Desert Mountain Climb ! Cycling & Strength Training in the USA
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- čas přidán 5. 11. 2022
- Following the Haute Route, Davos - Jayne and I took a holiday in the USA! Starting in Palm Springs followed by a road trip to the Napa Valley. This video focuses on the week in Palm Springs, and a beautiful ascent up the Mount San Jancinto to the Aerial Tramway car park. A sensational part of the world with contrasting scenery ascending out of the windswept sandy plain with the iconic wind turbines and sand-dunes, through arid, rugged and imposing geology with sensational views over the iconic Palm Springs city and iconic modernist architecture.
We also show how the culture around fitness and strength for people of all ages is different, and in most ways more positive in the USA vs Europe - for those keen to improve athletic performance and preserve their health. Finally we condense a 9 hour road trip from Palm Springs to Napa into just 90seconds!
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Your narration is stellar Phil..so good to have you back.
The journey continues but wow, for Phill in giant leaps and bounds :)
Cheers, Dazza - slow and steady the journey - and hopefully I’ll get good news from the consultant soon 🤞 Apologies for the delay in my reply, work has been flat out for some time now 😅
Great video Phil 👍🙂
Cheers Chris 🙏 - and apologies for the long delay in my reply. Work has been max max effort, so only just replying to all the comments!
Welcome to my home state! Nice to see you riding the local iconic climbs. Let me know if you come over to LA 👍🏿
And what a home state you can call home, Reggie 💯🤩. Also pologies for the long delay in my reply. Work has been max max effort, so only just replying to all the comments! We only made it to Napa after this (video to follow when I have time to edit it), but for sure if I’m in LA I’d love to see your neighbourhood ! 💯
Very nice.
Cheers Paul 🙏 and apologies for the long delay in my reply. Work has been max max effort, so only just replying to all the comments!
Fantastic as always!👍👍
Thanks Larry 🙏and apologies for the delay in my reply, work has been flat out for some time now 😅 - was incredible to be on the climb in the USA 🇺🇸
it was great from start to finish. I'm looking forward to the 2nd video. You look wonderful. By the way, Jane is slim fit. congratulations sister. Ride on Phil. Greetings from Turkey dear mate.
Thanks ever so much Atakan 🙏 and apologies for the delay in my reply, work has been flat out for some time now 😅 I’ve not been able to get to the edit of the next video - but it is certainly beautiful! And for sure - Jayne keeps herself trim and healthy - hope all good in Turkey 💯👍
Glad recovery continues! On the other side of jacinto there is a beautiful climb up to the picturesque village of idyllwild, give it a try next time!
Thanks Peter 🙏 and apologies for the delay in my reply, work has been flat out for some time now 😅 Next time I’m in in the USA, I’ll hope to explore a bit more on the quieter roads. I’d love to explore the other side of Jacinto and generally see much of of the incredible terrain 💯.
Hi Phil, hope your well and fully mended - not tuned in since your haute jaunt. I worked in San Marcos CA, about 10 miles from Carlsbad beach. Rode a bit around there and La Jolla where there was was a big tri get together each Friday and followed by a meet in the brew house. Neil
Hi Neil - it’s lovely to hear from you! And what a place to have lived and experienced ! 💯. I’m gradually on the mend - my T8 Vertebrae is still not fuzed but good enough to get on with life. Stay fit and healthy and safe Sir !
The meal portions are huge!
Literally unbelievable, Glen 💯 - most people take home doggie bags! Apologies for the delay in my reply, work has been flat out for some time now 😅
Phill back in the gym!
For the gainzzzzz Tim !
I enjoyed the video very much, Jayne and Phill. What a great trip straight through US. I nearly started to expect a colab with VC or Phil Gaimon. 😉
Thanks ever so much Agnes 🙏 and apologies for the delay in my reply, work has been flat out for some time now 😅- and struggling to edit the videos . A colab called getting dropped by VC would have been the icing on the cake 🤣
@@BikeRacingWithoutMercy No problem Phill, easy on. Well, who knows what the future might bring..
What a super video, beautiful scenery, gorgeous food (typical gargantuan portions), fantastic climbs. Have a lovely holiday. Jealous ? You bet !!
