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Can't wait!

Looking forward to it pal

Defo not a placebo effect. It's amazing how big effect can little changes have. Great episode Dave!

Great guy & Great bike fitter. Was happy to see it wasn’t a bike fit with jumping on all the common trends we see today. Very honest and very knowledgeable.

Just saw this video. I also rode this race but I was way behind you, around the 600th. When I passed through the descent you fall down (after the exit of Millena if I am not wrong) a lot of people where on the floor as well because it was starting to rain in my case. That road is a bit slippery and despite when you fall it seems to be dry, it is a bit dangerous. I am a local rider and it happens often when it doesnt rain in a while and some days/weeks before it rains. Hope you are OK, congrats for your video!

you are riding too narrow tyres for your skill level

Great ride. Very impressed. Well done mate

Saddle height should have been lowered slightly with a 12 year gap , because like it or not all our joints wear as we age hence inseam slightly decreases.

I was with Tom for my fit a few weeks ago, absolute game changer mate. Lovely lad too, ask him about our ride to York? Closest I’ve seen a grown man nearly cry haha. Great vid 👍

Sorry if already mentioned in the comments, but what happened is you braked in the corner. Assuming you had front right then we can see you grab a handful, tyre slipped and you went down. Do your braking before the corner! Glad all ended well.

Nice video. I bet that cleat position jig would sell well if mass produced for cyclists.

Timely video Dave. Been toying with booking a bike fit. Fitter near me uses the same system and was interested to hear your experience as I’ve not used them before.

Great video pal

Good one mate 👍 now you need to try ZUU Fitness with me for mobility 👋😀

Really informative video Dave. I need a set of those custom insoles, time to head over to Spesh!

Hey Dave, pro stretching tip here from an ex Muay Thai instructor: when you do your stretch, go as far as you can, then slowly take a deep breath while maintaining position then exhale as you stretch further. It will give you a massive boost to your stretch and your body naturally relaxes as you exhale. You can usually do this a couple of times before you max out.

If you want to do another Gran Fondo in Spain try Mediterranean Epic Gran Fondo. It's at the end of April in Castellon region. I did it this year... fly to Alicante hire car to event hotel just north of Valencia. Stunning route really beautiful, very well organised and the finish is in a big park right by the sea. Its the very best finish food..... freshly cooked traditional paella ( no peas or prawns) 😂😂

I did this Gran Fondo in 2022. It is a beautiful route and a fantastic event. Regarding your camera footage have to say I was disappointed that we saw a lot of you on a bike but not much of the views and pretty little villages you go through.

Pretty great video, what camera did you use to film this? Drone or something else?

Brave and honest video, Dave. Only just found it. Thanks for posting.

Yeah - that bikes legit!

I think you were breaking too much for such a cut

Watching this whilst knowing the outcome was nailbiting 😅 fair play mate glad you were able to keep going with no breaks. Absolute top guy that Bruce.

Fair play for finishing. Those wet european roads are so slippy, I always wear the old gloves for that reason.

Get well soon. My champion Bruce I have great respect

Good thing you had Gloves on for cycling to protect your fall!

Since you started using the 360 the videos are even better than before Dave, like most I cringed when you went down, it's no fun but I feel sorry for you reading people second guessing what happened. Stick with the positive my friend! Keep the faith and keep posting those tremendous videos 👏👏👏👏

Ah man, im literally wincing watching this.

Hi Dave love the videos keep up the good work, I’m entered the 312 next year 2025 and I was wondering your tips on hydration and nutrition during this long ride as this will be my longest to date, how often do you take in nutrition and hydration and how much and I know you you used your tour operators feeding stations but did you use the organisers as well minus the first one. Thank David

Great video as usual Dave. Chapeau for getting back on and finishing it. Also shout out to Bruce the Scot's guy helping you out👍

Great video,sorry about the crash,i ride for many many years,did some nasty crashes too,its the only thing bad about cycling,acidents!

Awesome videos and report! Can I ask what were the provisions for water? Were you able to fill up your two bottles somwhere? So unlucky with the cut, you'll smash it next year, hope to see you next year!!

