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8th place finish. well done. this looked like a really technical course. hard to get an appreciation for the grade % of the courses you film. got to go by the amount of huffing and puffing you hear or the speed of the rear cassette when you are not peddling. fine work.
Love the controlled chaos of race starts. Everybodies pumped and fresh, reactions so precise! Wild trail! As always, best XC(and more) channel out there. Thanks for sharing.
Been watching your Vids just a few days ago..You inspired me to ride more Bro..When i hear your breathing I get so pumped up and just want to Ride more and more..I Ride Enduro 6 Travel Front and back and I'm 51 Yrs old Brother..Thanks Ben
Thanks for sharing this! As the pandemic goes on i´m looking for nice POV videos to watch while riding the indoor trainning. This is one of the best i´ve found so far! So nice that i´m gonna "ride with you" tomorrow again!
1st time watcher and enjoyed the ride along. Had my stationary bike set up in front of the wide screen and rode with you on u-tube. 1:26.00. I didn't know if we were going to pass that last rider at the finish, way to go kicked his butt. My mileage only showed 15mils I know you did a lot more. Good luck in 2018.
Switched from road to MTB. Sold my roadbike a few weeks ago and bought my first MTB today. This shit gets me excited. Nice riding, beautyfull landscapes. Thanks for the vid ;)
I will never, ever complain about the courses here in Michigan being too rough. Or technical. This is insane!!! I may have literally died in multiple locations on this course. Nothing but the utmost respect to guys. Great job!!
I'm so glad I followed your video. Excellent by the way. I just got into mountain biking. I exercised to your video on my wall climber for 15 minutes then jumped on my exercise bike. Listening to you changing gears I followed with the level. I did about 28 minutes and enjoyed the workout. Hopefully you didn't get hurt when you hit. I'm glad I didn't feel it. See you on my next day to exercise....
I have never done an XC race but after watching this video if I was to do it I would make sure my dieting was on point as well as my cardio obviously can't miss leg day but I would also spend a few previous months before race day in high altitude training for the race that way when the inclines come and the Relentless constant pressure of the terrain and other racers wouldn't affect my body as much as it would already be acclimated to the high altitude which would help my muscles to perform better under low oxygen but you can live your entire life in high altitude but if your diet isn't correct it won't do much good. I just got into the sport of MTB I was looking for a bike that was DH or Enduro and what I ended up purchasing was it devinci Jack RC hardtail 29er which is considered to be an XC bike I'm slowly converting it over to something more ideal for DH/DJ . Although I do like how the 29in wheels cover a lot of ground and are easier on the chunky or stuff as the wheels don't set into the dips and crevices as easy as a smaller wheel. I even like the geometry of the frame what I don't like is the chain retention I seem to drop chain way too often I brought it in the bike shops to see what I can do and until I upgrade my drivetrain all they would do is put a new chain on my bike. Since then when I go to stand up and go up a hill is Skips which means the chain has not worn out to the same wear as the rear cassette so I will have to replace the cassette now. But ultimately I would like to turn it into a 1 by 9 with a new set of forks as these ones are horrible I am currently writing Sr Suntour xcm 130 mm travel with lockout. And there's way too much play in the front end and I'm not sure if it's from Wheel rotation or if the forks or bushings or bearings are just garbage. I bought the bike used but it was in brand new condition from a bike shop as an older gentleman traded it in for something more his age
You have my utmost respect man, that's a grueling competition man. BRAVO!!!! How many miles was that race? Next time I'll come watch this XC MTB. They should have one here too in Chula Vista.
Great video (quality is very good). The track is very diverse in terms of more or less technical sections. You have to work on your climbing strenght! :D
Ben, vas de mas a menos en tu pedaleo, una linda carrera increible recorrido te felicito te toca entremar más, cuanto tiempo te sacaron los primeros puestos?
