Did this Race Just Change my Life?
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- Опубликовано: 29 авг 2024
- The 6 Hours of Glen Helen Ironman Class.
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Before you do first race in novice class, how do you train yourself? Ride a lot or just test and broke the bike,😂
You’re such a nice dude helping other riders. Good job bro
You're a Gentleman rider bro...the trails need more people like you!
Wouldn’t it be a funny coincidence if DRZ Guy was also making a video and he said “Well that’s the second time we’ve seen Honda Guy.”
Hahahah oh my gosh. He's like "Honda guy was so eager to pass but all he can do is fall and get stuck every 10 feet, so we just won't worry about him." 😂
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The editing, the commentary. This video is just gold inspiration for anyone ever feeling down in life
Gabe that was absolutely amazing! I'm sad that I'm only half way in and the VO stops... it was awesome to hear your perspective and I am PUMPED for you to do the 24 hours! I would volunteer to race with you but there are three big problems... 1. I'm super slow. 2. I don't have the endurance. 3. I'm really, really slow. You know that. It's so awesome that you were hating it, then suddenly just realized, "This is fun!" I'm really glad it helped you to be happier! What's funny is that my upcoming talk is all about how the failure and difficulty and hardship makes the good parts of life stand out. This is yet another awesome example of that! Thanks for the rad video man, and keep up the great work! Hopefully we can ride soon!
6 hours racing + helping others = good heart.
I completely feel you about turning the fuel off. Back in about 1994, I was racing the red river enduro in Texas on a KDX 200. Freezing cold day so I used the choke to start the bike. I forgot I left the choke on and couldn't figure out why the bike was running like crap. I even ran hot to buy time to swap the plug, which I did and stayed on my minute. About 20 minutes in i touched the choke lever and poof the bike ran like a champ. I felt sooo stupid, but not stupid enough to not tell my friends my mistake. I bought the beers that night, lol.
19:10 I was stuck in the bottom of that canyon with two other riders. Thank God you turned around when you did. Thought we were spending the night
Dang dude it looked bad down there when I got a quick peek.
Just watched this video from 3yrs ago. I've been going through your vids from more recent and I want to compliment you on so many levels. Your positive attitude. You stay upbeat even when faced with struggles and setbacks. I like the whole idea of doing the best you can without having all the top shelf equipment and money to throw around. On the content itself I enjoy watching and listening without some loud music blaring. The bike makes the music. Last but hardly least, I enjoy being able to watch the entire video and not having to listen to somebody's foul mouth language. Thanks. Ride on Brother.
Seeing you help the other riders and not just standing around really shows what kind of person you are. I'm loving your content.
You’re not actually a bad rider your pretty good!
Gackkk!! That leg angle in The first turn! Looks like a ton of fun. Thanks for the vid!
Hurt my leg watching it lmao
The worse the race conditions the better the friends and the memories you'll make. Great job!
As a college student just getting into dirt bikes, I really enjoy your channel. If you were ever to do any tutorials on maintenance or emergency maintenance, etc, I know I would really value it. I can't speak for everyone, but I trust your videos WAY more than anyone else's. Especially when they're trying to sell me something. This video is awesome.
Why skip the commentary? That’s great man. Gives a first person perspective of what you were thinking and the actual conditions of the race.
Hard to get that wholly when just watching it and hearing the bike.
Also you said desert, where you ride at? I’m in Scottsdale and been thinking of getting a DB. If your close, is there descent trails around?
In regards to overcoming adversity, you were on the topic at 42:00 minutes of the video, there is a great quote -"What does not kill me makes me stronger" - Friedrich Nietzsche
I have been riding street bikes all my life, but I just picked up my first dirt bike, 2003 XR250R, and just getting started riding dirt - so the long video, and even all of the commentary are a really a big help. Big difference between street and dirt riding. Thanks for the great videos. :)
You are a true Moto gentleman helping others then there was no one to help you, don't change that attitude, but at the same time all for one and one for All lol.
Try doing one on a fully tuned 85cc big wheel I think you would have even more fun and lighter bike just pick it up out of the mud can't wait to see more , respect from Australia.
fun fact: in Greek we too say "I ate it" when we go down!
love your channel. keep it up :)
Love the background talking keep dis shit up man!
