JUST BREATHE (A Cycling Motivation Story)
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- Pretty much my cycling story, got fat, got a bike, fell in love, got dropped, got motivated, got fast-ish, ate better food, started racing, lost, a lot, did ok, burnt out, yadyadyada.... Just watch it, I super hope you dig it and it makes you get out and ride.
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I'm suffering from depression. I'm getting back to cycling after almost 2 years of break. This video motivates me so much. 2017 is going to be gr8 ♡
GSatiFan hello, how is it going? Did you reach your goals ?
Bro i have stopped cycling for 5 years ,i am starting at age of 20 again ,lets not lose hope
The real secret is the breathing part
Hey, I have to say, cycling will help this. Please keep going, and push yourself.
So how was the last 3 years?
you race, you win, you beat 13 years old girl, who cares, a win is a win ----- classics lol
i agree. made me lol too :-)
Matej Burian I wonder if he really did, haha
I’m a 13 year old girl and I’m on Zwift erm lmao ironic
who cares..... 😀😀😀
@@PoetWithPace to
favorite quote "You race. It's fun...for 20 seconds."
Dude that was me when I start to ride track bikes . I would race just 1 or two laps and I'll be hella tired.
Beer for waaaaaa...
Let’s not get to crazy
:)
Just did my first race in 7 years and woke up one morning remembering this video and had to come watch it again. As someone who struggled with severe anxiety in the past being back racing and watching this video made me shed a tear
Sounds like my story in the making. I got up to 230lbs. Cycling got me fit again. Now I'm down to 179lbs and planning on competing in my first Cat 5 crit. Love it.
me too!! Last year I was 107Kg (235lb! Now from mostly cycling and slight change to diet I am 90Kg (198) and falling fast! Hope to hit my target of 80 by the end of the year, thats my Challenge for 2017 :)
Same here. I just did my first race last weekend. It was a blast. Enjoy!
It's amazing isn't it? I weighed 230 at 5 10' a year ago and spontaneously bought a mongoose from walmart. Now I weigh 160 and I'm a Cat 3, not quite sure it happened (I upgraded from the mongoose though lol).
You didn't have to get to 179 before racing. I'm 240 and stay in the front. Moving to Cat 4 soon, where I will suck again 😎
Ok not a contest I wanna win...so I'm 225 now and started focused road cycling again December 2015...I was 285...when I was 32 my very athletic 175 pound body just ballooned and I stuck in the 235-285 range for 15 years...woke up one day and said ok enough...have never raced although I have done a few fondos/rides in Sacramento region...but recently made decision that I am going to start racing this fall just in time to for my 50th next spring...cycling is amazing...it has always been apart of my life but it has guided me so much over the past year and a bit
This is great mate. Love your work!
+Shane Miller (GPLama) Thanks Shane! It was fun to go back through all the old footage.
That was a fun one Ty. Between breathing and dieting and training and racing you're also aging
@Shane Miller you're everywhere
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After getting up at five am I ate some yogurt and saw your vid...Breath... Inspired me to get out and ride. After about 10 straight days of 80-90 degree temp this morning was a God send. 65 with no/low humidity, great. 6am riding by myself across the GWB, bright clear sky. Hit my fav road Henry Hudson Terrace, if you're ever in NYC...find it, for a tree lined road with water falls and fragrant flowers. Only hikers, no cars, and only saw two cyclist heading in the opposite direction. Spectacular morning. Thanks for that inspiration.
what is this 5 am you speak of??? LOL Nah morning rides are amazing, something about the light and the lack of noise is super peaceful.
My only problem was the sun. Streaming through the tree's leaves put me @ a disadvantage because the sun, coming from the east was directly in my line of sight. I stayed on course but stoped pedaling. A little scary but nothing major. Of course if there were any obstructions I would have had a, possibly, a big problem. By the by, I got up @ 5am but probably didn't hit the road 'til 5:45. Still a great time for that peaceful solo ride. Thanks again. I will subscribe. Thanks for your quick reply.
It’s one of the best stress outlets ever. Never stop improving on yourself whatever fitness level you’re at. Just Breathe find your Strava and keep going.
great video . once you have found cycling its basically a Life long relationship
This is one of the beste short movie I’ve ever seen. I see myself so clearly in this movie, incredible. We could be twins, also of every part of our lives are so near. Great, fantastic, go on dude...
Wow dude. Just wow. That is one legit youtube video.
It’s C Suuup! bro I love your vids
i think cyclist from all over the world fall in this cycle and we loved it and love start over again and the every breath you take its new chance to do what you love , big like
One of the best CZcams videos I've ever seen. The creativity that went into that video is top notch. It sums up road cycling perfectly, while keeping you laughing at the same time. I've watched it four times already, and still can't get enough. Well done Dude!
