PRO CYCLIST DESTROYED OUR LOCAL FAST GROUP RIDE!

[@FabOnABike]

you can do any type of video, highly edited or not at all - it's the guy and the content which makes it amazing as always! Well done

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Thank you! Really appreciate that…

[@pedrolourenco9095]

Thomas, this was the most hardcore TGV lap we had in 2024, while Troia Sagres was a constant progress, yesterday the last 90km we did an average of 42 km/h, from Vendas Novas to Moita, it was without a doubt another brutal overcoming for all of us . Your video is simply powerful and real, it's not easy to film with the intensity we had on this tour, it was really demanding. Congratulations, thank you very much for your videos, they are excellent. The TGV saga continues in 2025, we will have an even more exciting second season 😁.

[@miguelbrito7099]

These TGV vids are getting gnarlier by the day. This is youtube entertainment at its best. Keep 'em coming Thomas! Thx

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Thanks so much… if they get any gnarlier I’ll have to bring a moped! 😅

[@davemellor4697]

Jesus this TGV group is so good....I had an apartment in Alvor near Foia and loved the cycling out in Portugal,but this was 20 years ago...These guys and Portugal as a whole have upped there game so much they are soo good now!

[@agentofart5425]

Great video! The style is good, as it was hectic, and so is the edit. Great effort! All the best for the New Year!

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Thanks so much! 🙏

[@Andrewfitness1]

Those TGV guys are so friendly! What a ride and what a place to do it 😊

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

They’re the best! 🙌

[@keithbrown9512]

I wake up at 2:30 am to watch this one 😂. Never disappoints. I liked the footage this way. Well done Thomas from Pensacola Florida.

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Thanks for watching… really appreciate it! 😁🙌

[@milancollin1819]

Amazing footage as always. It feels so fast in the middle of the group. Must be even more difficult for you to film and ride. It is also amazing to be in the midst of the TGV and scooping up riders along the way. Best way to go to end of the year. Keep them coming and have a wonderful start of year.

[@bbanga5542]

Great video Thomas. Liked the style and content, so keep it up. Happy New Year 🎉

[@julmary16]

Well done, Thomas. I saw recently some of your older video and comparing the progress you've made in terms of physical development is so inspiring. Keep it up lad!

[@pieterziele]

TGV makes me think of the "Scheldepeloton" in Belgium... a groupride where pro's often join. Absolutely humbles you.

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Sounds fun!

[@nikole921]

Yeah this is the first time I seen your channel I think but this style is good, no complaints, actually got me looking at more videos

[@JayRockett]

Epic once again Thomas! I liked that style of video I gotta say… Nice to mix up edits from time to time!🤘🏻

[@Lou-iq7xz]

Superb filming really can’t get enough of your amazing rides. Born near Fatima and living in Canada. Love to see the ride Portugal has to offer. Thx and keep it up

[@veloman59]

Thomas my man - that looked HARD! But I enjoyed every minute of it. Like you say - there is great satisfaction in getting to the finish. Bravo!

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

😁🙌

[@Richard-us6tu]

Thank you cycling algorithm for bringing me here channel looks great! Happy new year!

[@justpitchit]

Great video as always. Love the content. You’re in better shape than you give yourself credit for. Some days you’re the hammer and some days you’re the nail as the saying goes. I wish you a happy new year and look forward to more of your videos. ✌️

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

I was definitely the nail yesterday 🤣🥵 happy new year to you too! 🙌

[@valmorell]

Happy Christmas and New year Thomas. Wishing you every success...

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Thank you… and to you too! 😁🙌

[@thecyclingpablo]

Loved the new vid style. Kinda reminded me of a throwback to your first vids dude. Quality stuff. That pro was scary. Imagine Pogi pulling 😂😂

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Haha thanks man… 😁🙏

[@velvetthunder5592]

Great vid, format and editing was perfect to capture the entire experience. Really enjoyed that, thanks. Some bonus footage of the chest cam looking forwards would be sweet - just drafting at such a high speed with all the sounds is so satisfying! Sitting here with flu but those little forward facing bits gave me the itch to get out, thanks my man.

