Can We Keep Up On A Pro Cyclist's Interval Session?

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  • @gcn
    @gcn  ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Would you try this SAVAGE training session?

    • @dcv9460
      @dcv9460 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      no 😎

    • @stevocanuck
      @stevocanuck ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hell yes. Not right now cause its winter but definitely in the summer I got a similar mountain to train on

    • @gcn
      @gcn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stevocanuck great stuff! let us know how you get on!

    • @troycollett8540
      @troycollett8540 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They should have done a bike session with Lionel sanders while they were there

    • @_NoName...
      @_NoName... ปีที่แล้ว

      Ollie has _no-neck-style_ when riding 🤣

  • @GreenAlien2023
    @GreenAlien2023 ปีที่แล้ว +336

    Hats off again to Olly for going from the presenter always dropped to the presenter always last to drop

    • @markgunn6680
      @markgunn6680 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He got dropped on the first interval! 😂

    • @e46t
      @e46t ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Also the only one who's not an ex-pro

    • @gcn
      @gcn  ปีที่แล้ว +21

      He's a machine! We'll be cooking up some tasty challenges for him this year don't you worry 🥘

  • @Fewawidood
    @Fewawidood ปีที่แล้ว +64

    The fact that they held on for a full interval just shows that Hank and Ollie are insanely fit. Low 5 watts per kilo for 5 minutes, and then around 6 for another minute, able to catch back on for the next rep? That's stronger than the strongest cyclist in town for most places in the world.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They are two very good riders! Did you see them take on one of americas biggest races? 👉th-cam.com/video/H9YostVYD40/w-d-xo.html

  • @diplou9416
    @diplou9416 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    Honestly thank you GCN for constantly dropping so many high quality videos. I really enjoy watching this channel!

    • @Anotcat12
      @Anotcat12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fr

    • @gcn
      @gcn  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! It means a lot for us to read such nice comments, we'll keep up the hard work 🙌 Anything in particular you would like to see?

  • @darrengrande6109
    @darrengrande6109 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    His low cadence reps up that climb were next level, seemed effortless, love to know what he was turning over

    • @Real28
      @Real28 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I noticed that. Other 2 were in a much faster cadence and he's way slower, absolutely motoring.

    • @adamolig3865
      @adamolig3865 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      If he was 5W/kg @55kg, he was doing 275W. Kicking it to 6W/kg takes the pro to 330W. The crazy part is only 1min recovery. Any interval I usually do I have half time in recovery, meaning 60s on 30s off. 6min on 1min off is brutality

    • @JulAlxAU
      @JulAlxAU 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Looks like he’s chilling down hill easy! 🤪

  • @ptkewl
    @ptkewl ปีที่แล้ว +28

    The low cadence from the Pro was beautiful to see. Absolute beast made it look easy.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There is just something right about a smooth pedal rotation 👌

  • @stevocanuck
    @stevocanuck ปีที่แล้ว +114

    Beauty about cycling is you get what you put in. He rides for a living and rides every single day, doing quality intervals every week whilst you guys are not. Keep your head up!

    • @Mensch-et3xm
      @Mensch-et3xm ปีที่แล้ว +27

      You get what you put in relative to your body's capabilities. Most people could do whatever and never ever come close to the level of a pro that hasn't ridden a bike in a year.

  • @ReneSaarsoo
    @ReneSaarsoo ปีที่แล้ว +87

    I once managed to stay on a wheel of a local pro doing his workout. The trick: it was his easy zone 2 day. It definitely wasn't a zone 2 for me. Luckily there was a strong headwind from which he sheltered me.
    However... to add insult to the injury... during a short steep climb he stood up in the saddle and surfed the internet, or sent some messages... who knows, I was gassed.

    • @johnwestwell2241
      @johnwestwell2241 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I once managed to get on the wheel of Hugh Carthy, not long before he went to race in Spain.
      I was feeling pretty pleased with myself for about 10 seconds, until he sat up, took off his helmet and fiddled with the straps, all the time pedalling at the same cadence.
      Then, he fastened his helmet up and smoothly rode away from me.

