Last Man Standing | GCN Take On The Fixed Gear Rad Race

After his fixed gear racing exploits at the Red Hook crit James was excited to take his fixie racing up a gear with an invitation to the Rad Race in Berlin. Raced over a tight and technical circuit with only one gear and no brakes it’s an exciting evening of racing with a legendary afterparty.
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[@gcn]

Would you be crazy enough to give this a go?

[@llandor]

Sure, I heal easily, and in my case it'll only be one lap before I'm out anyways

[@hl8ful]

I’ll skip😂

[@humanerror3139]

Yes I'd love to looks so much fun

[@chrisko6439]

Only if it was single speed. I ride the same gear ratio on my all-purpose single-speed (44:17 or 36:14), so i would be very interested finding out how i would do with the gear i am used to. There should be some up- and downhill sections though ;)

[@TommiHimberg]

No.

[@martinaxe6390]

Content like this gives the presenters a lot of weight when they talk cycling. I know they're former pros, but seeing them compete in these events really shows us they still have the ability to "walk the walk and talk the talk".

[@id8989]

Hell yeah! It was like watching a classically trained musician play with a bunch of metal heads

[@bensthingsthoughts]

GCN presenters are no joke !! You are insane ! And insanely good !

[@WheelersAtLarge]

Emma and Hank are no joke, the others are just glad they're around to do the tough stuff for them 😂

[@razaninaufal]

@@WheelersAtLarge chris is also a machine, his sprint is insane

[@cremenivea6282]

Well, theyre retired pros so.... 🤣

[@WonderAnt10]

Insane! Not just the riding but the whole video. The production team needs a big shout-out for this level of editing and filming. I can't believe this video's are still free for us. Great video with intense riding and music that was gripping from start to finish. Thoroughly enjoyed that.

[@SethMarcell]

Hell yeah, this! I was super excited the whole time.

[@denniss8644]

Seriously? I thought it was *way* over-produced and GCN missed an opportunity here to show some great racing. 3 minutes to just explain what the race is, no race footage of any kind until 9 minutes in.

[@momentumcycling6262]

Agree that I really enjoyed this video. A different style than many of the GCN videos (which I also like) but this is a nice change

[@thymenvuik8357]

Well, you didnt crash, so that is better than last time

[@vedhed21]

Is it though?

[@kargs5krun]

Pls review the P3x vs. P5 cervelo bikes for 2019....tks.

[@johnmiller8553]

One step off the podium in his second fixed gear race in two years I think is pretty awesome.

[@voiceofreason9780]

Little late to the party ...but The on lap he went all out got him the fastest lap time. I got the impression that as a commercial/invited guest it would be in poor taste to take a podium position, so he held back a little.

[@livefree316]

🤣 come on bruh! We may fall down but we get back up here in the righteous get back up and never give up. JesUSAves 🙏♥️✝️🙌🏿🌄🕊️🇺🇸

[@mtschutte18]

Love watching these events like the Red Hook and this Rad, please do more.

[@brendavane9148]

Congratulations Hank. I revise my previous comment, Hank is making GCN cool.

[@douglaspate9314]

He definitely is!

[@kajet666]

you looked very confident in there @@jameslowsley-williams4243, are you sure you want to go ride outside?

[@terencechristopher9774]

Best racing vid I have seen on GCN, James is a power house, even with minimal experience on fixed gear and delayed clip ins, he delivered, would definitely look out for more content like this.

[@stealfwayne]

First rate James. fantastic overtake, undertake skills. GO pro footage allows us a great view of how close you all are fighting it out for position. This edit gets my vote for 'edit of the year' and its only March !!.

[@gezamarics5035]

I love how he's smileing the whole time! This is peak fixed gear race vibes

[@Tomcat6541]

A great example of the best GCN videos!

[@TheWaxChainFanClub]

Well done, James. Really enjoyed that.

[@dannyhanny1191]

That was great, and it was cool to see James kick ass in the GCN kit. Thanks, GCN; great entertainment.

[@douglaspate9314]

...I'm bricking it" ... did Jo Fischer understand!?! AWESOME clip!!! Next year Hank. Go for gold!

[@fabianwylie8707]

Wow 😮. Bloody awesomeness of that is insane . Well done you 🏆👍

[@gcn]

Thanks Fabian!

