What Flanders HARDEST Climbs Really Look Like | Koppenberg, Paterberg, Oude Kwaremont

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  • čas přidán 26. 03. 2024
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Komentáře • 374

  • @LanterneRougeCycling
    @LanterneRougeCycling  Před 2 měsíci +73

    Do you think you have what it takes to conquer the Flandrien Challenge? Check out all the details here - www.cyclinginflanders.cc/flandrien-challenge

    • @keeyoung9755
      @keeyoung9755 Před 2 měsíci

      Trentin is 66-1 in the US. Matthews just podiumed MSR and is 100-1. Did LR move the odds?? Yes I am a gambling degenerate. Haha

    • @oatypeddler264
      @oatypeddler264 Před 15 dny

      The flandrien challenge? Piece of cake compared to a British cycling path 🤣🤣

  • @kul0078
    @kul0078 Před 2 měsíci +305

    I‘d never thought I would a watch 45 min documentary about Patrick and Benji but here I am.

  • @theiceman211
    @theiceman211 Před 2 měsíci +161

    I think I’m most impressed by Patrick’s ability to talk trough all those climbs

  • @WardVH
    @WardVH Před 2 měsíci +254

    OMG it's here!!! had the chance to meet you guys in the Hotel. You 2 have the sharpest knowledge in cycling and still are so down to earth and reachable. Been following the pod for 4 years now, what a journey 🙌 keep it up!

    • @BenjiNaesenTV
      @BenjiNaesenTV Před 2 měsíci +15

      Was really nice to meet you, mate! 🥰

    • @Lion-wd1px
      @Lion-wd1px Před 2 měsíci +2

      ​@@BenjiNaesenTVhey benji can u greet my mom

    • @BenjiNaesenTV
      @BenjiNaesenTV Před 2 měsíci +14

      @@Lion-wd1pxhi, your mom!

    • @andygendron
      @andygendron Před 2 měsíci

      So lucky. From the eastern US its tough to bump into these guys haha.

    • @Lion-wd1px
      @Lion-wd1px Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@BenjiNaesenTV haha thanks u and Patrick are the best, sometimes I even watch ur Podcasts twice eventhough I know what ur saying lol

  • @Bellerophon17
    @Bellerophon17 Před 2 měsíci +99

    I saw Dune : Part 2 yesterday, now the 2nd best cinematic experience of my week. Plenty sand, not enough cobbles.

  • @skychurchband
    @skychurchband Před 2 měsíci +61

    You guys are the best. Frankly you've changed modern cycling commentary and content for the better in so many ways. Chapeau lads.

  • @Deep_stew
    @Deep_stew Před 2 měsíci +93

    Kudos to whoever edited/directed this

    • @LanterneRougeCycling
      @LanterneRougeCycling  Před 2 měsíci +67

      Shot by Jack Davies at Friction Collective. Edited by myself (LR) and him

    • @TheFlowZoneX
      @TheFlowZoneX Před 2 měsíci +4

      Brilliant work JD ď​@@LanterneRougeCycling- Masterpiece!

    • @FrictionCollective
      @FrictionCollective Před 2 měsíci +8

      Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @jackerikson5566
      @jackerikson5566 Před 2 měsíci +2

      This tips me over into thinking Flanderian Springtime racing is more prestigious than TDF

    • @brotherfranciz
      @brotherfranciz Před 2 měsíci +1

      6:39 - brilliant transition here using the windscreen wiper! 👏

  • @libbens
    @libbens Před 2 měsíci +85

    Happy to see the legendary Luc 'will look it up' Grefte in action!!

    • @skychurchband
      @skychurchband Před 2 měsíci +17

      Agreed. For those of us who love the podcast and appreciate the whole contributing team, its great to see him on air and easily stronger than Patrick BTW. ;) For real though did he soft-pedal up?

  • @flandrienhotel-thiscycling3708
    @flandrienhotel-thiscycling3708 Před 2 měsíci +54

    Was awesome having you guys stay with us at the Flandrien Hotel!

  • @fujiman7
    @fujiman7 Před 2 měsíci +51

    that map struggle at 30:26 was absolutely relatable.

  • @RustyRacer
    @RustyRacer Před 2 měsíci +55

    1metre bike gets me every time

  • @jameseastwood402
    @jameseastwood402 Před 2 měsíci +22

    This was top viewing. Great job - I did the Flandrien challenge myself last year. We tried for a single day, but a broken rear mech meant it was a 3-dayer. This combination of cycling tourism video with all of your racing knowledge really works. Hope to see more in the future!

