7 DAYS as a PRO... (is this every cyclists DREAM?)

I spent a week training, eating, and living as a pro cyclist with mens UCI ProTeam, Human Powered Health, at their January training camp in the Algarve, Portugal. This is my complete experience...
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A huge thank you to ALL the riders and staff on Human Powered Health for having me.
00:00 Intro
01:30 My backstory
05:50 Day 1 of training
13:40 Blood tests
19:17 Threshold climbing efforts
24:03 Rest day
26:05 Day 4 of training
33:45 Longest day on the bike
37:00 What pro cyclists eat?
41:08 Camp champ race
46:05 Final week statistics
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This vlog was filmed in Tavira, in the Algarve, southern Portugal, on the same roads the Volta ao Algarve em Bicicleta is racing on this week. Human Powered Health is racing, along with WorldTour teams such as Alpecin-Deceuninck, BORA - hansgrohe, INEOS Grenadiers, Soudal - Quick Step, EF Education-EasyPost and more. This vlog features riders such as Chad Haga, Colin Joyce, Scott McGill, Benjamin Perry, Sasha Weemaes and others.

[@simonknowles4267]

One of the ( if not the best) cycling channel on the internet. Massive thanks to all involved for allowing us mere mortals for the opportunity to watch

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks Simon. That’s an epic compliment! Super stoked you’re enjoying so much. More to come!

[@simonknowles4267]

@@tristantakevideo credit where credit is due. I have watched every episode and thoroughly enjoy each and every one. I’m a 52 year old cycling tragic who raced on the road from my early teens until late twenties. Recently got back into cycling but regrettably had my bike stolen from outside cafe and unable to replace. I guess the thief needed it more than me, so I get my “fix” through your vlogs.. regards from Tasmania Australia.

[@antoniocasablancasvilanova2207]

What a treat!! Unique behind the scenes; your style of story telling so down to earth and yet informative..Thank you Tristan.

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks Antonio! 🙏🏼

[@marcelsow5817]

Amazing video. As a KZbin consumer, I'd like to thank Human Powered Health for allowing you to allow us to participate in their training camp. If I ate as much as these guys, I wouldn't be able to afford getting my bike serviced or buying new tires if I get a puncture. Insane food consumption.

[@ShawnIsBatman]

Absolutely awesome! You are defining a completely new level of cycling content on KZbin! Congratulations on the work it took to build the trust with the team to gain this level of access and thanks to Human Powered Health for allowing the project!

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks mate! 🙌🏼

[@cabanas861]

So much work went into a video like this. Always beautiful scenery and Tristan is as real as it gets. This channel needs so much love from the KZbin algorithm!

[@JibbaJabber]

Brilliant behind the scenes look!! Well done Tris and HPH. HPH are now a team I'll definitely be rooting for🥇🥇🥇💪

[@CFCMahomet]

Excellent video. Others teams should take note… this is a great example of partnership in media.

[@swissride4k]

That's an amazing video. Thanks for sharing your story because we are new in this field and we need this kind of support to grow our cycling riding ways.

[@zacg6650]

Couldn't look away the entire time. What a dream this would be to take part in. Your editing and the breaks to explain each day really help keep your attention well as a viewer.

[@OUTDOORS55]

Passed Scott Mcgill a couple times training back here in md, always waved back👍 Great video, and excited to see how the season progresses 🙂

[@lcooperdesign]

So good mate. You thank the team for being cool with having you around, but I think you make it easy for them by being cool around the guys yourself, respectful of their objectives whilst also providing absolutely golden insight for us. Gotta love it. You know what I'd love to see? Trickle Down Training. The fact that you're able to ride with the pros says a lot about your own level, you're bloody strong and very.well trained. Those guys being just out of reach for you means that riding with them elevates you as a rider as you strive to hang on, whether that be through fitness, technique, wisdom or whatever. But just imagine, there are guys who look up to you yourself at the level you've reached, who in relative terms see you as the pro just out of reach. I'd love to see you ride with some of us aspiring weekend warriors and see how some of your unique insights can trickle down and elevate the riders looking up to you. A bit like GCN's World Tour to Cat Four, but far less like a dramatised reality TV show and more in your casual, laid-back, hanging out with cycling peeps vlogging style. For example I've never done proper structured training, I don't know how to use my Wahoo to do intervals, and I wing it when it comes to nutrition, so how much quicker could you get a bunch of us up Rocacorba, Els Angels, Rat Penat*, Montserrat, Vallter, Turo de l'Home, Mare de Deu etc.? Benchmark it and measure progress between two efforts, 1-2 months apart to track progress. I'm just rambling now but that'd be good, relatable content for many I reckon. *P.S. How on earth have you not had a stab at Rat Penat yet?? It has your name written all over it and the Garraf roads behind it are stunning.

