Conquering the Beast - Hardknott Pass: UK's Toughest Cycling Challenge
Vložit
- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping adventure as I take you on a thrilling journey to conquer Hardknott Pass, known as the UK's toughest cycling climb. Nestled in the heart of the Lake District, this iconic road is a true test of a cyclist's mettle, and in this video, you're about to witness my epic battle against nature.
I'll tackle hairpin bends with heart-pounding gradients and challenging twists and turns that make Hardknott Pass infamous among cyclists. I'll also share invaluable tips and techniques to conquer this brutal climb, making this video not just a visual treat but also offer some motivation for fellow cyclists seeking to take on the challenge.
Whether you're an avid cyclist looking for your next adventure or simply a nature enthusiast seeking a virtual escape, this video will take you on an awe-inspiring journey that will leave you in awe of the sheer determination and breathtaking scenery that Hardknott Pass has to offer. So, strap in, hit that play button, and prepare to be amazed by the crown jewel of UK cycling!
Subscribe now and join me on this incredible journey of conquering the UK's most challenging cycling climbs!
Thanks for watching, Beard on a Bike.
🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE -
/ beardonabike
F O L L O W
▶ CZcams - / beardonabike
▶ / a_beard_on_a_bike
▶ Strava - / strava
Equipment:
▶ Summer bike: Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc
▶ Winter bike: Cannondale Caad13 105 Disc
▶ Super Summer bike: Specialized Tarmac S-Works SL7
Bike Accessories
▶ Garmin 1040 plus
▶ Favero Assioma Duo Power Meter Pedals
▶ Garmin Radar
My Camera Kit:
▶ Gopro Hero 7
▶ Iphone 13 premix
▶ Canon 80d
▶ Sony RX100 V
Beard on a Bike logo by:
www.jenniferba...
![Hardknott Pass - Simon Warren #84 [OMG]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/MMdKwHHAtw0/mqdefault.jpg)
Great video and brilliant commentary - thanks for sharing. It's on my to do list for sure.Well done by the way.
Please report back and let us know how it went.
There are some great vids of climbing Hardknott but this is my favourite. The commentary overlay (recorded outside!) and the words of encouragement are fantastic. Five weeks and counting until I face off with Fred.
Some very kind words, save a few matches for this one and watch out for people falling off 🤪
Get in there son.....and even though I've lost a lot of weight, my 50-34 chain ring and 11-34 cassette are not getting my scouse arse up there without stopping or dying, which ever happens first.....plus I'd be worried about the screws attached to my skeleton keeping my new Titanium hip in place working loose under the strain 🤔
Great words of encouragement/advice at the start, also liked the random phone box intro 😂
I do my best to switch it up no expense spared. I had a few people that offered encouragement earlier on when I started cycling and honestly it helped me massively. Just turning up sometimes is an achievement.
Just discovered your channel absolutely love it now a follower great bunch of mates aswell 😀
Awesome, thank you! I presume you’re reconning for Fred?
I wish my friend I know my limits I cycle Cornwall but I'm wise enough to know up north is another level big respect to you and your mates .
You'd just done the climb, absolutely knackered, and the kid at the top says, "good luck". Bless. Sweet but funny.
🤣🤣🤣 I did giggle myself
This is the best video of this climb on the internet, and just what I needed. Actually feel more confident now I know what to look for.
Just remember the pain is temporary, keep pushing. The pedals that is 🤣
What an awesome vid!! Many congrats!!!
Now I just need to get a PB 🤣
I Love this video.. and I totally agree with the correct gear ratio - I have completely changed mine for this years Fred Whitton.. I've installed a 30t - 40t front and 11t - 40t rear.. I have tested it out on 20% inclines and so far it's been great.. slow but i didn't have to climb off and push.. Thanks for sharing brilliant
I’m sure that will be more than enough to get you up Ian, all the best for the Fred mate
@@BeardonaBike Thank you Mucker.. I'm also undertaking this event to raise money for St James Leeds where I was fortunate enough to receive a liver transplant - I'm also doing the Lakeland Loop this weekend just to get a feel for the hard passes 🙂
Wow props to you Ian, all the best this weekend praying for good weather for ya. The Lakes has a habit of catching us out when we least expect it. Keep us posted on how you get on.
Git up my boy!! 😂 hard going that sir. 👍🏻
I’m glutten for punishment, it’s the sense of accomplishment I think I’m addicted to.
That phone box intro! 🤣🤣 Great vid mate, the commentary works really well too. Well done getting up it again, impressive HR numbers!! 💪💪
Phone box was minging, can’t wait for your feedback after Fred 2024 😉
@@BeardonaBike Yeah, hitting that with 100 miles in your legs is going to hurt!
Nice commentary bro .. I felt the pain and was edge of my seat 👊🏽
Wasn’t comfortable at all man, but got a fairly respectable time I guess.
Have you been Tunu?
@@BeardonaBikeno .. don’t think I’ll get up there even on a ebike .. hats off to ya Mashaa Allaah hit over 200bpm I didn’t know that was humanly possible
Great stuff, chapeau sir! I did this last week. I failed on the Fred a few years back- someone fell off in front of me😢. I had a full compact with 11-34 cassette - at my age (63) I’ll take any cheat I can get!
I hope I’m still riding at 63 👏👏👏
It’s particularly tough on the Fred with all the miles in the legs and people getting in your way. I wouldn’t call a 34 cassette cheating. Just getting out there to attempt it deserves a thumbs up. Are you going to go back and tick it off that’s the question?
@@BeardonaBike I made the climb last week, 17:45 according to Strava 🥵
absolutely amazing effort fella, very inspiring, subbed and following on strava.
Cheers Thomas I’ve been eyeing up a few more climbs for this Summer. Are there any in particular you think are worthy of a ride out?
