Unofficial World Record! - The Uphill Hour

[@chrismitchelmore9379]

Emma has over 4000 QOMs on Strava, like 3rd by total in the world. Is it possible to be more understated?

[@unicockboy1666]

What are QOMs?

[@BooksWithBrad]

I believe its the female equivalent of King of the mountain

[@AudunGrun]

@@unicockboy1666 QOM = Queen of the Mountain, KOM = King of the Mountain.

[@Bobjoshable]

yeah she's a rocket, the humblest rocket in cycling.

[@rachking3201]

@@BooksWithBrad King of the Mountain is the male equivalent of Queen of the Mountain

[@richardmitton5292]

Puts in an effort that most of us can only dream about. Sets a world record in the process. Is then disappointed. I guess that level of drive and ambition is what makes someone a world champion...

[@julen2380]

Must be it.

[@gralfca]

Yep. She thinks like a champ

[@Dennis4523]

Yeah I got really disappointed that I only increased my ftp 18 points more instead of 20

[@zingerbox6842]

What’s crazy was that Chris was able to ride even faster than Emma and was able to stop and set up the camera and film without breaking a sweat!!!

[@ulascakir]

Somebody pass me my headache pills

[@CyclingLifePT]

That must mean just one thing: he was using an e-bike on max power help!

[@ulascakir]

rochajoel oh god...

[@alfonsolizarazo9806]

What a legend!

[@stepforward1605]

Yes and the camera team was running up that hill even faster. Are you so dump

[@ronbyers9912]

Don't mess with Emma when it comes to climbing a bike. No wonder she won the presenters climb out of the saddle race. She is a beast. .

[@MrBJPitt]

"climbing a bike"? She is a boss at riding, but "climbing a bike" is not her strong suit, see her racing cyclocross 😝

[@kalijasin]

For sure.

[@saheebyusuf939]

Let's give it to GCN, their videos always get better and better.

[@Grunge_Cycling]

GCN is the only channel that I can forgive for doing purely promotional videos under the guise of "tech reviews", because they use their funds and free time to do epic videos like this.

[@notatoad]

Agreed. Using real music instead of "generic upbeat instrumental song #28753" really added to this video.

[@saheebyusuf939]

@João Belo everyone has their views. I respect yours but I enjoy their videos so yeah

[@spiked1961]

@João Belo Nobody is forcing you to watch

[@evildiesel1709]

it's a 12 minute ad ffs

[@budycelyn]

serious respect Emma, unreal effort, now go back and smash it :)

[@mackenzieelsner4357]

Emma has really grown as a presenter so quickly. I was wary when Matt left and them bringing in new people I wasn't familiar with but now I get just as stoked when I see Emma is in a video as I did with Matt.

[@lebowskii98_9]

Emma, you're amazing! 230 - 250 watts for 1 hour. I know you are disappointed but us mere mortals would be over the moon if we'd ridden that quick uphill. I've got to be at least 10kg heavier than you and would struggle to put out that kind of power for an hour. Chapeau ! 👌

[@knutarnekarlsen44]

In the heat... with no wind... Impressive!@Click Bait

[@alexanderjames6934]

@man0z i did about 150 Watts for 300 km with my friends this year xD but we had 45 min Rest in 9:15

[@alexanderjames6934]

@man0z Where do you live? I have done 450 km this week with avg temperature about 0°C. Iusually do about 130 Per week but Rapha 500... If you want to get fit just find buddies you enjoy riding with, then you dont have to go out on your own. I stqarted cayling regularly 1.5 years ago and i am very happy with my improvements, which i couldnt have reached alone. I have no idea how smoking slows that down though, when i was 5 my dad said smoking makes you slower when riding a bike and since i wanted to be fast i didnt every think about trying it.

[@ironmantooltime]

@man0z ur not necessarily unfit, but untrained 👍

[@stuartdryer4089]

I can do about 225 W for an hour. But I'm close to twice her weight. She seemed to be zooming up that insane climb. And she makes it look so easy. Clearly pro riders are not like the rest of us.

[@davepratt9909]

Let's see. This year for Emma, Female World Champion Brompton Cyclist and World Record Uphill Hour Holder. Well, Dan did ride for the Cervelo Test Team, so it's about even.

[@randomfaktor]

😂

[@MrBJPitt]

You forget Emma was on the cervelo test team. Dan can drink more beers I guess? 😄

[@dnsussman]

Dave Pratt i

[@mejartomlinson7065]

very close to 5w/kg. thats why she is the champ!

