@@fede1275 Why is Shima(NO!) in your dreams? Campagnolo is the best, bar none, and Italian-made, too(not cheaper ranges!). It has even won the last two Tour de France's, and recent Tour of Lombardy!
Thanks for the ride on ‘my old home roads’ but not ridden by me since 2001. No Cycle infrastructure then in K.o.T. . Brought back fond memories of many years of club rides around the area. 👍
Hey Federico, I really enjoy your video's - and your sense of humour...keep them coming. Up north, the temperatures have dropped and coinciding with plenty of wind and rain. You are just about motivating to me to get outside rather than use the trainer. By the way, there is a hill in Ayrshire, Scotland called the Electric Brae (brae is a Scottish word for a road hill). The landscape makes you feel like you are going uphill when you are actually going down (and vice versa of course).
Thank you, it was so cold in London this morning as well, and I also had a puncture on my way to work. Was not easy with cold fingers. Somehow when the surroundings look different, our brain does not adjust and feels even harder!
Another engaging video. Keep them coming! Looks like the bike shops over there are pretty much "back to normal" as far as actually having bikes for sale. Here in Toronto, it's still pretty thin.
Stuart, I'm in Calgary and there is nothing... Cervelo, Pinarello, Canyon, Giant, Trek, Cannondale... All sold out for their 2022 pre-orders!! It seems like a guy cannot get a new bike!
@@CyclingYYC I have a Kinetic Smart control. A little bit buggy sometimes but works well for the most part. Just switched it over to my road bike yesterday. Zwift is a g-dsend for trainer riding. Can't wait to see Neokyo! And this video enspired me to try Surrey Hills. Looks brutal.
Thanks for showing video of the area. The Surrey Hills look beautiful. Its always interesting to compare zwift areas to real life and see how well they did. Bummer about your gopro batteries running low on that one hill. 🤣.
Very enjoyable watch Fredrico, I remember I used to ride a wiggle sportive from Sandown racecourse over those climbs you rode today along with a few others couldn't believe how tough they were. I live about 15 miles from the Tumble in south Wales plenty of climbs around but seriously had a shock with Surrey hills.
Good morning Federico , I always enjoy riding along with you through U TUBE and London is my favorite place on earth. I am a bit confused though , where I live in Wilmington NC. USA our bicycle shops find it very difficult to keep an inventory of road bikes and anything else , my understanding is that is because of the " pandemic " . Well maybe things will get better soon , Thanks, Mark Battista
Great video again. Interesting to hear you talk about the phenomena where you're riding uphill ( going by what all the senses tell you) and yet it feels for all the world like you're on the flat or slight decline. Have exactly the same thing on a climb here in Fife. I believe there is another very famous example of this somewhere in Scotland and it's called the electric brae.
Spooky! Just got back from similar ride from Wimbledon and spotted this... Nice work! I Deffo Need to work on the fact that every time I ride South from Kingston area I seem to get sucked into very sketchy A road sections- must try and actually put routes on wahoo rather than just winging it I guess. Maybe see you swishing past me!
Such a small (cycling) world! A couple of my friends know the routes very well, but I am not that good. I am still planning with Ride With GPS and send it to the Wahoo. Not always easy as RWG sometimes decide weird lines, but good enough. Windsor is another good destination or around Walton on Thames.
@@fede1275 Autumn is the most beautiful time of year to ride….. I hope before the Winter sets in you will make a few videos while out riding in the country with some lovely shots of the surrounding area…. That would be fabulous ! 😃
Hey Frederico, what do you think about the Canyon Ultimate? I'm interested in buying one for my upcoming Gran Fondo. I've heard its good for climbing and distance. I'd love to hear your feedback!
I love it!!! I specifically got the rim brake one to get as light as possible with my low budget. It feels like an extension of my body. I believe the riding position is perfect for me, with a steep seat tube angle with more forward riding position. I would really struggle if I had to replace it with something else or if was not available anymore.
@@fede1275 Thank you so much for the reply! I appreciate your time. I'd love to see a review of the bike in detail (I know its a big ask!). Thanks Frederico again.
You set the bar high when you expect both real and imaginary equipment to perform at their peak. I just bought the 105 di2 and hope to test ride it before the autumn darkness hits us.
