@@BrotherlyLove12 okay fair enough but then at least leave them after the tunnel and dangerous parts... If it wasnt for cameraman that guy would be risking his life really badly... Also lets not forget about the last 4th guy.. where is he and how did he even go throught the tunnels without lights 🤔
@@untamednme869 it could be a number of different things. From the sounds of it, it seems to be coming from the crank/bottom bracket area. Especially with the insane power he is putting through the pedals. That is just from what I hear in the video though. But after nearly 20 years in the bike biz, I know that a creak can come from anywhere and be a pain to diagose and solve.
@@dietherviado sooooo many customers that would come in with a creaky "bottom bracket" and about 50% of the time it was coming from somewhere other than there. Headset, seatpost, rear wheel not tight enough, creaky spokes, just to name a few. Worst were those you thought you found the creak and got rid of it, give the bike back to the customer and they come back a week later and say it is back again. "Well, we know it wasn't "x" part now. On to the next part to diagnose." 🤣
Doesn't sound like the BB to me, but it is definitely occurring in both the big ring and small ring on Safa's bike in sync with his cadence. It honestly just sounds like the RD indexing is out and the chain is rubbing on the next largest cog.
Tuff ride for Taylor but we all have those days especially when something is getting in the way of your breathing , but that dude always impresses me on these group rides and in any of your videos. He's strong as hell ! Another good one Safa and these bikes are sweet you guys are on.
Watching this put me in "being buried alive" mode. F'n terrifying! It's good to remember that it isn't the speed that kills you, it's the instantaneous deceleration.
Pushing so hard your nose bleeds now that's some descending, well done. Strong ride but the route would be way too busy for my liking.
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American snobbery, I say! The roads I ride on here in Europe are busier, narrower, more technical, and the asphalt is so poor my wheels routinely go out of true!
@ ANd? Who cares. Your bringing that arrogance and complaining that Americans bring to Europe and your bringing it here. FYI, I played pro sports on 4 countries in Europe. Glad I never met someone like you. Just enjoy the video and keep it positive.
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@@TChalla007 Where is this arrogance, other than what you've shown? I'm encouraging them to consider how beautiful the road is and what a great adventure riding it would be!
that road is a death trap . the two tunnels on the climb up kanan are sketch, me and my friend almost got hit but the car was like inches away . never doing that again.
that modesty and realness, just-benig-you vibe, is going crazy with you. love the fact that you coming from highlevel-delivery-background in mexico. makes the character complete. Big ups for this channel.
You fellows make the big Encinal downhill look too easy! Also, watching you hit 15 mph on some of the 4-5% climbs is motivational - sick, but motivational.
Yeah, rde with people you're stronger than so you can talk bs to them. That's clutch alright. TREK was just there, why isn't there a video of him dropping them uphill? Hmm, I wonder?
These guys are at a level they know when they’re holding a group back more than helping, cold hard truth sometimes… but funny to hear Safa be so blunt about it 😂
I was glad the moto stayed behind Taylor for the tunnel to keep him safe, but I think a rear light is a must at all times of day to keep yourself visible.
😂😂😂 I love the memoriam at the end. Taylor us was stronger that I’ve seent it. I love how they are casually talking while putting 350 watts out on a climb. You guy motivate me to get stronger. Thanks for the vid.
Absolutely not. And the guys who got dropped should feel ashamed of it and that should motivate them to improve as cyclists so that in the future they can stick around and enjoy the ride together. I would feel bad to be the one in the group holding everyone else back, I'd rather get dropped and do it at my own rhythm.
‘Ashamed’… It’s a bike ride man… get a grip. You do the best you can, and if it isn’t your day, there’s always next time. These guys aren’t pros, there’s nothing at stake except bragging rights - if that’s your thing…
Not only are SAFA's videos entertaining but they also teach a lot about road biking to a beginner which most other videos don't, also the speed, cadence and watts on the side are like icing on a cake. 😊
But also highlight what not to do as well, those tunnels were too dangerous, especially with no rear lights. These guys had a moto that they were lucky stuck behind them to give them some protection but very rare most people will have this.
