SA CALOBRA SUB-30

How do you ride Sa Calobra in under 30 minutes? Don't be afraid to fail and learn along the way. It took me three attempts to go sub-30.
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[@durianriders]

Rim brakes when every second matters for sure!

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

That’s a really impressive achievement - balancing multiple priorities in life, and also a very nicely edited and classy video ✊

[@wills681]

Subscribed. Nice one Gareth. I'm aged 63 years with plenty of failures under my belt and under my wheels. I have no intention of buying an e-bike any time soon. I can't do Sa Calobra or Mont Ventoux in the same times I could in, say, 1998 but I'm still doing them when I can. It's a state of mind.

[@gwinter00]

Thank you! What I meant to say is that I will need an e-bike to keep up with him... I will always put in the same effort, even if the speed decreases as I get a bit older. That's the beauty of cycling.

[@joaobranquinho3309]

Congratulations on achieving your goal of completing Sa Calobra in under 30 minutes, Gareth! Your determination, perseverance, and the way you embraced failure as a stepping stone to success is truly inspiring. Your dedication to balancing your passion for cycling with being a parent is a testament to the importance of self-prioritisation and setting an example for your child. Thank you for sharing your journey and motivating others to pursue their goals with dedication and passion.

[@gwinter00]

🙏

[@tomchaplin4124]

Like it. Raw, honest and stripped right back - emphasised by a lack of musical score. Felt like you were expressing yourself rather than trying to impress anyone and this makes you all the more authentic. Good job. Also - anyone else think you look like a fit Jordan Pickford!?

[@devinmorrison7131]

This guy is the GOAT cycling influencer. Class at its finest, Gareth builds the best bikes hands down.

[@TriathlonDan]

Brilliant effort! I've done a 32, but that's a mile away from sub-30 when I crunch the numbers. Fair play.

[@adderhoney]

This is everything that cycling is for me. In the last 5 years that I took up cycling since my childhood, I have constantly improved due to my deep obsession with marginal gains, dietary changes, and my thirst for knowledge about how to go faster on my bike. Your opening statements really resonated with me. Well done on your achievement. 😊

[@gwinter00]

Thanks for your feedback. Gives everything purpose.

[@steviewheelie2971]

I might be 58, but sure does this fire me up. I'm there in May 2024 when I too with be beating my Sa Calobra personal best. The training starts.

[@AdityaShinde-cd3yc]

i recently stumbled upon your instagram page and i just wanted to say thank you for the message you are sending. i had been struggling to find my place in the sport again after a breif departure, and just needed to hear someone speak my mind and to remind me why I ride my bike. I fully agree on your philysophy toward life and how mundane and easy it is for many of us today. I would have burnt out long ago at my day job if it werent for cycling to simulate a more physically and mentally demanding senario which i find otherwise missing . Maybe that dark tunnel you go to when you are sitting at 200 BPM and holding on to dear life is inherent to counter act the symptoms of depression that come from the mundanity of today's life where survival is almost garunteed. Or maybe i just like the idea of zipping round on my bike in lycra. Either way, please keep up the good work and looking forward to your next video.

[@gwinter00]

Thank you for this feedback. Through continuous introspection, I have learned that I am a warrior. I need to go to war with myself daily to find inner peace (yes, it's a contradiction-or is it just cyclical, ying and yang?). I believe humans need to be challenged, to fail, and to overcome to feel self-worth and grow. I call it "the art of getting comfortable with being uncomfortable." Cycling is the perfect way to channel this.

[@AdityaShinde-cd3yc]

@@gwinter00 all the best with everything you have planned for the future. Hope we get to see a glimpse of it on the channel

[@Velo_sina]

great vid! Can totally relate to this video ... went for sub 40 (rather than sub 30) after a couple of attempts, and finally got it in there by 11 seconds... Also a father and totally agree that you got to do what you love to stay in a good headspace for your family!

[@gwinter00]

Good effort. The process of progress is what it's all about. Nothing beats the sense of achievement and self-improvement.

[@MrRonanorgan94]

I love this video. Real, raw and inspiring 💪

[@gwinter00]

🙏

[@NielsHeldens]

Fantastic effort, well done. Couldn't help but notice the retro aero sleeves in the photos of your granddad's time trials (4:22)

[@gwinter00]

Icon.

[@mallorcacyclingnetwork]

Great watch and of course effort! That sheep moment was just perfection

[@gwinter00]

🙏 The sheep said it like it is.

