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Oliver Dowd
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 23 ต.ค. 2011
Lover of all things bikes. Zwift/RGT racer on twitch, gravel and road rider on TH-cam. Creator of eBioPassport.
Mechanical rim brake S5 vs di2 disc Ostro
Which is faster? My 2023 Factor Ostro Vam with an ultegra di2 groupset and black inc wheels. Or can my 2015 Cervelo S5 with a SRAM red groupset and winspace hyper wheels beat it to the line. How much faster have bikes become in the last 8 years?
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Vancouver Group Rides Season Finale!
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Join me as I search for group ride glory as I take on the Vancouver quad shot in the summer group ride grand finale! CAC Instagram: commercial_ac Strava: www.strava.com/activities/12260839993 6:02 Instagram: the6.02 Strava: www.strava.com/activities/12269618915 Muffin Ride Instagram: muffinride.cc Strava: www.strava.com/activities/12276149818 CRC: St...
Whistler Forte Fondo (Full ride footage)
มุมมอง 338ปีที่แล้ว
Full ride along of the Whistler Fondo. I highly recommend not watching the whole thing. strava.app.link/A3KW4xucSDb 00:00 - Lead into cypress 15:20 - Matt's solo off the front 23:00 - Setting pace up cypress 40:40 - Solo to the top of cypress 56:00 - Cypress downhill 1:12:40 - rejoining the highway Podium photo by - filipfunkphoto #roadcycling #roadracing #bikerace
Sumas Sprinter Classic
มุมมอง 179ปีที่แล้ว
This is my anti course, completely flat, no wind, no attritional points. Watch a 67kg sprinter unleash his 800w sprint, much to the fear of everyone else. Strava - www.strava.com/activities/8980414434 Instagram - oliver.dowd #roadcycling #roadracing #bikerace
Stanley Park Bike Lane Controversy! What's happening?
มุมมอง 907ปีที่แล้ว
The park board has been flip flopping on their decision to remove the bike lane in Stanley park. Some people see it as a good thing and some see it as a bad. Let me tell you what I think they should do about it.
DIY Carbon Bike Repair
มุมมอง 1.7K2 ปีที่แล้ว
I've bought yet another second hand bike! Join me as I restore it to it's former glory and perform a DIY carbon repair. Strava - www.strava.com/activities/7913110327 Instagram - oliver.dowd #roadbike #bikebuild #roadbike #bikemechanic #cycling 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Bike overview 01:00 - Carbon repair 05:38 - Misc fixes 06:29 - Test ride
The Dream Commute
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I'm lucky enough to live in a bikeable area where I don't have to own a car and can get everywhere I need by bike. Come join me on my dream commute. What are continuous sidewalks - th-cam.com/video/9OfBpQgLXUc/w-d-xo.html Strava - www.strava.com/activities/7913110327 Instagram - oliver.dowd #urbanplanning #bikecommuting #cycling
Mount Seymour full descent
มุมมอง 1802 ปีที่แล้ว
Nothing special just uncut footage of a descent down seymour Strava - www.strava.com/activities/7913110327 Instagram - oliver.dowd #roadbike #roadbike #cycling
How to be a weight weenie on a budget
มุมมอง 4.9K2 ปีที่แล้ว
I bought a new sram red cassette to cut weight from my build. I'm also too frugal for my own good, so here are some of my tips on how to be a budget friendly weight weenie. Strava - www.strava.com/athletes/5114942 Instagram - oliver.dowd #roadbike #bikebuild #roadbike #bikemechanic #cycling
Flying my bike to the other side of the country
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Flying my bike to the other side of the country
Looking back at the 2022 UCI Zwift World Championships
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Looking back at the 2022 UCI Zwift World Championships
Preparing For UCI E-Sports World Championships pt. 2
มุมมอง 8692 ปีที่แล้ว
Preparing For UCI E-Sports World Championships pt. 2
Preparing For UCI/Zwift World Championships
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Preparing For UCI/Zwift World Championships
Ultra budget super bike build and review
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Ultra budget super bike build and review
GNR - An exercise in character building
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GNR - An exercise in character building
why so little malto? I've read 1:1 of sugar to malto
That was when the science was talking about 2:1 glucose fructose ratio. Now things are moving to a 1:0.8 ratio
Good riddance to that bike lane. I hated it. Now that it's gone, I can again enjoy riding the park road.
Good for roadies. Bad for recreationalists and beginners IMO.
@@oliverdowd1978 Not really. I ride that road quite frequently and often see recreationalists on it. As with all road cycling, riders keep to the right hand side and cars pass on the left lane. It works well. The road is not for beginners since they really don't like that hill. Beginners and most recreationalists ride the Seawall and then along Beach Ave. which has a full width segregated bike lane. But, what has really changed is the absence of the wrong way riders. That has made the road much safer. Stanley Park is much better without that stupid bike lane.
no more fredworks?
Sadly no more fredworks
Another factor (ha) for consideration: power meter installation procedure. For ideal comparison the pedals would be uninstalled/reinstalled, ridden for a set amount of time, and then a zero offset calibration taken prior to testing each bike
Yeah I did do a calibration before each run but that's it.
Cool footage, what tent are you using?
I was using the mec spark 1
@@oliverdowd1978 Do you recon theres a decent place for a hammock? And are there too many bugs during late October? How often are park rangers up there at night? And lastly have you seen people have bonfires up there?
@@patrickbedruz6475 there would be a place to hammock a bit lower down from the summit. Not sure about the bugs in October but I'd imagine there's less. I think Ranger visits are very rare. Bonfire would be a no go.
