Nothing has brought me greater joy than these cross-network challenges! The pure joy of challenging yourself with the unknown is unmatched. I would watch an entire channel of this trio of superhumans.
@gamingbros25338 ай бұрын
Erm what the sigma??
@evigvandrare3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love seeing the GCN crew on here! Rich, Manon and Conor are a bloody fantastic trio. More of this! Also, this looks like the same drop Ollie smashed with Blake in another video?
@Jacob991743 жыл бұрын
Love these videos
@Windband13 жыл бұрын
I think that was the same trail. Very good call not to try that descent down to the road in that weather, and to be fair, they don't have the skill yet.
@Richard_Payne_GMBN3 жыл бұрын
Cheers dude glad you enjoyed it 👊
@redzuanhashim11933 жыл бұрын
yes.. more of this video with the trio
@krak99273 жыл бұрын
"Pedaling's the only bit we're good at, we're not good at anything else" 😅
@madlfcdc58903 жыл бұрын
Kudos to the roadies for giving it a go in such horrendous conditions. The experienced MTBers always make it look easy but we know that's not the case. Showing such enjoyment and terror at the same time makes this such a fun video to watch. And I've never seen a telegraph pole ride a mountain bike before, but Conor shows it is possible.
@Grunge_Cycling2 жыл бұрын
I feel like the GCN guys are exaggerating 😂 Ex-world tour riders are great bike handlers
@Mike-up6go2 жыл бұрын
I think Conor will be the reason the mountain bike world introduces 39'r tires.
@frankthetankricard3 жыл бұрын
"Send it to the coffee shop" lol you made her into a real mountain biker. But for real though, Manon looked like she actually enjoyed it while Conor had that "what the hell are these people on?" kind of look I'd expect from a true road biker.
@kevincross92063 жыл бұрын
That was so funny, Manon’s laugh is so infectious, I wouldn’t get any riding done 🤣
@theymademepickaname12483 жыл бұрын
Infectious. Some might call it annoying.
@mitchhifi91923 жыл бұрын
@@theymademepickaname1248 Yeah I too hate people having fun
@theymademepickaname12483 жыл бұрын
@@mitchhifi9192 I do when they sound like braying jackasses.
@tonyb97353 жыл бұрын
@@theymademepickaname1248 oh the irony....
@iki22883 жыл бұрын
@@tonyb9735 Got em'
@spencermatthews8983 жыл бұрын
So many laughs! That’s what MTB’g is all about - the fun
@marcstolk66823 жыл бұрын
nailed it right there. !! agree 100%
@jennifercash10933 жыл бұрын
I love how giddy Manon and Conor are in this, it's been brilliant watching these cross-discipline challenges
@gmbn3 жыл бұрын
They definitely seemed it enjoy it a lot! 😅 Thanks for the support Jennifer!
@dorkysaur3 жыл бұрын
Manon really had so much fun, she's an angel.
@Windband13 жыл бұрын
100%. And super athletic.
@adrianwilkinson25473 жыл бұрын
And THAT is why we love MTB, the laughs reverberating round the forests in the worst of weathers!
@stat1cghost3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully part 2 is during a dry sunny day so the roadies can have more fun. Riding wet trails in the rain isn't fun nor inspires confident riding.
@tahirsaid69933 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful video. More of the same please. Get Manon and Connor on more. Love these cross network videos. p.s. Didn't realise Canyon made a Connor sized bike..
@MattRose300003 жыл бұрын
Nothing worse when you can't get off the spot because of all the wet leaves.
@corentinoger2 жыл бұрын
@@tahirsaid6993 You're right, according to Wikipedia he's 204cm. I think he's using Doddy's size XL bike, but with the seat raised. Canyon website says XL size for the Lux is for ">192cm", each size is good for ~10cm size range, so he's still 2cm too tall for the frame.
@spencermatthews8983 жыл бұрын
If ever there was a video that summed up MTB’g, this is it!
@leonline34243 жыл бұрын
Good fun, would love to see them tackle a straightforward trail with trail bikes, they will love it!
@PBlaik3 жыл бұрын
Manon's laugh is the highlight of this video, I'm laughing listening to her laughing!