@@fede1275 As you saw on Strava I took my first ride with my 105 di2 yesterday. As the data suggests I changed gears 400 times on the 80k trip. Having perfect silent shifting surely transforms the bike. I also bought an Ultegra cassette to be able to utilize the hyperglide+ technology. I hope you will get to try di2 out too soon!
@@rioblast great to hear that you are enjoying it! I'm sure it's magnificent. I'm still hesitant to invest towards di2, in my head I always compare the spend to another way of saving some weight elsewhere. And I end up buying a new frame 😂
@@fede1275 Bicycle frames weigh only a few hundred grams, is it really that much you can save? If you choose Ultegra di2, you can save 800 grams from 105 di2.
Frederico I really enjoy your videos and great presentation keep up the great work. I have a question for you. I notice that you prefer to wear subdued colored cycling kit and a good amount of your cycling is in an urban setting. I to do most of my cycling in an urban area and I sometimes wear similar kit but with the days becoming shorter. I find myself having to sometimes get my rides in during the dark. Do you have any similar issues and do you have concerns with being more visible to other road users? I've purchased some brighter kit and some additional lighting. I always run a lezyne front and rear light. I recently purchased a helmet light (front/rear combo) and some additional clip on lights(clip to jersey rear pocket).
Well done, it's always good to increase the visibility at night. I am (slowly) adding some touch on colour to my kit, I'm still influenced by scooter and motorbike commute I used to do in Rome: there is no sight of high visibility or any colour on any rider. It's not right, but somehow it is still there.
Another great video. You do, however need to up your base layer game. Rapha pro are my personal favourites. I’m not sure a standard Nike garment has enough technical features to be even remotely appropriate for cycling.
It really depends on the temperature and how much it's going to change. Most of the time I use a light long sleeved base layer. If it's colder I can use thicker arm warmers and a short sleeved base. And you can add a gilet. Really layering masterpiece.
Haven't cycled in Italy much really, I would never cycle in a big city like Rome, I would stick with small towns where minimal traffic is expected. Or go to the Dolomites in the North East
Difficult to say, there will be a richer lunch, but every region would be different. 20 regions in Italy, so many different traditions. I would not even understand some of the stronger dialects!
Great video Federico..good insight into Sigma sports..that’s probably as close as I will get to see inside this iconic store😂😂…could I ask..what mount and light do you use ?..keep up the good work 🙏🏻
Thank you! The mount is a cheap straight carbon one I got from Aliexpress, for Wahoo with a GoPro mount underneath. I use a Exposure Trace Mk2 wirh the GoPro attachment.
Another good one, and thanks for the chuckle when you talked about the deceiving landscape. You only showed the landscape for a short second, but it was enough to prove your point. Looking forward to the next one 👍
I wanna love Castelli kit... but the branding is obnoxious and hideous! I won't buy anything from Castelli with that ugly red circle with an insect or whatever inside it. Yelch!
“I forgot to charge up the DI2!!”
So Funny!!! 😂
In my dreams it's always 100% 😁
@@fede1275
Why is Shima(NO!) in your dreams?
Campagnolo is the best, bar none, and Italian-made, too(not cheaper ranges!).
It has even won the last two Tour de France's, and recent Tour of Lombardy!
@@pantani9886 I know, I'm saving up for that. 85858572 years and I'll be ready to buy...
@@fede1275 🤣🤣🤣
Lmao. The man is a little bit joker too. 😂😂😂
Thank for filming and sharing your ride, the views!!!!!
Amazing places!!
Ciao Federico ! Another nice ride video with the proper caffè. Thanks for sharing it, looking forward for the next one.
Thank you Juan 👍👍
Great video. Keep up the good work 🚴🏻♂️ 👍🏻
Thank you for watching!!
Great video, Thank you 😊🌹
👍 😄
I have enjoyed watching your video! I hope i could ride 🚴♂️ with you soon.. ride safe federico!
Thank you so much!!
Very enjoyable video. 😀
👍 👍
You liked that red trek! Inspiring vid, thanks for bringing us along
Thank you!
Agricultural 105. MEGA LOLZ! I like the relaxed approach. Thanks for the inspiration.
Hahah, love my 105!!
Wow😯.. ride safe
Really enjoyed the video especially as they were all familiar roads! Keep them coming 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Stunning roads!
