When going for the KOM at 8:00, the watts you see are Rowan's watts at 52KG. Mine didn't record unfortunately, so yeah, I'm literally in a full sprint.....
@@mgalarneau Yup. Quand j'arrete desfois mon powermeter se met en pause, il faut je repart manuellement les sensors et j'avais oublier pour l'effort. Je viens d'en discutter avec l'équipe de Karoo, ca devrait être bientôt réglé
You gotta love a guy with no social media activity, no training plan, no nutrition plan, no pacing on segments, still blowing up absolutely every climb he finds.
This guy is so successful! Super cyclist, McGill university professor, a nice family, and down to earth. Great role model for both bike and life in general!
It says something about the state of world tour racing as this guy would rather be a college professor. I don’t know for sure, but I would bet his salary is comparable to if not better than most world tour pros
@@joshmagrum3552 world tour is alot different then kom hunting, Phil was fast but he didnt have good fatigue resistance and would always do badly in grand tours, hed get popped after a few days.
I'm just saying... Bruce Banner is a biology researcher.. So maybe Rowan created a secret formula to help him go HULK smash on the climbs and recover super fast...
Professor of kinesiology and multi time California state TT champ here. I’ve done 468w for 20 minutes, 480w for nearly 16 minutes, not as uncommon as you think.
So basically he has a 6w/kg with no structured training, legend. I'm in my early 30s, I'll be so happy if I'm stronger at 40 than I am now. I've only been riding hard for a year now so maybe!
This is the first video of yours I've ever seen. Super fun formate and likable personality without being over the top. So glad I discovered your channel!
Awesome video. Glad to see that on my one trip to Montreal, I managed to pick some of the same roads you guys did shooting this. I actually recognize the house at 13:48.
Sweet Super Six Evo 👌. Approved by Dan Evans, Andrew Feather, Phil Gaimon, and Rowan Barrett. Edge 130 for me too for light weight and because that’s all I can afford and a CAAD12 😅
Love this guy, he doesnt even care if seatpost and saddle are from ebay, yet he smash almost pretty much everyone who have more expensive bike than him.👍🏻👍🏻
Really loved this all the way through, first watch of the channel. What a decent dude, so unbelievably humble at his sheer beast mode, "what the f**k!" summed up that drop situation haha. Really nice vid, nicely shot. Love it. Cheers
Those numbers without structured training or nutrition are insane. Great he loves what he does as a professor but also a shame he didn't go pro just to see how far he would have gone in that space
Not sure how he'd fare as a pro. James Piccoli did beat him on the biggest KOM in Montreal and seems to be just average on the pro tour. His FTP is definitely world class, but other pros too and can produce it after very long rides which chances are he can't do it. His job is a much much better bet for his family.
Une histoire et un parcours de vie et d’athlète magnifique! Merci pour cette vidéo sur Rowan!!! Je l’ai découvert sur Strava il y a quelques années après avoir participé aux Défis du Parc, en Mauricie. J’ai été complètement fasciné par les données que j’ai vues. Même à plus de 40 ans, il pourrait assurément faire le World Tour tout en se classant parmi les meilleurs. Très amusant de le voir se mesurer à la gang de la Grosse course Zwift aussi ;). Pour ceux qui ne le connaissaient pas, certains ont dû penser que le gars n’était pas legit… et pourtant!!! Bravo aussi à Rowan pour sa carrière de chercheur et son choix du vélo comme moyen de transport à l’année! Excellente manière de contribuer à l’environnement tout en développant une forme physique exceptionnelle.
I miss these climbs, used to be in NDG and this stuff was at my doorstep almost... Also anyone else subconsciously hate Rowan after seeing him on your head unit so many times? Lol guy's such a beast
Really enjoyed this one Charles! Je suis cycliste à Montréal aussi et je voyais les KOM de Rowan partout, vraiment content de pouvoir découvrir la personne derrière! Big up!
I think the FTP charts need to be reimagined lol! First min of the climb - 546w or about 10.5w/kg (@52kg) - that's world class level shit right here. As for the whole climb 4:28 - 408w or about 7.84 w/kg! (max 5min in the chart is 7.60w/kg lol). While this effort was 30sec shorter, its still insane stats!
