I Did The Same Hilly Gran Fondo 6kg Heavier. What Was The Difference?

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GCN’s Ollie Bridgewood put strength training to the ultimate test by returning to the Fred Whitton Challenge 6kg heavier than the previous year. While he feared the weight penalty on 30% gradients, the data revealed a surprising shift in his climbing power, descending speed, and overall durability. Join us as we dive into the power files and DEXA scans to see if "mass really is gas" for amateur cyclists. Chapters: ⏱️ 00:00 - The Weight Experiment 02:06 - Modeling The Weight Penalty 03:06 - 69kg vs 75kg: The Challenge 03:21 - The Tech: Bike & Tire Setup 05:34 - The Science Of Strength Training 07:48 - Climbing Segments: Honister Pass 09:32 - Why Heavier Riders Descend Faster 10:07 - Durability: Power In The Final Hour 13:32 - Hardknott Pass: Power vs Weight 16:44 - DEXA Scan Results & Conc