How To Dominate On Long Fast Climbs & Other Cycling Tips

[@durianriders]

Durianrider podcast now live anchor.fm/durianrider

[@cultureclub1323]

Classic Durianrider, drama aside this is what you do best!!

[@literoadie3502]

This is your best work mate. If you just focus on these bunch ride commentary videos you will massively increase your consistent viewership and subscribers! Because they are FUN to watch and imo get people motivated and into cycling more than anything else. My favorite video of yours is still a fast Norton summit commentary video from a few years ago. You could even mention the Strava time of the particular day and also the KOM time to give people a reference for the sort of pace etc.

[@davekraftcom]

Great video. This is the content that I subscribed for years ago. Keep up the great work.

[@DallasTRF]

ditto

[@Uncle_Herman]

This is your best work durainrider.

[@batbawls]

Early early years were better I think, but I wish there was more of this

[@swites]

Wearing no gloves seems like a great idea until you crash and rip your palms open. Learnt that lesson a long time ago!

[@MrRammell]

Don't crash :D I can't stand gloves. I've tried a bunch - thinking that they'd be good in a crash situation, but on longer rides they just rub, make your hands sweat and annoy me when holding a bottle.

[@WalrusRiderEntertainment]

Nah they absorb road shock too

[@joshharvey3654]

For me gloves are just uncomfortable, it’s not like you’re going to wear some knee pads in case of a crash.

[@jdslfc]

From personal experience, your palms will mostly be ok, but it is your knuckles that would be very grateful for the protection. If you land hard enough as to put your palm skin in real trouble, your wrist would be the real concern.

[@manilafixedgear2312]

@@jdslfc Cycling gloves will do nothing for knuckle protection, modern gloves are basically just thin lycra on the back. For over a decade I worked in the motorcycle safety clothing design trade and can tell you even denim only has a second or so of abrasion resistance at 30mph, Lycra will have almost zero at anything above walking pace. Look how torn up a bib short is after a minor spill going into a tight corner and most gloves are thinner than that.

[@KatieKookaburra]

My fave types of vid! 🙌🏼

[@waynemaman7418]

Awesome Video Durianrider! Need a camera at the back of your bike so you can show us the shoulders and the positions and face expression of the people you go past :)!

[@SeraSmile7]

"The hunger to want to suffer.. this sport is all about suffering" - LOVE it

[@swites]

One thing I've noticed over the last 10yrs is that more and more people won't be seen dead out on a ride unless they're in super expensive kit and on top of the line bikes.

[@wigleboy]

So true, especially on KZbin. Here in N Vancouver it seems fitness and bike before accessories before kit.

[@manilafixedgear2312]

The flip side is as riding has exploded in popularity the last decade and with people riding more even with the indoor option of Zwift I would say it is also people "investing" in decent kit. Whilst you certainly do not need high priced garments to enjoy a ride, having quality Bib shorts and fitting clothing certainly is desirable. I would say certainly a lot of cycle clothing is way over priced but then the justification is how much wear can said garment give you. I tend to wear Rapha Core bib shorts that retail in the UK for about 100 quid, they offer a superb fit that decreases my chances of saddle sores which I am prone to and then that allows me to cycle more plus they are all black. They last about 5-8 thousand miles and I have 3 pairs in rotation. Apart from shoes they are the only part of my cycle kit that has to be replaced often, my Rapha jerseys still look great after 10's of thousands of miles and I guess my whole cycling wardrobe owes me about 600 quid, which I think is acceptable. If you know of a cheaper alternative that offers similar wear and a quality pad please let me know who does it?, I have purchased cheap Chinese stuff previously and I was left with a sore ass and restricted fit..

[@C0mplexCrew]

swites yeah the guy at the front wearing a t-shirt really backs up your point.

