Tactical Showdown for 1st Place - UCI Gran Fondo Australia

[@44routshyface]

The combination of the Nero Show sprinkled in with the VLOGs is so cool and such an amazing evolution of your content over the past few years !

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Gald you are enjoying the mix

[@varasurf]

Living it ❤​@@ChrisMillerCycling

[@Onigure]

I'm digging this format. Kudos Chris and Jesse. You naild it.

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Cheers man. Hopefully more of it to come

[@ShawnIsBatman]

Great video! Your race report videos this year have been on-point! Fantastic video, wonderful narration and a great story to be told. Your outstanding results are a bonus...the quality of the video stands on its own.

[@andrewsugden1215]

that was awesome Chris some of the best commentary I have enjoyed in a while!

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

This is a very very lovely edit . Tight, fast moving - and extremely engaging. Congrats on the executing your race strategy to win 💪Impressive all round

[@gregbrown3764]

"Responsible service of alcohol" 🤣🤣🤣

[@cmathews1]

Thanks for the shout out from NZ. Fun ride & cool vid 🤙

[@JB-nt4jd]

hey man, what rear ring light is that on your bike?

[@cmathews1]

@@JB-nt4jd Enfitnix Xlite200 (tried to link but I think KZbin is blocking the link. Easy enough to google where you can get it). I had planned to take it off after my warm-up but forgot 🤦‍♂

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Great ride man, hopefully see you next October.

[@arnoud3ss]

Enjoyed it a lot. Fast enough, funny enough, content enough. Just as I like it.

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marianmatej5437]

Fantastic race vid/report!👏👏👏 Great commentary with smooth editing and info about the course, numbers, bike, even the ad was smoothly done lol. I could and would watch 3 hours of this straight. Would be a 10/10 if you didn't forget to film the sprint 😂 Thumbs up and congrats for the win 🎉❤

[@brucefishing]

There reason for the sprint is that GF qualifier winners start on the front row at the worlds. 2nd to top 25% all start together, whoever lines up first. It’s a big advantage to win the age group at your qualifying event. Great vid Chris!

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Are you serious? I had no idea that was a thing!

[@brucefishing]

@@ChrisMillerCycling100%. I was in Denmark last month. My mate had won his TdB qualifier, did a proper warm up and rolled onto the front row. The rest of us stood their for 90 mins before going full gas from cold. You're halfway to Rainbow Bands! :)

[@davidlilja9180]

@@ChrisMillerCycling UCI tech inspections are minimal too at GF WCs, but they do exist!

[@brandoncox7672]

These race report videos are absolute top tier!!

[@davidgunther5903]

awesome video mate! enjoyed it a lot and congrats to your effort! great job! cheers from Germany

[@ryan_coleman]

Great recap and a great education for people like me who raced in your age group about how these things play out 🤘🏽

[@gregmorrison7320]

That was great and the video was very good, thank you for highlighting the camera and how you used it, I would be afraid of losing it somehow.

[@yellowboat8773]

what happened to certified weapon at end? he did all the work lol

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Finished in the bunch, qualified for worlds ... where he'll be a marked man :)

[@davidlilja9180]

@@ChrisMillerCycling And YOU won't be, Chris? 🤔😛

[@robertcastellani5301]

South Melbourne Physio group!! Solid Riders !

[@nick_velokicks]

The Skene's Creek descending - and needless switching of lines - was indeed a shemozzle in our bunch. And if only someone else put their hand up to assist with some footage ...

[@BrettKelly74]

Nice riding, glad the weather turned out for you all.

[@johnnydarko8031]

I have been eagerly looking forward to seeing this. And it has not disappointed. Bravo.

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Thanks Jonny

[@BrysonNorris8]

Loving the content Chris!! Hoping to be out there with you guys next year

[@FreshCrits]

Thanks for the love mate! Shannon Scott (Certified Hitter) will be riding on this high for months! We won't be hearing the end of it. 🤣

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

HAHA!!! Thanks again for the footage mate and looking forward to the summer of crits down south on your Channel.

[@muhamedkavazovic7823]

Super work Chris. Well done!

