Mountain Biker Attempts The Everest Challenge! | Climbing Mount Everest's Total Elevation

Everesting - the act of climbing the total elevation of Mount Everest, 8,848m, in one ride on a bicycle. At the Forest of Dean; this equates to 82 laps, a fireroad climb rises 108m followed by a technical off road descent back to basecamp. Henry, a man with the drive and fortitude (and some might say insanity) to take on this epic ride from the early hours to the late night, rose to the occasion.
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[@gmbn]

This Everesting Challenge kicks off our Adventure Week. Got an adventure themed question? Submit it in the comments using the hashtag #askgmbn

[@jawide626]

"bicycles, my friends, are the only chains that will set you free" damn son that's some deep talk from our boy Henry.

[@ocbyn]

Jack Dempsey Hey@gmbn - that has to be a t shirt right there. I’d buy one.

[@Dan23_7]

Jack Dempsey He's a poet man, that blew me away 👊🏼

[@davidkeane2399]

@@ocbyn Yes mate! Absolutely yes! Let's bomb #askgmbn with that a bunch of times!

[@m.muzinski7842]

Dan23 7 he kind of is. The way he speaks.. puts words together.. personality for sure.. and well deep thinking. Hanry Boy.. Man I respect you! Congratulations!

[@cenzolyksitruff]

@@ocbyn glad i checked the comments, i was about to say the same thing. Is it a shirt yet?

[@sambryson8747]

Goes for massive bike ride brings oreos coke and beer

[@anders2821]

I know right. You only need oreos and beer

[@isaacstevenson3083]

dam ores sound good

[@cliffsangelsphotography]

Don't forget gummy bears

[@jelledevries2280]

Cliff J those give you the shits if you eat many

[@Dude-Smellmyhelmet]

What's wrong w that?

[@jonburnell532]

I love Henry's narration, it's like listening to poetry. Also, great effort, well done.

[@legne1]

absolutely, he should do more videos in front of the camera!

[@Dan23_7]

Jon Burnell Totally like poetry 👊🏼

[@blackuhruhu]

I agree! He touched the passion, pain, drive, and the souls need to be challenged by something we in the sport love! Well done!

[@wolfendenracing2826]

200th like

[@DustedMike]

its not just like, it is poetry

[@albanegger2569]

Kudos. This bike, this nutrition. All wrong yet you did it.

[@Dolencd]

This was by far the greatest moment of storytelling on GMBN. And so nicely produced aswell. Great job Henry! Well done!

[@kentweyers1845]

Possibly one of the best pieces, I have ever watched on GMBN. Well done Henry, that is a true effort of grit and determination.

[@cliffsangelsphotography]

GCN : I did an Everest challenge GMBN Henry : Hold my chamois. And my Oreos. And my Pringles. And my beer. Great respect to you Henry! Bikes really do set you free! Keep up the great work!

[@jhibes9103]

Literally got chills when Henry hit the top of the climb for the last time and he started cheering! Awesome effort!

[@jhibes9103]

@Henry Quinney Definitely inspiring! Makes me think about pushing my limits. Great effort!

[@RemedyTalon]

"Bicycles, the only chain that will set you free" Outstanding!

[@marksmith566]

One of the best things I’ve watched and Henry is an awesome presenter, “bicycles my friends, are the only chains that will set you free” that’s deep and need putting on a T-Shirt 👍

[@vonHammersmark]

This is my favorite MTB film. I love your style of story telling and even find it inspiring in it's execution. Content is AAA+ as well...for me personally, anway. Great narration and really nice production. Thanks Henry & GMBN.

[@christonamtb4089]

Would love a gmbn Strava account so we can see the epic rides

[@samvilla6290]

Christ On A Mtb look him up They each have a strava profile

[@davidkeane2399]

I follow The Don on Strava. Must look Henry up

[@modestlife2316]

www.strava.com/activities/2622747517

[@davidkeane2399]

@Henry Quinney get sorted on Strava man. I post local single track and trail spots down here in Grenoble. Love to show you guys at GMBN some of our lesser known secrets!🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@tadej255]

@Henry Quinney man..you are the man! Super good video.. got to take some oreos on my next ride. Great effort.. super nice narrating. THE BEST!

