These are some proper videos, loving the content you're putting out 🔥 Totally stoked about your engagement on Reddit too, that kind of interaction is super fun
Good advice, apart from the sprints 😂 👍 If I ride on recovery day, I always keep intensity super low too - e.g. less than 50% of FTP. Its actually pretty fun to see how low I can keep my HR on the recovery rides
Probably one of the most interesting channels that deal with cycling! Amazing insights on what we all dream of ... but end up watching on TV :) Keep it up!
I've been asking myself whether pros keep to the UCI rules, such as no supertucking, no elbows on bars... Looks like JD isn't bothered! So that's that answered :D
Great video. I don't see anyone commenting on 1:08?! Geez, I wonder if he saw the last car - it looked like it was hidden behind the second to last car 😬😬. Either way, so calm and cool at that speed. And I love the needling you give JD 😂
For peak recovery skip caffeine etc on easy days/recovery days. Using CNS compounds like caffeine will keep cortisol too high thus reducing sleep quality and lowering immune function. Anything that hinders sleep will decrease testosterone and as a result decreasing hemoglobin.
been watching your stuff but this video made me hit that subscribe button. the insights you bring to the profession and the style in which you do it are what make you unique to me. great stuff man
I recently bought a Ridley, absolutely adore it. Going to get one of the one piece bar stems when I can find one. This is a great video. Subscribed now.
why did you remove some of your older videos? 😢 I had just found your channel and was looking forward to watching them thansk for the great content though
Thanks for the support, I appreciate it! Depends what I’m after, if it’s a little bit of solitude and some afternoon spring skiing then Isola 2000 is unreal
I'll try and do a separate video for those who like the technical stuff, but essentially the first week at altitude is far easier intensity because of the strain on the body during the acclimation process. Higher heart rate, respiratory rate and metabolism along with your body working hard to produce more RBC's. After 1 week we usually bring back intensity, but still very cautious not to overdo it.
Hi Harry! I noticed your using a Garmin.What's your opinion about the Garmin recovery recommendations? Do you find the recovery recommendations kinda of "accurate" or completely off? Also,is the Garmin Vo2max,training status similar to your real Vo2max or is this completely off as well?
@@yannickokpara4861 If you are concerned about safety than being a road racer is the wrong sport for you boss. You CAN'T worry about safety and be a pro cyclist. You do what you can but to be a pro you have to be willing to die on the downhills and thru the fast corners or you will be dropped.
@@durianriders That's a stupid argument, since there is no reward for the pro cyclist in taking risk in training. If you watch tristantakevideo filming his friend Ben O'Connor, he does the exact opposite. He goes fast, but he doesn't take risk in training.
Proper recovery is under zone 2 but if I’m doing efforts the ‘recovery’ portion might be higher depending on the intent. There’s no rule of thumb, I have a mix some days with efforts, some without
I'm probably the only cyclist who doesn't yet have a power meter. Can any generalities be made for power outputs in certain gear ratios at a given cadence? For example, you quoted ~163 W...would that represent a 53x17 @ 85 rpm, for example?
@@marcvb3364 Thanks for the reply. What if we assume flat roads with little wind on a reasonable paved surface...I could ballpark it from there based on perceived exertion.
Watching that descent from a headcam is unbelievable… and a bit terrifying! You got some skills.
These are some proper videos, loving the content you're putting out 🔥 Totally stoked about your engagement on Reddit too, that kind of interaction is super fun
Glad you’re enjoying it, they’re great fun to make 👌
@@HarrySweeny98when you are riding in the country, how worrisome is it dealing with animals ? Have you had bad experiences ever?
What a life you’re living Harry, Unbelievable. What I’d give to leave the quarry life to be on my bike all the time!
Good advice, apart from the sprints 😂 👍 If I ride on recovery day, I always keep intensity super low too - e.g. less than 50% of FTP. Its actually pretty fun to see how low I can keep my HR on the recovery rides
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Oh a challenge. Low heart heart rate recovery rides. My wahoo will start directing me to my nearest defibrillator if I get this right.
Probably one of the most interesting channels that deal with cycling! Amazing insights on what we all dream of ... but end up watching on TV :)
Keep it up!
Stoked that you like it!
@@HarrySweeny98 Love it! Keep it up :)
Sprinting on a recovery day, very interesting!!! Many thanks Harry for sharing this video
Cool video. I love overtaking cars on a downhill. The looks you get are hilarious
Just found this channel. THis kid is living the life, love what I've seen so far...
