Worst Retirement Ever - Phil Gaimon Strava Trolling on Stunt Climb

[@tedfrohling]

Something is fishy here, Google Maps says it should take 51 minutes on a bike!

[@trumptman]

Phil’s deadpan delivery is weapons grade.

[@hodnett53]

Holy shit that roof rack. And the drone footage. And the stars and stripes. And the "Happy Meter".

[@molybdnum]

I like to pretend the little figure in the % Grade animation reflects Phil's actual cadence

[@powaytheband]

Thank you for taking the piss out of “proper cycling” all the pomp and snobbery almost ruins it for me. Nice to see you having fun with it as it should be. Thank you thank you thank you

[@velocityfpv5231]

I turn up to sportives in a bmx helmet and rainbow stripes while riding a canyon aeroad. The amount of hate I get spurs me on to do it every time. It's great seeing stuck up cyclists that follow dumb rules to 'fit in' and look cool get triggered :)

[@worstretirementever]

xoxo

[@benreams9748]

Phil, you are gonna be one mean old man. "You young whipper snappers stay off my lawn"

[@woolfel]

oh man I'm loving the happy meter and drone footage. That made me laugh sooooo hard. Hey Phil, if you come out to JPow's fundo/hundo again, bring Fabian with you :)

[@EastbayGolfer]

Videos are getting nice and polished with on board cam, drone, and overlays. You now have more sponsors than a world tour team! Oh, and that really cool looking bike rack cost almost as much as my used Cannondale EVO. 😎 I don’t even want to guess what those slick heads up display glasses cost. You have some really cool swag for a retired guy!

[@Procrastiboy]

The drone was a great change! Videos are way more enjoyable now!

[@charlesm7646]

Theses vids are first rate with the VC trademark edit. Great match🤙yuhhh

[@beauscrate]

Ah just what I needed as I sit here in the office watching snow flurries fall...a good ole dose of Phil...ahhhh my day will now be a good one. Way to pee back on your "tree" Phil!

[@LoveTheClimbVLOG]

Hey Phil! If I were you I would probably narrate over the gopro footage and drone footage. I think the music and the footage alone might just be good for people on an indoor trainer. I personally stop a minute into the riding footage. You could just rant off the top of your head about the segment and give tips. That would bring a lot more value to people. But just a thought. I don't really care what you do. But it might help!

[@Alimac1112]

Love The Climb VLOG Oh hey, it's Gytis! Love your channel :)

[@worstretirementever]

Yeah that's what VC keeps telling me, but I don't think I have 15 minutes of useful tips on a climb video. Like climbs are pretty straightforward, so I feel like it would get blabby and annoying real fast. I'll try it sometime

[@jgrefrath]

Taking the production up several notches. Nice!

[@jondavies9909]

Can we make the happy meter a permanent fixture? Even if they're not a pro just grab it off their strava/FB and stick it on the screen, momentary fame whilst they get destroyed :-)

[@leszny]

this is acually more entertaining than most of the world tour races on tv. :D please more videos like this :)

[@leegarrett5469]

Love the VC edit YUUHHHH

[@rcrocha72]

Don't mess with the National Hill Climb Champ!

[@reflectionsdetail]

Having just done that climb this past week it was fun to watch it from another perspective. I had to chuckle at the 15 minute mark as I saw the drinking fountain that saved me

[@PrivateNeven]

SOOOOO Happy to see VC editing stuff like this. So stoked!

[@8584zender]

forgot to add, props to the VC for the flowy beats

[@SirSimon98]

VC edit rocks

[@worstretirementever]

so good

[@Pratalax]

Nice!!! Love that drone shot too, when i saw the thumbnail i thought it was zwift or something!

[@bobbymorales7683]

I was hoping the happy meter would be different photos but I was still happy that the smile was flipped 😂 Love the video footage and the new branding.

[@jonathanstokes7332]

What a sweet video. Editing drone footage and that effort. Loved it.

[@Philthyphil82]

For sure that Tesla at 9:30 slowed you down!

[@lkb3rd]

This is great cycling plus very funny! Nice job Phil showing the whippersnappers what’s what!