[@Ricochetmex]

Mad respects to Henry. I’m so glad he is part of gmbn, his whole attitude and knowledge are incredible!

[@eliotcrowe7884]

Massive kudos to you Henry - amazing achievement, and a great demonstration of the importance of attitude and spirit above all else. If I even dreamt of doing such a thing, I'd be meticulously studying the right bike, right setup, right hill, right nutrition, but you just went for it!

[@chingskie4063]

Massive respect for this guy. That feeling of overcoming that much suffering must feel good. For me you're a legend already

[@Zahlmiac]

After watching this video, I have a lot of respect for you Henry. Not just for your awesome effort, but even more so, for the person you are and the way you express your thoughts.

[@PatSimon182]

Everesting is one thing, the way it was presented and the substance so deep, that monologue was so heart felt and passionate, i absolutely love it. well done Henry, i really incredibly love this episode.

[@RGCastro7]

Impressive achievement, Henry! Congratulations on such an awesome milestone. Great editing and storytelling. I really enjoyed this.

[@kitconnolly4298]

Henry you absolute legend!!! That was class, really enjoyed watching you achieve your goal and thank you for sharing it with us.

[@Dan23_7]

I've watched start to finish and I almost feel like a proud father at your achievement. I literally got choked at the end. You're philosophical and also quite the poet Above all....... You still have the kid in you, like we all do and that's why we ride (MTB not roadie 😂) Hats off totally 🎩👊🏼👊🏼

[@th_js]

Very nicely made video, good music choices and filming is excellent, great work!! And great effort Henry 👍🏻

[@matejmanceta1794]

Again

[@tatocalderon9840]

Thats massive!!! My sincere respect and congratulations. Henry and GMBN, thanks for some incredible inspiration and work!!!

[@Jayneflakes]

That was a great video, the voice over was really thoughtful, the ride was epic and the achievement was monumental. Well done Henry and the GMBN team.

[@Frack_Black]

Outstanding effort. Guy has a great attitude. Great production too. Can't wait to see what other challenges he throws himself haplessly into.

[@Bi0Hazardfr]

goes for the longest, craziest ride ever. ride without a chamois and with flat pedals you are bloody crazy...

[@XXTT1]

Henry I'm happy that you are now part of GMBN!

[@nathankeller3520]

Holy crap that was the most inspirational thing I've seen in a long time. Henry is a beast. Awesome ride but an even better reason for doing it.

[@fernmwood]

As someone who's done 4 Everestings (one of those on a fixed gear) and is also an avid mountain biker, I can say with all certainty that this is HEAVY. MTB Everesting is such a gnarly idea. Not just doing all that climbing on an enduro bike, but having to ride that techy descent that many times, cleanly, under that much fatigue??? Kudos.

[@tornado34]

Well done, what a great attitude to a difficult personal challenge. Too many people want to cheat, shortcut, hack or pull others down rather than commit and stick to doing what can be so difficult. The reward for those who dig deep within themselves is priceless. Many, many people could learn a lot from taking the sentiment from this achievement. A genuine achievement - much respect. 👍🏻

[@andrewk3473]

Got to say this is really inspirational!!! I love watching Sam Hill win his third title but telling a story about the motivation and tribulations of a man shaped boy really inspires me find that same passion and drive. Its more relatable and refreshing, bravo.

[@Ranger0752]

Fantastic achievement, I'm going to do an Everest at some point but on my road bike not a totally unsuitable long travel enduro bike. Nutter! Well done!

[@JayBirdPhotos]

Hats off sir! One hell of a ride. Love the documentary of your journey. One of the top videos for GMBN.

