Hi Andy, this video is how I learnt you were DNF. Sorry to hear this. Fair play for putting yourself up for this..both the event and sharing. Get the knee recovered and back out riding. All the best and I look forward to the rest of this mini series. 😎
Hi Andy, I DotWatcher for the first time! I was gutted for you when I saw that you DNF. But you did the right thing. I hope you recover soon. I subscribed when I came across your PBP videos and have watched all your vlogs since. I really enjoy all your content and admire your dedication. Keep up the good work. All the best.
Thanks for the fantastic video, I am looking forward to the rest in the series. The detailed equipment breakdown was fantastic and very helpful. My only input (as a much LESS experienced ultra rider) would be to switch to carrying TPU tubes for your backup tubes. While they cost a little more, you can carry 3-4x the number, taking up much less space and less weight. I am not on tubeless, I run latex tubes and carry TPU tubes for spares.
Great insight to all that goes on beforehand. I followed yourself and Josh and realised you both scratched with the same injury from dotwatcher. This is my 2nd year of ultras and understand the frustration you must have felt in Munich. You will come back stronger and I look forward to your next vids. Maybe see you on another TCR start line in the future
Hi Andy, great effort and such a shame for the injury. Was dot watching yourself and Josh and was uncanny you both had to scratch for the same reason. Love your channel and your honesty and looking forward to future videos. Keep up the great work and remember, what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger.
Great video Andy, we have buzzed a couple of messages back on fourth on insta. Again so sorry you needed to scratch but it was the right decision. Thank you for being so open and transparent about these things. We are so used to seeing the fun side of things but we need to understand that these races are serious work and don’t always go to plan. I look forward to following your road to recovery and also seeing the inside of the TCR, it’s something I would love to do but due to my knee problems it’s something I will never have a chance at doing. Stay safe, be happy and keep strong 💪
Great to meet you at the start buddy 👍. I have respect for anyone who gets in the ring and boxes a few rounds. It takes courage, especially in public on camera. Recover well 🤙
Andy, great to see this TCR10 from your riders perspective. Sorry again for the scratch from the race but as you say you learnt a lot so will be more prepared for the next one. Look forward to the next video ( I also now can’t stop dot watching other events 😀👍)
Hi Andy, great video, thank you. assume 1 learning would be lower gearing with say a grx crankset to reduce pressure on the knees. The winning rider was on a gravel setup which proved optimal for the terrain
Good video documenting the start of things Andy, followed you on IG, good to see you back safe and sound in Eastney and chilling on the MTB, ice up that knee and live to fight another TCR day - strong ride to get back though, still a win mate!
Fascinating insight into all the pre-race stuff you had to go through in the hours before the off. It looked like a long, and mentally as well as physically, tiring day even before the first pedal strokes (I know everyone had to do it, but not ideal all the same). After dot watching and following remotely, I look forward to seeing it from a rider's perspective. I liked Robin Gemperle's take on how he views his previous TCRs - first one, experiment, then defeat, then maybe win. I'm sure you'll come back stronger and more suceesful next time you try.
Hey Andy! That was interesting - seeing what you took and how the whole the adventure started. Hopefully the dust has settled, the sulk has been sulked, and lessons and experience filed away for next year. Obviously all of us out here were gutted we couldn't follow you across the Bosphorus, but we'll see that in 2025. In the meantime. let the adventures continue! I read someone's comment about the TCR (I think..) that the first time was experiment, the second time understanding (?) and the third was Victory! The journey is still the destination...😅
Sorry you had to scratch, I was looking forward to some more insights and lived experience. I just finished my first race the Transpyrenees a few weeks ago and had a ton of problems (none physical) but worked my way through and finished fine! I can honestly say I want more and age (being 50 but looking 40) is not a hindrance doing these type of things, never too old to go for it!
Dotwatched the whole event.. i hoped to see you when you go trough austria. Was there on vacation and in the right area. Since your knee had other plans that doesnt work out.. hope you recover well!
Josh Ibbett had to bail because of bad knees too - looks like a similar problem to what you had. Gutted for you - but it's best to bail before any long term damage is done ! ....ahh you mentioned him later in vid. 😉
Thankyou for this. I really enjoy watching these race vids as I know just what it's like having done(well, half done) the Panceltic race recently. Sorry to hear you had to scratch due to knee injuries. I've just seen Josh Ibbett's video , also scratched with knee trouble.You both did the right thing. Don't mess with knees, or achilles tendons, they are bummers to get healed and can be permanently damaged. So hard when you 've been preparing for it for months. My Pcr scratch was not justified really. My nemesis ,the cold got to me , + getting lost and going off course put me in such a negative mindset I decided I had had enough and quit. Hope you recover soon and get that knee working properly again. There are a few events on the calendar later this summer if you're tempted?
Hey mate, it was justified for us both I’m sure, I’m taking it as learning and fuel for next time it’s been a poopy year for me. But no one knows what was happening in the moment for us so you and I will both be back :) I’m keen to do something else this year, what events did you know of? I want to finish something this year 🤣
Loving the content! Sorry to learn you pulled the plug on the TCR. I know that's a lot to process having seen my gf do the same at PBP2019. And thanks for the ABUS support, too!