[@stuartdryer4089]

Mind boggling.

[@jeremiahfix5529]

What a powder keg.

[@stuartmcgill5065]

Emma, that was outstanding!! Very well done! Massive respect!

[@phoenixrerising]

According to Wikipedia her race weight is 48 kg. So to give you an idea: 231watts/48kg = 4,8125 Watts per kilo average. Absolutely massive!

[@75supercourse]

4.8 kW/kg for one hour - bring the wattage bazooka out of retirement!

[@davidtt8372]

I doubt she is maintaining her race weight.

[@hebrews11vs5]

Call it 5 watts per kg if at sea level the whole time. Great job Emma!

[@elialexander-tanner5784]

@@75supercourse Wattage Bazooka!

[@gregdoucette]

I thought she was onky 46 kg.

[@Cholo95]

My beautiful country😍🇴🇲 Well done Emma, you're always welcome to Oman guys!

[@denisdrc5836]

Wow, all my cycling life was thinking that VAM was Vertical Ascension Meters (per hour) and not that... what you said. My life will not be the same... Amazing job by Emma!!!

[@madbikeboysins]

I really like this presenting combination of Emma and Chris. Great production values. And phenomenal climb. As a ex-sprinter, I salute you and absolutely acknowledge on my best day, I wouldn't have a chance.

[@macolganjames3356]

Great stuff GCN. and chapeau to Emma who is always so entertaining to watch. She should get best female sports presenter of the year !

[@41devid69]

Right now it's off season where I'm at and during the summer here in Texas I purposely look for gut-wrenching hills to take on. You're sweating profusely you want to get off the bike your mind is telling you to stop but your heart is telling your hands to click those gears and your legs are saying to much Lactaid but you never give up and day after day after day those hills become nothing. Very proud of you never give up

[@felixnavarro2120]

Emma since you started working on the GCN you have motivated me to do more hill climbing don't be disappointed with yourself I think you are extraordinary woman everytime I see you doing the Hillclimb I wish I was there to learn from you since I live in a flat area in South New Jersey U.S. Awesome job on that hill climb hope you keep that record for a long time and no one defeats you.

[@seahog32]

I must say that Emma has become my favourite GCN presenter. Her humility and cut-the-crap, no nonsense style is so refreshing, not to mention my admiration for her as a cyclist.

[@hjshoon5244]

Strong mind and body to go through 1 hr of constant climbing suffering. Well done !

[@rossfripp4503]

Absolutely brilliant video. As ever, love these GCN challenge videos! Well done Emma.

[@theoverengineer]

Not finding the BIG thumbs up button. Where is it? Maybe Google should start designing one for cases like this. Awsome effort, Emma! Thanks for inspiring through perspiring.

[@keyairrah123]

I want Emma back. Miss her on GCN.

[@lucvoeltzel5577]

I really enjoy watching all your shows, particularly Emma so much at ease! One regret though: you are all less than half my age and I feel that sometimes you could address more the needs and limits of those who are a bit “less” young than you, I imagine titles like :”how to set up your pace maker for Alp d’Huez “or “riding with a new hip”...I am joking of course but... some of us more advanced in age could benefit from your expert advices. I still don’t know what my real bpm limit is at 71!

[@RavyDavy]

in thoery - its 220 - (minus) your age - so for 71, your limit should be 149.

[@alexanderjames6934]

If you want to find it out you should do a Test. Just take a local climb that is about 10 min in length, just do a warmup and then tackel it at a rate you can sustain for maybe 5 minutes and just go as hard as you can amnd ignore the pain, just finish when the legs give up and your speed drops even though you try to sprint, then you should find your maximum Hartrate.

[@noice9709]

Congratulations Emma! Thanks for giving it your all for us on camera. Much respect and please don't be too hard on yourself ... enjoy your accomplishments - and the journey. You dug deep to reach glorious heights!

[@danilodemaurex4997]

Without trying I also had a go at this record this year! I climbed 1012 m of ascent in exactly an hour (13.5 km at 7.4%). Strava tells I averaged 222 watts and with my weight of 67 kg that only makes 3.3 w/kg. Chapeau Ema! Amazing to see what retired pros can still do!

[@eb2675]

Great video and great ride. I've had the chance to climb a few kilometres in my life with Emma. Her commentary is so authentic and her humility is endearing but unjust for such an accomplished rider.

