LIGHTWEIGHT Cyclist with 2325 STRAVA KOM (RANKED #9 IN THE WORLD) - Rowan Barrett the Climbing GOAT

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  • @CharlesOuimet
    @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    When going for the KOM at 8:00, the watts you see are Rowan's watts at 52KG. Mine didn't record unfortunately, so yeah, I'm literally in a full sprint.....

    • @6kmanu
      @6kmanu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      what was his crank size and cassette

    • @ItachiGT
      @ItachiGT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Crazy Watts/kg performance

    • @mgalarneau
      @mgalarneau 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Karoo issue ?

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@mgalarneau Yup. Quand j'arrete desfois mon powermeter se met en pause, il faut je repart manuellement les sensors et j'avais oublier pour l'effort. Je viens d'en discutter avec l'équipe de Karoo, ca devrait être bientôt réglé

    • @mamilx6607
      @mamilx6607 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Damn, those wattage numbers would’ve been good for someone 70 kilos.

  • @naturarum
    @naturarum 3 ปีที่แล้ว +515

    You gotta love a guy with no social media activity, no training plan, no nutrition plan, no pacing on segments, still blowing up absolutely every climb he finds.

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      yes!! indeed

    • @astrayagrarian
      @astrayagrarian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Guys like him tend to be the most humble and down to earth people, unlike 99% of all the other “influencers” on Instagram.

    • @TasteLikeChicken
      @TasteLikeChicken 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@astrayagrarian …because 99% of the “influencers” on SM are in the eternal pursuit of meaningful relevance that they will never have

    • @astrayagrarian
      @astrayagrarian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TasteLikeChicken precisely

    • @davidfield2503
      @davidfield2503 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Rides for the joy of it.....

  • @omniyambot9876
    @omniyambot9876 3 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    what a badass humble man lol. an active scientist while low-key having elite level of athleticism

  • @AdamRobergeCycling
    @AdamRobergeCycling 3 ปีที่แล้ว +277

    I can confirm that Rowan took 8 of my KOM last week when he rode in my area. 😅 #thanks

  • @CBMaster2
    @CBMaster2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    This guy is so successful! Super cyclist, McGill university professor, a nice family, and down to earth. Great role model for both bike and life in general!

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      he is indeed!!

    • @kishascape
      @kishascape 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      As long as he commutes to university by bike.

  • @zephyrfpv9871
    @zephyrfpv9871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Mat Wilson and now Rowan Barrett; I'm really enjoying these slice of life into amateur cycling. Top content📈

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Zephyr!!!

    • @dan_lazaro
      @dan_lazaro 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I legit thought he was an AG2R la mondiale rider
      Edit: The rider I thought this guy was goes by Romain Bardet.

  • @joshmagrum3552
    @joshmagrum3552 3 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    Rowan, at >6w/kg Phil gaimon not only knows who you are, he probably has your picture taped on the wall in front of his trainer

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Ahahahahh ahahaha probably.!!

    • @secretagent86
      @secretagent86 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      yeah, i watch phil, and i agree with you. Rowan is a BEAST, and modest

    • @joshmagrum3552
      @joshmagrum3552 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It says something about the state of world tour racing as this guy would rather be a college professor. I don’t know for sure, but I would bet his salary is comparable to if not better than most world tour pros

    • @jonathanhamel
      @jonathanhamel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I remember an episode from Phil when he said "the KOM is owned by this guy from Quebec" or something like that. He definitely knows who Rowan is.

    • @IJoAnZI
      @IJoAnZI 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@joshmagrum3552 world tour is alot different then kom hunting, Phil was fast but he didnt have good fatigue resistance and would always do badly in grand tours, hed get popped after a few days.

  • @markschreiber1921
    @markschreiber1921 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This just became my favorite cycling video. Gold.

  • @nemesis7456
    @nemesis7456 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    a professor for biology and such a great cyclist??? holy shit, this guy is great

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ahah he is!!

