Bringing A ROAD BIKE To A GRAVEL RACE? (The Rock Cobbler Breakdown)

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  • čas přidán 14. 07. 2024
  • This was the first time racing the Rock Cobbler Gravel event in Bakersfield California. I breakdown my experience and talk through the course. I was on a road bike for this event, not really by choice, but I think it worked out well.
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    Event Site: rockcobbler.com/
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    0:00 Intro
    0:44 The Course
    2:07 The Bike
    2:58 Sector 1
    8:51 Sector 2
    14:52 Sector 3
    17:36 Sector 4
    20:11 Sector 5
    21:54 Sector 6
    25:32 Interviews
    27:07 The Bulls
    29:01 Event Rating
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Komentáře • 453

  • @tonyinderbitzin5324
    @tonyinderbitzin5324 Před 2 lety +119

    Great video! My ride that day ended at mile 17, so I didn’t get to see what I missed on the ride until your video which seems to capture everything well. I’m the guy in the most seen bull video, but I’m not the guy in the red helmet in this video, I’m the other one. Amazingly, the other guy is From my area & also from the Fresno Cycle Club, so apparently we’ve got 2 stupid club members. As he said where we ride we’re always riding past cattle, so like him, I didn’t think twice about it. Great video & thanks!

    • @robbchastain3036
      @robbchastain3036 Před 2 lety +2

      That bull was serious about not sharing his trail. "Now go on, git!"

    • @joel2293
      @joel2293 Před 2 lety +1

      Was wondering who the other , way worse hit guy, was! Glad you’re ok. Does fcc have group gravel rides?

    • @tonyinderbitzin5324
      @tonyinderbitzin5324 Před 2 lety +9

      @@joel2293 thanks! Yes, FCC All Roads is the gravel arm of the club. They’re having a great annual ride in 2 weeks, the Everyone Loves Raymond ride in Raymond CA. The ride is $95, includes a couple post ride beers & taco lunch & a great route. Ride is Saturday 3/19.

    • @joel2293
      @joel2293 Před 2 lety +1

      @@tonyinderbitzin5324 ya I’m
      Signed up for that. Looking for gravel group rides in the area. I’ll check out the all roads section. Thanks Tony

    • @Red-ju4mi
      @Red-ju4mi Před 2 lety +2

      how much did that hurt? not ego lol but physically

  • @breathestrongcycling3672
    @breathestrongcycling3672 Před 2 lety +102

    99% of pov ride videos are pretty dull... I know because I've made a few...you're the 1% that gets it right! That was a fun watch ,thanks for bringing us along 👍

    • @TheVCAdventures
      @TheVCAdventures  Před 2 lety +18

      Thanks! Appreciate the kind words. It’s a lot of work to make a 30 min GoPro video worth a watch.

    • @bingoberra18
      @bingoberra18 Před 2 lety

      @@TheVCAdventures It felt like 15min

    • @Barnaby_bo
      @Barnaby_bo Před rokem

      Unless it's from megavalance. Then it's epic whatever pov

  • @JustOneRedSoloCup
    @JustOneRedSoloCup Před 2 lety +148

    _"The bike industry has three spokes and a pedal in stock..."_ hahahaa.. Man, I love your commentary style and wit. You always throw out some great one-liners that really make me appreciate the matches being burned at the moment! Always a delight to see that notification bell light up.

  • @NatePerronne
    @NatePerronne Před 2 lety +56

    Christopher Blevins is the current mountain bike world champion for short track not that anyone gets confused 😂

    • @samzam4496
      @samzam4496 Před 2 lety +2

      thanks for the info.. i was confused when this was mentioned..

    • @timmatthews187
      @timmatthews187 Před 2 lety +1

      came here to say the same thing.

    • @louisAudet
      @louisAudet Před 2 lety +1

      Exactly what I tough. Nino is still the XC world champion…

  • @danielgassmann4915
    @danielgassmann4915 Před 2 lety +30

    The bull actually found its way to Germany's biggest news channel one week after the event. :) Entertaining video as always. Keep up!

  • @dryburn
    @dryburn Před 2 lety +62

    Yes, please please please make a vid about how you avoid flatting through your ride style. I’ve not ever flatted and I’m wondering how close of a style yours is to mine. Great video!

    • @joel2293
      @joel2293 Před 2 lety +1

      I’m always flat. All the time

  • @PK-qq1lz
    @PK-qq1lz Před 2 lety +14

    I'm so glad you're doing well! For me, the bike has been my biggest hobby for 30 years. It gives me strength and salvation. Keep it up...

