Unreal day thanks for my little cameo. Great video as always 👌

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

It was amazing to meet you in person, Danny 💯 - and what a day!! Congratulations on getting the Fondo done in a super fast time💪 You were looking great on the bike 👌

oh my... those tyres Phil :D :D should send this video to the fondo organizers, what an advert for their event.. great video.

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Chris 🙏 - thats a great idea. I’ll look into it ! Those tyres were a life saver on the gravel - so so many people punctured 💪💯

@ChrisP978

2 жыл бұрын

What were the wheels and tyres you had for the rental bike? I heard you mention in the video but didn't quite catch it. What a fabulous event to have access to closed roads for!

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisP978 I had 32mm tyres to avoid punctures (and much more comfortable on the gravel) - the wheels were alloy as opposed to carbon - can’t remember the brand👍. And for sure - closed roads are an absolute luxury 👌

Spettacolo Phill! Bravo!

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Mille Grazie Davide !! Thanks for an incredible adventure in Tuscany 🤩🇮🇹

From the king of Zwift to the king of the white gravel! with limited experience on the gravel you were flying up the climbs passing riders with ease and the last climb looked incredible 💪

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

🤣 I wish Giorgio ! I wish! This is definitely the event for you 💯 - absolute perfection 👌

Spectacular. Thanks Phillip. You did well to stay upright 🤣Best regards Martin

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Martin 🙏 - it truly is one of the most spectacular and absorbing rides I’ve been on 🤩 - and for sure the steep climbs on gravel were a proper challenge 🥵 Really appreciate your kind encouragement 👍

Wow….what a grand day out!

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Matt 🙏 - its an epic classic, and an epic Gran Fondo - absolutely life affirming - recommended 💯🇮🇹

as i sit here at 2.00am eating my cheese and pickle sandwich. you are a fantastic star. well done brother and another fantastic vlog xx

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Simon 🙏 - you are an absolute Gent for saying so 💯 And too too generous ! Super happy you enjoyed this - was certainly one of my most memorable days out 🤩🇮🇹

Chapeau mate! Thanks from Spokane, WA and the Centennial Trail!

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers David 🙏 - and massive thanks from London to Washington State ! And that looks like an incredible part of the world you live in 🤩👌

bellissimo montaggio mi hai fatto rivivere quella stupenda due giorni !!! 😊

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Grazie mille, Claudio 🙏 ! Questo è davvero un evento epico in una parte sublime del mondo! Adoro il mio ciclismo in italia! 🇮🇹🤩👌

I feel very happy for you! and I am positiveley jealous!!! cheers!

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

🤣 cheers TFFHG 🙏 💪 - and for sure am very lucky to be able to do these events - this is for sure one of my all time favourites🇮🇹🤩

Great video. Love to have a go at this. Thanks for all the input. 👏👏👏👌

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul - and thanks ever so much 🙏 - and for sure I don’t hesitate to recommend this event 💯 More than one week later I’m still buzzing from the experience 🤩🇮🇹👌

What an experience!

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

💯 Jason - an epic event in a sublime part of Italy 🤩🇮🇹 - absolutely loved this one

Epic video and ride Phill 🙌.

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Evening Craig! Massively appreciate you saying so Sir 🙏

You Sir, are living the dream... up and close with the peleton 🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴 and then get to participate in that fine event ..... and did I hear a scouse accent 🤔

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers FTW 🙏 - yep, am beyond fortunate to be able to get around to these events 💯 - and this was for sure one of the very best I’ve ever been to - loved it 🇮🇹🤩. Was quite surprised hope close I could get to the pro riders - and potentially you may have discerned a touch of scouse 😁

Thanks for sharing this experience :)

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much 🙏 Anyone Can Bicycle - and indeed I could not agree more with your mission! My pleasure for sharing 💯

That looks an amazing weekend top video

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Darryl 🙏 - it’s a really wonderful weekend, in a truly sublime part of Italy - an incredible event, and highly recommended 🇮🇹🤩

Looks like an epic ride indeed!