[@rickmancini772]

Another awesome video, thanks! You are looking much better with the additional muscle!

[@glennicol1361]

Good power from the start!

[@reecedawson6113]

Oh I can't wait to see Chris's beauty routine 😂

[@roeland_st]

Love this kind of vids tbh even group ride ones I would like I think

[@spinthatup3851]

Really good content mate, was a great watch!

[@lukebeveridge7344]

Such a great vid Chris. Super entertaining!

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@roamingcanyon]

Good video Christopher and no mention of a TCR which is always a winner!

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

HAHA!!

[@miche_amico]

Congrats again, Chris! Enjoyed the video 👏

[@jayeoliver9259]

Gold content!

[@joshuaboyle8003]

🥖🥖 Great video and narration congrats on the win

[@ayowser01]

Descenders need to shine at every opportunity. Let us cook! 😁

[@discbrakefan]

Is descender going to be a rider type alongside sprinter and climber now?

[@ayowser01]

@discbrakefan yes, because coming from motorcycling, my descending skills are superior to most

[@Fyffyz]

Awesome vid, wondering that you can get insta 360 in to sponsor the video, it would be even better if the events could see the potential to partner with you. They could have a moto follow you and get some footage. This would add to the content as well as let them have a promotional product for next years event. Keep up the great work and race results 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@joeblack7469]

Love this video

[@stagumphs]

Great video. Congrats.

[@ricardorusso1462]

I’m having my qualifying event in March! Hope to see you guys in October!! ;)

[@michaelgraycycling]

Well done Chris. Enjoyed that!!!

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@davidlilja9180]

After 12 entries in Amy's I've been waiting for this video Chris, ta! Glad to hear you acknowledge that the GOR section isn't just flat, too. There were/are opportunities; just not so many as the initial 110km clockwise AGF versions had with their 'summit' finish atop Benwerrin. When did your 123rpm peak occur; anything to gain by going higher? What I'm dying to know is what you'll try to change, so you can win a rainbow jersey next October against 'the world' in Lorne, & not just the top podium spot at a 'local' GF? (Congrats again!!!) Any thoughts to revisit the course before next October, to actually 'know' it, rather than merely respond to it in the race? (I'd bet that those 'foreigners' bothering to attend, won't just arrive on Saturday night! Hell, I didn't qualify & I'm already booked from Tuesday.) Any Jesse Coil aero or weight-savings ideas you might be willing to try to get that rainbow? Doesn't the S5 allow 34mm tyres, if your wheelset will still allow for the rule of 105? 🤔 So you carried a small ring, & shifter, that you didn't use! I personally played with my gearing so much over those 1st few years & ended up never carrying a gear I wouldn't be using (42/25 for that 16% pinch; 'optimal chain-line' anyone?). Go straight-blocks & mono-blocks; thanks 7800 & Edco!

[@Lushboi69]

Missed the actual riding videos. Nice one.

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Hopefully more to come

[@batbawls]

In the tops!

[@MattGilmourCycling]

What a banger of a video

[@floam11]

Great race report! Congrats!

[@flipmarais]

This is a quality vid, please keep them coming. Congrats on the result! Speaking of Fondos, will you be discussing the Bowral fiasco on the next Nero show?😂

[@bobbo5896]

Awesome video Chris 👌

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Thanks 👍

[@AndyTychon]

Great to watch, thanks !

[@DylanDavison-nb6zr]

Great Vid!

[@bikesavvy3654]

Fantastic video. Waiting for the chat about how your now going to be forced to wear Australian team kit😂

[@OscarSullivan-n4v]

Top Tier content, great video!

[@AliceCarballo-m8w]

Noooice win! Congrats! what happened to certified weapon? ran out of bullets? different age group?

[@daveirvine]

Awesome video Chris! Loved it!!

[@JosephHill-dg4nh]

Great content! You’ll have to visit the UK and have a go at the Fred Whitton one day! You could even do a collaboration with Mapdec whilst you’re here. That’s cycling KZbin gold right there 😂

[@Ealpcc]

Great vid🤘

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jameswillett118]

Excellent 👍

[@Nehpets1701G]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

No problem 👍

[@Alan_Hans__]

Well done. Stats looked great except for the temperature. At least 10 degrees too cool for my liking.