Way to take that guy at the end. That dude fought hard. Much respect. Why didnt you include tire rub rear cam action? Doing Feb 18 race? If so I'll see you there. I'll be in town taking a break from North East weather.
Thanks! The rear cam ran out of battery unfortunately. It wasn't connected to a power bank. I'll skip the 18th and be at the Kenda Cup. Good luck Steve!
PorkChop that was a sprint finish! Thanks for reminding me that I used to be able to beat Zach. Haha 😆. Now he’s in front winning races and I can’t keep up with him at all
sooooo cool !!! what the heck do you eat the night before a race like this ? how about that morning prior the race and during? any quick tip for a regular trail rider ?
Pablo D :) Good question, and the answer is actually simpler that what people might think. The most important nutrition tip, is to properly refuel workouts. Just making sure not to have a calorie deficit, and there’s no need to “load up” with excess food. If I burn 1000 calories on a workout, I’ll probably eat 200 extra calories before, then eat about 100 calories per hour during the workout, then prepare a smoothie to refill the missing calories right after the workout. I don’t bother tracking anything else than the macros, since I eat mostly fresh whole food, so it’s balanced naturally
For sure it can! A hardtail is a good way to become a better technical rider while saving money. With lower end components, just keep them clean and avoid the extreme mud and the bike will last longer.
Yeah, we were 9, and it was a sprint finish for not-last. But looking at the times, my race time would have won in Cat-1, so I think I'm at the right place. I can only move up from there!
Ben, does your neck ever get sore from having your helmet cam mounted so far forward? Last year when I wore mine, I had it mounted far up and my neck would get sore from the added weight. Moved it back and helped out some. Just curious. Great race for your first xc race of the year AND first pro category!
I don't feel the extra weight anymore to be honest. Maybe I grew a strong RUclipsr's neck (hehe). The Session and HERO4 Black without the waterproof case are pretty light cameras. And now that I ride with a wired battery pack at the rear, it acts as a counter-weight. So it feels balanced. But I also tighten my helmet like crazy to keep it stable.
Question: how much of xc is related to cross country running? Like distance, since I assume you guys ride more than 3-6 miles XD, definitely longer time out there.
How do you hydrate for races? I find myself getting headaches in the middle of the race on hot dry days. I try to get some hydration mix in me before the race with a little bit during the race? Any suggestions?
I start a few days before the race and drink a little more than usual and keep eating a lot of fresh fruits. It takes a while to fully hydrate. I keep a bottle next to the bed and drink anytime I wake up. Then I'll drink a bottle on the way to the race, one during warmup and race with two. I put Hammer Endurolytes Fizz in my race bottles and Scratch Labs in my pre-race bottles. Sometime when it's really hot and dry, I'll just take the Camelbak with me to be able to drink anywhere on course.
maybe it was just ultra-fast precision steering! you made the pass at the end in a great place, saving all your energy alongside the wash by drafting in prep for the final move! great job. i miss that shit so much.
Nice ride. Congrats! I was thinking about buying a Trek superfly 5 or 7. It's been a year I've been into MTB with a Jamis Durango Comp. frame 19.5" and 26 wheels. I'll have to save half of my yearly income to buy it do you guys think it's worth it? Superfly 7 final price here is about 4000 USD. I'm 1,92m tall looks like I'm riding a kid bike lol.
It's been a while since I tried an Epic, but I'm not very fond of the "brain" thing. I'd rather use my own brain as I know what's coming up on the race course. I find the brain to be unpredictable as it can only react -- it cannot anticipate. I really like how Scott's lock-out works; very ergonomic and I can step from any mode to any mode (ex: locked to trail mode is SUPER useful)
Maybe, maybe not, it depends on your riding style. At that track, having good grip on the narrow bumpy corners is important. Most UCI pros were choosing their dual-suspension there.
Thanks so much! Sorry for the late reply, I missed the notification. That's very appreciated! I hope your 2023 is filled with amazing rides and good times.
