I have been road cycling since I was a kid, became pretty good at it too, not good enough to ever go pro but I did well enough to take the odd race or tt here and there. In 2013 I was climbing a mountain and hit from behind by a half ton truck doing about 55mph. This left me somehow alive but with a broken back, broken neck, broken left leg and a crushed pelvis. Around 2015 I started cycling again until work made me leave it behind in 2017. It's funny where we find motivation but I have to say your videos have helped. I started back this year and while I'm still not nearly where I need to be I just finished a rolling run with an average speed of 25.15mph yesterday. I feel like I can get back to my short tt average in the 27mph range. Thank you for starting up your channel, it''s been a big motivator for me.
@carlineng Жыл бұрын
Love what you're doing with the channel. 3 vlogs/week is still huge volume. The fans want you in it for the long game, so kudos for making the smart choice and trimming down the schedule.
@MichaelIhde69 Жыл бұрын
Mid twenties doesn’t feel quite as young as early twenties, huh? 😮💨 I’ve recently been dealing with a little knee tendon injury, sometimes it frustrates me because I’m not just fine the next day like I would have been as a teen lol. Rest up buddy, and no sweat about the blogs! Still gonna eat up all the content like I have been
@duartemateus4145 Жыл бұрын
Dont let the sun get on that arm, just put a sunscreen or a arm warmer
@MarvinWestmaas Жыл бұрын
this should get more likes... dried out scabs heal slower and leave scars.
@ToogiDesign Жыл бұрын
Living the dream EJ! Excited for what’s coming up on the channel.
@ragethomas Жыл бұрын
Chicago is ready for you! Everyone getting stoked here
@lucasgutzwiller6127 Жыл бұрын
bet
@luisdelpozo9674 Жыл бұрын
That schedule is perfect dude! Was wondering how hard it was to keep the daily vlogs. Keep it up!!
@TylerSmith-sl2cf Жыл бұрын
Kudos on the 30 days. Looking forward to a more sustainable (realistic) output of quality content a couple times per week 💪
@goodcompanycoffee Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it was the base case scenario. Racing is long term, take care of your self and listen to the wifey!
@crackerbarreIkid55 Жыл бұрын
I wish I would have found your channel sooner, but as wise men frequently say, “hindsight is 20/20.” 😅
@DZMegamind Жыл бұрын
hey EJ good to see you man i want to give you one small piece of advice when editing these videos "the daily vlogs " I've been digging it but i think you should always start the video with something interesting me myself i know the good content when i see it ( adjust glasses ) but for new people it is better to start with the (hook) similar to the main channel cuz i feel like the potensional of this channel could exceed you expectations i know you already know this but hey just a reminder keep'em coming and I'll keep tagging along see you out there! oh also you definitely should include the ngl counter 😅😅🤣🤣
@billstrachan476 Жыл бұрын
So much for my idea of norcal 3 where you and Sean are battery mates on an adult baseball league team while racing bikes.
@norcalfullraces Жыл бұрын
I know...
@MikeIvancic Жыл бұрын
Good to hear you are all good. It's Mike with US Military team. Met at Golden State. How do we get you to come out and race the Kansas Omnium?
@DerrickAbucheri Жыл бұрын
'Daily' updates here but race breakdowns on main channel.
@al-du6lb Жыл бұрын
hindsight's 2020
@enochmogusu8573 Жыл бұрын
Yo you and Jeff should do a podcast
@billkallas1762 Жыл бұрын
Did you ever say what caused the crash? Was it from bumping together, or did he come down on your front wheel? Skin grows back.
@Dustydayzz Жыл бұрын
E.j was like I want a riding buddy but don't wanna seem needy....so I'll wait 3 months 😅
@norcalfullraces Жыл бұрын
I play hard to get 😂
@DrDiffusion Жыл бұрын
careful with oversharing
@aRlyWeakCyclist Жыл бұрын
I'll take the 3 a week gj man. I prefer you don't get burned out.
@noqualies Жыл бұрын
any Luke updates? how's his recovery going?
@arnidagursigurgeirsson9479 Жыл бұрын
Hello
@mathisgraening1931 Жыл бұрын
how is the giant treating you? should i get a giant too? how is the ride? some info would be apreciated:) greets from berlin
@MichaelIhde69 Жыл бұрын
I have a Contend AR 3 from 2022 and it’s amazing. Only cost me $1,560 all told including taxes and picking it up at the local dealer. It’s treated me pretty well but I’d like to get 40cm integrated aero bars on it and I immediately swapped to clippers pedals of course. I used black electrical tape to make the cables on my cockpit more aero, but I’m also an aero weenie. I slammed my stem all the way and want to chop the fork and ditch the spacers too. But that’s just because I’m neurotic about being aero, overall it’s a great bike albeit slightly heavy at 22.5lb or 10kg
@alexwarner3481 Жыл бұрын
EJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ
@norcalfullraces Жыл бұрын
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@MeiMeiDoggy Жыл бұрын
Did EJ tell us why he didn’t join mikes bikes?
@aRlyWeakCyclist Жыл бұрын
No
@MarvinWestmaas Жыл бұрын
I really like the fact that he choose Velo Kings, because I don't want to see him compete for a protected sprinter position with some other guy making youtube video's. I also think it adds to both channels distinctiveness and to be frank I think it actually propels the promotion of riding further because it shows more of how big the community is. We still get Jeff's race breakdowns so he's still learning ( not to chase team mates... or chase team mates... or sit in... or don't sit in... ) it's hella fun to watch someone who got this much potential in the process of actually being able to apply that potential and have fun in the process. I guess it's the fun part which get's me, atleast.
@stephen_101 Жыл бұрын
Maybe a potential future move when he's more experienced? Their team goes to some pretty big events across the USA. Perhaps EJ the diamond is still a little rough, and an extra year or so would put him in a better position to switch to a bigger team with higher expectations. The Velo Kings squad are awesome, a fantastic vibe and place for EJ to hone his skills. Literally a perfect match at this stage of his cycling career.
@KmanRider Жыл бұрын
I think it's great to see what life on the inside of both teams is like. Awesome that NorCal cycling (the channel) isn't handcuffed to one team. Speaks volumes to the management of both Mike's Bikes and Velo Kings. Clearly they encourage individuality and are all for promoting the sport from within. I have a hunch that a Legion rider would not be allowed to assist an up and coming racer from another team so publicly. Great content from both channels - we get to see expert advice on the main channel and the application of the advice on the other. Perfect combo
@MarvinWestmaas Жыл бұрын
@@KmanRider Legion is becoming a bit of the 'he who shall not be named' of the community it seems, popping up in comments left and right. And deservedly so, especially since it's the price for being at the top ( as you said, they wouldn't even be allowed this and I guess it's probably because of sponsorship deals not allowing cross promotions ). It's nothing malicious, it's all part of the game.
@MrMattie725 Жыл бұрын
Look at this playboy; hits someone in the DM's, fixes number, doesn't text for three months :o
@jeffreypeters1902 Жыл бұрын
next purchase? a ring light. great content.....and shave your legs!