Nice work! Endurance races require a certain mentality and the willingness to suffer, a lot.
I've done a few endurance races (6hr + 12hr solo). Key really is to keep circulating around the track (don't push 100% or get into races) stay warm + dry and keep getting food and fluids down you regularly.
I see you getting your hands muddy. Keeping a rag stuffed down the top of your trousers is helpful in cleaning your hands and grips.
Also, mousses! I'm not doing another one until I get mousses.
Not sure i'd do 24hrs, it was on my mind until I did 12hrs. Nope to 24hrs. To much suffering for me and my bike!
I’m going to have to ride this next year. Great footage man, love the videos. I live 35 miles from this place and I’ve been riding single track for 15 years.
Haha when a DR-Z passes you in a race than you have to rethink your skills XD XD Enjoyed watching this with the commentary!
80% rider 20% bike
Thank you for all your videos. I've watched a whole lot of them and consider you to be one of the best reviewers on RUclips. Definitely on dirt bikes . Great commentary super informative and fun to watch. Really appreciate all the good stuff you put out there. Your KDX review really makes me want one. Keep up the good work! congratulations on the race
That advice at the end was honestly inspiring
It was so great to see this. It left me wanting more, but I am happy with the way that you left it. I think that your skill is so much better than mine. It did not occur to me before now that even the best riders make mistakes. Maybe save your equipment on the first half of the race. Then you can push harder after the half way point. Good luck in the next race.
This is awesome! I race enduro regularly but I'm doing my first real endurance race this summer - 24 Hour Northeast Challenge. Also racing ironman.
Michael Abramo good luck!
Loved the video, loved the commentary, loved it all. You are a natural at this whole thing. (I consider your XR650L and XR250R vids to be top-10 in moto reviews). Just great.
I relate to what you're saying about making it hard on yourself sometimes. It gives you a drive. Puts things in perspective. Pulls you way out of your comfort zone.
I recently went on a 1800km motorcycle trip, more than half was in the snow. We camped in snow. Cooked in snow. It was hard. But brilliant at the same time.
I needed that.
"I found myself pretty far up in front..... so I just sent it and ate it."...hahahaha im dying
Great race and commentary. More of this stuff.
Enjoyed seeing you complete a lap with the story of your race
I just got around to watching this. Well done sir! The 24 is going to be epic!
Nice video! I feel like I'm 10 years old again playing Excitebike 64 while watching this.
I feel sore just by watching this!
Great racing!
Reminds me of the harescrambles I used to do on my trusty 230! Steep hill climbs in deep mud, the bottlenecks, the idiots..... Being all alone, thinking you're last, getting lost... Such fun!
I have 2 bikes 2014 drz 400 with 800 miles on it and a 2018 beta 250 rr with 6 hrs on it . Man watching your video makes me want to ride so bad . GREAT JOB !
Amazing ride man! Unless someone has done something like this they would have no idea of the pain and suffering. This reminds me of the Soboba Ride if you haven't tried that I suggest adding it to your bucket list. It's about 34 miles of primarily single track maybe 300 riders released 3-4 abreast with about a 1.5 - 2 min intervals. Did it this year with some friends and it took a couple of days to shake that off so I can't imagine what you felt like after 6 hours of punishment. Thanks for the video! Great stuff.
Depending on the date and how it coincides with my school schedule I'd absolutely be interested in participating in the 24 hour race. I'm not all that fast but I can honestly say I never quit! Great job in this race, really impressive how consistently quick you were.
I would love to do the 24h. And i wouldnt quit anytime.
BUT
I live in Germany 😒
Such a great video man I really enjoyed it. Im from Canada and been riding for about 12 years on and off (25 yrs old.) and have really been looking into stuff like this. I would absolutely be interested in doing a 24hr event with you guys next year. You have such a great outlook and seem like the type of guys I would love to be on a team with. Im going to mesaage you on here a few months before and who knows maybe you guys will have a spot open for me. I would love to do the whole experience.
Being from the north west side of the states I'm used to the soupy trench that you experienced in the begining of this race. Harescrambles are the closest thing we have to this type of racing and being up north you besically come to expect the track to be covered with slippery mud. This does level the playing field a little bit but man that mud really saps the energy out of you. If you get a chance sometime, look into the WNY Hare Scramble Series. Would be sick to see you try this series out.
