GMBN Meets Greg Minnaar | What Does It Take To Be An All Time Great?

The greatest of all time? With three World Championship wins, three World Cup overall titles, 21 World Cup wins, and 78 World Cup podiums during an eighteen year career that shows no sign of slowing down; Greg Minnaar is amongst the best in the sport. Oakley invited GMBN out to Greg’s home in South Africa to find out his thoughts on racing, training, and playing a part in product design. One such product Greg has had a hand in designing is Oakleys new trail helmet, the DRT5. Find out more about this helmet using the link below👇
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[@gmbn]

Do you think Greg Minnaar is one of the greatest? What do you think it takes to be an all time great?

[@ironore8677]

Global Mountain Bike Network, style which he fails to exhibit at 4:10 when he wears his sunglasses on the inside of his helmet straps. But kidding aside he is a legend.

[@lukerlaforest4039]

One of the greats!! Dedication, stamina, competitiveness, adaptability and most of all a true love for the sport!

[@danytheunicorn95]

As he said, to be consistent, to have a clear goal and be as competitive as you can and try your best every time. Easier said than done of course. But it is a pattern of behaviour you find in successful people, they never give up and try over and over again until they find something that works and do that until it stops working, and the cycle starts over.

[@fidsvids4760]

@@ironore8677 true, when put my glasses on the inside of the helmet straps I fell and got a nose bleed.

[@fidsvids4760]

@@ironore8677 @Iron Ore true, when put my glasses on the inside of the helmet straps I fell and got a nose bleed.

[@tadejstrah]

well, that's quite a step-up in video quality for you guys. Good work

[@fillfreakin2245]

It's an advert, disguised as a gmbn video.

[@Robskydaddle]

Yep paid promotion....

[@ruanvorster2596]

@@fillfreakin2245 still alot better

[@mrskeltal3281]

probably cos gmbn had little to do with it

[@conradvanrooyen4655]

My Home Town!! Greg is not only 1 of the GREATEST riders of all time, but also 1 of the most humble and down-to-earth people anyone could ever meet. We really do have the most beautiful trails!! #goat #pmb #ridelife

[@Flyers2929]

Forgot this was a gmbn vid for a minute! Amazing quality. Would love to see more of these with other riders.

[@oneplusbike6907]

I agree. Awesome to get the more in depth content on pros

[@legoftheos87]

Love the new style of video. Almost felt like I was watching a red bull video

[@AllyITA]

because it is a commercial... like all red bull videos

[@RedBullBike]

We love commercials! Sorry, Commencal's...

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Solid video dudes.

[@rayred74]

The reason why Greg is the best is not only because of his great results, but he is an innovator and he is not afraid to take a chance, to risk something. The move to the V10 29er will, in the future, be a seminal moment in not only DH racing, but mountain biking generally. Before Greg, 29ers were for XC riders but it is his and Santa Cruz's innovation that revived the wheel size to where it is the go-to choice for DH, Enduro and Fun Trail riding. And to top it all, he is just a super nice guy.

[@GustarMono]

Suddenly I read GMBN as "Great Minnar Bike Network"

[@MrMrilikepie1234]

Greg Minnar's bike Network?

[@carlsam5357]

@@MrMrilikepie1234 you got it right!

[@AK-jl5xt]

Too right ! What a boytjie!

[@zaheeressop8270]

🇿🇦 Greg in his element. Some of the most legendary trails in the world. Zululand Midlands.

[@jillianlarkan4931]

Love watching Greg Minnaar race. Being South African, it is always such a bummer when he doesn’t win, and in contrast, always such a celebration when he does. Thanks for this video in celebration of such an awesome rider.

[@itsme_2183]

Always good to see a local rider represent us in the big leagues. Greg is a true representation of the South Africa spirit, hard working and focused. Yet always a chill attitude when needed.

[@bottomowashington]

GOAT, no question there. We miss you Stevie, I saw you there smiling in the background...

[@fizpop]

Representing! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@danieloosthuizen8870]

Lekke Boet

[@Robskydaddle]

I'm from SA currently residing in NZ, got into MTB and now I wanna check out those trails in KZN!

[@wernervandermerwe8422]

As a South African I started cycling with names like Kevin Evans, Burry Stander, Sean Minnaar and ofcourse the Great Greg Minnaar. I'd really love to go to Pietermaritzburg and meet Greg one day

[@dropclutch1]

"You gotta switch off to switch on." Thanks Greg, I'll hang on to that one 😄

[@jakobholm1847]

Yes, that is a t-shirt right there! 😀

[@Orib_Adventures]

Greg is definitely one of the best and a lot of people's favorite.

[@mewhite11]

Minnaar's riding is smooth as ever.... legend!

