The 30 MPH Challenge! | Can We Ride 10 Miles In Under 20 Minutes On Road Bikes?

[@gcn]

Like this comment if you think it was Ollie’s fault 👍 and let us know what challenge should the nerds take on next? 🚴‍♂💨

[@billcodey1430]

You guys were in need of DS Manon..

[@Bike4Coffee-Cake]

GCN vs GTN vs GMBN “Triathlon”, but with 50km hilly road race, XC MTB and 20k flat TT - except everyone chooses one super-bike and has to do all three on the same bike.

[@burgels]

Hour record TT but on the road. Best presenter wins!

[@danhasnedl_CZ]

Like in the other video, Si was not as aero as he thought he was. 🤪 I belive this effort is a little too short for Ollie. Nevertheless you are 20km/h faster than me so such ride is unbelivable.👍

[@StuartMossTV]

@@gcn how about Chase the Sun on Super Bikes?

[@mnbv5555cxz]

I enjoyed the complaints about the 'hill' and when you showed the profile, the entire route was downhill - before and after that!

[@_NoName...]

They did not achieve the goal (or they marginally did it) so you can see how that only hill affected the target even when it was ~2k climb over 15km track. Complain was understandable, moreover when they blame O.B. for that 😂

[@deadlift8551]

The A420 to Chippenham is slightly downhill, but that kicker passing through Ford would have slowed them down a lot.

[@gcn]

But there was a hill there, that's a fact.

[@JMise]

Ollie didn't factor in the route shrinking on colder temperatures :)

[@collinsemb368]

The route was in the pool!!

[@davidleiper1]

Great video- more of this please. Really feel like GCN is hitting home runs with the content these days.

[@bkmontgomery]

What if - and just hear me out on this one - you guys met up with Matt Stephen’s for a coffee ride.

[@DYCARBINE]

Alex having an aneurysm trying not to call out Si for bringing an un-aero bike to the challenge. 😂😂

[@gcn]

But you don’t need an aero bike if you’re drafting, right? Who’s right? 🤔

[@murtheblur33]

Great job guys! Really enjoying the “super nerds on super bikes” series. Even though you may not have hit the goal there was still joy in the journey.

[@DRUmat404]

I like Alex roasting Simon’s bike after. Fave part. Cmon man.

[@williamsylvia3962]

I love watching you guys take on challenges like this! Great effort guys!... and Alex 🤣 Love the content and keep up the great work!

[@gcn]

Thank you! We will see what we can do in the future too!

[@krehme]

Great job guys! Far beyond what I or anyone I ride with could even come close to. Next time get the full, healthy 5 of you out there. Practice runs, training like a team… then go for the hour 😮

[@questgivercyradis8462]

This was hilarious! Good job Ollie messing up the route! Always happy to see the bike nerds nerding. Hope Ollie is back to riding soon; perhaps in recovery time you'll get to tease him about getting dropped again for a little while ;) I'm going to try a similar Garmin achievement soon, which for you chaps would be easy... but for a small moderately fit woman on a Darn Good Bike (Pinarello F5 +carbon wheels).... is *usually* hard. 40kmph average for 1 hour. That's all. I'm going to do this on Towne's Pass, near Death Valley California. Almost 40km, nearly straight, relatively steep downhill! Then it is just flat at the end. My family can drive in front of me so I can draft off the back of their SUV. It isn't cheating; it is strategy! Care to join? You'll surely go faster, but hey, Death Valley is beautiful in winter!

[@agenthoini]

Was gonna say that sounds like a proper challenge until i looked at that pass :D. Id probably average close to 55kph for the 27km descent just coasting and then have to average 26kph on the flat for the last 13km which sounds a lot more doable. But hey, gotta do what you gotta do to get those pb's :D

[@questgivercyradis8462]

@@agenthoini Yep, I'm gunna win with MATH. Probably a lot of paths in other areas to do it with downhills, but I don't have anywhere locally to practice going fast while cornering. So... gotta have a straight shot going downhill. I think if the wind isn't problematic I can do 26-30kmph for 13km on flat - that seems to be the range for my no-stop-lights flat strava segments on the road bike. And hey, on the downhill part it'll be neat to see how fast I can go with some pedaling on top of gravity ;)

[@Servicevelo]

That Orbea looks so much nicer than the Pinarello. More traditional where the seat stays meet the seat tube. It’s all in the eye of the beholder but I love it.