  • @dwahearn
    @dwahearn Před 2 lety +22

    Dude you spoiled us so hard in December. It's been too long but I'll take what I can get. thank you so much for making this video can't wait for the next one

    • @TheVCAdventures
      @TheVCAdventures  Před 2 lety +18

      I’ve got a massive year ahead and it took a bit of planning to setup. So I kinda took a break from videos to focus on getting the year planned. I appreciate the continued support after 2 months away from CZcams.

    • @dwahearn
      @dwahearn Před 2 lety

      @@TheVCAdventures Playbikes Bro. Love the Strava shots of little dude descending on mtb. Yuhh

  • @pabblogarrido
    @pabblogarrido Před 2 lety +5

    YES! Waited patiently for 2 months! I've missed the funny Ad-Libs so much lol. Thanks VC

  • @vigneshie
    @vigneshie Před 2 lety +8

    Riding this course on 33c tires was nuts. Well done.

  • @katherinefrost5808
    @katherinefrost5808 Před 2 lety +9

    Awesome ride, Tyler… I have been waiting for your report on this event and it could not have come at a better time. Thanks for the inspiration, as always. Cheers!!!

  • @donbracci2199
    @donbracci2199 Před 2 lety +8

    Great video! Thanks for taking the time to make this along with family, training, work and life obligations. Future me says he doesn't mind waiting for future you to make more videos 😀

  • @stevemoran2008
    @stevemoran2008 Před 2 lety +3

    Tyler, you've outdone yourself again! On top of the video being great, the editing was tops! Favorite cycling content of all time right here, can't wait for the next one. Thanks!

  • @ABiketoEscape
    @ABiketoEscape Před 2 lety +23

    you were missed with your videos!
    It looks like an amazing race and top video as usual :)

  • @timothyskattum950
    @timothyskattum950 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent Vlog. Good to have you back at it. I Love your adventures through your lens.

  • @jameskim3
    @jameskim3 Před 2 lety +3

    We've missed these videos! Thanks for another fun one. You're a beast!! 👊🤙

  • @chrisobyrne5675
    @chrisobyrne5675 Před 2 lety +5

    Back in the room, great to have you back. We’ve all just been killing time.

  • @jameshassan8230
    @jameshassan8230 Před 2 lety +1

    Absolutely brilliant video, great to have you back!

  • @stevenbell482
    @stevenbell482 Před 2 lety +3

    Amazing to see you back @thevegancyclist
    what a race KUDOS on that.
    Salute.
    Love from Germany

  • @KPong1337
    @KPong1337 Před 2 lety

    Glad to see you back! This is by and away one of my favorite vids. Ever. You play-by-plays and POVs are always so entertaining but this one in particular had a bit of polish whilst being irreverent i couldn’t stop smiling the whole time. I’m in Norcal and i HAVE to ride this next year. I’m thinking i might road bike it myself. Congrats on that great FTP btw!

  • @timmontgomery4082
    @timmontgomery4082 Před 2 lety +1

    Missed your content. Honest. And you cover the whole gamut of emotions on a long ride.
    Welcome back!

  • @ZabsonWPR1
    @ZabsonWPR1 Před 2 lety +4

    Love your race comments, keep on doing. Was missing your videos.

  • @barrettcanning1800
    @barrettcanning1800 Před 2 lety +2

    Nice to see you back. Quality content as usual. Good on you for taking some time off to recharge.

  • @DaveCohen
    @DaveCohen Před 2 lety +1

    Great recap Tyler, it was fun running into you on the practice ride. Section 5 was where I started to fall apart as well. 26 is a solid finish, there were a ton of strong dudes out there!

  • @richardacerra2975
    @richardacerra2975 Před 2 lety +3

    Missed you, Tyler! Love your take on cycling and life!

  • @jayjames100
    @jayjames100 Před 2 lety

    Good to see you VC. Brilliant vid as ever, bloody great result too 👏👏👍🏻👍🏻

  • @alanseim9801
    @alanseim9801 Před 2 lety +1

    Tyler, that course was incredible!!!! Cheers for the content. TY

  • @k9dark10
    @k9dark10 Před 2 lety

    So glad we got a video. It's always top tier entertainment for me!