@gmbn3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support Paul! Glad you loved the video! 👍
@adamtravers8563 жыл бұрын
I mean for people going MTB riding for the first time, I'm impressed they're clipped in! I couldn't do clipped and I've ridden for years! Fair play guys, great video
@Windband13 жыл бұрын
LOL. I noticed that. Would have been better on flats for sure. But then again they're roadies, so prob ride quite stiff. They may have just bounced off the flats and that would have gone badly...
@adamtravers8563 жыл бұрын
@@Windband1 never thought of that, great point haha
@redzuanhashim11933 жыл бұрын
i'm afraid to clip in
@brianrainey27393 жыл бұрын
WOW! One of the best episodes ever. I dont think I have ever seen Manon and Conor have so much fun even in this dismal weather. I do think they have discovered why riders love mtn biking so much! And even a Postman Pat reference as a bonus!!!
@msagoo293 жыл бұрын
Can we please have more of these challenges, and also more budget MTB challenges as well - those were brilliant! . I love the fact you put these beginners on £5k XC bikes, no carbon was harmed in making these videos lol
@jeremie87303 жыл бұрын
Full beans on the ascent seems to be easier for Manon as she's a sprinter. Wouldn't mind to see more of these!
@j.albertogratacos20763 жыл бұрын
We could follow their progress in subsequent videos!
@omera9673 жыл бұрын
More content like this pls. One of the most fun crossovers ever I'd say.
@alexcal18653 жыл бұрын
Always loved when GCN joins GMBN, but this is one of my faves. Manon is awesome as always but to see and hear her on a MTB is epic. Conner is a hoot too. Please have these two with Blake and Rich doing more MTB stuff preferably in dryer weather. Manon and Conner are perfect pair on this one. Especially love Manon's attitude here! So fun, and makes me wish I was there. 😃
@MrEcted Жыл бұрын
I've been commuting and Strava chasing on the roads for a very long time, but just got into mtb at the ripe age of 42 and the terror is real! I gained a whole new respect for mountain bike riders! I'm about a dozen rides into my first year and I feel like I get better with each ride, but I have a very VERY long way to go!
@algarvemtb97383 жыл бұрын
Had me in tears, brilliant. Get them back on trail or enduro bikes
@cloroxbleach92223 жыл бұрын
I'd say they're ready for a multi stage Enduro race
@justing66143 жыл бұрын
Alot of laughing sounds like every one had lots of fun love it.
@larrypiggins44963 жыл бұрын
Manon always has a glow when she's on a bike. Glad to see it there even in the mud.
@shane417611 ай бұрын
Manon was so awesome in this one. Her laughing at Conor was too much fun. Thanks guys and girl!
@CareFreeCommuting3 жыл бұрын
Most laughter I’ve had in a while, sounds like GCN we’re having a time as well! Just a great video. Hope they keep it up and eventually get some air!
@chrisridesbicycles3 жыл бұрын
„Speed is scary“ says the Dragon Queen who rides around on hard wood planks with 70kph. That was really fun to watch. Next time, I’d suggest a bit more GCN peer pressure and bring in Ollie and Dan. Also I‘d suggest a race GCN vs. GMBN on neutral ground aka. cyclocross.
@jaymeir77633 жыл бұрын
One of the best videos of either channel I don't remember seeing Manon laughing so hard. Keep the coming
@flemming_j_3 жыл бұрын
Loving the stoke and laughs 😂. Reminds one how difficult it is for total beginners to let the Bike go, and let it work for Them.
@amilcaresada77783 жыл бұрын
More or this please : we roadies from all over the word moving into MTB need this kind of videos that show us what to do on MTB and that it is normal even if you are a former pro. ❤️
@j_laf95752 жыл бұрын
This makes me miss my old XC mountain bike. I love how much fun they're having and I can't wait to get back into cycling after watching this video!
@Kacavida113 жыл бұрын
So much skill is been learnt here. When is all slipery and the bike is dancing beneth you on the rocks and roots, while you struggling with the balance and keep pedaling to have the momentum going. Thats some nice training right there. Have a good one.
@soccerchamp05113 жыл бұрын
This was such a great video. It reminded me that's it's ok to not take mountain biking so seriously because at the end of the day it's all about having fun. And it's always fun to watch people try something new and enjoy it, especially if they have to overcome fears or hesitation in the process.
@denwilson44453 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the laughs. Especially liked Mannon's reaction to Conner's mis-fortune. Broke my collarbone sending it downhill some weeks back so this was good therapy.
