Sofiane Sehili
Sofiane Sehili
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The most brutal MTB race in Europe
The Highland Trail 550 is the oldest bikepacking race in Europe and arguably the hardest. With harsh weather, unforgiving terrain, numerous technical downhill, countless long hike-a-bikes, it is a test of character for anyone who is bold enough to sign up. The reward is gorgeous landscapes in a remote and wild part of that populous continent that is Europe.
The course and conditions make it super challenging, but on top of that, I had to deal with a string of bad luck that made it even harder.
Follow along to see what it takes to complete this legendary race.
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*Footage*
Sofiane Sehili
*Editing*
Fanny Bensussan
*Music*
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Видео

Offroad bikepacking in Portugal🇵🇹 (theGOATS)
Просмотров 6 тыс.5 месяцев назад
After a successful 2023 season, I decided to take part in one last race for the fun of it. I was to mentally and physically tired to give it a proper go, but I was determined to have some fun. And that's how I started the GOATS. While fun was definitely had, that course proved to be a big challenge and not easy to complete. I discovered Portugal and its limitless gravel possibilities and I was ...
The bikepacking diaries: Sicily
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Last year, Fanny and I went for a month long holiday, riding our bikes in Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily. Part 3 takes you with us to colorful Sicily. It was our third time on this island and though we globally had a good time. We were shocked by the amount of trash on the side of the road. Highlights included visiting the antic city of Syracuse and climbing Etna twice in a day. Stage 3 : 840km /...
The bikepacking diaries: Sardegna
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Last year, Fanny and I went for a month long holiday, riding our bikes in Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily. Part 2 of 3 takes you with us on the scenic roads of Sardinia. We had no real expectations about this island, which the lesser known of the three. It turned out to be our favorite and we can't recommend it enough ! Stage 2 : 1.330km / 24.000m *Footage* Sofiane Sehili *Maps* Fanny Bensussan *E...
The bikepacking diaries: Corsica
Просмотров 5 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Last year, Fanny and I went for a month long holiday, riding our bikes in Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily. Part 1 of 3 takes you with us on the quiet roads of Corsica, which is nicknamed the island of beauty. Enjoy the film and if you have questions, hit the comment section below and we'll get back to you next weekend with the answers. Stage 1 : 615 km / 14.000m *Footage* Sofiane Sehili *Maps* Fan...
Winning the hardest bike race in the world... 3 times
Просмотров 18 тыс.7 месяцев назад
After two back to back wins on the Silk road mountain race, I went back to Kyrgyzstan to secure an unlikely third win in three participation. With the densest field ever seen in a bikepacking race, I had to be both lucky and at the top of my game. Little did I know, luck would not be in my favor this time... *Footage* Sofiane Sehili *Editing* Fanny Bensussan *Music* from Epidemic Sound *Thumbna...
Blackpacking: a cycling journey in Norway
Просмотров 6 тыс.8 месяцев назад
If you want to listen to the best black metal song ever 🎶 Deafheaven - Dream House 🎶 Footage Sofiane Sehili Additional footage RUclips Editing Fanny Bensussan Music Dunkelheit, Burzum Rains & Tears, Aphrodite's Child 0:00 Welcome in Norway 2:11 A cabin in the woods 3:15 Burning churches, murders, and neopaganism
1.000 km non stop, 2 days, no night
Просмотров 10 тыс.9 месяцев назад
The Bright Midnight is a bikepacking event which shows you a lot of what Norway has to offer. The route goes through highlands - endless gravel roads in the mountains, connecting all those summer farms up there, then leads to the fjords, over some mountain passes, and eventually turning back into highlands through some national parks. It totals about 1.000km with 16.000m of elevation gain. Firs...
Bikepack racing with a full sus: good or bad idea?
Просмотров 13 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Detailed bike check of the mountain bike I used to win my third Silk Road Mountain Race Vitus Rapide FS Rockshox Sid Ultimate 100mm fork Rockshox Sid Luxe 40mm rear shock Hunt Proven Carbon race XC 29 wheelset SON Delux dynamo hub René Herse Fleecer Ridge 55mm tires Shimano XT M8100 12sp groupset 30T chainring / 10-51 cassette XTR PD-M9100 pedals Niner RDO carbon seat post Fizik Alpaca Saddle R...
Silk Road Mountain Race 2023 debrief
Просмотров 27 тыс.11 месяцев назад
A detailed recap of my third win on the mighty and ever capturing Silk Road Mountain Race. How things played out and how deep I had to dig to cross the finish line first. Thanks to Tater Boost for sponsoring this video. Visit taterboost.com to learn more *Additional footage:* Evgeni Chistyakov *Pictures:* Danil Usmanov Chris McLean *Editing:* Fanny Bensussan 00:00 Intro 00:16 Tater Boost 00:57 ...
The most epic ultra race in the world
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Starting Aug 12th Brace yourselves *Filming & editing* Fanny Bensussan
6 keys to the Silk Road Mountain Race
Просмотров 17 тыс.11 месяцев назад
6 keys to the Silk Road Mountain Race
The Bright Midnight Debrief
Просмотров 11 тыс.Год назад
The Bright Midnight Debrief
Highland Trail 550 post race debrief
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
Highland Trail 550 post race debrief
The Rhino Run: 2700km from South Africa to Namibia
Просмотров 15 тыс.Год назад
The Rhino Run: 2700km from South Africa to Namibia
Packing for a long bike trip in South East Asia
Просмотров 15 тыс.Год назад
Packing for a long bike trip in South East Asia
Sick Road Mountain Race: the story of the 2022 SRMR
Просмотров 48 тыс.Год назад
Sick Road Mountain Race: the story of the 2022 SRMR
Silk Road Mountain Race: the winning set-up
Просмотров 47 тыс.Год назад
Silk Road Mountain Race: the winning set-up
Tour Divide winner kit list
Просмотров 71 тыс.Год назад
Tour Divide winner kit list
Bikepacking the highest passes of Colombia
Просмотров 11 тыс.2 года назад
Bikepacking the highest passes of Colombia

