GCN Explores - Oman Epic Ride

[@BarePotato]

Recent GCN videos are beyond youtube quality... I cannot believe how much time and money are spend to create this incredible 15min clip.

[@kakarot2430]

Kunio Tsukamoto I even think they rent a helicopter instead of Drone

[@markahern100]

Yeah they are super nice - although in this case it's pretty much a tourism ad paid for by a super oil rich country!

[@maxirons709]

I really do love GCN and its presenters. I know that it has a parent company and all that goes with that, but what a great channel, with great presenters, that helps new riders fall in love with cycling, and re-inspires older riders as well. Bravo guys. Cycling is a wonderful sport and GCN is helping, encouraging and thoroughly inspiring so so many. Thankyou all!

[@gcn]

Thanks Max.

[@jedisdad2265]

That includes us damn Yanks as well! I can’t get enough GCN and GMBN!

[@kevinbowe]

Another Great Video. There seems to be a good chemistry between Emma and Chris. The video seems to capture it. I personally enjoy seeing ‘real’ cycling where the riders struggle, get tired, and stop to rest or crave another coffee break. It just feels real to me. The cinematics and sound track are excellent. Please thank the producer, director and editor for making another great mini-movie. Cheers

[@gcn]

Thanks so much Kevin! We're really glad to have your support.

[@kieranself9844]

I know what you mean. Absolutely stunning production once again. I just wish it was longer! It's the type of video that makes you want to get out and ride your bike just 'cause you can. Would love to see a TopGear style adventure feature film. God knows you have the talent!

[@weedrunkglasgowman]

Excellent photography and editing from the crew. (would be great to see some of the behind the scenes set ups with drones and gear)

[@douglaspate9314]

Me too. I'd like that

[@sbusiello]

Agree! The quality of the video, editing and the drone footage if excellent. I love the overhead cycling shots with the pair cycling. Really fantastic.

[@ScottyCycles]

Great video. Emma and Chris have good chemistry and the quality of these "epic rides" gets better with each installment.

[@leedorney]

Yeh i wonder if theirs a wedding in the offing... #houseonfire

[@teuast]

There's nobody in the cast Emma doesn't have good chemistry with, to be fair.

[@austinshoupe1506]

I love this departure from the rehashing of gear and debates. Absolutely love it. The first one with Si is still my favorite. Some elements of real adventure riding rather than credit card touring.

[@jfmarley113]

'Oman am I happy to see the hotel again' Hahaha

[@onnomeeuwis4001]

Emma couldn't get enough of that joke

[@robbchastain3036]

And locals probably think, "O man, I am tired of hearing that." :)

[@benjaminzachwieja8133]

Has to be a pun of the year nomination.

[@Vii_DT]

12:18 Emma: Look at those beautiful layers in those rocks. I guess it's all sedimentary. Chris: Emma, you rock. #punintended

[@peterlykkesorensen7319]

Oman is heaven for Geologists, you can see nealy all types of rock there, not only sedimentary, just ask any geologist that had the chance to go ther eant their eyes will light up :-).

[@jeffmcilroy7081]

7:37... Emma’s face when she hears it’s time to start climbing.. she loves it.. it’s definitely her thing!

[@bkmontgomery]

Casually chatting while riding up 20% 💪

[@vedhed21]

Meanwhile I'm breathing hard watching it.

[@douglaspate9314]

Yup!

[@jayneouttie]

Me too! Having to sit in my armchair with a beer... @@vedhed21

[@prestachuck2867]

Blood pressure rising. Lol

[@jesuscruz836]

GCN Cycling Destinations. An entirely new series.

[@sexyhemch]

GCN Sponsored Cycling Destinations. An entirely new series.

[@gcn]

Jesús - we'd love to make that series. Patrik - we only ever work with sponsors or partners who we rate. Any location partners are places where we'd love to ride and where the riding is great.

