracks in the area shut down one after the other. There is a surprising amount of similarities between the 2 sports. Thanks for this video. Brought two of my worlds together.

[@snoops7777]

Love it! My two favourite sports coming together ☺️ And a sneaky feature of the mighty MU-X. GCN, next time you come to Australia let me know and I’ll sort out an Isuzu MU-X for you!

[@hosinfai]

that synchronised nod at 13:04. amazing

[@space.youtube]

A "joey" is a baby/young roo that still spends time in its mother's pouch . Maybe you meant kangaroo and wallaby?

[@chuckvossler9010]

What a power couple! Great interview/story - Thnx Alex!

[@gcn]

Thanks for commenting! We loved filming this one... fan boy moment for Alex sure 😉

[@ricardolazo9209]

Literally a dream couple. Love to see Valtteri so relaxed

[@gcn]

Power couple for sure 🙌

[@martinandersson5833]

Great video! Valtteri and Tiffany are such cool people and great ambassadors for their sports. Hyvä Valtteri ja onnea uuteen kauteen. Let’s go!👍🏎️

[@chrism5433]

I love it .what a great couple. Nice interview.

[@rbonn3880]

I loved this...what a great couple and a very interesting conversation.

[@gcn]

You said it! We loved filming with these two 🙌

[@nerdexproject]

What an incredible video! Always been a fan of both sports! :)

[@gcn]

Which sports better though... cough cough cycling cough cough 😉

[@lukewalker1051]

Great show and congrats to all the success of your accomplished guests. I am also both a fan of bike racing and F1. A couple of comments... Tiffany's position on the bike is crazy aggressive. Who watching doesn't wish they could ride that position and not get injured. Of course she is one of the fittest human's on the planet with unreal power to weight. Valtteri looks to be uber fit and no doubt can fly on the bike. F1 drivers are outer worldly. Valtteri is the type of man who could do anything if he put his mind to it because someone who can compete in F1 at the highest level is very special. His intensity and keen mind project through the camera lens. Thanks Alex. Great content. Cheers from America. We will be watching and rooting you on.

[@gcn]

Thanks for the comments Luke! Pro positions are always super aggressive, it looks great but for most of us it will cause more issues than it's worth. We have this great video on positioning 👉kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHK7iX2aidCKobs

[@phillockwood8414]

Interesting interviews; I have been a bicyclist my whole life. Since the introduction of disc brakes to road bicycles, I have enjoyed riding my gravel bicycle as an all round performer. When I go on long road rides, I enjoy the longer lines of an endurance bicycle.

[@gcn]

Thanks Phill! Sounds like you're smashing it 🙌 Do you think the tech advances have made cycling a better sport?

[@phillockwood8414]

@@gcn Yes, I have used technology to make my bicycle rides safer, smoother, faster and more comfortable.

[@levfeofanov1640]

Want to know more about this couple and their sport adventures! Please do more with them - Valtteri is cycling a lot across the globe!

[@bethrisse]

Affairs

[@thrmos]

I loved seeing these guys enjoying my home area. 😊

[@gcn]

What a great area to live in! Do you get out on those roads much? 🚴

[@yokaidigital3033]

Training for a gravel event that is later this year here in the states. I don’t have much experience competing so I’m nervous and excited at the same time. Australia is a beautiful country loved the video.

[@gcn]

You'll smash it we're sure! How is the training going?

[@yokaidigital3033]

@@gcn combination of zwift training and I have done a few gravel trails but not the distance of the race. It’s in October so I building up to be ready for it.

[@patrickorourke152]

Again the GCN videos are just getting better and better

[@Timtimzi]

Omg I love bottas . Never would’ve expected him to come on gcn

[@sultanabran1]

quite a fan of valtteri. also a fan of that part of adelaide. we'll be down there later this year

[@petergarner]

Really fun video, Alex. What a cool power-couple. Also, I would love to know more about Valteri's cycling jersey. That colour looks amazing!

[@sterk68]

I'm searching for the same! "Valteri's cycling jersey."