[@jeffchan983]

Wow. Phile Gaimon now entirely is being a most solid dude in my heart. Talk real, ride fast!!

[@TurneyUK]

I was just waiting for the drone to hit one of those power cables, must have been close 😂

[@ttoussaint]

Legend! Who else enjoys when he talks more than the riding?

[@macolganjames3356]

17mph on a 7% gradient. and looking easy ! Great effort and result Phil. Love your dead-pan attitude - so different ;)

[@Sebazy]

Hope to see more drone footage in the future, great video and I actually liked the music too ;)

[@cipher.u.justice]

the overhead shot is fantastic

[@kentbrickman]

Would be really interesting to see a video of your “race day” prep for one of these efforts. When/what you eat, warm-up, etc.

[@hedleykerr3564]

Way to go Phil! You make sure this have a hallway pass before they come on your turf again! That happy meter cracked me up classic Phil!

[@marlonpdot]

The happy meter is hilarious! Nice job Phil!

[@wallacedavidg]

"Stay off my lawn!" Way to tell them Phil. Did you get some good video with Jasper?

[@user93634]

"I am going to pee on my tree" lmfao!

[@gunkshunter2519]

Happy meter made me happy

[@vladluskin4024]

The drone following and filming -- is that like the 1984 Giro when a helicopter helped Moser in the time trial against Fignon? ;-)

[@inabit1956]

Like the bike "dancing" to the music at 5:10

[@nhoover]

Great - loved the Skydio footage! And you crushed that climb!

[@Skydio]

Up, up, and away!

[@Skydio]

We recommend taking caution when flying around telephone or power lines

[@worstretirementever]

Man if just does it’s impressive

[@germanlondono8700]

I can do the same speed numbers in an almost identical local climb we've got here... same numbers but in km/h. Phil still rides pretty hard!! 20 mph in a 7% gradient: RESPECT

[@ShaneLavell]

The cookie man taking it to another level with da DRONE coverage!

[@heartdocat]

It brings a tear to my eye 🎼, to see how much dropbar that bike has.

[@aqssufi9054]

This is my in ride workout Thanks Phil

[@kcarlson15]

That cookie stars and bars jersey is pretty epic lol.

[@liambarber9036]

You should come out to Washington state this summer and tackle Hurricane Ridge. It's HC category, so it's bound to be good.

[@kchall5]

You just didn't want to lose to a guy who looks like Howdy Doody. In all seriousness, though, the kid looks to be a real up and coming stud.

[@siskokidd]

I love Stunt Rd. Up and down. Heck that whole region. All of it is heaven on two wheels.

[@onederment]

Hey Phil, love the specs... you're a machine. The cookies crumble

[@stephenturkLA]

Damn. I guess I need to go improve my PR on Stunt now. I just need to cut 13 minutes off my time to take Phil's KOM!

[@phrides]

LOL "I'm going to pee on my tree. Like a dog with trees, a, uh, a ____ does with KOMs." I believe the term you were looking for is "Strava prick." Wear the tile proudly, Phil. You're one of the biggest. :D

[@petemurray7449]

how does the follow-along drone know how to avoid hitting powerlines and trees and stuff?

[@opievlogs3646]

I am a simple guy...Video says it was edited by VC, so I smash the like button, no questions asked!!!

[@sgtbeavis115]

that 3rd person drone shot is fucking sweet

[@sgtbeavis115]

also what those glasses do?

[@deansnyder]

Best WRE YET! cookies for old dude power straight up!

[@hobpeeper156]

"Pro's are ruining Strava"... ok... yeah, but former pro's aren't. :D

[@nhug5674]

it was a joke bro

[@alpinethreadworks]

holy sweet geezuz, this is gold. I dig your style amigo

[@ridesantacruzbikes]

Digging the Sam Cooke remix

[@Ryan97beyond]

THE KING HAS SPOKEN!!!!

[@spin2win721]

Drone shots and music was a nice touch. Keep up the great content. Can you please add your cadence as one of the metrics?

[@apv1]

The drone as well!!

[@deheckler]

Was that Stunt Climb named after Stuntmen that rolled cars off the cliffs for Hollywood back in da day Yoooo

[@jb6879]

that music was hard on the ears.. but love what you did to Matteo's face!!

