How To Survive The World’s Toughest MTB Stage Race | GMBN Takes On The Swiss Epic

[@gmbn]

Where are you riding this weekend?

[@deadlegintheface568]

Gym, still saving for an XC bike. Loved this, I saw a video on the cape epic (by ef education I think) and hoping I do one soon since then

[@DuffersMcDuff]

From Weston s M over to Crook Peak and back.

[@gilesmayall.]

I'm cycling down to my local shop so I can get some fresh cans of hate and then spend the rest of the weekend sat in my pants criticising people for making great KZbin films.

[@truprzemo]

mtb rally around Beskid Niski in Poland

[@sandiegoson]

No riding this weekend unfortunately. What tire pressures did you guys run for the race?

[@Richard_Payne_GMBN]

Thanks for the love everyone. Stoked on the whole team on this one, guys behind the lens crushed it and Blake rode like a champ ❤

[@McSchwabl]

Since GMBN is independent again the content is so much better

[@gmbn]

Thanks for noticing 😁 Some cool stuff in the pipeline 👍

[@yankohristov2361]

@@McSchwabl, independent from..? obviously I missed some news :)

[@McSchwabl]

@@yankohristov2361 Discovery

[@emonty62]

Better to watch then any Netflix, Fantastic!!!!

[@malv173]

Can't disagree with it being epic. Another amazing edit. Captured the emotion and effort really nicely. One thing I would like to say is that Rich's presenting of these videos is simply brilliant. And there's no disrespect meant to the rest of the team - the standard has been very high for quite a while now.

[@Richard_Payne_GMBN]

Cheers for the kind words mate and glad you love the edit.

[@gmbn]

Thanks for watching and pumped you enjoyed it 😁

[@malv173]

@@Richard_Payne_GMBN credit where it's due! Cheers!

[@newttella1043]

Whaaaat?? I haven't watched GMBN in ages because I don't care for park stuff/dirt jump, or big bike enduros. Love these epic, high mountain adventure races! I'm so glad to see Blake, of all the presenters, challenging himself in spandex.

[@jamiefarrell6496]

Love these videos that don’t involve the team hooning around a bike park. This is the sort of stuff that really makes me want to get out on my bike 👍🏻👍🏻 Great work Blake, Rich, and everyone behind the cameras

[@Richard_Payne_GMBN]

Thanks dude team work makes the............😉

[@daveland3599]

Possibly the best film ever from GMBN or GCN. Amazing stuff

[@robertrudik3022]

This 21:9 format made it epic as well.

[@gmbn]

Thanks for noticing 😁

[@riaanloots1270]

Have a look at the Munga MTB race as well. 1100km in 5 days single stage race across South Africa.

[@AnK5402]

As someone getting older this honestly looks amazing, my days of flying down bike parks for big air are over but this looks amazing. Great accomplishment for you guys

[@mikedwiles]

Excellent! I enjoyed the whole thing. Watched you guys for years. I immediately liked Blake as a presenter and always have since. But I got a whole new appreciation for Rich. You guys made a great team on this one!

[@Richard_Payne_GMBN]

Ah no way cheers dude much love

[@XC-Neo]

Congrats, guys, on completing this monster event!

[@kippyjohnson]

You can really see how great of friends Rich and Blake are. Amazing video. I would love to see a behind the scenes interviews etc with the camera crew and how they approach filming something like this.

[@Richard_Payne_GMBN]

ha ha yeah we get on pretty good lol

[@mozpassion8996]

Well done boys!! Next try ABSA Cape Epic

[@Seppster58]

One of the BEST EPIC rides I have seen in a long time. Well done guys. 🤩🥰

[@gmbn]

Thanks for watching 😁

[@birkaster]

Deadpool and Wolverine of GMBN. Rich is brutal, I really believe he's the strongest rider in the whole network.

[@wernerschodts8839]

OMG, well done guys. Epic race, great team work guys. Greetings from Belgium.......

[@gmbn]

Greetings from the UK! Thanks so much for watching 😁

[@bitumen83]

I have finished 1 month ago 35 km marathon with 1km climbing. I felt that in my body. Cant even imagine how this Swiss epic looks like. It is brutal... Congratulations guys, you are monsters! 🫡

[@Xgecko66]

For the longest time I have wanted to see you two bike-pack about Wales on Single Speed Hardtails. This was a close second, nicely done.

[@fjaquez1369]

The shot of the riders and their shadow from the drone top down at 6:37 is so great.

