From Mud to Glory: My Epic First Gravel Race at UCI Gravel World Series Blaavand Challenge, Denmark!

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  • čas přidán 13. 05. 2023
  • Follow me as I embark on my first-ever gravel race, the UCI Gravel World Series Blaavand Challenge in Denmark. I cycled from the Netherlands to Denmark to get there, not knowing what to expect from this kind of racing. This was an epic race that was full of mud, wet sand, and gravel - and I had a lot of fun!
    This race is absolutely full of character and is a great way to test your skills as a gravel racer. In this video, I share my tips on what I learnt from racing gravel for the first time and give you a firsthand experience of riding in a bunch.
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Komentáře • 271

  • @stevengibbs8117
    @stevengibbs8117 Před rokem +61

    No one is going to understand how hard this is if you're smiling all the time hahaha

  • @juanmiguelalejandrino
    @juanmiguelalejandrino Před rokem +76

    After watching you and Manon, I realized the huge difference between an Ultra-endurance rider and a Track cyclist. Even your mental toughness is beyond comparison. You made this look like a walk in the park. Well done Sharry!

  • @marloulim6488
    @marloulim6488 Před rokem +21

    She's honest, humble and most of all proud of her achievements. And she's alwas smiling too no matter how hard the track is 🙂🙂

  • @peterharrington8709
    @peterharrington8709 Před rokem +16

    And you even bikepacked to the event! We can see how proud you are of this achievement and dam right too! Very very well done.

  • @geoffreyhoney122
    @geoffreyhoney122 Před rokem +3

    Brutal course, brutal wind, sand, mud and you aced it wirh a smile on skinny tires! Jaw-dropping achievement! Well done! Look at you go! Huge respect!

  • @BTcycle
    @BTcycle Před rokem +1

    Amazed that your all-road bike completed it with 35mm tires. Congratulations on finishing it.

  • @stevengibbs8117
    @stevengibbs8117 Před rokem +15

    Manon from GCN just did the UCI gravel qualifier in denmark, and the beach section made her call it quits. It looked miserable, can't wait to see how you held up!

  • @ThomLieb
    @ThomLieb Před rokem +1

    Congratulations on doing so well in a race that exhausted me just watching it!

  • @caet49
    @caet49 Před rokem +2

    So many other insta and youtubers that would try to explain all their Big emotions crying and feeling Like one with the Earth….I love your wibe more - happy strong positive attitude👍👍👍

  • @fjodorgrigorow3851
    @fjodorgrigorow3851 Před rokem +2

    YOU are a STAR! Your mental strength and super cheerful attitude are brilliant!! Wishing You more success in cycling!!

  • @luciacollazoshernandez3135

    Hello Buzzalong girl, congratulations on your achievements, you are a very persevering and disciplined girl, I am glad to see how you improve day by day, the race is really incredible, beautiful places, and you, as always, so much fun, thank you for sharing your passion with us, ❤️🥇🏆 🚴‍♀️ looking forward to your new video!!!

  • @astriddegroot7438
    @astriddegroot7438 Před rokem +4

    Wow! you are doing soo well, tough cookie you are, super girl! Congratulations ! x

  • @JuvoII
    @JuvoII Před rokem +3

    So great to see you bruteforcing through. just watched GCN, where the Manon girl showed up showcasing her fine equipment, moaning, quittting and telling it sucked. Weird how a couple of the GCN presenters think moaning and disatisfaction is the way to go.

  • @raytheron
    @raytheron Před rokem +1

    Brilliant, Sherry, brilliant!

  • @stein-fredrikholm2042
    @stein-fredrikholm2042 Před rokem +3

    And it looks like you are not even cold….I cud not take my helmet of with out help 🥶 It was nice meeting you, you and Natan made the trip all worth it for me 😃👍🏼 I do it again next year….🙄

  • @mikefoster3901
    @mikefoster3901 Před rokem +3

    Congrations on completing your first gravel race

  • @daniellehmann3225
    @daniellehmann3225 Před rokem +3

    Amazing mindset and attitude. Cannot even imagine the toughness and strain of such a race. Well done!

  • @pranasanctuary3798
    @pranasanctuary3798 Před rokem +4

    Awesome effort from Sherry but why all the hate for Manon? I suspect she’s achieved more on a bike than anyone commenting here (most of whom wouldn’t last 2mins on this course). Be nice people! ❤

  • @djiembefolaDan
    @djiembefolaDan Před rokem +2

    I'm so happy for you! Keep riding and discovering, you make a lot of people happy with your infectious vibe and strength.

  • @Casual_BackPacking
    @Casual_BackPacking Před rokem +3

    Just completing these races is amazing 👏 🙌 great job great video