Thanks man, whats so crazy is I had a small idea pop into my head, went for ride and formulated the whole thing during the ride, got home and did the edit on one day. So it feels so good to see have the idea, grow it, make it a reality, then to have it well received.
Bro, I love this video. Its a daily battle to get out there and achieve our goals but we do it because we love it. Your so real bro
Still love this. Watch it whenever I need reminding that having my head kicked in, on a ride/in a race, is part of riding and racing. But that one ride where you aren't breathing out your a**e and the company is good, is all it needs to fall in love all with riding, all over again!
This just brought a big smile in me ... I started falling in love again with cycling at the age of 30 . This is exactly what it looks like what am doing now . Cycling ♥️
Wow. Just Wow! The life in just over 4 minutes!
+SoCal Cyclist Right? Pretty much sums it up. Bummed we couldn't connect when I was down in SD
reminds me of my running career.. raced to much and lost the love and purpose of running.. who was I doing it for.. what was I doing it for.. then you get the best adrenaline rush sprinting after 13miles and realize..damn it's good to be alive and running
Great video!
I think its important to stop & breathe in all aspects of our lives....
Mindful moments!!
Dublin Dave.
This is so true. I ride alone a lot of the time. It’s one of the few times you can absolutely unplug and just enjoy something. Go fast go slow get dirty stay on the road go uphill go downhill it doesn’t matter just take that time to enjoy being on the bike.
this video is by far one of the best on youtube
I learned from you that there is a time to suffer and then theres a time to fall in love with my bike again. And that has helped me so much. I dont have races near me or even a buddy to ride with. So I use your videos to motivate me. I got rid of my BMW for my bike. I got rid of my fat on my bike. Thanks man.
I'm only 5 weeks in (just bought a lovely little Bianchi hybrid) and I feel like I've already got the bug. Using Strava and happy to say I'm moving rapidly up the rankings (from about 3,500th to 1,000th! Lol!). Love this video. Can't wait for tomorrow and do it all again!
New to road cycling (always rode XC bikes). This help put into perspective some of the concerns I had about road cycling. Thanx for the motivation. Great video!
well made video! I just started cycling and I love the feeling of freedome so much. It helps me to forget everything else and just enjoy the moment.
Every time I fall out of love with cycling, I watch your video. Best one on the Internet for helping people regain their love for road cycling.
Imma go ride my fucking bike now if that's okay with everyone
+Mitchell Steindler
*honey, where are you going? It's midnight?
"I'm riding"
*but it's so late
"Just "breathe" babe, but I'm going riding"
Yeah, it´s ok.
I want to give you a big thanks. I was new to cycling 8 years ago, and in my first month had a horrible wreck, breaking multiple bones with months of recovery. I sold my bike and thought I'd never try that again. About 6 months ago I reached my max weight ever and decided to try cycling again. I was scared to get out on the road, so decided to get a power trainer and Zwift. I've been hammering Zwift 5-6 days a week ever since, lost all the weight, and I'm about to get back on the real road now. Next step is to take it slow out there and conquer the fear from my wreck. I've received a lot of real inspiration from this channel, so a big thank you and keep up the great work.
Man, love this clip! Shout out from a beginner cyclist in New Zealand.
I hate motivation videos, but this one is different, it hits me right in the feels every time I watch it.
Getting back on the bike after breaking a hip bone is a pita, but I come back to this video in my darkest moments to get a mental boost. Thanks Tyler!
That is beyond epic. I will save and watch over and over. Thanks Tyler!
My story as well. Was up to 254, began riding, signed up for RAGBRAi, got sick and did not eat for the first 4 days, came home after and lost 18 pounds. Kept cycling, kept losing weight, gave up chips for broccoli, rode more, lost more, rode more RAGBRAIs (12 now). Cycling saved my life. Literally. 68 now, just got back from riding the Natchez Trace, looking forward to my first gravel ride in March of 2022.
Gonna play this EVERY MORNING. Awesome video VC!
So true for all of us, whether we race or tour or commute! Fall in love everyday!
This is me right the F*&ck now. After two years with a coach and getting better but still very average I started skiing again. Broke my bike and haven't replaced it. But I'm ready to breathe again. I'm ready to get unfat.
Besides the racing part ,this was me.rode solo for a while,found a group ,got fast...then my ego took over. I was riding for Strava and validation.i felt every ride had to be balls to the wall....then I tore some muscles in my hip...ego checked, got hit by a car...ego checked.i took 3 months off ,got depressed,the thing I loved got stripped away from me. I just started riding again and just like VC I remembered why I fell in love with this cycling thing.took off the Garmin and just ride to ride now.
Dude whatever kind of weed your smoking I want some! Great vid!
Jesse Cole haha I like that 😂
he's smokin' fruit!
