Uphill Sprint to Podium my First US Road Race (it was HOT)

[@44routshyface]

Chris as much as I love the NERO Show (and hope that it will continue for a long time) I really missed thise kind of Videos! You mentioned in the show that you often find trainings content etc. a bit boring but I absolutely love those kind of Videos or race breakdowns like these, so I would love some more Videos like that :)

[@mrwezbo]

Agree with the above Chris

[@tristanocristofoli9848]

Agreed

[@mikew466]

Yeah, I kind of like them too. But I don't think they pull in the viewers for some reason.

[@starlitshadows]

Agree. This was great

[@uknowbass]

The 9-10 minute time for this was on point

[@markr6383]

Great video Chris. One thing I like in Dylan's videos (since you questioned in the pod what makes a good race vid) is when he gives you an idea of what sort of effort was required at different stages in the race. Like average power up each of the climbs or whatever. For some reason it helps me feel more in the race, and is good to compare to see if I could have held on in key sections. His are basically the only race vids I watch, and I think that's a big part of it.

[@jasonjaeger7383]

The race as b roll with the other stuff on top + the voiceover was a nice format

[@spirostzelis5258]

Now all we need is Jesse to do a race tactics teardown 😄

[@augustgames6502]

Would definitely watch 😂

[@joeshackleton240]

I think @Jasper Verkuijl had a video where he raced in California. Same team tactics: every team had someone up ahead so they just soft pedaled for the remainder of the ride. He was quite frustrated given it wasn't an important race so it didn't really matter who won.

[@eto2352]

Norcal - kings of negative racing

[@jarrodfife242]

MORE OF THIS PLEASE

[@Gabrielle4870]

Jasper used to race in the States all the time when he was flying there (he's a pilot). Some great videos there.

[@jgrefrath]

Between the heat and the course profile, Patterson Pass is probably the hardest race in Norcal. Great result out there and great video chopping up the action!

[@mrwezbo]

Really like this format, short sharp and to the point no BS.

[@ReVoltaire]

The years I raced this event as a 35+ 1/2/3 it was fairly hot but there was a fog bank sitting right at the top of the main climb with the most insane, soul crushing headwind on the steepest parts towards the top. Your 6-7 mph grind slowed down to 3-4 mph 🌬😨

[@richardhutchings1980]

Beast mode. Well done. But 100 degrees...Celsius baby!

[@oliverbaseley3413]

Paterson pass is legendary. I did it after a night out in 2021 and dropped out lap 1 after hitting 205 bpm.

[@RealMeatyBalls]

loved this, loved the on screen srrows and you explaining tactics. nice and simple for casuals like me

[@scrooksful]

Great video Chris and way to overhaul the locals on their own soil! Impressive and inspiring ride!

[@hucklejoko4838]

podium in a team centric race? chris that's already amazing!

[@m.ncycles]

I was out of the country while you were here I wish I was able to meet you! Nice job at Patterson!

[@markhebden1052]

Cool story Chris, thanks for sharing. Don't get how you could be disappointed with that result though!? Second to the California TT champion, you know California has a much larger population than Australia... right?

[@ashurany]

Congrats! Impressive to podium despite the lack of experience about the race.

[@Xenos-rx3bo]

Finally, some race content. Good stuff!

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

That was very impressive fitness and racing - especially in that heat !! If you make it over to Europe in the early Autumn I’d recommend the UCI Granfondo Tre Valli Varesine - really nice course (5-15min climbs), beautiful and fast

[@AlistairLattimore]

Great work, congratulations Chris!

[@NeonGrayEdits]

Great job, great video. Love all the overlays and add on’s 👍🏻

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Thanks so much!

[@diskzero01]

Great race Chris! It is a classic that I have sufferred on in the past. I hope they can keep it going for many more year.

[@colduncan1063]

Nicely done Chris; long enough to cover the subject and short enough to retain interest; just like a good mini-skirt.

[@photomotor]

Nice work Chris! those dudes droppin the wheel looks like they cant even go

[@marcvb3364]

Congrats Chris! Nice summary

[@DesertTriDad]

Great job dude! Very odd dynamics going on there but you didn’t fall for it. Love the race videos

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

2nd place? Impressive work... especially considering the monster who got 1st.

[@BillyTucker-eu7hq]

2nd is an awesome outcome!

[@dmv4554]

Impressive result especially without a team

[@michaelgraycycling]

Great work Chris! anymore race vids to come??

[@SPLSE]

These recaps are great.

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

HEAT is a killer. Kudos to anyone who conquers it.

[@michaelquinlan4817]

I can't remember the last video you made that really made me want to ride. This one has me itching to get out and do some efforts! Thanks.

[@calebking4443]

Hell yeah...PODIUM! Well done.