Great video thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the ride on ‘my old home roads’ but not ridden by me since 2001. No Cycle infrastructure then in K.o.T. .
Brought back fond memories of many years of club rides around the area. 👍
👍 👍
Another inspirational video just makes me want to get out and ride, keep them coming Frederico 🚴🚴👍
Thank you Paul!!
HAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHA that di2 joke! COMEDIC GOLD! You are the best Federico! Great ride man
😄😄
Lovely Bike. Be well Sir
Thank you!
Great video Federico and nice to see you ride those iconic hills. Stay safe on the roads.
Thank you 👍👍
Great video and great sense of humor: "Thankfully the GoPro battery is dying" 🙂
😄😂
Hey Federico, I really enjoy your video's - and your sense of humour...keep them coming. Up north, the temperatures have dropped and coinciding with plenty of wind and rain. You are just about motivating to me to get outside rather than use the trainer. By the way, there is a hill in Ayrshire, Scotland called the Electric Brae (brae is a Scottish word for a road hill). The landscape makes you feel like you are going uphill when you are actually going down (and vice versa of course).
Thank you, it was so cold in London this morning as well, and I also had a puncture on my way to work. Was not easy with cold fingers. Somehow when the surroundings look different, our brain does not adjust and feels even harder!
Great content, keep them coming!
Looks like a wonderful place to ride. Hope you get a chance to make more videos of your longer rides
Thank you, it's an amazing place for bike riding!
105 for the win! 👍🏻
The People groupset!
Another engaging video. Keep them coming! Looks like the bike shops over there are pretty much "back to normal" as far as actually having bikes for sale. Here in Toronto, it's still pretty thin.
Yes, they both had a great display. Not sure of the sizes, but it looks much better
Stuart, I'm in Calgary and there is nothing... Cervelo, Pinarello, Canyon, Giant, Trek, Cannondale... All sold out for their 2022 pre-orders!! It seems like a guy cannot get a new bike!
@@CyclingYYC And now trainer seaon...
@@stuartfreedman6854 I picked up a Wahoo KickR Core in Nov 2020 and started Zwifting... Best investment for our Canadian winters.
@@CyclingYYC I have a Kinetic Smart control. A little bit buggy sometimes but works well for the most part. Just switched it over to my road bike yesterday. Zwift is a g-dsend for trainer riding. Can't wait to see Neokyo! And this video enspired me to try Surrey Hills. Looks brutal.
Hi Frederico. I ride with a top tube bag with a powerpack connected to GoPro when I want to film long rides. Lasts hours
Thanks for the tip! I have bought 2 Enduro batteries, I still need to try them
Lol at the reaction to the sign at Chapel Lane 😁
First time I did it with my 10Kg Merida I was about to collapse...
Very nice video and I like your (cyclist) optimizm. It is all flooded but sunny. 👍
This is what is like in the UK, I had to adjust!
Fabulous 😎 ive had the opportunity to do PRL and just loved the surrey hills. Thankyou for sharing it brought back good vibes 🚲✌🏼
It is just perfect for cycling there!
Thanks for showing video of the area. The Surrey Hills look beautiful. Its always interesting to compare zwift areas to real life and see how well they did. Bummer about your gopro batteries running low on that one hill. 🤣.
I know, saved you from my ever increasing my creepy breathing!
Very enjoyable watch Fredrico, I remember I used to ride a wiggle sportive from Sandown racecourse over those climbs you rode today along with a few others couldn't believe how tough they were. I live about 15 miles from the Tumble in south Wales plenty of climbs around but seriously had a shock with Surrey hills.
I know, luckily not too long, but when the gradient hits you it's tough!
Good morning Federico , I always enjoy riding along with you through U TUBE and London is my favorite place on earth. I am a bit confused though , where I live in Wilmington NC. USA our bicycle shops find it very difficult to keep an inventory of road bikes and anything else , my understanding is that is because of the " pandemic " . Well maybe things will get better soon , Thanks, Mark Battista
I know, I was surprised as well to see those beautiful displays! Thank you!
Great video again. Interesting to hear you talk about the phenomena where you're riding uphill ( going by what all the senses tell you) and yet it feels for all the world like you're on the flat or slight decline. Have exactly the same thing on a climb here in Fife. I believe there is another very famous example of this somewhere in Scotland and it's called the electric brae.
