Cycling Heaven With A Climbing Superstar | Girona Uncovered Ep. 1

[@gcn]

Which other riders & places do you want to see us feature in future videos? 🚴🌎

[@fernandoestigoy]

Lyne Bessette, and do it out here in her gravel stomping grounds in Quebec's Eastern Townships!

[@filippopogacar]

Eventi del Pendola col capitano EDP Max Riccio

[@Shawza4]

Come to South Africa to do the Cape Town Cyle tour. Worlds largest one day cycle event.🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@AbelduPlessis]

Louis Meintjes please!

[@douglaspate9314]

Andorra

[@RichThomas]

Hank - this is your best type of work. Mingling with people you don’t know well, embracing the experience, putting them at ease with your humour, and sharing with the viewers. Chapeau. Awesome video.

[@edgibbs3229]

I totally agree. Hank does an amazing job on these type of videos.

[@gcn]

Hank knows how to make friends! We love getting the chance to film abroad with Hank, never a dull moment!

[@jasonjames6870]

Yep he's a very charming chap

[@jonathanpeake546]

What an amazing person and athlete Ashleigh is. This is one of the best GCN videos I’ve seen. So good to promote the champions in the women’s world tour. Would love to see more videos like this.

[@gcn]

Thanks for such kind words! Super cool to hear that you love these videos, where would you like to see us explore next? 👀

[@enonbusiness8156]

Thank you Hank and Ashleigh for giving me inspiration to go back to the saddle after a long winter couch surfing! I love this video and the chemistry. Ashleigh so natural Infront of the camera. Love it

[@gcn]

Let us know when you get out on the bike!

[@guitsynthcw]

Stayed there for a week last year. Beautiful villa with great views, two friendly dogs and a great staff. And some really nice roads…paved and gravel.

[@cmarnold78]

Nice!

[@ViveSemelBeneVivere]

I think this will drum up more villa business - and well deserved!

[@pilarsterne]

Ashleigh is amazing. This is easily one of the best GCN videos I've seen. More content with inspiring female cyclists like Ashleigh, please! 🤩

[@geoffreyhoney122]

While I am not a racer, I was enthralled by this! I would like to see more coverage like this of these AMAZING strong woman athletes! More please gcn! Love Hank's personality that makes everyone feel at ease!

[@gcn]

We love to hear this! Who should we send Hank out to meet next? 👀

[@Stickygoma]

"Ahhh I had way to much scrambled egg!" Priceless. Great video, always awesome hearing conversations with pros, especially Womens Tour pros like Ashleigh.

[@flamingkingscyclingteamcor3590]

A group of friends and I spent a weekend gravel riding at Rocacorba Cycling a couple of years ago, and I can confirm that it´s bloody awesome! Ashleigh`s carrot cake was the highlight!

[@gcn]

What a great way to spend a weekend! How did you find the gravel? We might have to head back for a slice of cake! 🍰

[@fisharefriends598]

She’s an absolute machine. She’s having and interviews on the bike and not getting out of breath. Hanks very fit. But she’s a few levels up

[@glennoc8585]

She's a climber too so much lighter than Hank and even some of the ladies.

[@gcn]

Interview whilst riding Rocacorba ... that is no easy job 🥵

[@lukewalker1051]

@@gcn Respect. When they were doing the climb and Hank said, Ashleigh why don't you tell us a little about yourself, I went gulp, thinking how hard it would be to talk sensibly and have enough breath...lol.

[@SEBDISTEF]

The best GCN video I've ever seen ! What an inspiring person she is !!! Engineer, world class cyclist, entrepreneur, business model, quite life with all her friends.. What do you want more ? That's perfect life in the perfect place on earth !! THANK YOU 😍

[@billcodey1430]

One of GCNs best videos. Thanks.

[@BikePappy]

So fantastic. We’re booked for a week in July and this has just heightened the anticipation to level 12. Can’t wait to get there.

[@gcn]

Oh you are going to have lots of fun!!! Turn your notifications on for more Girona content soon!!! 🔔

[@dwayneletterman3778]

I really like these longer videos and the rides with current and former pros. I always remember these videos watching them race. I remember their personality I feel more invested in them while they are racing. The latest GCN+ video with Mitch Docker was one of the best I've seen in the two years I had a subscription.

[@gcn]

Glad you enjoyed it Dwayne! What documentary will you watch next?

[@dwayneletterman3778]

@@gcn Slow Pro Tour of Crete and then Slow Cycling - France.

[@sunnuntaipyorailija1662]

One of the top videos of GCN👍. More this kind of content! Hank is superb as always. Didn't know much about Asleigh before this. Now I can't wait to see her race.

[@ierefaanbatchelor2578]

Amazing video. The scenery was so beautiful. And Ashley seemed so down-to-earth. Really enjoyed the video.

