Can A GCN Roadie Ride The Hardest Mountain Bike Race In The World? | The Megavalanche

[@gmbn]

Did you think Hank would make it? Would you like to take on the Megavalanche? Let us know 💬👇

[@LEL7567-ABCDEF]

ready for hardline?

[@henrikkolst1229]

It is on my bucketlist. Next you should try the Offroad Finnmark as a team

[@gregormurray7873]

Following both GMBN and GCN on a regular basis, next years summer challenge should be Blake giving the Etape du Tour with Hank!

[@GeekonaBike]

Hank crushed it & a lot of credit goes to Coach Blake!

[@pcdude2394]

I think Blake bought life insurance for Hank before he invited hank to the death ride.

[@user-yx1qk4sk5t]

This might be the best collab vid I've seen from both channels. Hats off to Blake and Hank.

[@I.Q.03]

I agree

[@AdventureRich]

Right there with ya

[@irsyadrdp]

Totally agree with you

[@matthewpodmore1823]

Agreed so good to watch

[@Thealchemist233]

Honestly the best video of GMBN. Hank is an ABSOLUTE madlad, that level of commitment during his qualifying run, and also his surprisingly good skills was awesome to watch. My massive respect for this guy 🫡

[@Craweats]

True! Hank is not your average roadie. Absolute legend.

[@tbrowniscool]

Hank is fucking brave to do this. So many possible injuries. PURE COURAGE! ❤❤

[@Swoxx]

Best collaboration between GCN and GMBN ever! Hank and Blake together is pure ❤

[@sorenludwig3978]

You have to watch the gcn episode in which they try to pudh Blake to win a road race.

[@mauroalves33]

OMG that jump to flat at 17:24... What a legend 😆

[@Freegrem]

next we teach hank how to scrub and hes a monster

[@nicfernando99]

That surprised me!

[@jokermtb]

I could tell by his breathing as he took off, that he knew immediately that he was entering THE VOID

[@WredFawks]

I'm super impressed with the speed of his recovery

[@tomrace3057]

And the video editing skills at that point - the blurring, the sound effects - you feel dazed just watching. Top work from the production team as well as the presenters.

[@BenSch100]

Blake & Hank doing the Mega?!?! The best & most entertaining video from GMBN this year!! And HUGE props to Hank for trying and qualifying for the main event and then finishing the race!!! Unbelievable!! 💪💪

[@2011hwalker]

Climate change is undermining this event though, not a lot of snow 😬

[@fjallmann]

I have to say that the camaderie and respect that Blake and Hank have for each other is so amazing. Doesn't matter what discipline of cycling, two wheels, one heart.

[@fegasegiawan3440]

The editing when Hank crashed is top notch! Enjoyed every second of the video! Take a bow, Blake and Hank!

[@orbeuniversity]

Absolutely! Totally agree. Please do a behind the scenes.

[@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied]

Remove the mask, be your own man. Don’t follow the pack. You got what it takes.

[@andigordon1024]

What an effort by both. This might be the best GMBN Megavalanche video yet, and definitely the best crossover with GCN. Also kudos to the filmers. Most people don’t capture how steep the start is, that drone shot was 🤯

[@MichaelTV44]

Before I clicked on the video just based off of the title I was like it has to be Hank. I feel like he's got the best bike handling skills out of the GCN crew. Hank killed it, I think in this situation ignorance is bliss. He just rode everything's and didn't think about it too much. He rode some really gnarly lines I don't even know if I would do and I've been riding for 13 years.

[@bergerniklas6647]

to be fair, Si rides XC quit often, also was in the GB junior team in XC. So I guess he would also have a chance

[@Paganiproductions84]

XC mountainbiker i would not even try i don´t have the bikes for anyway

[@Andy_ATB]

Yeah, they couldn't take Ollie.....

[@nubain10mg]

Full respect for Hank for venturing off his comfort zone in biking. Hat off to Blake for a awesome mentoring of a roadie.

[@EternallySurprised]

Being an active downhill rider and also having joined the roadie club two years ago, this video featuring my two favourite presenters is so fun to watch! Hank, great job! That was awesome!

[@nevillepretorius8948]

Guys I have watched a LOT of GMBN and GCN videos, I really think this was the best one yet! These two together was amazing!

[@Will-it1px]

Yes, i liked the bit were they come down that big hill in la France

[@hugomundo4826]

The bromance is real, and it's beautiful. Hank falling, getting up and still qualifying is a huge inspiration. I saw his GPS dangling and falling after the crash and the dude was like, "fuck my power levels, i'm gonna finish this" hahahahahah

[@l33t1ee7]

Love anything with Hank. Love it when he's on GMBN

[@malcolmgraham9462]

I love how bonkers Hank and Blake are on the cross-over videos. Both showing full commitment! 😮😂

[@billmccaffrey1977]

This is the best GCN challenge yet. The story line and realism were great. Hats off to Blake and Hank (James) for an epic ride.

