Training Ride with Dante Young [extended cut]

I swear biking is helping me quit drugs/alcohol/cigarettes' abuse. seeing this videos helps me every time, thanks! Edit: so it’s been 10 months now, down to 2 smokes a day, only drink if I’m invited to places. Haven’t touch any other drug in over 6 months, over 1200 miles on the bike. Baby steps, but I’ve never been happier in my life, getting ready now for a 60 mile ride. There will be a 100 mile “race” in a couple months that I’ve been training for now for the past 2 months. It’s in May. So a couple more months. I have yet to do 100 miles. Edit2: Alright guys, completely stopped smoking a month ago!! and I highly recommended non-alcoholic beers, really helped on my slow recovery. Because of work I haven't been able to train as much as I'd hope, so I'm settling for the 62 miles on may 7th . I gotta crush it. All these replies have been great. Glad a lot of other people are finding help within cycling. Edit3: That ride crushed me! lol But, I did complete it, and it was a blast having so many riders in a controlled environment, definitely had a couple moments where I thought I should've gone for the actually 100 miles, but after it was over, I'm glad I didn't. The last 2 miles of the trip was a huge hill/mountain that we had to climb, that's the one that hurt. Highly recommend the Santa Rosa Wine Century if you're in Cali. Bought the Jersey after completing it(100km), but I refuse to wear it till I do the 100 miles (tour or solo). Sadly you're boy was doing good, almost bought a house; didn't go through, got me feeling like shit, a loser, fell down the pit a bit again, have done multiple drugs again this year, smoking, drinking again. There is only 4 months left for the next wine century, but there is no way I can do the 100 miles this year, my body is too damaged...again. Sorry to disappoint. Hope edit 4 will be the good one.

I like how he tries to say hi to everyone :) Really promotes a positive vibe in the cycling community <3

Thanks for putting the speed on metrics as well dude

Watching Dante Young riding a bike is a pleasure. His swaying style looks so powerful and yet smooth.

Dante goes up 3% grades faster than I ride on flat.

Getting a road bike next year because this guy inspired me to ride a bike Edit: thank you all for the comments, i bought a cyclo cross 1 month ago and loved it i also did some upgrade by putting tri bars(clip on) on the bike and better saddle, better breaks and better wheels thank you all for the support.

man I could do that 30 kph on a 4% grade too. for about 45 seconds and then I'm done for the day.

This gear shifting sound at 15:58 is so beautiful

Hats off to the guy acknowledging you two by shaking his fist to encourage you at the very beginning, not that you need it. I like it when randos on foot say Hi .

Who needs a motorbike when you have legs like that? The man is a machine! Love the videos, so inspiring and Dante is such a friendly person, keep it up :)

You guys acknowledged everyone you passed on the road 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

Cheers for the content this year Safa! Epic as always! All the best for the festive period and New Year! Here's to 2021 adventures!

What an awesome hour of power! Very impressive, strong riding; watched the whole thing and loved it! Kudos!

Great video Brian. Glad i found this channel!!! Big fan of Dante as well. The videos keep me going and alive on my indoor training. When you guys off saddle I also off saddle. Nairobi Kenya Salutes!!!!!!

This channel is freaking awesome. Dude thank you for the content. This is such an awesome ride.

Dude, Safa, much respect... that's a lot of watts to keep up with, and casually pull up next to while filming. Thanks for making it happen, sir! Ya awesome!

Yesss, SAFA! Keep this up! Those "Inside the Peleton" video's also rock.

looking forward to see more training ride videos with Dante, love it.

This is some really good content. It makes such a difference being mic'd. Definitely adds to the experience. Cheers!

I found this vid 6 mths ago and keep it in my rotation. It's the best follow POV out there. You guys are loco going downhill. I'm here up north in my basement with my bike strapped to a trainer and every time I fear I'm gonna wipe out. Thanks for making us push a little harder...it's contagious.