I think you just set the standard for on bike riding interview process. I have not seen all you vids to know if you have done this process before. Wow great job and can’t wait to see more like this. Absolutely amazing video and audio work !!!!
Thank you so much man. I've been working hard to make it better. The audio is not the best here in this video. I use two new wireless mic, but rowan mic was on his neck and mine was on my chest strap. So I couldn't use both audio. So my audio is from the gopro and his from the wireless mic. Next time it will be better!!
Loved this, Charles! Always enjoy finding out more about these more unknown riders you see on top on Strava and on Zwift. Pretty sure I remember him in races up the big KOM reverse on Innsbruck (Zwift) back in 2017/2018, when I was watching a buddy race the same races. Ofc I had no idea who he was at the time. :P
Great video man, I thought I had an original idea when I thought of something like this, turns out you have done it better and sooner than I could right now 🙂 will follow your channel and keep up the good work man
Started cycling at 42 (2y ago) was 220 pounds, now down to 180 and quite proud of my 251w FTP... Tried Camilien-Houde for the first time last week... lets just say I went all out doing over 400w all the way and didn't even come close to his time, or Piccoli's.. absolutely mind-boggling
interesting video. I live in Las Vegas. Which has many climbs. Love to see Barrett go against some of the cycling killers we have here locally. Phil has the KOM on our local mountain Mt. Charleston. That would be interesting to see. Anyway thanks for the content. I enjoyed it.
Je reconnais toutes ces montées. Bravo Charles, your legs are still attached! It is not just his low weight, but his incredible cardio. He is talking very casually on 10% grades. He must a huge cardiac reserve.
@16:20 what you said is what I've felt. Go out and ride your bike, go out and challenge your body and it will get stronger. All this precise training methods almost suggest that without them you cannot improve, this is BS. If your always pushing your current form, you'll improve. You flatline when you normalize. If your going x fast and its easier than last time, go faster. If your legs start burning but you have more breath, try and keep those legs burning without burning out yourself! Learn yourself and prosper! You don't need a watt meter or anything else, just a brain and awareness. Being light as shit helps too haha
52kgs with that sort of power for that kind of duration...no career in cycling. What an absolute hero, and great he is just having fun and exploring, just happens to be pretty handy when things get steep!
Here I am 6'4" 205 lean enduro dude, former XC x 8 years breathing hard sitting down watching him stand out of saddle and crush inclines and still holding conversation....LOL. Dude is a genetic freak, and obviously works hard at his craft. KUDOS.
Rowan is an absolute machine pumping out those watts at his weight. Strava segments are evil. I've just about popped a gasket a few times trying to beat younger (and much lighter) me.
When going for the KOM at 8:00, the watts you see are Rowan's watts at 52KG. Mine didn't record unfortunately, so yeah, I'm literally in a full sprint.....
what was his crank size and cassette
Crazy Watts/kg performance
Karoo issue ?
@@mgalarneau Yup. Quand j'arrete desfois mon powermeter se met en pause, il faut je repart manuellement les sensors et j'avais oublier pour l'effort. Je viens d'en discutter avec l'équipe de Karoo, ca devrait être bientôt réglé
Damn, those wattage numbers would’ve been good for someone 70 kilos.
You gotta love a guy with no social media activity, no training plan, no nutrition plan, no pacing on segments, still blowing up absolutely every climb he finds.
yes!! indeed
Guys like him tend to be the most humble and down to earth people, unlike 99% of all the other “influencers” on Instagram.
@@astrayagrarian …because 99% of the “influencers” on SM are in the eternal pursuit of meaningful relevance that they will never have
@@TasteLikeChicken precisely
Rides for the joy of it.....
I can confirm that Rowan took 8 of my KOM last week when he rode in my area. 😅 #thanks
Ahah ahahhaha 🤣🤣🤣
Ouch!
what a badass humble man lol. an active scientist while low-key having elite level of athleticism
Yes so humble!!
Yep, just like Gordon Freeman
This guy is so successful! Super cyclist, McGill university professor, a nice family, and down to earth. Great role model for both bike and life in general!
he is indeed!!
