Riding the Stelvio Pass with DCRainmaker & GPLama (Passo dello Stelvio)

After Eurobike 2018 Ray and I headed south for a few kms on the bike. First up (and I really mean UP!) the Stelvio Pass. At 24km / 8% from Prato - it was a solid day out with some amazing views and magnificent descending.
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[@videosuchen]

Thank you for the wonderful pictures. They brought back the memory of last fall when I celebrated my rebirth with my racing bike six weeks after a cancer surgery with a ride on the Stelvio. At the time, I had tears in my eyes after the ride and thanked fate that the surgery was successful. Because I was pretty tired I did not have much pictures at the time. Thank you for the wonderful pictures.

[@superluvver3]

Once you conquer the stelvio by bike you can do anything,so mind expanding. I broke my back due to a car running into me from behind.after surgery it was hard ,everyone said i couldnt do it due to weight,age and injury but i proved myself wrong and then went and did zoncolan and mortirolo,so never say never,never give up,you are way stronger than you think!

[@MrFornicater]

DC's sock game is outrageous

[@ynslife]

Put on some goddamn long socks Ray

[@PeakTorque]

Triathlonererer at heart aint he

[@williambob111]

long socks look wierd..short to none is better

[@oclumhainabu]

Okay that has just gone onto the Bucket List... Looks awesome.

[@runsintheforrest1364]

This landscape is unreal.

[@adamsmith7352]

Amazing!!!....i cant wait to get over there. Cheers for the AWESOME vid.

[@leedorney]

Great video Lama ! - those gradients are mahoosive 😮 beautiful scenery 👌

[@pam00088]

Glorious! Just watching DCR on a bike makes my back hurt.

[@szabiakanich]

Stunning views. I NEED to climb that mountain. Looks amazing.

[@danielt3214]

Thx for some awesome shots, loved it 👍

[@dannymatthews8900]

That looks amazing. That’s on the bucket list for sure

[@marcbryant8482]

Thanks Shane, great vid that reminded me of my time there a year ago to the day almost. Love the aussie take on the corners too. So wish I was there with you guys.

[@sergio895]

THIS. IS. GORGEOUS.

[@mvp_kryptonite]

Oh perfect! Brilliant footage and lovely ride

[@robertgravel5160]

❤❤❤ This is the ultimate climb as far as I’m concerned. So far away from my Province of Québec unfortunately. I’m so envious. Thanks for making me dream 👍

[@JFRides]

Heck of a ride up Stelvio 👍

[@CreRay]

WOW. What an epic ride, absolutely stunning images, thoroughly enjoyed that. Looks like you had picked a perfect day too. September this year it's my turn!

[@whatstrue1481]

Love the way you were looking for a coffee shop and the climb had barely begun....! :)

[@reflectionsdetail]

Thanks for the flashbacks I was just there 2 weeks ago climb the same side however was 38ﾟ at the top I can't believe you guys didn't stop for the bratwurst on top. The embrail pass is gorgeous

[@jovan4382]

Amazing , respect boys

[@jolenemanion3780]

This ride was outstanding. Thanks for sharing the beautiful views. We don't get many of those kind of views in Florida.

[@chrisvanbuggenum871]

That view is amazing!!

[@BelgaBike]

Excelente vídeo! Saludos desde Mérida, Venezuela.

[@kevinwilleford7876]

Great work Lama! Some of those views were amazing! Would be hard to not stop TOO MUCH along the way with those views!

[@scottbarrow9239]

Superb video! Thanks. I've done that exact loop. Amongst all that awesome riding, the 40kms of descending were something else! (from Melbourne, Aus.)

[@Cyclingchoice]

Amazing footage!

[@keithbliss6680]

I rode this on Rouvy, awesome ride. Thanks for sharing.

[@SteveHill68K]

Very nice. Such a pretty part of the world.

[@vincem5]

we rode from Merano to Bormio via the Stelvio a few days earlier. absolute stunning scenary and fantastic fottage there Shane. looks like you had an awesome day weather wise.

[@batbawls]

So beautiful!

[@TomSchillemans]

This is actually my very first climb I did EVER. Took me 3 hours and 21 minutes on a mountainbike. I had just started cycling at that point and was afraid I couldn't handle the proper road cycle gearing with the larger front sprockets. I remember having to pee and while we were doing it another boy with his dad passed us. We got back on the bikes, passed them before the next hairpin and we didn't see them until after we got to the top, ate something at the restaurant there and started to get down again. This will always be the climbs I love the most! I definitely want to do it again on a road bike!

