How To Climb Like Alberto Contador
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9 жыл бұрынAlberto Contador is one of the best climbers of his generation. In a GCN exclusive, he explains his training and climbing style and how you can climb like Contador.
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Thanks to his incredible climbing, Alberto Contador has won all three Grand Tours (Tour de France, Vuelta a España and the Giro d'Italia) and he doesn't look like stopping anytime soon. We joined Alberto at Tinkoff-Saxo's pre-season training camp where he explained how he trains for the climbs, the gears that he uses, and how to attack. These are tips that you can apply to your own training and climbing.
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@66rhcp 9 жыл бұрын
Matt: 'I was a professional, 10 years ago...' Alberto: 'So was I'
@whysoseriouzz 3 жыл бұрын
made my day
@SkyeNott 9 жыл бұрын
GCN = Gasping with Contador Network
@lifeofkan 7 жыл бұрын
300Watt while doing an interview, not even trying. Kudos to Matt for actually putting up 300watts for so long too.
@adamlynch9153 4 жыл бұрын
Jay Kan can’t those guys do like 25 mph uphill?
@lifeofkan 4 жыл бұрын
@@adamlynch9153 there are a lot of variables that can affect the answer to your question. There's no blanket answer to your blanket question. How steep is the hill? How long is the climb? Headwind? Drafting (abid diminishing return)? I've done 40 up a small hill after bombing downhill going 45, does that count? lol
@adamlynch9153 4 жыл бұрын
Jay Kan i heard they average 25mph uphill with all gradients combined.
@chrisgilligan8662 4 жыл бұрын
@@adamlynch9153 Last year's Tour de France the overall average pace for the entire race was about 25 mph. The climbing average pace was 12.8 mph. Maybe the most interesting stat - the differential between average pace of the winner vs. last place was 1.3 mph over the entire race.
@adamlynch9153 4 жыл бұрын
Chris Gilligan nice lol I’ve switched from soccer to cycling in the last year and I’m only averaging 14 mph for 20 mile rides.
@lucianonarno1408 8 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate Matt's work in helping the audience understand what Contador is saying because it's not always understandable, he has a very good way of getting info across and talking with interviewees. Contador is awesome, great video.
@opness5275 8 жыл бұрын
"I was a Professional !!!.... 10 years ago!" Lol that one killed me😂😂😂
@nluisa 9 жыл бұрын
The perfect example of excellency in a given field: making the hard stuff look extremely easy. But one thing is to watch among equally trained people, like in most races. The other is to see it in comparison with a non-pro, albeit fit, rider like Matt. It's in these moments when you truly see the how good a human being can be at something. Alhough 99% of us will never get to this standard, it still inspires us to ride more, and better. Can't wait to get on my bike tomorrow!
@squishydevil 7 жыл бұрын
Matt: *Heavy breathing* Contador: *Meh* Me: *lying on the pavement*
@carmenplacido9479 9 жыл бұрын
How to climb like Alberto Contador??? BE Alberto Contador.
@alfymiami 6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, no matter how many instructions we receive, we could not climb like him. Especially that ability he has to climb off the saddle, longer than anybody else, that's amazing.
@basv8456 5 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@chrisgilligan8662 4 жыл бұрын
Simply ridiculous at the end. They're pushing 300 watts and then he pulls away like Matt has come to a stop.
@zigzagnemesist5074 4 жыл бұрын
@@alfymiami you've got to do intervals of a few minutes out the saddle going up a gear each time. Eventually you will be able to go 15 to 20 minutes lik Contador does. Its all training.
@secretagent86 3 жыл бұрын
motorcycle?
@junrancao3896 9 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful rider. Contador riding out of the saddle is exquisite poetry.
@modernmedicine2562 7 жыл бұрын
you're gay
@poseidone5 7 жыл бұрын
and you are stupid
@modernmedicine2562 7 жыл бұрын
me?