[@aubreyxengland]

holy shit. this is a feature length film.

[@CycloKermit]

I am sure your grandfather would have been really proud of you reaching your very important goal of achieving this exceptional feat. Also, your very inspirational talking is not cringy at all. Thank you for this very entertaining content.

[@gwinter00]

🙏

[@CycloKermit]

​@@gwinter00 Have you thought about how proud your son could have been, had you done it in 29 minutes?

[@gwinter00]

That's all I have been able to think about for the last three weeks. @@CycloKermit

[@guillemrossello2395]

Nice video and nice words you have shared! I’m happy to see your beautiful point of view about what cycling is for us. Congrats for your PR and keep going :) greetings from mallorca

[@gwinter00]

Thank you

[@oceanzmat]

Really inspired by this Gareth. I am a dad of a 7 yr old boy and recently fell back in love with training on the bike after many years away. Keep up the videos man, you have a talent for this.

[@squashguy74]

Brilliant Gareth. Been following you on instagram for a few years now, glad you’re now on here too. Massive congratulations on achieving your personal goal of sub 30 on Sal Colobra 💪🏼👏🏼🙌🏼🍾

[@talljason1984]

Subscribed and looking forward to more 😊. It looks like you’re trying to find the right balance of being available but also investing in yourself. It’s good you have a support system that allows for individual development before returning back to family time. Something about you’re delivery reminds me of the fallacy of having it all - you just have to give the best effort (in different areas of life) when it makes sense and those levels can be shifting all the time.

[@veloperformance]

That is super impressive on the result and the mindset Gareth. My fastest up Sa Cal is 31.33 this year, aged 52 and on a roady, no aero gains, need to work on that. Great video and good luck with the channel, I started mine with no expectations and have failed so many times to gain traction but this year it started to grow. Keep at the videos, love the honesty and straight forward talking. Keep on keeping on.

[@gwinter00]

Thank you! The first 6km is fairly shallow. If you look at my splits, I made up loads of time in the first 6km by bending my pack a bit lower and lowering my cadence. Sounds like you have room for improvement, and sub-30 is within your reach.

[@veloperformance]

You've defo made me think about making some aero and kit changes @@gwinter00

[@xaquinfernandez6964]

Good video¡ Keep it up. New subscriber from Spain. Love ur mentality

[@edlaverack]

A big goal. Executed🎉

[@gwinter00]

Your video got me through many turbo sessions....

[@nlimb6214]

Well done… great effort! Don’t write yourself off at 65 tho- I’m about to turn 70 and still enjoy riding up mountains on non e bike!

[@sebastienforget9231]

I really dig your point of view and the way you talk. Keep pushin'.

[@gavinrobertson2578]

Looking forward to the next vid 👍🏻

[@alvarochan1829]

Just beautiful, thanks for sharing.

[@gwinter00]

🙏

[@RideMiles10]

11:25 that interaction cracked me up. Great video though!

[@mrwhiteshorts]

Nice video Boss. Stumbled across this. Very well done. Next challenge - the Bealach Na Ba. You might be a bit late for it this year though.. take it easy. m

[@gwinter00]

🙏

[@jamesaugustine687]

Amazing video! Thanks for posting. You’ve inspired me! I’ve been to Mallorca a lot but always avoided SC because I’m afraid to find out what my best effort would be… at least for now… TrainerRoad got me on the right path..

[@gwinter00]

Your first effort is a benchmark to improve upon. Don't let SC win. Thanks for watching, and let me know how you get on.

[@ionebike]

WINTER IS COMING 😃💪🦵 This video is very inspiring. Well done🚴‍♂️🚴

[@gwinter00]

🙏

[@chefdeparty]

What a champion! What a fantastic first KZbin post. Welcome to the Vloggerverse. Congratulations!

[@gwinter00]

Thank you. A pleasure to be here.

[@stephane_g78]

Life lesson. Very inspirational.

[@mariomendes7519]

HOLY man u give me motivation to keep push even harder ty i on fire with you video :D

[@mokasusa]

Good luck with the channel

[@shenstarwing8372]

Wow! Thank you for speaking the language of “discipline “ that I hear loud and clear. I understand you sir and thank you for inspiring me to do better. Maybe I’ll see you on zwift and we can ride together. Best wishes and congratulations!!!

