Top Gravel Riding Tips with Canada’s Coolest Cyclist

[@larter_larter]

As a women cyclist myself, I really enjoy the video's with female professionals. Great role models!

[@stehgrad]

Manon also does a great job. I really like that they brought some girls/women to GCN and also GMBN.

[@larter_larter]

@@stehgrad Yeah! And Manon is just the best! 😀

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

... a woman* cyclist. Or are you multiple people? / videos* (plural, no apostrophe)

[@HomerJay1991]

If anyone's wondering they probably reuploaded this one cause the last version was only 480p.

[@gcn]

Yes, apologies for the technical glitch, it's now been resolved :)

[@HomerJay1991]

@@gcn Hope you guys didn't whip the intern too much for this one.

[@calebwilson2570]

I had been wondering where this video went

[@Jacob99174]

I was wondered WTF, makes sense

[@homemadeaxel4503]

thank you gcn so muuuch

[@thelionskiln]

We're so happy to have you here Manon! Imagine my surprise crossing the 70 km finish line and seeing Manon there! I couldn't believe my eyes, "Manon!? Is that you!?" haha. Loved seeing my local grounds, and so happy to have you here. Hopefully see you guys again at next years P2A!! If anyone is not tired of Paris to Ancaster footage I have a bit of gopro from the 70 km race on my page. Lots of love Manon, hope you enjoyed your time here. Come back when it is a bit warmer ;)

[@frankhamel2744]

Yeah. I was just excited to see Manon in the actual event. I had a friend racing the same event and I was just so stoked to see Manon in the pictures in Strava. Amazing to see GCN show Canada some love!

[@GuilhermeTeixeira]

How amazing is an experienced cyclist humbly learning new gravel riding skills from another experienced cyclist. Such a nice video, thank you for reuploading it in 1080p!

[@stephensaines7100]

Greater Hamilton (of which Dundas is a part) is exceptional in the density of rail trails and associated cycling for Southern Ontario. What's called "the Mountain" is the Niagara Escarpment, and Hamilton's heavy industrial history (Steel Town) has left many abandoned rail rights of way (and a couple of interurban tram lines too) now cycle trails. The countryside to the north of Hamilton offers some excellent secondary and very lightly used county roads that bring one to the TH&B Trail (shown many times in this vid) and then right to the centre of Hamilton to take regional trains east towards the much more populous Toronto area, thus avoiding heavy and dangerous road traffic.

[@trainiax]

So glad Manon and GCN made it here for some gravel riding! (I say "here" because I'm just a stone's throw away in southern Quebec... only 800 km away!) In the West (parts of Alberta and BC) and farther North in Quebec and Ontario, the terrain is much more rugged than in southern Ontario - which would make for a non-zero (albeit still limited) chance of seeing a moose. (Deer, on the other hand, you'll practically encounter just going down the street). Also, April is not a pretty month in much of Canada. Autumn leaves in eastern Canada (from late September to early October) are a sight to behold.

[@joshuacurley417]

Totally agree. I live in the mountains of Northern BC and I often see moose when I'm out on the forest service roads. I've even seen a grizzly while hiking.

[@HKRoad]

Now there’s a future GCN presenter. What a charming ambassador for Canada and gravel. Well done Manon. Looking forward to seeing your video on the race. And there’s obviously another video needed on who the hell would want to have bought Dan Lloyd’s Cervello test team bike (almost new?)…

[@papagodzilla5465]

yes please ! i want to see more canadian areas.

[@rm709]

9:05 Guy walking looks back creepily and keeps going… love it.

[@marie-elisemaheux5085]

As a canadian, so happy to see this video! Yes Manon, and/or any of GCN presenter should come back. I suggest you explore some of the Québec province where Si could practice his French. Vous êtes les bienvenus 🙂😍

[@gcn]

We'd love to come back! Such a cool place!

[@ralfamann2849]

Oh yes, it is a nice place! Great nature, gentle people! I've been visiting Québec 20 years ago, and I want to return some day. Greetings from 🇩🇪 !

