The NOW Ride - LA's fastest group ride | Filmed with Insta360 X3 !

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  • čas přidán 13. 07. 2024
  • The NOW Ride is a staple in LA's rich group ride landscape. I filmed it on the Insta360 X3 camera (safa.link/insta360-x3) which is a really good way to capture one of these rides. Usually the camera is only pointed in one direction so you miss a lot of what is happening in the group around and behind the lens but this time it's all on display.
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    00:00 - 00:45 Intro
    00:45 - 06:30 Slow roll to highway
    06:30 - 30:20 Controlled pace
    30:20 - 49:45 Full gas
    49:45 - 51:21 Outro
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Komentáře • 252

  • @hagakuru
    @hagakuru Před 9 měsíci +66

    Props to the dude that solo'd to bridge at the end. That took some serious power in the tank!

  • @linesided
    @linesided Před 9 měsíci +70

    I hit my maximum resting heart rate just watching you guys!

  • @vr4966
    @vr4966 Před 9 měsíci +109

    Lets give credit to the boy who bridged up and couldn’t believe it. Good Job!

    • @ismaelzifiglr
      @ismaelzifiglr Před 9 měsíci +11

      Closed the gap and pulled hard af

    • @angelogarcia6590
      @angelogarcia6590 Před 9 měsíci +9

      What he did was insane!

    • @carlomiguelcantoria3962
      @carlomiguelcantoria3962 Před 9 měsíci +11

      this is when they were doing the rotations right? surprised he caught up with them!

    • @noonan130
      @noonan130 Před 9 měsíci +2

      Time for doping control 😂 srsly though, that was a yoeman fucking effort 👏

    • @noelodwyer
      @noelodwyer Před 9 měsíci

      At what time in the video 🙏

  • @joeemmerling2139
    @joeemmerling2139 Před 9 měsíci +23

    This is awesome. King Safa strikes again. Faster than you downhill, uphill, and now in flat sprints

    • @SAFABrian
      @SAFABrian  Před 9 měsíci +1

      The weakest sprint in NOW history 😂

  • @DTB1976
    @DTB1976 Před 9 měsíci +23

    Boy, what a motivation to watch your videos.
    Totally had no idea of riding my bike today ("Let's call it a restday, plus weather seems to be not so good ...").
    10min of watching this video: "F...k! Have to get on my bike. NOW!" Always the same ... 😁
    Thx mate! Had a great ride today.

  • @marmot201
    @marmot201 Před 9 měsíci +44

    Sustained 20 mph up a 6-7% climb, awesome fitness levels!

    • @betrickey
      @betrickey Před 9 měsíci +1

      Watching this made my tired broken body ache and set my lungs on 🔥🔥🔥!!! 😳

    • @JorgeGarcia-cl7of
      @JorgeGarcia-cl7of Před 9 měsíci

      !!!!!!!! I can barely hold 15 mph on 6 percent for like 10 mins so these guys tough fs

    • @Re-cycles408
      @Re-cycles408 Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@JorgeGarcia-cl7of
      Yes they are , because they ride all the time.

  • @IbnTariq007
    @IbnTariq007 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Love these group rides, I have recently started doing myself and it's so much fun.
    Please keep posting more and you have been super inspiring.

  • @leewinter28
    @leewinter28 Před 9 měsíci +18

    Safa, solely responsible for making me ride 2000 more miles than I normally would every year. Always inspiring my man!!

  • @dhanyrafael
    @dhanyrafael Před 9 měsíci +7

    You are the most awesome cyclist alive !! Nice mega wide camera. Really it catches the landscape. With respect from Romania. 🤩

  • @UnfilteredLifeStuff
    @UnfilteredLifeStuff Před 9 měsíci +9

    I got dropped watching this at my desk.....spicey ride man!!!

  • @ajbarnes777
    @ajbarnes777 Před 9 měsíci +28

    Damn, no way I would keep up with you guys! lol. Definitely motivated me to improve. I had to look twice seeing those numbers going UPHILL! Even my wife was like "Is that normal"? LOL 😆

    • @indusrtial
      @indusrtial Před 9 měsíci +1

      You will be there, just as strong.

    • @M3Atelier-Initiative
      @M3Atelier-Initiative Před 9 měsíci +3

      @@indusrtial I'm working my way up. I can hit 10mph on an 8% and hold it for 30 seconds.

