Chasing Super Randonneur: Cycling Herentals' Audax 400 km Brevet for Paris-Brest-Paris Qualification

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  • @jm_e5385
    @jm_e5385 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    She made it look easy, my first 400 km audax I was exhausted

  • @klinker19
    @klinker19 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Cheep, cheekens, and wind from the front. Classic buzzalong! 👍

  • @dannyzuehlsdorf3697
    @dannyzuehlsdorf3697 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    beautiful scenery and always funny to see your friends, the cheap. haha! keep cycling!

  • @MrBaguety
    @MrBaguety ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Last few days I watch so many videos on your channel. Great content. You made me want to try to do a few brevets on my own. Thx for the inspiration

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much 😊 really happy you enjoy the videos

  • @markjthomson
    @markjthomson ปีที่แล้ว +3

    lol... every good brevet has the sheep! This is absolute truth! Where I do a lot of my riding we also get the cows, sometimes crossing the road at milking time.

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes 🐑 here in Netherlands there are not many cows but you always bump in to some sheep

  • @wescheslak9408
    @wescheslak9408 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You have one of my favorite channels. ❤

  • @raytheron
    @raytheron ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video! You are very good and it's great watching your videos. Lovely countryside to cycle through, too!

  • @Frostbiker
    @Frostbiker ปีที่แล้ว

    7:18 100Km without food and with a headwind, after what you had already been through? I can't imagine having that kind of grit. Kudos!

  • @Stevehatesgravel
    @Stevehatesgravel ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Handful of haribos at a time that’s the way 👍well done 🚴🏽‍♀️👍👍

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes 😂 thats my super power, can eat a bag of Haribo in under a minute

  • @knutselaardre1272
    @knutselaardre1272 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well done! Congratulations! You almost passed my backyard.

  • @jessicabrown729
    @jessicabrown729 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watching your videos is always relaxing and inspirational! Thank you!!!

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you like them! Thank you :)

  • @MrJx4000
    @MrJx4000 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent video--can't wait to see you in the next brevet.

  • @odetocycling
    @odetocycling ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Watching your vlog for inspiration for my 400 (and 300, for that matter). Nice you rode as part of a group for part of it. Lucky with the weather.
    Could be mistaken for a European pastry tour!

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Indeed, always nice bakeries near or as checkpoints, it was super fun! Good luck for your 400 brevet

  • @terniq7629
    @terniq7629 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another awesome video! You make me want to go out for long, long rides!

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you :) you should definitely give it a go, they a re super nice

  • @umihura
    @umihura ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful video!

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you :) see you in another brevet, hopefully i can also wear short bibs 🌞

  • @metodoventurelli
    @metodoventurelli ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great!! BRAVA! and by next Saturday also I attempting my 400 k brevet (at Bologna hills - Italy) and on three weeks 600 k to qualify for PBP.., hoping we will see sure at start line ;-)

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      amazing! super nice area, good luck. See you there :)

  • @FredChagnon
    @FredChagnon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just completed my first 400km brevet here in Canada. 🇨🇦 Well done. All the best on PBP. Keep making great content.

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amazing! how did it go? thank you, hope to be able to ride in Canada one day

    • @FredChagnon
      @FredChagnon ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Buzzalong.cycling it was a full value affair. 26:23. Daytime was rainy and windy. Night time was cold...just over freezing. I was dressed properly for all occasions but all that gear was packed in my bike when I wasn't wearing it.
      Great experience. Looking forward to faster 400s when the weather isn't so evil.

  • @Garfie1d73
    @Garfie1d73 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Respect! That was a long ride. I know that I would not have finished ... 😉

  • @s-ultracycling
    @s-ultracycling ปีที่แล้ว +3

    See u there. 600 next weekend and ready to register

  • @TheBigfoot88
    @TheBigfoot88 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pretty cool. This brevet passed through my hometown, I should check the Belgium Brevets. Thanks for that hint!
    Congratulations on your success, maybe see you in Paris.

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, :) yes they have really nice brevets. See you there

  • @Dibble.officer
    @Dibble.officer ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Chapeau..!!

  • @waisinglee1509
    @waisinglee1509 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats on finishing! As a side note, your rear light is obscured by the rear wheel, it may be a good idea to supplement it with a seat stay light or a light on the saddlebag. Ciao!

  • @rbuenafe100
    @rbuenafe100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was great! Beautiful and scenic ride. Subscribed from a fellow cyclist from NYC!

  • @peterharrington8709
    @peterharrington8709 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ha.... TWO breakfasts! I am starting starting to see the attraction in audaxing!😄

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes :) they normally checkpoints at really nice bakeries :)

  • @JeremyIsMyName
    @JeremyIsMyName ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You’re my favorite!!!

