Is This The New Steepest Climb In The World?

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The UK is no stranger to steep climbs and it now has a new claimant to the title of the steepest road in the world! Bamford Clough, a newly paved 500m long wall near the village of Bamford in Derbyshire, is a real brute, with sections of over 36%. We’ve sent Ollie to check it out, where he and former national hill climb champions Jess and Dan Evans will see if it's even possible to make it to the top!
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@gcn 2 года назад

What's the steepest climb you've ever ridden?

@markbulmer1840 2 года назад

I've done Rosedale chimney in North Yorkshire. It peaks at 33% on the switch back. Brutal climb from the Abbey all the way up.

@pspnob 2 года назад

I’m relatively new to finding climbs, but Redbank in the peaks was a tough one. Got to do it again in the Cumbrian Cracker sportive in a few weeks.

@axelv5136 2 года назад

In France i've done a 28% street at the maximum and 14% average, on the north of france ! come and try to steel the KOM of Alexis Brunel rider for UAE team emirates !

@Sklouchechi 2 года назад

So Far, Revpal, PH, 11 km climb with Max Gradients of 25% 668m high from start of climb to finish

@FredrikGranlundkayaker 2 года назад

Hardknott Pass

@markstone722 2 года назад

This time Ollie manages to get dropped before he even starts.

@iancuk 2 года назад

He's having a heavy symptoms of Matt Stephens clipping syndrome.

@douglaspate9314 2 года назад

I thought that too!

@richardbrook4545 2 года назад

@@iancuk I don't think you realise how steep that road is. It's difficult enough to clip in with MTB SPDs unless you start right at the bottom. It used to be possible on an MTB but it wasn't fun and didn't add anything to a ride

@iancuk 2 года назад

@@richardbrook4545 as a person whose recently dented his left shin with MTB pedal after clipping-fail on 20% grad, I think you're quite fun at parties 🤣.

@richardbrook4545 2 года назад

@@iancuk 😜

@mikeymike1792 2 года назад

I get the sense that the driveway to the Evans household is basically vertical.

@-P-Z- 2 года назад

Dropped at the start. New achievement unlocked. Well done Ollie.

@bryanthomas3687 2 года назад

All that tech and kit, but no one has a broom.

@philippbeckonert1678 2 года назад

: True. You can easily go out there with a broom and be busy for 30-45 minutes and get rid of the most dangerous bits...

@DimIsHigh 2 года назад

Road cyclists in a nutshell 🤷🏻‍♂️

@deinie2606 2 года назад

I first descended this before climbing it (on my mtb) and it just absolutely dropped away from me. this one is absolutely absurd, especially since it's so straight you can see all the work you have to do. Absolutely brutal.

@Gias1 2 года назад

I rather know where it ends instead of being surprised by another stretch around a bent.

@kippen64 2 года назад

If I had to do this hill, my gearing would be so low that it would be quicker to walk.

@douglaspate9314 2 года назад

I think I would manage this with a 22 at the front, a 42 on the rear on an electric bike put into turbo mode

@marianneoelund2940 2 года назад

Yes, if I attempted this hill, my speed would be lower than normal walking speed. But you'd never get me to try it, on those wet leaves.

@Kromaatikse 2 года назад

My recently refitted hybrid has a lower gear than any of those bikes, though it is heavier to start with. Try 26/34 for size. But I'm not sure where I'd find a similarly steep hill around here to try it out.

@Seppster58 2 года назад

After a tough week I needed this Ollie video. Made me laugh. Love the soundtrack. Ollie gets dropped right off the start. LOL. Gotta do this in the summer. I want him to make it. Go Ollie!!! Thanks again to GCN for making my day.

@Chrisrides 2 года назад

Is anyone else really impressed that they were able to pave that drop!

@zakiyo6109 2 года назад

YES ! WTF?

@kamucho 2 года назад

More content with Jess! What a legend she is

@douglaspate9314 2 года назад

YES!!

@paulmalynn3674 2 года назад

Agree more Jess please 👍👍

@paulim8703 2 года назад

Lol, she was pretty much holding a conversation up that gradient!

