Can Rich Turn Pro (Again)? Final Ep.3 | GMBN Takes On The EWS!

Join Rich Payne in Whistler, BC for the EWS Whistler Race Series, as he pushes body & mind to the ultimate test in a series of intense Enduro racing stages! Will the hard work, training and bicycle tech from Wahoo be enough to help him place well in the rankings? There's only one way to find out! 🎬
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[@gmbn]

Would you like to race in the EWS series? Let us know down below!👇

[@kisilvan]

Maybe 20 years ago lol. Beyond my capability now mores the pity.

[@tommycooperfish]

Who wouldn't like that? Alas I'm not a "professional" lunatic (just a normal run of the mill lunatic) Isn't professional lunatic an oxymoron anyway. My spokes are absolutely fine by the way and the wheel is extremely true. I'm just using twice reused tires that have both old sealant and tubes in them and been stored non folded and no amount of washing liquid water and pressure made them seat evenly (didn't expect to have to re use them but supply issues and me being broke af made me think again to keep them and then summer came and we actually got some sun for once) It's nice so many random people I've never met care about my boring arse though (Hello medical professionals, I know I'm your worst nightmare lol). Thanks guys :)

[@glennbroad2543]

Yes Trying my hardest to get into ews100 in 2023, at 40 I’m just getting to my prime!!

[@The_One-Eyed_Undertaker]

Hey Rich, that was an incredible effort! Well done pal! Listen, I want to purchase that same POC CORON AIR full face helmet from your channel sponsor, but correct sizing is tricky with full face helmets. Could you tell me your head circumference and the helmet size you wear for the POC CORON AIR? Thanks buddy!

[@patrickmccormack1427]

I would love to attempt the ews series like rich I would need an uptick in my training to be able to complete the races.

[@jamieplourde8735]

Fantastic job Rich and thanks for taking us along for the ride!!

[@jonathanbrown6720]

Well done, Rich, all that hard work paid off! You were aiming to get into the top 100 and you did it 😁

[@gmbn]

Rich smashed into that top 💯! 🔥

[@williammurray1620]

Nice job Rich! And that last run on a flat! You rock!

[@PM_13]

I’d love to race the EWS but think I need to start a little smaller. This series has inspired me to get back into training to enter the Welsh Enduro Series in 2023 training has started all thanks to Riches efforts. 👍🏻👊🏻💥

[@davyP12]

Good luck to you matey 👍

[@KillaMTB]

Good luck enduro is the hardest form of mtb

[@jakubgabris6901]

First of all you would need to qualify to even enter ews.

[@richardpayne5176]

Good luck dude you got it and stoked you’ve enjoyed the series 👊

[@PM_13]

@@richardpayne5176 thanks Bro, you made it look like an epic adventure from start to finish. I’m starting to find things out about my endurance I forgot I could do and how hard I can push myself. #mtbinspiration

[@JasonFoxLCB]

Awesome. Good for you, Rich. That was nuts.

[@tigermint69]

Lucky buggers flying business class… I know I know, you’re working. I’m not hating, just saying I’m jealous, in a good and positive way. Enjoy boys 📈🕴🧳👨‍✈️🛫🌎🛌🍾🥘 👍

[@suesheane3671]

Way to go Rich. I hope you continue doing Enduro races . Really enjoyed your quest to do EWS!

[@KabirDhupelia]

This has been so great to see! Well done Rich 💪🏽 looking forward to a day where the whole GMBN team races at EWS

[@erinb4919]

Awesome work. 2590m climbed and all those gnarly trails ridden?! Serious fitness... Nice work!!

[@glennbroad2543]

Loved this! Great seeing the training and well done on 90th place, Hoping to do EWS100 next year!!

[@gmbn]

Nice, Glen! Cheers for the support and good luck!

[@Seppster58]

Congrats Rich on this epic journey back to Whistler. Such a great series to watch. Well done GMBN. Always the best to watch!!

