Blake Samson | Meet The GMBN Presenters

Born in Zimbabwe but now resident in the Isle of Wight, UK, Blake has travelled the world as a pro rider competing in the world’s premier dirt jump and slopestyle competitions. Despite his world-class dirt heritage, he’s an incredible all-rounder who is equally at home charging down mountains as he is pulling 360 tucks or flip-whips. Think fast and fun. But wherever his tyres take him, he does it all with an infectious sense of fun which is proof, if any were needed, that for Blake riding is a way of life.
Blake has also been a long-time friend of Martyn’s, having been a big part of his travelling extreme sports show - the Animal WD40 Action Sports Tour - touring the length and breadth of the UK.
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[@gmbn]

Which GMBN presenter would you like to see next? Let us know 👇

[@seb8164]

Hardcore Pawn 😂😂 harrssshhhhh

[@The44kGaming]

Everyone! Just do everyone from GMBN. 🤙 No exceptions! 😁😅

[@cKrazyDUcK]

Doddy or Rich

[@rattlesnakz9716]

Blake ... Again

[@bikemonkey3700]

Maybe there was on already but Neil would be interesting one to watch

[@TasmanianMountainBiking]

Blake's the most humble guy in the world. 👍👍

[@garycockbain6506]

Can't imagine gmbn without bingers

[@brokenlegz]

Why do they call him bingers? Lol

[@garycockbain6506]

@@brokenlegz it's what Mr Ashton calls him 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@policies8534]

Nope Chad Broxh is

[@tamzinhamer7381]

Blake's Mum is AMAZING!💗

[@BRMN8R]

Blake MAKES GMBN so easy to watch. Addictive personality, funny, humble, genuine.

[@dylanmartin6405]

i love how blake and his mum have the exact same laugh

[@Emphaphis]

"if you can't even bunnyhop" Damn Blake is on to me..

[@rscimoch]

What is this hopping bunny you speak of? :)

[@roichir7699]

Mee too. But it is on the list for things to learn.

[@carlwilkinson3683]

I jumped off a curb yesterday 🤣dam I feel king of the Roadies 🙈

[@rolux4853]

Carl Wilkinson you jumped your roadbike of a curb? Damn there must be a Sam Pilgrim somewhere in your genes!

[@ghr7715]

Yeah

[@midoriya7451]

I don't why but Blake seems like the best presenter. He has it all. Great riding skills, funny personality and great teacher. I love him so much

[@uraniumjoe]

Great guy, but he's married. Sorry, Pat.

[@The44kGaming]

Blake Samson ...is the best thing that happened to GMBN. 🔥 His unlimited energy gives ME motivation to further develop and practice my skills... I always loved mountain bikes but I could only afford anything "rideable" not, until I was 19... (Now I'm 29) I had to work really hard and save every penny, for that XC bike. Also, never had a chance to ride as much as you Blake... It was always work. So I don't have such skills... BUT... ! I just got my first Trail bike just a few months ago. All because of this amazing guy Blake! I watch all the GMBN videos, my social media is just Mountain Bikes. I want to ride everyday. I even literally dream of riding a bike... 😖 Hobby and passion turned into obsession. I just can't stop thinking about it. I really wish to, one day, be like Blake. And travel to Rotorua, Whistler and so on... I still got 6 years right? 🤣 I have a lot to learn But I will not give up.

[@sbsb4995]

Hell yes

[@samueljones5185]

Blake’s been shredding ever since he was a kid

[@soul05extinct]

Blake makes everything fun and entertaining! I don't even have a mountain bike only a folding e-bike but when I see Blake, I click! Hello from the Philippines! 🇵🇭

[@soul05extinct]

I will definitely get an mtb soon!