[@sp00n]

I wish that video was double or triple the length, Minnaar is just such a great personality!

[@davidgreensmith4217]

"You have to switch OFF to switch ON"...like that. The trail looks amazing. Nice one GMBN.

[@J14Mizz]

Cinematically speaking, this video is gorgeous. Thank you, GMBN.

[@gmbn]

🙌

[@jacoe33333]

I feel so proud. Just got into moutain biking. Just bought a Santa Cruz and then I found out about Greg Minnaar. Having watched a couple of video's of him and so many talking about why he is the greatest. Came across this as I was researching to get some tires. The assegai is allot of people's favorite front tire it seems. love it. designed by Greg.

[@SurikatMeerkat]

Can confirm, Karkloof trails are probably the best in the world. Amazing stuff, every day spent there is absolutely worth it.

[@devonvanlaren4379]

I did my first ever race at Karkloof. It was really memorable. I had a Macro special of a bike (cheap and a bit nasty) with double suspension as I called it in High school. This video did something to me. Thank you. Gonna go there again when I visit my folks in Mooi River, KZN Midlands - rock on! Go Greg, proud of you.

[@joshcox7647]

I also live in peitermaritzbirg and greg minnaar is my favourite athlete and the best

[@GregCoetzee]

🇿🇦What an awesome chap!! Looks like he has fun doing his 'job'... I particularly like the quote "you have to switch off to switch on..." 👍🏻👍🏻

[@speedpilot]

to watch this video after he did it again gives me goose bumps

[@trailmixmtb7522]

The Goat

[@ageng.raditya]

New editing and video style!!! AWESOME!!!

[@haydndrew2728]

I think Greg is one of the greatest he’s just so nice to watch when he rides. Another reason why I like him is that he’s South African like me.

[@janijordaan9264]

Proud fellow Saffa 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦👏🏼

[@BryanJacksonLives]

Greg is my hero. I hope to grow up some day to be just like him.

[@jaguarek2]

4:32 How he did it? It's incredible, he's flying. Greg is definitely one of my favourite riders. I think that he's an MTB ambassador if South Africa. Just like Maja Włoszczowska in Poland.

[@playmoreguitar5393]

And still winning at 39! Today another WC win. This video needs an update 😁 GOAT!!

[@JavierISampedroTNF]

It would be awesome to have more interviews about top riders, not just world cup winners. Great job!

[@nickwatkins5227]

Yea definitely one cool dude and a incredible rider , hope 2019 is a great year with huge results good luck 👍

[@TrailPOV]

Great interview. Such a nice chilled out guy in person...until you put him on a bike then all out beast!

[@andrewgreenwood8727]

He's adapted over the years, so professional !!, so driven, fully rounded ( Has lots of fun away from racing that gives him a great life balance ) He is the Ryan giggs of the Downhill mtb world ( consistant,driven,never satified, full of hunger, keeps standards super high "A Winner " True Legend that's Greg Minnaar 👍🏻👌🏻😎🌲🌲✨

[@daz_the_cyclist8961]

Who is Ryan Giggs? 🤣

[@andrewgreenwood8727]

@@daz_the_cyclist8961 Ryan Giggs is the current welsh national football manager : but more importantly was the most successful footballer in the history of the game playing nearly 1,000 games playing from the age of 17 in the first team of Manchester United until the age of 40 & winning more trophies than anyone else while staying at manchester United the whole of his career & coming through the clubs Junior academy a true legend !! 🏐👌👍

[@Tobi-Uri7]

2021 World Champion! Legend...

[@jefflee7704]

No doubt about it one of a kind that will go down in mtb history

[@HEIPPI]

Great sunday video again guys!

[@louisjensen8770]

What an absolute legend of the sport. GO GREG

[@jamespilar9840]

Great video great watching Greg ride ,and the view is fantastic.

[@BraveNewMediapl]

That was just so good! GMBN is simply the best!

[@joewright7745]

Really great video guys, awesome filming and content. More please!!

[@maxlockwood5831]

The filming on this is epic!!! Well done GMBN crew 👌

[@pedalingpastor]

Dude can absolutely shred.

[@RickyDownhillRDH]

What an amazing look into Minnars' life, excellent edit guys!! Greg seems like an awesome dude.

[@matthewstyer5587]

What a top bloke Great video!!!

[@jackbauer562]

GOAT

[@AtienoO]

he is one of the best

[@jerryvolpini7987]

Love the video, more like this, please 👍

[@tarmacsurfers]

What make are Greg’s gloves I didn’t quite catch that 🤣🤣🤣. YES to more of these style interviews 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@James-yy4vl]

Haha gotta shoehorn all those sponsors in 😂

[@dadthedudethecacklingbiker8457]

Fantastic interview! I loved the production quality of this ride!