If you like this kind of video and want to watch more, here are playlists of all my race videos.
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UCI Elite race videos:
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ruclips.net/p/PLee8C_8FffsS_Ldh73BISj0beUZkrze8D
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Ben Goyette is that bike full suspension or hard tail
The best part is the dh guys walking their bikes up and one of them yelling "get it boys". Respect.
8th place finish. well done. this looked like a really technical course. hard to get an appreciation for the grade % of the courses you film. got to go by the amount of huffing and puffing you hear or the speed of the rear cassette when you are not peddling. fine work.
Love the controlled chaos of race starts. Everybodies pumped and fresh, reactions so precise! Wild trail! As always, best XC(and more) channel out there. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Kim!
Kim Rice xxxx
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Excellent trail and nice riding! 10:24 - ultimate win!
The poor guy behind him tho hahaha
Glad to see a hardtail still hanging in there.
Been watching your Vids just a few days ago..You inspired me to ride more Bro..When i hear your breathing I get so pumped up and just want to Ride more and more..I Ride Enduro 6 Travel Front and back and I'm 51 Yrs old Brother..Thanks Ben
Alright!! Ride on :)
Thanks for sharing this! As the pandemic goes on i´m looking for nice POV videos to watch while riding the indoor trainning. This is one of the best i´ve found so far! So nice that i´m gonna "ride with you" tomorrow again!
1st time watcher and enjoyed the ride along. Had my stationary bike set up in front of the wide screen and rode with you on u-tube. 1:26.00. I didn't know if we were going to pass that last rider at the finish, way to go kicked his butt. My mileage only showed 15mils I know you did a lot more. Good luck in 2018.
Well now this is a fantastic idea. I’m going to try this on rainy days!
Switched from road to MTB. Sold my roadbike a few weeks ago and bought my first MTB today. This shit gets me excited. Nice riding, beautyfull landscapes. Thanks for the vid ;)
I will never, ever complain about the courses here in Michigan being too rough. Or technical. This is insane!!! I may have literally died in multiple locations on this course. Nothing but the utmost respect to guys. Great job!!
Thanks! I imagine this course being covered with good slippery Michigan mud, that would be amazing!!
I've been watching your videos for a while, I ride dh and this may sound extreme but you've made me want to buy an xc bike, keep it up man!
Haha, you'll have a blast! With less travel everything becomes more challenging
Ben Goyette except for the climbs🚵⬆️
Ben Goyette do you think that a bike with 150mm of travel with a lockout is good for enduro?
Yes, that's what I ride
Ben Goyette ok bc I am 💭 ng about getting a Scott Genius😀😀
I'm so glad I followed your video. Excellent by the way. I just got into mountain biking. I exercised to your video on my wall climber for 15 minutes then jumped on my exercise bike. Listening to you changing gears I followed with the level. I did about 28 minutes and enjoyed the workout. Hopefully you didn't get hurt when you hit. I'm glad I didn't feel it. See you on my next day to exercise....
Fantastic! Well done Brady, keep up the training. It's not easy indoor.
Great job!
Perfectly timed move by rider #230 at 1:30 going up that short climb.
Great job by yourself on that last decent, starting around 1:21:20.
Phil Anderson Yeah I was like wow how is he doing that
You remind me of how I think I race. Nice video, very watchable.
Great run Ben, Pro eh! Dam, those guys are fast!
Awesome video. Thank you for sharing. We wish the best of luck in the Pro Category. Stay Classy and Ride Bikes!
Thanks!
Around 1:10 your really gettin it. Beautiful ride man. Thanks for the experience!
Every year it gets harder. Gotta be happy with a top 10 in your first pro event. Congratulations.
Thank you for posting. Great Ride! You shred the downhills on that Spark!
this is so awesome. I just started watching.. i really am enjoying this. thanks for sharing
Framerate at 60 FPS is awesome, very fluid. Thanks for sharing.
