Just awesome. Pleased to say- I was the dude at 5:50 in the middle of no-where in an EF top cheering him on! I find this the most inspirational thing I have ever seen. All legends in my eyes !
I know this was a year ago but I am seriously jealous. There is nothing like this happening where I live and I would love to be able to see someone I admire riding through my town in the middle of something this inspiring.
It was a privilege to be part of this race on my Smokestone fatbike. Was incredible to meet Lachlan and ride with him for the first 90 mins or so before he took off up the road never to be seen again!!! Rapha and EF did a great job of capturing just how brutally hard this event truly was. kudos All of the 30 other people who chucked their names in the hat to take part and mission down to lands end for the grand depart are heroes in my eyes, as are all involved from the racing collective in creating something so special. The bit the film didn't capture is Lachlan after he'd finished, he was dot watching away and personally messaging words of encouragement, a proper legend!!
Awesome seeing you on the route man. Such a mega ride and a great guy. Also stellar job on the film, probs to Rapha and EF for putting resources being this stuff. Proper bike riding!
I've watched probably 1000 cycling videos on youtube over the years and this one, this whole series of the alternate calendar, is among the most inspiring and the production value is incredible. Thank you to all who took part in putting stuff like this into the world. glorious epic of a ride for lachy. chapeau!
EF the pro team of pro teams. Seriously epic and great to see the respect you give to all aspects of riding. Great to see you are not just about the pro peloton because bikes riding is more than just that.
It seems that it must have been as much work doing the cinematography as it was for the bike riders. Bravo well done this was a remarkable journey to follow. I appreciate how much work went into putting just film together
You don't need to win a Grand Tour to write the Legend of modern Cycling. Amazing performance, awesome individual, Lachlan Morton belongs to a league of its own. Thank you EF / Rapha for your top-quality and cinematic posts.
Not a cyclist, I'm an ultrarunner, but that was freaking awesome. Loved that. Lachlan's passion for what he does is infectious. Keep up the good work y'all!
I've done an Ultraman, 100 mile trail runs, 12 self-supported Ironmans, and all that crap, and I've watched tons of videos trying to capture the spirit of this stuff... This film is AMAZING. One of the best ever. And to see somebody as cool as L.M. (spitting image of Chris Cornell, btw) handling it with grace is the best part. A must-watch for anybody wanting to do more than the status quo.
Met you guys 2016 i guess and i allways will remember this moment. I worked for a pro team that time and every team was kinda grumpy because everybody worked hard over the last days and then there were you guys standing there in the worst weather ever and and the whole team smiled like the world could not get better. You guys make memorys which stay and motivate normal people for while riding their bikes. We need more of this. I mean pro is pro but dont take it to serious...
thank you Rapha & Lachlan. This meant more to me than you can know. Never ever quit. You will have to live with that feeling the rest of your life. Thank you Lach...
Echoing what lots are saying on here. The alternative race calendar series is some of the best bicycle content on TH-cam right now. Awesome production crews, content quality and honest characters (I mean you're just being normal people).
This might be the most inspirational cycling video I have ever seen. There's something about super endurance races that make me want to ride my bike a little further and a little harder. Thank you for the videos!
🎉👌 This video perfectly captures the joy of cycling! We're so excited to add it to our collection and share the inspiration. Keep rolling out the great content! 🚴♂
What an amazing production. Lachlan, you made me cry three times while watching this. You are a champion of cycling and of humans in general. You have my utmost respect.
Flippin heck that was a great film. Well done Rapha for telling such an exceptional story. Lachlan is legend and does it all with a smile on his face, brilliant stuff!
Never thought I’d be cheering at the screen as a dot watcher! Huge respect to Lachlan and the other riders, thanks to EF and Rapha for sharing this with us 👏🏻
Beautiful sport. Rapha has come full circle, again, and only better further higher, and more to come. "That's an amazing Why to have..." Simon Mottram, "The sport is amazing. Incredible aesthetic amazing stories. A huge well-spring of ideas... Create something to reflect really how amazing this sport is, and bring that to people.""It's an experience, a transformational experience that makes people's lives better when they really get into cycling." Thanks for keeping at it and keeping us at it.