[@Sergio_Math]

It brings me so much joy to see more fixed gear content in here. Great job!

[@jimmynickelz]

Either he has the most bulletproof waiver ever, or a hell of an insurance policy. This event looks so bold and fun. Thanks Deutchland.

[@JulianAllen13]

He probably has a regular cycle event insurance. People aren’t so quick to sue in Europe as they are in the US.

[@PaulPunk23LP]

@@JulianAllen13 Basically, when something gets broken, it gets broken. Nothing is insured there, except stuff, that belongs to the host.

[@jessejamesv]

Racing on that rubberised surface makes a lot of sense in that style. It's full on, but you wouldn't lose nearly as much skin (especially with sleeves).

[@jaimeisreal]

James, you killed it. Great work mate.

[@danielmontgomery7948]

Congrats! 4th place for an event you've never done before - awesome! These type of events, and others like the Red Hook crit series, might be a great part of the future of competitive cycling. Perhaps expand this idea to try road cycling races on race car tracks.

[@neil319]

James you absolutely smashed it. Great power and bike handling in a very different environment. Pure quality.

[@marcuswong1797]

wakes up... goes for a race.. comes in 4th. GCN has assembled a team of riders for anything in amateur racing/event around the world. Good job James!

[@randyisrad]

Please more content like this!

[@Victorioushunter]

I think my heart rate went up to 170bpm just watching James race - amazing. Made me want to go to go-kart course with my 200€ fixie and friends :)!

[@pbandjosh]

Best GCN video in some time! Fantastic and the race looks absolutely balls to the wall, a total riot!

[@douglaspate9314]

I LOOOOOOVED it!!!

[@Bliboify]

What a classy bike show-off move at 7.01 love it :)

[@lenahygiena]

7:01

[@travismcgarry]

I’ve never been interested in a fixed gear bike, but this type of racing is awesome. Time for another bike.

[@dc8890]

Yeah same. I think I might have to build myself a cheap fixie just as a secondary bike.

[@silentcyclist]

@@dc8890 i was a roadie for 5 years, 5 months on breakless fixed gear. Not going back. Fixed gear is simple, quiet and fast.

[@dc8890]

@@silentcyclist Fixies are definitely appealing, but only if you live in a relatively flat area. If I ever move back to London then I might get a fixie. They are definitely great for relatively flat cities. But my current area has some very steep hills and I don't think a fixie would be suitable at all. I need gears for those hills.

[@silentcyclist]

@@dc8890 i had a road bike for 5 years. i live in a area with lots of hills. my legs are getting use to heavy pedaling. and much stronger than when i was riding my road bike.

[@jawntanamo_bae]

Road on a road and XC mountain bike for years, got a nice fixie in college was more fun than either. Gave it up a few years ago and now I’m currently shopping for fixie parts online it’s just so much fun I miss it

[@Pillokun]

I really love the format of this racing series, lets hope it gets super popular.

[@lestick4368]

I'm a track racer, and this looks like it'd be right up my alley.

[@myklonsip]

Great job showing us something really new. Go Hank

[@KevinONeillPlus]

James is rapidly becoming my favorite GCN presenter.

[@marioortega4481]

One of the best videos ever on the channel!!! My adrenaline was flowing as I watched Hank get though the qualifying and into the final. Thumbs up and a huge attaboy to Hank for been a great sport. Loved it!!!

[@julen2380]

Not sure how convinced I am by the intro since I clearly remember how buzzed you were after Red Hook. ;P Awesome, awesome video! Btw, "Rad" means bike in German so Rad Race is a pretty clever play with words as well as obviously a pretty brillaint event.

[@chiefrocker12]

Thoroughly enjoyed that. Well done GCN for consistently bringing new and crazy action content. 4th placement ain't to shabby either

[@fattocattoh]

Damn! That's Rad. 4th place is still 4th place! Better than most of us can achieve. Congrats Hank and hope to see more fixed gear events that you join in.

[@Maxwaehrens]

One of the most exciting GCN videos ever. I thought the music fit the video really well, but it was just a little too loud at times where I would have liked to be able to also hear the crowd to get a feel for the atmosphere around the track.

[@DemonOfSnake]

4 place? Tahats awesome big gratz!