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much 😊

    • @JeremyIsMyName
      @JeremyIsMyName ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Buzzalong.cycling You’re very welcome. How do I sponsor you?

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JeremyIsMyName Thank you :) you can support the channel by buying my coffee www.buzzalongcoffee.com/

  • @dirkv1537
    @dirkv1537 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good music. Well done !!

  • @tonystroudlewis6333
    @tonystroudlewis6333 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed this video, I’ve done a 400 and would love to do PBP, but I think I’ll be too old for the next one.

  • @rogervansimpsen1657
    @rogervansimpsen1657 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing, how do you do it...RESPECT.....💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻grtz.

  • @helmiwijaya7
    @helmiwijaya7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that was fast, i did my first 400km randonneur in 23 hours, from dawn to dawn in Indonesia

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank you, I guess you have much more elevation in Indonesia, this brevet was pretty flat :)

  • @MX5Fanatic
    @MX5Fanatic ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Haribo should sponsor you. I know I carry Haribo on my rides now.😊😊😊

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      yes 😂 maybe one day, new objective to try as many different Haribos as I can find

    • @Abraham0031
      @Abraham0031 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@Buzzalong.cycling When You are in Germany, look for Haribo,I never seen so many different flavours ,They love Haribo there

  • @edwin_slager
    @edwin_slager ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing distance 💪🏻👍🏻💪🏻

  • @Jaqaroo
    @Jaqaroo ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was great! Your videos motivate me to get out and ride further. Maybe your next ride is 600km...? Good luck to you both!

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you :) really happy to hear that. Yes next one tomorrow 600 km in Groningen

  • @efraimlouisegolicruz795
    @efraimlouisegolicruz795 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    as always finish strong! 🤩

  • @edwardcromarty891
    @edwardcromarty891 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like your channel. Your hands were cold? I use the Sealskin Merino wool gloves underneath my winter bicycling gloves. I cycle through the winter in NY State, they keep my hands nice and warm. Merino wool socks, cycling skull cap under helmet, neck/face gaiter, and layering clothes help to keep warm on cold winter days.

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much for the helpful tip :) will try them out. Really happy you enjoy the videos, I hope to be able to visit NY State on day.

    • @edwardcromarty891
      @edwardcromarty891 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Buzzalong.cycling They just finished the Empire State trail north from NYC to Canada and across from Albany to Buffalo. And the Lake Champlain Waterway is the longest bicycle waterway in the world. There is a lot to do!

  • @JantRide
    @JantRide ปีที่แล้ว

    woaow....great miss...

  • @Henk-bw1lo
    @Henk-bw1lo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's loading! :)

  • @KaushikNSanji
    @KaushikNSanji ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ride FAR with FARA! Enjoy! Hope to see your review on it..

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly! 😊 new bike day video coming up on Sunday

  • @PhilippeOUSSET
    @PhilippeOUSSET ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bravo 👏 #respect 🤗

  • @alliswellhomoeopathy5216
    @alliswellhomoeopathy5216 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am amazed how much energy you have??

  • @H811T
    @H811T ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It ‘s a long ride. Good job! Is it a new bike ? Please tell me which company the bike.

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes! 🚲 new bike day coming up on Sunday, it is a Fara bike faracycling.com/models/F_AR

  • @weiwei1808
    @weiwei1808 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good 🎉

  • @ermdjoo
    @ermdjoo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good Job. Will you participate in PBP 2023?

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you :) yes planning to participate in PBP 2023

    • @ermdjoo
      @ermdjoo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Buzzalong.cycling I hope to meet you on PBP 2023! Alle!

  • @havefunandbikestuffOver40
    @havefunandbikestuffOver40 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeeaaahhh! Specmazing brevet and ultra! 💯 💯 💯 🤙🏼 Aloha!

  • @JayJayPin97
    @JayJayPin97 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving the videos! Some of the best ultra cycling content out there😀 Do you use a gimbal for camera stabilisation? Or are you using Sony Catalyst Browse? Your videos are very stable given it's all recorded from a bicycle. Very curious how you are doing it.

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much 🙌 yes I use Sony Catalyst Browse it is a lot of work but worth it

  • @paulkent8603
    @paulkent8603 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats on completing your haribo charged 400 km brevet 👏. Do you think that chickens (or chooks, as we call them in Australia 😁) will also become your loyal friends like the sheep? Really enjoy watching your videos, wherever you may be riding. Have you qualified for PBP yet?