[@theoriginaltylerdurden]

Emma continues to amaze me to a new level in each new video. Anybody elses stomach get tight and start grinding in their head to want to help her up the climb? Mad props to her

[@monitorcomputersystemsltd2375]

Chris and Emma have great chemistry and make a charming contrast. The big sprinter and the tiny climber with huge respect for each other.

[@gregoxenham2842]

Emma you are an inspiration. GCN’s most watchable presenter

[@bigdazz8636]

That was a tough climb just sitting here on my sofa! Awesome effort Emma and great to watch. Happy New year to you all B-)

[@davidferris4299]

Fantastic Emma. A 12 minute edited view of your climb doesn’t do you justice. 1 hour climbing at an average of 10%!!! That’s world class xx

[@davewalbancke2411]

Wow Emma your a machine, great work

[@scottishjohn]

Yikes! Ouch this just looks sore watching it! Really feel for Emma all that effort and still disappointed that she set a new record. I am sure that given the right time and possibly some cooler conditions then she would be able to set both a faster time and end up with a higher amount of vertical meters gained. I wonder what her rate of ascent was when coming 2nd in the Taiwan KOM this year... interesting. Emma would still ride the legs off me on any climb and I think that it a monumental effort that anyone should be proud of! Well done Emma! (also Chris for being a super supportive team mate!)

[@seahog32]

"Emma would still ride the legs off me on any climb..." Second that. And, sadly enough, she would no doubt outsprint me as well.

[@lydiagould3090]

Amazing effort Emma.! 230 w average is still phenomenal, even though when she was race fit she probably would have been faster. plus the heat would have made it harder. Would love to do it , maybe aim for a over 65 age group best

[@vascoamaralgrilo]

Great effort Emma! And nice work recording the record Chris! It would be nice to see some pros trying this record, maybe GCN has just kickstarted a series of attempts (as Jens Voigt in the track hour record).

[@Drzhounder]

Emma, you're amazing. I couldn't do it for 15 minutes. I could dig as deep as possible and I can't go that deep. Fantastic! Bravo!

[@Camillita1977]

GOAT video! So inspiring, plus I watching Emma and Chris support each other! So positive and cool.

[@traderz13]

Why not get the guiness book of records out and do it officially?

[@LarsRR]

traderz13 The record wouldn’t stand very long. She averaged somewhere between 4.6 and 4.8 w/kg for an hour. That is very very impressive, but female world class riders can hold north of 5 w/kg and 6w/kg for men.

[@lollofinn392]

Lars well it could be the record for a female non professional

[@LarsRR]

Lollo Finn Even that would be surprising. She has retired quite a while ago. A female cyclist of similar ability as Emma, but whose retirement has been more recently, will likely also break the record somewhat easily. I by no means want to shame Emma, who is a fantastic athlete. It’s just not world record stuff...

[@ClintonWaters]

Epic stuff Emma - thanks for another great video! #feelingflabbyonthecouch #ridingtomorrow 👍🇦🇺🇬🇧

[@seanandrews4916]

Lol im sitting her thinking about how I should actually exercise and I feel fat 😂🤣😣

[@gkstarter1]

Her stance, how she climbs is really amazing, looks great really.

[@2wheelsrbest327]

"Man that was rubbish " your words Emma not mine. My words are well done Emma and there are plenty of us young and old would love to have your ability.

[@GeorgeBurkhard]

Emma and Chris - you should go ride Mauna Kea and make a video! It's the hardest and longest climb in the world, and you can definitely climb at over 10% avg grade for longer than 14km, but even better: at a max altitude of over 4000m!

[@steveb3671]

Great video and effort Emma. I've ridden in Oman and can thoroughly recommend it. The people are so friendly and the accommodation excellent.

[@plantfuelled8912]

But you have to have 'special permission' to cycle on a road. Sounds shite.

[@steveb3671]

@@plantfuelled8912 That is a one-off for Jebel A. The roads are well made, great surface, quiet. It can be hot though, so be prepared. 🙄

[@plantfuelled8912]

@@steveb3671 It's quite obvious that the authorities in Oman aren't cycle friendly or have some authoritarian axe to grind, as 'who's allowed' and 'who isn't' seems to be based on petty favoritism or money. You could have at least trotted out a 'safety' reason to excuse the inexcusable. Really though, what the point of featuring a road that cyclists aren't allowed to cycle on on cycling YT channel, seems daft. It's like going to Mallorca and find out that Sa Calobra is only for cars and buses.

[@stephenmorris6202]

Excellent. Chris and Emma a great team and epic ride by Emma. Amusing cringing and entertaining. More in the spirit of mad Matt. Enjoy your 2019. More .... more. .... more

[@tedallenwolff]

Just fantastic. A great achievement Emma, and an excellent job with the filming and commentary. GCN rocks.

