As a fellow Andy C cheers for this content Andy C, highly motivational. With two hips that can generously be described as Daffy ducked I'll never emulate you, however since following and watching I have been motivated to dust down the old XC MTB that was pretty much retired when i got the diagnosis, and have been putting some miles into the mud that have helped me no end both physically and spiritually. Good luck with your races and keep up the great content.
Love your videos! I don't understand why people can be so rude by making comments on other people's weight. Mind your own business peeps and keep your opinions to yourself!
Wow Andy that’s brilliant news regarding sponsorship for the channel well done.. 😊 awesome info on the diet and nutrition front to 🚴🏻👍💪😊🚴♀️have to admit I suffer with body dysmorphia have done for years.. Pete
When the video started I thought to myself, wow Andy is looking trim! I've been on a weight loss journey and learning all the same mistakes, ill 3 times in the last 2 months and I had already come to the conclusion its through trying to lose weight too quickly, so good to see that you agree that is a danger. I have learned that even 2KG of weight makes a huge difference to performance over a middle distance, and I could really do with losing another 15KG so excited to see where that goes but have realised I can't lose that at the rate I lost the last 30 odd KG. Anyway, great to see you out enjoying the sun and looking forward to seeing what the sponsors bring to the mix. 👌
@@theroadprovides 33KG as of this week. Was tempted but not sure I want to start TH-cam again as too much stuff going on (baby number 2 arrives in 3 weeks!) and well it’s already gone mate haha - anyways, I’m doing it for me and not for anyone else. It’s a very personal story for me. If we ever meet up you can tell my story for me 😀💪
Another great video Andy (music you choose by the way is great👍). Good to hear you’ve got a few brands on board that will help you and are as you said related to what you do and believe in. Be interesting to see how these work for you. Regarding the Timber, I agree, there is a point where the body feels just right, not too “heavy” & not too “lean” and it’s defo a line that can impact your capabilities. Also something I found out, rapid weight loss can also cause gallstones for some people so it needs to be a controlled weight loss. Anyway, another great video with some useful personal tips, look forward to the next one as always 😊.
Hey! Just found you and I started doing the same thing - Giving coaching advice WHILE riding the bike and it's so much fun! Been podcasting since 2005 (not kidding) and the video addition is really cool. Congrats on the sponsorship! And to other people asking about making your own fuel vs. being sponsored, the answer is it's nice to have both. Make your own for all the endless hours of training and know what good fuel is made of. But having it prepackaged and ready to go with different flavors and such is also fun and a nice treat on race days. And also gives you something to talk about and some $ to keep the show going. Middle approach and all. ;)
People that i talk to on rides have told me i should start my own channel. My reply was that there are a billion channels all regurgitating the same shit. Not andy here and his stuff is actually quite fun to watch. His back yard, i have to go through on my way to dover whenever i go across to the "mainland". So many of the roads he films on i have actually been on and recognize. Hey, i slept there sort of moment. So my thought was i am not repeating the same crap others have. Then yesterday i came across some australian narcissist on fancy and very expensive quipment, parting with his "advice" and some of it was down right dangerous advice to pass on the new people. That clip was titled and aimed at total noobs. They would follow that advice and think that cos he is a youtuber he must know. The advice in question was to learn to ride with one hand. So far so good. Then he proceeded to imply that when using one hand putting then on the tops/STI's was a good idea. It is not. With one hand, stick your hands as close to the middle and as close to the neck as you can for the time that you rae riding with one hand. In the event you hit a pothole you will most likely eat paydirt if your hands are on the tops/sti's. With them being in the middle there is a good chance you can recover and not even go down. Not all content is worth watching and i dread to think of the day andy sells out, as that may come. When content is made not organically anymore but because the primary driving force is to sell ads that google pays for, that is usually when i hti the door. When the begging for clicks like and actual money to "support" the channel takes over i leave. I like andy but i am not here to pay for his lifestyle, is my point.
@@suminshizzles6951 Yep. I was one of the first podcasters and I do it for the love of the sport. I never look at subscriber count because that'll start making you make fake content and chase viewers/listeners. I set up the methods for people to donate if they want but that's not the goal. The goal is I want people on their bikes! I teach tips and tricks to make the sport cheaper, how to train better, and end up yapping about Zen and other philosophy topics. I end up interviewing pros and impressive people to share their stories for inspiration on occasion. Anything from the guy that swam butterfly across the English Channel to the CEOs of bike companies about how they make their stuff. Been doing it 20 years now and I wouldn't trade it for anything.
