The All American Gravel Ride

[@gcn]

Are you a fan of root beer? Does this resemble the type of gravel riding you do? 🇺🇸

[@juliesmiley4396]

I'm in Kansas so we have plenty of gravel, hills, and good pubs, but we are severely lacking in the lush forest department.

[@JibbaJabber]

Root beer - isn't that what we in the UK call Domestos??!!

[@alanharpdesign]

Love a good root beer. Actually just had one (at a draft house where my cycling buddies were drinking beers) during a 76 mile ride on Friday.

[@1048mills]

Nope 😁

[@jbratt]

Root beer rules👍

[@LOZUPONEJ]

I’d love to see how your film crew works. A behind the scenes of the GNC film crew would be awesome

[@danervin2530]

LOZUPONEJ seriously these guys are wizards

[@Timtimzi]

same! cameras everywhere at the right moments.

[@stephenmoon2767]

Yes please, behind the scenes would be excellent

[@RogerRooster]

I agree. Stellar film crew indeed

[@matthewlewis2072]

Great idea, give the behind the scenes guys some love. Maybe even Lasty...

[@jessehaaksman7853]

"no it's not I actually drive a Prius, I borrowed it" had me in stitches. Really looking forward to more content with Jeremy!

[@adamhorsfield6104]

That opening 30 seconds has instantly made this one of my favourite GCN videos

[@thomasvmanning]

Here here, gents.

[@2andrewblack]

Powers is cool. Racing cred. Dad jokes. The whole package. LOL.

[@chrispyy606060606]

Jesse Haaksman lol me too

[@KandiKlover]

He better not knock dunkin donuts again, or waste those donuts!

[@zachwong7324]

Yes! Adding Jeremy to the team was an incredible signing - so excited for more content. Oooooooow

[@gcn]

So are we, cheers Zach!

[@CebeyZas]

If anyone has lost motivation to go out on a ride, they just need to watch some these videos. Top lads and fantastic content!

[@gcn]

Cheers Lino 😉

[@erichaheidrich4593]

Exactly

[@SteveBrill]

Brilliant video guys. Look forward to seeing more of Jeremy's rides....he seems like such a nice guy.

[@KandiKlover]

Except for when he knocked the dunkin donuts.

[@henryrichards1556]

Having lived in Boston quite a long time I laughed out loud at seeing Si in DD

[@jhibes9103]

I had to laugh, too. My wife's originally from the North Shore. I know about the DD love up there! 🤣

[@randomdrifter]

5:28 - If Si presents audiobooks, I'd listen!

[@roxic1212]

Zeph Ng For real! 👍

[@sgfisher100970]

One of the best GCN videos so far. Beautiful and inspiring scenery. Looking forward to more of Jeremy's content. Great work, guys. 👍

[@OfficerBaron]

Of course a ride in New England starts at a Dunkin Donuts!

[@neo_geo_]

Pretty much every ride in the northeast starts with d&d lol

[@LaughingSaint66]

Ya not locally sourced organic rubbish coffee with almond milk you would have been beaten up for that crap in my Boston neighborhood 😂🤪💪🏼

[@wPatrickSF]

Mmmm.,... donuts.

[@jdasilva11794]

Rhode Islander here, all my rides start at a dunkin lol

[@blahblah4059]

@@LaughingSaint66 Laughing at the idea of locally sourced coffee in Massachusetts. Use your head!

[@frixfitvideos.8990]

Wouldn’t Oliver Bridgewood have been better doing this one...you know because of all the wooden bridges....

[@timpeterson3131]

you just won caption of the week! The empty bottle of Sam Adams is on its way!

[@OllieBridgewood]

haha

[@earthstick]

And with his American accent he would fit right in.

[@seandalt]

Love seeing this USA content! Beautifully shot, very entertaining

[@gcn]

Woohoo, cheers Sean

[@matthewgochenaur]

Si/Jeremy, if you get the chance you should come to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. You can do a ride here and hit all of our 29 covered bridges within the county.

[@luislopez6706]

@matthew Do you have a route for that ride? I’d love to do it!

[@richfi9576]

this video is big! "As big as my coffee was this morning" - Si. Excellent ride, gorgeous scenery. Jeremy is a great addition to the GCN crew. Can't wait for more

[@bhatch]

For the first time watching a GCN video, I get to say "I've been there!" So happy Jeremy has joined the team. Looking forward to more rides in Western Mass and Vermont

[@grunyan75]

GCN in my backyard! Great riding all over western Mass.

[@Silentisdeath]

I'm moving out to Greenfield in the next few months. Lets grab some rides!

[@EnduroMike]

Jeremy is awesome! Such an infectious personality! Great addition to the team and I can't wait to see further videos!

[@miami14680]

So true !!

[@stanisinjo]

This video has one big flaw ... It's not 1h long. Seriously, it absolutely amazing video. More of this stuff please. Cheers.

[@gcn]

Aww cheeers!

[@KandiKlover]

Yes, their Patagonia video especially was very disappointingly short.

[@gcn]

We have a longer one coming for you very soon...

[@fender10g]

@@gcn you guys remembered this comment from a year ago? Damn.

[@Samuel-bu7xr]

Remains my favourite GCN video.

[@julen2380]

Pausing after the borrowed truck intro - I just LOVE Jeremy Powers! Bestest hiring ever and together with Si just beyond awesome!