  • @KwadSkwad
    @KwadSkwad Před 2 lety +1

    i laughed out loud several times with the pop up edits. chapeau ! beautiful weather too

  • @maggieq3100
    @maggieq3100 Před 2 lety +2

    Super entertaining, you're such a great story teller!

  • @Terrilyn_Austen
    @Terrilyn_Austen Před 2 lety

    OMG what a awesome video!! Thank you for making and posting this!

  • @robbchastain3036
    @robbchastain3036 Před 2 lety +4

    Thanks for the laugh, VC, walking down that hill and calling yourself a loser. And I really enjoy your event--not a race--breakdowns and explanations. And such a bummer, those flying bottles like flying burrito brothers. And I'm okay with any free snacks and beverages, always the treat and sort of like a church picnic with friendly people.

  • @terrillford7784
    @terrillford7784 Před 2 lety +1

    Glad to see VC back

  • @Adam-vi5qp
    @Adam-vi5qp Před 2 lety +3

    Great video as always - love you fun additions - more please

  • @77septimo
    @77septimo Před 2 lety

    Missed seeing one of your vids! super hilarious, especially the Rick part with the bottles. Love your videos, your honest storytelling makes me feel like I am riding along with you! Very down-to-earth and human!. Your family and friends are very lucky to have you. Saludos Desde Republica Dominicana!

  • @davidstepro7486
    @davidstepro7486 Před 2 lety +3

    about damn time you put out another video - we're dying out here!

  • @jefferymoore8019
    @jefferymoore8019 Před 2 lety +1

    The course was beautiful. Great to see you back. Also seems like you figured out liquid calories is the way to go for you. Losing your bottles was tough at that time. I hope you enjoyed your break. Looking forward to the next race. Thanks for sharing as always.

  • @justinossa7349
    @justinossa7349 Před 2 lety

    Great Video! Glad to have you back.

  • @matismud
    @matismud Před 2 lety +1

    Love this one. 👊🏼 good on ya for your weapons grade self confidence. Keep rolling my man.

  • @BigBrownMonke
    @BigBrownMonke Před 2 lety

    Red Helmet Bull Guy is a LEGEND! Glad no major injuries.. Great job to all! Congrats Tyler and NOICE EDITS!! Yuuutt!!!

  • @santacruzbikevids
    @santacruzbikevids Před 2 lety +2

    Exactly--Bakersfield, who knew? A rad event for sure. That's great that you felt so solid throughout the day. I chatted briefly with you after the event, but my goal was to "finish and not feel like throwing up". Unfortunately, didn't quite get there. Peace! -Greg

  • @aaronhamlen8215
    @aaronhamlen8215 Před 2 lety +4

    Wow amazing course thanks for sharing, the downhills look awesome.

  • @donaldlewis1836
    @donaldlewis1836 Před 2 lety

    Got to love the commentary. One of a kind!

  • @ilsando3550
    @ilsando3550 Před 2 lety

    Ah man, I've been hanging for a new video from you and you delivered a ripper! Loved it

  • @klyyoung2728
    @klyyoung2728 Před 2 lety

    Miss your videos so much! So glad VC is back!

  • @Andy-eh2dr
    @Andy-eh2dr Před 2 lety +1

    Such a fun Video to watch ! Loved it

  • @maceireann
    @maceireann Před 2 lety

    Always happy to see another. Funny stuff, you rip dude.

  • @TheGagnonRx
    @TheGagnonRx Před 2 lety

    Flat out laughed out loud at least 10x. Great commentary bro. That bull charge was priceless!

  • @Krilin84
    @Krilin84 Před 2 lety +8

    Course looks like so much fun, and beautiful scenery too. Really entertaining to watch as always!

  • @Tethysmeer
    @Tethysmeer Před 2 lety +1

    Most fun race vids on yt. Thx!

  • @buildingreno
    @buildingreno Před 2 lety +2

    Great video. Super entertaining as always.

  • @AlejandroRivera275073
    @AlejandroRivera275073 Před 2 lety

    Great video like always,, very good to see you again! 🤙🏾💪🏾

  • @lisahunt59
    @lisahunt59 Před 2 lety +1

    This was one of your best videos!!

  • @spin2win721
    @spin2win721 Před 2 lety +16

    😂 I learned early on while experimenting off road that Fidlock water bottles and cages are the way to go. Nice job either way!

    • @MrLorence
      @MrLorence Před 2 lety

      Learned the hard way and was advised to go the King Cage route (if you are running out of things to spend money on get the Ti ones but I got the SS ones and they arent that much better in my hands over SS)

    • @yoavmiller216
      @yoavmiller216 Před 2 lety +1

      @@MrLorence Specialized z side loads aren't that bad either. Many a rock garden tested.

