Spectacular video, thank you. I've known about this climb for ages, and can't believe someone finally recorded it. Thanks for taking on these lesser known but insane climbs and documenting them for us. If you're ever in Switzerland again, I can recommend Alpe Galm or Sankt Antönien as options to film. Incredible, little known climbs.
Mike - your videos have always had a special energy, a reverence for the place and for the sport of cycling. Many years on since watching your first video, it's great to see you still making these masterpieces. Bravo Mike. Keep doing your awesome thing, it's great. Edit: Did you stay at the top that night after the climb? No way you descended in the dark. The night sky from the summit...I hope you laid there for hours watching it without getting too cold.
What an insane climb and an insane effort, Mike! This topped them all in terms of difficulty packed in a relatively short distance. Still not sure how you stayed upright at 1-3 mph, much less were able to talk. You are definitely a beast on the bike! Well done!
Another beautiful video. I can't imagine doing anything like this. But then again, I'm old enough to be Michael's dad. At the same time, I certainly couldn't do anything approaching this climb even when I was his age. Inspiring in so many ways. I love this channel!!
Brilliant video. I did this climb in April 2024, it’s an absolute beast and I had to stop and push a few times. I bet any of my strong cycling mates beer for a year if they could ride the whole thing without stopping 😀🙏
Great job! Few have done this climb and it is great to give it the notoriety it deserves. It is one of the hardest climbs in the world I have ever done and I hope that other's get the opportunity to travel to the Canary Islands and take on this beast.
Ugh! I'm tired and tired and tired. My sofa is completely overheated just for watching you. This hill is for an out-of-body experience. Congratulations Mike! Fantastic!!!
Thanks! I was just about to get onto the trainer for another round of (virtual) climbing. Had to postpone when I saw that you shared a new video! Now, I'm even more motivated! And NO, I wouldn't be able to do 31%, I'd fall off backwards.
Thank you, Mike. Long time follower of your channel. Ever so glad when I see you have posted a new "adventure". I have done quite a few of the Pyrenean and Alpine climbs that you have had on the channel. However, soon to enter my 9th decade I think I'll give Animas a pass.
You’re very welcome and thank you for your appreciation towards the production quality. I can’t even begin to explain how hard it is to try and film these climbs without a second or third pair of hands to help ease the load.
Mike you are a Beast! and The G.O.A.T! Many thanks for another fabulous video, so much work in it, what a piece of art, your poetic soul in every picture. You even make this particular area ok....aside from the coast, it does look like an environmental disaster! I hope you are feeling better, best wishes of health, sending you vibes of strength. Take care, and thank you again.
Simply an amazing climb! Yes, you are definitely insane for doing this climb. However, we do appreciate your effort. As always your video is stunning and don't make us wait so long for the next one.
Well done Mike, every time I see that concrete surface it means one thing: suffering. What a ride and journey - the edit is epic too, doing that solo was incredible! 🙌
Exactly. The wrinkled concrete is a sure sign you’re in for a hard ride! Thanks for your appreciation, pulling this together solo was quite the challenge!
@@TheColCollective 100%, I do some videos on my own (nothing comparable to yours though!) and for sure I can understand the effort of pulling this out solo. I can see lots of hours invested in doing it but the final outcome is fantastic so thanks again for sharing it 🙏
This was crazinness Mike! They shot up to 30%, it was essential to adapt a more appropriate geometry of the gravel style frame. The beautiful island, beautiful places with its astronomical viewpoints and its steep caves by Mother Nature;)
What a climb! Having followed in your Pyrenean footsteps quite a few times as you know this one leaves me speechless. Pic du Midi and Refuge de la Gliere were hard enough - not sure i am brave or good enough to follpw you here.....lol.
Muchachos is super beautiful made hard by its length and something you’d likely repeat. Ánimas is one of those climbs you kinda want to do but afterwards you’re like “yep, enough is enough”.
Well done Mike !! 👏👏👏 I've been living on this wonderful island for five years, but I've never ridden the ascent of Llano de las Ánimas, one of those where you really stake your soul. 😵💫 Mike's choice of a gravel bike was excellent for both the metric development of the ratios and the width of the tyres., but given the lethal gradients a MTB would also have been suitable. 🚲😉 In any case, the island offers even more brutal ascents in certain sections, albeit shorter ones. El Tablado, Las Cabezadas, are two of the steepest rough concrete climbs, with peaks of over 30% (impossible to asphalt them, too narrow and steep). 😲
Absolutely! I met an astronomer up there with a telescope who let me see some of the distant planets. Would have never had that experience if I hadn't grovelled up Animas!
