Racing against my Protégé - COACH vs STUDENT

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Komentáře • 287

  • @russwright
    @russwright Před rokem +279

    EJ is a sprinter that rides like a TT rider. As soon as he rides like Jeff he's going to be nearly unstoppable. I've enjoyed watching the progression.

    • @paulliddicoat2179
      @paulliddicoat2179 Před rokem +5

      dude is like a bag of cats, that can "lift heavy things.." But astonishing power, and rides a full race in the drops..!!

  • @harryluns
    @harryluns Před rokem +348

    Ej definitely had that "oh shit" moment when he looked back and saw Jeff coming on his left side on full afterburners.

    • @NorCalCycling
      @NorCalCycling  Před rokem +61

      “Nailed it on the head 😂” (EJ)

    • @CycoWarriorx
      @CycoWarriorx Před rokem +10

      That look EJ gave was hilarious!!!!! 😂😂😂😂

    • @drumtoe
      @drumtoe Před rokem +5

      ​@@CycoWarriorx at this moment, he knew he effed up!

    • @noggyjaen
      @noggyjaen Před rokem

      @@NorCalCycling Let’s talk. I WANT to sigh up for the Masterclass. BUT I have questions!!!

    • @Chris-derf5
      @Chris-derf5 Před rokem

      Legion made that same face ;)

  • @ebsalonga
    @ebsalonga Před rokem +218

    This is THE best season of Couch to Crit. Keep 'em coming!

    • @VaraNiN
      @VaraNiN Před rokem +2

      *Couch to Cat1 :P

  • @skylerschwendeman
    @skylerschwendeman Před rokem +72

    Man, EJ is straight-up a Cat 1 threat. He gets so much smarter every week, too.

  • @eviljames
    @eviljames Před rokem +33

    EJ snapping 1300 every few minutes and hitting 1600 early on makes me want to see how he'd do in track cycling

  • @vagarecc
    @vagarecc Před rokem +119

    This might be the best episode ever! Love the competitive vibe between the two of you, and can't wait for another Alviso!

  • @Torontoflatlander
    @Torontoflatlander Před rokem +8

    Jeff : EJ, what did you learn?
    EJ: "HAHA, EJ GO BRRRRR?!...uh, no, not this one. EJ no BRR"

  • @WrongHouse420
    @WrongHouse420 Před rokem +12

    Just wanna shout out EJ for the awareness to wipe the front GoPro mid race lol. Doing it for the content

  • @tuna_buoy
    @tuna_buoy Před rokem +47

    A sign of a great mentor/leader is when the student eclipses their teacher. It’s happening soon, can’t wait to witness more of your journey.

  • @thesergeant3524
    @thesergeant3524 Před rokem +13

    I don't do crits, I don't race, I don't even ride road, but this has been the most entertaining and enjoyable series ever. I'm a mountain biker with a little gravel sprinkled in but watching these rides and EJs entire journey has been the most enjoyable way to spend time on my trainer ever...almost enough to get me on a road bike....nah, not quite, but almost. So fun to watch and the dynamic between Jeff and EJ is fantastic. Keep it up guys, great work!

  • @skippervevo8441
    @skippervevo8441 Před rokem +28

    I literally learnt everything I know about crit racing from this channel and I've won a couple of races from the experience I got from here. I'm glad I followed till this point. Thank you so much.

  • @thisishowthetruthdies684
    @thisishowthetruthdies684 Před rokem +13

    EJ, one month into racing and already beating guys who've made a career of it. I dub thee shock and awe.

  • @khaliljamarr
    @khaliljamarr Před rokem +6

    EJ’s power meter couldn’t handle all those watts 😂

  • @CycoWarriorx
    @CycoWarriorx Před rokem +7

    Can’t say I didn’t see this coach vs student thing coming - but not this fast…😂😂😂

  • @whitpeters8357
    @whitpeters8357 Před rokem +5

    1600 watts??? Absolutely insane EJ

  • @JP84x18
    @JP84x18 Před rokem +4

    I'll take a cliffhanger to explain ANYTIME. That's good stuff.

  • @MrUltimatePCgamer
    @MrUltimatePCgamer Před rokem +24

    Man it's so inspirational to see EJ killing it so fast. Makes me tangibly see what I can accomplish if I keep going at it.

  • @GoliPowerEIC
    @GoliPowerEIC Před rokem +25

    When will E.J be announced as a team member of yours? It’s incredible how you talk about „chillin“ while doing 40 kph.

