Can Si Survive A 200km Mountain Adventure? | Gravel Bike VS Traws Eryri Route

[@gcn]

How would you go about tackling the Traws Eryri?🚵🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@matthewlewis2072]

Slowly

[@DLF_24]

Go bikepacking an divide the ride in multiple days 😂

[@timfish4175]

Mini cab

[@StacyODell]

Perhaps on an XC bike?

[@ChrisUnderwood-p7z]

Electric!

[@ShaneMundane]

What an awesome adventure and even better documentation of it, Sidventures are always absolute premium GCN content.

[@livpoksoc]

Yep. The newer hosts are great, but love the OGs back on my feed.

[@questgivercyradis8462]

I love how Si appreciates the beauty of mountain ranges. Faffing about looking at scenery while snacking is time well spent.

[@gcn]

Snacks taste better when you have a spectacular view

[@jennifercash1093]

couldn't agree more!

[@capflamme]

Faffing about capturing content for the video, you mean ?

[@questgivercyradis8462]

@@gcn Did he have potatoes? Because views and potatoes are a winning combo... right?

[@trailmex]

You know? I just get such a kick out of these chill, long adventures that the boys go on. A comradarie that hasn't been captured since the original Top Gear. Even when you go solo these are such a treat to watch. More so, when these rides involve Si. He has this knack of not only bringing us the amazing scenery, but a way of bringing us right down next to him, churning those pedals and breathing in Life. Unusually good music too! More than anything, I just L-O-V-E that you all seem like good men. Polite. Courteous. Appreciative. Funny. Still makes GCN the first thing I put on in the morning; and yearn for turning a pedal, or knocking back a latte or a Belgie with you all one day. Thanks for winning at Life.

[@JonJOn0]

Totally agree with everything said! But living in Belgium, what's a Belgie though 😂?

[@trailmex]

@@JonJOn0 KWAK, Tremens, etc, and my jealousy of you! ;)

[@cyclingcalifornia510]

But what tire width were you running?

[@danielstorey2027]

I absolutely bloody love that feeling at the end of a long long ride! It’s the most special feeling in the world. Absolutely no drug would ever replace that hazy emotion moment. I wish I could bottle it up and sell it or make people who don’t ride bikes or hate bikes, experience it. It would change the world if you sold that feeling in a bottle on the shelves of Tesco! (other supermarkets are available ) 😉😁

[@Ainttrippin]

preach!!

[@gcn]

Meal deal with a small drink or "bottled feeling after a long ride"

[@jonathanellis1842]

I live and grew up in North East Wales, Betws Y Coed has always been my happy place. I have been there several times this summer and have noticed a lot more MTB and full on Gravel bikes around either just passing though or at the cafes since the much publicised opening to the Traws Eryi, this is a massive win for all the places that this trail passes by and makes me so happy to see people on bikes enjoying all that North wales has to offer.

[@kevichan0501]

Si, thank you for taking us along with you. After watching this, I am now not worried about Sir David Attenborough retiring from television in the future. Great work!

[@shadowsquid5499]

Beautiful route! Thanks for bringing us along, Si!

[@gregconroy7026]

Si is a great story teller. I never knew the UK had such beautiful landscape and mountains.

[@noptimized]

What a beautiful adventure! Shout out to the filming/editing team for visually communicating that emotional roller coaster. This short film really captures what one of these rides can feel like.

[@justinprice8385]

I think Si would be entertaining documenting himself riding literally anywhere. Well done! Your descriptions of joy in adventure are what make so many of us take on stuff like this. Inspiring!

[@MegaNugent]

Si has become the David Attenborough of cycling. Epic Ride

[@Macu3]

I came to visit Wales from Poland for a few days in May with my fiancée and we obviously did go to Snowdonia with a rented car and whilst we were there I was constantly saying to her what a cycling paradise this was. And now Si comes up with this a gem of a movie and makes me want to come back there very badly - but with my bike this time. :) That was a marvellous adventure and credit to Si for reaching the end of the route in what seemed to be a very good shape. Brilliant.

[@bobbyellis5006]

Si, I just landed in Geneva a few hours ago, coming all the way from the U.S. to take part in the Inferno ride that you took part in last year. It's been almost a year of training. All leading up to this. Inspired by you and the GCN team's hard work and wonderful video. This will be the hardest two-days I've ever put myself through , but I'm excited to give it a shot. Glad you are out there inspiring others and introducing them to yet another epic ride.

[@gcn]

We wish you luck and enjoy the process

[@iansingleton]

This is GCN+ esque! Fantastic cinematography and editing. Well done guys. Brilliant film. Well done Simon for doing the challenge, another epic in the bag mate. I've been eyeing up this one. It looks great. I'd probably do it over 2 days though! 😂😂 Thanks GCN this is what you guys do best. Awesome 👍

[@fishcyclr]

The scenery is absolutely amazing. Cycling is an incredible sport.