[@mykhailyna1]

The amount of bromance between these two is so sweet it made me blush

[@SuperfluousIndividual]

Kilian, Stefan, Olivier and a bunch others in the top 10, year after year show us _how easy it can be,_ but not _how hard it really is._ Hats off to you guys!

[@BoBo-pl3ww]

Hugo finished in first this year i think

[@devincook3278]

Nice work, Hank. Pro athletes are built different. It's tough to understand the amount of tenacity it takes to become a very high-level athlete. My belief is that you can put someone like that in any competitive high stress situation, and they will excel. We like to rebel in the chaos that crushes most folks. Way to step up to the challenge!!!

[@mahonah]

What a ride! Love it! Hank and Blake are truly brothers separated at birth. The collaboration between GCN and GMBN is always great to watch. Looking forward to more.

[@Murray_23]

Hank and Blake, GCN/gmbn dream team!! Bravo to Hank for that quali performance.

[@sparker602]

not gonna lie, I just now realized I've often thought Blake and Hank were the same person just doing spots on both channels...

[@matt_acton-varian]

Yes! Well done Hank! As a fan of both channels I was jumping with excitement for this Collab and it did not disappoint. Loving the bromance 😂😂

[@dalj4362]

Respect to the dude that ploughed into Hank and continued apologising when he was still crashing 😅Respect mate👊

[@billbobaggins468]

seriously Hank you're a legend. Total respect for doing this!

[@msj1117]

The pre-race nerves and buildup was spectacularly captured. Also, the bromance between Hank and Blake was adorable. It's easy to see the genuine love and respect each has for the other. Great video, and thank you for making it!

[@nluisa]

As much as things can staged for videos like this, I think there is genuine bonding between those two. Seeing the power of connection and relationships is inspiring and is what makes life special.

[@never2late_mtb349]

Love these collabs. What an enduro team these two would make. Hank's pedalling and Blake's down-hilling. Feeding off of each other. Get Hank over to Whistler!

[@chrisridesbicycles]

Wow, Hank is really badass. Next collab, the roadie equivalent: Blake and Hank ride into the Arenberg forrest at 60 km/h on 23mm tires.

[@alinapopescu872]

My two favourite presenters on these channels. I'm proud of you, James. Once again. And Blake can be such a mother hen ❤❤❤

[@alc2347]

Jesus, I wanted to watch before bed and now my adrenaline is pumping ! What a video! The Hank and spank bromance is a delight! 😂

[@danielvernersson1936]

I would like to see both Blakes and Hanks full length video of the race. 😊

[@JustOneWolf]

I knew beforehand that this video would be amazing and it surely delivered. Can't do wrong with Blake and Hank. Hank is an absolute beast and truly a complete cyclist. He surely has to do it again next year with a bit more tech practice 😀 And blake as well because come on, he got beaten by a roadie 😉

[@Craweats]

Blake: "Hank is good at pedaling." 🤣

[@iconhotel182]

it's really hard to believe that hank has little to no mtb experience and he was able to qualify and do well in this event. kudos to hank for yet again going out of his comfort zone by miles. Mostly watch GCN and has seen a couple vids with Blake. more GCN/GMBN crossover please!

[@AndersonPagani]

Dude has three steel balls! He is riding better than me 😅

[@01FozzyS]

Hank and Blake together are like the X-Games versions of GCN and GMBN. Well done both!

[@Tethysmeer]

Hank having so little mountainbike experience sending it so good is amazing. What a talent.

[@mattschm5486]

Amazing the guy shouting I’m sorry while crashing

[@awood825]

By far one of GMBN's best videos I've ever watched. Blake is the Daniel Craig 007 of Mountain Biking. He is the best. Super cool guy with a great attitude. Props to Hank. He got out of his comfort zone and went "FULL SEND". Awesome Awesome video. Congrats to everyone involved in making it.

[@KwadSkwad]

Honestly the best crossover i’ve seen. true friends, true grit, true determination. Y’all are crazy and inspirational. chapeaux !!

[@sekc-chua]

I'm believing that Hank and Blake are brothers separated at birth! Awesome effort by both, and kudos to Hank for trying an epic event out of his comfort zone. I'd love to see more of Hank and Blake. Maybe even Hank's Dad in there also. (Blake's Dad?) Big THUMBS UP for Hank and Blake!

[@wh3502]

Great video. Hank did brilliantly, you could really see his power on the flat and uphill sections!

[@dorothyb.]

Being able to grasp that level of technicality in such a short space of time is amazing. Hank even managed that flight of steps!