[@gmbn]

Thanks Ryan 🤙👊

[@stanwilkes2103]

I've met him and hes an awesome dude

[@ronniekotze]

Absoluut amazing!!

[@ahizzle]

Wow! Awesome film ya

[@sugarnads]

Great vid Good bloke who goes hard.

[@angelocordero5661]

practice and dedication makes a GOAT.

[@Simon-tg7jg]

Great video guys - really enjoyed it. Thanks

[@gmbn]

Cheers Simon!

[@andrewcox7416]

Absolutely awesome interview

[@joepharts341]

Sick video. I will like to see more of this!!😂 im stoked

[@dianvaneeden5692]

Greg is the best, he’s my home town racer

[@toneloke7489]

He's the G.O.A.T.

[@AnzioBake]

From my home country, hell yeah

[@elkvalleyadventures]

Please do more videos like this, this is amazing!!!!

[@Gabo112310]

Amazing video guys! Lovin' it. Cheers from Mexico.

[@chingskie4063]

Wow! The video quality is superb! This is amazing guys!

[@gmbn]

🤘👊

[@harveycasey1900]

I was just at the bar earlier tonight talking to my man Todd & Josh... Cog Wild Rides Oregon about YOU ...Rat Boy & the rest of the Santa Cruz syndicate about the trans Continental race last year in PNW around Mt Saint Helens that y'all raced. They told me that you & the rest of the crew were real down to earth fellas & they had a blast shuttling y'all around👍. GO SANTA CRUZ🤙 P.S. love the video GMBN & my Hightower LT🤗

[@emusp]

Mega content! Keep up the good work.

[@postiepistolpete1985]

100% one of the greats, no question 👌

[@donthebod]

Awesome video Greg. Been watching you for a few years and your style is so smooth and slick, make it look easy. 👊 To you! + 🤞 For next year and no injuries 👊

[@sultanabran1]

doesn't matter whether we think he is one of the greatest, history proves he is.

[@cwd1232]

Would love to see more on the new helmet!! Another awesome video!!🤙🤙

[@keagannel6700]

I love Greg Minnar

[@ogden99]

This was brilliant!

[@gmbn]

Cheers Callum!

[@paulwintermute1495]

Greg has always had this style that is so smooth and flowy. Like water running down the trail. It doesn't look like he is going that fast because he is so in control, but believe me he is screaming fast. Also was that a VW truck?

[@matic5096]

Great video guys! I would like to see more videos like this from you, good quality great content. :)

[@gmbn]

Thanks Matic! 🤟

[@rabbitmedivh1991]

One serious input: start uploading your vids in 1440p, please! Otherwise, absolutely great content, as usual!

[@GavynPendleton]

What I would give to do anything as well as Minnaar rides a bike! There’s a lot of people that look good riding a bike, but Greg is just so smooth and precise, it’s more like he is the bike.

[@badlarry172]

super super interesting Thanks

[@maxfish2301]

Great rider! One of the best! Unless its wet!!

[@nodrogger796]

GOAT 🐐 🙌

[@dbt79]

G.O.A.T !

[@DaleReubin]

Oh, he's definitely one of the greatest - if not the GOAT! I couldn't help thinking of the poor cameraman trying to pan fast enough to keep up with Greg.

[@gibbykirwan7788]

Legend

[@FfoegR]

Great vid. Hopefully the first in a new series of interview style content? Please 🤔

[@jst1199]

What is the brand, model of the Bike rack at 3:57 ? Thank you

[@shanestarita3807]

Our local Boys are amazing!!

[@evan2079]

Love your vids

[@bernt5301]

More videos like this👍

[@elvislad]

6.40 I've got those 5.10's! Thought I was the only one with the work version of them!

[@pauperismarti2226]

Its awesome how GMBN footage and edit keep going up. Great content 🔥🔥👌👌

[@gmbn]

Thanks! 🤙

[@UnicornBikes]

Very different style video from usual. Really good as well!

[@gmbn]

Thanks very much :)

[@biggrrrlbjj5833]

He is so beautiful to watch ride. Very smooth

[@hughchube873]

Greg is a pretty cool rider. He makes stuff look almost as smooth and effortless as Neil does.

[@simonchaddock3694]

Hes got staying power for sure

[@keagannel6700]

3:24 kom ons braai

[@danieloosthuizen8870]

Met brannas en coke

[@thysvanaswegen6874]

Daniel Oosthuizen met eish ja!!!

[@marcinjonczyk6180]

0:36 what a lovely Fairclough boy!

[@theeuglyduckling9476]

Home, beautiful home! Yes boiii!

[@James1980-]

Love the look of that bike rack on his truck. Anyone know the brand?