I am a 63+ racer and this video is a gem. It is refreshing that such an elite competitor shares his experiences frankly and openly. Thank you Ben and Pat for sharing this format. I am also going to comment on the Ben/Pat hour record video as I am really keen to attempt this feat also.
This is the kind of elite athlete I will show to my teenage son. Pat is so humble but still has to be confident and aggressive in a race to be an elite competitor. Sharing his fluids in a race shows his level of sportsmanship.
Thanks for your conversation with your friend Pat, Ben, and very cool of Giant to let him ride a Trek and talk about it, too. And by the way, if he is good with one big gravel race win, that sounds good for the rest of us in his age category. Probably best that he focus on his road and track success. 😀
I was at the podiums for gravel nats with my girlfriend and she saw Pat talking with the women’s 55+ natty champ. She said “gawd damn, look at those two ageless wonders chatting about their next meeting at the fountain of youth.”
First rate content, as always, Ben. Pat was on my course and after the race I talked with him and he is even more modest than he is fast, which is saying something. This made for such a wise, calm and rational discussion and def reflected how it was on the ground. Nice!
8 days out, first gravel race and the guy wins the Stars and Stripes for a 22nd time...... I think I've raced Pat before at Road Nats, although I'm 22 jerseys behind him.... LOL. Congrats.
Brilliant video. Thanks Ben and Pat. …my only critique, you guys make it sound so easy! …It would be awesome to see a series on the hard training that goes into making you guys so fast!
Wow, congrats to Pat. That’s eye watering power for 4 hours! I’d like to hear more about the bike, specifically if it would make a better double-duty road and gravel bike than the Checkpoint ( esp. after hearing 45 mm tires could fit).
Still a decent amount of hair & dying them. Works. Plus clean shaven as opposed to a beard. But on close-ups the features reveal his age. Physique of an elite athlete for sure. Inspiring (I’m 42)
I as in the same race as Pat. Ridonkulously fast and a mad scramble not to get dropped for over an hour. Not my idea of fun. At least RRs start off sedately and have tactics. Although I love Pat's reasons for feeding his breakmates - great tactically on top of being a gent.
At 24:00 ...Age group gravel racing makes so much more sense for the average racer.. rather than riding in a huge bunch and not even feel like you are racing , much less know WHO you are racing, or being able to mark the fast ones in your class. This should be something we all push for at these huge events. They certainly could give simple awards to the top three to five of each age group , either 5 or 10 year age groups. Everyone who pays top dollar to enter should be able to feel like they are really racing.. right now, at many races its only a small fraction of elite or pro riders having a true racing experience, and some of them aren't even themselves paying for their entries like the average rider always does. The Gunnison Grinder is going that direction in 2025. I raced it this year. The promoters and I discussed this and they told me they have decided to do age groups awards next year. Good for them! I hope to see a lot of Coloradoans support this race and others of such format next year whether it's the 30 mile, 60 mile, or 120 mile race they enter next September.
Pat isn't on Strava. Weird, right? He does a lot of of the standards: loops to the north, Lefthand/Lee, Flag. Nothing exceptional - just often at ludicrous speed.
Pat has aged like a fine wine unlike myself who likes a fine whine... Anyway, all the best for a full and swift recovery Ben, may your wheels not have time to get dusty.
What a surprise! The guy chose the bike that looked like it would fit the best. He knows it's the athlete who wins or loses, not the bike (unless of course the bike breaks). But of course the bike BUSINESS spends $$millions on convincing people the opposite.
He has worked with Benjamin Sharp for years. Benjamin also coaches multi-time Olympic gold medalist Jennifer Valente, so he clearly knows a thing or two. Great guy. sharp-coaching.com/
Ben, Now that you’ve been screwed multiple times, a good goal would be to maintain weight or even lose a couple of pounds. You will likely lose muscle mass. Don’t replace the lost muscle mass with fat. Good luck!
Is Pat sponsored by a bike brand? Just curious as he seemed pretty reserved on the review of the bike. I do wish I had half the skill and fitness he does.
@@f1hotrod527 more than likely he thought it was good but couldn’t go on about it. High end bikes are all pretty similar, and not a lot to complain about.