[@supernpstr]

Emma - the most amazing athlete I have seen ever! All her challenges on GCN have been tremendous and a pleasure to watch!

[@rickgoodwin6765]

Wow Emma, You rock! That was an amazing climb. New world record. Another amazing feather in your cap. Yeah you might be retired but your still rocking it. Smooth roads and a nice tailwind for you.

[@Latchfpv]

Emma is a damn beast on the bike. I love watching her crush challenges like this. Really inspiring. I need to step up my game.

[@maartenmeynen8760]

Damn! Little Emma is a big beast!

[@donaldyata3390]

Emma you are a beast and you sold me on q-rings!

[@trevejenkyn9888]

congratulations, once again a wonderful segment. Thanks

[@douglaspate9314]

MEGA thumbs Emma! Awesome!! Living in Andorra here we either go up or we go down and we all know the feeling of climbing for an hour, or more! The going down though is reward for the upward suffering.

[@GinnyGibbs]

Great work Emma, you suffered for a great cause. And you continued after being sick! Most riders would have sagged out straight to the emergency room, but you carried on climbing.

[@richardhaselwood9478]

Chapeau Emma. I will put that my list of things I have no interest in doing 😊

[@robbchastain3036]

Same here, she needn't worry about me snatching her record :)

[@JensDueOhlsen]

LOL... and true!

[@charlottepetersen511]

Hahaha. Perfect. Even if it is because I couldn't actually do it....

[@paolobramucci3609]

How can you not give Emma big thumb’s up? She has the heart of lion and the stubbornness of goat. Inspiring ride Emma! 👍👏👏👏😊

[@MarkWladika]

Every time I try to set the hour climb record; 10 minutes in and I'm assaulted by a pub.

[@CraigBothamassagetherapist]

Seems you need to try a different route.

[@olivergroning6421]

A 1h VAM of 1275m is absolutely stunning, great effort! Even more so considering the weight ratio with your bike. I usually start a season with a 1h VAM around 800m and I am happy if I improve to 950m till fall and this improvement feels massive, can't even imagine what close to 1300m must be like.

[@chrispig7748]

Dear Emma, thanks for the video could you do a video about what it’s like to take part in an olympics? Most of us have no idea what it’s like to race at the highest level

[@garybc]

Wow! Congrats Emma! And Happy New Year to all of GCN!!!

[@robertmuckle2985]

Great job Emma!!! How did you manage to punctuate your effort with bits of narration at that insane HR? Crazy impressive!!

[@shanesejones8490]

Chin up, Emma. 230-250 watts for an hour straight?! You're a BEAST and that's why I love you!! I just know you'll come back and crush it!

[@worbed]

Pro level: Omega! Emma is awesome! "I felt like I could do it faster." Amazing!

[@conanfa18]

Emma is hard core! So much respect for her strength and talent.

[@pkomarek]

Yay Emma! I love the mental discipline and determination you show, especially in the heat. I'm a late riser that used to live in California and I'm very aware of how hot and torturous a shadeless climb can be at maximum effort. Maybe try at sunrise next time? Can your support vehicle spray you with water, is that legal? Regardless, you were brilliant!

[@jasonmarchant1607]

Congrats. Emma please put together an oval chainring video that combines your experience with them as a pro with GCN does science. Maybe combine with a top 10 ten reasons to use them vs 10 reasons not...

[@nickh2385]

Well done Emma, truly a crazy climb! What a view you had to look at!

[@thewanderer673]

You are now a Respectful rider for me and Icon for my wife. Very nice Emma, you won our hearts 🚴... Keep inspiring us...

[@TheGentleMat]

Way to go Emma! Super inspiring, hopping on my bike now for a trainer workout. Love all your videos.

[@westulon]

I'm constantly impressed by Emma's grit; there's a lot I could learn from her.

[@Paul_Paulson]

Super work Dr Pooley! An inspiration to us all for your positive attitude to a challenge. We also see a bit of the champion's mind: sets new record, wants to beat it.

[@dalis994]

My best VAM value is from Alpe d'Huez, around 1250 meters - good weather, I wasn't fresh but I was not really tired either. I think that the top pro performance is around 1850 meters (Pantani)

[@sgates83]

Emma, as a self proclaimed hill climber, climbing is NOT easy. Great effort! You are a beast!

