The Amateur Track Cyclists Beating The World's Best

Ever thought about getting your friends together, starting a cycling team and taking on the world's best at their own game? Team HUUB Wattbike (formerly Team KGF) did exactly that and here's how.
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[@stevec6232]

Makes British Cycling look ridiculous. Most nations would love to have a team like these guys...

[@mechwar]

i didnt understand why british cycling didnt accept them as their official guys for the national team?

[@bitchoflivingblah]

@@mechwar Because it undermines the whole point of British Cycling being a training ground for 'elite' cyclists. The whole premise of British Cycliing's funding is that what they do is unique and is the 'only' reason why we have won so many Gold Medals. This is true to some extent, but anything that challenges that perception would be dangerous. It isn't the first time this has happened, Nicole Cooke, World Champion in Road and Mountain biking, Olympic and Commonwealth Gold medalist was snubbed by British Cycling and they actively worked against her in races to break her down in order to demonstrate that their methods were superior. They lost. The UK is great because we have so many mavericks, Nicole Cooke and Graham Obree being two examples, and HUUB being the most recent fantastic example. It's no coincidence that each of them has had to fight battles to be accepted, allowed to race, and get funding. But, unlike many cyclists, they are the ones who will be remembered by all.

[@thegregbrookhouse8667]

@@bitchoflivingblah Then there is their whole out look on mountain biking in general

[@bitchoflivingblah]

@@thegregbrookhouse8667 so true.

[@pmrize]

@@bitchoflivingblah absolutely right... these guys need celebrating not dismissing... ultimately they will join the legends that are Cooke and Obree who thankfully are now given the true recognition they deserve.

[@alo2148]

Cool runnings of the velodrome, should be representing GB .Fantastic .Keep it up lads

[@Fattimithy]

I'm not a track cyclist... they came up with 42 improvements?! I can't even think of 42 things about cycling, let alone improvement s

[@CyclingPulse]

Fattimithy All about the details!

[@bitchoflivingblah]

Fantastic documentary and one I've been waiting for ages to see. Go HUUB.

[@osfan25]

There was another fantastic documentary done about these guys, it's called "The Pursuit." Idk why it isn't on KZbin but here's the link to it on Vimeo: vimeo.com/292876302

[@bitchoflivingblah]

@@osfan25 You utter superstar - thanks

[@johnyutah9542]

This has the hallmarks of a hollywood script.

[@MOSloan]

Absolutely Brilliant! Wishing you all the power, strength, and speed to break those world records!!!

[@studiosmalltown7891]

An amazing story but a sad situation, esp knowing that you could have a good chance of being an olympic medalist, but not being allowed to compete. Huge respect to the guys though to keep this going and already achieving what they already have, wishing you the very best for the records. Great work to CP also on tackling a story like this.

[@The_One-Eyed_Undertaker]

Why are they not allowed to compete in the Olympics if they are so good?

[@nateboness9801]

@@The_One-Eyed_Undertaker because you have to represent your country in the olympics and GB won't select them

[@IanSeager]

Nobody is doing this kind of short film better than CP, thanks.

[@timblass4811]

These guys deserve all their success. Inspirational.

[@leftymadrid]

Real sad about no British back up, kind of odd really, as these boys deserve much more.

[@toomuch9762]

leftymadrid the powers that be cant take credit for “developing” these guys as they didnt come through the system

[@cool_riding]

Amazing and goes to show with the correct attitude and determination that you can achieve what seems impossible.

[@hammaadakoojee8646]

I respect these guys. I hope you guys make it.

[@velolego]

InshaAllah

[@johnconran9327]

Fantastic guys, brilliant effort and example to all, I didn't realise KGF were Derby based, and nice to see Derby Velodrome on a video instead of London or Manchester, haven't been there for a while...must remedy!

[@david131092]

Dan Bigham - What a legend!

[@matcharlie2379]

Great guys and great story. Really hope you got those goals next year

[@tinafisher7500]

Gold in Manchester 2018, the greatest ride I have seeen. Onwards and upwards. Thanks guys, you made this crazy girl so happy.

[@hedleykerr3564]

Just a great great story! It just goes to show what will power and positive attitude can do, shame on British Cycling for not helping these kids out! I wish them the best of luck for the future!