I'm lucky to average 16mph on flat roads. These guys are flying even on these steep uphill grades. I'm starting to think there is something wrong with my legs lol
SAFA the savage! Dropping Taylor on the first big climb, that's not usually what happens. Poor guy must've been under the weather for this one. Craaaaaazy turn-in on the hoods for the guy on the BMC, that's the most I think I've ever seen. Great ride guys well done. Choice of overlay font colour wasn't great for some of the ride, you can't see the gradient details at some points.
Guy one the bmc is Drake Deuel. If he wanted to he would drop this guys on the very first climb. He has some crazy stuff on his channel, like doing Mount Lemmon climb at 370w or Haleakala KOM attempt- 34 miles long climb at 350w. Insane.
@@apache4851 that makes sense, he did not look fussed at all while climbing with SAFA, I was just wondering if he'd keep up on the way back down! After watching so many of these I find it hard to imagine anyone bombing downhill faster than SAFA. Cheers for the name too I'll look for his channel 👍👍
@@dtrain5519 That is not the sound of a disc brake issue. That creak could be any number of other things though, such as a nascent frame crack, bottom bracket fitment issue, insufficient greasing of stem/handlebar interface (if not one-piece) etc.
This is an EPIC. Please SAFA tell me that Taylor who has problem in breathing is ok. Alex droped so earlly seems he was not ready for this ride. Full love and support ❤️👍🏼👍🏼
Oh man, the arrival was pretty insane, you guys are lucky that the road wasnt sandy, otherwise you would have crashed into the cars coming from the left. Please , keep it safe. We dont want anybody hurt . ❤❤❤❤
Super effing dangerous end to that final descent. Could have easily been taken out by a car turning right. I love descending as much as the next cat but man....
Tremendous footage of the Santa Monica Mountains! Better to have a bit more caution on that last descent, when exiting Encinal and heading onto PCH, knowing that intersection, that was a bit scary.
mans is really like that to his homies hahhaa "I've never seen taylor struggle like this before, idk whats going on. I did say this was a drop ride" bruhhhh hahah
Wish there were more drop rides in my area / in group ride culture in general. Valuable training, fun fast riding outside of road racing BS, and would probably get more elites participating knowing they aren’t gonna have 30+ minutes of stopped time on a regroup style ride.
Homeboy asks to slow down on that climb to the first tunnel. Proceeds to mash at 300 watts talking about it being crazy how slow they're going. Holy shit, there's levels to cycling fitness lol
Recently tried a similar climb in Northern, GA. Generally, the same specs...must have been the Floridian in me but like Taylor, I had to call it quits after a short while. The climb was absolutely gruesome.
Praise the cameraman for keeping Taylor safe until he got out of tunnel 2.
yea man they just left him, at least drop him after lol
@@ashdason8529 yeah... whats the point riding in a group like this, if you're gonna leave each other to themselves. Ride alone then lol
@Malique well he did call it the “drop ride” so that was probably the intention
@@BrotherlyLove12 okay fair enough but then at least leave them after the tunnel and dangerous parts... If it wasnt for cameraman that guy would be risking his life really badly... Also lets not forget about the last 4th guy.. where is he and how did he even go throught the tunnels without lights 🤔
Mr Taylor to be tired on the climb tunel 2. I'm sorrow......😌
As a bike mechanic, that creak is killing me. 🤣 Over here trying to diagnose it, like I do on the group rides I go on.
What causes it?
@@untamednme869 it could be a number of different things. From the sounds of it, it seems to be coming from the crank/bottom bracket area. Especially with the insane power he is putting through the pedals. That is just from what I hear in the video though. But after nearly 20 years in the bike biz, I know that a creak can come from anywhere and be a pain to diagose and solve.
