Blake Samson Vs Neil Donoghue | GMBN Presenter Challenge

It's time for another GMBN face-off! This time it's Neil Donoghue vs Blake Samson fighting for the crown. Each of them will set challenges that they both have to complete, whoever completes the challenge the cleanest gets a point. With both of them being ex-pro riders it's sure to be a close battle!
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Welcome!
01:03 - Skinny Challenge
03:35 - Gap Challenge
06:16 - Manual Challenge
08:10 - Hill Climb Challenge
11:55 - Endo Challenge
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Who do you think will win? Write your answer in the comments before you watch! *No Cheating* 🤘

[@Artifical800]

Blake for sure

[@Renovatio2142]

The better rider! ;D

[@gmax6579]

Mihi

[@driftertank]

Always love Blake's energy. It's infectious. And him and Neil have a certain chemistry. I always love seeing them ride together.

[@alinapopescu872]

Neil is so relaxed and cheerful and playful when Blake's around. It's Blake's gift, I reckon. A thoroughly enjoyable video! ❤

[@KP-ol3tc]

Blakes jab at Neil's ballocks that was just breezed by was hilarious 😂😂

[@jamesmcguire9155]

10/10 on the bromance and the riding gents- well done - Neil and Blake World Tour please.

[@galinkarlov]

Last challange was crazy. Love these videos with challanges.

[@Thedoug369]

I reckon I could drink beer with these fellers lol cheers 🍻

[@smoothisfast6644]

That climb was impressive. Shows how important manuals are. Most wouldn’t even be able to start because they couldn’t pop that high.

[@ProfeTa6]

One of the best videos so far. Love this energy.

[@anezz210]

The endo challenge? I would be absolutely weeing myself

[@SylvainsShipyard]

I love these challenge video! Please make more!!

[@LukaszMielczarek]

always loving challenges between presenters!

[@JeffMTBinVA]

Awesome video guys. Can't wait for the epic ride video.

[@Craig00005]

Blake "i think my heart is broken " 😂😂😂

[@Leo_Inclan]

That purple helmet is so tempting my wallet's hiding from me

[@jamesdavidson8624]

Steep hill climb - don’t do full pedal strokes… ratchet it instead. Lead foot goes 2oclock to 4oclock - then ratchet back to 2oclock. Avoid the dead spot at the top/bottom of the pedal stroke.

[@BenSch100]

Blake's last Endo was just sublime!! Greatly entertaining video with Neil & Blake! 🤟

[@takozamtbtrailscout7106]

You guys are my favorite presenter. You guys are awesome!

[@ilove2learn783]

And they did all that without full face helmets and any other protective gear. Holy sh*t.

[@pedalepasseio4109]

O bom que é ver a calma do Neil a fazer tudo isto e o contraste que é ver a excitação do Blake. Podia ver horas de vídeos vossos, que química. Parabéns aqui de Portugal

[@waderedsox]

you two are so talented its un fucking belivable

[@MountainBikingTrips]

Professional skills, GREAT

[@junka1975]

Blake and Neil bombing around and having fun always makes for great entertainment. They certainly got out of their comfort zones on that climbing challenge. The endo challenge looked very dicey.

[@danytheunicorn95]

Neil quoting shrek is the best hahahah😂😂😂😂

[@raphaelwolff8205]

Blake and Neil cheers guys great match up as always.Love the challenges and riding.

[@olik136]

14:32 was the best part :) I have no idea how XC people do it.. clipped in with the saddle in the clouds

[@jtdunkel4801]

Just healing up from a torn meniscus, making me jelly after watching this. So ready to get out there.

[@diogenescamat9365]

Interesting at the same time scary 👌

[@ish474]

Man if that nose wheelie shot where the propane logo flashes doesn't end up in a propane ad I don't know what should

[@BelowAverageRazzleDazzle]

"That's scary clipped in"... I know bro. I fell you. That's why I prefer flats.

[@borisserrano8361]

BLAKE ! I have to ask what clipless shoes and cleats were you using because you were clipping out so fast?? , it’s awesome you can do those things being clipped in

[@RAAronsson]

Its a risk worth taking 😂

[@donbenincasa7442]

Fun!

[@dropoutjohn]

This is fun, BUT I WANT TO SEE THEM RACE! A hardcore hard tail downhill race followed by an Enduro bike downhill race would be epic.

[@andrewblakesley4202]

Incredible faith in those forks!

[@Justkeepshredding]

The sound of those hubs reminds me of my nukeproof, sadly it was broken in the line of duty God rest it’s blue soul.

[@EASTCOASTNATURE]

nice bikes!

[@jeremybuscay]

RIP Spider @ 3:05

[@deanoclokey6377]

They have obviously got the track names from the nearby (ish) theme park Portaventura.

[@MsTatakai]

the lion king reference tho... amazing ! (๑>ᴗ

[@alevans1168]

Not a geologist, but am a rock climber and picked up some knowledge along the way, looks sedentary, which technically makes it stone not rock, as rock is volcanic.

[@McSchwabl]

Next drink should be an Aperol Spritz

[@ShitStefanShoots]

If Blake complains about being clipped in, he could simply ..... yep, you got it!

[@user-om3gd3yd2y]

B4 I watch this I’m going to say Love Blake’s energy and Neil will always be the speed goat even if he’s getting to dinged up to prove it every day

[@sultanabran1]

i always go for neil, even though i love blake and neil just as much.

[@adrianwilkinson2547]

Always Vimto post ride, pre-ride 😂 🤘❤️🌈🕊️🌍

[@plainuser48596]

13:27 really Neil? On camera?

[@markc7556]

A mans gotta go when a man’s gotta go!

[@AndrewYeti]

Beep beep beep beep beep😂

[@loisbeigli]

Local sangria

[@HarbaroX]

Im the first. Lets gooooo

[@FinnaldTheDuck]

well i'm second🥶

[@HarbaroX]

@@FinnaldTheDuckMaybe next time :)

[@phillipstewart2031]

Blake should leave gmbn