In particular during the winter, I like to watch and read about cycling as it helps fill in some time. I think I have some of the major 'players' covered in terms of YouTube content producers, but I'm always open to discovering more. I'm also a road rider and get my fix of road racing via Flo Cycling (subscription service here in Canada), and I like CX and they cover that as well. So this is more about gravel. One caveat though, I'm not interested in the racing scene as much as riding...I will watch a video about DK or the other rides for sure, but I'm more of a casual rider (with as much love for cycling as someone who rides 200 miles in a day).
For YouTube I like Dustin Klein, Daniel Eberle, Path Less Pedaled, Gravel Cyclist, Ted King, Francis Cade.
For websites well of course this one, and I also peruse Bike Forums.
I haven't really searched for blogs so that's one gap in my purview that I need to fill.
I feel like I'm missing a lot...some big ones that sneaked by me and some smaller ones I'll enjoy.
On the Youtube, Rapha Films has professionally done short films that are well done. Also, Vegan Cyclist - the guy is a real character and he puts out interesting videos and commentary.
Thanks @nellborg. I've watched videos from both of those channels and agree they're generally well done. I'll have to revisit both of them and look for some new, interesting content.
I don't have much to add to the list of shows above. But after watching so many of them I do have to say I feel like there is a gap in the content that is out there.
1. the focus seems to be on the latest unboxing of new gear and what shiny new parts someone could use for gravel. Although I do find them interesting, for many of us with limited budgets, we like our current ride and only want incremental improvements, like upgrading brake pads or bar tape with better quality affordable stuff. I get that the main revenue source for YouTube are with product reviews and placements.
2. A lot of the other content is focused on big event rides with production teams. Although they are fun to watch, I have very little ability to race with the front of the pack. I want to see more than the wheel in front of them.
I have gravitated to Gravel Cyclist for his videos of him just riding in different places. Gives you a sense of what the gravel is like there. For instance, in one of his recent videos, he shows a very MMR path with some kind of tent/shack on it and he was like 'sketchy!?!? Gonna pedal faster though this section...'
I also like the Path Less Pedaled because even though he does a lot of product comparisons, he keeps it much more easy to digest the information and has an approachable/affordable attitude.
To that end. I just bought a used Garmin camera and plan to start recording more of my rides and doing voice overs with more commentary about what it's like to ride gravel, challenges, feelings, sensations, fixes, etc. To give people more of a feel for what it's like.
paupeter wrote:I don't have much to add to the list of shows above. But after watching so many of them I do have to say I feel like there is a gap in the content that is out there.
1. the focus seems to be on the latest unboxing of new gear and what shiny new parts someone could use for gravel. Although I do find them interesting, for many of us with limited budgets, we like our current ride and only want incremental improvements, like upgrading brake pads or bar tape with better quality affordable stuff. I get that the main revenue source for YouTube are with product reviews and placements.
2. A lot of the other content is focused on big event rides with production teams. Although they are fun to watch, I have very little ability to race with the front of the pack. I want to see more than the wheel in front of them.
I have gravitated to Gravel Cyclist for his videos of him just riding in different places. Gives you a sense of what the gravel is like there. For instance, in one of his recent videos, he shows a very MMR path with some kind of tent/shack on it and he was like 'sketchy!?!? Gonna pedal faster though this section...'
I also like the Path Less Pedaled because even though he does a lot of product comparisons, he keeps it much more easy to digest the information and has an approachable/affordable attitude.
To that end. I just bought a used Garmin camera and plan to start recording more of my rides and doing voice overs with more commentary about what it's like to ride gravel, challenges, feelings, sensations, fixes, etc. To give people more of a feel for what it's like.
Well said!
Post your link here when you get going with your own recordings.
Youtube stuff I've been watching (along with some of what you posted) Spindatt Ryan Van Duzer.. he has some awesome riding videos that sound like what your looking for. Payson Mcelveen. he is more of an interview but has both a vlog and a podcast and both are pretty good. Kerry Werner.. True he is a cyclecross guy and yes its sometimes racing but he is entertaining and I feel like he is worth the watch (his "racing" stuff is mostly on the bike pre-ride footage)
Hey, I watch all the above which is a nitely fun time for me. But, I would add Terry Barentsen--a crazy New Yorker who is quite a cyclist on the streets of NYC and gravel and MTB rides in many other places. Interesting.
I finally got a Garmin Virb and made a few videos of our local gravel club rides. This past Saturday I rode up north in MN and have made a trainer video out of it. It's very unpolished though. Check em out here. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBECOGV7Tg5IzPPuiUP_m8w
