Training Ride with Safa - Gravel Rip Through the Alabama Hills

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  • Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024

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  • @dustin2dust351
    @dustin2dust351 3 года назад +371

    You know life’s good, when you don’t see anyone else on the trail.

    • @darrylareniego7167
      @darrylareniego7167 3 года назад +5

      they died...

    • @mannyechaluce3814
      @mannyechaluce3814 3 года назад

      You need a least a film crew, with some weapons to fend off wild animals , in reality one is never alone.

    • @sharifb507
      @sharifb507 3 года назад +1

      @@darrylareniego7167 he means that he is riding at a time where other people can't or are at work etc. hence, life is good.

    • @ozzysabbath3130
      @ozzysabbath3130 2 года назад

      There are more guys there

    • @wayturndaobalancevoid
      @wayturndaobalancevoid 2 года назад

      確實

  • @paulbradford6475
    @paulbradford6475 3 года назад +154

    Doing those roads would make this retired old guy feel like a twelve-year-old again. Bravo, Safa!

  • @mikerelvas
    @mikerelvas 3 года назад +29

    I aspire to witness a view like the one at 21:46 some day. I got goosebumps.
    Can't get enough of these videos.

    • @isreal194
      @isreal194 3 года назад +3

      It's Alabama hills! It's a popular filming location. Iron Man was filmed there.
      If you're in California, a dreamy road trip is on hwy 395

    • @mikerelvas
      @mikerelvas 3 года назад +3

      @@isreal194 the top item on my "bucket list" is definitely a road trip across the USA and Canada, and places like the Alabama Hills are definitely at the top of my priorities to visit.
      Thanks for the tip, pal!

    • @WiserBiker
      @WiserBiker 3 года назад +1

      Couldn't agree more! Just breathtaking!

    • @sprightlyrandom1550
      @sprightlyrandom1550 3 года назад

      That reveal couldn’t be more perfect!

  • @geoffreyfowler9198
    @geoffreyfowler9198 3 года назад +44

    As much as I enjoy the descending videos, it’s these SAFA “grinder” videos that get me really motivated/excited to get out and improve my game.
    This is one of the best-wow!!

  • @LennieNelson55
    @LennieNelson55 3 года назад +56

    The most gorgeous film you've done yet! The hazy blue of the mountains against the whispy pink and orange clouds is just sublime.

  • @quinndeeds5199
    @quinndeeds5199 3 года назад +27

    The audio production and cinematography on this video are really, truly impressive. Amazing job by all involved!

  • @13012able
    @13012able 3 года назад +48

    4:39 those mountains tell you the secrets of life.

  • @flooooooo0686
    @flooooooo0686 3 года назад +47

    Scott needs to bring safa to the alps … Swiss mountain passes etc.

  • @john2.099
    @john2.099 3 года назад +28

    Love, love, LOVE seeing your uploads first thing in the morning, Brian. It's always so motivating to me! Those casual bunny hops at 50 mph have me all juiced up.
    Cheers from Austin, TX!

  • @peacenzmiddleast
    @peacenzmiddleast 3 года назад +7

    5 minutes in, I already own a sick gravel bike, and I’m completely sold on that Scott. I hope you know your worth 👏🏼 cause this the shit that sells bikes.

    • @mlemorande
      @mlemorande 2 года назад

      There are no Scott gravel bikes being sold in NA, sadly.

  • @azch6424
    @azch6424 3 года назад +4

    Absolutely love it... The wide track, the views, wide sweeping bends. 👍🏼

  • @brianmessemer2973
    @brianmessemer2973 3 года назад +5

    This is one of the best cycling videos I've ever seen. Almost otherworldly, apart from normal time and space. This is special. Already shared it with all my riding friends.

  • @VictorEnnb
    @VictorEnnb 3 года назад +1

    75km/h and the guy are very relaxed, and even making small tricks as nothing! AWESOME!

  • @laskieg
    @laskieg 2 года назад +1

    Every frame of that landscape is basically a painting. I would love to ride there!

  • @spiral99able
    @spiral99able 3 года назад +9

    Thats the Best advertisement I've ever seen.

  • @johnshaft5613
    @johnshaft5613 2 года назад +2

    Great video. If I wasn't already interested in cycling, this video could have sparked that interest. One thing I have learned, nearly anywhere in the world is beautiful during the first or last hour of daylight. A dramatic location such as this becomes breathtakingly beautiful.