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephane 🙏 - it’s an incredible event in a sublime part of the word, so highly recommended 💯

Well done PL, that really was a great video.👍

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Darren - I hugely appreciate your kind support 🙏 - was a pleasure to film in such beautiful countryside👌

Really brilliantly put together looked a load of fun, captures everything what makes riding a bike so much fun. But watching riders struggle just to get up those climbs just show what freaks the world tour riders are.

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Tom & Rachelles FD 🙏😊 - it was an absolute joy to ride the event, and I could not believe how much harder it is in reality than it looks on TV. Relentless up and down - and the gravel makes a big difference on the steep ramps 💯😅. Maximum respect to the pros - they make it look far too easy ✊

Wow brilliant video.

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

11 ай бұрын

Thanks ever so much Matt🙏. Still my favourite granfondo / sportive 💯

Wow what a course. Need to add this to the ever growing bucketlist...

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

It’s an absolutely incredible route, in a sublime part of the world - a must do Fondo, so stick it on your list Ruben (but bring the wider tyres - punctures are an issue) ! Looking forward to seeing you for a very very tough proposition in early April 💯

Oh wow, looked amazing....what a fantastic experience to have 👍

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Stephen 🙏 - beautiful rolling terrain (not unlike Herts, Beds and Bucks) sublime - and something to cherish 💯

Excellent footage! I also entered the GF Stradebianchi this year for the first time, and even stayed in the same Garden Hotel! I ended 798th place, not to bad for a 56 year old I guess.

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Wim ! And thanks ever so much 🙏 - it was an incredible event, wasn’t it - sublime part of the word, and much harder to climb steep punchy climbs on the gravel 😅 Congratulations on your 798th place - clearly you are very fit indeed. And I hope that cycling will help me be as fit when i too reach 56 in 8 years ! 💪✊

Now I remember you two years ago or so, hestitating to go ride outside. And look at you now, riding the most scary looking gravel routes in a peloton. And you seem almost comfortable. What an experience this must have been. Wonderful video again.

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed I was Agnes!! Especially after my crash…. And it’s been a lovely journey, gradually building confidence and taking on different events. But love the scenery and meeting people on the road, so am so glad I took the plunge 💯👍. And thanks ever so much 🙏 - what are your plans for the spring and summer?

You have inspired me again. That is a bucket list ride!! Bravo maestro, brilliant ride and the content reel is on point.

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

So so pleased to have ‘wetted your appetite’ to take part in the Strade Bianche, Greg💯😊 - and thanks ever so much 🙏- super generous of you. It’s a superb event in a sublime part of Italy - I’ll be back 🇮🇹🤩

Have to say Phill your best video yet. Really got a feel of you riding the gravel and the Strade Bianche. Great to watch. And as for the last climb, you absolutely smashed it there. You must have been putting out some seriously good watts. I'm sure all the filming impacted on your final position, so thank you for taking the time to do so.

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Praise indeed Tony 💯🙏😊 - really pleased the edit gave you a feel for the exhilaration of riding the beautiful white gravel 🤩. The final climb is an absolute beauty - and you dig a little harder because you know it’s the last hard bit - loved the entire event ! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👌Yep - it’s always a bit of a balance to go slower and stop occasionally for the filming - but I’m as into the artistic side of the video as much as the performance, so we’ll worth losing a place or 2 . Here’s hoping for better news from the peace negotiations 🇺🇦

Very well done phill. Looks like a cracking event With a lot of ohms chucked in for good Measure 😉👍

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

🤣 Nick - it truly is relentless ! And all the seated low cadence was certainly taking it’s toll by the last few climbs 😅 It’s a sensational event in a sublime part of the world - and am still on a high more than 1 week later 👌🤩

@nicksidell4797

2 жыл бұрын

@@BikeRacingWithoutMercy I can only imagine how it was feeling through your legs. And with a Events like that one you tend to still be thinking about it a few weeks after with the enjoyment and the scenery and everything else that goes with it just brilliant. No moving on to your next one it’s the 312 isn’t it?

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

@@nicksidell4797 I have Nick Brownbill’s Giro de Wales in early April and then the 312 in late April - so plenty to aim at 👍. Hope you have a few plans for the spring too!

