HILLCLIMB WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

[@STEVOLOVESTHAILAND]

I ride to fight my depression, it is peace. It’s a short break from hating myself. I wish I could ride 24/7 great video

[@LosAngelesWeedSmoker]

Wow, same here. On dark days, I just shut up and go ride for an hour or two.

[@AdventuresomeOutlook]

Me to. Hahah glad I’m not alone. When I feel poopy pants I ride and push my limits until I’m to worn out to be depressed

[@TheJaxsonjack]

Yep. Me too. Turning cranks on dirt is my fav tho!

[@Timski2543]

SteveO - try to take some one with you on your ride next time who’s been wanting to learn or too lazy to go out :)

[@domestique3954]

Same here-riding is peace,like a meditation. Can control my emotions way better when i’m on training 🤙 🚴🏽💦

[@AB-fh9zh]

This is the stuff that makes you want to go up a hill on your bike. Thanks Phil, Thanks Mavic.

[@dan.p.8060]

The cycling hero we didn’t know we needed until he was here! Thanks for all your work, Phil, especially all the things you do for charity. I’ve been saying for a long time that a lot of road cyclists are too serious about too many things when they get on their bike. They get too competitive on what was supposed to be a casual group ride. Or if your cycling kit isn’t the newest or freshest some cyclists behave like they’re better than others. Riding a bike should always just be about FUN!

[@markmonroe7330]

I can’t “like” this one enough. Good stuff. Wish I was closer to be able to ride and meet you.

[@markhopo9335]

Phil, have to hand it to you, you have made suffering into an art form. Hill climbing is stupid, addictive, childish and inspirational in the same breathe. You make it bearable with your good humour, your self deprecating delivery and plain honesty. Keep staying gold and I’ll keep watchin x

[@jlouis102000]

Phil, I believe this is your very best video. Thank you for sharing. Really touched me.

[@seanyeager1336]

most productive training (watching while on the trainer) I have had since chasing you up Nichols 9 days ago. Well done articulating the "climber's high". Thanks #Mavic, just bought some 35mm gravel tires as a thank you for sponsoring content like this

[@collenkelton4095]

Hope its back on for this year. Thanks Phil and thanks Mavic!

[@celluloiding]

Nice one Phil. Your honesty is refreshing. I miss riding in SB. Got to live there for a year and used to have a sweet route I took thru Montecito and Summerland up into Romero Canyon......so sublime. It's on my bucket list to ride again before I die.

[@BratBahura]

Phil, thank you very much. Your philosophy about cycling and life totally resonates with my personal experience. I've been trying to fight with my depression and burnout. Wright now I just want to ride. Your work is pure inspiration and my personal blue print for cycling.

[@worstretirementever]

Keep it up! You’re not alone

[@amaranthinagony]

Awesome to see this, and even cooler being the on the bike footage you see ;) Can’t wait for this year’s edition.

[@bfroman]

So cool seeing a local(Tulsa, OK) being featured in this video!! You rock Hannah!! You're pretty ok too Phil ;)

[@groundcontrolgainesville4841]

Wow Epic video Phil!! Can't wait to see next year's version. Good job getting Mavic on board.

[@coreymclernon]

Very motivating! Thanks, Phil! 👊🏽

[@martyn1324]

I see one or two other people have suggested that you come and take a look at the British Hill Climb season. Hills are shorter but I would wager a good bit steeper than California, also it happens in October so the weather is terrible.

[@byrondixon4648]

That would be awesome... I'm sure GCN would give Phil more exposure. 😎🚴😎

[@happyjim8027]

This is so good...so good, thanks Phil

[@adventures_with_dave]

That was awesome. Great narration.

[@roberthealey6820]

Very cool. Thank you!!

[@brandonmusgrove6294]

Damn Phil, that was SMOKIN! Such a good video.

[@jjjonetime]

Excellent video

[@myuserbloodyname]

You should come try hill climb racing in the UK

[@cormajor8833]

Great channel great content... its about cycling and no politics involved...just cycling.

[@trroland1248]

That’s beautiful.😢

[@craignittolo3040]

Inspiration at it's best

[@dellerbeller]

Fabulous video.

[@Ready1AZ]

Love the videos Phil!

[@ericzook]

Thanks for doing what you do Phil. Great video!

[@edmarkey4057]

"Just serious enough." Bravo

[@JensDueOhlsen]

great video. thanks!

