Really enjoyed watching you relive this, thanks so much and a great achievement. I'm not a mountain cyclist, but a trekker. Nonetheless, some very sound advice on attitude of mind to go prepared, with realism. Fabulous!
@alpkit2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@ColinOlden13 жыл бұрын
So youtube "autoplay" gave me "How to Pack for the Highland Trail 550 Bikepacking Route" followed by this. The evolution of a haggard adventurer is a splendid thing to behold. keep on truckin...
@CycleXplorer10 ай бұрын
Love the approach to kit. Shows how important of an element it is in a race. It’s not all speed speed speed.
@goldfever45705 жыл бұрын
I followed the race on SM and trackleaders, so I've seen lots of the photography of the amazing landscapes. But your first-hand footage and experiences here have really added something to it, just excellent. Thanks Pete & Alpkit!
@Kode425 жыл бұрын
That sigh of relief at the end, it's like you've lived through those 10 days again as you were telling the story. ;) First-hand accounts like yours are what encourages people to go out there and take a leap of faith. Thanks for sharing your story, it's full of great insights into what is probably the toughest race around. I'm giving myself 1 year, maybe 2, before attempting this incredible event. Cheers !
@smontane15 жыл бұрын
Many congrats for your 8th position! And thanks for sharing your story. Very inspiring! Alpkit rules!!!!!
@Layeredworld Жыл бұрын
I’ve just bought one of those bikes! 😊
@rollingnome Жыл бұрын
The silk road!!! Wow!!!
@jevgeniardassov3 жыл бұрын
Amazing experience and a good video. Congrats on the 8th place. That is an achievemnt to put on the Wall.
@Tom-mb7cf5 жыл бұрын
Love these kinda videos, keep them comming
@gnarlybadger6904 жыл бұрын
WoW what a fantastic experience. Well done 👍🏻. Enjoyed this post race video
@RoyceJusticeJasmyn Жыл бұрын
Very happy with item.
@tommycallum5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic achievement!
@rollinsjenni5 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Great to know. Thank you.
@jamesherd91324 жыл бұрын
thanks Pete Brilliant Video
@eveanddell4 жыл бұрын
Aweseome video. Cheers on getting a good result!
@davidlincoln44753 жыл бұрын
A great walk through of your strategy / approach to the race. I can see where the roads and tails could be rough in these remote areas but don't understand why there should be stretches of hike & bike in a race that long. Draws into question the route planning by organizers.
@lindsayoakes3182 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video Pete and very inspiring. As a fellow Sonder rider, I too can't understand why a gravel bike seems to be the weapon of choice for most in ultra events! Knife to a gunfight and all that?😃
@SonofChurchill5 жыл бұрын
Great effort
@luuuuuudoooooo4 жыл бұрын
great man, racing, but taking time. can relate to that;) respect!
@lennyvalentinoSchiaretti_lvs4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks! I am going to partecipate in the Silk Road Mountain Race next summer!!! I will try to get in touch with you and ask as many questions will come to my mind!
@mikeclements45482 жыл бұрын
Awesome set up - any chance of a list of all components so I can copy the whole spec
@robertoinlondon863 жыл бұрын
I wish to have done a ride like that at least once in my life time.... Never too late but have to wait at least that my son can look after himself..... 😂
@acpgiga4 жыл бұрын
0:14 - Yeah, even the dog can't beleive the sound of it! ... xD
@Offgrid5315 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video. any chance of a kit list and packing video. interested in how the tent packed in and all your clothes as your bags look small. cheers.
@stephenmacdonald67514 жыл бұрын
Great Video, I would love to do the amr in 2021, Could you do a kit list
@Develoquent6 ай бұрын
Coming in 4 years later.. but how did you like those handlebars??
@DennisZoller3 жыл бұрын
I really dig the bg-music, what is it? Thanks, awesome have an insight into the race . :-)
@MrJihadkoplo3 жыл бұрын
nice to see gravel with a flat bar, in dominate drop bar around
@WasabiWei5 жыл бұрын
Nice job! Wondering what steps Pete took to avoid food poisoning in that part of the world.
@snorristurluson96795 жыл бұрын
What kind of Handlebar/Aerobar is this,your'e using on your Bike?
@michaelnice933 жыл бұрын
Ya anybody know that handlebar? Thing looks sweet
@cothall Жыл бұрын
Sonder Confucius
@eivissastef5 жыл бұрын
thanks to the influencers out there we all will buy Alpkit now!
@robertmerry16933 жыл бұрын
Hi Pete, brilliant ride, I wish I was doing it. If you weren’t sponsored by Alpkit. Would you have used a different bike to complete the race? If so which one?
@Needafollower2 жыл бұрын
Never mind the bike that beard is on point
@jameslazar293321 күн бұрын
Are those handlebars Sonder too?
@akeeracy222 жыл бұрын
Any idea where can I get that aerobar for the bike? Much appreciated. Thanks already!
@MrWadstw4 жыл бұрын
Kudos well done . A little more on the bike and gear would be appreciated.
@davidcoomber40504 жыл бұрын
The background music is irritating and sounds bloody ridiculous which is a shame cos it's very informative
@marcovanveen86514 жыл бұрын
Great video, and I now also have the Sonder Broken Road :-) Question about the Aerobar used on the Love Mud Confucius. Does anybody know which brand and type this is?
@user-rk6sn7du4k4 жыл бұрын
Not sure what the brand is, but I just used my bars from my tri bike and they fit OK in the Confucius. You have to be a little careful if you put the Aerobars on the main part of the handlebar as the shape of the Confucius prevents you from placing them in the best position, but they really helped with stretching out my arms when I did the Tour Divide.
@davidemery4294 жыл бұрын
Great video and good effort. Great gear choice, too. But, there is no way you would cycle that on a gravel bike ( whatever one of those are!....industry buzz words.
@impossiblevoices5 жыл бұрын
How did the Ordos 2 handle the trip?
@mrsmd46164 жыл бұрын
Awesome race, did you drink horse milk??. I'm just glad Alpkit had stuff in stock for you. Lol
@eriksierveld51864 жыл бұрын
Without any training? A little hard to believe
@SpaceDjoxy5 жыл бұрын
What bar roll is this?
@ikarus4sale4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Very informative. The music during the talking is kind of annoying ;(
@gravel1brevet2campinghocke275 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍💘💘💘🍦😘
@alanhanley95153 жыл бұрын
What required more endurance was listening to that God awful background music for 12 minutes of your blog. Music great but not when it overrides the content....