This KOM Required a SHOVEL...Calabasas Peak

This KOM Required a SHOVEL...Calabasas Peak - WORST RETIREMENT EVER

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6 ай бұрын

I needed a goal for my Factor Lando Mountain Bike, and I'd been failing at this one for months. Finally, I found a way to tackle it. Some will call it cheating. I call it working smart.
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@matthewcagley3955 6 ай бұрын

No modifying the trail! Bad phil giamon!

@feedbackzaloop 6 ай бұрын

he fixed it back afterwards!

@worstretirementever 6 ай бұрын

relax it's dumping rain right now that whole hillside is probably gone

@kicknaoffroad 6 ай бұрын

Generally I agree with this. But in the case of this trail, I give it a pass. Clearly this trail has been beaten up pretty bad from rain run off. And these types of trails get worse and worse over the years if not maintained because of it. Given that the previous KOM was from 2018, if there has been little to know trail maintenance I’d wager to bet it was actually in better shape back then, than after he did a little modification with his shovel.

@Calispeedboi 6 ай бұрын

Repairing and modifying are two different things. This is a crappy fire road no one cares for. A single track that’s cared for and built with uphill features shouldn’t be modified.

@kicknaoffroad 6 ай бұрын

@calispeedboi my thoughts exactly

@RobertJWaid 6 ай бұрын

Of course, you returned the trail to its native state. Like a true KOM holder, “I’d dynamite it if I could.”

@norgtube 6 ай бұрын

The pettiness of restoring it after your KOM i just cant :D :D :D

@36sportsawall 6 ай бұрын

I actually laugh out loud every time I see that clip of you falling to the tape at Mount Washington thank you for your service in making me laugh! Premium intro material

@worstretirementever 6 ай бұрын

I love that clip so much

@joanneleyva4942 6 ай бұрын

I never fails to crack me up too!

@denisrogers4358 6 ай бұрын

Infernal Kevlar victory tape !

@jonathancano6387 5 ай бұрын

I am sure you speak for all channel subscribers. Love that part.

@davemorris1589 6 ай бұрын

Best video you’ve done in a while Phil. 👍 These old school KoM videos are why I started watching your channel. Very motivating 😃 Great use of the mix between drone / on bike footage and chapeau on the MtB KoM 👑 Thanks for the continued great content.

@infocuslearning 6 ай бұрын

Phil actually buried the body of Ryan Steers with that shovel. The ‘trail modification’ was just a distraction 😮

@jackbackus2183 6 ай бұрын

I loved the format of this KOM attempt: breathing hard overlaid with your comments/ drone footage and the data…awesome. On a side note, would love to see a video of the top 5-10 climbs in the Santa Monica Mountains. Love the stages road climb BTW.

@Howardv1 6 ай бұрын

I'm a local and do this trail from time to time. I hate this video. This is a BRUTAL climb. I always walk my gravel bike up that one section where Phil was fixing with a shovel. In all my years, I've never seen a mountain biker climb that section either. I hate this video because it hurts to see someone do it so easily in 7 minutes while I, and most others, absolutely struggle. I think my time is in the 30-45 minute range for that section. I hate you Phil!!!

@Conrad_52 6 ай бұрын

hateful howard in the building

@Howardv1 6 ай бұрын

@@Conrad_52 It's all in jest!

@raf_rides 6 ай бұрын

That section looks intimidating but very doable on gravel or mtb with a little practice. But yea, nobody is plowing thru that climb with watts like PG

@worstretirementever 6 ай бұрын

Mtb would be waaaay easier than gravel here! Love you!

@Howardv1 6 ай бұрын

@@raf_rides Believe me, the video doesn't depict how steep it is in that part he's shoveling. I highly doubt anyone can do that on a gravel bike gearing ratio (with a 42 tooth chainring). Personally, my bike is a 1:1 ratio (42 chainring with 11-42 cassette). Most seasoned mountain bikers can't go up that with a 32T ring and a 50T on the back.

@markthorrowgood3266 6 ай бұрын

The truly crazy thing is his recovery at the top. It may have been a bit longer than what's on camera, but probably not by much. To be able to pronounce Calabassas like that, after that climb, in that time, is mind blowing. Cool KOM Filipe.