@@theroadprovides I used to say the same thing and then people started asking me to coach them and I got certified and never looked back. Once you have this stuff figured out, it's so great to teach others. You're kinda doing it already!
I had a decent sized bowl of muesli with milk in the morning, if i did not drink all the milk the night before. If i did, then it was warm water that was left over from the coffee making that went into the mueslii. This lasted a fair few hours. But i would still stuff my face all day long though. Deep inside belgium i scoffed down a small tub of nutella with a baguette before lunch. I was starving. I frequently ate pastries in little chucks. I had bags of them hanging off the back so i can get to them easy. This was all in addition to whatever was in the bottle. I use High 5 since it is a UK made product. I like the berry. Its neutral and easier on the gut than the acidic citrus they make. I had a little podsacs waterproof bag with a handle that fit a small tub of high 5. That was also hanging off of the back. The first 3 days accross the UK i survived on ham, chedder and jam sandwiches cut into 8ths that were stored in a mussette bag.. The long cloth handles make it easy to tie the bag up so it does not get into the spokes. And they weigh next to nohitng. I used morrison's cheese covered baps. I liked that so much that i repeat this now when i go for multi day tours. Not for everybody but you have to eat once an hour or so, or your body starts running a deficit rather quickly if you ride all day long for days on end. So you gotta eat even if you d not want to. Apart from that you are getting some real food in. Bars are expensive but you can make them on your own. An oat based bar mixed with honey or lyles golden syrup willl do the job but keep in mind that this is weight you will need to carry. In my case, no thanks. Patries are lighter and taste better. Bakeries can be found all over. The closer you get to turkey the more balaklava you wil see and that is good shizzle. I rode from about 7 am till it was getting dark and then piched the tent. I did stop a few times a day for food and rest but it was never more than 20-30 min. My suggestion is you seriously watch your caffeine intake. I am a junkie and i ove coffee. This messed with my sleep. My feeble attempts are help :) At least it is coming from somebody who did ride seriously long distances.
A great ride and another great video Andy, with some awesome advice on the nutrition topic. Thanks for sharing! It is so important for cyclists to separate their fueling for the bike (before/during/after rides) vs. the general areas of diet and nutrition as you noted in your video. For me, I like to use the term "fueling" when I am talking about ride/event calorie consumption vs. "nutrition" or "diet" when I am referring to my general day-to-day eating. From a ride performance standpoint, it is a huge mistake for cyclists, especially endurance cyclists, to try and use their rides & eating during the ride as a place to cut calories. Far more 'damage' is done to our health, weight and appearance by our eating habits away from the bike. I will definitely be interested in hearing your reviews of the nutrition/supplement products you are trying! Kudos to the companies for being willing to lend a hand to you and the channel!
Thanks buddy, agree with your points, I’m well happy with the help from brands, I recorded the announcement today, I’ll explain what it is and why I’m working with them etc :)
I use a mix of the Sports Energy Bars, some Gels, Mini Pork Pie for a savoury and a Mars Bar when I need a psychological boost, I have to vary them to keep my gut happy, oh and skittles for emergencies. I would also consider when you eat and being on those tri-bars, bent over my not help digestion. ELECTROLYTES...keep them topped up.
I always use 1-1.5g of carbs per kg of body weight pre riding and then 40-60g of carbs per kg of body weight per hour during riding. Post riding at least 25g of protein and 1-1.5g per kg of body weight of carbs 😉
nice one Andy, strong ride and some good insights, I'm with you on the body dysmorphia side of things, it can be a real issue for some folks...however, after a ride like that one, heading back into Pompey I would have gone straight to kens kebabs and a pint! MTB mentality rather than ultra road :) all the best mate
I think you definitely need to be careful with weight loss for ultra distance riding. I know successful ultra distance rider Angus Young, who lives down the road from me, and I understand he will actually deliberately fatten himself up in the final weeks before big endurance challenges. Ultimately once you start these rides you are going to be in pretty massive calorie defect every day, so it helps if you are carrying some fat reserves. I think it’s good to trim down in your training, but then in the final month don’t do it, and build yourself back up a bit. You will soon lose it again once you start.