  • @Falkao92
    @Falkao92 Před 2 měsíci +5

    This is the best warmup movie to the Ronde. Watched it sunday morning and it made my day. Keep up the good work and I think a lot of people would enjoy you guys doing something for these big time races regularly.

  • @jaydicenso
    @jaydicenso Před 2 měsíci +17

    I would love to do a ride with Patrick's "This is where..." commentary. Great film, It would be great to see more like this, and I'd love to hear about your bikes!

  • @masonblackburn5884
    @masonblackburn5884 Před 2 měsíci +30

    Talking smack about the Koppenberg was great content lol
    I really enjoyed the video! I look forward to seeing you guys improve on this stuff as you do it in the future! Off the top of my head, some graphics of maps showing your route and a slightly more cohesive story or plan might help suck people in. But the quips and passion you guys have for describing the hills and how they relate to the pro peloton right now is very entertaining.

  • @HoldenDoesBikeStuff
    @HoldenDoesBikeStuff Před 2 měsíci +32

    Benji looks great!

  • @hansthijs
    @hansthijs Před 2 měsíci +13

    You guys had a great trip, nice to see Benji's efforts and Patrick venturing up💪

  • @ScottColbourne
    @ScottColbourne Před 2 měsíci +7

    "No, that's a crepe." A lovely film of moments with podcast friends (Benji & Patrick & Luc) in my cycling dream location, the cobbles and climbs of Flanders in Belgium. Well done!

  • @Emmanuel-ds4pc
    @Emmanuel-ds4pc Před 2 měsíci +36

    Visma might have to call you both up for the RVV 😂

  • @patrickschellen737
    @patrickschellen737 Před 2 měsíci +16

    Great film, really well done on production and cool to see these famous roads a bit more in detail

  • @jonathanchester5916
    @jonathanchester5916 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This is just plain awesome. Been listening to you guys on and off over the years, and its' great to see you out there, instead of behind the mic. Benji - keep up the great work getting fit - you the man!

  • @JeremySwiftj
    @JeremySwiftj Před 2 měsíci +13

    Can't believe that you are reciting the race history while pushing up these climbs. What a legend!!

  • @ThePixelize
    @ThePixelize Před 2 měsíci +1

    Big kudos to Patrick! Going up these climbs in these conditions like that is not so easy! Chapeau!

  • @rebeccabertrand3335
    @rebeccabertrand3335 Před 2 měsíci +35

    The Tony Greig key test, love it!!
    Well done guys, pretty jealous to be honest 👍👍👍

    • @pendodave4661
      @pendodave4661 Před 2 měsíci +3

      That's a pretty niche part of the venn diagram to be sure!

    • @funk44
      @funk44 Před 2 měsíci +10

      @@pendodave4661 Pretty much every Australian over about 25-30 would get the joke

    • @petebooth5121
      @petebooth5121 Před 2 měsíci +1

      As a Yorkshireman- I know it as the Geoff Boycott key test. 😂

  • @elonif4125
    @elonif4125 Před 2 měsíci +14

    Someone send this to Scorsese, this is CINEMA

  • @jonathancano6387
    @jonathancano6387 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I love the vibrating voice from talking while riding cobbles

  • @simonrobbins815
    @simonrobbins815 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Thanks so much guys, really enjoyed this. Great to see Luc in front of the camera. Roll on 500K subscribers!

  • @matthewdunn2034
    @matthewdunn2034 Před 2 měsíci +15

    Unreal boys, could watch this stuff all day 👍🏼

  • @caitlincee1294
    @caitlincee1294 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Also always love Patrick’s interactions with wildlife lol

  • @auchipod
    @auchipod Před 2 měsíci +4

    More of this type of stuff please lads, that was great!

  • @lewisbeck5239
    @lewisbeck5239 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Excellent video guys and great to watch on the morning of the big race!

  • @CanJmpToo
    @CanJmpToo Před 2 měsíci +5

    Loved it all - the format, the cinematic, the editing. Really hope is the first one of a series! Congrats team

  • @Selfrighteouscyclist
    @Selfrighteouscyclist Před 2 měsíci +5

    Bloody awesome production. It’s great to see the four of you (sorry Jack) having a blast. I’ve always been interested in going to stay @theflandrianhotel now it’s a must. Looking forward to more of this content showcasing a region before the big races.

  • @DurianriderCyclingTips
    @DurianriderCyclingTips Před 2 měsíci +2

    Nice edit! Been 21 years since Ive ridden on those roads. Brings back good memories.