@@BeardonaBike I live very close to pendle hill (nick o pendle climb), it would be great to see a vid on that, apparently it’s number 72 in the top 100, not very long though so possibly not CZcams video worthy lol.
Nice climb Aky - 203bpm!!! Adequate 😅. Hardknott is always lurking out there in the lakes - waiting to welcome the cyclists !!
I’m always gluten for punishment 🤣
💪
Well done,great Vid,good inspiration,its only Pain Lol🙂
Incredible, really enjoyed your video, great commentary, you’re superhuman
I wish I was had super IBS on the climb 🤣
Amazing effort, well done 👏 I did it and then Wrynose as part of the Coast to Coast in a day event and was happy to get up them both. Now run by Sportive HQ, who run some great events. Highly recommend that challenge if you haven't done it. Seascale to Whitby. Enjoyed your videos of Maratona Dles Dolomites. Gave a great insight into the event, really helpful. Booked on that for 2024.
I’ll look into that, hope you enjoy Maratona it’s going to be an absolute blast
Well done again on your 2nd go at this hill.👍🏻I noticed you take the bends wide like what I do. I think when you take the shortest route on a bend its the steepest part of it. Thanks for another good video.
In Fred I took the 33% bend on the inside because of a rider to my left. Definitely not recommended 🤣
Fantastic video....doing this on the Fred in a few weeks time. Very encouraging to see that it can be done.
Best of luck on the Fred!
Well done, great camera footage, along with the commentary 👏
Much appreciated Kev, it takes time to think about what goes into the commentary and recording it can also be a nightmare with kids running around etc. If somebody finds it useful I’ll be happy.
Beautiful bro
I definitely need to do that. Great video and inspiration 👏
Get out there and smash it dude, then report back 👍
Smashed it bro. You've got the biking and fitness Tekkers mashallah. Looking forward to the next one's (Pakistan)
Still awaiting footage from one of the bro’s
Well done, great effort. The camera does not give a good indication to how steep these climbs can be, but seeing your heart rate figures tells a better picture.
If you’ve not been It can be scary just driving down it in a car.
@BeardonaBike I can well believe it, I pucker up coming back down from Holme Moss, and that's nowhere near as steep.
@@jasonharris839 And that’s about 10/11%
Brilliant effort mate, I will do this 😊
Get it ticked off mate 💪
Great video and agree with everything. Unless you going for the kom the first bits a lung buster, steady and recover in the middle then try to dodge the cars on the 33% bit. For me the 33% was short and sweet and wasn’t that much of a challenge but the bottom section was
I think most people get fixated on the 33% section and over look the first qtr. Took me by surprise to be honest first time up.
😀 yay just when I needed some inspiration 👍👍
Get out there and smash some climbs 💪
Just starting out, but psyched to improve. Emley Moor area already has enough to keep me in my place for now 😅
Fantastic effort.
It’s all in your head 🤣
Great video and commentary 😊
Glad you enjoyed it more than I did.
All posh with the Preimiers 😉😉😉 and are we mere mortals going to have a chance of buy one of the Jersey's 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
Absolutely cracking video!! Well done dude. One comment if I may...it would be really interesting if in the overlay you had a percentage gradient graphic.
I’ll keep this in mind for future videos 👍
Great video.. hoping to get entry into the fred 24.
Did you get in? I didn’t 😩
Great job
Thanks Gareth 👍
Brilliantly done mate👍
Thank you sir, glad you enjoyed it.
How does it compare against the great dun fell. I’m yet to attempt it but I have done dun fell.👍
Brutal! Wonder who the oldest person to do it was and how old. Would love to think I still had a chance to try.
Well done dude, awesome!
Thanks Mick, get out there and give it a shot it’s worth the visit even if you fail.
Great effort. What cassette did you use?
11/30 on this bike could have done with a few more gears as I kept checking if there were any clicks left in the lever
Nice one again - see you at the Fred 2024? Also - what gearing are you using? I'm changing mine ready for next year as I'm 36/30 for 'granny' and couldn't sustain the 400w needed to keep moving.
This bike had compact 50/34 with 11/30 cassette. If you’ve got an easier set up take advantage of it. I’ve seen people going up with MTB gearing during Fred.
@@BeardonaBike I'll be 52/36 and 11/34 - got a mate (on his TCR) running a 42 out back to keep spinning! I've managed it on a 34/28 on my old titanium, but was only 50 miles into a ride that time. Step 1 - more strength but change the gearing anyway!
Made it look easy Aky
HR said other wise, if your gonna do it may as well get an alright time. On the flatter section I should have pushed in a bit harder.
I did this last month, its a killer alright. 😮
Bloody awful 🤣🙌
Now you have done both Chimney Bank and Hardknott Pass which would you say is the hardest of the two? I have an idea which one you will say. 😉
I think Hardknott because the beginning saps your legs and then you have the last qtr to contend with. Where as Rosedale it’s the middle but that’s a killer and then it eases off. Have you done either?
how would you be if the go-pro did actually die tho 😆.
I’d have had a tantrum at the top that’s for sure 🤣
Well done! I have yet to make it up in one go. I almost did a couple of years ago - I was almost at the top and had to unclip or fall off. It was a pretty windy day and I had clipped a stone. I'll have to do what you have done and just ride from Eskdale up then back down. This was a day when I almost made it up, czcams.com/video/-z7vjFDMlqc/video.html
I will do it one day!!
It was definitely harder on Fred because I had the miles in my legs and people were falling off all over the place. That was my first time and I was nervous, 2nd time around you know what to expect and how to ride it. Deffo take it on again l, take your time and do not unclip, just think about the sense of accomplishment at the end.
Promo_SM 👀