Ah cool, I’ve had a red gamechanger for years, just bought a new white one too. Such a cool helmet. The storm chaser is really cool, do you think ABUS would support a channel like mine? I wouldn’t mind replacing the one I wore to the TCR with a nicer one but not aero, more vented, like the storm chaser actually or similar
Hello nice documentation of pre race and gear. Sorry to hear about your DNF. Hopefully you dig a little deeper on what you think caused your knee issues. Also a video summary of the things that you did well will put this thing to bed and you can move on to the next challenge.
great video, seems odd that you and Josh I sadly pulled out riding the same bike on the same day(i think) for the same reason - definition bug ?? looking forwards to the next instalment & hope the recovery is going well.
Hi Andy, thanks for the fascinating insights! I see you wear glasses; are your red cycling glasses prescription lenses and if so, where did you get them?
Feeling inspired but gutted for you. Really want to do the TCR but at 58 time is ticking despite still being 26 in my head! 😅. Just one thought about the knees is whether you've looked at the Q factor of your pedals and saddle height? I had knee issues but a minor drop in saddle heigh and 8mm wider pedal axles and all is good.
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Hi Andy, this video is how I learnt you were DNF. Sorry to hear this. Fair play for putting yourself up for this..both the event and sharing. Get the knee recovered and back out riding. All the best and I look forward to the rest of this mini series. 😎
Thanks mate, I’ll be back next year 😁
LEGEND...new to your channel and loving your honesty, your enthusiasm and your energy.🫶
Thanks Leigh 😁
Hi Andy,
I DotWatcher for the first time! I was gutted for you when I saw that you DNF. But you did the right thing. I hope you recover soon. I subscribed when I came across your PBP videos and have watched all your vlogs since. I really enjoy all your content and admire your dedication. Keep up the good work. All the best.
Thankyou mate, the PBP vids were the first I made actually, thanks for sticking around :)
Great vid. Great effort. Thanks as always for sharing. Roll on the next one. I look forward to watching along for all the future successes
Thanks mate hopefully a better run of success coming my way
Thanks for the fantastic video, I am looking forward to the rest in the series. The detailed equipment breakdown was fantastic and very helpful. My only input (as a much LESS experienced ultra rider) would be to switch to carrying TPU tubes for your backup tubes. While they cost a little more, you can carry 3-4x the number, taking up much less space and less weight. I am not on tubeless, I run latex tubes and carry TPU tubes for spares.
Not a bad idea bud except I’m a cheapass 🤣
Great insight to all that goes on beforehand. I followed yourself and Josh and realised you both scratched with the same injury from dotwatcher. This is my 2nd year of ultras and understand the frustration you must have felt in Munich.
You will come back stronger and I look forward to your next vids.
Maybe see you on another TCR start line in the future
I will be back for sure :)
Hi Andy, great effort and such a shame for the injury. Was dot watching yourself and Josh and was uncanny you both had to scratch for the same reason. Love your channel and your honesty and looking forward to future videos. Keep up the great work and remember, what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger.
Thankyou mate it was an odd coincidence 😬
Great video Andy, we have buzzed a couple of messages back on fourth on insta. Again so sorry you needed to scratch but it was the right decision. Thank you for being so open and transparent about these things. We are so used to seeing the fun side of things but we need to understand that these races are serious work and don’t always go to plan. I look forward to following your road to recovery and also seeing the inside of the TCR, it’s something I would love to do but due to my knee problems it’s something I will never have a chance at doing. Stay safe, be happy and keep strong 💪
Thankyou mate, knees, knees, knees….
Great to meet you at the start buddy 👍. I have respect for anyone who gets in the ring and boxes a few rounds. It takes courage, especially in public on camera. Recover well 🤙
I’m watching your updates bud, jealously 🤣
Great content. Haven't seen prerace registration process and experience elsewhere. Interesting. Thanks 🙂
Thanks mate 😁
Andy, great to see this TCR10 from your riders perspective. Sorry again for the scratch from the race but as you say you learnt a lot so will be more prepared for the next one. Look forward to the next video ( I also now can’t stop dot watching other events 😀👍)
I will come back stronger 😁
@@theroadprovides Exactly ! 👏👏
Hi Andy, great video, thank you.
assume 1 learning would be lower gearing with say a grx crankset to reduce pressure on the knees.
The winning rider was on a gravel setup which proved optimal for the terrain
One of the lessons yeah I think so, I’ll have a totally different setup next season after this, bike and all
Good video documenting the start of things Andy, followed you on IG, good to see you back safe and sound in Eastney and chilling on the MTB, ice up that knee and live to fight another TCR day - strong ride to get back though, still a win mate!