  • @chefdeparty
    @chefdeparty Před 2 měsíci +6

    LOOOOOVE THIS! ❤ Top drawer content. LR on tour needs to be an annual event. Different cycling Mecca each year. Mallorca or Girona or Côte D'Azur next?

  • @jasoreed
    @jasoreed Před 2 měsíci +2

    Well that was a great trip down memory lane from a different perspective . I lived and raced in this region for a year from 1990-91. I lived in the town of kortrijk and joined the local club there which Boonan was a member of as well . Racing was 3 - 4 times a week doing the kermis and Crit circuit , a typical kermis which is Flemish for a fair was about 120 km and we did it just over 2 and a half hours . It’s always interesting to see ppl riding these roads and hills as if it’s like a Mecca and I can understand this . As a young cyclist living in a small country town in Queensland I started watching all the spring classics via video and it became a goal of mine to ride there. I was very lucky to live above a bike shop and the owner was a famous former mechanic of Flandria . Quite often some pros would drop in the shop to say hi , like the day Phil Anderson dropped in and we met, The Motorola team lived close by and Greg lemons house was in the next village I would see him out training some times as well as Phill . I was riding up the koppenberg one day when it was in a much worse condition as it is now and the owner of the house on top cam down in his car , he invited me to go up to his home and the team officials Jan Raas were playing pool as team Buckler were coming up on there Mtb’s , he asked me if I knew what Stront (shit) was and we picked up some shovels from the farm across the road and threw manure all over the cobbles , it was his practicle joke on the team . The owner took me down to Oudenaarde where I got my photo take with Rooks and Vanderaerden . So many magical moments being taken to Gent 6 day and meeting Merckx , Sercu and Danny Clark, being driven over all the pro circuits including Roubaix and I rode the amateur Roubaix myself finishing on the velodrome with the brother of the 1988 winner dirk demol whis brother was in our team Gheert Demol. We had a team of 6 and had 15 flats, I was the only one who didn’t puncture or crash. But life was tough racing for money so you could eat that night riding to a race then riding back home to an apartment with no shower. Good to see ppl doing it much easier today .

  • @fraserherman8754
    @fraserherman8754 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Such a great video! Need more of this from you guys. Disappointed that Benji had some trouble and didn't get to complete everything. Fantastic edit!!

  • @willfinlay6017
    @willfinlay6017 Před 2 měsíci +9

    Nicely done documentary, guys. Nicely shot, compiled, and edited. Seems like you had fun putting it together. Very enjoyable.

  • @dasf89
    @dasf89 Před 2 měsíci +8

    Riding up Bosberg and Kwaremont - easy ✅
    pronouncing the word asphalt - impossible ❌ excellent movie guys, really enjoyable!

  • @ImranShaikh-gh2wd
    @ImranShaikh-gh2wd Před 2 měsíci +6

    Been looking forward to this video - it didn’t disappoint. Great stuff guys. Hope you do it again

  • @MeMurphy10Feb
    @MeMurphy10Feb Před 2 měsíci +2

    Nice on well done and thanks to bringing the reality of the climbs home…. I do wonder how many tractors went through between you and the race … 😂

  • @Kiwisail
    @Kiwisail Před 2 měsíci +2

    What a great representation of the various climbs and route told with passion. Well done Patrick & Benji. Way better than any GCN review.

  • @paddydunne774
    @paddydunne774 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Pat « so it’s a crepe ? »
    Benji « no, it’s not a crepe »
    😂😂😂🤣
    Absolutely loved watching this
    Luc looked class on the boike 👌🤟

  • @AJCCycling
    @AJCCycling Před 2 měsíci +4

    One of the best videos I’ve ever seen on CZcams. Had so much fun watching this! ❤

  • @linusk.4866
    @linusk.4866 Před 2 měsíci +12

    40 min. Not much of a narrative. And I'm thoroughly entertained!
    Keep up the good work guys, big fan of the podcast here

  • @mateuszmikrut
    @mateuszmikrut Před 2 měsíci +23

    Nice! Popcorn ready. I did it last September in one go - 300km/4500m

  • @vinniamsterdam700
    @vinniamsterdam700 Před 2 měsíci +6

    Phil Anderson was the first Australian flandrien to conquer all these cobbled roads and clinbs, my mother was among his biggest fans.

  • @kathyljohnson6203
    @kathyljohnson6203 Před 2 měsíci +3

    So glad you went and rode this region! The history permeates the very air. Benji looks great and makes a fine DS & tour guide!

