Can Rich Turn Pro (Again)? Ep.1 | GMBN Takes On The EWS

Can ex-pro Mountain Biker, turned GMBN presenter, Rich Payne make a return to professional Enduro racing!? In episode 1 of this new series, Rich heads up north to meet up with Jonny Thompson from Fit4Racing to get a baseline health test!
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[@richardpayne5176]

Cheers for all the kind comments everyone, keen to give it me all and get back between the tapes. Keep your eyes peeled it’s going to be a wild ride 👊😬

[@robertmartin6513]

Wow! You've really got your work cut out Richard, I knew it would be hard competing at that level but that looks insane! Good luck brother 🤙

[@gmbn]

We're right behind you Rich! Lets GOOO!! 👊

[@markdavis8430]

You got this brotha

[@fjallmann]

Best wishes Rich! Go on and get it done! Nothing gives me as much happiness as someone succeeding in what they want!

[@TitoJoebs]

#gmbn Way to go, Richard! Remember that "AGE is just a number" & "no Payne, no gain". I'm 52 years old now and recently joined, along with my son, an xc race (to test my cardio) last April 24th, 2022 since the downhill trails were still closed or maybe no one has organized a race for this year yet. I was Finisher & a Podium placer (8th out of 29 racers for my age 50 and up category for a 12km track). The last race I joined & hung-up my jersey was in 1986 (BMX days) Doddy (my fave tech dude!) & Blake (my "always happy mtb guy") would know that era. Hehehe. "Old mountain bikers never die, they just flow through the trails". - Joebs Pacquing. PS: I'm giving you guys in GMBN permission to print that quote on the back or front of your tees & jerseys for the merch (as long as you print my name next or below the quote). Keep 'em videos coming. Ride safe & stay safe y'all!

[@oranzorgetgibson2167]

Ngl thought he was about to burst into a squarespace ad when he was talking about systems

[@connorcampbell144]

It’s not Matt Jones lad don’t get your hopes up 😂

[@gpearce11]

To be fair, the whole video is basically a Wahoo ad.

[@323johnnybravo]

Would love to see Neil do some Enduro racing, he’s crazy fast.

[@neildonoghueMTB]

Thanks, I'm also crazy unfit so i might leave it to Rich...

[@yengsabio5315]

This is seriously serious, eh Rich! Thank you for walking us through the phases of your preparation. Lots'a love, cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines! #KeepBiking

[@derekneumann]

Stoked for this series! The dude that runs that program seems like a awesome coach.

[@BULIGNIK]

The principle of sports is first training, a lot of training, systematic training to get in shape and then show the result.

[@MTBSHOGUN]

You got this buddy! I'm in my 40s also and you give me hope!!

[@petercox4932]

They can't say rich don't love a challenge. Looking forward to this series.

[@gmbn]

Rich is up for any challenge! 😅

[@Yan7001978]

Dedication is admirable even if you dont win the race, you've win against yourself. There's nothing wrong about challenging yourself to be a better rider and a better human. I'm fighting a desease right now. Looking forward is the only way, always forward.

[@saddleweary5760]

Confidence and experience will make up for anything a little age may have taken away. You got this man and thanks for bringing us along

[@gmbn]

We can't wait to see how Rich gets on! It's going to be an awesome journey! GO RICH!! 👊

[@darian_eugene_1452]

That really looks intense

[@SteelR4t]

This is brilliant, Rich!.. looking forward to following your progress.

[@Sck519]

I'm excited about this series. Would love to see it longer than three episodes! Great idea Rich!

[@Later_Nerd]

Amazing coach. I've never really liked working out. I've always just done active things that are fun to stay in decent shape (MTB, BMX, Kayaking, etc.) But with a coach like that. I would actually enjoy it. Awesome series.

[@YoutooWins]

Good luck and have fun!

[@markdavis8430]

Never doubted this man

[@harleywalters5877]

This is cool. Can’t wait to see your results.

[@vagg6078]

So exited for the race! good luck rich!

[@speedforcesimracer1712]

Great video good luck with the training look forward to your next episode

[@malv173]

Great video. And the Fit4 training looks amazing. You will surely get back to where you need to be for the race with their program. Keep up the good (hard) work!

[@Seppster58]

Good luck on this journey Rich. Looking forward to the end results!

[@josephanthony2855]

Get it Rich!!!! Pain is temporary, glory last forever 🤘🏻

[@AlejandroGarciaIglesias]

Love this series format Rich, good work! Looking forward to what's coming!

