They should've just made Quintana step aside. He's failed agaibst Froome too many times, but Landa showed great promise last year. He would've been Froome's biggest competitor if they weren't on the same thing
Sionnach1601 Definitely! He was right there last year and had the legs when even Froome didn’t. Would love to see Landa get his chance to be the team lead instead of Quintana!
I really love how you use to adapt your pronunciation and speed when talking with people who don't have english as their mother language. That's really kind.
I think in football there are some sort of challenges videos most of the times. As they are pro's I wanna get some tips and tricks and that's why I think these videos are better. Even though the football ones are pretty entertaining for sure. Could be mistaking though
God you're dead right!!! That's probably why he is INSTANTLY likeable. All these knobs who keep their shades on, knowing that the rest of society removes theirs whilst interacting and chatting with people.
I was already fond of Landa but now i'm a fan. Good job! One thing that I love about this and the Contador videos is that it really helps display the difference in strength the pro world is in - not to knock you at all Lloydy. When they're racing each other, it's hard to tell how fast they're going, but put them next to not a mere mortal but even a former pro athelete and watch them ride completely within themselves - it really defines that speed and strength. .....man i wanna go climb some hills now!!
I don't care what happens, I want him to win a grand tour this year, especially france. He could have won last year and when he attacked Froome was one of my favorite moments in the Tour. Great rider, great video.
Dan, what an absolutely great video. Mikel is a true gentleman. I love watching him climb in races. Haha! He's Basque... of course he likes to eat. For anyone who hasn't yet been to the Basque Country and sampled the cuisine there add the experience to your bucket list!
+Brad Taylor: Me too. Landa seems intelligent but down-to-earth. In contrast to Contador's behaviour in the other video with the sadly missed Matt, also not ONE OUNCE of arrogance from Mikel, or looking like he was talking down to Dan, or anyone at home viewing. I really wish him well for that alone.
Contador had great interactions with Matt. You saw arrogant behavior in those vids? His attack was just epic and more in fun than anything. Like if Landa couldn't beat Dan by an impossible margin.
I like the fact michael is using the silca saddle bag. Probably the neatest option on the market. Just guessed his advise on better climbing, don’t be fat.
Another Beautifull Climber. Fluid pedal strokes. Poetry in Motion. Even an old guy like me would ❤ 2 ride with these guys just 2 learn & become better. My hill work requires heaps of work. Used 2 be pretty decent in my 30's. Have another 4 kilos 2 loose. Really nice bloke 2 talk with. Open Honest & Humble. Thumbs up Mikal 🚴🏼♂️👍👌
The thumbs down rejecting this GCN RUclips is just down right disrespectfull. Nice easy interview with some tips GR8. Mikel Landa super easy going guy. Reminds me of Alberto Contador a bit. GCN crew keep up the fabulous work. I really appreciate what u bring 2 the cycling table.. cheers guys & gals
I heard that this expensive saddle bag’s price makes you so sick to your stomach you can jump 0.5 w/kg within 10 minutes of installation. Apparently it also decreases drag by 7 watts and helps put weight more directly onto the back tire. Read it on weight weenies!
If you see the former cycling pro Lloyd with the e-bike and Mikel Landa it becomes cristal clear - Landa have a tremendous amount of power in use!!! I mean Lloyd is either quiet fit and with this kind of past a quiet strong rider but a guy like Landa is exceptional ... . I am jealous lol
Carl Forde Not too useful when having a cameraman.. Probably the only sensible choice is the BMW Evolution C scooter www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk/en/models/urban_mobility/cevolution.html
I have a nice orange 2019 Orbea Gain it’s allows me to double the amount of riding I do I normally do about 1800 km a year so far this year I’ve done 2600km
+nigel phillips: absolutely agree with you. Seems really sound. Also, I was gladdened to see that he hadn't bought into the extremely high cadence hysteria which has gripped the cycling world. Yes, the bikes of the '80s DID need lower gears, but looking at a lot of today's riders, I really feel they are revving too fast. There seems to be a growing general consensus that *your body* decides what's the most efficient gear in any situation, yet people get carried away on a sea of illusion that you necessarily have to do the latest thing. Landa doesn't pedal at a very high cadence, because it doesn't suit him to. Good for him!