Another crazy adventure! Don't know what's more scary, the brutal ascent or the possibly neck-breaking descent, especially in totally exhausted condition. One should better start earlier to not have to descend after sunset. ;)
Great question. I think Animas is the hardest road climb and Nebelhorn the hardest climb overall. I tried riding Nebelhorn on the same gravel bike and literally couldn’t turn the pedals!! The off-road adds another element again!
I doubt going down off it was a whole load of fun either ! What is at the top actually some sort of viewing point or some sort of thing the farmers make use of ?
Hi Mike. Great video once again. Quick question: I see you have a 2x set up on your Cannondale. Is this a preference over a 1x setup and if so what is your reasoning. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed the video! For the gearing my only rational was that it’s what was on the bike I had with me in La Palma! I’d have gladly taken a 1 x setup for a lower gear or even my MTB had I had it with me! 😅
Even tho Mike was in 7th hell there, he looks miraculously great (at the end) for the fact he's rode 10ml and done 2k of climbing (a think it was) - guys incredible 💪 😎
Oh yeah speaking of obscure climbs, Superbagnéres is back for a TDF mtn finish. After I watched your video a few years ago I went and climbed it. Should be an epic finish 👍🏔️
Spectacular video, thank you. I've known about this climb for ages, and can't believe someone finally recorded it. Thanks for taking on these lesser known but insane climbs and documenting them for us. If you're ever in Switzerland again, I can recommend Alpe Galm or Sankt Antönien as options to film. Incredible, little known climbs.
Thanks so much for the recommendations Pete!!
Today is going to be a great day. A new Col Collective video!!! You made my day!!!😊
Big thanks Adam!! Hope you enjoyed the vid!
Mike - your videos have always had a special energy, a reverence for the place and for the sport of cycling. Many years on since watching your first video, it's great to see you still making these masterpieces. Bravo Mike. Keep doing your awesome thing, it's great. Edit: Did you stay at the top that night after the climb? No way you descended in the dark. The night sky from the summit...I hope you laid there for hours watching it without getting too cold.
Thanks so much for your appreciation! I hung out at the top for a while, then took a slow ride back down 👌🏼
Absolutely fantastic, Mike!
You are a true Sufferlandrian!
Heroic effort plus superb filming and editing. Thank you so much! 🍾
Thank you!!!!!!
I don't think I want to do this climb! Chapeau!
Thank you so much for your support Paul. You’re obviously a lot smarter than me opting out of this climb!! 😅
Thanks!
Huge thanks for the support, it's truly appreciated especially as I'm basically a one man band trying to keep the content coming nowadays!
What an insane climb and an insane effort, Mike! This topped them all in terms of difficulty packed in a relatively short distance. Still not sure how you stayed upright at 1-3 mph, much less were able to talk. You are definitely a beast on the bike! Well done!
Thanks for your appreciation. I think I’ve somehow honed the skill of grovelling up a hill one handed with a camera in hand 😅
The fact that you can do that and also talk, while suffering up a 30% incline is just SO impressive!
Breathing out of my rear end! 🤣
Amazing and inspiring video, Mike. Congrats on conquering this tough climb.
Thanks so much!
Another beautiful video. I can't imagine doing anything like this. But then again, I'm old enough to be Michael's dad. At the same time, I certainly couldn't do anything approaching this climb even when I was his age. Inspiring in so many ways. I love this channel!!
I couldn't handle even riding down that climb!!! Amazing! Big thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!!
Thanks Mike 🙂 Always enjoy your work and appriciate the effort you put into it both on and off the bike.
Thanks for your appreciation 🙏🏻
Excellent commentary, detail and climb description of a mind blowing ride and journey. Speedy recovery.
Thanks for tuning in! Injuries all healed up now, thanks for your well wishes 🙏🏻
You conquered another one. Congratulations. Always looking forward to new videos.
