GMBN's Epic Exmoor Weekender!

Join Neil & Blake as they explore the epic scenery of the Exmoor hills; travelling through quaint English villages, climbing up some seriously challenging climbs and being rewarded by some amazing singletrack downhill sections. Both riders have been supported by Fidlock products, helping them carry all of their gear, shoot the perfect selfie shot and even carry enough chocolate to make Blake happy!
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[@RobbC.]

Love these bikepacking videos. Really inspirational. Got my 1st ever mountain bike on order, and hope to be out from next weekend doing some of the things you guys have taught me to do. Keep up the great work :)

[@yengsabio5315]

I hope you enjoy your MTB as soonest! Lots'a love, cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines! #KeepBiking

[@chrismillard3044]

Mountain biking is amazing, love the freedom and the peaceful nature, have many adventures.

[@gmbn]

Thanks so much for the support, Rob! That's great, welcome to the club! Have fun and safe riding! Love from the GMBN crew!

[@Biking_with_Akiva]

Nice 🤙🏾

[@Alex-rj4tu]

These videos with Neil and Blake are class👏🏽

[@gmbn]

Thanks Alex! We enjoy making adventure videos with those two! 🙌

[@rogerdodger1790]

Agreed!

[@leeteemtb9587]

Good old school gmbn, need more stuff like this to encourage us mtbers

[@gmbn]

Bike-packing videos have to be one of our favourite forms of content! Stay tuned for this summer... 👀

[@paulsslightlyactivelife]

Great weekend ride to make the most of the early spring weather. Curious to see a 'how it's made' video from the camera crew's perspective one day. Loved the switchbacks at the end!

[@gmbn]

Hey Paul! It was such a great ride with some brilliant views! That's a good shout for a video idea. 🙌

[@Karen-fj3lv]

It's great seeing you ride less manicured trails for a change. Most of of us - well, me anyway - can't afford expensive bike parks regularly; we ride trails we have to also help maintain. It is great watching you ride 'real' terrain, for a change. THANKS!

[@Paganiproductions84]

I maintain zero here we ride natural stuff

[@KOMHuntTV]

20:17 I rode 10 miles around that velodrome and climbed up the last decent on my Aeroad when bikepacking... Minehead and the surrounding area makes for a great cycling destination, thanks for showing it off

[@grumpy-dad3701]

This is the rout I want to ride next year. Coast to coast. Wild camping

[@astrum7378]

I like seeing a cream tea done proper, cream then jam. Nice one.

[@Rubblechops]

Used to work in Dulverton. Drank in that hotel's tap bar and played for their pool team. Happy memories of biking on the moor too. So much good biking up there.

[@junka1975]

"Tail wind, shall we crack on?" Asks Neil, to which Blake replied "No can we stay here and look at it, maybe it will come closer." Is now one of my favourite GMBN conversations. Made me laugh. Staying in a hotel, smart move. An enquiring mind would like to know, did Jack the cameraman forgive you for his cold feet? I hope he got a nice cup of tea and a biscuit for his efforts. Great set ups on the bikes guys, all I have on my Trek Marlin 7 at the moment is a pack rack, bike pump mount and pump, drink bottle, headlight and tail light. I am slowly working out what packs I might need, this video is an eye opener. Great job fellas. Always fun with Neil and Blake.

[@gmbn]

Blake and Neil always have a great laugh with each other! Yeah, having a hotel meant the guys didn't have to carry loads of kit, making the riding more enjoyable. Safe riding and thanks so much for the support!

[@adrianwilkinson2547]

We did this using hostels on 125 mile route over 5 days in the Lake District in the 90’s. I rode a Raleigh Massiff down the Old Man of Coniston with rim brakes!! 😂😂 ah to be young again but I’m still biking!!! 👍❤️🌎

[@thelocalangler]

i love it when you both do these bike adventures, you should have a series of Blake and Neil bike adventures.

[@gmbn]

Sounds like a good shout!