    • @indusrtial
      @indusrtial Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@M3Atelier-Initiative that's badass, do some hill repeats and this will get you pretty fast. Start at a decent pace uphill for a certain distance and keep increasing the distance and speed. Just make sure to recover, drink plenty and be safe.

  • @TheCyclesport
    @TheCyclesport Před 9 měsíci +6

    I like it at the end when you are rolling at 42-43 mph after the last climb with the final 4, and you are flicking your elbow letting them know to pull through.... LOL Super-Tuck was the only way past you for just 1 of the boys 😉 and that Sprint finish where you finally got the Win for that ride was a RAD effort for sure. Deep video!!

    • @TheCyclesport
      @TheCyclesport Před 8 měsíci

      ok yes what is it ???
      @Click._.Profile_for_more_info

  • @DDGB08
    @DDGB08 Před 9 měsíci +6

    Great job filming and cycling SAFA…

  • @blakegoodwin3591
    @blakegoodwin3591 Před 9 měsíci

    This is a very compelling way to watch/experience cycling - less than an hour overall, fast & talented group, funky camera stuff happening, and an affable host & commentary. Well done. 🤙

  • @sunyoked
    @sunyoked Před 9 měsíci +1

    great ride my friend!...loving the 360 shots here. I just started using the X3 and loving it.

  • @mauricioaugustin6301
    @mauricioaugustin6301 Před 9 měsíci +6

    This is how i imagine swift rides should be!! Imagine playing swift with some VR on and this is the view ❤️❤️❤️

    • @dhanyrafael
      @dhanyrafael Před 9 měsíci

      Rouvy is testing VR indoor cycling. In 5-10 years it will be on the market as VR helmets and technology improve and videocards get stronger and cheaper (VR needs 4K resolution per eye at minimum, so we need a videocard to produce 8K in total).

  • @rogereheadbyrne4790
    @rogereheadbyrne4790 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Shout out to Mr SAFA Brian! You are the GOAT!, years and years of riding, self improvement and careful tweaking! You are an inspiration dude because your explosive drive and quick actions count, watching your decisive moves ensured your outcome!! This was pleasurable viewing!!

  • @TortillaChip93
    @TortillaChip93 Před 9 měsíci

    So awesome! Working my way through your plague ride videos now 😎

  • @brucelowe3391
    @brucelowe3391 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Went for a beer after watching the ride.

  • @dfateekh
    @dfateekh Před 9 měsíci

    I love Safa so much! ❤

  • @paulweall26
    @paulweall26 Před 6 měsíci

    That was soooo good to see a Safa win, I was on the edge of my seat at the end lol. I had to cycle back from work at midnight in the pouring UK rain, crack a beer when I landed and finish the video.
    New to this channel but absolutely loving the content. No gonna lie, some of the videos scares the sh$t out of me so please stay safe and continue forever. Peace out man X

  • @twintwitch1
    @twintwitch1 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Great stuff this 77 year old ex-racer with Afib loved it. Be safe out there. Thank you. Leave your helmet on, I have seen more than a few go down just rolling in after a hard ride. One fellow just about lost a finger, another guy a broken hip, and a young woman lost her life rolling into a park at a food stop and a car took her out. She had just taken off her helmet after a hard 50. Be safe out there all the time. Did I mention his third broken hip.

    • @ebhkkc1
      @ebhkkc1 Před 7 měsíci

      debbie downer, get an ablation if you are healthy enough!

  • @cyclinglover3721
    @cyclinglover3721 Před 7 měsíci

    That was absolutely amazing ❤❤❤ big kudos to the guy who bridged

  • @winstonpx
    @winstonpx Před 7 měsíci

    It's great to see how respectful the drivers were while passing! Tried to leave y'all as much space as possible.

  • @cycletrade2276
    @cycletrade2276 Před 9 měsíci +1

    That was amazing! On so many fronts

  • @Leonclarkson
    @Leonclarkson Před 9 měsíci +3

    Why am I not surprised KingIZ has orange tires haha congrats on getting that win Safa!

  • @emersonmiguel5730
    @emersonmiguel5730 Před 9 měsíci +8

    Massa viu queria que aqui tivesse umas estradas assim para gente pedalar sem sem estar subindo e descendo remendo na estrada aí tá bom demais que estrada massa gostei da câmera também muito

  • @HS-li7hj
    @HS-li7hj Před 9 měsíci

    That was an amazing performance, camera 🎥 guy..!

