18,000m, 455km, 10 Different Climbs, 1 Epic Ride

[@pwol751]

Ollie super impressive mate! I am just back from a week cycling in Madeira and got a small insight into your achievement of brutal climbing!

[@gcn]

thank you so much for the Super Thanks! 🫶

[@OllieBridgewood]

thanks for the kind words everyone. The team did an amazing job putting this video together. If you like it, please share it!

[@alinapopescu872]

❤

[@goldenmath4091]

@@OllieBridgewood mate, that was insane!

[@kasplantje7277]

Epic Ollie is back, yes. Mate that was insane. I love these epic ultra ride documentries

[@manfrommontreal]

Not living the dream but making the dream! Insane ride!

[@mathiasthelander7834]

Total insanity, what a feat!

[@filippozaborra3288]

I'm from Bassano del Grappa, which is the town at the bottom of Mount Grappa...I can't express in words what Ollie was able to do! For amateurs cyclists here Mount Grappa is considered an achievement, and already doing it one time is huge...I can't imagine what it can be doing it for 10 times!! Big kudos to Ollie! Some more notable things: 1) as Ollie said when he began the tenth ascend from Semonzo, 18km at 8% is way easier compared with at least 5/6 other ascends, and consider that the climb from Semonzo was the one at this year Giro (which was probably in the top 3 most difficult climbs of this year Giro). I think that it can give you an idea 2) there is a "brevetto", a kind of certificate if you have done all the ten climbs to the top: I hope Ollie has taken it, not many people has done that! It can be validated at the top of the climb in the "Rifugio", and it does not require to do all the ascend one after another - but also in different occasion 3) each year in June, Mount Grappa road is closed in one of its ascend to allow only cyclist to go up there (it's called Mount Grappa Day). I suggest cyclist who wants to try it to come that day: the road to the top usually is not busy but doing it with only cyclists around is even better! Ps. Panorama at the top is really beautiful, you can see Dolomites and the sea plus Venice if it's sunny; but it can be also cold and foggy as in the video

[@OllieBridgewood]

@@filippozaborra3288 thanks for the great comment. It’s great info!

[@ilgranduca102]

Perché Filippo te credi davvero che abbia fatto 10 scalate consecutive in 35 ore?? 😂😂😂 Questo è salito sul van. Su strava non esiste!! Il Grappa l'ho fatto 2 volte in un giorno ed ero cotto e non sono brocco. Questo ci piglia per il culo.

[@FTA38yearfreeride]

@@filippozaborra3288 if you live there then for sure you must know this is no 1800 hm clime 😅

[@fabioluongo5561]

@@ilgranduca102 posa il bicchiere 🤣ho appena guardato sul suo strava, certo che esiste il giro, guarda mercoledi 25 settembre ;)

[@ilgranduca102]

@@fabioluongo5561 lo ha caricato qualche giorno fa. Prima non c'era. Non conta un cazzo Comunque... secondo me saliva sul van o si attaccava.

[@SFSomega]

This man is a cycling monster. Even though he is not and never was a pro, Ollie impresses me the most out of the whole GCN crew with his incredible feats of endurance. He really motivates me to push harder in training myself.

[@FTA38yearfreeride]

Yeah but mathematics seems not be his best quality, 10 times 1550 equals 18000 ???!!!!???😂

[@justliberty4072]

@@FTA38yearfreeride There are bumps along the way. You can climb more than the elevation change.

[@FTA38yearfreeride]

​@@justliberty4072 In a climb profile bumbs are included !! Al those rides are less then 1600 hm except one that is 1650 !!!so he did not more then 16000 !

[@Scotthudson988]

What an effort 💪💪👏👏

[@magnusrusty1544]

@@FTA38yearfreeridewrong he did do 18000+ meters. Look on strava as well.

[@thec41]

Ollie, mate, what an achievement! I’m in awe, you should be super proud.

[@Joshuavoice29]

That moment, when with a mouth full of gummies, Ollie had a hard time throwing his leg over the bike, I felt that in my soul.

[@mazpr2025]

24:00 🥹

[@BrianKlausen]

He looked absolute ready to hang up the bike forever at that point. Was kinda worried he'd get in an accident from fatigue.