As long as he commutes to university by bike.
Rowan, at >6w/kg Phil gaimon not only knows who you are, he probably has your picture taped on the wall in front of his trainer
Ahahahahh ahahaha probably.!!
yeah, i watch phil, and i agree with you. Rowan is a BEAST, and modest
It says something about the state of world tour racing as this guy would rather be a college professor. I don’t know for sure, but I would bet his salary is comparable to if not better than most world tour pros
I remember an episode from Phil when he said "the KOM is owned by this guy from Quebec" or something like that. He definitely knows who Rowan is.
@@joshmagrum3552 world tour is alot different then kom hunting, Phil was fast but he didnt have good fatigue resistance and would always do badly in grand tours, hed get popped after a few days.
Mat Wilson and now Rowan Barrett; I'm really enjoying these slice of life into amateur cycling. Top content📈
Thanks Zephyr!!!
I legit thought he was an AG2R la mondiale rider
Edit: The rider I thought this guy was goes by Romain Bardet.
I'm just saying... Bruce Banner is a biology researcher.. So maybe Rowan created a secret formula to help him go HULK smash on the climbs and recover super fast...
So THATS THE SECRET!!!!
Is it a shot or something you drink? I want some . . .
Lol my man's got the juice juice. Been improving the formula since day 1.
Didn't even think of that. Top notch detective work!
There’s no UCI rules against turning into the Hulk.
a professor for biology and such a great cyclist??? holy shit, this guy is great
ahah he is!!
Cycling fanatic
Well i have also a phd and am a researcher and have a 5wkgish ftp 😂 but no way near 6 😅
Living the dream
Professor of kinesiology and multi time California state TT champ here. I’ve done 468w for 20 minutes, 480w for nearly 16 minutes, not as uncommon as you think.
52 Kg with over 300 watt FTP!!! just mind blowing.
yupppp!!
I "only" need now to lose 7 Kg and...gain 70 watts for my FTP... insane x)
Is that possible and can someone explain the wieght with ftp
idk man. 52kg for a grown man is a tad bit light...
@@disadadi8958 genetics!
This just became my favorite cycling video. Gold.
Thank you so much Mark!!
Thanks for putting a face to the name I see all over Strava. Seems like a great guy
Thank you for watching!!
So basically he has a 6w/kg with no structured training, legend. I'm in my early 30s, I'll be so happy if I'm stronger at 40 than I am now. I've only been riding hard for a year now so maybe!
yeah he got a huge FTP
I've seen Rowen blow by me at High Park, his sped is mind melting. BTW the camera guys expression at 10:20 is hilarious
Yeah man, so fast!! AHAHA YEAH, his ''whuuuttt theee faaaaaaack duuuudee'' is hilarious
Ahahah i mean the BIG RING on a 12% climb!?!?
This guy attends meetings one day, and crushes KOMs the next lol crazy 🤣
I know right?? ahah
This is the first video of yours I've ever seen. Super fun formate and likable personality without being over the top. So glad I discovered your channel!
Thank you so much man!! I appreciate it a lot
Yes Rowaaaaan!
The Steg is a timeless classic but I also really fell in love with your Gorgosaurus at Redpath! Such a beaut!
ahahah !!! Dinosaurs lovers
Legend. I once took a segment from Rowan whilst he was in France doing the Ventoux KOM. He knocked back 30s on my time the day he came back
Shiiiit, no respect from rowan
Great camera work to capture the speed he carries on the KOM! Super stylish rider!
Thanks man!! He is
The fact that he can beat pro's is impressive!
He has a bunch of KOM's in Toronto, no wonder no one can't beat that.
ahah yes, everywhere he goes, he racks those KOMs
That's why his name was familiar.
Awesome video. Glad to see that on my one trip to Montreal, I managed to pick some of the same roads you guys did shooting this. I actually recognize the house at 13:48.