[@tacconelli]

"A bicycle chain is the only chain that can set you free" --wow, I'm cryin' over here

[@rafaelfaria391]

Respect Henry! Awesome effort and a outstanding video.

[@johnnoble7452]

Brings back feels. end of this summer me and two friends decided to ride 457 km on access roads in two days. all of us were pretty fit, and hopped on our cx bikes to start riding. 31 hours of riding later( 14 the first day, 17 the second), the other two finished, my bike having torn the threads out of a crank 330 km in. there were certainly some low points, like the moto shredded sand whoops that took two hours to cover 15 km in, but also some incredible highs, rolling into each little bit of civilization as we travelled through the wilderness. this is the same, the kind of utterly stupid, will testing experience that will make u smile for the rest of your life. P.S, we plan on riding it straight and sleepless next year. thanks for inspiring adventure henry!

[@Molnar147]

Most epic GMBN video yet, awesome effort Henry, and hat off to the camera crew and editors. Brilliant job

[@amosluyk]

Inspired. Thank you so much Henry.

[@goranskok4983]

Henry, Sir, you are the definition of a true mountain biker. So humble and down to earth and yet, so capable. "Just a man shaped boy, with an enjoyment of riding bicycles in the outdoors". GMBN was great before you, now it's even better. Keep up the excellent work.

[@afiacco88]

Hands down one of my favorite gmbn videos

[@billincolumbia]

Duuuude, every time I saw you on the technical bit I felt so afraid for you having just a bit of a tired miscalculation or inattention. That was amazing writing, narration, and physical endurance. Thanks for bringing us along with you.

[@Daffy0208]

To be honest in the beginning I was thinking what is Henry talking about? Is he quoting poetry? Then as the video went on .... I got it. I felt it too. I've been there ... well ok not 8,000 plus mtrs in one day, but the psychological battles and immense sense of achievement. Henry, you converted me. Not just the video but you, that was inspirational. You know the video was good when you get annoyed when it finished, would have watched that if it was the full day. Well done Henry and well done for recognising the team behind the scenes. ❤

[@strutter777]

So yesterday I was dying after ~2500m elevation gain split in two days of combined 110km of singletracks but after watching it - I kinda want to try this myself! Thanks Henry!

[@paolocapozzi927]

I’ve done an Everesting myself this summer, on a road bike though, which I finally managed after 4 failed attempts. So I know how hard this thing is...and you did it on a mountain bike! I don’t have your Strava so I will do it here: MASSIVE KUDOS for you!

[@jalapenohotcakes]

Henry this really spoke to me. I realized i wasn't taking my goals seriously. "the chain on your mountain bike is the only one that sets you free" Amen.

[@Duncan23]

I think Henry deserves a week off after this! Awesome work man

[@xx-dt8hm]

Damn, this was emotional and inspirational, great effort Henry! Even with an Enduro bike on flats in pain!

[@INTEL965GAMES]

FLAT Pedals are the best.....................

[@SlashedStone]

kungfudaddy037 it’s really not.

[@ericwall5084]

From someone thats done epic rides around Mt. St. Helens at age 50, I feel your pain and I give you SUPER KUDOS!!! YOUR THE MAN!

[@yodave1]

WOW, just awesome. Loved the commentary on it, music and editing. Absolute legend.

[@mouseamillion]

Mad respect dude 👊 This is one of the best GMBN videos. Hats off all round.

[@jevgeniardassov]

Epic. You are the Man. By the end of the video had tears in my eyes. Congrats on completing something worth completing. I have to do this some day with me mates.

[@Dan_Kornfeld]

That was an absolutely stellar ride! My climbing skills are solid, but not 80+ laps within 19 hrs solid! My challenge would have been - “I rode DOWNHILL, the equivalent distance of riding down Mt. Everest, in one sitting!” Keep doing what you do! (I’m sure Doddy will lend you some chamois shorts for your next attempt!”)