@@oliverdowd1978 Thanks so much for the replies and all the info! Is bonfire a no go because theres a fireban still? Or is it a "no go" cause theres a sign just like a "no camping sign"?
Love it! More ride content is needed for Vancouver
Definitely!!
Great recap, hardest group ride ive ever done
if I am around 4:30 on Sharon and 5:20 on Grouse Sign to Sign do I have any biz on CAC or 602?
Only one way to find out!
He's back!!!
This hike is for the very fit and there are 2 creeks you have to cross which can be slipped. No cell phone coverage . Hke with a buddy. It's 2 grouse grinds in total and descending in the dark is foolhardy. Consider biking up the trail as far as you can and stashing your bike for a faster exit
hypothetically speaking if i wanted to spend the night here with some buddies, how should i go about not getting caught by the rangers?
Atta boy Ollie!!
P r o m o S M
0:35 seymour is 900m?!
Actually the families / tourists use the walking path as their bike lane lol😂
Did they remove it? Can do post an updated video? Thx also in Vancouver.
Your bike was screaming for mercy after you launched.
nice ride ! we need a van tour !
More of this racing content! Hope you're doing well buddy!
Thanks Erik! I'm doing great!
rad
You don't technically save money on buying used consumable parts like a cassette, since their life span is already shortened (like in the case of cassettes, their teeth had already started to wear).
In some cases yes, but in the case of the red cassette I won't use it enough to bring it to the end of its life so it makes sense buying used in that sense. Also some people upgrading to 11/12s that have stockpiled new 10s stuff and just want to get rid of it can give good deals.
Tell that to dura-ace cassettes, they're almost eternal.
@@ArthurD Interesting! I have had my DA cassette for around 6000 km. Keep convincing myself it is worn... but I'm unsure (no skipping of the chain). Anything more to add?
@@georgec2894 be careful when riding bicycle or you'll end like me, with a broken elbow. That's all I can add to this.
6:11 That''s the Cleveland Dam and the snow-capped mountains are the Lions.
*promosm*
Lol, that closed gate at the top is ridiculous. Gotta hand it to the Park Board, we end up with the worse of all worlds.
amazing 10/10
Great vid and explanation
Glad you liked it!
Motorists are cancer, so we shouldn't give into their demands.
There's a place for multi lane roads in the world, Stanley park is not that place
Its look like the venge vias, not the venge 2018
if you want to save the most weight for the most little amount of money buy Tubolito Tubes
Weight wise yes, but I'm still not decided on if it's worth the rolling resistance penalty
@@oliverdowd1978 I definitely think it's worth it I've had them for about a year now I've got impaired up with gp5000 Continental Tyres absolutely love them you can pretty much have them forever because you can fix the tube but with only there puncture repair kit.
@@morganCycleStuff I was thinking of picking up just one to keep in my saddle bag since they are so much smaller and it would save a lot of room
building a sub 11 pound $3,000 road bike right now :D
What frame?
its gonna be from airwolf
rad!
Pretty cool work. Awesome that the bike fully functional. Why don't you vinyl wrap the repaired area?
Yeah I may do that next
Thanks for the video do you plan on cleaning up the finish a little?
I will probably get some nail polish and paint it over
Ufff carbon DIY repair, nice work! Love that the Cervelo could become the rainy day bike and the VeloBuild the fair weather one 🤣
Need to prevent wear on those expensive SRAM red components 🤣
Great video but pls get a bug headnet and a hiking pole! 😀
I got poles now but still no bug net 🤣
I predicted that Not just bikes pop up as soon as you started talking about continuous sidewalks haha nice video!
I'm obsessed with that channel
@@oliverdowd1978 Same, I found his channel earlier this year. Makes me want to move to the Netherlands
Is this why you moved out west? For the year 'round commute? I'm envious. I'm in London, ON. We have decent recreational infrastructure but I'm advocating for better more direct transportation options.
Hahaha not the reason but a good side effect!
Nice
Hi Oliver, I have a 5km commute to work, I actually have to ride further to meet the MG guys for our morning rides😁
That's a great commute!
Fantastic video. Almost makes me want to commute.... oh wait I live in Toronto, not quite so appealing!
Toronto is alright but the bike lanes don't get plowed consistently in the winter so you're out of luck.
Please shoot us another one of this in winter. 🙂.... Now working from home, I sometimes miss those commutes ride between Oakville and Toronto.
Yeah we'll have to see what winter brings. Luckily for me I have the choice to go into the office so on rainy days I stay home 😅
Much nicer than me having to go though Brampton to Woodbridge… 😬
You mean you don't like dodging cars at highway underpasses?
It is a major achievement to represent your country. The content and quality of vids are good so do continue. Thanx
Amazing that you do this and holding a full time job. Awesome achievement. If I may ask what % are these intervals done
Interesting intervals set. Would like to try this set sometime Congratulations on the selection
Nice build. Why pay thousands more. Awesome content
Monster watts
How is the vellobuild bike going Champ? Thinking of getting something similar perhaps
It is going well still. There have been some small issues with the headset being really sensitive to needing a certain torque and some BB creaks when I stand up and do over 400w. But overall I'm still very happy with it for the price I paid
@@oliverdowd1978 have you serviced the BB already? Would have been nice if it was BSA
@@zaahierstanley955 no I haven't, I suspect the sizing is a bit off since one side the bearing pressed into the frame much easier.
@@oliverdowd1978 th-cam.com/video/Ncl1XFTvOm8/w-d-xo.html. Apparently this is the gold standard for these pressfit bbs. Hambini makes apparently a better one
Wow so exhilerating. Thank you for sharing this Oliver.
Oh look a butterfly 🤔