[@sismikkk]

Would love to watch a "Tour de Gaspésie" documentary on GCN+

[@grosmorisse]

They came to Orford in 2020 for some ski mountaineering! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJm5amB4ZtF3acU

[@muslimjkrecordsadmin6900]

@@gcn MUSLIM JKRECORDS ADMIN

[@WimukthiBandara]

LOL! This video is worth watching just to see Manon giggling with excitement going over a small log.

[@HansanaGunaweera]

I'm glad you guys re uploaded this

[@Chronostra]

Why this video is reuploaded, exactly?

[@lifeincycling]

@@Chronostra previous version was only in 480p resolution.

[@gcn]

Thanks, we're glad you'll be able to watch it in full HD resolution now :)

[@Chronostra]

@@lifeincycling ah. I'm usually watching at 240p so I didn't notice I guess

[@LukaszMielczarek]

8:20 that's why when you riding in woods you always need to lower your saddle (1,5-2 cm) from normal position so you won't get buckled like Maghalie

[@ScrapKing73]

Canada is about the size of all of Europe. So, yeah, Manon has definitely not even scratched the surface yet of what riding Canada is all about. You could spend years and barely scratch the surface of riding in British Columbia alone.

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

Right! BC on its own is larger than Germany and France combined. Despite their comparably small size, both countries' various regions are more distinct from one another than Vancouver and Toronto. One of the two has to organise an annual 3-week bike race to proof this to the world.

[@thebikeelf]

I love how the pro shows you how to do it Manon but falls off! Funny moment. 😂😂

[@ScrapKing73]

Re: Manon’s comment that it’s cold in Canada. Canada is often warmer than the UK in the summer, and usually colder than the UK in the winter. The extremes are just more… extreme here!

[@MaxG-fr]

Thanks for taking the time to reupload this great video, with the image quality it deserved 🌈

[@gcn]

We're glad you get to enjoy it in all it's glory!

[@goonzjav]

I thought id seen it before lol

[@SBoots29]

Glad you made it here to Canada. I have moose in my area but like Maghalie said, they love their privacy. They also don't make great cycle partners. They take up to much room on the road.

[@ViveSemelBeneVivere]

Oh my eyes got all syrupy seeing those beautiful Canadian landscapes! 🥲

[@gcn]

Would you like to go gravel riding in Canada? Let us know in the comments below! . . . . . . . Some of the eagle-eyed viewers may have noticed this is a reupload. It is still the same great video, but with technical glitches resolved. Enjoy!

[@JudiJudeJude]

We're going in September 🎉🎉🚴‍♀️

[@veloaa-montreal6924]

Yes but not in Ontario.

[@DetroitJohnny]

Yes we are planning a ride up along the Niagara River and back along the Welland Canal, along with winery touring!

[@joshuacurley417]

​@@veloaa-montreal6924 agreed, the best gravel riding is in BC. We have 660,000km of gravel forest service roads. BC is the best province in this country, hands down

[@a.g.2700]

I would love to do a rail trail ride with Manon. Get some tips from a young lass and I could show her around ... Quebec has the Le P'tit Train du Nord, St Jerome to Mont Laurier 235km, gorgeous in the Fall. Much love from 🇨🇦🤗❣️@gcn

[@dbern939]

Nice to see Manon in Canada :)

[@bigbikerjohn64]

The town of Dundas is a nice little town. It’s a go-to destination from my house for coffee and pastries 😁. That short hill you did on Sydenham Rd is a good training ground for locals. Great video GCN!

[@gcn]

Thanks, we're glad you enjoyed the video as much as Manon enjoyed that lunch!

[@bigbikerjohn64]

Both café’s are well worth the ride to Dundas! That lunch looked great too 👍

[@karlisjansons7234]

This is my home ground. It was a treat to see this video and the Paris Ancaster Race. Finishing with Clara Hughes climb/Sydenham Rd is epic. A brilliant video featuring two great cafes in Dundas, ON and local trails. Sorry about the moose, but you'll either have to go further north or perhaps to Rouge Valley (a.k.a. The Toronto Zoo) to see any. Thank you, Manon and GCN.