[@badandwrong3383]

Henry just proved his love for pedalling.

[@Ethelred77]

And oreos...

[@scooterdog64]

Best bike video I've ever watched. This was the real deal. You took us on that very personal journey to your dark place and back out again. Damn dude...to watch you crush this...I'm inspired.

[@tedsterboomafoo]

Damn Henry, you are inspirational. I'm stoked to see more videos of your adventures, you are what GMBN has been missing.

[@seeker712]

As a non-native speaker, I have to say that I absolutely adore this man‘s way of speaking. So good and clearly to understand 😄

[@seanp474]

Fantastic. Great work Henry. Inspiration to us all.

[@chrissaunders9987]

Absolute beast! Why anyone would wanna put themselves through that I don’t know. Glad there’s people like you to show how far the human body can go with some mind control. Beast !!

[@robertcoates2752]

Henry has been such a great addition to the GMBN crew and this video was one of the best ever done on this challenge.

[@haydenthegrinder6228]

You have inspired me and my friend to build and ride MTB trail keep up the good work who else think this is one of the best MTB channel

[@TrailPOV]

Huge props to you!! Super impressive for sure. I remember when I joined a friend for a few laps of a local mountain here who was doing a double Everest as part of a fundraiser and I put in my 4 hours of riding and was nicely exhausted so your 19+ hrs of a course is massive. I am really surprised that you didn't have a group of riders with you at all times to keep your mind preoccupied on something other than uphill.

[@expertpoods5831]

I love that you didnt do anything special for this, just got some snacks, a bike, helmet and went. Not some special bike specially made for this, not some ridiculous preparation, just you, some snacks, some mates and your bike.

[@m.muzinski7842]

expertpoods this is it.. humble Hanry.. though he smashed it.. with personality and sportsmanship! This is inspirational like very few now.

[@bobv7522]

Most I've ever done in one sitting was 110 km with just 2000 m of climbing and I was barely able to walk in the two days after that. Mad respect!

[@the_spanner_ch7mp]

Awesome effort and achievement Henry. Some deep stuff in there too. You're a beast :) Nice one #GMBN

[@richcrompton6891]

Awesome everesting! You have the tenacity of weasel, the mind of a philosopher and the oration skills of a poet. Truly inspirational. I may have to go and turn my local hill into the top of the world now. Thank you

[@samuelwdj]

Incredible, I struggled doing that climb just once on my hardtail... Love the poetic narration by the way - thought provoking stuff! 👍

[@palioman]

Wow, I didn't think he will do it! Well done for seeing this through! The most I have done so far was 2800m elevation in about 3 hour ride, was wasted afterwards! Well done!

[@andybucher452]

Henry, my man actually poetry in motion. BBeautifull narration and one of the best videos ever. Well done and loved it.

[@mattcoates_83]

This was is one hell of an achievement Henry. A fantastic watch, very well filmed and narrated!

[@juanpiantino9182]

One of the best GMBN videos to date, although the production team and cameramen are killing it every week! GMBN reminds me of the first season of "The deadliest catch" when we all went HOLY S***T that's some filming!!

[@karlcos]

Massive respect to anyone who does this, I've watched the gcn ones in awe, but to do it on a long travel mtb, on trails with proper knobbly tyres, just wow. Seriously well done 👍

[@JacquiPenar]

Don't forget the flat peds😅

[@ab_mtb]

Well done Henry and well done GMBN. Fantastic vid. Editing, narration, comradary. All top notch

[@wickrider]

Most impresive challenge of GMBN and GCN. Wow, that is one glorious ride. Cheers,

[@pokie0622]

Henry, you have found your callings; being an “average joe” cyclist which is great and a great story telling voice behind the mic.. well done.

[@stuartpotter4923]

Incredible effort - Inspiring stuff..... not just the effort and the achievement but the attitude that went with it. In my experience, most endurance challenges come down to if your head is in the right place more than your body. Convincing yourself to keep going is more than half the battle. Starting and continuing with the attitude of 'I am going to do this!' is tough. Well done!