@@zmeeds17 this sh*t happens to me all the time 🤣 it is really a pain in the ass looking for that creak noise 🤣🤣
@@dietherviado sooooo many customers that would come in with a creaky "bottom bracket" and about 50% of the time it was coming from somewhere other than there. Headset, seatpost, rear wheel not tight enough, creaky spokes, just to name a few. Worst were those you thought you found the creak and got rid of it, give the bike back to the customer and they come back a week later and say it is back again. "Well, we know it wasn't "x" part now. On to the next part to diagnose." 🤣
Doesn't sound like the BB to me, but it is definitely occurring in both the big ring and small ring on Safa's bike in sync with his cadence. It honestly just sounds like the RD indexing is out and the chain is rubbing on the next largest cog.
This channel proves that road bike descending should be a televised sport!
it literally is a televised sport lol
🤣
@@neelsahay5227 hahahah i think they mean in this type of POV..
This is amazing. Glad you were able to document how us regular people feel when Drake and Safa show up to the ride
Lol you are far from a regular person on the bike Joe
Tuff ride for Taylor but we all have those days especially when something is getting in the way of your breathing , but that dude always impresses me on these group rides and in any of your videos. He's strong as hell !
Another good one Safa and these bikes are sweet you guys are on.
This is mad bro. I’d probably shit my pants going downhill at that speed, keep them videos coming out way!🤯
Facts. I'm barely comfortable at 40-45. let alone trying to peddle.
Yep. I nearly shit at 35.
I feel nervous just watching !!!!
That’s how it goes. Never quite as expected. All were safe and ready to fight again. Chapeau!
Chapeau? Are you serious?
What they did is illegal, is dumb, it makes car drivers hostile against ciclist and a lot of shit to add to that list.
Fastest I’ve been on my single speed bike was 72kmph and I was so scared lol. Seeing you guys do this is nuts.
Me too HAHAA, i was scary AF and shaking
Wide, good quality roads and top quality bikes make a huge difference in how secure you'll feel
It's not the descent that scares me, but the sound of the wind. 🥶
@@romeoandal_ haha feel it
Watching this put me in "being buried alive" mode. F'n terrifying! It's good to remember that it isn't the speed that kills you, it's the instantaneous deceleration.
If you pause it at 3:07 you can see how much safa enjoys knowing his friends are about to SUFFER
so giddy.
@@aspenwagon04 practically glowing
😂😂😂😂
Yeah, it's sadistic 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
You nailed it. When he is in his 70s like me he will know it’s way more fun riding with your buddies.
Amazing how those guys climbed without any problem. My heart would have been about to exploded like Taylors.
Bloody freaks.
300w avg is too much eh
This was almost like watching a bike race with open roads. Love the moto cam
I really appreciate this video guys! So rare to see a full ride, highest quality video and sound. I learned a lot about group riding watching this.
Wow, those big trucks passing by. That looks real scarry
very normal when riding in Malibu area. There're a few better climbs in the area which much less cars but they chose the highway to get to PCH.
It's normal for these kinds of roads, you get used to it.
I drove on the PCH last year, and I felt so afraid for the cyclists. I thought no way.
In the tunnel I kept thinking "grab the moto, Taylor!" What a beautiful video. Thanks guys!
that descent was epic, cycling bliss.
Pushing so hard your nose bleeds now that's some descending, well done. Strong ride but the route would be way too busy for my liking.
American snobbery, I say! The roads I ride on here in Europe are busier, narrower, more technical, and the asphalt is so poor my wheels routinely go out of true!
@ ANd? Who cares. Your bringing that arrogance and complaining that Americans bring to Europe and your bringing it here. FYI, I played pro sports on 4 countries in Europe. Glad I never met someone like you. Just enjoy the video and keep it positive.
@@TChalla007 Where is this arrogance, other than what you've shown? I'm encouraging them to consider how beautiful the road is and what a great adventure riding it would be!
@@TChalla007 keep whining, no one cares about your pathetic life.