Just WOW! I have been impressed by the EF team on the World Tour but this (and Dirty Kanza plus Leadville) puts you in a whole new perspective. Very inspiring sharing of this experience of Lachlan - what a man!
Everyone forgets how much experience he has with rides like this. Watch all the rapha videos of him and his brother riding reeeeeeaaaaallly fast through the middle of nowhere over sand and rocks and you'll understand why he's the best human on a bike. He doesn't win tours but he rides further and faster than anyone alive. Lachlan is an absolute legend and there is no equal.
Love this, Lachlan did amazingly well. I totally related to his emotions, you wonder why you are riding in the middle of nowhere, cold and wet and then someone pops up and cheers you on and it really lifts your spirits. Chapeau.
Lachlan, you are my new hero and favorite pro tour rider now! You even rode through my village near Bristol, but i live in Poland, so i wouldnt have seen you anyway! Great job man, you're a massive inspiration to cyclist and dreamers everywhere!!
Coolest video thus far from these Rapha's films featuring EF riding alternative races. Hats off to Lachlan. True love for cycling in its purest essence!
I’ve watched this 3 times now, I can already feel this being my motivation vid for the winter. Oh plus, brother neckin my favourite brew @ 7:30 like a champ
One of the best videos on all of TH-cam for me, right now, can’t even send the link to my friends quick enough. Amazing job team. And THEN, Lachlan! Man ohhhh man. No words. Beast. Beyond beast!!! So, so epic.
Lach just keeps pulling off these incredible stunts! What a legend ♥ Love this team and this brand and what they stand for so much, you guys keep reminding me why I fell in love with the sport in the first place
Gotta luv Lachy! 7:32 Lachy doesn't get tired. He just gets more LACHY! :D When you put Rapha, poc, EF1, C'Dale and Lachy together, you just get cycling. REDEFINED. Amazing production. Keep it safe, and keep it pink... Cheers
Thanks for posting brilliant. Well done Lachlan and all the other competitors. These races have enthralled me ever since the late great Mike Hall brought them to public prominence . If only I had been born later in life !
Inspirational stuff & loved every minute of it! (Even if Lachlan didn’t!) Congratulations on your Achievement and keep doing the wide spread of events - you are leading the way and helping shape the future of cycling. 👍
Good Hollywood movie story line stuff. Sure, it's a pro that smashes non-pros in an endurance event, but obviously much more. Our hero accepts a challenge and has difficulties a long the way. He's uplifted by the beauty of the outdoors and the people he meets on his journey. He completes his mission while learning something greater about himself and the accomplishment.
I enjoyed dot watching, I have really looked forward to this edit. Props to Lach and all the riders who completed. I might add I have a small man crush on lach after this and dirty Kanza, there are elements in this video where we can all relate as to why and how we started riding and continue to do so. Thank you.
One of the best videos I have watched in a long time! Lachlan you are my hero! The way you portrayed the difficulty was epic. Keep on riding! We are watching and enjoying the ride!!!
Some pro road teams have money and win races. EF might win fewer races, but they have something extra - passion - the rare kind of passion that inspires everyday cyclists across all disciplines and can't be bought. As someone who pledged funding for the EF crowdfunding appeal way back when, I'm overjoyed to see EF trailblazing in every sense. I enjoy my cycling more as a result of watching these films, they're very special.
Rapha, EF Ed & Lachlan: You really have something special here..
This is true!
Rich Burgess they really really do.
Just awesome. Pleased to say- I was the dude at 5:50 in the middle of no-where in an EF top cheering him on! I find this the most inspirational thing I have ever seen. All legends in my eyes !
I know this was a year ago but I am seriously jealous. There is nothing like this happening where I live and I would love to be able to see someone I admire riding through my town in the middle of something this inspiring.
Respect for ending with a tribute to the other riders. Superb
These films are some of the best cycling documentaries I've seen. Love them!
It was a privilege to be part of this race on my Smokestone fatbike. Was incredible to meet Lachlan and ride with him for the first 90 mins or so before he took off up the road never to be seen again!!!
Rapha and EF did a great job of capturing just how brutally hard this event truly was. kudos
All of the 30 other people who chucked their names in the hat to take part and mission down to lands end for the grand depart are heroes in my eyes, as are all involved from the racing collective in creating something so special.
