Risky Strategy Pays off with a WIN

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  • @w4yland3r27
    @w4yland3r27 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    "all of the watts!" - such a great quote

  • @notzing4838
    @notzing4838 4 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    I love watching races. Especially when you talk about the strategies and things like that. There's not a lot of bike races where I live and I've seen none for my age group.

    • @bobbybinissa6120
      @bobbybinissa6120 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Love seeing international races with international commentary. Thanks for the videos

    • @Timtimzi
      @Timtimzi 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Come to the bay area! There's a bunch of group rides happening around here. A quick google search will tell you.
      Not sure if most are ongoing due to covid though.

    • @notzing4838
      @notzing4838 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Timtimzi I live in Alabama and turned 13 this year. Any races for me now?

  • @GTIModBlog
    @GTIModBlog 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    He is a monster. Double sprint!! "Hit them with the 1-2" haha

    • @ericrobison8591
      @ericrobison8591 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dude, that shit's crazy, right? If I came anywhere close to those numbers I'd have to get off and puke.

  • @joshuasmith4315
    @joshuasmith4315 4 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    "I'm not a sprinter"
    .. Pulls 800-100 watts in the final 600m after averaging 380 for 40km

    • @emileriksen2074
      @emileriksen2074 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@vothka205 he would be MORE of a sprinter the lower he's avg would be :D!

  • @TheMRfuckingbored
    @TheMRfuckingbored 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I raced this course this weekend, nice to see this one on a race analysis again! Lekker bezig Glenn!

  • @Bjarni749
    @Bjarni749 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why watch the World Tours from the outside when you can watch these races from the inside. Great commentary and info. I'm hooked on this channel.

  • @bikenband
    @bikenband 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    So awesome to have these to watch right now, thank you.

  • @amrannahshal738
    @amrannahshal738 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i never liked the idea of me racing bikes, but every time i watch Jeff race or his commentary the urge goes sky high for me.
    Love you jeff, keep up your great work bro and good luck in your races ♥️♥️♥️

  • @andrewlagodzinski9904
    @andrewlagodzinski9904 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congrats Glenn! Thanks for sharing your video. Great analysis as always.

  • @sammyk3678
    @sammyk3678 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    More EU races and Co-commentary!!!! These are addictive. Probably not double as much possible footage to commentate over but definitely could be longer

  • @jonathanfletcher9533
    @jonathanfletcher9533 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wow, that is some performance, chapeau Glenn!

  • @ItchyTrout
    @ItchyTrout 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    enjoying these euro dudes.

  • @georgejgilles.3999
    @georgejgilles.3999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow that's some awesome speed. It's " hammer time ladies and gentlemen." Chapeau.

  • @chuckbunting9731
    @chuckbunting9731 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "its just one of those magical things!" so fun to watch this

  • @gefloigle
    @gefloigle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Chapeau! Great commentary and great race.

  • @josephskinner2958
    @josephskinner2958 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Hah; this is great. I literally raced this track last weekend since I’m studying in the Netherlands as part of the studentcup. I’m a beginner so I was dropped sadly after 2 laps

    • @luukrutten1295
      @luukrutten1295 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool man. Dutch Student cup was only brought back to life about 5 years ago. As much of an entry series you are going to find in NL!

    • @bovu5196
      @bovu5196 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amateur!

    • @josephskinner2958
      @josephskinner2958 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bovu5196 i hate you

    • @josephskinner2958
      @josephskinner2958 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bovu5196 Your Broken rear wheel is karma served cold

    • @bovu5196
      @bovu5196 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@josephskinner2958 haha I guess I had it coming for a while🤷🏼‍♀️

  • @rsmiii
    @rsmiii 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The dual commentary is excellent. Thanks for all the insights. "I need to race you when you're not so fit!" Ha!

  • @miggylardizabal4302
    @miggylardizabal4302 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love to see new NorCal cycling video 😄😄

  • @joelguerin-simard3415
    @joelguerin-simard3415 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a good one! Keep up the quality race content!

  • @TrailsofCalifornia
    @TrailsofCalifornia 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fun watching this race! Thanks for the video

  • @nwbcycling5236
    @nwbcycling5236 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The best sportsmen think they're average, which is why they excel. This man thinks he is not a sprinter but by my standards, he is on pro-level

  • @vincentteoh3936
    @vincentteoh3936 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Appreciated how there’s always something to learn from your videos.

  • @JDirom
    @JDirom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great breakdown as always!

  • @JustinDoesTriathlon
    @JustinDoesTriathlon 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video takes me way back to like 2010 watching Sprinter Della Casa's videos!