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

😁🙏🙏😁

[@raulmarquez5485]

That you can video your rides while putting the hammer down is amazing! Thank you for your outstanding videos!🚴🏻‍♂️👏💪❤️

[@duttyvegan]

Always a great watch, keep up the good work 💯👊🏾

[@garethdunsmore9913]

Mad respect for hanging at that pace. Ace video 🙏🏻👍

[@matthewjohnston7260]

Fair play being able to speak with an HR of 190, whenever mine has got that high I couldnt talk to myself nevermind anyone or anything else lol

[@BarryJHoffman]

great vid. just discovered you. what a treat to be on the ride with you with awesome commentary. keep it up and ride safe!

[@jamesbancroft2418]

Love the video! Do anything and your followers will love it, mate. Nice one.

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

🥰🙏

[@gedheaton1415]

Great Video, You defo should have more subs,look like a great set of lads there. Well done Thomas.

[@vengermanu9375]

If it was "rough and ready" I can't say I really noticed a big difference. Seemed fine to me and good content as always

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

This biggest difference was there was no music… that’s interesting if you didn’t even notice! Maybe I’ll do it more often… 😁👍

[@C.L365]

Smashing it, T. Respect from a cold and wet UK!

[@dominicbovair112]

Great video! The pace looks insane!

[@melchiorvalentine769]

Hope you had a wonderful Christmas Thomas! Hope Santa was good to daisy. We watch all your vids and have for a long time, I actually wait for them on Sunday and then set off for work after and I didn’t notice to difference of this video. Loved the last TGV ride also, thanks for putting it up. Well done on such a massive effort, inspiring. Whether you found it hard or not, you did it and are able to stay that speed for that duration. Super inspirational. Maybe Tadej will turn up for your next one! Hope 2025 is good to you

[@kitchen76]

Great ‘raw footage’ video. Love it. Excellent effort again. Isn’t it about time for some tct cycling apparel? Hope you have a great New Years Eve. Cheers from the Netherlands🥂

[@thausleopoldjensen4486]

Thx for yet Another Great Video. I love your vibrant style. So full of Vigor and very motivaing. BR ex Rider from the happy 80s and still ridin`. Amazing performance once again. Keep those Wheels spinning. ✌🏼😎

[@dantolo817]

It’s good as Thomas either way Ps That group is unreal and very scary then throw in the movie star pro oops pain train 👍👌❤️ Have a great new year mate from Australia 🇦🇺 TGV what a bunch of guys

[@TheAtoozofficial]

Ruben "Warrior" Guerreiro !! And keep doing i love this type of videos, good vibes only.

[@christopherw5581]

Another great video… story telling is the key… format differences don’t matter! Keep up the great work… we all enjoy. One quick question… on average how many watts do you save drafting that big group? Would be interesting to know your average power rising those speeds on your own vs what you need to put out in the back of that pack.

[@misterscagnetti]

I like ghetto style cycling content, this was great. Felt authentic and we've all been on rides where we've been out of our comfort zone. You'll improve no end riding with this crew 💪

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Thanks so much… and yes couldn’t agree more, great way to get stronger… just jump in with the big boys, fight or flight! 🤪🤘

[@chrisball3412]

I really like the raw footage. It didn’t seem that raw. Your videos are really great. They look pretty darn professional either way. if you don’t have to spend that much time editing everything it frees up your time for other things. Great job Thomas on that ride u never give up through the pain.

[@dominicbritt]

When you said that there was a subdued start, I did worry, because energy is being saved for later 😂

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Jinxed it didn’t I… 🤣

[@kolokowalsky772]

Good on you guys! Excellent ride and video! Thank you!

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

🙏🙏🙏

[@anthonybeckett1543]

Top-drawer as usual Thomas! Great content 🚴‍♂️👍🏻

[@callum7436]

Class VIDEO mate!!! get some leg boots on and recover haha

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Corrr yeah that would be good… can’t walk today! 🤣

[@chasdegua]

I love that you keep saying that you are riding in VO2max, while holding the camera and filming. 😅 My max efforts are a bit different, I barely can hold on to the bike. 🤣

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

😅😅😅

[@czeckson74]

group ride with a support car - that´s fine

[@jasonaustin5919]

Brill vid. Made me Into vo2 max watching it. Unreal speeds was Brill to watch. Great content Thomas 👌

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

😅😅😅

[@cjfetters]

don't forget to charge your garmin! This channel rocks!

[@NantoFernandes]

One more ride tomorrow Thomas! We wait for you again. the last of the year!

