In Pursuit - The First Epic Ride Of The Year

[@gcn]

Where will you be riding this spring?

[@Kimberly_Sparkles]

Probably to Astoria Park and back. Maybe Target. I’m fancy. Still not sure about transit.

[@Mark08138642]

Somewhere new...i could ride these roads in my sleep!! 😂😂!!

[@mahveenusman2184]

@@Mark08138642 Same here😂

[@lloydcyrelhero4814]

Nice orbea roadbike looks great

[@markkirkpatrick6439]

Same as you and back to Bridgwater in one day

[@thenaturalworldwithlewismi9920]

This is probably one of the best videos you’ve made, everyone was on a roll, you could see how much they missed each other. Absolutely great video, I’d love to see much more as simple and well directed as this.

[@wibblemu9]

It really made me want to go out and ride my bike

[@n2nine]

+1

[@iiatyy]

Yeah, great directing, great editing, genuinely funny segments.

[@micahlemasters1]

Fantastic video. Definitely some of GCN's best work.

[@hamilton237]

Dare I say that this and the 5v1 TT vid have a peak top gear vibe? On camera chemistry is great.

[@Eddyn6]

I come back to this video every year, to mark the start of spring.

[@aim-at-me]

Si's single moment of "Literally" Has been better than every one of Dan's caption competition starters. Was so wholesome to see that unscripted quip, and I'm so glad make it into the final cut.

[@bobwilson4068]

That was absolutely hilarious, well done Si !!

[@andymitchell2146]

12:57

[@manudearrecifes]

hahahahaha

[@seniorcycling5352]

I was so suprised they put that in 🤣

[@Kimberly_Sparkles]

But not literally wholesome.

[@benszabo]

"Couples have been coming here for centuries. Literally!" LOOOOL :D

[@parkysouthlondon]

Having Manon part of the group is very encouraging.

[@HkFinn83]

I’d just like to see a little more racial diversity - what is this a klan rally?😂

[@Bayo106]

@@HkFinn83 comment uncalled for. But I do agree. For a "global" cycling network its pathetic that everyone is white English

[@benh8604]

@@HkFinn83 Please explain how a group of 4 white people on a bike ride is equivalent to a racist hate group? I look forward to your big brain response...

[@HkFinn83]

It’s ironic than Hankie Wooster had the line about radio 4 in this clip. I bet the staff of this channel has less people from state schools than radio 4.

[@citycyclist6128]

@@Bayo106 Mahon is Welsh, Conor is Irish... not all “white” is English...

[@AlessioPunzi]

As a foreigner, I’m always amazed at how little mainstream love the British countryside gets compared with, say, Tuscany or the Champagne region. It’s stunning.

[@FlatSpinMan]

It’s like a bonsai country.

[@simonechirico3818]

Faaaacts, so lovely and so underrated

[@simonbartram9231]

We just don't have that European romance or the cycling history of a Giro or Le Tour. Big part of it I think. For those of us that live here it is amazing.

[@AlessioPunzi]

@@simonbartram9231 Isn't the ToB doing a good enough job in showcasing the country, you reckon?

[@simonbartram9231]

@@AlessioPunzi Good point but really since 2012 Olympics cycling has become more mainstream here. I think we can't compete with that heritage of Spain, Italy, and France but the more successful British riders become the more it will highlight cycling in Britain.

[@carldowningphoto]

Love the fact Si has found an alternative use for Welders Goggles!

[@miroslavketenliev7666]

probably paid commercial for POC new glasses...

[@danielv6954]

I just thought je was wearing a full face helmet.

[@robertkraft4652]

Yeah, I'm not a fan of the oversized sunglasses, no matter what brand... we must keep the 1970's at bay!

[@spinnersf]

@@danielv6954 I thought he forgot his glasses and was wearing the windscreen off his car... :-)

[@ippusor]

Good thing now that the Yates brothers finally seem to have put their welding kit to rest.

[@clowiepicar6434]

Geez this type of mates are dreams. I'd love to be buddies with them, this ride is just phenomenal. I really love it. Dreaming riding with them is just ♡. I just kept on watching and watching all over again

[@alexandieeeeee]

Si going all deep and poetic is truly a new 2021 mood.

[@paulobarrameda7507]

yep....

[@robinlewis3471]

More films like this guys - if there’s one thing that makes a good bike ride a great one, its doing it with friends and having fun, banter, adventure and fish and chips by the sea. Really great to watch.