  • @wildwoodcycling779
    @wildwoodcycling779 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    It seems impressive but just remember his watts are in metric 😜

  • @heartdocat
    @heartdocat 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would love to see you do a cornering tutorial and a sprint tutorial this offseason. Maybe on the new Tarmac or the old Venge Pro?

  • @ΘάνατοςΧορτοφάγος
    @ΘάνατοςΧορτοφάγος 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "even aan de boom schudden" 👌

  • @pierg5257
    @pierg5257 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I Really Lov Glenn Races !!

  • @cyclingnerddelux698
    @cyclingnerddelux698 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff from down here in Austria.

  • @mental9mikey
    @mental9mikey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Monster Dutch guys!! 😱

  • @vincerelucio2
    @vincerelucio2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    glenn going crazy

  • @pano360
    @pano360 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So awesome Glenn!

  • @chicoh22a
    @chicoh22a 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude is killing it 💪🏽

  • @juddridesbikes
    @juddridesbikes 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great race Glenn! Do you ever race in the other direction?

  • @hilltop1972
    @hilltop1972 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    These are as fun (or more fun) to watch as most pro races being called by color commentators who are non-racers.

    • @vialactea5549
      @vialactea5549 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I feel there is more to watch here than races on tv. Live power, cadence, speed, heart rate, onboard camera which is also more exciting. Or so it seems to me.

    • @NorCalCycling
      @NorCalCycling  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's the plan, thanks guys!

    • @75supercourse
      @75supercourse 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vialactea5549 I love that there's no well-meaning cameraman on a motorcycle zooming in and out and destroying the sense of speed (there, I've always wanted to voice that gripe about pro race coverage). These fixed lens POV's are so great to watch!

  • @iananonuevo8716
    @iananonuevo8716 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks to you two guys.. I am learning a lot strategy.. Of course you can do it if you are strong.. Haha..

  • @ΘάνατοςΧορτοφάγος
    @ΘάνατοςΧορτοφάγος 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fingers crossed, in 1,5 week i'll be at this track for the first CX race of this season 👌 hopefully it wont get cancelled like so many others

    • @tewaewae
      @tewaewae 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good luck but it looks like the second wave is coming.

    • @adammcdonnell700
      @adammcdonnell700 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      RIP

    • @hydecarolan4497
      @hydecarolan4497 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How did your country cross go?

  • @johnlilley9363
    @johnlilley9363 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glenn is a beast

  • @HalftonJohnson
    @HalftonJohnson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I’m early as heck and have never even been on a road bike but here I am

  • @jespercato
    @jespercato 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool video and commentary. What are the tires you're riding with. I'm not not a tire expert at all, but it looks at bit like heavy winter tires?

    • @gln666
      @gln666 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Vittoria corsa grapheen

  • @justindelano2761
    @justindelano2761 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Can you do a video explaining how points work

    • @Arrica101
      @Arrica101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Super simple. Let's say every 5 laps there is a sprint lap, the first 5 people a cross the line claim 5 and then 4 and then 3....points. The points build up for the full season

  • @Phones007
    @Phones007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love these videos

  • @galenkehler
    @galenkehler 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want to know how they keep the course clean, if this was here in the Pacific coast it would be slick as goose $#!t with algae.

    • @tewaewae
      @tewaewae 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      they sweep forests and roads. They also have hot summers.

  • @FlorinSaveliu
    @FlorinSaveliu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    it would be nice to see also the strava file 💣💣💣

    • @gln666
      @gln666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      www.strava.com/activities/3829144935/analysis/6765/6836

    • @dmitrymalanda9278
      @dmitrymalanda9278 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      „I‘m not a sprinter“ - Strava file shows peak at 1888 watts 😂

  • @erich9779
    @erich9779 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    what kind of bike equipment do you use? thanks

  • @SergiuSalcau00
    @SergiuSalcau00 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can we find glenn? Does he youtube? Is he on strava? Anything?

  • @shakirrosli
    @shakirrosli 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wew.... More sad thing is that I'm watching this even though I don't have a bike😭🚲😂😂

    • @aer0n27
      @aer0n27 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Go get a cheapo one!

    • @hountybunter
      @hountybunter 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Go get one you will love it!

  • @riposte343434
    @riposte343434 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    he's rolling along >500 like its just tempo.... jesus

  • @jaspervancalster2862
    @jaspervancalster2862 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If I record my cyclocross would that be something for your channel?