[@raincitychamps]

Well done sir! One of your best videos yet!

[@garyandalisonparsons4292]

Wow, awesome, thanks!

[@PorterAdventures]

Phil, I enjoy your attitude more than your cycling 👍. You get it ! Ride safe.

[@ebhkkc1]

Great stuff !

[@sandrochiavaroBeerCircles]

Eating a homemade 5.6 chocolate chip chocolate vegan cookie while watching with a big smile on my face. Lots to be proud about. Great work Phil.

[@t.w.5282]

After about 33min #900 and Like #100... that's still great! Thank you Phil.

[@shaneralston5489]

Nice win! Just bought an Orucase Smuggler bag...love it!

[@williammacaulay8778]

Sweet a new video!!!! :)

[@daveandjen1999]

This is a great one.

[@user-bc9tp6tu4b]

gave me goosebumps watching this

[@chrisrodgers4950]

Okay obviously this is the year that this channel becomes LEGIT. Makes me want to move to LA so I can crash the group ridea

[@DocBlasto]

Wow, my first bike looked just like Phil's! It was a red-and-black coaster-brake bmx with training wheels. Mine was a Huffy "Racin' 16". And that's pretty much where our cycling careers diverge.

[@davidrobertnewman]

Good editing to mention community while showing a Nosco Ride jersey 👍

[@JasLeGoff]

Legend.

[@knowgnod]

5:38 wow props to that guy on the right smashing it on a track bike

[@markconnelly1806]

Nice video. I was there that day. - Rockbarcycling

[@paulseandaniels5031]

Good going Phil!!!!!!! 😁 💪🏽

[@jayshockey5461]

Love yer channel👊🏻💪🏻👏🏻

[@chrisjenkins1]

Legend

[@uprightape100]

That looks fun. Should add both an MTB and gravel division on fire roads in the area.

[@bbbernardooo]

Cracking vid lad

[@samuraioodon]

I'd get dropped lol but it looks so much fun. Even you're not a pro, getting to the top is still a great feeling!

[@edmarkey4057]

It's why we ride... :)

[@jamesporter5630]

Thanks Phil. Love the cut. (video?/hair?, whichever makes you happy.)

[@alanwllms5172]

“Pro cycling takes itself too seriously” says he who not that long ago cut up his bars to save 3 grams😂. Great vid, keep them coming.👍

[@AB-fh9zh]

To be fair, he called cutting the bars 'the most obnoxious thing he could think of'.

[@alanwllms5172]

True!

[@bcampbell0011]

I see Phil likes practice runs up HWY 39 ....brutal climb up and over to Angeles Crest....don't forget to swing into Crystal Lake Cafe to water up and grab a bite to eat!

[@willsmc10]

Hannah Jordan making Tulsa proud!

[@darinsteele7091]

The other dude rode disc brakes behind him i wonder if that mattered lol.

[@utube7930]

☮️✌️

[@seanmalarkey3285]

asking as a novice - what difference would that make?

[@darinsteele7091]

@@seanmalarkey3285 weight, but it wouldn't be very much.

[@WanderingSword]

in this case, considering the little separation between the 2 guys, yes it would matter. Disc bikes are generally 1.5 lbs heavier, and 1.5 would make a difference in this climb

[@Criscross292]

“Cycling has taken itself seriously for too long” Wiser words have never been said. So relax Mr. Weekend Dentist with your matching Rapha gear. Just take a deep breath and relax a bit. It’s ok... really.

[@reflectionsdetail]

you've been put on this earth for MORE than riding fast uphill, and I hope you discover all the other reasons. One of these years I'll bring my 103kg slab and try and be the fastest fat guy up that climb.

[@collenkelton4095]

You'll have to get through me first!

[@reflectionsdetail]

@@collenkelton4095 I'll have to check out your time, are you over 90Kg?

[@collenkelton4095]

reflectionsdetail yes. I won both years of this event in Clydesdale class at 95kg and 101kg last October. 375watts avg for 40+minutes.

[@JeremyCaissie]

My favorite part is certainly your shorts

[@miguelcapelli1200]

Llevas el mismo numero que llevó Miguel Indurain cuando gano su primer Tour de Francia.

[@mornenaude2885]

Lovely Mavic commercial

[@trainwellracewell]

Agree completely but my thing is uphill running ⛰ 🏃🏻‍♂️

[@jascollinscork]

Really like your videos...... it’s cool what your doing there..... but think you need to come to Europe to challenge yourself a bit more Phil.....🤔😁

[@eecak1973]

Sweat and cookies.

