That pack of 12 should be embarrassed by this video. Not only were they all clearly cheating and having a huge benefit from the draft, but Lionel after losing 3 minutes still caught them and proceeded to go straight past without drafting them for a minute. Doing an effort that none of them could even follow him on.
THIS!!! That was incredible. Lionel passed them like they were on a Sunday ride. Amazing...as for the drafting...the organizers really need to get that in check. This was the lead group and they were being allowed to cheat...unforgivable in my opinion.
I don't think they should be embarrassed they couldn't keep up, Lionel is elite even amongst pros, especially at the 70.3 distance.. but to be that close in non-draft.. yeah that's bad
Well done Lionel, your partnership with your coach is seriously reaping dividends. Great to see. Have to agree with Lionel regarding leaving bikes overnight, flats are happening too often in the pro ranks.
As an age grouper, I agree and would have no problem at all with pro category being able to check their gear. I don't think anyone would be upset with "special treatment", you guys deserve it with all the massive amount of training you put in!
Was inspired to do my first 70.3 in MT because of Lionel -- It was awesome to see him on the long walk to the beach and again on the course last Sunday. Congrats Lionel on a great race.
Whether he realizes it or not he is a raw inspiration. Most people share 95% success information and act like they don't have failure workouts or races. It is nice to see someone who is like most of us intermediate endurance athletes that constantly make mistakes and it costs us with bad races and workouts. Love the content lionel!
It's always great listening to Lionel talk about his race. I agree with whoever said he looked like a pro passing a group on a Sunday ride. I can't wait to race Mont Tremblant next year.
Honestly one of the most remarkable performances I have ever seen. So inspiring Lionel! Thank you and the rest of the team for having a sense humour and putting out such a great piece of content.
I understand you are a pro triathlete, but DAMN! My BEST power output for 5 minutes is 328W, on a trainer, on a flat course. I can't imagine how my legs would feel pushing 410W in a race going up a hill and passing other professional triathletes as if they were standing still.. That's on another level man. Hell of a performance.
@@leslie7922 right, I can’t run a 6min mile, and he runs that on the tail end of an Ironman. And that’s after averaging 320W….. I can’t imagine being able to do that.
I was listening to a podcast with Kienle who was commentating the IM Frankfurt and he was also unhappy with the lack of officiating in regards to drafting.
Man, the Ironman drafting rules really need to be looked at. They’re bad enough as is, but the fact they’re not even being enforced is laughable. The effort to get the front of the race was nothing short of phenomenal, massive respect.
Thanks, Lionel and team, that was equal measures hilarious and engrossing. Fully agree that demanding pro's rack the bike 12 hrs pre-race is a bit anal and counter-productive: it's not a totally fair race if the athlete finds a crippled bike at transition.
Amazing watching you eat the competitors like a cannibal - and with that spare wheel! 👏🏻 Toothless totally worth it. Gear Q: I wonder about the monitor I’ve seen on your upper arm? Also interested in the waterproof music player in your Arizona pool video. Triathletes love new gadgets 😅
You may want to concider going to Race Des Moines 70.3 year if you want heat and humidity. I did the full this year and it was absolutely brutal. But the race was absolutely awesome!
Tactically, that climb was the right place to make a move because you wouldn’t get much differentiation had you made the move on the Lac Superieur climb. There must have been some “pack comfort/overconfidence” preventing a chase. Lionel knows that course so well. What a great venue!
It’s ok man, I chipped my tooth almost exactly the same way as a kid on the side of the swimming pool. It’s long fixed though and my dentist and I have great banter that my tooth story is only the 2nd funniest he’s encountered. First place is taken by the girlfriend of his friend in med school, and involved the couple and their bathroom sink. But I am now 100% prepared to accept bronze.
I thought he would say the roads where so bad in the province of Québec that his tooth fell off. I live just on the side of Québec on the NB border and we can see a clear difference on the quality of the roads.
The way he passed that pack of 12 made everyone look like children. That was just insane to see.
I'm assuming those people he passed would have been at a very high level of fitness too??
@@na-dk9vm yes
@@na-dk9vm some are high level pros
@@jasonmccartney4167 my point exactly, and he just cruises past them like that, animal
He passed it like it was a bunch of age groupers agreed to make a peloton.
That pack of 12 should be embarrassed by this video. Not only were they all clearly cheating and having a huge benefit from the draft, but Lionel after losing 3 minutes still caught them and proceeded to go straight past without drafting them for a minute. Doing an effort that none of them could even follow him on.
THIS!!! That was incredible. Lionel passed them like they were on a Sunday ride. Amazing...as for the drafting...the organizers really need to get that in check. This was the lead group and they were being allowed to cheat...unforgivable in my opinion.
And without a proper front wheel... What a champion he is...
Yet another ding on Ironman. It’s as if these guys are purposely running the brand into the ground.
I don't think they should be embarrassed they couldn't keep up, Lionel is elite even amongst pros, especially at the 70.3 distance.. but to be that close in non-draft.. yeah that's bad
@@Kevgti5 Soo being that close they should be embarrassed?