[@StanWatson]

Incredible! How does any cyclist watching this not get emotional for Ollie's remarkable fortitude. Just amazing Ollie. Congratulations on smashing the record, and doing it with class and a smile.

[@SKCycling-k1x]

Right on, it was an extremely emotional adventure for sure. Ollie way to go brother!!!!

[@alexboyce27]

‘I’m sorry I’m not going faster for you’ Outrageously heroic effort, when mental toughness overtakes physical ability and somehow keeps the body going. Truly inspirational.

[@KibbleGiver]

I get that GCN, GTN, etc are jobs -- planning sessions, scripting, editing, partner mgmt, etc -- but it also is giving you and your crew, including the video creator team, some amazing life experiences. Just wow Ollie, no words. This is the stuff that will stick with you for life, and I mean that in the best possible way.

[@FTA38yearfreeride]

@@KibbleGiver next time they better bring spare wheels and something to inflate a tyre 😅

[@IanMcKenzie-ff5jw]

I have never had so much satisfaction seeing anyone sleep as in the clip added at the end. Great finishing touch.

[@gcn]

What did you think of Ollie's epic ride? 🤯 Would you ever want to take on a challenge like this one?

[@t.w.5282]

No, I wouldn't. Congrats to Ollie. 🎉

[@AK-ContentCreatIon]

NO I wouldnt! Ollies a hero! Now he is ready for the race across usa!! Or the Pan Am? WAY TO GO! Man you're a monster! Congrats!

[@jorghofmeister5225]

If Ollie can't do this, nobody can do it!

[@SFSomega]

I would probably end up in the hospital Ollie is an absolut beast.

[@adamgriss2025]

Epic gets used a little to liberally when referring to rides, but in this case, it understates this achievement by a country mile!

[@glenncook5496]

awe inspiring! I suffered a stroke 2years ago and have lost 70% of my vision. after loosing my ability to drive I have started riding (safely on pike paths) watching this just made me want to push myself to do things out of my comfort zone. so thankfully to all you guys. I love riding and watching what you can do makes me want to keep pushing through my imparements and not let them stop me from achieving goals that 12 moths ago I thought impossible. thank all of you!!

[@OldSlow]

as a fellow stroke survivor, there is no limit.. just takes longer..

[@Seppster58]

From an Ollie Superfan! You are my hero. Congratulations on this epic achievement. You brought tears to my eyes on that final ascent completion. Also can't say enough for the awesome support of Hank and Alex. The whole team and the incredible editting of this video was well beyond my expections. Thanks so much❤

[@gcn]

Wow. Thank you so much. We hugely appreciate your support.

[@OllieBridgewood]

@@Seppster58 thanks so much mate. Everyone needs mates like hank and alex! The team worked so hard filming and editing this and we arent a big team!

[@mercylessnoob7857]

@@OllieBridgewood HIIII OLLIE

[@bentrider1972]

Epic Ollie!!! Great job on an epic ride!!!

[@anthonycox9635]

Congrats on an amazing ride! I’m a bit surprised that the support team didn’t have a couple of spare tyres and a bunch of tubes in the car, plus a track pump.

[@cathschofield7488]

Absolutely agree, hopeless mechanical support

[@henrycazalet9607]

Agreed, shambles!

[@jesuspascualcamino]

I suspect they were not really there for the support.

[@unkebunktebusal9023]

I would have expected two spare wheels. And in the car, the flats are repaired with new tires and fresh tubless sealant.

[@pierrex3226]

Pathetic really. Makes you wonder whether they're jealous or just stupid.

[@davidlitt4246]

As an Audax rider who has done SR600s (600km and >10000m climbing) as well as some longer grand randonees, this is the first one I’ve seen that I thought … no way I could do that in one ride, even with twice the time. Truly epic. I think you may inspire some copycats. Watch your Monte Grappa Strava segments! 😂

[@simonleeofficial]

35h is an OK time for a 600. BCM is 8500m. 18000m is nuts.

