WHY I DID NOT STOP AND LET AIR OUT?? More guys asking the same question so I’m copy pasting some of the answer: I never know beforehand how much loose sand there is. So if there is one dry section in the beginning I don’t want to stop immediately to adjust because i will lose the group instantly. By the time you realize it maybe worth it you’re so far in the race… it may not be worth it anymore Besides that, the difficult thing is, when you do that you have no way to measure what you’re doing and you risk to let out too much. You will not find out until you are riding again and the tires roll off in the corners 🤪 Also it will cost time, so you wouldn’t want to do it on the key moments where the difference is made and the lead group is established. But, yes it’s definitely an option and could work out if you are lucky If it’s not a race with a group but an individual TT or just a casual ride you can stop straight away and will be more efficient and make up the time. But in a race with a group, the benifit from riding with the group is often so big, you don’t want to lose that by stopping… same reason we don’t stop at the feed stations or stop to piss! (Last year at Bartje200 I stopped to piss after 4 hours and I never saw the guys back!🤨)
You picked the right bike. That was a gravel race, definitely not a mtb race. Your drop bars helped you a lot with the aerodynamics compared to the mtbs. Loved the video. Keep them coming.
@@isaachlloyd Seems like what he called a beach bike was the most optimal choice as that would get him the advantages he had with this bike but also get wider tires.
This was def a lighter XC MTB race, I think the optimum setup would be a hardtail xc MTB with aerobars like u see Dylan Johnson running a lotmin his races
More guys asking the same question so I’m copy pasting some of the answer: I never know beforehand how much loose sand there is. So if there is one dry section in the beginning I don’t want tomato immediately to adjust because impose the group instantly. By the time you realize it maybe worth it you’re so far in the race… it may not be worth it anymore Besides that, the difficult thing is, when you do that you have no way to measure what you’re doing and you risk to let out too much. You will not find out until you are riding again and the tires roll off in the corners 🤪 Also it will cost time, so you wouldn’t want to do it on the key moments where the difference is made and the lead group is established. But, yes it’s definitely an option and could work out if you are lucky If it’s not a race with a group but an individual TT or just a casual ride you can stop straight away and will be more efficient and make up the time
You showed some amazing bike handling being under tired and over pressured. Also, really, really recommend you run a redshift stem on rigid gravel bike - it kills so much vibration, takes the edge off bumps and lets you flow so much better.
Awesome video! Very impressive how you keep up with the guys on their XC MTB on the single trails! I would love to do such race myself (but on a MTB 😄)
For gravel, I ride with no valve caps so I can tap them to let out air if I realize they are too high for the conditions. Takes like 10 seconds and makes the rest of the ride faster and safer. Do it all the time and works great. Usually just takes the front tire.
@@michadebicki6534 you’ll get pinch flats and thorns will cause a flat too. Not with tubeless. I think tubeless is the standard in Mtb for a reason but hey, I never tried so 🤷🏼♂️
@@jasperverkuijl pinch flats - no, never happend. Latex is super resistant to this type of damage. Thorns and sharp stones are bigger problem but good TPI with tire with solid side wall can prevent this as well. Continental's Cross King CX are bulletproof, I haven't have a single flat since 2 seasons with these. And Michelin latex tubes.
For a short races this gravel bike is a good choice. You have the answer. Wider tyres will give you better traction and confort. The weigh is not important when ther´s no big climbs. The most important thing is the confort. Less energy spend means you can go smooth and this means speed. Greetings from Mallorca.
When I was a teenager, I joined the local road race, on my heavy 1970s schwinn with swept back bars. I did pretty good, held 6th till the sprint and got passed by a flood of racers. The next year I had a fancy old road race bike, but they were steamed and led me the whole way. Hahaha
Your the first person to acknowledge the importance of tyre pressures, when I’ve asked people about tyres etc their reply is always the same, o I don’t really care about tyre pressures. Well done 👍
I like how the organisers made the most of that super rare Dutch hill 😅. You definitely had the right bike. Just a bit less air pressure and a bit more fitness (you sent out too quick at the start, perhaps) and you’ll have it next time.
Yeah I just had to go as fast as I had to go to stay with the front. In these races I race for a podium spot so means I need to stay with them at all cost or go home 😂
Lovely video, thanks! Personally I would've chose my moutain bike considering the sand, dirt, and gravel. Although the lighter gravel bike definitely seemed to be a smart choice for some portions. That race wasn't crazy enough to warrant *needing* a MTB.
Nice result, your a beast. If you had the right setup/Bike you had a good chance of winning this race. Cant wait to see what you will do in 2023. Keep it up!!
