MADONE: Nice, France -TOUGHEST STRAVA LEADERBOARD ON EARTH?-Worst Retirement Ever Honeymoon Edition

[@mathewrose2951]

I love the second music change when it suddenly goes into "Frere Jacques," because that's what the internet provides when you ask it for French music . . .

[@edlaverack]

Loving this "honeymoon series" 🥰😋Got me itching to travel down south to these famous climbs!

[@shaylorcyclingwahoo]

I want to see that one ☝️

[@sexandtheswiss]

You can always propose this as your honeymoon idea, see if you get a yes or a hell no!

[@shaylorcyclingwahoo]

I hear Tenerife is nice too 😉

[@chriscook4130]

Mike should commentate more of your climbs! Good to have great friends. Congrats on Madone. The Mimosa comment was the best part. Cheers from cold STL.

[@Greg.Sutton]

Brilliant - this got a like just because it has Mike "Col Collective" Cotty in it. Love his channel. Great honeymoon Phil. Glad i am not the only one looking to get day passes when on holiday with my good lady wife.

[@arichison]

The honeymoon series is excellent! My wife even watched an episode with me. Phil , you are so strong and fast, retirement or no retirement, so motivating. Love the channel!

[@worstretirementever]

Thank you! Xo

[@BryenGraver]

Wow. Been thinking about my next vacation spot, and thanks to you and this series I know exactly where to go. Cleveland it is!

[@andycook7162]

Phil, the pigeon speaks French. No wonder it didnt answer.

[@Eric_Luke]

Rode the Madone from Nice (and after passing through Monaco) last summer before the Tour started. It was stunning, especially seeing the medieval village towards the top and a bunker where the French held off Italians during WWII. But the best part was seeing all the pro riders flying by, up and down the climb. Absolutely epic experience for any cyclist.

[@hernanhernandez3861]

Interesting to see big Dylan van Baarle with a 26:47. What a beast! Great vid. Great time. Thank you.

[@worstretirementever]

You can tell how hard he trains. Next video he’s up there as well

[@hernanhernandez3861]

@@worstretirementever Nice! It's amazing to see these big guys with top times up these climbs. The new generation....

[@cipher.u.justice]

Seeing Porte 2016 time standing up against Pog 2020 is pretty remarkable, Porte was on a monster year before crashing out the TdF, it's a shame what could have been. I like these videos when Phil goes for stacked Strava segments, puts a lot into perspective at the level the WT is on

[@sawdust1994]

Well done, looking good. That bike looks light as hell. You really prepped well. Great video, Thanks and Enjoy every minute.

[@999NINE99]

2 seconds from Froome is quite an accomplishment. Not to mention being less than 2 minutes off the top.

[@xMaggostx]

Cotty is such an amazing person! glad you worked with him!

[@BrettinLux]

Well done 👍 I stayed in Menton in 2021 and rode many of the climbs around there.The Madone was a bit disappointing when I reached the summit.The views to the left after the tunnel is awesome,but you never stopped😃

[@FaiscaaaH]

Come on Phill after that warm up, go for the KOM 💪💪 Mike and the lady are a gem 🙌🙌

[@nickbrownbill3413]

Unbelievable effort Phil. Loving this series, croissants instead of cookies really gives it a European flair.

[@MitchBoyer]

Lol the music change halfway up was great 🎶

[@colindewolfe3647]

Memories. But when I lived there, I always tackled it from the Nice side via Peille or La Turbie. I'll have to go back some day

[@brianmessemer2973]

No way, it's Mike Cotty! Super cool dude. Love his outstanding videos of many famous climbs on his Col Collective KZbin channel. Loving this honeymoon series Phil 💯

[@ecycled3d]

Another fantastic episode. Thanks Phil (and Mike).

[@breathestrongcycling3672]

REALLY miss the Col Collective, nothing out there has replaced it.

[@chrisbaum998]

Great series. Like seeing Mike Coty and your other cycling connections.

[@yosoypatrick]

So great to see Mike, his videos are so good.

[@worstretirementever]

Agreed

[@Peakabike]

Did that very ride back in October, we did start with the Eze climb first so I was already pretty tired when we hit the Madone climb out of Menton. That was one of the harder ones I've ever done...so quiet though compared to the awfully busy roads between Nice and Menton, and after St Agnes, you feel like you're on the moon. A few editing problems, like at 9:36 where you back before St-Agnes ;-)

[@BGWF]

"A few editing problems, like at 9:36 where you back before St-Agnes" - > well spotted

[@dennisdownes9319]

Nice scenery! Great job Mike....I mean for driving and filming and operating a smartphone on a cliff at the same time! Hahahahahahah! DD

[@mototaco2132]

0:50.... Same breed of doves nested in our patio... be aware of ticks.... I was itchy everywhere, and the bites comes 3s.

