Can a 90kg cyclist survive 5 steep climbs in the Fox Valley. Data overlays video

[@Tailspin80]

I’m 90kg, 69 years old and doing about 80 miles a week on my old MTB in generally hilly terrain. I’ve got a Giant Contend AR1 coming and the only thing that worries me is that the lowest ratio is about 25% higher in terms of distance per pedal stroke than my MTB. The AR1 is much lighter though. I guess I’m about to find out…

[@ramsden35]

Good video, I’m 88kg down from 97kg and I can struggle up climbs. Loved the “ignore the car behind you” how many times do I have to say this to myself. Great effort and honesty about the point in the morning, when you’re first awake and not wanting to go and struggle.

[@andrewon2wheels]

Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed it. I try not to hide my thoughts as I’m sure I’m not the only one to experience these thoughts out on the bike. Btw, great effort dropping down to 88kg from 97kg. 🚴‍♂️💪🔥

[@ramsden35]

@@andrewon2wheelsThanks buddy, I live next door to Fox Valley so the weight had to come off haha.

[@TheArchiveOfWonder]

Thankfully you have big watts to work with! And a nice strong heart as well.

[@andrewon2wheels]

Thanks mate. A big servicing of determination helps a lot!

[@rikkich5357]

I'm 115 kg he should be able to

[@Ben-n3p2z]

Congrats on completing all of those climbs. Most of them are on my local routes. It’s tough enough to just walk up Waller Road.

[@andrewon2wheels]

Thanks mate. 😊🚴‍♂️ Waller road! Omg that was a killer. Even more so as I had no idea it was coming and I thought I was on full descend back to the train station! 👀 😩

[@flash71]

Still amazed how you have such punchy hills like that seemingly random! Well done!

[@andrewon2wheels]

Haha. Our climbs are much shorter than most other countries. But do pack a heavy punch! 🥊

[@lindapilkington2687]

I wish I could stop my inner voice like you do! Anything steep and my head tells me to stop and I do 😢

[@andrewon2wheels]

It’s a skill, I’m still trying to get better at. I recall all the other difficult climbs or moments I’ve come through on the bike and remind myself about them as I’m struggling in the latest moment. The more moments you’ve suffered and came through, the more evidence you have in your head to keep going. It just takes time.

[@chrisnumnuts8671]

i have to ride them hills every time i get on the bike :( welcome to sheffield lol

[@andrewon2wheels]

You’ve got some great riding by you! 🙌🚴‍♂️💪

[@matthewwatkins3801]

Great video. I love cycling in that part of the Peak District. But only if you like hill climbs 🙂

[@andrewon2wheels]

Hills everywhere. Peaks is a great cycling destination!

[@grahambowes756]

Nicely done. I run a compact front but 32 on the cassette. Keep think a 34 might help me. I’m lucky at being around 60kg. So that helps. I’m OK on the hills, but at 67 not quite pushing out the numbers that I use too. 😅

[@andrewon2wheels]

Fair play still hitting the hills at 67!! Hope I’m still like you at 67, spinning up the hills and mountains! A big cassette will help. No doubt. Highly recommend go bigger!

[@richardharrison4446]

Good vid and great to see someone taking on climbs thats not 9 stone and averaging 7w/kg haha.... in relation to being 90kg how bike fit are you? and how much does that help as opposed to weight?

[@andrewon2wheels]

Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed it. I’m fairly fit but not like outrageously fit. I have an FTP of 280w and a body fat percentage of 18.5%. Resting heart rate of 49bpm. The thing which helps me a lot, which more amateur cyclists should do I believe, is I have extremely easy gearing on my road bike. I have a GRX crank set on the front. 46-30t. And with a mech extender I’ve been able to fit a 11-42t cassette on the back. Which means I can access these super hard climbs as I can turn the pedals. Still have to put out a lot of power still.

[@neilrickard4485]

Look amazing, great filming too. What cameras have you got?

[@andrewon2wheels]

Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed it. 👍🚴‍♂️ I film using the GoPro Max. It’s a 360 camera. I have also used the insta 360 X3. Both very good camera.