Wow! A lot of talent indeed. Great video. I loved the idea of being an amateur and riding with Mikel on a hill. The pain would probably last for 10 seconds till I gave up.
I struggle to drink on a climb. Always thought that it was because I wear a back belt which limits the ability to drink (and breathe deeply). Good to hear that it is just hard when knackered. Great to see Mikel doing such a good job in the Tour de France.
Very nice video and ride, thank you Dan. I did chuckle when you said to the Spanish gentleman, whilst riding in Spain, "thanks for coming on our ride". As you guys are seemingly spending more time in Spain these days, maybe you could learn some Spanish! 😉be a nice touch! I'll now be following Mikel's progress a little more closely this year after this very informative video. Loved the way he dropped you, even on full wick on the e-bike, great fun. Thanks again, Tim
Hey GCN, love the show. I'm brand new to road cycling and picked up a Roubaix. How do I know when I've officially "made it" into the road cycling arena. What's a good time/distance goal to shoot for as an official start to not being a noob? Thanks, guy!
The minute you get on a bike and ride away for the first time then you have officially entered the cycling arena. Welcome to the greatest sport on the planet.
It's great to meet the man behind the thousands of frustrated-Landa faces. I hope he hasn't screwed himself by going to Movistar. Hopefully he has a happy July this year.
Brilliant video... Lloyd vs Landa. Though you do wonder how much of an advantage Lloydy got from lugging that heavy e road bike up the climbs compared to Mikael who is still tearing past him. Was looking forward to seeing Dan grovel like Matt did when he rode with Alberto... maybe it shows that you should never meet your heros cause they will make you cry and insult you! Love Landas responce to the TdF question... we have many options (yes but don't you wanna win the TdF?!) keep it up boys!
He said for non-professionals to train, they should train light. Would not training heavier, or lighter early on and then heavier later, be a great way to build endurance? Or is it something you should do only once you have peaked in your current training regimen?
Global Cycling Network my take away is doing 3 or 4 minute intervals entering threshold, then recovering and repeating. I’ve heard this type of info before but i was ready to hear it this time for some reason.
What did you think of riding the orbea gain? Can’t find any good reviews on it anywhere. I’m looking to get started in the cycling world (newbie) and live in a very hilly area. Does the assist take over too much that you’re not feeling the strain in the hills? If starting on an ebike if a year or two later when I feel I don’t need the assist any more that I’ll see a huge difference?
be interesting if the tech side of GCN could do a bit on the set up of Mikels bike as it really looks like his riding position leg etc is lower than I would have thought
What the heck is that zipping across the road behind them at 3:10? At first, I thought it was a bird's shadow, but there are no shadows in that light. What is it?
Great video, thanks! I noticed that Mikel rides with the cleat position backwards ie the foot is placed over the center of the pedal. Does it only seems that way? Is it a position better suited for climbing maybe?
How do you think Movistar will handle three potential leaders at the Tour de France?
Not optimistic.
I really like Mikel last year on Tour, so I wish him podium or victory
We have seen some gestures from Landa in the past that make me think it's not a good idea...
They should've just made Quintana step aside. He's failed agaibst Froome too many times, but Landa showed great promise last year. He would've been Froome's biggest competitor if they weren't on the same thing
Just let them all ride for the win!
Before anyone else points it out, I know that Mikel has won 3 stages of the Giro, not 2. Apologies. Mistake is my middle name.
Daniel Lloyd no worries mate, nice video as always!
Great host! Thanks
Is it? I thought it was "Mr. Smarty Pints"!
I thought Belgian Beer was your middle name?
You did an amazing work, nothing to worry about :)
Love Landa's insight. His stoney expression at the front of the 2017 TDF peloton was an inspiration.