[@Coolbusby78]

Blake I tip my hat to you Sir. Well done to you both.

[@andysmallman7843]

Great film which made the event look far more enticing that the content from Swiss Epic themselves. It’s really nice to see participation and realistic coverage of these events which are, I think, fun, challenging and achievable. Kudos - that looked tough, well domestically lads. 🎉🎉🎉

[@alanbussell7894]

Probably one of the best GMBN videos I've had the pleasure of viewing. Congrats to Blake for not giving up 💪 and Rich for being the ultimate team mate. Just riding that bit slower than your pace can be hard. 🏅🏅

[@slidehamma]

Fantastic work! You were lucky with the weather. Massive respect to Blake for keeping his pecker up, even in the pain cave 👊

[@FatbikeRepublicNL]

What an amazing adventure. Looks like it pushed you guys to the limit, and it was clear that you supported each other 1000%. I really enjoy these type of adventure videos. Thanks.

[@jonm7272]

Great effort, fantastic video. Wonderful to see some sufferfest from GMBN again instead of ebike cruising. Thanks guys, more of this please.

[@gmbn]

We love a good sufferfest! More cool stuff in the pipeline 😁

[@jonm7272]

​@@gmbnwill look out for that. P. S. hope Blake's feet get better soon, I heard a rumour that he might have got a blister? 😂. (sorry Blake, amazing effort mate, fair play!)

[@joostdeen9614]

Very nice guys. A well deserved cuppa tea for Rich and Blake 🤙🏾

[@alexjohnson6462]

So Blake is basically GMBNs version of GCN's Hank, is what I have concluded from watching this. On GCN, Hank is the designated guinea pig for when you need a presenter to do something crazy, despite not necessarily being either the most physically fit or the most skilled for the task... but heck, lets make him do it anyway just to see if we can finally do away with him.

[@winklertribe5268]

What a great achievement Blake & Rich!! Loved “riding” this epic race with y’all! I’m riding my local trails this weekend (my poor hubby has COVID, so I’m slipping in some ride time close to home.)

[@specializedrunner]

Well done you two. Next on your bucket list should be the ABSA Cape Epic in South Africa. 600 Teams 8 days with about 16 000 m of climbing.

[@gmbn]

That's on the list for sure! We'd love to do Cape Epic

[@kevbulmer]

Outstanding effort from you both, especially Blake who doesn’t normally do this kind of thing, nice one Rich for keeping him going

[@MoldovanG.]

Big congrats for GMBN Team!!! What an incredible race, good job guys!

[@01FozzyS]

Well done,boys! What a trooper Blake is!

[@Yarkhan]

GMBN, you all have been putting out outstanding content these days, wow. Outstanding work. May the gods of the algorithm bless this video

[@nickculshaw4775]

Nothing but respect guys, totally epic ride and huge efforts. Love this type of content 💪🏻😎 Blake, the 7 Hills won't ever be a challenge again 😂

[@rogertitcombe1870]

Fair play to you lads, team work makes the dream work. Looked incredible

[@SMcA86]

Loved this! More like it please! Showcase similar events in the UK & Northern Ireland that we could do too would be brilliant

[@saddleweary2777]

I absolutely loved this vid, as a flat lander I can't imagine racing in that thin air. Y'all are true blued

[@gmbn]

It's amazing how much difference it makes when things get a little soupy!

[@alastaircummins1980]

Gmbn race/adventure videos are the best thing on KZbin 👏👏👏

[@jpfidalgo7]

20:13 OMG, that riding and that shot! B-E A-UTIFUL! Huge congrats to Blake and Rich! Monster effort right there! Fantastic job to the film and editing crew as well!

[@gmbn]

There were some insane views throughout the race! Thanks for watching 😁

[@zane5598]

Best thing I've seen on YT in a long time!

[@jrcollings]

Inspirational and fun video guys. You two are at at level so far above average John (me) that it's awesome to be taken along on your epic adventures and to get to experience it vicariously. Kudos! What a great team!

[@markparsons9879]

Great stuff Rich and Blake! One of the best videos I’ve seen in a long time

[@Danbourne13]

I absolutely loved this . Fantastic change of pace from the usual stuff . I was welling up at the end 😂 to top guys and a great team behind the cameras . Well done everyone

[@erikbrynjolfson6478]

Really enjoyed this one , the boys killed it !!! What an epic struggle up those monster climbs . Makes me want to ride my bike even more . Well done boys !!!!

