Can We Climb The Most Technical Mountain Bike Climb In The Country? | EMTB Tech Climbing Challenge

Watch now as Steve and mountain bike legend Hans Rey attempt to climb the formidable Jacobs Ladder climb in one go. No stopping, no feet down. Can they clean this technical challenge?
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[@ianpotts9774]

I climbed Jacobs Ladder in 1964 when I was 14 on my Dawes ‘Realm Rider’. In those days the track was in a terrible state and I had to carry the bike for much of the climb. The best part of the ride down into Hayfield - and the 20 mile cycle home.

[@charliedalziell682]

This is why I love my E-bike. So many trails open up for us fat, middle-aged riders past our prime.

[@jimmybean6090]

Have you ever wondered why you are ‘fat ‘.. I’m afraid an e bike is not the answer to your problems is it 😉

[@rickywoods3101]

@@jimmybean6090 Hey I'm at 225 lbs and I didn't want to get an e bike because I biked for extra cardio for mma training. one day when looking for a new bike I mentioned this and he said take this bike and see if you get a workout.. The most intense cardio I have ever had lol I had it and turbo and was peddling as hard as I could because it seemed liked a little bit more effort gave you a lot more fun! best thing I ever did for cardio training for real! it's helped me in mma so much . Now I'm not saying you can't be lazy, because you can put it in turbo and go normal speed and let it do most the work bit for me , I love putting in the effort to go faster !! . bit hey I'm very lean and been working out since I was 13 , I guess that 19 years so far lol.. It's all in the mind if the person , if you want to get in good shape you will, just takes time

[@rickywoods3101]

@@jimmybean6090 sorry about the spelling errors my phone is cracked as of yesterday and isn't responding right .

[@martinworth8980]

@@jimmybean6090 I'm afraid it is! I've met loads of folk out on the trails who put off getting an e-bike because they thought like that; and struggled on ... doing a few miles here and there on an analogue bike; only to get an e-bike and become addicted to miles and hills and countryside ... and consequently get much fitter than they otherwise would have ... and lost weight ... and found a new way of life that they love.

[@juleskayak]

Just went up there on my EMTB last Friday - ride a bit, walk a bit, catch your breath; that was the pattern. Probably OK going down. The section after where the path and bridleway join seemed the worst ! Well done you two !

[@andycedavidson3219]

Lucky you had 25 cameramen with you on the way up, or was it that the one cameraman was extremly fast, and kept racing in front of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lovely part of the country. Nice one!

[@Cyril8204]

Yeah I was wondering how many times they stopped...

[@BrianWarkentine]

Too bad the part where Steve mounts his gopro midride while doing a the no-handed trackstand was edited out.

[@Peakwanderer]

3:23 I put that stone in, most of the gritstone used came from the river bed. In the 80's the bridal path up past Edale head farm ruin was all grass, so effectively the bit between the two gates which weren't there in the 80's.

[@nevillepretorius8948]

Hans Ray is a living legend! He made me the worlds biggest GT fan as a teenager. 30 years later and I am still on GT's

[@chrisplatten2293]

3 downhill attempts and still not cleaned it. At least for the last one I didn't push round any bits. Going up is a whole other level. Hats off to you both.

[@MTBMark47]

Hard work climbing that ,ride it lots but down...you should go try Cavedale next 💪

[@christopherroberts5011]

Not possible

[@Wildernessoutside]

you should do ore rides in the peaks ,threeshires head and gardbach 12 mile permissive loop is a cracking ride

[@mikebirkett010]

Hans "No Way", fell off my first Muddy Fox wanting to do what he did (does). Big respect.

[@stockerk1]

Well done Steve and Hans, Going back 20+ years now, My brother and I would get the train From New Mills to Edale, ride and hike a bike from Edale back to New Mills, from Edale we would go onto the Pennine way, riding and carrying all day. down Jacobs ladder, then over to Kinder Scout, past Kinder Reservoir and to the Set Valley trail back to New MIlls. Thank you, you brought back some great memories, I am sure we would love to do it on ebikes.

[@rogermayers7375]

Well done very impressive. Not tried it on my ebike yet but on my non ebike Yeti 575 I’ve had to walk it every time, but then it does come in the last part of a 30 mile ride. Also I’m 73 next week so I have a good excuse. The ebike allows me to still attempt some of these climbs. Roll on the Holme Valley Mtb Challenge on Sunday!