    • @WendsH
      @WendsH ปีที่แล้ว +5

      lol Reminds me of the one time I ran into Geriant Thomas in the wild in Zwift. I didn't know who was coming up on my butt near the Mall Sprint on the London map, but I was determined to give whoever it was a run for their money... and was smoked within seconds as I was putting out my all and he apparently was just buzzing along without a care in the world. Humbling, to put it mildly.

  • @Dermiezz
    @Dermiezz ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love the random cyclist at the top that stopped and tried to join in for the interview!

  • @andrewmcalister3462
    @andrewmcalister3462 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    It looks like Ollie and Hank had a great US trip. And thanks Matthew for towing them up Mt Lemmon.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That was some tow too 💨

  • @jigglypuff4227
    @jigglypuff4227 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Really have to say it is truly impressive to see what power ollie built up in the last 1 - 2 years.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's going strength to strength 💪

  • @thecoffeeblog
    @thecoffeeblog ปีที่แล้ว +22

    The kid was not grinding nor spinning and kept a comfortable 65 rpm up while Ollie was spinning all his energy out. Very amazing genetics, he was not tired/sweaty at the end.

    • @jamesd5241
      @jamesd5241 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      not genetics..... training...

    • @danmartin9086
      @danmartin9086 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The trick is to be 55kg and look like a 12 year old

    • @nathanielmiller2606
      @nathanielmiller2606 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Partially genetics. His dad jimmy riccitello was a good athlete himself and is currently the head ref for Ironman

  • @JitinMisra
    @JitinMisra 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The music really added to the intensity and experience .. Great Job GCN Editors !

  • @matthewbaynham6286
    @matthewbaynham6286 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    It's good to see you trying to train with a pro. It was a nice video.

  • @overlandingfamily
    @overlandingfamily ปีที่แล้ว +9

    His low cadence made it look hilarious with you guys behind him.

  • @seamusmcmahon3606
    @seamusmcmahon3606 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What I love most about this channel is the humour (o optional) and the modesty. Always a laugh through the tears...Keep up the great work lads and lassies!

  • @derekevans1932
    @derekevans1932 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I know that Andrew Feather has been suggested, and that would be to do the session with the rpm, but I would also suggest that Ed Laverack would be a good choice as well (3rd behind Pidcock on KOM for Sa Calobra and did it solo).

  • @theunknown21329
    @theunknown21329 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The kid is so young and has a bright future. May he succeed in his endeavours.

  • @Kimberlietriracer25
    @Kimberlietriracer25 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loved watching a pro do his intervals. It was a great visual of what my intervals should look like. Ollie and Hank fid well as well.

  • @PrabuddhaDasGupta1966
    @PrabuddhaDasGupta1966 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My back is aching from just watching this insane effort. I'd start reflecting on why I ride a bicycle.

  • @lukewalker1051
    @lukewalker1051 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Incredible talent. Him out front, so slender of build, target cadence of 55 RPM and just ripping up that climb....couldn't hold his wheel at max cadence and in the draft. Anybody who has ridden with a pro knows how special they are but this young man at his weight is incredible.
    Can't judge a book.

    • @stevocanuck
      @stevocanuck 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nothing about him is special. While he's riding his bike, everyone else is working their 9-5 job. If everyone rode a bike and trained like him they would be the same.

  • @paperxray
    @paperxray ปีที่แล้ว +2

    it's cool that you got several videos out of 1 trip! love it.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  ปีที่แล้ว

      We know how to manage our time... shout out to the GCN elves 🙌

  • @2wheelsrbest327
    @2wheelsrbest327 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Fair play to Hank for admitting he is past his best.

    • @stevedouglas3975
      @stevedouglas3975 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not really. It was obvious he couldn't keep up with a non pro Ollie let alone an actual pro rider. He didn't have to admit it, it was in video.

