It’s been two years since I’ve been abroad, so I am finally in Switzerland, riding roads I have dreamed of for years, The Furka Pass, Saint Gottardo and the Nufonen Pass. Would they live up to all that excitement?

    We are here for 5 days exploring the Swiss Alps, hopefully the 2000m plus summits, won’t break us!!

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    My Strava for those wanting to see the routes we ride is
    https://www.strava.com/athletes/2357668

    The Official Climbs Website for all the climbs I am collecting -https://www.100climbs.co.uk/

    My equipment for list for filming :
    iPhone 13 Pro(4K enabled)
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    Front camera is IPhone 4K
    Shure MV88 microphone
    Tascam DR10 Lavalier Microphone
    GoPro Hero 9
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    If you have any questions, I will be in the YouTube comments replying

    Contact us on darren.phillipsyt@gmail.com

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    23 Comments

    1. Unbelievable scenery and roads from cycling heaven! Sorry to see you were struggling Darren, but you do seem to enjoy suffering? 🤣

    2. Nice to see the club with you on that one Darren. Switzerland is a great country with very good scenery. Not many flat roads it seems but you like the hills don't you. Brilliant video Darren and thanks for showing. The editing was also exceptional very enjoyable.

    3. Fantastic ride Darren and company what Fantastic beautiful scenery and great roads. The cobbled sections look better than most of the uk roads
      Enjoy the rest of your time in Switzerland.

    4. I said OMG about 4 times in first minute, absolutely bloody awesome, what a place to ride, looks brilliant and well done Darren, you never gave up ,felt for you on that last climb. Great to see some of the Mendip crew with you. Really great vlog bud, well edited as well fella👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    5. Fantastic Darren – riding with mates in such a wonderful place. Nothing compares to those Swiss roads and mountain passes! PS Not sure I could do the Nufenen – I think I read somewhere that Cancellara rates it as the toughest climb in Switzerland!

    6. Cant believe you opted for that scenery and challenge over the Somerset levels Darren??
      Almost looked like a post card prop behind you at times, picture perfect views! Great effort as always chaps!! 👏🏽

    7. Bloody hell, thought I was watching the Tour de France for a moment(lol!). Guess you now know why pro bike riders are built like stick insects. Can’t wait for the next instalment great to see you and your mates having fun in such beautiful surroundings. Catch you on your next vid 👍

    8. Well son, you had me worried at the . “I can’t breath , my hearts racing , I’ve been sick bit “ but WOW what an amazing achievement l love Switzerland. But not been that high. Just looked from below. Looking forward to your next ride, BUT from a Mom type comment . For goodness sake take care ! 🥰👍🏆

    9. Could not make it half way through the video without commenting– want an absolute dream of a ride! Stunning views, thanks you for sharing. Its great motivation to keep riding and begin planning these types of adventures! CHEERS!!

    10. It reminds me of my 3 trips to the Pyrenees in 2007,8,9 , my basic training for doing hills was riding around Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 , wasn’t prepared for the climbing 6mph Col de port, col de Portlet, d’ Aspet , col de Saraille and few other ones as well in 30c we stay in a B&B in Masset it was more of one col a day with a cafe and cake stop pity had no Strava in those days , but what achievement for you Darren that ice cream looks gorgeous 🍺👍⭐️👏💪🥵

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