Dude, I don't know why I'm here, not even into cycling, apart from commuting and recreation. Just wanted to say, that was really entertaining to watch, great editing, great commentary and nice music. You just made a new fan! 😃 Thx a lot
Made a similar race on fatbikes with a friend, we lost to a light guy on a gravelbike, but all the MTBs were way behind. With these kind of speeds, yes the wheels are not aero, but they just hover over these small bumps and sand, without causing any disturbance or extra attention to the surface under you. Correct pressure is the key ;)
brilliant Jasper great footage and commentary. my thoughts are a hard trail mtb with 29/2.35 tyres would have required less effort through the terrain. the big differences I've noticed when riding aggressive mtb vs gravel bike are handle bar leverage (ability to fully commit to cornering), braking control and rapid gear selection. front suspension means less energy used. gravel bike is a compromise. weight is key my hard tail mtb is 9.5kg, my gravel bike the same. bar leverage a big factor for handling and allows more body dynamic on bike. great race you had fun dude.
I am curious about the gearing ratios on the MTBs as well as the general handlebar width, which is a little personal of course but with the trend to have super wide bars does it still make sense in a race situation like this. These guys are all ripping along on MTB s and gravel bikes, so aside from really great condition, how is their gear selection and bar size different than a traditional hard tail/cross country set up?
@@B.Mitchell not gear ratios, the mtb gear selection is a trigger system up on the bars compared to drop bars which have the levers on the drops, mtbs are designed for faster terrain changes so your hands are right at the triggers, where drop bars, not as accessible under fire - long movement for gear change. Wide bars, no not downhill wide, generally xc bars 700-780 mm width, well that's basic physics as more leverage gives more control, descending and dropping into corners, also allows greater body movement with the wider bar platform results in more ability to be one with terrain.
Sweet video! I watched this doing some zone2 endurance, i found myself wanting to lean and power out of the corners. Lol. I hope all my fellow cycling fanatics have a wonderful 2023!
You the man, Jasper. Awesome job. I think these days the question of which bike is right for the job really depends on the conditions. Foe what you dealt with, I think you would have been better off with a finer tire tread instead of knobs run at a lower pressure with the gravel bike. Watching CX races & the pros are on 32's only & using a herringbone tread for sand when its dry.
altijd leuk, heb het zelf ook gedaan met een cyclocross fiets omdat ik geen MTB heb. de technische stukken waren traag maar de gravel/weg stukken kon niemand me bijhouden. het maakt het zeker interessanter voor jezelf om mee te doen zo :P
@@jasperverkuijl vooral door boere wegen met putjes waar het niet gelijk lag waar een vering echt wel key was hield ik wat mensen op, jammer voor hun wel achter zo'n trage cyclocrosser hangen :P een paar zandstroken met los zand waar je toch moest lopen. Verder waren 33mm wel oke. Op de weg zat iedereen in mn wiel maar konden me gewoon niet bijhouden en reed ik solo naar de groep voor mij
@@SyLens1 ja precies die boeren velden waren echt zwaar man! ik weet niet in welke wave je reed. Maar als je in de kopgroep zit (of vlak daarbij) dan zijn die gasten allemaal sterk genoeg om in je wiel te blijven op het asfalt. dat is wel een verschil. in het mulle is het verschil alleen zoveel groter dat je dan wel echt in de moelijkheden komt met je smalle banden. anyway, je kan wel lekker die tocht fietsen,, ook zonder mtb! (Y)
Race Against The Machine 😋 Cood MTB video qui prouve que la terre est plate 😘 Oh i don't race but enjoy the nature with all kinds of bikes 😋 A bientôt la french team 😘
I think you picked the right bike but like you mentioned (quite a few times 😂😂) your setup wasn't quite right! Wider tires and 100mm suspension fork with lockout and maybe a dropper post would have been perfect! MTB I'm not so sure, I guess it's what you feel best on. Dude that race was fierce!!! 100km full throttle. You Dutch guys are crazy 😂😂 The course looked really fun. Especially the technical single track in the woods. Great film Jasper. Thanks for making it. 👍
Cheers bro. A dropper post? I really don’t know when I’d use a dropper on those trails. They are too easy for that 😜 Wider tires, for sure. But that doesn’t fit the bike… so a different bike would be the solution hehe. Glad you liked the video 🤙🏻🤙🏻
Mate, that is some incredible footage. Looks bloody intense. Kudos for keeping it up for the entire 100 and finishing strong!! Looks super hard but super fun - what a course!!
I think its funny how bikes have come full circle. A gravel bike is so much closer to the early mountain bikes from the 80s than a modern mountain bike is to their ancestors.
Yep it’s crazy. Remember the time cell phones had to be as small as possible? Now everyone is walking around with 8” screen iPhones which are basically computers haha.
Ik heb ook deelgenomen aan deze race. Dit was tevens mijn eerste mountainbike race ooit het mulle zand was loodzwaar en dan had ik nog wel een mountainbike. Het laatste stuk was echt om te janken ik voelde mentaal en lichamelijk helemaal niks meer. Hele rit ook solo gedaan mijn teammaten waren al vast wat harder gegaan.
Nice video and great job, Jasper. Yes, I think stick w the gravel, get a little wider tires, and lower the pressure, can you swap in a suspension stem like the Redshift?