[@swites]

@@C0mplexCrew Yeah good on him. 1 guy doesn't make a trend ;)

[@extraspicywasabi]

Well, I'm no snob, and have beaten retarded snobs on my home made bike... It think it makes them cry their snobby squeaky arses to sleep at night. Even better if you're wearing a cheapo £15 Halfords bash hat! They can't ride, or build, anyone can spend money though (if they had it)

[@AshleyTowey]

Watching this whilst recovering from a broken ankle. The best motivation to get back to where I was. Thanks Durian.

[@WalrusRiderEntertainment]

Always Mandingo that gap 😂😂

[@wtfisitpjur]

Keep doing these "riding in the bunch"-videos, they're your most entertaining videos!

[@i8fish]

Hey man, love the climbing videos! Can you show the watts, speed and cadence in the future. Thanks!

[@cameronsmith3966]

Good banter! Always like the safety advice and gear reviews. Keep it up 👍🏼

[@KatieKookaburra]

Would love to have seen the power overlaid! Next time DR!

[@plantfuelled8912]

+1

[@atreceno]

It's on Strava :) Near 300W average. Impressive!

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

16:50 cool move, not easy.

[@bubble2318]

Really enjoyed this vid!

[@HumaneNewt]

Phil Gaimon for KOM on this climb

[@durianriders]

He took some serious stuff to do 455w @66kg lol! That is Lance Armstrong watts per kg!

[@billfleming8344]

I love your safety messages Harley. It should be promoted more. Great vids mate.

[@danielmiles3636]

Will you be back doing any footage up Norton Summit with the pro's in the build up to the Tour Down Under?

[@PLuKE06]

I agree, this is some of your best content. Keep's me motivated during the winter months here in the UK.

[@TalesfromtheGreenway]

Glad to see the gopro is back, just like the old videos very inspiring.

[@daviddawn9043]

Great vid enjoyed that, seat fore aft thoughts? I feel like my hams arent doing owt

[@dsarcevic]

Watching this video again, respect your cycling knowledge and commentary. You are at your best when making videos such as these.

[@stevengraham7627]

Well done. Really fun to watch this video. Norcal cycling does similar talk throughs for Crits

[@organiclove1]

I want to to see a go pro video while hearing the banter during the ride live time.

[@geemoya4500]

Smashing it mate

[@timefeymartynov5309]

Solid vid... I am A total bike rookie, this vid taught me a lot, thsnks

[@markmtbrider]

Really good stuff. Entertaining and insightful.

[@asiantrick24]

"Chinese Basso" had me ROFL

[@ChristianHammad]

damn. he went in on that guy. why does he say its chinese though?

[@philipsangalang5077]

CHINARELLOs are also a thing

[@extraspicywasabi]

Love that Chinese Basso as well... Lolcopter, best subtle digs

[@extraspicywasabi]

CHINArellolololol!

[@jondavies9909]

Glad you're back to the old content. Glad you let us know that your hand were ok after that crash but you failed to update us on the most important thing... how was the pizza? Did it survive the crash? I feel like I could live with torn up hand but might shed a tear if the pizza got ruined

[@therealpinkyskull]

good stuff Harley, you definitely back up your talk with action!

[@roccoranallo4027]

Fashinoista climbing at its best Hahahahhahaha, good footage mate great video!

[@mrcook9721]

Thanks for the tips. Do you have any advice for someone who lives in a foreign country and is looking to make cycling a little bit more seriously?

[@nonamedlish]

Love these race commentary/strategy videos

[@mantelles]

Hey Bro... Excellent video, useful information, intelligent commentary and definitely helpful tips. Keep it up, great vid without the nonsense BS.

[@mikedenton1329]

Harley, I know it’s mad work for you to get these videos together, but if possible, please do more! Great viewing, really appreciate it.

[@peteplastow6797]

Stick to this vids buddy, your best stuff by far🙌🙌🙌

[@paulpower6816]

Great video mate really enjoyed it from London👍

[@Edstrat]

love this mate

[@samgrevell]

Basso frames are produced in Italy with no exception. Get your facts in line!

