Can Road Cyclists Ride Tech MTB Trails? | Blake Coaches GCN's Ollie Bridgewood

[@ChrisRufus76]

Blake is what we think we look like riding our bikes, Ollie is what we actually look like.

[@JeffWagen]

Lol, true story...

[@samueldekruijf2305]

No 🧢

[@roichir7699]

Could be worse.

[@garydewberry]

💯

[@BorgfeldRider]

this is gold :)

[@GCNuser123]

Thanks so much Blake and GMBN - this was so much fun! hope you guys enjoy the vid 🤙 #letsgetreadytorumble

[@daveyboy79]

You did us roadies proud 👏

[@crispinellisdon]

Get Blake to take you on the jumps next time!

[@agunlogisteam]

Teach Blake how to aero tuck. Made him wear a lycra!

[@wilfredceasargaspacho2837]

Stoked!

[@danieltscharnuter4794]

Nicely done!

[@svensayre1189]

"famous for being dropped in a 4 vs 1 race" oof even gmbn roasting ollie

[@brianantnssn5177]

Straight up laughed at my tv😂

[@JustAGlitchFL]

Yeah

[@nashgawri4869]

Is there anyone out there who hasn't given Ollie a hard time about being dropped in 4 vs 1 race😋

[@marick791]

@@brianantnssn5177 me too 😂😂

[@huubmunstege3428]

Pff, don't forget that Ollie's hour record attempt was faster than Coppi and Anquetil...

[@subhoghosh7620]

I love the way ollie said "hi mountain bike fans."

[@ollyhmtb3607]

Sounded like moss from the it crowd

[@ellisskeltonmtb1675]

I think we all did 😂😂😂

[@andy21windrider]

😂

[@TSAPsup]

MORE OLLIEEEE!!

[@chinesesalt4643]

@@ollyhmtb3607 oh hey we have the same pfp

[@omera967]

How about a mini series "Blake's School of Gnar feat. Ollie" where by the end of the series, Ollie would be an improved mountain biker? Would be fun seeing Ollie properly shredding. #droppingin🤘

[@yakill]

Have to agree, those two in a beginner's journey style series would be so nice.

[@dunigan3320]

I second this 👍🏾

[@comrade_youri2966]

that would be so cool

[@joeappleby]

As a roadie just getting started in mountain biking, I would 100% want to see this!

[@nunoflorido582]

@@joeappleby I don't get why he feels so un-natural really - I guess its a matter of getting some confidence and breaking down the basics to technique level - it's still a bicycle ain't it? A matter of a few sessions and he'll be shredding.. he might be afraid that the bike won't handle the hassle xD

[@tonykasunic1]

"it kinda looks easy when you do it" -said everyone ever watching Blake ride.

[@GCNuser123]

hahaha! yes!

[@CN-re5ut]

These two guys are the best parts of their two channels put together in the same video. Nice one guys. More collabs with these two!!!

[@bewster7]

Spot on, totally agree.

[@marcalvarez4890]

Exactly. 2 genuinely good humans having fun on bikes together. I vote for more of this.

[@jorismak]

I never stop being amazed at Blake's energy level. And now Ollie can make more jokes about 'dropping in' and 'dropping out' :P.

[@bigoak123]

It’s the coffee Blake mentioned. 😁

[@ghazypangerang6118]

@@bigoak123 need me one of those 😂

[@katsaras1]

Now, let's see Blake on a road bike going aero!! And YES, more of Ollie on GMBN please

[@sepg5084]

Yup. Peter Sagan was a MTBer, so it would be nice yo see Blake do a road race or hill climb.

[@layton_liddell353]

Yeah but road biking doesn’t require any where near as much skill and it’ll be boring because it’s road

[@DeadsetYT]

Ollie's a legend! What a trooper!

[@knott4me561]

When the gcn boys come over to gmbn makes for the best videos....the fact that it's once in blue moon makes it even better .

[@dday-does-stuff]

Learn more watching you teach a novice than watching the usual “look at me” type tutorial. I think it makes it more relatable too.

[@poppedouteyes]

Love Blake. He's such a humble guy :) Would love to ride a bike with him and learn :)

[@kaedeschulz5422]

I think i would be laughing non stop🤣🤣🤣

[@yengsabio5315]

16:24 "Hey Blake, that was a sick berm!" I had so much fun laughing with that, and I still do as I come to this video from time to time. I'm a beginner in mountain biking. This video simplifies my learning curve! It's rainy now here in the Philippines. The trails are wet, and my bike is already prepared for it. Lots'a love, coffee-cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines!