If you make a tee-shirt with Lional missing a tooth sporting a mullet I'll wear it.
SAME
Upvote
I'm in! 😂😂😂
Same
Yup
Thavage race Lionel, great work 🤟
I see what you did there 😂
Lmfao
Would’ve been great to watch that comeback story unfold on the livestream. I love Talbots humorous editing. The best duo.
Unbeatable duo
Well done Lionel, your partnership with your coach is seriously reaping dividends. Great to see.
Have to agree with Lionel regarding leaving bikes overnight, flats are happening too often in the pro ranks.
As an age grouper, I agree and would have no problem at all with pro category being able to check their gear. I don't think anyone would be upset with "special treatment", you guys deserve it with all the massive amount of training you put in!
Never dreamed that the pros had to leave their bikes overnight as well. Come on! That is ridiculous.
Was inspired to do my first 70.3 in MT because of Lionel -- It was awesome to see him on the long walk to the beach and again on the course last Sunday. Congrats Lionel on a great race.
Whether he realizes it or not he is a raw inspiration. Most people share 95% success information and act like they don't have failure workouts or races. It is nice to see someone who is like most of us intermediate endurance athletes that constantly make mistakes and it costs us with bad races and workouts. Love the content lionel!
It's always great listening to Lionel talk about his race. I agree with whoever said he looked like a pro passing a group on a Sunday ride. I can't wait to race Mont Tremblant next year.
The no tooth, mustache, mullet, no shirt look is just so good....someone give him a banjo
Think of how much faster the maple syrup can fly in now. Less restriction, and more aero.
Wow, so inspiring Lionel and funny to watch, a real good guy and one of the best out there, huge fan of yours.
Thanks! This is great stuff and I appreciate your candidness.
The first 3 and a half minutes made me laugh more than most comedy specials
Lionel's mind is as fit as his body! Fascinating athlete to listen to and learn from.
Great race Lionel! I hope you are very pleased with your performance!!! Especially after the flat. Great job !!!
Man, its soo good to see you win Lionel. Following you for years and I am deeply inspired by your journey! Hang loose & greets from Berlin (Germany)!
What an awesome ending! Thanks for the photo Talbot and Lionel in transition before the race.
Honestly one of the most remarkable performances I have ever seen. So inspiring Lionel!
Thank you and the rest of the team for having a sense humour and putting out such a great piece of content.
I understand you are a pro triathlete, but DAMN! My BEST power output for 5 minutes is 328W, on a trainer, on a flat course. I can't imagine how my legs would feel pushing 410W in a race going up a hill and passing other professional triathletes as if they were standing still.. That's on another level man. Hell of a performance.
Plus the swim and run lol
@@leslie7922 right, I can’t run a 6min mile, and he runs that on the tail end of an Ironman. And that’s after averaging 320W….. I can’t imagine being able to do that.
Lionel can do 320+ for 5 hours and has a freakishly low max rate. His capacity is insane
Take a shot every time Lionel says “undoubtedly” lol
you are the real big unit! Inspiring and absolute superhuman #nolimits bring it on Kona!
Your my hero! You define determination and grit. Congratulations !!!
I was listening to a podcast with Kienle who was commentating the IM Frankfurt and he was also unhappy with the lack of officiating in regards to drafting.
Congratulations 🎉 you are my man to follow how to do hard work!! Best of luck this year
freak beast!! but so humble and grateful. love this dude. thanks for sharing all this Lionel and Talbot. and Go Erin!
Man, the Ironman drafting rules really need to be looked at. They’re bad enough as is, but the fact they’re not even being enforced is laughable. The effort to get the front of the race was nothing short of phenomenal, massive respect.
First few minute of this were pure gold 🤣 Hats off to a dominant win! You jinxed yourself with the flat and it didn't matter.
What a racer, flat tire no worried, just pedaling harder and still won the race 🤯
Lionel is in another league!
My definition of happiness, at least for today, was watching Lionel hammer past that pack of riders…. Simple pleasures 😊
congratulations Lionel! keep up the good work! awesome video! such an inspiration! awesome that you maintained your composure!
Thank you for sharing the video wish you success in growing your life 👍🏻🔔❤️
Best video yet. Raw, real! Congrats!
You are the best and a real legend, love it! Now I will go to the stadium and smash the track!!! 🏃🏼♂
Congrats on the tough win champ! Lionel looking more like a UFC fighter then a triathlete. Shoutout to Paul Felder!
Great Video Talbot! Love your honesty Lionel! Thanks for being willing to sit through interviews and answer all our burning questions!
Lionel your biggest improvement is your story telling, very watchable, oh and good race too.
Lionel we will miss you at the Challenge Roth 2022 very much, too bad you do not start here, all the best. Hope next year it works.
60% humidity? That would be a relief! Come to Queensland where it's barely below 80% in summer
Absolutely awesome 👏 so funny, what a win, sure let’s mo forget this. 🏆🔥
What a Legend 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
Kurdos! Very respectable effort. Congratulations!!
#nolimits
#NoTeeth
hahahah!