Комментарии

  • @hasinazaman5703
    @hasinazaman5703 8 минут назад

    Epic

  • @yannickb.9237
    @yannickb.9237 27 минут назад

    Très belle images. Merci pour ce partage !

  • @JeanFrancoisDesrosiers
    @JeanFrancoisDesrosiers Час назад

    The axle screw torque messing with the bearings sideload/alignement may tell the hub is deffective. (Missing an internal spacer?)

  • @claudiolima224
    @claudiolima224 Час назад

    Its ok not to win. Thanks for the video 👍

  • @stephenturner7512
    @stephenturner7512 Час назад

    Well done. Super video. Thanks

  • @blue-wanderer4392
    @blue-wanderer4392 Час назад

    2:20 I usually come to this opinion in every race 20 seconds later after it started. ^^

  • @kevinmcguire4537
    @kevinmcguire4537 2 часа назад

    Legend

  • @wilfwilliams
    @wilfwilliams 3 часа назад

    Fabulous insights as to what’s involved. Thanks for sharing @fanny nice edits

  • @marcgelly7639
    @marcgelly7639 3 часа назад

    Merci d’avoir pris le temps de filmer, monter et partager Sofiane. Simplement Bravo!!!

  • @stefang4706
    @stefang4706 5 часов назад

    Inspirational as always! I watch a lot of bikepacking/self supported races an the feet play up a lot of the time when the weather turns. When I go on a bikepacking trip (not racing) I always carry a pair of waterproof socks like sealskins, I would probably add a second pair riding in Scotland, they saved my feet more than once.

  • @Fernlust
    @Fernlust 5 часов назад

    🐐

  • @EvidenceofaFabulousLife
    @EvidenceofaFabulousLife 6 часов назад

    Great footage, tough game that. Some questions please: 1). Restrap harness for carrying the bike? 2). Any midge protection. If so, did it work? 3). Reason for no upholstery needle and thread for the tyre? 4). Fully waterproof socks for rivers and bog crossings? I can see you’d end up with trench foot if you didn’t take care like you did. Thank you for the video, I knew this was tough, this shows how tough. Shame about the freehub. Congratulations on the finish. Tim

  • @JohnyPedaluga
    @JohnyPedaluga 6 часов назад

    👍👍👍

  • @ferruccio4531
    @ferruccio4531 6 часов назад

    tremendous effort, well done. loved your letting us know how you felt throughout.

  • @xavierleparisien929
    @xavierleparisien929 7 часов назад

    Bravo pour une course ou tu as eu des problèmes mécaniques. Pas facile les Highlands.

  • @youssefnounou4791
    @youssefnounou4791 7 часов назад

    Bravo soufian😊

  • @BikingAlways
    @BikingAlways 7 часов назад

    Congratulations! for completing

  • @BombtrackBicycleCo
    @BombtrackBicycleCo 7 часов назад

    What an area, what a race. Thanks for giving that insight!

  • @1337aznpro
    @1337aznpro День назад

    Hey Sofiane did you run tyre inserts after this experience (the pinch flat)? or do you think there isnt that much benefit?