[@willo1416]

GCN - GCD global cycling destinations

[@ltu42]

@@gcn Yes, but still sponsorship distorts the picture. Let's look at fi'zi:k saddles. They are great, but the reason half of the peleton uses them is not because they're great, but because fi'zi:k is effectively paying the teams to use their saddles with the hope of recouping the costs from sales to the ordinary joes like us GCN viewers. Are other Italian saddle brands worse? Probably not, but fi'zi:k is the one where marketing makes up the largest part of the consumer price. Previously you used to shoot most of your videos in Mallorca, which is a nice, warm, easy to reach (for you) destination which is good for cycling. Now you're promoting a skiing area that tries to fill the summer season with cyclists. Yeah, I guess it's nice, but is it really the best place to cycle in the Alps or even in Italy? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ You cannot say if it isn't.

[@rkan2]

Albertas Agejevas I'd love to cycle anywhere when I have the chance! The thing with Mallorca is it is such an easy place to go,sleep,drink,eat and most importantly ride!

[@mohadalma9405]

The video is amazing , love the chemistry between the representatives. High quality and professional shooting . Thanks for promoting my country. Great place for cycling

[@kavinmaharaj9070]

I lived in Oman for 10 years and this video encapsulates its beauty really well. The deserts and the beaches are also amazing. Great vid

[@Mainsail333]

GCN, please do more of these Epic Ride Videos. They're truly inspirational...

[@Alex46312]

Pushing the KZbin boundaries to a whole other level. This is the type of show which we'd have to wait once a week for Top Gear to see.

[@gcn]

Thanks Alex. Appreciate it 👍

[@3vilshadyd]

I was lying in bed sore and tired after a 100km solo training ride today but after watching this makes me want to go out and ride again! Great video love the epic rides and stunning video shots

[@dikmorling4112]

Wonderful video! Congratulations to the team, in front and behind the camera. Glad you found some of the wild donkeys.

[@SchumacherJoerg]

Does anybody else miss Emma on GCN? I DO !!

[@richardandersen9259]

GCN, just an excellent show. Emma and Chris you are so very cool. Thank you so much. Cheers

[@andrewhall127]

Very enjoyable. I’m lucky enough to be working in that region at the moment and I live in Birkat Al Mouz. The ruined village you passed was actually bombed out by the RAF during the civil war. Great cycling here

[@gcn]

Cheers Andrew, we loved it and will be back!

[@GKel77]

Cycling tourism in Oman. So beautiful scinery and moreover so nice Emma's Arabic pronunciation. 😊 Great documentary guys. Keep them coming.

[@mysho6317]

WELL Done - beautiful video throughout especially the drone work........and overall production was excellent with proper balance of riding & comments...........Great job Emma & Chris......and production Team

[@Khatsalano]

Quality of production is stunning and Travolta/Pooley are great ambassadors for our sport.

[@kazimirsmith]

kudos to the team involved in filming and editing this video - stunning job as always gcn!

[@javanutz1]

I could feel the pain that I saw in their faces in the last part of the climb! This was another epic video from GCN which was greatly enhanced with the choice of music. Great job to the team and for sure to Emma and Chris who took us on this incredible journey!

[@NZWozza]

Best production value yet, better than most broadcast TV. Well presented, beautiful location, stunning camera work and music worked well. Even though I identify more as a mountainbiker, the adventure in this, Si's bikepacking vid, and the recent Iceland video make me absolutely love the GCN channel. Can it get any better?

[@gcn]

Naww thanks Sam, chuffed you like it. More where this came from!

[@saheebyusuf939]

Anyone else felt like grabbing their bike and going for a ride just after the video?? 😁

[@teuast]

If I hadn't already gone up Mt. Diablo today, hell yes :D

[@saheebyusuf939]

@@teuast keep it up!!

[@davidadamus177]

Let's go, I love climbing!

[@mishmishmashamishoo6717]

Yeah

[@EnduroMike]

Great video! I 'm really enjoying the integration of the new presenters. I was worried when Matt left but they are doing a sterling job!

[@gcn]

Glad to hear it Enduro Mike!

[@lucarusso7915]

I still miss matt

[@sarahjoseph962]

@GCN Born and raised in Oman! Glad you enjoyed the beautiful desert climbs!

[@gcn]

Nice, what a place to ride!