@paddylogan13 2 года назад

Definitely, an absolute star and unbelievably strong

@darrenhunt4027 2 года назад

It’s autumn, why would there not be leaves, take a brush😂😂

@marianneoelund2940 2 года назад

Any film crew with good sense, would have brought along a leaf blower - but then, this is GCN and the crazier the video, the better.

@okantichrist 2 года назад

A broom is more practical .Followed by the wagon.

@thomasl6912 2 года назад

@@marianneoelund2940 a broom is a lot cheaper and less noisy

@marianneoelund2940 2 года назад

@@thomasl6912 Yes, it is. However, have you ever tried to sweep up wet leaves from a tarmac surface, using a broom?

@thomasl6912 2 года назад

@@marianneoelund2940 yes, I have. You may need a broom with stiffer bristles if the leaves are decomposed

@leplessis8179 2 года назад

Absolutely no problem - ridden the climb dozens of times, no sweat. Next planning to start from the bottom, any time soon.

@jamesarendse9739 2 года назад

HAHAHAHAHAA

@MrCh0o 2 года назад

I'd be sweating my ass off either way, mostly because of how fast you'd accelerate downhill

@marianneoelund2940 2 года назад

@@MrCh0o I don't think any of my bikes have adequate brakes for that. I'd be white-knuckling the brake levers, and still be accelerating.

@SimonBauer7 2 года назад

@@marianneoelund2940 downhill 4 piston 200+mm disc brakes will do you nicely there

@marianneoelund2940 2 года назад

@@SimonBauer7 Yes, my daily riders only have rim brakes. But I calculated how much heat the brakes need to dissipate on steep downhills, if you don't keep your speed down. It's a little frightening.

@Active-Cyclist 2 года назад

Thank you Ollie, and Matt by virtue of the comments, for making me feel less rookie in my uphill clipping skills. Can we have Dan or Jess do a video on how to clip on the climbs? They didn't seem to have any trouble clipping in at all.

@0bob0cya 2 года назад

Practice practice practice.

@LarsRR 2 года назад

I would love to see you ride Scanuppia in the Dolomites. 7.2km at 18% average, serval pitches at over 30% and a max gradient of 37%. In comparison, Bamford Clough us just 0.7km Long, at 21% average and 36.5% max gradient.

@the318pop 2 года назад

Scanuppia for anyone else reading the comments and googling it!

@LarsRR 2 года назад

@@the318pop you’re correct

@Biking360 2 года назад

I've just finished cycling the Mae Hong Son Loop in Thailand with regular climbs over 20% That seemed bonkers. Over 30% I can't even begin to imagine!!

@johnthrasher5613 2 года назад

Dan looks so 🥶 at the end, an the sound of those breaks, sounding more like rim then disk.

@RichardMigneron 2 года назад

Love the introduction music ! "Well, ... it's a total wall", LOL Laugh so hard viewing this video - Ollie needs to train with Dan & Jess ... a lot :-)

@GCNuser123 2 года назад

genuinely fitness not an issue for me here!

@RichardMigneron 2 года назад

@@GCNuser123 wasn't thinking fitness, but climbing speed - they almost made it look like it was only a 10% climb

@vegandave3309 2 года назад

One of those videos you smile all the way through ( mainly as it’s someone else doing it !)

@malcolmjcullen 2 года назад

Allt Bron Phillip on Anglesey is pretty steep, over 33% in some places, which i thought was ridiculous at the time. I see from Strava Dan's got the second fastest time up it already, though.

@sloopjonb42 2 года назад

I’ve tried both and Bamford Clough is noticeably harder, as is Afon Ddu…

@unionproductionspa 2 года назад

You guys should come to Pittsburgh, PA and race the Pittsburgh Dirty Dozen race. 13 of the worst climbs you could imagine including Canton ave at 37%

@doxielain2231 2 года назад

Props for doing the hill, the leaves, and the weather, and the camera crew!