What a fantastic ride! this video showed me just how fast can flat bars be, I just started riding a road bike after riding flat bars my whole life and still don't feel at home. maybe something like the Diverge Expert Evo wold be nice.
Since you knew very early on and this is a 100k route, wouldn't it have been more advantageous to just take 60 secs and stop to let out some air in each tire?
Mmm yes and no. The beginning was the key moment where the lead group is formed. To stop than would drop yourself out instantly… the difficult thing is, when you do that you have no way to measure what you’re doing and you risk to let out too much. You will not find out until you are riding again and the tires roll off in the corners 🤪 Also it will cost time, so you wouldn’t want to do it on the key moments where the difference is made and the lead group is established. But, yes it’s definitely an option and could work out if you are lucky
Hey Jasper, ik wou even zeggen dat de video's die je de afgelopen tijd levert echt topnotch zijn! heb ook zeer genoten van deze aflevering, en vind het cool dat je veel vieuws pakt, verdient!
I have a monstercrosser (beach bike) like your friend. Very competent in soft conditions. My tyre pressures go down to 20 psi (offroad) on the big 2.35 G One tyres and they are still fast. Will work in mud too just because of contact patch although if its been weeks of rain i will swap wheels to MTB specific tyres. Its not as fast as a road bike but its my go to ride if i dont know where or what conditions ill be riding. I do have suspension forks but never felt the need to get tempted into more techical stuff on it...I'm 58 after all and MTBs are built for that. Great video.
I wonder if something like a Lauf would have been a good compromise. Bit of suspension in the front and the new ones can take up to a 2.2"/57mm MTB tires front and rear.
Ik ben blij dat je de bult in de race zwaar vond. Was erg leuk om dit segment uit te zetten. Er hebben veel rijders zich daar opgeblazen.. de een naar de andere rijder stond langs de kant met kramp.
@38:20 I think its all 3 ;) hahah Bike + Rider + Tyres. But even though you didn't have all 3 at the peak performance i still think you did really well
Just a friendly dig, but I think "A mountain bike race in the Netherlands" just sounds kind of funny 😇PS. Loving the lefty fork; I don't race, but I still regularly ride a lefty from 2001. Awesome bit of engineering.
Awesome video. You did a great job to come fourth. Definitely seems like the gravel bike was the right choice. Yes you should have had softer tires, but next time you might find the ground a little firmer and your tires would have been perfect.
Congratulations Jasper 🏆 so rad …awesome loving it video as always pack with so much action from the start. Dang your killing it with them technical single route track and you still able to catch up and get back with the group and finish fourth place that’s some really solid ride bro🙌👍👊
Top video weer. Wat een snelheid op zulk 'wegdek'. Ik zou al blij zijn om de 100km uit te fietsen. Op de racefiets gaat dat prima, maar zoveel mul zand is toch echt andere koek.
There was still a very long way to go in the race, so once you dropped off the lead pack wasn't it possibly worth stopping and letting a little air out of your tyres? Then all set to keep going in a much better setup and still pick up the next riders that came through?
Was een pittig tochtje idd, zelf ook gereden, niet zo snel, maar wel mega genoten. 2023 weer maar dan weer meer trainen en een sneller rondje neerzetten 💪🏼
bloody amazing ride! I think your fitness is not far off, not sure what your tyre width was, but I'd imagine a fast rolling 45 or 50c will be about perfect. The soft sand looked like it really sapped your energy! Awesome vid!
Yeah the difficult thing is, when you do that you have no way to measure what you’re doing and you risk to let out too much. You will not find out until you are riding again and the tires roll off in the corners 🤪 Also it will cost time, so you wouldn’t want to do it on the key moments where the difference is made and the lead group is established. But, yes it’s definitely an option and could work out if you are lucky
Impressive riding, especially on the single track ! I would have chosen an XC bike, since the terrain where you could take advantage of the aero-position on the gravel bike was not that great overall. Over time, your upper body will fatigue much more riding really rough sections on the gravel bike. I do a lot of testing between gravel bike and XC bike, and results are often surprisingly close.
you asked , what we think....i think you should have stopped 40s to take some air...also , i love to watch/hear your suffering and misey.....lol....keep strong ,keep cycling
your front tires are faster rolling than your rear tire fyi. Maybe see if you can borrow a Salsa Cutthroat or Mason ISO gravel bike to try out next race as those have even more clearance in the frame and fork. Plus, similar weight too the Winspace.
Yep I know! I tried to the get slick from Hutchinson but it wasn’t available. It was really hard to get tires this summer. I preferred to have the Vittoria dry front and back but it was just a few mm too wide for the rear chain stays (it touched with corners and acceleration)
Prachtige video Jasper, grote klasse. Wil je dat cowboy muziekje alleen niet meer gebruiken? Ga vooral zo door en ben benieuwd wat je komend jaar allemaal gaat doen!!
