How To Climb Like Movistar's Mikel Landa
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ก.ย. 2024
- It's an exciting day here at GCN, we get to give you some climbing tips from one of the best climbers in professional cycling! None other than Mikel Landa agreed to go for a ride with Lloydy and share a few of his tips on climbing.
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Dan was lucky enough to ride with Movistar's Mikel Landa whilst in Spain. They discussed climbing in and out the saddle, hand positioning on the bars and whether Mikel looks at his power meter during a race. Mikel further talks of his favourite training sessions for climbing and if he prefers to train alone or with fellow riders.
Dan even challenges Mikel to a street sign sprint, watch the video to find out who wins! 👀
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Leave us a comment below!
How do you think Movistar will handle three potential leaders at the Tour de France?
Not optimistic.
I really like Mikel last year on Tour, so I wish him podium or victory
We have seen some gestures from Landa in the past that make me think it's not a good idea...
They should've just made Quintana step aside. He's failed agaibst Froome too many times, but Landa showed great promise last year. He would've been Froome's biggest competitor if they weren't on the same thing
Just let them all ride for the win!
Before anyone else points it out, I know that Mikel has won 3 stages of the Giro, not 2. Apologies. Mistake is my middle name.
Daniel Lloyd no worries mate, nice video as always!
Great host! Thanks
Is it? I thought it was "Mr. Smarty Pints"!
I thought Belgian Beer was your middle name?
You did an amazing work, nothing to worry about :)
I really love how you use to adapt your pronunciation and speed when talking with people who don't have english as their mother language. That's really kind.
Dan was a pro in Europe so he's used to conversing with different nationalities, great interview.
Cheers Sergio!
Yes, I was going to comment the same. The questions were asked in a way that was clear and easy to understand..
I always love videos with the pro's.
You do not get to see so many videos with the pro's in other sports.
Well done gcn!
Cheers CityFritz, glad you enjoyed the video!
Honestly... you do. Especially in football.
Agree that this is great, though.
I think in football there are some sort of challenges videos most of the times. As they are pro's I wanna get some tips and tricks and that's why I think these videos are better.
Even though the football ones are pretty entertaining for sure.
Could be mistaking though
Love Landa's insight. His stoney expression at the front of the 2017 TDF peloton was an inspiration.
+Eat Plants - excellent description. I think Landa has got what it takes to beat Froome, if anyone has.
Sionnach1601 Definitely! He was right there last year and had the legs when even Froome didn’t. Would love to see Landa get his chance to be the team lead instead of Quintana!
He was fast in 17. Not so much once the sky program wasn't forced on him
Landa’s saddle movement is incredible when out of the saddle and climbing
Landa being a gentleman and taking of his shades when presented by Dan
God you're dead right!!! That's probably why he is INSTANTLY likeable. All these knobs who keep their shades on, knowing that the rest of society removes theirs whilst interacting and chatting with people.
Isn't it dan out of breath 😂
Never been more pumped for a video! Love Mikel.
Hope you enjoyed the video!
likes to eat. struggle to maintain weight. low cadence. humble. like everyone else, but Pro.
😂
I couldn't follow him on instagram any faster. although I'd began the list with has campy on a sweet canyon :D
Kind of confirms that there are no real secrets.
sounds like Jan ullrich to me
Cookie swerl c
I was already fond of Landa but now i'm a fan. Good job!
One thing that I love about this and the Contador videos is that it really helps display the difference in strength the pro world is in - not to knock you at all Lloydy. When they're racing each other, it's hard to tell how fast they're going, but put them next to not a mere mortal but even a former pro athelete and watch them ride completely within themselves - it really defines that speed and strength.
.....man i wanna go climb some hills now!!
Awesome stuff Pratalax! Hope you had a good ride! 👊
+Pratalax - So well said!
I don't care what happens, I want him to win a grand tour this year, especially france. He could have won last year and when he attacked Froome was one of my favorite moments in the Tour. Great rider, great video.
Glad you enjoyed the video!
I can almost hear Matt moaning now "Dan got to use an e-bike, and I had to ride with Alberto and suffer!"
That Orbea is really smart! Lovely traditional style frame. And Landa really is a beast up the climbs.
Cheers Jon 👊
Yeah, I thought that as well. Finally someone found a reason for an e-bike to exist.
Loving the movistar kit this year. Good on you for not shying away from the question on everyone's mind at the end too.
