Why You Should Take the Inside Line - Scarborough Criterium Cat 4 Breakdown 

"It's almost like they're not on the same team!"...welcome to cat 4 racing.

A lot of guys in that pack who probably went for a run after the race

I’m guessing the reason they stopped pedaling at times was because they passed others while crossing the yellow line (I think there’s a yellow line rule for this race). That’s also why he got an earful at the end of the race

I won a pack of colored pencils in a prime once. Still not sure what I think about that one.

I am really enjoying all your videos, but especially the Lower rank race commentary! Thanks. This particular race demonstrated one of your points so well - without a plan, these races are just like fast training rides, but with people you don't necessarily like. So many missed opportunities to make a defining move - like go to the front, then...sit up! Anyway, just want to thank you and Brian for these great videos!

3:28 - "You can't do 1000W seated". Challenge accepted! Thanks again for the video.

12:27 = Nail on head. Classic Cat 5 'Race Plan' does not go to 'plan'. -U10

what's the beef at 15:58? was justin mad that the guy sat up so quick after the sprint?

I don't race but I have learned so much from you guys.

Seemed like there was a heated exchange with the guy in front at the end...

How strong do you have to be to start racing? Because these cat 4 races look just as hard as cat 1 races with lacking racing experience/technique.

These videos are incredibly good, both educational end entertaining. Please never stop!

But remember you still have to get cat up points or you will be a cat 4 forever. Most cat 4’s race for themselves lol

"Welding". I like that.

@11:07 there is a double yellow line rule in this race on that side of the course.

Oof, I did my first race with prem laps earlier this year. I won one of the perms and watched as another rider shot past me once I crossed the line. Now I get why 😜

no yellow line rule?

The dude might weigh 250 lb!

I am confused why you guys were hard on him for going outside on the turn when he passes ten people only doing 200W and it’s the sheltered side. Do you have to yell out where you are on the exit of the turn or? (Early in the race)

Justin- Good racing man! at 5:40 you want to be positioned to the left and much closer to the rider in front of you as you wait for the right to left cross wind to take effect upon exiting the turn you are using a less watts. RIght after that at 6 min you pass 9 riders at under 400 watts and that was brilliant use of right to left cross winds. The bend in the road (not a right angle) to the right doesn't justify the inside line because of the wind dynamic. Last lap- turn two at 13:40 you are trying to move up on the unprotected side with left to right cross wind, hitting big watts you pass one person. Start recognizing that you will have wait to for better conditions to move up or move up on right side, the protected side, practice some gutter ridding LOL. 14:45 a very well documented major double yellow line violation worthy of relegation to DFL has to be called out for yours and the safety of everyone one else, but maybe all in cat 4 race don't recognize it, you gained at least 6 spots by doing so. Then scary indeed was that turn 3 at 14:48 followed by again excellent use of right to left wind to finally lead out your teammate to really good result.

Awesome breakdown but lots of mistakes which impacted them negatively in their strat. Really good legs but if you dont have the technique and teamwork it won't work. Sad to see Justin pull his team mate to the finish but miss it by a few seconds. I wanna see Justin closer to the front more

Do you ever watch the Tour de France, I know its not exactly in line with your videos but would love to listen to your commentary over the yahoos they have currently.

Just talking about strategy they are already ahead of most cat 4/5 teams.

Racing smart makes so much of a difference 💪🙂👍

A little bit confused about the training video, so endurance training all the way and explosive training before the race?

Brian you kinda cute

Great video guys. Tons of learnings here for CAT 4's like myself

I've been doing the Thursday night local crits racing in the cat4/5 category here in the PNW. I feel I'm racing with something like cat3+ race sense but no team to help and don't have enough points to bump yet. could you guys do a video with tips for not riding with a team?! Love your videos a ton they have been super helpful!

Did not appear to be 1000 watts relative to the rider next to him who was not struggling in the least

To move to cat 1 do you just have to win/place events even regardless of physical ability?

team mate are racing each other, isn't that same as individual rider?

Outstanding commentary.

Its a great video, but where is your rayces lets go!

Hi, what cycling apps use to record this video? Thanks

He needs to ride his bike more... time he took outside turn I cringed my teeth and my legs and everything else

r cube are pretty good

dang that 1000W effort out of the corner is totally me >_

Oof

getting my first road bike in a week, van rysel al 105 for 1k. Im a big guy 196 105kg but i think I have power to kick some ass ;)

I can do 1000 watts seated

I was wondering: How much watts less do you put out at the end of a critrace, compared to totally fresh (so with No race before)?

First. Love your videos, they have helped me massively in my first season of racing!

if you have never raced before, how do you know what category you are? what's the avg speed vs distance for a cat 4 race?

biking's not that cool