    • @jaspervancalster2862
      @jaspervancalster2862 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I also do road cycling so 😁😁

    • @NorCalCycling
      @NorCalCycling  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes

    • @jaspervancalster2862
      @jaspervancalster2862 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a power meter and al the extras so I could record it, I am 16

    • @NorCalCycling
      @NorCalCycling  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cool, send the raw footage and data file to jeff@norcal-cycling.com via Google drive

  • @Pydron.
    @Pydron. 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How can you tell the W and BPM? Is this really measured, or just a rough guess? If it's measured, how can you measure it?

    • @NorCalCycling
      @NorCalCycling  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      a heart rate strap across your chest for BPM, and a powermeter in the crank for WATTS

    • @salfordM5
      @salfordM5 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Power meter and heart rate monitor?

    • @Pydron.
      @Pydron. 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NorCalCycling Okay, thank you :)

  • @Suedesi
    @Suedesi 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What bike/setup do you ride Glenn?

    • @gln666
      @gln666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i'm on a Cannondale supersix di2 ultegra 2019 with some 55mm rimbrake wheels.

  • @petetube99
    @petetube99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Euros R crazy fast.

  • @jaytoledo25
    @jaytoledo25 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you running 28mm tires? Thanks.

  • @Frack_Black
    @Frack_Black 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Who was the guy?

  • @geemoya4500
    @geemoya4500 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jeff... Tyler Pierce is trying to take one of your Koms...talking a lil smack as well.
    J

  • @chrisko6439
    @chrisko6439 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Seeing those numbers, I just hope he is 80+kg ;-)

    • @MsPietpaaltjes
      @MsPietpaaltjes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He is 80kg ;)

    • @linglingjr
      @linglingjr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MsPietpaaltjes thank god.

    • @albr4
      @albr4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      being 58kg I could only ever do half those watts.

    • @respek2933
      @respek2933 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@albr4 same...

  • @ricksteed717
    @ricksteed717 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    🚴‍♀️✨✨

  • @colinstaats1888
    @colinstaats1888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m a junior just beginning racing, any tips?

    • @liamflannery4025
      @liamflannery4025 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Remember that fat old guys are slow on the hills. Use your high power to weight to your advantage

    • @maxvancraen3965
      @maxvancraen3965 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      keep watching norcal videos ;)

    • @NorCalCycling
      @NorCalCycling  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Colin, just keep training and racing, I wish I started earlier.

  • @chriszanf
    @chriszanf 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    @13:33 is that the guys wheel slipping?

  • @dilyan-2904
    @dilyan-2904 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video is discouraging. I get pain and tired after 35km for around 3 hours... Then need rest day or two.. And these guys do 50km in 1 hour no problem.

    • @JibbaJabber
      @JibbaJabber 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Never forget, they started slow and built themselves up! Time and dedication 👌

    • @dilyan-2904
      @dilyan-2904 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JibbaJabber yes but I would say there is benefit from more expensive bicycles, these are probably 2 000 euro that weight 7-8kg. Mine is 14kg. Huge difference. Then there is height. I'm 170cm and these guys are 180-185 they have long legs more suited...

    • @JibbaJabber
      @JibbaJabber 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dilyan-2904 You have a point. In terms of weight/cost, a second (or third) hand bike will help make you competitive. In fact in crits, aero normally trumps weight.
      And as for height - I have two words:
      Caleb Ewan !!
      en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caleb_Ewan
      Best of luck, and remember to give it time.

  • @Adagios
    @Adagios 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    😳🚀

  • @muhammadafiq9127
    @muhammadafiq9127 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2nd

  • @bigchickenking9576
    @bigchickenking9576 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just to make sure I got things right: This dude sits in front of the bunch to slow it down and make a breakaway happen without the guys becoming the breakaway even planning it?
    In the ranking of douchebaggery this might be positioned right after shouting at distracted racers to throw in more effort and get a free ride. :D Madlad!

    • @WHAT_1400
      @WHAT_1400 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      it's absolutely fine to do that

    • @andrew7taylor
      @andrew7taylor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He didn't crash anybody, so it's all in the game.

    • @uituituituituituit
      @uituituituituituit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      lol boohoo you mad because you loose all your races because your ftp is 120w?

    • @gln666
      @gln666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      If there were any horses left in de bunch, they should then attact with me. Unfortunaly for them, they where tired from chasing me back. So, don't chase me back :P.

    • @mrp1374
      @mrp1374 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Everyone seems to be missing the tone of this comment🤷‍♂️

  • @owenreaney6864
    @owenreaney6864 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    First