Stunning 🤩 great riding Phil 👏 👍

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Scott 🙏 - thats too kind of you Sir! Loved it 🤩

That is very cool!! Looks incredible Phill. Always enjoy your bike adventure videos :)

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Mieke🙏 - an absolutely sensational part of the world and an epic event 🤩 Super kind of you to say so 💯👍

Wow. That was brilliant. What a ride!

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Literally one of the most incredible places to ride a bike David 💯 - and I think with your fitness and punch you’d do very very well in terms of placing for the event 👌. One I’d love to redo one day

Absolutely incredible! i bet you enjoyed every bit of it. Very inspirational Phil. Thanks for sharing.

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Swatantra 💯 and thanks ever so much for your incredibly kind support 🙏 - it’s was one of the loveliest cycling events I’ve ever been on, and am still on a high more than a week later! 👌🇮🇹

I'll have my first Strade Bianche next year and I'm very excited waiting the arriving event. Truly compliments for your strong interpretation of the race.

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Antonio 🙏 - it was one of my x2 favourite ever rides. An absolutely beautiful part of the word and an incredible event. Make sure you have thick tyres/gravel tyres - to avoid the punctures. Enjoy 🤩

What a beautiful video Phil and Jayne. This truly is a bucket list ride.

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

As always amazing to hear form you Marco 💯😊 - and for sure this is a superb event, incredible professional organisation, in an jaw dropping part of the world. Just make sure you fit the wide and chunky tyres - punctures is an issue otherwise 👍

Jeez that final run in.

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

It’s sensational isn’t it, Aidan 👌🤩

That “gravel” looks like no joke made my legs feel heavy just watching 😂

That looks AMAZING!! The backing music fits perfectly! Just fabulous Phil!

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Michael 🙏 - I massively appreciate your super super kind support 💯. It’s a sensational event in a sublime part of the world - and so pleased you enjoyed it 😊

That looks divine! Such a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing, this Granfondo goes on my bucket list!

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kaj - hope all good!! And for sure - an epic event in a sublime part of the word. Definitely one for your must do list💯 - I hope to be back next year 👍

You make it look so appealing. Looks like a fantastic day out. Great footage too!!

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dominique 🙏 - it was more beautiful in real life, an exceptional weekend and event - highly recommended 🤩

That is so dope !!!! Catches the purity and essence of cycling ..the beauty !!! Great video production too !! Looks like a blast ..I followed the Tour de France one year from stage to stage for 10 days and did the giro the year after ….so good

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

The gravel is exceptional - when dry - so the pace is good. But climbing - especially steeper gradients are a lot harder due to reduced traction. But definitely one of my favourite ever rides - and how the pros manage to maintain such high speed on the climbs is on another level 💪💯

Another amazing cycling adventure. I need to plan a trip myself soon. Great video!

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim - hope all good! And as ever massively appreciated 🙏 - and if you are planing a trip to Europe, Italy is incredible - whether Garda, Komo, or Tuscany (and I hope to explore more this year) 🤞

Excellent as always Phil amazing views and awesome work from you chapeau 🚴👏🤩

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Pete 💯🙏 - and for sure this is a sublime part of Italy, maxed the filming an absolute joy! Highly recommended - provided you have the thicker 32mm tyres!

Another stunning video Phill, thanks so much, and at 18:40 a power up the final climb that Mathieu Van Der Poel would have been proud of in 2021 👍

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Lee 🙏 - my pleasure to share this one! I only which I could have deployed power he would be proud of for the other 141km 🤣💪

One of your best videos Phil, thanks for sharing this with us. Sienna is so beautiful and the people are just incredible. Looks like a stunning day and an incredible parcours. Great ride, look forward to your next adventures this year.

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Andrew 🙏 - thats super kind of you to say so! The entire region is jaw dropping - and agreed, Sienna epitomises Italian medieval style - and intrigue. The strada bianche is certainly one of the most beautiful exhilarating courses - right up there with the Fred Whitton - so highly highly recommended 💯🤩

What a weekend that must have been - inspirational as always Phill, would love to do that one day!

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

I’d very much recommend you putting this on your must do list 💯🤩 - it’s an exceptional weekend, and a beautiful part of the country. I’ll be back for sure ! Thanks ever so much 🙏

Great effort!