Thankyou mate 😁
Fascinating insight into all the pre-race stuff you had to go through in the hours before the off. It looked like a long, and mentally as well as physically, tiring day even before the first pedal strokes (I know everyone had to do it, but not ideal all the same). After dot watching and following remotely, I look forward to seeing it from a rider's perspective. I liked Robin Gemperle's take on how he views his previous TCRs - first one, experiment, then defeat, then maybe win. I'm sure you'll come back stronger and more suceesful next time you try.
Thanks mate, I’ll be back next year :)
Hey Andy! That was interesting - seeing what you took and how the whole the adventure started. Hopefully the dust has settled, the sulk has been sulked, and lessons and experience filed away for next year. Obviously all of us out here were gutted we couldn't follow you across the Bosphorus, but we'll see that in 2025. In the meantime. let the adventures continue!
I read someone's comment about the TCR (I think..) that the first time was experiment, the second time understanding (?) and the third was Victory!
The journey is still the destination...😅
Yep that was this years winner, won on his 3rd attempt :) I’d just like an average finish at this rate
Sorry you had to scratch, I was looking forward to some more insights and lived experience. I just finished my first race the Transpyrenees a few weeks ago and had a ton of problems (none physical) but worked my way through and finished fine! I can honestly say I want more and age (being 50 but looking 40) is not a hindrance doing these type of things, never too old to go for it!
Good work mate, that is a good thing the clock isn’t really against us in ultra
Hey bud! hard luck with the knee. massive effort nonetheless. chin up mate! you'll get 'em next time
Cheers bud
Dotwatched the whole event.. i hoped to see you when you go trough austria. Was there on vacation and in the right area. Since your knee had other plans that doesnt work out.. hope you recover well!
That sucks mate I was so close ☹️
Josh Ibbett had to bail because of bad knees too - looks like a similar problem to what you had.
Gutted for you - but it's best to bail before any long term damage is done !
....ahh you mentioned him later in vid. 😉
Yeah he had eerily the exact same issue, I’ve noticed a lot of issues with knees after cobbles
Thankyou for this. I really enjoy watching these race vids as I know just what it's like having done(well, half done) the Panceltic race recently. Sorry to hear you had to scratch due to knee injuries. I've just seen Josh Ibbett's video , also scratched with knee trouble.You both did the right thing. Don't mess with knees, or achilles tendons, they are bummers to get healed and can be permanently damaged. So hard when you 've been preparing for it for months.
My Pcr scratch was not justified really. My nemesis ,the cold got to me , + getting lost and going off course put me in such a negative mindset I decided I had had enough and quit.
Hope you recover soon and get that knee working properly again. There are a few events on the calendar later this summer if you're tempted?
Hey mate, it was justified for us both I’m sure, I’m taking it as learning and fuel for next time it’s been a poopy year for me. But no one knows what was happening in the moment for us so you and I will both be back :) I’m keen to do something else this year, what events did you know of? I want to finish something this year 🤣
Loving the content!
Sorry to learn you pulled the plug on the TCR. I know that's a lot to process having seen my gf do the same at PBP2019.
And thanks for the ABUS support, too!
Thanks for the feedback mate :) it was a tough call but for sure right, are you involved with ABUS then? I love the helmets
@@theroadprovides yes, I'm in the US and one of their sales managers. I have that Aventor and the StormChaser, and use the CliffHanger on the trails.
Ah cool, I’ve had a red gamechanger for years, just bought a new white one too. Such a cool helmet. The storm chaser is really cool, do you think ABUS would support a channel like mine? I wouldn’t mind replacing the one I wore to the TCR with a nicer one but not aero, more vented, like the storm chaser actually or similar
@@theroadprovides I'll DM you on IG.
Goodman Andy 🖖👍
Hello nice documentation of pre race and gear. Sorry to hear about your DNF. Hopefully you dig a little deeper on what you think caused your knee issues. Also a video summary of the things that you did well will put this thing to bed and you can move on to the next challenge.
Hello mate, I plan to do that yeah, I have my suspicions on the cause so will get a vid together on that for sure
great video, seems odd that you and Josh I sadly pulled out riding the same bike on the same day(i think) for the same reason - definition bug ??
looking forwards to the next instalment & hope the recovery is going well.
I think it’s cobbles mate, will explain on a vid soon :)
Hi Andy, thanks for the fascinating insights! I see you wear glasses; are your red cycling glasses prescription lenses and if so, where did you get them?
Hey, no they’re not prescription those ones
Great channel
Thanks :)
Feeling inspired but gutted for you. Really want to do the TCR but at 58 time is ticking despite still being 26 in my head! 😅. Just one thought about the knees is whether you've looked at the Q factor of your pedals and saddle height? I had knee issues but a minor drop in saddle heigh and 8mm wider pedal axles and all is good.
Hey, saddle height was an issue yeah, but dropped after the cobbles ☹️
Gutted for you Andy
Out of interest, what were the advisories that you mentoned with the bike check?
Hey, mostly my front calliper was misaligned and a reflector not fully visible
Hi andy only went on Instagram for you. Now I'm off Instagram. Just one thing was there a lot of riders using tailfin bags?
Cheers buddy, yeah quite a few actually but I’d say many more with seat packs for whatever reason