Thomas, this was the most hardcore TGV lap we had in 2024, while Troia Sagres was a constant progress, yesterday the last 90km we did an average of 42 km/h, from Vendas Novas to Moita, it was without a doubt another brutal overcoming for all of us . Your video is simply powerful and real, it's not easy to film with the intensity we had on this tour, it was really demanding. Congratulations, thank you very much for your videos, they are excellent. The TGV saga continues in 2025, we will have an even more exciting second season 😁.
Jesus this TGV group is so good....I had an apartment in Alvor near Foia and loved the cycling out in Portugal,but this was 20 years ago...These guys and Portugal as a whole have upped there game so much they are soo good now!
Mate that was impressive really good pace. Just found and started watching your videos and enjoying. This looked hard and congratulations on 4 years of it ,I'd love to be able to say that.
Amazing footage as always. It feels so fast in the middle of the group. Must be even more difficult for you to film and ride. It is also amazing to be in the midst of the TGV and scooping up riders along the way. Best way to go to end of the year. Keep them coming and have a wonderful start of year.
Well done, Thomas. I saw recently some of your older video and comparing the progress you've made in terms of physical development is so inspiring. Keep it up lad!
Superb filming really can’t get enough of your amazing rides. Born near Fatima and living in Canada. Love to see the ride Portugal has to offer. Thx and keep it up
I really like the raw footage. It didn’t seem that raw. Your videos are really great. They look pretty darn professional either way. if you don’t have to spend that much time editing everything it frees up your time for other things. Great job Thomas on that ride u never give up through the pain.
Great vid, format and editing was perfect to capture the entire experience. Really enjoyed that, thanks. Some bonus footage of the chest cam looking forwards would be sweet - just drafting at such a high speed with all the sounds is so satisfying! Sitting here with flu but those little forward facing bits gave me the itch to get out, thanks my man.
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas Thomas! Hope Santa was good to daisy. We watch all your vids and have for a long time, I actually wait for them on Sunday and then set off for work after and I didn’t notice to difference of this video. Loved the last TGV ride also, thanks for putting it up. Well done on such a massive effort, inspiring. Whether you found it hard or not, you did it and are able to stay that speed for that duration. Super inspirational. Maybe Tadej will turn up for your next one! Hope 2025 is good to you
Thx for yet Another Great Video. I love your vibrant style. So full of Vigor and very motivaing. BR ex Rider from the happy 80s and still ridin`. Amazing performance once again. Keep those Wheels spinning. ✌🏼😎
Great video as always. Love the content. You’re in better shape than you give yourself credit for. Some days you’re the hammer and some days you’re the nail as the saying goes. I wish you a happy new year and look forward to more of your videos. ✌️
Great ‘raw footage’ video. Love it. Excellent effort again. Isn’t it about time for some tct cycling apparel? Hope you have a great New Years Eve. Cheers from the Netherlands🥂
I like ghetto style cycling content, this was great. Felt authentic and we've all been on rides where we've been out of our comfort zone. You'll improve no end riding with this crew 💪
Another great video… story telling is the key… format differences don’t matter! Keep up the great work… we all enjoy. One quick question… on average how many watts do you save drafting that big group? Would be interesting to know your average power rising those speeds on your own vs what you need to put out in the back of that pack.
It’s good as Thomas either way Ps That group is unreal and very scary then throw in the movie star pro oops pain train 👍👌❤️ Have a great new year mate from Australia 🇦🇺 TGV what a bunch of guys
I love that you keep saying that you are riding in VO2max, while holding the camera and filming. 😅 My max efforts are a bit different, I barely can hold on to the bike. 🤣
loving your content Thomas! not least coz you’re in portugal… will be riding there in Feb-if you (or anyone!) has tips on where to ride near Viana, would be very grateful!
I felt like that a few years ago when I played basketball with a starting guard for a division one college team. When the guy got serious he moved like a panther and could score at will.
That ‘raw’ style really suits those fast group rides…👌🏾👌🏾 The edited videos might suit your solo rides more as you get into life stuff, scenery, food etc… Wicked videos though!!