  • @VladGoro25
    @VladGoro25 3 года назад +102

    Safa goes faster of gravel than i do on a perfect road

    • @ramirez036
      @ramirez036 3 года назад +2

      Exactly what I also thought, holy s..t! And that gravel doesn't sound super packed!

    • @andyjones6127
      @andyjones6127 3 года назад +13

      I'm thinking the entire grade of the road is at least slightly downhill. Averaging over 50k with 42c tires at 20psi on gravel would not be possible on flat/uphill

  • @erwincanlas
    @erwincanlas 3 года назад +6

    Seeing Safa smile makes me smile too.

  • @sseaditya
    @sseaditya 3 года назад +8

    nothing makes me wanna get a gravel bike more than this

  • @DynamicEricLife
    @DynamicEricLife 3 года назад +5

    What an epic setting and a sick ride. Thanks for sharing such good times!

  • @Tom_Hart
    @Tom_Hart 3 года назад +21

    Yeah, perfect for motivation while headin' home from work. Can‘t wait to get on my bike 🔥

    • @jjpro20021
      @jjpro20021 2 года назад

      what kind of bike , i have a regular mountain fuji tahoe , but i want to get a gravel/road. i need some direction.

  • @RyanWilson876
    @RyanWilson876 3 года назад +4

    The cinematography and editing on this is wild! Production film quality for sure! This is why I love SAFAs channel. He gives us what we love; the pure art of riding our bikes. Period. No stupid or unnecessary jokes, no hype or drama. Just bikes. SAFA, you're killing it!💥🌡️🌴

  • @justdecember
    @justdecember 3 года назад +7

    Damn you’ve made me want to drive down to Southern California to hit up that trail! You’ve sold me on a gravel bike. Definitely recommend that trail during the colder season, the snow cap mountains against the dessert landscape is gorgeous.

  • @markbabcock
    @markbabcock 3 года назад +4

    This is a perfect bike ad. I know that’s not the intention, but it is.

  • @michaelsnell9874
    @michaelsnell9874 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful ride. Your fitness level is off the charts!

  • @AFerreiraV
    @AFerreiraV 2 года назад +1

    Fantastic landscapes. It seems to be a really fun ride.

  • @jstannard23
    @jstannard23 3 года назад +22

    The audio sounds amazing, good work.

  • @UpperEchelon8
    @UpperEchelon8 3 года назад +1

    The Bike and the video is so PERFECT
    i got F$%*in tears in my eyes. 😭😭😭

  • @ProjectSimMedia
    @ProjectSimMedia 3 года назад +1

    What an awesome scenery. I bet the sky lights up with the Milky Way at night.

  • @alexd.3760
    @alexd.3760 3 года назад +2

    Props to the camera man for keeping up speed on foot.

  • @ron230783
    @ron230783 3 года назад +1

    wish i lived near a place like that! fantastic video

  • @chiefhardy6312
    @chiefhardy6312 3 года назад +3

    This might be my favorite video on the channel so far. Views are absolutely insane out there. For now I'll stick to my roadie but for sure could see myself getting a gravel bike and rippin out there at some point. Gonna have to add this to the bucket list.

  • @malijuanag
    @malijuanag 3 года назад

    One word. MAJESTIC.

  • @zubetto85
    @zubetto85 3 года назад +1

    don't know any movie that would have equally epic scenery

  • @Michael-cj9uo
    @Michael-cj9uo 3 года назад +32

    I need this bike.

    • @lechprotean
      @lechprotean 3 года назад +8

      I've got a bike - I need such legs!

    • @sheezy2526
      @sheezy2526 3 года назад

      @@lechprotean U have the legs, u need such genetics

    • @waylingtons
      @waylingtons 3 года назад +5

      @@sheezy2526 it’s called practice.

    • @patrickong5197
      @patrickong5197 3 года назад

      It’s called habit

  • @mejdrichj
    @mejdrichj 3 года назад

    I marvel at your comfort at 39 mph on gravel…. It is always a pleasure to watch you ride.

  • @richardm9688
    @richardm9688 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic! You guys are fast! What a beautiful landscape to be able to ride in. Look forward to you future videos.

  • @benmcavoy8804
    @benmcavoy8804 3 года назад +3

    The lighting on this video is so sick, great change of pace from the super sunny california vibe. Also, not sure if its intentional or not but the simplified overlay looks great too.