@stevenbell482 2 года назад

Hats off to the couple. Don't even know how they managed it to have traction at all? Crazy!! Salute you.

@gazbeast666 2 года назад

There is a climb between Pontypridd and Abertridwr that is crazy steep before a cattle grid, Penheol Ely Road is the name of the road, it goes past Ponty golf club.

@lindabodewes7824 2 года назад

It’s coming into summer in New Zealand, now is a great time to go do Baldwin Street.

@charlesjungclaus 2 года назад

Love the Calypso? Flamenco? music at 6:20 with the duo dancing up the hill!

@vinniep01 2 года назад

Next video "The Ollie Bridgewood reel of shame." It'll be the most viewed ever.

@benshell2603 2 года назад

Ditching beacon is the brute way f a hill near me, absolute killer, twisty and steep and seemingly everlasting. The views from the top though make it all worth while.

@vinniep01 2 года назад

@@benshell2603 gps coordinates?

@brynmatton107 2 года назад

I'll have to take a day off work to watch it, looooong video 🤣

@trieli8993 2 года назад

In eastern Melbourne there is an old road climb car race track that strava thinks has a gradient of >50% at sections. Maybe it is that at the on the inside by I think it is actually to 35-40%

@R20VT100M 2 года назад

This will make a good Strava segment!

@999shaznay 2 года назад

And all done after competing in the Nationals. Well done Jess & Dan.

@JaysonBryant 2 года назад

Auckland’s west coast has the steepest street in the world. The world famous in NZ’s own Te Aute climb. It’s absolutely brutal for 900 metres. The Strava profile is misleading, as the start middle and finish are relatively flat. The two sections of steepness are measured at 40%.

@robbchastain3036 2 года назад

Well, to be fair, Ollie has been walking about exhibit halls lately, all that walking and talking about bike tech is probably more exhausting than it looks.

@bubblesezblonde 2 года назад

6:25 There is no shame in attempting ~ there is only shame in having the talant and NOT attempting the climb. This would be a challenge for the entire GCN presenter crew....can they defeat the Siborg on this gradient? All will be assimilated. Resistance is anti-areo.

@brannmacfinnchad9056 2 года назад

Make Si do it on a TT bike? 😂

@tonyhayes2505 2 года назад

try vine street Bristol I have competed and helped the organisers of MCC and BLCC on both not to mention repaired the clough and can assure you vine street is much steeper.

@michaelserres3604 2 года назад

How about the A6278 coming in from the south Stanhope for a steep hill. It’s certainly been interesting for me in a car a few times.

@Bluesman2509 2 года назад

Only good thing about January and February cycling is that there usually isn't any leaf debris left on the roads!

@brla1981 2 года назад

There is some super steep climb in La Reunion and Martinique if you're fancy a little trip in the sun ;)

@ridealoha2717 2 года назад

The steepest climb on O'Ahu is Wilhelmina Rise, which is .8mi or 1.7k in length with ave gradient at 15.1% going straight up. Sadly not even close to what your looking for, but it is fun!

@Ditypo 2 года назад

you should check out some of the climbs on the west coast of scotland on the NC

@david-cyclingnrunningtime1808 2 года назад

Without the shadow of a doubt that looks incredibly steep. If you ask me with a high degree of certainty I would dsre to say that "El tanque Las Casuarinas" has been the steepest challenge in my life. It is located in Lima Peru and before giving it a try you should wolf a huge snack down ricch in poroteins I must say. Thanks for the video. Stay safe. Cheers mate!

@p44doyle44 2 года назад

I’m pretty sure Matt Stevens clipped in faster than Ollie

@nickjohnson710 2 года назад

You should try inchfield road climb in Walsden, Todmorden now that is steep don't think you'd get up on a road bike, did on my 29r 😰

@mulerkaiserrach4473 2 года назад

I want to see the GCN tandem bike climb that gradient

@StreetZipsSZ 2 года назад

Talland Hill in Polpero is a beast

@nigelgittins 2 года назад

Jess a natural on screen and of course climbing. More content with her required please

@stuartmoseley 2 года назад

Savage! At least you chose good weather!