    • @sofianeshl
      @sofianeshl День назад

      I never ran inserts. You can run them if you'd like to ride with really low pressure and go downhill very fast.

  • @chillplacatetrance9213
    @chillplacatetrance9213 11 дней назад

    'If you want to get successful in business or in life, you gonna want it bad." Thank you.

  • @takumarify
    @takumarify 17 дней назад

    Fenders are great, if you get good ones !

  • @milanoreddc5591
    @milanoreddc5591 21 день назад

    Still the best thumb nail! Hotel room clean robe and your bike!

  • @nomade34.
    @nomade34. 26 дней назад

    Hello Man je découvre ta chaîne bravo courage j'aime beaucoup ta chaîne entre voyageur à vélo on se comprend je me suis abonné hate de voir la suite amitié du nomade à vélo prennez soins de vous

  • @olivermatyo2846
    @olivermatyo2846 Месяц назад

    Great and Sound Top Merci 😀

  • @chrlmlln9018
    @chrlmlln9018 Месяц назад

    💖👍💯👍💯👍💯💖

  • @dmitriytimchenko901
    @dmitriytimchenko901 Месяц назад

    Great race, i do some part by car, and can't amagine how you do it on bike

  • @benjaminmirt5029
    @benjaminmirt5029 Месяц назад

    "Im wearing all of my clothes", "Got lost in the snow", "GPS Problems", "Bicycle Problems", "Loved it!" XDDDD

  • @youssefnounou4791
    @youssefnounou4791 2 месяца назад

    mercies soufiane de ma part Youssef de Munich

    • @sofianeshl
      @sofianeshl 2 месяца назад

      Sympa de t'avoir rencontré à la gare !

  • @Asaya911
    @Asaya911 2 месяца назад

    Grazie

  • @starduck5198
    @starduck5198 2 месяца назад

    salut , super vidéo. Petite question je suis très intéresse par la course , je pratique l'enduro avec un full suspendu tranceX 29 je roule avec un section de pneu 2.50 avant dhf et 2.40 arrière dissector. Donc ma question bête, roule avec une configuration de pneu pareille serais suicidaire pour cette course ? ou un avantage par moment

    • @sofianeshl
      @sofianeshl 2 месяца назад

      Ah non ça n'a rien de suicidaire. Perso je suis en 2.25, donc pas beaucoup plus petit

  • @youssefnounou4791
    @youssefnounou4791 2 месяца назад

    Salut soufiane bon trajet dema Part Youssef de Munich 😊

  • @user-km6ry1dq1l
    @user-km6ry1dq1l 2 месяца назад

    You are the real C0wb0y (Clint eastwo0d) of the cyclist W0rld ❤PAKISTAN

  • @colingoulding3227
    @colingoulding3227 2 месяца назад

    Hi Sofiane, thanks for your videos, very informative. I am doing badlands this year, moving on to Atlas and Silk. I have a gravel bike that allows 53mm tyres and has Rockshock 40mm suspension at the front. Do you think this would be fine for Atlas and Silk from your experience ?

    • @sofianeshl
      @sofianeshl 2 месяца назад

      Yeah I think it could do the trick

  • @colingoulding3227
    @colingoulding3227 2 месяца назад

    Unbelievable resiliency and strength of mind. What wheels did you have and do you think the accident caused the issue. Did the place you visit have the spokes as well as nipples ?

  • @user-km6ry1dq1l
    @user-km6ry1dq1l 3 месяца назад

    ❤RESPECT t0 you Sir, But how can i start long and elite level Cycling I am a Ordinary Cyclist... Please Guide me Sir,❤

  • @ferruccio4531
    @ferruccio4531 4 месяца назад

    I enjoyed your account of the race, well done.

  • @aabedian
    @aabedian 4 месяца назад

    How much did you weigh? Meaning body weight

    • @sofianeshl
      @sofianeshl 4 месяца назад

      I started around 73kg

  • @Davdall
    @Davdall 4 месяца назад

    Merci pour ce partage Sofiane, Perso je fais tout avec un fs ( santa Cruz Blur) : bikepacking, VTT, bikepark, sorties Gravel, et même les voyages en famille en tirant la remorque avec la petite dedans.. C’est en effet plus de maintenance et un peu de mécanique pour le préparer à chaque type de sorties, mais ça a plus de sens pour moi que de posséder plusieurs vélos 😊.. . Et apparement on est pas PLUS LENT en full, même sur du roulant. Bravo pour cette victoire 👍 ton commentaire me confirme dans mon choix ! Merci pour tes témoignages inspirants 👍👍

  • @ferruccio4531
    @ferruccio4531 4 месяца назад

    hi Sofiane, it's nice to see somebody that states upfront that his main goal is to win, some are afraid to tell that. your endurance is beyond human. I have a question for you and all ultraracers: don't you think all that sleep deprivation might be detrimental in the long run, just wondering, I'm not a doctor. ciao.