Thanks, Lionel and team, that was equal measures hilarious and engrossing. Fully agree that demanding pro's rack the bike 12 hrs pre-race is a bit anal and counter-productive: it's not a totally fair race if the athlete finds a crippled bike at transition.
LS: behold a man in full! Love it!
Legend classic post race chat always speaking the tooth! And smashed the race 😆. Great vids 👏💯
I was looking for something like this to watch, perfect timing!
What a RACE! Hope the new teeth will be an easyer one! Thanks for sharing! Thanks to Talbot! :-)
Ohhhhhhhh jaja don’t do us like that mannnnn , dirty play at the end bro
I love Lionel because he is like a baby!
Amazing watching you eat the competitors like a cannibal - and with that spare wheel! 👏🏻 Toothless totally worth it.
Gear Q: I wonder about the monitor I’ve seen on your upper arm? Also interested in the waterproof music player in your Arizona pool video. Triathletes love new gadgets 😅
That weight saving without the tooth, tho, you will fly up the hills hella fast now🙃
Congratulations, Lionel!
Great race Lionel! Enjoy more ;-)
I love your new smile. ❤ sorry. couldn't help myself. glad you're OK.
Lionel is the man!
Also, so you don't forget his name, second place is Tomas Rodriguez, fastest running split in MT
And supposedly the biggest drafting wheel sucker on the day.
@@jmw2224 And yet, the fastest running split
@@javierudecroix yes, because he drafted on the bike and conserved energy while doing so.
great video as always. more b-roll of the race for sure pls!
What the fuck was that swim start?! Got be better into the water man. Incredible result and love following you. What a legend.
While he would agree there’s always room for improvement, the race isn’t won on the swim, which Lionel has proven time and again
I live in Tremblant..was there...congrats...I have a few good photos I could send you
Great video!!! Why on earth was this event not broadcasted. Good lord IM.
Amazing race. Great job keeping it all together when most of us would have lost our shit!
Lionel is an animal. As someone who’s lost my two front teeth, and I’m an addict…I wonder how Lionel is able to do what he does.
Looking like a pro hockey player!
increible! eres una maquina! bravo!
Wow the pass on the pack of 12 was amazing. But, how about the bike? Low battery!!!! Need to wait the next episode :)
You may want to concider going to Race Des Moines 70.3 year if you want heat and humidity. I did the full this year and it was absolutely brutal. But the race was absolutely awesome!
Cool story
Yeah the heat in iowa does not play lol
Tactically, that climb was the right place to make a move because you wouldn’t get much differentiation had you made the move on the Lac Superieur climb. There must have been some “pack comfort/overconfidence” preventing a chase. Lionel knows that course so well. What a great venue!
Dude disc brakes are a nightmare! Imagine how quick your pit stop would have been with rim.
That was a great race!!
Freaking awesome 🔥
Great perfornmance Lionel. Are you gonna compite in St George 70.3 in October? i´d be a dream to see you there!! You are a big reference!
Congratulations Lionel!!
Savage. He’s just different. When that fire burns properly inside, the man’s just different.
What a tease at the end 🤣
Was he referring to Tomas Hernandez gaining on him on the run?
you gotta love this guy
This story explains a lot. 😉
It's gonna be savage in a few days!!! Hope to fist bump you there, Lionel ;) Time to unleash!!
Are you allowed to rack your bike with training wheels and put your race wheels on race morning? Maybe avoid the flat
It’s ok man, I chipped my tooth almost exactly the same way as a kid on the side of the swimming pool. It’s long fixed though and my dentist and I have great banter that my tooth story is only the 2nd funniest he’s encountered. First place is taken by the girlfriend of his friend in med school, and involved the couple and their bathroom sink. But I am now 100% prepared to accept bronze.
saying "eeeh" is just so much funnier with a cracked tooth! Seriously though, glad that it wasn't a worse crash!
The finish of the video with that jingle makes me laugh aloud.
A smile like that, would guarantee a flawless transition into Ice Hockey.....
Imagine sprinting as hard as you can for 5 seconds. Then multiply that by 10 million and add 4 hours. Lionel.
I thought he would say the roads where so bad in the province of Québec that his tooth fell off. I live just on the side of Québec on the NB border and we can see a clear difference on the quality of the roads.
Well... Half a tooth less means less weight and more speed. Lionel is just becoming more optimized.
I knew that the pros are fast, but when I saw Lionel riding back while I was going the opposite direction was mind blowing fast.
The smile with the tooth needs to be the thumbnail for all future videos :)
Brilliant smile. You look amazing even without a that tooth! (:
It would be interesting to hear what blood values are 3 weeks after coming Down from altitute 🤷🏽♂️
Lionel, IM Cozumel is waiting for you in order to set the new world record time. With your bike you will certainly have a big chance to achieve it.
Lionel:(gets a flat tire)
Lionel:(flashback starts on the race week vid.)
Also lionel: im gonna stop talking
legend
You're a beast 👊
Still curious about the green bike... just tell us already!
That tash with the missing tooth and no shirt. Magnificent.
show the video of why changing the bike question pleaseee
Man, way to kick some ass!!
The teeth makes you more aero. Lionel you are a legend😁