[@durianriders]

For sure the cranks and bars are put on in Italy but for a fact one of the OEM factories I use in China also makes a certain italian brand that starts with a B and ends in O...

[@craigmurphy8532]

Your flying Harley, good advice also 👍 I’d love to hear your thoughts on drugs like citalopram and their effects as in weight gain. I’ve been on them for just over a year and tried to cold turkey a couple of times but withdrawals were quite rough. Halved dose last week and hope to rid of this crap. Really enjoying your vids and a few zwift sessions with the goal of dropping from 90kg back to 80 over the coming months 😀

[@durianriders]

100% citalopram and friends DO cause excess weight issues in many who take them.

[@craigmurphy8532]

Thanks for confirming durian. Enjoy that lovely weather and smashing folk up them climbs. Not bad for an old timer 😂

[@courtneydaniel08]

Thanks for the inspiration!!! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@JROCKG23]

Great video today. Really good insight/info. Thanks

[@veganmatters6963]

love this shit, good work keep on going!

[@SICKDEEDS75]

Loved the vid, keep it up

[@andyz3925]

Aww yeah just hang'n in there feeling good waiting for Half Wheel Harry to do his thing and then... Bam!

[@pedallinraw]

I had quite the crash a week or so ago now,tell you what GLAD i had my mitts on! Also my HELMET saved my life! Kask Mojito got some serious cracks in it! So yes GLOVES AN A LID ALWAYS!

[@dermotcoughlan369]

Kask helmet replacement scheme. Google it.

[@cyclejockey4397]

Way to smash mate. Serious question bro. Looking for you're thoughts on energy drinks like full sugar Monster ? Good for health/cycling ?

[@l-thopper1163]

Grt vid. You dragged me up there this time last year but I was the nail. No gloves guys have probably never crashed. There seemed to be a couple of guys who had their seats to high as you hinted at.

[@matthewavignonpetersen5893]

This is the type of video that attracted me to your channel originally, Harley. Please keep making stuff like this. Also, how could you tell that the Basso was a Chinese knockoff? I've seen that special edition MAAP Diamante and it looked genuine, but curious what you saw that made you think otherwise.

[@durianriders]

I was just trolling xD Still though you never know in 2019 what is a copy and where it was sourced from.

[@mttkass]

I agree with the gloves for sure. I follow “the rules” pretty exclusively, but wear full fingered gloves all year round. You can look chic all day long but when you can’t work because you fell and are missing skin on your hands....

[@KingDavid683]

I gave this a thumbs up in first 15 seconds. You tamed those cats nicely. People's overreactions were so stupid. good job

[@marekkozub8957]

I'm 63 already and I live in hilly area. There are climbs up to 17% here. But deep down inside, I still get upset, when 20 something guy passes me on the climb :)

[@toby-y3c]

Completely agree about wearing gloves. Was once riding through a park and a dog chasing a ball took the bike from under me. I hit the ground but was able to protect my self with my palms - I was wearing gloves so barely felt a thing.

[@manasseh_]

Awesome! Enjoyed the video!

[@tupacthadon]

Great vid, brah.

[@happyjim8027]

we need more of this...nice work

[@sirces9]

A very informative video. Great job!

[@jasontate1135]

Great vid mate. Cheers 👍🌟

[@drexelspivey6472]

yet again great video cheers

[@acuanan1301]

nice footage hey man just bought a gopro cam then realizing how to mount this on my bike, so what bike mount cam you using *talking here in Sydney by the way, entertaining video good job*

[@caseyturnbaugh9484]

Harley, I really like your cycling videos with all the tips and advice. I really like the tips in this video. I was wondering if you could ever do videos on how to sprint in cycling. I am a bigger guy 6’2 280. Your videos are helping lose weight and I am doing it on the bike. I love it. I live in Colorado USA and bought bike rollers to ride when there is snow on the ground. No matter the weather I ride my bike outside just as long as the roads are dry. I have 4 kids and don’t have a lot of time to ride long distances. I was wondering if you have had success doing sprint interval training on your bike. I like a block away from my work. It would be awesome if you could do a video on how you do sprint invernal training on your bike. I assume doing sprint intervals on your bike would build muscle and as a result raise metabolism? Thanks for all you do!