[@johnm-wv6bo]

e bikes just made mountain biking even more fun, I used to hate the climbs now there as much fun as the descents

[@GM-vk8jw]

I’ve walked up that bugger a few times on my way to Kinder Downfall. It’s brutal to walk up. Some nifty camera work displayed and some nice bike handling skills must have been used. Kudos 👍

[@mikebirkett010]

OMG, Tim Gould, Steve Peat..... legendsss

[@adamwharmby4864]

Well done lads I'm pretty lucky this is pretty much in my back yard lots of great trails round here

[@NoxiousNoodles]

Ooh, Cave Dale on a rainy day next time!

[@Ruffest]

If anyone cleans cavedale they deserve a sponsor 😂 I've tried a few times and just turned round 😂🤦🏻

[@nigelcopestake3618]

Hans is a true legend, both you guys deserve a pint🍻🍻

[@Ruffest]

Well done that last section is alot steeper than it looks on film as always 🍺 good job

[@BBTV7]

Well done lads! I also did Jacobs ladder in one go, but it was over 30yrs ago, and I did it downhill, and I was on a scrambler motorbike, so I take my helmet off to you guys, well done!

[@stephenbrown5844]

Brilliant effort guy's. Fantastic views and thanks for the footage boy's 😊👍💕

[@Roaming50]

I climbed (ahem walked up) Jacob’s Ladder in the mid 90s on a Ti hard tail. The day I did it, it was blowing a tempest up top. I rode 13 miles, consumed a complete set of brake blocks (the days of rim brakes) and two weeks later my rims collapsed. It was what you would call “character building”. Even to today, I rank that as one of toughest and most memorable rides in 30+ years of MTB.

[@embn]

That sounds like an adventure! Well, at least looking back, you can be proud of the achievement. 👍

[@Shakshuka69]

This is like showing up to the gym with a floor jack and saying "can we lift the heaviest bar in the country" lol

[@PhilCrombieMTB]

Well done! Good video there!

[@kevincross9206]

Awesome, and with the legend Hans Rey himself 👊🏼

[@thebodaciousbing3950]

Would love to have a go at this climb! Good work

[@robjeffels]

As a sheffield lad that last rode up there in 95 with a rigid bike and a couple of dabs it has to be said, then fair play to both of you as it's no joke that run

[@DTyzfR1]

About time we had this video looks fantastic I will have to try it next year

[@rvnmedic2709]

Great job! Impressive.

[@craigweightman799]

OMG that looks horrific well done lads.👏👏👏

[@DanielOram]

Great vid, great ride, great legend.

[@FlyingFun.]

Walked it and it was hard work. Added to me list of climbs for my Frey ex pro to try.

[@smitbar11]

Fantastic! I have descended it many years ago with one or two dabs of the feet. It was often claimed that Tim Gould got up it once, really not so sure about Steve Peat though...

[@alex_n8863]

I always fancied having a go on my old MTB. Till I went there. It's tough enough hiking it...

[@corfyboy2652]

Hats off 👏 guys I did the loop a few weeks ago on foot and that was a killer ... All the way round I kept saying wish I had brought the bike 🤭🤦‍♂️

[@markrichardson5374]

What an amazing area for eMTB. Was there just last week.

[@Extremegaz25]

Great technique up Jacob's ladder, the easy slabs in the iom are our little climb among tons of others.

[@wsl5585]

Good to see the emtb is an invitation to climb. In northern California there are some technical climbs but known to local riders, only.

[@007bigrob]

Well done guys.

[@112chapters3]

I remember seeing Hans ray at the top of mt ventoux in about 2000/‘01 . I’d ridden up on a hard tail kona, ride down was amazing.

[@johnsaunders6510]

That was excellent

[@matt45540]

The climb at Mt. Nebo in Arkansas, US is pretty rough over a mile of a lot of tight switch backs

[@markstorer7204]

I walked it a d was blowing like a train half way up......hats off to Hans, and Steve 👏👏👏

[@dorel1312]

I did Jacob's Ladder twice from Hope to Hayfield and back. Though ride but well worth it. The emtb makes it a lot more enjoyable. Cut Gate is also great and hard if is done from Hope villages.

[@kisilvan]

Remember doing this in the 90s on a rigid MTB and no way could do it in one go. Remember carrying the bike for sections and also busy with walkers. Well done

[@tonym6633]

In North America we have: Luna Z1, Luna X2 Ludicrous ,Biktrix FSPro Ultra and my Beloved Biktrix Monte Capro Ultra. A mid level rider would clear this on any of these bikes. Sorry forgot Frey AM1000 V6 and you guys would be terrified of the Frey Beast. Check and see what happens in British Columbia or the Us midwest desserts ,makes this seem like baby climb.