[@edgibbs3229]

Fantastic scenery. So incredibly beautiful. Thank you Ashleigh and Hank!!!

[@gcn]

Great to hear that you enjoyed the video! Girona is such an amazing city, make sure you keep your eyes peeled on the channel for more Girona content soon! 🙌

[@carlmullender2941]

fantastic video, thank you, and now I know who Moolman-Pasio is, not just a name and number - brilliant.

[@robertwaldren6206]

And once again, there’s Hank with his helmet on during the post-ride meal, even though he’s got a cycling cap on as well! Hank, did you wear the helmet for a dip in the pool, too? Good on ya though; what a great place and a great video!

[@gcn]

The question is, when *doesn't* Hank wear his helmet?

[@karlcycles4504]

Great video Hank and GCN. This is all the inspiration one needs, what a fabulous place Ashleigh has in Rocacorba. Would love to go!

[@gcn]

Do you fancy a trip out to Girona? It really is a cyclists dream 🙌

[@Jdwmaguire]

Loved this, Hank was exceptional getting Ashleigh out of her zone and filling us in with the life she has. Brilliant stuff GCNm more of this please!

[@sandgroper1970]

I absolutely love that, if you’re talking you’re not going hard enough…..

[@chrisridesbicycles]

It IS cycling heaven and it‘s only 5 days until I head down there. 😍 Finally something else than grey sky and freezing temperatures or riding indoor.

[@Yocambio]

Looks like you're going to get a weather window next weekend on Friday and Saturday. Rain is forecast for most of this week and next week in Catalunya. On the other hand, today was fabulous, 20C and bright sunshine around Barcelona. Hope you have a great visit!

[@chrisridesbicycles]

@@Yocambio Thanks mate. I don‘t mind a bit of rain, it‘s a training camp for the Flanders sportive anyway. If I get the temperatures that are forecast for next week on April 1st in Belgium, I‘ll be happy. 🙃

[@sandbanks12]

This was a great video, really enjoyed it.

[@gerhardviljoen8739]

Awesome! Well done Ashleigh🇿🇦

[@oscarsanchez1327]

Amazing how thanks to the Olympics and the massive effort of the local authorities, a climb that was off road 30 years ago when I used to MTB up, has become a sort of legend for the roadies. It makes me happy.

[@gcn]

It's such a cool climb! Lot's of great off-roading to be done around Girona. Turn your notifications on for more Girona content soon!! 🙌

[@oscarsanchez1327]

@@gcn get the MTB lads and go to Sta Coloma de Farners or Riudarenes. Around 30 DH's from 7 to 15min. long (that's going for it). You'll love it!!!!

[@n22pdf]

Wow Ashleigh is awesome what a climber.. maximum kudos.. 🤩👍🏅🚴

[@gcn]

Climbing and interviewing... without a care in the world! Ashleigh smashed it 💪

[@ZratP]

This was an amazing documentary! A mix between cycling world and a travel video. I loved all that first part learning about Ashleigh, her environment and facilities. Hank is really good at immersing himself while interviewing. Then of course the ride, especially before the climb, it's almost like a podcast but on 2 wheels instead of a comfy sofa in some studio. And the barbecue at the end of the ride was such a nice touch. Those are the kind of moments in life you just appreciate and could be translated for anyone cycling here. A good nice dinner with friends or family after a hard ride. Kudos to the whole team.

[@nicolasmoreau3434]

Ashleigh is so cool - and what an amazing place to live and train

[@gcn]

We can't thank Ashleigh enough for letting us into her home and showing us around Girona... we're not jealous at all 👀

[@furst6]

What a classy Lady - Hank you did a tremendous job sharing with us Ashleigh, Rocacorba and cycling joy in the purest sense of the word. This video ia a gift. Thank you!

[@AliWade1971]

Girona has been top of our ‘Must Visit’ list for several years. 2023 may be the year we get there

[@gcn]

Let us know what you think of Girona if you do visit!

[@mornenaude2885]

That braai at the end looked sooo good! All the best Ashleigh hope to see you in yellow come tour time.

[@lesflynn4455]

Brilliant video. Loved every second of it. My god. Ashleigh is 6:15 faster than any other woman on Rocacorba. That's amazing.

[@Maddack]

Would be great to see a video with Van Vleuten in Colombia or Tenerife. Or Italy.

[@RobinT346]

Great seeing Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio in a video, I hope we get more videos with women from the pro teams.

[@brucefishing]

I can’t wait to get back to Girona and Rocacorba Cycling in April. Such a great place to stay and ride!

[@gavinward7352]

This is the best type of GCN video and you should do more of it, cheers

[@gcn]

Thanks Gavin! Where should we head next? More Girona content coming soon!... shhh we didn't tell you that 🤫

[@markclevedon81]

What a perfect life indeed. Thankyou Hank and Ashleigh. Inspirational and what a fantastic place to live and train.

