DIYgravel Rasputitsa 2020

[@franks1875]

I’d like to be more like Ted King when I grow up. At 64 years old, maybe I still have time. Thanks for putting this DIY series together!

[@bosanderspublictheology]

I didn't want to be the first to say it but I feel the exact same way! I am only 48 but we should start a support group or something?

[@pauloh4571]

Ted has single-handedly inspired my interest in gravel racing and inspired me to sell one of my road bikes to help fund the purchase of a gravel bike.

[@bosanderspublictheology]

You are wise beyond your years. Hope that transaction goes well!!

[@stevev7814]

I always circle back to Ted’s videos for fun and motivation

[@rburd5992]

Knowing that Ted makes dirt bike noises on his bike makes me feel so much better about doing it myself lol

[@peterm.7497]

Thanks to Ted for sharing his expertise and enthusiasm for cycling.

[@andygendron]

As a New Englander, this is just amazing. New fav series.

[@cyclingnerddelux698]

Austria 2021. Another lockdown. I've gone into FULL DIY mode Ted King style. Creating adventure routes. Chasing PBs on my favorite segments. Getting into race mode even when a am riding alone. Luckily, I have a vivid imagination.

[@jeremiahbishopswheelhouse]

Great idea Ted! Reflecting on what is awesome about these events.

[@seanmurphy8912]

I’m putting off buying a new vehicle so I can purchase a new gravel frameset so I can tackle this. Thanks for the motivation Ted! Keep up the amazing content.🤙🏻

[@dalezapple2493]

Hell yeah! As a full time bicycle commuter stay hard!

[@lauraking7754]

that's awesome, Sean!

[@unchewable1]

Sean Murphy I did the same thing

[@AwwSweet]

Because, buying a vehicle, You buy commute. Buying a gravel bike, You buy adventure!

[@markhagge8646]

Ted, thank you very much for making these videos. They are very interesting, informative, and motivating. I really enjoy watching them. Regarding the COVID-19 thing, people over 60 with pre-existing medical conditions are most at risk. (I'm 62 with T2D & hypertension) Younger people are much less at risk. Lets keep the elderly safe at home and open the country back up for all who are minimally affected. We must stand up for our rights guaranteed by the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Oppose arbitrary restrictions placed on us by autocratic governors and mayors. If they can't cite the science behind their executive orders restricting our freedom, stand up against them! We are on the cusp of permanently losing our American birthright freedoms.

[@MrYetibaby]

Yo… this flick makes me wanna buy a gravelbike anyday now , priceless . Thanks for sharing

[@miketaylor7678]

Love the diy spirit Ted! Ride on! Whoopi pie and tall boy finish, just right.

[@rmg797]

Ordered some UnTapped because of this video. Appreciate that they are donating a percentage of profits of my purchase to my local bike shop.

[@TedKing1]

Good eye on that! Here's the details, y'all: untapped.cc/category/news/help-support-your-local-shop/

[@rmg797]

@@TedKing1 ... ordered Thursday and delivered to my door Saturday! Wasn't expecting it that quick. Waffles and mapleaid is a no-brainer understood use. But not sure when to work in the syrup and was hoping for a suggestion. Thanks!

[@pahouseholder]

Great advice at 9:40. Great video all around. Thanks, Ted, from a Nebraska gravel rider!

[@carlp3214]

I love that you finish up with a Whoopie Pie and a Foam Ale. Perfect cap, Ted!

[@soarstar]

- Nice production! - This is keeping us inspired and fit! - Given many of us aren't working, this is the most cost effective event everrr! - There's the silver lining of planning your own mega-adventure!

[@arnpad1969]

Appreciate all you do. Your energy, motivation and commitment to your cycling is contagious. But seriously, I think I eeeked out a half a wheel ahead of you. 😜

[@brianmessemer2973]

If this doesn't make you want a gravel bike, I don't think anything will. Great stuff Mr. King! 🤴

[@thenordic24]

Watching this and an ad for Whoop with Ted comes on. It’s a Tedception

[@ltdattnspn]

The after party looked nuts!

[@frankkottwitz6279]

Thanks for sharing the great scenery keep it going!!

[@themississippikidful]

Great ride and some beautiful country especially around the 6:15 mark . Thanks for sharing 👍

[@TedKing1]

Hello Vermont! Dreamy...

[@sanderkuik9405]

Absolute cool video Ted. This is how we spend our time on Dutch gravel as well. Keep those lungs healthy! Stay safe.

[@michaelmuldoonmikesm08]

You're a legend Ted , the King of Gravel 🤜🏽

[@texaspinzgauer]

Great inspiration for folks who don't have year round gravel access like we do here in Texas and for those of us who do! See you in July.

[@anthonycordeiro3205]

DIY gravel is a great idea nice work 👍🏻

[@Simon-Simon-Simon]

still looks cold looks like you guys had a big winter

[@brianrobitaille4256]

Definitely missing the Mud Season Rasputitsa this spring. Thanks for the video.

