The Traka 2024 - the unexpected ride

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  • čas přidán 4. 05. 2024
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Komentáře • 94

  • @jdeckard1243
    @jdeckard1243 Před 25 dny +26

    Can't believe you have got this edit together and out so quickly. The female rider was smashing the down hill. Some great music choices thrown in there Josh.

    • @Moriseifel
      @Moriseifel Před 25 dny +5

      It is watt wagon, isnt it?

    • @wattwagon
      @wattwagon Před 25 dny +15

      It was me!!!!! That was the best part of the race

    • @jdeckard1243
      @jdeckard1243 Před 24 dny +3

      @@wattwagon Epic descending skills!

    • @jdeckard1243
      @jdeckard1243 Před 24 dny

      @@Moriseifel Thank you.

    • @Josh-Reid
      @Josh-Reid  Před 24 dny +2

      By far the best bit of the race. We almost climbed back up to do it again.

  • @John-rk5cm
    @John-rk5cm Před 25 dny +9

    Fantastic footage,editing and music choice.

  • @andymuller5824
    @andymuller5824 Před 8 dny

    Good Race and Video, thanks 🚵‍♂️👍🏆

  • @Miekzz
    @Miekzz Před 23 dny +5

    That descent footage going towards the sea... Unreal stuff! Another epic video Josh

  • @FrapsomaticalOption
    @FrapsomaticalOption Před 25 dny +5

    Josh, it's a delight to see how the quality of your videos is steadily improving. They've always been great, but lately you've clearly reached another level in video quality, editing and content. Keep it coming!

  • @kennedymukiri6919
    @kennedymukiri6919 Před 24 dny +3

    Great footage. Good to see the guy at 19:56 ahead of you from Team Amani in Kenya🇰🇪

  • @oquemaur
    @oquemaur Před 25 dny +3

    Best coverage so far of the traka!

  • @CreativeFishDesignsCharlotte

    Seeing the head snap on some of the people as she passed them is priceless, ur a great rider great job sir

  • @esthercanete18
    @esthercanete18 Před 23 dny +2

    amazing footage and incredible routes 🤘🏽💪🏽💪🏽 congratulations 🎉

  • @PyreneesCyclingClub
    @PyreneesCyclingClub Před 23 dny +1

    Such a great video, especially considering the effort you were putting in. You guys were flying on the Cap de Creus descent!

  • @wouterleys2392
    @wouterleys2392 Před 9 dny

    Nice video! See you at the migration gravel! :)

  • @andrewschirmer3849
    @andrewschirmer3849 Před 25 dny +1

    A great watch mate well done 👊🏼

  • @brated9433
    @brated9433 Před 20 dny +1

    Epic video Josh. Well done mate. Descents looked amazing.

  • @JonSTT
    @JonSTT Před 23 dny +1

    Epic video! Wonderfull images.

  • @duhai1836
    @duhai1836 Před 15 dny

    Hey Josh, the segment beginning at 10:53 was so EPIC! Can you take this section and make this into a separate video. I love the music/setting and this would be a great music video on its own. I can do this for myself but this deserves to be shared!

  • @olivierconte1244
    @olivierconte1244 Před 25 dny +1

    Great video and good choice of music

  • @RobBob_Wales
    @RobBob_Wales Před 25 dny +1

    Awesome video ! . Well done 👍

  • @cathschofield7488
    @cathschofield7488 Před 18 dny

    Superb video, beautifully edited

  • @BadgerDogCat27
    @BadgerDogCat27 Před 25 dny +3

    Totally epic ride, great video as always Josh

  • @svmuele
    @svmuele Před 25 dny +1

    Beautiful video

  • @marekwrobel1798
    @marekwrobel1798 Před 13 dny

    Wow Josh! What a day at Traka and also the footage plus music! Great to see also other riders like Muddy and Lawrence!
    What camera have you used?

  • @tycjantrzpiola
    @tycjantrzpiola Před 25 dny +1

    Well done. Impresive how you menage the ride, recording and editing!