[@CMiles_XD]

That's what makes Pinarello unique from any other bike brands, and the reason why I love it.

[@lynxsmith4525]

I really enjoy these kind of videos, showing you can blitz round a course without a super expensive tt bike (mind you those road bikes aren’t cheap) and the banter between everyone. More videos like this would be awesome!

[@nalissa77]

LOL @ “does that chain have any lube on it?” and Si’s answer.. too funny. Great effort!

[@bkmontgomery]

It’s probably still WD-40

[@jollieich624]

supernerds on superbikes is the best show on the internet!

[@mjokffsgfjs]

09:52 Obviously Si is still doing the WD-40 chain regime. The awkward hesitation says it all.

[@gcn]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it - regime

[@amishrider]

Great vid guys. Seeing the watt bombs from you reinforces my faith in the numbers the pro peloton puts out. Get Connor to lead you for a small part of the flat and Oli to draft you up the climb and I think you'll do it.

[@struancochrane753]

You can hear in Alex's voice when he has gone deep, he sounds like his ear and head are blocked with water. Same voice as in the 312 Mallorca challenge, when he was spent. Great effort.

[@rnedisc]

GCN: CAN WE RIDE.... Strava: I'm gonna stop you right there. Love these challanges though.

[@boudoir00]

That was brilliant! Loved watching it - and most of it seemed unscripted, well done!

[@weltraumprasident9603]

It is amazing how different 20min on the bike can feel. Time is flying, when you are out with a buddy riding along while talking and almost stationary when you are out with a buddy hammering it down the lanes! Nice Video as usual!

[@supercoder7]

That background score is 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@StuartMossTV]

As the dynamic duo arrives at the dogging spot - with no postcode. Alex “I felt like I suffered like a dog.” Si “You didn’t look like that from behind.” Hysterical! The former Top Gear script writers are clearly alive and well at GCN. 😂 BTW - Didn’t Ollie go faster on his own in a club 10 than your downhill “two up” with the advantage of an aero derailleur hanger. These are simply the best videos. Keep ‘em coming 👏

[@jonm8423]

Foggy. That’s surely very dense air? On a summer day I think you’d smash it

[@rikwhodoesit]

Yes, can confirm. The air temperature plays a big role as well. The lower the temperature, the higher the density. A difference of 30 degrees less decreases your speed about 10% (for instance; same watts, same CaD, same road surface, same bike and same rider you'd be going 27km/h rather than 30km/h). Agree that summer would be the best time!

[@RottenDK]

Humidair is less dense than dry air. Don't know about fog.

[@jonm8423]

@@rikwhodoesit Ollie, please do some scientific calculations on this please…..

[@dylan-5287]

​@@RottenDKvery interesting! A given volume of air at a certain pressure and temperature will have the same amount of molecules. Those water vapor molecules are lighter than the nitrogen and oxygen molecules that would otherwise be taking up that space. But cooler air is denser so probably kind of cancels out. Guess a hot Florida day would be best for a time trial, if you can handle it lol.

[@RottenDK]

@@dylan-5287 A hot, humid and low pressure and at high altitude is the best ;D Mexico? I also don't know how fog exactly works as it is clouds on the ground which means the water has condensed and is not only in vapor form, so i suspect it depends on the thickness of the fog with out knowing.

[@zbigniewkrajewski7536]

You survived the traffic, thats already pro with that speed. Awesome work ;D

[@itsianwood]

Ah, OCD - cables hanging out under the handlebars on the Orbea! 0.001 watts lost🙂 GREAT video though! 👍

[@gcn]

Many mistakes to correct for next time, as Alex rightly mentioned

[@vo2maximus177]

Simon is naughty and seems to get away with it. Keep up the good work lads 👍

[@macklinpowell632]

Never thought I'd see the day when Si wore almost knee-high aero socks voluntarily. I feel as if a cardinal law of GCN has been broken. Although I haven't seen every single vid so may have missed another donning.

[@davezzzz172]

Not sure why anyone would want to wear "old man socks" while cycling (and I say this as an old(ish) man). Marginal gains are just not worth it!

[@macklinpowell632]

100%, wearing them for aero is a definitely try-hard hahaha

[@gcn]

Simon hasn't been the same since that day, he lost a part of himself. We hope that with time and the regular use of common socks, he’ll recover 😔

[@macklinpowell632]

I wish him a smooth rehabilitation 😂

[@TimMardon-u8b]

Such brilliant presenters these guys, both naturally funny, Ollie too. Great viewing.