@poseidone5 7 жыл бұрын
Modern Medicine you
@modernmedicine2562 7 жыл бұрын
butthurt gay boy? must had been a bbc for u last night ;)
@danieldurling 9 жыл бұрын
Amazing to see Contador being so relaxed with the english press, such a coup for GCN! well done guys (and well done Matt for even keeping up!)
@abedfo88 9 жыл бұрын
never really liked bertie much before but he has totally won me over with these GCN vids! top lad
@julainejenkins2566 6 жыл бұрын
I was about to make this exact comment.
@davidsosa538 3 жыл бұрын
Watching Contador dance standing on the pedals was such a great spectacle. What a style.
@VegasCyclingFreak 8 жыл бұрын
Great video. Contador is amazing
@gcn 8 жыл бұрын
+quarktron Thanks! He was great to work with. Glad you enjoyed the video!
@VegasCyclingFreak 8 жыл бұрын
Do you think he has something genetically that most people don't or is it just a skill that he decided to perfect and use to his advantage?
@chadbenjadad7095 7 жыл бұрын
This video is a joke right? Dude is a hard doper. just like the rest of them.
@KivonGaming 6 жыл бұрын
i am contador fan what is dope
@toomuch9762 6 жыл бұрын
Vegas Cycling Freak ya it’s called drugs
@hufemeve 9 жыл бұрын
the most important take away from this video is that Alberto is remaining us the importance of training your body and fitness for riding out of the saddle-which is ultimately the best weapon to break away, sprint, climb, respond to a rival's attach-pretty much what makes cycling more exciting. I've always questioned why in the last 20 years, there is this overemphasis on riding in the saddle, as the holy grail of high efficiency & energy saving way - yes there is the data to support it- but I truly believe that we have not had emphasized enough on making our bodies more efficient enough to move the bicycle standing up- which is by our biped nature where we should thrive or feel more effective-rather than a crunched position that constrains us. Superb video guys- please continue the great work. cheers
@abdallahibnounadhir8881 9 жыл бұрын
Noio
@animeman197 4 жыл бұрын
hufemeve Your comment is great and got me thinking why I personally like to ride in and out of the saddle to mix it up on my commutes. I cycle mostly for a way of transportation. It does get bland after being in the saddle for an extended period of time and I do get uncomfortable for the same reason so I then get out of the saddle. Sometimes I just want to ride faster so I get out for those moments too :)
@haranglouis5252 2 жыл бұрын
That's right. When i start cycling, i have always been told to stay in the saddle. Starting to pedal out of the saddle was a game changer for me especially in very steep climb.
@polthomaskeeley7860 2 жыл бұрын
Different road racers (for example) have a tendency to rely on different styles. Some riders can just do any style -- they're just that talented. Amazing to witness. Our coaches would ensure we focused on extended periods of out-of-the-saddle work to help increase/improve the adaption needed for the different lung requirements and muscle recruitments when standing. But Contador... his was a supreme display of firepower.
@RichardGutierrezRG 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks GCN, great to see a video 'how to' by Alberto! Very inspiring to see Contador talking about gear and technical sides of his racing. Amazing!
@matthewfischer8708 9 жыл бұрын
I think it's fair to say that his acceleration away from Matt was absurd. Really puts into perspective how much of a different level these guys are on.
@geofflord2739 9 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! I suspect like lots of people I had lots of preconceptions about Alberto,but your videos have changed that,lovely to see what an ordinary funny nice guy he is but what a rider,love it thanks a lot!
@miguel_montenegro 9 жыл бұрын
Great interview! GCN always giving the best information to their subscribers.
@azac122 9 жыл бұрын
His attack at the end reminds me so much his attack in Verbier... I'm so fan, huge man
@demanfredo 9 жыл бұрын
Great video as always GCN... It's great to see Alberto in his element... great climber, great advise and a great sense of humor...
@SwedishHouseFifa 9 жыл бұрын
Wow.. Contador was my favourite rider before but now.. wow he just made it legendery status!
@thomasjacquet3449 9 жыл бұрын
I like Alberto Contador, great personality and such confidence; that's remarkable. No wonder he got this far...
@velo1337 9 жыл бұрын
this footage is just insane, plz GCN give use more of this kind of footage!!!!!!