  • @HarryFunmaker
    @HarryFunmaker Před 2 měsíci +3

    Great video, guys. I've always been more attracted to the famous mountains, but there's something special about this area that is definitely worthy of a visit from any cycling fan.
    Also, this video made me glad to be a Luddite who is still riding a mechanical setup.

  • @ashleyfrancis2903
    @ashleyfrancis2903 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Guys, you’ve brought a huge amount of joy to cycling for me. Your analysis, geekery and camaraderie are so entertaining. I would like to see you guys comment on a live race!

  • @HoldenDoesBikeStuff
    @HoldenDoesBikeStuff Před 2 měsíci +24

    "WTF are people talking about this climb for?!" lmfao

  • @plo250
    @plo250 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Superb production, you guys keep impressing.

  • @rexringschott
    @rexringschott Před 2 měsíci +4

    Great vid. Good to see Luc getting some air-time.

  • @wrwicky
    @wrwicky Před 2 měsíci +2

    The withering side-eye @6:51 is priceless

  • @BoogieBrew
    @BoogieBrew Před 2 měsíci +4

    Nice to see Benji using at least one sensible bike; a proper ti build with decent (mostly external) cable routing routing 👌.

  • @JamesErv
    @JamesErv Před 2 měsíci +5

    Great stuff lads, this wouldve been an awesome experience.
    Now Benji needs to come down under to experience the legendary Challambra climb from Cadel Evans Road Race 😂😂

  • @MartinMarcVadman
    @MartinMarcVadman Před 2 měsíci +6

    This is so good. Tom Boonen’s legs would be proud.

  • @anaerobicalien
    @anaerobicalien Před 2 měsíci +2

    This is THE content boys. Loving it.

  • @Mtibbs14
    @Mtibbs14 Před 2 měsíci +5

    This is absolutely class!!! Can’t get enough of it boys!!

  • @burnigene1279
    @burnigene1279 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Absolutely loving this. Brilliant content. Well done benji. Top effort

  • @loljk_vid
    @loljk_vid Před 2 měsíci +3

    Shoutouts to Benji for making such massive strides in his fitness; massive achievement!

  • @tomhowell9074
    @tomhowell9074 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Remember what made Phil and Paul so special was the extra colour/non biking content they provided…really enjoyed this.

  • @ianschofield3900
    @ianschofield3900 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Love it! More please!
    10/10 fashion for the full cycling kit and timberlands from Luc 😂

  • @igorpiasecki7909
    @igorpiasecki7909 Před 2 měsíci +8

    Pure cinema

  • @antonhaeffler784
    @antonhaeffler784 Před 2 měsíci

    Been following the pod since episode 1, so cool to see how the channel and pod have grown!

  • @KarelDLZoete
    @KarelDLZoete Před 2 měsíci +3

    Have been very much looking forward to this production! well done folks!

  • @AlistairLattimore
    @AlistairLattimore Před 2 měsíci +1

    I loved this video, great to see both of you out on your bikes and the commentary throughout was wonderful!

  • @TheFlowZoneX
    @TheFlowZoneX Před 2 měsíci +4

    Bravo team! 🔥👏🏽 Best piece of lrcp content since Remco interview! Editing. Storyboarding. Production quality all in point / elite! That B Roll particularly delightful! 😍 We need more like this from you all. 🙌🏽

  • @timlockyer2445
    @timlockyer2445 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Best thing I have watched in ages! Benji riding a new bike every day, love it!

  • @fuiers
    @fuiers Před 2 měsíci +1

    Good stuff guys. I would love to see some more videos like this where you ride famous climbs etc like Mur De Huy or some of the P-R sectors.

  • @daberstedt8219
    @daberstedt8219 Před 2 měsíci +1

    What a wonderful film. Great to see you and Benji develop.
    Thanks for all the entertainment!

  • @Rinnk
    @Rinnk Před 2 měsíci +2

    Amazing guys. Thanks and keep up 🎉

  • @merckxy54
    @merckxy54 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This was brilliant, great film guys!

  • @thatarse
    @thatarse Před 2 měsíci +4

    Great soundtrack and mixing!! Also, you lads are funny and rather chill. Thank you for a great vid. First time here, subbed and liked.
    Be well

  • @vinne999
    @vinne999 Před 2 měsíci

    Nice work you lads! Worst march/April weather I've ever had. Tough riding! Nice footage

  • @erickLguzman
    @erickLguzman Před 2 měsíci +1

    I love the Jumbo bison on the Ridley!