+Eat Plants - excellent description. I think Landa has got what it takes to beat Froome, if anyone has.
Sionnach1601 Definitely! He was right there last year and had the legs when even Froome didn’t. Would love to see Landa get his chance to be the team lead instead of Quintana!
He was fast in 17. Not so much once the sky program wasn't forced on him
I really love how you use to adapt your pronunciation and speed when talking with people who don't have english as their mother language. That's really kind.
Dan was a pro in Europe so he's used to conversing with different nationalities, great interview.
Cheers Sergio!
Yes, I was going to comment the same. The questions were asked in a way that was clear and easy to understand..
I always love videos with the pro's.
You do not get to see so many videos with the pro's in other sports.
Well done gcn!
Cheers CityFritz, glad you enjoyed the video!
Honestly... you do. Especially in football.
Agree that this is great, though.
I think in football there are some sort of challenges videos most of the times. As they are pro's I wanna get some tips and tricks and that's why I think these videos are better.
Even though the football ones are pretty entertaining for sure.
Could be mistaking though
Landa’s saddle movement is incredible when out of the saddle and climbing
Never been more pumped for a video! Love Mikel.
Hope you enjoyed the video!
Landa being a gentleman and taking of his shades when presented by Dan
God you're dead right!!! That's probably why he is INSTANTLY likeable. All these knobs who keep their shades on, knowing that the rest of society removes theirs whilst interacting and chatting with people.
Isn't it dan out of breath 😂
I can almost hear Matt moaning now "Dan got to use an e-bike, and I had to ride with Alberto and suffer!"
I was already fond of Landa but now i'm a fan. Good job!
One thing that I love about this and the Contador videos is that it really helps display the difference in strength the pro world is in - not to knock you at all Lloydy. When they're racing each other, it's hard to tell how fast they're going, but put them next to not a mere mortal but even a former pro athelete and watch them ride completely within themselves - it really defines that speed and strength.
.....man i wanna go climb some hills now!!
Awesome stuff Pratalax! Hope you had a good ride! 👊
+Pratalax - So well said!
That Orbea is really smart! Lovely traditional style frame. And Landa really is a beast up the climbs.
Cheers Jon 👊
Yeah, I thought that as well. Finally someone found a reason for an e-bike to exist.
I don't care what happens, I want him to win a grand tour this year, especially france. He could have won last year and when he attacked Froome was one of my favorite moments in the Tour. Great rider, great video.
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Loving the movistar kit this year. Good on you for not shying away from the question on everyone's mind at the end too.
I was enchanted by the sky blue bar tape and front frame. Looks so good.
Thanks Daniel and Mikel!!!! Great joy to see you both in this video! Brought smiles to get me through the day!!!
Suerte a Mikel for the Tour!!!!
Awesome! Thanks for watching the video!
likes to eat. struggle to maintain weight. low cadence. humble. like everyone else, but Pro.
😂
I couldn't follow him on instagram any faster. although I'd began the list with has campy on a sweet canyon :D
Kind of confirms that there are no real secrets.
sounds like Jan ullrich to me
Cookie swerl c
I saw Landa at Briacon last years tour. He was two ft away from me! Star struck!!!
I like his point about when you're taking a drink, you're not thinking about the pain. Thanks for the conversation, Dan and Mikel.
"When you feel pain, you want to know why... ", nothing more to say. Great interview!
Dan, what an absolutely great video. Mikel is a true gentleman. I love watching him climb in races. Haha! He's Basque... of course he likes to eat. For anyone who hasn't yet been to the Basque Country and sampled the cuisine there add the experience to your bucket list!
Eskerrik asko! Oso ondo, Joana.
Let me win Powerball and I'll immigrate to Italy so I can go cycling there and other European countries.
Top video ! And Mr. Landa seems to be a really nice bloke. Cool to see how they gonna work together at TdF.
Cheers paulisaasta, we can't wait!