    • @2wheelsrbest327
      @2wheelsrbest327 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Don't disagree Steve but at least he didn't try & bluff it by coming up with an excuse ie dropped a gear, bad day ,legs aren't working etc

    • @stevedouglas3975
      @stevedouglas3975 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@2wheelsrbest327 Fair enough

  • @paulmorrison30
    @paulmorrison30 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Excellent work team 👏🏾This was an great video and it was nice to see the power overlay on the screen 👌🏾

  • @efrentorrico
    @efrentorrico 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi you are amazing showing tips and technics in cycling i watch your videos every week here in philippines

  • @JackSmith-os8nm
    @JackSmith-os8nm ปีที่แล้ว

    I like that you're not over editing, or putting garbage b roll inbetween shots. Keep it up

  • @troyap5081
    @troyap5081 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for coming to my home! As a Tucson native, cyclist and triathlete, what a thrill to have the GCN crew here! Keep an eye out for Casa de Mesquite VRBO, LLC and future Desert Willow Ranch B&B, LLC. Both will cater to cyclists, triathletes, and outdoor enthusiasts.
    B&B = Bed & Breakfast or Bed & Bike or Bed & Board (horses) or Bed & Backpacking. 👍

  • @lokerola
    @lokerola ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Matt looks like he's totally relaxed at the end of the ride! LOL. Kudos to you guys for hanging with him as long as possible.

  • @sosoki638
    @sosoki638 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for putting into perspective HOW STRONG pros really are! It always looks so easy on them 😳😳 incredible efforts!

  • @ItsBugsy
    @ItsBugsy ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Any vs Pro video is amazing to watch. Completely brings me down to reality though, ruins my pro cyclist ego dream (amateur 35y...)

  • @pierregranet
    @pierregranet 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You two have a great level to be able to be able to follow one interval 👏

  • @samorourke8837
    @samorourke8837 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When I first heard the session I was like, sounds ok (ish…..😅) but then when I saw what that minute recovery really was I quickly came to appreciate the session…!! 🤯 I’m used to equal or half recovery and then go again, a minute after 8 mins of effort is something else..
    Matthew is metronomic in his cadence

  • @spenceradamsjr
    @spenceradamsjr ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I loved watching this video! Seeing the composure of a pro with Hank and Ollie hanging on to gut it out puts the performance into perspective. Hank still has lots and I love how Ollie has grown so much during his time at GCN. I look forward to seeing Mathew grow in the sport as well. Pure class!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mathew was amazing! We really had to dog deep to hang on 👀Any more pros you would like to see on the channel?

  • @johngannon1
    @johngannon1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I dream to be able to hold a pro for one interval like you two as it is I’ll stick with my aspiration to kick off 30 minutes a day from 1 January. And I’d love more content like this - it just makes me even more in awe of how powerful the pros are

    • @gcn
      @gcn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The pros are on another level! The 30 in 30 challenge is a great way to kick start your fitness journey though 🙌 Are you joining out Zwift races?

  • @paulgordon7526
    @paulgordon7526 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Olly you and Hank are really fit it just goes to show how unbelievably fit Mathew and the other Pro's are! well done and happy new year to you all.

  • @MyBetsie
    @MyBetsie ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Great video for showing how important body weight is. Amazing that your rest power is his effort power. Your not under powered, your over fed haha

  • @timwolf2215
    @timwolf2215 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ollie and hank are my favs. So funny, love it guys

  • @AKantiby
    @AKantiby 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Please do more of this.

  • @danieljames1
    @danieljames1 ปีที่แล้ว

    I didn't realize just how out of shape I was until I watched this. Amazing effort and kudos to all. 🤯

  • @REMODA92
    @REMODA92 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ollie stop being so humble. Considering you are an amateur & never trained as a pro your effort actually blew me away. You even dropped Hank who once WAS a pro. Top effort

  • @chrisbaum998
    @chrisbaum998 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your video with the Mathew!! Hank and Ollie solid effort and impressive!!

  • @67tamustang83
    @67tamustang83 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Matt's not just a good climber but an insane TTer at only a 120 or so lbs. Also 56th at the Giro. Kid is going places.

  • @billfuddled
    @billfuddled ปีที่แล้ว

    Just watching Matthew's cadence made my hurt. Great job, all!

  • @rcostheta
    @rcostheta ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Olly casually knocking out almost 2x5 minutes at 5+ w/kg is amazing

    • @roadcyclist1
      @roadcyclist1 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The pro was doing 5 and 6. Ollie is heavier so he was doing more watts to keep up.

    • @einstein445644
      @einstein445644 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's not how it works 😂

    • @philipb.1950
      @philipb.1950 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@roadcyclist1you do less w/kg at the same climbing speed if you’re heavier

    • @roadcyclist1
      @roadcyclist1 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @philipb.1950 exactly, hence why he had to do more watts to keep up

    • @roadcyclist1
      @roadcyclist1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @philipb.1950 wrong, u have to have to put out more w/kg to equal the same speed as a lighter rider on an uphill climb

  • @okayest_amateur
    @okayest_amateur ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Finally! some good content. Thanks guys.