Cruz er I agree
"As you pedal past the 20-to 30-minute mark, other mood-lifting chemicals like endorphins and cannabinoids (which, as the name suggests, are in the same family of chemicals that give pot smokers their high) kick in. " (Selene Yeager, "How Cycling Makes You Smarter and Happier", Bicycling Magazine, March 13, 2014)
Michael Buckley Is this true? Could you link me to facts to confirm? Thank you :)
After a recent pelvic fracture due to an unavoidable crash in my last race, this video really helps me to clear my head and get my priorities straight. I am in love with this sport but there are times where you just have to BREATHE. It's been a long road to recovery and I've got a long ways to go to get back on form. Thanks for the inspiration VC!
Fucking died laughing at the 13 year old girl win with you on the podium. Just damn lol
First reason I started cycling recently was I gain so much wait, down in pounds and love to ride. Great video!!
I got down from 280 to 235 and im still going down im fighting the missed beers and ice cream right now
+Nonoririko that's awesome bro! Take slow and don't burn out. Losing weight is hard journey, just keep at it.
The Vegan Cyclist Thanks! I got two century rides in the summer and am getting g faster! Keep up the great content and good luck with the rest of your race season
Watts ? :-D
I'm gaining muscle and its showing on the scale but I don't know how to fight the scale number going up versus actual gains, you got any tips?
Nonoririko y
Probably my favorite video you have done. Thanks for the motivation!
Ok not a contest I want to win...in December 2015 I weighed 285 pounds...I'm now at 225 with a target of 180... when I was 32 my very athletic body of 175 pounds ballooned and I stayed at 235-285 for 15 years...I love cycling and have done so since college but basically needed to commit to ride every day to make the gains over the past year or so...I recently decided to look into racing this fall just in time for my 50th next spring...I'm very happy and lucky to have cycling in my life
I watch CZcams 4-6 hours a day (I work from home) I must say this is one of the BEST Cycling motivational videos I've come across definitely the best on any Vegan channel on CZcams (I'm plant based for 3.5 yrs). And it's one that is relatable to us mere mortals. Keep up the good work and for keeping it REAL ...Kudos!
Thanks bro! I am super proud of how this one came out.
this is the year for a win bruh!
This gave me the feels. If I could give it more than 1 thumbs up I would. I started cycling last April and it has turned my life around. I was 260 lbs and spent a bunch of 2019 struggling with health issues. Now I’m down to 185 and finally motivated to keep healthy. I’m tempted to get into racing and watching your videos has really kept me motivated to keep working towards improvement. I appreciate it.
Awesome vid bro!
I watch YT most every single night. I never comment- ever. This guy just encapsulated my life since 2006. I'm fat again. But on the comeback trail and this makes me want to get up early, drive, train- and train hard. I want to be fast again.
+Phil Collins AWESOME BRO! I never comment on videos either, so I really appreciate you making this the exception!
Instant Classic!!!!
You nailed this one. Still repeating this loop at 52. Love ridding more than ever.
I see the shadow of a drone at 2:48
When I need motivation. I come back to this video. This is my favorite. I wonder what a new version would look like.
Dope! So pumped racing is starting!!
That's not what I came here for... but it's exactly what I needed right now. Much love, and thanks.
Made my day. Great motivation!!
I sent this to my mate who lived this story. Thankyou so wise words
BEST
VIDEO
EVER
(and its vegan!!!)
Comment 887 arguably the greatest bicycle blogger on the internet. I have in my heart Terry b. And I can name some other worthy of note. But Tyler, seriously thank you. No joke.
Powertap P1's? I'm assuming you have the dual pedals - what made you decide on those over crank-based etc? Have you found true left/right useful? Great vids. Keep em up! Even when you lose races, you're still better than 95% of everyone else.
Jarrah FitzGerald - I own the p1 pedals, and here's what I found. I have a L/R imbalance that is usually around 52%/48% - if I had bought a single sided PM then it would have reported my watts off by a decent margin.
Does everyone need dual sided, probably not. But if you have the money then I say go for it.
Thanks Sempre. I'm currently looking at all the options and while left-only is cheaper, I like the ability to swap pedals to other bikes in future a little more easily than cranks.
Have you looked at the BePro pedals yet?
ecleavist Have you considered a longer crank on your left leg? The P1 pedals allow you to set crank length for each side.
SempreCycling I have the same problem but don't you mean a shorter one?
After being off he bike for 3 months nearly, this has hit home. Thanks!
so rad.
Jace Benson I agree
funny cause "rad" is german for bicycle
pretty much what I needed to hear today at this very moment, a gentle reminder why we do it...
First!
This is practically cheating. ;-)
This is still iconic!! I watch this every now and then cause it's so genius
Just ride a bike.