Good video Thomas with the TGV team and Ruben Guerreiro AKA Cowboy de Pegões. But cycling to Vendas Novas and not eating a bifana is not a bike ride. Forget the travesseiros, pastel de nata and pampilhos and go try a Bifana the next time you stop in Vendas Novas.😛
their are so many levels to this game from pros like Reuben, to good riders like yourself, to mamals like me who would be lucky to suck wheel at that pace for 50K before blowing.😂
I was gifted the kit on my first classic with the guys… I wore it in that episode! Here it is… th-cam.com/video/nOHR754cSs0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=7JeM_sBCSpXMlSQV
One thing I think would be great to see, is on the long, fast segments, is if you could pop the speed in the bottom corner for us to see how on the rivet you are. I glanced about 60 km/h around the 14 min mark, but couldnt be certain.
you can do any type of video, highly edited or not at all - it's the guy and the content which makes it amazing as always! Well done
Thank you! Really appreciate that…
Thomas, this was the most hardcore TGV lap we had in 2024, while Troia Sagres was a constant progress, yesterday the last 90km we did an average of 42 km/h, from Vendas Novas to Moita, it was without a doubt another brutal overcoming for all of us .
Your video is simply powerful and real, it's not easy to film with the intensity we had on this tour, it was really demanding. Congratulations, thank you very much for your videos, they are excellent.
The TGV saga continues in 2025, we will have an even more exciting second season 😁.
These TGV vids are getting gnarlier by the day. This is youtube entertainment at its best. Keep 'em coming Thomas! Thx
Thanks so much… if they get any gnarlier I’ll have to bring a moped! 😅
Jesus this TGV group is so good....I had an apartment in Alvor near Foia and loved the cycling out in Portugal,but this was 20 years ago...These guys and Portugal as a whole have upped there game so much they are soo good now!
Great video! The style is good, as it was hectic, and so is the edit. Great effort! All the best for the New Year!
Thanks so much! 🙏
Those TGV guys are so friendly! What a ride and what a place to do it 😊
They’re the best! 🙌
I wake up at 2:30 am to watch this one 😂. Never disappoints. I liked the footage this way. Well done Thomas from Pensacola Florida.
Thanks for watching… really appreciate it! 😁🙌
Fair play being able to speak with an HR of 190, whenever mine has got that high I couldnt talk to myself nevermind anyone or anything else lol
Haha that’s my party trick! 🤣🙌
TGV makes me think of the "Scheldepeloton" in Belgium... a groupride where pro's often join. Absolutely humbles you.
Sounds fun!
Thomas my man - that looked HARD! But I enjoyed every minute of it. Like you say - there is great satisfaction in getting to the finish. Bravo!
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Mate that was impressive really good pace. Just found and started watching your videos and enjoying. This looked hard and congratulations on 4 years of it ,I'd love to be able to say that.
Honestly one of the more enjoyable cycling vids I’ve seen in a while. Easy subscribe. And mate what an epic ride. 🤜🏼🤛🏼
Amazing footage as always. It feels so fast in the middle of the group. Must be even more difficult for you to film and ride. It is also amazing to be in the midst of the TGV and scooping up riders along the way. Best way to go to end of the year. Keep them coming and have a wonderful start of year.
Great video and commentary. He said it best. You don’t know what a tough ride is until your ride with the pros.
Humbled beyond belief! 😅
Loved the new vid style. Kinda reminded me of a throwback to your first vids dude. Quality stuff. That pro was scary. Imagine Pogi pulling 😂😂
Haha thanks man… 😁🙏
Well done, Thomas. I saw recently some of your older video and comparing the progress you've made in terms of physical development is so inspiring. Keep it up lad!
Happy Christmas and New year Thomas. Wishing you every success...
Thank you… and to you too! 😁🙌
Superb filming really can’t get enough of your amazing rides. Born near Fatima and living in Canada. Love to see the ride Portugal has to offer.
Thx and keep it up
I really like the raw footage. It didn’t seem that raw. Your videos are really great. They look pretty darn professional either way.
if you don’t have to spend that much time editing everything it frees up your time for other things. Great job Thomas on that ride u never give up through the pain.
If it was "rough and ready" I can't say I really noticed a big difference. Seemed fine to me and good content as always
This biggest difference was there was no music… that’s interesting if you didn’t even notice! Maybe I’ll do it more often… 😁👍
Epic once again Thomas! I liked that style of video I gotta say… Nice to mix up edits from time to time!🤘🏻
That you can video your rides while putting the hammer down is amazing! Thank you for your outstanding videos!🚴🏻♂️👏💪❤️
Great vid, format and editing was perfect to capture the entire experience. Really enjoyed that, thanks. Some bonus footage of the chest cam looking forwards would be sweet - just drafting at such a high speed with all the sounds is so satisfying! Sitting here with flu but those little forward facing bits gave me the itch to get out, thanks my man.