[@brianreid8000]

Well done Emma! Superb effort that most of us can only dream of! Keep up the great videos GCN! Happy new year to you all! 👋🚴‍♂️👍🏻👌😀

[@floatingvoter8618]

I know some might say that if you have had Christmas off on holiday..... you should be able to go the extra mile.... but OMG, what an amazing effort Emma !!!!! Take the rest of the year off :D

[@richardmiller3808]

I only dream of climbing like that. Good work Emma!

[@mattstackwood3054]

I really am not into cycling... I just don't get it to be honest. But I do know I have huge respect for this! What an effort to put yourself through, and even more to try to speak for the camera when you must be feeling like all you really want to do is cry. Big big respect, well done 👍

[@CrankCyclingChannel]

Matt Stackwood odd you’re watching then. No offence.

[@mattstackwood3054]

@@CrankCyclingChannel none taken, my best friend is BIG into cycling, it is his life and all he can ever seem to think about... so I try to watch bits and bobs on here so I can at least half understand what he is talking about and "indulge" his obsession. Lol I do enjoy the GCN stuff, the presenters are all really cool. I tried my vest to enjoy cycling but it's just not something I have a passion for. All though I can at least appreciate some cool tech and big personal efforts 👍

[@elialexander-tanner5784]

Wow that's amazing Emma! Doing Gibraltar, I did a VAM of 1000 for just over 40 minutes. You're a beast!

[@wiselteats]

always been a fan of Ms. Pooley and her performance in this video is just one more demonstration of how much of a champ she is on two wheels

[@alex3475]

Thanks this is great motivation for some of us not to give up climbing hills. Thank you very much and keep up the good work.

[@darrenhill8503]

Much respect Emma you are a machine.

[@brianasselta9237]

Congrats Emma! You're amazing, I bet that hurt! This coming August I'm doing he mount Washington bike race in New Hampshire. I know I'm so going to puke lol.

[@2bteachable2]

How to feel inspired and discouraged at the same time? Watch someone average more than you FTP up a hot desert climb, with an average gradient of 10%! Emma, you continue to amaze me! (My only face-saving grace is the fact that I weigh at least 20 kilos more and I'm over 50.)

[@theoriginaltylerdurden]

Back to watch this again. Miss Emma, she is the bomb.

[@SchumacherJoerg]

Emma's the best! I miss her at GCN!

[@tamasvarga2407]

Epic ride Emma and great video GCN! Thanks and keep up! Cheers

[@rosson1983]

Beast mode engaged! Quality video and a stellar performance from Emma.

[@daveyoung6680]

Couldn't think of anything to add to what's been said already but I had to say something, hats off girl, that was impressive.

[@AdiGaskell]

I rode the Fedaia a few years ago, which is similar to this in terms of gradient, and was in the top 15% or so on Strava, so not too bad, but Emma took a good 10 minutes out of me. A beast of a climber. Super strong.

[@millsshumps1968]

The great thing about this record is the fact that Emma Poole, has started a new movement. I can imagine Ollie Bridgewood, and his love of lightweight bikes taking up this challenge.

[@patbroadbent6816]

Emma you are just something else, amazing. Thank you for showing us all that we can all do better

[@marensvare507]

Emma that was epic! That's an incredible amount of grit and determination. Well done, indeed!!

[@RenukeSamarasingheUK]

Amazing effort Emma! Well done on a huge effort... I can only dream of that sort of power. Definitely get Guinness over and do it officially!

[@bryanyoung7637]

Awesome job Emma! i am riding around the world on a bicycle, I can tell you about those long climbs! I dread climbs, but after the fact I am thrilled about the achievement, might I mention I get off and push many times... so, don’t feel bad, do it again when you get the chance!

[@sureshchinnappa2290]

Congratulations Emma, that was a wonderful effort. Proud of you!

[@thamagana]

Absolutely love this. Their effort shows and it's ridiculously unbelievable.

[@purplesheep99]

Outstanding performance by Emma and that still is an understatment.

[@TheWaxChainFanClub]

I couldn't do that in a helicopter.

[@koko-lores]

true. way too shaky and tight in a helicopter to ride a bike. and then uphill, I mean, which direction would you want to go to start with?

[@tgoods5049]

Yeah those things look really hard to fly

[@CreRay]

I'm gonna make a big bow for Emma... What a monumental effort! One should also remember the influence of the temperature on the performance, if it had been 10-15C surely 10-20Watts would have been likely.

[@benjaminzachwieja8133]

Unfortunately, I can only give this one thumbs up. That was inspiring! What a monster effort.