Cycling's Hour Record: Can Ollie Beat Eddy Merckx?
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- Опубликовано: 30 ноя 2019
- Eddy Merckx is widely regarded as the greatest cyclist of all time. He has won almost every single bike race, multiple times including all of the grand tours and the world championships. In 1972 took on the Hour Record, one of the pinnacles of cycling achievement, a feat that he claims took three years from his life. Ollie on the other hand just likes riding bikes.... but with modern training and technology can he beat Eddy's hour?
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I can see Ollie beating Eddy Merckx. I mean, the guy's 74 years old FFS.
Perfect! This is exactly what the winter months need - a Dr Bridgewood long-form series (that he does so well and have been sorely missing thus far). Bon courage!
"Surround myself with the best people.. to overcome those challenges." Dan Lloyd appears on screen.
Who's editing this????
Beside Dan Lloyd there is Neal Henderson standing. I suppose Ollie is referring to the coach next to Dan...
@@gerhardwanninger4531 the joke went over your head
Maybe Dan is the hurdle that poses a challenge
eddys bike weighed 5.75 kg, holy, im sticking with steel
"It's gold, Jerry, GOLD!"
Thanks for all the kind words of encouragement everyone. I'm going to give it everything. If you do your own 4DP Full frontal, let us know how you get on in the comments
You can do it! Cover Winkler in bees!
This seems like a great use if all the commercial relationships that GCN have built up over the last few years, will be great to see if all the commercial/technological prowess of today can overcome one of the greatest from 50 years ago. Good luck!
So, where is episode 2? I am looking forward to see your buckets filled with sweat after finishing "Team Scream" or "It seemed like a good idea at the time" :)
What a challenge, good luck!
@@geisslersonMC ruclips.net/video/KY_yX6JAV_g/видео.html
Ollie, there's video evidence of you winning a hill climb back when you were at Cycling Weekly and you got the coffee mug to prove it. 😁
Yeah, the Clark Kent act isn't fooling me, either. And neither are the jokes about the, uh, "cape-ron." So maybe now we'll find out about his superpowers.
Good luck Ollie, we believe in you !
Can we have another GCN spinoff channel called OCN... Ollie Cycling Network? Just Ollie all the time. This guy is RUclips gold!
"Ollie on the other hand just likes riding bikes" If this isn't the most relatable thing ever.
Ollie, you're already a legend. (totally jealous of your guidance and gear though)
Just don't die okay...
Good for you, Mr. Bridgewood. You're an inspiration to this 68-year-old dude. I'm riding tomorrow regardless of the temperature.
I have to admit, this was a really powerful video. I have a very sedentary job and have gotten myself in a huge, deep rut. I’ve been wanting to make a change, and I know what I need to do, but the willpower hasn’t been there. This was great motivation. I have the urge. I pray I can follow through tomorrow, and the days after.
Good luck Ollie! I can’t wait to watch your progress!
Good luck! Every little bit helps.
Thank you for finally going back to what you are best at, a long series video covering an interesting topic, exactly the type of content we all followed you at Cycling Weekly for & something that has been missing at GCN for a long time!
Ollie, I'm really looking forward to following, and wish you all the best! Huge support from us. Your videos are great and getting better all the time!
Wow Ollie! RESPECT and all the best! Smash it!
Lookin forward to another dedicated video updating on your progress! This is super cool.
I'm pursuiter and I'm doing the sufferfest plan as well. This video motivates me. I'm going to follow your progress.
loved this video, Ollie is a legend!!!:)
I love how great this channel is
Keep it up guys!!
Stoked to follow this series!
For the last month, I've been riding hour-long sessions on Zwift's Sand And Sequoia circuit and I'm pleased as punch to have achieved an average 150w in my very best hour, just ticking past the 20 mile mark when the clock turned over. So at the same weight as Ollie, he is literally laying out more than twice my best power in that same amount of time. Massive respect, Ollie-- your challenge is inspiration to mere mortals like myself, particularly in these upcoming winter months. Cheers!
Have done the 4DP 3 times and each time I tell myself never again. Good luck Ollie.
Never again until the next time, eh?
i re-do it every 6-8 weeks. The days before I'm always a little frightend... Afterwards, I feel great - whatever the outcome / improvements. To dig so deep and give everything there is, that leaves me with a feeling of satisfaction
Did last season twice with virtual watts, looking forward to push on those favero pedals this Friday...
Well done in stepping up to a super tough challenge such as this Ollie. Good luck for your training!