[@williamsylvia3962]

@6:00 Support car and no track pump? Worst support crew ever! Come on Alejandro! 🤣

[@stevebzz839]

surprised they didnt have spare wheels so they could just sawp the wheel and get him on his way and repair it for him.. come on boys.. needed to up your game on the support side haha

[@ws5246]

Ollie Bridgewood.. cycling God! Long gone are the days of getting dropped, he's now the "Beast of GCN". So proud of a fellow Donny boy, they make them of sterner stuff up North. Well done mate!! 💪💪💪💪

[@mybuickskill6979]

What I like about Ollie is he comes to the end, humble AF! And just kinda says yup, I did it. And then kinda just goes home. 🤗 That's understated AF that was a hell of a thing he just did and he's like yup, I just turned off the lights, come on let's go 🤷🏼‍♂️🤣

[@gcn]

don't worry, he has made sure he has told everyone he bumps into in and around GCN Megabase what he did 😂

[@WalterDill-d9j]

​@@gcn I would, wouldn't you?

[@rossotorro99]

Ollie - this is one of the most awesome rides ever by anyone on a bike. Whatever you do next you can look back on this as the defining moment of your cycling career. No one ever can take this away from you.

[@OllieBridgewood]

thanks mate!

[@bryanbischof4351]

Ollie’s projects are always my favorite on this channel.

[@Hatchet25]

He's brilliant...always has been

[@OllieBridgewood]

@@bryanbischof4351 thanks mate! nice of you to say

[@gcn]

@@Hatchet25 yes, or maybe it’s just the sun in his hair ☀

[@alinapopescu872]

Proper GCN! What an adventure, Dr. Bridgewood & Clowns!

[@gcn]

🤡 say thanks too

[@alinapopescu872]

@@gcn 😘😘

[@KelvinSuddith]

Thanks for your effort Ollie, Hank, Alex, all of GCN that has survived, VW, and all the viewers. I’d give more if I could, but this is the difference between being fueled for all my rides this paycheck and risking a bonk. I hope GCN is around in the future when I can afford more

[@JonCannings]

Thanks for your support. It means a lot to us!

[@gcn]

Thanks Kelvin. Dan

[@Raymond-sj7cn]

Pogi Pogi on the pavement …Ollie Ollie you mean😎 ….unbelievable achievement….a few years ago getting dropped and now the one who is dropping the hammer 💪🏽👊🏽🚴🏽‍♂️ not only the physical strength but especially the mental strength ….no words only a very big bow 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@gcn]

Thank you Raymond! Dan

[@StevenNassibian]

Incredible Ollie! You are such an inspiration. Striving to be your best is what we all should aim for. You did it!

[@gcn]

Just wow. Thank you.

[@philipmuldoon7434]

Amazing Ollie - I went to Monte Grappa and did a couple of the ascents. Doing all 10 in one day "is just bonkers"

[@adeplu]

After being so gobsmacked by Ollie, we shouldn’t forget the crew that helped him 🙏 and also the film crew, from the actual filming to the editing & production, you’ve outdone yourselves again, excellently done. Thank You. P.S. Is there an award we can put you up for?

[@OllieBridgewood]

absolutely! the team is amazing

[@davidhenner9367]

@@OllieBridgewood Now you get to give them hell for the rest of your life about not bringing more spares and a better pump.

[@Wextopher]

The overlay images of Ollie cycling at night were amazing. Kudos to the imaginative editing.

[@anonymous15432]

The fact that you were never a pro makes this so much more inspirational of a feat. Much love, many congrats, love this content. Rest up, be proud of this insane fkt!

[@mq3868]

Incredible Ollie! Absolutely incredible, well done. 🍻

[@gcn]

Thank you. Dan

[@OllieBridgewood]

thanks mate!

[@pauloosterhout]

I hope GCN awards a Wattage Bazooka for this ride. I know it has been a while, but if anyone deserves it, Ollie certanly does. Thank you, GCN, for such a good video. This is one of your best ever. Thank you, Oliver Bridgewood, for taking on this challenge. I salute you.

[@zebediahzwick2664]

First of all, Ollie - you are an absolute champion. A man of steel. You don't ascend climbs, they descend you. Second, when is GCN finally going to make a video addressing Ollie's unfair genetic gifts? I refer of course to his glorious, voluminous hair! Seriously though, incredible effort. This is hugely inspiring stuff. Even for a noobie like me - preparing for my first 70 mile ride - it's videos like this that make me believe in the power of the human body combined with an enduring spirit. Much love, ride on king.

[@philadams9254]

We all love Feather for his hill climbing speed but you've outdone him with this Ollie

[@conoshea5532]

Hi, ollie .This has been on my playlist for a couple of weeks. I'm only after getting to watch it what an achievement , a very big congratulations to you on your epic ride. Well Done to the lads for supporting you as well.