Thanks man!! ahah yes that house is so unique
Sweet Super Six Evo 👌. Approved by Dan Evans, Andrew Feather, Phil Gaimon, and Rowan Barrett. Edge 130 for me too for light weight and because that’s all I can afford and a CAAD12 😅
Ahah yes!! À solid bike ⚡
Those conferences usually have a table of pastries and snacks between sessions, so that could explain his energy. :)
ahahha yes!!
"Every fiber of my body was hurting". That's how I feel climbing CH at 10 km/h 😂
AHAHAHA yes!!
Awesome video, well edited. I rarely watch such long videos but I was entertained almost the whole time just from the conversation. Thank you!
Thank you so much!!!
Love this guy, he doesnt even care if seatpost and saddle are from ebay, yet he smash almost pretty much everyone who have more expensive bike than him.👍🏻👍🏻
Exactly!!!
THE local legend of Montreal.
Indeed.
I am also a professor. I cannot sustain 340 watts for more than... like... 10 minutes. Dude is mega. Respect.
Ahah yes, big respect!
Yey, another Cannondale rider! 😍
Great ride Rowan! 👍🏻
Ahah yes he have a nice one!!
Cycling for fun and transportation. Legend.
Really loved this all the way through, first watch of the channel. What a decent dude, so unbelievably humble at his sheer beast mode, "what the f**k!" summed up that drop situation haha. Really nice vid, nicely shot. Love it. Cheers
Thank you so much man!! Welcome to the channel :)
Those numbers without structured training or nutrition are insane. Great he loves what he does as a professor but also a shame he didn't go pro just to see how far he would have gone in that space
it is definitely insane!
Not sure how he'd fare as a pro. James Piccoli did beat him on the biggest KOM in Montreal and seems to be just average on the pro tour. His FTP is definitely world class, but other pros too and can produce it after very long rides which chances are he can't do it. His job is a much much better bet for his family.
The way he dropped you at around 8:42 is incredible, going well above 9wkg. You were good to hang on as long as you did.
Thanks man! I gave my all, but it wasn't enough ahah
Just did Alpine Dam to the top of Mt. Tam on Sunday. Awesome ride. I can't even fathom getting to the parking lot in 22 minutes,
Ahah yeah it's unreal!!
@@CharlesOuimethas he done Mt. Diablo in Walnut Creek, CA?
What a nice guy. Great video once again
he is! Thanks man
Une histoire et un parcours de vie et d’athlète magnifique! Merci pour cette vidéo sur Rowan!!! Je l’ai découvert sur Strava il y a quelques années après avoir participé aux Défis du Parc, en Mauricie. J’ai été complètement fasciné par les données que j’ai vues. Même à plus de 40 ans, il pourrait assurément faire le World Tour tout en se classant parmi les meilleurs. Très amusant de le voir se mesurer à la gang de la Grosse course Zwift aussi ;). Pour ceux qui ne le connaissaient pas, certains ont dû penser que le gars n’était pas legit… et pourtant!!! Bravo aussi à Rowan pour sa carrière de chercheur et son choix du vélo comme moyen de transport à l’année! Excellente manière de contribuer à l’environnement tout en développant une forme physique exceptionnelle.
Merci Benoit!!
halfway through that KOM when Rowan shoots off. Insane man.
ahah yup!!
First watch of one of your vlogs. Really good👌🏻 Rowan is a monster!! Loved the ‘what the f***!’ 😂
Thanks man!, welcome to the Chanel 💯
I thought I recognized Rowan's name from some Strava KOM's here in Toronto! Great video, Charles. I just discovered your channel, actually.
yeah he got some KOMs over there as well! Thanks man!!
I miss these climbs, used to be in NDG and this stuff was at my doorstep almost... Also anyone else subconsciously hate Rowan after seeing him on your head unit so many times? Lol guy's such a beast
Ahahah he is.!!
Really enjoyed this one Charles! Je suis cycliste à Montréal aussi et je voyais les KOM de Rowan partout, vraiment content de pouvoir découvrir la personne derrière! Big up!
Gros merci Ben !!
