I will never forget those stubborn Alt Pirineu horses, they were also just standing there when i passed along 😀... But oooh so beautiful route. Thanks for the "after-movie", so we can re-live the experience! 🙌 keep up the good work
those horses in the Parc Alt Pirineu really didn't want to move 🙂... stubborn horses, but oh so beautiful over there, exactly how i remember it too. Really cool after-movie , re-living the experience from last June! thanks for sharing & good luck with future events!
@@wattwagon and sorry, didn't mean to hijack the video comment thread! I can't say enough about things you've mentioned like knowing what doesn't bother you at 60 miles will really bug you at 120 miles and probably destroy you at 180 miles. It's important to know what kind of riding you like, for me it's long and scenic gravel. Also, not being obsessed with riding everyday or numbers and listening to your body (especially for endurance). I guess I should mention I turn 60 in 2 months and I have an artificial hip but honestly I don't feel like either of those matter to me. Anyway, thanks for sharing the good with the bad, because Gravel isn't always pretty! Look forward to more of your adventures!
Thanks for the video on El Piri - is an event i keep looking at. Was wondering if it really is an ideal first "ultra" for me to enter. You are missing a trick with swimming in bibs....... done it a few times now. Best time ever was in the Pyrenees aswell funny enough. Swam under the Laurent Fignon bridge on the climb up Tourmalet from Luz Saint Sauvier. Will never forget it.
i knowwww I need to get on the swimming in bibs bandwagon. I promise I will try more next summer! as for the first ultra, it's quite challenging! But everything is "worth it." The climbs, descents, and the towns with hotels and resupply are all really great and timed at perfect spots along the route.
i love a solo mission in a pretty landscape! I used Schwalbe g-one RS 45 front and 40 rear. If I could choose I would have gone a little bit bigger actually. The descents were chunky! I have a 38T chain ring with a 10-52 cassette
@@wattwagonThanks for the reply, about the rs tires, for normal races (not super chunky stuff) you will recomend 40/40 or 45/40mm and how did the rs model with punctures? My last race was ruined with one in the front so i will like something with good rolling resistance but not too easy to get flats, its a pain in the ass... Gracias!!
@@gabrielmarias972 I would say 45/40 would be better, honestly the bigger the better. I did puncture in El Piri but I SLAMMEd a nasty rock so i don't think anything would have survived it. I would maybe suggest the schwalbe all around tire if you want a little more protection but rolls fast!
Nice video! do you mind sharing what kind of mount is that you have on in reach? I understand it's quarter-turn mount, but what kind of "back" does your inreach mini have? Thank you.
hmmm there is a decent amount of pavement BUT if you have a hardtail it would be A LOT more fun on the descents. and the better gear ratio would be nice for those long long ascents.
@@wattwagon I have both and my gravel bike has 2x11 with 45c and I can bear with some chunky trails with the gravel but I've been looking for a Transpyr track for gravel and everything I found is for MTB, and I wanted to know your opinion from your experience with this route you've done. Thanks and enjoy your new life in Spain!
I will never forget those stubborn Alt Pirineu horses, they were also just standing there when i passed along 😀... But oooh so beautiful route. Thanks for the "after-movie", so we can re-live the experience! 🙌 keep up the good work
they were just standing there! not phased by me at all. Glad you liked it!! :) Congrats to you!
those horses in the Parc Alt Pirineu really didn't want to move 🙂... stubborn horses, but oh so beautiful over there, exactly how i remember it too. Really cool after-movie , re-living the experience from last June! thanks for sharing & good luck with future events!
Brutaaaaal !!
❤ Piris !!
Gracias por compartir 🙌🙌
thanks for watching :)
Beautiful! ❤
thanks :)
Great film Cynthia, realys caputres El Piri 😁
thanks y'all! it was a blast out there.
Great job!❤❤
Thank you! Cheers!
Yesterday I completed my longest ride ever 133 miles on 95% Gravel. I could not have done it without the advice I have gathered from your videos.
heckkkkk YA!!!!!!! This is so great to hear. Stoked for ya Jim :) also thanks for the kind words- it really means a lot.
@@wattwagon and sorry, didn't mean to hijack the video comment thread! I can't say enough about things you've mentioned like knowing what doesn't bother you at 60 miles will really bug you at 120 miles and probably destroy you at 180 miles. It's important to know what kind of riding you like, for me it's long and scenic gravel. Also, not being obsessed with riding everyday or numbers and listening to your body (especially for endurance). I guess I should mention I turn 60 in 2 months and I have an artificial hip but honestly I don't feel like either of those matter to me. Anyway, thanks for sharing the good with the bad, because Gravel isn't always pretty! Look forward to more of your adventures!
@@jimciancaglini8366 i love it! you and you artificial hip are crushing it! listening to your body is certainly the most important!
Thanks for the video on El Piri - is an event i keep looking at. Was wondering if it really is an ideal first "ultra" for me to enter.
You are missing a trick with swimming in bibs....... done it a few times now. Best time ever was in the Pyrenees aswell funny enough. Swam under the Laurent Fignon bridge on the climb up Tourmalet from Luz Saint Sauvier. Will never forget it.
i knowwww I need to get on the swimming in bibs bandwagon. I promise I will try more next summer!
as for the first ultra, it's quite challenging! But everything is "worth it." The climbs, descents, and the towns with hotels and resupply are all really great and timed at perfect spots along the route.
Woow amazing pyrenees! Great landscapes and lonely race:)
What width if tire did you use? And ring-cassette?
i love a solo mission in a pretty landscape! I used Schwalbe g-one RS 45 front and 40 rear. If I could choose I would have gone a little bit bigger actually. The descents were chunky! I have a 38T chain ring with a 10-52 cassette
@@wattwagonThanks for the reply, about the rs tires, for normal races (not super chunky stuff) you will recomend 40/40 or 45/40mm and how did the rs model with punctures? My last race was ruined with one in the front so i will like something with good rolling resistance but not too easy to get flats, its a pain in the ass...
Gracias!!
@@gabrielmarias972 I would say 45/40 would be better, honestly the bigger the better. I did puncture in El Piri but I SLAMMEd a nasty rock so i don't think anything would have survived it. I would maybe suggest the schwalbe all around tire if you want a little more protection but rolls fast!
Planning stopping in Baga, to get that morning view is 10 out of 10 the best decision ever.
it was the best!!!
Cool! Some of those descents looked sketch. Hope it was a fun vacay
they are super bumpy but MEGA fun! views were unbelievable!
Nice video! do you mind sharing what kind of mount is that you have on in reach? I understand it's quarter-turn mount, but what kind of "back" does your inreach mini have? Thank you.
I have a sticky quarter turn on the back of mine! you can find them on amazon and turn it whatever direction your mount is set to: amzn.to/4d8Uhk7
Would you say that route is better with a hardtail or gravel?
hmmm there is a decent amount of pavement BUT if you have a hardtail it would be A LOT more fun on the descents. and the better gear ratio would be nice for those long long ascents.
@@wattwagon I have both and my gravel bike has 2x11 with 45c and I can bear with some chunky trails with the gravel but I've been looking for a Transpyr track for gravel and everything I found is for MTB, and I wanted to know your opinion from your experience with this route you've done. Thanks and enjoy your new life in Spain!
@@tomas7403 it's good for gravel! just a bit challenging :) cheers