Thank you!

You know it!

Kinda wish I had some for some of the descending chunk. But the fatty riders definitely got strength for the flats and climbs!

@@jvsnotag What I liked most about this video is the metrics on the screen, and the fact that when you were drafting close, you were saving about 10 BPM, and that's a significant amount.

Thank you! Honored my video reached you in Germany!

Thank you! I'm using a GoPro Hero 10, recording at 1080p and 24 fps. I use Garmin Virb Edit for data overlays and Davinci Resolve to render the final video. I connected the GoPro to two 10,000 mAh Anker battery packs. I initially planned to swap the battery packs at the second checkpoint but ended up doing it at the first checkpoint. I thought the GoPro had died due to the battery pack overheating, but in hindsight, it was likely the GoPro itself overheating in the Kansas heat. 😅 Next time, for extended recording in hot weather, I'll run the GoPro with the battery pack but without the internal battery. This should help solve the overheating issues, especially at 1080p and 24 fps.

@@jvsnotag I got a Insta360 X4 and used to do only audio podcasts for 15 years, but want to add video. Audio only might be harder in some ways, but the processing time on video is crazy. So I'm trying to learn what settings work best and since the battery only lasts 1.25 hours, I'm forced (luckily right now) to keep the videos shorter. That constraint is helping me make video processing faster. I'm having a TON of fun figuring out a new format and thanks for the info! I'm not sure if the Insta X4 can even run an external battery. Oh, but one feature is it won't overheat like GoPros. At least that's a feature they advertise. We'll see. lol. I ran it in 100 degree heat for an hour yesterday and it was fine.

@@ZenEndurance That's something I did hear about the GoPros and I didn't realize for myself until I hit Kansas! (I'm typically in the northern states.) I've been hearing great stuff about the Insta cameras. Video processing can definitely take quite some time. What's your podcast about? Enjoy and have fun with the video editing process. 😊

@@jvsnotag Zen and the Art of Endurance. Used to be Zen and the Art of Triathlon. It's about how going long can teach you a lot about yourself and also how to deal with life. But I'm also a gear nut and nutrition and performance coach, so I mix in a ton of tips about how to get faster too.

@@ZenEndurance Playing with gear is all part of the fun. :) I'm trying to refine the blade especially on the nutrition side of things so I'm gonna have to follow your stuff and give a look!

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gg bro

Thank you! Hopefully even faster this year!

Thank you! Unbound in a couple weekends and I think I've got a setup together to do a continuous recording - stay tuned!

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What hydration pack do you have? I am amazed that you managed to get five hours straight of footage. Can't wait to see the all video during my indoor cycling training sessions the next two days :) Central New York weather sucks. Is always random days with rain

@@CHRISTIANZEGARRA2018 Thank you! I used the USWE Outlander 2L except I made the change of using a Camelbak 1.5L bladder in it. Then two water bottle cages on my gravel bike. Agree, I've watched other people's race POVs for training too - works well!

Sorry missed the first question! For this one, I literally just kept a handful of GoPro batteries in my jersey pocket and kept swapping them out. For Unbound in a couple weekends I think I got a setup put together though to have a totally continuous recording. Stay tuned!

Nice, you as well! Always look forward to Secret Squirrel being the MTB opener for the season. Thanks for watching!

Correct! The 50 mile course didn't hit any of the muddy sections that were in the longer distances.

IIRC, all races shared the same route until mile 11 then the 25 & 50 went one direction and the 100 & 200 went another. Then the 50 rejoined the other longer routes around mile 35.

It was Open Men 25-27! Many moons ago, I think around 2009 or 2010 they got rid of the various Beginner, Sport and Expert classes. I also surprised myself - thank you!

@@jvsnotag Age and fitness. I an now 54 and wish I could push that hard with out leg burn out and over shooting heart rate. Good job!

Thank you, I used a GoPro HERO 10 Black!

Thanks.

bravo

I have done overlays before and agree with you that it's great to look at the data. I'll have to see about bringing them back this coming season!

As far as the 50 mile course went (which FWIW, avoided a lot of the mud the 100 and 200 milers went through), I think you could definitely run 40mm tires for the Emporia area.

Thank you and glad you came out to the party, congratulations on the first of many!

Thank you, it was a good day!

That would be the OG Joseph Gaton, my dad. We both enjoy the race every year. :)

I blew up last year around the 1.5 hour mark and just wanted to make sure I bring it home strong this time around. Thank you!

You're going to love it. Iceman is very, very special. No problem and thank you!

One of my original idols. Thank you. 😊

Since 2005 but you definitely didn't forget how to rip! See you at next year's party!

The mile markers somehow get further apart every time they come about I swear, lol.

You got this as well. Thank you!

No worries! I know of the Kyle Raden (R2R) guy that came second in my AG, he would have dropped me anyways. 😛 Hope the crash didn't set you too far back and see you next year for the party all over again!

2020 Scott Spark RC with Kenda Rush SCT 2.4 front and rear!

@@jvsnotag Great ride! Btw, how many miles is the Iceman?

@@AOL0321 Thanks! It's usually around 30 miles give or take. The race takes off from an airport which is closed on days outside of the race and the finish into Timber Ridge changes every year to keep things fresh. Really new for this year though was the amount of singletrack threw into the course to reduce the amount of sandy doubletrack sections due to logging. More fun for us mountain bikers though. ;) Here's the Strava entry for more in-depth info. www.strava.com/activities/10161086454

Had to get the sub 2 one of these years!

Two 25 mile laps for the marathon. I'm not the fastest by a long shot hence the almost 7 hours. strava.app.link/rYZdh29HeDb Winner did 4 hours and 53 minutes! www.bikereg.com/Services/RedirectEmail.aspx?despa=https%3a%2f%2fresults.eleven11timing.com%2f2023%2f9-19_Freetown50%2f2023-09-17-Freetown_50-r1-.html&emid=279217&edid=30408415&secc=30129180

Yeah 5 hours is super fast for that ride. I did one lap of that in like 6 hours that was with a 30 minute break in the middle also on an pedal assist ebike but you are an inspiration. Good stuff man.@@jvsnotag

@@superfly2323 - We're all out enjoying it at least, thanks man!

Appreciate the view!

lol - just putting the work in... Appreciate it!

You were blowing by them left and right. Definitely a casual ride vs. the longer race where people were pushing hard to the finish even when they had to carry and/or push their bikes though the muddy terrains, it was a competition then lol.

Hey Rob, I have moved to Boston but still ride in Michigan when I can! I go back for the fun stuff like Barry-Roubaix and Iceman.

Thanks. You were rippin' off the line!

Thank you. First time on the Race Kings, they were pretty nice!

Thanks! 18th/46 for Sport 19-44. You did good as well! Fun event, I'll most likely come back again next year. Do you know of anymore XC events around Boston?

@@jvsnotag freetown 50 on September