[@kimwalton2873]

Nice race! I was surprised to see some bikes without disk brakes in 2023🤔

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Yeh that was interesting wasn’t it. It was only when editing the video I noticed the same thing.

[@MazingerZX]

Hate the heat. Awesome vid. Love it!

[@J_CART3R]

im used to cycle during summer in The Philippines around (38°C - 47°C) (100°F - 118°F). but the Japan's summer built different, heating just around 24°C-29°C ( 75°F -84°F ) but very dry and the wind is very hot.

[@CarbonRider1]

The guy in white is Adam White, crazy strong, and often rides away from the field.

[@swites]

Well done on the race and good breakdown. Haha yeah I really like these vid's.

[@goodcompanycoffee]

Fun stuff Chris. Switching it up!

[@FaiscaaaH]

Great race mate 💪💪💪

[@44boowee]

Great video. Loved the overlay for speed,hr,power, and course layout....really cool.

[@thecyclinggreek274]

Excellent recap!

[@grahames9228]

Good job. Well done.

[@andycreese85]

Great ride Chris! Cool video (and perfect length!)

[@jesuswouldkilhimself]

I thought you were saying HATE!!LOL the heat!! Gotcha.

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

That angel 😇 🪽 with the bottle your boy was sleeping 😴 😂🤣😆

[@buddhahat]

Congrats on the result and great content Chris, love your work 👍

[@ml1186]

Awesome!

[@bcn1996]

Great video Chris. Metric units tho please next time!

[@grettaava1155]

More of these videos please 🙏🏻

[@miche_amico]

Congrats, Chris! And, btw, that jersey looks🔥

[@KiteWaldi]

Some bike and attire talk after the race would also be appreciates. What gear guys are using and so on 😊

[@maniastrat]

Congrats! That was great!!

[@jmunyard]

Awesome mate. A good video 🎉

[@vram5717]

Try Snelling RR in March if you can

[@lizhengzhang]

love this type of videos!

[@grettaava1155]

Come race in VT, much cooler temps even peak summer, usually around 83° ish

[@VeloSansFin]

Congrats

[@The14b88]

Great video Chris!! Really enjoy also this type of content and if it is commented by you, even better! It's curious the fact your maximum heart rate is low, I share almost the same maximum as you have (mind is 172) eheheh we are big hearted. As far as my cardiologist told me my heart is big and since I'm a 'small' guy the heart doesn't need that much 'cadence '. Thanks and cheers from Portugal

[@bitminerbob6731]

You probably took the bottle of the wheel you chopped there. ;P

[@Bstar2024]

You need to watch more VC videos, he explains the surges and those "annoying" people working as teams "unofficially" and holding the group back while their team mate pulls off the front on key sections making riders like you surge constantly to burn your matches

[@myhumps2730]

Fuckmemate that heat is balls. Nice job!

[@dollabillwill415]

awesome video! come ride in san francisco next time youre around!

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Next time!

[@colekalenak5087]

Tactics in the US are absolutely baffling. It’s not just you. It’s incredibly easy to miss the break because someone casually drops a wheel with not a care in the world

[@Lwmuth]

Great commentary and footage, you should really invest in a better camera, would round it up nicely.

[@jezhopo7221]

Ten years in and you've found a race that suits you. Shame it's all crits over here. Should have given us some numbers from the climbs.

[@baribari600]

Hah, right, I was thinking, "Damn, Chris is using an old camera." I have a Session, too (not even a Session 5). It's a useless piece of crap, but at least it's small.

[@myhumps2730]

I whacked it alright! (The like button that is.)

[@LuffLab]

As someone who races without a team, letting people roll off the front is such a predictable team tactic, I’m always prepared for it.

[@jesuswouldkilhimself]

They wanna act like they are in the tour!!

[@witepa]

It’s kind of you to use the imperial system while in the US, but next time feel free to help some Americans understand the metric system!

[@hamada452]

Umm Mark Tucker doesn't have a son.... He has only girls...

[@cruzanbum3108]

Don’t forget: Bay Area has plenty of doped amateurs…

[@daviddjerassi]

WOW the girl with the bottle was super fit some more please

[@marcvb3364]

Where do you live that you consider her fit? lol

[@kidsafe]

Chris thought he was thirsty during the race, but not this thirsty.

[@daviddjerassi]

Ireland where the Woman look like my A**e@@marcvb3364

[@sunshinecycling]

Your lack of understanding on why a guy wouldn't pull you up to the front when he has teammate shows you need to learn team tactics better. You would likely never see that in a pro peloton, and you would never see Jeff Linder of NorCal help you either. He wants you to wear yourself out getting there and keep himself fresh to help his teammate better when he gets there...or attack over the top when he gets there. He shouldn't be helping you.

[@sharonmoller7414]

Actually you do see it plenty in the pro peloton, even world tour although typically by teams like Movistar which is a different matter altogether LOL