@peteracain 9 жыл бұрын
Love these one to one interviews with pros while riding. Really inspires me. It would be great to hear to more technical views about descending/cornering from these greats. Well done GCN!
@teamswag1949 8 жыл бұрын
thank you so much GCN and Alberto Contador !!
@katrinagwen 8 жыл бұрын
This episode never gets old, love it!
@stuartmitchell523 9 жыл бұрын
Excellent video guys. Great to see how relaxed Alberto is, and the fooling around. Big fan of gcn as a newby cyclist, learnt loads from your videos. Keep it up.
@_Winterz 9 жыл бұрын
Really great video! Keep it up with the good work GCN, Im just loving your vids! Greetings from France!
@rhyswilliams695 9 жыл бұрын
Another great vid Matt. Very entertaining and insightful. Alberto is a phenomenal athlete. Lots of good vibes too between himself and Froome. Healthy competition.
@hawkmantm465 9 жыл бұрын
Sensational boys!! Easily one of the best videos on cycling (let alone on GCN) I've seen. Such a rare insight. MORE MORE MORE please!!
@N3wt199 9 жыл бұрын
Love it. Again another superb interview with Alberto 😃😃
@oneandonlyflow 8 жыл бұрын
You can tell that he's not that tired by listening to him talk.
@TaffSpick 9 жыл бұрын
WOW! Great video with a jaw dropping ending. Top stuff GCN!👍
@jorgecalderon9678 9 жыл бұрын
great video! quite funny see Matt out of breath while Berti was just chilling
@alexs1429 9 жыл бұрын
Awesome content GCN! Keep up the great work.
@tamengual 9 жыл бұрын
Great video and great interview. Didn't know Alberto was such a cool and fun guy. I love your channel!
@garibTV 9 жыл бұрын
"20 minutes off the saddle" was i the only one that heard this... That explains why he looks so conferrable off the saddle.
@brianhalpin2621 9 жыл бұрын
After watching this I'm relieved my fluo shoes & helmet are still in fashion for 2015. Great interview, Matt - more like this please during the Giro & Tour. This video motivated me to do two hours in the snow Saturday morning.
@TheMrBennito 7 жыл бұрын
I have thoroughly enjoyed Alberto's climbing in yesterday's TdF stage to Doix. What a mentality and what a beautiful climber.
@TsuraniTsurani 9 жыл бұрын
Awesome, can't wait for the next one
@cyc00000 9 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video, best one by far, well done guys!
@ducatimale 9 жыл бұрын
Great interview! More of that PLEASE!
@Ob1sdarkside 8 жыл бұрын
Great interview, fair play even being able to talk during that.
@NachosChanneluk 9 жыл бұрын
So much respect for Alberto, and I understood everything he said.
@Big_Arn44 8 жыл бұрын
Awesome video....good to see him talk about pantani.Respect
@Rikitocker 7 жыл бұрын
Alberto is a beast ... fab interview Matt ... cheers mate!
@Reptar530 8 жыл бұрын
try talking to me on a climb...I dare you!
@cbroofing8159 8 жыл бұрын
hahahaha i know what you mean.
@roblucchetti2993 8 жыл бұрын
right!!?
@xXSNipErMonkEy1414Xx 7 жыл бұрын
No words when you're in the zone 😎
@shown54 6 жыл бұрын
Alex64 hahaha
@bobohsieh 5 жыл бұрын
喘
@jewmajorj 9 жыл бұрын
This video is one of the many reasons I now watch GCN religiously. This channel is a great thing for all who care about the sport of cycling; amateur or professional. Thank you!
@mnbv5555cxz 9 жыл бұрын
Nice job Matt! Excellent interview
@velofisher2 9 жыл бұрын
Awesome guys. Love what you are doing. Thanks Much!!
@thesaintirl 7 жыл бұрын
I love these vids. thank you GCN.
@PaulveIo 3 жыл бұрын
So nice seeing him again. I actually met him in 2014 and it was an absolute dream 🥰🤩
@abhijithsatyakumar9320 9 жыл бұрын
Best GCN video ever....we want more of this...