[@drcrackers922]

Si. Wow. You are a machine!😊 A great effort physically and mentally. You should be proud of your ride. Great scenery. I do note I never saw a scowl on your face, even after stepping off into the bog!! Well done

[@robertwalkerdine1178]

The mawddach trail is my local area. Makes me feel lucky to live here when people like yourself (that have been around the world cycling) enjoy it so much 😁

[@blueyhills]

This is Si at his best. He has a charming personality on the bike that somehow does not come across in studio work. More of this please.

[@bubblesezblonde]

Excellent work Siborg1!!! The HIVE is pleased.

[@benrichards5765]

Anything with Si and I'm there. This really was spectacular. 30 mins, what a treat!

[@lorikendrick1705]

Always enjoy Simon's adventures. Never been to Wales, but have read a LOT of history of how the country was invaded, fought over, traveled through. Really a wild mountainous land. Thank you, Si. Glad you made it and had a great day out on your bike. 😉

[@chbou1313]

I love the way SI makes these adventure videos. It really makes you feel like you are a part of his adventure!

[@AirSpace]

Si is such a great story teller! His film crew gives the spice.

[@Gribbo9999]

Yeah, but the "pfaffing around time" is one of the pleasures of cycling isn't it? I'll bet the best coffee you've ever tasted is when you are in the middle of a bit of cycling . For many of us that's one of the greatest pleasures of cycling not just spinning the pedals. Well done done Si. You are one tough guy!

[@cb6866]

Thank you Si , and crew...that was great !! Drone shots and beautiful scenery , appreciate the share ! AND , Si , what are those shoes , mate ? also impressive as hell ...sheesh.

[@cruachan1191]

Looks epic, and it wouldn't be a GCN vid without faffing. There's a new C2C route in Southern Scotland, the Kirkpatrick Coast to Coast, 400km from Stanraer to Eyemouth that's worth checking out.

[@nickfitzpatrick5302]

Thanks Si and well done! Cracking filming too so thanks to all involved and what a beautiful ride.

[@EstefanGerheim]

What an amazing adventure and epic footage! Thanks for sharing this. Keep on inspiring!

[@eduardocarvalhoneto909]

Really nice adventure with great footage and excitement from Si. Keep doing more of these. Also, it would be good to hear more about the nutrition plan as you didn’t stop much. May be a good episode.

[@oscarcantu2642]

Epic inspirational riding Si. Thank you for your adventure and giving us a glimpse of the journey. Can’t wait for the next one. Cheers mate.

[@phoenixinthetrees1446]

Great effort, Si. It was like being there with you. We all those feelings of being drained and feeling like you can't go on. And faffing around! Brilliant video / mini-movie. Hope you had a good sleep afterwards!

[@alandriver]

Absolutely loved this video! Just great to watch while relaxing and watch you while we are sat eating a meal! 🚲

[@TheOjnop]

A truly great video in every way, superb commentary and insights, GCN at its vert best.

[@marcelschlebos3975]

Always a pleasure to watch these vids from Sy.

[@wotexpat9367]

Another great GCN film. Fantastic - and no cows!

[@berenicebaker7191]

Loved the sheep!

[@Seppster58]

Thanks you Si for this inspirational video. I am taking the gravel bike out next week for a long run so this will surely motivate me to complete. You will definitely be in my thoughts as I hit the trail. Well done and congrats on finishing that ride in a day!!

[@alansmith2593]

another awesome and really well put together inspiring video, many thanks

[@billincolumbia]

Well done, sir! What an amazing effort. Thanks for taking us along.

[@Jon-sl7xp]

I did a similar ride through the mountains and national parks of Slovakia recently. Also stunning and tough, but the knowledge that there are bears everywhere keeps you moving forward!

[@Epiqe]

Kde presne? :) Síce nemám moc v láske kopce no rád si vytváram zoznam pekých trás po Slovensku ktoré možno v budúcnosti navštívim :)

[@siedmy]

@@Epiqe Skus z Cierneho balogu na Hrinovu, a potom do Detvy :D

[@ianhannah8329]

Great job production team. 5 stars would watch again.

[@cleberaraujo055]

As always Si you make the best videos and goes on the best adventures, I just want to say... Thank You. 😊

[@JEKYLLHYDE123]

really appreciate this one Ci, loved your narrating also

[@craigblowfield8821]

Thanks for an awesome vid and a great reminder of why we do these things Si. Also for sharing both the beautiful landscape of the region and the challenge of your internal mental landscape during this epic adventure.