[@rolux4853]

No matter if it’s cheap as dirt, a mountainbike is the most fun you can have on a bicycle, ever! Eventuell someday you have enough money to get a „decent“ mountainbike, but until that day just enjoy what you’ve got and ride the hell out of it! The most limiting factor will always be you, not the bike! (The exception from this rule would of course you being a pro rider, but that’s likely not the case)

[@felixfalgui3701]

Met Blake, Martyn and Neil at Whistler a couple of years ago. There is a saying to never meet your heroes but I'm glad I did. 😁 Blake was super nice when I asked to have a photo taken with their group. Hope to bump into them again soon. 😁

[@riptheguys3635]

Felix Falgui You are soooooo lucky

[@felixfalgui3701]

@@riptheguys3635 definitely a great experience. I checked the photo and it was just last year when I saw them. 😁 m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156382814576935&id=569701934&set=gm.876073952774697&source=57

[@fdesilva]

humble, that is Blake.....ah, yeah, he is freaking amazingly skillful

[@peterhilgersom9370]

Awesome Felix!

[@steveeod]

41 years old!! After leaving the army I was a bit lost and only just got into mountain biking in the bast 4 months!! Honestly it is the best fun for fitness and everyone you meet out on the trails are great so far!! What a life Blake has had!!

[@willshawyer7280]

People are saying that Blake is the best and I totally agree with that, but the editors today...... This video was top notch! Gmbn if you can see this, tell the editors that they did a great job!

[@albertodyck6472]

Totally agree, One of the best videos on the channel

[@lillajonte78]

Blake, you're the best! Love your humor and positive attitude!

[@noahx0887]

Hi Blake you are the best

[@tomp329]

he definately is

[@blakespicksley9569]

Thankyou bro 👍😂

[@FootyEd1ts]

Blake Spicksley lol

[@skeezy1952]

Agreed

[@tomp329]

@@blakespicksley9569 😂

[@kevincross9206]

If I ever got anyone wrong it’s Blake! Can’t help but admire his grit and determination (even if I’ll never ride like him 🤣).

[@domanater480]

Me to, once I first started watching gmbn I thought he came across as condescending but it honestly couldn’t further from the truth.

[@Mockle07]

@@domanater480 I just though he was too try-hard in the first video of his I saw... but actually he’s a god damned legend!

[@stokedmtb333]

Blake’s family is lovely...totally can see where Blake gets his personality 🤙

[@haxificality]

Blake is my fav GMBN presenter!

[@PetePPA]

What a fantastic career you've had Blake totally amazing and the support of a great family, your a lucky man indeed.

[@luxo3235]

Blake’s my favourite presenter, and I loved hearing all about his life.

[@aliancemd]

You wrote 4 minutes after the video was released, so there is no way you watched 15m of this video...

[@sebcopeman5542]

maybe he has a time travelling delorean and traveled back in time to have his comment written sooner and more likely to get likes

[@arloridesbikes9921]

You and everyone, the whole gmbn crew is good tho

[@corbinbate9691]

I thought I loved Blake before, but now I know he used to play rugby... He’s the BEST !

[@geohikingjani]

Finally. Aww your mum is lovely

[@gilbertoribas4784]

This is the best “Meet the Presenter” of both GCN and GMBN combined! Emotional indeed! Inspiring!

[@Moomin420]

Blake’s mum might just be the best thing I’ve seen on the internet all week what a legend! What a humble guy Blake is! Honestly so much love for the guy such a rad dude who keeps me so stoked and motivated to ride!!! Loved this!!

[@Menkauros]

I stop biking 25 years ago and thanks to you I rediscover myself... Now I'm again with my beloved bike in the mountains. Thanks mate 🤘

[@Koxz89]

I would love to get on a ride day with Blake. Best energy ever 👍

[@vedanttoke20]

GMBN we need more of such videos!