Always 60 :)
This is dope I live like right next to these hills I've been wanting to start mountain biking and now I know that I have all these trails near me
Great watch, I said OH! the same time you did on that pedal strike at 17 mins "ish" lol
I have never done an XC race but after watching this video if I was to do it I would make sure my dieting was on point as well as my cardio obviously can't miss leg day but I would also spend a few previous months before race day in high altitude training for the race that way when the inclines come and the Relentless constant pressure of the terrain and other racers wouldn't affect my body as much as it would already be acclimated to the high altitude which would help my muscles to perform better under low oxygen but you can live your entire life in high altitude but if your diet isn't correct it won't do much good. I just got into the sport of MTB I was looking for a bike that was DH or Enduro and what I ended up purchasing was it devinci Jack RC hardtail 29er which is considered to be an XC bike I'm slowly converting it over to something more ideal for DH/DJ . Although I do like how the 29in wheels cover a lot of ground and are easier on the chunky or stuff as the wheels don't set into the dips and crevices as easy as a smaller wheel. I even like the geometry of the frame what I don't like is the chain retention I seem to drop chain way too often I brought it in the bike shops to see what I can do and until I upgrade my drivetrain all they would do is put a new chain on my bike. Since then when I go to stand up and go up a hill is Skips which means the chain has not worn out to the same wear as the rear cassette so I will have to replace the cassette now. But ultimately I would like to turn it into a 1 by 9 with a new set of forks as these ones are horrible I am currently writing Sr Suntour xcm 130 mm travel with lockout. And there's way too much play in the front end and I'm not sure if it's from Wheel rotation or if the forks or bushings or bearings are just garbage. I bought the bike used but it was in brand new condition from a bike shop as an older gentleman traded it in for something more his age
This looks like an enduro track. Great job and nice video !!!
excellent ride man , I enjoyed watching you , that was intense too
Awesome finish - you just had to win that final sprint!
what an amazing race, inspiring, I hope I can ride a bike like these racers
got kinda gnarly at the top! good footage, that trail looks kinda wonderful
You have my utmost respect man, that's a grueling competition man. BRAVO!!!! How many miles was that race? Next time I'll come watch this XC MTB. They should have one here too in Chula Vista.
Nice job, man! So glad you got that guy in the end.
Thanks! You can hear our tires rubbing against each other a few meters before the finish line. That was a close sprint!
Great video (quality is very good). The track is very diverse in terms of more or less technical sections. You have to work on your climbing strenght! :D
I'm from Russia. I really enjoyed your video. Long videos are very interesting.
Thank you my friend
nice footage, I was just there last week for xc as well
Ben, vas de mas a menos en tu pedaleo, una linda carrera increible recorrido te felicito te toca entremar más, cuanto tiempo te sacaron los primeros puestos?
Way to take that guy at the end. That dude fought hard. Much respect. Why didnt you include tire rub rear cam action?
Doing Feb 18 race? If so I'll see you there. I'll be in town taking a break from North East weather.
Thanks! The rear cam ran out of battery unfortunately. It wasn't connected to a power bank. I'll skip the 18th and be at the Kenda Cup. Good luck Steve!
I raced this course on Feb.18 Cat1 50+. Got 3rd. Video was my pre-ride! it helped a lot more than I thought it would. Thanks for posting!!
Wow impressive takeover towards the end at 1:24:40
PorkChop that was a sprint finish! Thanks for reminding me that I used to be able to beat Zach. Haha 😆. Now he’s in front winning races and I can’t keep up with him at all
Nice one! What a finish! Congratulations!
Great job, man
Wow, awesome final sprint
Thanks!
Great to watch on the treadmill!
sooooo cool !!! what the heck do you eat the night before a race like this ? how about that morning prior the race and during? any quick tip for a regular trail rider ?
