Monte Grappa is an incredible climb located north of Venice, Italy, steeped in history. It marks the start of the Alps to the north, it’s 1775m high, and there are 10 different roadways to the top. Ollie is about to take on the challenge of climbing every single one of them—totalling an elevation gain of twice the height of Everest. These might just be the hardest hours of Ollie’s entire life… Will they break him?

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    00:00 The 10 Ways of Monte Grappa
    00:43 Getting Ready for the Bike Ride
    01:12 Ascent 1: Romano D’Ezzelino (26km at 5.9%)
    01:27 Where is Monte Grappa?
    06:18 Ascent 2: Pederobba (25km at 6.6%)
    08:00 The Monte Grappa War Memorial
    09:36 Ascent 3: Cismon del Grappa (31km at 6.6%)
    14:38 Ascent 4: Seren del Grappa (24km at 6.1%)
    16:27 Ascent 5: Vardenaga (23km – 9km at 12.5%)
    19:14 Ascent 6: Alano di Piave (23km at 6.9%)
    21:05 Ascent 7: Salto della Capra (21km at 105)
    22:59 Ascent 8: Caupo – Monte Grappa (31km at 5.4%)
    21:17 Ascent 9: Cavasso del Tomba (22km at 6.4%)
    28:40 Ascent 10: Semonzo (18km at 8%)

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    36 Comments

    1. Ollie, man, you embody the many cyclists out there trying to taste a bit of the magic of doing “cycling great stunts and adventures” Chapeaux many times over, love your mental tricks and positive vibe. Keep riding, hermano.

    2. What, with GCN's budget why didn't they have extra tires/sealant and even wheels, I guess when you had to change inner tubes it gave you a rest off the bike. Ollie, amazing that you completed this challenge considering your fuelling wasn't the best from what was shown. When you're sleep deprived your body gets weak, amazing that you stayed upright. Bravo Ollie for this achievement.

    3. I can't even wrap my head around this, putting in an absolute otherworldly shift on the bike. Well deserved, and hats off to the support crew also 👏!

    4. Ollie I am so impressed and inspired with you. Congratulations!!! Also to the guys filming and producing this video amazing job. I am always so impressed with your productions. Thank you.

    5. Poor Ollie 1st of all Mr tank was no where to be seen after the 1st half off the climbs then no one to meet him at the finish summit !! And to add insult to injury mr tank was seen sat down with a beer 🍺 outside a pub ! I’d be rather pissed off 😠

    6. A question, an observation and a comment/platitude.
      As soon as the bike pointed uphill did you go for your smallest gear straight away?
      Ascent no.7 and things got serious. Sir Ollie looked shot, absolutely gone. That’s when I noticed Rupert wasn’t engaging in any banter and showed real concern.
      Well done Sir Ollie. One of those ascents would be too much for me…….but 10. No thanks.
      Brilliant effort, be proud!

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