2021 Swiss Epic Stage 1 | XC Race POV

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  • @kittyhawk7060
    @kittyhawk7060 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I'm 78 and watched it all. Enjoyed every bump. Thank you for taking us with you.

    • @bengoyette
      @bengoyette  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It's a long one to watch! Thanks for riding with us.

  • @chewchew74
    @chewchew74 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I like how people are not super aggressive,, rather enjoying the race all together. And amazing scenery

  • @8584zender
    @8584zender 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The word epic gets tossed around a lot in endurance sports. This course definitely deserves it!

  • @jamesstevens2362
    @jamesstevens2362 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Having all the data on the screen is great. GoPros don’t give much of a sense of the angles you’re riding on, so to see the elevation makes it that much more real.
    Excellent video, thank you!

    • @bengoyette
      @bengoyette  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks James! Glad you like it 👍

  • @lucasm.fajardo7978
    @lucasm.fajardo7978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Ben.
    Swiss Epic, one of the best races in the world if you like trails and dreamlike landscapes. And more technical than in previous years... Within the reach of few bikers. Congratulations Ben and Peter!
    Great video montage. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Nagavisions
    @Nagavisions 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this ride. I am recovering from bad motorbike accident and I am training with stationary bike in home. Watching your guys awesome ride with my iPad. You have very long ride, so I do it in 10-15km sections. Keep on riding and sharing these cool videos. Greetings from Bali, Indonesia.

    • @bengoyette
      @bengoyette  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Healing vibes! ♥

  • @b18boostedcivic4eva
    @b18boostedcivic4eva 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for long videos, thank you for sharing! We made it a whole week event to watch your Stages every night! Cheering on Peter too! You have a new follower now! I'm also talking my hubby into doing this race😅

    • @bengoyette
      @bengoyette  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Glad you enjoyed it! It's a worthwhile adventure for sure. Highly recommended.

  • @altosmusiclab2248
    @altosmusiclab2248 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this video says St. Moritz Switzerland! nice job great video!!! thumb up for giving location

  • @youling1997
    @youling1997 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So jealous about the trails and views

  • @ZPDSurvival
    @ZPDSurvival 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW!!!! That Was Very Cool. Thank You. Amazing!

  • @jurgenlenz6495
    @jurgenlenz6495 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great pictures, great Job! ✌️

  • @DevinDeVore
    @DevinDeVore 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a dream course! Good job! 💪

  • @doctor_voctor
    @doctor_voctor 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have spent far too much time watching your videos now... But I love them so :') I'm waiting for the snow and ice to go away here so I can get out there myself.

    • @bengoyette
      @bengoyette  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But that's good visualization! You'll be flying this Summer

    • @doctor_voctor
      @doctor_voctor 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bengoyette hope I Will! I have committed to loose weight and really get into it this year.

  • @tommyduke7104
    @tommyduke7104 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great course. Thanks again Ben👍

    • @bengoyette
      @bengoyette  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My pleasure Tom!

  • @christophercongdon7081
    @christophercongdon7081 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yaaaaaaa Hooooooooo! That downhill!

  • @mtbmadman011
    @mtbmadman011 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunning. Good luck!

    • @bengoyette
      @bengoyette  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @MrTloster
    @MrTloster 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video as usual. Thanks Ben. I think, I'd be tired from this very first day for a few next days)))

    • @bengoyette
      @bengoyette  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Yeah, each day was an epic ride

  • @brewsdalton6243
    @brewsdalton6243 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice .!😀 Fun distraction while on treadmill.

    • @bengoyette
      @bengoyette  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks!! 🙏 keep on running

  • @danwilliams783
    @danwilliams783 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic effort through a tough stage day.

    • @bengoyette
      @bengoyette  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely. Thanks Dan

  • @reynaldosandovalyanez9604
    @reynaldosandovalyanez9604 ปีที่แล้ว

    que hermosos lugares y gran carrera te felicito tu compañero igual de esforzado que tú saludos desde Chile eres un guerrero....

    • @bengoyette
      @bengoyette  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! Peter is a warrior!

  • @XCBen
    @XCBen ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice riding buddy!

    • @bengoyette
      @bengoyette  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ben! How have you been? Man, I wish I would bring the enduro bike to those swiss trails someday

  • @flurin6278
    @flurin6278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just amazing content! Thanks so much for putting in the effort of recording and uploading it. What category were you in? Who would you say the event is tailored for from a fitness/technical standpoint?