Sure, sure, just a casual interview on Mt Pleasant at 7 percent! PS, I saw Rowan last week (as he blew by me on the top of Mt Royal)
Ahahha yes! 😅
I think the FTP charts need to be reimagined lol! First min of the climb - 546w or about 10.5w/kg (@52kg) - that's world class level shit right here. As for the whole climb 4:28 - 408w or about 7.84 w/kg! (max 5min in the chart is 7.60w/kg lol).
While this effort was 30sec shorter, its still insane stats!
it is indeed unreal power!!
That he's 40 years old with a full-time job as well. Mind. Blown.
I think you just set the standard for on bike riding interview process. I have not seen all you vids to know if you have done this process before. Wow great job and can’t wait to see more like this. Absolutely amazing video and audio work !!!!
Thank you so much man. I've been working hard to make it better. The audio is not the best here in this video. I use two new wireless mic, but rowan mic was on his neck and mine was on my chest strap. So I couldn't use both audio. So my audio is from the gopro and his from the wireless mic. Next time it will be better!!
Amazing guy, that Rowan. It’s so obvious he’s happy when you look at him. Quintessence of positive energy. Wow.
Absolutely!!
Most waited video by Montreal cyclists!
Awesome work👌
Thank you Andrey!
Loved this, Charles! Always enjoy finding out more about these more unknown riders you see on top on Strava and on Zwift.
Pretty sure I remember him in races up the big KOM reverse on Innsbruck (Zwift) back in 2017/2018, when I was watching a buddy race the same races. Ofc I had no idea who he was at the time. :P
Thank you so much man!!
nice content Charles! Been wanting to know more the man behind all these KOMs!
Thanks Karl!! Happy to hear this
Humble and fast guy ... the bike and him is just 1. So smooth and fast. Nice video.
he is indeed super humble!!
@@CharlesOuimet Make more videos Charles 👍
@@alexmark9147 trying!! But it's so time consuming ahah. I wish I had enough revenue to hire an assistant to help
Good fun gents. "WTF" moment was brilliant Charles. More of this....
ahah thanks man!!
Hey Charles, its a great channel you have btw, thanks for bringing us an up close view of the legend RB. Keep up the great content!
Thank you so much man!!
Dude eats KOM's for breakfast and has a bike with ebay parts on it. What a dude!
Great video man, I thought I had an original idea when I thought of something like this, turns out you have done it better and sooner than I could right now 🙂 will follow your channel and keep up the good work man
Thank you so much man!!
Amazing video. Such a humble dude just crushing it for shits and giggles.
Thank you so much man!
52kg. Wow. That's light. Fair play getting 300w ftp out of that frame. No wonder he flys. Top work fella.
8:52 exactly what I thought. My legs hurt while sitting down. Massive effort!
ahahah thank you so much man
It's interesting to meet the man behind the Strava account. You can see his name everywhere around Montreal!
Exactly !! :)
Started cycling at 42 (2y ago) was 220 pounds, now down to 180 and quite proud of my 251w FTP... Tried Camilien-Houde for the first time last week... lets just say I went all out doing over 400w all the way and didn't even come close to his time, or Piccoli's.. absolutely mind-boggling
Great improvements man!! Ahah yeah it's crazy
AWESOME content, Charles :)
Thank you so much man!!
interesting video. I live in Las Vegas. Which has many climbs. Love to see Barrett go against some of the cycling killers we have here locally. Phil has the KOM on our local mountain Mt. Charleston. That would be interesting to see. Anyway thanks for the content. I enjoyed it.
Thanks man!! I'm sure Rowan can get them!
I thought favorite dinosaur would be velociraptor - light & fast!
Wow, this guy is so talented. Awesome!
He is indeed!!!
Nice video! Just made me realise how slow I am on the bike 🤣. Can we have a review of Titho’s Giant? That’d be great 😜
ahah thanks man!! noted xd
Great video again, keep them coming.
Merci JM!!
Je reconnais toutes ces montées. Bravo Charles, your legs are still attached! It is not just his low weight, but his incredible cardio. He is talking very casually on 10% grades. He must a huge cardiac reserve.
Thank you so much man!! He does!
Great video! I see Rowan's name everywhere. I always wondered how he gets such speeds uphill. He looks like a great guy!