[@nmcelroy3540]

Very well done!!! I love these types of videos! It’s really cool to see the guys coaching on their respective disciplines and being receptive to being coached themselves. Rich was a great coach and support to Blake! What an achievement for you both! 🥰🙌🏽

[@Paul-q3q6u]

Absolutely amazing. Such an inspiration. I love the bike park but nothing compares to a real mountain bike ride. Well done guys you did an amazing job!!!

[@fjodorgrigorow3851]

Congratulations! Yes that was EPIC! Thank you for sharing with us that cheerful! :- ))

[@ysfsuleman]

Fantastic video, well done to both of you. Was happy to hear a fellow Saffa (South African) was there to give you some good advice, Blake's SA accent is on point Love the content and well done again,

[@lilbruin]

Always so impressed when you are clipping along at speed in places I would feel queasy even walking. Those switchbacks! The ledge on the last day!?! What a ride. Brilliant!

[@beetleranger2997]

Such an inspiring and amazingly well-filmed story! Thank you, GMBN, for motivating me to hop onto my bike!

[@MrMorgsan]

That was a truly epic adventure! Nice production and monster effort from Blake and Rich! Well done!

[@whichway9068]

Finally had the chance to watch this. Truly impressive and inspiring, well done lads! I now need to sign up to something like this.

[@BikingScot1]

Great video team and well done guys. This brought back some amazing memories of the fun and the pain of when I did it in 2017. You've got me hovering over the entry button for 2025 now! Congrats on getting through this proper epic race, chapeau!

[@goldmine234]

Great video! Only dream of that epic team 1:02 struggle, ride!!! Awesome!! Beautiful views too!!! Way to go Rich and Blake!!! Enjoyed video!!!

[@lindawestlake5063]

Totally brilliant! What amazing scenery! Perseverance at it's best! Well done both!

[@murphymurphy6684]

Some of those photos are absolutely epic!

[@amygdalaen]

Well done!!! I have blisters just from watching this. I hope you found time to enjoy the landscape.

[@roqclimber]

Gotta love Blake's goofy sense of Humor. I'm sure it makes the pain and exhaustion more bearable.

[@gmbn]

He was well up against it in this and did great to pull through 💪

[@rbedmar7116]

What an amazing job guys... Massive effort to conquer those climbs... wonderful landscapes... great vibes.

[@cheznay8088]

Wowzers! My god, well done you two! I felt excited, tired, exhilarated and emotionally exhausted watching this video. What an epic adventure and kudos for doing it and finishing it! Very inspirational 🙌. Loved every min of it ❤️

[@gmbn]

Us too 😅 Glad we could inspire you 😁 Thanks for watching

[@pault9899]

Epic!! And also a great production, congrats!

[@lynxg4641]

Man, that actually looks fairly fun as an epic to do with a good friend, maybe one day in the future, amazing scenery/views. good job both of you, especially Blake though being he's not an XC guy, great effort. Maybe next time, ditch the full on XC shoes and run some more Trail oriented shoes for those climbs. Just FYI for Blake, the cold water constricts the blood vessels, forcing them to pump the lactic acid out of your system faster, I do it when I'm finished a ride to help get things flushed quicker and then follow up with a hot/warm to help rush the blood in to help repair and flush - actually do that several times if it was a really hard ride, and/or suffered cramps.

[@Cycleguy-s8q]

This is awesome! You guys need to do more of this kind of stuff!!!

[@matthewmorrison7412]

Guys that was insane! What a ride, what a video. Please, you guys are a wicked team more of this please ❤❤❤❤

[@colinsalmon4427]

Excellent video and very well done both for completing, the filming was brilliant and the views stunning

[@daniellegere7561]

Rich is a machine! Love seeing you both doing epic events like that!

[@Richard_Payne_GMBN]

🤖 Thanks mate more to come i reckon

[@mommamooney]

I’ve been looking forward to this video for some time and it did not disappoint! The photography is amazing, especially the drone shots

[@gmbn]

Thanks so much! It was a pleasure to film and edit 🤘

[@ManorMoose]

To think we get this kind of content for free... That was epic in every way! Thanks GMBN 🙌🏼

[@gmbn]

Glad you enjoy it! more to come 😁

[@andrewchutchins]

Fantastic video - videography is 5***** and you two are absolute champs! Inspiring stuff! Thanks Blake & Rich!

[@gmbn]

Much appreciated Andrew! Thanks so much for watching this one 😁

[@Middleagerookie]

Nice job, boys! Respectable result. Good video

[@ryanbrown9867]

Amazing video and congratulations on the epic ride !