[@112sje]

Well done.👍 I rode up it last year so I know how hard it is. My front tyre started to warp because the lining failed, but even without that I wouldn't have got under an hour !

[@Lemond75]

Good on ya - well done, and a great message about the power of commitment and determination.

[@gwinter00]

Mr "lead by example" practising what he preaches. Thanks for your feedback.

[@lsvtec4life]

What an incredible story. Thanks for sharing and inspiring all of us to elevate our efforts 💪🏽💪🏽

[@RichMaciverPhoto]

Absolutely smashed it Gareth! Super inspiring and cracking video. That sheep interrupting you was hilarious. Also…as if you averaged over 320watts for 30 mins and Tom Pidcock is still 7mins quicker 🤯 Was that a go-pro under the bars? And tan walls on the all black bike is, as always, 💎

[@gwinter00]

Thanks, Rich. Yes, GoPro mounted under my Hammerhead. Next year, I'll get one step closer to Pidcock...

[@Ed-dd9pe]

A fantastic watch and congrats on achieving your aim. Inspirational Gareth 👏🏼

[@chrisault3122]

legend! inspiring stuff. beautiful words ..... and what beautiful words were given to you by a king. its in the blood !!! watch your son do the same in life

[@struancochrane753]

Great video, some achievement too, sub 30mins and you are in some pretty special company.

[@alastaircummins1980]

Congratulations on a fantastic achievement! And I couldn't agree more with what you said at the end, F what everyone else thinks! More videos please 🙏

[@MrFrederik6400]

VERY inspiring video bro! i had to get out in wet and windy conditions today and didnt have it in me. after watching this i was gassed to go! thanks bro!

[@gwinter00]

This is exactly what I want to hear... 👏

[@phfloors]

well done mate well done !!!

[@TREXBASKETBALL]

this is amazing gareth! i love everything you said! such an inspiring video!

[@gwinter00]

🙏

[@rags9741]

Incredible. So inspirational and just what I needed to see right now. Huge thanks!

[@gwinter00]

Great to hear. 💪

[@darrelljones6864]

Great video Gareth, and what an effort and determination well done

[@gwinter00]

🙏

[@sraufstok]

"this is my first video" And what a video it was. Good job.

[@gwinter00]

🙏

[@user-ti2dk2ec5i]

Well done mate, fantastic first blog.

[@gwinter00]

Thank you 🙇‍♂

[@Robg652]

Loved your passion, determination and positive mindset. Great first video, have subscribed & look forward to whatever you share next.

[@gwinter00]

🙏

[@sustorres765]

That was brilliant, Legend!!! 🤩

[@samsneyd2162]

Love the message your looking to promote mate. Inspiration of showing what hard work and dedication can do! 👏🏼

[@gwinter00]

Thanks, Sam. I very much look forward to our next ride.

[@VaAlexander]

I can relate to 100% of words you’re saying except obviously on parents. And I really surprised to find another man who does cycling not purely “for fun” but for training itself 👌 oh and great achievement going sub 30. I think I need to add it to my list as well 😂

[@gwinter00]

🙏

[@TonyRamos68]

I loved the story... subscribed ... Keep going. THNX

[@LiAnnChronicles]

Great video, inspiring and so introspective

[@klein-concept]

Amazing congrats. Legend 💪

[@gwinter00]

🙏

[@glennoc8585]

I'm sure you won't need the ebike at 65 but if you do there's no shame in it. Turbo training is something i use more than i thought i would abd perhaps won't to but i need it. I also had a grandfather that raced fixed and gears in England before and after the war.

[@giecze]

Well done. Great story, great mindset. Congrats and good luck ❤

[@michaelhoult9]

Awesome video !

[@gwinter00]

🙏

[@jamescoulter8413]

Great first video. Love your attitude. Subscribed and hope to see more when you get a chance.

[@koopa1231]

Absolutely love this - Fantastic video and achievement.

[@juhanipalosaari6945]

Thanks. Inspirational. Will time the climb next time on the island.

[@codycook4994]

Incredible vlog Gareth! 🤟🏼

[@krisbowditch827]

Like the rim brake setup dude, you smashed it💪💪💪☀️🙏🍺🚴

[@seanyads]

Solid effort all round. That was a decent watch 👌🏻

[@gwinter00]

🙏

[@thewattlife]

Yes dude- loved this

[@albertomoralesesteban3976]

Hi Great video. My dude, how many watts in your climb Sa Calobra? How is your Weight? You Speaks more fast for me haha amazing effort!