[@petersteadman841]

That's cool, you see roadies do it all the time. It seems perfect for a hardtail adventure

[@greyrunnings9725]

Thanks guys 👏👏👍👌

[@hallstewart]

I have read that Exmoor has the highest concentration of bridleways (and single track) of any UK national park. But looking only at the summit heights it is easy to underestimate how hilly it is. 50k /day is really impressive for Exmoor. My hot tip is to use the steep tarmac roads to climb and save some energy!

[@ocbyn]

Blessed with the weather. Makes it so much better. 👍👍

[@gmbn]

💯%

[@TheFlashAtlas]

that rigid is totally sweet

[@jimmy8x541]

Love Fidlock products, I've been waiting for the 800mL bottle to become available in the US and finally ordered one yesterday! Feels funny to be so stoked on a water bottle but MTB will do that lol

[@AliasHSW]

Those are cool looking jerseys!

[@gmbn]

If you're interested!😉 👉shop.gmbn.com/team-kit/team-jerseys

[@AliasHSW]

@@gmbn - yeah but don’t see the same colors

[@MrHockaluger]

Francis Cade is the one who tuned me into the Fidlock system. Got a bottle for my hardtail and haven't lost it yet even after crashing. Thinking now of the small storage case Blake was using to carry food or use as a tube/flat kit.

[@radu_c]

The cinematography just gets better and better... love these videos :D

[@gmbn]

Cameraman Jack did a brilliant job filming this adventure! Thanks for the support! 🙌

[@coreytaylor9940]

These POC glasses are comical and make you look like a cartoon. I'm buying a pair!

[@funiguy8779]

More of these weekenders boys...great setup tips and route recommendations!!

[@paulcole9636]

Been two years since my last Weekender. Damn it you two I am jealous. Hope to get to Gloucestershire in the summer, not a lot of off road routes that go anywhere here in Suffolk

[@tomas7403]

These adventure videos are the best, good job.

[@gmbn]

Thanks! 🙌

[@tony2000and10]

Gotta love how gravel bikes have evolved... neil is shredding that thing like a real Mountainbike.

[@alainpfammatter8224]

Great adventure video. Thanks. Btw nice shoes Blake 😉

[@MattSynysterRx20]

Welsh cake is a must on this type of adventures

[@TheAndyMaan]

Awesome video, it's these ones that inspire me the most, dont get me wrong I appreciate all the hard work you guys do to put out so many videos but I do love these epic rides in the countryside. Also congratulations on doing the cream and jam combo the correct way round 😜 All the best guys

[@mtharvey7502]

Looks amazing and the Fidlock website is my next stop. Keep up the awesome content

[@byknphil]

Top shelf bikeglampacking vid gents. ;)

[@gmbn]

Glad you enjoyed it! A good one for the summer!

[@corsadonk]

I'm really looking forward to doing the triple this year, which hold an event in Exmoor.

[@ashpunting]

I enjoyed your one day getaway as I sat on my sofa watching you climb and climb and it just shows you don't need to pack lots of stuff for an overnight stay I watched it all down to the last latte 🍵 😀

[@alexmorgan3435]

If you have support and stay in hotels you can cycle tour very light indeed.

[@adelangers]

Good to see you did the Cream tea correctly!!! Great video. 👍

[@CMOOREtbay]

We love these epic rides.

[@michaelganshirt8795]

Looks excellent. I'm properly itching for a multi-day adventure now.

[@gmbn]

Get it planned! 👊

[@jayc5250]

Nice 2 days out boys it was good to watch

[@gmbn]

Thanks Jay! We're glad you enjoyed it!

[@ClubmanGT1971]

Another beautiful and inspiring adventure. Love these videos guys. Thanks very much.

[@connorris5486]

Anything with you guys is brilliant..

[@gmbn]

Thanks, Connor!

[@aneczka2114]

I love my Oiz....wow riding that on the Alma crazy lol

[@Seppster58]

Great ride guys. As Blake cruises around on his Oiz, I look back and see my brand new Oiz just waiting to hit those trails.

