World’s Steepest Climb Vs World’s Best Climber: Can He Defeat It?

It’s the video you’ve been waiting for… we’re back at the brutal Salita Scanuppia in Italy, the legendary climb that could be the steepest road in the world! After Ollie tried & failed to ride up its mythical 40% slopes, we’re back with Strava’s #1 ranked climber, Andrew Feather, a.k.a. “The Twig”. Will he be able to do what Ollie couldn’t and conquer the world’s hardest cycling climb?!

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[gcn]

What other climbs would you like to see Feather take on?

[woodsey]

What you failed to mention was that he went on a ride before this, did 38km with 1340m elevation and hit 5 KOMs. Then a couple of hours later he does this impossible climb. What an absolute machine

[Nkick]

Hardest climb ever and he leaves the default 'Lunch Ride' title on Strava. True class.

[israelakowe]

I can’t even begin to imagine how hard 44% feels like. Hats off to you, Feather 👏🏽💪🏽

[IAMNationX]

I worked with Andrew (Feaths) for a few years. He is the most humble and nicest guy you could meet but built like a machine. Seeing him in vids and being National Hill Climb champ is amazing and deserved. (If you read this it's Dean)

[hardymyfriendsknow]

It looks like torture even just WALKING this up haha! That guy is INCREDIBLE! Respect!

[pipolchamp]

feather: oh no a hairpin! this is the last hairpin i wanna see!!
also feather: *attacks the hairpin's steeper inside line*

[WhenPaulaSparks]

Insane climb! Feather made it look easy and then was so humble when he absolutely crushed it. He always seems so chill and down to try anything!

[cloudbudget]

Feather is simply amazing; a creature made of different stuff, and most incredible is his humility. Off the charts talent and impossible humility in the same person. Truly epic. How many others could make that climb? A handful if that on earth. Wow!! Thanks for this : )

[DSki-whhc]

Can we take a second to appreciate the men that built/paved this road?

[marcodhaene]

That he is even able to talk during and after the climb is astonishing. My tongue would be tangled up between the spokes and my longues would be left behind on the pavement. Ridiculous.
Well done sir! 👌🏻

[TheNeelonRokk]

"It gets easier from here..."

read that as "it gets less stupid steep from here". There, fixed it for you.

Hats off to Andrew, what a monster.

[alinapopescu]

I honestly didn't think he'd make it. Just fabulous! Hats off to you, Andrew!

[amandipuppal]

I felt every pedal stroke! That was insane climbing and sheer power! Wow!!!

[quarkonium]

GCN, you're at 100k likes. It's Dan's time to shine

[antonlvdm]

When you can see that a climb is crazy steep on screen, you know it has to be mind bendingly steep in real life!

[antontejada]

That is one savage climb! Hats off to Andrew! Now, let's see the GCN presenters please. 😊

[urszuladonigiewicz]

This is one of the most incredible feats of cycling achievements ever. What an athlete! Congratulations Andrew Feather.

[kennywallace]

That was an impressive feat. Take a look at some of the roads on Madeira, so many 1st & 2nd gear climbs in a car, never mind a bike. An example is Rua da Barreira in Funchal at 45%, though there are plenty of alternatives all over the island.

[skylerschwendeman]

Would love to see Feather take on the full Mauna Kea in Hawaii. Not as steep but extremely long and up to massive altitude.