The Steepest Race in the USA... And Maybe the World

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Is Pittsburgh's Canton Ave actually the steepest street in the world?
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@itsok2023

Mitch, your cycling content is up in the top 5 of the world’s best cycling channels. Why? Because you tell stories. Sure, you produce training content, bike reviews, ect, but your overall arch leans toward story telling. The story of the dirty dozen ride founder was profound. It made the short film for me. If not for that story, it would have been a well produced story about steep climbs. Keep up the excellent work. Your humble, yet funny, authentic way reeks of truth. You are right up there with Tyler Pierce. You both tell beautiful stories. ❤

@MZeleni8

Dude, you look like Sebastian Vettel

@tommyhighlife5597

Having lived and worked in Pittsburgh in the development community for 8 years I can tell you you can in fact place an asphalt course on slopes greater than 25% witht he proper mix and techniques. Asphalt technology and refined mixes that tailor the aggregate size , binder mix and bitumen content of today's WMA (warm mix asphalt) are far superior from a composition and placement perspective compared to the HMA (hot mix asphalt) that was primarily used prior to 2002ish. I've managed asphalt placement on slopes as steep at 34% without issue.

@mikatu

if you think tarmac doesn't grab over certain % you need to go to Switzerland.... the tarmac holds everywhere!

@artisans8521

The Danny Chew story reminded me of former F1 pilot Alex Zanardi. He lost 2 legs in a racing accident, of the more horrible variety. Then started training in a handbike to keep fit. Found he enjoyed it. Qualified for the 2012 paralympics and won the gold, twice too add a second gold in Rio. And competed in touring cars were he competed using hand gas and brakes till a traffic accident between a handbike and a truck, during a charity event, ended both his carreers, leaving him locked in. Some people are chaced by bad luck it seems.

@WheelcraftBicycles

6 time offical finisher. 1 time unoffical because I was on a single speed and the chain popped 2 times. Single speeds are a secret wepon on this ride if you can hack it.

@Ih8GoogleandApple

Danny Chew is legend! Glad he is still out ripping despite his catastrophic crash

@ivy5935

Imagine driving a manual car and you only have your driving license for a few weeks. And you have to stop in the middle of the steep road- would be my biggest nightmare lmao

@joebolan4082

Bravo Danny Chew! I remember racing with you in the RAAM Open East in 1989, I think (round and round the Great Sacandaga Lake). I still cherish that memory!!!!

@KentHeckel 22 часа назад

great video

@calebschultz5717

Civil engineer and previous project manager for a Pittsburgh paving company who paves all the city streets including south side slopes. One of you hardest challenges is rolling the asphalt. The rollers will slide down the hill and won't be able to get back up. At times had to wench them up the hill, or ride around the block. Compaction is your difficulty on these steep streets.

@xsteevox

1) thanks for giving Danny the respect he deserves. Those of us old enough remember when he was an absolute terror on the bike.

@markthomasson5077

Gearing, tyres?

@smthnew861 14 дней назад

How the hell do cars ride those hills? 😅😅😅😅

@rayF4rio

I grew up a couple of blocks from Dan Chew, we are the same age. Back when we were 15 or so, I would ride my bike about 15-20 miles a day, and would hear about Dan riding 100 miles a couple of times a week. That blew my mind back then. All he did was ride, while everyone else was playing other sports during the summer. So sad when he crashed. I never did the dirty dozen, I left the Burg well before it was a thing, but riding cobblestone hills and streets was always a part of riding any distance in Pittsburgh.

@CamNicholls

That’s a good video idea though! ‘How I took out an entire group ride with my camera jousting pole’ 😂😂😂 looking forward to watching the whole vid later this evening 💙

@paulpoletes6341

I rode up Canton Ave in the summer of 2021, I was glad I did it on a gravel bike with 38mm tires - all the extra traction helped a lot. It took me three tries to get up the hill - if you take the wrong line the cobbles really stop your momentum

@ogasi1798

this was amazing to watch so offer thanks from England, never seen your channel before nor heard of this race - wow to all and i truly hope that Danny makes his 800k - what a legend

@kcumpston

Hi, Mitch! Your video brought back a lot of old memories for me. DD was also my first bike race back in 2015. I remember starting near the back then passing a ton of riders on Welsh Way. I realized I could've scored points if I had been less cautious. I remember my disappointment at the end of the race when I finished with more in the tank. It's what got me into racing! I've disappointed myself other times since then. But I've had plenty of proud moments when I gave it my all and exceeded my expectations. Now I'm hooked. Thanks for the great video! I hope you crush it the next time!

@daniellucente4409

I was so looking forward to this video and did not disappoint! I attempted the DD in 2022and was unsuccessful. I would love try it again and having this amazing video to watch is very much appreciated. You did so well in the event and told such a great story. You have an amazing gift and talent at video storytelling. Thank you for sharing it!