    • @sofianeshl
      @sofianeshl 4 месяца назад

      It's definitely a possibility. I have to admit that I'm afraid to research it

  • @sonofthenorth
    @sonofthenorth 5 месяцев назад

    No Burzum for the whole video 😢

    • @sofianeshl
      @sofianeshl 5 месяцев назад

      Unforgivable! 🤬

  • @xavierleparisien929
    @xavierleparisien929 5 месяцев назад

    Bonjour Sofiane toujours un plaisir de voir votre bonne humeur, alors comme d’habitude HelloFromparis 😅😊

  • @ericlerouge3387
    @ericlerouge3387 5 месяцев назад

    you're the best, I like your video, the passion is so strong

  • @brendonbussy6066
    @brendonbussy6066 5 месяцев назад

    Sh3t food, excellent entertainment. Love your adventures

    • @sofianeshl
      @sofianeshl 5 месяцев назад

      Hope you're talking about snickers and not about Portuguese gastronomy 😅

  • @savignacrobert4904
    @savignacrobert4904 5 месяцев назад

    Where did the wheel went? Ou est parti la roue? Did she win? Elle a gagné?

    • @sofianeshl
      @sofianeshl 5 месяцев назад

      Il paraît qu'elle est toujours à la station Orlybus de Denfert Rochereau

    • @fannybens
      @fannybens 5 месяцев назад

      J'aurais du filmer le sauvetage.

  • @massikini
    @massikini 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks for that... The Goat... Je ne pensais pas que le tracé serait si exigeant, tu as au moins reussi a capter de belles images👍🏽et, merci pour le montage Fanny 👍🏽🙏🏽😘

    • @sofianeshl
      @sofianeshl 5 месяцев назад

      Ultra exigeant. Y a qu'à voir en combien de temps Chris a gagné

  • @allannadobson4424
    @allannadobson4424 5 месяцев назад

    The snickers 😂 yupp that one had an adventure 🙌 ride on 💗

    • @sofianeshl
      @sofianeshl 5 месяцев назад

      He's a true survivor

  • @movingpointcc
    @movingpointcc 5 месяцев назад

    Bike & Chill!

  • @JaqueParisien
    @JaqueParisien 5 месяцев назад

    J'abonde dans le même sens que tous les autres ici. C'est toujours un plaisir de suivre tes aventures, vos aventures en fait, à Fanny et à toi. Continuez de nous inspirer comme vous le faites si bien.

    • @sofianeshl
      @sofianeshl 5 месяцев назад

      Merci Jacques. On fait ça pour le fun et c'est des commentaires comme ça qui nous donnent envie de continuer

  • @michelepirovano4135
    @michelepirovano4135 5 месяцев назад

    Grande Sofiane! You might not have won the race this time but sure I'll give you a price for the best entertainer! 🎉🎉

    • @sofianeshl
      @sofianeshl 5 месяцев назад

      That's the most important prize 🏆 for me

  • @EvidenceofaFabulousLife
    @EvidenceofaFabulousLife 5 месяцев назад

    Good morning Sofiane, I really enjoyed this video (as I'm sure many others have/ will). This type of personal video regarding participation/ planning/ motivation for events is always more interesting and your unprepared, off the cuff commentary much more meaningful than a polished/ prepared "look how great I am" video. Shooting everything on the Go-Pro gives it a more personal feeling too, as the footage is not too polished, unlike some content where everything is filmed on a DSLR camera. I hope you will continue to make this type of personal account of your experiences in events and bicycle travel in general. I also enjoyed your footage on "holiday" (too many kms a day for me) with Fanny, as it was in the same vein. I think those of us that follow/ participate in endurance events appreciate the highs and lows and thought processes that go on when you spend a lot of time on your own, making your own decisions. Certainly your compatriot with the broken handlebars and your poor gearing decision were a demonstration of "you have to piss with the c*ck you got" mentality to just get it done. I really laughed (with you, not at you) at 5.55 when you were allowing your thoughts to form and speaking slowly to the camera, whilst behind you the windmill can be seen slowly rotating behind your head, like the cogs turning in your brain. Maybe it's just me, but I find that kind of accidental stuff very funny. Thank you for the video, Tim

    • @sofianeshl
      @sofianeshl 5 месяцев назад

      Haha, funny. I didn't spot that. That day was the hardest and these climbs near the windmills were horrendous