Came for the content, stayed for the awesome quality, subbed for more !
I guess because I am old I tend to be more cautious around cars on narrow mountain roads.
Looks like heaven on Earth there, the super tucks and descents too.
Cheers from Florida!
It’s certainly very beautiful 👌
I've been asking myself whether pros keep to the UCI rules, such as no supertucking, no elbows on bars... Looks like JD isn't bothered! So that's that answered :D
No commissaires on training 😉
hi guys Great video i once cycled 165miles in One Day back n 80s now i can't but love d sport Always esp TDF Cheers i remember cadel evans winning it!
Great video. I don't see anyone commenting on 1:08?! Geez, I wonder if he saw the last car - it looked like it was hidden behind the second to last car 😬😬. Either way, so calm and cool at that speed.
And I love the needling you give JD 😂
Not much phases him anymore after his UAE experience 😂
@@HarrySweeny98 hahahaha . benefits you guys to have a no-flinch rider now 😅
For peak recovery skip caffeine etc on easy days/recovery days.
Using CNS compounds like caffeine will keep cortisol too high thus reducing sleep quality and lowering immune function.
Anything that hinders sleep will decrease testosterone and as a result decreasing hemoglobin.
Good idea but some days the espresso is hard to resist after a big block 😂
@@HarrySweeny98 I hear.
Remember though.. every disciplined effort is met with multiple rewards.
been watching your stuff but this video made me hit that subscribe button. the insights you bring to the profession and the style in which you do it are what make you unique to me. great stuff man
Thanks Mate I appreciate it! 👌
All good prep for the Vuelta. Got to fancy your chances Harry for some stage win at the very least mate.
Weird to see an Australian outside of his natural habitat. Why he not fighting Kangaroos?
That’s my second job
Another great video - great content
Really enjoy the content, keep it up!
Cheers mate 👌
these landscapes cmon, are heavenly ❤
Some beaut shots there mate, loving the vids keep it up!
Love your channel and the vids awesome 🤩 great footage man 🤩🚴🚴👍
Happy to hear you’re enjoying it 🤝
I recently bought a Ridley, absolutely adore it. Going to get one of the one piece bar stems when I can find one. This is a great video. Subscribed now.
Glad you enjoyed it and yes, great bit of kit!
Love that area. fun to do the Torri di Fraele. Bormio is great too, love the cheeses from this region, and the meats!
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You ever lose a head unit? See a lot of pros use the tether around their stem.
I always have the tether on out of habit now. I use it so if there’s a crash in the bunch, I’m not running around to find it 😂
Let's not tell the UCI about JD's super tuck. :)
😂🤝
Fantastic content.
why did you remove some of your older videos? 😢 I had just found your channel and was looking forward to watching them
thansk for the great content though
Sorry mate! I deleted them because the quality has been getting a lot better recently and I wanted to re make them 👌
Great vlog
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You make videos like you’ve been doing it for years. V impressive. What’s your favourite place to go for a training camp ?
Thanks for the support, I appreciate it! Depends what I’m after, if it’s a little bit of solitude and some afternoon spring skiing then Isola 2000 is unreal
@@HarrySweeny98 what’s the earliest time in the year you go up to Isola?
I saw you guys in Bormio last Saturday
Hope we waved!
Cheers for the inside content. 🤞
Hey Harry, it would be awesome if you could do a "how i became a pro cyclist" video, going all the way back to the beginning, to the very start.
Absolutely, got this one in the works 👌
@@HarrySweeny98 🔥
Awesome bud!
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This is nuts. Great vid brother 👌🇦🇺
Glad you liked it 🤝
Harry, tel us more about aclimatization and what kind of trainging/ drills you do on alittude, Whats your main goal for the camp? Pls and thanks !
I'll try and do a separate video for those who like the technical stuff, but essentially the first week at altitude is far easier intensity because of the strain on the body during the acclimation process. Higher heart rate, respiratory rate and metabolism along with your body working hard to produce more RBC's. After 1 week we usually bring back intensity, but still very cautious not to overdo it.
@@HarrySweeny98 thanks a lot!
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The german version off stoff und schnaps is the real deal.
That's the way to descent and get around slower moving cars!
Crazy down hill, Balls! What was your top speed, keep up the great content!
Awesome content
Cheers 👌
I love the dutch songs on 0:30 😂
Hi Harry!
