What was France REALLY like? - Part1 of 2 (Daily Vlog #14)

[@escapetothepyrenees3372]

So, the old French couple are our neighbours, Henri and Genevieve. Henri is 84 and a lifelong cyclist. He was president of the local cycling race club for 26 years until just a year ago and stays involved. He's hugely supportive of us, our family, our business and Jamie's racing. He didn't race the 1926 Tour (if he had, he'd be about 120 years old!) but he did ride the whole of the famous hardest ever stage (Bayonne to Luchon, 205 miles, 23k ft) about 50 years ago, the same stage you guys recreated. In short, he's a legend and we love him to bits.

[@markcavandish1295]

That’s wild

[@JoelsTastyRide]

So happy to see this comment!! ❤

[@MajorDenisBloodnok]

Luchon Bayonne is a classical randonnée organized, I believe, every two years. So if you are a simple randonneur (well, a good trained one), you can try the 320 km with the legendaries passes of Peyresourde, Aspin, Tourmalet, Aubisque and Osquich.

[@jacques-yves]

I enjoy watching your videos as a cyclist.... but I have even more pleasure watching them as a Frenchman! ;') even when you declare that you love Switzerland... on images that were apparently filmed in Châtel ;'p which is in France... But yeah, in Europe the exact location of the borders is not really a big deal anymore, which is part of the charm. Thanks for visiting, and sharing.

[@edot2541]

I’m sure you know this but your wife is such a special woman, and team player. What a Queen, she deserves the world. It’s hard to get anyone to see your vision let alone watch you live it out.❤

[@syrus3k]

My wife would have told me to go, but not come back.

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

@@syrus3k if it was your job I don't think she would.

[@richards4422]

Dude your wife is so warm, giving and totally unselfish. What a great person !!!!!

[@buildingreno]

Riding Bass lake.. Riding Yosemite... Riding through France and Switzerland. How is it your head has not exploded by now??? One of those places would give me years of stories! You're in a fairytale! If it all blew up tomorrow you'd still be smiling for years! I'm mad jealous of those trips and all of the impossible routes! Incredible. Effing incredible!!

[@TheVCAdventures]

I’m in a simulation, please don’t unplug me.

[@tomalbert3299]

Like a boy in Disneyland - or Alice in Wonderland. It was just the other way around when I visited the States (Califormia). Cheers from Germany!

[@KikouLOL6702]

Sometimes i Forget how lucky I am to ride everyday in a place where people come from across the world to experience. Thank you for your awe and wonder when riding in the alps. It touched me

[@Toca9990]

Europe is so awesome. I went there years ago and I remember the bike culture. Like, I do like to ride my bike and do the training and all but can you imagine the level of happines in my life if I can just go and pick my daughters from school in my bike. or just go with my bike wherever I need to go

[@cbabin682]

Being French, from close to the Pyrenees, I am loving every second of you getting the buzz of discovering it. Like in the Impossible route, its amazing! 😁🤙

[@markouellette788]

Nice job creating the life you have! Special person you married!

[@leighharwood9415]

The pure look of Joy on Tyler's face in Switzerland .. awesome 👍

[@hanneshertach8013]

If its any consolation: When it’s cold and snowy here in Switzerland for 4-6 months i watch these videos and dream of riding in sunny california ;)

[@aidanmahony1681]

Pretty sure Châtel is in France but yeah he probs crossed the border a few times, it’s easily done round there

[@leighharwood9415]

@@aidanmahony1681 it was his face when he said he was in Switzerland and loved it

[@Adam_Crebo]

@@aidanmahony1681 I was thinking the same thing! I've stayed a lot in a small chalet in Chatel so was wondering whether there's another place of the same name over the border in the PdS...

[@SaschaRissling]

Dude there should be an own channel with stuff only about that last segment with your wife. I think a lot of people struggle having adventures while having a family with kids and communicating it. While i really respect your achievements as an athlete - it is your family dynamics i'm actually interested in. Thanks for sharing!

[@heikkisanelma6625]

I wish you could do some haute route race in alps or pyrenees next summer... you could be in contention for top10... and its the hardest amateur stage racing in europe...but its basically kom racing and some descends are neutralized.. its like my bucketlist thing in cycling...

