How I survived Garmin Unbound 200 gravel race

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  • Опубликовано: 8 янв 2025

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  • @erwinsikkens_com
    @erwinsikkens_com 2 года назад +3

    Love this. It was so great riding with you at Unbound. Keep spreading the cycling love 🙌

    • @iowagravelgrinder
      @iowagravelgrinder  2 года назад +1

      Erwin, it was a pleasure my friend! Until next time. You embody the true spirit of gravel.

  • @PhilSnider
    @PhilSnider 2 года назад +2

    lol at "the bike wash station!" thanks for the great video! looks like you had a good time, hopefully I'll be able to make it the next year or two. maybe I'll see you out there

    • @iowagravelgrinder
      @iowagravelgrinder  2 года назад +1

      Hey Phil, thanks for watching. Impromptu bike wash station for sure. Hope to see you out there one of these years.

  • @chrisweber7460
    @chrisweber7460 2 года назад +2

    Cool, i miss such race in Europe. Here is more heavy with up and down. I was at the beginning of the video confused, you talk to the camera but make a voice over. 😂 So Chapeau for the finish and thanks for the nice video!

    • @iowagravelgrinder
      @iowagravelgrinder  2 года назад +2

      Hey Chris, thanks for checking out the video! You had me cracking up with the confusion comment but I definitely see what you mean.

  • @nathansharp3193
    @nathansharp3193 Год назад +1

    14:38
    I LOVE the locking grips on the drops!
    I don't know too much about modern gravel-bike setups. This is a grip-technique I will give great consideration to.

    • @iowagravelgrinder
      @iowagravelgrinder  Год назад

      Nathan, these grips have been game changing especially on the long and rough terrain. If you get them I would love to hear how you like them.

  • @KwadSkwad
    @KwadSkwad 2 года назад +2

    awesome video! oh snap that's me at 6:48 giving you a wave! also me at 7:25.. now that I think about it, we chatted for a bit before the towers climb!
    Glad you finished and had a great time man. epic memories. I can't wait to go back

    • @iowagravelgrinder
      @iowagravelgrinder  2 года назад +2

      Thanks for watching! I actually remember your kit! We hit the open range the same time. Good work out there and see you there next year

  • @densphoto
    @densphoto 2 года назад +2

    Cheers. Good on you for the ride.

    • @iowagravelgrinder
      @iowagravelgrinder  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Dennis, one heck of a ride indeed. Thank you for watching!

  • @nathansharp3193
    @nathansharp3193 Год назад +1

    3:35
    Sweet ride man!
    It looks clean!
    Don't be afraid to get dirty!!!
    Thanks for sharing the videos.

    • @iowagravelgrinder
      @iowagravelgrinder  Год назад

      Thanks mate, I got it dirty and kept it that way all week 😂

  • @timbliss8777
    @timbliss8777 2 года назад +1

    Great job! Those two mud sections really threw a wrench in all our plans...I was doing great until we hit those LOL.

    • @iowagravelgrinder
      @iowagravelgrinder  2 года назад +1

      Tim, thank you! Same here, the mud sections brought me back to earth!

  • @fraji1
    @fraji1 2 года назад +2

    He couldn’t handle your watts. I like it! I was there too. That mud is no joke. Great job and congrats on the strong finish.

    • @iowagravelgrinder
      @iowagravelgrinder  2 года назад +1

      Thank you! Thanks for appreciating the watts commentary!

    • @fraji1
      @fraji1 2 года назад +1

      @@iowagravelgrinder Hey did you see Erwin was highlighted by Cannondale! They put up a video on You Tube. Check it out. It’s called Unbound Playground.

  • @frankhammond9909
    @frankhammond9909 2 года назад +2

    Awesome ride man, congrats!!!

  • @darkhorsegarage9623
    @darkhorsegarage9623 2 года назад +2

    Awesome accomplishment. And thanks for doing it and filming, so we can all ride along.

  • @jamesrowe4861
    @jamesrowe4861 2 года назад +2

    Mate, I love all your content it is awesome seeing all these events, normal dudes having a go and all the fun and suffering that goes on. Keep up the great work. 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @iowagravelgrinder
      @iowagravelgrinder  2 года назад

      James, thanks mate! I appreciate you watching. I'm glad you're enjoy the experience along with the sufferfest for us regular dudes!

    • @jamesrowe4861
      @jamesrowe4861 2 года назад

      @@iowagravelgrinder I just completed Australia’s longest gravel race, the Long Dirty Warrny and loved it, it was a tough day in the saddle. It was 155 miles and 11300 ft of climbing. We have some epic gravel here but most of our races are only around the 60 miles in distance. I love all the big races you do. 👌🏻

    • @iowagravelgrinder
      @iowagravelgrinder  2 года назад +1

      That's an epic ride and ouch on the vert! 155 miles is a long ride no matter which way you slice it!

  • @jojoanggono3229
    @jojoanggono3229 2 года назад +2

    Congratulation man, you did really well, you did not let shitty situations affect your psyche/mood, and you just soldier on till the end.

    • @iowagravelgrinder
      @iowagravelgrinder  2 года назад +2

      Thank you! The mud situation was a challenge to overcome mentally. Thanks for watching.

  • @LeeGreenldgphotos
    @LeeGreenldgphotos 2 года назад +2

    Great video man ! thanks for sharing

    • @iowagravelgrinder
      @iowagravelgrinder  2 года назад +2

      Thank you for watching and supporting the channel. I appreciate it!