[@liamharris781]

damn, once again super cool story :) Tysm

[@josssowbry982]

They have a 'Graham Obree' air about them. Brilliant, it is great what British Cycling has achieved over the last 15 years or so but it's also nice to see someone 'stick it to the man.'

[@htdtr]

Brilliant content! Very well done, very impressive.

[@bastioncycles9919]

Truly inspirational! Love this!

[@abruzzischmetterling]

I had no idea that riding a bike in circles could be so Rock'n Roll.

[@elsabiro]

Good luck guys! Great story. Will be cheering for them.

[@peterdolowy6847]

What a great story ! Good for them ! Way to go !

[@alessandrosuppini943]

Very inspiring, I wish you all the best guys, you really deserve it 👍

[@anthonythorne8963]

8:32 Eddie B of Poland the man who put the US on the road cycling map. He made this point in his book circa 1985. Could not visualize this clearly for years; then while looking at a group of guys motor-pacing on an indoor track, it became evident. When I told one of the riders they said "Yeh I could feel the surge required to get on to the wheel of the motorbike.

[@CianBrennan]

They're like a cycling boy band :D

[@jackiesandberg122]

What an amazing story

[@lyndasnart7823]

Inspiration plus ...you are champions even with out your bikes 🇦🇺

[@samuelhopely4853]

These men are heroes.

[@gordonharker4705]

Awesome boys well done.

[@macydavenport]

Data-driven improvements. Welcome to the new world. No surprise at all that the establishment with their ruffled feathers are stonewalling new methods and ideas from young ones. Keep it up lads! Rack it up!

[@camilom3]

Fantastic story! Great video guys 👍🏼

[@SmR8008]

This is what being British is about; despite the odds and what the establishment think, crack on and get results. Go Team Derbados 😊😊

[@chrisrichmond5023]

pray for tipper

[@123huskieman]

I've been waiting for this video..

[@simondavis9439]

Inspirational 👌

[@claytonstorms]

Documentary anytime soon?

[@poodunk90]

This is the greatest troll team ever good on yeah!!!

[@hchernandez03]

So cool!!

[@desmorris3628]

Can you get crowd funding. Maybe Huub could do merch to help funding. I would ride in the Darbados national kit...

[@urbanjungle9600]

It’s almost a boardman Vs Obree x4 story. Fabulous inspirational story but saddening that the blazer brigade at British Cycling refuses to give them the respect they deserve. I’m sure if they combined their knowledge both BC and Huub Wattbike would both gain a lot.

[@silverarrowslk]

John Archibald 👊🏻

[@jeronimosuarez7957]

Absolutely amazing! I guess British Cycling's hierarchy just can't take it, spending millions on staff that can't think outside the box...

[@arcoulant87]

Chapeau guy's

[@raymondmenz522]

5000 pound entry fee???? or Thailand? This is my pet hate of cycling the cost. $20 fee for club rides . $80 for state titles. Up to $200 for nationals. For fuck sake why? Everyone are volunteers? Then there's the $400 a year compulsory insurance. The compulsory qualifications and insurance for coaching. The restrictions because of sexual abuse of young men and women. This is why no one coaches for free at the local track. This is why I never made it. I went to Thailand. Ah for the good old days.

[@Road2Glory]

Gold in Manchester 2019 with a blistering ride. National jerserys & also rainbow jersey - GB should be ashamed not getting these guy in the national colours.

[@tribequest9]

They must be related somehow cause they all look very similar.

[@danelafik7855]

What are their ratio

[@guessingsucceeds]

not a fucking chance they will even come close to obrien/welsford/howard/porter

[@chrispollard5605]

Am derbados is way to close to barbados

[@binbob9]

#GetJohnToMexico

[@cyka4075]

Late

[@HeathyRoidz]

Fifth watching

[@glywnniswells9480]

Who are these people wha ar they doin ere They look terrible

[@georgejgilles.3999]

?

[@fitzy4578]

c'est dopage i'm afraid

[@jamesvickers5957]

Troll

[@Xandi9951]

Bro if they can barely afford to go to world cups how can they afford to pay a doctor to perform a doping programme?

[@fitzy4578]

@@Xandi9951 You seen the kit their riding? Don't be fooled and think this lot are strapped for cash

[@Xandi9951]

@@fitzy4578 the kit and bikes are actually provided by their sponsors so they didn't actually buy them with their own money. The doctor, however, would have to be paid for with their money because what sponsor would want to be paying for a shady doctor in this day and age?