[@LookatBowen]

This is why I bought an E-Bike. Those that say "you're cheating, you can't get out of breath", need to watch this video. Nice video, impressive climbing! Loved the beeps throughout the video. Love it!

[@nickolp-it7bo]

Nice one guys, i presume theres less arm pump going up!!!

[@SingletrackScene]

Now try Cavedale or Doctors Gate..

[@Dietereater]

Fit for purpose. Most MTB parks have very few uphill challenges

[@tomquimby8669]

no sheep scaring is a plus for this video

[@danny.i4058]

Who was standing and opened the gate mid climb? Blue top and orange helmet, identical rig to Steve!

[@RobOutdoor]

That's what i thought too 🤔🤔

[@callumcox6480]

Cameraman

[@Ruffest]

It's a cracking climb Steve. I've cleaned it on my kenevo but I'm about there all the time so I've had plenty of practice 😂 there are harder climbs about there but they are a bit naughty 😂

[@MTBMark47]

Don't forget your KOM going down....at night (you nutter)

[@Ruffest]

@@MTBMark47 😂 I dont count them.

[@easty-stage-4-fighter.]

well done, tough climbs, i did the ladder and the beast up and down on the same day, and no i didnt clean them i had to dab a few times

[@michaelfletcher1224]

It’s rocky for sure… and steep… but it’s in the UK! There are only hill sized “mountains” there. So there’s only so far up you can go. Lol

[@stevem4038]

Rode down it years ago on a hard tail. Scary! Haven't been back since. Hats off to you gents for talking and succeeding the up. Did you ride back down by any chance?

[@markpotts4428]

No batterys ran out 😫

[@stevem4038]

Mark Potts it's not batteries you need. It's good brakes and big bollocks mate. 😂😂😂

[@Tony-df5rs]

6:43 Steve holding a gate open 🤦‍♂️ at least try to keep some of the pretense 😂

[@groengm2012]

I have never enjoyed hill climbing at all, now my e-MTB just laughs in the face of hills .

[@Donut_2k]

Where’s the fun in that? You get no sense of accomplishment after your bike does all the work.

[@groengm2012]

With pedal assistance trying to reach max speed up hills gets your heart rate up,also you go further and longer rides. What thr bike does for me is a strong workout and enjoyable. The bike only rolls I make it do what I want

[@Donut_2k]

@@groengm2012 you still aren’t getting the enjoyment of completing a climb by yourself and admiring what you just did. Also it’s a way better workout for your legs and burns more calories

[@groengm2012]

In your opinion there is no enjoyment while riding E-MTB FS Trial bike. Then I'll try not to enjoy it just for you.

[@unfurling3129]

@@Donut_2k Stop hassling people with your angry attitude

[@ChrisKiller]

Now its Steve's turn to come visit Laguna Beach and climb Stairsteps.

[@paulbrook2459]

You where talking all the way up !so you did well 👍I’m going to give that a go as I live near there ! I’ve not got a ebike yet so I’ll have to go up on my hard tail 😧

[@smitbar11]

Ha ha best of luck

[@tomwest10101]

you should have attempted cavedale while you were near castleton. difficult to 'no dab' as a descent.....

[@Mr.Smolny]

If id survive ur age - would be a dream to ride like this 😀 riding on cube stereo hybrid, unspeakable impressions for 2 years ☺️

[@paulmurden7621]

I try and make this one of my downs on my peaks rides (acoustic bike only). I bet it's bloody difficult to get up, motor or not.

[@madwank]

Saw you put your feet down when you opened that gate, Steve.

[@Coolcmsc]

Welcome to our Local!😊

[@j0rzeh]

I did it on my jump bike 20 years ago before they fixed it up.. I do it alot on my HT Ebike it's absolutely cake .. :P

[@mitchwarren1600]

Jacobs ladder and Hans Ray !! Rather go down it !

[@stevem318]

How long did it take to climb or did I miss that bit?

[@robhaskins3068]

One flat pedal and one clip with different shoes for Hans I presume .E=Mtb²

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

Big shout out to the film crewe

[@DawnThief23]

Ride there every week

[@elvingtonred]

Down only there for me.

[@Kgaurabdas]

can you just tell me what is the range with eco mode and sports mode , waight ? after i watch your video i like to buy this E-MTB bike in future... is this bike available under 18kg??

[@thebodaciousbing3950]

Wonder if Hans uses a Cush core in the rear tyre?

[@jeffriley2502]

What is the total elevation gain on this climb? Very cool!

[@Chogie14]

06:52 Foot down!