How do you train for sleep deprivation Andy? I read that the body can function quite well with very little sleep over a few days but the trans-continental is a long way and more than a few days.
You can buy water soluable maltodextrin and powdered fructose but it just tastes weird once you mix your "mix" in the bottle, i found. I went back to High 5/commercial product after trying to mix my own. If you catch a sale, the 2.2Kg tub of high 5 is 15 squid. Hardly breaking the bank and you wont mind drinking it. Being reminded every drink that your drink is not really up to snuff taste wise, is gonna out you off of driking when that is the last thing you should be doing.
@@suminshizzles6951 it just tasted like a not too sweet neutral tasting liquid to me. I usually dissolve 300g of carbs in boiling water and when cool, fill a spare bidon… gives me 1200 calories which is good for a decent long ride.
@@theroadprovides I find that my guy is happy with 2 part maltodextrin to 1 part fructose… and 300g of the mixture when dissolved in boiling water and left to cool, will fit in a spare bidon… giving me 1200 calories of carbs… far cheaper and less waste than the equivalent 13 gels..
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As a fellow Andy C cheers for this content Andy C, highly motivational.
With two hips that can generously be described as Daffy ducked I'll never emulate you, however since following and watching I have been motivated to dust down the old XC MTB that was pretty much retired when i got the diagnosis, and have been putting some miles into the mud that have helped me no end both physically and spiritually.
Good luck with your races and keep up the great content.
Great to hear that thanks mate, I just got out on my XC this weekend actually
Thanks, Andy. Really enjoy your content.
Cheers Ben mate 😁
Good one Andy! Nice route and nice weather. Interesting and useful thoughts.
Great to hear the sponsors are knocking on your door!
Thanks buddy, I’m very pleased with where things are going :)
Love your videos! I don't understand why people can be so rude by making comments on other people's weight. Mind your own business peeps and keep your opinions to yourself!
Thanks for that, appreciate you watching 😁
Cap 256 in the TCR. I'll be watching your dot :-)
Well spotted! Thankyou mate, 3 weeks!
Wow Andy that’s brilliant news regarding sponsorship for the channel well done.. 😊 awesome info on the diet and nutrition front to 🚴🏻👍💪😊🚴♀️have to admit I suffer with body dysmorphia have done for years.. Pete
Sorry to hear that bud, I think people are getting better now at understanding that stuff so hopefully will only get better
When the video started I thought to myself, wow Andy is looking trim! I've been on a weight loss journey and learning all the same mistakes, ill 3 times in the last 2 months and I had already come to the conclusion its through trying to lose weight too quickly, so good to see that you agree that is a danger. I have learned that even 2KG of weight makes a huge difference to performance over a middle distance, and I could really do with losing another 15KG so excited to see where that goes but have realised I can't lose that at the rate I lost the last 30 odd KG. Anyway, great to see you out enjoying the sun and looking forward to seeing what the sponsors bring to the mix. 👌
You only learn those lessons once I think mate. 30kg is mental, are you not tempted to film the journey?
@@theroadprovides 33KG as of this week. Was tempted but not sure I want to start TH-cam again as too much stuff going on (baby number 2 arrives in 3 weeks!) and well it’s already gone mate haha - anyways, I’m doing it for me and not for anyone else. It’s a very personal story for me. If we ever meet up you can tell my story for me 😀💪
Yeah defo if you’re up for that, I reckon it’ll be after TCR at this rate though
@@theroadprovides mate, so excited for your TCR. Thrilled you’ll make some content out of it and looking forward to dot watching again.
Another great video Andy (music you choose by the way is great👍). Good to hear you’ve got a few brands on board that will help you and are as you said related to what you do and believe in. Be interesting to see how these work for you. Regarding the Timber, I agree, there is a point where the body feels just right, not too “heavy” & not too “lean” and it’s defo a line that can impact your capabilities. Also something I found out, rapid weight loss can also cause gallstones for some people so it needs to be a controlled weight loss. Anyway, another great video with some useful personal tips, look forward to the next one as always 😊.