You can’t just post an unsupported assertion about a calculator with a ton of scientific and practical foundations. Well, you can, as this is YT, but you have established zero credibility to make a statement like this. Who are you, and what is your logic and evidence? Otherwise, delete this comment UNTIL you come across with sufficient evidence to support this outlandish claim.
I laid it down in your honor in Salida this weekend. 😂 On the neutralized descent, no less. Could have easily destroyed a shoulder, but my chest took the brunt. th-cam.com/video/Mx52xaD4EXE/w-d-xo.html
I was on the fence but I bought a Pinarello Grevil and i love it. The bike is so versatile, amazing on tarmac with Pirelli Cinturato M 45's, and on the dirt incredible! I upgraded from Rival 1X XPLR to Sram Eagle 42t chainring 10-52 Garbaruk Cassette, all amazing!
@@LifeCycle1978 please don't misunderstand, I'm not one of the gravel OGs (or a late-to-the-game pretenders) who bemoans the inevitable changes in the sport. FWIW, I tried gravel many, many years ago and it didn't really set the hook in me like it has done for others, though I still dabble in it from time to time.
I am a 63+ racer and this video is a gem. It is refreshing that such an elite competitor shares his experiences frankly and openly. Thank you Ben and Pat for sharing this format. I am also going to comment on the Ben/Pat hour record video as I am really keen to attempt this feat also.
Pat seems like such a likabe guy
He is
This is the kind of elite athlete I will show to my teenage son. Pat is so humble but still has to be confident and aggressive in a race to be an elite competitor. Sharing his fluids in a race shows his level of sportsmanship.
@@slickness8892 really couldn’t ask for a better dad!
Pat could easily pass for Tyler Hamilton’s brother! Two great riders sharing some awesome information. Thanks Ben and Pat!
Nah, he's Sepp Kuss' father!!!
@@larryt.atcycleitalia5786 😂👍
Or Norm McDonald’s nephew
I have something in common with Pat. I also have ridden for an hour.
I bet you’ve also ridden 51 km 💪😂
@@MorganBrown Yes, multiple times even!!!!
Thanks for your conversation with your friend Pat, Ben, and very cool of Giant to let him ride a Trek and talk about it, too. And by the way, if he is good with one big gravel race win, that sounds good for the rest of us in his age category. Probably best that he focus on his road and track success. 😀
Well done Pat, what a legend. Pretty amazing first gravel race to bag the National. Heal quickly Ben, and thanks for all the great content 👏👏👏
275Watts for 4 hours at 55 years old. Incredibly inspiring, and impressive.
Cool Show and Congrats to Pat. As long as you are laid up, find other guinea pigs for the next couple of races.
Great video! I'm glad you've been able to make content while healing up.
Huge respect to this guys cycling accomplishments!
What a brilliant way to fill Contant in your recovery! Really enjoyed the video as always.🙏💕🚴
Thank you.
Awesome video, Pat’s great!
I was at the podiums for gravel nats with my girlfriend and she saw Pat talking with the women’s 55+ natty champ. She said “gawd damn, look at those two ageless wonders chatting about their next meeting at the fountain of youth.”
First rate content, as always, Ben. Pat was on my course and after the race I talked with him and he is even more modest than he is fast, which is saying something. This made for such a wise, calm and rational discussion and def reflected how it was on the ground. Nice!
Great entertaining video. Great getting other people on the show and good moderation. And congrats on Pat’s race and title.
Hey man. Glad you enjoyed it. It's a lot more fun for me to talk to someone instead of doing a lonely monologue in my garage!
@@TheRidewithBenDelaney more of that please, than :)
Excellent, hope you can rope in Pat for some more reviews while you're on the mend.
8 days out, first gravel race and the guy wins the Stars and Stripes for a 22nd time...... I think I've raced Pat before at Road Nats, although I'm 22 jerseys behind him.... LOL. Congrats.
Commenting to boost the engagement because I'm a big Ben fan and want you to heal up fast and the channel to be doing well!
This is one of the best bike videos I've seen on YT, ever. So entertaining and relevant.
Damn, dude looks younger than me and I’m 18 years younger, absolute machine too 😂
Brilliant video. Thanks Ben and Pat. …my only critique, you guys make it sound so easy! …It would be awesome to see a series on the hard training that goes into making you guys so fast!
Wow, congrats to Pat. That’s eye watering power for 4 hours! I’d like to hear more about the bike, specifically if it would make a better double-duty road and gravel bike than the Checkpoint ( esp. after hearing 45 mm tires could fit).