[@Cherokee140Driver]

You guys are awesome. Long live supernerds on superbikes!

[@wotexpat9367]

Definitely Dr Bridgewoods fault. Guess his PhD was not in topography and measurement 😂

[@gcn]

There’s definitely room for improvement

[@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre]

Love these videos. Can’t wait for the next one! Si’s brake hoses definitely cost them in this one lol those things were sticking out like sore thumbs lol

[@syakirienh4594]

Keep motivating us Ollie and GCN team!

[@burgels]

I can only hold 30mph for maybe a minute or two so I’m amazed you did it for that long.

[@AdamAnderson-y2q]

I can only do that downhill

[@Justnothankyou132]

​@@AdamAnderson-y2q This whole ride was downhill except for the climb. The ride was -350meters for elevation

[@mattstidston8722]

Love the series guys keep it up! You can blame Ollie for the route and the no show 😂

[@SCggoode]

Sort it out Ollie ! Good effort lads

[@DetroitJohnny]

Next challenge: three supernerds on three average-endurance bikes that were less than three thousand dollars. Bonus points for extra stack like some of us normal people need

[@Shrimpylovestocycle43]

Great video! Next challenge for the Super Nerds on Super Bikes should be who can get the KOM on Sinai hill (Lynton, Devon) - walked it this weekend and it’s a beastie!

[@NoahFroio]

I used to have an exactly 10-mile course from the train station to my office which I would run every work day, and my times were consistently in the 26-27 minute range, but, mine was also dead flat and arrow straight. I also wasn't on a superbike, but my Giant Defy3 aluminum roadie. I miss those days, but working from home since COVID, the commute from my bed to my desk, seems to be quite doable without a bike! Ha!!

[@afuel4sport]

Channelling your inner Top Gear i think, had me belly laughing. Next challenge a hill climb on the lightest bikes you can build.

[@gcn]

Cool idea!

[@paopixel]

The GCN Id Buzz is a nice addition. ⚡

[@Phillip-hq1bv]

Nice to see the Id Buzz decked out in GCN livery. Need a video of the "new look".

[@ricardosantos6122]

3:15 "1cm long..that's shaved". Couldn't agree more. To my wife's standard, that's summers ready!

[@liamm8992]

The former cross pro complaining about a roundabout - you've changed Si Richardson!

[@Dawn-Wave]

Great job guys!

[@christianhlarsen]

Impressive numbers, even for a couple of supernerds😃

[@johnlieto8906]

What a great way to spend 20 min! Really enjoyed this one

[@CyclingAlgarvePortugal]

Very good avg power, congrats !

[@ramsden35]

Brilliant! The Orbea looks 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JohnBatty]

I wondered about the random ride that appeared in Komoot earlier in the week. Now I know! Good effort.

[@johnfitzgerald1192]

1:49 8:15 The Orbea looks more racier and competitive.

[@insanecomicdude]

I really enjoy this series.

[@syknowland3902]

Congratulations lads, 10 miles is still along way to go, hope their was no headwinds, although it has been pretty calm the past few weeks. I do 10 miles to work and say you could come and join me, but i could do without the humiliation, 15 mins off my best time, I am in awe of your achievements. As for the next challenge, how about a relay race from Land's End - John O'Groats - 972 miles split between 4 or 5 of you. Each start at the same time from different locations, and if one of you fails your section, everyone fails. High risk, High reward. Or you could do Bristol to O'Groats - 743 miles.

[@initialstep]

Love the show!! Need more of this😀😀😀

[@essex9]

Nice to see Si drafting so well like a pro lol

[@KaranShinde0025]

I thought Ollie got dropped even before the Challenge started.

[@L0ckenmaster]

The air was to dense on that particular day! 🤓 On to a for a new try!

[@Zerotonin666]

That pinarello is so gorgeous, irrespective of the RD

[@faisal_al_saiful3838]

9:30 Alex tell Si to bring a freaking AERO bike next time(also to shave his legs with his skinsuit..full nerd mode basically)

[@Jon-Lewis]

Yorkshire Cyclocross - Super Nerds on Superbikes......Would love to see you up North getting stuck in! #ShibdenCC do training late every Tuesday night - 👌👌

[@andre9307]

What should you do next? Take Olli the legend with you and find a task that you can complete successfully. Your excuses sound like mine. Love you.