[@ancientfifer]

This is fantastic. Can’t wait for part 2! I’m 63 and can’t wait to go on many rides and trips to Europe. You’ve lit my fire for it!

[@mskaira302]

that old couple is amazing. Truly an amazing experience.

[@ilgour]

I rode in france for 2 weeks crossing the alpes. Its absolutely insane. I totally understand the vibe you had.

[@doclittle2449]

Seriously great: the edit, music, how genuinely happy you are! I can’t imagine tomorrow’s vlog!!🎉

[@BikePappy]

Was in France twice last year for some cycling. Was wonderful. The secret to navigating the French is quite simple. You MUST ALWAYS greet everyone with a “bonjour’. If you don’t, they consider it to be very rude and insulting, and you will be treated rudely in return. I found the French people to be very warm and accommodating to my lack of language skills. (At least while I was still in their company.)

[@robertwaldren6206]

Easily my favorite thing you’ve ever posted. So much joy.

[@RepsacZ]

Big up to Swiss road surfaces! Man oh man, best in the world. Smooth like butter.

[@keelybradshaw1348]

As a female/wife (your wife is a woman of few words), there are times when it should be a boys trip. No wife, no kids. She said it well that if she really wanted to go it would have been possible. She's just awesome and recognizes the importance of you having your own experiences outside of being a family man. It goes for both sides, but she clearly understands the value of what you are doing. Lucky, lucky, man.

[@fpeter01]

I live alone,. But iif I would live with someone, I wouldn't go on holiday together. It is like spending time with coworkers after the job is done. My body and soul don't need that.

[@ScAnSaBr]

Tyler, I love your videos. I love them because you are genuinely stoked to be living this life and doing this shit and digging it 2x for everyone else who isn’t doing it. Rock on brother. ❤️

Man... you were in Toulouse, my town! Greets from France.

[@aidanmahony1681]

I got to ride in the French & Swiss alps this summer. It’s great for road bikes and MTB. It’s pretty special

[@markholder4054]

As always… you have a way of sharing that elusive feeling. I really enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@franctomsic8513]

I did something very similar but at the Giro. Yep, being in the moment, up the Stelvio I realised that all my years on a bike , training, racing and just riding was all for that moment . I wept with joy. I live ,at least try to . Live in the moment with every breath and its because of riding and my relationship with it ( riding) made me value every second I have on this earth . Your Vlogs never disappoint. Thankyou so much.

[@MarvinGruse]

Youre like a cycling Casey Neistat. I watched all ur stuff for 5 hours straight now and i dont wanna stop. Can not believe how much i needed this. Thank you and stay awesome

[@stuartmcgill5065]

So great to see you living out your dream VC, but also getting to experience your profound appreciation for what you've achieved and the love you have for your supportive family. Thanks for sharing, Tyler ;-)

[@evilrslade]

Take all the best things about Germany and France and you have : Switzerland. Another great episode dude.

[@SandraPelleyTheSandini]

I wanted to tell you that I am LOVING the vlogs. After going into withdrawal symptoms with the cycling season ending, the vlogs gave me (us cause my guy finally realized these are fun) something to hang on to.

[@shenstarwing8372]

Bro you gotta post the whole trip. PLEASE 🥺🥺🥺!!! Im so excited to see the impossible route, can't wait

[@DM-ht9ql]

Great video! France in summer and for the tour is a combo of perfection!! Was at the Chatel stage too - unbelievable atmosphere!

[@bboss8048]

Duude, your wife.......one in a million. Chapeau!!

[@Mathieucros31]

Toulouse is my home town but we have been away for about 10 years in the USA and now Mallorca. I miss it so often ❤

[@ii-nico_r-ii1360]

So good to see you in France ❤️ But maybe less 1% of the population is able to speak english, so it really hurt us to welcome foreign people the good way... But still the best place to ride bikes. Love from France Tyler

[@robp.8807]

I think its more like 1/4 to 1/2 of population speak french. Ive spend cumulative about 1 year in Annecy, Alp D'huez, Grenoble, Nice, Paris, Reims/Epernay, and nearly everyone I spoke to was fluent in english.