[@gcn]

Great to hear that you enjoyed the video! So cool to hear that you love Girona, turn your notifications on for more similar content soon! 🔔

[@richardcooley9730]

I like the way she throws Vallter into the conversation, I have ridden it and recorded one of the slowest times (I was 68 at the time and living nearby) but to cross from Girona and then ride to the ski station is no mean achievement, chapeau!

[@doggylover1958]

Superb video, nicely done! The enthusiasm is totally infectious, thanks.

[@Mrdirt22]

I love that when the ride is over and they're eating Tacos, Hank still has his helmet on. 😆

[@mikemccray5304]

Great Video! Like to see more of these especially on then womens's side. Womens racing is exploding and it would be great to get to know the riders.

[@gcn]

Thanks - we'll pass that on to the team!

[@sco0tpa]

She's not a bit winded. What a talent.

[@aaronedgeart]

Absolutely perfect video, including killer climbs, perfect views, a strong rider with her absolute dedication to women's cycling, as well as an entertaining GCN host willing to really listen and not take the spotlight. Wonderful!

[@gcn]

We loved hanging out with Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio! She gave Hank a good workout and we got fed very well 🙌 Who should we interview next?

[@haroldbergdoll5169]

Awesome, thanks GCN for this video. Looks like Hank had a great time. The climb looked amazing. Nice views , Ashleigh has a awesome place to go train!!!

[@gcn]

Glad you enjoyed it - we'll let the team know!

[@rachelharvey71]

Really enjoyed this, such open and honest content with an inspirational woman Ashleigh and a wonderfully cheerful chap Hank. Thanks GCN keep up the great work xx

[@gcn]

Great to hear you enjoyed it! Fancy seeing more of Girona? Check out our GCN+ doc 👉gcn.eu/girona

[@BobMcKerrell]

Super video! More of this yes please!

[@Patrik6606]

Absolutely fabulous 😍

[@contempt137]

❤ Hank.. Obviously a good guy and very entertaining

[@prakashnarismulu3332]

Great to see Ashleigh on the channel . Best cyclist from South Africa 🇿🇦. Vasbyt Ashleigh and best wishes for the season

[@bumpytrailsproductions]

What an absolutely fantastic place! It's great to see a pro, like Girona, being just a regular person. Hank is a guy to hang out with at any time and so is Girona! Thank you for showing us this inspirational video!

[@gcn]

That's what we love to hear! Keep your eyes peeled and your notifications turned on! We've got some great Girona content coming your way. 👀

[@anthonyhomercycling]

I was trying to find the Taiwan KOM challenge Jersey on display too 😃

[@bigwave_dave8468]

Ashleigh and Carl are delightful hosts (and Ed!) and this is a special place. (DM)

[@lukewalker1051]

Ashleigh is a delight and all amateur cyclists can relate to just how hard it would be to hold Ashleigh's wheel up that grueling climb. Lovely video. Honorable mention Hank. You fought hard brother.

[@davehollingworth5537]

@3:57 Ryan gets cracking on those eggs. Well played sir!

[@mikewildthing]

Love the place and the people. Going back for years 3, great get away. Chance to bump into many other current and ex pro cyclists. Roads are great and safe to ride, drivers respect riders. Can't wait to April. Cyclecross to kill for.

[@belizon]

They certainly uncovered Gerona and nailed it with this video.

[@maxaposteriori]

More like this please, and less of the gimmicky content.

[@rienzocolpo]

One of my top GCN videos, and Ash is wonderful (biased Saffa here). Well done Hank and team.

[@rangersmith4652]

Massively enjoyable video!

[@rmb_dev]

Best vid of 2023 from GCN so far!

[@zjablov]

It's intrestening format! I think there is so much interesting "small" teams to discover apart from Tour teams.

[@mikeeasey6815]

Love this kind of vid, really great job.

[@ethangodridge6833]

Thanks GCN and Ashleigh. I liked this and the collaboration with G. GCN with Tom Pidcock in Yorkshire would be ace.

[@gcn]

Aye up! What a great idea... Hanks is really taking a beating here, so many great pros he has to keep up with 🙌

[@ianball7559]

oh wow how cool is this athlete!

[@themcguires3562]

Fantastic video! Great insight to the pro cycling world and beautiful scenery.

[@UKBROOKLYN]

Hank, glad to see you taking the BBQ seriously. You never know when you might fall over and crack your head, helmets are not just for riding.

[@glennoc8585]

A cool place to live and train. My cousin and her husband have set up a b&b in Spain on the Costa del Sol but not cycling related. Wouldn't be cheap to set that place up in Spain now.