@jameslilley8919 2 года назад

its not quite as steep as this, but Bushcombe lane just out side of cheltenaham, Uk maxes out at 27%!

@kstethespokes1051 2 года назад

Next challenge - Jess & Dan on the tandem up the hill?

@mccedinburghtrial8223 2 года назад

Why didn't they show the barriers and road closed signs at the top and bottom? Or didn't they want anyone to know it's actually illegal to ride or even walk on the hill...

@dannypiesley686 2 года назад

There is a climb in South Shropshire from Asterton up to the gliding club on top of the Long Mynd that has to be pushing this.

@mekongvelo4592 2 года назад

Come and try Doi Ang Khang in Fang District on the Thai Myanmar border, pitches of 31% after climbing for 25 KM at an altitude of 1780 M.

@marianneoelund2940 2 года назад

That's an absolute nightmare, especially with the wet leaves. Even on foot, one could easily end up sliding down the hill out of control, on their back side. Excluding the easier 150m at the bottom, Google says it climbs 121m (394 ft.) over a distance of 435m (1429 ft.), for an average grade of 27.5%, which means that not only is it steep, but it's also much longer than most super-steep grades. To make it even more brutal, it gets steeper as you climb, with the hardest section at the top. To put things in perspective, even at walking speed (3 mph), I would have to put out over 400 watts to keep moving on the steepest part - and I'm only a 66 Kg rider. Just walking up the grade with your bike, would be very difficult (as Ollie discovered).

@suzannesharp6176 2 года назад

Go on Girl - you rock

@wheater5 2 года назад

This byway was closed by a "Temporary" Restriction Order (TRO) around seven years ago (!), pending an inquiry into its legal status. This was supposedly because of the discovery of an exposed live electric cable, but some suspect it was because of complaints from a few vociferous locals who don't like traffic using it. It was found to have official public highway status and therefore it was Derbyshire County Council's responsibility to maintain it to a usable standard. In the past I've often walked up and down it and used it on two and four wheels. I have visited regularly since its closure, hoping to use it again, only to see ongoing renewals of the TRO. In view of this video I visited again yesterday, hoping to use it (14th November 2021) and was surprised to see that the steel fencing barriers, road and footpath closure signs were still in place, along with a posted "Temporary Byway Open to all Traffic closure" (subtle different wording) which expired on 31st October. I've phoned DCC to clarify its legal status and suggested that if it is actually no longer closed that they remove the barriers, road signage and cones!

@tobyprice2538 2 года назад

Apparently there is one in Gran Parque Nacional Sierra Maestra in Cuba on a climb to Alto del Naranjo which is 40%.

@cesarortegaescamilla1782 2 года назад

Excelent video. Congratulations. In my Country. Climb Eólicas Santa Ana. Costa Rica. 32 % average gradient for 7 kilometers.

@itsyourboiiemil5450 2 года назад

I live right at the bottom, should have popped in for tea!!

@brannmacfinnchad9056 2 года назад

Might be able to manage it on my Fatty. 22F 50R... Can't even imagine trying on the road bike. And we're with you on the not clipping in, Ollie... it's /Hard/ on a steep gradient.

@fabriziooviedo9774 2 года назад

You should visit the steepest street in Perú called "El Peñon"

@philadams9254 2 года назад

Couple goals right there

@memofromessex 2 года назад

Maybe not steeper, but Succombs Hill in Croydon is pretty brutal but is also a cut-through used by heavy traffic. It's hard on its own, let alone the trucks and cars chasing you up the arse! It's more than 25% in places

@petinka721 2 года назад

They must have and GCN presenter challenge there!

@Rosenrot213 2 года назад

Walked up this plenty of times, and to the top of High Neb, Shatton Lane over the valley is a good climb but probably for mtb/gravel bikes

@MazingerZX 2 года назад

What were their gearings?

@tomstech4390 2 года назад

Try Badlake hill in Dawlish or Breakneck hill in Teignmouth. Just check it out I think the "16%" they say is trolling.