[@ii-nico_r-ii1360]

@@robp.8807 you've been extremely lucky 👍 we are the worst to learn foreign language (due to shit scolar system) in Europe. Once you leave big town, people over 30 can barely speak 3 words😅 (just like the impossible road in the café). By the way, you went to some nice places,im going to alpe d'Huez this summer to!!

[@mkuek]

Your videos are so inspirational. They make me want to just go out and ADVENTURE! Thank you.

[@x-raymind7778]

I can’t wait to visit France so beautiful I love how passionate they are about cycling

[@VanillaSky23ffm]

December has four highlights for me: Doing the Marcothon run challenge (min 5km run every day), the Rapha Festive 500, Christmas with family in Germany…. AND your daily VLOGS, absolutely love the authenticity and content, keep it up 👍

[@sean199142]

Lol we get it you're wife is amazing 🤣 love you're videos and Missed the blogs ! Keep it up homie 💪

[@rocco.mbb.zoccoli]

So many laugh out loud moments in This one! Can’t wait for part Deux

[@mototaco2132]

1) I had the opportunity to do Alpe D'Huez..... I was so full of joy and happiness, I too wanted to bottle up that feeling too. 2) Enroute to Alps D'Huez, no body spoke English, I now know what non-English speakers must be going through when in US. 3) Its amazing that your wife supports you

[@MiltIV84]

Love the daily vlogs. I'm sure it's an absurd amount of work for you but it sure is appreciated. Love the big projects as well. Maybe in 2023 you could just supplement with a weekly vlog or something so we don't only get to see you eight times. YUUTT

[@etapepartners]

years ago I would go to France with a bike tour company during the TDF. the tour operator got us access to the TDF race courses...we would ride sections of the race course about 3hrs before the race came through. I only went for the Alps stages...riding in the mountains there was amazing...riding the race courses lined with spectators was a bonus. I totally understand what you were feeling

[@SimonBarret]

Welcome in France 🇫🇷.My beautiful country. You saw just a small part, all the country have soo many différents lanscapes. Peace ✌️

[@williamolmedo3410]

Loved loved loooved this video. You have a good woman in your life not everyone has that mentality that she does. You guys are winners👏👏👏

[@Momentumunboun]

Switzerland is indeed beautiful. I hope to revisit one day! 🤔

[@Stratulax]

Dude, Europe is killer! But that hotel was bogus! 😂 Glad to see that you made it and had a good time. Cheers!

[@offdaystv]

I love your content man! I used to be such a f***boy and you really showed me what living is all about!

[@BLaZEjjp]

Would have loved to see you show the alarm door had a green guy leaving the building symbol! 🤣 Cracks me up thinking about it.

[@travisreed5965]

Excellent Behind The Scenes Brother Man - The Wife Kicks A$$ Cheers

[@MajorDenisBloodnok]

The village of Châtel (with Thibault Pinot) is in France, near the border with Switzerland, but still in France... We, French people, are not very good with other languages but if you learn the "magic" words "bonjour", "merci" "au revoir" (hello, thank you, goodbye), you will be welcome by almost all French people, even in broken English... 😁

[@dejouxgt]

That vintage bike is a modern Pashley Guv'nor. Built like they were in 1926 though.

[@HiopX]

look at that bike lane 2:44

[@heikkisanelma6625]

Maybe Pinot just wanted some extra training stimulus after the race :D

[@larsjobusch9083]

Even germans have this huge language problems when where in france. Nice to see you had an awesome time. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Allez vegan cyclissimo!

[@sanjinoliveira4464]

Wished you visited Switzerland properly, but perhaps next time, then I'd love to host you and show you around :)

[@AndrejendrA]

dude, you are special. in a good way.

[@elmo24de]

You loved Switzerland sooo much, but actually you were in France🤭. Chatel is located in France. 2miles from the Swiss border.😋

[@CycoWarriorx]

“… I’m breathing thru my butthole…” I’m dead… 😂😂😂😂😂😂🍻

[@netflix_and_zwift]

that was a "i missed you about Wednesday" ahahah

[@agnproductions5872]

Hey Tyler Would it be possible for you to implement some talk about how you think your training is going, WHOOP data etc like you have done in earlier seasons :) Thank you for your hard work!