[@trivelocoaching]

Awesome footage! Who was taking the drone shots?

[@njkil]

Sick vid well done

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Appreciate it

[@njkil]

@@ChrisMillerCycling what sunnies are you wearing in the Nero kit? The blue lens ones

[@pierrex3226]

What are the oils for? Never crossed my mind to use any of these products.

[@TheCyclesport]

Solid video! Quick question, what brand makes your Kits? Interested to know the Bib Shorts maker and Jersey brand you use? Thanks!

[@FaiscaaaH]

Huge numbers?? You should try to do Le etape du tour with 13000 guys 😉

[@markdavidedwards]

cringe

[@am1ty]

What do u think of the BikeBox that Jesse used? firm, solidd? or flimsy?

[@BevandEdMusic]

Chris, I know you've mentioned in the past that it was sort of tricky for you to make the race vlogs work, but I'm wondering if now because you're a bit more of an 'Internet personality' (for lack of a better term) whether they'd get more traction if you keep doing them for these more special events? I know before when I saw them pop up I didn't know what team Nero was, so I wouldn't watch them. But now I know who you and Jesse are I'm straight on them!

[@JamesBoz]

Well done 💪 Riding a 54cm, how tall are you?

[@dosserkelly]

300 watts for 3 hours - thats serious stuff. fair play

[@o-pestpro]

What’s your review on the Bont? @chris

[@rexringschott]

Where was the certified weapon at the finish?

[@andrewsugden1215]

I was thinking the same thing?

[@global_nomad.]

@@andrewsugden1215 me too...must have been dropped somewhere in the last leg....wonder if he got a thanks from Chris or just a wry smile

[@peterlip8]

@@global_nomad. Managed to catch a glimpse of "Certified"'s number. I think its 4092, which if correct, according to the results, he finished 5th in the 40-44 category, 3 seconds behind Chris.

[@andrewsugden1215]

@@global_nomad. great question. I'm thinking wry smile

[@andrewsugden1215]

@@peterlip8 Miller has played that nicely

[@even9675]

how are the new Bonts compared to the nimbl?

[@maxafc4695]

The Vegan inspired style of this video is so clear, appreciated though still.

[@NikeonaBike]

is the WC going to be on the same course? If so, how are you going to ride it differently knowing it isnt selective?

[@robertlight2370]

It's basically the same course, but with an extra 8 or 9km of rolling stuff in between the two big climbs. Around the north-east corner of the route map.

[@jamestomkins3516]

Great vid and nice spelling of "lourne"

[@savagepro9060]

Missing numbers: how many rim brake bikes did very well?

[@daviddang82]

What piece are you using to cover the mic on your camera?

[@MowMonee]

what is that power meter in your bike? Haven't seen a crank arm like that

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

SRM origin

[@MowMonee]

@ Noice !! :)

[@troycollett8540]

That guy dive bombing went very close to the barrier

[@grettaava1155]

Wait? Your coach was on RB? 🤯

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

I know ... trust me, I haven't heard the end of it :)

[@adamweb]

Those dudes dive bombing all over the road while descending on the tops have been playing too many Zwift steering mini games! 😂

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

HAHA!

[@JuliusPersson]

Whats your bodyweight?

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

68kg

[@9thelastone6]

That poor base layer just wants to die

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

HAHA!!! #onemoreride

[@klovercast4266]

To non-racers such as myself: The ranting about the first descender is interpreted as just like a personal disagreement or dislike? im struggling to see why somebody taking different lines to others is an issue, its a race people are racing eachother: as long as it doesnt hugely disrupt others (they're not actively cutting anyone off or risking a crash etc) just overtaking and then stagnating is there anything wrong with that? like they might just be taking a different style of line to everyone else or doing something they enjoy or are doing something they're more comfortable with or maybe just havent done as many races so dont know what to do, cant see why you cant ignore him unless im mistaken? i'm trying to identify if this is more of a personal opinion or if there is actually a reason people cant do this even if its less efficient, thanks

[@brizziefritz4794]

The main issue with the first descender was that he was all over the place, from the far left hand side of the road to the right and back again, weaving through the paceline. This made it dangerous for the riders around him. The second descender did nothing wrong, maybe somewhat unorthodox but he was never close to other riders so what he did was perfectly fine.