  • @pierreboyer3044
    @pierreboyer3044 Před 18 dny

    Great effort Josh and another outstanding video. That descent with Watt Wagon is sick, you guys were ripping! Good luck with the Migration race; we’ll root for you.

  • @maddynutt
    @maddynutt Před 21 dnem +1

    24k views!!!! Legendary. This video is great. I should have stuck with you for that descent with Cynthia for content 🤣🤣🤣

    • @Josh-Reid
      @Josh-Reid  Před 20 dny +1

      Plenty of opportunity in Kenya

  • @laurentaudibert9632
    @laurentaudibert9632 Před 17 dny

    Well done Josh!!

  • @lazlo2511
    @lazlo2511 Před 25 dny +1

    Man that was epic, you’ve shot footage I’ve never seen on this route! That’s so cool, and you are the first upload.. stylin tunes! Great prep for The big one coming!😉 just recover well. Appreciate the upload.

  • @endivas
    @endivas Před 22 dny +1

    Awsome Footage! Great downhill skills @wattwagon! Another great video! thks for doing this!

  • @mattdowney6540
    @mattdowney6540 Před 25 dny +1

    Brilliant!

  • @JayRappa
    @JayRappa Před 18 dny

    What an awesome looking course. Also great video, I enjoyed this.

  • @daveridesagain
    @daveridesagain Před 25 dny +1

    Great edit of the event Josh 👏👏👏

  • @omare_biketonature
    @omare_biketonature Před 25 dny +4

    Is that Cynthia? She doesn’t ride, she freaking flies!

    • @aoe76
      @aoe76 Před 25 dny +1

      Watt Wagon rocking her new Dora.

    • @Josh-Reid
      @Josh-Reid  Před 24 dny +3

      Yes this is Cynthia. Was fun following her down and definitely the highlight of the Traka.

  • @ohararp
    @ohararp Před 25 dny +1

    Great video! Thanks for sharing! I am in the US and would definitely make the trip for this ride.

  • @chrisweber7460
    @chrisweber7460 Před 25 dny +1

    Chapeau! 👏👍

  • @j2c695
    @j2c695 Před 25 dny +1

    Cool!!!!

  • @JoshRoss
    @JoshRoss Před 12 dny

    There was something about that section you rode too hard. I did the same. Just like you it took a long time to recover.

  • @threeohm
    @threeohm Před 21 dnem +1

    Swanny Cam! Best faux YT channel ever.

  • @johnthefarmer
    @johnthefarmer Před 25 dny +1

    Great vlog as always Josh. Howay the lad!

  • @10hungtran
    @10hungtran Před 25 dny +2

    Great ride video and shoot. What camera do you use and how did you mount it for the fast descents?

    • @Josh-Reid
      @Josh-Reid  Před 24 dny +1

      Im using the DJI Osmo Action 4 with a pro standard grill mount for the descents and I had it mounted on the handlebars at the start. I then also use the iPhone for the other shots.

  • @davidezanardo4867
    @davidezanardo4867 Před 22 dny +1

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @wandafool1
    @wandafool1 Před 25 dny +2

    You are an absolute star. What size tires are you on? Also, you have prescription glasses. Do you wear contacts when you put on them sunglasses?

    • @Josh-Reid
      @Josh-Reid  Před 24 dny +3

      Im using 45mm. Hutchinson Tundra on the front and a Touareg on the back. Nope not prescription and no contacts. I can see okay without my glasses so decide to go without.

  • @Mariancerveraruiz-ls9zn
    @Mariancerveraruiz-ls9zn Před 24 dny +1

    😊

  • @marcclish
    @marcclish Před 25 dny +1

    Great Video... You got to tell me what the music is that comes in at 17:06 ish?

    • @Josh-Reid
      @Josh-Reid  Před 24 dny +1

      It’s called the Peruvian Protest by Max H.

    • @marcclish
      @marcclish Před 24 dny +1

      @@Josh-Reid 🖤 It was the perfect choice for the end of your film.