[@danasprey4144]

Bring the Payne!!! Well done Rich 👌😁

[@rafontrails]

Brilliant series, one of the best so far on GMBN channel. Well done on the result 👏

[@shaunthiel2821]

I never comment on KZbin but bloody well done Rich. Should be proud of that result. And also just the general training that I’m sure has helped on and off the bike. Well done again.

[@gmbn]

Hey Shaun! We really appreciate the support! We couldn't agree more with what you said! 👊

[@craigallan77]

Fantastic result rich, what a great comeback well done chap

[@richbanks4651]

Smashed it like only Mr Payne can! 10/10 GMBN cast and crew!

[@gmbn]

Thanks for the support, Rich! Our Rich absolutely smashed it on this insane challenge! 😂

[@rogertitcombe1870]

Great effort, well done Rich. Looked proper tough and well deserved beers after 🍻💪

[@creativechimp03]

Rich this series was some of the best content I’ve watched on GMBN! I loved how transparent you were about everything including the nerves and the lead up. Congrats! What a result.

[@cream8701]

Couple of hang ups rich embrace boldness really you should do that and show the fans the go pro footage compleat

[@Jon1Surf1Lim]

Legend Rich well done 👍🏻 , more superb content from GMBN.

[@GravyMTB]

That is flippin’ awesome, top racer, well done Rich 👍

[@saddleweary5760]

Man, that was great. Talk about will power, dang Rich, I wish I had half the will power you have.

[@billmccaffrey1977]

Great job young man! I don't know if there is a classification for my age group other than - Not Quite Dead Yet, so the senior category is still puppy stage. Proves that you're still in great shape. Now all you need is a sponsor with deep pockets.

[@tonyo4984]

Awesome effort Rich, well done and thanks for sharing a great series.

[@Mechabjornis]

I agree ! Also, the final shot with tha hazy mountains was awesome.

[@gmbn]

Thanks for the support, Tony! We couldn't make amazing videos without the support of you lot! 👊

[@dennisbybee1683]

Great work Rich

[@goatio007]

Well done rich, You’re an inspiration

[@neilcheshire5726]

Well done Rich!

[@darrylmorgan]

Awesome Job Rich!Massive Respect Dude.

[@ridinreiners]

Well done!!

[@SalubriouzNL]

Congratz Rich, Great work. Gj to all the crew this series was a Blast to watch!!

[@brianrainey2739]

Well done Rich! 🇨🇦

[@kathysarmcandy1992]

Makin me feel old. Epic.

[@rommeldavid27]

Rich "da man" Payne! You rock brother

[@gmbn]

That name has a great ring to it! Thanks for the support! 😂👊

[@01FozzyS]

Well done,Rich! All that hard work paid off!!

[@VincentWHolloway]

Well done Richard 👍

[@ruvuz601]

What an insane Race and congrats to Rich. You did really good. But can someone explain to me why he always started before the countdown ended ?

[@MultiTerrainBike]

nice & congrats rich...

[@chrisallsoppmtb8452]

Well done rich 👍

[@mtbmadman187]

Rich is the man! Would love to race but I'd be terrible.

[@gmbn]

100%! Have a look for some beginner races near you. They're a great starting point for people new to racing. 👍

[@ocbyn]

Loved this Rich. Well done fella. Story well told production team. Would like more of the raw track footage as well. More, more, more.

[@sibu2]

Congratulations Rich!✌👏 outstanding performance . You're good! Way to go bro but... you still need a shave my man. That caveman look doesn't do you any good

[@pieterberner1764]

Well done Rich! This series inspired me to enter my very first local Enduro race at the ripe age of 37 :) thank you for that! Keep up the good work!

[@wendyindra220]

congrats payne,i would like to ask about the timing chip,two timing sportident chip each rider,is it have a different purposes?or just for a backup?thank’s gmbn and cheers from indonesia

[@thsaintful]

Rich, you're a beast! Tons of respect man!

