Welcome To The World Famous Nichols Ride

The Nichols Ride is equal parts short, scenic, brutal, and exhilarating. After a couple of miles of slow rolling through west Los Angeles, the competitive side of the ride kicks off when the light goes green at Hollywood Blvd.
From there riders climb up through the Hollywood Hills on Nichols Canyon Road with a quick and sharp detour on La Cuesta Drive to reach the top of the main climb at Mulholland Drive.
Once up top the terrain is rolling hills with great views out over of the valley. The constant up and down on Mulholland is easily as hard as the main climb with riders split into smaller groups having to take turns facing the wind. The 'finish line' for this part of the ride is just near the crest of the last climb.
After a regroup the ride heads back down to flatter ground on Sepulveda Boulevard.
Final three riders with me:
Joe (navy blue) @emmerlin
Taylor (green/white/blue) @taylorwdawson
Nico (white) @nicom8
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[@Seems_like_mountains]

The sound of all the gears and pedals clipping in at the light was insane.

[@RealBabesGhost]

I can Blow..All those Mofo's Off the Line-e- In Platform pedals..

[@KandiKlover]

@@RealBabesGhost before getting dropped 30 seconds later. Platforms ftw tho :3 I use a crank brothers stamp1 on by tour bicycle.

[@duncanvincent9106]

Great video! I hope the cars on the roads respect the rules more than this group of riders .... or it will be very dangerous!!!

[@niklashbg]

Lovely sound! Lock 'n load :D

[@richespiritu4558]

Damn their speed on the climbs is my speed on the flats

[@austball13]

That guy in the navy jersey is strong as hell. He was taking monster pulls. You guys absolutely flew up those mountains!

[@Jorgegamarram]

That’s my guy Joe

[@FreeWilly22]

Jorge Gamarra Joe mama?

[@dannyr333]

I dont know what I love more the blue skies and sunshine or the sound of changing gears and the sound of the derilluer pulleys and tires on the pavement man c'mon....man I know already said a comment but this ride motivates me so much to go ride now...

[@SAFABrian]

Couldn't agree more!

[@Dee-ye2dk]

I don’t even bike but, this is cool as hell to watch. Love it

[@reyadamperkins7385]

maybe you gonna have a try. Who knows, maybe you'll love it,

[@Dee-ye2dk]

Kenny Pyanee I was thinking about this. Missouri is a hilly state

[@reyadamperkins7385]

@@Dee-ye2dk ok mate, when you will do it just let us know... i do ride every weekend, for about 1-2 hrs, sure i can't ride as fast as brian but everytime i tried to improve myself.

[@waedjradi]

It's fun, bro

[@Carmelov2012]

It’s addicting as hell lol I can’t get enough of it lol

[@kirkshammett94]

One of my favorite all time sounds. Several bike tires in a group ripping up the tarmac! Never gets old

[@nhug5674]

damn...back in the days when we rode in groups. good old times

[@cliffcox7643]

We still ride groups, despite of covid.

[@silvermediastudio]

what happened did they scare you into hiding at home?

[@cliffcox7643]

and the groups are getting bigger.

[@NaNameYuzu]

I've never actually been in a group ride before. It looks like a lot of fun

[@KandiKlover]

Still do for those who aren't brainwashed morons.

[@lianchu4236]

For those wondering about social distancing, the ride was on the 2nd of February.

[@scvkurt03]

@MontalbanJR Totally, all those dead people were just committed to the cause. Which is what, again?

[@cchanc3]

riding is more important than propaganda. let the haters hate

[@billing6818]

@Hank Chinaski death rate of 5 per 100k? Im not worried.

[@yogajitsu6757]

Looks like youre keeping distance

[@SteveofArms]

Youre all some CovIdiots

[@Grunge_Cycling]

The fact that Phil was only in the first 10 seconds of the video is hilarious.

[@0RANGOTANG]

Arthur J just took off from the rest of the group lol

[@0RANGOTANG]

Just goes to show the difference these pros have against us

[@SAFABrian]

Haha yeah. And Joe giving him a hero leadout... He doesn't need the help, Joe!

[@mjg_____]

I've never really had the context for how fast Phil actually is… welp, I do now. insane.

[@gweflj]

Even crazier to think is that a solo Evenepoel etc would have done the same to Phil.

[@HumaneNewt]

That guy everested the day before and then able to ride like this.. Insane

[@SAFABrian]

Yeah Joe is loco!

[@tw775]

steroids

[@fuzzynavel]

@Graham Neumann did 9000m of climbing on the bike I presume. Ouch!!

[@kobenoyashi531]

I've ridden up the mtn he everested (Gibraltar rd), just once, and I was done for the day! Lol

[@isaiahyoungbrown]

@@kobenoyashi531 can't imagine going up gibarlter that many times

[@davianlomboan2397]

Everything in this video is perfect for cycling. A good group, great terrain, and nice weather. Great vid!

