Thanks for making time during the races to make your videos and inspire people like me. I just finished my first ultra race at 55 years young. Thanks Joe!
Massive respect Joe - and Rufus - from one of the three old buggers (with support car) who hooned past while you were grinding up McKenzie Saddle on your way to winning the Sounds to Sounds last year.
Absolutely fucking epic ride. Would be keen for a debrief video from you regarding how you managed the altitude, useful vs redundant stuff, managing saddle sores etc.. Anything to let us mortals also learn how to go fast and have a blast. Nice one for bringing some Kiwi friendliness to the locals; you are a class act.
What a sandbag guy! Haha referring to your comments about lacking footage to put a good race movie together. This really showed the adversity, beauty, and ruggedness of the race. You can be proud of your race win, but I think you can be proud of this video as well. Again congrats to you and Rufus for bossing such an incredible and epic race.
Amazing to win, communicate and video. Sir Ed would be proud ❤ You made me eat some ice cream 🍨 and go for a ride 😂 Local farmers 🧑🌾 hospitality to the rescue 🛟
Great effort to win Joe. I watched Josh Ibbett’s videos following the race and that was fascinating, so it was great to finally view your own video account. 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Brilliant! It was so good to dot-watch you and Rufus at the time and now be able to see what was actually happening to you back then. Really appreciate your trouble in assembling this summary - inspirational stuff... BTW Lachy is currently establishing the milestone for your next epic :)
Great video Joe, you could really feel the change in your motivation and energy levels once you got a sniff of the lead...once you were on the charge it felt there was only one outcome possible.
WOW JOE WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO DO THIS RACE I TAKE IT WASNT FOR THE BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE. BUT BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE THAT PUT YOU UP FOR THE NIGHT . WELL DONE....
Mean effort there Joe I had a feeling you would win so another one ticked off don’t know about that hair colour though I think Rufus looks more natural 😂 congratulations to both of you.
could you enjoy it at all? the scenery etc? I remember my first cape epic (I crashed really badly on day 3 so I only did 3 days) was so brutal it was just a case of surviving. I enjoyed my second one for more.
Nice one Joe! That looked insanely tough. You kiwis would be used to really high elevation wouldnt you? I was thinking how hard this would be as an Aussie
Thanks for making time during the races to make your videos and inspire people like me. I just finished my first ultra race at 55 years young. Thanks Joe!
Massive respect Joe - and Rufus - from one of the three old buggers (with support car) who hooned past while you were grinding up McKenzie Saddle on your way to winning the Sounds to Sounds last year.
Thanks for putting this together Joe!
Absolutely fucking epic ride. Would be keen for a debrief video from you regarding how you managed the altitude, useful vs redundant stuff, managing saddle sores etc.. Anything to let us mortals also learn how to go fast and have a blast. Nice one for bringing some Kiwi friendliness to the locals; you are a class act.
What a spectacular ride, Joe. Love your classic kiwi understated commentary. An inspiration bro. PHIL DH
Love videos Joe. Very humble. Obviously very very talented cyclist to finish where you do
What a sandbag guy!
Haha referring to your comments about lacking footage to put a good race movie together. This really showed the adversity, beauty, and ruggedness of the race.
You can be proud of your race win, but I think you can be proud of this video as well. Again congrats to you and Rufus for bossing such an incredible and epic race.
Congrats! I really enjoyed watching this. Impressed how you managed to put together this story while pushing so hard in the race.
Great video and epic achievement Joe. Looking forward to hearing more about it Thursday night, hope you’re well recovered.
Yay! I've been writing for this. Well done Joe!
Joe, this is huge man!! Well done for all the work you did to make this happen! I can’t imagine what you put yourself thru in preparation.
Looks like the enduro skills came in handy on this one!
Fantastic. Love your videos but even more your amazing resilience and attitude. Well-deserved winner but an even better competitor. Nice one Joe!
Congratulation Joe! To see that race from a winner perspective is something really special! 👏👏👏
Stayed up past my bed time on a work night but worth the watch. You make suffering look good.
Stumbled on to this EPIC video. Now I'll have to subscribe.
Absolute legend Joe, thanks for having the presence of mind to film during such an epic challenge, just awesome. Congrats to both you and Rufus.
nice one, bro - kept the stick on the ice the whole way
Excellent video as always Joe! It all looks so straightforward when we're watching the dots. Your video shows the reality!
Awesome job, made the dot watching worth while. Massive respect to both yourself and Rufus.
Far out, mammoth effort. Well done you and Rufus, you guys rock. So greatful for your channel and taking us all along. Thanks.
Loved your GDMBR video, so I was cheering on your SRMR dot this year. Thanks for documenting it and congratulations!
Macpac Nitro fleece you're wearing in the yurt photo, ay? I have a Pisa, they're the BEST.
Yessss! I want to watch this all now but need to sleep for work tomorrow. Decisions to make.
Totally epic! Love the 'go fast, without rushing it' mantra!
Incredible ride Joe - congratulations. And thanks for the biggest lesson - never look at your own arse when doing these things.
Amazing race, and an amazing performance, chapeau to you, that's a memory that you will have for life 🤟👏💪
Congratulations Joe, mighty effort, great coverage, thank you. Cheers from down under.
