STRAVA KOM hunting -- India's most-attempted hill climb segment (NANDI HILLS) -- Do I get the KOM?!

[@vijayramachandran3559]

You went up about as fast as I come down :P

[@NaveenJohn1]

We all hurt equally going up; some a little longer, others less longer 😅

[@vipinpaul8084]

Awesome Naveen! Could relive the pain watching it.😀 Nicely done !!

[@vramkishore]

Haha same 😂😂

[@nadahalli]

VijayR - still doing the wisecracks. I miss you man.

[@shyamfootprints972]

🤣

[@Rohiteb]

Was lucky enough to see this live. I was at the arch, when NJ finished. I had no idea the champion is climbing, and out of nowhere, he zooms in

[@siddarthization]

Climbing any hill 800 times, let alone Nandi , is seriously astonishing 🙏 You own Nandi hills, mate.

[@1962deepak]

What a suffer fest it was! That too on big ring without any numbers guiding you! Absolutely terrific!! People who have done atleast one Nandi climb on cycle know how hard it is and will appreciate this. It is quite evident how well you know every bit of the Nandi climb! Awestruck to hear that you have 800 Nandi climbs in you legs😮🤯! What amazed me more is you are not just a number one rider, climber in the country but you also a great human being, you like to share the knowledge without feeling insecured! Just just loved this video and related with it as I have done Nandi myself atleast 8 times which is 1% of what you have done😄. On lighter note I am a big fan of this two dips at 5th km which gives some breather to amature riders like me.😄 Huge respect and big thank youti you for sharing your hard earned know how and efforts of your camera crew!! take my salute🖖🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️ my Hero in the he world of cycling 🙏🙏🙏

[@NaveenJohn1]

Cheers, Deepak 🙌 and you're right, those two dips are really nice to have on most days, just not on that day 😇

[@vishnupriyavenugopal5513]

What an effort! Wonderful narration. Trying to beat your own timing is always the best rather than beating someone else. Sweating just by look at this. Hats off!

[@lilmadd22]

What a legend! Absolutely inspirational, thank you for the video!

[@ankitc85]

So the rider @ 13:45 was me, was getting back to the base. Knew there was a KOM attempt planned by NJ that day and immediately recognised him climbing up. He looked like as if he was having a good run but 5 seconds is so so close.. Next time NJ.. Next time... The headwinds were quite harsh at the time of the day..

[@NaveenJohn1]

🤘

[@TriathlonMadeEasy]

I don't know what's more impressive the climbing effort or the effort to sync the data file with the multiple videos!! Super stuff, we need more of this!

[@NaveenJohn1]

This. The best comments are the ones that are able to recognize the work that goes on BTS in making the content. We spent some time thinking about how to make it different from a single shot-single POV video; glad you enjoyed it. Ideating more stuff while riding; more soon 😉

[@TriathlonMadeEasy]

@@NaveenJohn1 Inspired by your attempt, I did something similar (Well not me, my trainee - kzbin.info/door/fGYS3jpEzsxi6ZUvgZ4kIA Have a look !

[@planetsatish]

Heart pounding video! What an effort Naveen! Huge respect to you!

[@vinferothas]

An awesome effort. Useful video for all Nandi or any hill climbers with lot of tips. Didn't skip a single second of the video. Naveen, you a Rockstar always.

[@hiazhar2008]

You were suffering and I was smiling all the way watching the video. Beautiful effort, more power to you.

[@Nksmusings]

Nauseating just looking at this effort. Kudos -- Shows nothing comes without effort and hardwork.. What an effort, kudos!!!

[@yuvrajgill8427]

Really cracking effort!! Pacing is critical as in beginning you was way above 400w where actually you should keep it just below your threshold and by end you were struggling for 300s. Since you had been riding with power data throughout your training and today it might not be easy to pace without power data. With correct pacing 5 second can be saved easily.

[@NaveenJohn1]

I hinted at it all through the video -- you caught my drift; nice work🤘

[@MathewJamesNelluvely]

Just amazing ride and videography. The narrative makes all the difference in experiencing your effort. Please make more of these

[@viv3541]

Wow man that was just insane! I got anxiety when you lost the small chainring :D but its unbelievable you went through with it all the way up! Superb effort and thanks a ton for those valuable tips. You're an inspiration for enthusiasts like me.

[@swatigaur3276]

What a delight watching this.. I don’t know how do u manage to keep going even when HR is shooting, and knowing there are harder segments ahead!! Must watch for anyone who attempts to break their PR. This is how to do it!! Thanks for making this video

[@ShobhitNiranjan]

Loved the narration as much as the effort Naveen ! For amateurs like us these are gold nuggets.

[@sv-cr5yo]

just started being a rodie, Im hunting for climbs. Very Brutal it seems. Excellent.

[@Lone_wolf_31]

Oh god ! You’re a champ ! And you did it in this cold season 😨

[@apurvverma2879]

This is so insanely inspirational! I would say I watched Rocky videos for inspiration, this one is legit too🔥. Thank you NJ.

