The 1st MTB XCO Race Of 2024 - On MY Giant Anthem

[@adadinthelifeofacyclist]

The Rocket's disappointed groan when you got overtaken though, just adding to the pain 🤣🤣. Great ride though 💪💪

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

😂😂

[@Paulbundy64]

Watch out Nick Craig well done Giorgio👏🏻👏🏻

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

I don’t think he’s got anything to worry about 😂

[@dancolloby8163]

Well done George ( and Sarah😍) fantastic result. Looking forward to seeing you on the top step soon 💪🏼

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

Thanks Dan! Hopefully soon 🤞👀

[@specialblorb]

Well done Giorgio, looking smooth! I vaguely remember Paddy from an older brass monkeys, beastway or maybe Merida mtb marathon when he was younger- nice guy and could be a good candidate for your inimitably good interview series :p

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

Maybe I will have to get him on the channel… he mentioned me joining the Surrey hills training ride they do but it’s normally 8 hours long so that’s me out 😂

[@specialblorb]

​@GiorgioCoppolaCycling 8 hours is like my whole training/Zwift racing week lol

[@patrikhoracek2680]

Nice local loop. I love racing on these kinds of tracks.

[@aruhisonokoto]

What in the world are you doing racing in February in England? You should be in Spain or south of France. We don't see racing here in N. Utah until April, but Southern Utah is the place to be for MTBg until April. Although I've been a bit preoccupied with back country skiing which has been epic the past few weeks. But after watching you race I must say you've got me itching to get back on the dirt. Looks like the Anthem agrees with you. Congrats on hanging on for 2nd! Oh yea, float the bike, feel the endorphins, bwahaha!

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

😂 racing never stops in the UK we just embrace the rubbish weather… however it’s normally rain/mud for us and no snow 😂

[@XcTommy]

Good lad! Well done! Super hyped for this season! #Chopper

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

Me too 🙌

[@royrcf]

Great video , next level. Great to see Frimley looking cool.

[@dondeem784]

You looked strong Giorgio. Great race!!

[@A_AAA232]

well done Giorgio, kit looks awesome, good to see XC racing back on the channel, good result :)

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

Thanks mate! Good to be back racing XC 👌

[@alanhill618]

Well done great result for you , good to see dell boy working hard and also the rocket back as well

[@RichardRushton-w2m]

Great result with Razzo racing on the podium ❤ kit looked standout awesome

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

🙌

[@peterthomas8053]

Great race and footage. Kit stands out also.👍

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

🙌

[@grahambleach]

That’s a pretty good start to the season and the Razzo colours look fantastic.

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

It’s Good to get the new kit on the podium that’s for sure 👌

[@robertbarriger2596]

You had me thinking the new whip gave you wings for a win! Good race!

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

😂 almost I just need to be able to survive the full race now 😬😂

[@lokerola]

Congrats - great race for Razzo racing!

[@stephencolton299]

Excellent job George

[@steveharwood5824]

Well done Giorgio 💪🏼

[@keithnewton1966]

Tell dad to check those damn wheels. Looking good😂👍

[@mandygoswell1099]

Well done , as your legs were not feeling it the new bike must of helped x

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

Yep it was all the new bike 👌

[@larryryan6003]

Congratulations! The new whip and kit are the bomb! Glad the gels worked out ok, but my rule of thumb is to NEVER experiment with fuel on race day. Paddy passed in front of The Rocket to make sure he got on your channel!

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

Thanks! I’m in love with both of them 👌 It was more experimenting the flavours/taste and with this being more of a test run before the season kicks in I thought it would be a good idea to test them 👌 Haha he knew where the camera was 👀😂

[@brennanmartinpeyton]

Well done 🎉

[@stuartalexander1595]

Congratulations great result on the new bike. I'm going to stop shouting chopper to you and your new name is. The hole shot King 🤴

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

😂 that’s my one expertise… I just need the fitness to maintain it now 😂

[@stoggs85]

Nice one Giorgio great result. I couldn't make this one, hope to be there for R2 in the old geezers cat.

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

👌 I will see you at r2 if you make it 🙌

[@OllieBailey1]

solid stuff

[@veloforte]

What a way to start the season off 👏

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

🙌 thanks for the fuelling advice and products!

[@HKRoad]

Wow - second in your first race of the season on the new bike . No longer a chopper…

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

😂

[@0x0oxo]

I do like the hand on hip ....ohh I'm a little teapot .... (12:45) sorta pose....

[@mejdrichj]

Love that DBoy has to check it over…

[@mejdrichj]

Super solid result!

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

Thank you 🙏 and delboy just can’t help himself 😂

[@MMPhotographyVideography]

that looks so much fun. but sadly dont have any of these near me. good result though. well done keep it up

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

It’s mega fun if you are ever near one I can highly recommend!

[@MMPhotographyVideography]

as im Derbyshire and i dont think much of that here @@GiorgioCoppolaCycling

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

@@MMPhotographyVideography I know they have races at Cannock chase and I think that’s Derbyshire way 🤔

[@aldrinclementina4297]

Well done. A Hardtail came in 3rd 💪🏽

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

He’s a strong boy, that course isn’t comfortable on a hard tail

[@johnacedespi5117]

congrats,heres a tip when cornering uses your hips when turning and just use your hand to guide the handle bar I learned this from a pro downhiller

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

🙌

[@davidogden9202]

I'm disappointed that u didn't win what with ur new bike/kit and gels mate....u will remain as son number two now 🤪 delboy should be a motivational speaker..he'd make a fortune 😀👍

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

It turns out all the gear in the world can’t make you a winner 🥲😂 I’m not sure how motivational it was mid race…

[@davidogden9202]

@@GiorgioCoppolaCycling great result mate..I'd have been about 100 places behind u lol

[@yayabourre7457]

Hi Giorgio! So glad to see you back on your mountain bike👍🏿😃! Sorry but I wasn't a huge fan of your CX racing lol. A big up from France.😉

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

Not a fan of CX… how dare you 😜😂

[@missilemick]

Well done. How was the bike, you got a link to your bike

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

The bike was lovely 👌 www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/anthem-advanced-29-1-2024

[@TriathlonDan]

Veloforte don't know how you start races do they :D

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

😂

[@uriah4901]

What was the setup you put in your mouth on the pracrice run?

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

It’s a called pro standard grill mount

[@ReonFX]

1st xc race of the season this week, any advice you have?

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

Allow plenty of time for a practice lap, get a good warm up in as it’s going to be fast from the gun 😅 depending on your fitness and goal for the race the start can be very important (although the race isn’t won at the start)… moving up if you have the fitness will avoid any bottle necks when you hit the single track 👌 Also embrace the pain and have fun 😜

[@adadinthelifeofacyclist]

Aw mate, get a GoPro helmet mount!! 🤦🏻‍♂️🤣🤣

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

I use the grill mount so I can easily vlog as well as film without having to stop and unbolt it etc it’s not ideal but I only ever ride slow with it