I Trained Like Dakar HRC Pro Skyler Howes
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I love the humility when you say you are “above average”, then add that you “only” finished 61st out of 161 Dakar starters that year. That is the top 33% of the top 0.1% of motorcycle riders in the world. You’re doing alright Llel! 😉
From training triathlon the biggest thing I learned was, "it doesn't get easier, you just get faster".
Great point. I do find your body gets better at not being sore from the workload.
So true. One of the things that keeps me sane when I'm training for something is just to aim for consistent effort. Even if you just do that, you get faster!
Amen!
I learned the same lesson from running, rucking, and triathlon as well.
Your mind becomes accustomed to it being hard, too. It never gets easier, you just handle it better.
You quoted Greg LeMond
“ I fall into that category of, um, above average…. Maybe?” A lot closer to pro than most of us can ever aspire to. Great video, keep ‘em coming, Lel 👍🏻
Ah it’s context right! I’m looking upwards at the pros and the incredible people all over instagram 😂😂
😂 We’re all looking upward! Nice work@@BrakeMagazine
😂 Thanks!
Fantastic video, I am just stunned that this channel isn't 1 million subscribers as you guys obviously put so much effort into making such great content.
Thanks David. Not many motorbike channels that size sadly. Maybe one day soon we’ll crack 100K subs though! Tell your friends 😀
@@BrakeMagazine You're 1 subscriber closer to 1mil here🎉
I totally agree
“Above average maybe”?? You finished a Dakar Rally!!! That is exponentially above what the “average” rider can do, no matter what we might try to convince ourselves of while out on an adventure or single track ride. I’ll be on my T7, rolling across the sand at what feels like a good pace and start wondering if I could do it for even one day, let alone many days, then it occurs to me that I’m averaging maybe 1/3 of the speed. Of a Dakar rider. I miss the days when the Dakar was won on big twins, before huge money, sponsors, pro riders , etc transformed it into what it is today. I think the biggest shock to me is how much it costs to race Dakar, even as a privateer. Your video shows such a different perspective than you get from simply watching the highlight videos-thank you for the reality check! Having ridden motocross, played hockey, and competed in archery tournaments with pro level athletes, the chasm between even above average enthusiasts and pros is hard to fathom; the difference between low ranked pros and super stars can be equally shocking. Thanks for a great video!
You might be the only one making these kind of content 🎉 Thank you.. I love it…
Thanks! Do you like the format? I’d quite like to do more like this!
@@BrakeMagazineI for one very much enjoy it. At 77 y.o, my marathon days are now 20 yrs behind me (yes, I know some still run at my age), but watching you do this was great and very instructive. More fitness (even for me) can mean more motorcycling. Thanks! Oh, and HNY. Les
Thanks for comment. Pretty awesome you’re still riding and not pulling the ‘I’m too old excuse out’!
Love this format. Gives inspiration ,,,
Llel, as you've finished a Dakar that makes you a lot closer to a pro rider than 'just above average'.
There will be a lot more riders wishing to attain your level, than those you're wishing to emulate. But I appreciate the humbleness of that comment.
I think it makes me closer to opportunity than a lot of people more than anything but thanks!
Kind words indeed.
Great job. Loved the whole concept. I was living in Paris when the race was launched for the 1st time. I would wake up at 5:00 am to walk down direction Trocadero place and enjoy the machines and racers. Such good memories unfortunately the original spirit of Thierry Sabine hasn't been maintained. Nowadays we barely have true adventurous amateurs but rather Pros racers with factory machines and very high budgets. Also what I'am missing the most is the African continent with it's breath taking sceneries and lovely people.
Nice video. The experience you're describing fits exactly with how I find training for a marathon. It's all building blocks and if you put enough of them together you can get somewhere that didn't seem possible at the start.
Exactly. That’s a really good analogy
That shot of the man on the hill at 1:07 is the most incredible thing I've ever seen
Greetings from Oregon great vid you are one of the only people to present a different behind the camara so to speak of what it takes to be a DAKAR rider! thanks for the workout you went through 😎
Thanks for the kind words!
Great video Llel - narrative, shots, all top notch. Really appreciate your content and the effort you put in, a lot of work clearly goes into these 20 short minutes
Much appreciated! It was a big effort but hopefully worth it!
I’ve wondered often how these guys train. I did my first off road adventure trip last year and soon realized a certain level of fitness is necessary even as a novice. Surprised that it’s not more intense. Thanks for a great insight into what’s required 👍
I think the intensity is the volume. Different types of training have different requirements and for the most part endurance training is about volume and maintaining power, so there isn’t any benefit to utterly killing yourself daily. That’s what I learnt!