I was enchanted by the sky blue bar tape and front frame. Looks so good.
This makes me like Landa even more.
+Brad Taylor: Me too. Landa seems intelligent but down-to-earth. In contrast to Contador's behaviour in the other video with the sadly missed Matt, also not ONE OUNCE of arrogance from Mikel, or looking like he was talking down to Dan, or anyone at home viewing. I really wish him well for that alone.
Contador had great interactions with Matt. You saw arrogant behavior in those vids? His attack was just epic and more in fun than anything. Like if Landa couldn't beat Dan by an impossible margin.
“Landa is a PRO, and he rides with a Saddle bag?! This must give him some kind of advantage” - Gear junkies after watching the video
I was more interested in the fact that it had a Boa-closure :)
It's a Silca Premio Seat Roll...I have one on my bike, but it certainly doesn't help my climbing. =P
It should, since it makes your wallet significantly lighter :)
only paid $35 for mine, best saddle bag there is
I heard that this expensive saddle bag’s price makes you so sick to your stomach you can jump 0.5 w/kg within 10 minutes of installation. Apparently it also decreases drag by 7 watts and helps put weight more directly onto the back tire. Read it on weight weenies!
Landa drops Dan despite the extra 250W! Jesus!
They were going faster than 25 kmh. Even a proffesional rider cant win an ebike plus a normal rider
Thanks Daniel and Mikel!!!! Great joy to see you both in this video! Brought smiles to get me through the day!!!
Suerte a Mikel for the Tour!!!!
Awesome! Thanks for watching the video!
Excellent rider! My best wishes for him in TDF 2018
Cheers Edupe!
Dan, what an absolutely great video. Mikel is a true gentleman. I love watching him climb in races. Haha! He's Basque... of course he likes to eat. For anyone who hasn't yet been to the Basque Country and sampled the cuisine there add the experience to your bucket list!
Eskerrik asko! Oso ondo, Joana.
Let me win Powerball and I'll immigrate to Italy so I can go cycling there and other European countries.
I saw Landa at Briacon last years tour. He was two ft away from me! Star struck!!!
"When you feel pain, and you want to know why, no?"
-Mikel Landa on the human condition lmao
If you see the former cycling pro Lloyd with the e-bike and Mikel Landa it becomes cristal clear - Landa have a tremendous amount of power in use!!! I mean Lloyd is either quiet fit and with this kind of past a quiet strong rider but a guy like Landa is exceptional ... . I am jealous lol
Landa is quite strong when the roads go uphill.
can you get a quieter motorbike please?
Jonty Stegmann Yeah... Renting an electric motorbike would increase production quality tremendeously!
one suggestion: www.zeromotorcycles.com/zero-s/
Thought somebody was mowing their lawn for the whole video...
Carl Forde Not too useful when having a cameraman.. Probably the only sensible choice is the BMW Evolution C scooter www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk/en/models/urban_mobility/cevolution.html
You sure that was the motorbike? I was thinking he has a very loud set of jockey wheels.
Top video ! And Mr. Landa seems to be a really nice bloke. Cool to see how they gonna work together at TdF.
Cheers paulisaasta, we can't wait!
"When you feel pain, you want to know why... ", nothing more to say. Great interview!
I like the fact michael is using the silca saddle bag. Probably the neatest option on the market. Just guessed his advise on better climbing, don’t be fat.
#freeLanda
Top video! Cheers Dan, can't beat a video with the pro's.
Cheers Steve, glad you enjoyed it!
Good tips from Mikel! Note the low cadence training but not high cadence
Another Beautifull Climber. Fluid pedal strokes. Poetry in Motion. Even an old guy like me would ❤ 2 ride with these guys just 2 learn & become better. My hill work requires heaps of work. Used 2 be pretty decent in my 30's. Have another 4 kilos 2 loose. Really nice bloke 2 talk with. Open Honest & Humble. Thumbs up Mikal 🚴🏼♂️👍👌
The thumbs down rejecting this GCN TH-cam is just down right disrespectfull. Nice easy interview with some tips GR8. Mikel Landa super easy going guy. Reminds me of Alberto Contador a bit. GCN crew keep up the fabulous work. I really appreciate what u bring 2 the cycling table.. cheers guys & gals
I like his point about when you're taking a drink, you're not thinking about the pain. Thanks for the conversation, Dan and Mikel.