    • @SAFABrian
      @SAFABrian  3 года назад +3

      Thanks Ben. Wasn't planning on filming this late initially but once we were out there the day before at a similar time I changed plans, such a nice couple hours of light afterthe sun goes down. And kept the overlays simple to not overpower the scenery.

    • @benmcavoy8804
      @benmcavoy8804 3 года назад

      ​@@SAFABrian Good call, thanks for the reply and thanks for all the great content! You ought to come to my hometown of Boise, Idaho sometime and KOM all the awesome trails here! Cheers!

  • @railzip
    @railzip 3 года назад +2

    This was a motivating video to watch. It’s been quite some time since I’ve been on my bike. Thank you!

  • @roryodwyer
    @roryodwyer 3 года назад +1

    Incredible landscape

  • @LionelBaronArtiste
    @LionelBaronArtiste 3 года назад

    what an immensity of tranquility, I believe that the Indians are not ready to catch up with you ...... great!........wonderful landscapes

  • @ramirez036
    @ramirez036 3 года назад +3

    Just epic! More of these please. Maybe some tutorial commentary on how to high speed on gravel?

  • @soloist777
    @soloist777 3 года назад +1

    Cool terrain! Didn't know Alabama had countryside like that. (Thunder from Down Under).

  • @inspiredtotired8369
    @inspiredtotired8369 3 года назад +6

    I don't know which is more amazing, your fitness and bike skills, the bike, or the scenery.
    Just cool as fuck. The best endorsement for Scott bikes, without a doubt 😀

  • @marcellolorusso419
    @marcellolorusso419 2 года назад

    Seeing this kind of road is the best explaination of the fact that the gravel bike was invented in America. I'm actually surprised of the fact that in the grand scheme of cycling history the gravel has taken so long to take off.

  • @todorito2024
    @todorito2024 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful bike and beautiful view. I love these hills man

  • @cfoxley1
    @cfoxley1 3 года назад +2

    I love how SAFA whips skids like it’s a track bike.

  • @user-lg6iw3vy6d
    @user-lg6iw3vy6d 2 года назад +1

    좋은 정보 멋진 영상 잘 봤습니다. 감사합니다.

  • @antlister
    @antlister 3 года назад

    You're a legend SAFA! And that bike, oh wow...!!!

  • @hiker_biker
    @hiker_biker Год назад

    Beautiful landscapes and damn good legs on damn good bike :)

  • @alexobrien4466
    @alexobrien4466 3 года назад

    Beautiful. What an opportunity.

  • @adredy
    @adredy 3 года назад +1

    beautiful place

  • @Cyclingchoice
    @Cyclingchoice 3 года назад +1

    What a beautiful location, amazing Safa!

  • @shikaze66
    @shikaze66 3 года назад

    That countryside is just gorgeous....

  • @JSS822
    @JSS822 3 года назад

    You're living the dream. Beautiful!

  • @scnrich4941
    @scnrich4941 3 года назад

    You can never grow old too fast when you ride alot💪😘

  • @Victor-fp2qr
    @Victor-fp2qr 3 года назад

    wow Alabama is beautiful this time of year

    • @justdecember
      @justdecember 3 года назад

      That’s Southern California

  • @gomeztheman1234
    @gomeztheman1234 3 года назад

    I could watch this all day. Great video!

  • @jasonnicolai5532
    @jasonnicolai5532 3 года назад +1

    This was so enjoyable! Cannot wait to get back on the bike.

  • @user-ns3nb9ej6i
    @user-ns3nb9ej6i 3 года назад

    This scenery is beautiful

  • @gremlin0506
    @gremlin0506 3 года назад

    whooaaa.. that was a heart pumping ride..

  • @GEO-cy9jt
    @GEO-cy9jt 3 года назад +12

    *Cries in Ontario*
    I need these roads and the mountains man 😭

    • @zacharyerskine4277
      @zacharyerskine4277 3 года назад

      Best we got is Gatineau Hills around which is pretty fun but not close to this at all. I am also in Ontario haha

  • @chaotictattoo
    @chaotictattoo 2 года назад

    Looks like the roads I ride to get to the mountain bike trails I ride on my gravel. Very nice

  • @Khaled_Alshebel
    @Khaled_Alshebel 3 года назад

    Bravo, Safa!