Enjoyed that the most of all your vids I've seen. Really interesting. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it
As much as it pains me to say it 😜 that's great story telling Llel, really well done and, dammit, I even watched it to the end. Worth it, that last bit ,as you guys captured some super low-light footage there. Some decent riding action, too. All together... excellent. Hmmmf... 😗
Must’ve been good to garner praise from the OG journo! Thanks man, big words indeed
Superb insight you really gave us bike lovers a feeling of what it would be like to be really committed, i think two years hard training and of course the miles in the saddle and maybe you could half that 50th to a 25th place which would be tremendous,
Great journey thanks for sharing it with us.
I doubt it, but thanks for the kind words. The riders at 25th place are a big step up on my ability and my willingness to push hard in the open desert 😂
@@BrakeMagazine
Yes your right, looking at the level of athlete, the finance poured into it , you would do well to qualify,..
finishing 50th back then tho is still a feather in your cap and a dam fine effort.
I think the level is probably pretty consistent in the race, it's just the gap from 50-30 is big and the gap from 30-20 is the same jump again. It's really hard to understand until you see it y'know.
Great ending! This was really fun to watch
I'm happy to hear it!
Brilliant video, a real taste of what the big boys do in their Dakar preparation… inspired me to get on my push bike again 😅
Have fun!
I love your dry sense of humor. This was a super story and interesting. I feel inspired to up my level of endurance..
Ah thanks man, kind words. Good luck!
Great video. An Indoor trainer works wonders for cycle/bike fitness. Multiple kits for each activity (shirts/shorts/bibs/swim costume/towels) - sorted and ready to pick up and walk helps reduce admin to once a week - also helps when weather changes, injury or strain or simply the gym pool is getting cleaned etc so easy to change activity when planned activity can’t be done (did it for triathlon training and transferred it to multi day dirt bike rally’s). Food / nutrition is also a mission -bulk cooking Sundays.
I'm slowly learning these lessons!
Goodness, upped your game on this Llel - can't quite put my finger on it as your production values are really high. Something about the longer form, or the story telling. Awesome !!
Really! That’s good to hear! Could be the incredibly nice footage that I got help with 😅
@BrakeMagazine your footage is always spot on - all those years of learning and application! I think it's the storytelling - I got quite caught up in it!
Thanks Alistair!@@alistairl
I never ever comment on videos but Wow top top video I stumbled accross here 👌. I raced Motocross for 12 years and your definitely better than the 'slightly above average' you label yourself. Anyone who finishes a Dakar is an animal! Always been a dream to have a go but I wouldn't get through the Dunes and I'm mentally not strong enough. Again love the Video top job 👌
Excellent video!
As a Dakar fan, huge props for running and surviving one!!
I’ve never seen a behind the scenes video like this for motorcycle Dakar prep.
Very cool to see a taste of what a Dakar biker is up to.
Would be cool if this were a series of videos for a longer stretch culminating in a rally event to see how much more performance you have?
I’ve seen some video of American riders practicing in the off season, as you said desert is a ways off from the UK, which again makes your Dakar finish that much more phenomenal!
Cheers
Cool video, I have done the Roof Of Africa 9 times and the training is massive. We'll done bud.
Cheers man! That's a bucket list one for me!
Wow Paris to Cape Town is EPIC. Wish there was an epic was across USA.
Right when I was thinking about the Navy Seals 40% rule you put David Goggins on! LMAO.
Love that man.
Went to Wim's last spring, I recognise some of the shots. Place is amazing 10/10
Agreed, 100%.
Great video. As someone with a background in fitness coaching, I’ve always said everything is easier when your physically fit. It gives you more mental bandwidth when you’re not blowing out of your arse through lack of conditioning. It can make you a better rider. But having the talent in the first place is what makes champions so special.
Great video. Thanks for making yourself for our entertainment!
Stoked you enjoyed it Mo!
You deserve so much credit in so many ways. Your riding skills the quality of all the videos you put out. Your content and delivery it's all first class. Thank you.
Obvious that this was a huge investment of time and effort....well worth it, thank you!! I've watched a fair amount of Dakar footage over the years and it's overwhelming how much better riders those guys are to anyone I know, but I do realize that they didn't get there overnight!, more like you....one training event at a time!! I started watching your channel for the T7 videos, do you still have and ride it? Cheers!
I know right. Pretty mad, but most of them have been racing since they were young, done thousands of hours and have talent so, the chasm is gonna be massive 😂
I do not have it anymore. It was just for the project and then I sold it 😊
Thanks for the feedback, and I enjoy your channel regardless the T7 footage!!
Thanks!🙏
You’re so good in what you’re doing! Was a nice surprise meeting you and your crew at Wim motors academy!
Thanks! You too!