[@JudiJudeJude]

Haha love it - nice riding Manon, can definitely tell you're a track rider, kudos for having the nerve to try 🥰👌🏼🚴‍♀️

[@gcn]

She smashed it!

[@erich8258]

@@gcn I'm surprised you hearted this comment. It's totally passive/aggressive, insulting Manon's riding skills while pretending to compliment her.

[@JudiJudeJude]

No insult intended at all! I was merely in awe of Manon.. great video @global cycling network

[@rm709]

@@erich8258 clearly only your interpretation. No one else seems to feel this way so…

[@bryanlittle494]

Awesome video and welcome to Canada Manon and GCN! Next trip across the pond come to Nova Scotia and cycling the world famous Cabot Trail! Enjoy a post ride lobster dinner- it can’t be beat.

[@Juan0003]

Cycling as a professional sport is not big (yet) compared to hockey or baseball, but we do have some great places to pedal. Glad you guys could make it and hopefully we'll see more of GCN here!

[@ianstewart8301]

I just love this! Thanks for branching out and give Manon room to ride

[@papagodzilla5465]

glad you came in my country! i personally prefer a bike with a front suspension in my canadian region. there is always something to jump above that you did not expect. can be a branch or an horrible pothole. Canadian roads can be very damaged by the weather and poor maintenance.

[@gcn]

is that a gravel bike with suspension or a mountain bike? 🤔

[@papagodzilla5465]

@@gcn weeeelll i used to ride mountain bikes for just about anything. (a cross country/racing bike to be precise) But those gravel bikes are sexy. Some models do have suspension out of the box, but theyre not exactly what im looking for. im would be curious on your take about those suntour or rockshox rudy forks. They claim to be gravel ready, but are they really ? and would they ''break'' the geometry ?

[@whatsursine]

Working out with Manon and her pain cave comrades made me a better gravel cyclist this Spring.

[@bongo2011]

I love how she made Manon go back and ride over that tree trunk. That's a good teacher right there.

[@Refridge41]

Great video! Dundas is a great spot in Ontario. Need to go North to see moose. Killarney National Park would be a great stop! Enjoy! Good stuff GCN!

[@mikemurphy9563]

Hoping to see a video of Manon racing the P2A. I 'm planning on doing the P2A in 2023 as I live only an hour away.

[@heinrichkleist3473]

Hopefully you can make it out West to BC. You will then see some truly awe-inspiring scenery.

[@mwd2]

Ontario doesn't hold a candle to the beauty and breadth of road, gravel and mountain biking that the west coast of Canada has to offer. It's almost embarrassing to think that GCN viewers who don't know about the west coast will think this is what Canada looks like!

[@nommchompsky]

There's a couple GCN videos from before the pandemic where Si and Jeremy came to Vancouver to check out the city and do the sea to sky gran fondo

[@DPANDALEE]

Thanks for uploading again in HD 👍

[@KrunchyKandy]

Thanks for reuploading at a higher video quality

[@Traditionalforestpr]

Great area to ride. The velodrome is only a short distance away in Milton and if you go there you're only about 15km from my place where you can stop in for some maple syrup!!😁

[@Murderbot2000]

I speak as a Yankee. Canada is a beautiful nation with good and diverse people, whom I admire. My opinion really has nothing to do with cycling, though.

[@francesstager997]

OH NO.... Manon left her helmet ON! That is breaking one of the UNWRITTEN RULES OF CYCLING!

[@cypercharged]

Love my Karoo on every ride. Such an amazing piece of tech

[@audreybonin1335]

thumbs up Manon for the effort!

[@allankeefe9817]

Final climb up Sydenham Road in Dundas. Nice!

[@ScrapKing73]

Moose is both singular and plural. You don’t generally say “mooses”. :-)

[@jerrywedzinga6058]

So fricken cool, nice video, as a Canadian, that was awesome. Thankyou.

[@Andy_ATB]

Maghalie certainly is cool; and a damn fine rider......I recall her reaction when she won the Iowa World Cup.....