[@christophercork7806]

GCN is quality, September 2019 I was 16 stone, I was reborn back to cycling and introduced to GCN on KZbin, today, I’m 11 stone, riding up to 10 hours a week and charging towards my first 200km solo ride supported by my family, keep it going guyz and gals, it’s great to view and very inspiring 👊 I forgot to say, I’m 55 years young, you lot make me smile 😃 . . . a lot, a big thumbs up 👍 all round 👍👍👍👍

[@yytu2605]

Amazing

[@JulianAllen13]

Congratulations, Christopher Cork. That's amazing. So glad you discovered cycling. A sport, transportation, mental health therapy and physical exercise. Such a release.

[@mattimeo117]

Great comment !

[@camreeves]

Putting it out there, best GCN video ever? Love the script and particularly lack thereof. Perfect ending. Great scenery. Love that it comes back to the essence of cycling and that is, just ride.

[@FlatSpinMan]

I agree entirely. They should just do this.

[@conordunne219]

Thanks Cameron, glad you enjoyed this one.. it was an absolute pleasure to make. Felt very lucky to be riding on that day with good friends

[@nolypatrickmonreal8032]

Hank’s laugh is contagious.

[@conordunne219]

Brilliant isn't it

[@leewilliams3153]

When Connor was waving his arms around at the start of the ride, it reminded me of one of those inflatable promotion guys 🤣

[@idaf5244]

Get your Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Conor from the GCN shop now!

[@davehollingworth5537]

Ah, yes, I just commented the same!

[@JulianAllen13]

Me too

[@conordunne219]

hahaha I totally agree with you. Thanks for watching lee!

[@666battleship666]

😂😂😂

[@ClemensAlive]

Where‘s Olli? Did he get dropped?

[@stephenradnedge4366]

his invitation must have got lost with mine

[@keithmccallum1054]

lol!!!

[@michelespagnolo9864]

Sponsor: How large do you want your sunglasses? Si: Yes.

[@FlatSpinMan]

All the large, please.

[@VinceEmond]

What’s the sunglasses brand?

[@AshrakAhmed]

@@VinceEmond POC Devour

[@willwhite1987]

Si: This is it. Hank: What? Si: 9:02 Hank: C'mon, Si. Remember what Bilbo used to say. "It's a dangerous business, Si, going out your door. You step onto your bike, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no telling where you might be swept off to. - Lord of the Chainrings, part I.

[@guilhermeazevedo1250]

Si-wise Gamgee

[@rossbrannigan407]

Thought the exact same thing 😂

[@FlatSpinMan]

I was sure they were going in that direction, too. As it turns out, it was something even bigger - the end of Si’s cycling universe!

[@nathantang9964]

I think this is my favorite GCN video of all time, so pure, great banter and personality, and it really encapsulates why we enjoy riding our bikes

[@chrisb_rc]

The banter is just soo organic and unscripted it's brilliant. Some popular TV shows could learn a thing or two about mates just being themselves and having a laugh.

[@micmug]

Manon winking at the camera whilst eating her chips. Love that

[@sammould79]

Si “literally” killed me as I had just said the exact same thing in my head 🤣🤣

[@peterbragg615]

This was about the best advert for group rides you’re ever likely to see.

[@tallulahbeaverhausen4382]

Poetry, history, epic cycling, friendship, British countryside... great content, GCN !

[@conordunne219]

Thank you Tallulah!

[@nathanphillips875]

Whoever’s idea this was is a genius: the spirit of cycling captured in 18 brilliant minutes👌🏻 Keep it up guys 👍🏼

[@geniusfdvbd]

Manon : "I don't want to ride in front". Next shot: Manon rides in front

[@felixallride.]

As always, she is doing the hard work for the team!

[@madhattie6392]

Love Si's poetry, Connor's history, and Mannon's focus on the important things - cycling and food! And Hank is just along for the ride. Literally

[@9034833838]

man having some cycling mates would be a beautiful thing

[@amarmangaonkar7682]

Where in India u live my frd.

[@9034833838]

@@amarmangaonkar7682 punjab

[@b3anss]

@@9034833838 I really home you find a few through here!

[@bruceb1433]

One of these days I’m going to tour across western Canada with the side intent of meeting up with riding clubs in the communities i travel through. They will be the best guides of their local rides and, more importantly, show off the best bakeries and coffee shops along the way.

[@robertsoane1672]

9:03 Si talking of his limit gave me so much Sam Gamgee "If I take one more step it will be the farthest away from home I've ever been" vibes...