  • @bagusla_alhamdulillah
    @bagusla_alhamdulillah Před 9 měsíci

    Amazing . Respect ✊

  • @jmadjojo
    @jmadjojo Před 9 měsíci +1

    wonderful riding and beautiful angle by 360 camera , I love your tremendous nice video😍✨✨✨✨✨✨✨🫰💖

  • @10tealeaf
    @10tealeaf Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing this with us. 🙂

  • @Cycling.in.Romania
    @Cycling.in.Romania Před 9 měsíci

    Excellent quality, it tends to be a pain to dial it in but you nailed it 👍👍👍

  • @logankuzyk
    @logankuzyk Před 9 měsíci +2

    47:45 made me jump lol, too real.

  • @1971lemond
    @1971lemond Před 9 měsíci +1

    Did that ride with ya guys 2 years ago,” you guys are super fast!! It was a painful but fun ride.

  • @DesertOryx
    @DesertOryx Před 8 měsíci

    I rode with you on my couch. Really nice as I like to roadbike and also like to watch other regions (houses, streets, surroundings etc.) in google maps. LA is so far away and I will never be able to ride there. So such a video is a nice thing (y). Thank you

  • @yuum8908
    @yuum8908 Před 7 měsíci

    It's winter where I live and I would do anything to ride with a group makes me miss summer so much lol 😂 looks so fun. Got myself a cannondale caad 5 switching to a specialized this new year so.

  • @melmorg4377
    @melmorg4377 Před 6 měsíci

    Sitting on 40-50km b4 the climb I must admit it's faster than I could manage and to much traffic for my liking, love the 360 view and I feel like I'm there. Loving the blue sky.

  • @WalaNehLabala
    @WalaNehLabala Před 9 měsíci +1

    That POV is brutal.

  • @juleskan4142
    @juleskan4142 Před 9 měsíci

    Cool video!! ❤

  • @immortality625
    @immortality625 Před 9 měsíci +3

    I always support you from a far..from south Korea😊😊

  • @kjl42
    @kjl42 Před 9 měsíci

    Wow, the new GTA is looking awesome!!

  • @blaxbrian6877
    @blaxbrian6877 Před 9 měsíci +1

    You have an awesome camera.....i don't think ve ever seen one like that

  • @AnttiJumppainen
    @AnttiJumppainen Před 9 měsíci

    Great / well done!
    See point of big group rides as a race, only mainly!
    In turkufinland took part in group rides few times but there racing seriously was frowned upon. So for those plants it was just about drafting long distance, but nobody spoke so it wasn't a social event.

  • @gonootropics2.065
    @gonootropics2.065 Před 9 měsíci

    Chill vibes great rides 😎

  • @BikeLA23
    @BikeLA23 Před 9 měsíci

    Amazing ride

  • @mehdiz1052
    @mehdiz1052 Před 9 měsíci

    Sick ride🎉

  • @rudyelizondo1935
    @rudyelizondo1935 Před 5 měsíci

    Wow super cool

  • @fucktheworld1207
    @fucktheworld1207 Před 9 měsíci

    As we say here in Blighty 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Safa is the gaffer 👌🏻

  • @tyronejohnson3030
    @tyronejohnson3030 Před 9 měsíci

    Nice Ride! Wish I was there...

  • @MethodOverRide
    @MethodOverRide Před 7 měsíci

    I am a beginner, and these videos motivate me to keep riding.

  • @jobikerdude
    @jobikerdude Před 9 měsíci

    amazing video and cam

  • @fabul23
    @fabul23 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Great Video!
    Hi Safa, what helment mount are you using?

  • @marciomvp9458
    @marciomvp9458 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Wow. That is pretty good horsepower!

  • @chokhou
    @chokhou Před 8 měsíci

    Beast!

  • @AlexRodriguez-no8wd
    @AlexRodriguez-no8wd Před 9 měsíci +1

    Supertuck going down hill 4th in line.. pretty gangsta!

  • @edmoore
    @edmoore Před 9 měsíci +6

    30kmh up 7% (around 31:20) makes me feel like such a potato.

    • @dhanyrafael
      @dhanyrafael Před 9 měsíci +1

      I go uphill with 10 kph at that slope. 😅

  • @Spider_Kwh
    @Spider_Kwh Před 5 měsíci

    We love u so much champ.