55!? This guy's knowledge is very valuable here. Thanks for bringing him in.
This guy is 55? Damn he aging well
Dude looks me when I was 21. Holy sht
Diet and exercise
@@seagulls4life12 Sure buddy 😂 Of course important but he also got great genetics, happy for him
Still a decent amount of hair & dying them. Works. Plus clean shaven as opposed to a beard. But on close-ups the features reveal his age. Physique of an elite athlete for sure. Inspiring (I’m 42)
Two cool guys. More of this, please.
And some race vid if poss.
Pat is amazing, great interview. I think there is a new podcast brewing, Pat racing random things like BMX or downhill, I would watch that!
Great video Ben an heal up brother🫶 Congrats Pat amazing!🎊
Cheers, Chris.
Brilliant Ben, great idea, super interesting and creative.
I as in the same race as Pat. Ridonkulously fast and a mad scramble not to get dropped for over an hour. Not my idea of fun. At least RRs start off sedately and have tactics. Although I love Pat's reasons for feeding his breakmates - great tactically on top of being a gent.
Awesome format with a normal(ish) guy’s perspective.
And I love the Miami Vice look, Ben!
That’s gold right there: Ben: ‘Time of? ‘ Pat : ‘😅 1 hour…’
Hey this Pat guy seems pretty cool I like him
Is that your old man?
@@frontierlandfrank5314yes sir
@@jessewarner1605 awesome!
Nice episode! Cool to hear Pat’s perspective and of his experience as a first timer.
This was a great episode
Nice... The ride never end5
Love your style and variety of content, Ben.
I appreciate that.
Nice interview
Great video
Thank you.
At 24:00 ...Age group gravel racing makes so much more sense for the average racer.. rather than riding in a huge bunch and not even feel like you are racing , much less know WHO you are racing, or being able to mark the fast ones in your class. This should be something we all push for at these huge events. They certainly could give simple awards to the top three to five of each age group , either 5 or 10 year age groups. Everyone who pays top dollar to enter should be able to feel like they are really racing.. right now, at many races its only a small fraction of elite or pro riders having a true racing experience, and some of them aren't even themselves paying for their entries like the average rider always does.
The Gunnison Grinder is going that direction in 2025. I raced it this year. The promoters and I discussed this and they told me they have decided to do age groups awards next year. Good for them! I hope to see a lot of Coloradoans support this race and others of such format next year whether it's the 30 mile, 60 mile, or 120 mile race they enter next September.
I've heard good things about the Gunni Grinder. Pretty part of the state.
That was really fun.
Great interview!! I'm all in on the Trek Checkmate....do you have a discount code for us Ben?
gold content for sure
Great content
The x rays of your arm were so hard to look at
07:20 what was the make/model of pack mentioned here, anyone?
He borrowed my USWE Pro 2L.
VP at Giant 🤣
most excellent video from two lovely humanoids.....:: ))
Can you pls ask pat for his Strava? I’m in boulder and would love to see some routes that he rides.
Pat isn't on Strava. Weird, right? He does a lot of of the standards: loops to the north, Lefthand/Lee, Flag. Nothing exceptional - just often at ludicrous speed.
I found Silca to be about 10 psi too high
The VP of Product R&D for Giant has to borrow a bike? And a Trek no less, that just seems wrong on so many levels.
Ik, right!?
He just set himself up for a new job if he wants it!
Pat Warner is awesome but could a mere mortal old dude benefit from a Checkmate or is a more relaxed geometry gravel bike the way?
Pat has aged like a fine wine unlike myself who likes a fine whine...
Anyway, all the best for a full and swift recovery Ben, may your wheels not have time to get dusty.
My top tip for riding in any serious offroad event or ride don't forget to top your sealent if your ride with tubeless tires.
Wait he works for Giant and they wouldn’t give him a Revolt??
How revolting.
Crazy!
times are hard in the bike industry
Did Giant aquire Trek?
No, but Giant builds a lot of Treks. :-) I suspect we will see Pat on a Revolt of his own pretty soon...
What a surprise! The guy chose the bike that looked like it would fit the best. He knows it's the athlete who wins or loses, not the bike (unless of course the bike breaks). But of course the bike BUSINESS spends $$millions on convincing people the opposite.
