These are my favorite videos that you do. They showcase your passion for the sport rather than the cynicism. Your commentary is descriptive and constructive. Helps me out on my next group ride.

I wanted to see you take the lead! show them how its done! number 1! Fucking Do it!

Another great video! Cycling is fucking HARD!

Great vid. Can you include the data overlay next time like in the previous climbing vid; so useful to observe!

I don't cycle or anything; but I actually really enjoy these videos. Before today I had no idea about bike terms like cadence etc.

durian rider, ever since i started watching your videos, i have learnt so much, gotten faster and tweeked my training programs and its been working! im only lacking a power meter, watching your vids, I KNOW it will make me faster because of you, obviosuly thats the next thing to get. You are the man! You motivate me to work harder in training!

Freelee a million times more distracting than that flashing light LOL

This was one of your best videos. THANK YOU! :)

How to know who's wheel to follow up a climb- Find the dudes with forearms thicker than their upper arm.

Love these vids m8

Good to see a proper clip get put up by you. Awesome to watch and great commentary.

Sometimes I don't know what's harder, holding on to the wheel or getting over yourself after you got dropped. Love the different tips you give, I've heard the cadence thing too many times that I've got it down now.

One of best examples of how to climb in a group ever presented as a climber in the Rockies this how it is done maybe a bit slower here where we have really long climbs but very exciting to watch and learn. Nice work.

speaking of rider distractions.. I couldn't help but notice your kooky lady friend in the background haha. great video tho, awesome advice

I just watched this again that was beautiful. You should do commentary for the big races.

Harley. Would have been good to have had your stats up during this climb. Love this style of video with you talking your way through it. Thanks.

okay..wtf is happening in the background? lol

Okay so Cadence, that's all clear. and I ask this out of curiosity what gear were you predominantly riding. I've got an 11 - 24t cassette on the back. New bike is due in the next couple of months and that will have 11 - 32t cassette on the back. hills round here aren't long but they are steep.nearly always double figures or there about, frequently 14 - 15% there's a couple around 20% and one I ride sometimes with a 25% gradient. anyway with my current bike (11 - 24 cassette) I can't do high cadence up the hills, it's grind or walk. So the speed you guys were going at what gear do you reckon? also what sort of gradient is that hill on a minimum maximum scale. cause that was fast climbing.

@durianrider: newbie question, what is the best best gear ratio doing high cadense?

I cunt believe durian got dropped :(

Eye candy there is distracting me.

Cycling never gets easier, you just go faster

I take back every smart ass comment I have ever said about you. That was a true look into who you really are.I am impressed.

Freelee in the background is the best :D

Right on ! Everybody get droped from time to time. Takes only a fraction of second. On this kind of climb, you hesitate or think too much and it's too lateand can't recovever. Thanks for keeping it real Durianrider !

Love these riding analysis videos man, would love to see more. Love the wallaby data too

Fuckin loooove this video!! Damn can't wait to get on my bike tomorrow now.

very informative video, thank you. we all enjoyed the freelee sideshow too. I am somewhat disappointed in you not trying hard enough to be at the front though, perhaps next week huh? Might take a trip to ad. in a year or two, just to try this norton summit myself.

This is an excellent POV into what happens when the guys ahead open up a gap. In the TDF I always used to think why are they letting them get so far ahead?! Now I realise a moments hesitation and they are gone. Great vid Harley.

lol freeza the banana ballerina in the back ground love these nortons vids

Cool vid. Whats going on in the back ground?

so awesome man......humble enough to show us that.......hits on vids are climbing : ). Funny and entertaining vid. thanks.

It would have been good to see live power data in this video

+durianrider how many wallaby gains can i make per gram of hair? Do the crew also remove crack n sak hair? Also does a mathematical formula exist? I have a few grams on my back. Cheers

I agree with your cadence, and yes, when at your peek races, high cadence is necessary, but, as there is always a but, what is not understood by many is that high end cadence more so works top end fitness, and basic strength if you ride over hills, so its a given to get some strength, but, cadence at a high rate all the time is not great. It wond develop true strength and a good increase in WATTS. As an example, lance, Jan and many pros do over gear efforts and rolling in the 53 whatever to have around a 50 cadence to build strength on a consistent cycle through early training phases, especially off season base work at steady state intervals; without raising HR too much. Then when one is stronger, you train spinning, if one is stronger from various big gear sessions that are specific then if you can spin at 100 cadence ( by training it at the correct periodised time) 2 gears bigger from the previous season, then you are going to go faster. If you always have to rely on top end fitness its not ideal, I remember in the Lance period people were spinning around like idiots going nowhere as they are not developing strength. As you know fitness at top end on the bike is many facets of development. Aeorobic Base + Strength + High end Fitness + Cadence = Results or better anyway...cheers!

Love the ride vids and advice my man ! Less hatin more sayin

nice one big lad, I love climbing but can admit I'm shite at it. Would love some tips on how to keep your cadence up like that ( I'm more of a grinder but trying to change )

My cousin's coach at his elite Italian U23 team (they race about 20 UCIs out of 50 total race days every year in Italy, France, Spain and Portugal) won't let them use power meters because he wants them to get to know their bodies rather than confining themselves to numbers. Since we all know numbers aren't everything, what are your personal opinions on that method?

