INSIDE THE "THE DIRTY REIVER" (2019)

Описание: What’s the difference between 60 minutes of flat out, full gas technical wheel-to-wheel racing in ruts and mud, and riding for at least 7hrs at maximum race-pace on finely groomed gravel? To find out we sent our Cyclocross pro-rider Gosse van der Meer from the Netherlands to Europe’s biggest Gravel event, ”The Dirty Reiver” (UK).

For the vast majority of riders, the Dirty Reiver is a big day out on the bike and a stern personal challenge. Although the event isn’t an official race (yet?), the clock still starts to tick soon after the start which means that ever since its first edition a small bunch of riders at the front of the 1200 strong pack have battled it out to put down the fastest time.

Gosse is the only Pro in our stable: he finished the 2018/2019 season in 49th place on the global UCI ranking, with his training purely focused on his usual 60 minutes of racing. So by other Pro-teams teams like EF Education First have announcing they will send their Roadbike Pro’s to events like the famous Dirty Kanza (US), our curiosity was piqued to find out how Gosse the Cyclecrosser would get on at a grueling endurance Gravelrace like The Dirty Reiver, with its 200 kilometer course and 3800 meters of climbing.

So, compared to a UCI Cyclocross Worldcup – what are the differences in prep, kit & tactics? How do you pace yourself to not blow up after 60 mins? How does the vibe differ at this type of event, both at the event village and with fellow participants? Plenty of questions that wanted answering, so Gosse got shipped out to Kielder whilst a few camera equipped friends of Bombtrack roamed around the expansive woodlands to document his experience.

More information about the Event: https://www.dirtyreiver.co.uk/

Edited by Marvin Beranek
Filmed by Nils Amelinkx (Lyon Cycle), Stefan “Fish” Vis, Stan Godrie, Carrick Armer, Stephen Vear, Christine Findlay (Lyon Cycle) and Bombtrack Bicycle Co.
Soundrecording: Stefan "Fish" Vis
Sounddesign: Marvin Beranek
Thumbnail Photo: Dan Monaghan for www.cadenceimages.com
Thumbnail Design: Marko Sajn

Soundtrack used with friendly permission from The Magic Touch and Somali Yacht Club

The Magic Touch “Get Right Into”. Magic Touch appears courtesy of Get On! Records. For more great music and information visit www.facebook.com/magictouchband

Somali Yacht Club "84 days" and “Loom“. Somali Yacht Club is appearing courtesy of Bilocation Records and Robustfellow Music. “Loom” and "84 days" are taken from the longplayer “The Sun”. For more great music and information visit https://somaliyachtclub.bandcamp.com

Gosse is supported by Hunt Bike Wheels, Northwave, Challenge Tires, Kali Protectives, Ride 100% Glasses, Selle SMP Saddles, KMC Chains, slowwood.nl, Ritchey Parts, Evoc Bags, Biehler Clothing - and us.

Special thanks to Andy Williamson and Bryan Singleton for putting on a great event, Simon Banks (Forestry Commission) for conquering the castle with our flag, the entire Focal Events Crew and all their friendly marshalls, the Lyon Cycle crew consisting of Nils Amelinkx, Scot Easter, Christine Findlay, Jonathan and Myles Capper, Mike Beaty for filming, dressing up and making a giant cowbell, Tomas, Chris and Jack for riding along (Chris W. don't cry and give it another try next year! This project is not closed yet.), Dan Monaghan, Stephen Smith, Carrick Armer, Stephen Vear and Andy Heading for providing their photography, Paul Errington and Shimano for organizing the e-bike to film, and Stan Godrie for such a good company. And finally big respect Harold Evans, not only for beeing an incredible strong rider - but also for not loosing fairness and the good vibes, even if it must have felt like an intensive race-mode and a proper 2 against 2 battle for hours. We received your Whatsapp-message in a roundabout way - thanks a lot, you're a star.

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