I know, and even when you realise it is not easy to re-adjust and focus on the climb! Or is another one of my excuses...
I have many, here in the Cotswolds.
Foam cover, ✅.
It works!
I really enjoy watching riders from around the world show off where they spin. Thought you might run into Matt Stevens at Sigma sports
That would have been great!!
perfect! one day off for a longer ride should be a option for every middle aged rider to remain mental and physical health
Absolutely!! 😄
Another top video Federico. Whatever happened to the Trek Project One that you ordered from the mythical Sigma Sports?
I went there to complain in fact for the delay... hahaha 🤣
Got a set of sigma sports Vel RSL 50 carbon wheels on DTswiss hubs
Very nice 👍
They seem really nice, pity they are only disc brakes.
Spooky! Just got back from similar ride from Wimbledon and spotted this... Nice work! I Deffo Need to work on the fact that every time I ride South from Kingston area I seem to get sucked into very sketchy A road sections- must try and actually put routes on wahoo rather than just winging it I guess. Maybe see you swishing past me!
Such a small (cycling) world! A couple of my friends know the routes very well, but I am not that good. I am still planning with Ride With GPS and send it to the Wahoo. Not always easy as RWG sometimes decide weird lines, but good enough. Windsor is another good destination or around Walton on Thames.
@@fede1275 Subscribed! Good luck with the Channel!
@@alogdad thank you!!
Try to go Muswell Hill (from Turnpike Lane) 🤠
I work near Golders Green, one day I tried the hilly roads, won't do them in quite a while 😅
@@fede1275 haha well done mate 😂
Love your vides Federico !…. I’ve watched them all !….. Keep up the good work and thank you ! 😃
Thank you for watching!!
@@fede1275 Autumn is the most beautiful time of year to ride….. I hope before the Winter sets in you will make a few videos while out riding in the country with some lovely shots of the surrounding area…. That would be fabulous ! 😃
Great video Federico 👌time to get a GoPro 10 😉
You are right, it's on the list. I love the idea of the horizon lock as well.
@@fede1275 I have the 10, you won't regret it.
@@17cream 👍👍
Hey Frederico, what do you think about the Canyon Ultimate? I'm interested in buying one for my upcoming Gran Fondo.
I've heard its good for climbing and distance. I'd love to hear your feedback!
I love it!!! I specifically got the rim brake one to get as light as possible with my low budget. It feels like an extension of my body. I believe the riding position is perfect for me, with a steep seat tube angle with more forward riding position. I would really struggle if I had to replace it with something else or if was not available anymore.
@@fede1275 Thank you so much for the reply! I appreciate your time. I'd love to see a review of the bike in detail (I know its a big ask!). Thanks Frederico again.
@@CyclingYYC Sure, it's on the list. I covered it a bit in the bike fit video
Loving both your sense of humour and these video's, keep them coming. I better take some bitcoins with me when i go and see Sigma sports next week...
Thank you! Watch out, the bitcoin machine outside is bit dodgy, mine almost got stuck halfway!
You set the bar high when you expect both real and imaginary equipment to perform at their peak. I just bought the 105 di2 and hope to test ride it before the autumn darkness hits us.
Let me know how you are finding it when you can!
@@fede1275 As you saw on Strava I took my first ride with my 105 di2 yesterday. As the data suggests I changed gears 400 times on the 80k trip. Having perfect silent shifting surely transforms the bike. I also bought an Ultegra cassette to be able to utilize the hyperglide+ technology. I hope you will get to try di2 out too soon!
@@rioblast great to hear that you are enjoying it! I'm sure it's magnificent. I'm still hesitant to invest towards di2, in my head I always compare the spend to another way of saving some weight elsewhere. And I end up buying a new frame 😂
@@fede1275 Bicycle frames weigh only a few hundred grams, is it really that much you can save? If you choose Ultegra di2, you can save 800 grams from 105 di2.
@@rioblast I know, you are right, will need to reassess the priorities
Really been looking forward to a video like this from you. Shame you didn't pick up cycling "many" years ago, I think you could've been a pro rider.
You are too kind!
Frederico I really enjoy your videos and great presentation keep up the great work.