[@marosi93]

Amazing video Gareth, so much inspiration.

[@YannickLB]

Just to make things easier on yourself: The science has been clear for over 15 years if not longer, that the 15 minute window you talk about is way longer. It's around 5 hours before or after a workout to be exact. You can still drink your protein straightaway if you really enjoy it. But you don't need to to get the full benefit from it. This is only the case with protein though. Carbs ain't really about absorbtion of the effort into progress. It's just to get your muscles working properly again. If you're not planning on doing much that day, there's no hurry. IF you're going to the gym after a cycling session, I would much recommand taking sugars shortly after cycling.

[@kenwynn3871]

Amazing. My PB is 48:53 and im back on the island this year, would love to break the 45 mark

[@gwinter00]

You have said it out loud. Now you are accountable. Please go for it, and let me know how you get on.

[@AlexDowsettOfficial]

Nice one mate 💪

[@gwinter00]

Thanks, Boss!

[@johnpemberton6227]

Great video Gareth, what an achievement. Kudos. Really interested in hearing or seeing how you got to this point, doing 360 watts for 20 minutes is only a dream for me at 50. How did you plan and go about your training. TSS RPE Time wise…? Off bike.

[@bilginaydin9756]

❤Touched by your Family history. Great effort.🎉

[@radoslawmroz9729]

Well done buddy 💪💪👍👍🚵‍♂️🚵‍♂️

[@leedenton870]

Great video Gareth. Looking forward to more.

[@gwinter00]

🙏

[@williampalacio8369]

Great job brother!

[@fucktheworld1207]

Out-fucking-standing mate 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 you fucking crushed it.....this scouser fucking loved it 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@gwinter00]

Thank you. This Londoner is happy to be of service.

[@MrGridd]

I’ve been following you on Insta for years. Love this content, it’s nice to get to know you a little

[@gwinter00]

Thanks for your support 🙏

[@sail5820]

Quality content

[@jemflordelis]

Great channel. Looking forward to see more!

[@gwinter00]

🙏

[@rab0309]

all about being a responsible parent I love my son.. I'm gonna climb this damn mountain or DIE trying lol that's awesome about your dad.. my grandpa and mom are big inspirations for me for similar reasons

[@gwinter00]

🙏 I am an endless contradiction.

[@rab0309]

@@gwinter00 aren't we all lol

[@almograve]

Won't discuss the performance....hats down. but the notion of "protein within 15 minutes" seems outdated. Scientifically, you have a couple of hours, or even within 1 hour is fine. The amount should be around 40/50g, depending on your weight, and it's beneficial to pair it with some sugar after a vigorous workout to improve protein absorption.

[@ethan9989ncl]

Some effort that! Nice video and message also. What weight were you when you did the effort?

[@gwinter00]

Not sure exactly, around 68kg.

[@JasperL578]

Great video, as someone who's also mostly on the trainer I'd love a follow up on your training approach

[@gwinter00]

We speak the same language. I will break down my routine in good time.

[@chrisstrider]

You must have a great Mrs😊

[@Danielkuota1]

Amazing video bro. Excellent advices.

[@Hugo-um8nh]

I want the sotry behind that O2

[@17cream]

Awesome and inspirational ❤

[@cycling_pyrenees]

Good effort and great video, I too have a target of sub 30 but realistically don’t think I’ll make it, now you’ve reach your target, what your next goal ?

[@gwinter00]

What is realistic? What is unrealistic? That bit in the middle is what you can realistically achieve.

[@freddiecycles]

Such a great video well done man!!

[@gwinter00]

🙏

[@champsinatra5388]

Inspiring..

[@jamesjack1384]

Did you ride to the bottom of the climb from where you were staying each morning or did you get transport there ?

[@Cade_Media]

🎉

[@MrRocketPod]

I needed this❤️ thank you!

[@gwinter00]

My absolute pleasure. Get to work.

[@neilmckenna236]

Nice one, well done 👏 ✔️ 👍

[@1Lucaspeixoto]

What a video 🦵🏽

[@gwinter00]

🙏

[@Mathieucros31]

I deal with more kids and less watts but the concept is the same 😂❤

[@gwinter00]

I know which one is harder...

[@PaulTheCyclist.]

AWESOME.