[@rhidiandavies1991]

Thankyou for using Eryri, really means a lot when people don't undermine the culture and history of a place by anglacising its name. Diolch

[@kieranbarry8193]

It would be weird to call it Snowdonia when hes on the Traws Eryri...though im sure many do

[@KorbensBum]

Thank you Si. I just love this content. I really needed to see this. I think I have forgotten how much I love doing this stuff on my own. Over the last twelve months, in my attempt to evangelise gravel bike riding, I have somehow become accustomed to only riding with others. It's been great to introduce this lifestyle to many others but it has come at a cost. I love how it wasn't about beating the FKT but about you working out what YOU wanted to get out of it. This is what gravel bike riding is truly about for most of us. Absolutely loved it.

[@kristopheradams782]

What a beauty, Si! Well done mate - not many out there made of the stuff to take that one on in a day 👏

[@kingofmemes5017]

I was there 2 weeks ago! Absolutely breathtaking part of the UK

[@gcn]

A place that everyone should see at least once

[@gary-xj4yc]

Simon your narration was superb, the ride was amazing to share with you 👌 and your enthusiasm and fitness are just off the scale…brilliant mate and I’ve been humbled by this one 🙌

[@iangray1054]

Great video from a great rider with great presenting skills, loved it

[@mommamooney]

Absolutely stunning scenery! I love the GCN + film vibe ❤ I’d definitely want to take the 4-5 days and really enjoy the landscape

[@spirospandis975]

Great video man! One of the better ones in a while... What an adventure!

[@Diabetykwruchu]

Awesome scenery 😍 Good job Simon - as always 👌!

[@TheBigCK510]

Another mini-GCN+-ish film. Fabulous. I'm always curious to learn about nutrition on huge days like this. We know 2-liters of water were consumed before the cafe stop and replaced plus a tablet (electrolyte?) in one of the bottles. A coffee and some cake for sure. It would be a wise sub-topic to cover fueling for a day like this while encouraging viewers to take on similar challenges. No one wants to bonk in the woods. Bravo! More touring/adventure content like this is always welcome! Thanks Is & GCN.

[@DB-sj8km]

He definitely refilled all his water more than once. 6 liters is not enough for a 10-hour, especially in the summer and he’s a somewhat heavy sweater. He’s also consuming a minimum of 60 carbs mixed with small amount of protein and slightly more (than protein) amounts of fat. Need plenty of electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium) via food sources, drink mix, or gels. All of the amounts depend on your size, effort level, temperature, and time.

[@alexpeartree2019]

No one wants to bonk in the woods... Dunno about that 😉 fnar fnar.

[@melrice1733]

Just brilliant, Si! Thanks for sharing your amazing experiences! Congratulations 🎉

[@Downhillsmoothtarmac]

Great adventure, really well filmed and story told so well!!!

[@AlistairLattimore]

I love these videos, it just makes me want to ride my bike even more! Great ride Si, thanks GCN and the sponsors that make it possible.

[@SuperCanonshooter]

Born and raised in Texas and I had no idea the UK was so magical!! This was the best advertisement to go ride in the UK!!!! Literally such a gorgeous adventure to watch!

[@thatb3nbloke]

What an awesome showcase for the wonderful country of Wales, the incredible bike and of course you Si. New challenge unlocked! Definitely going to be planning this one.

[@LeeJonesNPT]

Excellent film, well done to Simon, and excellent work to highlight the mental battle we all sometimes face doing our own challenge and that it is not embarrassing to admit we all doubt our talent and ability to face big challenges in life wherever we face them.

[@derf9465]

Inspirational.... Thank you Si and team GCN. please keep these coming.

[@nickbrownbill3413]

My home cycling area, so excited to watch this video! Nowhere I'd rather ride a bike. Kudos Si, my partner who is first language Welsh appreciated your decent effort at "Eryri" - "Machynlleth" may need some work but you've done well!

[@wandering_pete]

These videos Si's been doing recently are brilliant content. Really informative and entertaining.

[@ollisterrible]

That looked fantastic and well presented video, can tell there would have been some dark moments. Well done.

[@fenbops]

Always hiking in Snowdonia. Love the area it really is outstandingly beautiful. Not cycled around any of it yet, but I hope to do so in the future.

[@JustBrowsing777]

Fantastic episode and really well done! Thank you for sharing the experience.

[@JohnGRINHAM-yj5yq]

Great commentary and editing, epic ride, well done Si, amazing effort.

[@LivandTrekGoCycling]

This video showcases my North Wales home area off spectacularly well. Great footage Si, very well edited. Enjoyed watching this. Thanks and well done 🚴👍

[@davidlan2002]

Superb vid again Simon &gcn !! Would love to do this route !!!!

[@bikeskimawk670]

Thank you, Si. Job well done.

[@murtheblur33]

Loved the video! An epic adventure with Si, including a challenging ride and breathtaking views. Thank you for the inspiration and also enjoyed being able to crank up the quality and almost feel like I was there.