    • @MrHockaluger
      @MrHockaluger Před 2 lety

      Yeah. I got turned to Fidlock by Francis Cade's vids. I use them on my hardtail and havent lost a bottle even on a crash. 😅😅

  • @DivineWorship88
    @DivineWorship88 Před 2 lety

    I enjoy your video, it was refreshing to watch! Keep up the good work!

  • @agnessebille5528
    @agnessebille5528 Před 2 lety

    Best cycling content on CZcams. Love it VC!

  • @radrunning8535
    @radrunning8535 Před 2 lety

    Could watch this forever! Love this! 😎

  • @JohnDoe-sw9zq
    @JohnDoe-sw9zq Před 2 lety

    Been so missing the channel. Love the new edits!

  • @bigslacker666
    @bigslacker666 Před 2 lety

    As a DH/Enduro/DJ MTB rider I have to say I enjoyed watching something so completely foreign but still on bikes. Riding drop bars and skinny tires on trails has to be gnarly especially after big sprints and endurance grunts! Amazing stuff.

  • @mickelkobeck7376
    @mickelkobeck7376 Před 2 lety

    VC....so good to have you back. Missed your vids.

  • @mikelboudica5389
    @mikelboudica5389 Před 2 lety +1

    5 minutes behind in a 6 hour long race? That is pro level brah!

  • @stephenmathes1
    @stephenmathes1 Před 2 lety

    Sweet video man...love how you do it....course looks amazing!

  • @williamdowling7718
    @williamdowling7718 Před 2 lety

    Wow! This is fantastic content. I love the on board camera angle and post narration.. Separating the video into chapters for each sector of the race... The little comedic edits are perfect too.. I literally laughed out loud at the first "I guess you just need to be prepared to die". Lmfao.
    Great stuff. Please make 10,000 more videos like this one. Thanks. :)

  • @Punxish
    @Punxish Před 2 lety

    Love your commentary videos, thanks for sharing!!

  • @cyrusfarivar1012
    @cyrusfarivar1012 Před 2 lety +6

    Dude. This video is amazing. I also did this ride for the first time -- and witnessed the guy who got hit by the bull, twice. I finished 6th to last, but I finished! This was no doubt the hardest physical activity I've ever undertaken.
    At min 27:44 that's me in the yellow/black top, center frame.

    • @IsmaelChamu
      @IsmaelChamu Před 2 lety

      What bike are you riding? I want to try this but I don't have a two thousand dollar mtb/road bike haha

    • @cyrusfarivar1012
      @cyrusfarivar1012 Před 2 lety +1

      @@IsmaelChamu I rode a Surly Long Haul Trucker (2009), canti brakes.

  • @guillermomunoz5531
    @guillermomunoz5531 Před 2 lety +1

    We missed you VG. Loved the video!

  • @sandrospera3997
    @sandrospera3997 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome video ! Love it 🤘

  • @markeverettjohnson99
    @markeverettjohnson99 Před 2 lety

    Fantastic video. Been missing them!!!

  • @prestonjones5977
    @prestonjones5977 Před 2 lety

    awesome video, i liked the graphics and funny editing. what a crazy bull!

  • @RyuQ
    @RyuQ Před 2 lety

    Man the course was MEGA epic and that's an understatement

  • @travismcgarry
    @travismcgarry Před 2 lety

    Dude one of your best vids yet…. Awesome

  • @florianbartschiger1616
    @florianbartschiger1616 Před 2 lety +2

    VC is the Meme Lord

  • @davidkwondesign
    @davidkwondesign Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks my hero! I miss this place soooo much

  • @AndreasJarneman
    @AndreasJarneman Před 2 lety

    Love those videos! Great ride man!

  • @JivecattheMagnificent
    @JivecattheMagnificent Před 2 lety

    Ah man, beautiful video! I'm glad this came up in my recommendations. You have a new subscriber from the UK, despite not even being able to ride a bike myself! 😂 Keep up the good stuff, buddy. 💯

  • @philthewriter
    @philthewriter Před 2 lety

    You're a very good story teller. Video offered a pleasant distraction from writing stuff for clients. Thanks!

  • @Transsend_it
    @Transsend_it Před 2 lety

    So intense. Nice work! That bull!