[@SAFABrian]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@keithlambright5405]

@Brainjock Watch the left elbow of the rider in the front. It will flick out and in a little when that person is ready for the next to pull through.

[@vanpampus]

Also running red lights, that's perfect!!

[@raptorxxxx-dd1fh]

Sunday morning, blue skies,out riding. Perfect. Missed those days. Strong group. I didn't heard a hint of a freewheel.

[@SAFABrian]

Sunday morning, but no rest for the wicked!

[@DiegoRevs]

Watching this while on the Indoor Trainer!! - MOTIVATION!!!

[@thetechfromheaven]

Watching this while after doing 35km today, all by myself and distanced from everyone of course, gotta get that Vitamin D so corona chan cant lewd me, I N S P I R A T I O N

[@motogents5819]

@@thetechfromheaven 35 kms? That's amazing brother. I could hardly do like 12kms.

[@davidnelson3693]

I did that ride many times as a member of Velo Club La Grange Westwood between 1975 through 1979. Great memories, lots of fun! I still ride, but now mostly in Rhode Island.

[@garygamble1963]

The USA - a place where stop signs & stop lights are only a suggestion. Even so, this is just so cool and awesome to watch. Keep safe guys.

[@jcsrst]

This is the first time I've seen you in a group ride! Dude!!! You are strong as well as fearless! Great to get to go along on that ride, thank you!

[@serge9015]

Light blue n white jersey rider is a freak! Thumbs up 👍👍

[@michaelmitchell2954]

Thank you for sharing this video. I'm 51 and bought my first road bike a few days ago. The video inspired me to ride hard. Not sure if I could keep up with you guys. I bought a specialized tarmac comp with ultega sti shifter, ultegra derailleur, continental gatorskins on Mavic Aksium Race 700. My cruising speed between 10-13 mph and top speed 34. I learned, I need to practice riding with a group after watching your video.

[@luisulloa6185]

Welcome to the club. I'm 51 years young too

[@billdemarais7254]

I bought my real first road bike 12 years ago. I'm 71 now and still at it. Ride On!

[@pssita]

I’m 51. Bought my first Road Bike about 15 years ago. I hope you are still at it.

[@jodywest9044]

You're doing Great, all of you

[@albertomarcelloni4070]

Thanks for this video, I hardly ever get to see what goes on at the front of a fast group ride. Missing the outdoor rides even more now, however after more than a month of zwifting and watching this has made me realize the serious risks we take out there on the roads.

[@TheXtrafresh]

They do ignore any and all traffic rules obviously, so don't take it as a moral or legal endorsement, but from a safety perspective: on the intersections they only go when sightlines are clear, and they do squeeze the brakes when they aren't. The camera adds a bit of drama to the passes and the proximity of the other riders.

[@CycoWarriorx]

I see Phil had to get out and leave everyone to start the ride... he’s such a professional ham... 😆

[@PayneDeathz]

Just got started cycling and I'm learning a lot of hand signals just by watching this vid

[@KandiKlover]

Me too but I usually ride alone because roadies are annoying.

[@polthomaskeeley7860]

Thank you very much for that. A great session indeed :-) I love how GoPros etc. and the internet can let us fellow riders across the world get a glimpse of local friendly races and chain gang belters! Cool :-)

[@skogling]

The essence of road cycling. I can smell. Wonderful. I wish I could do this ride.

[@gerrygimno]

Beautiful morning, gorgeous sight! Thanks for the pleasure, thanks for the ride!

[@orlandosgamer969]

I always watch your videos to study and not feel locked up, they are super relaxing and I can feel at least a little bit of the cycling experience

[@Kevinlvz]

Thanks for this. It will help me to pass the french lockdown on my indoor trainer ! Beautiful roads

[@dfarrar23]

What a fantastic ride. Thank you for sharing plus the topology and speed. Really enjoyable, makes me want to get better at cycling to be able to stay with your pace.

[@ivanflores8711]

37 minutos a pura intensidad ! Que buen nivel ! Que maravilloso paisaje ! Saludos desde argentina!

[@Aliballer]

41 miles an hour that's insane.

[@loadin8073]

I’ve hit 52 on my mountain bike heading down this massive hill. Scariest shit of my life and I kid you not, when I picked up a minor speed wobble, I shat my self. Anyway, above 40 is probably a death sentence without gear

[@KandiKlover]

@@loadin8073 You just need a decent sturdy bike. That instability is from untrue wheels and poorly setup components.

[@loadin8073]

@@KandiKlover yes, I was on a mountain bike tho, geared for more Wattage/lower RPMs for preferred torque. My road bike would take 50mph no problem. Jus different sprockets, rotors, and chains

[@willisix2554]

I hit 47 mph ONCE on my road bike don't want to do that again

[@firestyt3440]

@@loadin8073 i have hit 45 mph on my fixed gear it was scary and fun at the same time

[@maverik15j]

Gotta love the guy at 1:20 with blood on the back of his leg from what I assume was a quick shave before the group ride.