[@WaechterDerNacht]

Great video! stunning shots, great landscapes, interesting country historically and nature wise, and the first time ever i heard Emma moan about a climb... i guess that put's this video quite far up in GCN's all time bests

[@petinka721]

As I see it this video are an upgraded "Grease"! Chris will come out as a better climber and Emma as a better down hill rider in the fairy tale. They work well together and have the sparkle what make GCN better than ever before.

[@a1harrogate]

I had a stopover in Muscat, and I have to say Oman is different from other Mid-East countries. Definitely a beautiful country, worth visiting!

[@billc7211]

I really liked Chris's thoughts on getting the most out of the short downhills to carry through the next uphill. He was making a game of it and that's a good tip for keeping it together through any rolling terrain.

[@jcsrst]

Beautiful landscape! Nicely filmed GCN! Really enjoying this series. Thank you!

[@Kzuke]

Epic video! Enjoying the chemistry between Emma and Chris and the videography was beautiful!

[@ScrimHyphen]

GCN has upped it's production value. Incredible work. 'Exploring!' (Lmao)

[@gcn]

Thanks.

[@benjaminbarrett6196]

I was lucky enough to visit Oman in spring this year, managed a couple of rides and I can confirm the Omani hills are brutal. Incredible place and the hospitality is great!

[@billc7211]

Gotta love the beginning with Emma looking over her shades at the world. Kind of like she paused, pushed her glasses down, and made a video in the middle of breakfast.

[@peterdowney6085]

i would like to see more of this them going out on their bikes and suffering going to beautiful new places and showing what cycling is really all about

[@gcn]

Nice one Peter, we hope to do more like this!

[@richaw6689]

Another stunning location .. wow.. history and hills.. 54k climb.. bosh!

[@garethbingham8584]

WOW...what a video...whilst I'll never appreciate exactly what goes into making a video of this quality, I certainly appreciate the video itself...everything GCN does is just going from strength to strength...I've only got into cycling this summer & am now hooked massively, a big reason for that is GCN, the great people involved & it's content...keep up the great work 👌🏼

[@minnahayman8400]

Really enjoyable video, amazing scenery (superb filming) and fun narrative. It's such a relief to hear that even you feel knackered at times! Thank you for such amazing content!

[@CarlForde]

knackered while climbing 20% grade. Climbs another 30km ... "knackered" right

[@Melino9999]

even though the vids are ads.. these are some of the best of the videos GCN do and get me excited about cycling again

[@gcn]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it! We're super lucky to work with brands and people that we really rate that allow us to make videos like this.

[@alexk3806]

@@gcn Fair play to you and great film, can;t wait to go there. I think in most cases you make it clear that something is sponsored. What might be reasonable is add how you got there, who organised things locally like transfers and access to the big climb etc. I think most of us are grown ups and accept that we will be made the subject of marketing.

[@drexelspivey6472]

these are the kind of video,s i need to give me hope when its freezing and raining in January in Ireland thanks gcn

[@ChromeStrand]

What an amazing ride! Great job on both of you guys 💪 And the production quality is superb as always

[@cheahminyoon]

The greatest video ever since watching this channel from the beginning, awesome work...

[@markdowns4854]

Really enjoyed the nice production quality. I thought emma was queen of the hills :-D

[@antediluvianer]

GCN has become the Top Gear and The Grand Tour of cycling. The presenters put a genuine effort in cycling education, research, tour and experience goals. Opie & Pooley have done a tremendous job since arriving. I was heartbroken after Stephens left and I thought how would I ever watch a video that didnt have Si in it. Im glad GCN has only looked forward and moved ahead with shows of such higher quality that ought to be produced with big bucks by major TV channels or Amazon/Netflix. Amazing

[@alimh9943]

I am so glad to help anyone who want to visit Oman just inform me and everything will be fine.

[@evanmacdougall9715]

Great video, yet again. The scenery is stunning and reminds me quite a bit of the American southwest around southern Nevada and Arizona.

[@vdias]

Watching Emma's face when she suggests another coffee break and Chris insists it was time to climb, was priceless.

[@rebecca4958]

Brilliant video, really great friendship between Chris and Emma, stunning footage and just a joy to watch. Thanks for being honest Emma about finding it hard. Credit due to all involved 👏👍

[@gcn]

Cheers Bex!

