Chilly Hilly 2024 Vlog - The Classic Seattle Event to Start the Riding Season!

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Join me as we check out the 2024 edition of the Chilly Hilly. With thousands of riders and 33 miles around Bainbridge Island, this is a classic ride to behold!
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Time Stamps:
Introduction - 0:00
Ferry Terminal - 0:35
On the Ferry - 2:19
Ride Begins - 3:19
Steep Climbs before Mid Point - 5:04
Rest Stop at Battle Point - 6:34
Baker Hill - 8:26
Super WINDY - 10:34
South Island and Viewpoint - 11:52
Finish Line - 13:59
#seattle #cycling #bainbridgeisland

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@BestSideCycling 4 ай бұрын

What did you think of the ride? Did you join in the fun this year? Would you ride it next year? Let me know what you think of the video.

@sdevoid 4 ай бұрын

It was a blustery day! I really enjoyed the video. My only criticism is, if I understand correctly, you're flying a drone for the follow-cam footage you have? Even as an experienced cyclist, I would be uncomfortable having that buzz by me. If you need a follow-rider for Cascade rides, I'd happily volunteer. 🙂

@BestSideCycling 4 ай бұрын

Yes it's the hover air x1. Point taken! It's one of the new ones with no exposed propellers and super small/light so I wasn't worried about harming others and I wasn't ever going above 10 mph. Just trying new things and I'll definitely make sure to find better ways to keep it safe! I might take you up on that offer.

@danielanoriega6871 4 ай бұрын

I’ll try next year. I have to work for a year being more comfortable and have good stamina on the hills

@cesarjom Ай бұрын

A "self-driving" drone... very cool!

@AnitaElder 4 ай бұрын

I love all the drone footage, your narration and interviews. You do a really great job of showing what the event/course is about so that people considering it in the future will have a better idea of what to expect. Keep it up, Hanoch! I have ridden Chilly Hilly once. This year I volunteered at the bag drop truck, so I missed saying hello to a lot of familiar faces, but I did have fun talking to newbies and giving encouragement.

@BestSideCycling 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind words! I appreciate it. Thanks for all your work volunteering!

@aaronkahn3839 4 ай бұрын

This was my first year- I always wait to register because I'm chicken of it being too cold/wet! I was pleasantly surprised to stay dry all day, and really- the hills aren't TOO bad! You caught me a couple of times in your video, wearing my Biking Viking horns. We ride & fundraise every year for the MS Societys Deception Pass Classic. Join us!

@playteles123 4 ай бұрын

Nice documentation of the event! This popped up in my algorithm and glad I gave it a watch

@BestSideCycling 4 ай бұрын

Welcome and glad you enjoyed the video! Lots more Seattle cycling content to come as the season starts up

@jlaudolff 4 ай бұрын

I come back every year just to give and get encouragement from Danny!

@BestSideCycling 4 ай бұрын

Hahaha he is pretty awesome!

@CascadeBicycleClub 4 ай бұрын

What a fantastic vlog! Thanks for taking the time to share first-hand experience of Chilly Hilly, complete with chili reviews!

@BestSideCycling 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for putting up such a fantastic event :)

@SpeedyBlueBiker1 4 ай бұрын

Great event coverage of this annual ride. I've done it twice about 10 years ago. One year it was cold but sunny. The year after it was cold, it rained, and it even snowed a little bit.

@BestSideCycling 4 ай бұрын

Yes! I'm a fan of these shorter event routes... just gets way more people out there! The chilliness and hilliness does make it interesting :)

@mariefiggins3047 4 ай бұрын

Great video and footage and narrating! We live here on B.I. Love to see all the riders. You guys all rock!!

@BestSideCycling 4 ай бұрын

Awesome and thanks so much for hosting us. :) hopefully someday you'll join in on the fun too

@RandyTano 4 ай бұрын

I was a little start struck meeting you! Keep doing what you’re doing with this channel because it’s such an inspiration and reaffirms how wonderful the biking community is here.

@BestSideCycling 4 ай бұрын

Haha it was so great to meet you! Flattering but I'm just another Seattle cyclist. Keep it up and hope to see you out there :)

@viet0ne 4 ай бұрын

Hey, I'm Chris the one with my son in the WeeHoo! Great to finally meet you in person!

@BestSideCycling 4 ай бұрын

Great time chatting with you both and glad you had a fun time! Hope to see you again soon

@jaewooahn1291 4 ай бұрын

It was Windy Hilly. Too cozy to ride. Chili tasted better with last year’s snow slush ;)

@BestSideCycling 4 ай бұрын

Haha if you look extra closely you'll notice I took off my rain pants and gloves mid ride. Warm indeed

@allanohlsen7729 4 ай бұрын

Nice video, Hanock. You captured the event perfectly. Love the drone and interviews. The best parts are Peterson and Baker hills. CH is a benchmark to see how fit you are for the coming year. It was really nice meeting you.

@BestSideCycling 4 ай бұрын

Haha it was a pleasure to finally meet you. I really appreciate you as a long time watcher of the channel. Hope you found something warm after the ride.

@allanohlsen7729 4 ай бұрын

@@BestSideCycling I/we did on the ferry. The chili is great but would have missed the ferry if we stayed for it.

