Ok so for a bit of fun and because its the start of the year im doing a bit of a fitness test. Definitely a few KG’s heavier but its great to get out and see where we are. So on my local hill climb i noticed that myself and the current UK Hill Climb Champ Harry Mac have similar times and i head out to try and see if i can beat his time. He’s the full break down and how it all went. It was a lot of fun and thanks to Harry for helping out.
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00:00 Intro
06:20 Harry Mac
09:23 Climb
32 Comments
Big up Max, Nathan T and anyone fitness testing in 2025 ❤
Do you have SPORTFUL sponsorship?
Well done Max🦾🔥🦿
I notice I go faster with fully loaded gravel bike 😂 then my road 🤷🏻♂️nonsense
For our age you top G 🦾
I know it was all in fun but if Harry actually tried for segment he'd smash it. I've beaten a local champ on a few segments where I live but I know he just cannot have been trying as otherwise I'd be slaughtered. It would be good if you could film Harry going for it one day though, be a good comparison. Totally agree on the pain thing, nothing worse than anticipation of a gruelling effort! Good video as ever. Oh and next time take Paris along as her comments always welcome 😃
Yesterday I seen one of your old videos back 7 years ago doing cycling strength exercises. Good video.
A few years ago I noticed on Strava that I had beaten WT Pro Jack Haig on a segment that is part of my commute home (northern NSW Australia). Short, steep climb (30ish seconds). I was about 50th on the leaderboard, had breathed through every orifice, tasted blood… Jack Haig probably rode up eating a sandwich, chatting to a friend, glass cranking…
wait for a really windy day(tailwind) and go for it
That statement talent is talent is so true, you can work hard but some people are naturally levels above without even trying and sometimes we must be humble and realise that 😂
The air is denser in winter, that won't help.
Kudos for the content presentation and humour. V entertaining. M
Well done.
Such a cold day to be doing that yesterday LOL. You wait til summer, better air and warmer muscles you’ll be much quicker
Still putting out good power. A lot better than average 🙂
Would be great to know what sort of gear you wear in these cold temps
Great effort Max , especially early Jan 👏.👏We can only do what we can do mate . Missed your great content over the Christmas period 👍
Can tell a a man is from London, when he stashes kit under leaves in the middle of nowhere 😂 Great effort! Happy New Year!
Great effort and fun video. Happy New Year Max. 🙂
Time of year is really important,can't push that hard in the cold.
He's like 25 ffs.
And your mental state on the day,clear mind =power.
👍💪🍻
Aero bike is quicker uphill? If you feel unfit at 42, wait until you get to 52
Always nice to have something to measure your own efforts against – even though we are "also rans" it's still a bit of fun. I think doing it in mid winter probably isn't the best idea because of the cold and air density too. Good try though.
Always nice to have something to measure your own efforts against – even though we are "also rans" it's still a bit of fun. I think doing it in mid winter probably isn't the best idea because of the cold and air density too. Good try though.
Ask for advice and then don't take it 🤦♂ shouldn't be anywhere near a 1 min best during a climb that takes 3 mins sir 😆
He is 25yo and You have 42yo and your have only 13sec difference!! It's Fucking Good!!
Once it warms up you’ll nail it. I always test climbs like this in the winter and it never works out how I want.
Biggest difference is Harry had a rim brake bike. He won gold over feather despite having a lower wpk. Feather was also on some new unproven bike vs Harry's championship proven bike. With that kind of power output stiffness matter allot.
Max. More of these please We’re out in Amersham and know all of these local climbs. Keep it rolling. HNY.
Nonetheless Max, your riding is well stronger than when you first started this. Your 400+W for well over 2 mins is not to be sniffed at. These climbers are a different bunch anyway, and Harry on the short climbs is a monster for sure. Even on the longer climbs these guys can hold 6-7 W/kg for up to nearly 4O mins. Nice vid though, and kudos for getting out at all !
looking sharp…. that sportful stuff looks really good, and you dont see much of it on other youtube channels at all…… i feel your pain , great effort sir ( doffs cap )…….looking sharp and going fast……you cant ask for much more…..
Really good dig up here! Do t get bogged down with the “Gulf” they are pros, we are casuals.
Remember comparison is the thief of joy
Also big up TBattie as always
Bosh 💥