[@jmoore46jm]

Excellent footage Shane well done great video

[@gdoggcasey]

That looks incredible. Great video!

[@andrewroozen9151]

Wow love it, that is awesome footage, made me feel like I was there. It must be hard riding up a climb like that with one hand though !

[@gnidaerd]

Are we there yet???!!!!! absolutely, what I say every time before we get into the 'groove'

[@jeffdavis5841]

Rode the Stelvio a couple days before the Maratona in 2007,,,,,it was a great ride until the last 5 KM....started raining and then snowing! We started out in sunshine and 70 degrees F and this was at the very end of June.

[@KeithB45acp]

awesome Awesome! Nice ride, thanks for sharing!

[@Juan0003]

"Where Dumoulin changed his watts per kilo..." brilliant.

[@briangrieco32]

Yes, agreed. Laughing! Well done.

[@SteveHill68K]

I feel like I'm missing out on something here, care to explain?

[@Juan0003]

Steve Hill He’s referring to Dumoulin’s infamous PooGate, where he dropped a few grams on the side of the road. 😉

[@zzhughesd]

Yup remember it well, you had a nicer day of weather for it

[@avanti_sognatori]

Spaventoso! 😱

[@gplama]

It's a very beautiful place to ride a bike! Italy ❤️🇮🇹

[@TheDomLouis]

On my //TODO list. Maybe next year I'll plan a holiday around it.

[@krrammetje]

Aw man, just two weeks before I rode that in the Giro delle Dolomiti. Whole climb was closed off, you would've loved that...

[@BlazingBigJointz]

Awesome! 🙆👍👊

[@jadbal6318]

Very nice ♡

[@garyj6670]

I love the little nuggets you are putting on the end of your videos - 'that's what happens when you forget your bike! :(" ROTFLMAO😂

[@MichaelSnasdell]

Been looking at this for a while now, but seeing you guys on it makes me think twice. Maybe one for them to put on Zwift in the future, I might be able to do it that way. lol @ the bottle, poor guy !

[@paulbata9649]

StilfserJoch, Sud Tirol.

[@terermate]

great video

[@davidh7414]

It's amazing how seeing all the beautiful Stelvio scenery brings back awesome memories of my ride on that road and how good I felt when I got to the top. Yet... I only ever 'rode' it on a trainer, following a Tacx video, and never in real life! What a strange world we live in these days.

[@AC-wq7fo]

Sept 11 2019. From Prato - road was closed, then got opened as we set off. It was such a beautiful day it actually got warmer as we made elevation. The biggest thing i noticed was the friendliness of everyone going up and descending: cars, bikes and bikers. It's such an enormous feat, that it really does bring out the best in people. The top is very cold, and I got 79.1kmh descending! Take clothing, eat and drink - do not mess with this beast. Oh - the Zoncolan is harder. Much, much harder. But Stelvio, is a major accomplishment.

[@gamma_dablam]

Half the length but way steeper. Especially the Ovaro and Priola climbs

[@DjMattyStyles]

Stunning view shaneo. Now I wanna go over there and do that climb. lol And I hate hills. lol Great vid again bud. (Side question: What was the change in temps while you were riding up hill?)

[@danielsepulveda912]

I know DC rainmaker for the reviews on the Mavic Mini and the Garmin Edge and you GPLama my favorite tubeless mechanic also Zwift reviewer

[@bennemandeeerste]

wow!

[@atanasg]

The place and the shots look gorgeous! Thanks for making the effort to capture and share this with us instead of just focusing on enjoying it! You should get an award for your epilogues! You expressed some reservations about the traffic in one of your previous videos but it didn't seem too bad in this one. Would you say it's something to be concerned about for a first-time would-be Stelvio conqueror?

[@gplama]

The traffic was ok on this day/side. Our descent was even better on the Swiss side.

[@williambob111]

Ray is the ultimate fast talker.

[@titofoxandfriendstalks]

Nice vids! Stable cam. 👊🏼 I’ll subscribe

[@danielsepulveda912]

I just noticed DC rainmaker giant dual watches 4:22

[@davepratt9909]

Looks like you really put the hurt on Ray. What are the things on your helmet straps?

[@brianundershute3465]

I was wondering the same thing...Are those some kind of new tech bone res headphones?

[@williambob111]

Same here,wtf are those?