[@alphahxr]

Oh god, I’m scared to watch😅. Gonna need to be on the trainer for this. You should mention the time we were offered cocaine for helping a choking guy in Andorra😅

[@HafiszNosly]

To be honest, you does look like a Frenchman on a bike, maybe thats why the old couples cheering for you... Joke aside, man, that some awesome feeling cycling in that old French village 🙌

[@alexcochennec2870]

As the french would say "Magnifique" Also no cheese while in France/Switzerland sounds like torture : )

[@VetCyclist]

Great Trip and amazing coverage. Any reason you used the Garmin 1040 solar over your Wahoo in Europe??

[@rodrigoedington457]

Great video dude

[@paulsanchez4141]

Awesomeness Bra

[@aoe76]

Job floored 😂

[@kbkang9070]

I love your goggle. Where can I get it?

[@zeusfitter007]

Cornelius would be proud

[@flexmtb]

Such an inspiration bro. I've been training hard for years now and you got me VIBING to take it up 10 notches. Doing Downieville Classic again this year and hoping to crush my previous time. Hope to be able to ride with you one day. (I don't live too far from you) Anyway, question, what protein powder you use? I'm guessing it super healthy and natural and that's what I'm looking for. Thanks dude. Keep it going! Ride Bikes!

[@xgreatnwcomicsx]

My biggest challenge in France was food (Vegan), so we found a grocery store and cooked at our VRBO place.

[@vancelray]

Your wife is amazing.

[@miggyflo4545]

VC: Family Man, Story Teller Extraordinaire, International Man Of Mystery? Life Rips.

[@wspmjw]

An AMAZING woman you're married to Tyler.

[@HuntersCyclingAdventures]

Hoping you guys are ok after that earthquake last night

[@ashurany]

A strange justice that is bounded by a river! Truth on this side of the Pyrenees, error on the other side. -Blaise Pascal

[@xcountrykid]

The lesson here is that the best parts of France are in Switzerland. Haha (same goes for Italy)

[@djseitz425]

Tyler, where do you get your onesies?

[@rulo1019]

Where did you guys get all the photos printed up at? 🤙

[@killroy123]

VC: "I experienced peak personal joy" Me: "Yayy!!!" VC: "I was there without my family" Me: 🤨😅🙃

[@vioseven3799]

Earth meed more positivity, and you are great positivity.

[@TheLankyCyclist]

Pinot weighs like 135-140 so he’s got the w/kg edge

[@serisingh]

12:10 450 watts after a TdF stage?!? If these pros are not doping I suspect them of not being human because that is wild!!! Just… how?

[@andeez4663]

Tyler- you really should get your kids travelling. There is so much education in seeing that other cultures/languages/foods/architectures/histories etc exist. Next time take the whole fam and hire an au pere to help with the babysitting

[@TheVCAdventures]

I’d love to, but the wife isn’t a fan of taking them out of school 🤷‍♂️

[@florentdubos1602]

O Toulouse Bro 😍😍😍

[@johnschmitt3083]

How much do you weigh? Pinaut is at 63kg maybe less during Tour.

[@SwearyCyclist]

Wife is like right now it's my turn........lol

[@warrenhaas]

For future reference, "Il y a un chien dans ma salle" is roughly "There's a dog in my room" in French

[@tednruth453]

Yeah, europe is cool, incredibly varied, it's the place to be 🤓

[@jamskof]

"did you miss me?" of course... "ok. bye"

[@garethjones3806]

3:32 Hautacam ❤❤❤

[@raymonddelange5974]

Welcome to the real world !

[@markcavandish1295]

Mixing that protein shake… 👋

[@lostinacrowd]

I can't find part 2

[@TheVCAdventures]

It’s called cycling in Switzerland, if you click VIDEOS, it will be in order and easy to find.

[@Roboturnerlol]

those pictures lookin pretty uneven tyler

[@Milian89]

i dont think that dude rode in 1926 :D

[@HarryPotter-wm3kf]

You should travel more! ... I mean you should travel alot more to Europe ... dude :-)

[@larsbee]

did u miss me? 😂😂😂😂😂

[@homesquad4life]

VC in Europe watching Europeans living their daily life like :O is the funniest thing 😂