What does a 24 HOUR MTB Race FEEL LIKE!?!?

[@richards4422]

Absolutely Astounding - The story telling and video presentation are PROFESSIONAL AWARD WINNING QUALITY !!!!

[@TheVCAdventures]

Appreciate that, it takes me a long time to make these, but hopefully they are always worth the watch.

[@williambob111]

@@TheVCAdventures the music you pick is well chosen too. You are def good at this.

[@Bill-cy2cy]

So so worth it imo thanks man

[@osp1999]

Somebody better call Netflix!!

[@johncast9565]

shout out to the evening Drone Operator. That was really good footage.

[@TheVCAdventures]

Thanks 🙏 That is technically me flying it. It’s a follow drone that I control from my phone, I can control the angle and height, but it keeps me centered and won’t crash. No 3rd party operator needed. They have since discontinued this drone model though.

[@gabebikes]

@@TheVCAdventuresDude that’s insane to be able to ride like that AND control the drone and other cameras you have going on AND still be competitive. I can barely get my gopro battery changed during a race 😆

[@shalakabooyaka1480]

@@gabebikes yea, dudes a beast for real.

[@jacobmaldonado3951]

@@TheVCAdventureswhat brand?

[@Young_Padu1]

"Push through the darkness, and the light will be so bright!" You continue to inspire, Tyler! ✌

[@TheVCAdventures]

Wow man! Thank you so much for the support. These ultra events are such a rollercoaster of emotions, but having support from the community honestly helps so much get through the hardest parts of those event.

[@hughbike]

Only *YOU* could capture the beauty and the horror of a a solo 24 Hr MTB race so well. Thank you!

[@splooshmtb]

I'm not a racer, definitely not an endurance athlete by any means...but the way you capture this, narrate and put it all together makes me feel like I'm there! Great stuff dude.

[@TheVCAdventures]

I appreciate that! That’s my main goal in videos is to convey my experience and feelings to you. So that’s amazing to hear that came through on this one.

[@MrBikebros]

Dude you are higher than life! So glad we got people like you around!

[@TheVCAdventures]

Appreciate that my dude! My energy has changed a lot over the years, videos from 4-6 years ago were much different 😂

[@MichaelIhde69]

I love how “mitigating the chaos” involved hundreds of people sprinting 100m to their bikes in the literal first seconds of the race 😂

[@daviddougherty114]

Tbh, this was better than some of the more recent Impossible Route videos. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy those too but the story telling, videography, and creativity on this one were top notch! Cheers!👏

[@sgent]

Impossible Route is my favorite TV show. More seasons!!!!!!!

[@d_weazel]

That mental game of just ignoring what your body and brain are telling you, and basically telling yourself lies to get back on that bike. Totally crazy, yet so inspiring. Thank you for that, once more.

[@Mtn603]

Tyler, your description of the great bonk in the middle of the night is amazing to hear. My buddies and I occasionally do 24 hour mtb races, and we all have stories about that shared experience. The focus required, just to survive, while everything is hurting, sends us somewhere we didn’t know existed mentally. Makes for some pretty funny stories too (after the fact, type II fun). Kudos to your son for pushing you!

[@virgilashruf718]

Props to Tyler's son for pressing on! The hug you give him as you drag your butt to your bike and into movement displays so much love and gratitude.

[@robrebs4675]

Another brilliant story. Dude you explained the interior monologue (dialogue?) absolutely perfectly. Our brains are so devious. Pushing through that is something only a very small percentage of the population is willing or able to do. But once you’ve done it…it’s like a piece of armor you get to wear forever.

[@jamescarlphotography4523]

Video takes me back to the 90’s and the 24 Hours of Canaan in West Virginia. Great times. Hard.

[@franborrero]

The dust and dirt on the lens make it look like old, dirty film. Looks dope! xD

[@BIIIKES]

Bro... I needed this one. A little over a month until Unbound and I have major bike fatigue from all of the training. Your videos and story telling motivate me to always be better. Still pissed you won't be in Kansas this year (I get it dude, I just really wanted to meet you and shake your hand 😎) Just another THANK YOU for an awesome film, and THANK YOU for reigniting the fire to get me across the finish line in Emporia.

[@TheVCAdventures]

Thank you for kind words, I know what you’re going through 100%. Last year before unbound I got so fit but I just mentally wasn’t wanting to suffer anymore by the time race came. Finding the training/mind balance is hard. Good luck in Kansas, hope you crush it!

[@RicoRides1]

Dude! "Living a lifetime in 24hrs" nails it! I did 425mi solo event, Salt2Saint, road but still brutal not sleeping for 29 hours. Getting out after resting in warm vehicle into the cold dark night was one of the hardest things I've ever done too. Awesome vid and experience!