@lirrtrainwreck 2 ай бұрын

lol I know I was thinking I’d be teetering on the line of heart failure at that point

@MTBeers101 6 ай бұрын

Dishoveled = a roadie digging in the dirt with a shovel wearing matching bike shoes and lycra kit

@tanhawk37 6 ай бұрын

Sharks and snakes at the top! 😂

@markhagen7777 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the long shots it’s beautiful to see the hills again always ……great effortAnd soundtrack

@mmike1274 6 ай бұрын

My wife asked me what I was watching. I said. Bike videos……

@xgymratx83 6 ай бұрын

One of my all time favorite Phil videos. The "super long selfie stick" shot was gorgeous. As a terrible mountain biker... I feel seen.

@jelle7224 6 ай бұрын

Your new kit colours remind of Mercatone Uno and those old Bianchi's that Pantani rode.

@lirrtrainwreck 2 ай бұрын

Epic vid!! Just a view at the top and how you took it all in, I was actually exhausted, listening to the breathing all the way up…I love the crossover videos..keep them coming!!

@toddthurman814 6 ай бұрын

Very impressive! You probably could have made that tricky part if you had someone coaching you, thanks for restoring the dirt!

@Niknamew 6 ай бұрын

I did this climb last summer. It was like 98 degrees with no shade. Not super duper fun, but hey the view from the top was pretty cool

@MiamiCycling305 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Phil for filming this and showing everything about the climb so absolutely never have to go see it for myself 🤣

@CycoWarriorx 6 ай бұрын

I’m expecting someone to file a police report for vandalism… 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂🍻

@stefanohbellote9948 6 ай бұрын

dude, awesome drone shots!! Really nice seeing you trying the mtb too :) and that breathing throughout the video really passes the amount of effort it took! It would be nice to see your HR too on the tracker, I imagine it was topping from beginning to end lol

@lbyvik 6 ай бұрын

LOVE the selfie stick views. Amazing

@joanneleyva4942 6 ай бұрын

Phil, you totally brightened my day! I love your channel. You are a lovable goofball.

@worstretirementever 6 ай бұрын

@stephenmorris6202 6 ай бұрын

Nicely Nuts. You get a lot of fun out of insanely difficult climbs .. and so do we. Great vid.

@josemarquez1901 6 ай бұрын

I only descend this and climb in from the other side and it's still difficult ! impressive Phil !

@davethegayguy420 6 ай бұрын

Well done!! Keep on keeping on Phil, I love your vids.

@JosephREkins 4 ай бұрын

Nice Dude! I’ve seen you and another cyclist headin thru my neighborhood by calabash elementary . I’ve hiked that hill dozens of times , I personally have never thought about a KOM on a bike . Lol Fun video .thanx

@kicknaoffroad 6 ай бұрын

Looking forward to more of these of the off-road variety!

@georgehugh3455 6 ай бұрын

Excellent effort, Phil. And nice video...have a cookie 🍪

@MalcolmTroon 6 ай бұрын

Living on the coastal plain, where every road KOM is set on a group ride or during a gale force wind event, I don't bother chasing them anymore. So my attention has been offroad, but even there every KOM has been set during optimal trail conditions usually after maintenance. So I have no problem with a bit of pre-blitz trail work. Kudos!

@tillsen 6 ай бұрын

That was a great watch!

@aischwartzable 6 ай бұрын

Of all the crazy ass stints you have pulled off this one reigns Supreme. I don't know if my jaw dropped more because of the gradients and the fact that you were on a mountain bike or because of the views. This may have been the best effort yet which means you are at your worsT at retirement yet

@duathlete827 6 ай бұрын

Incredible effort!

@Middleagerookie 6 ай бұрын

I’m a little on the fence about the trail work but I love the content. I’ve discovered a few trails from the car

@2WheelsGood.01 6 ай бұрын

Don't worry, with the amount of rain that's been falling this week, it's likely all gone and severely rutted out,.

@mrmrmaples 6 ай бұрын

hiked this during gravelangeles and i was convinced that section was unrideable. then I watched some one nail it on a gravel bike

@dropatrain 6 ай бұрын

I would say just run up it, but this is more entertaining. Cant wait till you start hiring contractors to fill in potholes for road koms. in fact, pave the top of mauna kea and get that back!

@AyahuascaSage 3 ай бұрын

Theres an event in the Virginia Appalachians called the Pantani Ride that reminds me of this. The climbs are mostly dirt roads and it gets so steep I have to go anaerobic to stay upright. Talking up to like 25% incline lol.