Wow. My G2 is jealous of your G2. I only bikepack and ultra on mine (long and slow) that looked like a lot of fun and now I want to learn more about "Beach bikes!"
interesting about the gps headunits. but even if you had all ridden the same routes exactly you can't expect them to all show the same distance. at any one moment a gps unit is accurate to about 4 meters. that will vary from timing moment to timing moment in all directions. maybe for the next one build the gravel gears and bars on to the full suspenion mountain bike hmm crazy
Why not stop and lower tyre pressure 30sec stop max .. might of helped in the long game or at least made you feel more comfortable and reduced stress & fatigue and helped handling ?
Bro u killed it..but I feel u on that top level repeat attacks like in a pro 1 2 crit race...I think also u were out gunned on the bike but still ran good...yup
WHY I DID NOT STOP AND LET AIR OUT??
More guys asking the same question so I’m copy pasting some of the answer:
I never know beforehand how much loose sand there is. So if there is one dry section in the beginning I don’t want to stop immediately to adjust because i will lose the group instantly.
By the time you realize it maybe worth it you’re so far in the race… it may not be worth it anymore
Besides that, the difficult thing is, when you do that you have no way to measure what you’re doing and you risk to let out too much. You will not find out until you are riding again and the tires roll off in the corners 🤪
Also it will cost time, so you wouldn’t want to do it on the key moments where the difference is made and the lead group is established.
But, yes it’s definitely an option and could work out if you are lucky
If it’s not a race with a group but an individual TT or just a casual ride you can stop straight away and will be more efficient and make up the time. But in a race with a group, the benifit from riding with the group is often so big, you don’t want to lose that by stopping… same reason we don’t stop at the feed stations or stop to piss!
(Last year at Bartje200 I stopped to piss after 4 hours and I never saw the guys back!🤨)
@@gilr4024 😂😂😂
But once you reached the sandy section groupless, you could have dropped some tyre pressure.
@@PhysiKarlzdat leek mij dus ook
You picked the right bike. That was a gravel race, definitely not a mtb race. Your drop bars helped you a lot with the aerodynamics compared to the mtbs. Loved the video. Keep them coming.
Agreed. He made the right decision. Defiantly had an advantage with drop bars at least.
@@isaachlloyd Seems like what he called a beach bike was the most optimal choice as that would get him the advantages he had with this bike but also get wider tires.
This was def a lighter XC MTB race, I think the optimum setup would be a hardtail xc MTB with aerobars like u see Dylan Johnson running a lotmin his races
Fastest bike - Road bike with wider tires!!
At the right tire pressure!
For me as an Austrian it is very entertaining to see a mountain bike race in the Nederlands. The killer hill was the best :-)
Hahaha. Yeah for us flatlanders it’s a thing
You made me laugh 😂 I just did a 120km few days ago with over 1600m elevation.
@@CristiancBucur I did 140km with 3500m yesterday… what is your point?😜
Same from New Zealand. Definiely loved the killer hill. 😂
Way to Go! blooded due to brances and still pushes on. What a motivated rider.
Always!! It’s not over till it’s over 🔥
I can't stress enough how awesome these videos are! Love seeing some cool races. Especially on the gravel bike and MTB.
Glad you like them!
why not a quick stop to change tire pressure?
Suppose it could have been worth doing it at the moments in the race he was waiting up for a group, but easy to say in hindsight
More guys asking the same question so I’m copy pasting some of the answer:
I never know beforehand how much loose sand there is. So if there is one dry section in the beginning I don’t want tomato immediately to adjust because impose the group instantly.
By the time you realize it maybe worth it you’re so far in the race… it may not be worth it anymore
Besides that, the difficult thing is, when you do that you have no way to measure what you’re doing and you risk to let out too much. You will not find out until you are riding again and the tires roll off in the corners 🤪
Also it will cost time, so you wouldn’t want to do it on the key moments where the difference is made and the lead group is established.
But, yes it’s definitely an option and could work out if you are lucky
If it’s not a race with a group but an individual TT or just a casual ride you can stop straight away and will be more efficient and make up the time
If it's me I'll stop and let the air out regardless if it's a race. If its the pressure becomes too low just stop and pump it up again.
@@jasperverkuijlwhen you hopped off your bike and ran up a hill in the shade. That was a perfect time to tap your valves
You showed some amazing bike handling being under tired and over pressured. Also, really, really recommend you run a redshift stem on rigid gravel bike - it kills so much vibration, takes the edge off bumps and lets you flow so much better.
Came here to say this. The redshift stem can make a big difference.
Awesome video! Very impressive how you keep up with the guys on their XC MTB on the single trails! I would love to do such race myself (but on a MTB 😄)
🙌🏻🙌🏻
For gravel, I ride with no valve caps so I can tap them to let out air if I realize they are too high for the conditions. Takes like 10 seconds and makes the rest of the ride faster and safer. Do it all the time and works great. Usually just takes the front tire.
Same here but with cyclocross bike!
Still need to unscrew the valves right? Which are usually clogged from the tubeless sealant🤪
@@jasperverkuijl good Latex tube>tubeless. And as a bonus lower rolling resistance.