    • @rikmarx107
      @rikmarx107 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cycling fanatic

    • @raphaeltiziani7476
      @raphaeltiziani7476 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well i have also a phd and am a researcher and have a 5wkgish ftp 😂 but no way near 6 😅

    • @braugarduno3024
      @braugarduno3024 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Living the dream

    • @Bimmer_Bill
      @Bimmer_Bill 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Professor of kinesiology and multi time California state TT champ here. I’ve done 468w for 20 minutes, 480w for nearly 16 minutes, not as uncommon as you think.

  • @SLCreations21
    @SLCreations21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I've seen Rowen blow by me at High Park, his sped is mind melting. BTW the camera guys expression at 10:20 is hilarious

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah man, so fast!! AHAHA YEAH, his ''whuuuttt theee faaaaaaack duuuudee'' is hilarious

    • @tithoroy72
      @tithoroy72 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ahahah i mean the BIG RING on a 12% climb!?!?

  • @timmykaufman4642
    @timmykaufman4642 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Thanks for putting a face to the name I see all over Strava. Seems like a great guy

  • @yankboraayman7681
    @yankboraayman7681 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    52 Kg with over 300 watt FTP!!! just mind blowing.

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yupppp!!

    • @dangaiden
      @dangaiden 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I "only" need now to lose 7 Kg and...gain 70 watts for my FTP... insane x)

    • @musazaidi3597
      @musazaidi3597 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is that possible and can someone explain the wieght with ftp

    • @disadadi8958
      @disadadi8958 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      idk man. 52kg for a grown man is a tad bit light...

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@disadadi8958 genetics!

  • @paulemilecolas7982
    @paulemilecolas7982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    I'm just saying... Bruce Banner is a biology researcher.. So maybe Rowan created a secret formula to help him go HULK smash on the climbs and recover super fast...

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      So THATS THE SECRET!!!!

    • @user-ys6hl1uy1t
      @user-ys6hl1uy1t 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Is it a shot or something you drink? I want some . . .

    • @Grunge_Cycling
      @Grunge_Cycling 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Lol my man's got the juice juice. Been improving the formula since day 1.

    • @mauort6870
      @mauort6870 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Didn't even think of that. Top notch detective work!

    • @kishascape
      @kishascape 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There’s no UCI rules against turning into the Hulk.

  • @linglingjr
    @linglingjr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is the first video of yours I've ever seen. Super fun formate and likable personality without being over the top. So glad I discovered your channel!

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much man!! I appreciate it a lot

  • @rejean1337
    @rejean1337 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Legend. I once took a segment from Rowan whilst he was in France doing the Ventoux KOM. He knocked back 30s on my time the day he came back

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shiiiit, no respect from rowan

  • @dxplosiv1
    @dxplosiv1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Awesome video. Glad to see that on my one trip to Montreal, I managed to pick some of the same roads you guys did shooting this. I actually recognize the house at 13:48.

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks man!! ahah yes that house is so unique

  • @TristanTaillon
    @TristanTaillon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Yes Rowaaaaan!
    The Steg is a timeless classic but I also really fell in love with your Gorgosaurus at Redpath! Such a beaut!

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ahahah !!! Dinosaurs lovers

  • @clintnieves
    @clintnieves 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Sweet Super Six Evo 👌. Approved by Dan Evans, Andrew Feather, Phil Gaimon, and Rowan Barrett. Edge 130 for me too for light weight and because that’s all I can afford and a CAAD12 😅

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ahah yes!! À solid bike ⚡

  • @cokebottles6919
    @cokebottles6919 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    So basically he has a 6w/kg with no structured training, legend. I'm in my early 30s, I'll be so happy if I'm stronger at 40 than I am now. I've only been riding hard for a year now so maybe!

  • @rmb_dev
    @rmb_dev 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The fact that he can beat pro's is impressive!
    He has a bunch of KOM's in Toronto, no wonder no one can't beat that.

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ahah yes, everywhere he goes, he racks those KOMs

    • @haveallbeentaken
      @haveallbeentaken 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's why his name was familiar.

  • @markmcinnes8244
    @markmcinnes8244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great camera work to capture the speed he carries on the KOM! Super stylish rider!