[@williambob111]

Found it: www.amazon.com/Coros-Conducting-adjustable-Comfortable-Lightweight/dp/B06XX8X6MQ

[@lifeafterlon]

I reckon if you ditch the 12 GPS units and all the tech you'd FLY UP! 😋

[@gnidaerd]

Nice to see everyone, cars and cyclists being human about the road and those on it. v nice

[@kerryphelvin8503]

NIce vid guys

[@nilssvendsen]

Great video Lama!! I'm heading to Europe to ride in the fall and would like to do some filming too. Outside of the drone footage what are you using to hold the gopro camera you are filming with? Thx!

[@gplama]

That was the bottom of the 3-Way from GoPro. Ray had a 'GoPro Shorty' which I've just ordered for myself.

[@samlewis4283]

Unbelievably good video!! I've been away for a week. How did you gain 10K subscribers while I was away?! Great work....

[@gplama]

I somehow hit the KZbin freeway with one of my Eurobike vids. 3.7 million views in a week. Things went 🚀 for a while.

[@samlewis4283]

Yeah I've just been going back and watching all your Eurobike vids, since I got home to internet access. Very well deserved!

[@robertandersson3713]

Great climb. It is one of my "one to do". One question. Did you have a 50/34 in front and a up to 32 in the rear? If not. What did did have?

[@gplama]

I can’t recall the gearing... I believe it was a compact or semi-compact. No more than a 28 on the back.

[@paulverweij6348]

nice clime :) gona ride it on my bikepacking tour in a month :) but with 15kg extra on camp stuf :(

[@GregSheehan733]

Are those bone conduction audio units on your helmet straps?

[@elidouek5438]

2:50 the song says "there's room for everyone". Immediately after, ray has two cars pass him *safely* around a hairpin bend. going back to the quote in the song. Europe has clearly understood this, and when you can see this understanding on the Stelvio Pass, you know it can work anywhere. Meanwhile in Australia: You can't finish saying the word "cyclist" before people start losing their fu*king minds. (got abused 3 times on my 4km ride to school. Salty as hell about it)

[@gamma_dablam]

What a shame as well since there is some great cycling in the country

[@gonzalezgaraypablo]

Looks amazing! What camera are you using?

[@gplama]

GoPro Hero 6 for the majority of this.

[@BrianMcMahon74]

Hey Shane what are you using to shoot the vids in 4k, really good quality is it a Hero 6? Scenery is amazing there.

[@gplama]

Yep, Hero 6. Ray’s Mavic Air for the drone shots.

[@kwcmau]

Great video and footage. Would love to see a more in-depth cycling video recording tips video one day (eg best settings, mounts, positions etc). If it's not recorded (well), it never happened!

[@Vifferboy]

Nice ride :-) What are those things you are both wearing on the helmet straps?

[@gplama]

Likely the Bluetooth speakers/smart helmet things.

[@neilcatley9474]

@GPLama - which Oakleys are they ? I'm in the market for some replacements for my very old half jackets (for running, rather than cycling).

[@gplama]

RadarLock. Pretty old ones.

[@robinseibel7540]

What were the giant plastic pieces on the helmet straps on yours and Ray's helmets? They're on the forward straps, just under the arms of your glasses.

[@gplama]

Bluetooth speakers... I believe. I wasn't using them.

[@treyquattro]

that was a fantastic ride. Also caused me to look up Isaac Meson - I'd never heard of it before. Looks nice. Presumably hired in Italy or Switzerland?

[@gplama]

The Isaac was from Cor Mantel 2wielers in Amsterdam.

[@bbrown1824]

Great clip Shane. The Charlie Chaplin remix - who's the artist? Great tune!

[@gplama]

Should be listed in the video description.

[@martin.B777]

@7:32 LOL, collateral damage ;)

[@eastlamb9949]

Excellent video. Shane what hotel did you stay in? Might go next year. Cheers

[@gplama]

Camping Kiefernhain

[@eastlamb9949]

@@gplama thanks 👍

[@nickarko7468]

Hey, what cassette did you used to climb?

[@CoinOBoy]

Nick Arko I rode up it last month on 50-34 and 12-29. Didn't need last two gears at all. It's a really steady climb with the same percentage mostly. Just takes nearly 2 hours (for me).

[@chrishopper8370]

What are the two plastics pieces you and Ray have on your helmet straps?

[@gplama]

Some kind of Bluetooth speaker thingy. I wasn't using it. (loaner helmet)

[@gnidaerd]

Whats on both your helmet straps?