[@JonnyBGood184]

Love how Blake is genuinely excited and proud of what ollie achieved, I'd love to ride with Blake, am a similar standard to ollie as well ! 😀

[@alexray882]

Did no one at gmbn have some spare mountain biking shoes he could borrow 😂

[@jakedevries1455]

There's a joke in there somewhere about the new guy on the job.

[@Fauz11ukman]

@@jakedevries1455 thats right, ollie definitely had gravel shoes that same as xc shoes if he wanna use

[@somguy728]

Coming from BC , this takes me back. Footware for flats include 5/10s, tennis, joggers, workboots, sandals, flipflops and snowboard boots.

[@jacobwilkins7728]

He's an "absolute beginner " tehe

[@ArmyBoiSweat]

@@somguy728 i ride hardcore street bmx in walmart work shoes

[@chrisridesbicycles]

That first thoughts on the last bit looked a lot like me. „I‘ll slip here and then hit the ground there and then I‘ll end up with the bars in my eye“. A good teacher is worth so much.

[@ericcsaba8779]

Love seeing Ollie Bridgewood on GMBN. Bring him on some more rides!!! Love it!

[@bebright15000]

This is why I love Blake! He is encouraging Ollie no matter how easy the track is and making him feel like a pro. Bravo Blake!

[@rufysufy]

I was a pure mountain biker up till I got a roadbike back in August. Now I'm riding road 90% of the time. The mountainbike always has something that's broken, needs fixing/replacing or constant servicing due to mud getting everywhere. I wish I could ride it more often but I literally dont have the time to look after it as much as I can! Roadie has so much less maintenance needed.

[@markstone5390]

We should have let Hank do this. For the simple reason I could see Blake saying we "Can't do that" with Hank replying oh yes we can, "watch this" 🤣

[@EireGTi]

I love Blake's energy, its infectious and he's such a natural teacher

[@mimosai]

I feel like beginners learn more watching other beginners do it...Let’s keep sending Ollie 😁

[@LoganJohnston190]

This made me nostalgic about my first time mountain biking. Best sport ever.

[@chrispetty2726]

I dunno pretty much watch any of these with Ollie. His mannerisms crack me up, but love he's willing to give it all a go.

[@williamlamey1]

Can't imagine how good i could be with blake coaching! That said, i'd love to see ollie trying anything new and/or crazy.

[@chrisfoster3772]

5gansne rndi

[@JustintheJustin]

Ollie is one of the funniest people I can think of. I love this man. 😂

[@EdJandzio123]

Blake and Ollie is the comedy combination i've been waiting for from my two favourite channels.

[@adamotheloanguy]

Ollie is a stud. Well done! Love the banter. Nothing like f@#king with your buddies on a ride. I love watching Blake. Great host

[@grahamarthur]

Ah lads this was beautiful. It was evident that the 2 of you genuinely had a good time and Blake’s excitement was real. Blake, you are definitely a very good coach. You keep it simple and clear. Fab. Hi from sunny Cape Town. 😎

[@helena1240]

I LOVE Blake and Ollie together! And I love how genuine Blake is when he celebrates the little victories along the way. More vids with these two, please!

[@MsStrong30]

I like Ollie, he is one of my favorite presenters from GCN and GCN Tech. Of all the videos I have seen Ollie in I have never seen him smile as big as he did after riding that mountain bike! Great job Blake!

[@supptora]

He nailed that “sick berm” dude!

[@hachiroku2612]

"sick bermmm"

[@bujang3022]

"Famous for getting dropped in 4 vs 1 video". Damn, even gmbn is rubbing the salt on that wound. My boy Ollie couldnt catch a break.

[@Sibert_]

Ollie: holds up aero lycra Blake: "Hahaha looks like a baby grow, there's a big dirty puddle over there, go hide it in there" 🤣 lmfao 🤣

[@lirastolons4951]

I like that they gave Ollie a full face for this

[@Harvs1969]

It is better hearing Blake teaching Ollie directly in this video than when he does it direct to camera in others.

[@thomasoei7089]

I loved the video. Ollie is the mortal we can all relate to. Such courage in the face of many unknowns!

[@malanumjohnronee1445]

Alternative title: converting ollie to mountainbiking

[@Devil_Inside_LV]

Best presenter combo! Please make more videos like this.

