Can Rain Stop Play? | What To Wear Mountain Biking In Wet Weather

Just how much of a difference does riding with the right clothing and gear make in bad weather? Do you really need technical and breathable mountain bike clothing to stay warm and dry? We sent Blake, Neil and Doddy out to ride in the cold and wet but only two of them thought to plan ahead...
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But more importantly, does Blake even care? He’s a freerider who likes to ride in a hoody and jeans 🤘
What do you wear when the weather gets bad in winter?
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[@TrailRiderMTB]

I hope you gave the camera man some Gortex! He's the real hero here

[@saphedbarph]

TrailRiderMTB that’s very true!

[@sandy_knight]

They let the crew spray a hose at them! now if I were cold and wet I'd be spraying that hose hose right down Doddy's neck ;-)

[@BeautifulDemocracy]

I am so impressed with the quality of these videos: wind noise reduction, first-rate focus, excellent first to third person action shots, fabulous trail highlights, professional mtb educational information, and huge laughs from complementary personalities. What are people waiting for? Quit browsing people! 1 MILLION SUBS ALREADY!!

[@granthickman_mtb]

Now 1.29 million subscribers

[@smokingtires9716]

That MTBer Kid now it’s 1.55

[@Wonderfield]

ok, here's a tiny bit of criticism - colour grading is non existent. it's bleak and at some parts over exposed and washed out. besides that , for the entire video i waited for anyone to touch the subject on glasses and googles, which imo are very important when it comes to dealing with weather elements. Not a word.. apart from that, great vid. i love these lads! 1.63M now :D

[@nosreuter]

Blake...you're just hilarious 🤣

[@mxrider2strokebraaap54]

I’d go with blake’s outfit🤙😂

[@borlampic6152]

I learned so much new things Neil has a tatoo?!?

[@jameswilliams3552]

Five ten Six eleven and a damn nice one too!

[@zacktzk]

What??!!

[@drewpenn7440]

4:16 - Doddy "You can see the islands out in the estuary there" Blake: "Oh yeah real nice" (clearly doesn't give a flying sh*t about the view)!

[@Joe_Greenwood]

Adam Kraig whose this man filming us? - Martyn Ashton What are you on about they don’t use outside help

[@michaelallen-wythes365]

Knowing me I would still wear what Blake is wearing 😂😂😂 love the vids

[@p199a]

ye me too

[@undaunteddefiance2365]

Hasn't rained in a month in the desert but drops to 20 every morning so that perfect for here.

[@samhart1884]

GMBN should make more videos as a group like this one!

[@nxrnon6778]

Doddy is all for riding in the rain!

[@lukenukem1164]

Well I live in South Wales, if rain stopped play there would be no play!! Now.....where did I put my wellie spd's :)

[@adrianf5665]

I love that opening line, "and more importantly, is Blake even that bothered?"

[@pytek23]

Neil and those ABS....

[@rogerjozef4427]

my son loves rain and mud but mom is never happy when he sees us come back. gmbn 4 ever Rain never stops passion

[@kristjanmagi1158]

Exactly! There is no bad weather, only bad clothes.

[@kristjanmagi1158]

I mean not bad clothes, wrong clothes.

[@kristjanmagi1158]

@@pete3816 Yeah maybe

[@kay19833]

@@pete3816 You are the type who always has to one-up everybody. Are you from Poland or what? less comfortable clothes are bad clothes. Kristjan was right!

[@mikee8244]

@@kristjanmagi1158 correct, as Billy Connolly once said- 'there's no such thing as the wrong weather, just the wrong clothing' . - 'Get a raincoat and live a little'

[@slimbeaux]

Thank you Blake for taking one for the Team to illustrate the point. My experience with "breathable" fabrics has not been the same of most of what I have read. My experience has been that if the moisture can get out, so can the heat. And I end up cold. Even with the proper polyester/polypropylene base and a fleece middle layer. At first I though it was because I was buying cheap gear. But even after springing for expensive gear the results were the same. Because I am going to get all sweaty any ways I have chosen a completely water proof coated riding jacket. Keeps the heat in for me. And yes I agree with Neal, wool for socks. Tried different variations of "miracle" fabrics with the same results. Keep up the good work and I love to see the three of you riding together.

[@bagredositio]

2:15 BLAKE'S OLD GRANDMA VOICE ACTIVATED YEEAAHH !!!!!

[@Zimblake]

J Domingues 🤣🤣

[@normanzielke6108]

Did some mountaineering/wilderness travel classes and the first lesson was..."Cotton kills".

[@chrisperkins4279]

Blake going to the pub in his skivvies. classic.

[@smoothisfast6644]

No way I would do that by myself but with friends, looks like a good time.

[@KECMTB]

The top gear of mountainbiking - i love it!

[@ADanandHisBike]

Wait a minute... Speedos *aren’t* appropriate then?