[@ner30_dbk35]

That's what I thought. On first segment of the video they show him carrying mountain bike to top of the mountain. He had to mountain bike before maybe not competitive but recreational. He is picking up those lines and steep descent and you can see that he is having skill. You can't get that in couple of days of practicing

[@robertgosling4103]

Well done Hank that's an awesome result being able to go from Road Cycling to this! Also congratulations to the video editing team, making Hanks crash be like a scene from Call of Duty when a grenade explodes nearby was inspired!

[@darrylmorgan]

Big respect Hank that was awesome dude!!Mega effort from both you guys,Congrats on finishing!!!

[@nicolasgonzalezgarcia4692]

Best collab yet. No doubt about it. Props to both of you, but specially Hank cuz he is the one with the nuts like coconuts

[@chbrosz]

i gotta say, this is probably the best gcn vid i've ever seen! thanks so much guys for the entertainment, and special kudos to the editor on this one - fantastic work!

[@Oleg-w8e5i]

MEGALIKE!!!! Please! More Hank and Blake to the world!!!!

[@telepopepic]

One of the best challenges ever. Good footage, fun banter, great fun!

[@plepgeat]

Hank, Blake... you are legends, you are comrades, you are friends... you are MAGNIFICENT.

[@jamescleeton8440]

Put these two together you know it’s gonna be good - quality 👌

[@dapidizme]

I love Hank’s roadie perspective on road VS mtb. Some roadies will never experience an intense race like this so it’s great to see a different world through familiar eyes

[@lostintransit5822]

Outstanding achievement, well done to both of you. When I started watching I didn’t think Hank would qualify for the main event. Hats off to you

[@zeiss72]

Hank did an amazing job! He was shredding the trail and was proper racing with his arms on the handlebar at one point in time!! Big kudos!! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@Rod.s_Channel]

This was epic! Such a joy to watch. Good job to everyone involved. But once again Hank survives the challenge! Next challenge, Red Bull Hardline anyone? 😆

[@stephaniecala36]

GCN enlisting GMBN for another episode of How To Kill Hank Super fun episode! Great work you two!

[@talos935]

After watching the colab on GCN at Castle Combe I want to know when Blake & Hank ate getting a spin off channel 😁 Definitely looking forward to more magic between the two of them

[@joldent5333]

Absolute legends. Hank has some epic Cajunas

[@MtbTrailHub]

Brilliant video that captured the feel of the whole event! Hats of to Blake and Hank for being able to stick together in all that madness!

[@garysmith7783]

This is the first video I've watched where I really wish there was a double-thumbs-up. Great job on a seriously brutal course.

[@jeffmcarpenter]

Production quality off the charts! Sick video, such great chemistry between you two!

[@alexanderalderfalk7932]

Honestly. Hank killed it. Didn't even stop to check his cockpit after that huge slam in the qualy. Such a beast!

[@klausschneider9462]

Tremendous job by both presenters. Enjoyed this bromance so much. Hank is a beast on any bike and challenge! Fantastic coaching by Blake drove Hanks confidence to a level where he was believing he can finish it.

[@bobbyellis5006]

Hank is probably my favorite GCN presenter, not to knock anyone else, they're all great. It's just that Hank is an absolute beast when it comes to challenges. He's always up for anything.

[@jamesc6255]

Love your videos. Always better with Blake in them

[@nicolaspav]

Loved this video. Hank and Blake’s energy during the whole adventure out a smile on my face.

[@kevinh4631]

NICE gents, Love the "stache" thing. "Team GMB-STACHIO". Hank CRUSHIEd this thing! Blake, hats off tto you for taking him along for an epic adventure only a few of us can only dream of accomplishing!

[@andrewjones8456]

I've been waiting for this all week. Did the Mega for the first time this year as a 50 yr old.. Loved every minute. It was only last Sunday but seems so long ago already.... Can't wait until next year..🤟

[@Greenfuego]

That was an epic story to watch! Congrats Blake and HANK! What a BROmance!

[@cgfootman]

Fair play Hank, tough as nails and bringing the roadie skills passing people

[@legionbloodydan8427]

This might be the best video they have ever done👍 made for the perfect watch after hardline was cancelled,I always enjoy Gmbn Embn uploads but the production quality of this is on another level. Top class 👍

[@thomasjamescalub5564]

The answer is definitely YES! More collaborations of GCN and GMBN please

[@mustang19ms]

Can't imagine how hank did it without much prior experience.. amazing Great energy between the dudes

[@TorrentUK]

This has to go down as the best ever GMBN/GCN collabs! Outstanding achievement Hank!!

[@Meta-Drew]

1:35 What a cool perspective, I've watched this race from POV many times but to see the geography from above like that was much appreciated

[@SergejGrabun]

This was amazing to watch. Hats of to Hank, what a legend. Coming to such an event, sending it like a boss through stuff. Amazing. Now... Call me whatever you want, but I will not believe that Hank doesn't do some MTB in local trail parks. No rider would be able to handle such terrain at speeds he did, the trust in grip, handling, all the gnarly rocks, steep roll ins. Maybe some video about how did Hank actually did so well for this? Cannot comprehend him sending like this just because he is good on Road bike, just can't. RESPECT the duo! Amazing

[@Martyboy84]

What an incredible piece of film. Outstanding, Hank. What a beast Blake is btw.