[@peterlip8]

Also as a non racer, I was back in the rec ride category. That descent was long and fast. Having anyone, anywhere near me, was internal panic stations for me. I can imagine descending in a bigger group like Chris was in, and most of the people around you, you don't know, you don't know their abilities. Granted, 80 km or so in, anyone left up the pointy end, has spent a lot of time on a bike, but does that make them a predictable descender? Plus there were places where the road is a little damp, you just don't want unpredictable people anywhere near you when doing 60-70km/h on a road I've never been on before.

[@swites]

yep it's dangerous riding. He's riding like he's the only one on the road. Unpredictable weaving like that is what takes out people's front wheels. Or is what takes him out, then causes people behind to fall. Seen it happen more than a few times and been badly injured because of it. My wheel wasn't taken out, but I was caught in the carnage when people fell in front of me. In a bunch on a descent you take clean predictable lines with no sudden change of direction. Because u can't see people behind, or much to the side of you. A person can be following u, or move up beside u ,without u knowing .So if u suddenly swing left or right it's quite dangerous, esp at 60kph!

[@cmathews1]

It's far far more than just a "personal disagreement or dislike" - Riding those lines is unpredictable and dangerous in that environment. I am in that video and you can see me shaking my head at the guy in red as he chops in and out of the pace line when we're going 80kph. I actually had a go at him about it when we got down onto the coast. There is a super high degree of trust you're placing in people you don't know in those situations. It's generally accepted as sh*t riding that's putting everyone else at risk for zero benefit - to use your words he is potentially "hugely disrupting others" - i.e. putting us in hospital or worse. And he is clearly "actively cutting people one off" and "risking a crash". That move he pulls @11:15 is ridiculous, he could have easily taken out the front wheel of the guy in orange and then I'm going straight over the top of them both. So yeah, I have zero tolerance for it and it totally deserved being called out.

[@klovercast4266]

@@cmathews1 Cheers for the response! it definitely falls into my arrogance of the race format it seems: while i identified that his movement is sporadic and not synchronising with the others: definitely thought it was freedom of the sport to race your own lines without causing a crash and use your own advantages. So while it seems dangerous, i thought that was inherently the compromise of any racing (it is going to be dangerous) and while its always good to avoid risk when unnecessary: this (for me) played on the edge between "the risk of a race" and "should not be tolerated"

[@tarmaccio]

"It starts with a FTP test" lol

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

Just stopped by to remind you . I love you! 😐😑💚

[@richardhutchings1980]

Some real Vegan Cyclist vibes with this commentary. Well done Chris. 👏

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Duuuuuuuuuuuuuude 😘

[@zygmuntthecacaokakistocrat6589]

Grand Fondos: racing for people who are too scared to do real racing.

[@adamsims6490]

There are no races

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

As someone who does both ... the fact is the lines are going to continue to blur. Winning the NSW State Masters Road Race this year will still be my best ride and race from 2024, but the fact is the UCI have removed the Masters World Champs from the calendar and are trying to turn this GF stuff into it.

[@majimbambira]

Your rant was really soft.

[@damodamo7219]

Who seeks a lead out in a grand fondo and then sprints like his life depends on it 🙄. Miller reminds me of the unhinged insecure parent at the kids v parents sports day and he hospitalises half a dozen kids playing touch football 😂😂. Epic flog

[@JNorth87]

Sorry m8, that's not a race. lol

[@klovercast4266]

This is a UCI race

[@brizziefritz4794]

@@klovercast4266 A UCI event.

[@klovercast4266]

@@brizziefritz4794 where people compete for placements and that has a podium and a 300 watt requirement to stay in the 1st group. Whats with the elitism of what counts as a race and what doesn’t

[@lawrencebrodie11]

That's the content and chat we like..... 🎉 bike tech reviews 🙄🥱... keeping it real love it. And well done lads.