Thanks ever so much Cath 🙏- and apologies for the long delay in my reply. Work has been max max effort, so only just replying to all the comments! Its an incredibly calming and beautiful parent of the word - well worth a visit . And for sure other than that evening meal - all portions were huuuuuuuuge! 🤣
Great Video. Back on it Phil 👊
Thanks Saucepan 🙏 and apologies for the long delay in my reply. Work has been max max effort, so only just replying to all the comments! And for sure a very beautiful place to film - and a lovely climb 💯
Looks like you're doing great in this recovery phase. Enjoy the holiday.
Thanks Ethan 🙏 and apologies for the delay in my reply, work has been flat out for some time now 😅- still in the back brace, but hoping for better news soon 🤞
@@BikeRacingWithoutMercy No stress Phil. Work is flat out for me too but I hope you continue recovering well.
Wow Phil what a place amazing my friend looks so great i do like the US have to to admit :) brill
Thanks ever so much Pete🙏 and apologies for the delay in my reply, work has been flat out for some time now 😅, and struggling to get the new videos edited or reply on time 😅 Jayne and I also have a soft spot for the USA, and hopefully you’ll enjoy the next video from Napa when I’ve got it edited 🤞 Hope all is well
Love it Phil. Looks like you and Jayne had a great time. Landscape is amazing, and that food looked utterly delicious as well :) Hope the spine is also healing up a bit.
And btw: if you're ever in need of a dedicated driver, I'm more than willing to drive you around mate 😉
I’ll keep you posted on the driving Marco…..I might need to share out this chauffeuring gig 😂. Hope all good with you & Inga. Jayne
Amazing views 👏 another great video 😁
Thanks Sheldon🙏, and apologies for the long delay in my reply. Work has been max max effort, so only just replying to all the comments! And for sure a very beautiful and striking part of the world 🤩
Phil The Supreme...Ex Earl of London&Ex of everything possible...presently only Grand Master of Far Continents...glad to see u have started to descent,that means your condition has improved,as well very nice meals which they are a very big step ahead from your former depressive and horrible looking half baggets with tin tuna !!! well done Phil The Supreme,i just arrived yesterday evening from Italy,a lot of very strong riders with nice bikes,very few italian bikes,mainly Giant Cannondale Scott Canyon and Cervelo...life costs have gone up in italy a lot since last august when i was there.almost at the same level as here in Scandinavia...i spoke with 2 old bikers in Bergamo,they had both Classic Bianchi bikes and beautifull Bianchi clothes,when i mentioned Zwift to them...they looked at me and one of them said "we are bikers not clowns..." and they are totally right !! keep fighting your demons...greetings to The Boss.
Hi Rui 🙏 and apologies for the delay in my reply, work has been max effort for some time now, so struggling to answer my comments let alone edit the next real world outside video ! Was good to descend a bit more - I’d started that for the recent Haute Route Switzerland (wearing the back brace as here). Hope Italy was amazing (as always) - and for sure they are not aficionados of Zwift 😅 - and to be fair why would you ride indoors if you have the climate and the roads…. let alone the scenery and architecture on tap over there 🤩. But for me - in the UK Winter - clowning around on Zwift it will be - plus the WattBike Pro . Coz to your point, in the spring I actually want to have a season outside and in Europe to savour. Hence the purchase of the Kickr Bike to simulate the climbing better. When are you next on the continent? The Boss says Ciao Rui! 💯
@@BikeRacingWithoutMercy Phil The Supreme...ex King of Wattbike Corp and ex Major Shareholder of Zwift Inc...presently doing only short virtual races with the aim of big outoor climbs...italy was ok as always,we had a flat there but for 5 nigths it was a mistake,better a hotel,flats only for longer stays 2-4 weeks or so,Bergamo is very very beautiful but not exactly the best place for biking when u do not live there,a lot of traffic, small roads and it takes time before u are out from the center,indeed Zwift is all what is left for us in these dark winter days...but i must say that it feels much more realistic to use the Wahoo Fitness app on Erg,level or resistance mode than zwift,in the wahoo app 150w for endurance feels exactly like 150w outdoors but on zwift all is very virtual,very soon i will have 25.000km and level 50 on zwift,maybe after that i shall pause it...on the 12th january i will go to spain Alicante for biking and i'm very much waiting for that,in alicante is always 20c/25c and sunshine,it italy for biking only between may-october as u know,this time in italy life was much more expensive than last august...keep figthing the future !!! Greetings to The Boss !!!!