[@chrisb3830]

Stoodley pike hebden bridge

[@hutchd0gmtb]

gone down it but defiantly not gone up

[@st1ffee]

only jacobs ladder ive experienced is the one leading to Pen Y Fan from the Alt Ddu end i ran up it and it damn near killed me,it was easier on the mountain bike

[@jamesemery5795]

i've walked up it that was hard enough. well done lads.

[@112chapters3]

E bike

[@jamesemery5795]

@@112chapters3 ?

[@112chapters3]

@@jamesemery5795 they had an extra form of propulsion other than legs. … not even bike… it’s an Ebike. Not denying it’s a tough walk up

[@jamesemery5795]

@@112chapters3 yes I do realise they are riding ebikes as it's on a you tube channel that is about ebikes!!! You go ride it on an ebike see if you can do it without putting a foot down

[@112chapters3]

@@jamesemery5795 no joke I got passed by a one legged cyclist about 15 years ago going up pen y fan in South Wales, which although can be hard is nothing. Made me continue to the top. But an e bike man, and how did they get through the gates of course they put a foot down. And jacobs ladder try Falmouth and jacobs ladder

[@rickd317]

how do you film it all the way up if doing it without stopping? how many camera guys ?

[@Brunzbuschn]

👌

[@gingerb36]

We did a group ride around there in the snow! 🙄

[@TheSimong69]

all i can say his i did jacobs ladder in my head...lol

[@GazzaView123]

Why would anyone want to climb up one of the best descents in the Peaks? Having said that, good effort!

[@endurovttossau9181]

What bikes did you use please ?

[@matthieubrasselet1]

Steve’s on Specialized turbo levo gen3 for sure

[@markbosko8592]

I googled Hans cuz he lives near by me and found this: Hans rides a GT E-Verb equipped with a Shimano STEPS E8000 Drivetrain.

[@Hansnowayrey]

@@markbosko8592 actually my current bike is a GT EForce with Shimano EP8 drive unit, 29r wheels

[@markbosko8592]

@@Hansnowayrey Thanks Hans. I'm riding a SC Heckler, trying to acquire some riding skills @ 70, having fun, usually @ Aliso/Wood Canyon.

[@leeteemtb9587]

This is what put the E in England and a sterling epic ebike ride, proud to be British

[@bsmooth5487]

Would 27.5 size bike be fine for a 5ft tall 10 yo?

[@budtaylorus]

Ive got a motorcycle too, Ill bet my KTM would have been more comfortable though

[@jerryx2000]

How was the cameraman traveling?

[@stableianF1oracle]

I did it at night carrying an 8lb baby .... doddle

[@M77MK2]

I'd like to know whether Steve actually cleaned it. He didn't actually say he had. So how many dabs Steve?

[@nigew25]

😂

[@garymartin557]

who ever chose the soundtrack needs their head held underwater until they pass out. then they need to be revived, and the process repeated.

[@gethappycyclingcampingoutdoors]

Nice ride well done, but cycling, scooting, skate boarding are meant to be physical activities not assisted with power. That's my opinion, no matter how hard it is that's the challenge, pushing oneself. If it's too hard, too long, too steep just do less, but challenging yourself is the fun. That's my thinking anyway.

[@mikecottam7638]

Doing Jacobs ladder on an e bike is cheating you've not really done it unless it's under your own power NO MOTORS

[@googlemcshoogle1376]

Electric bike climbing ? What an absolute joke. I thought U were on actual mountain bikes not electric mopeds

[@frederickmerle6412]

The most technical climb in the country?🤔. You need to get yourself up to the Lake District boys but leave the mopeds behind.

[@neile36a]

Hardly a challenge on a stupid ev bike . It’s about time the national trust took some action always sprouting on about looking after the environment only more batteries for stupid electric bikes means more lithium mined or extracted from the surface or even worse the sea bed killing vital sea life .

[@jamesuk9]

did you type this on your phone? or laptop? both with ummmm BATTERIES!

[@jamesemery5795]

You do realise that lithium can be recycled and used again right?

[@Bikeaddict4235]

Maybe you should try it , bet you wouldn’t last 5 mins

[@neile36a]

@@Bikeaddict4235 I live in the lakes so pretty used to one or two steep climbs a few times a week

[@neile36a]

@@jamesuk9iPhone but it doesn’t have wheels and is not really needed when the first guy started mountain biking it was all about adventure and challenge now it’s all about which fell can we not climb up or let’s make a new path just for ev bikes . Been hit up the rear on the north loop in whinlatter forest by a ev biker who clearly could not control the power .