I really thought guys/gals who work for a specific company only use the company's product
I’m not directly in the bike industry but I’d imagine it’s like anything else where manufacturers conducting benchmarking is a common R&D practice.
Who is Pat's coach? With that much sucess I would kinda like to know?
He has worked with Benjamin Sharp for years. Benjamin also coaches multi-time Olympic gold medalist Jennifer Valente, so he clearly knows a thing or two. Great guy. sharp-coaching.com/
Ben, Now that you’ve been screwed multiple times, a good goal would be to maintain weight or even lose a couple of pounds. You will likely lose muscle mass. Don’t replace the lost muscle mass with fat. Good luck!
Is Pat sponsored by a bike brand? Just curious as he seemed pretty reserved on the review of the bike. I do wish I had half the skill and fitness he does.
He’s VP over at giant 😂
@@frontierlandfrank5314 this would explain his quietness regarding the bike. At least he had the class to not start trashing it.
@@f1hotrod527 more than likely he thought it was good but couldn’t go on about it. High end bikes are all pretty similar, and not a lot to complain about.
Side note. Silca tire pressure calculator is very inaccurate
Compared to what? What alternative do you recommend?
You can’t just post an unsupported assertion about a calculator with a ton of scientific and practical foundations. Well, you can, as this is YT, but you have established zero credibility to make a statement like this. Who are you, and what is your logic and evidence? Otherwise, delete this comment UNTIL you come across with sufficient evidence to support this outlandish claim.
TREKmate!
😀
When is Pat going to age out of the 55-59 group? I'll be in that group next year and I don't want to race against him.
you get to play bikes with Pat for a while. He ages out in 2029.
I laid it down in your honor in Salida this weekend. 😂 On the neutralized descent, no less. Could have easily destroyed a shoulder, but my chest took the brunt. th-cam.com/video/Mx52xaD4EXE/w-d-xo.html
Shoot, sorry about that.
Not much he can’t do on a bike. Very impressive
Obviously , you/Trek have to give him the bike??
side note i kinda like that goaty and slightly lengthy hair on you
Looks like Ben only has a stub of an arm left on this video😂
My wife and I have been watching Bad Monkey where the dude cuts off his arm, and laughing about this.
@@TheRidewithBenDelaney Now you have to grow a moustache!
I’m still deciding on whether to get a gravel bike. Not a lot of “gravel” areas here but lots of single track. Hmmmm
look at giant revolt X (with front suspension). might be just what you're after. great bike
@@regnismada4936 Thanks, for some reason I like LAUF but just can’t pull the trigger!
My advice? Try it out before you buy if you can. Quite a bit of single track is pretty terrible on a gravel bike.
@@joshuahoover agree with this for sure
I was on the fence but I bought a Pinarello Grevil and i love it. The bike is so versatile, amazing on tarmac with Pirelli Cinturato M 45's, and on the dirt incredible! I upgraded from Rival 1X XPLR to Sram Eagle 42t chainring 10-52 Garbaruk Cassette, all amazing!
IMO Pat Warner = Roger Federer type qualities transferred to bike racing.
I could do the first 30 miles of a race on 1 bottle but the last 30? I’d be cooked.
p.s. of course warner won that race......wtf....pat you are a machine mofo...ack ack!! :: ))
Such technical and detailed bike nerd stuff is probably only for the 2%.
We mortals may return on a later occasion.
Thanks anyway
The spirit of gravel is well and truly long past dead, when multiple national championships are won by people doing their first ever gravel race.
The spirit of gravel died when everyone started complaining and trying to protect something that never belonged to them in the first place.
@@LifeCycle1978 please don't misunderstand, I'm not one of the gravel OGs (or a late-to-the-game pretenders) who bemoans the inevitable changes in the sport. FWIW, I tried gravel many, many years ago and it didn't really set the hook in me like it has done for others, though I still dabble in it from time to time.
The spirit of gravel died when LandRun became MidSouth and Dirty Kanza became Unbound.
How is everyone! You have me to thank for your modern cycling training without me GOS training would not exist. Your all welcome
Looks Like a Canyon copy
I have an explanation for the shifting problems.....SRAM.
The guy with the sling is hard to understand. I know a good speech therapist
Bad judgment, my friend. Consider deleting this.