[@brandywell44]

A place I have often flown over and wanted to visit. Wonderful looking country, and the Omanis have a great reputation.

[@veloman59]

Epic is the right title for this video!..It looked monumentally brutal but quite stunning all at the same time!..A fascinating insight to Oman as a country

[@raff5604]

Stunning scenery, I had no idea that part of the world would be so beautiful. I would love to see more videos take this format and maybe focus on the people and places that make rides worth riding. Loved this video I only wish it was 2 hours.

[@rossfripp4503]

Another great watch. Really love these sort of videos or the presenters' challenges etc. Keep up the good work.

[@chesteryap]

Awesome video! I guess Emma wasn't joking she felt off during the ride cause she still had her helmet on during the "coffee stop" in their guide's uncle's place.

[@blablubdubdub]

Great video, with great pictures, thanks gcn for the quality

[@seantracey43]

Wow gcn that was a really beautifully shot video! Well done!!

[@andrew.mccarter]

Enjoyed that fairplay that looked like a tight climb thanks Chris and Emma for sharing this

[@AndrewLearned]

Been there on some of these rides. Oman really does live up to the experience described.

[@gcn]

Yep, we loved it!

[@ronnierazon1742]

Amazing job both you. Hopefully to get there next year for the epic climb. Love the the show.👌👌👍👍

[@gcn]

Awesome Ronnie, you're going to love it!

[@paulwilliams7700]

Way to hang in there Emma. It was obviously a tough day but you did it!!

[@disafear3674]

I'm looking forward to the day when there is a video of an epic ride from every country on GCN. This was proper brutal, massive respect to the riders!

[@gcn]

I am too, there are some amazing places I'd love to visit with my bike. Fingers crossed we can do more of these. Dan

[@alexmatthews3484]

You lucky blighters. I have wanted to go to Oman for twenty years

[@PhilipClare]

It would appear Emma is human after all, well done to you both & another great video from GCN

[@julianhingsamer]

This motivated me so much, that I instantly wanted to grab my bike. Unfortunately we do have quite some foggy days right now and roads covered with snow and ice. Welcome to the Austrian winter. Still I'd like to thank you for the video. Insane ride with cinema quality editing and presenting!

[@conanfa18]

GCN...Have to say that the paring of Emma and Chris is the best!!! They represent the range of talent and dichotomy of cyclists. The tall and burly male sprinter, paired with the tiny ultralight pure climber...AND A WOMAN...and a CHAMPION!!! Way to Represent Girl!!! Each, in their own right, TOTAL STUDS!!! Stunning views in Oman! I love it!!! Thanks GCN!!!

[@gcn]

Hahhaa thanks Conan - they'll be chuffed by that!!

[@RESolberg]

Watching this was a pure joy. Thank you 👍

[@harrysuhanic8624]

Truely epic Great scenery w classy backing tracks to boot

[@markbooth6745]

That looked a great ride , wish I was there. Nice weather, not like back home. Great video guys.👍

[@stephenmoore4651]

Wow, bet that was a well earned post-ride meal. Great video. Not somewhere I would have ever considered riding before , but it looks absolutely stunning.

[@gcn]

It really was!

[@tomb2722]

Truly epic. You guys have fab chemistry. Very Col Collective-esque!

[@okaybuddy22b]

Incredible.... Makes me wish I was able to ride Oman when living in Dubai. Great video!

[@gcn]

It's a brilliant place to ride for sure John!

[@natejc93]

These epic rides are awesome guys. Keep it up with the cinematic drone shots and music!

[@natejc93]

That shot at 14:00!!!

[@kiowa21]

A brilliantly shot film, Emma's giddy laugh at the end is so hilarious. Like others have posted I love that you didn't have the best day, it highlights how even if your not felling your best for whatever reason your ride can still be epic and full of achievements even if they are different to perhaps how you imagined to start with.

[@gcn]

Thanks Alexandra! Still an amazing ride :)

[@hughsnyder891]

Wonderful ! Really enjoyed this video. A bonus besides the beauty of the region was the music. Great job and great ride .

[@gcn]

Cheers Hugh, it was just breathtaking.