  • @ForeJaapie
    @ForeJaapie Před 2 měsíci +3

    Im riding the We Ride Flanders 235km distance coming saturday. Current forecast has >6mm of rain. That's gnna be grim if it turns out that way..

  • @leomaduro8661
    @leomaduro8661 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thanks for a wonderful video; brings back a of memories from the 80s when I did the Ronde van Vlaanderen for cyclo-tourists a couple of times. The difference between those days and now is that the bikes offer more comfort and better gearing. We had to make do with a 42x24 as best option, but with GP4 and 25 mm tubulars it was doable. On race days, it's quite a different story, though.

  • @abedfo88
    @abedfo88 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I cracked on the koppenberg last summer. Then had to grovel up the taaienberg back to where I was staying. Good memories haha

  • @bikegene
    @bikegene Před 2 měsíci

    Great vid! Loved seeing you both tackling the cobbles of Flanders! View from the top of the muur looks incredible 💪

  • @niminii
    @niminii Před 2 měsíci +2

    Reminds of "In Bruges" but with bikes.

  • @caitlincee1294
    @caitlincee1294 Před 2 měsíci +1

    🎉Congratulations - this was really lovely - great editing & music direction - far exceeded my (good) expectations - now do some more historic race climbs

  • @alikabok-es4sx
    @alikabok-es4sx Před 2 měsíci +3

    Love it!!!!
    Exceptionally produced.
    Boots on the ground perspective.
    Just love watching it.
    Put a huge smile on my face and really made my day.
    Thanks Guys!!

  • @willatkinson1271
    @willatkinson1271 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Y’all are great. I’ll watch more of these!!!

  • @JDM304
    @JDM304 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Amazing Content! Thanks so much guys!

  • @miketorbitt
    @miketorbitt Před 2 měsíci

    A fabulous watch. Thank you and chapeau!!

  • @t7rickwilliams
    @t7rickwilliams Před 2 měsíci

    Really great video guys. Great to hear knowledgeable guys talk about cycling but also great to be inspired to plan a trip to Flanders next summer!

  • @ronskayakingandfishing414
    @ronskayakingandfishing414 Před 2 měsíci

    Great video! Thanks for bringing us along for the ride!

  • @MannAusNapalm
    @MannAusNapalm Před 2 měsíci +1

    Channeling Remco with music on the cobbles seems to have done the trick for Patrick!

  • @stephenfortune4632
    @stephenfortune4632 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Hi from the UK. I found this really entertaining and also informative.. esp. as I am off to Flanders to do the 128km sportive on Saturday with a couple of friends (also watching the race on Sunday).

  • @derekschick4880
    @derekschick4880 Před 2 měsíci

    Looks like a great time! Thanks for sharing!

  • @HoldenDoesBikeStuff
    @HoldenDoesBikeStuff Před 2 měsíci +2

    The video we've all been waiting for!

  • @gnarlybruzz
    @gnarlybruzz Před 2 měsíci

    Epic video LR. Great progression in your channel & can’t wait for the next one for il giro!!!

  • @ster8145
    @ster8145 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Man it was great to meet you guys at the Flandrien for MSR. Can't wait to watch this!

  • @123aston456
    @123aston456 Před 2 měsíci

    Great job guys! So relatable. Love it.

  • @ShawnCarter305
    @ShawnCarter305 Před 2 měsíci

    Well done guys, fantastic content! Keep doing what you do, great stuff.

  • @xorpidxult
    @xorpidxult Před 2 měsíci

    That was an unexpected fun watch. Will absolutely recommend to friends! Well done all of you!

  • @alexnanrick4466
    @alexnanrick4466 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Love it!

  • @utube7930
    @utube7930 Před 2 měsíci +17

    A highlight on a sad day 😢

    • @paulangeloff400
      @paulangeloff400 Před 2 měsíci +7

      Because of Wout ?

    • @jeroendekort5696
      @jeroendekort5696 Před 2 měsíci +3

      @@paulangeloff400 no because his frietjes with stoofvlees were cold, ofcourse WOUT

    • @paulangeloff400
      @paulangeloff400 Před 2 měsíci

      @@jeroendekort5696 😂 keep your hair on mate.

    • @jeroendekort5696
      @jeroendekort5696 Před 2 měsíci +5

      @@paulangeloff400 i'm bald, thanks for rubbing it in

    • @paulangeloff400
      @paulangeloff400 Před 2 měsíci

      @@jeroendekort5696 😂😂😂

  • @OwenStickley
    @OwenStickley Před 2 měsíci +1

    This is an amazing foray into video content by you guys. Great work!