Phil Gaimon's "Worst Retirement Ever"

[jeffy]

Episode 1: Palomar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBNTOwuXNRQ

[TwiggyTN]

Really trying hard to like Phil. Still not there yet. Not sure why, but go on and do your thing man.

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[Lelandjt]

I like concept. Racing the clock and course records always seemed more meaningful to me than heads up racing. He should try to beat Danielson's times up Mt. Evans and Mt. Washington. Maybe not possible though for any clean rider.

[euan]

He said he won't because they are buds. So hey ho.

[euph]

Did anyone see the video about losing weight on his bike for the challenge? Not to be too judgemental but for the budget and the premise of the whole project the final weight of 14lbs or so was a bit of a disappointment. I will try and find the video.

[jeffy]

Someone should explain to him that the Garmin he is using has Live Segments and direct bluetooth->phone upload over the air. Less drama though, but more competence.

[kode54]

Did anyone see the video about losing weight on his bike for the challenge? Not to be too judgemental but for the budget and the premise of the whole project the final weight of 14lbs or so was a bit of a disappointment. I will try and find the video.

wasn't that at a bike shop like Above Category in SF?

i remember seeing it. nothing close to Donald's bike.

[euph]

I think it was something like that. One of those Instagram shops. Probably why I can't find the video anywhere. 14lbs isn't bad but the video just built it up to be a huge tuning undertaking for the best KOM hunting bike ever seen. Yet all I think they did was cut the drops and stick some ee Brakes on or something. Picking at little things really though. Hope Phil enjoys his retirement.

[wojchiech]

AC's blog post on Phil's bike mentioned some equipment choices were limited because of sponsor obligations.

[Sir Rides a Lot]

His bike is creaking badly!

[Johnny Rad]

Someone should explain to him that the Garmin he is using has Live Segments and direct bluetooth->phone upload over the air. Less drama though, but more competence.

I watched and wondered the same. Come on, man!

Looking forward to follow-up episodes...

[bearsdidit]

Someone should explain to him that the Garmin he is using has Live Segments and direct bluetooth->phone upload over the air. Less drama though, but more competence.

Maybe he didn't want to carry his cell phone on him during the climb?

[beeatnik]

Peel Diamond is making me feel some sympathy for BS. Think I'll place a jersey order tonight.

[djbowen99]

Once the drops were cutoff the bike I lost interest. In my mind he's no longer riding a normal road bike.

[Nefarious86]

https://abovecategorycycling.com/journal/philgaimon/