Can Blake Samson & Martyn Ashton Survive This Epic Adventure? | GMBN Vlog

Blake Samson and Martyn Ashton are out with the Bowhead Adaptive Mountain Bike crew to explore some seriously epic backcountry trails! During their adventure, the team navigate endless challenging terrain, countless mechanical issues and even some icy cold wild swimming! 🤘
Video and photography courtesy of Rob Perry and Bowhead Corp.
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[@gmbn]

Have you been on any epic MTB adventures recently? Share your stories with us down below!👇

[@sailskimtb]

I recently went to buckland rings for the first time and am on a mission to do the big ones

[@anitalandkroon]

Calatayud 😃😃

[@juluisreyes9094]

Yeah..In the Philippines, we do epic adventure trail rides pedalling it all the way from the metropolis upto the adjacent Rizal province that features river crossing and uphill trail paths..we did it last weekend eventhough it is rainy season here.

[@johanrr4]

Blake and Martyn might be the best duo on GMBN!

[@MrShotlighter]

Might be?

[@asepQ]

no doubt.

[@jacuist3339]

Duo of YT

[@SparkyPN]

Could be... big fan of Rich and The Don too

[@johnregel]

“We’re having a moment”

[@Bowhead]

Absolute pleasure riding with you guys! Always a riot. Great work on the video.

[@jacuist3339]

You got my subscription!

[@gmbn]

💯%! Until next time! Cheers Bowhead! 🙌

[@martinangelomooney1010]

Martyn is an inspiration. Awesome as always GMBN.

[@Highnoonshred]

As a Mountain biker who has Cerebral Palsy these videos mean the world to me! We need more content showing how all of us can ride!!!!!

[@that_which_is_not]

The romance between bing bong and Martyn is endless 😍 Love their friendship, it’s beautiful

[@matt_acton-varian]

Great to see several A-MTBs out together, just proves that the sport is making great strides for inclusivity. What an amazing machines the Bowhead models are. Great entertainment again from Martyn and Bingers, as always!

[@mads_ittmann1823]

I too think that it is great to see more of these bikes. But i have one question what does the A stand for in A-MTB?

[@pfspleen]

@@mads_ittmann1823 It says in the description, adaptive.

[@gmbn]

Thanks, Matthew! We had loads of fun making this one! We couldn't agree more! Cheers for the support! 🙌

[@yeechen1492]

that hug 9:22 and that comment "we are living our best life" and that look out into the breathtaking view just made me tear up a little :')

[@curzonjp]

Easily my favourite flim from your trip to canada. It always puts a massive smile on my face when i see blake and martin together. What an adventure.

[@NathanEide]

The two of you make me so happy.

[@captjerski4165]

Martyn and Blake were crazy during their younger days, but they are more crazier now, keep the fun guys.

[@kevinw6282]

My face hurts from the smiling and laughing! So great, glad you guys got to do that, and together. Genuine good adventure!

[@kjracz15]

Blake and Martyn going out to do some wacky stuff... just like old times. XD Edit: That dip in the lake tho, Martyn made it weird. 🤣

[@gmbn]

Haha! The bromance is unreal! 😂 Cheers for watching!

[@robperryart1]

Thanks to everyone at GMBN & Bowhead for putting together this adventure! I'm glad you enjoyed the photos! ✌🏻✌🏻

[@anitalandkroon]

this puts a smile on my face from start to finish 😃😃😃 love it love it love it ❤️

[@gmbn]

Thanks so much, Anita! 👊

[@samaxel_19]

Blake always been very helpful to Martin.. I mean ever since.. I salute 🫡 you dude

[@cullaneven5580]

I wish I could like this video twice! Blake and Martyn are so good together.

[@markopolo9559]

I love Blake and Martyn's bike adventures, they have so much fun together and it makes my day watching them!

[@perfectlife2359]

What an adventure! Martyn and B-Lake 😂😂😂.. Smiling and laughing from start to finish I was.. Love it! Love it! Love it! ❤️

[@Bessunger]

Martin‘s Vids are the best, the most entertaining and INSPIRING. ❤️ the trip and the scenery are stunning!

[@the-cyber-monkey]

Amazing adventure with a great group, more of this content please Martyn, great to see you out on such good trails. You and Blake are great to see riding together.

[@jeffreywilliams3646]

Props to the Bowhead team.