  • @katomiler843
    @katomiler843 Před 9 měsíci

    Brilliant post 👍

  • @christopherandstephaniehil5782
    @christopherandstephaniehil5782 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Bring back the TOUR OF CALIFORNIA

  • @user-tc6ik2zs5i
    @user-tc6ik2zs5i Před 9 měsíci

    Hey Brian love the video, keep them coming, can you tell us what selfie stick you used? THANKS AGAIN.

  • @streetdreamz-houstontexas9907
    @streetdreamz-houstontexas9907 Před 9 měsíci +1

    awesome video!!!! what software do you use to capture both KMH and MPH on your video?

  • @kharisrb
    @kharisrb Před 9 měsíci

    keep speedmyenergy broo good job man

  • @liquidSpin
    @liquidSpin Před 9 měsíci

    Of course SAFA would finish first 🚀🚀🚀

  • @Thezuule1
    @Thezuule1 Před 9 měsíci +10

    I have absolutely no experience in group rides and it always amazes me how comfortable everyone is riding in a pack at such high speeds. Going 45 mph downhill and just sort of existing with each other is a thing I've not yet learned how to do.

    • @mitchleblanc
      @mitchleblanc Před 9 měsíci +4

      Yeah, definitely not something you wanna do with beginners!

    • @blakegoodwin3591
      @blakegoodwin3591 Před 9 měsíci +2

      It’s fun as hell.

    • @joecan
      @joecan Před 9 měsíci

      Wide angle makes everything look as sketch as it really is, but when you're doing it, it doesn't even cross your mind.

    • @M3Atelier-Initiative
      @M3Atelier-Initiative Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@mitchleblanc give it a shot _ but stay in the back until you have the fitness level

  • @whatsuphonkycat
    @whatsuphonkycat Před 9 měsíci

    thats a win

  • @brienw8800
    @brienw8800 Před 9 měsíci +1

    sick camera, busy roads

  • @melmorg4377
    @melmorg4377 Před 6 měsíci

    Nice friendly bunch ride.

  • @Indefield
    @Indefield Před 9 měsíci +10

    Hey, mate, do you planning to continue "escape from hollywood" saga?

    • @SAFABrian
      @SAFABrian  Před 9 měsíci +1

      No plans at the moment but Hollywood is still there

  • @wheelman8637
    @wheelman8637 Před 9 měsíci

    Was that a Wilhelm scream at the end?
    Thanks for sharing this. Watched while on the spin bike. Matched RPM but nowhere close to matching wattage.

  • @918swimbikerun
    @918swimbikerun Před 8 měsíci

    Is the camera mounted on your helmet? What software did you use to overlay on the video! Awesome job! Super inspiring

  • @ayd1n85
    @ayd1n85 Před 9 měsíci

    Hi I am from Bulgaria, liked your videos, what program you use for telemetry on video?

  • @bentley_cycling
    @bentley_cycling Před 9 měsíci +1

    31:17 Unnatural right rider.
    Nice camera performance anyway!

  • @b_dinca
    @b_dinca Před 9 měsíci +1

    hey, man, great vid! what software did you use to add the overlays? thanks!

    • @mostlyboring
      @mostlyboring Před 9 měsíci

      I know Garmin's VIRB Edit lets you do something like that. You'll need your ride's .fit file. Though I'm also interested to know if he used that or something else.

  • @fijihuhu
    @fijihuhu Před 9 měsíci +2

    Beautiful video, and inspiring riders, but you guys deserve safer roads. My heart rate climbed just watching a river of high speed traffic sliding by on the left. Come on, California, get it done.

  • @ur43206
    @ur43206 Před 9 měsíci +1

    The helmet camera gives an awesome view

  • @bethearl8686
    @bethearl8686 Před 4 měsíci

    Always love your videos! But I'm not crazy about the fish-eye lens. Just my preference.

  • @burnigene1279
    @burnigene1279 Před 5 měsíci

    That's me dropped on the first 100m of the first climb.
    Insane power

  • @SahinDemir0804
    @SahinDemir0804 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Grüße aus Deutschland 🇩🇪🇩🇪😊😊

  • @OM-sb2bd
    @OM-sb2bd Před 9 měsíci

    What kind of sorcery is that helmet cam !?! 🔥 …. where the heck is the mount?…. it’s like a drone is following you. I’m old.