What a great challenge! I look forward to the updates, and wish you every success. We only grow when we challenge ourselves.
Love this segment. Really looking forward to following along. Go Ollie!
You mad man! You will be fitter than you ever been before after this! Best of luck with your training and the hour attempt!
You've got balls Ollie! Love the GCN challenges, but this is going to be next level!! It's going to be awesome following your training for the Feb hour date. Can't wait to see all the follow up videos on gear selection, the bike, reccing the track too. Best of luck to you Ollie!!!!
Best of luck Ollie, great challenge, vid and a fantastic long term project. 👍
Genuinely chuffed about this! This is exactly the type of content I’d hoped for when Ollie came across from CW! Good luck Ollie 🤞👌🏽
Very nice. Good luck with this: it's quite a challenge -- but you're working with top notch people so no matter the outcome the journey is going to be worth it.
Fantastic project, I love it.
A great man that lad, special on and off the bike, Eddy's okay too.
I am looking forward to this. I found the Sufferfest last year, my first foray into organized training. I ride my bikes be cause I like it. With what is shown in your numbers and the required numbers for your task, I believe this is very likely to happen. It’s going to hurt for sure, but it’s doable! My best to you Olive!
You may have only found us last year, but the Sufferlandrian within you has always been there. :)
@@TheSufferfest Thanks for the motivation to try Cash Register. That was fun!! But I am sick!
Neil and Mac and The Sufferfest will tough love you all the way to attaining your goal!
Good luck Ollie 👍 We're all behind you.
Chunder... now there's a word I've not heard for a long, long time.
Are we all just going to forget that Ollie did a 49:03 40km TT on the road then?
Was it downhill!?
@@lebowskii98_9 no... if you watch his film Project 49 you'll see. Great piece of vlogging
Exactly my first thought. He was pretty handy then so I reckon he’ll do this
so he was off the pace then and he was in better shape I'm assuming....how much faster is it on a track?
Found the video here ruclips.net/video/_vFjec2zsio/видео.html Remembered parts of the footage, with confirmation I'd seen it before coming in the form of a thumbs up to one of the comments! 🙄🙈😂
Can't wait to see the rest of the series
At the end, I'd love to hear Ollie's opinion by the end of this: overall was this 5000-hour sufferfest psychologically harder or easier than your MS+PhD? Was the final hour attempt harder or easier than your thesis defense?
Yes Ollie yesss!!! Go man go!!! This series is Gona be ace!! Please do regular vlog updates!!! Woop
Exciting! Good luck Ollie.
That is one hell of a challenge you've set for yourself, good for you. Give it your all. Best of luck to you.
Huge challenge Ollie, quite inspirational. Can’t wait to see how this turns out. Will be watching from the couch whilst recovering from AC surgery over the next couple of months.
A great challenge. Good luck. I will be following your progress
Brilliant news in a sadistic sense, looking forward to the science and your effort, the very best of luck, Smash it!
Long term prep! Looking forward to following the journey!
Great support for your @Ollie also from here in Italy 🇮🇹!
Really cool project, Ollie!
All the best Ollie! Did a 4DP last week, always hell but the tailored workout you get makes it all worth it! Keep at it, mate!
i was nervous watching this. the sheer pressure on ollie is crushing especially in public. Kudos Ollie, you're brave doing this. You only know your limits when you attempt to break them.
Good luck Ollie.. that's a "well tough" challenge.. good insight into an alternative to Zwift too..
More power to you Ollie, we're all rooting for ya.
Way to go Ollie.....you can do it...best of luck and I can't wait to follow you on this endeavor...you got this...👍🇨🇦
As a triathlete I am very excited to follow along on your journey. You got this!
Dustin Maher spoiler alert. My hour won’t be preceded by a swim and followed by a run. Just don’t want to get your hopes up as a triathlete 👍🏼😉
All power to you Ollie. Literally. 😃
Good luck Ollie! Sufferfest has been a total game changer for me so hope it works for you and you smash your target!
Once Ollie sets his record you should go out and break it Sir Lee!
@@TheSufferfest I'll get back to you on that one ;-)
Good luck buddy , im looking forward to this.. you can do it!
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Thanks for the upload bro great stuff can not wait to see you suffer and come about triumphant :::)) 16 hours per week wow gl m8
Ollie, this is fantastic and I wish you all the best of luck 👍👍 The cannibal is legendary of course and will be a massive challenge to get anywhere close to his performance! 😀
Olli you are a beast and I love all your challenges
Best of luck and enjoy the training;)!