[@DWKND]

Ollie's mental game is top notch! Mad respect 🙌

[@marvmininger1835]

You have a van but no track pump??? Absolutely love the quality of your videos GCN! Well done Ollie!!!

[@danielbum912]

You'd think in their concept that van was literally only there to carry the clowns and a guy filming the them.

[@markhoward9355]

I bring a spare set of wheels on race day in case of a last minute flat.

[@lawrencejackson5437]

Thanks

[@JonCannings]

Thank you so much for your support. It helps us continue to make this content 🫶

[@JAllenPriest]

That was amazing and incredibly inspiring. Well done!

[@NameNaameNameeNaamee]

For the first time in a long time, I feel that GCN managed to capture the magic of cycling again. You could feel the excitement, the struggle, that unique connection to nature while moving through it and with it under your own power. Feelings, that only cyclists know. Even the editing crew seemed to be having fun with this one, which was lovely to see! Well done folks, well done indeed. This is the way! And Ollie, you monster, you can be proud of yourself mate, holy sh*te! There is an epic ultra endurance race through the alps called three peaks, you should check that out. I think this would very much be your cupa tee! Kudos mate, hope you treated yourself to a nice vacation after! 👏

[@OllieBridgewood]

thanks mate. Really glad you liked it.

[@sanjaynayyar]

And here’s me thinking getting up the volcano kom in Zwift was an achievement 😂

[@gcn]

We all struggle at that sometimes 😂

[@WalterDill-d9j]

Ollie! Congratulations! That's how you do it - find the thing you do best and set a ridiculous goal for yourself. Then sometimes you make personal memories and achievements nobody can ever take from you. And you, Ollie, will always have had the FKT of this insane challenge. I hope you keep it for a while, but this one will always be yours. Ride on.

[@238949]

Finally!! Been waiting for this video ever since I saw you do this ride on strava, love you Ollie

[@Kyebuckyy]

Do you know roughly when this was??

[@GilbertTang]

Just finished my fifth watch of this brilliant piece by an amazing team. I hope to make it one viewing per ascent to honor Ollie and his monumental achievement. You continue to inspire me beyond measure, Ollie.

[@CycletheNation]

Mate. You're mental. Now I don't feel so bad not being able to keep up with you in the Lake District! 😂

[@MetaltoFlame]

Thank you for raising the bar for the recreational enthusiast. And thank you for perhaps redefining how we can relate to our heroes in the pursuit of our own best, even if doesn’t match the exact outcomes.

[@gcn]

Thank you for the comment! ❤️

[@gcn]

Thanks for your support!

[@Cherokee140Driver]

Ollie, this is an astonishing achievement! I've got nothing but respect for you. Your mental and physical drive is mind boggling. Congratulations!

[@gcn]

Thank you so much for the kind words and support

[@dongescaner5873]

This feat is insane!!! Ollie is a living machine! Congratulations to you Ollie and to the whole GCN team! You guys rock!🙌💪🙌💪🫶🫶

[@skylerschwendeman]

Man, I’m just in awe of Ollie’s tenacity. Chapeau to you, Ollie!

[@ausbrook]

Way to go Ollie and way to go GCN! Thank you for sharing with all of us.

[@gcn]

You bet! Thank you.

[@rebecca4958]

Wow, how on earth.... 😮 Ollie.... you are a machine.... wow wow wow ❤😮👌🏻✨

[@dmoore4520]

What a feat. Chapeau Ollie!!!! This is inspiring. The line "you LOVE this part when you're finished but hate it when you're in it" speaks volumes to cycling.

[@esbdemesa9427]

Ollie u absolute chad. Alex and hank were awesome too, you can tell alex was genuinely worried, requesting supportive voice messages was cool too

[@francoisdupont3943]

Awesome effort💪💪 well done on this incredible challenge

[@VeryChronicles]

What an genuine hero. A legend. I live in Bassano. I can’t believe I missed your visit, but I am so glad you have experienced this magnificent town and Grappa mountain. I dream of riding to the top once - and you have done all 10 climbs. You are a true legend that will go down in the history of this mountain.