[@michaelpark794]

Mike Cotty... what a nice surprise 😎

[@thomaskuhn6541]

Cafe de Cycliste is a great place, Barney set us up with some nice Cervelo rentals when I rode there in 2022. He also pulls a nice flat white to get you caffeinated for your ride.

[@ethangodridge6833]

What a climb Phil. Chapeau!

[@XKsavX666]

Nice one Phil. Hope you come to Ireland sometime .

[@jakethesnake9340]

Wow great climb Phil! I guess I need to do this climb someday since I just got a Trek Madone, bought the bike when it was -11 here in NH and it's up to 30 here now, so warm days are coming!

[@Aerzon1v1]

Is it a newer Madone or did you find a nice one second-hand? Nice bikes, although I can't say I'd be too interested in a Madone that has BB90 involved.

[@jakethesnake9340]

@@Aerzon1v1 it’s new last of the gen 6 with a praxis bb closeout sale before it’s only the new generation with the “butthole” now. Saw one in person at the shop and just looked weird.

[@sandrochiavaro7831]

Nice collab with Mike. Looks like perfect weather . Didn’t realized La madone was so narrow 😳

[@JeremyLawrence-imajez]

If anyone here ever does this climb, the [longer] descent back down to Menton via La Turbie is an incredible ride.

[@worstretirementever]

Agreed that’s the way I went. You can see a couple clips from that

[@philippepemonge3861]

Phil , je regarde tes vidéos depuis des années et tu as bu un café juste en bas de chez moi avec la tourterelle !

[@matchinu]

Richie used to go take the KOMs around Monaco and Nice from the guy who was just below you at number 12. Mad Strava beef with him 😂 good to see you at least got him!

[@letriciabrowder2942]

Thanks for another great upload Phil!

[@worstretirementever]

Thank you!

[@1almendz]

Awesome! Congrats on your wedding !

[@filippo2769]

Loved the Ferrari joke

[@JoelsTastyRide]

KILLED it with the "Ferrari" comment, even by accident :) :)

[@brianmessemer2973]

Haha yeah that took me a second, I thought he had some issue with the car company then I was like Ooooh! 😂 That was VERY funny

[@ricoheff]

I've made a few friends (pigeons) in the Canaries! Very good confidence while drinking some beer!

[@shmoejoe1]

My Giant Revolt E+ could keep up for sure, even flog it. Probably do 27km/h avg up the climb. Great work tho!! 👏

[@hallockstuart7899]

That leaderboard is stacked!

[@shaunowen5829]

amazing effort phil ,chapeau

[@dishboy14]

Mike should be yelling Up Up Up! It would make it a real life Wahoo “On Location” ride 😂

[@willgd6666]

11:40 At first I read this as "The ride back was descent" and thought that was rather obvious.

[@super8hell]

I experienced the worst headwind on the way between Antibes and Nice. Killed my legs.

[@ippusor]

KOM in Phil!

[@kivriel2660]

Great video!

[@willemniehorster9836]

I'm going for the third time to Nice in a few weeks. It is a lovely place. Another great ride is along the coast to Poggio in Italy.

[@worstretirementever]

Enjoy!

[@willemniehorster9836]

@@worstretirementever Thanks! I climb like a turtle but I enjoy it a lot.

[@davidv6803]

Nice to see you got a haircut for your honeymoon! 😀

[@ClassicCyclingCC]

Next time you are on the Côte d’Azur you have to climb the col de la Bonette, it is the highest road in Europe.

[@matthewterry29]

If it’s any consolation, you’d crush 2023 version of Ritchie Porte!

[@HugoHocknell]

Nice! I took my pushy on honeymoon and had 1.30hr (max) per day while the Mrs went to a spa. Think it's just yours and my Mrs in the whole World!

[@matthewcole4823]

“On the Côte d’Azur … uh, from Antibes. We had a croissant … ” *jump cut to the Croissant Pronunciation Meme*

[@Velodan1]

“I thought you said we were going for a Mimosa” (drink), not the climb said Phil’s girlfriend 😝. Also there’s 6 guys ahead of you that did it as a group. Individually you’re in the top 5. Congrats old man you still got it.