[@janijordaan9264]

You can hear that his parents are from Africa! 💃🏼 Lovit, proud Saffa 🇿🇦

[@benthomson8377]

Hey Blake I live in South Africa I’m 15 and I’ve recently started getting more serious about MTB. Love your videos keep them coming

[@curtisf.r6233]

Waking up to GMBN videos with my brew is a great start to my day. I received my StarGazer sticker today. Just wish my new mtb is ready to collect. Thanks Blake cool video 👍😎

[@filipegil8752]

This dude is a “Supa Nice” bloke. Blake god bless your energy and kindness. It transpires and it is very inspiring and warming, ot really is. I’m 39, loved bikes all my life. But life got slightly in the way. However through GMBN I got the itch back, so in 2018 I bought my first ever full suss and never looked back. I’m even racing local enduro races and there’s not a week I do not look forward to go out and ride. 🤘

[@sullybiker6520]

I knew I could hear a hint of Rhodesia in his accent when I first watched him on a GCN crossover vid. I like that he roped his mum into it, that's awesome.

[@skartimusprime4779]

They made a great call hiring you man, you have an infectious personality that makes GMBN videos memorable. I'm actually a recent viewer just starting to get my head around the MTB scene trying to learn all the stuff that's changed in the decade since I stopped. Learned a shitload from Doddy, kept coming back to watch videos because you cracked me up so much with the Mullet and trail vs Enduro Blake. Now I'm just watching GMBN videos every day. You sir, are what made this channel stand out while I'm just watching an absolute scatter gun of channels trying to absorb info.

[@cllris]

Never stop being you Blake. You've always been an inspiration and will continue to be one. 🤟

[@nicknewmantd5]

Gave me inspiration after having open heart surgery and thinking I won't ride again but watching you for months soon got me going again

[@benjybluehat]

Wow, I hope your journey back to health continues Nick. 💪

[@nicknewmantd5]

@@benjybluehat ride on 👌🤞🤘🤟👍

[@istillhavetenfingers8150]

I find it cool how so many other presenters like Martyn and Chris (and also Sam Pilgrim) have all had a reunion with Blake as presenters for GMBN/EMBM

[@ifcoo]

I born in Slovakia and I did MTB as a child. But later I moved to the Czech Republic and MTB and I mostly forget what is MTB. Then I discovered GBMN, Martyn, Neil, Doddy & Blake. Blake was the force that brings me back to MTB. Now I ride my bike daily. Even in Winter. And when I'm not riding, I watching GBMN :-)

[@not_a9dude]

Blake makes my day better and happier. He's so energetic and he teaches everything in a fun way

[@parkercraig1519]

I love watching his videos because he always starts with “Welcome back you beautiful people!”

[@lynch24]

Blake is the main reason I keep watching these videos, he's so down to earth, and you can see he loves the sport, I love his catchphrase, hope you never never change 🤘

[@chiccorocker]

Well having a proud dad, looking at you with that smile... if that's not the most rewarding thing that can happen to you, I don't know what it is. Keep it up Blake, you are doing a great job with GMBN :)

[@TheBajabundo]

Love Blake! Great personality, superb skills. Love that he's a family man, and how he interacts with his wife. Great role model!

[@guillaumesakiche]

Watching GMBN for over a year now and I had the chance to ride my first MTB a couple days ago and I have to say : That was as fun as Blake make it look like. And that's why he's so good as a presenter, he love MTB so much and he's so good at sharing that feeling of fun and excitement of it. Man, you just gotta love Blake.

[@gmbn]

Thanks for sharing! That's awesome!

[@guillaumesakiche]

@@gmbn Ahah, thanks for the endless quality content !

[@TobiasSample]

Zimbabwe! Blake is such a cheery chap! I'd like to see more of Blake on his slopestyle Canyon!

[@msteiny]

Dammit GMBN, first you get me with Martyn Ashtons Whistler segment, now you get me with Blake and his Mum and Dad. I’m not crying, you’re crying.

[@Powerhugful]

Love you, Blake! You and Martyn are my favorite mountain bikers!

[@PmatWolf]

I have nothing but respect for Blake so humble and appreciative for the way things have gone for him, well done buddy you deserve it, you can feel the love he has for MTB awesome stuff

[@melwest0915]

My partner and I have taken up biking, for me I'm a beginner I had not ridden since I was a kid even though last week I had a bike accident and fractured my collar bone. Once I'm healed I'll be back on the bike. My partner is a fan of your channel and has got me into it too so thank you for making the lockdown better. When we ride and take in the views it's just been amazing so thank you.