[@drewtietz2274]

Dude, best production quality and storytelling on youtube. I hope the engagement you get here is enough to keeps you making the content. always a treat after all these years

[@tinatpasselepoivre]

"remind yourself that overconfidence is a slow and insidious killer" Great job, greater video

[@jedscott4]

The production quality on this video is insane; the story, edit, b-roll, just top class

[@TheVCAdventures]

Amazing Jed! Really appreciate the support and I’m glad you enjoyed this story.

[@claytman75]

VC, you keep making more and more beautiful things. Thank you for including us on your whole arch from rider to dad to superhumandadmanhusband.

[@jcampbell290]

Love love love this recap…I know every turn, dem pokey bois lol…we don’t even see them anymore 😂 It is super fun to hear you talk about it all! You really captured the feel of it..sunrise lap is manna from heaven….living a lifetime in 24 hours…all the things ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ please come back again!!!!

[@TheVCAdventures]

It’s definitely my all time favorite event so far. I’m already excited for next year!

[@robertstrobel7338]

Editing, story, cinematography, all 👌 👏 👍!!!

[@MTBvet]

I love this event . I won 24 OP solo single speed in 2023 . It’s the best athletic achievement I’ve tackled thus far. Looks like you had a great race this year , 5th in that category is amazing. Maybe I’ll see you out there next year. Cheers!

[@Jay-nt2ew]

please never stop making videos

[@DanFleming114]

Walking up across the pond to see ya boy has uploaded a new vid…. It’s gunna be a good day folks 🤙🏼

[@Ultegra10SPD]

202 riders and you were plate 202. Interesting. Funny you post this the day i dropped out of a 6hr MTB race in june. Good show. -U10

[@TheVCAdventures]

The event sells out at 200 spots. But I was able to finagle my way in for a media spot. So I was the very last registered rider for solo.

[@outsidestuff4867]

Glad Todd let you in. He’s a great guy !

[@lauriefrazer5668]

Thanks!

[@TheVCAdventures]

Thank you so much Laurie! (Maybe not your name but the handle says that) 😀

[@ipodgolfer13]

Having done a 24 hour race from Salt Lake to St George this past month, you can be in your darkest moments at night. But as soon as that sun comes up, brand new mindset.

[@cucuit]

What a storyteller! I have viewed tens of 24HOP and none of them make me feel the pain and joy like this one

[@clement4460]

Hello, it's future Me. He tells you thank you for all your good job, all your positives vibes. You've at least one follower from France, you're helping a 45 years old beginner rider to reach his objectives. Franchement, chapeau bas for your great job.

[@tonymarengo719]

So much emotion, up and down, shred, and craziness put into 30 minutes. I seriously dig sharing your point of you and watching your stories. I am super super grateful I was able to help in someway and be a part and be in your energy. I didn’t suffer for 24 hours, but it definitely was a life-changing event for me as well.

[@EgglyMcBagelface3]

Dude, I just listened to you on Chris Miller Cycling from 7mo ago. I literally do not care what your videos are about. I'm a triathlete and weight lifter. I have zero interest in doing the riding that you do. I love watching you have fun. Keep filming whatever makes you happy and I'll watch all of it.

[@davidchambers6769]

Total rollercoaster of emotions, so different to anything else endurance on a MTB. Technical single track + sleep deprivation = 🥴. As soon as you finish all you want to do is sleep 💤. Respect to anyone who's done one of these

[@Gabe_Hansen]

Hold that thought. VC posted!!!!!!!

[@jansucha4327]

These are so freaking motivating, waking up to spin before work, I can imagine how rediculously hard it is like after over 100 miles of mtb.

[@dretoshmusic1630]

Resilience your middle name VC, we love to see how you push out even when every fiber of you being is telling you that it’s not possible! Much love and respect for the continuous improvement!

[@mtbrnn]

You were killing it lap after lap with a GoPro in your teeth 😁. Congratulations on the podium finish. Second time volunteering for Old Pueblo. Worked 2 shift in the timing tent this year. Loved seeing 4 different KZbinrs there that I follow. I did get a Fri and a Sat lap in myself to check my time (1hr 36min) 🤪.

[@bikepilgrim9105]

Most excellent video of 24 HOP I've ever seem from a podium finisher. I am the random guy on the top of the podium. You can tell I was not the guy who actually won because I was smiling and happy and jumping. I've done solo, 4 person, 5 person co-ed, and corporate categories. I've also stayed up and partied starting Thursday night until the Podiums. 24 HOP offers whatever you are looking for.

[@TheVCAdventures]

Crazy! You made the podium look so wild! How many of these have you been to?

[@OGbrewser]

Almost all my solo races, the toughest part was riding around non solo racers, not because they were bad but the confusion of who your competing with. I used to set my HR for 150-165 but very rarely could keep it there, especially after the sun came back up. Thanks for sharing the video, brought back some good memories

[@stormeporm]

Heck yeah thats why I do ultra events the highest highs and the lowest lows. Nothing beats crying on your bike because self misery won or because you just witnessed the best sunrise ever while listening to your favorite music.

