What race would you like to see Ollie tackle next? Let us know in the comments below! 👇
@adamgriss20252 жыл бұрын
BWR!!!!
@martinus-mart2 жыл бұрын
An Impossible Route with @TheVeganCyclist
@PuhutaanPyöräilystä2 жыл бұрын
He could do Ruska in Finland next autumn. 2200 km through rain and sleet self supported.
@thomasmarker81982 жыл бұрын
Eroica in Gaiole or Bakewell
@adamgriss20252 жыл бұрын
@@martinus-mart Your suggestion definitely gets my vote!
@jonshepherd59062 жыл бұрын
I see Contador didn't turn up for this race, I guess he didn't fancy getting dropped by Ollie for a second time.
@justinbouchard2 жыл бұрын
no epo and contador dont' race
@krilynck2 жыл бұрын
I love that this race is neutralised on the descents. You actually get to enjoy the scenery when stopping over, get down safely and have a great day in general by not having to push all the time.
@LukasDombrovsky2 жыл бұрын
Me being a slow descender, I like the idea! :D I am too afraid to push it in corners I descend for the first time. After all, is it worth it on local bike race where I race over 20th place in my category? :D
@cookingandlive2 жыл бұрын
Like an inverted EWS event? I second that
@chrismccannIRL2 жыл бұрын
Nah pointless. So basically it’s skill-less. It’s just endurance lightweight riders then and anyone who’s actually decent off road is penalised as the descent is where they will perform
@cookingandlive2 жыл бұрын
@@chrismccannIRL it would be a little dull, but if you watch xc and short track you can't say that you dont need talent up hill, imo
@HanxHeez2 жыл бұрын
The spirit of gravel.
@alexjohnson64622 жыл бұрын
I remember when GCN first started making videos on gravel riding - seems like only two or three years ago but was probably more. Most of the videos were pretty much of the theme "are gravel bikes really even a thing" and at least 80 percent of the commenters were convinced it was just 90's drop bar mountain bikes and the whole endeavor just did not make sense. Just go ride a mountain bike, almost everyone said. How times have changed in just a few years. Works for me. Now you'll notice almost everyone gets it. Here's to hoping to see more gravel races and rides, just so long as we don't completely forget our road riding roots as far as content goes.
@rothotborski2 жыл бұрын
@@davidgfisher The reason may be that some people get kinda bored to fly over offroad terrain with their full suspensioned bikes with hardly any challenge and want to get back the old hardtail feeling of mtb again...so its a kind of challenging yourself with a more simple bike. Comparable idea in some way is the whole fixie/track bike thing... For me it is just a way of getting away from traffic and still having the feeling of a roadbike, and I neither want to effort nor maintain a suspensioned bike. Yes its a kind of step back, but lets say it, riding your bike offroad isn't necessary at all (for most of us) and a lot of people wont understand why we love to do that no matter what bike we use...
@harimathur21912 жыл бұрын
As long as the UCI doesn't mess it up (again)
@BiffBruise2 жыл бұрын
8:00 Moots is based in *Steamboat* Springs (in Colorado)
@kstethespokes10512 жыл бұрын
Ollie; ‘If I can do it, anyone can do it!’ Erm, I beg to differ! Looked fun though 🏔🏔
@santiarenas90282 жыл бұрын
For real, Ollie really tends to downplay himself for the audiences
@tomnutting38362 жыл бұрын
Agreed 🤣 he’s way too bloody humble!!
@bobbybobman30732 жыл бұрын
*Cough cough* Ollie dropped Alberto Contador, and then proceeded to go on and finish the race unlike Contador. That day was basically only climbing, Ollie does not represent the average person. He represents the average person with a natural disposition towards cycling, who has reached the "reasonable" natural limit of performance. And even still this could be pulling an Ollie and being a bit modest.
@ltu422 жыл бұрын
Does that mean everyone can climb Sa Calobra in under half an hour and do an everesting, too?
@scottbert95562 жыл бұрын
I was biking so slowly today my fitness app thought I was walking. Thought I'd share that.
