What it's like to do a 780km Ultra Race: Badlands 2022 (part 1)

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The penultimate part of the Badlands video series showcases the first half of the race, getting through The Gorafe Desert, up to Calar Alto and through the brutal Tabernas Desert, where many spaghetti westerns were filmed. I hope you enjoy the first part of the race!
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@HeyxArno Год назад

It is crazy to think the guy that won, completed it in half the time. To that I would commend Chris' words, to compete with yourself and enjoy it!

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Yeah I know Seb who won well. It was super impressive what he did but I guarantee I had a more memorable experience for a lifetime. It depends on what motivates you I guess? Results motivate some people but experiences motivate me

@HeyxArno Год назад

@@ChrisHallRides exactly! I think more people should realize this. Especially with a sport like gravel. The journey > the result!

@dalescott3942 Год назад

Super awesome ride and amazing video!

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Thank you!

@benthilwind6908 2 года назад

Love it beautiful race and great (2nd) lot of coverage thanks chris.. wonderful when you said 'its a race but your main competition is yourself too true 👍 keep keeping it real love..107% content xx

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Thanks so much. It’s very true you should be doing these kind of things for yourself

@MarcoHeemskerk Год назад

Thx for sharing Chris! Was great to watch and ´to be there´ again.

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Thanks for watching! I hope you’ve also seen part 2?

@christopherhood9241 2 года назад

great film Chris, well done for going back Can't imagine what mind games you where going through. Looking forward to the next instalment.

@ChrisHallRides 2 года назад

Thanks so much for the kind words. It was great to head back in the end

@scottsugimoto8223 Год назад

New subscriber. Truly appreciate your candor with mental health. Loved part 1 . Can't wait for next video(s)

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Thanks so much for subscribing and for the kind words 🙌

@whitedk18 Год назад

Great video, love the insight and the editing. Keep it the good work Chris, keep inspiring 👌

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Thank you so much! Really appreciated

@heidijarvis777 Год назад

This is the 3rd one of these I have watched, Lawrence and Martijn and I’ve loved them all and following each individual journey. Massive respect to you all and great to discuss mens mental health issues too.

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Thanks so much for watching and also watching theirs too. They’re legends

@gertjanschilder3880 2 года назад

Great video Chris! It was fun riding a bit together with you this time. Can't wait to see part 2!

@ChrisHallRides 2 года назад

Thank you mate! It was great to catch up there as always. Maybe see you soon!

@TheLucateli Год назад

Thanks for this brilliant content Chris, you're a great communicator you have inspired me to join Badlands 2023. Hopefully you are there too again and I can say hi!

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Ahh awesome I’m glad to hear you’re heading there for 2023! I’ll be back again

@simondobbins7509 Год назад

Was Taylor riding the race lol? dress watch and chill t-shirt haha cool man

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Yeah he was indeed. Such a good guy

@BikepackingAdventures Год назад

Great stuff, thinking about a gravel bike soon, but also thinking can I get away with gravel tyres on my current road bike at least to take me through until after Winter. I have clearance for up to 36C tyres - anyone got any recommendations? My only experience off-road really has been TPT a couple of years ago and the Dirty Reiver early this year on 35C Schwalbe Marathons and that sucked big time on essentially what are bomb-proof commuter tyres and just wondering if there's something suitable or whether I just need to bite the bullet and get the added benefit of greater tyre clearance that a gravel bike gives.

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Bigger tyres are always better in my opinion in terms of comfort and grip but you could look at schwalbe g one bites or ultra bites maybe or some of their cyclocross tyres to try out for the time-being? Marathons like you say really are a bomb proof commuting/ touring tyre but not really a gravel tyre

@greg.ocallaghan Год назад

What's it with everyone using hydration vests these days? I've always hated carrying anything on my back, but I see it more and more. Is it for "ease of drinking" as it's always there? (as opposed to having to get a bottle out of a cage) or is it to be able to carry more water? I'm signed up for Badlands '23, shitting my pants 😬

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

It’s mainly to be able to carry more as. Resupply points can be quite few and far. I’ll be there again so see you there!

@simondaniels2043 2 года назад

Great video. Beautifully Brutal. Well done. Esp as you returned for more pain. Seen you about in Leek. Nice riding around here. #Alsopstreet.

@ChrisHallRides 2 года назад

Thank you! Like you say it’s a beautifully brutal race. Haha yeah I love it around here. So much fantastic riding

@arcoulant87 Год назад

Chapeau

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

🙌

@tjebo Год назад

Epic video!! How do you guys keep your electronics loaded? Big battery pack(s)?

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Battery pack and Dynamo light setup which I can also charge from

@arminkorsos Год назад

Great film, quick question - what helmet light are you riding with?

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

It’s a silva cross trail I think

@miramoneric6988 2 года назад

hi Chris ,awesome from inside of badlands.Please let me know how you manage the sleep : what the bivi ? Keeping bag ,air mattress ? What the average weight you bring with you ? Now waiting second part

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Thanks for watching! There’s actually a complete bike check video which you can watch here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2kkvvupx8Pw.html I also never weigh my bike set ups

@mattiacenacchi 2 года назад

Nice! that's inspiring and makes me wanna ride! I'm currently stuck home with covid for the second time in 2 years and can't wait to get back on my bike. Hope I didn't lose too much fitness 😐 Keep up the great work!