[@ViveSemelBeneVivere]

Great champ-stalking - just kidding! - and exciting try-to-beat-the-champ ride. I definitely could live in a place like that beautiful casa and scenery, just need my elusive lotto win first. 😁 More Hank's Champ Interviews please GCN, thanks! 😃👍

[@shrkys4]

What a spot! lovely repartee between Ashleigh and Hank! Epic riding in that area! Would love to see a "what's the pro riding?" bit, 15-20 seconds of gear stuff

[@gcn]

Great shout! What pro should we send Hank out with next? 👀

[@shrkys4]

@@gcn Would love to see Anna van der Breggen featured. With the spring classics coming up, would love to see Hank being schooled in the Ardennes or other legendary courses.... She had a very dominant career...

[@bensmith2609]

So much acting natural from all these characters who just appear, love it 😂

[@Harry_S96]

Hank is such an easy presenter to watch, makes everyone feel comfortable and excited about cycling - ace vid 🎉

[@lukewalker1051]

Absolutely. Hank's presentation and listening skills and putting Asheigh at ease. Ashleigh is impressive. I smiled when she said she went to Engineering school. Me too.

[@troycollett8540]

Have always wanted to visit Girona

[@LD-bv1pm]

Great video. Really nice to meet Ashleigh. Hope she has a great season.

[@LukaszMielczarek]

that is one of the best videos GCN made!

[@gcn]

Thanks!

[@bx_cyclingchef]

Hank the QOM kicked your ass. Love this biography on Ashley!

[@douglaspate9314]

Ashleigh is a legend!

[@mikew6840]

🇿🇦

[@Shawza4]

SA representing 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦👐👐

[@alleywatson]

Hank is good at this. Great vid Hank

[@thomasjackson4702]

Great video and interview... Very enjoyable and informational.. Need more like this....

[@marcelschlebos3975]

Amazing video. And it felt good to see Hank suffering. I did also lost one lung on this big climb. Never knew there was a company nearby called rocacorba cycling

[@dalis994]

A great video, lots of good vibes

[@danm9297]

Living the dream 😍

[@siegfriedpfeifer1379]

Love this!

[@fwod1867]

Hank - Great interview 👍 Great how you connect to the person you interview 👍👏

[@theguzziman]

Great vid I was half expecting Judith Chalmers to appear 😊

[@bikerdenzuy]

wow 🚴🐐🇵🇭

[@xosece]

Ashleigh is superb fast when climbing. Women cycling is amazing to watch nowadays, they are so fast. Can't wait to see how it increases in popularity, just like women's european football

[@JitinMisra]

That home is beautiful!

[@Fre_VDH]

I’m Bikepacking long distances. Electronic shifting is another device to charge. Next to gps and smartphone. I choose to stay with the Grx 810. Less or more on Ultegra level.

[@jamesbull9879]

Dreamy! What a place! Great vid!

[@Yocambio]

A great segment with a superb cyclist and terrific locale. I tried ascending Rocacorba last August and didn't make it to the top, bailing out at around the 550m mark. It's a gorgeous route but definitely challenging. Can't wait to try it again in a month or two.

[@gcn]

Are you a Girona local or just a fan of the area? Some great riding in this area! Did you see our GCN+ doc all based in Girona? 👉 gcn.eu/girona

[@Yocambio]

@@gcn - I live in Barcelona so Girona is in my backyard. My mates and I take the train up and ride on weekends. Did 5 days in the Pyrenees last August and started from Girona, hitting Rocacorba along the way.

[@adan60793]

amazing house and view😍

[@ЛёхаБукреев]

This is really bike heaven...... So cool!

[@andrewsayers2429]

Simply brill😊❤😊

[@gcn]

Glad you enjoyed it! We've got some great Girona content coming up... Keep your eyes peeled 👀

[@gurraglad]

Thanks this was a great video

[@238949]

Hank called Ashleigh world tour, I call her world class, fabulous video. Great to see Hank get left behind (sorry)

[@kevin._.farren]

I know Hank did not go into this thinking this way, but, I learned to never underestimate women cyclist years ago riding in San Diego. One of the women in our group was amazing. Looking at her you would think she was not athletic at all. And, despite being on the larger side she crushed most guys up the climbs and I don’t ever remember her getting dropped on the flat. She had a massive engine and I can only image how good she would have been if she all she did was ride and train.

[@veganpotterthevegan]

You were really that ignorant that there are very strong women before that ride with her?🤦

[@michaelknab4449]

No, I'm not envious because I'm sitting here in cold Central Europe and doing indoor training in the s... weather 😉 No, I'm not jealous because I'm stuck with my nose on the window pane looking outside into a rainy grey day and I'm praying that spring will finally come... 🙏

[@blogleftbanker]

She is amazing and where she lives is truly heaven (I'm just down the road a few hundred kilometers). I think Ashleigh has definitively answered the age-old question: Are eggs good for you? Sí, yes, and hell yes!