Behind The Scenes With GCN | Shooting An Epic Ride

[@gcn]

Comment with your dream cycling location 🌍

[@yoda112358]

Japan. Ride beautiful mountains, finish every day with tea and hot springs.

[@gcn]

+Helicase21 we really want to make it over to Japan soon.

[@CuddlyStingray0731]

Northern France or Belgium I’ve never gotten to ride in Europe and I desperately want too!

[@JMise]

That would be smooth, dry asphalt :)

[@mateobratic9134]

Croatia, coast or islands you choose!!

[@mattjr]

Really nice video, bute I never saw they guy/guys who are filming the whole ride. Can you get them involved next time or make an extra bts video about the filming crew ?

[@duraath]

maroh92 + just about to say the exact thing. pls gcn. a real bts video.

[@suryaraju2827]

maroh92 5:08

[@everactivedad]

maroh92 I think they shot it them self’s. All the angles seem like them. Except for the meal screen. Someone helps them out

[@EuanMunro]

I see that Simon touched to accept he hadn't packed any dangerous good. I guess he didn't bring any wattage bazookas.

[@gcn]

+Euan Munro haha!

[@st-py9pf]

Sorry for asking this but do electronic gears have Lithium batteries? If so then they can't fly in the baggage hold......

[@FreshAyers]

Excellent! We need more of these vlog style behind the scenes videos. Nice one GCN! 👍🎥🚴

[@gcn]

+Nige Ayers thanks Nige. We'll definitely try and make a few more.

[@maximilianlenz1069]

Nige Ayers That is true. I like these kind of videos too. Keep it up.

[@peterscuba]

Although less is more

[@jamesbearpark3794]

We need more of these videos!

[@gcn]

Thanks James, we'd love to make more, so watch this space...

[@hasnainagha4919]

Agreed!!!!

[@milanbabic92]

Global Cycling Network Would love to see more of this ride and that dangerous road you've been mentioning.

[@pumuckl8784]

James Bearpark und

[@bicyclerider3978]

James Bearpark Great video guys. I notice neither of you had a mini torque wrench when assembling your posh bikes. That’s not setting a very good example. Think how disastrous it would have been for your bucket list ride should some of that Caron fiber gave away.

[@spencerlemon2679]

Would love to see the GCN guys attempt an epic bikepacking trip

[@mikedew9929]

I find your lack of a torque wrench alarming.

[@matthewnapier4475]

Second

[@cup_and_cone]

For travel, I use one of those cheap red Trek ones that they [sometimes] give free with a bike. I think Giant also has them, as do others. They're very lightweight and perfect for travel. You can snag em off eBay for dirt cheap.

[@palmer3977]

I love Gran Canaria next time i go back there i'm taking my bike, i wasn't a cyclist last time i was there but i do remember the roads, fantastic.

[@TheStockBandit]

Would love to see BTS *how* the ride was shot...cameras, mounts, etc. Thanks!

[@scootosan]

Dan's hard-shell bike carrier is the way to go.

[@markshumaker928]

This is the quality content we all deserve

[@gcn]

+notmark thanks - we loved making this video, so really pleased you like it too

[@christiansmith1663]

Self-confessed creature of habit, Dan swerves the scrambled egg on toast and opts for poached, with bacon...and avocado.

[@jacksquat2067]

You guys have the coolest job ever.

[@charlesmansplaining]

Agreed, but it couldn't really be a career choice because I think what's best for GCN is to keep young tallent presenting, and what would one do next. A desk job would kill you. I don't think the audience GCN attracts can really relate to old guys.

[@jonwilliams8366]

Well I had never travelled abroad before but you inspired me to head to the tour and knock off The Alpe and Ventoux. All with easy jet and it was easy!!!! If a chopper like me can do it then anyone can.

[@raff5604]

How can anyone not like this video?????

[@reyreymtz]

It must be awesome to work for a company that sends you in trips like this to ride. Lots of fun!

[@gcn]

We're incredibly lucky!

[@xtra9996]

I love what you guys are doing. Your videos really help me to stand the bad and muddy weather and to keep me motivated. Although ... I'm a bit jealous.

[@liambarber9036]

With Emma Pooley being the next GCN presenter, I think it's time for a new GCN Presenters challenge.

[@gcn]

+Liam Sangaku 100%. What should be the challenge, though?

[@glacierboy3764]

+Global Cycling Network Like a mini run/bike challenge. A tag team race.