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much Paul :) Maybe, but I have a special connection with sheep 🐑 one more brevet to qualify missing the 600 km, doing it this weekend. Looking forward to it

    • @paulkent8603
      @paulkent8603 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Buzzalong.cycling Good luck for the 600 km brevet this weekend Sherry. I'm sure you will boss it as long as you have plenty of places to resupply with haribos 😆

  • @saturdaynightmodular2254
    @saturdaynightmodular2254 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome! I notice you are using off road shoes and pedals. What pedal system are you using?

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you :) yes I use off road shoes for road and off road cycling because is more comfy for long distances and the walking thread is super useful. I have the Quoc shoes the gran tourer and for pedals from Shimano mtb pedals. Hope is useful

  • @JeremieAllinger
    @JeremieAllinger ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bravo ! Great video, I also make videos on long distance cycling but in France 😁

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amazing :) thanks for your comment and safe rides🚲

  • @menelek16bc
    @menelek16bc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What cargo bib are you using? If I may ask, and what tire width are you using

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks :) I am using the Velocio utility bib short, super nice and comfortable. Ieave a link below
      velocio.cc/collections/womens-bibs-shorts-tights/products/womens-utility-bib-short

  • @brasstinmancrazy
    @brasstinmancrazy ปีที่แล้ว +3

    New bike? What is it? What size Gravel Kings are you running and how are you finding them for his kind of riding?

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes 😊 new bike day video coming up on Sunday, will explain the set up. Now running a 30 mm tyre for comfort

    • @mauricelui9074
      @mauricelui9074 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Buzzalong.cycling More comfy than Aspero?

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mauricelui9074 Yes :) and feels faster

  • @rafaelbethencourt7242
    @rafaelbethencourt7242 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hola!! podrias indicarme nombre de luz delantera y soporte? y enhorabuena por tus logrros....

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Muchas gracias es la Supernova AIRSTREAM 2 - Upside-down, buenisima, super ligera y la bateria y visibilidad super! te dejo el link abajo
      supernova-lights.com/en-eu/products/airstream-2-upside-down

  • @Hubertus-ko6yl
    @Hubertus-ko6yl ปีที่แล้ว +1

    try tortour 2023 1000k in Swiss 🥰

  • @ImM090
    @ImM090 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ❤️❤️

  • @수달-n9o
    @수달-n9o ปีที่แล้ว +1

    당신의 자전거 전조등이 굉장이 귀엽습니다!!
    제품명이 무엇인가요??

  • @PetterNiklasson-y9q
    @PetterNiklasson-y9q ปีที่แล้ว +1

    New bike again?😊

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes 😊 new bike day video coming up on Sunday, stay tuned 😉

  • @ManLulupaloop
    @ManLulupaloop ปีที่แล้ว

    wow!wow!wow!🤙👊💪💪

  • @icyourbs
    @icyourbs ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is that a new bike?

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes 😊 new bike day video coming up on Sunday

  • @andrewmcalister3462
    @andrewmcalister3462 ปีที่แล้ว

    11:15 Cargo bibs were invented for Haribo.

  • @vincentcomerford5376
    @vincentcomerford5376 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How many patagonia jackets do you own ??

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Like 3 ^^ one with hoddie, one without hoiddie for races and one to wear at home. I am always wearing of the Patagonia jackets

  • @reidflemingworldstoughestm1394
    @reidflemingworldstoughestm1394 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Every good brevet needs a cheep.

  • @alliswellhomoeopathy5216
    @alliswellhomoeopathy5216 ปีที่แล้ว

    How can you manage your energy supply??

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว

      I am not really good at it but i try to eat something every hour

  • @powidel2118
    @powidel2118 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What bike do you ride?

  • @WHD303
    @WHD303 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hi👋 im randoner from south korea 🇰🇷 i have 600k in seoul coming friday night departing 20:00 . any good chance, it glad to see you in PBP . 😊

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amazing! would like to do a brevet one day in South Korea, see you in PBP

  • @kishorgirdhar743
    @kishorgirdhar743 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    grate your are strong raid

  • @LVQ-so5th
    @LVQ-so5th ปีที่แล้ว

    You know you're watching a BuzzAlong video when there are sheep in it.

  • @wazzup105
    @wazzup105 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Getting hit by bird shit means good luck although you might have to be hit on the head for optimum effect....

  • @nahuel980
    @nahuel980 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    hola. por que mejor no hablas en español?

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      si, porque el canal lo ve personas de differentes paices :)

    • @cyclistefroisse9267
      @cyclistefroisse9267 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oui, c’est vrai !
      😉
      All the best for Paris-Brest.

  • @alienaudaxer9827
    @alienaudaxer9827 ปีที่แล้ว

    German sheep don't go baaaaaa, they go jaaaaaaa

  • @Foxies1972
    @Foxies1972 ปีที่แล้ว

    Video quality is not good in this one.