The Hardest Event Ever | Training For The Swiss Epic Using AI

[@gmbn]

🤔 What do you think of integrating AI into training? There's a lot of data available to digest, do you think it would help you make the most of your efforts?

[@ericpmoss]

Even if I rode at a high level, I wouldn't care. Living by a spreadsheet is dull -- fine for the military where it is do-or-die, but this is supposed to be fun.

[@JeffMTBinVA]

Thanka guys, I'm definitely interested. Glad to hear thia will be multiple episodes. We need more episodic content.

[@richardpayne5176]

Xheers ma man keep an eye open forthe race vid in August its going to be wild 👊

[@jonathanspackman9290]

I love something that is so trackable and precise as it motivates me to keep trying. So yes. I think an AI training plan for me would be perfect.

[@jamesherd9132]

Thanks Guys I am to old for all this AI stuff just glad to be alive and riding my bikes. Good Luck Anyway .

[@joebu4864]

Humango was trying to kill me!!! I almost died!

[@HumangoAI]

Oh no! Feel free to reach out to our Support Team! Always happy to help :)

[@anthonypantzillar8862]

No…..yes…..maybe, training is more dedication to the cause, we can all be told to do something because it’s good for you but can we follow through! Well played lads great watch the effort has clearly been put in for success 👍🏼

[@richardwatson2348]

I'm really intreeged by this. I think it would be difficult to manage in with my 4 on 4 off shifts. And kids. But j want to shift weight, and train for long distance multi day epics. Might give this a go

[@HumangoAI]

The app is super adaptable to time-crunched athletes (that's why we built it, actually)! Definitely give it a go and feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

[@nmcelroy3540]

If you are like me…you need all the help you can get! 😩. Why not use AI to help you train. Can’t wait to see y’all race…and yes, Blake, you will complete it. 🙌🏽 Love the updates! I would like to hear a before and after of their fitness.

[@mauricebrown9465]

@gmbn So after this are you guys planning for the Cape Epic next

[@royvandijk7119]

Not really here for the app, think anyone can manage easy without one, but is motivating to watch to keep training

[@dharmamat]

Rich as an ex pro you would have had a ‘real’ human coach. Is it as good? My thinking is that a lot of what a coach offers is the empathy, encouragement and accountability on days where you are struggling. Whilst this AI can read the metrics can it read you? Does it really offer a replacement to a traditional coach?

[@richardpayne5176]

Hey buddy, it genuinely is good. Having spent many years under the guidance of coaches it obviously doesnt take into certain things that you can relay to a coach such as how your genuinely feeling or what you precisely want to focus on but on the flip side this can analyse numbers and interpret data far quicker then make changes to a plan much quicker than alot of coaches out there. The trick ive found is the more info and data you give it the more accurately it can plan for you. Hope that helps

[@HumangoAI]

You bring up a great point and the training plans and data analysis are supposed to help coaches, not necessarily replace them. It's still just AI so we definitely encourage coaches to use the system to their advantage while continuing to offer that personal guidance and moral people can only get from a real person. Some people can't afford a coach so this is also a great tool to use in lieu of that. Definitely check it out though! :) Appreciate the thoughtfulness behind the question.

[@richardwatson2348]

Also, glad the producer kept in the tripod joke. Rich, what a joker!

[@richardpayne5176]

i mean im just sayin 😉🤣

[@dannyk3718]

mmm very interesting I've just been using komoot and my bryton 750 to record and see how my results are improving and i have found them a useful motivator . But this might be what i need to be able to take my fitness to the next level not just from organizing my training but also as a visual motivator . Great vid as ever lads and looking forward to seeing your results and overall thoughts on HUGO

[@HumangoAI]

Definitely give it a try and let us know if we can help with anything! :)

[@andrewking1122]

Use an app to track my fitness- yes. Use an app to train- no, I am not competing with anybody but myself.

[@ajpowers7842]

@@andrewking1122 then why comment? This video is about training for a race, it’s ok to just think “this video isn’t for me” and move on

[@ignaciofores]

Question: Does Humango have a specific plan for MTB stage races like Swiss Epic, or what did you set as your goal? @global Mountain Bike Network

[@outdoorswithalex164]

Great vid as always guys btw whats with these bots?

[@richardpayne5176]

Cheers dude, i guess there just super into our vids LOL

[@Simplifier123]

lol I saw the quick delay in they/them :D Anyway, I hope Garmin and the rest of sport watch manufacturers will incorporate AI in their watches. I’m curious to see what Apple will do in their next update with using AI

[@bitumen83]

Can we make AI to make better and cheeper bikes for all of us?!?! Lets we put focus on something, from which all of us will benefit...

[@keagandevilliers2832]

we can all see the wd-40

[@ajfc27]

Why is wd40 x rated 😂

[@trialsta1]

AFAIK they aren't sponsored by them anymore

[@gzank6]

Thanks guys, seems like an interesting app but I'll pass. Have to say though... those helmets are U.G.L.Y.!

[@jazznroll5]

"What are your preferred pronouns ?" Instant fail....

[@DavidHefendehl]

So AI Bull**** aside, did I get this right. The guys are working full time for Discovery AND in their spare time are to work too on a 100% sponsored deal for Discovery? How crap is that?

[@dharmamat]

Think the channel has split from discovery!

[@DavidHefendehl]

@@dharmamat thought that was GCN and still doesn't seem right.

[@dharmamat]

@@DavidHefendehl they’re all under the same umbrella. GCN, GMBN & GTN

[@gmbn]

Hey David, Blake and Rich work full-time for Play Sports Network, as a business we have recently become independent again and have bought back the majority take in Play Sports Network from Warner Bros Discovery. Our weekly show (Dirt Shed Show) goes live every Tuesday and is a great place to keep up to date with all things GMBN. We always have full control over what we say, even in videos with a paid promotion. We're never told what to say and always have control over what goes into a video as well as the final result. Paid promo isn't a bad thing. It allows us to bring you the info on products and means we can continue to produce a range of content for you multiple times a week, right here on KZbin, for free!

[@DavidHefendehl]

@@gmbn Guys, I never questioned that you guys can say what you want and I understand the deal between you and D+/WBD. What I found concerning is that it seems that the guys squeezed this PP into their spare time rather than being given appropriate time during "normal" working hours to train and film this.