[@mauriceperry2165]

Keep it up Rich, looking forward to this series and your progress.

[@suesheane3671]

Really looking forward to this series Rich! You're gonna be a Legend 🤘

[@kevincross9206]

Good work Rich - you’ve got this 💪🏼👊🏼

[@craigbarlow3291]

Good luck... makes you realise how much time goes into been in competitive shape

[@piotrekkociuba5929]

Imo the best series on this channel. Good luck

[@Rob_Champ]

Awesome Rich! I'm excited to see how things go for you 🤘🤘🤘

[@gmbn]

It's going to be an awesome journey! 🤘

[@richardwatson2348]

This is awesome, all the best rich!

[@dylan-5287]

Let's go Rich! Great idea for a series.

[@ClubmanGT1971]

Will be fascinating to see how much it takes to get to a professional level. Good luck 👍

[@gmbn]

For sure! Watch this space! Episode 2 is on it's way! 👀

[@andrewfranks5882]

Respect Rich. Knackered just watching you.

[@the_spanner_ch7mp]

What a start to your journey to race EWS again. Looking forward to future episodes and good luck Rich 👊 Adam and Elliot are beasts 😂🤘 Great stuff #GMBN 👍

[@gmbn]

Yeah, it's sick that EWS is back! Stay tuned as it's going to be an insane journey! 👊

[@chrisgenovese8188]

Im a sucker for a good comeback story, so wishing all the best!

[@safesclart]

We are with you mate COME ON!!!!!!

[@gmbn]

It's going to be insane! We can't wait!

[@brianjimmibech1937]

Made me want to start up again. So now you got me going 💪👊👍

[@gmbn]

Nice! Get back out there! Thanks for the support! 👊

[@kjmh67]

Nice one Rich good luck man. It’s nice seeing the other side of riding. I really should do more warm ups instead of banzai lol

[@chiccorocker]

Sir, I bow to your commitment and wish you the very best of luck for the training and the race. I will follow closely :D

[@patrickbarrett5790]

Rich, you got this. I have seen your commitment to suffering. Lol Seriously, keep up the hard work, mate!

[@cb6866]

Thanks Rich......good luck !

[@junka1975]

Good luck Rich. It looks like hard work but if you put in the effort, you get the results. Just remember, keep it fun!

[@golfmck]

Looking FWD to this series all the best Rich

[@antclothier1178]

Good luck rich, can’t wait to see you back between the tapes, I saw you at FOD last year, I was pushing up the hill you came flying past I thought you were on an E bike at first!! Nope just E LEGS 😂 keep up the good work!!

[@gmbn]

Haha! Never doubt the power of Rich Payne! That's awesome you got to meet him! 👊

[@Juggatarian]

Good luck. I'd be interested in seeing more long-term riding competitions, even if it's just between you guys.

[@RigorMortisItrium]

Go Rich! You can make it!

[@antoinechalons]

good work! last weekend I did the 24h di Finale Ligure, it's a fantastic event! i was completely out of shape and my only goal was to still be in good health at the end, I "only" did 143km in 24h the lad who won, Cory Wallace, is the world champ, he did over 500km how about doing this race next year (end on may 2023)?

[@westbrookwellness4366]

👍 nice idea for a video series 👌

[@Tiss17979]

I like the Jameson in the background of the office 🙂

[@andyb5012]

Good luck and well done 👍 🤙

[@rivercloud33]

Dirt shed show is my favorite

[@stevengoodwin3154]

That's what I'm talking about! Burpees, kettlebell swings, and Turkish get ups are the way! Also, sweet FTP.

[@JB50713]

What's a good kettlebell weight? I'm considering getting one or two.

[@stevengoodwin3154]

@@JB50713 I'm 6 foot even (183cm), somewhere around 165 lbs (75kg), pretty fit, and work with my hands. I would get the 16, 20 ,24 kg set from Kettlebell Kings. Yes they're expensive, but fell so much better than cheap stuff from Crapazon.

[@englishforya]

If you do what you need, you’re surviving. If you do what you want, you’re living... Si haces lo que necesitas, estás sobreviviendo. Si haces lo que quieres, estás viviendo.......

[@wayneholford9796]

Yeah proper stuff Ave it 👍👍👍👍

[@kirrilymtb]

Sick!