    • @rasmus9311
      @rasmus9311 Před rokem +3

      I thought your profile pic was the strava icon

  • @emilydegroot6436
    @emilydegroot6436 Před rokem +7

    Crit dad is such a great name ^^

  • @obikedog
    @obikedog Před rokem +5

    A w e s o m e ! This one goes in the classics bin. Crit-Dad V Grasshopper!
    Jeff: "I'm out in EJ-Land"
    EJ: YEAH!
    lol

  • @tonem427
    @tonem427 Před rokem +20

    This channel is getting better and better. I been watching you for over 1 year now. Very informative and entertaining. I started riding at 32 and 320lbs, today am 38 and 265lbs and dropping. But I am way stronger my average speed for a 25mile ride here in Miami (all flat) 19mph to 22mph. I feel amazing. As an ex football player it has been the best transition .. 🤣✌🏾🇵🇷

    • @christinearbogast6751
      @christinearbogast6751 Před rokem

      Are you So.Mia orBroward? My neck of the woods. El Hueco has fun crits I see!

  • @adamweb
    @adamweb Před rokem +4

    Ninja Jeff vs. Apprentice EJ gives me Star Wars vibes, loving this content!

  • @jonathanwise47
    @jonathanwise47 Před rokem +32

    I don't know how but these videos keep getting better. The reaction from the ketones was hilarious. Killer race!

  • @kevingregoire1042
    @kevingregoire1042 Před rokem +2

    2 minutes in, bike racing is now second to bromance on this serie.

  • @PiRljn
    @PiRljn Před rokem +5

    EJ might make you want to do "Crit to Couch" if he wins all the Alvisos 🤣!!

  • @Powerhauz
    @Powerhauz Před rokem +1

    Crit daddy running down the man with Expendable Joules to burn. Incredible race, boys.

  • @unsaved_
    @unsaved_ Před rokem +1

    13:55 🚀and EJ laughing is the best part of this video (besides that "oh fuck" look back moment at the end)

  • @joonleethong30
    @joonleethong30 Před rokem +8

    THIS IS WHAT IM HERE FOR LETS GO

  • @thecritdad
    @thecritdad Před rokem

    Thanks for the shout out! ;) Love the videos, 100% initial inspiration for my own channel, keep up the good work, EJ you're a beast!!! - the og "Crit Dad." 😂

  • @MrAidanturvey
    @MrAidanturvey Před rokem +10

    EJ’s kick is actually fuckin wild

  • @Masterrex
    @Masterrex Před rokem +14

    Thoughts on doing a "Masters" age couch to crit next? EJ has mind-blowing progress, would be interesting to see something more realistic!

  • @DoctorWho_1979
    @DoctorWho_1979 Před rokem +8

    This was one of the best Couch to Crit videos so far. Loved the competition and seeing how it all played out. Thanks for sharing the journey.

  • @brandonweaver8110
    @brandonweaver8110 Před rokem +1

    This combination just works. Ej brings great energy to the video.

  • @ajcolaizzi3553
    @ajcolaizzi3553 Před rokem

    EJ's laugh is piercing my ears every 3 seconds but I am glad he's a happy guy

  • @eminented
    @eminented Před rokem

    Loved every minute of this. Keep em coming. GJ EJ. Love seeing your progress.

  • @paulhurdlow3490
    @paulhurdlow3490 Před rokem

    Love the fun y'all are having with this -- makes the videos really just fun to watch...

  • @JoshuaTHawkins
    @JoshuaTHawkins Před rokem +6

    Great race Jeff and EJ! Looking forward to the next one

  • @mathias8013
    @mathias8013 Před rokem +2

    I love this episode, so nice to see this competition and perspective from both of you

  • @joep285
    @joep285 Před rokem

    Big smiles al the way through the video. Keep them coming!

  • @myfavouritechair
    @myfavouritechair Před rokem +4

    Loving this series. Good to see you showing grasshopper the ropes.

  • @EmalfKcalb
    @EmalfKcalb Před rokem +2

    This was an amazing race for both of you. Was at the edge of my seat the whole way. Big thumbs up 👍🏻

  • @MikeK02048
    @MikeK02048 Před rokem +4

    This was one of the best vids yet! I love that you guys came in 1/2. Well done boys!

  • @sunshinecycling
    @sunshinecycling Před rokem +1

    Awesome race and coverage. Couch to crit has turned into a rivalry. Fun.

  • @jockclark3660
    @jockclark3660 Před rokem +1

    This is awesome content. Master and Apprentice. With all the training and race advice. Great channel guys
    Really enjoying what you are doing

  • @Natester13
    @Natester13 Před rokem

    Great race boys! What a great video. Got into cycling a couple years ago and this is my first time watching a race analysis.

  • @viscera912
    @viscera912 Před rokem

    been watching and following you for a long time, this was my favorite video amongst the many I've seen. That tease right before the sprint was torture!!! well done both of you!!