[@1975normal]

This was awesome to watch your journey throughout this racing adventure. Great job. Excellent skills that work around the world 🌎 ❤💪🏼🛠️🙏

[@rabbit_holed]

Whatever those GoPro settings are at, it looks like your a lazy bear making your way slowly down the trail. Then it cuts to 3rd person and you’re ripping! Then back to the odd slow bear.

[@nightworxx5183]

Congrats mate, stoked for your 5th place, you absolutely deserved it ! Crack on...

[@tigermint69]

Huge congrats Rich, sterling effort pal

[@GMANS_BIKES_CARS]

Great job mate, just an idea, why not take the clippers to your hair, you will feel so fresh and cool 😎

[@DrMarvinLara]

You shouldn't use Boost hypersmooth. Just use regular hypersmooth cause this looks like someone walking and fast forwarding the video

[@stephenspring4308]

Awesome ride Congratulations!!!!!

[@james2tallG]

On that whole weight shaving bit, an Australian Enduro channel (motorcycles) said "if you're obsessed with shaving grams off your bike, get on a treadmil and try to fit into a smaller pant size" ... If for some reason you're not able to physically talk to the staff/trainers at your local gym for exercises and tips to help lean out. Every gram/pound/stone you shed is less weight you have to carry around on the bike 😊😁

[@zigazalar599]

Yo, could you test a entry level Decathlon MTB? Like rockrider EXPLORE 520 or AM 50S. I couldnt find a proper test on YT... thanks🤘

[@khodges2]

I love watching GMBN’s videos… just wondering are you guys wearing pads? Maybe they are so thin I can’t see them. If not I wish I was confident enough to do that.

[@kyboy9730]

Awesome job Rich

[@FedBiker]

I'd really like to like this video but the music really puts me off. What's wrong with pure riding audio?

[@andycook2596]

Top work, Rich. Huge commitment and a great series 👍🏻

[@martsmarts]

Now that GMBN has Rich who joined EWS. Now lets have Neil and Blake give it a try and have a 3 man GMBN team!

[@alanharrington]

The smoothing on the Go Pro ruined this for me, took away all your fantastic effort!! Well done M8 🙂👍

[@TFritz82]

I'll give Rich a bunch of credit but let's pay respect where it's due for thatt wicked neck beard of death!!!

[@irvsstella]

ENJOY THAT COLD BEER! That was awesome, really enjoyed watching this vid.

[@olik136]

is the distance on the computer the actual distance on the ground or is that projected onto the map? the difference with those steep hills must be pretty big

[@Cheapsh0t247]

Seriously impressive work fella, i can only imagine that whistler is a really tough round to return to racing as well. a few more races and I think there's a masters podium in you? In fact I recently saw Matt Jones and Deaks do a race in Wales, and it would be really interesting if the whole GMBN team would enter something like this against the KZbinrs to see how you all faired as most use to race? Maybe GMBN could sponsor a race and invite your friends. My money is on Rach Atherton to take the top step. End of season race like HardLine but HardEnduro?

[@bladerr900]

Hats off mate great effort looks scary just watching 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@nicholkid]

As someone who doesn't live in the mountains they are just a totally different beast. I can't imagine riding so much elevation. I'd die. Great job rich!

[@jerryhermann7233]

What was your max speed and average speed you have?

[@Crevtout98]

The smooth video of the dh sections don't do justice to the effort it must have cost you :-). Awesome video.

[@anitalandkroon]

5th place congratulations Richard 😃😃😃 next year 1th place 🤩🤩🤩

[@ZOB4]

Is that Joe, formerly of Bike Radar, with you at Moguls on race day?!

[@danielvernersson1936]

Is it just me but it sure looks like a bear on the right 18 min and 49 seconds in to the video?

[@paulwolfram7774]

But, but, but where do you stash your drinks and snacks between stages?!?!?