@@michadebicki6534 you’ll get pinch flats and thorns will cause a flat too. Not with tubeless.
I think tubeless is the standard in Mtb for a reason but hey, I never tried so 🤷🏼♂️
@@jasperverkuijl pinch flats - no, never happend. Latex is super resistant to this type of damage. Thorns and sharp stones are bigger problem but good TPI with tire with solid side wall can prevent this as well. Continental's Cross King CX are bulletproof, I haven't have a single flat since 2 seasons with these. And Michelin latex tubes.
For a short races this gravel bike is a good choice. You have the answer. Wider tyres will give you better traction and confort. The weigh is not important when ther´s no big climbs. The most important thing is the confort. Less energy spend means you can go smooth and this means speed. Greetings from Mallorca.
He said it in the begining, but yeah it's incredibly flat. 😅
When I was a teenager, I joined the local road race, on my heavy 1970s schwinn with swept back bars. I did pretty good, held 6th till the sprint and got passed by a flood of racers. The next year I had a fancy old road race bike, but they were steamed and led me the whole way. Hahaha
Your the first person to acknowledge the importance of tyre pressures, when I’ve asked people about tyres etc their reply is always the same, o I don’t really care about tyre pressures. Well done 👍
Their just not aware yet…. It’s super important
Great video Jasper, I have at 55 never done a race , you have inspired me. Your finish sprint was a brilliant effort.
Give it a try!!
Jasper 🤟🏼 these videos are my favourite!! mtb/gravel races one long video, keep up the good work buddy 👍🏼
Thanks! Will do!
Great video Jasper! We all know the feeling of seeing a group in front and try to push as much as you can, can feel the pain trough the screen :)
I like how the organisers made the most of that super rare Dutch hill 😅. You definitely had the right bike. Just a bit less air pressure and a bit more fitness (you sent out too quick at the start, perhaps) and you’ll have it next time.
Yeah I just had to go as fast as I had to go to stay with the front. In these races I race for a podium spot so means I need to stay with them at all cost or go home 😂
@@jasperverkuijl Really awesome to watch. Your speed through the trails is insane! Hope you get a podium next time :-)
Best bike footage on RUclips I've seen in a long while. Great footage and the voice over analysis, so honest and real. Great stuff you got a new sub.
Thank you!
Welcome to the channel!! I’ve got lots of race videos like this. Hope you like them.
Lovely video, thanks! Personally I would've chose my moutain bike considering the sand, dirt, and gravel. Although the lighter gravel bike definitely seemed to be a smart choice for some portions.
That race wasn't crazy enough to warrant *needing* a MTB.
For me as a beginner..watching your video really inspire me to just keep pushing..and set goals to myself and better me fitness an mentally, good job
Thanks man! Mental toughness is important!
Nice result, your a beast. If you had the right setup/Bike you had a good chance of winning this race. Cant wait to see what you will do in 2023. Keep it up!!
Dude, I don't know why I'm here, not even into cycling, apart from commuting and recreation. Just wanted to say, that was really entertaining to watch, great editing, great commentary and nice music. You just made a new fan! 😃 Thx a lot
Welcome aboard! Thanks man!! I’ve got lots of similar content so sure you’ll like some! 🤙🏻🤙🏻
Made a similar race on fatbikes with a friend, we lost to a light guy on a gravelbike, but all the MTBs were way behind.
With these kind of speeds, yes the wheels are not aero, but they just hover over these small bumps and sand, without causing any disturbance or extra attention to the surface under you. Correct pressure is the key ;)
brilliant Jasper great footage and commentary. my thoughts are a hard trail mtb with 29/2.35 tyres would have required less effort through the terrain. the big differences I've noticed when riding aggressive mtb vs gravel bike are handle bar leverage (ability to fully commit to cornering), braking control and rapid gear selection. front suspension means less energy used. gravel bike is a compromise. weight is key my hard tail mtb is 9.5kg, my gravel bike the same. bar leverage a big factor for handling and allows more body dynamic on bike. great race you had fun dude.
I am curious about the gearing ratios on the MTBs as well as the general handlebar width, which is a little personal of course but with the trend to have super wide bars does it still make sense in a race situation like this. These guys are all ripping along on MTB s and gravel bikes, so aside from really great condition, how is their gear selection and bar size different than a traditional hard tail/cross country set up?
@@B.Mitchell not gear ratios, the mtb gear selection is a trigger system up on the bars compared to drop bars which have the levers on the drops, mtbs are designed for faster terrain changes so your hands are right at the triggers, where drop bars, not as accessible under fire - long movement for gear change. Wide bars, no not downhill wide, generally xc bars 700-780 mm width, well that's basic physics as more leverage gives more control, descending and dropping into corners, also allows greater body movement with the wider bar platform results in more ability to be one with terrain.
Sweet video! I watched this doing some zone2 endurance, i found myself wanting to lean and power out of the corners. Lol. I hope all my fellow cycling fanatics have a wonderful 2023!
really enjoyed every second. That music fits so nice to that wild pony 😅
Thanks 🤙🏻
Nice. Good music choice.