[@themrtimmyboy]

There is a good man! Thanks for all the love!

[@Brakemanio]

I usually don't write comments but for this video I have to say, "I love it." I love that you show your community who you are and introduce us to your loved ones. It makes you real and relatable. It would be so cool for all the GMBN presenters to do personalized bios like this. Thanks for sharing. Peace.

[@robhughes645]

Thanks, loved watching this, grew up in the same part of the world around the same time. Life was so much simpler -)

[@spencertippetts7978]

I love how Blake starts his videos! “Hello you beautiful people!” Weird to say but he brings light to the world!

[@just_snowie]

I hope blake will come back to Zim for visit one day 😊really hope to meet him he's my biggest inspiration

[@grimesmtb7081]

Hi gmbn Crew just wanted to say I'm a big fan of your channel and everything thing you do.keep the good work up 👍

[@LOST_55]

This gave me the feels 🥺😊🤙

[@noelfezza]

BLAKE YOUR A FRICKIN LEGEND. WE ALL LOVE YOU IN THE COMMUNITY MAN! STAY RAD STAY HUMBLE

[@linhrom7227]

I cant even ride my bike up the curb in front of my house but i love watching GMBN bcuz of Blake. Hes such a humble guy ❤

[@enoc4444]

He is one of the best presenters. Love his quirkinesss, spontaneity, sense of humor and humbleness. you are awesome Blake

[@christopherrussell5457]

Love watching you blake, your awsome🤟🏽

[@thegefster1988]

When your dad sums it up like that you know you have made it no matter what you have done or will do

[@PhilWaud]

Loved this, you're enthusiasm is infectious. Good luck in everything you do in the future and thanks for sharing your story.

[@hansottevanger4112]

Probably my favourite presenter .... alway funny and where does he get that energy from .... I want to know the source... keep up the great work Blake

[@thomasarie77]

amazing story...very inspiring... i love riding my bike for fun..

[@marksmith566]

It’s largely thanks to Blake that I watch GMBN, he instantly draws you in with his humour and passion for Mountain Biking 👍

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

There needs to be a part 2 to this. Love your almost childlike enthusiasm and obvious love for the sport, it's highly infectious. 🤙

[@enriqueflores9630]

Hey Blake! You have a very contagious positive energy and I love that in a human being!! Keep it up you are an inspiration to all mountain bikers!!

[@liquoriceimages]

You have wonderful parents Blake to go through the upheaval moving from Zim it must of been a life changing decision I can see why they are proud. Keep up the good work🤙🏻

[@bradgyger]

Just found this after loving GMBN. Thanks for sharing your wonderful story. Inspiring me to love all biking even more. Some day it'd be an honor to have a Cuppa or a Pint and share stories!

[@solarius5331]

What I like about Blake is that you can really feel that he really loves and passionate about what he's doing. Plus his smile and laugh is what makes him an excellent presenter. Also I like the way he rides, free and doesn't care about anything. He'll just do what he want to do hahahaha

[@danhoyle3173]

I see you all the time Blake in your Jeep!

[@bradmoonmtb6543]

Love Blake his class on a bike and hilarious👌🏻 his one of the reasons I got into mountain biking and to start my own KZbin channel. Keep it up blake👌🏻👌🏻

[@Chris-de2qc]

One of the best videos yet!

[@darrenwilliams6827]

Blake I remember when I first met you and Ray up at our bike park at King of dirt,I'm so pleased your doing so well buh,stay safe biglove & much respect

[@aaroiseverything]

This guy makes me wanna pick up mountain biking😂

[@Jolinator]

Now is the time!

[@yvan2218]

The question is, why havent you yet?

[@aaroiseverything]

@@yvan2218 HAHAHA spent everything on a tri bike :P

[@yvan2218]

@@aaroiseverything then spend less on food and more on mtb great lol

[@aaroiseverything]

@@yvan2218 great idea!!