[@user-sc3on5ov3e]

Great video, as usual! The next challenge is Belgian waffle with a distance of 137 miles. Might get it tomorrow morning. Ted, this #DIY Gravel is a fun challenge.😎👍✌️

[@TedKing1]

Definitely a challenge. I can't wait to see this next round!

[@user-sc3on5ov3e]

@@TedKing1 , Problem at home today. Turned around and came home. Gonna try for the 137 miles on my mech turbo trainer. 🥵😁😎

[@elbowrinkles]

Gravel Nationals in Lawrence Kansas was also April 18th. I went out and rode last year’s route DYI. Would love to see you come out and DYI Kanza

[@Vangriff]

That was a great positive video Ted King, Thanks

[@christwardzik]

YAASSS. Solid fun one to watch. More please! What shoes tho?!?!

[@gabrielcrooker331]

Thanks Ted for sharing! Very surreal to see not a soul at Berke.

[@HAMPT0N]

Would like to do some gravel grinding. Great video thanks for the ride along

[@GeekonaBike]

Thank Ted, I'm gettin' out the cross bike now. I'll finish watching l8r

[@ridewithgae1467]

Great video, now I have this ride on my bucket list

[@ZoomZap95]

I'm in Acadia for the duration of the shutdowns after UMaine went online. I keep running into KOM's and Trophies you got from the shutdown way back in 2013! I definitely agree, gotta love park shutdowns... Bummed about Rasputitsa this year, but I'll take the Reverse Loop anyday... (aka everyday lol)

[@murf03]

HAHAHA, post ride festivities. too funny. Thanks for the view of the ride

[@christianlilleb451]

Very well produced and motivating content. Thanks! You got a new sub in Norway:)

[@gfunk0677]

Super Ted , so good fella keep it up. Stay safe :) x

[@jimdelong987]

Really enjoyed this. Thanks Ted!

[@vedhed21]

Hell yeah. KOM! Vid got me stoked to pedal manana!

[@DeanJohnson67]

love it and one bonus for us viewers in all of this covid environment is you are putting out videos more frequently :)

[@matthewfischer9922]

Personal Highlight: Gravel Sound Effects at 2:57.

[@TedKing1]

Car noises make you faster.

[@williamward7801]

Whoopie pie and a dry-hopped golden ale...well earned!

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Great vid as always Ted!! Hey what tires were you using and psi? Tks looked like fun man

[@SpinGod2]

Where do we get that helmet? great vid too....

[@unchewable1]

Great stuff thanks for putting stuff out there like this

[@ianhead921]

I have a question about the width of the tires that you use... when you bike do you breath in lots of little farts over a long period of time or do you breath in one big fart to keep you going over longer distances?

[@GeneVilleneuve]

Love the dad jokes! Did you set a record for the longest solo breakaway at the Rasputitsa? 😂 love the DIY Gravel.

[@josephdabbs3808]

what was that that you were eating afterwards? thank for doing these! it got me motivated to re-ride a gravel race from last year, The Ass Whoopin' in the Talladega National Forrest in Alabama.

[@TedKing1]

That is a Whoopie Pie and it is delicious.

[@josephdabbs3808]

@@TedKing1 i gotta try one out!

[@mirceaandreighinea]

3:54 - see that you can sit on the nose of the saddle, this in spite the shell of the saddle goes upwards at the front end. good to know. so, how is the new saddle? best regards ;-)

[@brody5211]

His balls don’t hurt I reckon

[@veritas7dk]

Nice one again.. 👌😎🤙

[@JustRideZipp2001]

Been using your Untapped product line, love-em. Stay safe.

[@CormacMcHugh]

Love your videos. What the jersey you're wearing, looks sweet.

[@TedKing1]

Velocio Unity jersey: velocio.cc/collections/unity-2020

[@joew7677]

Brilliant video man! The perfect balance between inspiring, informative, entertaining, kickass and just absolutely beautiful. I'm just curious as to why you're riding the Super X instead of potentially the Topstone? Anyway, once again, fantastic video and you've got a new subscriber.

[@TedKing1]

My Topstone is stuck in California, which is where the whole King family would be for a massive month of May events. I left it there earlier this year after some other events. My life is bicycle musical chairs. I love the Topstone!

[@automat8]

Great Ted, thanks! DIY!

[@Eric-tw4op]

What was the distance and Vert for this seasons race. I need these to Get R Done

[@jbratt]

I have been doing a lot of DIY gravel lately myself.

[@brody5211]

Like wallpapering the bedroom with bikes ?

[@PerfDayToday]

Ok, let’s talk about what really matters.. where do we order the whoopie pies? 👊🏻

[@garyhohl2206]

I second that!

[@Talos353]

Do you prefer the superx to the topstone? I rarely see anyone using the topstone for racing.