  • @thefilthyhuman
    @thefilthyhuman Před 21 dnem +1

    Hey, can you tell me what brand and model is your hydration pack? Do you recommend it?

    • @Josh-Reid
      @Josh-Reid  Před 20 dny

      It’s a Restrap pack. So many pockets on the shoulder straps and spacious in the back and doesn’t move around.

    • @thefilthyhuman
      @thefilthyhuman Před 20 dny

      @@Josh-Reid Thank you!

  • @szelo5759
    @szelo5759 Před 24 dny +1

    Nice ride! Did you filmed it on iphone? How you shoot chest view?

    • @Josh-Reid
      @Josh-Reid  Před 24 dny +2

      iPhone and DJI osmo action 4 with a grill mount

    • @szelo5759
      @szelo5759 Před 24 dny

      ​@@Josh-Reid Thanks, I've watched your video three times already - from the 11th minute I can feel the amazing flow, with excellent music and a skilled girl

  • @maxrax2206
    @maxrax2206 Před 8 dny

    what name of your bicycle??

  • @ARGMTNT
    @ARGMTNT Před 22 dny +1

    Posh people are well funny bruh. Peace ✌🏻

  • @trail_wizard
    @trail_wizard Před 25 dny +1

    What gear did you use for this video?

    • @edprocter877
      @edprocter877 Před 25 dny

      I'm guessing a gopro. But I couldn't see a chest mount so interested to know how those shots where got.

    • @Josh-Reid
      @Josh-Reid  Před 24 dny +1

      Im using the DJI Osmo Action 4 with a pro standard grill mount for the descents and I had it mounted on the handlebars at the start. I then also use the iPhone for the other shots.

    • @trail_wizard
      @trail_wizard Před 24 dny

      @@Josh-Reid Thank You! That looked so fun! Great video!

  • @goodevins9408
    @goodevins9408 Před 25 dny +1

    Greta content. Di you need a to be pressure washes to get that caked mud off?

    • @Josh-Reid
      @Josh-Reid  Před 24 dny +1

      Girona has car/bike wash places but definitely need to give the bike a better wash when I get back home.

    • @goodevins9408
      @goodevins9408 Před 24 dny

      @@Josh-Reid yeah can be tricky traveling with sports gear that has dirt and such on it for customs

  • @peny79133
    @peny79133 Před 15 dny

    자연환경이 부럽다..^^

  • @benconnor4848
    @benconnor4848 Před 18 dny

    So where’s the soignie cam footage?

  • @MegaNaseem786
    @MegaNaseem786 Před 25 dny +1

    Would you recommend a giant bike to everyone, or is it down to your own preferences

    • @Josh-Reid
      @Josh-Reid  Před 24 dny +1

      I’m a big fan of the Giant Revolt and have ridden it all over the world. Yeah I’d recommend it to everyone but Liv also do the Devote which is the women’s version.

  • @EvidenceofaFabulousLife
    @EvidenceofaFabulousLife Před 25 dny +1

    Thanks for the race footage. Nice video. Based on your comments in the pre ride video, would you describe yourselves as “Choppers” (as in “get rid of the choppers”) having been summarily dropped at the start? Good luck in your preparation for the Migration Race.

  • @philipsimmonds1103
    @philipsimmonds1103 Před 25 dny +1

    Millenials have .. Never met a camera, they didn't fall head over heals in love with .

  • @CycleXplorer
    @CycleXplorer Před 25 dny +1

    Escape to the sun....
    360km race going off like Zwift 💨
    Nice ride, you've done a lot of miles over the last few weeks!
    How long were you anticipating the 500km version to take?

  • @aleksiumshanov
    @aleksiumshanov Před 22 dny

    Unexpected 😂? You didn’t know that the traka is a ride?

    • @Josh-Reid
      @Josh-Reid  Před 22 dny

      Unexpected in the way that I was meant to be racing the 560km but due to the cancellation changed to the 345km.