Big thanks Mike! 🐮
Brilliant video. I did this climb in April 2024, it’s an absolute beast and I had to stop and push a few times. I bet any of my strong cycling mates beer for a year if they could ride the whole thing without stopping 😀🙏
I reckon you’re pretty safe with that bet!!!! I filmed this in April so we must’ve been pretty close to each other! 🤩
Congrats, one of your best shot and edited videos. To film it and do the climb is amazing. After watching, it’s not on my bucket list.
Thanks so much Kevin! Good luck when you tackle this beast. You can do it!! 💪🏼
Great job! Few have done this climb and it is great to give it the notoriety it deserves. It is one of the hardest climbs in the world I have ever done and I hope that other's get the opportunity to travel to the Canary Islands and take on this beast.
Absolutely, a true monster that’s almost unknown. Well done for conquering it!!
Ugh! I'm tired and tired and tired. My sofa is completely overheated just for watching you. This hill is for an out-of-body experience. Congratulations Mike! Fantastic!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!!!
As always, best cycling content on yt. Thanks Mike
Thanks so much for your appreciation. 🙏🏻
Thanks! I was just about to get onto the trainer for another round of (virtual) climbing. Had to postpone when I saw that you shared a new video! Now, I'm even more motivated! And NO, I wouldn't be able to do 31%, I'd fall off backwards.
Thanks so much for your support! Go safe on your indoor trainer! Definitely no 31%ers!! 😅
Incredible. The ride, the effort, the scenery, the skies and the climb! My lungs and legs were hurting in sympathy at the 25-31% sections. Chapeau sir
Thanks for tuning in and your support!! 🐮
Thanks, so much inspiration
Massive appreciation for your support Andrew. Thank you so much! 🙏🏻
That is one brutal animal! Hats off for taking on the challenge and completing it. I don’t think this will end up on my to-do list 😉
Thank you, Mike. Long time follower of your channel. Ever so glad when I see you have posted a new "adventure". I have done quite a few of the Pyrenean and Alpine climbs that you have had on the channel. However, soon to enter my 9th decade I think I'll give Animas a pass.
Thanks for being a longterm fan Bill! Big respect to you and the cols you've conquered! Very wise giving this one a miss!
Congrats ! I am 56 years old and I want feel like you in the future ! 🤙🚴🏽♂️
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There was one scene where you could really see how steep this climb is. Looked like a 65* angle.
Unreal and a stellar effort Mike !
Cheers Peat! On some parts you look up and immediately think “is this actually for real??” Bonkers climb!
Well done mate. Great video. Exceptional production quality. And of course, not too shabby riding!
Thanks for your appreciation Simon 🐮
Awesome video, as ever!
Thanks for bringing these amazing places through beautiful cinematography to us!
You’re very welcome and thank you for your appreciation towards the production quality. I can’t even begin to explain how hard it is to try and film these climbs without a second or third pair of hands to help ease the load.
Beautiful vid Mike.
Love this stuff.
Thank you Peter! 🙏🏻
Mike you are a Beast! and The G.O.A.T! Many thanks for another fabulous video, so much work in it, what a piece of art, your poetic soul in every picture. You even make this particular area ok....aside from the coast, it does look like an environmental disaster! I hope you are feeling better, best wishes of health, sending you vibes of strength.
Take care, and thank you again.
Thank you so much for your appreciation and well wishes. Hope to see you again soon! 🐮
Awesome and inspiring video as always Mike, thanks for sharing with us these amazing climbs!
You’re very welcome!
Absolutely epic video - thanks for creating and sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it! 🐮
Simply an amazing climb! Yes, you are definitely insane for doing this climb. However, we do appreciate your effort.
As always your video is stunning and don't make us wait so long for the next one.
Glad you enjoyed the video! Definitely won’t be as long to wait until the next vid!
Thanks for showing us this amazing climb
You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching!
Well done Mike, every time I see that concrete surface it means one thing: suffering. What a ride and journey - the edit is epic too, doing that solo was incredible! 🙌
Exactly. The wrinkled concrete is a sure sign you’re in for a hard ride! Thanks for your appreciation, pulling this together solo was quite the challenge!
@@TheColCollective 100%, I do some videos on my own (nothing comparable to yours though!) and for sure I can understand the effort of pulling this out solo. I can see lots of hours invested in doing it but the final outcome is fantastic so thanks again for sharing it 🙏
I was really happy with how the video turned out. How it brings many people a few minutes of entertainment! Thanks again!! 🐮
Fantastic video ! That climb looked absolutely brutal, fair play for getting to the top 💪
Was a real struggle that one! Worth it for the views!!
