Tech I Used To Finish 4th At The UK’s Toughest Gran Fondo

Ever wondered what goes into choosing the PERFECT bike and gear setup for one of the UK's toughest and most iconic cycling sportives, the Fred Whitton Challenge? Well, prepare for a full nerd-out as Ollie talks you through his EXACT setup!

From his decision to ride the Pinarello Dogma F, to his helmet choice. Ollie leaves no stone unturned. He dives deep into his Princeton Carbonworks 4550 wheels, Pirelli P Zero RS tubeless tyres, and the clothing he opted for to tackle the brutal Lake District climbs.

Plus, get the inside scoop on his minimalistic approach to carrying essentials, his complete carbohydrate, gel, and electrolyte strategy, gearing selection for those savage gradients, the (of course) waxed chain, his handlebar setup with a custom GPS mount for his Wahoo Elemnt Bolt, and even a lightweight rear derailleur hanger!

If you're riding the Fred Whitton, planning a hilly sportive, or just love a deep dive into bike tech and setup choices, this video is packed with insights!

⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️
00:00 Intro
01:30 Why Did Ollie Choose The Pinarello Dogma F
02:30 Helmet Choice
02:50 What If It Were A Pure Hillclimb?
04:16 Princeton Carbonworks 4550 Wheels
05:40 What Clothing Did Ollie Use?
07:31 Pirelli P Zero RS Tubeless Tyres
08:30 Minimalistic Approach!
12:00 Carbohydrates, Gels, Electrolytes
16:10 Gearing Selection
16:45 Waxed Chain (of course)
17:52 Handlebars, Custom GPS Mount, Wahoo Elemnt Bolt
19:28 Lightweight Rear Derailleur Hanger

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