@Orgakoyd 8 жыл бұрын
I love the way he rides out of the saddle.
@jmcerney28 9 жыл бұрын
Cool video! It is nice get inside a pro's head like that! Thanks GCN! I would love to see more like this...
@bigmikeapa 7 жыл бұрын
I liked this video!! Love on how Contador just quickly toyed with Matt and quickly powered on!!
@DAVEK1234 9 жыл бұрын
Love the video one of your best
@bobrossatron 9 жыл бұрын
Great video! I started having a hard time understanding what Contador was saying, but CC kicked in well.
@thomashilgers6738 9 жыл бұрын
To Interview Alberto on the bike .... How awesome ! Great stuff !
@DivingDeveloper 9 жыл бұрын
Best video yet. AC is such a gent, especially at the end :)
@harleymdavid 9 жыл бұрын
that is some exclusive stuff. more power gcn.
@amanimorrell3754 9 жыл бұрын
Just came from the top 10 most used cycling phrases video and I was just so happy to hear Contador say "full gas" 😂
@waynelovell1958 9 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed that. Thank you.
@JureHribar 9 жыл бұрын
Great video guys. Congrats.
@WmCRobison 9 жыл бұрын
Cruising at 300 watts, that is like the max for us mere mortals.
@mattheww385 9 жыл бұрын
My ftp is currently 306W :/
@JoshRoss 9 жыл бұрын
What a great video. The end is great. As for power, I wish there was something that could analyze power on the rollers based on cadence and gearing. seems like you'd be able to get a pretty good idea with no elevation or wind resistance and it should be a simple formula. Can't find anything though.
@purpleblueunicorn 9 жыл бұрын
Josh Ross Either have someone with a power meter build a profile for you or check the manufacterer specs. The trutrainers have such a chart, look up their website, but it won't be the same for your trainer. You only need speed for this which you can measure on your wheel, gearing and cadence gives speed too.
@kierankirk1997 9 жыл бұрын
Josh Ross strava gives a estimate
@JoshRoss 9 жыл бұрын
Kieran Kirk not if there isn't GPS data.
@laurivide0s 9 жыл бұрын
I really like this video. Good tips and good vibes
@markovuruna6501 9 жыл бұрын
One sec while I do 300w with one leg
@Momfasa 9 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video. Thanks for this :)
@ScottyCycles 9 жыл бұрын
Great video! The on the bike interview has been elevated to an other level with the GCN videos. Maybe they can become a weekly thing "Riding with Matty"
@vgabrie 6 жыл бұрын
Wow! Great video!
@mikecooper1293 9 жыл бұрын
I came out of the saddle for every climb when I was a novice. But when I got my first road bike, I'd look to match the in saddle high cadence I'd see from pros. Now, after watching this, I think riding out of the saddle works the core, and makes for better sprinting. Deffo going to keep increasing my attacking duration to 20mins, if I can, this year. Helpful vid!
@TheLastFraudster 9 жыл бұрын
That was brilliant. Thank you.
@ninadchavan5133 7 жыл бұрын
You motivated me for cycling
@blakumz 9 жыл бұрын
Loved this video!
@maxbroby1456 9 жыл бұрын
That has to be the best interview with AC ever! For the first time he comes across as a cool guy. We all love his aggressive riding - but his personality has never been very exciting. Top job guys!
@AwesomeSpedupSongs 9 жыл бұрын
Amazing video!
@Cycling2318 9 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@indobleh 9 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyable video! Thank you
@D_in_DC 7 жыл бұрын
Wow! Contador makes it look so easy and effortless.
@tjvanhousen3561 3 жыл бұрын
Great video ! Contador went on to win the Giro that year 🔥
@bicyclemicycle952 9 жыл бұрын
Matt's modesty is awe-inspiring! After getting Alberto to spill the beans on climbing, Matt lets Alberto take off like that, and, well, that takes class. Matt's both a gentlemen AND a scholar. LOL Thanks for the quality shows GCN!