[@danieljansen8795]

Amazing use of the drone!!

[@sandrochiavaroBeerCircles]

Well done guys!!! Lol, though cookie is KOM once again. Phil you are like the Robin Hood of the KOM dude 💪🏽. Tyler, killer edit bruh🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@JaredKC1]

Hahaha. Facial expressions photoshopped in the top right is hilarious.

[@leadbelly1960]

that'll teach him. well done

[@jaythefordman]

Wow, barely gets to 170bpm on the old heartmeter! I'm pretty sure he has some left in there somewhere.

[@BozoseCompany]

great ride and who can i thank for the soundtrack?

[@markflugge]

Enjoyed the Happy Meter. Happy hunting!

[@alanfrench52]

Phil that music dude! Mrs F told me to turn it the f*** down, I dont mess with her when she's in that kind of mood.

[@markgeyer1]

Trolling hard!

[@hardleesoft5919]

-LY GOING SOFT

[@alfredthabiso]

I wish you where still pro! Love your stuff man!

[@davidb224]

Is this what the famous LA gridlock looks like - overtaken by one white Tesla? I know few cars have the hp to pass Phil but there were what five going the other way? And where are the potholes? Have I been wasting my life?? Shall I pack the car (except the snow tires) and move to LA???

[@drbob9509]

You're keeping me motivated!

[@cooperrun199]

love the drone

[@showmethatthang]

Love the VC edit YUHHHH 🤙🤙🤙

[@kevinbyrd6482]

Ahh the music, id rather hear you tell old man jokes up the climb.

[@namibianzwifters1525]

You are a machine ... proof we shall get !!! :) well done

[@loopie007]

Well, it looks like Stunt Climb is good and marked. Cookies FTW!

[@MrNewlife1968]

That kid was on "magical" jellybeans.

[@Beesno]

I love these videos. I'm not okay with CamelBak and Vista outdoor supporting the NRA though. Hopefully they, and giro/Blackburn/bell/others drop their NRA funding soon. I won't be buying until then. Your other sponsors are supporting the sport I love. I'll go out of my way to buy from them!

[@guyd4067]

Cookies are King! Though the stripes on that outfit look like an undone nappy (diaper in American).

[@laurenceliu794]

What's the music at the end?

[@theodorevisger6416]

Great ending. Whipper snappers stay off my lawn

[@NJ-ju8fr]

Great climbing soundtrack. Maybe garmin or someone should take control of headphone soundtrack to help people keep their cadence up!

[@chockyy]

What kind of bike rack is that at the beginning of the video?

[@ChesterChi3]

SeaSucker Komodo, $1400

[@danwilliams6367]

Love it - VC is a fckn PRO at the youtubing!

[@ramonrohe799]

Does someone knows the song starting @8:15?

[@xgalvan1]

Vegan Cyclists just KOM'd my Sick Ass Beats KZbin playlist.... favorited bruh .... 🤙 YYUUUUHHHHHHHH🤙

[@dunkno1660]

Average power 402 Phil you are a beast!

[@bartbouse3832]

What are you using to do the overlays on the video? Just awesome!

[@TheVCAdventures]

Garmin Virb for power/speed/HR. The Happy meter is a custom deal.

[@bartbouse3832]

Ok. So it's just the Virb Edit software. I have it but haven't used it that much. Thanks.

[@TheVCAdventures]

Yea, here is a video on how I do it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGW7lWCFr85nidE

[@bartbouse3832]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@MikkelsenR]

Whats the music ?

[@roryblakemore16]

Love VC edits. Although they can be a bit too cheesy/hype rather than functional. Music choice for this was great too.

[@thebirdmanis]

Gawd dang lil whipper snappers.

[@rounakmeyur9217]

Coming back to this video after Matteo won Paris Nice 2024 😀

[@worstretirementever]

Haha thank you

[@joespencer6287]

Haha best one yet.. Happy meter is genius 😂

[@phillychuck]

Anyone know what song starts at 8:04? thanks.

[@JoelSmithR1]

Where's the sawn off drops??