@ not sure how anything you said in the first comment relates to your second comment. How could one ascertain that from your criticism and snobbery?
that road is a death trap . the two tunnels on the climb up kanan are sketch, me and my friend almost got hit but the car was like inches away . never doing that again.
"There 's a duck on your bike."
😁
Nice ride pal! Thx for the vid.
that modesty and realness, just-benig-you vibe, is going crazy with you. love the fact that you coming from highlevel-delivery-background in mexico. makes the character complete. Big ups for this channel.
Another amazing video, Brian I have no idea how you have the endurance that you do.
Fantastic camera work also Bucky 🤙🤙
You fellows make the big Encinal downhill look too easy! Also, watching you hit 15 mph on some of the 4-5% climbs is motivational - sick, but motivational.
That was incredible. I think drake could have benefited from shallower wheels, watching him in some of those cross winds was insane! great video.
Nothing like struggling badly and all your homie has to say in response is "Im barely even breathing".
SAFA be talking mad shit on this ride, bahaha!
Yeah, rde with people you're stronger than so you can talk bs to them. That's clutch alright. TREK was just there, why isn't there a video of him dropping them uphill? Hmm, I wonder?
These guys are at a level they know when they’re holding a group back more than helping, cold hard truth sometimes… but funny to hear Safa be so blunt about it 😂
Dude needed to hear he was being a weenie. Hopefully that motivated him to improve his condition.
The rider on white rides like he's using Ebike 😂. So relaxed and confident
Absolutely insane!!!! Nice work guys... Couldn't take my eyes off the screen fo a second 🙌🏾👊🏾💪🏾
That tunnel at 20:20 was scarry too, without any lights on your bikes !
I was glad the moto stayed behind Taylor for the tunnel to keep him safe, but I think a rear light is a must at all times of day to keep yourself visible.
You can't fix stupid.
Unreal skills and confidence. A mistake at 50mph could be life ending.
The sound that is produced by the tires contact with the ground, when they drive downwards, is too relaxing.
😂😂😂 I love the memoriam at the end. Taylor us was stronger that I’ve seent it. I love how they are casually talking while putting 350 watts out on a climb. You guy motivate me to get stronger. Thanks for the vid.
"It wasn't ideal, but it was fun ..." Damn SAFA, you have no fear. That was insane. Respect!
as always i just love the colors of the video. the browns, the blues the greens. so nice
As you get older and many more years on the bike they will realize holding the group together is where it really is at.
Absolutely not. And the guys who got dropped should feel ashamed of it and that should motivate them to improve as cyclists so that in the future they can stick around and enjoy the ride together.
I would feel bad to be the one in the group holding everyone else back, I'd rather get dropped and do it at my own rhythm.
‘Ashamed’…
It’s a bike ride man… get a grip. You do the best you can, and if it isn’t your day, there’s always next time.
These guys aren’t pros, there’s nothing at stake except bragging rights - if that’s your thing…
@@theunfinishedarticle
Yeah my bad, I meant something more like embarrassed or just... yknow what I mean, like you'd like to do better next time.
Not only are SAFA's videos entertaining but they also teach a lot about road biking to a beginner which most other videos don't, also the speed, cadence and watts on the side are like icing on a cake. 😊
But also highlight what not to do as well, those tunnels were too dangerous, especially with no rear lights. These guys had a moto that they were lucky stuck behind them to give them some protection but very rare most people will have this.
@@dylanperkins5212
True
@@dylanperkins5212 dude in white clearly has a rear light
The scenery is amazing 🤩 🔥🔥🏝.
LOVE the sound the tires make.
Nice having these bikes and glide down at high speeds. The Thrill of It.
That's some crazy speed - just cruising along at 45k... on a flat road.... you guys have power.
I can’t. Let’s slow up. Thanks for keeping it 100 Safa. @18:35 no one waited for Alex!
Zazdroszczę. Piękny zjazd.