  • @GEO-cy9jt
    @GEO-cy9jt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    This guy attends meetings one day, and crushes KOMs the next lol crazy 🤣

  • @robbchastain3036
    @robbchastain3036 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Those conferences usually have a table of pastries and snacks between sessions, so that could explain his energy. :)

  • @jimihendrix731
    @jimihendrix731 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Props to this guy. Super rider, super person. There are many anonymous, non competitive riders scattered around the world who are world class level that just ride for their own enjoyment.

  • @erictyppo5850
    @erictyppo5850 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just did Alpine Dam to the top of Mt. Tam on Sunday. Awesome ride. I can't even fathom getting to the parking lot in 22 minutes,

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ahah yeah it's unreal!!

    • @stuartmisfeldt3068
      @stuartmisfeldt3068 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CharlesOuimethas he done Mt. Diablo in Walnut Creek, CA?

  • @Coconutien
    @Coconutien 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Une histoire et un parcours de vie et d’athlète magnifique! Merci pour cette vidéo sur Rowan!!! Je l’ai découvert sur Strava il y a quelques années après avoir participé aux Défis du Parc, en Mauricie. J’ai été complètement fasciné par les données que j’ai vues. Même à plus de 40 ans, il pourrait assurément faire le World Tour tout en se classant parmi les meilleurs. Très amusant de le voir se mesurer à la gang de la Grosse course Zwift aussi ;). Pour ceux qui ne le connaissaient pas, certains ont dû penser que le gars n’était pas legit… et pourtant!!! Bravo aussi à Rowan pour sa carrière de chercheur et son choix du vélo comme moyen de transport à l’année! Excellente manière de contribuer à l’environnement tout en développant une forme physique exceptionnelle.

  • @TREEfool
    @TREEfool 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video, well edited. I rarely watch such long videos but I was entertained almost the whole time just from the conversation. Thank you!

  • @depfeffel6455
    @depfeffel6455 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really loved this all the way through, first watch of the channel. What a decent dude, so unbelievably humble at his sheer beast mode, "what the f**k!" summed up that drop situation haha. Really nice vid, nicely shot. Love it. Cheers

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much man!! Welcome to the channel :)

  • @etiennemazellier
    @etiennemazellier 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a nice guy. Great video once again

  • @TheDavcormier
    @TheDavcormier 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    "Every fiber of my body was hurting". That's how I feel climbing CH at 10 km/h 😂

  • @AnggaSukmaP
    @AnggaSukmaP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yey, another Cannondale rider! 😍
    Great ride Rowan! 👍🏻

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ahah yes he have a nice one!!

  • @OM-sb2bd
    @OM-sb2bd 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That guy is a straight up natural born watt crusher. 💪🏻🚴🏻‍♂️⭐️

  • @linesided
    @linesided 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Sure, sure, just a casual interview on Mt Pleasant at 7 percent! PS, I saw Rowan last week (as he blew by me on the top of Mt Royal)

  • @nicholasdifabrizio1115
    @nicholasdifabrizio1115 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Those numbers without structured training or nutrition are insane. Great he loves what he does as a professor but also a shame he didn't go pro just to see how far he would have gone in that space

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      it is definitely insane!

    • @purpleblueunicorn
      @purpleblueunicorn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not sure how he'd fare as a pro. James Piccoli did beat him on the biggest KOM in Montreal and seems to be just average on the pro tour. His FTP is definitely world class, but other pros too and can produce it after very long rides which chances are he can't do it. His job is a much much better bet for his family.

  • @Fordtruck4sale
    @Fordtruck4sale 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I miss these climbs, used to be in NDG and this stuff was at my doorstep almost... Also anyone else subconsciously hate Rowan after seeing him on your head unit so many times? Lol guy's such a beast

  • @BenjaminEnemy
    @BenjaminEnemy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed this one Charles! Je suis cycliste à Montréal aussi et je voyais les KOM de Rowan partout, vraiment content de pouvoir découvrir la personne derrière! Big up!

  • @Big_Island_Boi
    @Big_Island_Boi 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Not sure why they did not mention the model of his bike but it is a SuperSix HiMod... which is a crazy light and stiff frame. (I have both a SuperSix HiMod and a Synapse HiMod... and love the both.) If you keep your eyes open you can find these bikes used at very affordable prices. I found my SuperSix HiMod with Full Dura Ace 9000 used for about $600... but it did not have carbon wheels... just some super nice Ksyrium SL's running tubeless... and a crank-based power meter. It was about 15 lbs when I bought it.