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Richard - thats massively appreciated 🙏

Amazing vlog as always, Phill👏 And great effort completing the Gran Fondo, seems lika a really hard course😀

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Gunnar 🙏 And hope you continued to enjoy your beautiful weekend of skiing 🤩. Yep - it’s got a lot more climbing than the profile would indicate, and on gravel much harder than it looks on TV 💯

@gunnardalen4405

2 жыл бұрын

@@BikeRacingWithoutMercy Thanks Phill, had a nice go at the cross country skis.👍 Would love to do the Strade Bianche my self, sometime in the future. And your vlog got me even more curious on it😀

Looked like you an amazing time phil

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Shaun 🙏 - I’m still buzzing more than 1 week on, and adored the weekend . Super lucky to have experienced it 💯🇮🇹🤩

Another great video Phil the ride looked epic

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gavin 🙏 - thats massively appreciated, Sir 💯 - it truly is an exceptional weekend and an incredible event - highly recommended 👌

Superb video, as always. I suspect that start was a little ‘frenetic’ going by your super polite narrative. Keep up the good work 👍

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Rob 🙏 - this was certainly one of my favourite ever rides - absolutely sublime 🤩 - and a seriously mad start - hundreds of riders going full gas - on closed roads - but still more frenetic than any Crit I’ve ridden 😅

Well done Phil, glad you had fun.

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Corrina 🙏 - very kind of you ! Sublime and fun - something to cherish 💯

That was sensational viewing and what a truly amazing perspective on this iconic event. Wonderful edit yet again. Chapeau Jayne

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Stephen 🙏 - and thats massive praise indeed!! It is indeed an epic event in a sublime part of Italy, and was a joy to film. And cheers on the edit !! This one was me -Jayne has taught me well!

@stephenbrophy7310

2 жыл бұрын

@@BikeRacingWithoutMercy Wow, massive kudos on the edit Phil. Man of many talents👏😀

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephenbrophy7310 Mille Grazie Stephen 🙏

Flying up that final climb Phill 🚀 That looked a spectacular experience 💪🏻

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ian 🙏 - and yep after all the seated low cadence climbing on the gravel, it felt good to build the power and then drain the tank on the last climb into Siena 💯 And for sure - an epic event in a sublime part of the world - highly recommended 🤩🇮🇹

Cracking work Phil.

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ethan🙏 - are you still coming to the 312?

@ethangodridge6833

2 жыл бұрын

@@BikeRacingWithoutMercy Hopefully. Looking forward to meeting you all!

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

@@ethangodridge6833 awesome - see you there.

Looks brilliant, thanks for sharing...oh and I can answer the question to Jayne, Do you want a backie from me. No!!

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

🤣 Jayne concurs - en emphatic NO to my very kind offer of a backie ! Thanks as ever, Kev 🙏 - always appreciate your kind support 💪💯

Best vlog so far. Beautiful scenery, shots, and I grimaced a few times as you climbed and shot footage. I would’ve had to bag the f’n camera just to survive. Enjoyed every frame. Congrats on the strong ride as well.

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Brian 🙏 - thats praise indeed ! It was truly a beautiful video - and I had to film a lot one handed on the climb, because my GoPros we both playing up!!! 😳 It’s an exceptional event - and well worth the trip 🤩👌

Quality how you managed to film such a gruelling ride respect Phil 👍

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Brian 🙏 - it’s a pleasure to film these events. I enjoy the filming and scenery aspect as much as the riding 💯👌

Wow looks like another great Trip Nice to see you having fun

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

It was sensational Harry - an event befitting of the God of Speed 💪🇮🇹💯

@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe one day 🙂

What a beautiful place to ride and what an event to do with closed roads 🙌 This would be amazing to do with a group of friends ❤️ I wouldn't like to imagine it if it rained though 😬🤣

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Michael 🙏 - and for sure one of my favourite rides - absolute perfection. Very good to do with friends - provided they have 32mm tyres and bigger grip - punctures is the issue. Also to your point in the rain it would quickly become very very messy and difficult 😅

Top quality vid Phil, looks amazing. Hope the weather is like this in wales.

