Keep Riding - Owen Blandy
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
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Cycling is many things to many people. For some of us, it is everything, an endless obsession. For others, it’s a smaller something, a partial presence. The one thing we all have in common is an ever-evolving relationship with riding. For all of us, cycling comes and goes, ebbs and flows, sliding somewhere on the scale from constant compulsion to infrequent friend.
We’re all at different stages on a journey, and we all ride for different reasons. We ride to get out of the house and into the world. To meet old acquaintances and find new friends. To the middle of the city or the middle of nowhere. It’s a time to be put to the test, to be your best or to enjoy hard-earned recovery and much needed rest. We ride to get away, to find space. To go nowhere in particular or to a single, special place. Lost in our thoughts, we find solace from the world. We reflect on what’s done and what is still to come.
For Owen, life today is simple. But it hasn’t always been that way. From professional kitchens to high-rise office blocks, his early career was played out in high pressure environments where a perpetual pursuit of progression took its toll. Under pressure at work, cycling became an outlet for Owen. Training early in the morning before work and racing nearly every weekend, Owen’s traits on the bike reflected who he was off it - he was living a fast life but not a full one.
Then came a turning point, which would bring Owen closer than ever to his family and provide him with the perspective he needed. Last year, he quit his job, moved out of London and moved out to South West England. Just as cycling had mirrored his personality years earlier, so it reflected the shift in Owen’s mindset. Now working once more as a chef, Owen rides slower but sees more. He still has his reasons to ride, they’ve just changed a little over time.
We all have our reasons. What are yours?
I can relate to this. When you get "the cycling bug" it's so easy to be swept up in the race community, marginal gains, the best, most race-like bike. I started to realise that I had lost the reason of why I was riding. I took a step back, focussed on riding for myself, or with friends, not worrying too much about speed and distance and keeping up with the 'fast lads'. Now with a baby, I'm so grateful for the headspace, freedom meditation that riding gives me and gets me back on my game for day to day life ✌🏻
This is one of the best short films I’ve ever seen on CZcams! Beautifully shot and really inspiring. Love what Owen says about cycling and the simplicity of it too. I’ve never thought of it like that
too kind - Thanks bro
Thanks so much for the nice comments people! Usually based in Somerset but this was filmed on the north devon coast. I'll post up the route on my instagram
Hi Owen, Are you the guy I have seen in a few of Francis' videos? This is a good insight in to you and I agree, far too much focus on sitting in an office and conforming to society. It's great to break away from the norm and get the mental health for you in order. Have a great day, Nathan
These Rapha films are exceptional. Well done Owen for taking that leap, you’re a braver man than I.
That shot where's he's descending to the sea is a thing of beauty.
Important, honest and heart warming story. Fantastically filmed.
Something about cycling that makes longing for simplicity almost inevitable. It shows how little is needed for joyful being.
Respect to you Owen. I lost my Dad under very similar circumstances a couple of years ago and amongst a host of other things, it served as a very blunt reminder that you can plan and work all your life for a day that never comes. Your closing statements rang very true for me; 'There is always going to be someone faster, there is always going to be someone more interested in it'. Very simple - if you find something that you love doing - do it because you love it, not for any other reason. P.S that food looked mega.
Best one by far. Owen speaks deeply to me and hopefully others who have found cycling to better their lives but needed a reminder to be true to yourself. Thank you guys as always
This video is so nice because it is important to know why riding. That is answer !!
This wanted my heart and woke me up at the same time. Thank you
Thanks for sharing Owen & Rapha...
Nice story and film! 3:54 What a scenery! Great job capturing it.
God I love these. If rapha opens up something in Pa I’d gladly come work for them.
Love this!
Spot on four wheels move the body .TWO wheels moves the soul
Nice nice nice! I love this kind if thing- food, bikes, smiling- so good!
food, bikes, smiling - this is beautiful!
Oh Mannnnnn Owen!!!!! Respect!
More power to you!!!!!!
Beautifully shot film and great story Owen
Love films/ shorts that touch on the non-competitive side of cycling. Double points when they're emphasizing the importance of good headspace. Kudos!
Stories like these... absolutely inspiring!
really genuine guy Owen is, met him a couple times on some ELF rides out around London exploring. Bloody cool dude!
A nicely shot film- lovely to see the South West (and Lynton) featured. I think it's story will resonate with an awful lot of people after last year. Chapeau Rapha- again!
Thanks, Owen! All the best to you, Respekt ❤️
This is why we love this brand..... bruhhhhhh vibes as usual guys well done
Thank you for sharing with us your beautiful perspective in life and in cycling, Owen! Thank you always to Rapha for finding beautiful humanity connected to cycling! Cheers!
I found this film very inspiring and real.
Beautiful photography. Well done Rapha
OWEEENNNNNNNN!!! 🤩🤩🤩
Owen, this was bloody amazing, love your recipes keep up the brilliant work
This is simply a beautiful and inspiring story.
Very much enjoyed this. Really been feeling the plateau vibe that you describe so well, super relatable.
Relate to this so much; work in finance to make ends meet, but that is not enough for the soul. Need to take a leaf from Owen's life and make some meaningful changes. Great video by the way
Loved this film. It really speaks to where I am with cycling, wrapped up in a cycle of training and racing but then remembering that cycling is my release and my headspace too.