[@liambarber9036]

Global Cycling Network I like the idea of a tag team race. Maybe picking different routes to a cafe, and have cycling related obstacles along the way. It should incorporate CX.

[@Liofa73]

Oh god, not Emma Pooley...

[@NielsHeldens]

Global Cycling Network TT up Alp D’huez everyone weighed down with 50% of their body weight

[@GraemeMcN]

This video just came up on my suggested videos today. What a difference a couple of years makes eh!?

[@maxgrass8134]

product placment done right!

[@TheWaxChainFanClub]

Whilst I'm under bo illusion that this video is in direct response to my asking for such a thing - THANK YOU!!! Loved this video so much! Great to see how it's all done! If I worked in a hotel and someone rang the bell like that they'd be bucket riding with severely swollen testicles.

[@MauricioAlsinaLee]

I don't know how demanding for Si, Dan, Matt and Lasty a vlog could be, but this kind of content is as awesome and quite interesting (for me) as the epic rides (still loving Matt and Si vs Dan). Congratulations for the excellent job, team!

[@justluke8836]

More of these types of videos, really enjoyed it, although would have liked some more footage of some of the route

[@simonrichardson5259]

Penny Wise That’s today’s video!

[@MrGriff4256]

Do you guys ever get recognized in public? I didn't see anyone pointing or waving while you guys were on your home-turf.

[@stevencrawford6222]

Canyon Aero = Canyonero. I'll never hear it another way. (Simpsons)

[@slowtwitches]

Thanks for sharing your honey moon with us

[@chrishallwood5576]

Loved this video and the ride video, looks awesome place for riding. Got quick question: I’ve unsuccessfully researched and contacted airports and airlines to answer a simple question; can cyclists carry C02 canisters in hold luggage?

[@gcn]

No!

[@runningwithshemp]

Tons of Lance Armstrong books at charity shops after the Oprah interview. #fiction

[@tanausuvegamorales3307]

I've been following GCN since 2013..I'm so glad to see you riding in the island where I was born and over the same roads I usually train...hope you enjoy Gran Canaria...cheers!

[@gcn]

+Tanausu Vega Morales we did very much enjoy our time there - great place to ride!

[@MrrMatts]

I spotted you guys at the gate. I missed a once in a lifetime opportunity to be in a GCN video.

[@tramsramsey]

Where were you headed, or coming back from?

[@MrrMatts]

Slovenia. My gate was slightly further down from theirs.

[@MeBikeDad]

Great video.. Would love to see a behind the scenes of shooting the ride itself..

[@rikkiola]

Tyres don't need to be fully deflated. You can leave at around 40psi for a bit of protection for the rims

[@kylemc7277]

Dan should be a weather reporter. "Scattered showers of sideways rain with winds strong enough to ruin your hair"

[@Toastybear1]

One of the best videos you've ever made, loved it 🙂 Although, having said that, without the other videos it would be somewhat of a pointless video, which is an interesting quandary

[@peterprice4728]

it was Dan's hair products that took up that extra 5kg

[@escapegravitymedia]

Awesome video! Top notch 👌

[@matthiaswuest7271]

Rewatching this 13 months into a global pandemic hits a bit different 😢

[@leonel4062]

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[@discopat90]

Don't blame you for going to Gran Canaria, went there on a golf holiday last year and spent the whole time wishing I was cycling

[@broomwagon]

Loved this Vlog style video. Keep on doing those. _on Google Flights looking for Gran Canaria cheap tickets_

[@oreosaysb00]

Cool vlog!

[@blaireasdon]

Remember those days when you could get on a plane and travel to other places in the world?

[@GordonMoat]

Aerodynamic hair product. No wonder Dan is so fast.

[@andresrojas7317]

Hey! You left the car blinkers on!

[@chrisdominick7598]

So cool. Loved it

[@3rdcatchopper408]

Looks epic ✅

[@Mattijsopdebeeck]

Could you tell us something about the price of taking your bike on a plane? Price: bike bag, special luggage fee?

[@rolachaz2]

10:35 Can you name the bike with two wheel drive, Smells like a steak, and seats one? Canyonero! Canyonero!

[@formulawow1]

Hey John, nice shoe's. I wanted to know if I am not in a club, and I am going to do British cycling Youth races is it legal to ride with a Jersey which is not a team one , also my road bike is 11kg is that heavy???? ( dawes giro 300)

[@zwergstein2152]

I would enjoy a more in depth behind the scenes you clearly are quite a big production so it would be cool to see exactly how many people are on a shoot and how you get the filming motorbikes to location?