[@Andys_cranks]

Nice to see that its not only us mere mortals that can have an off day. That looked like one epic climb.

[@thetimetraveller2414]

One of the classic rides, and the cinematography is next level in this one! Kudos to that!💙👍

[@Camillita1977]

Really fun video, beautiful sound and video production. The funniest bit was Emma getting such a kick out of pushing Chris into the pool after a super tough day! It’s great to see how good riding buddies get you through painful rides. Way to keep a good attitude!

[@sward5106]

Probably should come with a disclaimer stating that (despite the Tour of Oman going up there each year, and now the Haute Route) you cannot actually ride up Jebel Al Ahkdar, as the Royal Police stop cyclists at the checkpoint at the bottom of the hill. Sad, but true.

[@mikicastan]

Why?

[@stuartpatterson3188]

It's the Middle East, they don't really do why, they just tell you how it is. I live in Oman, and whilst I've not tried myself, but I have friends who have been turned away (although apparently they drove through the checkpoint and got back on their bikes).

[@breathestrongcycling3672]

Stuart Patterson so the no cycling rule is apparently a technicality then ? 😉🤔

[@stuartpatterson3188]

I'm not sure what it is for, bearing in mind you also can't drive up unless you are in a 4 wheel drive vehicle, when it's a surfaced road all the way up to the hotels. It's probably just that bikes aren't 4 wheel drive.

[@prestachuck2867]

I suspect because it is a hostile desert environment with extremely physically challenging climbs, and they don’t want to be picking up heat exhausted cyclists and cardiac cases every week.

[@mdtwigg75]

Awesome job guys. Great to see you guys struggling but still enjoying the ride

[@ronbell7920]

That was truly inspiring! Great job to you and the crew and that was a lot of hard work. Keep the ride videos coming they are GCN's best feature. Thank you, thank you!!

[@kiwiphrase]

these videos are getting better and better,. Superb work!

[@philipplorenz9485]

This is EPIC!!!! The best of all these great GCN videos! Could watch the whole ride ;-)

[@2beersof]

Top national treasure Sir Ranulph Fiennes fought in Oman in the late sixties ,and also did an archaeological dig there in the 90,s his books are well worth a read if you need anymore info on Oman! Books are 'Where Soldiers fear to tread and Atlantis of the sands

[@kevin._.farren]

New presenters are going great. Well done!

[@dtscoffield]

Stunning production values, some very high quality work indeed! GCN has come so far since its inception, great work everyone involved!!

[@andyklyon]

One of the things I like about GCN is that you don't shy away from showing Ng the presenters having a tough time. When Emma said she was having an off day, it makes everything even more relatable! We all have those days, it's so frustrating. Although my realisations are on significantly shorter climbs haha

[@gcn]

It's true, even the best riders in the world have off days!

[@orlinojr.llauderes6970]

really a nice vlog,,,thanks to you for sharing your tour with us!!!

[@LawrenceSeetoh]

Kudos to Emma and Chris on doing this, it does look very Epic

[@jeanwoeste]

Great video! Really Enjoyed watching it and I have started dreaming about riding there too ...

[@michaellee1663]

Terrific trip. See, there is hope after all, Emma having a rare off day when climbing! However she'd still kick most of us butt's...

[@philsmart11]

Simply, more of these please 🙏

[@THEANPHROPY]

Thank you for the upload! Beautiful scenery and no I am not just talking about Emma this time ;). Makes me want to cycle the equator. Peace!

[@vascoamaralgrilo]

Emma and Chris have good chances for the GCNinspiration this week!

[@OhFookinELL]

Epic Video. Top Quality. Pure enjoyment. Would like to see more of these 'destination' video in future.

[@swiss48coffsharbour]

GCN's videos have taken a major step up in quality. They were always great, but this is next level... unbelievable :)

[@duncanfoo]

Beautiful video. Thanks!

[@bool2max]

These are my favorite types of videos on here.

[@ronbell7920]

Hey Emma, I caught the geology lesson my second viewing of this video. I agree, sedimentary rock for sure. Makes you wonder what went on many years ago! The bottom of the sea being the top of the mountain now?

[@gcn]

Probably - incredible to think eh?