Amazing video! Top quality
Thanks! 🙏
Great video. I know the calorie hoovering from a 10 hour ride on the South Downs a few years ago. I had food envy based on carbohydrates. My poorly chosen (it transpired) panna cotta was trumped by the pavlova. I have a 4,000 mile ride (on a 690 Enduro) in the US in May over 22 days so a fraction of Dakar riding but I feel weedy in every sense and your video has given me the kick up the backside to get training. Oh, and I’ll be 65 so don’t have youth on my side……. Cheers, Ian
Ian, great to hear man! Keep going till you can’t and then go some more!
@@BrakeMagazine Ha ha! Wise words and will be doing. We intend to a make a vlog so you might even see us in action (or inaction).
Great Video! You really deserve more views!
I appreciate that! We're getting there!
Excellent video! Cheers!
My pleasure Chad!
Awesome video as usual fella, you really have unique style and attitude, and despite putting yourself down ... you can hustle that bike down them trails ! Ride safe
Kinda words man. I’m tryna contextualise where I’m at compared to pro riders and the hundreds of amazing riders on the instagram 😂 They’re all miles better than me!
Such a good show. Loving this channel.
Thanks!
Great work, as always!
Apart from the fact that you are way more above average than just "slightly" and that this - again - was great footage (even without the 360 camera), I really enjoy your narration style and your sense of humour.
I think I´d better go and buy you a coffee or two...
You certainly deserve more than those 88k subs. Well, I am sure you´ll get there.
All the best for 2024 !
Pretty cool vid and great insights, Llel! Thank you.
Great mini documentary. Loved it ❤. Hello from. Vancouver Island Canada
Astonishing video Llel! Thank you!
3 or 4 jelly babies every 20mins when cycling = game changer for energy levels
Good shout!
Wow the quality is through the roof!
And you look good in tights by the way 😘
I hoovered and changed a duvet today-exhausting! I may follow your lead
I mean, coming from where you’ve been I think you’re killing it!
Don’t sell yourself short. You finished a Dakar and very well for your first time. You were also raised by one of the most seasoned Dakar riders in history. (Btw, weren’t you excited for Meoni this year?). The fitness routine def has an accommodation phase. Diet is key too. Seat time was my biggest challenge without a truck/trailer.
i started running few months ago, and I totally understand your point of being super hungry after certain workouts. i Don't get it as much or often as before, but i remember there were few evening in the beginning when i was just sitting in front of my pc, after full dinner, and just keep getting something else to eat every 20-30 minutes until 11pm. I wasn't surpsied i was hungry, i was surprised how did all that food into my stomach.
Boar hunting haha a classic in PT and ES don't matter where you ride. It's impressive what training does to you mentally and physically. It's a great inspirational video for any type of riders out there and I'd dare to say you don't necessarily need to do this for competition but to actually enjoy riding a whole day a lot more without getting tired. Saludos desde Catalonia!
It is a classic 😂😂
Phenomenal. Thanks for making it!
My pleasure. Thanks for watching!
Wow, you read my mind about what content I'd like to see! Here I am a bit over 6 months away from my 40th birthday and I've set the goal for myself to train my body, build a rally bike and enter a serious rally race during my 40th year of life. This is exactly the kind of inspiration and experience I need to hear! I've already been training in the gym with a personal trainer for 3 months, but I need to step it up a bit more! Excellent work on this video my friend!! I'm curious, do you think if you had done this kind of training for your first Dakar that you would have placed higher!? (or maybe you already did something like this?)
My training for Dakar was different because I was ignorant to good training. I thought hard meant good so I trained hard a lot. Hard fast runs, fast road bike rides and loads of CrossFit.
I trained a ton and it was really a saviour but I could’ve made it a bit less emotionally taxing 😂
Awesome video Llel 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Cheers man. Thanks for making it happen and for the bike shed!
Awesome video, very insightful!
Thanks! Glad you liked it
Great vid. Inspiring. I saw this at the Bike Shed, what a great event. 👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great production, thanks!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching
What a great video. Thank you
Exceptional episode. Perfect!
Thabks!
Thank you. I love content like this
That was a great video, and really informative. Thank you. I am pretty good at getting to the gym, and pretty crappy at getting on the bike (I mean training miles). Did you find any recommendations on the split of steady state bike vs the strength / power / sprint work in the gym?
Informative, inspiring and well produced. Thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it!
WHAT. A. FILM!
Amazing content, sublime cinematography - simply lost for words.
Keep it up guys - just a question of time before you make it BIG, I'm sure...
Jam jar. Good man. Saving the planet.
😂😂 Gotta do my bit man
Awesome stuff - really enjoyed the video. You tell a great story, Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love everything Dakar did'nt know what to expect from this one from you, but bloody great vid.