  • @stuartfreedman6854
    @stuartfreedman6854 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The outcome was obvious from the get-go, but cheers to you guys for draining the tank! You must have loved the descent.

  • @DDGB08
    @DDGB08 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very entertaining content as usual. Great effort for you all

  • @Abnsdllnnlosnfd
    @Abnsdllnnlosnfd 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man! This Matthew dude is looking pretty smooth on the bike!

  • @adamrobinson3929
    @adamrobinson3929 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video. Don't think I've seen a better, more insightful piece of content showing how the pro's train. Great interview at the end as well, and some excellent and sincere words of praise from Hank to Mathew.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mathew was great to hang with for the day! Really puts our efforts into perspective 👀 Would you like to see him back on the channel?

  • @gefloigle
    @gefloigle ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad to have you chaps in Tucson! Come back again.
    FWIW, I’ve seen a cyclist do Lemmon on a fixie. Brutal.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe we could send Hank up it on a fixie?

    • @timmarshallsay
      @timmarshallsay ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gcn I'd pay to watch the fixie descent afterwards...

  • @murtheblur33
    @murtheblur33 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job Ollie and Hank! That looked like a tough workout and it was inspiring to see you guys give it your all and hang in as long as you could.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  ปีที่แล้ว

      We hung on in there 👀

  • @ivanmartin1040
    @ivanmartin1040 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for these content i have no idea what training program of the pro's more content of these

  • @conniesullivan757
    @conniesullivan757 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love that you are here in the US checking out some of our classic routes. Boulder next?

  • @MaxRothFitness
    @MaxRothFitness ปีที่แล้ว

    Love seeing u on Mt Lemmon, always seeing Matthew on the mountain when I’m riding there.

  • @cokebottles6919
    @cokebottles6919 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Mt Lemmon. It's a long one, 21 miles and 5400' of elevation gain, but never gets crazy steep. Basically a perfect training climb

  • @MandyH1972
    @MandyH1972 ปีที่แล้ว

    It was enough for me to once take a Strava QoM off a local pro. I was about 18 stone at the time and while the feat in itself wasn't really anything to shout about it certainly helped my ego at the time.

  • @jmac74
    @jmac74 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful video. You are the best. Thank you.

  • @ssusggus
    @ssusggus 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice to see river Cartwright shares a similair oassion with us all

  • @ptocknell
    @ptocknell 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. Really enjoyed this one. Would love seeing more videos like these. Love Mt. Lemmon! One of my favorite rides in the US.

  • @MV-sy4id
    @MV-sy4id 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love it. Great vid bumping my mood for the day:)

  • @stevocanuck
    @stevocanuck ปีที่แล้ว +4

    factor ostro vam is such a beautiful looking bike even though its a common looking aero bike, they just simply spread out the branding names on the bike

  • @MrPharmageek
    @MrPharmageek ปีที่แล้ว +1

    6:52 count on the American in a pickup to pass on the other side of a double yellow just before a semi-blind turn.

  • @lauraott1015
    @lauraott1015 ปีที่แล้ว

    I truly enjoyed the effort from all. I follow a GCN training ride almost daily but would love to see more actual road rides. ALSO loved the recent Patagonia ride. Thanks to both Hank and Ollie.

  • @jonathanparks207
    @jonathanparks207 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would love to see Ollie try that in July. I am sure the weather will be nice and mild at that time.

  • @aafridi284
    @aafridi284 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    we will be holding protest outside gcn office very soon !
    you guys sickening me and did this on purpose !

  • @jimmckenna9811
    @jimmckenna9811 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    BRILLIANT! I almost choked on my water ( dry January) when i heard the training regime...6w/kg...I would have to pump out 560watts....
    I laughed out loud at Olie's reaction. Matt has quite a future ahead of him. Really exciting prospect. Overall....
    Just BRILLANT. This is why we love GCN and this is why those eejits who ditched GCN+ are f.. (bleeeeeeeeep)

  • @treyquattro
    @treyquattro ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ollie: dropped to dropper once again! Ollie's shaping up as GCN's best climber. Great effort chaps. (ETA: I don't know if Andrew Feather is actually part of GCN or a regular guest? If regular then I suppose Ollie is GCN's second best climber)

  • @gavinm717gkm
    @gavinm717gkm ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a good one! The Sonoran Desert is one of the most beautiful places on earth.