[@gmbn]

Cheers Steve! Safe riding!

[@kathysarmcandy1992]

I still invite them bois on the GDMBR this summer.

[@frontierfishingwithryanmac1981]

What a wicked and legendary bike packing ride you two went on! Such a nice little trip - well done gentlemen!!

[@yokaiofwater]

Ive got 2 trips planned so far this year. Thank you for the inspiration and tips, it's always appreciated.

[@gmbn]

Thanks for the support! Good luck!

[@SteelR4t]

"It's like touring, but we're doing it on proper bikes". Nicely done Neil, nicely done. :D :D Everywhere on KZbin: "10 reasons you need a gravel bike". GMBN: "2 reasons you don't". Awesome video as usual. Gotta love the bike packing Epics and they've made a very welcome return with this one. Good job guys!

[@onemanandhisblog]

Great to see you guys out and about in my neck of the woods. Very tempted to go out and explore more now myself!

[@AndyTheBluesHarp]

Glad to see Blake does scones the correct way 🤣🤣🤣

[@gmbn]

Cream first all day! 🔥

[@pedaldamatinna112]

So beautiful place, good to pedal!

[@tozoluruo]

The cameraman can teleport 🤣. You guys are lucky 😂

[@lukeonthestork]

Great video guys, needed an idea for my wife’s bike for carrying a bottle. Fidlock soft ties just what I need 😊👌

[@gmbn]

Thanks so much, Luke! The soft ties do a great job at holding your items steady! 👍

[@yesyoucanTellme]

riding out this evening with a cousin

[@eprohoda]

omg~ total nice ! farewell!

[@saddleweary5760]

Didn't I see Blake looking at that lightweight ridgid after the soft grass stretch 😀. Love the vid y'all.

[@maxb7281]

The climbs in exmoor are brutal even the downhills are uphill !

[@KOMHuntTV]

That's a great way to put it!

[@beakerbiker3033]

Great vid. Would love a vid all about that rigid bike. 👍🏻

[@tyronehale4017]

Awesome video and Minehead is an awesome place as I loved there for a bit 😀 Awesome trails

[@DaleReubin]

Love these Epic Weekend videos!

[@raphaelwolff8205]

that was awesome guys well done,loved the bike set ups.

[@roysoutdoorlife]

Good to see a cream tea done the right way 🤠 (Get ready for the Cornish to respond 🤭)

[@MountainBikingTrips]

I loove these adventures :)

[@gmbn]

Thanks! Hopefully we'll have more coming your way over the summer!

[@jamesmills2979]

This looks so amazing I've really enjoyed watching all of these videos that you guys at gmbn and gmbn tech put out your an inspiration for me and I'm sure many others again many thanks for all the awesome content 👍

[@gmbn]

Hi James! That's amazing to see that you're loving the content! We are so thankful to have such great fans across our channels! Stay safe! Love from the GMBN Crew!

[@jevgeniardassov]

Seems like Blake is getting a TRUE father figure… I mean I thought I have seen a Tummy there… 😂🤟🏻👍 Welcome to the club Blake!

[@ajperez57]

this is sick!

[@bobjhon6706]

Sick

[@shishirkonamme9525]

Big fan of Blake Samson and Neil donoghue

[@alstuart8801]

great video guys

[@rupedog]

B-B&B'ing!

[@dmytrochan7402]

Great weekend .

[@1917VIL]

loved this!!!

[@jESPERzt4r]

I did a 3 day luxury bike packing in Sweden last year. Easily the most memorable vacation ever. Don't tell my gf. She still thinks that damned all inclusive was lit

[@benconnelly5246]

Great vid well done lads

[@TORQKK]

Wow, you guys are making amazing content, so good to watch, thank you ;)

[@gmbn]

Thanks so much! We've got plenty more to came! 👊

[@davidbell644]

Please do some epic rides in the Lake District

[@DanuelNuel]

Oh yeah full rigid mtb - fast, crazy and hand killer!