[@bleskiven]

I thought he would say "The edge of the Si-cling universe"

[@jasonmcgrody9472]

Wonderful seeing Si, Hank, Manon, and Conor just out on a bike. You guys spend so much time telling us about how great a ride with your mates is that it's almost revelatory seeing a GCN video that's just that. No competition, no how tos, no challenges - just riding. The 5v1 video was fantastic but this... **this** video is what riding is all about.

[@sanpanuk]

Absolutely the best vid by far. Si’s comment and timing and the reaction was brilliant. Summer is here and the joy of going out clearly evident and shared by us all. More vids like this please.

[@AdamChilvers]

18:34 Manon giving the camera operator a cheeky wink ;)

[@NecksBacksAndRailwayTracks]

Loved that! Think I have a little (massive) crush on her.

[@rebecca4958]

well spotted 😉

[@Pannemat]

@@NecksBacksAndRailwayTracks Get in line.

[@dandalstraphotography]

I caught that! I’m glad she got her fish n chips!

[@henriklarsen2200]

This is exactly what I like must about cycling, the chat, places to see, being around good friends, having a pitstop at a local place. Its not about racing and competion, but getting the best out of your training and have smashing day. Keep it coming guys and girls. 🤩🤘🏻

[@bittiapina]

This was probably the most enjoyable and fun GCN video I've watched. Absolutely brilliant. Beautiful scenery, bit of history (and poetry) and lots of fun. Great to see (almost) the whole team do a group ride. I know it's probably not easy to organize with everyone's schedules but would love to see more content like this in the future.

[@kakarot2430]

The fantastic 4 of GCN used to be Dan, Si, Matt, and Lasty... and now Si, Manon, Hank, and Conor... sure time does flow...

[@paulobarrameda7507]

wonder where lasty is now?

[@ivbnm]

Kinda miss Matt

[@jasonmcgrody9472]

@@paulobarrameda7507 I think Lasty is behind the camera on a lot of these videos.

[@jonpoon3896]

I remember when it was just the 3 musketeers. When it was truly the Top Gear of cycling with 3 presenters on each program

[@freestylemtbrider]

Don't forget, new Lasty is Ollie :))

[@colnago888]

By far, this is one of the more entertaining episodes, even more so than the continuous roasting of Ollie and Dan!!

[@beigemaster]

Spring, bikes, poetry and knob jokes. What’s not to love? 😅

[@danielhall7878]

This is honestly one of the best videos you guys have made. Just seeing how happy you all were to be riding together and just all the funny moments, I “literally” burst out laughing

[@FlatSpinMan]

Exactly. Really captures what cycling with friends is about.

[@conordunne219]

Thanks Daniel, that's super nice to hear

[@jaimehpaiva]

This video deserves an extended "directors cut" version with some behind the scenes materials

[@fletcherchambers7175]

You know, you've got a really great crew of presenters these days. Love the rapport. You guys have really helped pass the long months of the pandemic. I'm one shot down, one to go, and anxious to ride in a group again!

[@KaijuAlert]

I love the nature and history sections with Conor, I think he's a secret intellectual!

[@johnb0101]

I first rode from Bristol to Weymouth when I was a student there around 1980. It was my first "adventure" on my bike when I decided to ride home (Weymouth is my home town). I used to ride with a ruler tied to my handlebars and then the OS maps folded and held on to the ruler with elastic bands. Those were the days!

[@FlatSpinMan]

Christ, for a second I thought the ruler was to measure the distance!

[@BartKestelyn]

The thing that really gets me is how you lot really convey your enjoyment of cycling 😍 Brilliant ride & video

[@chrishayes121]

I am part of the radio 4/GCN Venn diagram intersect. Love a bit of poetry. Thanks Si.

[@noahmiller91]

My fiancée already loves Si - and as I watched this, she perked up, and just melted when you were reading this poetry. For sure, a phenomenal presenter. Would make a brilliant blue peter present or similar, but just perfect for GCN! Love the team at the moment. Manon is class, and Hank is such a legend!

[@Stevenafoe]

And Conor? Think he’s the nice next-door-kinda-guy you would like to ride with..

[@noahmiller91]

He is slightly goofy, but definitely growing in me! A bit awkward presenting when first joined. But he is lovely!

[@kennywilson7413]

It's the first thing I've ever seen that I can direct a non rider to and say ..."There .... look .... look ..... loooook....that's what we get up to." What a fantastic encapsulation of the joyous pointlessness of it all. Thank you GCN.