  • @bikeanddogtripsvirtualcycling
    @bikeanddogtripsvirtualcycling ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've only ever climbed mount lemmon once - on Rouvy, however I have watched a couple of videos with both phil gaimon and lionel sanders blasting their way up to the top - as if in some sort of speed competition with one of elon's space ships.

    • @danmartin9086
      @danmartin9086 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Generally think LS would drop this guy on ML. He does it at 395 watts, not sure this pro would be able to do hold that all the way up

    • @roadcyclist1
      @roadcyclist1 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@danmartin9086he would destroy Lionel...don't kid yourself.

    • @alexjohnson6462
      @alexjohnson6462 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Quoting roadcyclist1: "...he would destroy Lionel...don't kid yourself..."
      You do realize that Lionel Sanders not only has the KOM on this (which is considered one of the most competitive Strava hills in the entire U.S. ) and he has had the record for quite some time, and that his time is faster than .... you guessed it.... the guy in this video (Matthew Riccitello) who holds the number two spot after taking it from Sam Long (who I am sure you know is also a top triathlete).
      Lionels KOM beat Phil Gaimon by about 4 minutes when Phil was in pretty peak shape, if I recall correctly. Lionel also beat Drake Duel by a full two minutes who is considered the U.S. version of Britains Andrew Feather.
      Yes, I do think Riccitello will eventually get Lionels KOM.... probably even this year.... but he has not got it yet despite a tough effort, so Lionel deserves that respect for holding one of the toughest hill KOMs in this country for several years now. If somebody could beat him, they would. Its not like pro cyclists arent constantly poaching KOMs all the time despite the fact that sone people seem to think its controversial.

  • @oatypeddler264
    @oatypeddler264 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would be good to see exactly what you guys fuel on during these rides. Good insight for how we mortals can fuel our rides abroad in Mallorca or the canaries

  • @Ghostintheshell3551
    @Ghostintheshell3551 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was a great video like always .

  • @adamweb
    @adamweb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I weigh 8kg more than Mathew and rarely even hit 5w/kg unless I'm "sprinting"... absolutely nuts how long pros can effortlessly hold this power!

  • @surrejj
    @surrejj ปีที่แล้ว

    Matt is a beast. Ollie and Hank you guys are awesome just awesome

    • @gcn
      @gcn  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ollie and Hank are still recovering!

    • @surrejj
      @surrejj ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂

  • @dantremonti4137
    @dantremonti4137 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    07:34 2nd interval - the comment, the music, feels like a boss fight in a video game

  • @elysew3334
    @elysew3334 ปีที่แล้ว

    perfect inspiration for me! I'm in Arizona for several months and have this on my list to complete this winter. Slowly though! lol. I gotta take my time on climbs. :)

    • @gcn
      @gcn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What an amazing place to live! You've got some great riding on the doorstep 🙌

  • @chad849
    @chad849 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video ..keep them coming

  • @hondasaurusrex6998
    @hondasaurusrex6998 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video! Hoping you enjoyed every mile riding with young Matthew. Quite the experience riding with a pro.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Always fun riding with the pros... humbling but fun!

  • @fabianporst5847
    @fabianporst5847 ปีที่แล้ว

    This looks so easy when Mathew does it 😅 Considering that the other two are outrageously fit for a "normal" person, them getting dropped so easily puts it into perspective.

  • @enzzodaniel866
    @enzzodaniel866 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So i am 92kg ,172cm decent physical ( smoker dont hate me) build and i am a bike courier in Frankfurt, i do usually 10 hours per day with some inclines and the usual climbing stairs with the orders, in some cases i have to climb 7 floors cause the lift is busy or not working, exposed to the weather, i have a Cube Kathmandu E-bike with the biggest battery, bike being heavy also carrying sometimes a decent amount of weight and i have 10km to Frankfurt from where i live and after work back again sometimes my distance increases to 15km depending on where i finish my shift.
    I wonder how well would a pro road cyclist do in one of my busy shifts, given the traffic also not being late with the order.
    Am a fan of this channel now, really like the way its presented !