@redjugsba 2 года назад

This is also where the Bearded Vulture stayed during the summer when it visited from the Pyrenees.

@AC-wq7fo 2 года назад

Listening to the opening choir introduction, I kinda figured one of them would have taken a brush?

@JDirom 2 года назад

Does it count as dropping Ollie, when he can’t even start?

@gcn 2 года назад

We'll allow it. Adding it to the montage of shame

@andyg9991 2 года назад

Used to live in a street where part of it was 28%. You could not ride up it when it was wet, you would simply spin the rear wheel

@tomeklubomir 2 года назад

Impressive climbing and skills Dan & Jess in pretty poor conditions and with the leaves making it more difficult, but at least the wind was on your side. I guess Ollie will have to come back next time to show us how to do it, remember Ollie if it's not on Strava, it didn't happen. Oh and a video evidence too :))

@graemesadd6971 2 года назад

Good effort Ollie, why you didn't put easier gears on, only you know! Steep Hill in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, is a good climb and it's cobbles, so don't try it in the wet! Quote from Wikipedia "The central (and steepest) part of the route is unsuited to any form of vehicle, and only passable on foot." now there's a challenge!

@Uberden 2 года назад

Steeper than Covid bike prices!

@mag9792 2 года назад

I would say that Afon Du that Dan mentioned is probably steeper, it’s literally unrideable unless it’s been dry for a week. Which for here in Wales is quite rare.

@aaronedgeart 2 года назад

And I thought our 24% in Portland Oregon is tough... well done!!!

@slwsnowman4038 2 года назад

There's a hill, I call it The Wall. It probably isn't this steep, but it feels like it. Add in the sun baking you, and you are going straight up the hill and yea. When going the other direction, you crest, and then it feels like it just falls away like the launch hill on a roller coaster. I try to go down the street instead of the trail because of the speed you can get.

@jerick321 2 года назад

Try some climbs here on Philippines, we had a 5km climb with a max gradient of 30%

@ivardovgan2255 2 года назад

even though I am am a mountain biker I use do enjoy the climb challenge that me and my friends did, IN THE Places where we did it the angle was over 40%

@erich8258 2 года назад

Does Dan Evans have a mountain biking background? That was some impressive bike handling.

@GCNuser123 2 года назад

he’s just a beast 😂

@danevanscycling 2 года назад

Thanks Eric. Mountain bikes and MotoX was my thing as a kid. I never grew up… 😃

@abuayyubabdurrozaq8162 2 года назад

It's canonndale supersix evo..?

@josephlappa8497 2 года назад

Ollie, check out the Dirty Dozen ride in Pittsburgh

@ltrtg13 2 года назад

At least Si didn't take Hank up this hill on the GCN tandem. Or have I just given the producers an idea. If so, sorry Hank.

@FredrikGranlundkayaker 2 года назад

🤣

@johnjob8872 2 года назад

Izinglweni hill, Port Edward, Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa

@danm9297 2 года назад

This is near me!!! I’m having a crack at this next spring, might wait til the leaf litter isn’t an issue.

@andrzejn8482 2 года назад

I suggest you visit Poland, and go to the Przelecz Karkonowska !!! regards

@mjtpli 2 года назад

Honelstly descending that looks terrifying.

@fabiotattoosendlesspursuit 2 года назад

Try Tione degli Abruzzi (road to Pagliare)

@andrewbaker7365 2 года назад

Ollie you've let Yorkshire down again, what's up wi thee lad

@aikigreg 2 года назад

How does one get that nice puffer jacket you're wearing in the beginning of the video? Doesn't seem to be in the store

@channul4887 2 года назад

Wow they is fit! They und their husband seem like a perfect match. They is one lucky bastard!

@treecrusher 2 года назад

Dunedin has had the steepest street for decades. It is a residential street with flippin houses all the way up both sides. Comparing it to some dirt track that’s recently been AC’d in the country is not really fair in terms of the world’s steepest street. Plenty of MTB climbs steeper than this if we include actual dirt tracks.