@matthewcontreras7611 6 ай бұрын

Nice one, missed me a good Phil KOM vid!

@leotard2536 4 ай бұрын

love seeing the cross-discipline action! :)

@chrishomel9558 6 ай бұрын

Could you have brought a bigger shovel? hilariously nice work. If I know Steers, he's working on taking it back already. :)

@traversecitysufferclub 6 ай бұрын

Great one!

@ethangodridge6833 6 ай бұрын

New series and taking KOMing to the next level. Totally unrelated but how long does it usually take for an item from your shop to ship to the UK? Ordered something recently that's all. thanks

@beefeekeefee 6 ай бұрын

Is that road still even there after the rains the past couple of days? Your KOM may live forever.

@FaiscaaaH 5 ай бұрын

Dude ... This one KILLED US ALL !!! LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL !!!!!!

@joerossa1112 5 ай бұрын

The Former KOM holders texts haha 😂

@danjelle3404 6 ай бұрын

Favorite video Phil!

@daneitman 6 ай бұрын

Well, your “Trail Work” would have been removed by the next rain anyway. It would have been easier to hook up with the locals to have it done right and last beyond the next rain.

@feedbackzaloop 6 ай бұрын

Not sure about KOMing on an MTB and what is within the "rules", but wouldn't a short dismount be a faster option?

@bcbikeboard322 6 ай бұрын

We need a HR monitor! Glad to hear the breathing actually, sounds like me riding a bike.

@scotttapia3072 5 ай бұрын

Burying bodies! 😂 I was going to go for a ride today but now I’m exhausted.

@vincedunne7902 6 ай бұрын

mountain biking is inherently technically difficult. Work a little less on fitness and a little more on skill and you could probably still get the KOM once you learn to clear the obstacle

@turnerdrywallrestoration8077 6 ай бұрын

Nicely done Phil! That breathing indicated a whole hearted effort. ✅ What are your thoughts on Strava recorded on a phone versus a gps computer? I feel like most top 10’s on mountain trails are full of phone users and the data seems a little bit shifty 🤔

@jfkusa123 6 ай бұрын

Equivalent to saying you won a crit bc you sprinted harder than the winner but got boxed in. Being able to navigate through a peloton is part of riding. Just like finding the best line and having the skills to ride it is part of mtb

@robertdavenport6705 6 ай бұрын

Love it Phil !

@ntbarber 6 ай бұрын

I see no shovel sponsor. Leaving money on the table, dude.

@ArtzFenix 6 ай бұрын

Congrats!

@ismaelzifiglr 6 ай бұрын

Sense of humor 10/10

@jcbrownfield4005 6 ай бұрын

Love your channel but can't see needing to modify the trail to climb that section....at least a few years ago (at 67 its not as easy as it used to be).

@bubbastard 6 ай бұрын

Wow it's so green, always thought it would have been a lot browner.

@theegg-viator4707 6 ай бұрын

LoL… going back to mess the trail back up..”Defense” 😂😂😂😂😂

@25kmike73 6 ай бұрын

You are really getting this whole youtube thing down. It was a great presentation with needed content.

@bradthebad01 6 ай бұрын

Why did you add the audio of somebody using a handsaw over the KOM part??? :)

@worstretirementever 6 ай бұрын

I think you're making fun of my breathing, right? This is eerie because Emily's dad is fixing a shelf here with a handsaw and I was doing my VO around that

@bradthebad01 6 ай бұрын

@@worstretirementever Yes, just joke. The VO sounded great. Sorry for the paranoia.

@chrisvanbuggenum871 6 ай бұрын

No way could i be bothered to push myself that hard anymore. Well done Phil.

@lbco5229 6 ай бұрын

Phil - a fun SoCal challenge for you might be ‘The Bump and Grind’ in Palm Desert.

@trwilliams22 6 ай бұрын

Was the ascent or descent faster?

@GrannyG456 6 ай бұрын

This is better filming/ data ..then the Santos Tour Down Under had.😂😂

@trev-trev 6 ай бұрын

Was in Cali a couple months ago and hiked this with my wife. Was wondering the whole time if people cared to ride it with that horribly chossy section. Did you end up walking up a little further past the end of the segment, to the summit part with that weird military-grade cache box? We couldn't get it open, but wondered what was inside.

@shanegreen2583 6 ай бұрын

That amount of climbing in that time 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

@brianbradley4444 6 ай бұрын

Modifying trails to match your skills vs improving skills…smh, your KOM is void! Such a roadie thing to do! /s cool video and great drone shots!