[@kiltymacbagpipe]

This was a great ep. Ollie is hilarious and genuinely fun to watch. Get him on more often. Maybe do a twin episode where Ollie and Blake hit a pump track and Blake and Ollie on a road hill climb over on gcn.

[@Cr3ePiO]

He honestly looks like he's having fun. next video, whistler.

[@SimonBauer7]

next ride crabapple? 😉

[@chorgus]

The Blake+Ollie combo is legendary

[@droneboy1562]

Love it, please get Ollie to actual ride a berm in the next one

[@MrLelopes]

I am really glad Ollie played along with thye fish out of water thing.

[@Stuey001]

Blake is the happiest most enthusiastic bloke going! Well done Ollie 👍

[@thomasjbrablec]

I want to see more of them together. Blake really is a great teacher, but it's his energy that pumps everyone up.

[@Howdydoodie]

This is what I love about introducing people to mountainbiking. I may have plateued but it's always awesome watching a newbie get breakthroughs.

[@josephneo1969]

Blake is a legendary teacher! So positive, so patient!

[@russjohnston1186]

I would like to see a series of videos where Blake goes out onto a trail, finds a random rider and coaches them of how to get better...call it "Blake Teaches an Average Joe".

[@nickmorgan7375]

Two favorite cycling presenters together

[@andrewbodisco843]

Your shows are so good because the presenters are authentic. The joy Blake and Ollie shared came through. I have been a roadie for a long time. Started mountain biking again (after 25 yr hiatus) to help coach high school NICA team. Mountain Biking is a LOT of fun. It is also a great way to add variety and expand the ways to love your time on a bike. It has a lot of things goi g for it, the nature, the strategy of picking lines, no cars!!!! And when you get back on the road you enjoy again what that’s all about...the higher speed, longer distances, riding in slipstream, etc. all bikes are great! Thanks for the show and for your authentic, enthusiastic joy.

[@mediumDave]

2 of the most relatable and likeable presenters - love it!!

[@Jessydebruijn]

This is how educational videos should be, Blake’s enthusiasm, knowledge and coaching are a prime example 🙌🏼

[@gmbn]

Glad you think so! We release a new video each day so plenty more to come! 🤩

[@154Jamesp]

I love the way he's aeroing himself. Knees and elbows in. Pavement pounders are just a different breed. He's having a blast.

[@neilmcdonnell2964]

Totally. Roadie friend of ours leaves us all for dust. He rode a lot of BMX when he was a kid, stopped altogether until his mid 30s where he took up rode cycling as he was very unfit. Now at mid 40s he is a beast. Goes out every 2 days clocking up mad distances. When he's on the track only the best of us can keep up with him, on climbs or descents.

[@huwpritchard5903]

I love how at the start of countdown he is sitting down.

[@Viceroy11]

More ollie on mtbs! Ollie is great! Love seeing GCN/GMBN collabs!

[@cb6866]

The outtakes are always hilarious...thank you! Be safe mate.

[@donball370]

This is great. Really enjoyable watching the other channels being involved and how much fun there is to be had on 2 wheels

[@dylanmartin6405]

YESSSSS MORE OLIIEEEE!! such a sick video, and blake being so stoked with him at the end was so wholesome

[@davidleemann7395]

That was a fun video. Good chemistry for laughs with those two. Blake seems to bring out the best in everyone.

[@kevin._.farren]

I 100% feel for Ollie! As a roadie the last 20+ years and recently getting into MTB’ing I greatly appreciate the additional skills required…and I love it! I may be a convert where roads are my secondary choice.

[@rufuswainwright8171]

Gets dropped, becomes a mountain biker. Welcome to the fold Ollie 🤣🤣

[@DinnerForkTongue]

It's the fun side of the Gyroscopic Force!

[@richardblackburn4193]

Love Olie and Blake. Best two from each side.

[@mrfranchize02]

I'm a roadie that recently converted and now I'm hooked.

[@JustAGlitchFL]

I switched in fall of 2019, and it's awesome.

[@gurusson]

I transitioned over the course of about 5 years in the late naughties. I doubt I will ever race a road again but XCM and XCO are great.

[@pipolchamp8205]

my two favorite presenters from both channels, their chemistry is fucking awesome and funny

[@thegefster1988]

For how good of a bike rider Blake is I think it is much more impressive how he is able to coach and communicate to others and be so pumped up for their successes. What a guy!! Would like to see him take on some more senior riders like myself.