  • @kt31166
    @kt31166 Před rokem

    Great race guys! Super fun to watch that unfold!

  • @Litoo22
    @Litoo22 Před 13 dny

    I really love this videos. I'm watching them all!! Hope you continue with it!

  • @beaufortdalpage186
    @beaufortdalpage186 Před rokem

    Fantastic stuff. EJ makes this crits lark look easy.

  • @imermana
    @imermana Před rokem

    This is the best bike video on CZcams! So fun to watch.

  • @123oner2
    @123oner2 Před rokem +1

    Awesome vid, great work from both of you. Timed on the video i think EJ's sprint is about 17 seconds, gooood effort

  • @Zyzzyx42
    @Zyzzyx42 Před rokem +1

    Now we need an Alviso ridden as team mates. Attack and counterattacks.

  • @katomiler843
    @katomiler843 Před rokem

    Cool. Great commentary and videography. A lot to learn. What makes bike racing so fun. Not always the strongest guy. Experience is huge in bike racing, ability to read a race. Knowing self, competition, the course, the weather conditions 👍

  • @truesouth100
    @truesouth100 Před rokem

    This video was so great I watched quite a few parts of it a number times. Thanks guys!!! Can’t wait to see EJ tangle with thirsty bear.

  • @Jcortez2214
    @Jcortez2214 Před rokem

    Yo.. so nice to see EJ’s growth in such a short time, what a legend! Must be a proud poppa Jeff? Thanks you guys for the inspiration. Keep up the great videos and content.

  • @johnny_cycling
    @johnny_cycling Před rokem +1

    Damn! EJ, you’re a force to be reckoned with! Looking forward to seeing the outcome of the next one of these.

  • @justinbrown6558
    @justinbrown6558 Před rokem

    Great race! Agree with what everyone is saying. Best couch to crit yet. Ej has a great sprint/great power. Fantastic progress so early on in the season. Looking forward to seeing how things develop. The competition from Ej may encourage you to develop your own strategy even further. 👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻

  • @lewissmith8637
    @lewissmith8637 Před rokem

    Absolutely love this friendship, looking forward to EJ smashing you!

  • @infovidasupps8640
    @infovidasupps8640 Před rokem

    Absolutely Fantastic video!!
    Thank you

  • @Lee-zq5ig
    @Lee-zq5ig Před rokem

    Great video guys, one of the best yet

  • @alesana5
    @alesana5 Před rokem

    Great race! Love the Dad and Son competition and way to go EJ! Didn't get the win but looking good for the future.

  • @neocriterium3178
    @neocriterium3178 Před rokem +2

    This channel got even better by 10000x as great as it already were

  • @badhorse84
    @badhorse84 Před rokem +3

    so entertaining! well done yallll

  • @cyclingboss469
    @cyclingboss469 Před rokem

    Really good video here. Thanks Jeff and EJ.

  • @ryanhaquez6345
    @ryanhaquez6345 Před rokem

    Absolutely great video to see the improvement on EJ but it shows the experience Jeff has and it showed in the result.

  • @al-du6lb
    @al-du6lb Před rokem

    awesome episode. Red peloton was crit-dad's saving grace. I love how it's not the strongest but most clever rider that usually wins. I never thought I'd be so into watching crit races. I am in my mid 30s, but I'm seriously thinking about trying to find a race.

  • @diran_borges
    @diran_borges Před rokem +1

    Nice video, great final sprint

  • @JohnSmith-mt5ok
    @JohnSmith-mt5ok Před rokem +1

    That was epic EJ great effort

  • @Zen.416
    @Zen.416 Před rokem

    Great job guys!!! Couldn’t scripted a better race and finish!!

  • @peterwmunro
    @peterwmunro Před rokem

    this was awesome - Jeff you are amazing.

  • @silvinosalgado
    @silvinosalgado Před rokem +1

    1st and 2nd place? A very good tandem for sure!!