@pablomarquez4431 7 жыл бұрын
man he's a monster! he wasn't even breathing hard on the climb then he attacks! insane lol
@MarlonKruis 9 жыл бұрын
Great stuff GCN :)
@dillydean 9 жыл бұрын
Great interview
@endemiceden722 7 жыл бұрын
Great Video!
@ggzii 9 жыл бұрын
That attack looks must better from this PoV then you get on the TV gives a sense of the pace he has
@KivonGaming 6 жыл бұрын
One of my fave GCN video heheh Alberto Contador is great my favorite climber i want to ride like him
@DanelDK123 9 жыл бұрын
Sooo cool, good work guys! :D
@surfinDelMar 7 жыл бұрын
Wow. The ease of climbing and power a naturally gifted climber puts out is mind blowing.
@rb8001 7 жыл бұрын
Contador é mesmo um cara diferenciado!
@Cowmageddon 9 жыл бұрын
Great video and respect to Matt for keeping up with Contador for as long as he did. I'd get dropped after 2 seconds.
@robertphillips3078 4 жыл бұрын
Alberto Contador for me was the best climber of all time....poetry in motion. He was so smooth & tidy. Andy Shleck was also very decent. Lance Armstrong was also excellent. Chris Froome is a gr8 climber as well... but very un orthodox & very messy or untidy. Back to El Pistolero, imagine going 20 minutes plus out of the saddle in training. Will we ever see a climber like him again...... my favorite G.T.R of all time. Aussie Fan
@rockhopper01 4 жыл бұрын
robert phillips not just a good climber, but explosive. His attacks were dominating, and even in his final year I always had the sense that he was still dangerous.
@joconnor59 2 жыл бұрын
Alberto was brilliant to watch on a bike brilliant climber dancing on them pedals both alberto and Pantani were the two best climbers made cycling very exciting to watch....maybe now adays Julian Alaphillie.. .but bertie and marco all the way ...Thank you guys for the memories👍🚵♂️🚵♂️
@robertphillips3078 2 жыл бұрын
@@joconnor59 yep Julian Alliphalippe is a wonderfull climber. Ritchie Porte is Gr8 2 watch also when he is going well. Froomie also. But l agree Pantani & Contador r poetry in motion.
@kjakur 9 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Respect goes out to "the Wig" for keeping up WHILST doing an interview with Bertie.
@charlie2b-d335 4 жыл бұрын
He makes it look so effortless the guy is gifted no doubt about it.
@pablodientevolvio 9 жыл бұрын
Best gcn video ever Alberto is the best
@jacek2go 9 жыл бұрын
Matt next time you doing interview with Contador take motorcycle!!! Greetings from Canada You doing great job!!!
@vicentesoare 9 жыл бұрын
excellent video.
@mikkyochimp 9 жыл бұрын
Bertie is the man, love his riding style. Matt is the man, love his hair. :-) Golden interview. Tinkoff are going to smash it this year with Sagan
@josepedrogoncalvesdossanto5210 8 жыл бұрын
"now is the moment for the attack" "ok, goodbye" lmao
@pe3nut946 8 жыл бұрын
Great clip. 20 minutes out of the saddle. Amazing. I struggle with 20 seconds LOL
@jimmycrackedcorn226 8 жыл бұрын
Ha! I was gonna say the same thing. Just thinking about 20 minutes out of the saddle makes my legs scream.
@roblucchetti2993 8 жыл бұрын
I really think that some people's bodies are more suited to longer time out of the saddle, just like some people are better sprinters or climbers than others.
@xXSNipErMonkEy1414Xx 7 жыл бұрын
I can stay out of my saddle for about a good 7 minutes while climbing a hill on my fixed gear and once I get a road bike im going to push that even further and further. Once I get gears the real rides start!😎
@partyplace10 7 жыл бұрын
TheCannabisCorner Gears don't make bike rides. I only change gears when going on a climb or descent.
@saitenotoshuitsnaini 6 жыл бұрын
Alberto might should've go all the way enter climbing stage by dumping his saddle to reduce weight.
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