[@reinholdachleitner2069]

Awesome ride,so exhilarating to watch with such beautiful scenery and road surfaces.These racers absolutely shunt.

[@JOTAGOMEZ23]

Love the sound of the rims and the gears! 🤪🤪😍😍

[@adriendelin]

Rims or hubs?

[@reyadamperkins7385]

Thanks for those videos, very good motivation. For sure after confinement I'll start ride again.

[@davidroche9476]

Impressionnant le rythme lorsque la route s eleve sa étais un plaisir de visionné votre vidéo 👍👏👏

[@breddary]

You never cease to amaze me with the footage. As I drink my smoothie, I raise my cup to you sir! Great content!💥🔥💥🔥💥

[@SAFABrian]

Thanks Ryan!

[@fucktheworld1207]

Loved that, all the way over here in Liverpool, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👌🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@climb511c]

Love this. Can’t wait for the ride to be on again!

[@shimon2476]

The mechanical noise the bikes make when changing gears and pedaling really is something else!

[@SAFABrian]

Filmed on Feb. 2nd. Ride starts at 1:45 Data overlays kick in at 3:27 (Started my bike computer a bit late)

[@eto2352]

Great vid, you are strong! Great to use your vids on the trainer.

[@gio957]

Before social distancing!

[@mrm95]

You rode really smartly; saw so much less wind than the others and used your descending ability really well! 👍

[@jonathanducille9445]

is there a data overlay feature that comes with your bike computer. ie. can i just take that and drag it over my footage? also did the computer come with the bike or purchased separately? thanks in advance

[@danperdomo3639]

This makes me wanna be riding all day nonstoping! Goshhh, really great vid and route 🚴🏼💨🙌🏼

[@RitchelTheVlogger6858]

hi

[@bicycleit2383]

I'm in the UK, I love watching this video it's the best. I wish I was there.

[@jddmar]

Truly amazing ride guys.... Based on the video, this route is now on my bucket list.

[@charleschavarria7523]

You guys are amazing you have your own tur de caly👊.Im watching on my big screen now home theatre sounds great

[@carlberto7214]

Thanks for bringing the camera, rolling deep

[@silverestore]

This is what passion looks like, friends. Precisely why I love cycling.

[@bteiv676]

Great riding, love the route and varied terrain. Fast and hard work out...kudos.

[@Rcdriftchase]

Nice ride! And a good companion! Keep breathing and more rides! 🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️

[@danielwolf5399]

Meeegggggaaa ,, der Sound der Carbonfelgen , das klicken der Cleats , das geile Wetter !! Ich wohne im falschen Land , kein Hupen , keine Autofahrer die den Dicken machen ... einfach geil 🙏🏼😍😍🙏🏼

[@mstrasser]

That looked like so much fun. God I can't wait to get outside again

[@charliejohns5726]

This is beautiful, probably one of the best cycling videos on KZbin!

[@SAFABrian]

Thank you!!

[@activezone8574]

Unbelievable! It is just a joy watching it !!!

[@doczilla1984]

damn Phil is such a climbing beast , the bike route looks amazing wish i could of been there.

[@nigelstewart]

Nice vid! Thanks for another great one :).

[@sadik_77]

WOW BRO NICE VIDEO YOU HAVE MADE...................I REALLY ENJOYED ! thank you so much

[@rws0010]

Great ride to witness, thanks!

[@alexm1841]

Man… new sub here and loving your videos! I’ve been riding mountain bikes for years and going to buy my first endurance road very soon. Thanks for the adrenaline rush

[@terezareyes7400]

Felicitaciones buen video👍🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️

[@scorch2020]

As a noob learning on a mountain bike(specialized crave 29) you road bikers totally killed that first accent!!! Earned my respect no probs!

[@Bokuma01]

So sick, wish you started further back though as it's always good to see all the other riders as you pass.

[@Undadawg87]

I love the symphony of wahoo unit’s auto stop beep at the beginning.

[@bennyn11]

the guy with blue and black kit is insane. beastin'

[@AtakanCOBAN54]

So good Brian. The sonund of all the pedals were excellent dude. Congratulations. 👏👏👏 With hello from Türkiye.

[@JCNegri]

Pure Push all the way. That was awesome. Great video.

[@yeeks_redd9959]

that feeling of freedom feels so good riding a bike 🌲 🚲 🍁! ! ! Greetings Brian, I'm Alan Yee 99 ! !

[@jonathandlc9938]

Your ride is amazing, the atmosphère absolutely immersive, it’s like I was in your wheels all the video long. In France i have the chance to ride «famous » road, but yours are mesmerizing! The 2 yellow line in the middle make an effect of advanced trajectory and it’s crazy! I love your ride, “ Chapeau Messieurs” !