[@joxer]

You have to go quite a bit farther north if you want to see moose in Ontario. But even in Toronto parks you may see deer, coyotes, etc. My friend a little north of Toronto was chased by a bear, but she was fine.

[@redsquarejay]

I haven't been to Eastern Canada, but in my opinion the Yukon is the best place to bike.

[@josuezuniga6776]

They definitely need to do a show together 👌

[@silas_wong]

welcome to canada! :) :) How many Canadians on here have actually seen a moose in real life!? i can't even remember if i have... maybe once?

[@yonigle8553]

just gotta hang out in the bog more

[@davidtam1518]

Next time, come to the West Coast!! I'll show you around!

[@eblackshaw]

😂 Mooses ... nice video Manon, Maghalie & GCN

[@lgswin]

Cool video that makes me want to ride a bike in Canada!

[@irenethompson3137]

Super Easy Install & Usage

[@nkrishna2005]

Nice Video, Mann. Thanks a lot ❤😊.

[@TheExumRidge]

"weight on the feet"... well said.

[@UlisesGabrielMiranda]

Great Manon! 👌

[@rg807]

"Dan Lloyd's bike from his Cervelo Test Team days.. It looks like it was never used!"

[@kwennemar]

I would love to see Manon go to a trials coach.

[@rikkiola]

Didn't we have this vid? 🤔

[@ViveSemelBeneVivere]

Groundhog day

[@Syn741]

yeah i think we had it. i though i was tripping because i swear i saw it a few days back LOL

[@andysmallman7843]

Definitely seen it earlier this week or maybe last.

[@engyn0]

@ManonLloyd Cool video. Glad to see some NA riding and mixed terrain. For those of us that live in the area, can you post a link to the Strava route? Thanks!

[@richardluvsford7849]

I'm having to reload my joke. Manon the plural is not mooses. It's meese. Definitely 100% correct.

[@JudiJudeJude]

😂

[@gcn]

There were some things we couldn't change haha!

[@jasongirvan6729]

Actually Richard the plural of moose is moose

[@paulmoores65]

Little bit of truth here. It's just Moose as plural. Lookat all the moose.

[@fernandocaracciolo]

Such a fun video! 🦫

[@algmusicuk]

Interesting to know manon tyre. My observation is they need to be wider and stay on 700c as they'll roll better over bumps, much like her 'coach'

[@jongreer7757]

Possible to share the route? Would love to ride it

[@Enigmaafk]

Touch of class .

[@anthonysestito]

Hehe mooses. Hope you enjoyed your visit!

[@soniakayishema9614]

As a canadian i am honored

[@benbriggs9310]

What bikes are being ridden in this video? love to see what spec and frames etc are being used.

[@marliegirl9114]

Great video! ❤

[@randyc7351]

Bienvenue a Canada !!!!

[@sahasrangshuutube]

which gravel tyres are those...

[@Schnitzer17]

Love your vids, Manon!

[@pojepoje4054]

seamless ad so seamless, it takes up the whole video.

[@wheellyfinityoutlet7704]

Really lovely people and video 🎉

[@CT37BN]

That top tube on Manon's bike..

[@bikesandcats52]

Was this the same video as released last week? It looked like it.

[@edwardsjohnpaul]

"mooses" LOL love it.

[@knarf_on_a_bike]

BTW, here in Canada 🇨🇦 it's just called "hockey" 🏒 (the "ice" part is assumed) 😀 Glad you enjoyed! It's a pretty cool place here.

[@TanerNilluhktaf]

same here in Russia, just "hockey"

[@stephensaines7100]

Whoa, not so fast. [Street hockey is based on ice hockey, bandy, field hockey, or floor hockey and the overall purpose is the same: to score more goals than your opponent by shooting the ball or puck into the opposing team's net using your stick.] - Wikipedia

[@HolisticHealthEducation]

Is this a repeat upload?

[@matsmellberg9127]

Nice work Manon, You should get out with the GMBN crew some time and get skills training. I think you would like that and do some videos with Blake, Rich and Neil.

