I would love to get to the point where 10% and above as effortlessly as you. I hit 11% standing and start freaking out that I’m gonna somehow come to a standstill unable to unclip and then fall to a miserable tarmac.
You’re inspiring, I’ve only been cycling a month, my bike was £15, weighs 12kg and my lowest gear is 39-28, it means I have to be good at hills, and you make me want to go out and repeat them over and over, I’m still trying to conquer 10% grades
Think I require a long cage derailleur at least, not sure on any other incompatibility’s. I’ll be getting a better bike soon, just wanted something cheap to get into the sport/hobby.
My 20 year old Cannondale XS800 weighs in at 11.6kg. Some of my riding buddies are on 7.3kg bike that are barely UCI legal. But, as my dad always said, "hill build character." And a heavier bike is good for the heart, lungs and legs.
I did Sa Calobra last Thursday.... 84kg in the scud, 170cm and about to turn 56... did 50m30s which is better than I thought it would be lol, bit pissed off to realise I had a full bottle at the top I could have bloody left up there... Back home, gonna continue to do the Cairngorm once a week now to prevent slacking off on the hills! (Might try the Burma Rd on my old 26" MTB scrapper too...)
I think the video climbing Mount Everst on a road bike will be a documentary! Can't wait to see it.😂 In the mean and in-between time I'll just do basic cycling.
Wild yellow bush 🤣 Gorse bush. I had undiagnosed hip dysplasia until I was 14. Lots of ops and 30+ years later it's the best it's ever been but I can't seem to get it any stronger. Started indoor training in March so i can have more time on the bike 🤞 i can improve. Not possible for me to cycle out the saddle ☹️.
So what were the symptoms of your hip dysplasia I’m interested because I have a 18 year old who has been struggling with hip pain after activity for most of her teenage years
I started walking with a slight limp when I hit 13/14. My right leg was always weaker than my left, but I never crawled as a baby and I was very late learning to walk. I was back and forth to the dr's as a baby/ toddler but they just told my parents I'd grow out of it. There's different causes of hip dysplasia though. I also have a friend that developed arthritis in his hips in his teens. If your worried I would get it checked out could just be muscular but you never know. I didn't have any pain before I had operation but I was told if left I'd end up in a wheelchair with arthritis. Don't know how true that was, my first surgeon did a complete hack job, my leg was completely messed up.
I had to train for mountain racing in the flats of my part of the country. The longest climb I had close to home was 1K (240-meter elevation). But there were days of 40K headwinds and lots of days of 30K winds. It was these headwinds for long stretches that probably prepared me for the mountains. 2 to 3 hours into these headwinds you can choose any gear to give you any intensity you desire. I used out of saddle technique also just like I would be climbing. Between the rolling hills, headwinds, sprints and intervals I was prepared for 3500-meter climbs after one day of acclimation at 3300 meters. I took one weekend to go climb 2000-meter mountains 3 months before the race. I also did sand dune climbing with about 4 hours in the dunes, no rest or stopping.
Being a taller rider I agree with your episode. Be considerate of what you're about. Progression starts somewhere. It's surprising what company you can find yourself at later stages! (Former road racer.)
I hate counting, so at the top of the climb I find a dozen or 15 or how many i decide small rocks and put them in a pile on one side of the road and at the top of each climb I move one small rock to the other side of the road.. When my rock pile is moved, I'm done. No counting but truth is evident. To me it matters, because the next time, I add one rock to the pile.
I've done the Ayr to Girvan via A719 a few times (3 I think) so next time I'll try adding this wee detour (just for the view). I've yet to manage to turn around at Girvan and come back that way. I always bottled out and took the train home because at that point I'd done 80-85 already (from Kilbirnie) and I don't think I'm ready to do 160-170k in a day. Best (and weirdest) part was having to keep the power on going down (or is it really up ??) the famous Electric Brae.
How do you shift into a 34 cassette gear with that short travel rear derailleur? Also, 15 times? That has to be boring. After 2 climbs I would have to move on to something else. A change of scenery perhaps. Or help my sister with her lawn or help her cutting & splitting firewood...You know, feel like I'm doing something useful.
I would love to get to the point where 10% and above as effortlessly as you. I hit 11% standing and start freaking out that I’m gonna somehow come to a standstill unable to unclip and then fall to a miserable tarmac.
You’re inspiring, I’ve only been cycling a month, my bike was £15, weighs 12kg and my lowest gear is 39-28, it means I have to be good at hills, and you make me want to go out and repeat them over and over, I’m still trying to conquer 10% grades
Upgrade the cassette to 32 if possible! It's cheap
Think I require a long cage derailleur at least, not sure on any other incompatibility’s. I’ll be getting a better bike soon, just wanted something cheap to get into the sport/hobby.