Thanks man!! Great guy indeed
come do Big cottonwood, little cottonwood, snowbasin, powder mountain climbs here in Utah
Looking awesome!
Great report! Thanks! What a guy Rowan!
Thanks man!! Yes he is
@16:20 what you said is what I've felt. Go out and ride your bike, go out and challenge your body and it will get stronger. All this precise training methods almost suggest that without them you cannot improve, this is BS. If your always pushing your current form, you'll improve. You flatline when you normalize. If your going x fast and its easier than last time, go faster. If your legs start burning but you have more breath, try and keep those legs burning without burning out yourself! Learn yourself and prosper! You don't need a watt meter or anything else, just a brain and awareness. Being light as shit helps too haha
Agreed with this man!!! Stay true
52kgs with that sort of power for that kind of duration...no career in cycling. What an absolute hero, and great he is just having fun and exploring, just happens to be pretty handy when things get steep!
Exactly!!!
great video! Thank-you! Subscribed, and inspired! Guy weighs a little of 50 kg, how tall is he? Gee zus!
Thanks! He's 5'6-7''
Really cool video Charles. Thanks man..
Thank you Julien!!
Maybe a perfect example of a great talent that never was 🤔 if he just started in cycling younger...tour de France 🇫🇷 🏁🍷
@charles ouimet. Great video. Very entertaining. Theres this guy on Strava Y. S. from toguri training can u interview him next?
oh yeah I heard about him, could be interresting! Thanks
Here I am 6'4" 205 lean enduro dude, former XC x 8 years breathing hard sitting down watching him stand out of saddle and crush inclines and still holding conversation....LOL. Dude is a genetic freak, and obviously works hard at his craft. KUDOS.
yes!!
Dude I just added him to Strava! All his fucking rides are KOMs!!!! You were not lying my dude!!!!
ahah i know man, it's insane!!
Just looked him up, he's already ridden over 6k km this year what an animal!
ahah yes that a lot for working full time!
Physiology lotto winner right there
Absolutely!
i love the stegosaurus as well! was my childhood dinosaur and i loved drawing it all day long!
thats awesome!
Rowan is an absolute machine pumping out those watts at his weight. Strava segments are evil. I've just about popped a gasket a few times trying to beat younger (and much lighter) me.
He is!! Ahaha good one
Contador could do 450w for 20 mins at about 60kg. World Tour is something else
Sure!
Humble guy @Rowan Derrett, very inspirational!
Indeed!!
Love your jersey, going to check out Pedal Mafia and get something. What is the gopro mount you're using on your handlebars?
Thanks man! I love pedal mafia. Stylish, high end and super comfortable. Don't forget to use my code 😋 I use a camera super clamp and friction arm
Amazing coverage Charles! Which Insta360 bike mount do you use?
Thanks man! Amazon camera clamp and friction arm (magic arm)
Andrew Feather of the US. Would be great to see them compete
This guy has some really nice climbing arms
he does!
Seems pretty humble. 52kg and 320watt FTP is pretty huge - yep over 6w/kg. I also noticed the rim brakes.
super humble!!!
6kg rim brake Cannondale, damn that’s fire. You rarely see a bike under 7.5kg these days with the disc brake technology
you are right!
Great quality for your content!
thank you so much!
Great guest, great video, great questions!
Thank you so much!!
@gcn we need a climbing battle video between Barrett and Feather.
Winspace with rim brakes SLC 2.0 was my dream,so I brought one.6.5kgs fully built.
nice dude!!
Been wondering who this guy is! Great content
Thanks man!!
My Guy said “I use Strava Explore to find climbs in new areas…”. Tell me you are fit without telling me you are fit. #Cycling Goals!
What a machine! Unbelievable uphill guy!
Yes!
LOL "wHaT tHe fu*K?"
rip
I would destroy this guy in the weight room! lol, great video, rowan must have an unreal VO2 MAX
ahah no doubt!!!!
Nice to see a “westmount alp” interview ……. all i need to lose is about 15kg and at least the same # of years.
thanks!
He needs a good GCN Challenge with Andrew Feather!
everyone's suddenly a 'sprinter' when riding with this guy
LOL well said
Lol