[@user-iq6eg5gd7w]

Thanks for sharing, that kit is freakin awesome! Big Rapha fan, big EF supporter too 👍✌️👊

[@kimwrinkle100]

Awesome video! Great insights into the world of pro cycling and the amount of work and attention to details. No wonder your recent racing has gone so well! Cheers!

[@mick6ful]

Brilliant documentary style video Tristan. Excellent insight into how a camp runs. Kudos to you for filming so much. BIG thank you to Human Powered Health for allowing you be so open. The very best of luck to you in your racing this year and HPE, Rooting for you all.

[@danielwatson6510]

Need more vids/content like this, very informative and the insight into pro cycling was awesome, this is by far my favourite type of video to watch. In depth, can sit down and enjoy a good half hour plus video, loved it

[@ajlexinicole7]

Love all of your content in all of your videos....keep up the great work!! The insight that you gave us is just top notch!! Thank you!!!

[@rquinones27]

Such a great video. And being able to actually take part on the camp I’m sure it felt like you were actually part of the team. Well done!

[@Tex735]

This was just awesome!! That's an experience that none of us will ever have. Thank you for filming it!!!! Loved it!!!

[@n.eilo_rides]

Loved it, great story, insights, filming and riding (by you).

[@morningtidefilms]

Great video, this is my favorite that I’ve seen of yours by far. It focused on the team, and their experience, which was really interesting and insightful.

[@kevinmcilduff6037]

Excellent behind the scenes footage and daily analysis what transpires on a team training camp. Really, this is first class work 👏🏼👏🏼

[@JoeGallaher7]

Awesome video! It's great to see what pros do in a camp. It's super interesting seeing the nutritional breakdown

[@roadfert]

Another great video Tristan! I love the American Flyers 80’s retro music around 16:19 in, the music is on point!

[@Kiwisail]

Another enlightening watch Tristan. So easy to listen to your narrative. Thank you.

[@mathias_q_lorenzen]

Such a nice video. Really enjoy the format with live footage but also your sum-up and commentating on afterwards. More plz

[@marcellushoods7912]

Great video. Thanks Tristan and HPH for giving us amateurs a feel of how the pros operate. Next level stuff. This was truly insightful !!

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

Very cool video! And good on you just being able to hang in with the team!

[@jamiemcdonald4880]

Well done. I'm sure it was super exciting for you. Thanks for sharing your experience. I look forward to watching more.

[@KFc-pm1rz]

Awesome video on real insight to pro training camp. Loved it!!

[@bubby372]

More, more, more!!!! Tristan what a great experience. I would give my left one to be able to do something like that. Just awesome. Definitely one of your all time best uploads. Excuse me while I go watch it again.

[@neilcockings8967]

Quality filming, quality commentary, quality knowledge shared, thank you

[@DavidK140]

Great insight mate, well done on another awesome vid

[@ALomax4184]

Really enjoyed this vid - very nice seeing it from the inside! The whole team seemed pretty sound as well!

[@briandavid1355]

Really enjoyed the inside look into the pro team's training camp. Would love to see more in depth into the food side of things. Epic video.

[@icyourbs]

I love your videos...beautifully shot, very informative, and long enough to enjoy while on my trainer! 💪🏾👍🏾

[@andrewtwigg]

Awesome, great video. Brilliant to get that perspective

[@davidsoftley4648]

Tristan, great piece with an outlook from the inside. Nice one.

[@thewisconsingravelcyclist]

Excellent Video Tristan! Great insight on a pro team!!!

[@pedrotl6196]

Brutal video. Love it. As a detail gig it as Amazing to all the the data that yours collected. Bring more!

[@enzosalvi8451]

An amazing video thank you so much for sharing this unique experience with us !

[@sullysullster8217]

Great video. Very well done. Your skills on the bike AND your camera are unparalleled. The shot when your talking to the D.S in the car whilst riding is something Ive never seen before and Ive been watching bike racing since the 80's. That shot should be called the Tristan shot. I dont know how you did it w only two hands. Anyway great episode! Youve raised the bar for one man cycling vlogging.