@unevengrounds2 жыл бұрын
Loved this video so much. Full of joy and laughter. Manon just kept going “let’s send it” and kept laughing which was such a joy to watch them all.
@leedowling91693 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, I’m moving from the road to MTB and love it. It’s so much fun and the GCN riders proved this on the video. Well done all
@davidsnow14813 жыл бұрын
That trail looked like a blast to ride. This episode was great to watch it reminded me of teaching my road biking friends how to ride XC. Manon and Conor are great sports for agreeing to ride XC would love to see them learn more XC skills I think it would be a great series. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there.
@mattschm54863 жыл бұрын
I think it’s great to see you guys leaving your comfort zone. It’s amazing what you can do on a bike
@hobbiesicy26914 ай бұрын
The fact that in my memory this video feels like yesterday but its been 2 yrs. Jeez, but then again to this context I feel like I started XC like a year ago but in reality its been 5 years. Bikes have changed my perception of time. Too many fun and scary memories.
@robwales59873 жыл бұрын
I can listen to Manon laugh all day!! 🧡
@ggcadc3 жыл бұрын
These crossover episodes are some of my favorite videos on all of KZbin! Its awesome to see how some skills cross over and others clearly not so much.
@jonathanizaballer82583 жыл бұрын
A 29 inch xc bike look enormous next to me but when conor is on it, its look like he is on 26 inch
@RobertJamesGoddard3 жыл бұрын
The gcn crew are a good laugh, love the collaboration vids
@bujang30223 жыл бұрын
Hearing Manon just laugh is really enough for me to fall for her.
@sala62753 жыл бұрын
That was so good to watch! Manon is so natural at it, and it was so good to see Conor becoming more comfortable on the trails
@gmbn3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, They definitely progressed so much throughout the video! Hats off to them! 👍
@jeskli113 жыл бұрын
I'm super glad you took out Conor to the woods with a mountainbike and seriously taught at least the very basics. I've suffered every time I saw him doing anything off the road on GCN and was even suggesting in the comment section that GMBN should take him out. I highly hope he'll get out on a MTB out sometimes and practice a bit as he now knows the basics.
@matt_m1263 жыл бұрын
I follow both channels, and this crossover is one of my favourites. Well done!
@IsaacFromHK2 жыл бұрын
Manon reminded me the early day when I tried MTB the first time with a pure RB background, it was so much fun, it's just a very different type of fun than RB, and gosh, her laugh makes everyone happy! We want more of her in MTB please!
@YoYosAmusement3 жыл бұрын
Finally got Connor an Manon on here! I think Ollie and Hank are already comfortable riding on mtbs. Nice to see those that really are out of their comfort zone !
@mrvwbug44233 жыл бұрын
Hank did Ojos del Salado on a MTB, he definitely knows his way around a MTB.
@bobcrabtree50963 жыл бұрын
Loved it! Great seeing that changing disciplines is a lot like us mortals as beginners. They should use some mtb trails as a regular part of their training. Rich makes it all fun!
@franusmikp7343 жыл бұрын
Great video guys! That's nice to see that even "Pro" athlets if out of them "comfort zone" are getting troubles earning new skills! Feeling more motivated to learn in any conditions! 🔥🔥🔥
@davidmckenzie40923 жыл бұрын
That was so funny to watch Reminds me of the first time I dropped in, and bailed. GCN done great considering this was the opposite to what they usually ride. Out of their comfort zone and totally smashed it. Send it up Manon Well done guys
@Flexo_l3 жыл бұрын
Give them a nice trail bike and nice dry trail and they will have the best fun of their lives 😎
@corsadonk3 жыл бұрын
This made me feel so much better after my first trip to FOD last week, I struggled so much on the red trails in the wet and mud.
@kendogz1612 күн бұрын
Now that mountain biking. The GCN crew were like kids they had so much fun.
@jessetamez73623 жыл бұрын
Rich “ these trails are designed to be ridden without the need to pedal”. Manon “pedaling is the only bit we’re good at, we’re not good at anything else”. Rich thoughtfully “oh yeah”. Such a blast, Manon’s laugh, Conor’s “skills” and rich the perfect teacher.
@skatekido063 жыл бұрын
I love that woman's energy and happiness.
@jeffeversole2913 жыл бұрын
This was great! I enjoyed watching as much as Manon seemed to enjoy making the video. I started mountain biking for the first time last year and coming from years of road riding it's like drinking from the fire hose. There is no time to relax.