[@gcn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@paulhagar9632]

What a fab film. I love these challenges and have watched Si as he tackled the North Coast 500 and a 24 hour plus race. This type of film inspired me to tackle the Trans Pennine Trail which I have completed twice now. Please keep making the films… I’m going to give this route a go later in the year. It looked amazing. Thanks again.

[@biketrybe7071]

Thank you for sharing this adventure, Si. I needed that.

[@2000JTech]

Love these epics! Always motivating to get off youtube and get out there!

[@johnmason5715]

Another amazing inspirational video. Well done to all involved.

[@martinkastelijn8936]

😮Fantastic documentary, GCN. Si, you can tell your story in a way I just stop training and listen to you experiences. I like to thank the editors of this short movie especially. Well done, this way you stay watching and never get bored. Thank you all and keep this GCN feeling alive!! Great movie Si and beautifully edited by the GCN team. (When will the editors be the main actors of the GCN movie?!)

[@mrbaksmaths1610]

Thanks for the content - excellent as always. I love the fact Si always does my summer next year ride planning for me... albeit I'll definitely not be doing it in a day

[@tnan123]

Fantastic content. The video production quality and storytelling is fantastic. I feel so inspired to get out on my bike!

[@andrincaviezel1246]

Thank you for this great video, especially the moral ups and downs as one experiences in those epic rides! Was as one would ride next to you! Awesome!

[@zaneclone]

Nice to see you rolling around my running trails in NW Snowdonia... and yes, finding our summer bogs lol...

[@alainpfammatter8224]

what a wonderful ride. Well done Si.

[@shansung6628]

Huge effort Si! Great prep for your gravel world champs! Kudos

[@hicky62]

Brilliant documentary and well done Si on completing the route. My wife and I are stopping in the Toll house on the bridge in a couple of weeks, and obviously, I'm taking my bike, not gravel, but Mercian Super Audax, so I might give the opening section a go. We love Mawddach, possibly our favourite place.

[@dianavotaw8027]

I absolutely love this content. It has inspired me to take a trip to the UK (from the USA). I found a place that does a tour of this route in 4 days!! I would really love some content on visiting the UK, where to bnb for our and backs near a cool little town with a good bike shop that rents. How to enjoy the countryside you have shown us over the years, staying away from big cities. A list of your favorite places to visit and cafe stops that are the best. Thanks for all you do

[@ViveSemelBeneVivere]

That was a great adventure, thanks for virtually being there. Gwynedd is a beautiful place, I well know Betws-y-Coed, Llandudno and Conwy.

[@GordonHadler]

What an adventure for Si and what a lovely armchair travel for us all! Awesome trails and roads - even those through the forests :-)

[@n22pdf]

Wow what an epic adventure.. thanks for taking us along Si.. you looked so fresh at the end.. it would be great to hear how you fueled for the ride.. before, during and after.. chapeau dude.. 😊 Pete 🚴🏻👍

[@MrEL28]

Thanks for making this video, Si. I wish I can do a ride like this every weekend as I live in a tropical city.

[@patrickroberts8702]

What a spectacular ride. Si you are such a star and an awesome rider. Well done

[@JSC131]

Brilliant effort Si simple as great content.

[@nickbrownbill3413]

Awesome effort in an incredible landscape - the sort of video that just makes me want to go and ride my bike! Unfortunately I broke my ankle 2 days ago so I can't, I'll just have to enjoy this vicariously. Great content.

[@insanecomicdude]

Sitting here with a broken arm thinking the same thing! Cheers mate.

[@RobBob_Wales]

❤ Wales . Well done Simon great work !

[@jayb1108]

Again super storytelling and scenic film … loved it,

[@alexschlesinger1458]

On the day I watched this I had just finished what would be a 1/4 of this route but with similar elevation and crazy off road segments. It totally wiped me. I’m so impressed, and on a gravel bike! Fantastic video congratulations on this truly epic ride.

[@happymystic9800]

Four minutes into the video and already excited about your introduction into this challenge. 👍 Aside from the stunning scenery of the UK I am always how well organised it is in terms of guides and helpful reading matters for a specific topic. 😮 Your excitement (coupled with doubts at times which is normal and human) is infectious. This ferryman I give an extra kudos 👋 … it took you 10:01 to beat your demons. Really well done 👏 … 😊

[@neilbirch9903]

At four minutes in he’s going the wrong way as the route goes under the bridge 😂

[@harrogateflyer]

Excellent film making and commentary, love the bike. Bravo!

[@catherinebrennan3342]

That was great. Thank you Si and the team.

[@stuartpotter4923]

Time doesn't matter... it's all about the journey. Epic effort. Def on my to do list for when I'm next back in the UK.

[@nicolasmcmillan1210]

What a brilliant thoughtful beautifully shot vid.

[@VWDoug1]

Nice scenic ride through the country side with 24 bumps! Enjoyed the video Si. GOD BLESS