    • @bengoyette
      @bengoyette  2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thanks! It really was a monumental video production effort to produce 16h of content for the Swiss Epic. I'm glad you are enjoying it!
      We were in the Masters category. I would say this event is tailored to the athlete who can train 500h yearly. Because, to feel good doing a 30h week on the bike, a 15h week must feel like a regular training week first.
      From a technical standpoint, I think this for a capable expert rider who's proficient in both technical climbs and descents. Preferably with enduro racing experience. Because it never looks steep or big on GoPro, but it's serious technical stuff out there that would turn into a hike-a-bike fest if not ready.
      It's an event that will really push an XC athlete in every aspect of the sport. Totally worth it IMO.
      For reference, Peter is a Sports category XC / Marathon / Enduro racer with plenty of Grand Fondos under his belt. I'm a Pro category XC / CX / Enduro racer with only one year of XC Marathon racing.

    • @flurin6278
      @flurin6278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bengoyette Thank you very much for the information. Highly appreciated! Thanks to your videos and the GPS information I can and will ride the stages this summer to see if I will participate in the future. There are no qualifications/requirements for the Swiss Epic, right?

    • @peterwilson1831
      @peterwilson1831 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also in reference to Bens comment - while i've kept up my cycling fitness in general, i have done a lot less competition in the last 5 years since Ben and got a bit out of shape, the first 8 months of 2021 i had to ramp up fitness and lose 7 kg in the process. I went into the Epic in really very decent shape although still 2 or 3 kg over my old race weight. I was totally unprepared for the steepness and technicality of some of the alpine trails, as Ben points out, the GoPro does not do justice to how steep some of the single track is both up and down as well as being very rocky and technical in places. If you keep an eye on Bens metrics on the right, you'll regularly see descents of 30+ % and climbing well over 15 and 20% gradients. My legs actually held up really well for the duration but my body (back especially) was cooked by the end of it. I think I probably went to a few darker places than Ben. If i could roll back time, I would approach my training a little differently, spending less time working on general fitness and more time finding the steepest chunkiest hiking paths around me and trying to ride up them. I'd also go with a smaller front chainring!

    • @matthewwoodall3
      @matthewwoodall3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@peterwilson1831 What size chainring did you use? Great video too. I'll be watching the other stages while I zwift!

  • @adidasfinance
    @adidasfinance 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Magnificent

  • @bengoyette
    @bengoyette  2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The highlight for me was the lengthy Corviglia flow trail starting at 1:14:09. Which section was your favorite?

    • @mikewikstrom3416
      @mikewikstrom3416 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Def that descent from the highest point of the day. Looked super fun.

    • @findtherightbeat
      @findtherightbeat 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing, Ben! The telemetry gave insight to how much gradient you encounter on epic rides. What chainring/cassette combination did you utilize for the this ride?

    • @peterwilson1831
      @peterwilson1831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@findtherightbeat 34 x 50 was not enough. I chose poorly.

    • @bengoyette
      @bengoyette  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@findtherightbeat I was using 32T chainring and a 10-52T cassette. I was happy to have a low gearing for those insanely steep climbs

    • @findtherightbeat
      @findtherightbeat ปีที่แล้ว

      @@peterwilson1831 Thanks, Peter!

  • @redbirdmtb4730
    @redbirdmtb4730 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for filming full length videos. Always enjoy watching! Question. What travel bike did you choose to ride for this race?

    • @bengoyette
      @bengoyette  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I was racing the 2021 Scott Spark RC 900 SL with a FOX 34 110mm travel.

  • @DevinDeVore
    @DevinDeVore 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What setting on the GoPro keeps camera in direction and not follow all the bar movement?

    • @bengoyette
      @bengoyette  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's the HyperSmooth stabilization that does that. The horizon leveling was off, but in hindsight I should have probably turned it on.

  • @foxyobrown
    @foxyobrown 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for your vid. Can you tell me your weight on that time? Just to put these watts in perspective

    • @bengoyette
      @bengoyette  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      138 lbs.

  • @kamilkubacki5575
    @kamilkubacki5575 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid. I'm guessing the camera was handlebar mounted? I'm doing the 2022 Swiss Epic and would love to just do it from a chest mount but I Know the rules forbid it. Did you see anyone doing body mounted cameras?