  • @GSmith215
    @GSmith215 Před 8 měsíci

    Duuuuuude. Not sure how I missed this last year, but what an amazing video!!!

  • @iancave6753
    @iancave6753 Před 2 lety

    Such an inspiration Tyler …. My enthusiasm for rides lapsing over a long UK winter but this just brought me right back into hunger mode again. Never let go of that Flow Formula though…. Rookie error 😂🤣😂. Well done again

  • @Ropetable
    @Ropetable Před 2 lety

    soo entertaining to watch, love this video

  • @steelspartan21
    @steelspartan21 Před 2 lety +3

    Hats Off to the Bull guy ! If that was me I think I would of called my mom. 😩😂

  • @ryanking1460
    @ryanking1460 Před 2 lety

    Great video. Now I wanna ride bikes! Great race Tyler!

  • @Mickyrst43
    @Mickyrst43 Před 2 lety

    this is the 1st video I've watched on your CZcams channel,really enjoyed it and I'm going to subscribe now.

  • @MehmetSevil
    @MehmetSevil Před 2 lety

    I don't think I have watched a video this intently since LOTR series. :) Sooooo friggin' beautiful, scenery, editing, memes... everything!

  • @lewis4175
    @lewis4175 Před 2 lety

    Great vid. Looks like a really fun event

  • @darenmiller4359
    @darenmiller4359 Před 2 lety +2

    Welcome back champ.

  • @bobvalois3272
    @bobvalois3272 Před 2 lety

    Love the new mindset!

  • @deanpesci8484
    @deanpesci8484 Před 2 lety

    Who would have thunk- Bakersfield? Gorgeous course.....I admit to wondering where the hell you have been - you give us all this good stuff like Telluride and Mauna Kea, and then its like where the hell did VC go? Also realized how much I enjoy your ridiculous adventures by not having any for awhile..! Thanks for this....great fix!!!! Keep 'em coming, you animal! You are an incredible inspiration by showing us both great moments in a given undertaking, but more importantly those times when things are not going well at all, and how to get past that, maybe learn a thing or two, and still walk away with a big ol' smile. A notable moment like that would be when you were lying on your back on Engineer Pass, thinking, screw it, I'm just the Universe aware of itself right now....EPIC!

  • @austindrury4054
    @austindrury4054 Před 2 lety

    Fantastic video! Great stuff.

  • @treacherousshark
    @treacherousshark Před 5 měsíci

    New to this channel! love the content and the edits are hilariou!

  • @MarkCox11
    @MarkCox11 Před 2 lety +1

    thanks for the flow formulas discount, I bought some and I'm excited to see it it makes me ride like you

  • @jenmac287
    @jenmac287 Před 2 lety

    sweet video. im so jealous of west coast dirt waves..as an east coast dude thats some great stuff. holmes you were humbled by world class fellas. nice job.

  • @RuezgaDaniel
    @RuezgaDaniel Před 2 lety +1

    It's cool to see my hometown featured in a VC video!

  • @HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed

    Perfect tier choice. looks like you had a great time Ooohh and Bontrager cages are the best i haven't lost a bottle

  • @rudyelizondo1935
    @rudyelizondo1935 Před 2 lety +7

    Hahahaha man your vids are great Bro!!!! I laughed my ass off, great content man. Yeah man I agree with you about your road bike, maybe bigger tires would have helped? I don’t know cause I’m a novice gravel rider. I have a diverge with 38 panaracer sk tires and that is a lot of fun for me. I’m 70 and enjoy riding ever since I was a kid, I also broke my shoulder hitting a fence and Fallon off my bike on cement at night but am recovering slowly. My diverge is a cheaper bike and so it is freaking heavy like about 21 lbs. anyways great race and congratulations on your ride and placing. I’m sure it was a hell of a ride👍🤪😎

  • @socacyclist
    @socacyclist Před 2 lety +3

    Bears, now Bulls...WTF? This video was amazing. Loved everything. Also lots of humor.

  • @matic2601
    @matic2601 Před 2 lety

    You are still alive! Nice vid bro!

  • @cyclingnerddelux698
    @cyclingnerddelux698 Před rokem

    Dude. That was a sick ride!!

  • @anthonycordeiro3205
    @anthonycordeiro3205 Před 2 lety

    I have missed your videos and commentary glad you take time for the family but man January and February feel a little empty with out you man 🤙🏻

  • @anthonyharris483
    @anthonyharris483 Před 2 lety

    Great video and enjoyed the commentary.