[@JohnMikeBikes]

Absolutely spectacular! I already had plans to race 24HOP at some point, but it just got bumped up the priority list. So dope how your son got you up and moving again!

[@TheVCAdventures]

You’re always so good to me John! Thanks for the support! I KIIIINNNDAA wanted to punch my son in the face for making me get up and back out there, but I’m glad he was there to push me once I got back out. 😂

[@JohnMikeBikes]

@@TheVCAdventures now that’s what I call bonding 😂😂

[@noahclark4965]

BABE WAKE UP!!! VC JUST DROPPED A NEW VIDEO!

[@StevenDommermuth95]

These are the moments your son will never forget! Super nice to see that you both are having a great time!

[@mbigatti]

First Vegan Cyclist video I saw seems like 10-12 years go. It was about riding Yosemite, if I recall. Recently came across the transformed channel with the impossible rides bikepacking episode. The production quality has skyrocketed, but I remember enjoying the Yosemite video just as much. 👏👏

[@GlizzyGoblin6969]

You did a fantastic job explaining the emotions you go through in this event. Whether you're solo or in a quad (the majority of riders are quad) this event is just a string of emotional and physical ups and downs. Each sized competitive (1-2-4) grouping brings unique challenges--sleep and nutrition timing is hard and you're blasting laps at 2+. It's for sure one of the more satisfying events of the season. Kudos on the finish! Unrelated, the groms you keep seeing in every clip with the Groupo jerseys on are a youth development team out of Tucson and they straight up kill. They've currently got one ex-rider in the world tour and usually have a handful of top contenders in pretty much any race in Arizona

[@davidp7414]

Hold my calls, VC has a story to tell. VC your videos make me happy

[@tylerbarney1697]

The montage around 16:00 is some of my favorite VC footage ever! Great video!

[@CameronPriceJ]

YOU ARE LEGIT my dude! From personal perceverence to story telling, you got the knack ;) Keep up the crazy!

[@benwilkinson7894]

Glad to have met you at this amazing event!

[@nicholasusher8075]

I completed a double everesting earlier this year. I can relate to every word you said. It took me 35 hours, 560km, 18,000 meters of elevation gain. And the worst part? I was never more than 6km from my car. Mad respect man, awesome ride!

[@adamgriss2025]

“I’ve done some hard things in my life”, said VC. That’s an understatement and a half.

[@justgettingstarted2112]

I am glad to see that 24 hour racing is getting some coverage again! In the 1990 - 2000s it was huge! I have done 15 of them solo, 2-man and4-man. It's so fun and social and mind expanding! Great job man!

[@MichaelIhde69]

Your videos to me are always such a wild ride, figuratively speaking. The way you’re able to keep hope and maintain your mental fortitude during the key moments of wanting nothing more than to give up is what sets you apart. From you I’ve learned that riding bikes is often more about how mentally tough you are than how fit you are.

[@daneitman]

And I thought I was the only one doing the Boulder Cobbler and 24HOP back-to-back. When I told my wife you were out there solo, she first replied “Oh, so there’s another idiot besides you?”…followed by “Did you at least beat him?”. My brain did not hit send on my immediate response…just a simple “Nope…that’ll never happen.” Well done on the videos…I can see the team perspective next year telling some community stories being a winner. Keep it up…and onto the next inspirational “WTF?” moments.

[@TheVCAdventures]

Crazy that you also did both! Theres a lot of us crazy dudes out here. I then went from this event to race a pro stage race which I got absolutely clapped at. It was a big trip 😂

[@ff2e]

Dude that positive quitting is the exact same thing my brain does on these endurance events and it is SO hard to get through. You feel like you finished and your brain is just slapping you with endorphins to lul you to stop.

[@facediaper09]

Hola VC. Wishing you the best success. Vegan Powa❤

[@nicholasmcfarlane4714]

Dude this bigger you looks soooooo strong and healthy!! Looking awesome! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@SugarShane13]

Another banger bro! I can’t imagine being on a Mtb for 24 hours. That’s insane! Great video and awesome race bro.

[@markbrown9803]

Each video just gets better and better, the story, the b roll, the music. Super inspiring, thanks for what you do Tyler.

[@benverschaeren6467]

Man, I can't believe youtube stopped recommending your videos to me. I came to your channel and find a ton of VC to watch! Nice video mate!

[@TheVCAdventures]

Well I appreciate you seeking me out. The algorithm works in mysterious ways.

[@osp1999]

Amazing Story tellling!! You never cease to Amaze!

[@trwilliams22]

I love a Lemans start. I hate running, but I love a Lemans start. Pure chaos in the best way.