[@karencurlymystictarot7966]

Wow outstanding and so Inspiring. Way to go Ollie. Congratulations to the entire team. 🎉💐👏🚴‍♀️

[@cyclingtigers]

I’m pretty new to cycling, and when I picked it up as a new hobby I wasn’t expecting to find heroes like Ollie to look up to, but here we are. The perseverance, the grit, the determination, you can’t help but be inspired and moved by it. You’ve found a lifelong fan with this video, incredibly stuff. I think someone was cutting onions while I watched.

[@thijsvdn9852]

As a member of Hells 500, I want to say a massive congratulations. A regular Everesting Roam is 400km and 10.000 vertical meters to complete in 36 hours. What Ollie did here is just staggering. Big cheers for completing this. Absolutely incredible. There's so much inspiration in this video that will go very well in our community, especially to new Everesting members. Thanks so much for visualising this epic endeavour.

[@adeplu]

Ollie, you are a „flipping“ Monster! That was one of the most impressive GCN/Cycling Vids. I have ever seen, fantastic, savage, impressive, motivating, ……….. I’m running out of superlatives. Thank You. 🙏

[@MonoderHungerForest]

Amazing! And I thought that Strava update "Starting to feel normal again post Grappa!" was actually a post-disco update :D

[@NickPearce]

Oliver Bridgewood - utter legend. Stunning achievement well done Ollie

[@stevenfreeman7798]

What an achievement omg! I would not have been able to do one ascent lol!.. 35 hours of climbing non stop is unthinkable!!. Well done mate!!.

[@nemobobber4574]

Dr Bridgewood, now that is a lesson on how to make a video, one of the best 35 minutes I have seen in years, thank you

[@EdwardAveyard]

Well done, Ollie! Incredible work here. You showed great stamina.

[@notmyrealname6272]

Had a little cry there. Super mega congratulations. Your attitude is inspirational. Needed this. Thanks Oliie you’re a legend. ❤

[@antoniocasablancasvilanova2207]

ran into this after 90' swift session... you made me do extra 35`, your video, so motivating that I kept pushing stronger. beautifully done. thank you

[@tonym835]

Epic

[@gcn]

epic the support you gave us, we really appreciate it 🫶

[@AlistairLattimore]

I can’t get my head around how massive a ride that is, HUGE congratulations Ollie - super effort!

[@bencobbold832]

That might be my favourite GCN video yet, Ollie is a legend and an inspiration for people pushing the limits 💪👏👏

[@Tommi462]

Thanks!👍

[@gcn]

Hey thanks for the super thanks! 😃

[@JasonWilliamGeorgeHydon]

I am in total disbelieve....My mind can't comprehend....Wow a inspirational ride Ollie....True respect....Greetings from South Africa....Enjoy

[@redtestarossa]

Congrats Ollie! I did a similar crazy thing. I rode the entire Tour de France solo this year. First day was a mechanical and heat nightmare. 21 days later I finished. All stages start to finish. Beautiful and brutal and glad I survived! No charity, no fanfare, no cameras. Just grit and personal satisfaction. Not sure I will ever fully recover. I have an entirely new respect for Tour de France racers!

[@jonathang3087]

Bloody Heck. Ouch. Blimey. Well done. Really Ouch. [... also one big mini van and Alex & Hank didn't think to pop in a spare set of wheels and/or some spare tyres?! That is very GCN!🤣]

[@What-a-kerfuffle-1]

This is one of the best videos and achievements I’ve seen. Ollie you are a legend.

[@cf7145]

What an absolute legend. Ollie you're an inspiration and a role model for the saying when the going gets tough, the tough get going ❤

[@oscarw89]

Epic cycling!😃

[@gcn]

Hey, thanks! Any other mountain suggestions to conquer?

[@Benemax]

Massive respect Ollie, what a ride!!. I used to live near to Bassano and did the Bravetto del Grappa, which is a card you get stamped for every ascent of Mt Grappa. I did it over 6mths as I had other commitments, having said that I could not ever imagine doing all 10 in one ride. I know how tough each ascent is, in particular Seren, Salto de la Capra and Strada di Alpini. Thanks for the vid and for bringing back happy memories of living in the Bassano area, it truly is a cycling paradise. I took o group of my British cycling mates out there in September and they were all blown away with the area. Again, well done Ollie, an immense achievement 😁

[@ardconnonwin09]

Thanks

[@gcn]

Really appreciated.