You're the GOAT content creator Mike. Kudos😊
Thank you kindly!
Always a good day when ColCollective drops a new video
Thank you!!!!
This was crazinness Mike! They shot up to 30%, it was essential to adapt a more appropriate geometry of the gravel style frame. The beautiful island, beautiful places with its astronomical viewpoints and its steep caves by Mother Nature;)
What a climb!
Having followed in your Pyrenean footsteps quite a few times as you know this one leaves me speechless.
Pic du Midi and Refuge de la Gliere were hard enough - not sure i am brave or good enough to follpw you here.....lol.
Great Video. Congrats for always entertaining. I can feel your pain and your accomplishment.
Thanks for tuning in! 🌋
Very cool Video. Thank you very much for the impressions
Glad you like them!
Oooof- that hurt just to watch. Chapeau!
I think I still have some residual trauma ;)
Congratulations🎉, finally a new video 😊. A big like before watching. You made my day.
Thank you for watching!!!!
Good job, Mike! From one of the 4, now 5.
Complètement malade! 🙂Incredible images, Merci Mike Goaty
I like that nickname 🐐😅
Wish i would ride this someday, looks brutal. Thanks for another amazing video
Thanks for tuning in!!
Chapeau fella ! Getting your breath back on 15% HARDCORE !
15% felt strangely easy in comparison 😅
huge congrats for this ascent! great job!!!
Thanks for tuning in!!
Fantastic, what a climb.
Thanks for tuning in!
Superb Video on all fronts
Thank you!!
Amazing, La Palma is a very special place. I thought Roque De Los Muchachos was tough! This looks like another level 😮
Muchachos is super beautiful made hard by its length and something you’d likely repeat. Ánimas is one of those climbs you kinda want to do but afterwards you’re like “yep, enough is enough”.
Thank you very much Mike ,great job,( i am from Indonesia)
Thanks for tuning in. Ooooh Indonesia, dream destination!
Men the video editing is so much qualitative!
Thank you, it’s a massive workload to film and edit solo. Glad you appreciate it 🙏🏻
Cool that you are doing some of the more niche, yet more extreme climbs. Pjamm has a great data base on insane stuff like this!
Cheers Lars! Yep Pjamm is a great resource!
@@TheColCollective cool that they’ve also commented on this video. Some of my favorite sources of cycling inspiration convene!
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💥💥💥🔥🔥🔥 welcome back or again 👍
Glad to have you along for the ride!!
Well done Mike !! 👏👏👏
I've been living on this wonderful island for five years, but I've never ridden the ascent of Llano de las Ánimas, one of those where you really stake your soul. 😵💫
Mike's choice of a gravel bike was excellent for both the metric development of the ratios and the width of the tyres., but given the lethal gradients a MTB would also have been suitable. 🚲😉
In any case, the island offers even more brutal ascents in certain sections, albeit shorter ones. El Tablado, Las Cabezadas, are two of the steepest rough concrete climbs, with peaks of over 30% (impossible to asphalt them, too narrow and steep). 😲
Lucky man to live on such a stunning island. Definitely want to revisit, maybe even with the MTB if the trails are good? Enjoy!!
Fantastic video (and effort ) Mike … I’m happy if you want to stick to the more beautiful climbs with easier gradients 😂
Hats off mate!
Good to know!!! 😅
Fantastic. Thanks.
You’re welcome Robert!
Excellent
Two things I learned from this video; 1. Never do this climb and 2. Schedule a vacation in La Palma.
You are absolutely right with both of those points. Can’t recommend La Palma enough! Ánimas on the other hand 🙄
I think my ánima would depart before I get to the llano if I tried to ride this "climb" 🙂. Brutal, but inspiring as always Mike!
Was an absolute beast Pablo! Hope you’re well?
Well done, the stars at the top make it worth it.
Absolutely! I met an astronomer up there with a telescope who let me see some of the distant planets. Would have never had that experience if I hadn't grovelled up Animas!
That looks absolutely savage
An absolute beast Dave!! Kept saying to myself “is this actually for real?” 😅
Jeez, that looked seriously tough. As I was on my absolute limit on the Angliru I think I'll give it a miss 😀
Angliru is a beast, Ánimas somehow seems to up the challenge once again! Bonkers insane ascent!