[@tanmaydas4503]

Hello sir I'm a cyclist from Siliguri West Bengal I became your big fan after watching this video I watch your video before riding ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ragavm2304]

That was some effort there champ, All the best for upcoming rides!

[@hisdadjames4876]

What a wonderfully authentic video! Enjoyed every moment, even if you didn’t. 😂 Thanks a lot for this insight into Indian KOM riding.

[@cardiaccyclist7477]

Inspiring effort and so good to see you doing it free from data.

[@ryanprasad2090]

Badass climb and video, Naveen!

[@Dubairajesh1234]

Fantastic drive , ↗️There is no one in India to beat you🏁🏁🏁🇮🇳

[@parashuramchenji6588]

A KOM attempt with a bottle that you don't plan to use, and a GoPro mounted onto your bike - recipe for falling short by 5 seconds :P Sweeeeeeet video though!!

[@NaveenJohn1]

Marginal gains -- for the Pros and the pretend-Pros. Not my thang 😂

[@comewhatmay-staypositive7538]

Oh you beast! India’s best rider...

[@cracktheskyproductions9019]

Big watts in the big ring! Nice :)

[@mj3298]

Great video, just the right amount of commentary overlaying the video explaining how you were riding the climb. Subscribed! I do reckon you left 20-30sec out on the hill by not having enough gearing to keep your cadence over 80 on the steeper sections tho :)

[@abhiskek270]

Will never get tired of watching this Video.

[@hridayedeepgupta1608]

What an effort.. wow. Unfortunately we don't have any such climbs in delhi NCR. Kudos

[@Sagarpawar-ix7ky]

Build a new hill by Rcc cement

[@aakashshroff3776]

Pretty good attempt! And awesome narration! Keep rocking!

[@GouthamYV]

Inspiring !! Great effort & a very good narration. Looking forward to more cycling videos.

[@zaanvlogs]

That freakin climb starts from 10.08 ... Amazing effort NJ !!

[@fullmoonlaboratory270]

The video is damn full of magic! I wonder how those shots right alongside you were taken :P

[@NaveenJohn1]

Some dude on a moto who goes by the name Anish in some circles -- a man of many hats. Have you met him? 😉

[@fullmoonlaboratory270]

@@NaveenJohn1 Sounds like a really cool dude :D

[@prashanthhiremath3482]

Great climb bro, u got the powerful legs

[@arv1ndgr]

It's how this has to be done! Liberating just to spectate this ride...!

[@srijayar]

Brilliant one.... !! Lots to learn..... You are an inspiration to me and many in India.... !!! BTW hope to catch you sometime in action

[@theragavelan]

It felt like cricket commentry.. awesome video

[@vivekrbs]

Good power numbers man . Are you doing around 5 Watts/kg for a 20 min effort?

[@elijahkwon422]

Looking at your numbers, I thought there’s no way this guy is an amateur. Looked you up- impressive palmares. What width are your handlebars?

[@NaveenJohn1]

36 at the hoods, 38cms in the drops

[@akshatgokhale1626]

You should definitely try Bhor ghat and Matheran ghat

[@KyokushinkanVinayakShetty]

Mind blown bro.. you got to do this climb to appreciate the effort.. very inspiring.

[@ujS-eo6vi]

Woww ,, what an effort

[@zakk811]

After watching this Naveen you are my inspiration! I can’t wait to reach Ooty next week and go riding there with some guidance from Sreenath. I can’t wait to spend the next one to two months just riding riding riding riding. Once again thanks Naveen for sharing this video and being an inspiration! You are full power 👍🏽🤘🏽🤙🏽😇

[@stevecurtis9886]

Impressive! Enjoyed the narration!

[@stacksmasherninja7266]

This is quite insane. Ive done a simpler climb in my locality. How are you not scared of falling off the bike and going over the railings ? Those railings look awfully short. Is it like this everywhere in India ? Im planning to visit bangalore sometime next year. Would love to hear some tips for someone whos afriad of falling off on the climbs lol.

[@viketoulietheunuo4407]

Amazing. Learnt alot

[@alenalexander3636]

Hooo..insane climbing

[@rohitlijhara2990]

Hey Naveen loved it... Now on this is go to workout video...

[@Krishna-zh3pw]

How do you overlay the metrics in the video?

[@aali7512]

Im exactly ur 1000th subscriber welcome in advancr

[@rabilamichhane3170]

How often do you train brother??

[@rhishhatt]

Great video and narration! A screenshot of the Strava timing + leaderboard in the end of the video would've been cool.

[@NaveenJohn1]

Maybe when I get the KOM on another attempt. Decided to just link to it in the description for this one 🙌

[@stan4902]

This video inspired me to do my first ever Nandi Climb, your advice 'One peddal at a time' kicked in when I needed it the most. I completed the entire climb without stopping, thank you NJ. God Bless

[@pranjalgandhi6317]

Great video, what size chainset did you use for this climb?

[@NaveenJohn1]

53x25 for the most part, +/- a cog up or down as the climb steepened/flattened

[@akshatgokhale1626]

Which chainring is it?