[@bennp2000]

Amazing timing for me as I've just signed a contract where I'll be working in (r)Adelaide for 3 months starting in ~Mar. I'm not finding it particularly easy to find a club that isn't all about racing so far though!

[@xavcarmic0686]

Nice one. We have proper gravel roads down here. Love Adelaide.

[@gcn]

Some epic gravel here for sure! 👌

[@WaechterDerNacht]

A Sauber driver living in McLaren seems like a fun coincidence... ^^

[@mano8033]

They both have amazing handlebars !

[@Kimberlietriracer25]

So fun! Definitely more like this!

[@gcn]

We'll see what we can do 👀Who else should we interview?

[@Kimberlietriracer25]

@gcn what if you started a segment where you interview normal riders doing great things. For example: there is a guy named Martie who owns Evergreen Bike Shop here in Colorado. He runs a MTB club for teens but also rides in the World scene and I think, helps run coloado's Triple Bypass road race. He is the epitome of a gruff cyclist, but he cares deeply about young people. When I was doing my writing/English Lit degree, I took several classes on magazine writing. Everybody loves a non-fiction, slice of life or an underdog story that they can relate to. We love to hear about the unsung heros. I think you will stop hearing so much complaining if you bring some of your stories down to the level of ordinary people. Follow them around. Get to know them. See what their ordinary life is like, and put out a 30 min episode every week.

[@franklynj9]

keep up work hope to see more

[@bbgorb]

omggg Valtteri on this channel gzzzz, amazing!!!

[@klx-y]

nice interview valterri is a great person beautiful couple

[@Powerslide15]

Valtteri + GCN, heck yeah!

[@jhcycling3098]

As a cyclist and frantic (Finnish) F1-follower this one was a surprice! I’ve been wondering for some time which one Valtteri is nowadays more keen on; cycling or F1 and seems to be cycling.. LoL! I just hope that he is better in passing others with bike that he is with a F1 car… On ollut todella raskasta kannattaa Valtteria, koska hän on ”mr. Nice Guy”!

[@andrewlipsiner9791]

😂😂 ..Fun content Good to see Bottas incorporates Cycling into his fitness training routine F1 drivers have to be HYPER fit , to deal with the massive G LOADS , heat and mental challenges. Did he & Tiffany discuss their experiences running T I M E XPRO Carbon pedals on their gravel bikes ? Clearly SRAM sponsors Tiffany , hence T I M E pedals . Nice to see them running these fantastic T I M E Road pedals on Gravel #timebicycles #timecycling

[@chocol8milkman750]

Botas is the best bogan. Love that he's into bikes and beers🍺

[@Cupn00do1]

Jenson and Alonso with Valterri cycling together on gcn would be awesome.

[@richardhaselwood9478]

That was great. Would love to head to TDU (and do Radlaide) one day

[@gcn]

Do it do it do it! It was a great place to ride 🙌

[@MarcNeilson]

Best video ever I love these guys

[@treyquattro]

that was super-good. Alex has really blossomed at this type of content; all his work from Down Under has been excellent. Are GCN going to do a video with Fernando Alonso too? He was big into cycling a few years ago before his crash. Don't know what happened since then but he was also getting a cycling team together.

[@gcn]

Interesting! We would love to interview more stars on the fringes of cycling 🙌 We'll see what we can do, anyone else we should speak to?

[@treyquattro]

@@gcn I believe Jenson Button is a pretty keen cyclist, but he's also a triathlete, so maybe not? :D

[@ShimmeringOrb]

Always thought of a Joey as just the name for a baby kangaroo. Cracking video 👍

[@tarksable]

It is

[@Scuderia_Scappa]

Love it!

[@PL-tw8vf]

Great video.👍

[@ivanwinter6740]

Great interview - Adelaide cycling is Rad!

[@nathanpayne9212]

I see you in that Arkansas hat at the end by the pool, Alex!!

[@melibaut]

Great video!

[@dangermouse3619]

Bottas loves our country's Australia 😎 so much as he lives here.