@ohwell27902 жыл бұрын
I really like to watch people suffer while having a coffee in my warm living room. Thanks for the video
@Planetone.2 жыл бұрын
Same here having a nice warm coffee😋 enjoying the views👌 and scenery while our friend is Gravel Grinding😊
@WegrennerX2 жыл бұрын
I like to watch after a long ride like today. Thta’s better than couchsurfing the whole day. Go be ashamed 😜
@veriest12 жыл бұрын
Drinking my coffee on the porch and watching my kids ride bikes in the yard.
@sepg50842 жыл бұрын
I just rode 70km today, half of it were climbs. The only way i do "couch potato" mode nowadays is if i am playing PC games. Feels good, man
@alexseguin52452 жыл бұрын
@@sepg5084 Same here!
@nerdexproject2 жыл бұрын
Splendid work on the edit fellas! Always a treat! I grew up in Switzerland so I can fully attest that it has some impressive landscape to offer! :)
@AndrewEvenstar2 жыл бұрын
It's on my list of countries to visit, my friend told me it's a place I have to go!
@rohitm19072 жыл бұрын
I hope a longer version of this will be on GCN+
@achillesdoesthings2 жыл бұрын
"grunting and heavy breathing,not that film though" what a legend ollie
@leonardgbrisebois2 жыл бұрын
A reference to climbing Hardknott Pass when Ollie was with Cycling Weekly
@neilrobinson79652 жыл бұрын
I live in Switzerland and yes, it is fantastic for gravel riding!
@davidf22812 жыл бұрын
First line made me spit out my coffee. Genuinely.
@jswplant90862 жыл бұрын
"grunting and heavy breathing - not that kind of film!" thanks, i just spat half my dinner out laughing!
@Seppster582 жыл бұрын
Ollie is my fav presenter. Nice to see this excellent ride. Keep them coming.
@cb68662 жыл бұрын
Good job , again , Ollie ! Thanks for sharing that . The smile tells it all mate ! Peace
@jethromasere32222 жыл бұрын
That opening though!! Utopic
@bicibugscolo95502 жыл бұрын
As someone has already pointed out, Moots is based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, NOT Colorado Springs. There is a big difference. Wish I could afford one of their bikes. No worries, Ollie. You are such a great sport for putting up with all the **** the other presenters give you for being less than perfect. You are an awesome cyclist, and a scientist too! Cheers
@jamesnoller78952 жыл бұрын
We need these videos in full 4k, awesome views though!
@johnnybow70452 жыл бұрын
At least in QHD... but yeah
@elbotho2 жыл бұрын
What are you watching this on? I'm on 480p :D
@prestachuck28672 жыл бұрын
Your eyes cannot see in 4k. It’s marketing designed to part you from your money.
@BreakingLance7102 жыл бұрын
@@prestachuck2867 lmfao wtf? You’re joking right? You do realize the human eye can see 576MP? For reference, that’s 32000 X 18000. While 4K is 3840 X 2160. Get rid of your tin hat bro, it looks like shit on you.
@liam91962 жыл бұрын
@@prestachuck2867 YoUR EyEs CaN'T seE mORe ThaN 30FpS
@stevie1503652 жыл бұрын
Couldnt get that smile off ollies face with a crowbar , says it all great video , i wish we had gravel where i live
@jedisdad22652 жыл бұрын
One of if not the best video ever on GCN! Well done Dr. Bridgewood!
@jirdesteva2 жыл бұрын
A smile from ear to ear. Great work great fun.
@DBxCooper2 жыл бұрын
Let’s just put a happy little tree right here.
@whatwouldjacobdo2 жыл бұрын
How did you get away with hijacking that plane?
@francoispayen2 жыл бұрын
Bridgewood's been killing it lately with the epic rides & races.