Never easy after a crash - top man for just getting on an riding again......did that recently on a MTB event.....you get back on the horse;....pretend it didn't happen.....only to take another massive fall 30 mins later 🙄- your videos are always great - keep them coming. Surprised you couldn't stop / call for a mechanic / station?? Maybe add some more details about the basics of the Fondo's. When they are / how much entry cost / how many people / are they sold out / which is closest airport / do you see many women / many clubs / different country riders / quality of feed stations / mechanical support / any brands present / post ride hospitality stands / local town involvement / supporters along the way/ etc etc......just adds a lot more colour and perspective to us viewers for fomo!!.....and to get out there and join you..!!

You are made of steel! Great to see you out there. Kudos to Bruce! Real sportsmanship. It looks like, we are doing the same events all the time. Let´s go for a ride in the future. Just requested following you on Strava. Greetings from Gran Canaria. #loveyourcontent

Para un próximo aprendizaje no frenar en medio de las curvas. Da igual pronunciadas o levemente. Y menos humedas o mojadas en descenso. Vas dándole mayor presión al freno delantero que al trasero. Por todo lo anterior ha patinado la rueda delantera. Los trazados de las líneas blancas en curvas son arriesgados. Siempre hay que tomar las curvas evitando hacer cruces paralelos. Siempre lo más en "X" que se pueda. Que facil es ver los errores de la gente desde el sillón de casa 😅. Saludos cordiales.

Glad to hear you're healing up. I rode it, this year too - a bit slower than you, so I was in that middle section between the first and third feed stations, for the rain. It was an absolute war zone - all you could hear was the sirens of ambulances, and shrieking brakes on those descents.

Glad you recovered quickly 👍 I'm not an expert, but from what I can see @12:09, you first went through a little bump, then you turned your handle bar very slightly (1 to 5 degrees) to your left. That's when you started losing your front wheel, and then you hit the breaks which accelerated your fall. When I go through a curb, what helps me is to position my upper body vertically (close to 90 degrees to the ground) while my bike is inclined. Try to move your upper body away from the curb and see if that helps.

It's a bit of a statement: 'I've watched the footage back hundreds of times and I still can't .....'. I watched it twice to be certain and you were leaning over as in turning and also on the brakes. It's a classic loss of front wheel grip while turning and touching the front brake. Basic error. If you'd have feathered touched the rear only, I presume you were wanting to reduce the speed slightly, the back would have done it. Think about it; the entire race field negotiated it without incident. You didn't. What were you doing that they didn't? It's not rocket science to prevent it. Just don't touch the front brake in damp conditions when turning at speed. Do it earlier with straight line braking. The earlier footage shows a glisteningly wet front tyre. You should have been more aware to the conditions and more confident to lay off braking. Luckily you were walking wounded but the advice of ' best thing is to get up' could have seen your injuries drastically worsened. Think about that. Ambulance staff don't turn up and drag you to your feet! You needed at least self assessment of coordination and limb movement before you attempted to stand. Inspect your helmet to see if you hit your head even if you think you didn't. Wearing gloves would have saved some skin on those cut fingers. Learn from it. Learn to take care of yourself as that guy seems more observant of your bike than your injuries, finding your bottle rather than finding out where it hurts, can you grip, push, pull, finger tip touch your nose, are co-ordinated and well enough to carry on. Phil Gilbert went over a wall and rode with a broken knee cap before having to abandon. Everyone makes mistakes but he's paid to ride and there's the incentive. You need to be more cautious following an accident.

Yo hice la prueba. Soy experimentado en mojado, soy del norte de España pero el tramo final estaba muy muy peligroso. Animo!

Nasty crash that mate! Glad you’re ok and fair play for cracking on to the end. Respect to Bruce who stopped to help you up.

Good to see you were ok Dave. That was nasty.

This is why I wear gloves

You lost the front not the rear. You would have had opposite lock if you lost the rear. I reckon a little touch of that front brake with too much lean.

Rim brakes still alive in Spain!

Top man Bruce for stopping 👏👏👏👏

That looks like the first descent after Gorga. We came through, I guess an hour after you going by your finishing time, and there was a lad in the back of an ambulance in the same spot, his bike was on the verge with a snapped top tube. I’d guess there must have been a spot of oil or diesel on the road as well as the rain.

I used to go downhills at 60 mph until i came off, I watch everyone go by me now while I'm doing 30 mph, just not worth it for me anyway. I'm glad you and the bike are ok, and only the pride was a bit dented on the day.