[@gcn]

Hey, that was a low blow! We'll let it slide this time just because you're right

[@Zerotonin666]

0:27 do my eyes deceive me or is it the prohibited dark art of puppy paws...

[@StacyODell]

Shiny cranks would have added that .1

[@WendsH]

They probably could have pulled them from one of Alex's spare crank boxes. I'm sure he has some shiny Dura-Ace ones laying around.

[@miguelmora2530]

that was a nice drafting , good job guys

[@jakecollins6097]

Piss up, brewery?!!!! Good effort guys

[@n22pdf]

Wow awesome guys well done.. Pete

[@gmivisualsjason3729]

Well done..... Very enjoyable especially from behind! 😂

[@gcn]

😏

[@FrOOtLOOps592]

Hmm.. what about supernerds on superRETRObikes? 🤔🤔🤔

[@Bob_Shy_132]

That is almost 30 MPH. Pretty rapid! Good job kids! :D

[@lovito1011]

I need a derailleur hanger like that! 😂

[@K114LED]

If you can talk on a smash ride clearly not putting in the effort, great video lads.

[@donbracci2199]

Ollie has gone from getting dropped to dropping the ball 😂

[@David-sn4ej]

Some effort lads🙌🙌🙌💪

[@emoretech]

Great effort fellas

[@gcn]

But not enough! 😫

[@Dangling_Carrot]

This video would have been better if Alex was eating a doughnut while Si stretches.

[@gcn]

We’ll take that into account for the next videos, although we think Alex is more of a cake cyclist

[@TESTA-CC]

Good Work Chaps 🦵🦵🦿🦿

[@wonderwatch2239]

Still bloody good going 👌

[@mommamooney]

You guys brought out Ollie’s Big Book of Cycling Excuses

[@gcn]

its a big book!

[@mommamooney]

@ I have my own chapter!

[@troycollett8540]

Next challenge break get the KOM up Norton summit in Adelaide at tour down under

[@michaelbeck8681]

You have all winter to train, see you in the spring.

[@albertkikstra]

I think you need some super nerd kit for these missions

[@richardharris8538]

I guess we can't accuse you guys of riding with a tailwind. If there'd been much wind, it would've blown the fog away. Wait! The fog did disappear.

[@smithandshortdogs]

Short's second favorite cyclist is Ollie... he got a full on "awww" when I told her he had the 'rona. Its Peter Sagan.

[@benleil1516]

So Alex and Si:s joint 20 minute power is about the same as Tadej's zone 2 that he can hold for 5 hours breathing though his nose.. Puts it into perspective!😅

[@kennedystuart5685]

Speed demons. Loved it

[@gcn]

👹

[@troycollett8540]

Ollie has already gone sub 20 on his TT bike

[@Yuzushuu]

Stitched up!! ripper video guys

[@themouas]

I'm guessing GCN stands for Global Cycling Nerds now.

[@troycollett8540]

What you should do is try to find the best TT route

[@redqueenrealtor]

Poor Ollie. Get well soon mate!

[@kurre_kallkvist]

Bring out the vintage superbikes next time, Alex's retrobuild and the Merx replica for Simon and see if they can drop Ollie on a modern superbike! 😅

[@lux-wattage]

6:00 Supernerds on superbikes, speeding along to the upbeat rhythm of the Chipmunks.

[@larrylem3582]

More time should have been spent on the distance and elevation graph. The elevation started at 497 m, dropped to 241 m at the bottom of the big descent but then continued to drop as the route went up and over the last hill. Please explain.

[@FATH3RoO]

Lets get it

[@loud479]

Lads are we just making content for the sake of content cos that's ok

[@justinepanes366]

I like these parts 1:05 4:56 3:50 So on

[@supakidgalaxy]

Love the series

[@gcn]

Thanks :)

[@thewisconsingravelcyclist]

3 super nerds on 3 super gravel bikes...

[@nathanwent4575]

How many GCN presenters does it take to do a 10 mile TT? 😉🙂

[@leighharwood9415]

Lets get the supernerds together for a day to see how many of Feathers Koms they can take 💪

[@ryuujinusa]

Need a new route, WITH ollie riding. Give it a few months break though.