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

🤣me too Peter me too! It’s a lot of climbing we have on the agenda - and a spot of sun would be welcome 🤞. Thanks ever so much - it’s a really wonderful event - absolutely incredible - highly recommended 💯👌

Brilliant video of what looks like an incredible event. Surprisingly I think the camera might have done some of those climbs justice, they look brutal! Great stuff mate.

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Nick! And indeed the climbs were short, sharp and brutal 💪 - but not in the same fearful league as we will encounter soon at the Giro de Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿. But an epic event - massively uplifting 🤩🇮🇹

Wowww super Phil :))) Gran fondo is a great race mate, I wish you success. By the way the views were still great Phil. See you dear mate. Have fun.

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

The views were indeed epic in real life, Atakan - hope you and your family are in good health! 👍Sister Jayne says happy Sunday - and we thank you for your amazing support 🙏

@AtakanCOBAN54

2 жыл бұрын

@@BikeRacingWithoutMercy So sory Jane, happy Sunday too, with hello from Türkiye dear Lovett family.

I'm on a train with intermittent in and out WiFi and desperately trying to watch this video 😂 I'm sure I'll give a more insightful comment once I can get home, but I'm just excited from the title of this one mate!

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Nick - that’s massively appreciated. Hope you had a good weekend 👌

Epic experience Phil! So jealous! Looking forward to your next adventures- The Alps are awaiting. You should definitely checkout Maratona dles Dolomites. That would be amazing for a climber like you.

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Carlo 🙏 - and indeed a privilege to take part in such a sensational event in such sublime countryside 👌 And for sure the Alps are on the cards in late June, and I’ll be back to Italy. I’d also love to ride the Maratona - it looks exceptional in terms of the beauty 🤞

a terrific occasion. without a poundland, ladbrokes, or kebab shop to foul the view. gravel is probably the best outdoor thing to happen to cycling in my lifetime: it’s to road cycling and traffic wot trail running is to road running.

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

It really is an exceptional event in a sublime part of the world, FFF 💯👌 I very much see where you are coming from - the right bike and the right roads make it a match made in heaven 🇮🇹🤩

Beautiful, brilliant, amazing... and we're still in March, 2022 in on rails to be a stunning year ! Thanks for bringing back the images and memories, and congrats you two for the edit. Did I see an Insta360 GO 2 camera at 13:30 ?

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

As ever thats lovely of you to say so Pierre-Alain🙏. Hoping to stay healthy and injury free for 2022 - because plenty more is planned 🤞. And for sure - I have been using the little Insta 360 Go 2 (not the 4D one) because in the events with lots of other riders, it’s easier to store in the pocket and quickly deploy (but the quality isn’t as good as the GoPro)👍

Epic video , captured the atmos of the weekend perfectly . 52mm tyres ? Sensible choice but am surprised you werent chased outta town by a torch burning mob :) Lucky enough to do event myself last year and lots of locals were on 25mm !

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Andy 🙏 - and indeed my Error!! They were 32mm tyres - so no burning torches 🤣 Very much glad I had them when I saw how many people punctured ! I heard loads more punctures last year - so hope you got round unscathed - it’s sensational isn’t it 👌🇮🇹

@Bardonecco

7 ай бұрын

Thanks, I was wondering this too. Nice video!

Great video mate…looked like a great experience. Along way from me in Australia though…..how big did you say those tyres were?

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Occyman 🙏 - was an exceptional event and an experience I’ll remember for ever💯 My error in the vlog - they were 32mm ! But great to protect against punctures

fantastic Phil looks absolutely stunning, is it open to anyone to enter or just selected riders? Would love to do it. Well done 👏

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Hi JK - and thanks ever so much 🙏 . It’s an open event and anyone can apply direct through the Gran Fondo Strade Bianche website . Also Andiamo Cycling / Garda Bike Hotel do their annual event there which is how I did it 👍

Great ride & lovely video! Would love to ride those roads after seeing this. Did Davide climb that steep street with one hand?!

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mick 🙏 - thats massively appreciated Sir! And for sure - you’d do very well on this event, o you have the fitness, power and punch for the undulating terrain. I’d highly recommend. And yep…. One handed - Davide’s on another level 🤣💪🇮🇹

Hey Phil….Awesome video, as always!!! I thought I heard you say, 52mm tires? However, they look like 32mm. Could you tell us what your full setup was for the ride, especially with it being mixed surface. Thank you and keep up the outstanding work.