[@gcn]

That would be cool, maybe something for the future!

[@gregfields293]

Great video, but possibly not the best view of a country as large and diverse as Canada. It's 41x larger than the UK with ~1/2 as many people:).

[@gcn]

As we said, we've barely scratched the surface of Canada, and we can't wait to see more!

[@coreblo77er]

Uh, Paris-to-Ancaster is Canada's best race outside of the UCI races in Montreal and Quebec. Dundas is a very charming town and the area is terrific for cycling. I'd say it's a win all round.

[@pex3]

@@coreblo77er The P2A video will be great. As a Torontonian, it's obvious that there are far better places and times of year to ride across the country, but that race is special and I think people will see what the hype is about

[@Murderbot2000]

At 9:30, Manon didn’t look too confident, with that pause, as she was thinking about it.

[@andrew7taylor]

Didn't you already post this video? I'm fairly certain I've seen it last week or so...

[@richards.4116]

You heard of Hot Yoga? Come to Texas gravel for Hot Gravel Riding. Riding 41 miles, 1500 ft of elevation, 80-95° F

[@richardharris8538]

Any visitor to Canada should visit a Tims, (aka Timmies), for the coffee and donuts. (And other tasty things too.) There's a Tims almost everywhere. Close by me, there are two Tims, just 350 m apart.

[@gcn]

We know where we are going when we are next in Canada then!

[@mikemurphy9563]

Noooooo! Not if you want good coffee.

[@ChristinePedersen]

Mmmm....poutine! Canadian chippy tea: chips, cheese curds and gravy 😋

[@walkdawg216]

What were those hand held devices they had at the table

[@jamesdubben3687]

Found a really nice Canadian there.

[@Vokunos]

Commenting till hank or anyone else from GCN does an Epic ride on an Fixie, day 4... Yeah Gravel is nice and fine, but have you ever heard of tracklocross? It's like Gravel but on cooler bikes.

[@AndyLewsey]

Have we not seen this already?

[@benmasutt9832]

where are these bikes made?

[@TwistedOnyx369]

is this a re-released video?

[@bonperal]

Loved it!

[@keithwong1423]

Actual race vid?

Good things are worth seeing twice.

[@gcn]

So true ;)

[@soniakayishema9614]

What rIl is that. It looks like the g2g

[@benhardwick1970]

I could be potentially moving a hour east of Vancouver, is road cycling popular around there?? Thanks in advance

[@paulmc2987]

Yes

[@dapidizme]

reupload?

[@Christian-pw5ws]

Definitely, I was going to watch it a few days ago and forgot. Now I don't have to search for it. 😂

[@princelorenzvalentin956]

Can you guys recommend a groupset for my roadbike it's disbrake roadbike 3×7

[@willwaite1447]

I recomend going to a reputable local bike shop, (on a slow day) they'll give much better advice than someone who hasn't seen you or your bike and has no idea what i type of riding you want to do. If there isn't one nearby, I'd recomend do a lot of reasearch on your own, becausecit sounds like you'll also be the mechanic in that case. For me, doing my own work is half of the hobby. Good luck and have fun!

[@thulelemoreki]

This right here is the reason why I’m scared of MTB. Well done to Manon for concurring her fears.

[@theguyfromchelsea]

Manon come to Chelsea and ride the Gatineau park!

[@joaidane]

Lot of deer on those trails, large turtles near Meech lake, fox, squirrels, porcupines, the works! But they do avoid the trails, it´s always a matter of surprising them when they´re crossing the trails. (and I remember stopping to pick berries on big raspberry bushes with, I thought, other people on the other side of the bush. Till I leaned over and the bear stood up on its hind legs, way impressive. You just back away gently, as in "nothing to see here folks", get on your bike and "vamoose" which has nothing to do with meeses or mooses or.... whatever! :) There is a sign at the entrance of the park intended to acquaint you with "Bear etiquette", so not to worry. And by the way, the stretch of the Trans-Canada trail through here is one hell of a .......... ride!