Wow that’s something I didn’t know I had to worry about 🤣 I’ll announce the sponsors this week now all testing etc is done
Hey! Just found you and I started doing the same thing - Giving coaching advice WHILE riding the bike and it's so much fun! Been podcasting since 2005 (not kidding) and the video addition is really cool. Congrats on the sponsorship! And to other people asking about making your own fuel vs. being sponsored, the answer is it's nice to have both. Make your own for all the endless hours of training and know what good fuel is made of. But having it prepackaged and ready to go with different flavors and such is also fun and a nice treat on race days. And also gives you something to talk about and some $ to keep the show going. Middle approach and all. ;)
You know how this works :) yeah agree with you. I’m not sure I’d call myself a coach though being so amateur 🤣
People that i talk to on rides have told me i should start my own channel. My reply was that there are a billion channels all regurgitating the same shit.
Not andy here and his stuff is actually quite fun to watch. His back yard, i have to go through on my way to dover whenever i go across to the "mainland". So many of the roads he films on i have actually been on and recognize. Hey, i slept there sort of moment.
So my thought was i am not repeating the same crap others have. Then yesterday i came across some australian narcissist on fancy and very expensive quipment, parting with his "advice" and some of it was down right dangerous advice to pass on the new people. That clip was titled and aimed at total noobs. They would follow that advice and think that cos he is a youtuber he must know.
The advice in question was to learn to ride with one hand. So far so good. Then he proceeded to imply that when using one hand putting then on the tops/STI's was a good idea. It is not. With one hand, stick your hands as close to the middle and as close to the neck as you can for the time that you rae riding with one hand. In the event you hit a pothole you will most likely eat paydirt if your hands are on the tops/sti's. With them being in the middle there is a good chance you can recover and not even go down.
Not all content is worth watching and i dread to think of the day andy sells out, as that may come. When content is made not organically anymore but because the primary driving force is to sell ads that google pays for, that is usually when i hti the door. When the begging for clicks like and actual money to "support" the channel takes over i leave. I like andy but i am not here to pay for his lifestyle, is my point.
@@suminshizzles6951 Yep. I was one of the first podcasters and I do it for the love of the sport. I never look at subscriber count because that'll start making you make fake content and chase viewers/listeners. I set up the methods for people to donate if they want but that's not the goal. The goal is I want people on their bikes! I teach tips and tricks to make the sport cheaper, how to train better, and end up yapping about Zen and other philosophy topics. I end up interviewing pros and impressive people to share their stories for inspiration on occasion. Anything from the guy that swam butterfly across the English Channel to the CEOs of bike companies about how they make their stuff. Been doing it 20 years now and I wouldn't trade it for anything.
@@theroadprovides I used to say the same thing and then people started asking me to coach them and I got certified and never looked back. Once you have this stuff figured out, it's so great to teach others. You're kinda doing it already!
I had a decent sized bowl of muesli with milk in the morning, if i did not drink all the milk the night before. If i did, then it was warm water that was left over from the coffee making that went into the mueslii. This lasted a fair few hours. But i would still stuff my face all day long though. Deep inside belgium i scoffed down a small tub of nutella with a baguette before lunch. I was starving. I frequently ate pastries in little chucks. I had bags of them hanging off the back so i can get to them easy. This was all in addition to whatever was in the bottle. I use High 5 since it is a UK made product. I like the berry. Its neutral and easier on the gut than the acidic citrus they make. I had a little podsacs waterproof bag with a handle that fit a small tub of high 5. That was also hanging off of the back.
The first 3 days accross the UK i survived on ham, chedder and jam sandwiches cut into 8ths that were stored in a mussette bag.. The long cloth handles make it easy to tie the bag up so it does not get into the spokes. And they weigh next to nohitng. I used morrison's cheese covered baps. I liked that so much that i repeat this now when i go for multi day tours. Not for everybody but you have to eat once an hour or so, or your body starts running a deficit rather quickly if you ride all day long for days on end. So you gotta eat even if you d not want to. Apart from that you are getting some real food in.
Bars are expensive but you can make them on your own. An oat based bar mixed with honey or lyles golden syrup willl do the job but keep in mind that this is weight you will need to carry. In my case, no thanks. Patries are lighter and taste better. Bakeries can be found all over. The closer you get to turkey the more balaklava you wil see and that is good shizzle.
I rode from about 7 am till it was getting dark and then piched the tent. I did stop a few times a day for food and rest but it was never more than 20-30 min.
My suggestion is you seriously watch your caffeine intake. I am a junkie and i ove coffee. This messed with my sleep.
My feeble attempts are help :) At least it is coming from somebody who did ride seriously long distances.
