To whoever thinks that bike racing is an individual sport, we say: watch this.
Alberto Bettiol might have taken the trophy with a magnificent win at the Tour of Flanders on Sunday - his first victory as a pro, no less - but it was a success built on the shoulders of others. You need only witness the emotion and excitement of soigneurs Alyssa and Jonny. Or the unabashed joy of Sep Vanmarcke and Sebastian Langeveld, themselves perennial contenders at this race. Or the heartfelt thanks that Alberto gives to everyone on the team, from riders to staff. Watch the singing. The dancing. The champagne. The tears.
This is cycling with character. This is EF Gone Racing, taking you behind the scenes to tell the story of a monumental day.
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Music: Builder’s Tea builders-tea.com
Cover photo: Gruber Images
Fan phone footage: Martin Criminale, Angus Parker, Marianne Hollebosch, Andrew Boone, Pedro Lopez Soria, Jason Livingstone-Thomas, Helen Cunliffe, Marco Rocca, Bart Vandermaelen, Edward Pollicott
Special thanks to Taylor Phinney and, of course, Alberto Bettiol, you blooming legend.
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It is videos like this that [sell] cycling to the world. Your athletes benefit, your team benefits, the race/event benefits and cycling (yeah, even the UCI) benefits. A great team with great characters shared in a way that makes fans smile. Applause for the video crew and thank you to everyone who allowed themselves to be interviewed. Oh and... Great job Mr. Bettiol!
What a team. Nice guys can finish first.
I never get tired of watching this video. So inspirational.
The video all cycling fans have been waiting for! So stoked for Alberto!
how insane is it that his first pro win is a monument!
As long as you put in 110 per cent you can get in the bus happy? You did rather considerably more than that. What a way to get your first professional win. Chapeau to you Sir!!!
What a superb short story. I don't think edits get much better than that. Well done Rapha and EF, but even better the film makers. Enjoy.
grazie Alberto Bettiol !! emozione pura !! un italiano che vince all'estero (e che "estero"!!!) e' per me il massimo assoluto, complimenti al video Rapha.
Love the emotion of the soigners. They pour themselves into the riders and the sport. Got a little choked up myself.
Thanks for this touching insight into what a (not just cycling) team is REALLY about! It beautifully shows the selfless effort, sacrifice and absolute passion, which allows people (collectively) to do amazing things and reach unimagined heights. Alberto remains humble and grateful throughout; a true champion! Enjoy your yellow Mustang and many more successes ;-))) Well deserved!
If this doesn't put a smile on your face than what does ?
This bid has the same vibe as Hayman winning Roubaix. It’s made me a fan.
Congrats Bettiol and EF! Best regards from Brazil.
sono italiano ma ho lavorato 10 anni a recife e ti dico che il brasile ha un grande AVANCINI che stimo molto, un biker di MTB , uno dei migliori!!!
Humble and honest! True champion!!!
Damn you guys, pulled a tear out of a browned ass man’s eye. Bravo Betto!
Felicidades Alberto y muchas gracias al EF por acoger y darle la oportunidad a nuestros ciclistas.....aguante y fuerza desde Colombia.
Finally. And one of the biggest races too. Awesome to see this in sport. Well done EF 😁😎
You can’t help but like the guy and the team!
Great win
Here in tuscany we still cheering for Alberto!
And yesterday again
What a nice guy, congrats on the win!
I enjoyed that... thank you. Refreshing to witness a new name and a new face that nobody mentioned before the race, Good on you EF.
Love the team, love the stories, love the jersey, love and ride the bike! what else can I say! I am so thrilled for this victory as you! and perhaps we would never get to know each other. But I love it! Congrats to everyone!
I can't get enough of the pink. Always luv'd the pink but now I want the pink.
Yesss!!! Awesome video! Brings tears to my eyes. Well played EF!
Classic movie from Rapha Films. Always beautiful and motivating. Congrats EF with the victory, it was beautiful. I like the most Taylor Phinney))) He was riding this race as well, but when his colleague was crossing the finish line he was already chilling next to the TV))) Amazing job, came before everyone and just enjoy how your friend is taking victory )))
Bravo Alberto!
Super awesome! Let's hope EF gets a taste of winning and grabs some more wins this year!
Vaughters has shape-shifted into Paul Giamatti.
great piece of work by all of the team. Alberto is a Gent, loved the pre race clip about giving 110% and the team talk at the post race party. #Classy
Fantastic !!
his attack on the kwaremont was massive, without a question the strongest rider that day.
Thanks for this content. Amazing.
Perfect person to have won this race!! Awesome!!
Great win Alberto, Matti, Sep, Sebas and all the team, especially JV. He's got the talent, and now to find the confidence. QuickStep can't win everything, and you guys showed! Bravissimo!!
sooo goood i watch and like these on both channels to show the support go EF & Rapha
Amazing! Great video showing the emotions. So great!
THANK YOU RAPHA...people need to see this side of the sport!!! Great production.
I love it!!!! What a great team and what a great winner.
Truly beautiful
Amazing win and an amazing way to win, well done to Alberto and well done to the team, the soigneur in bits, shows that it's a team effort.
Que capo ! felicitaciones al equipo y excelente video !
Lets go!!!! Great job!!!!
What an enjoyable video!!!!! Bravo!!!!!
As soon as I saw him take off. I knew he was gonna win.
Sueño con algùn dia estar en Belgica para presenciar estas competencias. Genial el video.
Great team spirit!
So happy for this
Brilliant
Happy for them 👍
What a video!!!
What an achievement 👏👏👏
Cool!
I love these; please endure.
Equipo guerrillero donde los haya....me recuerda al kelme..por eso los sigo....
The message from Pippo at 7:22 ahahaha
Used all his mobile data downloading congratulatory messages. Damn.
Hora me da a pensar en u a tentado Asia el tesoro ystorico como es la Catedral de Notradaum es desde la época medieval un tesoro para la unidad Mundial des pues de la Catedral de México es lo que mas yo amo a pasar que noconosco esa Bella Catedral de Notradaum
Fucking beautiful!
phinney is such a class dude..
The dislikes are from people who misclicked the like button
Nice video but I do still miss Race Radio more fun and celebration of cycling as such.
So much bubbly...
A very nice video! Is it possible to get permission from you to use a small part of this video? I''m making a video of th last 5 winners Tour of Flanders. Naturally, mentioning the link to your video of course. I am waiting hopely for a good answer Thanks in advance.When its finished i send you the clip! Regards Dirk B
It must be fun eating Pasta in a Big Yellow Mustang in Pink.
guardate il msg di Pippo pozzato al min 7,21 "mi faccio una..... hahahahahaha grande!!!!
He was 25 -1 win last Sunday
Taylor Phinney is the biggest hipster in the pro-peloton ... I had no idea!
4:38 thought that was Phil gaimon LOL
Phinney for Roubaix!
much respect for Bettiol saying he'd be happy giving 110%, without talking about positions.
Proof you don’t need a presenter or some rapha goof following the race.. it’s enough just to let the riders tell their own story! Congrats to Alberto and the team
Alberto can win more than the tour van vlandres...
Rapha make them faster
"this is vodafone saying my internet is over" LMAO
7.23 "Mydoping..."
I call this Kit doping
Italians do it better
Bettiol = underrated, Phinney = overrated AF
c-record you are mean
hipster brand lol