[@patrickgao7527]

I was gonna ask the same. 👍

[@TedKing1]

@@patrickgao7527 Hey guys, my Topstone is in California where I am supposed to be right now. I left it there after my last trip. Traveling with bikes is one of the most annoying parts of this job. So it's a bummer that it's there and I'm here. I'm blessed with many bikes, clearly. I love both bikes. Topstone is a super sturdy bike for some more chundery racing. I loved it at Grinduro and it's cool you can run super wide 650c tires. And the Kingpin makes for such a nice ride over the long haul. The SuperX is a stud. It's fast and more of a pure, straight, speed machine. Hope that helps some!

[@Talos353]

@@TedKing1 Thanks for the reply! I'm in between those and it's a tough choice.

[@patrickgao7527]

​@@TedKing1 Awesome! Thanks for the info! Although, do you feel the suspension on topstone affect your performance?

[@TedKing1]

@@patrickgao7527 It's something your only notice subconsciously that you're not fatigued. It's not like an active suspension that you can lean on and see move a noticable amount.

[@mattyh2221]

More to the point... @ted king what’s the tune at KOM climb 1?

[@TedKing1]

That's a good question for Ansel Dickey...?

[@jeffkatzer]

That was fun, thanks Ted.

[@chrisblanchard4938]

Love the video, love the idea.

[@dalezapple2493]

Ted you're a stud, stay hard!

[@davidp7414]

Credit to the person filming this?

[@derekjcooper]

What they heck is that 10:54 ?

[@lauraking7754]

a Whoopie Pie! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whoopie_pie

[@dioright]

Why this event named in russian? Распутица - specific old term for inpaved roads, that impassable because of melted snow.

[@renearrieta5204]

Why are you not on the Topstone?

[@TedKing1]

My Topstone is in California waiting for me. Much like most things these days, let's blame coronavirus.

[@renearrieta5204]

@@TedKing1 Nice! Very cool bike, I tried the aluminium version, but at the time was a little too expensive for the spec. Now I think it is better. What tire pressure do you use for mix terrain on a 40C?

[@d_charles]

I'm addicted to drinking brake fluid, but it's okay, I can stop anytime.

[@Chris-derf5]

at ard 9:20 - Ted has gone ridin', does sprints with eddie....

[@mrcostco]

Amazing!!

[@chuto4826]

Funny moment with the dog 🚲🐕

[@makewhatyoulike119]

"Conveniently, I've made the breakaway." Brilliant. When you're through racing, please consider becoming an announcer. Cycling fans could use your wit.

[@GMcwildthing]

CAAD X?

[@AIRAUSSIE0]

What gloves do you use?

[@TedKing1]

Those are Velocio's trail glove.

[@AmsterDanTheAmerican]

What frameset are you riding?

[@edrcozonoking]

his setup is in description

[@SCarroll1973]

Love it

[@AwwSweet]

Damn, I never could expect to find Russian influence in gravel riding in the US. Do You know what word "Rasputitsa" mean? =)

[@TMick13]

Your breakaway held!

[@TedKing1]

My time gap is about 3 months. I think it's good to stick!

[@jamesmcavoy1681]

"it's not about speed, it's not about time" *goes for a KOM*

[@sdhaskell]

what do you call a boomerang that doesn't come back? A stick.

[@edrcozonoking]

i guess no longer on Allied bikes?

[@TedKing1]

I've never ridden Allied. I've been on Cannondale since 2011.

[@edrcozonoking]

@@TedKing1 my bad .now I remember it's Collin that rides Allied.

[@fenderperry]

DIY gravel is usually called training😁

[@TedKing1]

Only now you training makes your eligible for sweet prizes.

[@fenderperry]

Thanks

[@ВелоМан-ф3н]

Для шоссера любой грунт - распутица.

[@evankrakovitz6136]

great

[@thirstygreek]

Nice draft off the camera car too :)

[@Volkmannx]

👍

[@kielliot1]

“KOM doctor himself Phil ‘Gay-man’.”...damn.

[@TheBRad704]

How do I get this comm?

[@petartodorov5046]

The first KOM....i dont know, i am heavy guy, lalalal....booom 5 minutes down, hahah

[@czigmont]

#dadjokes. Welcome to the club

[@jfebman]

Ummmm....you beat the KOM by 5 minutes. 🥴

[@TedKing1]

Welcome to Vermont. I only now just saw that 33 people had ridden it. Ever.

[@jimdanielguzinski4596]

Drafting a vehicle?

[@TheDavidjakeson]

Pls send a whoopie pie care package to Colorado. They don't really exist here...

[@davidowens467]

Aw-some

[@germandoti4233]

Subtítulos a Español

[@anseldickey]

FIRST LIKE BEEACHES!!!!

[@ldakotatransplant6485]

Great video Ted! Loved it! I just want to take exception to one thing you said, actually it was a term you used; "new norm". Sorry man, this sht will never be my new norm. New norm implies that yeah, this is what life is going to look like from now on, if that's the case we are all fkd. Rant over. Ride On.

[@Pace100rc]

DIY riding everyday, nothing new here.