@sklegg 4 ай бұрын

Great video! It captured the whole vibe of the Chilly Hilly as an opportunity to connect with other riders who enjoy “Type II Fun”. As a first timer I had psyched myself up for Baker Hill but I thought it wasn’t nearly as tough as some of the other climbs. Those short, punchy rollers really tested my fitness.

@BestSideCycling 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Sadly I didn't make it to the earlier ferry to catch your experiences. How many people were there comparatively?

@sklegg 4 ай бұрын

@@BestSideCyclingI think there were the same amount on the early ferry. The upper decks were full so I left my bike on the bottom, center area. Bikes on bikes on bikes 😁😁😁

@christianc9 4 ай бұрын

Your best video so far from production standpoint, great job man! This is a perfect intro to the ride for any new riders in the future! 😊

@BestSideCycling 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words man. Definitely one of the first rides where my main focus was filming the event 🎉

@danielanoriega6871 4 ай бұрын

I loved this video!!! Thank you so much!!! 🎉 it really makes me want to train and come to the next chilly hilly 😃

@treyquattro 4 ай бұрын

amazing turnout! Awesome job on the video

@BestSideCycling 4 ай бұрын

Definitely wasn't expecting so many people and thank you!

@abacef22 4 ай бұрын

Wow thats a quick turn around time, Hope you did not lose too much sleep lol

@BestSideCycling 4 ай бұрын

😅 editing this video in time was definitely more exhausting than the ride itself. Worth it though haha

@ianstewart8301 4 ай бұрын

This was fun! Watched from the east coast….love that area. Thanks for posting

@BestSideCycling 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks so much for watching!

@JJKim 4 ай бұрын

my schedule didn't work out this time but hoping for next year. i had so much fun a couple of years ago.

@BestSideCycling 4 ай бұрын

Still lots of riding left this season! Hope to see you out

@tonytigerking 4 ай бұрын

I missed the Arrow Point climb when I rode the Chilly Hilly….since I got flat tire right after crossing the state route 🥲 I need to ride it again so my Strava record will be complete 😂 It is always amusing to see you passing everyone going up the hill, even with all the camera equipments.

@BestSideCycling 4 ай бұрын

Wait, so you got transported to the rest stop? You definitely need to go back then. Haha, yeah I was also being extra careful to not roll too fast to drop my camera or leave too big a gap.

@Alwaysawarewolf 4 ай бұрын

Would have loved to c ppl actually cheering when finished 🎉 Pregunta, does everyone finish around about the same time frame?

@BestSideCycling 4 ай бұрын

There's three ferries, 7:55, 8:55 and 9:35 and the finish line is open until 3pm so it's spread out some! Though I think the first two ferries are more full so it ends up being about early afternoon being the busiest!

@cyclingxventures 4 ай бұрын

Awesome share as always man! BTW, what drone are you using? Still planning on making another bike trip to Seattle...just not sure yet which ride I want to do...lol... (RSVP, Vancouver to Whistler, Olympic Discovery Trail)...but hoping I'll be back there again this year! 😊

@BestSideCycling 4 ай бұрын

Hover air x1! It's a new fun piece of tech I got last black Friday

@wp40 4 ай бұрын

Was there, have the Strava to prove it.

@BestSideCycling 4 ай бұрын

Well done and great ride! What was your favorite part?

@trust123500 4 ай бұрын

awesome video! What's the product you used to hang our GoPro around your neck? That's so cool. Is it stable enough to get good videos? I can see it's a bit shaky from your videos, but I would like to hear your thoughts.

@BestSideCycling 4 ай бұрын

I use the main chesty mount from GoPro. Stability of the shots for go pro highly depends on lighting: it's variable and really not good in low light. Also I was probably shifting around a lot for some of these climbs so a bit of user error. The official chest mount is quite good

@trust123500 4 ай бұрын

@@BestSideCycling oh i see. I didn't notice it's the official chesty mount. I thought it's something you can mount on the neck. i googled it and found out such thing really exists lol

@danielanoriega6871 4 ай бұрын

I wanted to be part of this but I really struggle with just two hills in my commute, and I foresaw all these hills being maybe too much for me 🥲🥲😢

@BestSideCycling 4 ай бұрын

No worries there's always next year! There are plenty of people who walk the hills and there are ways to shorten the course as well down to 20 miles but training up some would definitely enhance the experience.

@47solar43 3 ай бұрын

Which make/model light did you have on your handlebars?

@BestSideCycling 3 ай бұрын

Towild bike light from Amazon!

@roivosemraiva 2 ай бұрын

How COLD???? im in Florida, we get more HEAT then Cold... Never heard of this bike in Seatle.. thank you

@BestSideCycling 2 ай бұрын

Haha yeah it's a very classic ride! Come up to try it.

@roivosemraiva 2 ай бұрын

@BestSideCycling Sounds like a Ride I would do without the cold. Is the Route available on RWGPS?? I'll look for the Ride. Thank you

@bd12544 4 ай бұрын

I wonder if riders realize how unpleasant it is to live on Bainbridge during your “Seattle Classic “. Many of you have no consideration of the fact the roads are not closed for your event. I stay home to avoid the bicyclists. Many of you cheat and do not stay on course. Many of you ride in clumps that cars cannot pass. Its not safe, you can see in the footage how inconsiderate the riders are.

@OvrLpdIO 4 ай бұрын

Hi, Karen!