  • @VeganCatalyst
    @VeganCatalyst 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I think the FTP charts need to be reimagined lol! First min of the climb - 546w or about 10.5w/kg (@52kg) - that's world class level shit right here. As for the whole climb 4:28 - 408w or about 7.84 w/kg! (max 5min in the chart is 7.60w/kg lol).
    While this effort was 30sec shorter, its still insane stats!

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it is indeed unreal power!!

    • @AdiGaskell
      @AdiGaskell 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That he's 40 years old with a full-time job as well. Mind. Blown.

  • @SinCityCycling702
    @SinCityCycling702 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    interesting video. I live in Las Vegas. Which has many climbs. Love to see Barrett go against some of the cycling killers we have here locally. Phil has the KOM on our local mountain Mt. Charleston. That would be interesting to see. Anyway thanks for the content. I enjoyed it.

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man!! I'm sure Rowan can get them!

  • @MeSimonRichard
    @MeSimonRichard 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Started cycling at 42 (2y ago) was 220 pounds, now down to 180 and quite proud of my 251w FTP... Tried Camilien-Houde for the first time last week... lets just say I went all out doing over 400w all the way and didn't even come close to his time, or Piccoli's.. absolutely mind-boggling

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great improvements man!! Ahah yeah it's crazy

  • @ericburgess4995
    @ericburgess4995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The way he dropped you at around 8:42 is incredible, going well above 9wkg. You were good to hang on as long as you did.

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man! I gave my all, but it wasn't enough ahah

  • @alexmark9147
    @alexmark9147 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Humble and fast guy ... the bike and him is just 1. So smooth and fast. Nice video.

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      he is indeed super humble!!

    • @alexmark9147
      @alexmark9147 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CharlesOuimet Make more videos Charles 👍

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alexmark9147 trying!! But it's so time consuming ahah. I wish I had enough revenue to hire an assistant to help

  • @31763660
    @31763660 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am also a professor. I cannot sustain 340 watts for more than... like... 10 minutes. Dude is mega. Respect.

  • @santiagobenites
    @santiagobenites 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I thought I recognized Rowan's name from some Strava KOM's here in Toronto! Great video, Charles. I just discovered your channel, actually.

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah he got some KOMs over there as well! Thanks man!!

  • @the_joe_reynolds_foundation
    @the_joe_reynolds_foundation 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Spent some time in MTL and Rowan's name is on EVERYTHING. Glad to know he's a nice guy!
    And also: Tithoooooooooo!

  • @rodcosta3603
    @rodcosta3603 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First watch of one of your vlogs. Really good👌🏻 Rowan is a monster!! Loved the ‘what the f***!’ 😂

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks man!, welcome to the Chanel 💯

  • @andreytsoy44
    @andreytsoy44 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Most waited video by Montreal cyclists!
    Awesome work👌

  • @MaximGarantRousseau
    @MaximGarantRousseau 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    THE local legend of Montreal.

  • @Torontoflatlander
    @Torontoflatlander 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    8:52 exactly what I thought. My legs hurt while sitting down. Massive effort!

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ahahah thank you so much man

  • @2UpDuc
    @2UpDuc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think you just set the standard for on bike riding interview process. I have not seen all you vids to know if you have done this process before. Wow great job and can’t wait to see more like this. Absolutely amazing video and audio work !!!!

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much man. I've been working hard to make it better. The audio is not the best here in this video. I use two new wireless mic, but rowan mic was on his neck and mine was on my chest strap. So I couldn't use both audio. So my audio is from the gopro and his from the wireless mic. Next time it will be better!!

  • @karlchami6781
    @karlchami6781 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice content Charles! Been wanting to know more the man behind all these KOMs!

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Karl!! Happy to hear this

  • @Michael-cj9uo
    @Michael-cj9uo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    halfway through that KOM when Rowan shoots off. Insane man.