All I remember is him being much stronger than Froome and having to hold back to help him. Now he's unleashed.
yadda yadda yadda who won?
Unleashed, there are 3 leaders on that team for the tour, why he would go to Movistar baffles me.
Who tested postive? Lol
An interview with a pro of the female Movistar Team would be nice . Lourdes Oyarbide for example
#Movistar 👍👍👍
Great idea Fabio 👍
I believe Landa is the best option for Movistar at Le Tour 2018
I have a nice orange 2019 Orbea Gain it’s allows me to double the amount of riding I do I normally do about 1800 km a year so far this year I’ve done 2600km
More of these! Love them
Cheers Matt!
He seams a really nice bloke. And some good climing tips as well.
Glad you enjoyed the video!
+nigel phillips: absolutely agree with you. Seems really sound. Also, I was gladdened to see that he hadn't bought into the extremely high cadence hysteria which has gripped the cycling world. Yes, the bikes of the '80s DID need lower gears, but looking at a lot of today's riders, I really feel they are revving too fast. There seems to be a growing general consensus that *your body* decides what's the most efficient gear in any situation, yet people get carried away on a sea of illusion that you necessarily have to do the latest thing.
Landa doesn't pedal at a very high cadence, because it doesn't suit him to. Good for him!
Wow what a top bloke.
Like all GCN vids but loving some of the newer videos!! This and the Chris King video..!!
Perfect 👌😁👍
More please 🤔
What a nice guy Landa is!
Great stuff - stay tuned for plenty more!
I would love to see more riding with pros, but with hidden motors! Hilarious/Awesome/Interseting to see you battle at the end!
I struggle to drink on a climb. Always thought that it was because I wear a back belt which limits the ability to drink (and breathe deeply). Good to hear that it is just hard when knackered. Great to see Mikel doing such a good job in the Tour de France.
Great Landa!! You will win the tour!! Win please, you are my favorite one!!!!!!!!
Waiting for this tutorial from a lot of time
Thanks team GCN
Thanks James, glad you enjoyed the video!
+Global Cycling Network yeah I enjoyed it a lot.
My head exploded trying to read your comment.
The dry clutch on the motocycle that is filming, is ruining your sound :)
How I've been waiting for this! Thank you!
Hope you enjoyed the video!
Such a nice and genuine person!
Wow - how fantastic is that? - you've been bringing me a great smile on my face - DANKE and regards from Germany
Watching Dan ride an E - Bike is probably one of the most upsetting things I have ever seen.
Same here.
True but more painful is seeing that Strava can't control who scored the lowest time in a segment while riding an E-bike.
in the time 3:07 you can see the diference between the techniques. One move his body with the bike and the another one only move his bike
Hey GCN, love the show. I'm brand new to road cycling and picked up a Roubaix. How do I know when I've officially "made it" into the road cycling arena. What's a good time/distance goal to shoot for as an official start to not being a noob? Thanks, guy!
The minute you get on a bike and ride away for the first time then you have officially entered the cycling arena. Welcome to the greatest sport on the planet.
Wao! What a video! You guys are Hugh!
Thank you for bring this monster! I really enjoyed this video!
Damn, he kept up like nothing if Landa wanted he would have gone ahead w/o problem. This guy is the best climber in the world right now
I wish you'd interview riders in their native language so they could be more comfortable in their answers
Nice to see Dan in our country!! Nice video!
Great to hear you enjoyed the video!
Very nice video and ride, thank you Dan. I did chuckle when you said to the Spanish gentleman, whilst riding in Spain, "thanks for coming on our ride". As you guys are seemingly spending more time in Spain these days, maybe you could learn some Spanish! 😉be a nice touch! I'll now be following Mikel's progress a little more closely this year after this very informative video. Loved the way he dropped you, even on full wick on the e-bike, great fun. Thanks again, Tim
Haha, thanks Tim! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Wow! A lot of talent indeed. Great video. I loved the idea of being an amateur and riding with Mikel on a hill. The pain would probably last for 10 seconds till I gave up.
In my opinion the most stylish climbing style in the peloton right now.
Spectacular video as always!
Mikel Landa is an amazing rider! Chapeau to Mikel and Dan!
Thanks Omaris, really glad you enjoyed it!
Anytime! (^~^)
Keep up with the good work and amazing content!