Really awesome challenge Ollie; very interested to follow you!!
Great challenge Ollie, good luck!! Will be excellent to watch progress, how much harder will this be compared to your everesting completion (super video that aswell).
Good luck 😉 Lad, hope you smash it 👍💪
Yes! And more challenges like this please
Sssooo, Ollie are we going to be able to watch your progress in preparing for this endeavor. On a positive note I like you Positivity about certain skill sets that you have that can help you with this!! Go and get Ollie
Great work Ollie, looking forward to seeing this play out. Not sure about the hour effort and the pain face for the last 10 of that. I will be watching this avidly, I'd like to have a go myself at something like this, I mean training seriously, not breaking any records :-)
amazing challenge, wish you best I´ll be tracking your advance!!
Good bloody luck. This a cracking challenge. I would have loved to have a crack at 👍🏻👍🏻
Good luck mate!
Now, that is indeed a monster challenge, Ollie! Are you bringing the 'Performance Chef' onboard too? Thanks for the great content and 'enjoy' the suffering/ training; It'll be worth it, I'm sure :-O
Ollie, nice to see you here in Costa Blanca!
"Chunda"? Ollie, you are now an honourary Australian. Welcome to the lucky country.
Good luck. Great challenge. Great video. Funny, “ hers a dog enjoying a car ride.”
Good luck Ollie !!!
You’ve set yourself quite a challenge !
Good luck, mate! You're gonna make it... maybe.
good journey dr Oli.
Best of luck to Ollie! Firmly believe he can do it. Will GCN be broadcasting the attempt live?
Ollie your the best, you crack me up!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂👍👍👍
You go for it Ollie - this would be a monumental personal achievement.
You got this - it’s all about your dedication and training.
P.S. your current weight is insane! Wish I was that light 👍
Okay, fess up. Who broke the Wattage Bazooka sign? 8:42
Ollie’s face at 10.10 was just priceless 🤣🤣🤣
You can do it Ollie. Also Ollie did you copy Eddie Merckx's hair style?
Ollie doing what Ollie does best! About time GCN let him do it his way!
HUUUGE thumbs up for GCN not keeping their people in the drawer. We understand there’s promotion of wahoo and Sufferfest etc but these challenges are definitely VERY HARD.
All the best Ollie 🙏 - feel that power 💪
Good luck Ollie! Godspeed.
Ollie, you must go to Brussels and talk to Eddy! That would make a great half-hour
Great challenge. I took on something similar some years ago. I got hold of the historical list of hour records and attempted to ‘take down’ as many of them as possible. The training was old school from a book I got from Hilary Stone. The bike was also old school, steel, 1950’s, not even a track frame as it happens. Anyway, long story short I got faster but couldn’t beat 40 in the hour. Enough to be better than the best 1898 had to offer though. Good luck.
I'm watching this with a lot of interest, especially considering the total cumulative gains that have been made in tech in the last few decades.
Watched comprehensive 🚲👍
When I start the video, assumed you would attempted your personal hour record on Marcx original bike before goes high tech full aero attempt
Exactly,he has a bigger entourage than MC hammer
Awesome!👊🏻👍🏻💪🏻 go Ollie go!
For your weight those are good wattages Ollie 👍 and plenty of room to improve 🥵🚴♂️
How do you think this challenge will compare to your Project 49?
Is there a calendar to download to show workouts, like the Do the Plan with Dan?
That 4DP Test is really cool. I did one and got vastly different results:
5 Second: 1170
1 Minute: 381
5 Minute: 201
FTP: 154.
Making me a sprinter. But the fact that your FTP is significantly greater then my 5 Minute is absolutely mental. (I should mention that im about your height, 30 kg heavier and it isnt muscle, but still)
Gives me some lofty goals, well played Ollie!
You are a rock star, Ollie. You give yourself far too little credit with regard to your capacity. your heart is immeasurable.
OK - I have one question... Are you going to tell Eddy what you're up to? THAT interview might be really something!
I would imagine Eddy will be slightly irritated.....it does seem disrespectful to me.
Ollie you're rocking the beard pretty well mate, but is it Aero?
He's either going to need to shave or wear a full face aero helmet.
They ain’t a beard !
The cat could lick they off!
Love hour records. I’d love to coach another rider to one.
376 watts for 5 min on a trainer is phookin impressive