[@cyclingboy788]

the scene with the music where Martyn broke his chain going downhill gave me total Descenders vibes

[@dpomberger]

Wow, what great bikes are those!!! And what an Adventure!

[@shawnstradwick5637]

The view is beautiful and stunning. It looks like so much fun and it looks like you guys had a blast.

[@mithral999]

A ride to the shops with Blake and Martyn would turn into an adventure

[@dangnation5378]

The bromance at the top (ish), what a fantastic movie. Great partnership. Total top!

[@kennymorris6329]

I love the natural bromance between you two, natural chemistry. You guys should do some sort of documentary or film on your friendship and adventures. I guess this is but more in-depth and behind the scenes. Cheers!

[@N5Gabe]

"We are living our best life" What a moment! ~ 9:00

[@steves5046]

Just seeing these guys out on an adventure like this on there Bowheads, so inspiring and just totally awesome.

[@billmccaffrey1977]

It's fantastic to see the likes of Bowhead keeping cyclist cycling. I lost my left leg and struggled to find resources that knew how to help me get back on a bike. There needs to more companies like Bowhead helping handicapped riders.

[@darrenlavery136]

Blake and Martin are legends great team

[@mtbwithterry7258]

In our 10-day MTB Trip, we managed to ride: - Whinlatter - Dalby - Leeds Urban Bike Park - Cannock Chase - Gisburn and it was tiring but Epic and Memorable, we met you guys on one of our rides...Blake, you're a legend! My wife and I are a big fan of yours=)

[@cgriggsiv]

Blake and Mr Martin you two are definitely having one hell of a damn adventure and the miscellaneous crew that just happened to be with you every last one of you have a massive heart of gold 🥇🏆

[@nickporter3531]

Absolutely awesome! Another great video from Martyn and Blake. - the dynamic duo!

[@juluisreyes9094]

Martyn, Blake & Doddy would be an absolute fun trio on the trails.

[@vacycling2158]

That was freaking awesome. Seriously, amazing views with truly amazing comedy :)

[@smefour]

Man that ride is so beautiful!

[@saj78769]

Fantastic video, that represents everything thats good about riding MTB with friends 👍🏼

[@SPL88]

Mate, you are giving me some real inspos here to spend more time with mates, just horsing around like the good old days when life was simple. Glad you bunch enjoyed yourselves.

[@donaldrieger381]

Absolutely awesome to see Martyn & everyone having such an awesome good time.

[@tbgiw]

I just love it when Blake and martyn get the giggles over doing something completely ridiculous but fun!

[@andyman127]

thank you for your continued effort to highlight the progress, investments, and passion being placed in making mountain biking more accessible. even though I am not the benefactor of these efforts, it is both highly commendable and important.

[@griff9290]

Awesome ride guys! Fantastic Endo Martyn! I always enjoy your videos!

[@the_spanner_ch7mp]

Once again Blake and Martyn together makes for an awesome video 🤘 Great to see so many A MTB out together 👊 Great stuff #GMBN

[@bakerbrook1]

Absolute Stunners!!

[@julianlozada8500]

#Martyn and Blake!!! The BEST duo in all GMBN

[@stephenday9553]

Those views, oh and the laughs. Great video guys 👍🏻

[@lucazolla5193]

Probably among the top 10 mtb videos I've ever seen. 👍🏻

[@ptchristanMTB]

Watching this is fun. Thanks for the smiles guys. Com'on Martyn!

[@Goose077]

Martyn - "I just want to lick your back". Hilarious! Such a fun, inclusive team outing. Well done everyone, it's obvious how much fun you all had.

[@HattoriZangetsu]

Man. Epic is not even close. That trail looks amazing. So good to see the boys having fun. Martyn is a beast...

[@alanmartinezrodriguez884]

9:15 ♥️💪

[@Bear-Jew]

"What kind of lake is it? A B-lake. Because I'm in it". Made my day, mate!

[@ondrejhofman5592]

8:25 Blake is so much loved by these flies!

[@milesofsky]

Anyone else instantly think of the moment in Chainspotting where Martyn snaps his chain? Or am I just showing my age...

[@chrisallsoppmtb8452]

Great memories made for Blake and martyn on an epic adventure more of these videos please guys

[@88davidw]

Wow what an epic adventure. You guys are so lucky to be there doing that. Life changing moments!

[@jasonridyardhome]

That was brilliant guys, exactly what biking is all about, having a laugh with your mates and helping each other out... Loved it!