Stop saying "Chapeau".
Great episode of gcn. I have blue anti gravity bar tape on my bike it really works on climbs.
Either being filmed from a Denier bike or that Orbea is a noisy Ebike
Mikel rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!! Definitely the leader of Movistar!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Okay, along with the BOSS, Valverde!~
Like that kit.
Snr Landa is a great rider! Thank you
My word that e-bike is loud! Wont sneak that past the Commissaires...😉
Its the motorbike filming.
Landa is a nice and focused guy:) Great interview 👏🏼
Such a nice guy and very talented rider!
Landa and Contador is my favourite Rider
Tip 1 . Be really light
Tip 2 .produce massive watts
The end
Dan, if I may make a recommendation. When you ask a question, please don't offer options for answers. For example, you asked: How do you train for climbs? But before Mikel could answer, you gave him two options for his answer (specific training or go out and ride). This can limit what someone will say and may direct them to give an answer completely different from what they would have said if you hadn't prompted them.
Super Cool guy
😎
That's it. I'm a Landa fan now !
Seems like a really nice humble guy. Top video guys 👍
Cheers Steve, we really enjoyed getting to ride with Landa!
Landa seems like a nice bloke. Great to see that he gets the channel's humour :)
Cheers anthonygarvey1, we really enjoyed hearing Landa's top tips!
It's great to meet the man behind the thousands of frustrated-Landa faces. I hope he hasn't screwed himself by going to Movistar. Hopefully he has a happy July this year.
awesome vid dan
Thanks MrStevemojo
Why did not GCN give that E-sport bike to Matt? If they had he had not needed run away to a more soft work and he would still maybe hang on the other GCN riders :). Save the bike to Matt he will need it when he is back 20 kg heavier. Great video and Dan do as always a great work!
Petinka
See Matt In Taiwan KOM challenge.
I did and both Emma and Simon came before him. :)
Matt is still putting out more consistent power than Dan is right now.
Yes surely but Matt will need that bike when he will be back to GCN :). I hope you understand I joke a little.
It's not very funny though.
Love this man ... super cool !!! good luck Man
suerte. ojala este año ganes una grande!
Dan is still panting with his E-bike, while Mikel Landa is hardly breathing.
Ebikes suck. They could have asked Landa to take it easy, if that was the problem.
I thought it was cool, as a show of just how good Landa is. It didn't even matter that Dan had an e-bike. Landa just went. :P
Hey Phaidrus, we think e-bikes are a great way of getting more people on two wheels, which has to be good! Plus, it gave Dan a little help in keeping up with Mikel!
Ride an ebike then decide what you think of them I have and it changed my view on them
I love that blue color.
Mike seems to be quite a decent person. Best of luck to him this season.
Thanks Mikel
Great video!!!
More videos like this please!!!
👍 Glad you liked the video!
In my opinion he has a beautiful riding stile ❤️
2 comments in 1.
'It's just not fair' says the guy on an e- bike.
And
'Why am I in pain? Oh i'm at 500+' The guys just aren't human.
Good luck at the Tour Landa.
#LandaIsFree
#BringBackMatt
Great video, advice from one of the best, if not THE best, climbers.
Cheers ceryan83!
He is the Man!
You can hear that Orbea Ebike motor, sounds just like one of those motorbikes you see in the grand tours 😉
Fantastic video with Mikel in my land
Great stuff Pablo, some awesome riding!
He said for non-professionals to train, they should train light. Would not training heavier, or lighter early on and then heavier later, be a great way to build endurance? Or is it something you should do only once you have peaked in your current training regimen?
"do you do high cadence training?"
"no"
DURIAN RIDER TRIGGERED.
Great video!
Cheers EO Rhino!
Brilliant video... Lloyd vs Landa. Though you do wonder how much of an advantage Lloydy got from lugging that heavy e road bike up the climbs compared to Mikael who is still tearing past him. Was looking forward to seeing Dan grovel like Matt did when he rode with Alberto... maybe it shows that you should never meet your heros cause they will make you cry and insult you! Love Landas responce to the TdF question... we have many options (yes but don't you wanna win the TdF?!) keep it up boys!
Very, very helpful.
Cheers Hector!
Movistar 123 at the Tour!!! Watch out Sky.....
A sub hour Alpe d'Huez tutorial would be nice!
What a cool dude :) Good "interview" lol