Another crazy adventure! Don't know what's more scary, the brutal ascent or the possibly neck-breaking descent, especially in totally exhausted condition. One should better start earlier to not have to descend after sunset. ;)
Yes, I definitely recommend finishing before sunset. Takes me a loooong time to ride and film so often have a nice sunset to enjoy before darkness 😅
@@TheColCollective Must all fit together. Looks also count. And it looks great! 👍
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i see a new col collective video, i watch
Thank you so much!! 🐮
Nice to a new video from you, I always enjoy your content … how did this one compare to the Nebelhorn?
Great question. I think Animas is the hardest road climb and Nebelhorn the hardest climb overall. I tried riding Nebelhorn on the same gravel bike and literally couldn’t turn the pedals!! The off-road adds another element again!
Bad ass climb!
You’re right there!!
I doubt going down off it was a whole load of fun either ! What is at the top actually some sort of viewing point or some sort of thing the farmers make use of ?
There’s some sort of large water reservoir and plenty of stars for stargazers 🌟
Amazing! Did you ride back down with new brake pads? It looked crazy hard going up, but coming back down would scare the heck out of me.
Definitely had to be cautious on the way back down!
If it weren't for your videos as proof, we average mortals wouldn't be able to call you "the man, the myth - the legend"! Well done Mike . . .
You’re too kind by half ☺️
Liking the gravel bike Mike. What model is that ? Great vid by the way
It’s the EVO SE. Happy you enjoyed the vid too! 🐮
Hi Mike. Great video once again. Quick question: I see you have a 2x set up on your Cannondale. Is this a preference over a 1x setup and if so what is your reasoning. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed the video! For the gearing my only rational was that it’s what was on the bike I had with me in La Palma! I’d have gladly taken a 1 x setup for a lower gear or even my MTB had I had it with me! 😅
R-E-S-P-E-C-T!
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Uhh, breathtaking!!! Hope, you had descent not on the bike
Glad you liked it! As I was filming on my own with no support I had a pretty sketchy descent back down in the dark. Worth it though!
Absoluetly Insane Mike , you absolute Lunatic HAHA Chapeau ,How did you get back down ?Helicopter?
Slow ride down in the dark after some well deserved star gazing 🌟
For descending I would need a dropper Seatpost
What a monster effort Mr. Mike, chapeau mate 🦵💪🦵💪
Just a question, what gear were you using??
I was on 33x36. Would highly recommend lower. MTB gearing or even a MTB is the way on this one!! Easier on the way up and down!
@TheColCollective in Spain when you see that concrete roads, you know it's going to be steep 🦵💪
@@FaiscaaaH Totally. It's the sign that things are going to get very spicy!
@@TheColCollective Had it in Italy, too. Monte Lussari and other goat paths in Carnic Alps.
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What gearing was you using mike? What a sickening climb 😂
I was on 33x36. Highly recommend going lower or even using a MTB!!!
Yes I was thinking that's mtb job while watching the video
'you will end up in florida' -- Bro is really overestimating my swimming ability
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Even tho Mike was in 7th hell there, he looks miraculously great (at the end) for the fact he's rode 10ml and done 2k of climbing (a think it was) - guys incredible 💪 😎
Pure poker face 🙄 ♣️
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I know I keep bugging you about this, but how about filming the descent as well.
It was pretty dark by the top. This descent didn’t have a lot of flow, just a case of going steady all the way.
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Awesome ! I think I will take a zero on this climb 👍😀
Oh yeah speaking of obscure climbs, Superbagnéres is back for a TDF mtn finish. After I watched your video a few years ago I went and climbed it. Should be an epic finish 👍🏔️
Smart man Bob!!
Hope you got a lift back to the start 😂
I wish!! 😅
😮 congratulation riding that spot !, but the ketones surely will not help you :-))
I’m not sure anything can help when the gradient is that steep! 😅
Would an oxygen mask help?
Yes!!!
"hope you enjoyed it, i didn't!..." You have a deathwish or something?
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bike Computer inaccuracy is always annoying !!
Ah, another Llano de los animas...
The beast!
think id be taking my 14 year old bike with the triple on the front for that
Wise move with the triple!!
Thanks!
Thank you for supporting the channel and being a good friend Steven! 🙏🏻🐮