  • @theaveragejoegarage
    @theaveragejoegarage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this guy, he doesnt even care if seatpost and saddle are from ebay, yet he smash almost pretty much everyone who have more expensive bike than him.👍🏻👍🏻

  • @gregnichols9363
    @gregnichols9363 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    come do Big cottonwood, little cottonwood, snowbasin, powder mountain climbs here in Utah

  • @nicolasboilysauve2612
    @nicolasboilysauve2612 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's interesting to meet the man behind the Strava account. You can see his name everywhere around Montreal!

  • @jimihendrix731
    @jimihendrix731 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Unreal how light he is and how high his power is considering. On flats he wouldn’t be too dangerous but going up climbs, it would be tough for even the strongest typical weight riders to match him.

  • @earlybird3668
    @earlybird3668 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video! Thank-you! Subscribed, and inspired! Guy weighs a little of 50 kg, how tall is he? Gee zus!

  • @angelovq
    @angelovq 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Phil Gamon is good with lots of Strava KOM, yet Rowan & how well-rounded this guy is: professor, family, cycling, and master of KOMs ....amazing!

  • @NanoDex
    @NanoDex 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @16:20 what you said is what I've felt. Go out and ride your bike, go out and challenge your body and it will get stronger. All this precise training methods almost suggest that without them you cannot improve, this is BS. If your always pushing your current form, you'll improve. You flatline when you normalize. If your going x fast and its easier than last time, go faster. If your legs start burning but you have more breath, try and keep those legs burning without burning out yourself! Learn yourself and prosper! You don't need a watt meter or anything else, just a brain and awareness. Being light as shit helps too haha

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed with this man!!! Stay true

  • @chiefrocker12
    @chiefrocker12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good fun gents. "WTF" moment was brilliant Charles. More of this....

  • @bengt_axle
    @bengt_axle 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Je reconnais toutes ces montées. Bravo Charles, your legs are still attached! It is not just his low weight, but his incredible cardio. He is talking very casually on 10% grades. He must a huge cardiac reserve.

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much man!! He does!

  • @tombek734
    @tombek734 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing guy, that Rowan. It’s so obvious he’s happy when you look at him. Quintessence of positive energy. Wow.

  • @matthewchubb1
    @matthewchubb1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Charles, its a great channel you have btw, thanks for bringing us an up close view of the legend RB. Keep up the great content!

  • @lorddilego6805
    @lorddilego6805 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved this, Charles! Always enjoy finding out more about these more unknown riders you see on top on Strava and on Zwift.
    Pretty sure I remember him in races up the big KOM reverse on Innsbruck (Zwift) back in 2017/2018, when I was watching a buddy race the same races. Ofc I had no idea who he was at the time. :P

  • @joseluisredondogarcia5244
    @joseluisredondogarcia5244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    AWESOME content, Charles :)

  • @jeremyedwards3612
    @jeremyedwards3612 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    52kg. Wow. That's light. Fair play getting 300w ftp out of that frame. No wonder he flys. Top work fella.

  • @juanfranli
    @juanfranli 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! I see Rowan's name everywhere. I always wondered how he gets such speeds uphill. He looks like a great guy!

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks man!! Great guy indeed

  • @jake1edwards765
    @jake1edwards765 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video man, I thought I had an original idea when I thought of something like this, turns out you have done it better and sooner than I could right now 🙂 will follow your channel and keep up the good work man

  • @workingballer
    @workingballer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love the stegosaurus as well! was my childhood dinosaur and i loved drawing it all day long!

  • @finncurry4157
    @finncurry4157 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cycling for fun and transportation. Legend.

  • @sjkba
    @sjkba 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing video. Such a humble dude just crushing it for shits and giggles.

  • @ronisrael8963
    @ronisrael8963 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @charles ouimet. Great video. Very entertaining. Theres this guy on Strava Y. S. from toguri training can u interview him next?

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      oh yeah I heard about him, could be interresting! Thanks

  • @chiz161190
    @chiz161190 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, this guy is so talented. Awesome!

  • @countchoculitis1528
    @countchoculitis1528 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just looked him up, he's already ridden over 6k km this year what an animal!

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ahah yes that a lot for working full time!