The bit the film didn't capture is Lachlan after he'd finished, he was dot watching away and personally messaging words of encouragement, a proper legend!!
Andy Deacon congrats
Andy Deacon thank you for mentioning this, that REALLY shows his true colors man. Wow. Thank you
Humble heroes are the best. Lachlan's dot-watching and messaging encouragement makes him even more special in my eyes.
"How do my legs feel so great?" knocks back a can of Irn Bru. That's why! 😂
"The dark moments fade but if you give into them they last forever" ❤️
Awesome seeing you on the route man. Such a mega ride and a great guy. Also stellar job on the film, probs to Rapha and EF for putting resources being this stuff. Proper bike riding!
Cameron Mason 👍
I've watched probably 1000 cycling videos on youtube over the years and this one, this whole series of the alternate calendar, is among the most inspiring and the production value is incredible. Thank you to all who took part in putting stuff like this into the world. glorious epic of a ride for lachy. chapeau!
Sushi in a Bivvy Bag, that's f**king priceless.
Gary Fryett YES!!!!! hahahaha
Massive respect to lachy for doing this. The man has that adventure spirit in his soul.
When the dot watchers started coming out to see and ride with Lachie, thats when this became truly epic. Amazing stuff.
This is cycling. What a hero
EF the pro team of pro teams. Seriously epic and great to see the respect you give to all aspects of riding. Great to see you are not just about the pro peloton because bikes riding is more than just that.
It seems that it must have been as much work doing the cinematography as it was for the bike riders.
Bravo well done this was a remarkable journey to follow. I appreciate how much work went into putting just film together
You don't need to win a Grand Tour to write the Legend of modern Cycling. Amazing performance, awesome individual, Lachlan Morton belongs to a league of its own. Thank you EF / Rapha for your top-quality and cinematic posts.
Rapha, it was a classy move showing the other finishers.
One of the best rapha films yet. A wonderful take on the purity of cycling and the extremes of self discipline.
Tears in my eyes. "I am right where I need to be... this is better than finishing, right now!" You are a legend. Thanks for the inspiration.
Not a cyclist, I'm an ultrarunner, but that was freaking awesome. Loved that. Lachlan's passion for what he does is infectious. Keep up the good work y'all!
I've done an Ultraman, 100 mile trail runs, 12 self-supported Ironmans, and all that crap, and I've watched tons of videos trying to capture the spirit of this stuff... This film is AMAZING. One of the best ever. And to see somebody as cool as L.M. (spitting image of Chris Cornell, btw) handling it with grace is the best part. A must-watch for anybody wanting to do more than the status quo.
“Do your best, then tell the story.” - Tejay Van Garderen
Chapeau EF!
Met you guys 2016 i guess and i allways will remember this moment. I worked for a pro team that time and every team was kinda grumpy because everybody worked hard over the last days and then there were you guys standing there in the worst weather ever and and the whole team smiled like the world could not get better. You guys make memorys which stay and motivate normal people for while riding their bikes. We need more of this. I mean pro is pro but dont take it to serious...
Lachlan is breaking the mold. It doesn't matter what type of bike you ride, what gear you wear or where you go. Just go ride and have fun! Love this.
Awesome movie. That attemented pinch zoom at 18:54 really captured his state well after the first two days. 🤣🤣🤣
Please don't ever stop making this mini docs. What a breath of fresh air this is bringing into the world of cycling.
Absolutely love this new type of cycling marketing! Whoever is behind all this with EF and Rapha, keep it up this is good stuff!
That was one of the best things I've ever seen on TH-cam. Also, now a total Lachlan Morton fan
Dude, you summed it up in two sentences. I felt exactly the same.
I´m starting to like pink. Don´t know why though ..
This is one of the most powerful cycling videos out there
thank you Rapha & Lachlan. This meant more to me than you can know. Never ever quit. You will have to live with that feeling the rest of your life. Thank you Lach...
Ok Rapha, you win. Your films are so good I have to buy something with your logo on it.
it's like Toure de France back in the days 🙌🏻👍🏻
Utterly engrosing. What a lovely thing. LOVE the fact you name checked the finishers as well. Chapeau.
These alternative race videos are something else. Lots of respect to Lachlan. Got me cheering for EF Education First in the Tour as well.