I'm also doing a 120 km MTB race upcoming summer so good to see here's another John Tomac out there.
You the man, Jasper. Awesome job. I think these days the question of which bike is right for the job really depends on the conditions. Foe what you dealt with, I think you would have been better off with a finer tire tread instead of knobs run at a lower pressure with the gravel bike. Watching CX races & the pros are on 32's only & using a herringbone tread for sand when its dry.
I just ordered a gravel bike and now i learn about beach bikes. Those sounds like a better option to complement my roadbike with 28mm. Road
There are “gravel” bikes nowadays that would fit 2,2” tires
Love these videos your bike handling is amazeballs!
altijd leuk, heb het zelf ook gedaan met een cyclocross fiets omdat ik geen MTB heb. de technische stukken waren traag maar de gravel/weg stukken kon niemand me bijhouden. het maakt het zeker interessanter voor jezelf om mee te doen zo :P
Dan had je helemaal smalle banden en was erg zwaar op die mulle stukken!?
@@jasperverkuijl vooral door boere wegen met putjes waar het niet gelijk lag waar een vering echt wel key was hield ik wat mensen op, jammer voor hun wel achter zo'n trage cyclocrosser hangen :P een paar zandstroken met los zand waar je toch moest lopen. Verder waren 33mm wel oke. Op de weg zat iedereen in mn wiel maar konden me gewoon niet bijhouden en reed ik solo naar de groep voor mij
@@SyLens1 ja precies die boeren velden waren echt zwaar man!
ik weet niet in welke wave je reed. Maar als je in de kopgroep zit (of vlak daarbij) dan zijn die gasten allemaal sterk genoeg om in je wiel te blijven op het asfalt. dat is wel een verschil. in het mulle is het verschil alleen zoveel groter dat je dan wel echt in de moelijkheden komt met je smalle banden.
anyway, je kan wel lekker die tocht fietsen,, ook zonder mtb! (Y)
I was only going to riding a few miles, but this was so fun, music, you racing,etc. I keep going.... old lady riding bikes is fun!!!!!!
Race Against The Machine 😋
Cood MTB video qui prouve que la terre est plate 😘
Oh i don't race but enjoy the nature with all kinds of bikes 😋
A bientôt la french team 😘
I think you picked the right bike but like you mentioned (quite a few times 😂😂) your setup wasn't quite right! Wider tires and 100mm suspension fork with lockout and maybe a dropper post would have been perfect! MTB I'm not so sure, I guess it's what you feel best on. Dude that race was fierce!!! 100km full throttle. You Dutch guys are crazy 😂😂 The course looked really fun. Especially the technical single track in the woods. Great film Jasper. Thanks for making it. 👍
Cheers bro.
A dropper post? I really don’t know when I’d use a dropper on those trails. They are too easy for that 😜
Wider tires, for sure. But that doesn’t fit the bike… so a different bike would be the solution hehe.
Glad you liked the video 🤙🏻🤙🏻
Mate, that is some incredible footage. Looks bloody intense. Kudos for keeping it up for the entire 100 and finishing strong!! Looks super hard but super fun - what a course!!
Thank you random RUclips algorithm for showing me this. Made me get out on my MTB again and strive for something!
Thats awesome! Have you seen any videos of me before? If you like MTB, this Sunday….. you must watch!! (Cape epic docu coming!)
Really like the long format race format - great footage. Also fun to see your upper body shock absorber :)
I like when you tried a bunny hop at the falling tree 🙂 ... this show that you are strong for able to keep up with the XCs.
Thanks for sharing! The level is super hi, as you mentioned: full gas from the beginning.
I get exhausted just watching 😅!
I did wonder why you didn't stop and let the air out, but superb watching! Well done!
I’ve put some info in the top comment
Jasper. An easy way. stop and deflete a bit. Works fine for me and the couples seconds lots you will regain.
Probably more like a minute of time loss. Instant lose the group that way
Oh man thanks for your video. Watch its just like movie in one breath.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I think its funny how bikes have come full circle. A gravel bike is so much closer to the early mountain bikes from the 80s than a modern mountain bike is to their ancestors.
Yep it’s crazy.
Remember the time cell phones had to be as small as possible? Now everyone is walking around with 8” screen iPhones which are basically computers haha.
I think you did great. I never heard of a beach bike with drop bars, I have to look it up.
It’s a Dutch/Belgium invention! Koga even made a beach specific frame a while ago.
Ik heb ook deelgenomen aan deze race. Dit was tevens mijn eerste mountainbike race ooit het mulle zand was loodzwaar en dan had ik nog wel een mountainbike. Het laatste stuk was echt om te janken ik voelde mentaal en lichamelijk helemaal niks meer. Hele rit ook solo gedaan mijn teammaten waren al vast wat harder gegaan.