  • @dinglerdangler
    @dinglerdangler 3 года назад

    god do i love the look of that bike and you handle it really well! The views and colors again are beautiful. great landscapes.

  • @runningstem
    @runningstem 3 года назад +1

    Great scenery and great riding! :)

  • @Txiiqo
    @Txiiqo 3 года назад

    perfect vid to watch while I do my indoor workout! Love from Portugal!

  • @eriksonsports4078
    @eriksonsports4078 3 года назад

    Thanks for the upload. I enjoyed the video a lot. Great track, I wish there was something similar here too.

  • @donnielynn4096
    @donnielynn4096 3 года назад

    Awesome video, best ive seen on gravel yet. Your friend is a stud

  • @hazli7417
    @hazli7417 3 года назад +1

    Great safa..

  • @lukemanley8937
    @lukemanley8937 3 года назад

    Watching this got me so amped. Thank you for making this! I gotta try and ride the Alabama Hills.

  • @eduardocorona5943
    @eduardocorona5943 3 года назад

    Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @gboyspeed
    @gboyspeed 3 года назад +2

    60km/h on that gravel, so much fun

  • @testarosso1368
    @testarosso1368 3 года назад

    Stunning

  • @lancegibson1343
    @lancegibson1343 3 года назад

    This looks like a dream. Amazing quality. Nice work

  • @dan2782
    @dan2782 3 года назад

    that place is magical!

  • @Megaknaak
    @Megaknaak 2 года назад

    THAT BIKE IS EPIC LOOKING

  • @cyclingandtraveling2022
    @cyclingandtraveling2022 2 года назад

    I like your work greetings 2 bedal

  • @aussiebattler9393
    @aussiebattler9393 3 года назад

    Yeee-Haaa ! Let bloody gooooo!!

  • @AKSHRAJ
    @AKSHRAJ 3 года назад

    What a speed on gravel road.amazing video.

  • @ehyouman
    @ehyouman 3 года назад

    dude your flyyyyyinggg whewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

  • @j.i__w.o.o.n
    @j.i__w.o.o.n 3 года назад +1

    Nice safa! Nice bike!😁

  • @marcopeloso8656
    @marcopeloso8656 3 года назад

    What a dream guys!!!!

  • @oleshotokan
    @oleshotokan 2 года назад

    Wow...what a great route :-)

  • @marcelobecerra5083
    @marcelobecerra5083 2 года назад

    Un territorio tan vasto, es el paraíso para el gravelero🇺🇲🚴‍♂️🚵‍♂️

  • @luisrosario4710
    @luisrosario4710 3 года назад

    Salute Safa good Job número uno 🙏👍🔥🇵🇷💯

  • @Protoman888
    @Protoman888 3 года назад

    gorgeous mountains in the background there

  • @blackjohnny0
    @blackjohnny0 3 года назад

    What a view!

  • @bmoissenet
    @bmoissenet 3 года назад

    amazing ! thx for this dream ! grettings from France

  • @ovovibes3146
    @ovovibes3146 3 года назад

    What a nice view!!

  • @JohnKierbyRLim
    @JohnKierbyRLim 3 года назад

    Wow youre subscirbers now growing when i last visit and watch on your channel your subs was like 91k to 97k subscriber now you reach 152k congrats my dude greetings here from philippines

  • @sandeeprevoju8169
    @sandeeprevoju8169 3 года назад

    beautiful to watch

  • @evelynvega1730
    @evelynvega1730 3 года назад

    Wow! riding like that will get you to win the Tour le France!

  •  3 года назад +1

    good bro! from VN with love !!

  • @dncsmedia
    @dncsmedia 3 года назад

    Awesome ride! Reminds me of why I want a gravel bike… 🙌🏼🤙🏼✌🏼❤️

  • @danlangevin2459
    @danlangevin2459 3 года назад

    Wow. That terrain looks fun.

  • @Deorinho
    @Deorinho 3 года назад

    Love the kit and bike and as always amazing content!

  • @TimSoriano
    @TimSoriano 3 года назад

    That gravel is smoother than our paved asphalt roads here. damn

  • @christhompson4132
    @christhompson4132 3 года назад

    I have to ride there !!!!!!! That was off the charts

  • @longle3412
    @longle3412 3 года назад

    Absolutely flying dude!