[@ddsgardening7437]

Blake your the perfect teacher 🙏🙏👍,And kudos to u Ollie your a natural mtber

[@davidburgess741]

Ollie has a great mentor. As a road cyclist I switch to mtb over winters. Getting better and faster, but have paid a price for learning on my own! I think the best GCN, GMBN, GTN videos are on Halloween. I almost peed my pants when Blake dove awkwardly into the lake in Speedos!

[@cosmasbrowne2271]

Blake and Ollie are a fantastic combination. Should have more videos of these two!

[@shamanthks7218]

At last, dream come true! Ollie are Blake together. Now I can die in peace.

[@gazmiggy5894]

We definitely need to see more GMBN GCN cross overs! Love it!

[@Desmond987]

As a road biker who is starting to expand into mtb I absolutely loved watching this episode!

[@gmbn]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@juliesmiley4396]

I'm an almost 50 gravel rider who decided to try MTB this fall & the group I ride with rides at night. I laughed the whole way through this because I am so Ollie. Keep it up Ollie, it just gets more fun!

[@karlcorrz]

Now try blake wearing lycra on a downhill race

[@kswsquared]

It should be lycra with bright clashing colours, because we've already been treated to Blake wearing all-black lycra 🤣

[@karlcorrz]

@@kswsquared pink lycra body suit seems nice

[@kswsquared]

@@karlcorrz Damn. Blake in a pink lycra bodysuit. Where is the petition?! I'll sign!

[@Tryinglittleleg]

yesssssss

[@3lb4n4n3r0]

Just like the 90's

[@gabeasher187]

This is me. I've been cycling hard for 15+ years and 3 years ago started to ride MTB. I'm starting to love both equally!

[@craigconnop7793]

Great chemistry, lots of fun. one of your best videos. More please!

[@tquindt1]

There is a lot of Ollie in each of us. Most of the battle is psychological. Having a great coach like Blake makes it possible.

[@K0nst4nt1n96]

Just found this channel and binge watching it now but this is by far my most favourite video.

[@drmoynihan]

Each of you, Ollie and Blake, were born a natural athlete, but due to circumstances you both became bikers of different genera. I loved watching this lesson from one expert to another. And I learned from it. Thank you Blake and Ollie for sharing with us. :)

[@brenthinkle3352]

These two have great chemistry. Some great unscripted moments in this one.

[@Latchfpv]

Awesome awesome video. Blake and Ollie play so well off of each other. More videos like this please. Would love to see Ollie learning more MTB stuff and Blake just getting to have more fun really, so in his element.

[@janekennet]

Love Ollie, it’s obvious why he has so many more followers on the app.. he’s so cool. 😉

[@leevivash9174]

Blakes enthusiasm is half of the fun with the teaching. Brilliant

[@Windband1]

Absolutely brilliant mates!! Ollie, legend mate! Such a great sport to give it a go. More of all that please!!

[@SethMarcell]

So much positivity in this vid.

[@davedavies7837]

What an entertaining show, really made me smile. Blake and Ollie what a combination.

[@MarkoPetejan]

The video was very nice but the tutorial part was pure gold for me. This is EXACTLY what I need to see and hear transitioning from road to fun

[@nashgawri4869]

Blake is a great teacher, makes it fun and safe. good job Ollie. I'm a roadie who mountain bikes 15-20 times a year, we do look funny on a mountain bike.

[@dustinhilsabeck9231]

"It looks a bit easy when you do it" is the biggest understatement when talking about Blake

[@mikesievwright4401]

Loved this Video, the guys looked like they had great fun, that's what riding bikes is all about

[@NorthDesigns]

I love all these videos where Blake teaches cyclists

[@ChronoCard]

I love seeing Ollie on GMBN! Blake! Teach the man how to shred!

[@innesdunbar]

That was great. Nice one Ollie. Good banter between Blake and Ollie as well.

[@michak3011]

This is an ultimate roadie conversion adventure and reality check series.. sounds like story of my life. Blake is a hell of a coach, man!!

[@CareFreeCommuting]

Love to see Blake say “get your bum behind the seat...” a whole lot more on those tutoring sessions...Ollie almost went over the bars on that last one as well lol. But, well done everyone in the end there, pretty impression beginner MTB session ✌️

[@sebastiansoberon9273]

we want more Ollie on GMBN!!!!!

[@dgnas]

I love how supportive Blake is!

[@davao0506]

dang you really can feel what ollie is feeling..kinda scared like a newbie