Pablo D :) Good question, and the answer is actually simpler that what people might think. The most important nutrition tip, is to properly refuel workouts. Just making sure not to have a calorie deficit, and there’s no need to “load up” with excess food. If I burn 1000 calories on a workout, I’ll probably eat 200 extra calories before, then eat about 100 calories per hour during the workout, then prepare a smoothie to refill the missing calories right after the workout. I don’t bother tracking anything else than the macros, since I eat mostly fresh whole food, so it’s balanced naturally
This xc course is looking more trail to enduro. Nice line choices
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Bom gostei ,excelente sigle trek.
Perdeu umas posiçoes no inicio mas conseguiu manter o ritimo,desceu bem. Um dia irei pedalar nessa trilhas.
Thank you! It's worth the trip for sure.
Well done, Ben. Jealous that you can ride in early February.
fantastic place!!!!
Good race bro!!
have you got a camera at the back too to see you comes up behind you
Exactly! 🤣
Awesome I wanna get into xc but funds are tight would a Whyte 629 handle that trail
For sure it can! A hardtail is a good way to become a better technical rider while saving money. With lower end components, just keep them clean and avoid the extreme mud and the bike will last longer.
My legs cramped up watching that hill climb😂😂
It was a very good ride!
And also a nice track.
How many hours do you train per week?
Around 10 hours
Great race, congrats
Awesome video. Sorry if I missed it but what type of bike did you ride in this race? Thanks again!!
Scott Spark RC 900
@@bengoyette Cool, I'll be picking one up today. LOL
awesome trail...would be awesome for dirtbike too
8th in your first pro race seems like a good start. The NPCs didn't cheer as much this time though.
Yeah, we were 9, and it was a sprint finish for not-last. But looking at the times, my race time would have won in Cat-1, so I think I'm at the right place. I can only move up from there!
I was squirming in my seat since 10 minute remaining mark
wow great race
Belíssima filmagem!
Ben, does your neck ever get sore from having your helmet cam mounted so far forward? Last year when I wore mine, I had it mounted far up and my neck would get sore from the added weight. Moved it back and helped out some. Just curious. Great race for your first xc race of the year AND first pro category!
I don't feel the extra weight anymore to be honest. Maybe I grew a strong RUclipsr's neck (hehe). The Session and HERO4 Black without the waterproof case are pretty light cameras. And now that I ride with a wired battery pack at the rear, it acts as a counter-weight. So it feels balanced. But I also tighten my helmet like crazy to keep it stable.
Question: how much of xc is related to cross country running? Like distance, since I assume you guys ride more than 3-6 miles XD, definitely longer time out there.
I don't know what was the olympic distance, but running 12km in the woods I would feel it good.
Oww..
Xc full race game is so aswome..
This track is so hard to ride a bicycle for me..😂😂😂
Very nice pro!
Nice riding! Great finish... what kind of xc bike?
Scott Spark RC 900
thats a fun trail man, what is the elevation?? and how long is the race course??
You can check the course map link in the video description, it has all the stats on Strava
Ben Goyette great thanks
Who decides who starts at the front? Huge advantage.
At a small race like that, it's a first come first serve.
Thanks for sharing. Nice trails, how long is the track?
5.3mi
Cool cool any of the guys riding flat pedals?
no, the benefits of power transfer to the pedals through the cranks of wearing clip in shoes is a no-brainer for these xc riders
Love it, proper mountain biking :-)
true
Oh my! This is awesome!
How do you hydrate for races? I find myself getting headaches in the middle of the race on hot dry days. I try to get some hydration mix in me before the race with a little bit during the race? Any suggestions?
I start a few days before the race and drink a little more than usual and keep eating a lot of fresh fruits. It takes a while to fully hydrate. I keep a bottle next to the bed and drink anytime I wake up. Then I'll drink a bottle on the way to the race, one during warmup and race with two. I put Hammer Endurolytes Fizz in my race bottles and Scratch Labs in my pre-race bottles. Sometime when it's really hot and dry, I'll just take the Camelbak with me to be able to drink anywhere on course.
