00:00 What does it take to be a great climber?
00:04 I'm Alec Briggs, pro cyclist
00:08 and founder of the Tekkers cycling team.
00:10 I'm happiest in a crit race,
00:15 riding and cornering at speed.
00:18 But climbing, that doesn't come easy.
00:20 So I'm going out on the road
00:23 with some of the most talented climbers
00:25 to learn to climb like a pro.
00:29 This is how you climb a mountain right Dan?
00:31 - Steepest section.
00:33 - All the way.
00:34 - Oh, is that him already?
00:39 Come on, server.
00:40 To the line, man.
00:43 Fair play, man.
00:44 - That was quick.
00:45 - What was your time on that?
00:46 - I think it was just under seven and a half minutes.
00:49 - That's fast, man.
00:50 I've got a long way to go.
00:52 What's the art of climbing?
00:54 You know, how do I get that free marginal gains
00:57 by riding my bike differently
00:58 rather than just training harder?
01:00 Just by using the corner
01:01 because it's about holding that momentum.
01:05 Once I've learned from the best.
01:07 - Yeah, what I've learned is that pacing is really key
01:11 and like self-discipline in pacing sometimes.
01:15 - I'll be put through the ultimate test.
01:17 Attempting to beat my previous PB
01:22 on one of Britain's most challenging climbs.
01:26 And there's only one thing left to do, send it.
01:29 (gentle music)
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01:43 (gentle music)
01:46 (dramatic music)
01:49 (whooshing)
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