[@lamefart]

Wtf. Who disliked a Blake Samson meet the presenters video?

[@Neocynical]

Not many tbh

[@Mockle07]

@@Neocynical The other GMBN presenters... to make their videos look better 😜. But no, the actual answer is: idiots.

[@ls66]

I’m glad you’re here and you’ve had such a great journey to get here. Inspiring!

[@atenconsult1437]

Blake, you are such a great person! Thank you for all you do for us!

[@jamesrutherford6820]

My favourite presenter

[@yash2004veer]

Second word ......... no third word can’t count ! Lol 😂 ! So jovial just like Blake !

[@instapome7987]

The world needs more of these videos!!

[@50yearoldmtber37]

Well I personally don't think GMBN would be the same without you. The comedy and laughs you create are what brings me back day after day. Every presenter has a specialty and thats why this show is so damn good. You mesh well with everyone on the show and I honestly believe you are the bond that ties everyone togeather on the show. Your life has been exactly what you wanted, and your the one that has made it happen. I love when you did the Mega Avalanche on the hardtail and thats why at 49 I ride a stupid slack hardtail and I love every minute of it, even though my bones tell me otherwise.. Love ya man!!

[@user-tb9wk2ki3g]

Blake can you teach us to do advanced tricks or tips?

[@Sl4gyster]

Hey Blake love your presenting! Did you ever pick up any Afrikaans?

[@janijordaan9264]

Sl4gyster Ek hoop hy het!

[@skitkreket]

Loved this video and the ending with your dad was so hucking wholesome, thanks for sharing that!

[@jonkftw]

I used to watch this channel many years ago and then lost it, I kinda forgot it. Ever since Blake has been on the channel I've been hooked and it's reinvigorated how much I love GMBN. Blake is the energy for me for this channel! I love the other guys too.

[@carlwilkinson3683]

dislikers need there bikes taken off them and saddles removed and made to do a downhill track with the seatpost full extended 👍🤣

[@deniahmetaj]

That’s just too much detail. Too much

[@Edwynjames1]

Ye

[@youtubeviewer9523]

So awesome to finally learn more about Blake, the presenter we all know and love. :)

[@LiveToRideMTB]

Love it Blake! So many good memories dude you’re an inspiration !

[@angelasuncion8395]

Gmblaken you actually inspired me to go back in mtbiking . after stopping for 18 years. this 57 years old feels great and healthy .pedaling again .

[@ajbcollectables]

Blake's enthusiasm is infectious. I Love any video with him in it.

[@Ricochetmex]

You are an absolute beautiful people Blake. A few years ago my dad gifted me a bike and I started watching gmbn at the same time you became a presenter, I was just looking how to patch a tube or something. Because of you I discover a whole new way of riding and having fun on bikes and I stick with it. Today I cannot see myself without a bike, I push myself to learn new tricks, I travel with it to ride trails but more importantly I learn to not take it too seriously, life in general, to be kind and irradiate happiness like you do.

[@puck_]

Absolutely loved this.

[@DaveVincent0]

This guy has been my inspiration for my years in mountain bike....... Ride hard and stay hard blake.... U da Best

[@rbmtbjim]

I love Blake as well as the rest of the GMBN family. I have learned so much from your videos and look forward to learning even more. Thank you

[@my2017raptorhardtail]

Love you brother. You are my favorite GMBN guy. You are the reason I actually watch especially because i'm a diehard hardtail rider. Keep it up ma man!

[@kierangwynn3857]

Honestly its my life dream to meet Blake and session with him. love him so much

[@danhan7613]

What a great feature and film piece

[@creekboi7]

The energy never stops. Love it.

[@joehatch3289]

You have lived a life good sir. Inspirational. Thank you and GMBN what a ride

[@gedb6099]

Nice to see your old man so proud of you. Loving these presenter vids 🤙

[@dmw0lton21]

Such a great story! Much love for this dude 🤘