[@PrinceChanning]

The intro, the race, the music and the EDITING OH MY GOODNESS PHENOMENAL video and I cannot get ENOUGH of GCN doing crit races! GCN should maybe put together a team and race in the Gastown Grand Prix in Canada?? :D PLEASE KEEP MORE RACE VIDEOS COMING

[@randomdrifter]

Those overtakes are insane! Couldn't take my eyes of the screen! Podium or not, Hank's a winner in my books :D

[@MauricioAlsinaLee]

Well done, team! Please, do more fixed gear stuff, guys. It's awesome, dangerous, but really funny. Plus, the after-race parties are a must. BTW, to the guy who told me that Hank was riding a Schindelhauer when I thought it was a custom steel fixed-gear: you were right , mate.

[@protocol23]

alone and having dinner in my room... watching the final heat made me shout "GO! GO! GO! JAMES!... my next door roommate knocked on the door asking what's happening... BIG KUDOS TO YOU JAMES... liked the Red Hook Race video and liked this as well...

[@jcolterh]

It was so kind of you to throw the race and give those other guys a chance at the podium. You're a good man.

[@brianr122]

Massive respect Hank. Representing GCN and GB fantastically!

[@arvenzllanto5545]

I wont be surprise if "GCN" became a famous team in fixed gear scene.

[@mnbv5555cxz]

Love to see presenters in real events!! Great work Hank!

[@oscarcaruso204]

4th Place in a race , a track and a bike you never seen or rode ? That’s pretty impressive! Great Job man!

[@rrobotman]

Exciting and nuts 🥜 at the same time. Short sharp hits and lots of energy. Must have been so good to be there and watching this unfold.

[@joshtipton7417]

Clicked thumbs up before I even played the video because I knew it would be good

[@kevinbowe]

I save my thumbs-up for stuff that is special to me. This is one of those videos. I was actually on the edge of my seat during the final! Great ride James! I want to give a special shout-out to the Producer, Video Editor and Audio Editor. Great job. Keep up the great work! Very exciting with lots of drama.

[@NuclearStr1der]

I still have no bloody clue how you did so much overtaking on the second qualifier. This is such a technical course with virtually no space. The races really seem to be determined by the start. At least I thought so... and then I see you taking sweet lines overtaking like a demon, mate!

[@arvenzllanto5545]

Hank putting his name in fixed gear history. mad lad

[@lisapet160]

Sick! .... in a healthy sense. Considering that fixed madness is not a primary specialization with very limited (if any) this particular racing format experience, the fourth place is outstanding!

[@SamuelBlackMetalRider]

Mad skills mate, these races are super technical, super tight corners, really impressed! Many bike messengers usually are kings in such races but you gave ´em hell! Respect!!

[@KnightMirkoYo]

James was swimming through the riders like a barracuda, so many juicy overtakes. My respect is through the roof

[@janwarrington]

Respect Hank ! your best show yet. Addictive viewing matey and I'm only half way through the show and felt the need to comment ! Many thanks

[@brettnepper]

I really enjoyed this one! Nice job capturing the atmosphere and netting a damn good result at the same time!!

[@eblackshaw]

coming across this video three years late ... fantastic event ... great effort James, awesome production value GCN ... 👍

[@tubbytoast2]

Couldn't believe how much I was cheering for James !!!

[@JDirom]

I have really enjoyed these fixie race videos. So much respect for those who race them!

[@ROBBLEROBBLE16]

Great video as always. Couldnt help thinking this is how a BMX race on roadies would go!

[@berker4321]

That riding was mental. You did really well James.

[@wohoi]

that was awesome! hoping for more fixed gear races and hopefully a podium finish!

[@billinhouston3291]

Great job, Hank! Thanks for putting your body on the line and giving it your all. Amazing vid.

[@mohamadiskandarani3705]

amazing, i was getting an adrenaline rush just watching this

[@bettsdn]

MASSIVE overtakes in the semis after not getting clipped in, James. You killed it!

[@ernsthuijboom2212]

Congrats on 4th! Awesome performance and what a great video!

[@mattstorey7683]

This is brilliant, somewhere between a Criterium a Berlin Hipster get together and a Berhain Party.

[@Mytuberify]

One of the most exciting episodes yet. Class cyclists at GCN. You’re my regular motivation to keep going on my long daily commute and effort to get a better lifestyle. Cheers all of you🍻

[@johnpham5615]

I love all your guys videos but I’m especially excited for fixed gear videos, please do more haha thank you for the content :)

[@TEnd810782]

James really rocked it! What a fantastic effort. I would love to see GCN do more crit races.