[@rhysbeth]

Can you do a video on bike bags or boxes please?

[@EdwinWard-j1v]

Why didn’t you do it the other way around up valley of the tears Although I’ve never done serenity it looks a lovely climb

[@biketrybe7071]

Still a classic.

[@gunkshunter2519]

Surprisingly good format, thoroughly enjoyed.

[@rrobotman]

Not sure Si is right about not profiting - someone already purchased it before donating it to the charity shop and Si added the 99p to the total even if it was for charity.

[@tomshield9730]

Neat. How much did they charge for the bike luggage? Definitely agree with Si about the book. Would get to leave a foot of snow behind from here....

[@mikehall6608]

Good video. But what I'm interested in, as I am sure others are too, are the logistics and cost. Just for a weekend trip. Leaving Friday morning, travelling from the West Country to Gatwick, what time in the morning? Cost of transport. Cost of flights to and from Gran canaria, cost of taking bikes on the plane. What time you'd land in Gran Canaria and get to the hotel/ B&B or wherever. How much riding you can fit in and what time to leave on Sunday to get back to the West Country by the evening. Just asking from the perspective of someone with limited budget and holiday allowance :) ... Would the Algarve possibly be a better winter cycle escape?

[@SuperRobread]

Easily one of the best vids you've done recently. As a blog style video is so much more engaging to watch. Top stuff, more please

[@vegantony3913]

very good video boys

[@gauloisrefractaireenexilvo4366]

Hello GCN Team, thank you for the great cycling entertainment you deliver on KZbin, this is top work, and the size of your ever-growing audience speaks volumes. While cycling across Northern Thailand in Jan/early Feb, I was thinking of your training plan for the next Taiwan KOM. Road 1097 and 1148 between Chiang Klang and Chiang Kham, Road 1249 from Fang to Doi Ang Khang and back. Of course Road 1095 to Pai and Mae Hong Son. But don't forget Road 1263 between Khun Yuam and Mae Chaem. I now know how to spell "epic". Looking forward to the next show. (A special thought for Matt who gives us in our late 40s and above a lot of motivation).

[@normanzielke6108]

You brits should stop moaning about that little rain you get ;-). Just come for a ride to Finland to learn about really bad weather, but be prepared for riding at -10C so bring your long johns...

[@ferdielimxhenhuang3284]

Can gcn do a video or review on the Thailand skylane

[@benvigars1349]

Loved this travel vlog style. Would be great to see more

[@szabiakanich]

More of this behind the scenes/vlog type content please!

[@dwv1900]

Any A/V technical staff with you?

[@MijoMontego]

One of GCN's best videos. Loved the editing, music, footage, etc. There's more to cycling then just being on the bike, and this covered another aspect. Keep this up!!!

[@gcn]

Thanks Mijo!

[@jimbojet8728]

A great vid. I was there with you, in my dreams ! Inspiring! I am retired now at home in Wales, feeling miserably robbed after the Rugby yesterday, awaiting windy sleet -1 weather! Why do I do this to myself. Next year, and I mean it this time, I will spend my time on my bike improving my cycling skills and fitness, in the sun somewhere. I will, I really will! Thank you GCN.

[@isaackovack1537]

Just imagine getting paid to do this

[@formulawow1]

Where's matt stephens

[@abarth1010]

Best videos you’ve done, enjoyed them so much. Thanks!

[@dr_taka]

I use Bike Box Alan like Lloydy. It is very good! But I will put the baggage tag on the top side of bike box so it scan easily!

[@edbee8508]

How much did bike transport cost on top of the ticket?

[@OmidRahat]

I always wondered how to carry my bike bag on taxis from airport to hotels as it won't fit most cars specially when visiting Europe where cars are so small.

[@waittllnextyear]

This is the biggest issue that I've run into even in the states as well - getting the bike to and from the airport in the carrier is no small feet, especially if a family/friend has offered to pick you up!

[@japsniper1980]

Is that a mineral water I see in front of Dan @ 11:00?

[@markevasion5769]

Great video guys. I'm looking forward to south japan soon.. especially Shikoku. Also New Zealand in on my list.. plus East of the Alps in Slovakia, and into Georgia.. Iceland.. Coloumbia.. almost everywhere!

[@skysnipe1]

Wait so si hates seeing dopers profit a second time around yet GCN plugs and advertised David Millars new film and feature him in interviews every now & then ,hmm seems about right

[@danreynolds5251]

Smashing video, great to see the behind the scenes stuff, its like a mini GCN vlog!