[@robinowens9661]

Great ride. Beautiful BC comes thru again. Love the camaraderie between Martyn & Blake.

[@redrover9988]

So much fun being with you guy's having your fun. Thank you for the laugh's.

[@nickpope567]

Great stuff guys. Proper day out.

[@trenton120fps4]

this was such a wholesome video i enjoyed watching a bunch of friends have fun on their bikes and still stay happy with all of those punctures.

[@rogertitcombe1870]

Fair play guys, great team work 💪. Looks a stunning place to ride 🙂

[@scriptosaurusrex]

Martyn having a mare of a day with three punnies and a snapped chain. Yet still everyone is having a blast, what a cracking adventure it must have been.

[@paulgibbs4936]

Livin your best life is so right. What is all about lads. Love it. Cheers

[@gmbn]

You got that right!

[@SimonWatmore]

These are hugely inspiring videos. We all need good mates. ..... the dogging comment was priceless.

[@DilanHamawandy]

Can’t wait to see the video with Blake and olly Wilkins riding with Martyn!

[@That_Stealth_Guy]

I am truly envious of everyone who has gotten to experience this epic trail. Calling this an Epic adventure was a understatement!👍

[@ZanderLexx]

Man, I am just stoked to know these people trough these channels. Epic rides, crazy stunts, superb views and a ton of fun !

[@jamesweldon8118]

I love that MTB is becoming more accessible for more people

[@FearlessRider]

The best adventure for Blake and martyn and the whole crew would be to come over on the land of himalayas! The Mustang Valley trails would be something you guys won't resist! 💯👌

[@junka1975]

That was awesome fun to watch. What a great day you looked like you were having despite the technical difficulties.

[@andyb5012]

What a gorgeous place love to go there and another fantastic video full of fun love GMBN 🤙😁

[@willlange9978]

“A B-Lake, cuz I’m innit…” Don’t know why, but that was really funny. And Martyn, you couldn’t ask for a better friend.

[@grovonhel7969]

Butterblume? Thats a nice name for a bike that colour!^^

[@stevinho2792]

Mein Fahrrad heisst Butterblume! 😂 Understood it very well Blake! 👍🏼 Great video, great Team!

[@theophiledewulf6945]

best video of the month!!!

[@janjayed]

That was great lads.

[@Cheapsh0t247]

great adventure, cheers for the share

[@Limestream73]

Still an epic ride

[@brendavane9148]

Awesome ride!

[@davidsnow1481]

Martyn had me laughing almost the whole time. But Blake said it the best it’s a “B”lake. The views where breathtaking such a gorgeous place to go for a ride. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there.

[@carloswithac]

So many flies!

[@paulrobinson2726]

Great to see. Very jealous of the e-assist for climbing as us Yorkshiremen still handcycle uphill on gravel by arm power on road tyres :) Find it hard to believe that was a chain breakage, surely that's an easy fix or do you rich boys not carry split links or chain splitters!!!!

[@neonedge9]

"I thought you were going to smash him in the head and leave him here." - OMG, I nearly pissed myself!!!

[@johnmorrison27]

Just brilliant 👍👍

[@chiefsilverback]

"Stop filming and fucking pump" - that should be on a GMBN t-shirt!

[@Lacehairwigs]

These guys have way too much fun.

[@frontierfishingwithryanmac1981]

EPIC!! The memories that were made were priceless!!

[@telepopepic]

Brilliant!!!

[@mikesmith3313]

You guys have the best job. Keep it up 🇰🇪

[@gmbn]

Thank you 🙌

[@gavinsullivan9015]

Fab video! Great bit of vicarious living- looked stunning. Is there a video somewhere on the bikes? I’m assuming Bowhead has a website…

[@petermartin3806]

Wow, what a fantastic adventure - and ended with some dogging ! soo funny

[@DiegoLopez-dw1lh]

What an arm/leg destroying trail!!!😱 Really nice ride!👏👏👏👏. Greetings from Uruguay

[@KevinT3141]

Love seeing more aMTB content on the channel. Have you got yourselves an aMTB race series going yet? Looks like it's time...

[@bat_fastard4525]

Ow get in there! Keep it coming just in time for my coffee 😂

[@neilsmyth1812]

loved that sentence. . it can do all of it, but I can't. . I want to earn my moment. . respect

[@MrSlicks88]

Fantastic video, looks like you all had a fantastic time!

[@petrdocekal6750]

Incredible video!