[@tkingnz]

So good. Amazing content, seriously well presented. Cheers mate

[@gja2000]

Awesome video. It was great that the team allowed you this kind of access.

[@bernardoprates9126]

47 minutes! Massive production mate! Commenting on this before watching! I'm sure it will be a good one 👌🏼

[@Kermitonwheels]

Just fantastic. I love your longer format videos, taking us on a journey each time. And kudos to you for having the opportunity and then sharing it with us. 🎉

[@tristantakevideo]

Cheers Alex! 🙏🏼

[@patmccarthy147]

Really enjoying your work. Thanks!

[@rmb_dev]

Such outstanding work Tristan!

[@carlnyman4903]

Fantastic video and insight - absolutely epic!

[@sasatrifunovski]

YO - this is pure GOLD!!!! Anyone NOT watching is missing out on some serious BTS informatio. Thank you Tristan for sharing this, I really do appreciate it!!

[@chrisd3105]

Great video, loved the edit and longer format!

[@Rcmsd]

Quality content. Thank you for the update. 👍🏼

[@neilmckenna236]

Brilliant video mate, really did enjoy that! Fair play doing the training with the guys 👊👌👍

[@tristantakevideo]

Cheers Neil! 🤝🏼

[@xAudiolith]

Amazing video man. Some of the most exciting cycling content I've seen in a long long time. Cheers for taking us with you. Production quality and storytelling was ace.

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks man, super stoked you enjoyed it so much 🙌🏼

[@nickgyde2393]

Fantastic job. Thank you for the in depth insight.

[@xymek24]

great video - what a production - luv it, a lot of very interesting cycling team inside info :) and...what a beast you are :D almost finishing with a pro contract there :)

[@chuckfrizzell8668]

Great video Tristan. Many thanks.

[@sethrossinow156]

In this age of sprts dcocumentaries on Netflix,( F1 driving, golf) and HBO, Hard knocks(Football) i realy think an inside look at a year following a team on the cycling tour would be awesome and you would be a natural to do this project.

[@antspage]

i think of us keen amateurs have thought exactly that 0:06 until reality of their speed , training and power hits you and out the back! great insight TC!

[@s.jatighetchi9021]

Awesome vlog Tristan. Definitely keep it coming 👍👌🤙

[@sethrossinow156]

This was one of your best . I love to see the watts you and the pros put out and the nutrition. Very well done. You should be very proud at how well you performed. I would like to see some info on their offseason training programs, ie weight training and any cross training they do. keep up the good work.

[@wezgee6814]

Brilliant video! More of this behind the scenes or “day in the life” type content 👏🏻

[@alanhughes1662]

Great video 👍 great riding with those guys!

[@ivanezivanez5849]

Great vlog and insight into a pro team. Love your work keep it going

[@jamesbull9879]

Epic video! Thanks for this! What an insight

[@maartenwrikken]

Fantastic video concept! Awesome stuff mate

[@tristantakevideo]

Cheers mate! This one was so epic to work on with the team. Enjoyed it so much.

[@thegoodwheel]

I rather enjoyed this a lot Tristan... well done! Congratulations on the access and the performance👍🏾

[@danielbenjamin2454]

Awesome video. Very interesting to see some of the day in the life of a pro.

[@jbas8465]

What a dream come true! Keep the dream alive. I was excited for you while watching this presentation. And actually I learned a few interesting points that I can incorporate into my training as well. Great video and insight that is typically kept at arm’s length and not for consumers consumption. Nice work Tristan. 👍👍

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks man. That’s so good to hear! 🙌🏼

[@stevecompton9644]

Awesome look behind the scenes! Big Gage Hecht fan so cool to see him in the video!

[@wendysuperfan1014]

Thanks Tristan. I enjoyed watching the whole experience. Good job!!

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks Wendy!

[@Japan323i]

My second favorite Tristan video… 1st was Atlas.. OMFG.. that’s where the 900 T came from… courage + work.. still blown away with your one handed riding - filming skills At threshold ..Adio!

[@billsanders8526]

Such a great video. All the best to the team.

[@seanhadden8204]

This is brilliant, very well filmed keep them coming 👌👌

[@Amundsen.A]

Really great video Tristan!😃

[@amineroadbikerider1504]

i absolutely enjoyed this video. thanks to this amazing team and thanks to you for the efforts to make us live that dream ;to be a pro cyclist . and yeah i want to see more content about pro cycling 😍

[@sperrotin]

Great video Tristan, I would love to see more.