[@skrinix]

dude this story telling, you were so happy, funny, and just exciting. glad you see you stoked man. this was a good one

[@silvervanmanfly]

Done 2 of these in the UK many years ago. They are super tough. Much Kudos to you Tyler.

[@gingerrunning]

Wait, anyone gonna call out the biceps? My boy be flexin. 💪🏼

[@schnell356]

Well done Tyler! I was watching your progress, online and wondering what was up with the 3-hr lap! Glad you persevered and kudos to your son for his encouragement. I think Lachlan was one of the winners missing from the podium. Not bad company and he only did half of the race as part of a duo.

[@drewcama2488]

LOL Great effort and accomplishment for you and your crew, Bur NO WAY! am i ever doing anything for 24 hours strait. My goals are more like a good 8 hours of riding at a comfortable pace then a really nice meal a chocolate cake desert and a nice coffee watching the sun set. Every time I can accomplish that one more time is a great life lived. I think I've done that about 4 times so far. Hopefully I have another 4 or more still in me. A great video and what an adventure, YOU had. P.S. Tyler your looking good, dude. Are you like hitting the waits? Even your hair looks combed!

[@benverschaeren6467]

Thanks

[@TheVCAdventures]

Thank you so much for the support! It really helps a ton and it means a lot to me.

[@kendogz161]

Dude your son is boss.Tony was a legend.

[@Pnev1]

The running scene was a new ick unlocked for sure.

[@andrewschirmer3849]

Dude you rock hard another huge ride and the coolest story 👊🏼 big love from Radelaide 🇦🇺

[@seagulls4life12]

Tyler, I also live to suffer in endurance events. I love the way you describe the experience of pain to come out the other side

[@Paksusuoli95]

Best storytelling in cycling, no competition!

[@Laz3rs]

Hyped to watch this one!

[@andrewfehrsen]

Bro! You are looking so healthy and strong! And happy :) So good to see after many years following you - epic video as always

[@johnconarty3762]

Tyler you seem like such a cool dude, mid solo cat race and you reach out to give someone a push up a hill. another awesome video per the usual man!!

[@skar67]

Awesome job Tyler. Man you make me want to spend more time on my bike everytime I watch your stuff. Good job on the top 5!

[@BigAbs-s5n]

Dude this is truly epic stuff You’re storytelling is on another level, the footage, the music, the passion, the emotion, you capture it all with such skill By far and away the greatest cycling KZbinr out there Keep going until you can’t 💪🏼

[@chrisvanbuggenum871]

Those delts man, looking good. Also, if you raced this smart in the past you would have done so much better than you used to.

[@SweetLike]

Please make more videos like this one. Every time I watch one I get so amped to ride. You’re helping people more than you know.

[@TheMuscleDocMethod]

Keep inspiring brotha and pushing yourself to new unknown heights 💯💯🤙🏻😎🚴🏼

[@JacMaciag]

Agree 100%. Doing an ultra has been an experience unlike anything else. In fact, you don't know what "to experience" means until you ride an ultra.

[@Josepowerzoro]

That’s amazing man your such an inspiration. That fact that you were never at this high of a level. And now after years of hard work you did something that is just superhuman level wow.

[@chiplitch]

This was a great video. The explanation at the end on the range of emotions and experiences was 👌👌

[@daki222000]

once again so much fun and inspiring to watch, Tyler. Thanks for the efford and sharing it. cheers.

[@romankarabutin3781]

Epic as always🤙🏼😎 and the best of the best storytelling🔥

[@saswu18]

inspiring stuff !!!!!! the encouragement from kids is really like nothing else! awesome job!

[@derekbroussard]

These productions have gotten top shelf!

[@TheCarbonationKing]

Congrats on the strong finish man! Well done 👏

[@ruirodrigues9122]

Awesome video as always dude. I can only imagine how hard it was to peel yourself off that sofa and get on the bike again.

[@JayRappa]

Nice man, I always look forward to your videos. Despite the obvious torture, this looked like a lot of fun.

[@DavidtheDoom]

Sweet, as always you mentions the team which is nice! Nice seeing you getting a spot on the podium!

[@ChaseDougie]

Another VC banger. It doesn’t get easier, you just go faster brother! Good luck

[@efraer]

A story very well told and presented. Thanks for sharing your experiences - both the highs and lows. Way to kick some ass on the bike!

[@Peace20100]

Man that was epic to watch. Thanks man 🤘🏻

[@squadronldr775]

Love following your adventures and hearing your take on the emotions that come with it, congratulation🎉

[@jprez239]

Always quality vid and inspirational. Love your videos Can’t wait for more !!!

[@FantaconeBoxWorksCBG]

Very nice. Your commentary makes your videos.

[@MayhemZwifting]

Wicked video, great work!🎉🎉🎉

[@chbrosz]

mate, another banger. such a gifted storyteller. thanks for taking us on another VC adventure 👊🏼