@ChrisHallRides 2 года назад

You won’t loose too much fitness. I’ve had it 3 times since the outbrake first started and I’ve had three vaccines. Take it chill for now. Lots of rest and good food and you’ll be back to it 🙌

@kevinlyon9501 Год назад

That is epic chief scenery is stunning, Jack did a lovely job of the filming and I liked your go pro chats. As for resilience matches, your one solid block of resilience.

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Thanks so much for the kind words

@joeyoconnell889 2 года назад

Absolute Legend!!! Jack Hague on camera smashing this!!:0

@ChrisHallRides 2 года назад

He’s so good!!

@JackBuchananHague 2 года назад

Ah thanks Joey, lad! Hopefully we can get some bigger projects sorted and get some more handy cameramen like you on board 😏

@MrDavecore777 Год назад

Fantastic series, are you planning on dropping the last episode soon?

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Hopefully in the next week. A lot happened on the last part..

@hoysy7 Год назад

your starting to knock out some quality videos chris really well shot and great presentation by yourself keep it up mate

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Thanks so much. Jack, who filmed this did an incredible job of it all!

@mradampalin Год назад

Yes 36t tooth! Can’t wait to do this again

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

All the spins mate

@ironore8677 10 месяцев назад

Ever tried a suspension stem or something similar?

@ChrisHallRides 10 месяцев назад

Not yet but I would be interested to

@t0mat0source Год назад

Where's part 2?! (Love the content btw Chris, beautifully presented

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Coming next week!

@t0mat0source Год назад

@@ChrisHallRides Can't wait!

@mancpower Год назад

Fantastic video mate and even more respect for the huge effort. It’s hugely motivating to watch, can an everyday type person do the event? I’d love to experience it. I don’t know what your plans are but the honesty that you put into your videos is 👊

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Thanks so much for the kind words. Really appreciated. Yes anyone can sign up to the event.

@kerrybuchanan5438 2 года назад

Exciting stuff! Awesome video - more please 😬

@ChrisHallRides 2 года назад

Thank you! Jack and I will keep trying our best!

@pierrehenri2297 Год назад

Great video, what a beautiful landscape and what a hell of an effort!👍🏻

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Thank you! It’s incredibly beautiful but brutal right?

@RomanoCortesJorge Год назад

I wish you could make a video on tips on how to finish this race. Is it possible to finish the race while still getting at least 4 hours of sleep every night? Are there places to bathe after each day of riding? Were chaffing and saddle sores a problem? Did you bring a set of cycling clothes for every day of the race or did you just reuse? Is it possible do the race while sleeping at accommodations every night? How cold did it get sleeping out in the desert at night? Any insights would be so appreciated. Keep up the great work 🙂 Show less 1 REPLY

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Yea it’s possible but of course depends on how much down time you have either side or that 4 hours sleep. I allocated myself 4 hours each night generally. It’ll also depend how fast you are when you’re riding. No there’s generally not places to bathe each night. I took two pairs of bibs and alternated and washed them. I took a lightweight set of running shorts and a lightweight t shirt to put on at night when sleeping too get out of cycling kit. But not necessary. You would probably have to make some big detours off the route if you required staying in a hotel every night. It’s doable but may mean 5-20km off route. You would have to rejoin where you left the route. You start riding on a Sunday morning and you then have until Friday 20:00 to complete to be classified in the overall time cut. I did a video of the bike and what I packed. I’d highly recommend you watch that: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2kkvvupx8Pw.html

@TopTray08 Год назад

Is doing a winter Recce doable on the route?

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Some of it potentially will be wet. In Gorafe the ground is like clay so you’d have to be careful

@thecrowfliescrooked Год назад

In regards to the coverage of your own race and others, it's the world we live in these days. It's time to accept it. Obviously I would draw the line if it interferes with someone else's performance and results but otherwise I'm definitely okay with it.

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Yeah I’m in a similar mindset to you. There’s many benefits to documenting them for so many people but yeah as long as it doesn’t interfere

@markjthomson Год назад

Hey gear relate question.. if you need to combat drowsiness, particularly if you are riding the early hours, what do you use? Or just take a nap?

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Just take a nap!

@peterherrell3236 Год назад

When you fill up your water at the fountains do drop any purification tablets in or do you just drink it as it is?

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Water in Spain is generally drinkable. Fountains say if they are or not but I always take some just incase

@konakingkahuna Год назад

The theory is that regulatory tests are carried out periodically by the municipal entities in charge of water supply -both at the source and at each tap-. The possible consequences of not complying with the legislation in this regard are too great to risk doing so. When a public fountain is open for use, it is because the water is drinkable, and in fact they are regularly used by locals and tourists. Drinking from public fountains is a common gesture in the towns of Spain. Bearing this in mind, in some cases prudence is always a good adviser.