Glad you enjoyed
Awesome film, Llel!! Beautifully crafted, loved it! You're a super talented storyteller dude! Keep it up!👌
Thank you! Will do!
cracking vlog llel you are such a humble bloke so love your content thanks a million cheers russell
Kind Words :)
The biggest thing that makes a winner is drive. Years ago, more than I'd like to admit, a cycling coach friend of mine and I were discussing the up and coming young riders. I was very excited about a local rider who I thought had what it took to go all the way and be competitive at the Tour level. My coach friend disagreed because; "When he places second he's up on the podium smiling because he thinks he had a good day" His money was on another promising junior "because when he's on the podium in second he's angry that he lost". The local guy I liked did ride the Tour de France a few times but as a domestique and I can't remember his name at all right now, the other rider was Lance Armstrong.
Well that is hell of story. Sometimes it's the little details that matter more than anything else.
Thank you for sharing. Cheers from OZ!
Throughly enjoyed that and inspired me to up my training this year, getting older and getting fitter don’t really go together well! But this has motivated me, thank you
Hope it goes well!
Cool idea with training like a Dakar pro. Well produced as always!
Thanks!
This was an instant subscribe! Thanks for sharing! Stay safe!…
Impressive Llew, are you continuing with your regime of fitness and readiness?. Loved your speed and commitment in all the riding shots. Awesomeness !!! 👊🏻😎👊🏻
To some degree. No way I can maintain that much and do any more videos though! Thanks for watching mark!
Great presentation! Very unique and so much like real life - things happen!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm very impressed..well done...great, honest content from someone who can really ride off road. Refreshing 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fantastic video. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Really enjoyed that. Well done for making such great videos. Now; what was I supposed to be doing?😂
I have no idea but I'm sure it was watching TH-cam!
Great video Llel, love these Portugal films
Thanks Thomas!
Thanks Tom!
Great stuff. Ironman/triathlon training next to really test you. Last 8 week block before IM Wales last year was 20 hours of swim bike run a week 😀
Great video, mate! 🤙🏼
Glad you enjoyed it!
While the rally bug hasn't hit me yet, this video is still some good motivation to get better at riding, well done!
Yew! As long as you’re enjoying that’s all that matters!
This was amazing. Also your bit at the end where they have something different - see it slower, remember the road book more, dig a little deeper. It's just the practice and training you did for 2 weeks but doing it for years and years. You'd be amazed how close anyone could get to them if they did what they did for as long as they did.
I agree, but I've done a lot of dirt bike practice and racing and there is something different in there. That last little bit, the little step between really good and elite is more than just practice.
Really interesting vid, well done.
Glad you enjoyed it
That was one awesome video.
Glad you liked it!
Great video !!!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video, thanks a lot for sharing! Is there anywhere we can follow in your and Skylar's footsteps and get the training itinerary?
Speak to Nick Chase. On instagram he is Race Chase. 😌
Great video. Always good to be reminded how special & blessed those lucky gits are! Roll on 5th Jan.
Amen on that!
Wow! That’s a really great video
Glad you liked it!
Yeah, That Was Pretty Good, Man! Good Infomercial About That Business In Portugal. That Would Be Fun, Even For "Older" Riders - If You Get My Drift! Thank You.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Good vid, hard to fit into a true racer's world. Good fortune.
Pretty wild tryna keep up and do any work at the same time 😂
Phenomenal content!
Thanks!
Great video. Fair play. Would love to see you working towards something like a race? Updating with the training etc.
Cheers 👍🏻
That would be cool! What kinda race would you wanna see?
@@BrakeMagazine Dakar again! 🤪
But probably a bit much.
Not sure, a rally of some sort. I saw you do the Hellas previously. Maybe a new one?
Defo no more Dakar. I'd have to give up making videos 😂
Congrats 👏
Thanks!
Great video 📹
Thanks!
Awesome riding Llel, I wish I could ride my road bike for 3 weeks and go to the gym and ride like this 🤣 As always, well done 🙌
In the podcast Skyler said he didn't go to the gym for years, got a bit fat and got more stamina. I wish I could do that 😂
I hope you race it someday... It's a good video and it left me envious of your energy😂...
I doubt I will race it again. 😊
Great video! Can you share the full training schedule?
Best bet is to listen to podcast on Patreon where Skyler outlines it quite well and then follow up with Nick Chase, Skyler's Coach. It all came from them and I don't wanna give his work away when he spends time developing it :)
great video. I make tv so i know you put a lot of work into this one. well done
Oh nice! What TV do you make? And thanks!
A lot over the years but mostly of motorsport and sports TV@@BrakeMagazine
Sounds awesome!
The stop to refuel was in a village called "Bicos" 😉
nice video Llel
That earned a Sub
Nicely made
Thank you! Cheers!
Beautiful!
Thank you! Cheers!