[@amorinfinito6500]

one of ur bests videos man great

[@TheLeeskree]

Yeh nice vid bro!!

[@painterQjensen]

great vid. rly makes you miss those days when you could climb yourself.

[@dewdorama]

not sure why, but, I could watch these rides all day...

[@18dbofgain]

I'm more concerned about the guy with the stainless BAUM (5:00) in green blue MAAP kit and his seat being too high

[@frogguts1000]

Giddaye mate..

[@danfuerthgillis4483]

Lmao 🤣 “Cat 5” Kitty Crit

[@SutchieBon]

Amazing video

[@martincoupe7570]

these are the videos i would say most people like it seems to be the only time you speak sense nice clip

[@noplotsinrealife3149]

This video has everything one could wish for : cats, Watts, fast bikes, nice surrounding nature and awesome tips from daddy in action 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@JP-om3ou]

Nice dig at the end

[@pedallinraw]

Thumbs up for these videos 🙂👍🏻

[@mpfourfour]

GPG FOREVER

[@marksmith6007]

Great vid!

[@misterdapper754]

Awesome video. Couldn't stop laughing. Great tips along the way! Thanks for sharing.

[@R9RealMadridR9CR7]

Yet again another fantastic climbing video. "Sometimes you're the 🔨 sometimes you're the nail."

[@TheFlonke88]

Now we've learned too that Gloves don't slow you down. Nice Video, that's the way to do.

[@mylungpuppy]

No gloves? Not of me, I'm a musician I have to protect my hands. Enjoying the cycling videos...keep them coming.

[@xMaggostx]

I want that purple'ish road bike so bad.

[@stewbuck83]

Harley have u read David Goggins book yet? I’d be really interested to hear your views on it, definitely worth a read 😉

[@kennethmack1740]

I train on a cyclocross bike on the road I wanna know can I use Road petals thank you

[@georginavonmarburg2906]

100%. I have stopped racing road all together because it's such a pretentious wank fest. (Mtb racing is still good fun though haha). Love a free, quick bunch though!! Keep up the awesome vids - best TDU yet.

[@dimitridabidin2757]

The final rider Duriander passed by , rode probably a caad 12 ultegra

[@lubabalobongweni2337]

How to buy these Chinese manufactured bike frames, I need a show bike and race on my steel giant bike.

[@chiefrocker12]

DR: Whats the avg grade and speed here ? Curious. I ride Mount Seymour that is avg 8%, and length of 12 km's, starts off steep at 10% for the first few Km's....Thats a tough sundee morning climb.

[@RollingnBodfish93518]

Fashionistas climbing club. Love your terms right on Harley!

[@jimmyamsden2307]

I love it when you do this..

[@underzepump2905]

"Fashionista climbing at it's best" 👌🏻😂😂

[@Maverick5588]

Overlay power data next time! Great video though regardless

[@davidj3840]

thanks for not having many" F "word ! cheers 😇

[@007tcby]

what is with the guy on the right hand side with tennis shoes???

[@georgestatarian5796]

Where is that ride?

[@kevinhuber6870]

I seem to go at record pace for 30 minutes, then I seem to just slow down about 10%, what do you call that?

[@durianriders]

Normal and natty 😂

[@Icabod14]

"We have a carbon Chinese Basso. With Italian stickers." Hahahahaha!

[@bleuify7]

more climbing videos please, and that green Baum is swoon

[@kierenkd]

whats your (steady) camera and mirror set up?