Riding the Gavia Pass // Legendary Cycling Climb // Giro d'Italia
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2016
- EUROPE Day 4 - Gavia Pass! Bormio to the top of the Gavia pass.. and back. On a hire bike.
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some cracking views there Shane. Nice beaver!
Epic footage, keep it up. Looking forward to seeing some more of the real Giro.
epic ride shane. awesssssssssssome!
Another good one Mr Lama!
Great video Shane!
Great vlog Shane. Likewise did Stelvio up over and back from Bormio , Mortirolo and Gavia back to back days, we had snow as it was in September. Awesome part of the world. 👍
People do go on about Stelvio and don't get me wrong it's a great climb but Gavia is just beautiful and I can see Shane that you went through pretty much the same emotions I did five years ago to the week when I rode it solo from Bormio. There's also far less traffic on Gavia which helps. There's one point about half way up where you can see the road infront of you going up at 10% and your realise oh crap that's the road. Worth the effort though.
In terms of hire bikes the hotel I stayed at had a fleet of Pinarellos so you missed a treat on that front. I had my own bike their though so no backward brake issues! They did lend me a Campag wheel with more teeth though for Mortirolo. My 25 was not big enough.
Awesome video Shane - brought back some great memories.
Nice vid , the monument you were next to was the battle of St Mateo ,the glacier.the Madonna on the hill is dedicated to cyclists,they take their cycling seriously here! Next time try it from ponte di legno , it will blow your mind,if you thought the bormio side was great.or you could do a "warm-up" on mortirolo ride the other side to ponte di legno gavia but don't burn your glycogen! The other side has parts like mortirolo but you forget it it's indescribably beautiful and I've done a few hills.
You and Andy Hampsten have epic memories of the Gavia
His story was EPIC!
Very cool vid with some good edging ;-)
Italy looks amazing from your perspective! So jelly.
+Jordan dubins Euro edging, the best!
Nice one!
Nice! I run my bikes the "wrong way" around too ;) I thought the bike wasn't bad for a rental to be honest. You did well on that side of the road, and looking over the other shoulder and putting the other foot on the ground at lights also feels very strange at first.
You and the rest of the herd absolutely must get back there Shane. Not to poo-poo that climb, but if you think that was spectacular scenery, you should see some of the others! My favourite areas are the lakes around Como, not huge climbs, but lumpy and good training. Otherwise in the Dolomites, maybe not the longest climbs in Europe, but will sort anyone out just the same, and are simply stunning. Riding in Italy is fantastic, and not just at the top of the country. May is perfect ... and it's the Giro ;)
Nice sarcastic bike review, looks like a monster. :P
Excellent! You got it. All tongue in cheek.
VBT = Very Bad Transport
thank you mate for the great footage!! I'm a subscriber (What?)
I'm not gon give up (What?)
I'm not gon stop (What?)
I'm gon work harder (What?)
I'm a subscriber(What?)
I'm gonna make it (What?)
I will survive (What?)
Keep on survivin' (What?)
+ty dolla sign Did you just go all Destiny's Child on me!? Brilliant! Hahah
I would be scared to ride 73 km/h on a rented bike that is in this condition. I have no confidence in any other than my equipment :)
Great video, you look very happy tp get the opportunity to ride in this scenery, maybe you can come back during the worst days of Australian winter to do some more riding in Europe.
Those views are amazing!!
No hiding your emotions up in the mountains there then Shane.. can't remember last time I saw someone with such a big grin on their face throughout. And a 'wee' cone at the end of the day. Perfic ;)
Right hand - front brake here in UK too.
just got back from Bali and had a mountain bike with brakes like that. made it interesting.
Hi Shane.
Love the movie :-)
Did Stelio and Passo Gavia last year in September on my touring bike while I was touring from Denmark to Rome.
If you ever go to Bormio again, then you might want to consider hotel Funivia. It´s quite the place with free laundry service and fully spec´ed service course.
Cool video Shane, you went up the wrong side though. Still epic.
This means I have to go back! I'm ok with this. :)
Nice beaver Shane! (Flying High movie reference)
+Cameron Cresswell lol!
my winter bike runs front brake on the right an rear on the left however, the summer bike is opposite. needless to say changing over after months of is always a fun surprise.
I'm guessing you haven't ridden up Mt Wellington in Hobart. Chris Froome rode it last year with Richie Porte and said it was as good as most European climbs. For the last 5-10 km, you're riding along the edge of the mountain contours with spectacular views.
Keep up the good work. Loving the vids!
+Matt Skalicky I'll put it on my list! Cheers!
Shane, you'd love riding in the South Island of NZ. We got all sorts :)
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Good vid. Maybe a future video on what to bring for a bike trip sans your own bike. Min: shoes, Kit, helmet. Your own pedals? Saddle? Tool kit with a 2.5 mm?! Lol
+James Shay haha! Yes! I've got this lined up. 👍🏼
When mark had his crash there were people saying "how stupid could you be to drive on the wrong side of the road".
It is not easy if you are used to drive on the other side of the road. And I never thought about about the switched brakes. Guess it would be right if you go to the United Kingdom.
Good to see you enjoyed your ride in Italy.