This makes me like Landa even more.
+Brad Taylor: Me too. Landa seems intelligent but down-to-earth. In contrast to Contador's behaviour in the other video with the sadly missed Matt, also not ONE OUNCE of arrogance from Mikel, or looking like he was talking down to Dan, or anyone at home viewing. I really wish him well for that alone.
Contador had great interactions with Matt. You saw arrogant behavior in those vids? His attack was just epic and more in fun than anything. Like if Landa couldn't beat Dan by an impossible margin.
I like the fact michael is using the silca saddle bag. Probably the neatest option on the market. Just guessed his advise on better climbing, don’t be fat.
Another Beautifull Climber. Fluid pedal strokes. Poetry in Motion. Even an old guy like me would ❤ 2 ride with these guys just 2 learn & become better. My hill work requires heaps of work. Used 2 be pretty decent in my 30's. Have another 4 kilos 2 loose. Really nice bloke 2 talk with. Open Honest & Humble. Thumbs up Mikal 🚴🏼♂️👍👌
Good tips from Mikel! Note the low cadence training but not high cadence
Landa drops Dan despite the extra 250W! Jesus!
They were going faster than 25 kmh. Even a proffesional rider cant win an ebike plus a normal rider
"When you feel pain, and you want to know why, no?"
-Mikel Landa on the human condition lmao
The thumbs down rejecting this GCN RUclips is just down right disrespectfull. Nice easy interview with some tips GR8. Mikel Landa super easy going guy. Reminds me of Alberto Contador a bit. GCN crew keep up the fabulous work. I really appreciate what u bring 2 the cycling table.. cheers guys & gals
Top video! Cheers Dan, can't beat a video with the pro's.
Cheers Steve, glad you enjoyed it!
“Landa is a PRO, and he rides with a Saddle bag?! This must give him some kind of advantage” - Gear junkies after watching the video
I was more interested in the fact that it had a Boa-closure :)
It's a Silca Premio Seat Roll...I have one on my bike, but it certainly doesn't help my climbing. =P
It should, since it makes your wallet significantly lighter :)
only paid $35 for mine, best saddle bag there is
I heard that this expensive saddle bag’s price makes you so sick to your stomach you can jump 0.5 w/kg within 10 minutes of installation. Apparently it also decreases drag by 7 watts and helps put weight more directly onto the back tire. Read it on weight weenies!
If you see the former cycling pro Lloyd with the e-bike and Mikel Landa it becomes cristal clear - Landa have a tremendous amount of power in use!!! I mean Lloyd is either quiet fit and with this kind of past a quiet strong rider but a guy like Landa is exceptional ... . I am jealous lol
Landa is quite strong when the roads go uphill.
Wow - how fantastic is that? - you've been bringing me a great smile on my face - DANKE and regards from Germany
I would love to see more riding with pros, but with hidden motors! Hilarious/Awesome/Interseting to see you battle at the end!
Great Landa!! You will win the tour!! Win please, you are my favorite one!!!!!!!!
can you get a quieter motorbike please?
Jonty Stegmann Yeah... Renting an electric motorbike would increase production quality tremendeously!
one suggestion: www.zeromotorcycles.com/zero-s/
Thought somebody was mowing their lawn for the whole video...
Carl Forde Not too useful when having a cameraman.. Probably the only sensible choice is the BMW Evolution C scooter www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk/en/models/urban_mobility/cevolution.html
You sure that was the motorbike? I was thinking he has a very loud set of jockey wheels.
Like all GCN vids but loving some of the newer videos!! This and the Chris King video..!!
Perfect 👌😁👍
More please 🤔
What a nice guy Landa is!
Great stuff - stay tuned for plenty more!
Such a nice and genuine person!
I have a nice orange 2019 Orbea Gain it’s allows me to double the amount of riding I do I normally do about 1800 km a year so far this year I’ve done 2600km
Wao! What a video! You guys are Hugh!
Thank you for bring this monster! I really enjoyed this video!