Mad respect and congrats on the podium spots gents! As always, EPIC videography Joe! Well done Chap.
Amazing to win, communicate and video. Sir Ed would be proud ❤ You made me eat some ice cream 🍨 and go for a ride 😂 Local farmers 🧑🌾 hospitality to the rescue 🛟
Nice work, to you and Rufus on the podium certainly a super challenging trail. Samsi move was epic!
Great effort to win Joe. I watched Josh Ibbett’s videos following the race and that was fascinating, so it was great to finally view your own video account. 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Awesome mate, can’t be many winners documenting like this! The two of you did fantastic, legends 🤟
Brilliant! It was so good to dot-watch you and Rufus at the time and now be able to see what was actually happening to you back then. Really appreciate your trouble in assembling this summary - inspirational stuff... BTW Lachy is currently establishing the milestone for your next epic :)
Legendary. Love how you don’t sugarcoat the experience. 😂
Fantastic achievement Joe and thanks for all the extra effort in producing and sharing your record of it.
Congratulations to you and Rufus! NZ should be super proud of you two men. Loved video, landscape so different and incredible. Keep riding!
Once again Joe superhuman effort plus an entertaining video and you stay so chilled about everything. That's why your a winner mate 👍
Thanks
Great video Joe, you could really feel the change in your motivation and energy levels once you got a sniff of the lead...once you were on the charge it felt there was only one outcome possible.
WOW JOE WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO DO THIS RACE I TAKE IT WASNT FOR THE BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE. BUT BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE THAT PUT YOU UP FOR THE NIGHT . WELL DONE....
Joe, you just keep exceeding your previous best! Awesome effort justifies an awesome result.
You owe the race win to the family that gave you a warm shelter and shared a meal with you.😅 Well done to you and Rufus!!
Unreal Joe. Massive congrats. That was an epic race
Congratulations on an amazing ride. Massive respect for you!
Congratulations Joe and also Rufus. A massive achievement Proud Kiwis 👏
It was nice to meet you at the registration. Thank you for the videos, and well done with the 1st place!
Gold! So good and massive congrats mate.
Congrats mate and to Rufus. Epic achievement. It's great to put some pics and insight to the stages, after following your race dot.
Great attitude and legs 🍷
👏👏👏🤘wow ; congrats on the win massive effort fella . 🇬🇧 Mcr
Wow, used to watch you racing DH in Christchurch on that awesome Balfa, and I think an Orange 222? Congratulations on your win!
Epic ride, epic scenery, but most of all, what an epically sized watermelon! 🍉😀
This is superhuman! Congrats on the win Joe. Legend!
Unreal adventure. Was great fun watching you and Rufus via the dots.
Thanks for the great video. Congratulations on your epic ride and hard won win.
Thanks for watching!
Yes Joe! Looks absolutely mind blowing! Thanks for sharing buddy.
Brilliant video! Brought back some truly amazing memories.
Amazing Footage. Thanks for taking us on the ride and congrats for the win!
what a legend... thanks for taking the time and record this while winning....
Epic. Small word to sum up a mighty achievement. Well done
Love the attitude to altitude. Formidable!
Worth waiting for, almost got altitude sickness watching from my armchair in Waltham
I always enjoy your videos. Congratulations on the well-deserved win !!!!
Amazing video. Loved following your dot during the race.
Great watch, well done on the race thanks for sharing your experience!
That's awesome! What an effort dude. So well done 👊
Mean effort there Joe I had a feeling you would win so another one ticked off don’t know about that hair colour though I think Rufus looks more natural 😂 congratulations to both of you.
Too good!!
Best vid yet
Kudos
Legend!
New limits Joe! Inspiring mate.
Amazing. Thank you for sharing the adventure!
Just an incredible ride/effort!
Awesome job. Good on ya for getting so much video
Freaking - epic!
Awesome, Joe, amazibg ride!
Ur a blody legend congratulations
Wot a massive effort
Mind blowing. Congrats mate. ✌️
One of the big jobs mate what an effort!
Half decent effort there mate!
Weapon! Congrats bro. Hope the recovery has gone ok
Absolutely incredible effort!
Winner winner chicken dinner. Never a doubt!
Get that man a beer!
Well done, very epic looking race
Love your work mate.
Unreal Joe, you are hard as nails
could you enjoy it at all? the scenery etc? I remember my first cape epic (I crashed really badly on day 3 so I only did 3 days) was so brutal it was just a case of surviving. I enjoyed my second one for more.
Go the Kiwis 👏
Nice one Joe! That looked insanely tough. You kiwis would be used to really high elevation wouldnt you? I was thinking how hard this would be as an Aussie
Nah we max out at 3800 meters. Tough as hell terrain but no altitude to battle.
@Sm868 well we max out at 2300 so you've got us covered!
@@edzeppelin933You got NZ beat on riding in the heat though, and I don’t envy you that haha.
Cramps that bad eh? Freaky 😮
letssshhhgooo!!!
I would not have guessed watermelon was a Kyrgyzstani staple.
What ya done to your hair joe 😂
Way to many selfyshots instead of landscape and race
@avbvb2681 why don't you take part in the race, win it and make a better video seeing as how you seem to know how to do it better.