[@willjones7132]

One of the best of all GCN videos. Serious Runners and Roadies have crazy fitness.

[@cyclingxventures]

These 2 guys right here...they are your gold presenters!

[@leonbond9275]

Hank and Blake are THE BEST! [Insert your favourite expletive here] me, Hank - you absolutely nailed it.

[@joebmtb109]

Hank you're a star. Loved this. More Hank on GMBN 🤙🤟

[@Rob-s2d]

Hank, that ids the most impressive thing I have seen you do. You are a beast of a rider. That run was more exciting to watch than Formula One. I was waiting to exhale. Impressive. No one can ever give you a hard time ever.

[@stevet2711]

Hank and Blake are my two favorite riders! I watch them on both channels and it was awesome to see them together. Yes more!!

[@jennifercash1093]

I love these two - i love their rapport and friendship, it's great to see, especially when the chips are down in the middle of an epic challenge!

[@mrcrumbs21]

Hardly surprisingly these two get along so well. Hank is basically the road version of Blake and vice versa!

[@catsandcrafts171]

What a flippin' maniac!!! Would love to see you do a race on a MTB tandem together - my ex and I used to race XC and DH on the tandem back in 90s! :D Still got the old GT sitting in the garage rusting away, if you ever fancy a challenge! Hardtail, suspension forks, it's hard work on the back :P Seriously, you are both machines, that race is absolutely insane, I watch it every year, and it never fails to scare me from my armchair. Well done, massive gratz!

[@bedsidevenue5324]

Absolute legends! I always love seeing Blake on GCN and applaud, respect, and admire him as a person as a whole. Always taking on the ridiculous challenges the GCN presenters put him through with a smile! No surprise that it's Hank to take on this challenge either, being the fearless and amazing competitor he is lol. Much love and respect to you, Hank! The teamwork, the camaraderie, the perseverance, the sheer epicness of the race.. everything about video is legendary, so thank you so so much for this! And kudos boys!

[@lwittrock1]

Hank, you are an excellent cyclist and they way you raced showed you talent! I remember back in 1986 crossing over to MTN from competing as a roadie and I fell in love with it! racing XC and just mountain biking has made me a much stronger cyclist because I never stopped racing as a roadie and I added triathlon a few years later, because I just love racing!

[@tibibor]

The fact that none of them had a "I am with stupid" sign on them makes their friendship outstanding. Nice job!

[@alanmartinezrodriguez884]

The sharing of room, the mustaches, the lack of saddles in their bikes. I think Blake's and James's message is clear! It's ok guys! 🌈 😁

[@andyman127]

Dude, so F'ing proud of Hank. Absolutely amazing matey. Bloody brilliant!

[@denzfajardo4331]

Best episode lol This two can have a movie

[@Jdwmaguire]

Glad to have Blake go over for the GCN racing and Hank returning a favour, well a HUGE favour doing this actually - what a massive challenge and they aced it. What a collab… you guys did great. Brilliant stuff!

[@johnnydoe66]

Blake and Hank's attitudes and personalities are so similar when it comes to biking and challenges like this, you wouldn't know they aren't related. If Blake hadn't punctured, Hank and him would have finished sub 200 possibly. Awesome job!

[@mark1webb956]

Epic. Respect to both Blake and Hank. How Hank stayed in one piece I'll never know. That crash was enormous. Glad you both came away relatively unscathed. One of the best "feature film" style videos GMBN have produced. Really enjoyed it.

[@RicQuintanilla]

The Mega movies are always a special treat!!! Thank you Black and Hank!!

[@AntonyLD]

Hands down the best #GMBN video EVER. Awesome pairing, brilliant editing. 10/10

[@bk1015]

Absolutely epic ride! Kudos to Blake and Hank. Now let’s have Anna and Manon do next years Mega-avalanche!

[@Therealxiu]

Hank after qualifying "I don't wanna do it again" - I loved that 😄 cause that shows how tough is that terrain

[@BFBMTb]

We all know how great blake is as a mtbr. But hank was impressive. He was doing some pretty gnarly lines. On top of that, he had the energy and longevity of a roadie that helped tremendously in this race. Props to both guys

[@peterslater7791]

sooo many good videos on GCN and GMBN, but this has been probably the best one i've seen. hank and blake and individually infectious, but together they are a downright riot. and the camaraderie was spectacular. well done hank, blake, and everyone who worked behind the scenes. ace.

[@davidofoakland2363]

Brilliant! Great Collab, and kudos to Hank for representing!