Finally a video I can relate to in getting DROPED! lol
I'm lucky to average 16mph on flat roads. These guys are flying even on these steep uphill grades. I'm starting to think there is something wrong with my legs lol
these dudes riding prob 20 hours a week minimum for a lot of years. more if they not working a shit ton. lol
plus these dudes got power.. safa can't weigh more than 145-150 and hes looks like 6'2. other guy in white looks like 160 max. around teh same height.
Saddle up and put in the miles.
@@cecilecorpuz5735 great idea!
it's probably your bike
SAFA the savage! Dropping Taylor on the first big climb, that's not usually what happens. Poor guy must've been under the weather for this one.
Craaaaaazy turn-in on the hoods for the guy on the BMC, that's the most I think I've ever seen.
Great ride guys well done.
Choice of overlay font colour wasn't great for some of the ride, you can't see the gradient details at some points.
Guy one the bmc is Drake Deuel. If he wanted to he would drop this guys on the very first climb. He has some crazy stuff on his channel, like doing Mount Lemmon climb at 370w or Haleakala KOM attempt- 34 miles long climb at 350w. Insane.
@@apache4851 that makes sense, he did not look fussed at all while climbing with SAFA, I was just wondering if he'd keep up on the way back down! After watching so many of these I find it hard to imagine anyone bombing downhill faster than SAFA.
Cheers for the name too I'll look for his channel 👍👍
Absolute SUFFER FEST that long climb. 😂😂
✌️, Distance covered stat should be displayed.
Thank you very much to the cameraman who both rides a bike and captures such beautiful angles, god bless you always be safe 🙏🏻
that ELEMNT chime let’s you know it’s about to go down 🔥🔥
Dude has asthma giving a consistent 350 uphill ????!!!!!! LFG
Superb ride - the creaking was mind numbing.
My bike does the same, any idea where it comes from?
disc brakes . they suck.
@@dtrain5519 Not his brakes lol
@@dtrain5519 That is not the sound of a disc brake issue. That creak could be any number of other things though, such as a nascent frame crack, bottom bracket fitment issue, insufficient greasing of stem/handlebar interface (if not one-piece) etc.
This is an EPIC. Please SAFA tell me that Taylor who has problem in breathing is ok. Alex droped so earlly seems he was not ready for this ride. Full love and support ❤️👍🏼👍🏼
Note that this was a 120km ride, i suppose this is the final segment, so not that 'early' but yeahh
Oh man, the arrival was pretty insane, you guys are lucky that the road wasnt sandy, otherwise you would have crashed into the cars coming from the left.
Please , keep it safe. We dont want anybody hurt . ❤❤❤❤
my legs were burning, my heart rate was pounding, and my breathing became labored watching the ascents
RIP Alex and Taylor. You should take them for a crazier ride some time soon😂
Крутые ребята. Hi Safa!👍 Спорт сила и выносливость! 👍
это в каккой они локациии катают не вкурсе?
@@redcat751 посмотри в его профиле на strava
Super effing dangerous end to that final descent. Could have easily been taken out by a car turning right. I love descending as much as the next cat but man....
Putting your life in the hands of dumb ass drivers, no thanks.
you guys have a big lungs, amazing. . the descent is so awesome, adrenaline rush. perfect video. kudos to the videographer.
WHO is on cam duty!!! Give that person ALL the props!
Since I suck at riding bikes this video is a fantastic way to give me anxiety 10/10 vid tho 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Tremendous footage of the Santa Monica Mountains! Better to have a bit more caution on that last descent, when exiting Encinal and heading onto PCH, knowing that intersection, that was a bit scary.
haha poor guy in the cervelo, safa was like nah fam we out.
My man talked himself out of getting dropped for about 10 minutes ‼️💯
Green jersey is the smartest rider and insane on the downhill ‼️💯
I was surprised by the politeness of the drivers, most respecting.
In Brazil is different.