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Mad respect for hanging at that pace. Ace video 🙏🏻👍
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas Thomas! Hope Santa was good to daisy. We watch all your vids and have for a long time, I actually wait for them on Sunday and then set off for work after and I didn’t notice to difference of this video. Loved the last TGV ride also, thanks for putting it up. Well done on such a massive effort, inspiring. Whether you found it hard or not, you did it and are able to stay that speed for that duration. Super inspirational. Maybe Tadej will turn up for your next one! Hope 2025 is good to you
being a portuguese and currently working in the Netherlands, this video made me feel really really good! Portuguese people f rules!!
Thx for yet Another Great Video. I love your vibrant style. So full of Vigor and very motivaing. BR ex Rider from the happy 80s and still ridin`. Amazing performance once again. Keep those Wheels spinning. ✌🏼😎
Great video as always. Love the content. You’re in better shape than you give yourself credit for. Some days you’re the hammer and some days you’re the nail as the saying goes. I wish you a happy new year and look forward to more of your videos. ✌️
I was definitely the nail yesterday 🤣🥵 happy new year to you too! 🙌
Great Video, You defo should have more subs,look like a great set of lads there. Well done Thomas.
Great ‘raw footage’ video. Love it. Excellent effort again.
Isn’t it about time for some tct cycling apparel?
Hope you have a great New Years Eve. Cheers from the Netherlands🥂
great vid. just discovered you. what a treat to be on the ride with you with awesome commentary. keep it up and ride safe!
I like ghetto style cycling content, this was great. Felt authentic and we've all been on rides where we've been out of our comfort zone. You'll improve no end riding with this crew 💪
Thanks so much… and yes couldn’t agree more, great way to get stronger… just jump in with the big boys, fight or flight! 🤪🤘
Smashing it, T. Respect from a cold and wet UK!
Ruben "Warrior" Guerreiro !!
And keep doing i love this type of videos, good vibes only.
When you said that there was a subdued start, I did worry, because energy is being saved for later 😂
Jinxed it didn’t I… 🤣
Great video Thomas. Liked the style and content, so keep it up. Happy New Year 🎉
Thanks, you too!
Love the video! Do anything and your followers will love it, mate. Nice one.
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Yeah this is the first time I seen your channel I think but this style is good, no complaints, actually got me looking at more videos
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Always a great watch, keep up the good work 💯👊🏾
Great video! Amazing. Portugal is a amazing country for cycling
Class VIDEO mate!!!
get some leg boots on and recover haha
Corrr yeah that would be good… can’t walk today! 🤣
Hardmen always seem to manage. Attitude dictates altitude. Well done mate!
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Great video! The pace looks insane!
Top-drawer as usual Thomas! Great content 🚴♂️👍🏻
Great effort Thomas, for me rougher the better when it comes to videos, short and sweet in my opinion. 👌👌👌
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Brill vid. Made me Into vo2 max watching it. Unreal speeds was Brill to watch. Great content Thomas 👌
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Another great video… story telling is the key… format differences don’t matter! Keep up the great work… we all enjoy. One quick question… on average how many watts do you save drafting that big group? Would be interesting to know your average power rising those speeds on your own vs what you need to put out in the back of that pack.
It’s good as Thomas either way
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That group is unreal and very scary then throw in the movie star pro oops pain train 👍👌❤️
Have a great new year mate from Australia 🇦🇺 TGV what a bunch of guys
Thank mate! 😁🙌
Great video, and looks like a great group to ride with. Makes me jealous sitting here in Miami 😂.
I love that you keep saying that you are riding in VO2max, while holding the camera and filming. 😅
My max efforts are a bit different, I barely can hold on to the bike. 🤣
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Great video as always! Like the Jo edit content but it being quicker out 🤙🚴♂️
don't forget to charge your garmin! This channel rocks!
First time watching your channel, like the way you covered the ride, these guys where flying 💪🏾👌🏾
Thanks for watching! 😁🙏
Thank you cycling algorithm for bringing me here channel looks great! Happy new year!
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Preferred the rough and ready style! Great stuff :)
great video Thomas, I have ridden half that distance and half the average speed and it almost destroyed me.
Nice finish in Moita and good video 👌
Geart ride and really enjoyed the vid! Keep them coming.