[@ADanandHisBike]

Thanks for the tip mate. I was sick of wearing the same pair every ride anyway 👍

[@respectablebogan3276]

no but funky trunks are :D

[@hyperfang1181]

That actually made me laugh out loud

[@meganeloise8189]

Aww dam

[@mikee8244]

@A Dan and His Bike Course they are, so long as they are day-glo!

[@zacktzk]

10:55 i much love for blake 😂

[@Duncan23]

Can't beat Gore products when it comes to light weight water/windproof clothing.

[@johnparkes2994]

Great vid👍 it's all part of the fun of MTB getting plastered in mud and wet, then you can sit by a log fire in the pub with a pint!

[@kevinbowe]

Ahhh... The 3 GMBN Droogs out for a bit of fun, in the rain. Well done. Well done.

[@mattfromtinder1055]

0:59 Blake’s impression of The Mouth of Sauron.

[@Dewoy1]

1:43 Blake is such a maniac, i love that guy!

[@paulsack9563]

Thank you for the video, I had a good laugh and some good information. Keep it warm Blake!

[@Morphaplasm]

Just watched this video and thoroughly entertained as usual. You guys always produce fab and informative vids to help us improve our skills with our bikes. Thank you!

[@boykoto1]

That is the best crew GMBN has ever had!!!

[@cooltuque]

Loving the latest vids from gmbn. Full of good banter!

[@Latchfpv]

Love Blake's commitment, anything for the bit. I had to do a double take at the pub run.

[@philipsheppard8861]

Was up on the Mendips back in April, and it felt pretty chilly back then, even with the right gear. Blake was pretty brave riding out there in jeans and a hoodie in wet weather. Never the wrong weather, just wrong clothes! Great video

[@robhines4537]

Great fun video, Informative, love you guys.

[@kevinstanley3581]

Doddy snug as a bug in a rug and smug, Blake the poor fall guy and Neil playing the straight man - brilliant. I don't understand why you change into your bike clothing when you arrive at your location. I put most of my cycle gear on before I leave my house which saves a lot of faffing about when you get to your ride destination. Always take a spare set of clothes for post ride comfort. Sorted!

[@aknzortuk4027]

I gave thumbs up just for that Doddy's last look :D love you dude!

[@stevepreston3151]

Yet another GMBN fab video you Guys just love it can’t wait for the next one👍🏼

[@cybermbebe]

Glamour shots full of mud! Awesome stuff!

[@zyoungson215]

These videos are great, nice one gmbn 👍🏽

[@ricoranger2]

Great video gents!! Sooo close to 1 million subs. Keep up the good work. 👌

[@junaustria0119]

No matter what you wear. It still looks so much fun!

[@stevegmarsh]

Well done guys...you made the soggy mendips look appealing ... that takes some doing. Next weekends riding sorted !

[@katiefinnegan4649]

Oh Blake, what a hero! God lad taking one for the team.

[@tomasstraka5244]

Blake, as always, an absolute legend! :D

[@martinenkomv]

Yep your winter looks more like our Autumn, such kind of cloth wouldn't help in -10C with ice covered by 15 centimeters of snow.) But I still prefer frozen mud then wet))

[@melwalshmtb9121]

I love having Doddy as a presenter now,doing more riding stuff:)

[@stuartspilling5828]

I have neoprene stuff with waterproof clothing to go over, definitely helped in the minus weather's my trousers even have a pocket to keep my phone warm

[@melaniekershaw7922]

Blake you are a good presenter and I learn a lot and I do like the videos

[@benrawcliffe5573]

So excited for Christmas as I'm getting my own mountain bike because of gmbn and sbh.

[@akm.awesome]

Great video! The instructional videos are choice but it's nice to see you guys just messing around and having a bit of a laugh too.

[@Hectorfbr]

We have all been there, i started up as blake and ended up as doddy

[@ardarazi8472]

My. favourite setup for bombing the descents is a nice warm base layer on the inside and some casual jeans and hoodie up to. Maybe a neck warmer for good mesoure. obviously going to check out Gore bas I might want a new base layer set.

[@tobiduff-tytler7009]

Legends

[@oo00xAnathemax00oo]

Woooooooow!! Thanks a lot for this video Rain & wet weather. I like this video, Thumbs-up from me.

[@tinbox5496]

Loooool great vid

[@fatyowls]

After 20 years of riding one thing I have learnt it's almost impossible to stay completely dry unless you wear a bin liner, then you'll get piss wet through from the inside out. Good clothing keeps you warm and that's the most important thing..

[@drjarvis2003]

You all could have borrowed Steve Jones wellies !

[@johnnydoe66]

Love it, "It's not the first time that you were naked in a Pub!"

[@ClubmanGT1971]

Brilliant 👌

[@ATBRides]

Nice one!

[@MilatovichFamily]

I go with Doddy here. I have a rain jacket, a windstopper, base layer, long sleve jersey, fox attack fire winter gloves that are also windproof and waterproof, base layer pants over my bib shorts, knee pads and fox attack water pants that are windproof and waterproof. Nice to stay warm and dry.

[@ollydickinson2196]

The videos at the moment are 🔥

[@MrWadim94]

Exceeds expectations!