[@tpc13]

1:21 - Help you decide what feet to wear your Powerbeat Balance socks

[@Jinxteru]

So Shane: What is your verdict on that bone conduction technology? Worth the price?

[@gplama]

Didn’t use it sorry.

[@SaqerAlKhalifa]

I did the stelvio from Prato just like you a couple of weeks ago and came down same way. Do you wish you did the same or was the Swiss way down epic!

[@gplama]

Swiss descent was less traffic.. and had some amazing views. I'd do the same loop again given the chance.

[@SaqerAlKhalifa]

Shane Miller - GPLama will plan for it next year then 👍🏽 all the best..

[@pjayreed]

Is that Pedal Mafia kit that @dcrainmaker is wearing.

[@gplama]

Yep

[@brianwoods2998]

Were your helmets connected via Bluetooth and if so how did you rate it?

[@gplama]

No, we didn't connect them up.

[@vincesorrentino7871]

Hey Shane what Helmet are you wearing?

[@gplama]

No idea to be honest. It was a loaner from Ray.

[@PeakTorque]

Ol Raymond needs to come forward on his seat position more? He looks very hunched and shoulder rolled forward. Suicide grip on the tops too like hes too far away. All possible tell tales

[@deans2239]

Ray's sock length (or the lack of it) really bothers me...

[@eecak1973]

Them buckles on your helmet straps would really bother me. Epic trip though.

[@tobleramone]

11:40 Descending à la Zwift.

[@DeveryAndrews]

What's up with those helmet strap thingys?

[@gplama]

Some Bluetooth headphone thingy. When loaning a helmet from DCRainmaker, you never know what you're going to get.

[@batbawls]

Ray, does the wind around your ankles make a whistling noise? #askdcrainmaker

[@TheCyclingConquistador]

What settings you use on your GoPro?

[@gplama]

Defaults are usually fine for what I do. 4k/60 if I have the battery/memory for it.

[@TheCyclingConquistador]

Thanks

[@arthursosajr.2031]

no stickers on the final switchback sign

[@richardhutchings1980]

Did you race each other? My moneys on GP Lama up the mountain

[@gplama]

No racing, just riding.

[@markmccall6273]

What is that helmet? Are they ear pods/speakers???

[@gplama]

Not sure, and yep. I didn't have them connected up. It was just a loaner for the week.

[@markmccall6273]

@@gplama Just looked it up. "Bone Conduction Speakers" ??? Not for me, thanks. Was just curious.

[@martin.B777]

Seems like the drivers there have more respect for cyclists than in my country (Slovakia).

[@AC-wq7fo]

Martin R. 1.5m law. Most people don't respect cyclists, they just don't want to argue with the cops. Italy is 500% better for it ie for every 500 cars that pass me 1 is an idiot, the other 499 are just better at texting or facetiming.

[@AC-wq7fo]

MrSisterfister100 I tried, but I'm not convinced you read what i wrote?

[@martin.B777]

Thanks for the reply! You may be right. I've had only limited exposure to the road traffic in Italy, in the Luino/Lugano region. Very positive experience ;)

[@AC-wq7fo]

Martin R. 20 years in .it The difference even between the last year and the year before that is that cycling is now a real pleasure and so so so much safer, but there are still too many texting drivers. When I'm in my car i just beep long at them as they weave onto my side of the road.

[@AC-wq7fo]

Mr.

[@jimmehvideos]

Lama how come you're using the Garmin over there?

[@gplama]

That's what Ray had spare that I could put on the bars. I only took my FR935 with me. I travel light.

[@jimmehvideos]

Shane Miller - GPLama cheers, keep up the good work!

[@piertechinc]

no lights on the rear of your cycles??

[@gplama]

Nope. While I agree they're a good idea, if someone can't see a cyclist on the road without a light on their bike they're going to have difficulty just getting into the car to drive it.

[@piertechinc]

I think lights are a necessity now because of all the people texting and driving. Its another safety alert to signal distracted drivers.

[@gplama]

@@piertechinc I think texting and driving is the real issue there that needs to be addressed.

[@basvredeling]

Ray should be used to headwinds by now. They're not called the "Dutch Mountains" for nothing.

[@Dcrainmaker]

It was more the fact that we were supposed to be enjoying the 'downhill all the way back to town' part...and then found out we still had to pedal hard against it...while going downhill. :)

[@ThefoxFR]

pfff, so many cars and motorbikes make this climb a no-go despite of gorgeous views.

[@ds6914]

Who's stronger?

[@gplama]

Lance