[@b.wouters6678]

Really expected that Henry wasn't going to make it and come up with all kind of excuses. Massive respect for proving me wrong and accomplishing the challenge!

[@laurimakinen2347]

Henry has become a Mountain Biking Ambassador in such a short time it's unbelievable! Keep up the great work!

[@donbenincasa7442]

Phenomenal...I want to see a video with you discussing this ride with the rest of the boys! CONGRATULATIONS, WELL DONE!

[@darkwolve]

I'm not a roadie. I'm not a whimp. I do wear my pads tho. So I must be well endowed!

[@rosskline]

Haha same thought 😂

[@peytoncox8146]

And if I'm all three?

[@darkwolve]

@@peytoncox8146 A roadie and a whimp? I guess wear pads then, regardless of endowment... Just a little... ehh... "different" kind of pads. 😃😆😅😂😁

[@robin1987100]

Not sure if he really thought that one through..

[@BlueComet]

Hands down, mouth shut. You have my deepest respect Henry 🤘

[@rupedog]

An amazing video, brilliant narration and turns of phrase from the prof. ..the total opposite of 'Medi-ocre'. Defo up there with the marmalade. HUGE congrats Henry, and support team.

[@Cal-Mac]

A fantastic achievement and film. Your talents as a mechanic, rider and presenter really shone through. Well done bro.

[@drewjanzen2739]

The commentary on this video is amazing, so exited to hear more of Henry!

[@PhatHakk]

Nice one lads! Henry has a great attitude. Perfect for the endurance mindset.

[@piz83]

What a beast! Amazing effort Henry!!!!

[@ads0608]

Well done Henry, love the narration and quotes especially the bike chain is the only chain that will set you free! Really well filmed and put together hopefully your not too sore after that!

[@philmyerscough1]

All that way and someone forgot the lime for the Coronas!! Seriously though, well done Henry that's a fantastic achievement and the team did a great job of putting the video together making it a great watch.

[@jcollins782]

The content on this channel is just another level

[@aljowen]

I like this video, because it shows that mountain biking isn't about what _(equipment)_ you bring, its about what you _(as a person)_ bring.

[@roichir7699]

Love it. Throwing in some jumps just for the fun after lots of meters vertically. Congrats on this epic achievement.

[@ciliatus]

Dude, that was inspirational. My utmost respect. 🤘🤙

[@Piplodocus]

"My knee's starting to hurt. But that's great because I can't feel my elbow!" ...And I definitely want to see your Vinnie Jones porcelain collection vid too btw. Legend. 😂

[@bugboy152000]

#GMBTech #GMBN congratulations Henry. Not for just completing this for the channel but for doing it for yourself. “I know I was born and I know that I’ll die. The in between is mine.” Cheers mate!

[@philcooper9623]

Great personal effort Henry, good to hear what is going through your mind at certain points on the journey, well crafted film hats off to the crew too, Tour Divide on the horizon.....???

[@bluegull1541]

Thankyou for doing this and making this video !!

[@ivosekzaplet8610]

MASSIVE CONGRATULATION FOR TO COMPLETE THIS CHALLENGE HENRY!!! MINUTE 16 MY GOOSE BUMBS STAYS FOR A LONG LONG TIME!!! ALL MY THUMBS UP HENRY

[@sylviebouffard4896]

I am speechless by Henry's outstanding poetry. Congratulations to you!

[@paulsack9563]

Amazing ride and amazing narration Henry. And I haven't even seen all of it. Keep it up!

[@paulsack9563]

Oh and how is your bum holding up? Would you do it again with chamois?

[@ellmusec]

YOU ARE A MACHINE! Love watching your vids Henry, really enjoyed your commentary and was inspired by your determination

[@cappoMP]

Outstanding........ more of you on this channel. You machine of a man.