  • @stevebarratt6912
    @stevebarratt6912 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for making this video, a great perspective, you are an inspiration !

    • @iowagravelgrinder
      @iowagravelgrinder  2 года назад

      Steve, thank you for appreciating the effort. I appreaciate the kind words! Ride on mate!

  • @SonnyRVlog
    @SonnyRVlog Год назад +1

    All great video with tons of information about unbound.. i will do 100 this year and your video help me a lot for me to prepare … thanks

    • @iowagravelgrinder
      @iowagravelgrinder  Год назад +1

      Sonny, thank you for watching. I really appreciate it. Good luck with Unbound 100. I would like to hear what your experience was.

  • @quiksetzz
    @quiksetzz 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing. I just got a charity entry for this years race!

    • @iowagravelgrinder
      @iowagravelgrinder  2 года назад

      That’s fantastic news! Good luck with the race, it’s a fun one indeed. Are you doing the 200?

  • @brettcronje
    @brettcronje 2 года назад +1

    I've been waiting for this vid! Congrats and Well done!👌

  • @gusnuk68
    @gusnuk68 2 года назад +2

    Nicely done, mate! Congrats.

    • @iowagravelgrinder
      @iowagravelgrinder  2 года назад +1

      Thank you, I appreciate the kind words and following the journey.

  • @evonnebutikofer9863
    @evonnebutikofer9863 2 года назад +1

    Congratulations on the accomplishment! What a day and what a story. Thanks for sharing 💪🏿🚵🏿💙

    • @iowagravelgrinder
      @iowagravelgrinder  2 года назад +1

      Even after a month, I still draw back on those memories. Thanks for watching.

  • @allannziinesabiiti2925
    @allannziinesabiiti2925 2 года назад +1

    That was a serious grind brother well done

    • @iowagravelgrinder
      @iowagravelgrinder  2 года назад +1

      Allan, I appreciate you tuning in. A grind it was!

  • @amymundisev5829
    @amymundisev5829 2 года назад +2

    I love this. The irony of wearing a white jersey on this crazy ride that day :) Congrats on your finish. You inspire me!

    • @iowagravelgrinder
      @iowagravelgrinder  2 года назад +1

      Amy thank you and I appreciate you watching. Funny you say that, the white Jersey was a mess to get clean again after the race. Congratulations, on your race as well.

    • @fraji1
      @fraji1 2 года назад +1

      He had a white jersey and I wore pink gravel shoes which are now brown gravel shoes. :)

  • @MrNewlife1968
    @MrNewlife1968 2 года назад +1

    This was awesome! New subscriber... Just now...... Keep on riding, grinding and inspiring!

    • @iowagravelgrinder
      @iowagravelgrinder  2 года назад +2

      Welcome aboard! Dave thanks for watching and I appreciate your subscription.

  • @evonnebutikofer9863
    @evonnebutikofer9863 2 года назад

    That is some epic footage of mud hiking. You are Kentucky tough, that’s for sure

  • @erinclaudio9211
    @erinclaudio9211 2 года назад +1

    love your content I look forward to more

    • @iowagravelgrinder
      @iowagravelgrinder  2 года назад

      Thank you! I will keep 'em coming. I appreciate the support

  • @JohnPerales
    @JohnPerales 7 месяцев назад +1

    love it!! Great work I would love to try this !!!!!!!!!

    • @iowagravelgrinder
      @iowagravelgrinder  7 месяцев назад

      Thank you! You should give it a go next year, it's quite event.

  • @Mattbarentsen
    @Mattbarentsen 11 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

  • @royrcf
    @royrcf 2 года назад +1

    Excellent video really interesting.

    • @iowagravelgrinder
      @iowagravelgrinder  2 года назад

      Indeed, thank you for watching. Are you tackling any gravel adventures this year?

  • @kevindraper4000
    @kevindraper4000 Год назад +1

    Congratulations on finishing! Awesome video. I didn’t finish unfortunately.

    • @iowagravelgrinder
      @iowagravelgrinder  Год назад

      Thanks Kevin! It was quite the day. Are you racing the event this year?

    • @kevindraper4000
      @kevindraper4000 Год назад

      @@iowagravelgrinder I did not get in this year. I’ll be doing some races in Vermont (relatively local for me) and I’ll try to get in next year.

  • @uknowbass
    @uknowbass Год назад +1

    It’s harder than most realize. Great job! I’m only doing the 100 so I can enjoy the festivities

    • @iowagravelgrinder
      @iowagravelgrinder  Год назад +1

      Thanks Michael! 100 miles is still a very long way to ride. Next time I do it, I will opt for the 100 miler to per-take in the festivities too.

  • @kansasoutdoors6297
    @kansasoutdoors6297 Год назад +1

    Great video!

  • @52daytripper
    @52daytripper 2 года назад +1

    great job mate

  • @loganwiebe1427
    @loganwiebe1427 Год назад

    at the 40mile point at 9:36 you can see my bike on the back of the white suv. I crashed out of the front group coming into this station and was waiting medical evac in that volunteers car. crazy day.

    • @iowagravelgrinder
      @iowagravelgrinder  Год назад

      Logan, glad you made it out and on the mend. An adventure of a day indeed. Are you racing it again this year?

  • @nathansharp3193
    @nathansharp3193 Год назад +1

    15:46
    you could be hiking through sand and thorns in greater heat.
    count your blessings. 😁

  • @israelcovarrubias3262
    @israelcovarrubias3262 10 месяцев назад +1

    Good job