[@worstretirementever]

She was apparently allergic to those trees. Antihistamines if you go 😂

[@Avioto]

Nice result 😎

[@behindtheboxx]

Bold shade tossed at Lance…

[@worstretirementever]

Really nothing to be afraid of from that creep anymore

[@DanTuber]

Do you prefer shallow rims over deeper rims for climbing?

[@Tony.in.motion]

As an American, Nice had some of the most beautiful cycling I’ve done.

[@Driver8takeabreak]

I know it's not your kind of climb, but I was hoping you would pop over and do the Poggio.

[@alanrigby8110]

For one heartstopping moment I thought this was filmed from Jar Jar Binks' head, uh, I mean that Fiat Multipla...

[@leon97764]

have you ever raced the Dirty Dozen in Pittsburgh?

[@GrouEEf]

Catch you on Teneriffa then :).

[@magicknight8412]

ooo Tenerife, Mount Teide i guess?

[@martindoyle5505]

Little Ring Collar Dove.

[@kimrice394]

Sorry for keeping Phil out playing so long Mrs. Giamon.

[@davidsullivan7290]

Mike Cotty saying Phil doesn't get out of the saddle much. Ha ha. Mike stands about 60% of the time when he's climbing. Go watch the Col Collective videos. They're great.

[@bengt_axle]

Cottydale keeps looking younger and younger.

[@Rocketogre]

I believe you meant to say "The ride back was descent."

[@CEB_80]

What about Rocacorba segment?

[@shaneglackin]

It's my favourite climb in the world, but goodness I wouldn't want to take a ferrari over that surface...

[@zaphod_beeblerox]

1:15 alien finger, be careful Phil you don't get reprogrammed in your sleep while she phones home

[@worstretirementever]

This is Emily speaking. Phil has been reprogrammed.

[@basedgodstrugglin]

Lance Armstrong is my favorite natty cyclist

[@ritawilkie9986]

Well almost.

[@db613]

Quite amazing 11th overall and you didn't look out of breath or was that clip when you said your time a full 10 minutes after getting to the top 😲🤔🤷🏻?

[@worstretirementever]

We switched cameras at the finish. I was quite empty

[@jfreck]

7w/kg for Lance right? crazy

[@ritawilkie9986]

Wow! 1st to view! Nice.

[@neil78]

I think you need to help them level up their cookie game.

[@cycliststrainingpartner8877]

Meant to start from the Bus stop

[@worstretirementever]

Does the bus have a bike rack?

[@lbyvik]

HEY! Do a ride with Joe Dombrowski! He lives in Nice

[@worstretirementever]

Haha I tried but he was sick

[@jjjj041]

Don’t you dare besmirch Cleveland like that

[@colins.8253]

Have any pro teams offered you a contract to ride for them since you started this KZbin channel (world pro teams)

[@kubackjeee]

Lol you hating on lance. He is the goat and that's the fact. All of them where doped you included... Or maybe you didn't as you did not achieve anything

[@worstretirementever]

You’re not just a sports fan if that’s how you see it. Have a look at pro wrestling if you prefer a fun show to a sporting competition.

[@kubackjeee]

@@worstretirementever In pro wrestling they are faking fights. Lance kicked asses for real

[@me-in-MPLS]

Easy to do 500 watts when you drowning in the Peds

[@worstretirementever]

Ha exactly. He saw that as a brag but it’s more of a confession

[@gshufelt09]

Lance Armstrong the greatest cyclist to ever exist? That Lance?

[@worstretirementever]

The more removed I get from it, that generation feels like a mafia-style criminal conspiracy more than a sporting competition. Like the bike racing was secondary.

[@gshufelt09]

Thats fair. Generation as a whole for sure more so than one individual… even if he was likely the ring leader

[@worstretirementever]

He won the doping contest

[@tbone-ip5fi]

@@worstretirementever And the asshole competition

[@daniels.2720]

Phil > so it's really presumptuous to think that the doves in France speak 'english'...just saying... ((Haha))

[@worstretirementever]

That is a great point

[@themaestro7922]

Did you have a salad nee-swawz??

[@timw9024]

Bro I'm from Cleveland. This is bullshit

[@worstretirementever]

Haha did I hopes up?

[@vktravellog1242]

You need to take some ketones

[@davidlloyd3589]

Am I the first one to say this is an excellent business tax-play? Filming for work while on a vacation could allow someone to classify their personal travel expense as a business expense. One-day hall pass, brilliant.

[@worstretirementever]

You’re hired as my accountant

[@yanaxiao5107]

can u check email~

[@johnduddy2359]

Smash teide in tenerife.....