I noticed your using a Garmin.What's your opinion about the Garmin recovery recommendations? Do you find the recovery recommendations kinda of "accurate" or completely off? Also,is the Garmin Vo2max,training status similar to your real Vo2max or is this completely off as well?
Passing cars on the decent ?? Wow !! That’s some crazy shit right there !!
"Taking it easy at 240 watts" - I have some work to do...
"Pretty bloody cruisy" he says as he's doing my FTP
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overtaking the cars during the descend is pretty reckless ngl
Nothing compared to the peloton
Hello my friend what's that song at 0:26? It's such a banger
As a Dutchie I almost forgot that Drank & Drugs by Lil Kleine exists and used to be a hit, extremely surprised to hear it here 😂
You can thank Jarrad for having that on every morning 😂
0:41 supertruck detected, uci alerted
Why does your teammate take the risk of super tucking in training if it isn't even permitted in racing?
There’s no commissaires in training lol
@@HarrySweeny98 Was more concerned with safety without closed roads etc.
@@yannickokpara4861 If you are concerned about safety than being a road racer is the wrong sport for you boss.
You CAN'T worry about safety and be a pro cyclist. You do what you can but to be a pro you have to be willing to die on the downhills and thru the fast corners or you will be dropped.
@@durianriders That's a stupid argument, since there is no reward for the pro cyclist in taking risk in training. If you watch tristantakevideo filming his friend Ben O'Connor, he does the exact opposite. He goes fast, but he doesn't take risk in training.
Genuine question as im just getting into cycling, is the seat that high for performance purposes, doesn't look very comfy?
You suprises me with the opening song of Lil kleine. How do you know about that?
I didn’t actually know about it, JD just happened to have it on while I filmed him in the sun 😂
harry how good can amatuer cyclist and how long does it take to build a solid base to get faster and fitter (increasing v02max and etc...)
How often do you have massages?
During races everyday, on camp usually every other day and at home rarely
which tour were ye at??
Did you think there much benefit from doing 10 second sprints.
JD says no, but I like it
@@HarrySweeny98maybe for mountain biking. Do you mtb??
IS recovery Zone 2? Then another question.. on endurance long Zone 2 days, do you do efforts as well, or is it literally all even Z2 watts?
Proper recovery is under zone 2 but if I’m doing efforts the ‘recovery’ portion might be higher depending on the intent. There’s no rule of thumb, I have a mix some days with efforts, some without
@@HarrySweeny98 Alright that sounds reasonable. So under Z2 is recovery, and Z2, is a training zone onto itself, probably like a long endurance ride?
Haha ronnie flex at the start
JD loves it
He got you on the Sprint ha ha ha 💪 🤣
yo what's your camera setup?
It’s actually a really old Panasonic GM1 but stabilised with an RSC2
@@HarrySweeny98 on the bike too?
GoPro 10 on the bike and some ND’s. But audio is Rode Wireless Go ii
Aero tuck: naughty naughty
Sue him 😉
I'm probably the only cyclist who doesn't yet have a power meter. Can any generalities be made for power outputs in certain gear ratios at a given cadence? For example, you quoted ~163 W...would that represent a 53x17 @ 85 rpm, for example?
Not really, as it would also depend on the gradient, wind, road surface...
@@marcvb3364 Thanks for the reply. What if we assume flat roads with little wind on a reasonable paved surface...I could ballpark it from there based on perceived exertion.
@@ianmiddel2898 Depending on a multitude of factors 53x17 at 85rpm means about 33kph, which would take around 220-230w to maintain.
I'll never have a power meter but will be very happy with a cycling computer and heart rate monitor.
@@punkandprovocation but the power to ride at that speed depends on rider weight, bike weight and how aero (CDA) the set up is.
jd what a legend😂
At the beginning it felt like a gay love story. That descent was mad.
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The decent was beautiful
0:26 SONG ?????
Heart attack inducing on the descending over taking on blind corners between vehicles, will leave this to you pro's, lovely location, envy inducing 😉
Absolutely stunning isn’t it 👌
Proper decent!
Lads lads!!
For most noobs their easy day is 220w and they wonder why they're cooked 24/7 easy days should be easy
I hope your parents don't watch that decent, a little reckless passing those cars.
"beaten by a man with half a liver" 😂😂😂😂
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You listen to Lil’ Kleine???
JD does 😂😂😂
Such a hard life 😂
so, what do pros do on a recovery day... ride like nut jobs!