[@craigweightman799]

WOW WOW WOW what a gruelling but epic race massive congratulations to you all for completing it 👏 . This type of video is really enjoyable to watch hopefully we will get more and maybe do some of the charity rides we have in Britain although they wouldn't compare to that one.

[@koccoo]

Love these kinds of videos. And these two guys are awesome. It literally feels like I want to be there with you 🙂 Pure genius. Great work. Keep it up

[@gmbn]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😁

[@RatmadnessMTB]

Good job boys! Excellent TEAM Effort. Beautiful scenery. You guys should feel very lucky to participate in rides like that. Again good job and excellent video!

[@302hardtailr6]

Great effort from both of you guys! It looked really tough with some fun thrown in also. You guys seemed to be a good team. The views were amazing. I have to give Blake extra kudos for the BRRRAAAAAAPING!!

[@gmbn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rip.tear.]

Simply excellent content, loving this stuff so much! You guys are legendary!

[@beardedtrucker]

Good job fellas. Blake! You did damn good bro

[@StanislavNevyhosteny]

I was half expecting Blake to do this on a hardtail :D Great work gyus!

[@leetowers3214]

Epic ride and a stunning video. Well done everyone involved.

[@olivierguyot8069]

brilliant guys !!!! Special congrats to blake !!! Carry on like that guys. It gives me ideas to try long run you are doing, but I need to get fit before !!!

[@timbelleville3158]

Impressive guys. Great effort. Makes an Aussie want to travel far!

[@DZig]

this kind of video is truly inspiring. Diggin it for sure!

[@cheeeeeeeef]

Another amazing accomplishment, props to the camera dudes on this one as well.

[@botzilla73]

Congrats from Argentina!!, great job in the race!!!!

[@markbayhon]

I wish you will add to the Dirt Shed show some announcing interesting events like this. The the audience might be interested and an overview of the event.

[@gmbn]

We'll have a bit more insight into the event on the show this week 😁

[@mikomedia319]

Well done gents, bloody awesome effort! Loved this video, inspired me to look at doing more XC riding.

[@DuffersMcDuff]

Fantastic video guys. One of the best. Makes me want to do the Passporte du Soliel again.!!!

[@DiederichWouters]

Nice, the balance between pain and fun... Respect!....Inspiring....

[@kisilvan]

Huge kudos to you both. Beautiful country

[@dorothyb.]

I watched epic Andorra last year and realised how brutal these epic courses are. Well done to the guys for managing this stage race. Cape epic next year?

[@WheelieGood-j6t]

Gents, absolutely brilliant. loved this.

[@susspecked]

The cherry on top, you can say you've beat Sebastian Vettel in a race!

[@mziepilime4390]

🎉excellent work gents, that’s really well done and an awesome edit as well. I had the pleasure of doing the race two years ago, absolutely epic stuff. Would be great if you guys could do an equipment review, what gear you ran on your bikes, tyres, pressures, chainring sizes, droppers- any other tech info you can share for future Newbies😅

[@the_spanner_ch7mp]

Epic video GMBN Epic effort from Blake and Rich Fantastic team work guys And fantastic job from the guys who recorded the video Awesome stuff all 👊🤘

[@gmbn]

Cheers for the feedback! Rad to hear 🤘

[@tahirsaid6993]

This is great. Hope the two of you can take on the Cape Epic next.

[@K9Manhunters]

Welcome to my country😊We sure have great (steep) mountains! This video is probably the best advert for this awesome event. Hope that one day, I can ride an event like that🤞🏽Would be interesting to do a video about your bikes’ setups! Congratulations for this EPIC 🤣 performance and awesome video, loved it!

[@gmbn]

You've got an awesome country! Thanks for having us as visitors 🤘 Here's the video you're looking for 😁 👉 gmbn.eu/SwissEpicKitCheck

[@clintonleinbach8026]

Great work guys! Love it!

[@fjallmann]

Rich and Blake, that's an effort and a half! It felt like you both had each other's back and I think, crossing that finishing line together is what events like this are for. It's just pure physical torture but seeing you both sort of bear and go through it together - teamwork :D!

[@Richard_Payne_GMBN]

100% we were defo there to look out for each other for sure

[@fjallmann]

@@Richard_Payne_GMBN I don't really have buddies who I can ride with yet but seeing you both kind of got me emotional for a second :). More power to you fine gents.