How I've been waiting for this! Thank you!
Hope you enjoyed the video!
All I remember is him being much stronger than Froome and having to hold back to help him. Now he's unleashed.
yadda yadda yadda who won?
Unleashed, there are 3 leaders on that team for the tour, why he would go to Movistar baffles me.
Who tested postive? Lol
More of these! Love them
Cheers Matt!
He seams a really nice bloke. And some good climing tips as well.
Glad you enjoyed the video!
+nigel phillips: absolutely agree with you. Seems really sound. Also, I was gladdened to see that he hadn't bought into the extremely high cadence hysteria which has gripped the cycling world. Yes, the bikes of the '80s DID need lower gears, but looking at a lot of today's riders, I really feel they are revving too fast. There seems to be a growing general consensus that *your body* decides what's the most efficient gear in any situation, yet people get carried away on a sea of illusion that you necessarily have to do the latest thing.
Landa doesn't pedal at a very high cadence, because it doesn't suit him to. Good for him!
Wow! A lot of talent indeed. Great video. I loved the idea of being an amateur and riding with Mikel on a hill. The pain would probably last for 10 seconds till I gave up.
Wow what a top bloke.
Waiting for this tutorial from a lot of time
Thanks team GCN
Thanks James, glad you enjoyed the video!
+Global Cycling Network yeah I enjoyed it a lot.
My head exploded trying to read your comment.
I struggle to drink on a climb. Always thought that it was because I wear a back belt which limits the ability to drink (and breathe deeply). Good to hear that it is just hard when knackered. Great to see Mikel doing such a good job in the Tour de France.
Nice to see Dan in our country!! Nice video!
Great to hear you enjoyed the video!
Spectacular video as always!
Mikel Landa is an amazing rider! Chapeau to Mikel and Dan!
Thanks Omaris, really glad you enjoyed it!
Anytime! (^~^)
Keep up with the good work and amazing content!
Stop saying "Chapeau".
in the time 3:07 you can see the diference between the techniques. One move his body with the bike and the another one only move his bike
I believe Landa is the best option for Movistar at Le Tour 2018
Great episode of gcn. I have blue anti gravity bar tape on my bike it really works on climbs.
Very nice video and ride, thank you Dan. I did chuckle when you said to the Spanish gentleman, whilst riding in Spain, "thanks for coming on our ride". As you guys are seemingly spending more time in Spain these days, maybe you could learn some Spanish! 😉be a nice touch! I'll now be following Mikel's progress a little more closely this year after this very informative video. Loved the way he dropped you, even on full wick on the e-bike, great fun. Thanks again, Tim
Haha, thanks Tim! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Landa is a nice and focused guy:) Great interview 👏🏼
#freeLanda
Snr Landa is a great rider! Thank you
The dry clutch on the motocycle that is filming, is ruining your sound :)
Hey GCN, love the show. I'm brand new to road cycling and picked up a Roubaix. How do I know when I've officially "made it" into the road cycling arena. What's a good time/distance goal to shoot for as an official start to not being a noob? Thanks, guy!
The minute you get on a bike and ride away for the first time then you have officially entered the cycling arena. Welcome to the greatest sport on the planet.
Seems like a really nice humble guy. Top video guys 👍
Cheers Steve, we really enjoyed getting to ride with Landa!
Love this man ... super cool !!! good luck Man
Such a nice guy and very talented rider!
An interview with a pro of the female Movistar Team would be nice . Lourdes Oyarbide for example
#Movistar 👍👍👍
Great idea Fabio 👍
Landa seems like a nice bloke. Great to see that he gets the channel's humour :)
Cheers anthonygarvey1, we really enjoyed hearing Landa's top tips!
Dan. Does this Orbea also mow the lawn? What a noise that thing makes!!
Great video, advice from one of the best, if not THE best, climbers.
Cheers ceryan83!
That's it. I'm a Landa fan now !