[@ezquiel700c]

Very impressive

[@MrDnoval]

good effort bro keep it up we have climbs like this 'monal, muree,, and lots of other but you loose some watts at initial part of climb, i think you serve extra wattage on flat section before the start of proper climb. i dont know where the KOM start but less power on flat make you faster on climb and helpful for climbing and little flatter section on climb recover your body. thank you so much mate love you from PAKISTAN

[@thearyanram]

man if youve done 800 fucking climbs up the hill, kom or not your the goat. the nandi G.O.A.T!

[@chinmayamishra5947]

Amazing

[@pranavuchil9907]

Superb bhaiya

[@p_khale07]

Sir , what size handlebar are you using !?

[@NaveenJohn1]

Well spotted 👌 36-38 : hoods-drops

[@manigandanracing]

My road bike was climbed time 22 min 36 sec from nandi hills

[@NaveenJohn1]

Awesome time 💪

[@stephenwears1183]

Great ride dude 🚴🏻👍🏻

[@ram.chethan]

Good one, Naveen.

[@asarda4]

NJ, nice to see such a video. Some questions: 1) Before your trip to Belgium, you had gotten a black 8000E. What happened to that? 2) You posted on fb about needing a new left shifter. These days, when you do your berg climbing, I'm guessing you still use your same 3 rings (21-23-25) since you ride a bit slower on non-KOM attempts..For this attempt, you were using the same 3 rings, but a) was your cadence higher b) you spent more time in the 21 than 23 or 25? 3) If your left shifter was working, would you ride in the 39 ring and 15-18 rear rings? You run a pretty tight cassette, few use a 11-25 in a 11sp setup. Especially up the berg. Thoughts? 3) Given that the 1st 4km is relatively easier than the last 3km, (you mention that in your video too), when you ride solo, do you (are you) able to see your HR on the wahoo and dial down your efforts or step it up? Else, do you rely mostly on your power numbers? 4) Would having access to the data on the Wahoo helped rather than go blind as you did? 5) What did you reckon your slight over efforts in the initial 4km cost you, in the last 3km? About 10-15 W over 10 min (~ 15 sec)?

[@NaveenJohn1]

Awesome Q's 1) Lost the Scultura 8000 in a crash last year the week before Nats. I got a replacement frame from Merida India, pre-lockdown, but can't really source all the parts from Shimano to build it up in these Corona times. Soon! 2) Cadence was only marginally higher than in training. I ended up being able to use a gear higher than in training with the KOM-day adrenaline. 3) Ideally, I'd do this climb with a 50 ring up front and a 25-12 in the back with the FD adjusted for efficiency even while cross-chained 4) In hindsight, this is one day that data would have been useful, not to make sure I was going hard enough, but to make sure I kept it controlled, especially with the heightened adrenaline with the camera/friends/support there that wasn't there in training/prep 5) I won't speculate; I'll just have to try again, pace it well next time, and find out :)

[@JERRY7CHANNEL]

Well done Naveen👍😎

[@shyamfootprints972]

Great video. What an affort! But seriously, those Aahs in the end - you could have muted about 99.9999% of those coz they are really harsh on the viewers ears.

[@Yonok2009]

Nice ride Bro

[@ramannaidu5389]

Speechless performance

[@saikatthi]

Phenom…🙏

[@veloriderkm]

Don't you already hold the KOM for this?

[@deepeshpratapsingh9630]

It's not an easy task when go on upwards direction. 👍

[@amitkumar-wj8gn]

This is amazing. You have a sub here from Assam!! Visit this awesome state I will help you do some epic climbs and rides... I have been biking here for tel years and while I don't Strava or KOM (14 kg cromoly bike so yeah), I can assure you will have a lovely time! Cheers

[@NaveenJohn1]

Assam, from all accounts I've heard, is pretty awesome, especially on fatter tires. I'll try and swing a visit soon🤘

[@ashishdurgapal2561]

Would like to experience this climb on a single speed bike

[@jonathanwilson8278]

Man, big power for 20 minutes! 😬 Let us know what your W/Kg was! Grade-A suffering at the end there

[@abhishekavhad8077]

Beast !

[@shomadasgupta9597]

2nd view 🥳🥳.... This just became my morning motivational video 😁

[@NaveenJohn1]

All I get is shivers remembering how much it hurt after I blew up at the half-way mark and still had to keep going 😂

[@shomadasgupta9597]

@@NaveenJohn1 happened to me also on my first try.... I was like when is this getting over 😭😭... 😅

[@shabircyclist1769]

U r a champ bro

[@avantikaatul]

❤❤❤

[@bennyb00mb00m]

booyaka 🤙🏽

[@NaveenJohn1]

#FullSend🤘

[@amien]

Very nice XD

[@ravirabad2009]

Hello friend

[@saikiranraju3787]

800 times 🙏🙏

[@_O_Nation]

Hey man , I want to become a cyclest, I am a extreme sports lover, I'm 24 year, 0 family background with lot's of expectations, I wanna to do something in my life