@@Daimoku1938 I too prefer a flat or villa - but agreed hotel is easier for the short stay. Sorry to hear it was a bit traffic heavy in Bergamo. And for sure Alicante will feel like heaven in the early new year. If I don’t need another operation I’ll go out to Gran Canaria or Tenerife in early Feb. And for sure once work calms down I’ll check out your Wahoo Fitness App - to get in some realistic training . Have a good evening - and speak soon 👍
@@BikeRacingWithoutMercy As i hate racing and don't do group rides so choices are quite limited for me on Zwift...only going around &around on watopia or pace partner stuff,the worst with pace partner rides is that u can't stop for some reason... toilet pee phone call or something els...if u go to Gran Canaria stay at Las Palmas a extremely beautifully town,from there u can ride anywhere,if u go to playa del ingles than route choices are very few, mainly only the coast line until Playa del Mogan and back,i have been in Playa del ingles 4biking so I know on that, Tenerife would be better for you with your back issue...Full Ahead Phil The Supreme...
Beautiful scenery! Hope you didnt starve with those small portions of food
🤣cheers Mick 🙏 and apologies for the delay in my reply, work has been flat out for some time now, so falling behind on the new videos and messages ! Hope all good for you, in beautiful Paris !
Loved it Phill, beautiful scenery. Never really thought of the US as a cycling destination because the roads scare me but maybe I need to check that prejudice, looked absolutely fine for you! Delighted to see you back in the gym too mate. Great video, hope Jayne and the family enjoy the holiday too!
Cheers Nick 🙏 and apologies for the long delay in my reply. Work has been max max effort, so only just replying to all the comments! The bigger A / B roads in the USA are super busy, and the drivers don’t much like cyclists I understand . But when I was out there I only hit the back water roads and a couple of climbs which went to a dead end, so little traffic.
good one Phil, great to see your strength coming back leaps and bounds. Looking forward to the next vid 👊🙏
Cheers, Baz 🙏 and apologies for the delay in my reply, work has been flat out for some time now 😅. Strength is gradually coming back on line, and when I get the next video edited, you’ll see a beautiful climb and a little more fitness showing itself 🤞
Wonderful video Phill. Absolutely stunning views with virtually traffic free roads. And who doesn’t love American food portions 😁. Best wishes to you and Jayne
Hi Tony - and thanks ever so much 🙏 plus apologies for the long delay in my reply. Work has been max max effort, so only just replying to all the comments! Was an unexpected little bonus to have a beautiful and mainly traffic climb. Really nice part of the world for sure. And the food quality and portions were on another level - the GBP exchange rate less so 🤣 Hope you and the family are keeping well 🇺🇦
@@BikeRacingWithoutMercy no need to apologise Phill, more than appreciate you may not always be able to do so. 😀 And thank you for asking, yes we are all well.
Awesome tour of California! It’s been a few years since I’ve been out to ride in Palm Springs. Looks like you had wonderful weather. Oh and in Jacinto, the J is pronounced as an H. A majority of California used to be a part of Mexico prior to becoming a State.
Keep up the great videos. I always enjoy them!
Cheers for the heads up on my pronunciation, Roy 🙏 and thanks ever so much plus apologies for the long delay in my reply. Work has been max max effort, so only just replying to all the comments! I’ve always loved Palm Springs and Palm Desert - but this is the first time I’ve cycled there, and it didn’t disappoint (proper hot on the final ascent though 🥵). When I have time to edit it, I’ve got another video from the Napa Valley - which is also beautiful 🤩
think we have about the same ftp, im 62-64kgs. 47. pretty similar i recon. nice to see how well i would perform, ish.
Thanks Cypriano 🙏 and yep - with an FTP of 4-4.2W/kg you’d go nicely up there. Provided riding early am - because the heat rising on the second and third assents got to 40-45deg!
How do you turn your 360 camera? really like it, I want one :)
Cheers Carerra 🙏. It’s the Insta 360 One RS, and in the Camera’s editing App, you select the frame (square, tall or wide) and then can move the point of view around during the edit using your finger on the screen (I use my iPad) - super intuitive
@@BikeRacingWithoutMercy Thats so cool, i love your videos!
you are too low in the saddle by by
Thanks Gianni - I had it set to 700mm which is per my bike fit. Felt decent - but maybe it slipped a tad…