  • @cb6866
    @cb6866 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Dr O , JLW , Matt , and crew . Yeah...huge difference , eh ?

  • @GregLanz
    @GregLanz ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved cycling around Tucson, a perfect place for early season rides for a Canadian. I rode up Lemmon but at no where's near their rate, it didn't help I was almost twice the weight of Mathew

  • @Zwiesel66
    @Zwiesel66 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very impressive, gives a whole new meaning to the term 'hard training' 😳

  • @chivacetana
    @chivacetana ปีที่แล้ว

    Can’t wait to see Matt action this season

  • @bwa382
    @bwa382 ปีที่แล้ว

    Olly's "okaaaay" at min 2:06, when he realizes, it could hurt a little bit ... 😅 Once again a cool video 🙌

  • @michaelknab4449
    @michaelknab4449 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Ollie! Go on the wheel!!" 🤣🤣 By the way: the view at 13:45 is one of the most beautiful sight I've ever seen. So gorgeous, so brilliant - I wish I would be there!! 🤘

  • @eleycki
    @eleycki ปีที่แล้ว +15

    🤣 neither of you doing the pro’s low cadence! 😂.
    Great vid as always chaps!

    • @markachapman486
      @markachapman486 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right! There cadence is much higher! If you’re gonna make a video and compare your effort to a professional cyclist you should mimic everything the pro is doing for context.

    • @markachapman486
      @markachapman486 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ollie and his folly 😂

    • @eleycki
      @eleycki ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@markachapman486 i think we could still get the message: You can’t hang with a pro climber…….!!

    • @edgarbran9822
      @edgarbran9822 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​​@@markachapman486maybe you didn't notice (12:10), but around the end of the video they said they tried at first (and they showed a clip of them at low rpm).
      Obviously, that must have lasted only a couple of minutes, at most, and then they were just trying to survive at any rpm 😂

  • @waynemccuen8213
    @waynemccuen8213 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I get dropped like that regularly. I call it my sprint to the back of the group!

  • @DavidPenney
    @DavidPenney ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome effort!

  • @exothermal.sprocket
    @exothermal.sprocket ปีที่แล้ว

    If I'm correct in the area, the altitude is well north of 1 mile from sea level so there's that issue. Nothing like trying to make the legs go when the lungs have substantially less oxygen to work with.

  • @stevenmanns248
    @stevenmanns248 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm now gonna follow Matt on Strava he's brilliant. Kudos to Ollie good effort fella 😊

    • @gcn
      @gcn  ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you joined the GCN Strava club? 👉GCN.eu/strava

  • @Philippsalzgeber
    @Philippsalzgeber ปีที่แล้ว

    The steady 5% is probably due to the fact that this road was specifically built to haul up massive parts for the telescopes, especially the primary mirrors which are massive single pieces.

  • @CEK0549
    @CEK0549 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!

  • @Roger47630
    @Roger47630 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another excellent video. Thank you.

  • @jonasvieth
    @jonasvieth ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hank licking blood at the beginning of the workout 😄 You can get him out of races but you can never get the racer out of him 💪

  • @chriscole4149
    @chriscole4149 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was savage! Fun to watch!

  • @purpleaki7135
    @purpleaki7135 ปีที่แล้ว

    These are the types of videos I can watch from beginning to end. GCN, check the spelling of Mathew "Riccatello" in your description.

  • @willjones7132
    @willjones7132 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video. Wonder what the pro's threshold and z2 power is to compare the workout zones?

  • @MrGarycoww
    @MrGarycoww ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it!,I do think if you guys had that on your doorstep it would be much closer.Kudos!.
    Ollie's quote of the video "Im just a regular Dude!'😂

  • @rockytalkndawoods3057
    @rockytalkndawoods3057 ปีที่แล้ว

    All that suffering and haven't even reached Bo'bad'oag!! 😅
    One of my favorite training spots ever!

  • @chrisridesbicycles
    @chrisridesbicycles ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Impressive! I do a lot of low cadence stuff in the early season but more like 10min at sweet spot below 50 rpm and then a seated all out sprint at the end. More the classics type rider style I guess.