I have a question for you. I notice that you prefer to wear subdued colored cycling kit and a good amount of your cycling is in an urban setting. I to do most of my cycling in an urban area and I sometimes wear similar kit but with the days becoming shorter. I find myself having to sometimes get my rides in during the dark. Do you have any similar issues and do you have concerns with being more visible to other road users?
I've purchased some brighter kit and some additional lighting. I always run a lezyne front and rear light. I recently purchased a helmet light (front/rear combo) and some additional clip on lights(clip to jersey rear pocket).
Well done, it's always good to increase the visibility at night. I am (slowly) adding some touch on colour to my kit, I'm still influenced by scooter and motorbike commute I used to do in Rome: there is no sight of high visibility or any colour on any rider. It's not right, but somehow it is still there.
Another great video. You do, however need to up your base layer game. Rapha pro are my personal favourites. I’m not sure a standard Nike garment has enough technical features to be even remotely appropriate for cycling.
Thank you, will look into it. Nike Pro compression are okay, older ones are slightly thicker and compress more, they do a decent job.
Always something new to research, buy and test out! Really enjoying the videos! Motivation for some base training miles through the next few months! 🙏
Do you prefer wearing the Perfetto light with a long-sleeved base layer rather than a short-sleeved one with arm warmers?
It really depends on the temperature and how much it's going to change. Most of the time I use a light long sleeved base layer. If it's colder I can use thicker arm warmers and a short sleeved base. And you can add a gilet. Really layering masterpiece.
The go pro would last for your ride if you just stopped eating so much. Great video.
The real Geoffrey that just rides for 4 hours straight, doing ALL the Surrey Hills in a ride!
Please tell me what cities in Italy are considered cycling paradise or at least bicycle friendly?
Haven't cycled in Italy much really, I would never cycle in a big city like Rome, I would stick with small towns where minimal traffic is expected. Or go to the Dolomites in the North East
Federico, what would be your country’s equivalent, of a Sunday roast?
Difficult to say, there will be a richer lunch, but every region would be different. 20 regions in Italy, so many different traditions. I would not even understand some of the stronger dialects!
@@fede1275, OK then, your region.
@@johnnunn8688 I would say in Rome we would have maybe a handmade pasta like fettuccine or lasagne. I'm already hungry!
Great video Federico..good insight into Sigma sports..that’s probably as close as I will get to see inside this iconic store😂😂…could I ask..what mount and light do you use ?..keep up the good work 🙏🏻
Thank you! The mount is a cheap straight carbon one I got from Aliexpress, for Wahoo with a GoPro mount underneath. I use a Exposure Trace Mk2 wirh the GoPro attachment.
👍🏻Many thanks @@fede1275
Hello federico, enjoying your videos, very inspiring, quick question, do you bring a bike lock on your longer rides?
Thank you, no I don't carry a lock. I always have the bike with me or in sight.
👏👏👏👏👍👍🇫🇷🚴🏻♂️🚴🏻♂️🚴🏻♂️
Great Video!! Really enjoyed seeing a longer vid of yours! Keep em coming!
How many coffees do you have in a day? :D
Just 3, I am a lightweight Italian...
Another good one, and thanks for the chuckle when you talked about the deceiving landscape. You only showed the landscape for a short second, but it was enough to prove your point.
Looking forward to the next one 👍
I know, I was upset at my failing GoPro battery and I had to use the phone
Were are your classes from fed
They are from Siroko, very cheap but they are working well. Photochromic lenses on them.
Federico - great video as usual. Please tell me you're a bitcoin holder!
If I were I would have emptied Sigma Sport!!
@@fede1275 it's not too late!
Well done; you take your helmet off, when in a caff.
I did take the helmet off in the café, it's not on video
@@fede1275, that’s what I said and it is on video. 🤔
@@johnnunn8688 ahh, sorry I misread it 😄
@@fede1275, Bleedin’ foreigners! 🤣😂 Seriously, enjoying your channel, keep up the good work.
Agricultural 😂
Love my 105 😄
I wanna love Castelli kit... but the branding is obnoxious and hideous! I won't buy anything from Castelli with that ugly red circle with an insect or whatever inside it. Yelch!
I'm sorry, i really don't want to take the piss out of your accent - But it was really hard to not hear that as "because it's a eunuch experience"
That's how we speak in South West London 😂 😂
@@fede1275 love the videos anyway! Keep em coming.
Can't wait until the day you join the rest of us di2 master race