[@hussiebangers]

'There is a bear on the track' Cut to a geezer stood on trail on his own with his back to the woods 🤣

[@olivier981]

play golf in Crocs 😘👍👍😂

[@gmbn]

Ultimate respect points! 😂

[@Highnoonshred]

You should been at the EWS Burke Vermont!!! But great video!!!

[@SweUnpoor]

Ohh noooo dont go out in theose shoes.. and on the driving range.... NOOOO.. simply no...

[@bjornaronsson7596]

Epic adventure and a great edit! Looking forward to more like this one!

[@boydcrowder4436]

Well done Rich. I'd already seen the KZbinr race within the race videos of this event and the stages looked brutal at times. Impressive. I noticed you seemed to have much more ground / tire noise than they did. Your editor piped in the music to mask some of your noise. You're louder due to different recording settings or what? Thanks, and congrats.

[@patrickmccormack1427]

I really enjoyed this series. Being a man approximately Rich's age, it really shows you what it would take to compete at a high level at all. His enthusiasm during the series was very good, even though I know it was very difficult at times.

[@leeedwards4068]

Love you, Rich. What a great series. Noticed you were wearing Dainese's MX protection rather than bike protection. Would love to see a comparison between the two and why you would choose one over the other.

[@vashusan1984]

Crushing it Rich! Way to go! That was great to watch! Pretty sure I'll never be fit enough to race EWS, but maybe a local enduro someday.

[@KevinT3141]

As someone lacking the adrenaline gene who just likes twisty rides through the woods, it all looks absolutely mental to me. Kudos to you Rich, and the rest of the athletes pushing yourselves to be the very best at getting through that stuff quickly, your dedication is incredible and the rewards well earned.

[@ICE329]

Great job Rich! Well done mate!

[@the_spanner_ch7mp]

Awesome result Rich smashed it into the top 100 👊🤘 and an awesome series following your journey to Whistler. Well done dude 🤘 Awesome stuff #gmbn

[@NerdsonDirtMTB]

Great job Rich! Full season next year! lol

[@thomasfolan2716]

Congratulations Rich. Rich award for your efforts !

[@johnnietillotson3465]

Great Job Rich! Looking at the Wahoo numbers alone, I know that was tough. One Question, would you do the Whistler EWS 80 again?

[@mrmagoo582]

Well done dude was a great pleasure to watch you go through climbing pain, great effort great results your GMBN LEGEND 👍🏻

[@paulbassett9732]

You are an absolute monster dude, I don’t often comment on vids but you sir blew my mind, you rock 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@johnpillar1740]

Brilliant - loved this. Well done Rich - absolutely super insight into how it really is to race EWS. Thanks for the huge effort and making a great show

[@julianlozada8500]

WOW. Intense

[@willlange9978]

Rich this was so impressive and even inspiring. It had to be brutal, but we all enjoyed it. Thanks.

[@freestylemtbrider]

Nextime Blake on Hardtail :))

[@FreediveRN]

Well done Rich! Great series to watch and can‘t wait what‘s next. A chest mount would be a great addition so we could see the bar while riding! Cheers mate!

[@nitroformula05]

Fair play mate, great result and though obviously hard hard work, looks like a blast..

[@martinforbes3371]

What a nice bike life 😉Stay alive my friends... I try to stay on track beside your fun 😍

[@davidsnow1481]

Congrats Rich on EWS finish great job. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there.

[@flixey3317]

music choice is way to heftic for my taste, but nice video

[@alfordmick]

Excellent camera work between Jack & Rich. Can’t believe you’ve never seen a bear in Somerset! Not enough scrumpy

[@gmbn]

Thanks, Michael! Both of the guys did a great job of bringing this video together. Bears in Somerset?!🤯 We also have an amazing team back in the UK bringing you all this sick content! 👊🙌

[@randombudd1429]

Holy s**t! Hats off to all enduro riders in the world 🥲