[@pawewielgus2105]

Blake is the true hero of this vid!

[@skylarruston4508]

Love these guys 😆👍🙏

[@johnthegodfatherslack]

You guys should be on tv. You smash ratings. Top vids. 👍🏼

[@Badbullet07]

Great video! Really nice!

[@theslightlyhillyrider969]

That river crossing looks like one at Grizedale I fell into a few years ago. Dad said "don't look at the river or you will fall in it" and I looked around for it and then fell in it.

[@dozer814]

I use some Basic Snow shirts and a wind jacket they are super warm and i haver great movement

[@markwaughman9635]

Great video as always. I take it from other comments in was on the mendips you where riding . Love to know the route, it looked fun . Often wonder where you are when doing your videos.

[@lossantoscity3249]

Man this Video is Jackpot for me! After this vid decided to walk to my local sports centre and shop for random Bike stuff, Saw on the Clearance corner a Dakine Waterproof MTB short with cycling Bib Included, all for $45. What a Win!!! Without this vid i wont even go to the shop today. LMAO

[@shark2075]

Ahah freaking awesome vid, great to see you all 3 lads together 😁

[@TrillasAdventures]

coming from the moto world. i appreciate this video greatly. I took a weekend trip to bentonville that got some rain one night. just held er wide the next day.. gotta let bike dance a lil underneath ya ;)

[@glendaleson4702]

Great video mates!

[@Stop_Elitists_Wars]

Cotton water absorption & wet weight - brutal..UK weather 🖖

[@jeromemorespeeder3503]

The weather is very similar in belgium, i already wear a waterproof pant because temperature is negative now 😉 Nice funny vidéo guys 🤙😁😋

[@bryn_appleton]

Smashing video

[@gethappycyclingcampingoutdoors]

Wet weather riding is my favourite ☮️

[@MrSlapntickle75]

Blake your the man 👍🏻👊🏻

[@angelikult]

Why is no one in the comment section freaking out about their bikes? I'm in love with every single one of them.

[@neilproctor6541]

Blake just loves life, so funny 😂

[@philt6725]

I picked up an unissued army gortex off eBay for£30 a few years ago. It's great for mountain biking because it is stronger than shop bought stuff. My mate ripped his expensive cycling jacket on a branch the first time he used it.

[@saphedbarph]

This is dope!

[@jamesledger2742]

Seymour arms, Blagdon. Nice spot, particularly in summer. Mendips zone.

[@RM-ei2ju]

The new forest is one of the best places for wet weather riding its both challenging and fun. But you’ve got to be with a friend for all the bants on the way.

[@Robfnord]

I’ve been rocking the hoodie and jeans combo for ages but recently got sick of my hood being blown off by the wind and generally getting soaked and hot and sweaty when it rains with a supposedly waterproof cheap over jacket thing when it rains, I splashed out on a decent Scott goretex jacket and I can’t believe the difference ! It is incredibly waterproof and just feels so light and great , makes me enjoy being on my bike a lot more

[@bryn_appleton]

Sick!

[@steverichardson4808]

i just went out today, (pissing down) same stuff as I've bee wearing all year,.went to the supermarket on the way home ad dripped a puddle at the checkout. I feel i'm more of a Blake but aspire to be a Neil. a Doddy is just a distant pipe dream.

[@alexkarliychuk504]

Blake is the Daredevil! Respect! =)

[@lufbraroots]

Loved watching you lot suffer for this one! 🤣 bring on the rainy days! 😈

[@aslipunjabi613]

Very underrated video

[@xFearBlood]

your channel fan from malaysia!

[@hanys22]

Great video. Poor Blake...

[@Special___K]

Yes it can. North Texas trails are clay-laden and turn to peanut butter when it rains. All the trails here are closed at the first hint of rain and take forever to dry out.

[@jorgpfeuffer7941]

Give Dirtlej a try... their Dirtsuit‘s are awesome! I stayed completely dry and warm today while riding through mud and puddles while the snow was falling at minus 1 degree celcius...

[@AndrewThomasHelliwell]

had me laughing all way through haha !! great comedy

[@thim8009]

For the younger crowd out there there is nylon options at a fraction of the cost, look for strategic vents to control moisture. The goretex is best, but we all dont start on 10000.00 dollars / pounds bike either.

[@bard1746]

I dress like this when its 50 F and sunny out, in Phoenix AZ, and still cold haha!

[@prajwalpingali]

I live in HYD, India it gets up to 55°C in the summer and most of the time I'm in double layers...In the winter it gets to about 12°C and by then I'm in 6 layers! I know how you feel.

[@ronaldtartaglia4459]

Blake, you are too much. Laughed my ass off, woke up my kids!

[@jamble7k]

nothing better than sealskinz waterproof mtb socks in the winter

[@marcusmorgan4787]

Meh. Bread bags for me, all day

[@chrisinstasis7986]

"Obviously Blake has fun whatever he does". Blake loading the dishwasher: "Big pasta pot, sending it! YEEEEEEEEAAAAAAASSSSS!"