It's not easy on a small road with little signage. I'd I remember correctly Marks crash was on a dual lane road in a city. That's much more difficult to get wrong!
Recommend doing the Sellaronda loop in the Dolomites. Very scenic.
Here in the US we also run back brake on right, front brake on left.
that was paving, not cobbles ! lol, great vid's though, top stuff.
I would love to see a review of the wahoo elemnt!
Great video! How is the last part made (where it shows details about your ride and the map) ?
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Holy hell mate @ 190bpm. My turkey legs run out of juice before I make it to 190.
Great vid Shane. I was up there last year and agree, it's one of the best. Your video has inspired me to plan for 2017. Thanks!
You've probably answered this a million times, but what is the software you use for the animation of your strava data? It looks great.
Thanks for the comment Steve. That video animation is relive.cc
I guess in winter you'd be there with Von snowboarding?
Maybe the next trip a couples trip with Fergal and Hannah? Shane and Von on the climbs and fergal and Hannah on the trails?
Pretty turned off by the typical elite roadie review of the rental bike and some of the footage and comments in the last videos.
I'm stuck riding my MTB on the road or trails. Hopefully my feet will be healed up and I can get back on the bike soon. Last ride I was only 10 miles and barely could walk for a few days.
Bet Mike Cotty would be proud of your cow spotting!
I ride left brake back mate.your bikes weird.greetings from uk
in Australia we run the brakes the wrong way. the frames are actually made to have them the other way.
Just curious as to why?
Jordan dubins I don't know why people do it. I have mine the other way around
Same, I couldn't imagine how awkward it would be to use breaks wired opposite to what your used to. Anyhow someone has to know the answer, maybe Shane because he's an Australian industry insider ?? Maybe he knows a guy who knows a guy. Perhaps I can just google it but that takes SO much effort :P
Jordan dubins yeah. I do have them with the right on the front on my mountain bikes but that's just because that's how they came and I haven't bothered changing them.
Just read a cycling tips article and it said it is because in Australia we go on the left side of the road and in Europe they go on the right side
Great video. I know that feeling of being so impressed by the alps although I live here for 5 years now I still get it. What software did you use at the end to show your route on a 3D map?
I won't be around much next year and so far I only do MTB but you could hit me up 2018 to do a longer trip together if you decide to be in the alpine region again.
That's relive.cc website. I'll let you know if I'm back over there soon.
Shane Miller haha sounds more like Australian politeness. I know was a crazy proposition. :P
Thanks a lot for the tip with those 3D maps. I will definitely make use of it in my own videos :)
I can't wait for more great content on your channel. I'm in the middle of my research on which (cheapish) zwift compatible bike trainer to buy and your videos are very helpful.
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Hi Shane - what hotel were you staying at ? Noticed at the 14 min 29 sec mark you had a nice storage room with maps on the wall of the climbs. Paul
Hotel Palace (I believe). We were at their off-site extended accommodation. The rooms at the main place are still just as nice.
Thanks Shane. Much appreciated.
when you were "reviewing" the bike initially i thought that you were being harsh, then you mentioned the cost. it would surely have been cheaper to bring your bike as an extra luggage item no?
Want to get rid of my coat hangers! Still,love my bike..
How did you do this animation (recap of your ride) at the end ? 15:45
Website www.relive.cc
Shane Miller Thanks Shane ! What do you think about smart rollers ?
Smart rollers.. hmmm.. I'm sure they have their place. Much like normal rollers. But. They're always going to be only a fraction of the market. Standard style trainers can be used by anyone, even people who can't ride outside on the road. Rollers on the other hand... only a handful of cyclists can actually ride them.
Shane Miller I have actually Elite arion mag roller,but I'm in fact a little bit scared by the damage standard trainers can make to my frame... that's why my question.. So if one time you have the possibility to test Smart rollers, i'll be pleased to see that on your channel ! ☺
jesus christ that chemtrails are everywhere ....
I really love your videos and channel, Shane, but that review bit on the rental bike...you kind of come off as a bit elitist. Not everyone that loves to cycle can afford the newest tech year on year. My best bike still has "coat hangers", and I build and maintain stuff with waaay lower components than you were just complaining about. Just a bit of perspective to consider from an average punter.
That was called 'taking the piss', or having a laugh. If that came across as complaining, you ain't seen nothing yet! :) Honestly though, I also don't have the latest and greatest. That isn't what it is about. I rode the Gavia (and Stelvio, see tomorow) on this bike. It was pretty horrible. If I said it was fantastic then I'd be lying, and that's something people could complain about, or call a 'commercial'. I've got people calling me out as click bait, complaining about my jersey choice, you name it.... welcome to the Internet, it gets to me sometimes too.
Everything in context, right? Best climbs/descents in the world without a preferred steed probably feel like a slight buzzkill. Also, I should have realized the tough news about your mate might affect things slightly. And with popularity comes criticism from all angles in the age of merited open public opinion. Thanks for the response and keep it up!!
Why are all the hire bikes rubbish? That would really suck!
Seriously average run down of one of the great climbs
hahahha! Thanks for the average comment. This video was sunk deep in the depths of CZcams until I changed the title the other day. Good to see that helped bump it up. Maybe I should use your comment as the title?
sweet not hilarious