You can hear that Orbea Ebike motor, sounds just like one of those motorbikes you see in the grand tours 😉
It's great to meet the man behind the thousands of frustrated-Landa faces. I hope he hasn't screwed himself by going to Movistar. Hopefully he has a happy July this year.
4:39 that Garmin autopause sound right?
Excellent video.
Greetings from South Korea :)
Mike seems to be quite a decent person. Best of luck to him this season.
Brilliant video... Lloyd vs Landa. Though you do wonder how much of an advantage Lloydy got from lugging that heavy e road bike up the climbs compared to Mikael who is still tearing past him. Was looking forward to seeing Dan grovel like Matt did when he rode with Alberto... maybe it shows that you should never meet your heros cause they will make you cry and insult you! Love Landas responce to the TdF question... we have many options (yes but don't you wanna win the TdF?!) keep it up boys!
He said for non-professionals to train, they should train light. Would not training heavier, or lighter early on and then heavier later, be a great way to build endurance? Or is it something you should do only once you have peaked in your current training regimen?
Damn, he kept up like nothing if Landa wanted he would have gone ahead w/o problem. This guy is the best climber in the world right now
Like that kit.
Either being filmed from a Denier bike or that Orbea is a noisy Ebike
Great! Pro tip's are back! #happydays
Cheers Patrick, which was your favourite top tip?
Global Cycling Network my take away is doing 3 or 4 minute intervals entering threshold, then recovering and repeating. I’ve heard this type of info before but i was ready to hear it this time for some reason.
What did you think of riding the orbea gain? Can’t find any good reviews on it anywhere.
I’m looking to get started in the cycling world (newbie) and live in a very hilly area. Does the assist take over too much that you’re not feeling the strain in the hills? If starting on an ebike if a year or two later when I feel I don’t need the assist any more that I’ll see a huge difference?
Great video!!!
Watching Dan ride an E - Bike is probably one of the most upsetting things I have ever seen.
Same here.
True but more painful is seeing that Strava can't control who scored the lowest time in a segment while riding an E-bike.
Hey would you please give us the name of the climbs you did? Or the region? Seems very nice.
What do you think about a smartphone holder on your handlebar for navigation? (I don't have gps in my speedcomputer)
Sorry for my bad English😅
That was a really enjoyable vid, seems a good bloke too.
Nice Video!! Greetings from Azores, Faial Island (Ribeirinha Ativa Cycling Team)
Gonçalo Moniz Beautiful place. Went there on my honeymoon.
👋 Cheers Gonçalo Moniz
When did you get hold Cancellara’s bike Dan?
Great video Dan, how fast does the peloton go when they are just cruising to save energy on the flat?
I wish you'd interview riders in their native language so they could be more comfortable in their answers
Fantastic video with Mikel in my land
Great stuff Pablo, some awesome riding!
Really good, thanks chaps. Just one thing, was the camera bike powered by a 2 stroke engine 😁
Glad you enjoyed the video!
awesome vid dan
Thanks MrStevemojo
be interesting if the tech side of GCN could do a bit on the set up of Mikels bike as it really looks like his riding position leg etc is lower than I would have thought
I like to see Mikel in an other shirt and am really curious how he's going to perform this year!
More videos like this please!!!
👍 Glad you liked the video!
Great video!
Cheers EO Rhino!
great climber Landa and cool saddle bag which model is it?
Landa and Contador is my favourite Rider
Tip 1 . Be really light
Tip 2 .produce massive watts
The end
What the heck is that zipping across the road behind them at 3:10? At first, I thought it was a bird's shadow, but there are no shadows in that light. What is it?
Rat?
Mikel rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!! Definitely the leader of Movistar!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Okay, along with the BOSS, Valverde!~
Great video, thanks! I noticed that Mikel rides with the cleat position backwards ie the foot is placed over the center of the pedal. Does it only seems that way? Is it a position better suited for climbing maybe?
Glad you enjoyed the video mebunzing!
What a cool dude :) Good "interview" lol