[@davidcarter1313]

"Made by the Hobbits" is Neil's quote of the decade!

[@jtsimaras]

Shocked Blake on a fully and Neal on a hardtail 😀

[@tonymayes336]

Live in Minehead great riding should have tried alcomb moor loads of tracks up there and steep hills. Great video.

[@KOMHuntTV]

Yes you do ;-)

[@Extremegaz25]

Great tough ride guys. I'm injured at the mo and waiting for knee to get better...jealous!

[@gmbn]

Best of luck with your recovery! Hopefully you'll be good to go for this summer! 👊

[@Extremegaz25]

@@gmbn thanks for reply, physio tomorrow, so know more then, cheers

[@dominicomucci3014]

They wad cool. Would love to go on one of thrse seems like a great weekend. Need to plan some rides near me! Great video

[@daniellawrence863]

Neil and Blake on an adventure has become my favorite video to watch! Let me know when you're ready to invite a subscriber.

[@reiddryden9805]

Question:where did you stash your bikes?

[@sircodh4205]

Fav notification✌️

[@andyward87]

Neil’s bike is exactly what I want for A mountain bikers chunk gravel and was so excited to see it, wow some price tag tho 😢

[@JJ-JUJITSU]

great videos

[@stujm8376]

I started watching you guys and was feeling lazy, about 5 mins in I started feeling guilty so went out for a couple of hours to do a bit of xc….😬🤣

[@gmbn]

Haha! At least you got out for quick spin! 😅

[@danielcedolin2034]

Think you should revisit the epic CYB penmacno and Marin ride on your Ebike this time

[@chrismillard3044]

Great to see you two reprobates darn our way, looks like a great ride, my drive up to Exmore, lol or just ride up after work.

[@jack_dyer_13]

My young lad claimed to have spotted Blake in Minehead and I dismissed him thinking, "it wouldn't have been Blake" maybe I was wrong 😂

[@bennash4848]

question... at the pub..how did you store the bikes?

[@Senluis13]

Saves so much electricity compared to the heat pump. Wish it was a little less noisy.

[@cgriggsiv]

It's awesome to see that you two are on this bike packing adventures Too bad you guys didn't decide to actually do a campout but I guess a hotel is okay That way you two and the crew could actually get more work done I guess Next time let's see you to do an actual 3 days with camping out That's three days of writing two nights of camping And I want to see you 2 do it in hammock and tarp setup just to see how you guys pack it and utilize it for me I'm very used to it and yes I do use a stinger seat post bag and a front cinnamon roll bag that opens on both ends same as what you have there Blake just not the different middle piece that holds it on the handlebars unfortunately although I wish I had that it would be a lot easier on me

[@dexterbilayaeastcasual466]

that orbea rigid fork looks beauty! is that for sale separately by orbea?

[@TimMillernapavalleyfilmworks]

Goes to megaavalanche, rides a hardtail. Goes cross country, rides a full squish 👍lol

[@gmbn]

Haha! Blake chose comfort this time around! 😂

[@deadlegintheface568]

That's a good 6 inches of sun left by my ruler Blake

[@sandywatson1082]

glamping not backpacking :) enjoyed the vid

[@gmbn]

😂😢

[@johndorney7812]

That rigid lightweight mtb would be a sweet do-it-all bike. Almost salivating... Sadly, you couldn't use it for general city riding though, which it would be ideal for as well as off-road riding, as it'd be stolen within hours.

[@Dellvmnyam]

The biggest problem with riding long distance on proper bikes for me is finding proper routes. Often you don't know whether this or that road or trail will take you somewhere far or will it end up on pavement very soon ^^

[@johnlesoudeur3653]

You certainly was not "roughing it", that Alma is listed at £8499, beautiful bike though.

[@user-ey5nr5ms1h]

Красиво ! nice !

[@robinowens9661]

Great ride video. Next time show relax time/food/ales.