  • @ivancamacho7668
    @ivancamacho7668 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great report! Thanks! What a guy Rowan!

  • @cyclist87
    @cyclist87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video again, keep them coming.

  • @swites
    @swites 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny thing was I was checking out some local riders (now overseas)today having down the recent Ventoux race to see how their power was, and did see his name on one of the top segments. It stuck out as only the first 2riders on the leaderboard rode on different days to when the pro's went through on the first page. And I thought...hmmm wonder who that was, and why I hadn't heard of him? And then I came across this, so now I know!

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ahahah awesome!! Thanks for watching man

  • @veloconfort
    @veloconfort 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video! Just made me realise how slow I am on the bike 🤣. Can we have a review of Titho’s Giant? That’d be great 😜

  • @iantucker4070
    @iantucker4070 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I thought favorite dinosaur would be velociraptor - light & fast!

  • @richardh7774
    @richardh7774 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see a “westmount alp” interview ……. all i need to lose is about 15kg and at least the same # of years.

  • @julienrobert3938
    @julienrobert3938 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really cool video Charles. Thanks man..

  • @JeanFrancoisDesrosiers
    @JeanFrancoisDesrosiers 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got the same eBay cheap EC90 saddle and seatpost. I always wondered how safe they were until now.

  • @aminostruth3494
    @aminostruth3494 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dude eats KOM's for breakfast and has a bike with ebay parts on it. What a dude!

  • @lukaszbbbb
    @lukaszbbbb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Winspace with rim brakes SLC 2.0 was my dream,so I brought one.6.5kgs fully built.

  • @Alan_Hans__
    @Alan_Hans__ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rowan is an absolute machine pumping out those watts at his weight. Strava segments are evil. I've just about popped a gasket a few times trying to beat younger (and much lighter) me.

  • @iminc5498
    @iminc5498 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    6kg rim brake Cannondale, damn that’s fire. You rarely see a bike under 7.5kg these days with the disc brake technology

  • @jasonstevenson110
    @jasonstevenson110 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seems pretty humble. 52kg and 320watt FTP is pretty huge - yep over 6w/kg. I also noticed the rim brakes.

  • @yazero1
    @yazero1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video and man this Rowan!!!... Completely off topic Charles but I love your helmet. Can you tell me what the make and model is please. Will appreciate it!!!

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man! It's a Abus AirBreaker

    • @yazero1
      @yazero1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CharlesOuimet Oh thank u so much Charles!

  • @derFeind
    @derFeind 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    @gcn we need a climbing battle video between Barrett and Feather.

  • @fabricebordeaux2883
    @fabricebordeaux2883 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Humble guy @Rowan Derrett, very inspirational!

  • @XCRiders
    @XCRiders หลายเดือนก่อน

    mind blowing fast!!
    Wonder what crank length?

  • @alanendurace
    @alanendurace 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! could he provide some advice on how to quickly and safely pack your bike when serial traveling for work? thanks!

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's definitely an interesting topic!!!

    • @alanendurace
      @alanendurace 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CharlesOuimet most annoying is when you have a bike perfectly setup / fit for you and you need to readjust everything! how to do it good and fast?

  • @mauort6870
    @mauort6870 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great quality for your content!

  • @Demetrocles
    @Demetrocles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been wondering who this guy is! Great content

  • @tjlazr
    @tjlazr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    52kgs with that sort of power for that kind of duration...no career in cycling. What an absolute hero, and great he is just having fun and exploring, just happens to be pretty handy when things get steep!

  • @martinbarabe4643
    @martinbarabe4643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love to be able to come close to the times you get but I’m very big for a cyclist. 6’3” 210lbs.

    • @CharlesOuimet
      @CharlesOuimet  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ahah you got power on the flats!

  • @Stubbo1950
    @Stubbo1950 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Contador could do 450w for 20 mins at about 60kg. World Tour is something else

  • @xcskiing_universe
    @xcskiing_universe 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a machine! Unbelievable uphill guy!

  • @Wuz911
    @Wuz911 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please come and do the Taiwan KOM when you have a chance. Every year around Oct/Nov

  • @LOTEKZZ
    @LOTEKZZ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great guest, great video, great questions!