I will definitely look into that series. I've got peeps I can stay with up there so I'd love to try some of that stuff out and get my ass kicked in some more mud!!!
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@32:54 that's me 😂😂
Respect for racing that, I'd love to give it a go 😃
Nice video! Love the commentating you deserved a sub.
damn, i need oil change every 5th hour...cant do this race
What bike it that?
You should come race the gold rush in oklahoma. Its a lot of fun and kinda like this race. Lots of tight stuff with a moto gp type track integrated into it too theres also a motocross track.
I watched this entire lap until the commentary stopped which I enjoyed. Epic, video! The struggle is definitely real and I feel you about it. I am at that point right now. I am struggling super hard. More so than at any point in my life but in contrast, I am trying the hardest, making better decisions and happier than I've ever been! I am actually enjoying it so fuck yes dude, go hard and welcome it all! I can't wait to
I got winded just watching the mud sections lol. I can't wait to see everyone again and go for a nice ride or seven. But yeah, definitely not like this shit haha!
3:35 you passed one of those new SWM/old husky bikes...neat!
That first lap was a rodeo! Awesome vid..I like the life philosophy bit too..great job!
Was watching this again, the physics and biomechanics behind you not tearing a ligament, muscle, or breaking your leg in that turn one low side completely elude me. Glad you were somehow OK!
It's probably because I've already damaged all the ligaments in my knees haha. They're all out of whack.
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Enjoying the struggle. I appreciate the great insight. I clicked "Subscribe" at that very moment. Good job.
oh btw, congrats on 8th in the ironman! That's legendary status!
Great commentary!! Looks like a fun race, 6 hours though? wow!
If I can suggest one thing if you keep doing these races. Practice slow stuff...like turning your bike around, and climbing hills with no run up.
Takes a lot of guts to complete 6 hour race well done . If u ever come to Thailand look me up ✊
This race looks like a damn good time, I'll have to try and make it to the next one. I'm from Washington and iron man the desert 100.
Wow, 8th place is really good. And you were helping the kids too. Nice
Really liked the video. Loved the zachatk1 style voice over. Racing is hard on bikes and 6 hours is a long time to race. I'm wasted after a 2 hour race. Sounds like you had a lot of fun though. I think mousses are the way to go, no flats so you dont have to buy/ bring an extra set of rims.
Mate at the drop of a hat I'd love to come ride on your team for the 24 hour race. I live in Australia :( would cost so much to get my crf250x over there. I love your vids never stop making them!!!
Top bloke!
Great vid!
Hope we'll see more from you Gabe...
My first race was nicknamed the tree magnet..a wisconsin enduro that i didnt finish. I did go on to race motox in novice class later that year. And that truely started the itch for competition as a lifestyle.
I loved the entire the video friend, keep it that way
32:51 funny as hell! Great riding overall dude. I wish i could go and ride these events.
That looks awesome! This might have to be on my "bucket list"!
The start reminded me of your old CRF230 MX days lol
The hardest thing when your tired is going down, or getting off your bike to move it really wears you out.
awesome track and riding, thanks for the video
Gotta do this race!
i feel you about the mud man, i had a race this weekend that was pure mud with about 3kilos of straights thats not mud from about 50kilo laps, it kills the crap out of you when you don't know how to handle it, i was getting passed left and right by 125's 85's and even a lil girl on a 65, still got 2nd in my class tho (250), so i guess 250 riders dont know how to handle mud but kids do haha
You're incredibly lucky with that first get off that you did not really screw up your knee... I did and I now wear knee braces to try not to have the second time... they could have done a better job of marking the course... there were times I was trying to ride with you and I didn't see any course markings at all
Dammmn! 6hr! Good Job Bro!
Yo 360p squad! This experience definitely opened my eyes to how much I enjoy and desire pure torture for the sake of pain and misery in my life. Things are going to change. I'm going to keep doing what I'm doing, but I'm going to add several hours of pain and misery to every day. *Not like BDSM though hahah, what the heck?* Just healthy, growth-minded suffering every day. I'll fit it in somehow. *That's what she said?* So yeah, new rule: Every day has to suck super bad. If every day sucks super hard then there's no more bad days, right? IDK fam. We'll see where it goes. Keep on Torture Testing, my friends! *edit* with the new rules on comment moderation, I think I single-handedly got this video into limited-ad mode with this comment. Torture, pain, misery, BDSM... these are not advertiser friendly words. Please RUclips, forgive me!!!