[@JaySkip]

That was Wes Wantanabe 🤯

[@elpina587]

Best complaint ever

[@benflint4207]

Phil, come do a British hill climb season. It's fun, there are cakes and you might not win.

[@LomTong]

Love your work Phil, but is it really a World Championships if you host it on the same hill in Santa Barbara every year? Considering the biggest Hillclimb scene is in the UK of course.

[@gianmarcocostanzo1380]

It's not even an UCI event so it seems. It should not be called World Championship in the first place, pretty illegitimate.

[@MilesCobbett]

I loved riding the big ring ón Glendora Mtn Rd. Ca. And be sure to Check it out and every hill climb in Santa Cruz Ca too. That was my training ground in the late 1970's for 400 miles a week for years. I bet you will understand this: Other riders in SC called me "The Masochist" :) Oh and btw, here is my boxing book, see the reviews: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L9BUJ6E?pf_rd_p=ab873d20-a0ca-439b-ac45-cd78f07a84d8&pf_rd_r=VMNMJWEPH2V85V2N1YX8

[@yokokoko499]

I wish i started like you... Unlike me... I dont feel like i was born for anything... everyone criticize me everyone never listened to me even my parents i dont feel like a belong to something or someone even im a cyclist none suported me... Ur lucky u were born with a gift

[@Dennis4523]

I think this championship has something to do with Mavic

[@carldyson5092]

Phil, come to the UK. Harlech, steepest climb in the world, apparently. Hardknot paas, wrynose, Porlock. Come on man,

[@stephenjohnson4742]

Why doesn't Phil do the Taiwan kom

[@paulwebster9448]

Pretty sure he did it in 2017. He is on a gcn video at an event in Taiwan

[@ReVoltaire]

I think he finished 5th or 6th maybe?

[@Simon-Simon-Simon]

well done coming back from injury without a pro contract assistance

[@grandad1982]

You shoud come do a real hillclimb season in the UK.... ;)

[@trevorhayes5414]

That would be awesome! The whole of October is sorted with multiple events every weekend.

[@sonicboom923]

hes too scared to do a proper hillclimb

[@tumbleweedking5668]

@@sonicboom923 I'll pay your transportation here so you can show us your shit.

[@AdiGaskell]

Indeed. Surely a hill climb is a time trial, not a group race? This thing had no spectators, no guy at the top to catch you so you don't fall over. Pfft

[@b-manz]

Sounds a bit like the single speed MTB world champs. Lots fun. Except with the SS race if you win you are forced to get a tattoo.

[@ZaoGaming]

Full natty brah

[@SkeetSystem]

"80-85 PSI" excuse me

[@markxkovacic]

Why would you need more?

[@SkeetSystem]

We're not talking about me--I'm 5'6"/140. I guess if he's on 28s that makes sense.

[@maxeylifetv2676]

Why was I not invited? Is it because I weigh 185 lbs?

[@psulse]

I did that climb in under 15 min...on my motorcycle. 😩

[@mazerickd]

This video was way to short.

[@okantichrist]

Am I right that this is a mass start hill climb championship ? 😂

[@alexandervoake745]

Ed laverack would drop you :)

[@worstretirementever]

Problem is British hillclimb are when I have my Fondo. Gotta get Ed to come to the states

[@stevemt3238]

Great suffering for an even bigger purpose.

[@undertwotimes]

Great video phil, but one suggestion. When you are talking about your personal experience, say "I feel this" or "I do that" instead of "You feel this" and "You feel that" it helps YOU to own the experience and make it your experience.

[@epare6438]

Joe Angell 🌽🏀

[@undertwotimes]

@@epare6438 What does this mean??

[@ReVoltaire]

While I appreciate your point, I still feel like you're mansplaining to him his own experience...

[@roadracer1158]

No EPO or other PED's I hope.

[@palmer3977]

You should invite the 2019 & current British national hill climb champion Ed Laverack, kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2mnkpSfqb2jn5I

[@lukemorrish-thomas1961]

Cool idea, but much like in Baseball, it does bother me when americans decide that american championships are the World championships.

[@worstretirementever]

Everyone is welcome to compete. Somebody had to start a world championship so I did it

[@blocheadz]

I love this but don't call it the world champs! There are much much older events that are disrespected with this name.