Simply an amazing climb! Yes, you are definitely insane for doing this climb. However, we do appreciate your effort. As always your video is stunning and don't make us wait so long for the next one.
Thank you, Mike. Long time follower of your channel. Ever so glad when I see you have posted a new "adventure". I done quite a few of the Pyrenean and Alpine climbs that you have had on the channel. However, soon to enter my 9th decade I think I'll give Animas a pass.
Absolutely! I met an astronomer up there with a telescope who let me see some of the distant planets. Would have never had that experience if I hadn't grovelled up Animas!
Another crazy adventure! Don't know what's more scary, the brutal ascent or the possibly neck-breaking descent, especially in totally exhausted condition. One should better start earlier to not have to descend after sunset. ;)
Great question. I think Animas is the hardest road climb and Nebelhorn the hardest climb overall. I tried riding Nebelhorn on the same gravel bike and literally couldn’t turn the pedals!! The off-road adds another element again!
Today is going to be a great day. A new Col Collective video!!! You made my day!!!😊
Big thanks Adam!! Hope you enjoyed the vid!
Thanks Mike 🙂 Always enjoy your work and appriciate the effort you put into it both on and off the bike.
Thanks for your appreciation 🙏🏻
Simply an amazing climb! Yes, you are definitely insane for doing this climb. However, we do appreciate your effort.
As always your video is stunning and don't make us wait so long for the next one.
Glad you enjoyed the video! Definitely won’t be as long to wait until the next vid!
You're the GOAT content creator Mike. Kudos😊
Thank you kindly!
Thank you, Mike. Long time follower of your channel. Ever so glad when I see you have posted a new "adventure". I done quite a few of the Pyrenean and Alpine climbs that you have had on the channel. However, soon to enter my 9th decade I think I'll give Animas a pass.
Thanks for being a longterm fan Bill! Big respect to you and the cols you've conquered! Very wise giving this one a miss!
Good job, Mike! From one of the 4, now 5.
Great Video. Congrats for always entertaining. I can feel your pain and your accomplishment.
Thanks for tuning in! 🌋
💥💥💥🔥🔥🔥 welcome back or again 👍
31% ? You need a lot of Papas Arrugás with Mojo Picón. And maybe later a Cerveza Dorada. Enjoy your climb!!
Definitely!!!
Fantastic. Thanks.
You’re welcome Robert!
Well done, the stars at the top make it worth it.
Absolutely! I met an astronomer up there with a telescope who let me see some of the distant planets. Would have never had that experience if I hadn't grovelled up Animas!
Another crazy adventure! Don't know what's more scary, the brutal ascent or the possibly neck-breaking descent, especially in totally exhausted condition. One should better start earlier to not have to descend after sunset. ;)
Yes, I definitely recommend finishing before sunset. Takes me a loooong time to ride and film so often have a nice sunset to enjoy before darkness 😅
Thanks!
Huge thanks for the support, it's truly appreciated especially as I'm basically a one man band trying to keep the content coming nowadays!
Jeez, that looked seriously tough. As I was on my absolute limit on the Angliru I think I'll give it a miss 😀
Angliru is a beast, Ánimas somehow seems to up the challenge once again! Bonkers insane ascent!
Nice to a new video from you, I always enjoy your content … how did this one compare to the Nebelhorn?
Great question. I think Animas is the hardest road climb and Nebelhorn the hardest climb overall. I tried riding Nebelhorn on the same gravel bike and literally couldn’t turn the pedals!! The off-road adds another element again!
What a monster effort Mr. Mike, chapeau mate 🦵💪🦵💪
Just a question, what gear were you using??
I was on 33x36. Would highly recommend lower. MTB gearing or even a MTB is the way on this one!! Easier on the way up and down!
@TheColCollective in Spain when you see that concrete roads, you know it's going to be steep 🦵💪
@@FaiscaaaH Totally. It's the sign that things are going to get very spicy!
"hope you enjoyed it, i didn't!..." You have a deathwish or something?
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Ah, another Llano de los animas...
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