How much travel do u have in ur Cross Country? i know its not much but the whats the Average? and whats the weight on ur Bike?
100mm, 21.5 lbs
rain ruts haha, nice Ben
Classic! The trail guys carry their bikes to the hill top while the xc guys bike there. Lol
Video like this really helps me to survive the indoor trainer! Thanks
really rough terrain, reminds me of mounton of hell france switzerland
wait are you racing in pro men ?
Yes
Exactly bike model pls ? Awesome videoo
Scott Spark RC 900 World Cup
How wide is your handlebars
72cm (28in)
When will you post again? Btw what grips are those?
Sometime next week! Kenda Cup #1 at Vail Lake. I made custom grips by wrapping bar tape around the stock Scott grips. I like them chunkier.
Ben Goyette awesome. Would love to see a review of your bike sometime.
What's brand of rear tyre?
Schwalbe Rocket Ron amzn.to/2hfu0cn
Did you have a front-end 'moment' at 11:31 !!?
Not sure about that one, but 17:11 almost took me out
maybe it was just ultra-fast precision steering! you made the pass at the end in a great place, saving all your energy alongside the wash by drafting in prep for the final move! great job. i miss that shit so much.
Nice ride. Congrats! I was thinking about buying a Trek superfly 5 or 7. It's been a year I've been into MTB with a Jamis Durango Comp. frame 19.5" and 26 wheels. I'll have to save half of my yearly income to buy it do you guys think it's worth it? Superfly 7 final price here is about 4000 USD. I'm 1,92m tall looks like I'm riding a kid bike lol.
The Superfly 7 looks like a great bike. $4000 seems a bit steep though, it's listed $2000 here in the States. Where do you get it from?
Ben Goyette That's the final factory price here in Brazil with taxes and all applied.
How many miles?
5.4 miles per lap
what size of tire do you use?
2.2
How do you like Scott Spark? Have you every tried Specialized Epic? I just wonder brain vs no-brain difference.
It's been a while since I tried an Epic, but I'm not very fond of the "brain" thing. I'd rather use my own brain as I know what's coming up on the race course. I find the brain to be unpredictable as it can only react -- it cannot anticipate. I really like how Scott's lock-out works; very ergonomic and I can step from any mode to any mode (ex: locked to trail mode is SUPER useful)
is this like 20k ?
About 22 km for 3 laps
i think that i would be faster with my hardtail on this ?course? sorry im german and 15 :,) because there are much climbs and a hardtail is lighter
Maybe, maybe not, it depends on your riding style. At that track, having good grip on the narrow bumpy corners is important. Most UCI pros were choosing their dual-suspension there.
I kinda got scared even watching this!
bro what bike you ride
Scott spark 900 RC
Really nice!
great videos! what video editing software do you use?
..and camera setting? the shots are so dynamic.
I use Final Cut Pro for editing and color grading. The GoPros have amazing HDR! I shoot with ProTune in the flat color profile
GoPro 5?
очень круто! Respect!
hey Ben what bike do you use??
scott spark
yep, Scott Spark RC 900 WC
Grazie.
Thanks so much! Sorry for the late reply, I missed the notification. That's very appreciated! I hope your 2023 is filled with amazing rides and good times.
nossa cara mais estou viajando nessa seta!
guy in background walking bike at 10:32-10:38 😂
Hehe, I love technical climbs
Allé mon ami 💪🏻👍🏻
Oui oui on ne lâche pas
Hey! do u ride a 29 or 27?
29er in this video, last year was on a 27.5
I see k..Thanks Bro👍
Wow!!! 21 lbs that's so freakin light Bro..Thanks again
Making me breathe hard just watching!
felicitaciones sos un monstruo
2020 needs to get the eff outta here so i can do one of these bishes!