Thankyou mate appreciate the long reply 😁
A great ride and another great video Andy, with some awesome advice on the nutrition topic. Thanks for sharing!
It is so important for cyclists to separate their fueling for the bike (before/during/after rides) vs. the general areas of diet and nutrition as you noted in your video. For me, I like to use the term "fueling" when I am talking about ride/event calorie consumption vs. "nutrition" or "diet" when I am referring to my general day-to-day eating. From a ride performance standpoint, it is a huge mistake for cyclists, especially endurance cyclists, to try and use their rides & eating during the ride as a place to cut calories. Far more 'damage' is done to our health, weight and appearance by our eating habits away from the bike.
I will definitely be interested in hearing your reviews of the nutrition/supplement products you are trying! Kudos to the companies for being willing to lend a hand to you and the channel!
Thanks buddy, agree with your points, I’m well happy with the help from brands, I recorded the announcement today, I’ll explain what it is and why I’m working with them etc :)
I use a mix of the Sports Energy Bars, some Gels, Mini Pork Pie for a savoury and a Mars Bar when I need a psychological boost, I have to vary them to keep my gut happy, oh and skittles for emergencies. I would also consider when you eat and being on those tri-bars, bent over my not help digestion. ELECTROLYTES...keep them topped up.
That's not nutrition that is a 10year olds birthday party , the sugar will catch you up not just weight gain
All the best friend
Well done Andy. Good video! We're going spot on
Cheers bud :)
I always use 1-1.5g of carbs per kg of body weight pre riding and then 40-60g of carbs per kg of body weight per hour during riding. Post riding at least 25g of protein and 1-1.5g per kg of body weight of carbs 😉
Good luck with the sponsorship..
nice one Andy, strong ride and some good insights, I'm with you on the body dysmorphia side of things, it can be a real issue for some folks...however, after a ride like that one, heading back into Pompey I would have gone straight to kens kebabs and a pint! MTB mentality rather than ultra road :) all the best mate
Got me thinking about a pint of Guinness now, I just finished a MTB ride
@@theroadprovides :) nice
Do you record sound with the camera? Love the channel. You have some great tips Andy
Thanks mate, I do yes, the only practical way for me on such long rides
I think you definitely need to be careful with weight loss for ultra distance riding. I know successful ultra distance rider Angus Young, who lives down the road from me, and I understand he will actually deliberately fatten himself up in the final weeks before big endurance challenges. Ultimately once you start these rides you are going to be in pretty massive calorie defect every day, so it helps if you are carrying some fat reserves.
I think it’s good to trim down in your training, but then in the final month don’t do it, and build yourself back up a bit. You will soon lose it again once you start.
I know what you mean bud, I’m only moving into a kinda Goldilocks zone for me I wouldn’t go too far 👍
How do you train for sleep deprivation Andy? I read that the body can function quite well with very little sleep over a few days but the trans-continental is a long way and more than a few days.
I think only practice can help really. There are ways to make it easier but mostly just has to be managed, you can only go so deep really 😬
Have you considered making your own version? Using maltodextrin and fructose ? Far cheaper than gels and just the same ingredients.
You can buy water soluable maltodextrin and powdered fructose but it just tastes weird once you mix your "mix" in the bottle, i found. I went back to High 5/commercial product after trying to mix my own. If you catch a sale, the 2.2Kg tub of high 5 is 15 squid. Hardly breaking the bank and you wont mind drinking it. Being reminded every drink that your drink is not really up to snuff taste wise, is gonna out you off of driking when that is the last thing you should be doing.
@@suminshizzles6951 it just tasted like a not too sweet neutral tasting liquid to me. I usually dissolve 300g of carbs in boiling water and when cool, fill a spare bidon… gives me 1200 calories which is good for a decent long ride.
Hey, I have yeah but not actually tried it yet. I bought a bag of maltodextrin once and it didn’t work so well at the time but could be user error
@@theroadprovides I find that my guy is happy with 2 part maltodextrin to 1 part fructose… and 300g of the mixture when dissolved in boiling water and left to cool, will fit in a spare bidon… giving me 1200 calories of carbs… far cheaper and less waste than the equivalent 13 gels..
I always feel a bit more (ego) Pro on a frame that's 'a hair' to small for me. However, that 54 seems just right for you?
It’s odd, I’m 6 foot and even the 54 feels on the longer side 🤷🏻♂️