@jayshockey54612 жыл бұрын
You da man Ollie! Great vid! Can’t wait to see you do another epic race! Don’t keep us waiting👍🏻👊🏻💪🏻
@richardstoner8662 жыл бұрын
Credit where credit is due....Ollie is a great presenter.....super video...👍
@JibbaJabber2 жыл бұрын
Bob Ross: "Every day is a good day when you paint." Me: "Every day is a good day when you ride." #JustRide
@pittviper63202 жыл бұрын
A Bob Ross painting! Ha ha ha
@MrIanD12 жыл бұрын
Enjoy the pretty little birds 🐦 😏
@anttitapio41452 жыл бұрын
No cars, exploration and sense of freedom. Sounds like mountain biking 😊 Happy you like it Ollie! Switzerland is beautiful
@ViveSemelBeneVivere2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ollie for sharing your Gravel Epic Switzerland experience with us. The scenery looks very inviting.
@retroimportgamer5132 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful country Switzerland looks, top of my bucket list Well done Ollie, great video 👍
@waveril5167 Жыл бұрын
prepare your wallet ;)
@FBrodlie2 жыл бұрын
I never expected Bob Ross to feature in a GCN video! Great analogy for stunning scenery
@babygerald46452 жыл бұрын
Ollie now has his own personal bell for the Bike Vault segment. Congrats on an incredible adventure, Ollie. Top form, mate!
@ltrtg132 жыл бұрын
If Ollie want's to improve his off road riding. He do a few videos with GMBN. Then sign Ollie up for BC Bike Race in Canada.
@sergeigasilov73072 жыл бұрын
Hmmm, given that Ollie calls Swiss fire-roads "off-road", he will hardly be able to do MTB race in Canada as even our paved roads, or at least 95% of them, are rougher than Swiss gravel.
@HumaneNewt2 жыл бұрын
Ollie signing up for redbull rampage, heard it here first
@ThomasCleanbag2 жыл бұрын
Aaaand Ollie has visited a barber too! Great views, cool hair!
@jeremypritchard5692 жыл бұрын
Not only is Ollie a great presenter and a talented bike rider, he is also a brilliant ambassador for the UK in a post Brexit world. Good man Ollie and all at GCN.
@PumpkinVillage2 жыл бұрын
That was some epic scenery and Ollie looked really good. Looked like fun. Thanks for the video and take care, Al
@kilianjungel76192 жыл бұрын
Olli you are an unbelievable beast!
@paullinnitt54502 жыл бұрын
Great video of a great event. Be good to see something similar organised here. South Wales, or the Borders would have many suitable tracks. I think you need to zip tie the bell on for your next ride with Si 😉
@michaelb96642 жыл бұрын
The Dirty Reiver is in the Scottish/Northumberland boarders every year.
@martinandersson58332 жыл бұрын
Wow! That looked like so much fun. What a beautiful country🇨🇭❤️👍
@danieljentsch33602 жыл бұрын
I had fun watching Ollie do it. I'll leave it at that
@chrisblanchard49382 жыл бұрын
That was good, thanks for sharing.
@stevethistle79742 жыл бұрын
anything Ollie does makes me smile!
@jameshoey3032 жыл бұрын
Loved this video....more please
@jimbojet87282 жыл бұрын
That was a great vid Ollie, I have really enjoyed it. The course looked lovely tough but not cruel? I hope as I may just give it a go. I do like that Ti bike too, I won’t be buying one as I have one already, a Litespeed Watia with the Campag Ekar groupset fitted. It’s early doors yet as I’ve only had 3 or 4 rides on it, but I am thoroughly enjoying it. Getting off tarmac riding gravel tyres on a very good Ti frame, is nothing short of magic. It can only get better. The gravel trails through beautiful terrain, being comfortable and enjoying the cycling, well, words don’t do it justice. Thank you, I am glad you’re enjoying it too!
@cyclingnerddelux6982 жыл бұрын
Clever format with the timed sections! It feels like so much has changed since Ollie dropped Contadore...
@gavinstubbings42712 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video really enjoyed this one
@SendingStache2 жыл бұрын
really enjoyed this one, GCN Team!