[@horizontalmapping7033]

Wow such spectacular views on the right side of the mountain 😍

[@Protoman888]

Not gonna lie I thought Mr. Rapha was holding something back there sitting on the first big climb but white helmet sure showed everyone what was what on the final uphill.

[@keirmcfc]

This man is living the life

[@truettyarnell1195]

This makes for a great trainer video and looks far better than the Texas flats. I’d pay for more vids like this. Nice work!

[@SAFABrian]

You're welcome to join my Patreon and support the channel

[@chokhou]

Nice POV man. Enjoyed very much. Peace

[@muhammadbadrulamin7721]

Why im sooooo excited!!!

[@rodsilva8782]

Good job y'all💪🏻!!! Y'all re strong

[@blasianmcbob8570]

Just wanted to stop by and say your videos are top notch. Feels like i'm playing a game on ultra settings lmao super smooth

[@josecornielle]

Dude...thanks a bundle...I live in the DR and we've been in quarantine for over a month now...I compete as a master and didn't want to lose too much condition. I only use a trainer for a pre time trial warm up...but under our current pandemic condition I've no choice as to use it while confined to my home. I'm not into the Zwift, I'd rather use the trainer while watching real people ride real bikes on a real road if you know what I mean. Been watching some Asian videos but today I ran into yours while searching...and totally loved it! I rig my trainer in my living room right in front of my large tv screen and it was as being with you guys on the ride...really enjoyed it. Keep it up.

[@SAFABrian]

Bummer you're stuck inside, but glad the video helps. I'm not a fan of trainer riding either. Check out the Now Ride video I have on this channel too.

[@esotericbikeclub3018]

I’m getting a high cardio workout just listening and watching. Holy crap

[@natonato8036]

love how u never show off in any of ur videos how good u are such an art to hold back ur strength

[@avva4090]

This has me unreasonably hyped to train on my bike. I hate rest days, I want to ride! Here's to getting fast :)

[@jhonmoryl8070]

Yeah i love you team bikers great from cebu ph wow pwede sumama sa ride nyo

[@lucasbrunelle]

The riding on that ridge is legendary

[@JohnSmith-cu8yc]

Unreal footage bru!

[@rvingmontanezway103]

Nice ride there bro love them Hills 😬. Awesome video

[@Franco-yf5ou]

Que hermoso lugar para andar en bicicleta! Saludos desde Argentina Brian.

[@SAFABrian]

Saludos!

[@myplcrew]

Amazing effort and footage. Stop signs seem to be overrated in this area.

[@RitchelTheVlogger6858]

hi

[@danielsouza491]

Brazil be watching you take care Man

[@nelsonman1231]

These guys make it look so easy it’s crazy

[@mervdove5901]

Greetings from the coastal plains of South Carolina. Avg heat index during late summertime in the southeast is around 100 degrees. Have enjoyed “touring California “ with your rides while indoors on my trainer. Thanks!

[@alexhill9423]

What a gorgeous stretch of road.

[@madcapper6]

If I was on this ride I'd be having the Bob Seger tune playing in my head "...and those Hollywood nights in those Hollywood Hills"

[@likithjay]

That white t-shirt dude handled it smooth throughout the ride.

[@ridewithgae1467]

Great ride and look like you had a lot of fun

[@matthieuleber5968]

1:28The sound of all the Wahoo counters that put the automatic break is wonderful 🚵‍♂️🔥🤟😍

[@kroeff_san]

I wanna ride agaaaaaaain 😭😂 Amazing vid for my home ride 🔥🔥🔥

[@emiliotamayo3256]

Great ride! saying hi from West Palm Beach Florida, we have one on Saturday morning with the difference that is all flat land and on occasions with a strong tail wind, it could get quite fast although is short, just 25 miles through Palm Beach Island. Great vid, keep them coming!

[@bwlucas]

I've been on that ride. 30mph the WHOLE time. Wish it wasn't so damn early though!

[@17Peloton]

Good job guys!

[@paulvaladez1182]

Joe is a beast!! When I see him riding with Iz. They fly up mountains

[@diccram]

Absolutely Awesome 👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheCyclesport]

Great riding!! Would have liked to see the power and heart rate on this one! Awesome climbing efforts.

[@raanyroad9110]

Amazing video.

[@wallacedavidg]

Great views coming down those rollers. Super nice to 'ride' along with you. My only time to do pulls would be on the coasting part of the downhill. That's a pretty elite group of riders. Loved Phil Gameover nickname.

[@SAFABrian]

Yeah some strong lads up there, and just goes to show the difference between pro peloton level and cat 1.

[@vilsansolamillo6357]

Love your rides💓💓💓

[@SAFABrian]

Thanks ✌️