[@FlatSpinMan]

Seriously, just do this for every ride video you do. The best part about GCN is you guys being you. This was hysterically funny, showed your personalities, and showed what riding with friends is like - someone blows up, flats, or has a silly accident, you take the wrong course, there’s all kinds of funny stories and experiences en route, then you end up having to dash madly to make the train/ferry/get home to pick the kids up. Highlights include: Connor being Connor Despite the jokes, a genuine appreciation of the feelings that spring brings Cerne Abbas with Connor being Connor and everyone else being about 14 years old The fish and chips scene - of all the moments, this was my favourite.

[@DaJuiceBox35]

These group rides are the best. This group has good chemistry.

[@MachielG]

My god, England looks always beautiful to me!

[@jennybrennan7177]

I think this video encapsulates how every cyclist in Britain is feeling. The sheer joy in this video bring hope, fun and freedom. Well done GCN team 🥰🚴🏻‍♀️

[@alexflorance1111]

19 QoMs for Manon? What a beast😂

[@bobicabayo]

💪

[@mattimeo117]

Unreal

[@jccapistrano13]

That's the first reason why I started riding. To be able to go places at my own pace, to connect with nature while at it. Also, to be able to have a reason to eat on street sides by not being judge as a beggar. Haha.

[@Jasondom-kc7or]

Missing the train on your own sucks but missing it with friends and reminiscing about the epic ride you had with fish & chips makes it all worth while. Comedy gold this episode from GCN nice one all

[@t-rexing]

Lovely stuff! You’ve made this West Country boy feel a little home sick. The ride will have been so much nicer than the train trip back. Oh man, that Weymouth to Bristol route feels like it takes forever.

[@kevinstafford1983]

I love that although this is your job you's get to have so much banter. Hard to beat a bit of a history lesson with some laughs and jokes thrown in. Keep it up guys, love the content.

[@bikeskimawk670]

Mates having fun. A fine example of riding to the level of your smile!

[@GuLinux]

Glad to see an appearance of Lord Syron, one of the most prolific british cycling poets.

[@HiopX]

"literally"

[@Workaholic42]

Lord Si-Ron?

[@michaelobrien4259]

Manon peering out from behind Conor! Time 9:50. Love it.

[@markrskinner]

We need more like this. Top class.

[@pavlovzdog]

That ladies and gentlemen was the best none GCN+ video for ages. From Si's poetry, (which I liked) 👍🏻. To Connor's knob history lesson. Bikes, mates, a hint of sun and great laughs. Looking forward to doing more of this type of thing soon personally 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. PS 19 QOMs 😱😱😱 legend that is Manon 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@mr.bubbles180]

This is one of the best videos you guys hasn’t made in a while. It just seems so organic. It feels like I’m on the road with you guys

[@WalterDill-d9j]

I want to give this a thumbs 👍 up every time I watch this while looking forward to Spring!

[@SteveBrill]

Si was brilliant in his poetical wanderings. Poignant and beautiful. 😊 Great video guys, loved it. 👍🚴

[@richaw2779]

The GCN Cycling Team waxing lyrical in the midst of a burgeoning Somerset Spring .. and Glastonbury Hippy-ville to boot.. and hats off.. Connor your a brave man taking in the history lesson at Cerne Abbas! LITERALLY.. Wa-hey! 🚴🚴🚴🚴🌞

[@willdyson1033]

12:57: The best line on GCN history ever!!!!

[@DaveCM]

I concure about that first Spring ride. Toward the end of winter, we had a warm day. I cut out of work a little early to go ride. I was able to comfortably wear a summer kit. It was so nice to ride in shorts and nothing on my arms. It was glorious!

[@paulcollins9586]

Welcome to Dorset. The best county in England. Amazing ride.

[@stevelewis6154]

That looked so much fun not jealous in any way........Manons cheaky wink at the end lol

[@RudiDwiHartanto]

just riding with mates and enjoying everything. This is classic GCN

[@emmadawn321]

This is still one of my favourite GCN videos. I was inspired to cycle from Bristol to Weymouth myself just a few weeks after watching it!

[@asdesuk]

I just want to give this a hundred thumbs up. This was fantastic and hope there are many more rides to come.

[@marktoye1125]

These have to be the 4 best presenters, always good chemistry between them, they bounce off each other and watching this really did put a smile on my face and inspire me to ride more, I really need to get my hands on some medium sized gcn kit

[@a.sarmiento5116]

One of those moments to cherish with friends.

[@ChanceBarber]

This made me smile. This is what cycling is all about, riding hard with friends & FUN!!