Probs to you bro to not even dropping it alot that looks like a really hard race I race too sometimes and it's not to easy
Life is a series of tests and struggle ,often with no reward. But the sum of a man is not how many times he fails, but rather how many times he fails and still gets back up to try again. If your proud of yourself, failure means nothing
Great video :) you're amazing. Keep up man, this is one of the best videos out there toviewer to feel the true gut feeling of racing and amusement.. Your perspective on this stuff is truly great.
Dude i cracked up when you ate shit watching the other rider. Good job, I have the will to do something like this but not the skill yet, im really slow on my bike.
Cool video bro.......enjoyed the commentary.....looked like some nice open fast tracks....good luck for the next one👍🏽
Wow that’s amazing then boom I’m off the track 😂 good stuff
Dont give up man it was à really good vidéo and we can hear how much you are happy about this race by the way you were talking about it. If you go on Other race dont forget to bring à spare tire and à go pro for youtube😁
This race looks siiiiiick might have to do it this year. Hope its not canceled like most things...
Great vid, loved the commentary!
non recreational single track just sucks..
good stuff man
Nice video...Racing can humble a person so fast. Sub'd.
So awesome 😄 loved the voice over, what a race, dumb question , what bike are you on 250r?
Crf250x here
GG for helping those kids out!
Came from sub Ds channel, amazing camera work on top of a good quality video!!
Sweet, thank you!
32:54 ..... there are tire trails there already lol Some one did the exact same thing as you.
I watched your KDX 200 torture test video, and was wondering where in the desert you were riding it.
Awesome job helping others .. .. .. .. Lol round 48:00 that guy just could not shake you......lol
Amazinnnnggg! Really good job!! If I lived around there I would definitely want join your team!!
Liked the commentary on this one. New sub.
Dude I am so in for a race like this. If you still need a team member I’m so down, I can also bring a bike.
Wow that looked challenging. You would have definitely been first if you didn't stop to help everyone, hahaha. Congrats on finishing and how well you did.
I’m surprised to see how many people didn’t have hydration packs.
And by the way, if you ever want to get some practice in that area just let me know and I’ll be willing to take you out near those hills so you can get familiar with that terrain. I know those trails like the back of my hand
This looks hard as, but would really like to do the 24 hours with you but I couldn’t come over to America and love that you’re riding the legendary 250x. I did a ride a while back which went though thick bush/woods over one of the mountain ranges over here in New Zealand. We went over and back and it took close to 8 hours. The track isn’t that long but your lucky to get into 3rd gear cause there’s just bogs after bogs after bogs that 4wd have made over the passed like 20 years. Most of them have bike tire width tracks around them but they were still just hard like you have to ride on top of 3 metre drops that if you fell off you would be upside down in a bog with the bike on top of you. I did it on the mighty 250x but my electric start broke so kicking it killed me, It’s also not the lightest bike around so pushing it was exhausting. There was only me and 2 other people so there wasn’t other people to deal with, but the worst part was we went really unprepared so I had no water/food or gas for my bike so I rolled into the carpark on reserve and I having no food and water nearly broke me. Good fun though.
Yo the guy the pasted you with the number 777 is my mom’s friend and he’s working on my bike rn I have a Yz 125
I'm getting a yz 125 soon lol can't wait 😊 8m currently on a 150f
yEs Son yEeT lol yea my bike is going to be done tomorrow so I’m finally going to start riding it again and I’m going to the track this weekend 😁😁
I would love to do 24 hr bro, I live just 5 minutes away from there and I just happen to ride all those washes and hills at least 3 times a week😂 only problem is I’m 16, i don’t know how their age restrictions are but I have competed before in races like the lake Elsinore Grand Prix and some milestone races. Never done such a long event though, but I do have a lot of practice time on my bike (cr250r)
Reasons I hate mud: 1. you're not just dirty and you're not just wet.
2. Someone's bike get's stuck and you need 3 guys to get it out.
Or noone helps
Cool to see a SWM bike being raced!
Also, what's that rattling noise on your bike when you're off the throttle?