[@horebit]

I live near to the second climb, what ollie did is incredible. When i do a single ascent of monte grappa i feel so tired that i just want to go back home.

[@HKRoad]

Bloody hell Ollie. That is immense. You looked like you were really traveling on those mega gradients too. Who the hell came up with such a mental idea??? And why the hell didn’t they have a spare set of wheels and some of that amazing SILCA sealant ready for you? Well done and congratulations just doesn’t cut it for that effort. It’s just off the scale.

[@samarthguleria788]

Best production from GCN ever

[@lux-wattage]

Ollie just climbed in the ranks of the "coolest GCN presenter"! What an incredible achievement! Great teamwork and support from Hank and Alex, with some stunning footage, top-notch editing, and a perfect choice of music. Thanks, GCN, for consistently delivering amazing cycling content!!

[@miguelzablan978]

Congratulations Ollie for a savage showing on this challenge. I’m from the Philippines and despite the geographical separation, your efforts on these epic climbs, your determination to push through challenges with such a positive mindset, inspires me and so many others. Keep on 🚴

[@johnbarlow1428]

The brotherhood of the road ….

[@peterturnbull9133]

Ollie that was simply amazing. That challenge would defeat the pros. Your mental strength throughout was immense. I do have some idea of your incredible achievement. I am lucky enough to live in the shadow of the Pic du midi and of course the Tourmalet. My son did 5 peace in one day here and the challenge with the differing weather on different side of the mountains was worse than we had thought. Your challenge of course was greater. Chapeau.

[@stevenholden4331]

Wow! What an absolute legend you are, Ollie. To put yourself through that both physically and mentally is really inspiring. I shall never complain about 3km @ 6% ever again!

[@jayshockey5461]

DAMN DUDE!!!! Awesome!!

[@salze1117]

This helped me a lot today. Thank you guys for giving me support. Incredible work.

[@gcn]

Thank you so much for the support

[@OllieBridgewood]

@@salze1117 💪

[@craighughes5977]

I am blown away watching this video. Just fantastic! Chapeau Ollie!!!!

[@ralflohrer688]

My Legs hurt just from watching... absolutely amazing!!! Big Respect to Ollie for this

[@0912kai]

Never a dull moment in this 30+ minute video. Good job GCN crew but more importantly, massive respect to Ollie! I recently decided to get a bit more competitive, wasn’t sure if it’s possible but this video motivates me to try my best and give it a go!

[@chrismingo9667]

Ollie you are a star Chapeau to you awesome 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@andeez4663]

Best presenter on GCN. Well done Olly

[@eddienoel1149]

Awesome Ollie, absolutely incredible, chapeau sir, chapeau

[@gregmaskell2372]

Congratulations, a tremendous achievement, you might not be a top pro but in a lot of ways you are world class, hats off to you 👌🍻

[@MaximePrieur-GCN]

Well done Ollie ! Congrats !

[@kennedystuart5685]

What an amazing job. This proves you are the "GOAT" @ GCN. you are a beast of all beast. Congratulations.

[@gcn]

Thank you, we’ll take all the credit for the presenters' achievements 😂

[@kennedystuart5685]

@ 🤣🤣

[@Miguelomatriz]

Wow 🤯 Congrats on that one Ollie - MASSIVE!! 🙌🏽

[@jodaefauser2911]

Almost crying for hapiness watching you fighting and listening to your words you freakin beast Ollie and - again - much love and appreciation from Germany bro - u can and must be proud of you and keep always your head up in future life 💕💕👏👏💕💕👏👏💕💕👏👏💕💕👏👏💕💕👏👏

[@antonythornely8728]

Thank you so much for your pain, what an emotional and inspirational video. You’re an incredible super human . You’ve even got me back on my bike again after 2 yrs off, more than the encouragement I needed 👊👊

[@paulmcelhone8918]

Probably the most important video the channel has ever made. You've shown more strength putting this out than at any point during your professional career. It's okay to not be okay, it's not okay to hide it or carry it alone. Stay strong

[@stephent2243]

Super impressive and inspiring. Shows what you can do if you just keep going. Doing my longest ride tomorrow and I’ll think of this.

[@jay297610]

Unbelievable effort, the mental strength alone I am in awe.