[@gmbn]

🤘

[@TheIllaman]

Last time you did this Opie actually went back to being a pro and left the channel. Hope this does not happen again! :P

[@Sadokist]

Normally I find I can only gopro once because the damn batteries don't last long enough for a second try...

[@IanMaddock]

Was Rich at Cannock chase last weekend? my other half said she think she spotted him at the trail head while I was out on the trails and she was having a coffee. If not he must have a double she reckons

[@juslookinatyas]

Get the clippers out mate, it’s time.

[@GRAAmusic]

Blake should do a similar program and Enter

[@aneczka2114]

Take me with you!

[@jonpowell8014]

I actually feel kinda guilty now sitting here watching this with a beer in my hand!!! :D

[@jacobkennedy8552]

0:20 ...i had to play back that part a few times...

[@TheButlerNZ]

If I can take on downhill at 50 (ok a mediocre heart attack of an example) you should rock EWS

[@JB50713]

Oh man, this is going to hurt! Lol

[@Fit4Racing]

Very likely 😂

[@gmbn]

No pain no gain! 😂

[@47aidan47]

Rich should get back into racing

[@TWIZZeditzz]

Great vid!! Also how did your career start (first comp, age, ect)?

[@KevinT3141]

Search for his GMBN Meet The Presenters video, pretty sure he covered that, and a good watch even if he didn't get that specific.

[@TWIZZeditzz]

@@KevinT3141 Thanks kevin will defiantly watch!

[@gmbn]

Thanks for the support! Here you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJLHnqyVqqtjg8k

[@ericcartmansstrengthandpow5960]

I see Johnny has the standard issue Baby Gap t shirt.

[@Fit4Racing]

Extra medium 😂

[@BeyondTrailChile]

Nice metcons shoes bro 😎

[@MikePurisima]

Rich... I hated that for you LOL. Good job pushing through mate. As they say, it hurts so good right??

[@gmbn]

Haha! Yeah, we guess that's true! 😬

[@alastairprince5827]

Rich what shoes are you wearing in the gym?? They look noice 👌👌

[@sugincuk]

nike metcon, I guess

[@kjracz15]

I got secondhand dizziness from the circuit workout. 😅

[@StupidisStupidoes]

When is the next episode of this series coming out ?

[@gazza70cr]

YEYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!IT'S "COMB OVER RICH"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rhyswilliams4893]

"You need to experience intensity and learn when to use it" what a line. This dude ex military?

[@fillfreakin2245]

And hey, if this doesn't work out to your expectations, there's always EWS-E, LOL!

[@jdwells7233]

I've so got that training thing wrong...🌭🌭🌭🌭

[@bobothericefarmer1878]

Siiickkkkkk

[@johnnykramolis7469]

Rich 🤞👍🌶️

[@brent14787]

i want to get ready too but i dont have any equipment can yall give me a solution.

[@TheSamwhyte]

Rich, mate... you'd feel less like a retired person if you shaved that bloody comb-over! Shave yer heid, embrace the bald and retire gracefully 👍😎

[@mopedvieh]

Unfortunately, by the end of this series Rich will be a pro...but his hair will also have vanished 😄

[@danielvelasquez7708]

Hmm I don’t know if Rich can, but it’s possible get him to train in a timely manner, and I am not believing this with Richard to go through this training. I never see myself as an enduro rider, but either a trail or even Xc.

[@cliffsangelsphotography]

How pro can you go?

[@stuarts4673]

Ye ha

[@gmbn]

🤠

[@mtb4life817]

My prediction: Rich will get top 60

[@julianomarrecker]

My fun is proportionate to your suffering!

[@Fit4Racing]

Ours too!

[@petinka721]

Rich has not long way back at all compered with GCN:s Dan Loyd.

[@rognevs5695]

Looks like grandad died at the end in the gym rich 😂

[@Mr_wayne0805]

Love this guy, but Wow! got bored of listening to an ad about Wahoo.

[@chrisridesbicycles]

This is getting dangerous. Other channels have lost presenters like that. Let‘s hope it‘s only a Wahoo Ad and Rich stays. Interesting to see how Enduro training is different from what I‘m doing for XCM.

[@qazwsxedc4132]

This video should be called rich does crossfit

[@timmcdowell3097]

Exactly what I was thinking 💪🏻

[@Fit4Racing]

Not quite but I see your point.

[@dougnico2492]

Animal

[@brettgoodwin6052]

Really wanted to watch this but just your usual discovery channel / gcn / gmbn wahoo marketing nonsense