[@VR46andco]

Preferred the rough and ready style! Great stuff :)

[@El_Ultimo_Kilometro]

Another great video 🔝…merry christmas my friend 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👋🏻👍🏻💪🏻

[@filipmuhlbach-ekstrom7736]

Great video as always! Like the Jo edit content but it being quicker out 🤙🚴‍♂️

[@kentrichardson6916]

First time watching your channel, like the way you covered the ride, these guys where flying 💪🏾👌🏾

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Thanks for watching! 😁🙏

[@ColinWright-u2z]

Brilliant video Thomas smashed it again Pal 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️👍

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

🥰🙏

[@Michael-op8uw]

Nice video man, great content. When are we seeing a new ftp test 🤩

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Oooo not sure about that… I hate doing them! 🤣🙈

[@davidarnaud8290]

thank you that was beautiful many thanks and love your way

[@MariusBert]

Cool as always 👌great video brother 🤟

[@clovisfreitas2378]

Nice video, Thomas! Muito frio, muleque!

[@dusty28flip]

Nice finish in Moita and good video 👌

[@stephendoyke7368]

Great video Loved the style of video

[@jeremyking5525]

Cheers mate, loved it and keep things coming 👍

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

😁🙏

[@Juicy72-n9f]

100% watchable and if you hadn’t said anything about the editing I wouldn’t have said it was of any lesser quality. Please dont spend 12hrs on a video again. Looking fresh with a clean shave too 😊

[@JB-bl6ky]

Well played mate!

[@martinevans1256]

An absolutely awesome ride again you guys are great

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

😁🙏

[@mstrasser]

LOVE the format. Was even better watching on my kikr bike

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

🙏🙏🙏

[@65Lynchy]

Love this style,make life easy,n keep it real 👍

[@itsTJM]

Good stuff, prefer the raw edit stuff, feels more real and relatable! But i prefer that on all videos on YT really 😊

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

I bet car drivers love a group of that size 😂😂 Looks like a good ride . Seems like a good bunch to ride with 👌

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

To be honest we encounter such a small amount of cars it’s not really an issue… and in general car drivers are much more pleasant here! 😁🙌

[@DanielDLParr]

That ‘raw’ style really suits those fast group rides…👌🏾👌🏾 The edited videos might suit your solo rides more as you get into life stuff, scenery, food etc… Wicked videos though!!

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Noted! 😁🙏

[@IEatCrayons-nc3ue]

When do u get to wear the TGV kit ? Love this vid and channel Keep up the good work

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

I was gifted the kit on my first classic with the guys… I wore it in that episode! Here it is… kzbin.info/www/bejne/pICrg2praciGqZIsi=7JeM_sBCSpXMlSQV

[@IEatCrayons-nc3ue]

@ my bad ! I missed this episode 🤦🏻👍🏻

[@terry.hudson]

That was cool, could really tell the speed without the music! That said, your music is always decent, so keeping it different is no bad thing 🙌

[@TonyRamos68]

🙋🏽‍♂️.. Rapazes.. Apart from les music 🎶..video came quit good.. Again a hel of a ride. 💪🏽🤘🏾

[@fabioferreira8541]

amazing video like always, should be amazing to have the company of a pro rider, specially a portuguese one in a portuguese group. I was curious, is it possible to know the average power to be able to make 200kms at 39kph average?

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Yes it was a fantastic day! 😁🙌 I don’t run a power meter… plus everyone’s power is different anyways! Depends on a lot of factors… including and most importantly, how much time you spend on the front! 🤣

[@Biotico]

I weigh 66 kg, and on a group ride where I spend around 80% of the time drafting, my average power would be around 4 W/kg (270 watts) to do this average speed.

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

No way man… would definitely be less than that!

[@Biotico]

​@@TheCyclingTattooist You're probably right, considering you were riding in a group of 50. The drafting benefits in such a large peloton are significantly greater. I typically ride with a much smaller group (max 8 riders) so the effort dynamics are quite different and also the terrain is much hillier around here. Looking at the numbers some of the TGV guys posted on Strava about that ride, a more realistic estimate might be around 2.5-3 W/kg NP.

[@richardwilliamson216]

excellent stuff mate 👏

[@colinmackintosh1543]

The video looked great! 👍🏻

[@L14mst]

Looking like a proper poser in the maap gear. The Victoria Beckham of the group.

[@jmunyard]

Maybe carry tac pin 📌, 😮 some will get a flat. Joking. I enjoyed the format. I just can’t get head around how to go that fast omg. Keep it up mate.

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Haha! 🤣 and the answer is, with a lot of pain and good wheels to follow! 🤪🤘

[@cyclinginsoutherncalifornia]

What camera settings do you use on your GoPro? Do you use an ND filter?