[@harrylalli]

Hi Andrew great videos...im over 90kg and would struggle up those so well done, keep it up!! If you don't mind me asking- what size is the rear cassette? Thanks

[@andrewon2wheels]

My gearing is my number 1 tip to anyone! I have GRX crankset on the front. 46-30t. And with a hanger extender I have an 11-42 on the back. Still have to push a lot of watts to move up the hills but now it’s manageable. Transformed my climbing that I can now get up crazy steep climbs! We are not pro who weigh 60kg with an FTP of 400. So I don’t understand why so many cyclists have the same gear ratios as the pros.

[@AVFTSCycling]

@@andrewon2wheels Totally agree. My road bike came with a 36 front and 34 rear as standard, now swapped to 34/40. It's the fault of the bike manufacturers catering to the niche people at the upper levels of cycling

[@andrewon2wheels]

@@AVFTSCycling absolutely agree. There should be sizing for the average Joe and pro sizing gears. No we use what the pros weight. We deal with 2-4watts per a kg. Where they’re something daft like 6+ watts per a kilo. Makes no sense.

[@AVFTSCycling]

@@andrewon2wheels Funnilly enough, it was when I went up Mortimer Road (the opposite direction to you in the vid) and I nearly had to stop before the top that made me realise something was wrong

[@marobinson71]

Inspirational boss!

[@andrewon2wheels]

Cheers mate. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@damardamar8690]

In my experience it's so hard for my knee...i had to stop n continue with walked

[@andrewon2wheels]

If that’s the case. I’d highly recommend getting a MUCH bigger cassette on the back. My local bike mechanic used a hanger extender which allowed him to go from a max 11-34 cassette on the back to a massive 11-42 cassette. If you then pair it with a shimano grx 46-30 crank set, giving you an easier gear of 30-42, your knees will take far less of a beating!

[@Alkebulan2060]

Boots scale says I'm 90kg but I believe I'm 60kg cyclists 😂

[@andrewon2wheels]

Haha I can relate to this self identification completely! 😂😂😂

[@willmcallister8464]

I'm 97kg & power up those hills. I do lots of plyometrics resistances work & thigh width is 26inch

[@andrewon2wheels]

Fair play! Do you use the sled push in your training?

[@willmcallister8464]

@@andrewon2wheels use a power slide, box jumps & resistance bands.

[@Tailspin80]

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[@chrisnumnuts8671]

last bit you should have kept allong bradfield head towords rivlin to hillsborough then along penistone road to sheffield city easyer than the root you tacken

[@andrewon2wheels]

Any route would have been easier than the one Komoot gave me on the way to the train station! Haha Thanks for the tip. I’ll bare that in mind for next time I’m in Sheffield. Thanks mate 👍🚴‍♂️

[@simonknights9145]

Awesome video. What gearing did you have on your bike?

[@andrewon2wheels]

With all the climbing I do I have purposely got very easy gearing. 11-42t on the back with grx crank on the front 46-30t.

[@kevindean9613]

I did it when I'm was 57 & 106 kg

[@andrewon2wheels]

Fair play. 🚴‍♂️💪🔥🙌

[@kevindean9613]

I probably could have walked quicker though ;)@@andrewon2wheels

[@raymondelliot4605]

Why do we solo riders talk to the animals in the fields, it’s not like they understand us, or do they and saying to each other, listen to that idiot they think we understand or is it because as we get more tired we start getting delirious 🤪🤪

[@andrewon2wheels]

I’m glad I’m not the only one! I do it all the time! It’s becoming delirious. 100% 😂

[@liamg9846]

Ewden bank is horrible.

[@andrewon2wheels]

It is an evil one! Especially the switchback at the bottom!

[@dunkwilsable]

Yaaay just found your channel from insta link… tonight’s tv sorted ;) Given ya a follow

[@andrewon2wheels]

Thanks mate! Enjoy, let me know what you think! 🚴‍♂️🙌👍

[@dunkwilsable]

@@andrewon2wheels will do… do like to share the insta you tube love.