Taylor Phinney and his Ego-Free return to “racing”

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Taylor Phinney and his Ego-Free return to “racing”

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Жыл бұрын

While in Spain filming for Badlands, one of the most epic ultracycling unsupported gravel races in the world, we had the chance to have a chat with Taylor Phinney, artist and former pro cyclist.
We went through his career, his old competitive mentality and training schedule compared to his renewed interest in exploring the outdoors on his custom Nemo Gravel without having a watch to check, and finally we spoke about his “ego-free” approach to cycling since he retired from professional racing.
#cinelli #cinellifamily #badlands2022 #gravel #ultracycling

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@bikeyclown4669 Жыл бұрын

I like how casually he talked about his mom and dad being bicycle racers. They were two of my heroes when I raced during the 80's. His mom, Connie, won the first women's Olympic road race held in 1984. His dad, Davis, got a bronze medal in the Olympic team time trial the same year and won two stages of the Tour of France later in his career. I briefly met them both and it was apparent that they were honestly nice people. Taylor sounds like he's found a life that works well for him. Good. Go, Taylor.

@pauljakeman 11 ай бұрын

This was an awesome interview. When some cyclists retire and they don’t go into another job in pro cycling, like coach or running a team, they fall off the radar. It’s great to see him happy in what he is doing now and it’s on his own terms. Also this was an awesome shot video.

@cobblecrazy Жыл бұрын

I've always liked the way he always seems to be having a good time. Is it just me though, does it sound like a "Spanish" rider being interviewed. His voice has definitely changed from the laid back American/English to more of a Spanish inflection.

@joanneleyva4942 Жыл бұрын

I definitely detected a Spanish inflection in his voice too.

@BenZCardiff Жыл бұрын

If by “Spanish” you mean he drank Ayahuasca that morning you are correct.

@WanderingSword Жыл бұрын

@@BenZCardiff 😄

@kjaxsn 9 ай бұрын

@@BenZCardiff exactly. this is the expat equivalent of vocal fry. ain't no way he really talks like this. heavily embellished.

@taylor.phinney 4 ай бұрын

we were speaking Italian all week and then did the interview in English so …yea… this is euro Teilor

@quantumdecoherence1289 Жыл бұрын

Cool that he decided to go his own way. Much respect. Sounds like classic burnout from early pressures of racing and training.

@scooter2163 Жыл бұрын

Probably fair to say that the significant injury to his leg had something to do with it too.

@iyfphoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Taylor. There are tons of people inspired by you. You have a great view of life.

@joelprice1 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for doing this

@stacpollaidh Жыл бұрын

Love this!! I’m having a natural transition back to the cycling that I loved as a kid and the philosophy and approach Taylor describes is where biking is truly fun, sustainable and rewarding. Lycra clad, non-racers are now a puzzle to me. But the thing that’s great about cycling…each to their own. Keep these posts coming 🙏🏻

@losusmil Жыл бұрын

"I'm here now"...I love it. Just a simple dude living in the moment. We could all use a little bit of this. Thanks, Taylor.

@riyandthafirudin Жыл бұрын

I'm waiting for this interview! Interesting interview

@BenZCardiff Жыл бұрын

Man, I too need some more Ayahuasca in my life.

@Assface2000-e2h 5 ай бұрын

It gives a refreshed perspective and a light Spanish accent.

@taylor.phinney 4 ай бұрын

you are really focused on ayahuasca Ben I wish u the best lmk when you get your first session in

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

Great interview that actually got me to revalute some of the aspects of my relationship with cycling. Especially the community aspect; I used to ride mostly alone, now I try to connect with others and share the experience

@taylor.phinney 4 ай бұрын

Great video broooder 🫂

@mediumrick7667 Жыл бұрын

Amen Taylor. I'm in a similar place, it just took me much longer to get there.

@breathestrongcycling3672 Жыл бұрын

I felt chill just listening to Taylor talk!...funny tho, I often dress like his ol' man when I ride. The 7-eleven kit is an icon 👍

@freddysalgado641 Жыл бұрын

Far out dude you figured out how to de tune yourself from the pro racing scene. So many x pros seem to have a hard time adjusting to life and just stopping to smell the roses on a ride. Well done bro! I left road and track racing to ride mtb enduro events witch are far more relaxed style of racing. Visiting Spain next year, will hit you up on one of your group rides. Cheers mate

@yellowquantum4240 Жыл бұрын

He tapped into his own path and left the pack . An artist!

@cesarjom Жыл бұрын

The fact that Phinney is on a Cinelli old-school steel mountain bike frame, and not a slick carbon gravel bike, speaks volumes about this riding style and ex-professional outlook.

@scrabbleking1965 Жыл бұрын

He DEFINITELY eats 🍄🍄🍄🍄, if he hasn't yet, he will LOVE IT!!!!

@jedschleisner8960 Жыл бұрын

Former racer here. Now I’m a no Lycra upright bicyclist. They were both fun but it’s about the bicycle

@felicetanka Жыл бұрын

¡Viva España!

@Regnisab Жыл бұрын

He's discovered by choice what most have accepted by fate, take your time and enjoy the bike and the ride.

@SLAYS863 Жыл бұрын

#keepgravelfun

@ananovo8662 Жыл бұрын

going full hippie hipster and I love it

@johnbeckman492 Жыл бұрын

Taylor, you need to come to Burning Man

@andrewwilkerson9758 Жыл бұрын

Its funny cause it seems like Taylor has almost picked up an accent in the past few years

@Dave-om4pg Жыл бұрын

Competitive road cycling is highly physically demanding, risky and expensive. Racing costs money and unless you win and put everything on the line, there's no return. It also requires quite a bit of time to be able to dedicate to it. I can understand the frustration.

@christopherandstephaniehil5782 Жыл бұрын

The good life

@offerout 8 ай бұрын

Jeez, how long has he been in Spain...already sounds like a local trying to converse in English.

@Mr2fiveone Жыл бұрын

Awesome and inspiring, so many folks feel alienated because of negative remarks or stereotypes by the "cycling elite." Cycling for everyone🙂🙂

@jbratt Жыл бұрын

Why does he talk like that?

@kentgaisford6806 Жыл бұрын

agree...sounds like his dialect has been inflected with local (Spanish) flavor....

@plantallies 2 ай бұрын

he presumably is multi lingual at this point and it often just happens naturally

@Calatriste54 Жыл бұрын

"Everyone gets a trophy." Snap out of it, man!!! Whatever..

@TopseCret_101 Жыл бұрын

Everything about this dude feels contrived

@SurpriseMeJT Жыл бұрын

I used to think so too and there's also this component of him being privileged growing up and him being privileged to be able to be an artist, however I support this vision of finding joy on the bike and riding without always kitted up in racer mode and looking just like everyone else.

@allannadobson4424 Жыл бұрын

Nah Taylor just doin Taylor 💗