@higorrcosta93232 жыл бұрын
Ollie’s references are always the best ones! The hills are alive. “Ollie ever makes us laugh.” Great guy.
@galenkehler2 жыл бұрын
This looks Epic 👌 Oli actually makes gravel look fun 🤯
@teunluijbregts25332 жыл бұрын
True - the Valais is beautiful. And perfect for gravel riding 😍😍
@nachiketh36502 жыл бұрын
What a timing?! Just wanted to watch a new GCN video
@pikirkandansalamtobat17432 жыл бұрын
From INDONESIA
@bluetickbeagles1162 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video and what an epic ride. I would love to do this in mesmerizing Switzerland.
@AndrewEvenstar2 жыл бұрын
Man, what an incredible route. Must be so enjoyable and challenging to ride it! That bike looks so nice, and it's very pricy!
@williammooney39982 жыл бұрын
Oh how I wish I was there
@lesliereissner47112 жыл бұрын
Is there a GCN video without rain? It seems that the presenters even bring English rain with them to other countries! Maybe this explains the enthusiasm for disc brakes. Very nice video!
@deuce96242 жыл бұрын
Titanium welds are beautiful
@MrTurbohampster2 жыл бұрын
321 GO!!!! Everyone waits for Ollie to turn his go-pro on 😃
@NisseOhlsen2 жыл бұрын
Reall great, guys, thanks a bunch. I hope you are doubling down on a team effort on the 2022 KOM/Taiwan.
@svenfahrt50852 жыл бұрын
great video from my home country👍 unfortunately I could not attend the event
@tenderlovellcare2 жыл бұрын
Well done Olliie! That's a massive achievement! Loved watching this. I hope we see a picture of this in the "Weekly Inspiration" section. ;) Great tunes and editing too.
@agifford20642 жыл бұрын
Arrowhead 135 - International Falls, Minnesota / January 31st each year - Mandatory starting gear includes a minus -20F degree sleeping bag or colder rating.
@Fliegercantfly2 жыл бұрын
Man bucket list
@Anatedu8612 жыл бұрын
9:50 Sia's Titanium singing in the back :D Nice.
@tomaburque2 жыл бұрын
This is the content I desire.
@Peptou2 жыл бұрын
What's up with the lack of colour grading with the video?
@Kimberly_Sparkles2 жыл бұрын
It’s definitely on the dark side. I just figured gravel was gritty like The Wire.
@deputydd43642 жыл бұрын
Yeah - if I can get the colour grading matched on my family holiday videos surely GCN can!!!
@TransCu2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! ... Would love to see Ollie at the start line in Marrakech as well!
@thereeder5rs2 жыл бұрын
Olie kills me! #weldpor….. Good job Olie and Team!
@Quevallyn2 жыл бұрын
Excellent film as always. Surely the next ride has got to be Unbound… but the full XL. Wouldn’t want it to be too easy for Ollie 😉
@markchristian61822 жыл бұрын
I knew GCN would soon later stand for Gravel Cycling Network. Kidding aside, this vid was awesome!
@twotgfltandahalf2 жыл бұрын
Yeees, welding. Nice. Good riding too.
@CyclingOffToSomewhereIDK2 жыл бұрын
Well done, mate.. Now I want a titanium gravel bike :-D I wish I climbed better but I know GCN has videos to help. Even one, I think, to simulate hills where you have none. I live in the flat part of Southern California but I found some hills finally. I'll get there eventually. Great video, GCN's always are
@chrischupp97602 жыл бұрын
That would be a nice ride
@SunGod2 жыл бұрын
Nice Sunnies 😎 These roads look very familiar to the SG team - hopefully next time we can ride together!
@bubblesezblonde2 жыл бұрын
5:17 Lovely soliloquy! Always enjoy your vids Dr. Bridgewood. Yes the rift might have been a bit much for one's first gravel race. Wow the food looked stunning too! I also love a clean looking weld. Oh btw I thought the music was WAY too loud.