I never get enough of this video, Bruh !
Anytime that I am down (for instance, right now I am recovering from a broken leg and some other issues with diabetes, but will rectify them and get back to riding soon....p.s. weather in Chicago is really fluctuating), I just rewatch this...and.....JUST BREATHE.
Thank you for this, Bruh !!!
still my go-to video whenever i need to find inspiration to get going on the bike again.
Yes, yes, yes! If you ever want to come breath in Colorado (the middle of it, not Denver) I'd be thrilled to help guide you around some of the most beautiful mountain passes and priceless highway views! Big fan of your work.
Well done. I haven't reached the "I suck less" point yet, but already see how it's easy to get lost in all this. It's easy to feel this sense of "What's the point of all this?"
Great video man! i just sat and smiled like an idiot through the whole thing. you've got the best content out there. keep it up, and thanks for doing it!
And what about just cycling in the Joy of Being in the present moment ... it's my focus to stay on the bike in touch with the Joy to Be, the Joy to breathe , The Joy to share ! Life is so Amazing !! Infinite Gratitude !
Omg, this is so true and so touching, I nearly cry a little as most of us can related to in some degree.
This is one of the best videos on CZcams to explain the progression from a guy who never had a bike to a guy that got into the races world... amazing... Every couple of months I need to come back to this fu*** video...
That video is without a doubt the best roller coaster ride I've ever ridden! Awesome!
Hey VC, whenever I feel down on cycling I always come back to this video. It gives me chills and reboosts my confidence on cycling.
I needed this. I'm at the first real burn out phase and it's hard. Recently found a buddy that's made me fall in love with the long rides again.
Great video, man.
This is one sick video. Just loved it.. Amazing work
After 4 years, this is still one of the best motivational clips that many can relate. So good
Dude this video has changed my life, well tbh your channnel has been so perfect for insight, you give good advice, i dont race but the training advice is priceless, the force is strong with this one " quote from star wars" keep it up dude...amazing!! and love from the Uk
yup. every day. every week. every season.
Great piece!
thanks for descriving very preciselly how you fall in LOVE with cycling. Greetings from Argentina.
Thanks man. Feeling sluggish and sorry for myself on the couch.. Ready to pass on my planned turbo session. Threw this on..and Breath...I'm on the bike throwing down my intervals. Cheers for the inspiration.
Thats the ticket bro! So much easier to sit on the couch, but you ALWAYS no you will feel better after a ride. It means a lot to me that you took the time to tell me this video helped you out.
Chills. Every. Time.
I've watched i think just about every single one of your videos. This one is the one i keep coming back to time and time again. It's awesome.
Brilliant! Just F...ing brilliant. One of the best cycling vlogs of all time from anyone!
Damn. I got covid two years ago and haven’t ridden since. This video just reminded me of what I loved about cycling. Gonna start the cycle over again tomorrow. Thank you so much for this.
Absolutely love your determination. Very inspiring. Oh, by the way, great video!
Great video...captures a lot of us. I haven't raced much at all but I have followed much of this path...and I STILL love riding my bike!!
I bought a hybrid bike in July. First ride in 20 years. I got destroyed going up a hill, had to keep stopping. I went back and back until I could do it without stopping. Then I went up bigger and bigger hills. And went for longer and longer.
I don't race but I can sure relate to all of this stuff... that drive to be better, stronger, faster.
This motivation not only about cycling. Its about life :).
Thanks! Epic work!:)
Perfect video to revisit four years later… 🤙🏽
Hey thank you for this video I enjoyed it and I love those moments when I find wow I just love this ride in this beautiful day
Incredible! Need more videos like this for injured athletes.
Amazing how true this is...not your typical motivational video, that's why it is spot on 🙌 🚲
+Christoff Els thanks bro! Sometimes we need to know that others have followed the same path we are on.
I was trying to get out of bed at 6am when I see this video, now I’m getting ready for training! Thanks for the motivation I needed!
One of the best cycling video's on the internet. Well done mate.
+Cycling Maven Casey's can't video inspired it, thanks for the support bro!
Very slick video, sums up the life of being a cyclist so well. Your so right it's good to stop and take stock every now and then. Keep up the great work 👍
Yooooo I don't know if you remember me or not. We got in that long, terrible break at the Turlock Lake road race years ago. This is literally my story and I really appreciated this video. Training, racing, then getting hurt only to get burnt out, quit, and get fat... then to fall in love with cycling again. Thank you for the rad videos my friend!
I do remember. Didn’t you start a media marketing company? I believe I followed your journey on FB.
@@TheVCAdventures yes sir! I started a web design and development agency. I’m just getting back into racing now and I just got a gravel bike! Hope to see ya at some gravel races coming up!!
I come back to this every now and then.....great video brother!