[@MonoderHungerForest]

Suomi mainittu, torille!🤪

[@artisans8521]

Tom Boonen drives rally now. So I would tip him. He's good at it. Niki Terpstra rides a seriously nice Ferrari and can be seen around F1 also since he is a huge fan of the sport.

[@markbooth6745]

That was a good video. 🔥🔥😎👍

[@isanali93]

I'm here for this GCN F1 crossover

[@johannweitzer7908]

funny, RADL is a dialect word for BIKE in Austria 🇦🇹 Greetings to Australia 🇦🇺🦘

[@JFomo]

Liked this video before it even started

[@gcn]

That's what we like to see... you'll have to share it now 😉

[@IIMIKEYMOII]

We have to see Valtteri on the ice at an NHL All-Star event or something with Mikko Rantonnen.

[@WillFromFinland]

Valtteri is more Australian than most Australians.

[@MarkDonaldsonPhDMD]

Whoa this is so cool!

[@willian.direction6740]

A Kangaroo is a Kangaroo a Joey Kangaroo is a baby or young one who lives in his mothers pouch. The stocky more grey ish roos are usually Euro's. You probably would not see a Big Red in that area of SA more the brown ones who love living in our vineyards these days when not in the bush.

[@David-dw4iu]

Kangaroos in SA are winos then?😁

[@desroin]

Radl is also the Bavarian term for a bicycle just thought that's a bit funny in this context ^^'

[@tonni0]

probably the most valterri has ever talked on camera.

[@BreakawayB]

🍑 *Does anybody else have Bottas’ calendar?* 🤣

[@gcn]

Alex wants one 😉

[@user-ge2bh4zd5s]

THIS is HUGE

[@mygmail1443]

Very cool

[@gcn]

These two are the coolest 😎

[@C345OFR]

Kinda glad the vid ended the way it did with the more evenly-distributed post-ride chill because - and perhaps it's just me - it initially seemed very Valtteri-focussed, sometimes at the expense of Tiffany. Not that I would suggest she's the type to kick up a fuss but I wouldn't have blamed her early-doors if she was like 'What am I even here for?!'...

[@andrewlabat9963]

Very nice if them to do this.

[@maciejbielawski6220]

Robert Kubica is also a big cycling fan and rides a road bike

[@Heininoni]

Does anyone know what Tiffs glasses are called? Look rad

[@YaniofWigan]

What happened to the Grand Fondo?

[@nerdslikeus6690]

Did you go up corkscrew when you were in Adelaide Australia?

[@edmundhodgson2572]

they a nice couple

[@Don_Valo]

Im a simple man, i see Valtteri Bottas i hit Like!

[@beniaminrolea8891]

Valttery is a true fellow of Michael...

[@Jari1973]

Finland mentioned 💪

[@gcn]

It's got to get a mention! Should we head out to his Finish gravel race?

[@Jari1973]

@@gcn It's a very good idea by the way! Finnish nature is one of the most beautiful in the world. And the race is not exactly easy either 😁

[@senor3187]

Valtteri, it's James.

[@AbrahamArthemius]

I'm surprised we didn't get to see some of those Bot-Ass stuff 😂

[@margsmiloo5511]

Bottas is the best one!!

[@thekeytoairpower]

Joeys are babies...

[@tinto278]

What's the difference between gravel riding and mountain biking?

[@tarksable]

A Joey is a baby kangaroo. A wallaby is a smaller kangaroo. A Red Kangaroo are the big fellas that are ripped .

[@thimotyalmine5305]

i'm waching from philippines

[@gcn]

Global Cycling Network 🌍 - Thanks for tuning in!

[@ryss1]

Hyvä Vale!

[@vincentdiduca6308]

What size grail are you riding? 😊

[@Scratti80]

Was there any team orders from james to valtteri?

[@azyanziyad1291]

The Colaboration We didn't Need but Colabration We Wanted

[@bertfloren3176]

What pedals are on their bikes? See the 10:50 mark in the video.