@BT-ej9xf2 жыл бұрын
Moots isn't in Colorado Springs. They are in Steamboat Springs. Worlds apart. Colorado Springs is where all the Talibangelicals live. Steamboat is a cool little ski town with an awesome bike builder.
@seanlacson13102 жыл бұрын
Ollie always loves the alps next video would be riding a recumbent on the alps
@arweldavies882 жыл бұрын
Bob Ross 🤣🤣 Genius
@stevenpike75302 жыл бұрын
Finally. proper titanium gravel rig (read no polyurethane composite…unless you include the BIC lighter)…
@samhuestis81642 жыл бұрын
Routt County is Steamboat Springs, Colorado Springs is in El Paso County! Great vid tho
@PJVERRY2 жыл бұрын
Love it Ollie says no traffic......next shot had a car going the other way....genius 😂😂
@streetxlens2 жыл бұрын
keep going bridewood 🤟🏼
@ttmallard2 жыл бұрын
I got a headshock fork for my Salsa, fairly light magnesium cast, oil dampened, and a 4-axis shock seatpost, they're never too heavy ... comfort aside, wheels are in contact longer in realtime when it matters, you will go faster with more control per watt a bet, 3-beers 🍺🍺🍺
@joffbrown2 жыл бұрын
One for Manon next year
@ADCFproductions2 жыл бұрын
9:31 and there goes all the grease lol
@pedalbikebowes2 жыл бұрын
Great video Ollie 🤙
@mattwake72302 жыл бұрын
I live in switzerland and you've just sold me a gravel bike
@neilrobinson79652 жыл бұрын
@matt, do it! I also live in Switzerland and there are fantastic gravel options all over the country, not just in the Alps. I ride more gravel than road these days.
@gcn2 жыл бұрын
😂 You won't regret it!
@mattwake72302 жыл бұрын
@@neilrobinson7965 How do you find gravel routes? I can't seem to find an app that suggests them...
@neilrobinson79652 жыл бұрын
@@mattwake7230 i just map my own routes on Strava. The heatmap is invaluable, as is the satellite view. As Ollie says, there is always an element of exploration with gravel riding. But if you choose route popular on the heatmap, you won’t go far wrong.
@mattwake72302 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks for the tip!
@rnghwdbcs2 жыл бұрын
So much gravel content recently! Is this a sign of the GGN coming?
@alex-murphy2 жыл бұрын
Nice Moots bike. Shame it's not in "titanium white".
@nileshvagal2 жыл бұрын
Oli how are you humanly possibly riding so much everyday .. your strava stats are off the chart !!!!
@dugldoo2 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see GCN put together a team of their international presenters, including Olie, to do the L'Eroica Gaiole in Chianti. Unfortunately, it just finished October 3rd, so we'd have to wait an entire year. But there's L'Eroica California April 29-May1, 2022 and L'Eroica Brittania, Aug 6th & 7th, 2022 you could think about.
@sepg50842 жыл бұрын
I prefer aluminium frames for rough terrain. Titanium is just bling for people with excess money
@kieferhernandez84372 жыл бұрын
My students in Grade School knows who Bob Ross is, they love him. Thanks to KZbin. :D
@curlisdave2 жыл бұрын
Swiss gravel looks very like normal Irish country roads 🤣
@SlimPickins_072 жыл бұрын
That's usually where you find gravel, on roads.
@kaustubhkharat17152 жыл бұрын
Nature at it's best
@michaelb96642 жыл бұрын
To all those complaining about the gravel content. If you don’t like it, don’t watch it. It’s the Global Cycling Network. That means it covers all aspects of cycling, gravel riding or off road riding in general is popular and for very good reason. Not everyone wants to pretend they are in the Tour de France while sharing the roads with traffic.
@robertmuckle29852 жыл бұрын
If it's a "race"...where did you place?? C'mon Ollie, inquiring minds need to know this stuff! LOL
@andrew1976williams2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video!
@Blanc7772 жыл бұрын
Weldporn is definitely a thing. Even bikeweldporn is a thing.