    • @bengoyette
      @bengoyette  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I haven't seen a chest mount during the event. The handlebar mount was great because it did not bother me for during the long stages. Good luck out there this summer! It'll be a blast

  • @radiocontrolled9181
    @radiocontrolled9181 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice race and top looking landscapes. Question, is the heart rate reading correct? I mean, for example @57.00 going up an 18% incline.... and just 155 bpm? Looks too low to me but I may be wrong . . .

    • @bengoyette
      @bengoyette  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! Yes that sounds about right. My LTHR was 174bpm and I trained my Zone 3 really hard so I would rarely go above threshold.

    • @radiocontrolled9181
      @radiocontrolled9181 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bengoyette Wow impressive achievement man! Well done 👍 Keep it up

  • @cs.adventures
    @cs.adventures ปีที่แล้ว

    What device or tracker gets the track on the screen

    • @bengoyette
      @bengoyette  ปีที่แล้ว

      Any cycling computer would record the gps route. I used Garmin VIRB Edit to generate the map overlay.

  • @ToddNZMTB
    @ToddNZMTB 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    48:12 interesting music!

    • @bengoyette
      @bengoyette  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gotta cover up the copyrighted music playing in the background 😆

  • @ANKH123
    @ANKH123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:14:00 nice track :)

    • @bengoyette
      @bengoyette  ปีที่แล้ว

      OMG that was so good. That one trail is worth the trip to Switzerland.

  • @Vladimir_HIP
    @Vladimir_HIP ปีที่แล้ว

    What is your tire pressure for such terrain?

    • @bengoyette
      @bengoyette  ปีที่แล้ว

      Somewhere between 20-23 PSI. We didn't have a precise gauge so we set pressure by eye & feel.

  • @apeejee
    @apeejee 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great view start from 1.14.00

    • @bengoyette
      @bengoyette  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes!! That view was amazing

  • @acyutanandadas1326
    @acyutanandadas1326 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Real question on the calibration chart what is BPM?

    • @bengoyette
      @bengoyette  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That is the heart rate in beats per minute (bpm)

    • @raco5754
      @raco5754 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Which if your keeping below 150 BPM for this strenuous course... Man, you need adrenaline just to sleep.

  • @raco5754
    @raco5754 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I guess putting a go pro on the back of a Fiat Abarth cannot compare to this... Or on its sun roof... Amazing Captive Cruising... at the easy convenience of sitting on my couch. Seriously though how in the heck are you not scared cruising 16 KPH that trail. Or battling a 16 percent grade at 8 kph.... what the H man. Forgot about the mileage your going... it was hilarious to hear you say 1 / 10 the way... My hat is off to you.

    • @bengoyette
      @bengoyette  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks 🤣

  • @madgtrgrhtrgrtgtyhrg
    @madgtrgrhtrgrtgtyhrg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that hiker taking a leak at 1:51:08?

    • @bengoyette
      @bengoyette  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Looks like it 😆

  • @iaincaudle9829
    @iaincaudle9829 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What tires did you run?

    • @bengoyette
      @bengoyette  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was running the Kenda Regolith Pro 2.2 SCT. Truly remarkable on that terrain.

    • @peterwilson1831
      @peterwilson1831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was running Schwalbe Racing Ray up front and Racing Ralph on the rear......both reinforced casing (ground control)

  • @xcvtd
    @xcvtd ปีที่แล้ว

    我爱你们

  • @alnsn
    @alnsn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:14:36 scary

    • @bengoyette
      @bengoyette  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The gate? I was glad it only bounced off the tire 😅

    • @peterwilson1831
      @peterwilson1831 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      that little gate is so thin, you can't see it until you're close, and then its kinda too late!

  • @peterwilson1831
    @peterwilson1831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "No need to kill the quads"......*Spoiler Alert*....many quads were killed in the making of this video.

    • @bengoyette
      @bengoyette  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha we failed that mission. Poor quads.

  • @mariannejacot1668
    @mariannejacot1668 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i watched a few races but still cannot understand why someone would like to ride over terrible bumps and risk his life.

    • @acyutanandadas1326
      @acyutanandadas1326 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Some people sit on bar stools and drink alcohol for the same reason

    • @raco5754
      @raco5754 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Adrenaline Junkies

    • @raco5754
      @raco5754 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Or highly adept sports fanatics that can do S we can not do.