Thank you Lachlan, EF and Rapha for inspiring all of us. This is the best thing going on in cycling right now.
Echoing what lots are saying on here. The alternative race calendar series is some of the best bicycle content on TH-cam right now. Awesome production crews, content quality and honest characters (I mean you're just being normal people).
No pain, no gain...well I think Lachlan just gained himself the hearts of all who watched his epic journey.
Lachlan Morton, gotta love the man...
This might be the most inspirational cycling video I have ever seen. There's something about super endurance races that make me want to ride my bike a little further and a little harder. Thank you for the videos!
Loving this EF/Vaughters/Rapha/Morton collaboration. Keep celebrating the beauty of cycling.
🎉👌 This video perfectly captures the joy of cycling! We're so excited to add it to our collection and share the inspiration. Keep rolling out the great content! 🚴♂
Supermarket Sushi!! 🤢🤮 Stomach of steel to match the legs obviously. Amazing film, amazing guy. 👏👏👏
This is an instant cycling classic video. This is so incredibly good. The word epic is not wasted for this piece of cycling art. Clap clap clap.
Absolutely bloody awesome what achievement Very well done 👍
Wow! Inspirational. Just re-enforces my love for cycling and gives me comfort to know I'm not a freak for feeling this way ...
Awesome job Lachlan. Kudos to Rapha and EF and the racing crew for taking on DK and gbduro. Cycling needs more of this.
12:10 its really amazing that those sheep didn't fall in that cattle grid
What an amazing production. Lachlan, you made me cry three times while watching this. You are a champion of cycling and of humans in general. You have my utmost respect.
Superb, chapeau Lachlan, well done EF for connecting with us average Joes.
Really inspiring story and beautiful content. Congrats Lachlan, great ride and incredible spirit.
Flippin heck that was a great film. Well done Rapha for telling such an exceptional story. Lachlan is legend and does it all with a smile on his face, brilliant stuff!
Never thought I’d be cheering at the screen as a dot watcher! Huge respect to Lachlan and the other riders, thanks to EF and Rapha for sharing this with us 👏🏻
Beautiful sport. Rapha has come full circle, again, and only better further higher, and more to come.
"That's an amazing Why to have..." Simon Mottram, "The sport is amazing. Incredible aesthetic amazing stories. A huge well-spring of ideas... Create something to reflect really how amazing this sport is, and bring that to people.""It's an experience, a transformational experience that makes people's lives better when they really get into cycling." Thanks for keeping at it and keeping us at it.
Definitely cried. Great work!
@18:52 I am glad I'm not the only one who tries to make a map bigger this way : )
This guy is so chill and mellow but hard as nails. Great video.
Just WOW! I have been impressed by the EF team on the World Tour but this (and Dirty Kanza plus Leadville) puts you in a whole new perspective. Very inspiring sharing of this experience of Lachlan - what a man!
Everyone forgets how much experience he has with rides like this. Watch all the rapha videos of him and his brother riding reeeeeeaaaaallly fast through the middle of nowhere over sand and rocks and you'll understand why he's the best human on a bike. He doesn't win tours but he rides further and faster than anyone alive. Lachlan is an absolute legend and there is no equal.
Lachlan always seems incredibly exhausted on every single video. Would be amazing to see what a good night's sleep could do for his times.
Love this, Lachlan did amazingly well. I totally related to his emotions, you wonder why you are riding in the middle of nowhere, cold and wet and then someone pops up and cheers you on and it really lifts your spirits. Chapeau.
Classy that you gave all the finishers their moment. Truly a magical video.
Lachlan, you are my new hero and favorite pro tour rider now! You even rode through my village near Bristol, but i live in Poland, so i wouldnt have seen you anyway! Great job man, you're a massive inspiration to cyclist and dreamers everywhere!!
Coolest video thus far from these Rapha's films featuring EF riding alternative races. Hats off to Lachlan. True love for cycling in its purest essence!
This has to be one of the best cycling videos on TH-cam. Well done Lachlan and all the other runners and riders👍
I’ve watched this 3 times now, I can already feel this being my motivation vid for the winter. Oh plus, brother neckin my favourite brew @ 7:30 like a champ
So inspirational. So much respect for Lachlan for venturing out of the norm for pro rider. DK and now GBDURO. I want to go test myself now
This is an amazing young man. I love the way he chuckles a bit when retelling the darkest hours of the ride. So cool. Thank you for this!