Hahaha ja als eerste race was dit wel een lastige!😅 toch gedaan man lekker!💪🏻💪🏻
Nice video and great job, Jasper. Yes, I think stick w the gravel, get a little wider tires, and lower the pressure, can you swap in a suspension stem like the Redshift?
Probably could do that yes.
My legs were tingling and my HR was high while watching this. Amazing performance! 🤩
What a fantastic ride! this video showed me just how fast can flat bars be, I just started riding a road bike after riding flat bars my whole life and still don't feel at home. maybe something like the Diverge Expert Evo wold be nice.
Since you knew very early on and this is a 100k route, wouldn't it have been more advantageous to just take 60 secs and stop to let out some air in each tire?
Mmm yes and no. The beginning was the key moment where the lead group is formed. To stop than would drop yourself out instantly…
the difficult thing is, when you do that you have no way to measure what you’re doing and you risk to let out too much. You will not find out until you are riding again and the tires roll off in the corners 🤪
Also it will cost time, so you wouldn’t want to do it on the key moments where the difference is made and the lead group is established.
But, yes it’s definitely an option and could work out if you are lucky
Hey Jasper, ik wou even zeggen dat de video's die je de afgelopen tijd levert echt topnotch zijn! heb ook zeer genoten van deze aflevering, en vind het cool dat je veel vieuws pakt, verdient!
Thanks!
Perfecte fiets voor deze rit. Laatste jaar was het zand behoorlijk mul, maar voor de rest had ik gewenst ook een gravelbike te hebben gehad.
Dus toch beach bike met bredere banden 🤪
I have a monstercrosser (beach bike) like your friend. Very competent in soft conditions. My tyre pressures go down to 20 psi (offroad) on the big 2.35 G One tyres and they are still fast. Will work in mud too just because of contact patch although if its been weeks of rain i will swap wheels to MTB specific tyres. Its not as fast as a road bike but its my go to ride if i dont know where or what conditions ill be riding. I do have suspension forks but never felt the need to get tempted into more techical stuff on it...I'm 58 after all and MTBs are built for that.
Great video.
Sounds like a perfect bike for this race
I wonder if something like a Lauf would have been a good compromise. Bit of suspension in the front and the new ones can take up to a 2.2"/57mm MTB tires front and rear.
Would be pretty useful I think
Ik ben blij dat je de bult in de race zwaar vond. Was erg leuk om dit segment uit te zetten. Er hebben veel rijders zich daar opgeblazen.. de een naar de andere rijder stond langs de kant met kramp.
Ja was echt een scheidsrechter in de race zeg maar!
Mee of eraf!
That was a bloody messy race!! Good effort klasbak!
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@38:20
I think its all 3 ;) hahah Bike + Rider + Tyres.
But even though you didn't have all 3 at the peak performance i still think you did really well
Excellent video. 14:40 looked like the steepest bit of the race!
I was recently convinced into buying one of those winspace gravel bikes, turns out being the BEST purchase I have had, cannot be happier!
Awesome mate!
Stem suspension and a seat suspension will give you more comfort on a long race and will make you faster too.
Yeah I guess
9.8K subscribers to go, lets go
Yep, getting closer!
Just a friendly dig, but I think "A mountain bike race in the Netherlands" just sounds kind of funny 😇PS.
Loving the lefty fork; I don't race, but I still regularly ride a lefty from 2001. Awesome bit of engineering.
That’s how we do in NL!
Awesome video. You did a great job to come fourth. Definitely seems like the gravel bike was the right choice. Yes you should have had softer tires, but next time you might find the ground a little firmer and your tires would have been perfect.
Congratulations Jasper 🏆 so rad …awesome loving it video as always pack with so much action from the start. Dang your killing it with them technical single route track and you still able to catch up and get back with the group and finish fourth place that’s some really solid ride bro🙌👍👊
Top video weer. Wat een snelheid op zulk 'wegdek'. Ik zou al blij zijn om de 100km uit te fietsen. Op de racefiets gaat dat prima, maar zoveel mul zand is toch echt andere koek.
Was anticipating you finishing the first place. But it’s still very good.. keep it coming
Recently found your channel and it’s so well done! One of my favorites! Now to go see the rest of your videos 😊
Thank you!
There was still a very long way to go in the race, so once you dropped off the lead pack wasn't it possibly worth stopping and letting a little air out of your tyres?
Then all set to keep going in a much better setup and still pick up the next riders that came through?
True. Also look at the pinned comment I answered it there
Nice footage, enjoyed it a lot! Dutch people are very funny - mountain bike race in north of Netherlands 🤣it's hilarious 😆
Still,, you done very well.. Congratulations!! I think its the bike..
fr 🇵🇭💪🏻🤘🏻
Going up and down that hill amongst all the tape must have felt like being a passenger at Schiphol.
😂😂😂😂😂
Just watching the first 31 sec, bring whichever will make you happier man. That has always been the rule, unless you are racing for score.
I am racing for score!!!!!
Watching this, i know with the Rondo Bogan i choose just the right rig for a world cycling trip :) Amazing footage!!