Fantastic video. Please more action like this one starring SAFA the PUNISHER. Drop them all, let God sort them out.
Saw you all on Kanan today. Keep it up!!!
Those hoods on the BMC are insane. I don't know how slanting those so much can be comfortable
It's about getting narrow and aero. Since the bars are integrated, I don't think they go narrow enough
I want to do these sort of cycling journeys with my mates at some point and just enjoy the environment (nature etc) & of course speed of my road bike.
Wow me to
Crazy effort by Drake! Such a strong push his nose started squirting!
Was very nice the motor bike waited to escort the dropped rider through the tunnel before leaving him
You’ve got some big balls to ride Kanan. Cool seeing you start out in my hood
Drop 1: 6:50
Drop 2: Begins 19:34 and GONE 21:32
Idk why they dropped him instead of waiting for him
And idk why Alex the red pants dude wouldn't supertuck
The way they keep leap-frogging each other on the final descent really shows the advantage of riding in the draft.
oh!!! hello mate what a nicee ride paecefull roads
Dude 196 hr is concerning, you guys are tough! 😅 hell of a ride keep it going
Kudos to the camera 🎥 guy…! Excellent work..!
great ride. And my respect goes to the guy with the tail light that's turned on.
i'm too afraid of road rash to ride this fast. fun to watch though.
i doubt road rash would be the biggest worry, cracked skull more like it even with helmet on at such speeds
🇬🇧Incredible Endurance Brian! 💯Enjoyable Viewing!!
man those disc brakes make it sound like u got a frog chirping the whole time!😂
Those handlebars on that BMC should be made illegal right now! That's a crime against cycling 😂
Nope that's someone following everything the pros do.
This looks fun.
That was a super dodgey ride on those roads and tunnels with no lights
mans is really like that to his homies hahhaa "I've never seen taylor struggle like this before, idk whats going on. I did say this was a drop ride" bruhhhh hahah
Wish there were more drop rides in my area / in group ride culture in general. Valuable training, fun fast riding outside of road racing BS, and would probably get more elites participating knowing they aren’t gonna have 30+ minutes of stopped time on a regroup style ride.
Lmao the dude in the white just smiles at the camera for 45 seconds straight in the beginning 💀💀💀
I had a creak like that on a Cannondale several years back. The top tube had a crack in it 35% through when I found it.
Vraiment impressionnant !!!
Bravo!
How can that person ride with that creak!! It drives me insane only watching this video!! Hahahaha 😂
Homeboy asks to slow down on that climb to the first tunnel. Proceeds to mash at 300 watts talking about it being crazy how slow they're going. Holy shit, there's levels to cycling fitness lol
Pure cycling adrenaline. Bravo from Greece...
i love this videos pls keep making this kind of content, i hope you never get tired of making these videos!!! more power to you SAFA
We’ve all been in Taylor’s position before, just get popped on the first big effort and everyone in the group is like uhhh, sorry but see ya.
Looks like Drakes shifters are rotated at a 45degree angle for max aero disregarding comfort
Absolutely lovely.... Kudos!
Recently tried a similar climb in Northern, GA. Generally, the same specs...must have been the Floridian in me but like Taylor, I had to call it quits after a short while. The climb was absolutely gruesome.
Impressed by how long Taylor kept up at 195 bpm 😭
Where do you see bpm
@@manmenboy it's not in the overlay but Taylor said it at 16:22!
Who's got that crack-a-doo? Bottom bracket gone or chain rubbing the derailleur?
Brilliant ride! Scenery as well! 💪
I love the kit colorway diversity
Bravo.. Bravo... 🎉🎉😂😂 Boom Ride
Oh my, i was pretty gutsy in my younger day, but not sure, this gutsy, im flying when i get close to fifty on my atv ❤❤
I'm just on the couch but my legs are trembling
Honestly I’m impressed with how casually he was talking at 196 bpm
Idk how he keep pushing
Good Riding 🎉🎉🎉