Lachlan has been my revelation for this year in cycling. Great job to all y’all🙏🏼♥️
One of the best videos on all of TH-cam for me, right now, can’t even send the link to my friends quick enough. Amazing job team. And THEN, Lachlan! Man ohhhh man. No words. Beast. Beyond beast!!! So, so epic.
Lach just keeps pulling off these incredible stunts! What a legend ♥
Love this team and this brand and what they stand for so much, you guys keep reminding me why I fell in love with the sport in the first place
Such an epic film and a great doco for Lach to have. I’ll be watching this more than once.
Awesome ride and film too. Love the different events EF are foing. Keep it up.
Love this! Great to see a pro with a sense of adventure and humor put it all on the road.
This was a fantastic video and a joy to see how the love of pure cycling is as strong for the pros as the rest of us. Top, top work...
Inspired! Thank you EF, Rapha and most of all Lachlan
Double thumbs up, that was a viewing pleasure !! :)
The more I see of Lachlan the more I think he's a quality guy, pure class.
Gotta luv Lachy!
7:32 Lachy doesn't get tired. He just gets more LACHY! :D
When you put Rapha, poc, EF1, C'Dale and Lachy together, you just get cycling. REDEFINED.
Amazing production.
Keep it safe, and keep it pink...
Cheers
Thanks for posting brilliant. Well done Lachlan and all the other competitors. These races have enthralled me ever since the late great Mike Hall brought them to public prominence . If only I had been born later in life !
What an amazing thing. Well done to all involved. The video really captured the essence of what the event seems to be about.
Inspirational stuff & loved every minute of it! (Even if Lachlan didn’t!) Congratulations on your Achievement and keep doing the wide spread of events - you are leading the way and helping shape the future of cycling. 👍
Good Hollywood movie story line stuff. Sure, it's a pro that smashes non-pros in an endurance event, but obviously much more. Our hero accepts a challenge and has difficulties a long the way. He's uplifted by the beauty of the outdoors and the people he meets on his journey. He completes his mission while learning something greater about himself and the accomplishment.
Most likely the best cycling film I've seen and as Rich Burgess said this is mighty special well done Lachlan EF and Rapha films
The films are amazing, Lachlans a great guy and inspiration and his wife sums it up beautifully at the end.
One of the best things I've seen on TH-cam
Awesome performance, story, and video work. Very enjoyable!
Wow ! What an incredible performance by Lachlan Morton (and the other riders of course!) !! Epic !
Loving these videos so much so much inspiration
This two brothers never gonna win the Tour De France , he just change the face of cycling.
Thanks
I enjoyed dot watching, I have really looked forward to this edit. Props to Lach and all the riders who completed. I might add I have a small man crush on lach after this and dirty Kanza, there are elements in this video where we can all relate as to why and how we started riding and continue to do so. Thank you.
Absolutely astonishing. Phenomenal performance by Lachlan, and phenomenal film by Rapha!
Awesome film! Really made it feel like we were riding with Lachlan the entire way.
Excellent in every way, thank you. More please!
Love the World Tour racing but these alternative events are equally entertaining. Please keep 'em coming EF.
One of the best videos I have watched in a long time! Lachlan you are my hero! The way you portrayed the difficulty was epic. Keep on riding! We are watching and enjoying the ride!!!
I've watched this film loads of times now. So inspiring and so well put together. Thanks Lachy, EF and Rapha ❤️
This film has just made me an EF Ed and Lachlan fan for life. I might even start saving for some Rapha gear too!
Thank you !
Some pro road teams have money and win races. EF might win fewer races, but they have something extra - passion - the rare kind of passion that inspires everyday cyclists across all disciplines and can't be bought. As someone who pledged funding for the EF crowdfunding appeal way back when, I'm overjoyed to see EF trailblazing in every sense. I enjoy my cycling more as a result of watching these films, they're very special.
The production team at Rapha is AMAZING! Thanks for the awesome content!
So inspiring!! The human mind expands along with the beating 💓 !