[@asianqt6740]

what camera set up do you use my friend?

[@garethskwarczek]

One thing I think would be great to see, is on the long, fast segments, is if you could pop the speed in the bottom corner for us to see how on the rivet you are. I glanced about 60 km/h around the 14 min mark, but couldnt be certain.

[@DavidWoodham-h2y]

Good video, thee. Rawness worked well!

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Thank you! 🙏

[@lilth501]

At 39 k's an hour that's like a pro training run

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Oh yeah of course… as he said, he didn’t even get out of zone 2! 🤣🤯

[@PandaBnunes]

@@TheCyclingTattooist 🤣🤣

[@luisosorio5213]

Another great video!

[@bee_whisper]

It's mad how fast that is I've done a 220k ride before at 30kph with 3 of my friends... Can't imagine what it would be like to do the route 10k faster

[@cyclingthomas826]

What carb mix do you use in your drinks? Thanks

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Styrkr mix 90 sachet in each bottle… I swear by it! You can use my code “THECYCLINGTATTOOOIST” at checkout for 25% off! 😉

[@johnflynn4923]

Nice one. No mega edit is more authentic (IMO). Those TGV guys are a serious pain train.

[@123HIP]

Nice one! brutal ride.

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Yes it was! 🥵🥵🥵

[@alleywatson]

Stunning scenery

[@Garybaxter1]

Well Done everyone! another epic ride! you guys rock! . Footage looked really good Thomas. Looks such a lovely place.....I dont like riding in the cold though. I can blame my age on that 😃stay safe! A happy 2025 new year to you all !!!! 🎉🥳 P.S. I had a nice surprise Xmas eve. I entered a win your dream bike competition and I won! in the UK . A Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 8 Road Bike 2025 in Interstellar......👍

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Oh wow… congrats on the win! That’s awesome… enjoy! 🙌

[@Grant-bu4nj]

Hi Thomas, I’m curious what gearing are you using Another cracking video

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

52/36 11-32 😁👍

[@Grant-bu4nj]

@ 💪💪💪💪

[@elliottthiessen1143]

Love this version of the videos , if it saves you a ton of time I’d say go for it… more time on the bike

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

🥰🙏

[@MarioSobral-cv2mv]

Mais um incrível vídeo em Portugal TGV grupo

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

🙌🙌🙌

[@rolffuchs2737]

My sunday highlight!

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

🥰🙏

[@AauroraBorealiss]

Is that maap kit for sale yet for us plebs?

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

This is actually one from last winter season collection… 🤪🙌

[@anthonykelly3231]

Good Watch again pal, vídeo rushed or not , it still hás the Thomas way of producing good ride content, now for my ride out today , cheers and best wishes for 2025

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Thank you! 😁🙏

[@Deep_stew]

TGV must be the most savage (riding wise) but nice cycling group in Europe!

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

An amazing group! 🙌

[@vroc5689]

fire!!!! keep it up bro!

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Thanks! 🙏

[@Mount_Mindset]

Just put this on, this guy is in full long sleeves, base layer, overshoes, hiding in the van to keep a heat freezing 🥶 he says! With a balaclava 😂😂😂😂😂 so soft …….. let’s see how long it is before he is stripping that off with the heat of the pace in this ride 😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

🤣🤣🤣👌

[@Mount_Mindset]

@ stripped down after the pace went spicy! 🌶️ incredible ride mate well done to you and everyone on there! Did the guy with the puncture make it back on?

[@claudiogama7300]

​@Mount_Mindset I was the guy who punctured it. I rejoined the group around 10 kilometres ahead. I used the support car to take me back to the group after repairing the wheel. At the pace we were pedalling, we'd never be able to regroup after 5 or 10 minutes completely stopped. I lost about 10 kilometres of the ride in that time. On that stretch we were averaging around 42 or 43km/h, maybe more.

[@claudiogama7300]

Ruben is another level... 🤯🥵

[@Mount_Mindset]

@@claudiogama7300 that was an epic ride and well done getting back on and finishing the ride! Amazing effort from you all! The speed is just incredible! Glad you made best use of the team car 🤣

[@andrewtwigg]

Love it!

[@cvonpete]

You were able to talk during all the filming which says it wasn't that hard. LOL ;) You could've gone harder!

[@kookiboy]

Damn that is fast..

[@АлександрДавыдов-ц6ь]

Красавчик 🔥👍