What in the hell was Freelee doing behind you? I was into the climb until this head bobbing started

Freelee having fun in the background. :-)

Okay, Harley, I've been watching your videos for a while and find you 60% entertaining (strawberries), 20% interesting (kiwis), 10% educational (broccoli), and 10% jen e se qua (starfruit), for an oddly tasting, but nutritional blend of cycling edutainment. I've got a real question for you, though, with a little background. I would be happy if you, or anybody else reading could give me an honest and informed response. Here it is. I've been riding for about two years. I've dropped about 12 kg over that time from about 225 lbs to 195 lbs +/- 5 lbs depending on the week. I don't do a lot of climbing, but am looking to do more. My flat average is about 30 kph. ( I know, I'm mixing metric and standard.) My bike is a a 25 lb or so DB Century 2, which is very comfortable, with a compact and 32 on the rear. I've been riding that bike for a few years and just purchased a used 17 lb, CF bike with a compact and 28 on the rear. If I'm looking to start climbing, ignoring the obvious of get stronger eat more carbs and lose weight, which bike is going to allow me to climb with a better cadence, weight and ratio taken into consideration? In other words, lighter bike with 28 on the rear, or heavier bike with 32 on the rear? Educate me banana man!

Freelee getting naked in the back

banana girl be trollin'... great vid DR! Get that on screen data

It's easy saying 'bite the bullet' but I could feel that pain when you got dropped.

Shaving legs - easier to scrub out gravel after a crash and gauze / tape comes off easier.

DAMN! Feels food to know I’m not alone in the drop club. Thanks for the perspective.

Fatigue metabolites are his new favourite words lol

You were so close to finishing, last stretch!

you would have helt the wheels of those two riders if you didnt start at the very back from the start. good on ya mate

Your girl is effin hilarious.

you really let me down,cant believe you got dropped,unsub!

Good race Duranrider

Great video missing the overlays though. you need these on every video now in my option. Nice to see your mortal and can get dropped too.

Absence of thought let it go let it go.... One special human being

Hey Durianrider. Love all your vids and attitude, ive dropped 30kg and love riding my bike, im still big at 90kg but am a firm believer in spinning, I just put a 12/30 cassette on my bike and love it!!! can spin up a lot more hills, legs feel fresher, but man the crap I get for having granny gears on my bike, lol. who cares I know im on the right track Spinning is winning

Best advice video you've made so far!

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME vid DR loved how you narrated the vid !!! more like this !!!! but wanna see you win !!!!!

please ! finish your haircut . LOL . I am Cracking up

Download Garmin Virb Edit bro..overlays your ride data it will be more interesting to watch!

Freelee lurking in the background...

LOL Freelee...such a sweet distraction :)

I'm dying laughing here at your hair, just noticed in about 5 min in lmao.

Can you do a high speed bike comparison? The Reid vs Bamboo vs TCR in a velodrome or controlled environment at 40+ kmh. Love your work!

you are very entertaining.. good stuff

Can you link the specific strava activity for these types of videos.

Best vid you've done mate. Loved it. ;-)

When there were 4 of you left, what was the average gradient and what chainring/cog(s) were you in for the majority of the time? Awesome video.

Great Vid!

Awesome group

What i like about this video is a) Freelee the entertaining clown b) them hairs c) nice footage and commentary. What i don't like is the missing data like current speed, power output etc. like you had it in one of the other vids. Nonetheless mister white socks goes like a rocket.

not my style i prefer mountain biking racing through bush trails if you are ever in Victoria highly recommend the you yangs or otways the ski resorts are good in summer tooif you want to use the chair lift has anyone ever used RACV bike assist thinking of getting it

Tf is freelee doin in the background ahahhahahhaha

Don't change who you are your great as a cyclist and as a person love feelee romping in the background very funny and even more memorable video about climbing in a pack.

freelee trolling hard.... Bahahaha

Some meat might have helped push up to number 1 😂

Nice vid Harley. Don't think I would come close to hanging on that long. Top effort.

you got photo bombed bad, lol

Love these vids dude! You seem to be getting faster into old age!!

Lol @ Freelee in the background

That was a great video. Thank you.

I can't believe the pros are doing sub 12:00 as part of a full stage

this I what I like to see. thank

Unbeliveable strong bunch of riders what a speed this is amazing and Durian was forth at the end that's great!

Love the commentary mate!

I don't ride as much as you. I wish I had someone around like you earlier on in my riding career. You would be a great coach to learn from. I subscribed and thumbs up this video. More like it...thank you from Boston.

Love your videos but it would be great if we can see the speed, power, elevation and etc. superimpose on the video too. Would be great if Garmin VIRB could sponsor you.

So many gaps! Get on that wheel boys

Great video, man, thanks. Great entertainment in the background, ma'am, thanks.

You could cause a huge crash by dropping a bag of PINGAS on that road!

Mountain Bike vs Norton Summit and the group bunch!!!

Duriander, I get your message about keeping high cadence to maintain power...Training with a small crank to help spinning more...I was looking at getting a smaller crank on my training bike (the one in my basement I use for speedwork during the week), and keep the normal one on my tt bike the weekend...What you think, is it reasonable to mix? Thanks a lot in advance

Yeah these were great videos no doubt!

Awesome video.

Hi Durianrider. I wonder is it possible to put a XT chainring (32) on a Shimano Ultegra FC-6800? This would be very handy for my sister so she has lower gear for climbing. Climbing 32 (front chain) and 32 rear. Thanks for the info Peter

How do you choose what road bikes to buy? I know you must have 5 or more road bikes. Do you order them online or go to a bike shop?

if ya had the front during the slower part going into it im sure ya pry would have lasted. the accordion effect with group pack accelerations are a bitch and a half if your in the back on a corner or hill. This was a big mistake I made in my career was not positioning myself correctly. I was either at the front the whole time or I hanged to casually at the back and didnt move my way up the peloton during times when effort wasn't really needed to move up. After I learned how to position myself, I would hit the top 7 in every raced I ever raced in rather it be on a climb or in a sprint.

That is one long gradual climb hills round here are half the distance but the same elevation

What is with that hair though? He looks like a crazy person.

Nice video mate

1:14 yea mama!