[@EuanMunro]

Did Hank pick up that perfume because Opie was on the box?

[@christill]

I think this go kart track format is perfect for fixed gear racing. It has a great rhythm to it and the onboard felt like watching MotoGP. And you’re not going so fast that crashes would be that bad compared to red hook crit. And James’s bike is awesome. Looks amazing with the belt.

[@karlsison231]

On the Red hook race James was a bit nervous but you could see here that he's really excited to compete, and wow 4th place? damn hope to see more fixed gear content

[@mattpfeifer9302]

When i saw the title i was hoping you were covering the Redbull Last Stand they've held in San Antonio Texas here in USA. For the past 3 years its got increasing insane and one of the most fun races ive seen.

[@davidslater6672]

Great effort there Hank!!! The Action Man of GCN rides again 💪💪💪

[@Guexican]

I just have to say.....WOW! Way to represent. 👍😎👍 You do know that because you did so well, GCN will be trying to find you another race. Lol. 🤪

[@WesCook1]

More videos like this please!!!! Awesome!

[@speedy7974]

Hank dose it again. My new fave video. Didn’t think he could trump the Red Hock video be he has. Nice one Hank and GCN 👍🏻

[@MetalMachineShop]

Another really enjoyable video - well done!

[@barthompson]

My respect for James has just gone through the roof...fair play mate!!!

[@ethositachi]

Madness. Chaos. Destruction! Hank you absolute legend.

[@iagowilliams2584]

Yes love your videos GCN

[@SniperSpec0ps]

That was awesome!! This needs to happen all over the world, I would LOVE to do this type of racing.

[@francinevassell7374]

Wow wow wow! Nothing beats speed! Well done Hank, reminds me when my brother and I would race around corners on our mtb bikes and feel the speed. Nice dude! 👍

[@nigelw8575]

I can't see myself riding in such an event but the atmosphere must also be electric watching such an event. Would be great to see live and this is certainly something that needs covering on TV.

[@nigelw8575]

@@jameslowsley-williams4243 Thanks for pointing that out James. This form of racing could do with a wider audience as is it short, exciting races that even someone that knows nothing about cycling can get something out of. BTW, 4th was a stellar performance!!

[@singlespeedchronicles7640]

Damn, James, you're the boss of fixed gear races! Well done on you, mate! Love love ❤️ the production quality of this video!!!

[@Ponder_lust]

got back into cycling since covid. Been hooked on gcn content since, keep it up guys

[@gcn]

Thanks Tetsu, great to hear you're enjoying cycling again! Stay safe and happy riding

[@phillwhitlam6999]

Fantastic atmosphere. Is this the new track racing??? Great effort Hank. More of this type of event coverage.

[@getreadyforthepunch3474]

i saw the title "fixed gear" and i thoufht it was gonna be boring, but damn the editors did a great job in keeping it with the vibes of the content. Great job on making it 4th! next year make it all the way to the top of the podium 😉

[@Kleyguy7]

4th place is amazing! It’s really great to see some fixed gear racing on gcn, thank you Hank!

[@floatingvoter8618]

Well done James, very gritty stuff. That was a stunning effort, great video and remarkable result.

[@shanesejones8490]

YEA HANK!! Looking forward to seeing more of these from GCN after 2020!!!

[@JibbaJabber]

Fun fun fun!! With all that tight fixed racing, was expecting to see alot more skid marks!

[@LZWEHDKE]

Probably find those on the undersides of their kits.

[@jan4946]

One of your best videos, mental!

[@MrPhillian]

I was so pumped for Hank. Music and video was so on point. I really want to give this a go!

[@gerardhunter9925]

Thank`s God I found this channel.... it`s so cool, so amusing, so professional, so friendly, so educational.... and so much more !!

[@jasonjenkins1975]

James you are mental but in a fantastic way.....Absolutly awesome, You are a legend to take part in that, would have loved to give it a go myself actully lol :) Well done

[@lennyharp]

James is aggressive and a great rider. What a nice bike he used too.

[@colinfisher2463]

Hank is 'king of the corners' and the aggressive inside line undertake. Top effort on 4th

Thank you very much for including fixed gear content, love from Mexico.