Gravel race??!! They got you pedaling through corn fields lol. Awesome video you are a phenomenal rider. I'd in the back taking my time
Was een pittig tochtje idd, zelf ook gereden, niet zo snel, maar wel mega genoten. 2023 weer maar dan weer meer trainen en een sneller rondje neerzetten 💪🏼
Gas!
In the UK, we have gravel races with steeper/higher hills!
But good to watch all the same!
In the UK, there is steeper and higher hills to begin with so sure haha
Awesome and motiviatin Video like always!! Tanks Jasper!!
at 30:40 i et of my chair as i thought you mentioned Tom Boonen. AHHAHAHAHAHAHA
I just love the mountains, so majestic.
Me too!
Love your race vids! Looking forward to the crits again!
Awesome race. I'm about as impressed by the battery life on your camera though. Are you using an external battery pack?
I start stop it during the entire race and only shoot short clips. Will have about 1,4 hour of footage from a race like this
Wow i see lots more racing videos. Love it, i remember you doing poll, glad to see these again
Holy shit that's an amazing video! Like a movie! Never thought cycling would bee interesting to watch
34:32 uhoh, someone got a tattoo during the race. :o
bloody amazing ride! I think your fitness is not far off, not sure what your tyre width was, but I'd imagine a fast rolling 45 or 50c will be about perfect. The soft sand looked like it really sapped your energy! Awesome vid!
I would of stopped and let the air out etc pp but I don't race so what can I say. 4th isn't even bad, top 5!
Yeah the difficult thing is, when you do that you have no way to measure what you’re doing and you risk to let out too much. You will not find out until you are riding again and the tires roll off in the corners 🤪
Also it will cost time, so you wouldn’t want to do it on the key moments where the difference is made and the lead group is established.
But, yes it’s definitely an option and could work out if you are lucky
Great footage, great commentary. Impressive effort and I think you should be proud of the result!
Thanks!
Mooi aflevering, gedeeld met de regionale zandtrappers in drenthe.
Ideale lengte voor op de kickr!
Impressive riding, especially on the single track ! I would have chosen an XC bike, since the terrain where you could take advantage of the aero-position on the gravel bike was not that great overall. Over time, your upper body will fatigue much more riding really rough sections on the gravel bike.
I do a lot of testing between gravel bike and XC bike, and results are often surprisingly close.
So what have you tested exactly? I’m interested in whatever results you have 💪🏻
Awesome! Excellent result and fantastic video. Thanks. 👍
Great job! 👍💪
Loved to whole video. Not an easy course to stay on. I guess you can try with the mountain bike next time and see how it goes.
My heart rate is going into the red just watching this Lolz. Great job, awesome video.
you asked , what we think....i think you should have stopped 40s to take some air...also , i love to watch/hear your suffering and misey.....lol....keep strong ,keep cycling
Great race coverage Jasper. Well done!
your front tires are faster rolling than your rear tire fyi. Maybe see if you can borrow a Salsa Cutthroat or Mason ISO gravel bike to try out next race as those have even more clearance in the frame and fork. Plus, similar weight too the Winspace.
Yep I know!
I tried to the get slick from Hutchinson but it wasn’t available. It was really hard to get tires this summer. I preferred to have the Vittoria dry front and back but it was just a few mm too wide for the rear chain stays (it touched with corners and acceleration)
@@jasperverkuijl the Drys do come in some new sizes now too, including a 700x47mm that might fit. Which Hutchinson tires? Override?
@@mellissanash7517 yea the 47 dry released after this race. Would’ve been a good tire.
It was the touareg. The override weren’t available..
Prachtige video Jasper, grote klasse. Wil je dat cowboy muziekje alleen niet meer gebruiken? Ga vooral zo door en ben benieuwd wat je komend jaar allemaal gaat doen!!
Tja, sommige kijkers vinden het leuk muziek andere niet
Wow. My G2 is jealous of your G2. I only bikepack and ultra on mine (long and slow) that looked like a lot of fun and now I want to learn more about "Beach bikes!"
Hey man, check out my bike packing video I did this summer!! It was on the G2 and was amazing!
interesting about the gps headunits. but even if you had all ridden the same routes exactly you can't expect them to all show the same distance. at any one moment a gps unit is accurate to about 4 meters. that will vary from timing moment to timing moment in all directions.
maybe for the next one build the gravel gears and bars on to the full suspenion mountain bike hmm crazy
The geometry and the drop bars truly game you an advantage at those speeds.
But I’m hardly in the drops 😅
Awesome race and commentary.
Why not stop and lower tyre pressure 30sec stop max .. might of helped in the long game or at least made you feel more comfortable and reduced stress & fatigue and helped handling ?
Yep but….. (read the pinned comment on top pls)
Bro u killed it..but I feel u on that top level repeat attacks like in a pro 1 2 crit race...I think also u were out gunned on the bike but still ran good...yup
You gotta use the Silca tire pressure chart. You tooo big chances; love watching you race