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Baxter - and thanks ever so much, thats massively appreciated 🙏 The bike was the Pinerello Grevel, with Ultegra and disc. And you are correct - 32mm tyres (with inner tubes). There is a decent amount of tarmac (c60%-65% I’d estimate) but the gravel is very substantial, and certainly I found it challenging and was glad of the greater comfort from the wider tyres, but also the better reliability. Non of the people who did this with me on the same set up, punctured (7 of us - hired from Andiamo Cycling who arranged the event) - but there were a lot of punctures from those on thinner tyres. Plenty did it on their standard road bikes with 25mm- but I’d take the reliability as my priority

16.22……..e bike? Person was flying up 😂

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

🤣 Craigy ! Just a strong italian flying !💪🇮🇹

Perfect weather for the perfect ride, well done it certainly didn’t look easy👍. Great videos Phil keep them rolling. Are you by chance participating in the Etape du Tour this year?

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Saucepan 🙏 - it was indeed perfect classics weather 👌 The route is indeed a lot harder than it looks on TV - many more hills, and steeper and harder to climb on the gravel 😅 Max respect to the pros for making it look so easy! I’m not taking part in that, but will be at La Marmotte - will you be there?

@DavidS358

2 жыл бұрын

@@BikeRacingWithoutMercy that’s a shame was hoping to see you there maybe next year…? Marmotte is on the bucket list next year. Good luck and keep the videos coming✊

Fantastic video Phill, awesome event by the looks of it. How do you guage performance against sightseeing, the road ahead of the view over the hedge? Mega strong finish by the way, stormed up the last climb, well done both of you. Superb editing and music for your content, Jane still creating the visual magic to happen? Wonderful.....

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Wayne - hope you are still on the road to recovery ? An absolutely incredible event in a sublime part of the world - and to your point so so much to take in and film 🤩. On these events I do take moments to go slower or stop in order to capture the moment - I’m as interested in the artistic side as the speed. I’m always looking ahead trying to guess where the nice shots are to be had. Thanks ever so much 🙏 for your lovely comments on the edit - was my work this time, because Jayne has been ill - but she’ll be back at the wheel for the next one 👍

@SILVERSNOWMAN72

2 жыл бұрын

@@BikeRacingWithoutMercy I'm doing well thanks Phill, slowly but getting there. I'm off to Mallorca soon withmy club for 4 days. Want to enjoy the views but put in some efforts too. Fantastic edit, Jane left it in good hands....hope she's feeling better soon. Take care both of you!

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

@@SILVERSNOWMAN72 really pleased to hear this Wayne - and for sure my perfect day out! Take in the views and have a few hard digs on some of the steep stuff - plus a cafe stop or too! Hopefully Jayne will be on the mend soon

Hi. Where do you sign up for this Fondo?

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Martin - its an open event and you can sign up each year on the GranFondo Strade Bianche website - or via Andiamo Cycling which is who I went with. Highly recommended👌🇮🇹

@MartinOroszi

2 жыл бұрын

@@BikeRacingWithoutMercy Sounds good, thanks for the info.

Bike riding at its best. No wonder people are giving the Strade a 'classic' status.

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gerben 🙏 - and for sure it was an incredible cycling event, in a sublime part of the countryside - a perfect cycling experience👌 From TV I’d always enjoyed the Strade Bianche - and thought it was a monument, but learn that it doesn’t have that official status - and to my mind, it should. It’s unique, sublime and massively challenging - the TV doesn’t do justice to just how relentless the ups and downs are and just how steep and difficult the gravel ramps are 🤩💯🇮🇹

12:30 - strong woman rider? The only one I spotted.

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Requiredfields - and indeed there were plenty of very strong ladies on the course, and for sure at least 10 finished faster than me. 🇮🇹👍

Hello my friend. I messaged you about coming to Portugal for some cycling. I offer guided road rides. Wondering if you would be interested in a trip..if you have any availability. Enjoying your content.😊

@BikeRacingWithoutMercy

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Buddy - that sounds good. I’m maxed out for most of this year, but reach out via DM on my instagram, because I’d love to see Portugal 💯