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Brilliant video Thomas smashed it again Pal 🚴♂️🚴♂️👍
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Good on you guys! Excellent ride and video! Thank you!
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One more ride tomorrow Thomas! We wait for you again. the last of the year!
Another great video 🔝…merry christmas my friend 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👋🏻👍🏻💪🏻
loving your content Thomas! not least coz you’re in portugal… will be riding there in Feb-if you (or anyone!) has tips on where to ride near Viana, would be very grateful!
Love this style,make life easy,n keep it real 👍
Cool as always 👌great video brother 🤟
I bet car drivers love a group of that size 😂😂 Looks like a good ride . Seems like a good bunch to ride with 👌
To be honest we encounter such a small amount of cars it’s not really an issue… and in general car drivers are much more pleasant here! 😁🙌
group ride with a support car - that´s fine
I felt like that a few years ago when I played basketball with a starting guard for a division one college team. When the guy got serious he moved like a panther and could score at will.
🙋🏽♂️.. Rapazes.. Apart from les music 🎶..video came quit good.. Again a hel of a ride. 💪🏽🤘🏾
That ‘raw’ style really suits those fast group rides…👌🏾👌🏾
The edited videos might suit your solo rides more as you get into life stuff, scenery, food etc…
Wicked videos though!!
Noted! 😁🙏
An absolutely awesome ride again you guys are great
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Good stuff, prefer the raw edit stuff, feels more real and relatable! But i prefer that on all videos on YT really 😊
Cheers mate, loved it and keep things coming 👍
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LOVE the format. Was even better watching on my kikr bike
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Good video Thomas with the TGV team and Ruben Guerreiro AKA Cowboy de Pegões. But cycling to Vendas Novas and not eating a bifana is not a bike ride. Forget the travesseiros, pastel de nata and pampilhos and go try a Bifana the next time you stop in Vendas Novas.😛
thank you that was beautiful many thanks and love your way
Great video
Loved the style of video
Muito frio! Que pedal de respeito. Saudações brasileiras!
Nice video, Thomas! Muito frio, muleque!
Nice video man, great content. When are we seeing a new ftp test 🤩
Oooo not sure about that… I hate doing them! 🤣🙈
Wow! I always wondered the gap between recreational to a pro. I got a long way to go even, to just be able to join this kind of rides.
Well played mate!
excellent stuff mate 👏
Stunning scenery
The video looked great! 👍🏻
Looking like a proper poser in the maap gear. The Victoria Beckham of the group.
Haha why thank you..! I’ll take that…
As Diana Ross sang: You don’t really love me, you just keep me hanging on!
Good video, thee. Rawness worked well!
Thank you! 🙏
Maybe carry tac pin 📌, 😮 some will get a flat. Joking. I enjoyed the format. I just can’t get head around how to go that fast omg. Keep it up mate.
Haha! 🤣 and the answer is, with a lot of pain and good wheels to follow! 🤪🤘
That was cool, could really tell the speed without the music!
That said, your music is always decent, so keeping it different is no bad thing 🙌
their are so many levels to this game from pros like Reuben, to good riders like yourself, to mamals like me who would be lucky to suck wheel at that pace for 50K before blowing.😂
Yes that’s one of the fascinating things about it… and the best bit is that wherever you are on the spectrum, we all love it in equal measures! 😁🙌
@ truth its a pashion project, im 47 and Ive love this sport for over 30 years its a part of what grounds my sanity
At 39 k's an hour that's like a pro training run
Oh yeah of course… as he said, he didn’t even get out of zone 2! 🤣🤯
@@TheCyclingTattooist 🤣🤣
Nice one! brutal ride.
Yes it was! 🥵🥵🥵
Another great video!
Nice one. No mega edit is more authentic (IMO). Those TGV guys are a serious pain train.
When do u get to wear the TGV kit ?
Love this vid and channel
Keep up the good work
I was gifted the kit on my first classic with the guys… I wore it in that episode! Here it is… th-cam.com/video/nOHR754cSs0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=7JeM_sBCSpXMlSQV
@ my bad !
I missed this episode 🤦🏻👍🏻
Love this version of the videos , if it saves you a ton of time I’d say go for it… more time on the bike
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My sunday highlight!
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One thing I think would be great to see, is on the long, fast segments, is if you could pop the speed in the bottom corner for us to see how on the rivet you are. I glanced about 60 km/h around the 14 min mark, but couldnt be certain.
Baller!!!