"You have to graft to enjoy the good times"
I just cannot get over the last shot
I totally agree with him.
More than beautyful!!!!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely amazing, inspiring video and a kind, wise man. Great work!
Thank you for this truthful video!
Awesome video. Reminds us to enjoy the basic pleasures of riding and not get caught up in all the numbers and comparisons. 👍
Beautiful story and well-done once again from Rapha
Oh, this was uploaded on my birthday.. and puts in words exactly why I personally feel the urge to get on the bike whenever life as we know becomes "uncomfortable". We have an ideea about how should we live our lifes, but basically we're just drifting in a complex mix of past, present and future...away from some of the most basic and important needs of our body and mind. That focus, problem solving short term thinking is where we get a taste..of.. life ..I guess. Maybe we transformed, distorted life in a way that is not serving our bodies and minds well beeing anymore?!
So much good stuff in there. And beautifully filmed.
amazing! Love the story and message! Great work! cycling is more than just a passion.
This piece rocked me.
Superb.
scenery in this clip is all time !!!
Here's a ❤ because a thumbs-up "like" alone does it no justice.
Simply priceless. Cheers!
Amazing! Awesome picture. Bicycle, sea, food! Lets go cycling everyone)
Good to see Rapha back!
Beautifully shot and well produced! I found this to be very inspiring. Also 1000XP points for cycling with a toothpick! Onwards and upwards!
this short film should go for the Oscar
Hello Owen, We use to go to circuits at CXH where you were the fittest there. I've really missed that over lockdown so just do a few exercises in the park on the way home from work. Looks like the Valley of Rocks and the climb to Dunkery Beacon.
Hey Alan! I miss CXH too, I learnt so much discipline and control from Tyrone. Hope your well buddy
Inspiring and Beautiful!
That shot at 3:53 is just mindblowing
another quality Rapha film
glad these videos are back. If you ever open a clubhouse in Jakarta I'd be happy to apply for a Job.
Owen, it's great to see you bro. Sorry for your loss. Hope to see you and the rest of the guys soon. Take care.
Another great video Rapha! loved it
absolutely brilliant
A refreshing video...
His beard is absolutely beautiful
heyyyy amazing piece on the biking baker
So good 🙌 Well said
Good on you for leaving the rat race behind, Owen. Inspiring stuff!
Raphaで一番好きな動画です
I LOVE it
I need a beard trimming tutorial from owen asap
Great piece! Rapha films are coming back!
That's it... I'm finally going to buy a bike and get involved! I'm in very similar same position (albeit not currently a hobby like it was for Owen) of being sat behind a desk in finance, watching videos of cycling and thinking "that looks like exactly what I want and need right now".
I'm 3 months in... Got myself a gravel bike after that comment and last night finished my first 50km ride around the country roads and tracks of Salisbury/Wiltshire! Feeling awesome working towards an 87km sportive that I have signed up for on September 26th. Love it.
Awesome video
Rapha films is back! After several years.
sooo coool
Nice!
✌🏽❤🚴
All my journeys have been in search of desires I have abandoned.
100%.
Besides the story, the scenery is beautifull as well!
What area is this? Is there a gpx for this route?
hy man ,i just posted it on my Instagram
@@Blandosa Love you man!
Some day.. i'll go there and ride that route.
this is so damn good!
Excellent film. Really nicely shot and monologue was very nicely put together. However, if this guy is living on a farm and not asking for any income. How can he afford the Rapha gear and other stuff life throws at you in general. The idea of this retirement to the countryside to focus on your hobby is inspiring, but I'm genuinely curious how do you achieve it without income ,savings or inheritance?
I think the "no income" farm episode was only at the beginning of the transformation of his life. Owen is now a Team Chef at EF Pro Cycling.
Great video!
Use the front mech please :D
Valley of Rocks? 😍
i'd love the outfit, if it's ever in stock..
Does anyone know where this was filmed?
Dam
3:55, or so, “…more, more, more…” Let’s keep that but change take to give…. Let’s all try to give more and more…
George, they dont pay you enough....
The only hipster accessory I can afford is the toothpick
Any idea what he was making? I know they were rice cakes but why did he put them on the burner?
They were Wild Garlic and sun dried tomato rice cakes, slowly grilled to bring a new texture to the dish
@@Blandosa any chance of the recipe? They looked amazing 🤩
Looks like Mark Cavindish's brother
main laif ,in liben- велосипед
A tad ironic... but that's also part of this human condition...
hipster,hipster,hipster and more hipster...........jesus christ
is this guy cycling with a..... toothpick in his mouth ? WTF ?
It bugs me when people tell their story and keep saying "you this and you that..." Dude, speak for yourself!
Why do you tell your little story like you have been though some sort of great struggle? You quit a career to be a farmer/baker... you don't race your bike but you still ride for fun. BFD. It is not like you have done anything special. Not a thing. Why does the millennial generation think that everything they do is some sort of victory for the human race? You are just like the rest of us.
Righto Karen
Gotcha snowflake
Ja ja take your meds old boy