@EvidenceofaFabulousLife Год назад

Nice insights, thank you. Badlands is in the agenda for next year, but I’m on the fence. Detailed accounts like this are invaluable for me. Looking forward to #2.

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Thanks so much! I’m glad this helps you to decide

@konakingkahuna Год назад

Great video. Remarkable edition with that subtle and beautiful selection of Andalusian guitar music in the background.

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Thanks so much! Part 2 coming today 👀

@bernovanderwal Год назад

Great video! What’s the guitar music around 16:30?

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Good question. I can’t remember to be honest it’s a royalty free one I found

@bernovanderwal Год назад

@@ChrisHallRides I’ll be riding Granguanche march and this music would be great to listen to during the ride!

@lahyessam9725 Год назад

There is another Badlands in Southern part of the province of Alberta, Canada and parts of it look very Desert /Dessert like. It has on the largest collection of dinosaur fossils also btw. Awesome video too.

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

That sounds absolutely amazing

@PumpkinVillage Год назад

What an outstanding video and great effort. Bike looks great. The scenery was so breathe taking. Thanks for the video and take care, Al

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Thanks so much for the kind words

@thebikepackingadventurer Год назад

Great insight to the beauty, brutal hills and lack of water 😂. Sign me up

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

😅✌️

@simonlynch4204 2 года назад

How do you feel about the fact that Lael Wilcox was hounded over her media crew documenting her races? Did you get any backlash from race organizers? Fans? Social media?

@ChrisHallRides 2 года назад

It’s very unfortunate that she has had a backlash at some events she’s done (not all events though!) Badlands were more than happy to allow us to document the adventure but Jack had to follow some strict guidelines as to how much time he could be around me each day and had to have a tracker on him all the time so they could also monitor that. It was the same for anyone else documenting the race. Some race organisers are unfortunately against it but Badlands see it as a fantastic way to promote the event and their focus on showcasing how the area has been badly affected by climate change. I have had no backlash at all from it, if anything it’s been incredibly supportive. Maybe because I’m not at the pointy end of the race? I’m not sure but I feel it’s unfair to hound people for it, especially when it’s been approved and agreed with the organisers and you follow all of their requirements. Maybe it’s a bit different if it hadn’t been approved but ultimately just be nice ok? I guess that’s my ramblings out. Keyboard warriors often won’t say it to a person’s face, and if they did I know I wouldn’t want to speak to them anyway. But yeah I’ve had only nice messages about it. People have been incredibly supportive.

@adamgriss2025 Год назад

That’s an interesting point, Simon, but Lael was competing in FKTs in which the rules strictly state that the attempt must be unsupported. You’re kind of comparing apples and oranges in this case. I think the excessive scrutiny that Lael gets might be out of the amount of attention she gets because of her success in cycling and in her charismatic media presence. Let’s celebrate accomplishments and appreciate the ability to push personal limits whether it’s an FKT, an ultra-endurance race, or a pb going up a local hill. ❤️

@cholokun 2 года назад

I now use your "papapapap" catch phrase when encouraging someone on the road. You, francis cade, lawrence, bikefitjames and jimmy are my cycling inpiration and heroes!

@ChrisHallRides 2 года назад

Ahh that’s awesome! Thanks for the kind words!

@kuri8015 Год назад

Super! Keep doing it. Keep enjoying it... the memories at least.

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Exactly 🙌

@Miekzz Год назад

really really cool stuff chris. looking forward to part 2 :)

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Thanks so much!

@bean4332 2 года назад

Hey chris, a bit off topic. Can you give just a very short tip in how to lose and maintain weight through cycling? Love your vids btw! You should do it more often!

@ChrisHallRides 2 года назад

Thank you. I’m slowly starting to try and do more and more of them. The best tip, probably increase your protein intake. It’s the one thing I probably try to make sure I do every day, especially being vegetarian too

@bean4332 Год назад

@@ChrisHallRides Thanks, Chris! Never knew you were vegetarian.

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

@@bean4332 have been for over 10 years now

@w.1929 Год назад

Excellent Chris, looking fwd to the next bit!

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Thanks so much!

@blahqwe Год назад

Yes for the fig rolls! Great video Chris!

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

I still haven’t had any. May go to the shops haha

@daniels.2720 Год назад

Thanks for the Inspiration Chris !!

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@grahambell9831 Год назад

If pt 1 is anything to go by Chris, I cannot wait for pt.2! I what an event, brutally brilliant!

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

Thanks so much! Some serious stuff happened in part two 👀

@grahambell9831 Год назад

@@ChrisHallRides now I REALLY cannot wait Chris! Forgot to mention I enjoyed the bike packing / spec vlog too 👌

@ChrisHallRides Год назад

@@grahambell9831 thank you! I’m hoping to do some more videos like that too

@grahambell9831 Год назад

@@ChrisHallRides Brilliant, keen cyclists do enjoy the tech & spec side of their sport.......suscribers will no doubt look forward to these future videos👍Have a good weekend ahead Chris, Cheers 👍