[@amfinc2]

More history and Conor. Ride the length of Hadrian's wall!

[@FlatSpinMan]

Seconded! That’s a great suggestion.

[@damianward8138]

Great banter & chemistry in this vid! Conor explaining the hill figure - priceless! 🤣

[@brandongibb3093]

Its nice to see how life has come back in the UK. I can only hope it will happen here in Canada soon. Itching for a good group ride.

[@tomwilkinson2731]

Hank, “ this ain’t radio 4 mate, shall we get cracking” 🤣 Love it!! One of the best GCN videos!

[@richardandersen9259]

This GCN show made me smile. Its nice to see the group together riding after the global virus and terrible winter.

[@patrickzimmerly3737]

As an American who bought his first bike in May 2020 & found GCN soon after this looks like so much fun. Well done.

[@furst6]

Man I have missed your epic rides. I found myself smiling and laughing the whole time. Well played team!

[@richardhill2523]

Oh dear, I got all teary when Manon took the lead. Great vid!

[@jackievampanda]

Really love to see them riding in a group! 😍😍 and really really enjoy watching this episode!

[@andrewburns3952]

Two best GCN video bits ever, Si’s impromptu “literally “ quip and Manon’s sprint victory. Brilliant!

[@RobSmash]

Just an incredibly up lifting video, loved seeing you all together, with the optimism of putting the last 12 months behind us seeing you all out for that spring ride, the sense of freedom hit home. Thankyou GCN! 👏👏👏

[@janatlmb2770]

I am hitting like, just for Si's performance alone, this boy is a legend.

[@247MS1]

That drone shot at 6:05 is genuinely remarkable. Incredible camerawork all video! So many background worthy clips.

[@andrewgmorrow6467]

What a pleasure to watch. My son and daughter in law are teachers in Dorchester. We are in Ireland and cannot wait to be able to travel over to see them in that beautiful part of the world.

[@topaz_climber]

I loved Sy’s poetry corner! More please!!

[@fixieebro]

Brilliant video GCN. I actually watched it 2x. Each presenter's personality shines and the spring excitement is palatable.

[@Jack-dv1tr]

Absolutely loved it. Definitely should do more videos similar to this. Great job guys

[@annarussell6565]

Best GCN video ever! I’ve watched it 3 times now, always reminds me why I love to cycle…and seeing the joy of coming out of the lonely COVID winter is really special. The only reminder of the darker days being the cafe stop- a window on the street. Happiness is riding and laughing with friends 😊

[@gcn]

Glad you loved watching it as much as we loved making it!

[@klx-y]

oh my god, the most fun part Connor struggling whit the sexual statute explanation. that was the most truly epic struggle I've ever witnessed in recent time a jewellery...

[@conordunne219]

Ha it was very tough to get that explanation out, especially whilst watching Hank try not to laugh... !! Thanks for watching

[@klx-y]

@@conordunne219 SI Literally comment at end of the explanation was the cherry on cake to 😂...

[@tonks1968]

That had me cackling from the very first minute. Brilliant fun and well done all… I would have been glad to miss the train, sell 2 hours for a fish and chips on the beach is a no brainer…. Great film all and loved Manon’s dry wit…. she takes no prisoners. love it.

[@hussars_trumpet5210]

My 11yr old son has discovered a love of cycling during our lockdown year. He now regularly drags me up and down the hills around Weymouth. Our longest ride is 47km, I’m glad you guys enjoyed visiting sunny Dorset.

[@conordunne219]

ah that's awesome to hear!!! Beautiful for riding down there, that final descent was unreal!!!

[@JamesMartin-gl8gg]

Love Si doing the poem, more, please Si

[@seventy4jns855]

Time to put that winter gear away , British Summer time is here 🙌🏻

[@gcn]

If only 😂

[@seventy4jns855]

@@gcn well maybe not today 😂

[@252Scooby]

Yup 22oC in places on Tuesday

[@epiczeus945]

In the former British colony of Colonial Virginia it was 23c yesterday, it'll be 18c tomorrow and 25c on Tuesday. Spring and fall are the best times to ride here. In summer you're looking at 30C with 90% humidity for nearly 3 months straight and in the winter it's about like it is in Britain.

[@Kimberly_Sparkles]

@@epiczeus945 The South has the worst version of summer, all humidity and heat.

[@pooksthepossum]

This video is my favorite and I will watch it at Winter's end, every year. 😁

[@melteccraig]

Si giving off samwise vibes:"this will be the farrest from home ive ever been"

[@ImranShaikh-gh2wd]

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