[@LUCYDIAMONDBOXER1]

Can you buy the GCN down jackets? Like the colour and design

[@daniellloyd100]

SAF1981 Yes you can. shop.globalcyclingnetwork.com/gcn-primaloft-jacket-black

[@carmenwendorf868]

Great video 😁 I am still scared to travel with my bike. I don't want it to get lost or damaged. Just because of the way airplane people are with other people's item's.

[@gcn]

+Carmen Wendorf thanks Carmen. Every cyclist has heard some sort of bad story about air travel with bikes, but, in our experience, they're actually very very rare. A quality bike bag or box, and making sure you pack it correctly too, is the way to go.

[@bennyDmoore]

Great vid guys! The route looked "taxing", a bit like 23 across - 'making great demands' (6) 😉

[@petinka721]

Another great video from GCN and Matt and Lasty must be yellows when they still sit in a rainy Brittain. What they do in the same time would be fun to know. Other wise that is interresting know how easy that is take the bike with you and I think Dan´s cycle bag was most interesting. I looking toward see the continue of the travel and my own dream place ride a bike must be Toscana in Italy.

[@dsi1212]

well done guys, more of this style of filming please

[@elliotfjeldkasa3627]

Best video

[@gcn]

+Elliot Fjeldkåsa thanks Elliot!

[@christoferandersson5294]

loved this vlog style video!

[@michaelemusic1953]

Love to know what the track is playing at 7.27 . . .I've seen the music credits but none turn up on iTunes. Can you tell me if AGST is an abbreviation of an artists/band's name? If so what's the full name. Loved the vid, thanks for posting.

[@bakamerlin3845]

This is an interesting video, like the format very relax and organic. Keep it up guys!👍

[@canberraflyer1460]

Nice to see you were able to fly on an A320NEO! Awesome :)

[@yosoypatrick]

Well done guys! More videos like this please, the filming style felt like we were going on the trip with you. Looking forward to the main event tomorrow!

[@WestCoastWoolly]

I thoroughly enjoyed that excellent video! So more like this please 👍👍

[@phillwhitlam6999]

Excellent video guys, need more of this style, great subject and an insight into travelling with a bike box. Not always as easy as it says in the airlines bumf.

[@benwestheimerwestheimer3667]

You guys should vlog more often! I love it !

[@jonthompson7821]

Really like this video. Get yourselves to Norway! Looks stunning there

[@shainexxxsescrimshaw7605]

Do you have to pay your own expenses?

[@jonass1355]

My girlfriend passed by the tv while I was watching this; Her: "What are you watching??" Me: "A video about how to travel with bikes" Her: "Oh.." She takes a look. Dan and Si are on the plane. "...is it a father/son-trip?" 🤣

[@marcw7237]

Great video guys, really enjoyed this type of content! Just some quick questions: would you recommend travelling by plane with you carbon bike packed up in the original cardboard bike box you received it in? Would it be a big risk? Or is the investment in a proper bike bag worth it (because they are pretty expensive)? And then again, rather hard or soft shell? Cheers. #torqueback

[@gcn]

+Marc W Hey Marc, good question. Plenty of people do travel with cardboard boxes but, for me a quality bike bag (hard or soft shell depending on budget - there are good examples of both) has always seemed worth it - I don't want to take any chances with my bike or arrive at my destination with a bike I can't ride.

[@marcw7237]

Global Cycling Network Thanks for the quick answer, now I just need to check whether a new bag is in the budget ;)

[@zwergstein2152]

Try to get a bike bag second hand I got mine at half of RRP and it has only flown once!!

[@MarkRobbins1961a]

Very entertaining----- you all should visit VIRGINIA--home of Ben King and Jeremiah Bishop

[@DEagle87]

I just want to say that this and the entire "Gran Canaria" bucket list ride video have to be one of my absolute favorites. You all did an excellent job of giving me a small sense of what it might be like to have been there with you on this amazing ride. Except for one ride I was lucky enough to do on the island of Oahu, all my riding has been on the east coast of the U.S....so make all the "epic ride" videos you guys can, cause I thoroughly have enjoyed what I hope to be the first of many!

[@gcn]

Really chuffed to hear that John! There's more to come so stay tuned!

[@stbo8497]

100% epic clip👌👏👍🤗 I hope for more! Greetings from Germany

[@kwc7391]

If I had a traveling bike bag like those, I wouldn't worry about flying.....

[@ianstewart8301]

This is awesome! Thank you for posting and filming.