[@nikolajgregoric8403]

Great video 👍. My dream is to become a professional rider and i’m currently a junior so it’s great to see videos like this and learn more about the life of a professional cyclist. Keep it up 💪

[@greghart6310]

Nice! Great insight into the life of a pro. Extremely well edited and presented Tristan! Cudos!!!

[@tristantakevideo]

Much appreciated Greg!

[@mikegibson-hunt9667]

Fantastic video brilliant insight to a pro training camp.

[@GuidoBrandt]

Great video - love the content and insights, so happy I discovered your channel!

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks mate 🙏🏼 Great to have your support.

[@radoslawmroz9729]

Great video Tristan, great content 👍👍🚴🚴🚴

[@777redlyon]

Brilliant video, really enjoyed it 👍

[@mrcycling7007]

Great video Tristan! 👊🏼

[@jimmythelips]

Well done pal... Great video and well done Human powered Health for letting you in. One of best cycling bids I've seen .... No Probably the best one

[@DonJon99]

I really like this type of video!! Thank you Tristan

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Thanks Tristan great video and it illustrates just how tough riding for a team is. I hope by now Paul was it is back on his bike. Pre Covid we went to the Algarve where I hired a bike. We were up north so I found roads steep enough for me an OAP 😂 You've now got another Sub.

[@erikmiller7166]

Top content and what a great experience!

[@benjaminnekvapil6020]

Awesome video, loved every second. The giggles and looks around when the Xbox was mentioned was hilarious, that's when you know it's serious.

[@tristantakevideo]

Hahaha one of my favourite moments. Everyone laughed then a second later was like “okay now it’s on!”…😂

[@scugno]

So much content I do not know where to start, so I will just say I loved it all. I wish you raced with them at the end though. Cheers mate

[@kylehall4063]

Super cool idea, great insights 😃

[@stevewalter3742]

Great video & content. Thanks 👍

[@StachePower]

Can’t thank you enough for this video. So good.

[@paulopires2214]

Thanks for this amazing video! Obrigado de Portugal 🇵🇹

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks for having us in your beautiful country 🫶🏼

[@zerokoolTV]

This is great stuff. A lot of awesome input. Thanks dude. Shout out from Miami

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks man 🤝🏼

[@nickobec]

I really enjoy your long form videos, with most other content creators I shy away from their longer videos, but with you I like your story telling and know it will be good. I have seen lots of training camp videos, but learnt more about what goes on from this one, little details like riders all go to the bike room in kit + regular shoes and put riding shoes on there. What I would like is more details on the eating, both on and off the bike. As simple as asking a rider what they ate on that ride, ie bars, gels, sports drink. Off the bike, how often, when, what quantities, a few food porn shots and even riders (or team dietician) explaining the choices. A few short interviews with the staff, their role, how they joined the team etc. Seriously You could of made a 30 minute episode for each day and I would watch every minute. It is your behind the scenes videos I enjoy the most, this one, Atlas mountains race, Jack and the TDF route and you photographing Human Powered Health training camp.

[@tristantakevideo]

Thanks mate, these are all great suggestions. In the madness of trying to document everything while still being a “pro cyclist” I completely missed the chance to film a speaking part with the team nutritionist. But it’s something I plan to do more of in future as lots of people seem to be interested in that side of things. Appreciate the thoughtful reply and support as always! 🙏🏼

[@nickobec]

@@tristantakevideo I did forget you were trying to survive por cyclist training camp. If it was me doing the same relative effort, I would be refusing to come out of my hotel room after day 2. Only suggestion I could make is, if you are going to do something similar again. Plan ahead, write a list of what you want to do, share it with the team's PR people, get them to tee up the "interviews". So when you have finished your training ride, had your recovery food and you are looking for more recovery (ie sleep), there is a knock on your door and your next "interview" is go.

[@RobertReis-zt5cq]

You make great videos Tristan. My compliments. How about a nice and detailed video about the service course of the Human Powered Health team. I believe that many cycling fans would find a video like this very interesting and quite informative. Thanks.

[@themusette5894]

Excellent video, thanks, really enjoyed this!

[@tristantakevideo]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@bradleyleeper9517]

🔥 🔥 🔥 content!

[@markdenscombe361]

Great video and insight - cheers

[@riencoert]

whenever you show the b-roll of sprint trains from sideview, I imagine you filming them with your phone on the opposite side of the road while also riding the bike