My 20 year old Cannondale XS800 weighs in at 11.6kg. Some of my riding buddies are on 7.3kg bike that are barely UCI legal. But, as my dad always said, "hill build character." And a heavier bike is good for the heart, lungs and legs.
I did Sa Calobra last Thursday.... 84kg in the scud, 170cm and about to turn 56... did 50m30s which is better than I thought it would be lol, bit pissed off to realise I had a full bottle at the top I could have bloody left up there... Back home, gonna continue to do the Cairngorm once a week now to prevent slacking off on the hills! (Might try the Burma Rd on my old 26" MTB scrapper too...)
Hi Scott, brilliant video! I put that gate on the road in 1980 to stop mad folk from climbing to the masts! 😜
Love hill repeats…well, not really. Do what we must! Wish my repeat hill had as much character as yours!
I think the video climbing Mount Everst on a road bike will be a documentary!
Can't wait to see it.😂
In the mean and in-between time I'll just do basic cycling.
Wild yellow bush 🤣 Gorse bush. I had undiagnosed hip dysplasia until I was 14. Lots of ops and 30+ years later it's the best it's ever been but I can't seem to get it any stronger. Started indoor training in March so i can have more time on the bike 🤞 i can improve. Not possible for me to cycle out the saddle ☹️.
So what were the symptoms of your hip dysplasia I’m interested because I have a 18 year old who has been struggling with hip pain after activity for most of her teenage years
I started walking with a slight limp when I hit 13/14. My right leg was always weaker than my left, but I never crawled as a baby and I was very late learning to walk. I was back and forth to the dr's as a baby/ toddler but they just told my parents I'd grow out of it. There's different causes of hip dysplasia though.
I also have a friend that developed arthritis in his hips in his teens. If your worried I would get it checked out could just be muscular but you never know.
I didn't have any pain before I had operation but I was told if left I'd end up in a wheelchair with arthritis. Don't know how true that was, my first surgeon did a complete hack job, my leg was completely messed up.
Great attitude-fostering. Like a trail-runner guy I follow -- he has a mantra: "Do hard things". Thanks. BTW Beautiful countryside!
I had to train for mountain racing in the flats of my part of the country. The longest climb I had close to home was 1K (240-meter elevation). But there were days of 40K headwinds and lots of days of 30K winds. It was these headwinds for long stretches that probably prepared me for the mountains. 2 to 3 hours into these headwinds you can choose any gear to give you any intensity you desire. I used out of saddle technique also just like I would be climbing. Between the rolling hills, headwinds, sprints and intervals I was prepared for 3500-meter climbs after one day of acclimation at 3300 meters. I took one weekend to go climb 2000-meter mountains 3 months before the race. I also did sand dune climbing with about 4 hours in the dunes, no rest or stopping.
Hi Scott. The wild bush is called Gorse.
Whins!
Being a taller rider I agree with your episode. Be considerate of what you're about. Progression starts somewhere. It's surprising what company you can find yourself at later stages! (Former road racer.)
Doing my Z2.. watching you
I love it, coach; so inspiring 🙌🏾.
Great attitude!
Hope I won't ever lose mine.
I hate counting, so at the top of the climb I find a dozen or 15 or how many i decide small rocks and put them in a pile on one side of the road and at the top of each climb I move one small rock to the other side of the road.. When my rock pile is moved, I'm done. No counting but truth is evident. To me it matters, because the next time, I add one rock to the pile.
That's a more motivating goal measure than simply counting or hitting the lap button on the head unit
Beautiful spot. 👏👏
Luv Your New Bianchi
I've done the Ayr to Girvan via A719 a few times (3 I think) so next time I'll try adding this wee detour (just for the view). I've yet to manage to turn around at Girvan and come back that way. I always bottled out and took the train home because at that point I'd done 80-85 already (from Kilbirnie) and I don't think I'm ready to do 160-170k in a day. Best (and weirdest) part was having to keep the power on going down (or is it really up ??) the famous Electric Brae.
When I "climb" I set the cruise control. Find a rhythm, then day dream about anything.
Of this only works to a point.
How do you shift into a 34 cassette gear with that short travel rear derailleur? Also, 15 times? That has to be boring. After 2 climbs I would have to move on to something else. A change of scenery perhaps. Or help my sister with her lawn or help her cutting & splitting firewood...You know, feel like I'm doing something useful.
What was your average cadence out of int mate, assume seated for most /all the ride?
Gorse is known as whins in Ayrshire!
Gorse is the yellow flower
Where's the climb?
I once did a 16% climb... my heart rate was 168 and I was doing 5kmph 🤦♂️
Get a 360 cam
Beautiful region. Where is this?
South Ayrshire
Good video thanks
Can you not get the sheep to pull you up the grade, 🤷🏼♂️
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Oh please you're at practically sea level lol try 6000 ft 😅
🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍
half a male...
wtf did I just watch
😂