@feralmarmot33053 жыл бұрын
I love that Manon just wants to send everything!
@Windband13 жыл бұрын
She's amazing all around. Willing to be adventurous and very athletic.
@cathnz97262 жыл бұрын
I think this shows the benefits of a teacher who understands that you have to support someone who is nervous/out of their depth, rather than telling them to 'just get on with it'.
@chencho70833 жыл бұрын
By far, my favorite video, I laugh and enjoyed how much fun you guys had, and the squealing brakes was the cherry on top. Thank you guys....
@LLeoBan3 жыл бұрын
This is what I have been waiting to see.. GCN on GMBN
@bjornzimmermann65543 жыл бұрын
Honestly, this is the greatest time on a bike: If you are new to it, everything is so exiting and challengin, even small bumps and hills. And you have a constant smile in your face :-) Great video and so cool to see and hear the exitment and fun here.
@cliffsangelsphotography3 жыл бұрын
I love these crossovers. Hopefully you repeat this in dry conditions.
@jonquinlivan4208 Жыл бұрын
I have to say this is one of my favourite videos ever the roadies were hilarious please bring the ‘Big Man’ and ‘Manon’ back I love her attitude just ‘send it’ for everything haha 👍🏻
@kiltymacbagpipe3 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the second instalment in this series and maybe some better weather.
@icoolman83 жыл бұрын
Love this content!! Makes me feel better about my transition from road to mtb 🤣
@the_spanner_ch7mp3 жыл бұрын
Great video Rich ,Manon and Conor good effort to you both and on those conditions too 👊🤘 It does show how technical mountain biking is. More videos like this #GMBN
@Seppster583 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved this. This is more of the squeak challenge to see who had the loudest brakes 😁 Nice to see Manon and Conor taking on these types of challenges that pushes them outside the comfort zone. I love. the collaboration between GCN and GMBN. Makes for some excellent content to watch
@suisinghoraceho24033 жыл бұрын
I did wonder if they put some extra mic in near the brake.
@Craweats3 жыл бұрын
Never heard so much squeaking in a GMNB video!
@matt_acton-varian3 жыл бұрын
Manon: "Downhill's pushing it a bit..." Me: But Hank would be up for it, no doubt! He is probably the best bike handler on GCN so he could definitely do some more technical skills!
@pennywood56533 жыл бұрын
I'm sure Blake took Hank MTB
@larissauredi87953 жыл бұрын
Blake did indeed! As did Neil I think. It was pretty fun to watch. Hank is naturally pretty bold and he just sort of threw himself into it on this trail set
@LukaszMielczarek3 жыл бұрын
I think Si from GCN are way better, he raced in XC before go full road bike
@matt_acton-varian3 жыл бұрын
@@LukaszMielczarek Jumping and Downhill are completely different to XC skill set. Hank only tried trail riding and basic skills.
@slide_drexler3 жыл бұрын
13:42 the main reason why UK made rain coats and umbrellas are top notch.😄
@cheetah6943 жыл бұрын
UK made coats and umbrellas? Does such thing even exist nowadays?
@BIIIKES3 жыл бұрын
Manon will be an MTB convert yet. Seemed like it resonated with her. Bold prediction; she will be a regular on GMBN in 2022. 🤙
@Windband13 жыл бұрын
She's super athletic, and a great "go for it" attitude. She's amazing.
@BIIIKES3 жыл бұрын
@@Windband1 agreed!!
@peterknight78803 жыл бұрын
The amount of laughter is appropriate to a mountain bike ride.
@roha23173 жыл бұрын
I love the positive vibes from Manon and Rich and then Conor is sort of the more silent type enjoying himself. Anyway for a next video: pump track/bike park!!
@MrDTrain1943 жыл бұрын
I reckon Manon would be great at XC with a little more technical training. Maybe a discipline she should attempt to have a go at in the future.
@galenkehler3 жыл бұрын
Track and DH have very similar fitness requirements
@mrvwbug44233 жыл бұрын
Enduro definitely favors sprinters, XC favors a more all around skilset.
@yengsabio53153 жыл бұрын
Oi, where's Ollie? You guys & lady did so well in this video! I enjoyed watching this a lot! Lots'a love, cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines! #KeepBiking
@nousphabmixay9863 жыл бұрын
This is so chaotic, dirty, and fun. I love Rich and the energetic bunnies.