@bissorbpc 6 ай бұрын

Agreed! Play the ball where it lies....unless you're building a new trail, the shovel is cheating. But I say that gently, love Phil's videos and content.

@brianbradley4444 6 ай бұрын

@@Calispeedboi”/s” = sarcasm…welcome to the internet

@Conrad_52 6 ай бұрын

long selfie stick shots*

@charlesbent5648 6 ай бұрын

Love your videos Phil but this KOM shouldn't count if you have to modify the trail to get it.

@spdaltid 6 ай бұрын

Mountain Biking: Gravity = The Force = Must be With You. This Uphill Shit [CAPS] is for Road. Or, e-MTB. Or, Chairlifts. Keep it real Phil! 🤣

@IRDesignNet 6 ай бұрын

Phil rides up with a shovel, down, then rides again. I ride up a hill, once, and feel like I’m toast for a day or two.

@lirrtrainwreck 2 ай бұрын

Wondering how possible…faster or slower that could be on a (dare I say it) GRAVEL BIKE? Lets gooooo

@antonlasy7501 6 ай бұрын

Oh god, here we go..

@brianwallace6566 6 ай бұрын

okay I just paused it at 2:20 and it's hilariously on point

@brianwallace6566 6 ай бұрын

but I have to agree that modifying the trail is problematic

@and2244rew 6 ай бұрын

Not sure about the shovel edict, but mtb is supposed to post downhill runs I think.

@reedjacksonmaccom 6 ай бұрын

wow!! damn. good job

@BikeLA23 6 ай бұрын

Love it

@RockStorePhotos 6 ай бұрын

Fire roads hurt so bad!

@whirving 6 ай бұрын

Phil, do you want to borrow my folding titanium shovel ;) Wattage was insane!! Ever ride Pine Flat Road outside of Healdsburgh in Sonoma?

@chrisridesbicycles 6 ай бұрын

If you plan a trip to Europe for a bit of MTB, I have a nice 600m elevation gain with 17% avg for you. (Which contains a shallower bottom part and some downhill, when it goes up it is always above 20% and goes up to 35%)

@brianmagee5847 6 ай бұрын

MTB trails are always changing. We call that trail work!

@JoshuaTootell 6 ай бұрын

1:05 There is still a chance. You just need some technical coaching. We know several locals that can help you there. If I wasnt so antisocial, I'd offer 😂 See you at Rim Nordic?

@JohnRadford-iy7db 5 ай бұрын

I can dig it man

@marcfarrelly5944 6 ай бұрын

Anyone else annoyed the KOM didnt go uo that final bump at the end?

@DCassidy42 6 ай бұрын

Zwift volcano KOM vibes from the last climb at the top.

@jonathanzappala 6 ай бұрын

You don’t get any of the sharks or snakes on camera I’m disappointed 🤣

@Mickyrst43 6 ай бұрын

Phil,I love your content!!

@coverchick 6 ай бұрын

Would love to see your HR data too

@jasonjac123 6 ай бұрын

Oh crap, road cycling has infiltrated my KZfaq algorithm.

@81caasi 5 ай бұрын

haha

@overlandingadventurefamily6357 6 ай бұрын

Garmin suggest I rest for 72 hours after watching this video….

@tangarz5357 Ай бұрын

500 watts average is crazy for something that technical.

@CarsonCostanza 6 ай бұрын

Is that a silver dropper post? What is it?

@bleigh6562 6 ай бұрын

Be safe in the rain 🌧️

@hoghopper 6 ай бұрын

Should have brought a steamroller, Dooosh 😂

@nononsense2688 6 ай бұрын

I literally started panting by the end of that segment effort..

@odd-devices 6 ай бұрын

BOOOOOO DIRT DOPING! like chipping holds on a climbing route to dumb it down to your level.

@petesharp3640 6 ай бұрын

That was my first reaction too. But that road is constantly eroding. It's not like some road grader is up there on a regular basis (or ever) keeping it the same. Looks like the previous KOM holder did it 6 years ago when the road was almost certainly in better shape, more rideable. Rock erodes over eons, not in a rain storm. I don't consider chipping rock at all the same as this. But, yes, chipping rock is unconscionably bad.

@odd-devices 5 ай бұрын

@@petesharp3640 it's a slippery slope.