  • @Go3tt3rbot3
    @Go3tt3rbot3 Před 9 měsíci +3

    As a beginner who has maybe 7k km under his belt, the part at 45min is sick. Almost 40kmh up that grade 4 hill is so far away from what i can do. Yes, a 350€ bike cant compete with those 5k€ and up racers but still. Inspiring to see. Thanks for sharing mate and congrats for the win!

    • @hobmarg
      @hobmarg Před 9 měsíci +1

      just do 550-700 watts for 2 minutes, you got it :) (seriously though, fitness > fancy bike especially climbing).

  • @lfish57
    @lfish57 Před 9 měsíci

    Holy smoke. 780 watts in the end? Wow.

  • @xaviertirado7516
    @xaviertirado7516 Před 7 měsíci

    That Camara is 🔥 how do you add the strength and all that good stuff

  • @smolick1
    @smolick1 Před 9 měsíci

    What saddle are you riding with?

  • @JohnBoy1sland3r
    @JohnBoy1sland3r Před 8 měsíci

    What type of camera is giving you these type of shots Safa?

  • @END3RL3
    @END3RL3 Před 9 měsíci +1

    What app is that putting the mph and data over top the video?

  • @angeldust2523
    @angeldust2523 Před 9 měsíci

    Yo! Enjoy riding 😊

  • @jimmy0987654321asdfg
    @jimmy0987654321asdfg Před 7 měsíci

    Is the camera mounted on your helmet? What software did you use to overlay on the video?

  • @bendenisereedy7865
    @bendenisereedy7865 Před 9 měsíci

    Warm sun and unblemished tarmac. Living in the Scottish Highlands I can only dream, we have to go to Europe for conditions like that.

  • @thinkingape7655
    @thinkingape7655 Před 9 měsíci

    Cool ride for sure, but… have you ever tried MEGAVALANCHE rides? Their a bit beyond my capabilities, but look epic nonetheless. 🤘

  • @chinov2933
    @chinov2933 Před 9 měsíci

    you're a monster!!

  • @markday1714
    @markday1714 Před 9 měsíci +2

    most likely a stupid question but here I go. How you you post the real-time ride specs on the video?

    • @abe.vs.ape.
      @abe.vs.ape. Před 9 měsíci

      Especially that altitude map where you follow along, it's so neat to see

  • @stephenbishop5986
    @stephenbishop5986 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Looks amazing, does it ever rain in California?! Feels abit weird viewing with that camera, but great to see different angles 👍

    • @Mario_Ramirez
      @Mario_Ramirez Před 9 měsíci +1

      It does, but rarely during summer in Los Angeles, it usually happens in late December thru March.

    • @stephenbishop5986
      @stephenbishop5986 Před 9 měsíci

      @@Mario_Ramirez just like here in England then.. 😀

  • @1ghostdawg
    @1ghostdawg Před 8 měsíci

    What mount did u use for ur insta 360? Thanks

  • @johnknox4293
    @johnknox4293 Před 9 měsíci

    You guys are pretty fast

  • @guidonvanonder
    @guidonvanonder Před 8 měsíci

    scary roads with all those cars

  • @cyclinglover3721
    @cyclinglover3721 Před 7 měsíci

    Wondering your avg and max hr during this watts show!!

  • @matthewobregon4803
    @matthewobregon4803 Před 9 měsíci

    Lots of cars on those roads.

  • @BlatantlyLit
    @BlatantlyLit Před 9 měsíci

    Looks like fun bro I want to join the ride. What I really want is to win it.

  • @andrerodriguez7603
    @andrerodriguez7603 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Fast ride, you are definitely fit. I use to do the Montrose ride when I was your age and older. Can’t do it anymore. How would you compare these two rides in speed and hardness? I’m curious. Thanks!

    • @M3Atelier-Initiative
      @M3Atelier-Initiative Před 8 měsíci

      I think Montrose (the second half of it ~ return leg) is harder. The Now Ride isnt easier, but the climbs are. The punchy climbs on the Montrose route are leg snappers _ especially if you ride with the 8:30a group. You'll find yourself chasing a bunch of L39ION riders.

  • @Big_Island_Boi
    @Big_Island_Boi Před 9 měsíci

    Seeing that mullet in 360 degrees for 50 minutes made me quite queasy.