  • @victorknubben5515
    @victorknubben5515 Před rokem +3

    A bit more about ketones: the effect of ketones is massivly overrated by a lot of people in the sport. Most of your body's organs can mainly use carbohydrates and fats as a source of energy. (and in case of these two nearly running out, there is a way of converting proteins to a source of energy, but this is not relevant here). During an effort, say for instance a cycling race, your muscle's will mainly be using carbohydrates as an energy source. sounds familiar right? the thing is, your brain is a bit of a different organ. It can solely use carbohydrates as an energy source, and not fats or even proteins in the form of amino acids. But when your body has run out, or is very low on carbohydrates, that technically means your brain cells would die of because they don't have an energy source. The body has a way of preventing/prolonging this: ketones. they are made in the liver from free fatty acids (fat) and are able to pass trough the blood-brain barries (unlike fats) and thus are able to compensate a bit for the lack of carbohydrates. The aim in using ketones in cycling, is to fuel your brain on ketones, subsequently leaving more carbohydrates for the muscles to use. however, we cant tell our brain to ONLY use ketones, and not carbohydrates, so as long as there are carbohydrates (which every racing cyclist ingests before and during a race) they will also be used by the brain. so technically ketones will give your body a tiny bit more energy, but the effect is really minimum, especially for the price of them compared to carbohydrate sources. Even in top tier world tour teams like Jumbo Visma, only their top athletes get them in certain races, because the price just doesn't wheigh up to the gain in performance.

  • @SuperGoldenX
    @SuperGoldenX Před rokem

    This episode was the best. We need more of these.

  • @smarti773
    @smarti773 Před rokem

    Really really great. The sportsmanship is really great.

  • @theinsuranceguy101
    @theinsuranceguy101 Před rokem

    This was great. Thank you guys

  • @markcavandish1295
    @markcavandish1295 Před rokem

    This was absolutely amazing!

  • @didierlegall2184
    @didierlegall2184 Před rokem

    Great video as always
    Cheers from Quebec CA

  • @zeltomorph1262
    @zeltomorph1262 Před rokem

    What a great motivation! EJ is just killin it tho!

  • @lusiiiman
    @lusiiiman Před rokem

    man this is exciting to watch!

  • @karlburningham3604
    @karlburningham3604 Před rokem

    Amazing video as always.
    Go on ej💪💪💪

  • @CiclismoPeba
    @CiclismoPeba Před rokem

    Wooooooowwwww! Such a great vid! EJ you are a monster!

  • @4bdu114h
    @4bdu114h Před rokem

    Loved it when EJ whacked the handlebar in frustration at getting pipped at the line by his sensei! 😂 Well done both on the NorCal Cycling 1-2! 💪💪💪

  • @danreynolds1142
    @danreynolds1142 Před rokem

    Awesome race/ video guys 👍

  • @rascaldere9327
    @rascaldere9327 Před rokem

    I thoroughly enjoyed that!

  • @VaraNiN
    @VaraNiN Před rokem

    Man, I've been wantig this to happen for soooooo long. Super hyped

  • @Woaleck42
    @Woaleck42 Před rokem

    This is first class entertainment. Thanks!

  • @wadball
    @wadball Před rokem

    That was awesome to watch

  • @ajphilton
    @ajphilton Před rokem

    Loving this series. Pulling for EJ long-term but Jeff, for all us masters riders, give me hope and bring a few more Ws to the table 💪

  • @gregt5226
    @gregt5226 Před rokem

    Loved this one! EJ, you paused your sprint when you looked back.

  • @jani724
    @jani724 Před rokem +1

    Classy one Jeff!

  •  Před rokem

    What a freaking race!! We’ll done boys

  • @abdulhamidabdullah2891

    Good Job EJ!!!

  • @marcvb3364
    @marcvb3364 Před rokem +1

    Great stuff!

  • @redflynn9427
    @redflynn9427 Před rokem

    definitely my favorite couch to crit season.

  • @darrengreen7906
    @darrengreen7906 Před rokem +6

    Those Ketone shots are EXPENSIVE ASF.

    • @MichaelIhde69
      @MichaelIhde69 Před rokem

      i know. vegan cyclist piqued my interest in the delta-g ketones. googled it and immediately closed the page lol. i don’t have money like that 😂

    • @letriciabrowder2942
      @letriciabrowder2942 Před rokem

      Ikr! Are they worth it in your opinion? Don't they with metabolism or something?

  • @leewood4825
    @leewood4825 Před rokem

    Brilliant video 👏 👏 👏

  • @azizhirkani7043
    @azizhirkani7043 Před rokem

    This wassss insaneeee loved the finish

  • @julianb1550
    @julianb1550 Před rokem +1

    Not only do you have a limited amount of surges in a race but as temperatures start to rise and the heat comes back it's a whole other ball game and those short bursty efforts are much, much more taxing than when there's a cool breeze and mild weather. July in Canada is hot and suffocating because of the immense humidity and I find I have to be even more strategic with my energy expenditure.
    Been following since my crash in 2020 and my titanium collarbone (our badge of honour for bike racing) EJ! When are you getting your own plate/s!!?? 😂😜

  • @Fjunas
    @Fjunas Před rokem

    Awesome episode!

  • @ajculberson6389
    @ajculberson6389 Před rokem

    Great episode!