@geoffgoldplum12313 жыл бұрын
Manon was having a bit too much fun there, reckon she may be back sooner rather than later
@neildaniel82323 жыл бұрын
Two newbies and you take them to the FOD on a wet day!?!? Bonkers. Although kudos to them both for getting stuck in, they'd both progress very quickly at somewhere that isn't a maze of slippery roots and slop!
@jempanuncialman93613 жыл бұрын
Ngayon ko lang napanood si Manon ay sobrang tuwang-tuwa hahah. Sa GCN seryoso sila, pero dito sa gmbn ay happy si Manon and Conor. Gawa pa kayo next video
@MrNerd-tc6gy Жыл бұрын
I never thought that I would see a mountain bike cry for help. Those screeching sounds of the break were like the bikes howling in agony. Nonetheless, a fantastic episode and Manon is infectious whereas Conner reminded me of what I was like when I rode my MTB for the first time.
@gunny65173 жыл бұрын
I needed this today, absolutely fabulous!!! Great TEAM Effort and thanks guys!!! 🇺🇸
@alinburtoi70283 жыл бұрын
I would love to see more XC content. Keep up the good work.
@05GDF3 жыл бұрын
We need a part 2 of more downhill 🤘
@LukaszMielczarek3 жыл бұрын
Manon sendig climbs was the best 😂 She was really qucik in those first sections I think becasue she was racing cx as teen
@Windband13 жыл бұрын
She's a velo pro. She has tons of power, and she's very athletic.
@LukaszMielczarek3 жыл бұрын
@@Windband1 yeah I know she was velo pro I watch GCN
@kylehagertybanana3 жыл бұрын
14:24 the funniest part by far
@EmrysAldersley3 жыл бұрын
SEND IT!!!!!! Love the cross over videos. Coming from a Sunny Durban South Africa the weather looked miserable, but MTB in the mud is way better than being on the road in the same weather
@kimoarmstrong35193 жыл бұрын
"You have to push the button." Too funny! Will we ever see droppers on road bikes? Cyclocross, maybe?
@zon3ful3 жыл бұрын
why would you need a dropper on road bike? seems silly
@HaveFunBikes3 жыл бұрын
Connor definetly got better, you can see him getting confidence! Manon certainly showed her savage side!
@gmbn3 жыл бұрын
They both did great! 👍
@MTBstuart Жыл бұрын
"Manon does MTB" should be a series where she learns how to get better and then convince her to become a GMBN presenter, she's awesome!
@FlatSpinMan2 жыл бұрын
Send it like Postman Pat. Had to be one of the best lines I’ve ever heard on any of these channels.
@TheColdphish3 жыл бұрын
Loved seeing the GCN crew. Love to see more of this kind of thing.
@SteelR4t3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video.. great to see that your roadie colleagues major take away about riding MTB is just how much bloody fun it is, even if the weather is terrible. Just as an after thought.. you were talking on the DSS about goals for the year. Maybe encourage Connor or Manon to have a goal of joining you on an epic ride?
@Mi_cycling3 жыл бұрын
"Most of the people in pro peloton don't know how to ride bikes" - so I understand now better what that means, thank you GCN :)
@mrvwbug44233 жыл бұрын
Mathieu van der Pol and Peter Sagan definitely know how. VDP is of course nearly as good at XC as he is on the road, and Sagan is known to ride a lot of bike park on his MTB during off time.
@Mi_cycling3 жыл бұрын
@@mrvwbug4423 yes, of course there are riders with great skills as well. Sagan was equally good on road as in XC races as a kid and junior, but was pushed to decide for one only to pursue later one.
@marekwrobel17983 жыл бұрын
Manon’s “histeric” laugh!!! Priceless!
@EnduroPo303 жыл бұрын
That was awesome. Riding new stuff is always good. Challenging yourself.
@denyszagreus87542 жыл бұрын
By far one of the most enjoyable vids by GMBN. And bravo to Manon and Connor! 🥳 Would absolutely love seeing them "send it" down more gnarly trails. 😀❤
@jonathanizaballer82583 жыл бұрын
This is what ive waited for a long time
@FredVanAllenRealtor6 ай бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyable. Cheers to the roadbikers giving it a go!!!
@Windband13 жыл бұрын
Brilliant guys! Definitely need a Part II of this session!!