[@gcn]

Cheers bud, we're stoked on it too!

[@SuchtFaktorHoch10]

Saw this video at 9 o'Clock in the evening. Had to go for a ride right away. The atmosphere in this video got me hooked. Thanks.

[@gcn]

Woohoo, great news!

[@nickw6175]

a few weeks back I did the GFNY and was staggered that only 50 miles from the middle of manhattan you can stand on bear mountain Tain and just see rolling hills forests and lovely countryside have to admit my preconceptions about the Staes took a big hit that day

[@mds1422]

Great to see J Pow in a GCN kit. Awesome that you guys brought him to the channel.

[@rosson1983]

Another quality delivery from GCN. Enjoyed seeing Simon living his best life.

[@moishecallow56]

That was a tremendous video. I'm so glad that Jeremy is part of the GCN team now. The two of you are the coolest guys ever!

[@antediluvianer]

This is such a fantastic ride. I live in NYC which isnt that far from MA and I would love to explore it. I was'nt so sure about Jeremy Powers joining the GCN family before but he's growing on me now. A tremendous personality. Thanks GCN for a representation on this side of the Atlantic.

[@adamgriss2025]

JP showing up in a Ford pickup and cowboy hat by itself is worth 10 thumbs up. Great video!

[@gcn]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@JMcLeodKC711]

JP ... You forgot your gun

[@adamgriss2025]

John McLeod don’t worry. He’s got a .38 tucked in his waistband, a .45 in the mid console, and shotgun concealed behind the seats... Nah, he’s from New England, where he’s more likely to have concealed CBD oil and pot brownies than carry a firearm (which only comes out in fall for hunting season to get ethically sourced organic meat!)

[@eggegg2611]

I miss those epic rides in GCN. Probably the best videos of all. Hope for more of those after the pandemic

[@michaelharper7602]

One of the best travelogues I've ever seen, via any channel or format. Massachusetts looks beautiful. Note to TV producers - watching people who get on and have a joint love is entertaining; there doesn't have to be any conflict or false jeopardy.

[@GaryJ188]

Friends and I did this ride this past weekend....It was absolutely terrific! Thanks Jeremy for mapping it out and posting it. We plan on doing it again in the fall when the area is in full color of the fall. Thanks again!

[@gcn]

Awesome, nice one Gary!

[@mrebola9078]

I’m a power lifter with no interest in riding a bicycle but still watch these videos cus they are just so well done and entertaining

[@CamHeldPhoto]

While I’ve loved all of GCN’s content for years, I’m very excited for some New England based videos where I might be able to get out and ride those routes myself!

[@fender10g]

Love to see some more stuff from the USA. I mean, I'm from California and one of the reasons I watch GCN is because I love the British sense of humor and stuff, but this was gold! Please keep it up!

[@hiro111]

My home state on my home roads! It's a bit strange to see Shelburne Falls and Colrain mentioned on GCN. I spend part of every summer in Montague. Incredible riding, incredible views, good people, good coffee, good beer. One small nit: the Western Mass soundtrack is Dinosaur Jr, acoustic folk and Polish polka, not blues, harmonicas and slide guitars. Western Mass is a few thousand miles from Texas.

[@davidtodd8922]

Jeremy is a natural presenter. Glad he's joining the team!

[@yujihorimoto]

"It's me man! In an American truck. a Ford! 450 stallions under the hood.." 😂

[@RyanVasquez6089]

Yup, this is the everyday American gravel ride. This what I love about living and riding in rural America. 😍😍

[@digizoid6564]

I watched this after back from work, and done some bike maintenance. My body quite tired, but it is paid after watching this. It is so relaxing. I am ready to sleep now...

[@drewpeterson7]

Man, I recognize huge chicks of this from the D2R2, and there are some amazing roads you guys hit. Green River Road might be one of my favorite roads I've ever ridden, dirt or paved, and Patten late in a ride is the sort of climb that just makes your legs hurt to think about. As I sit here the week before the D2R2 should have been run, it's just awesome to see uyou guys tearing it up in a part of the country I always look forward to riding. One of my favorite places to ride - thanks for filming this!

[@ВикторСусловКапоэйраСтаврополь]

Love the friendly atmosphere on these videos. It looks like two nations are one. Great job and great inspiration as well. Thanks, guys!

[@edwindeuning2922]

J-Pow is so cool, loved him on the GCN Cyclo-Cross coverage and doing these epic ride video's, enjoyed this one immensely.

[@gcn]

Thanks Edwin, plenty more where this came from?

[@Aboycostelo]

What a beautiful place! Thanks for sharing this amazing experience!

[@Nouvellecosse]

So weird hearing someone on GCN without a British accent! Nice to see Sigh had a nice time on our side of the pond.

[@okayg5735]

Fantastic! Old England meets New England.

[@BikeItUK]

The place looks stunning, and with Jeremy's history lesson makes cycling and swimming around the place very appealing. Great video.....as always thanks guys! All the best Andy

[@iainmcdutube]

Brilliant video once again. Love cycling in MA. You should see it in the Fall, even better...

[@jacobrich7785]

Thanks for doing something close to home, look forward to this ride!

[@robertm1552]

Great way to introduce a new presenter, now you need to go to Japan and introduce us there with a ride. GCN Japan just popped up in the below link?

[@keenansegenchuk7177]

The part where you swam reminds me of when my father sister and I would go swimming in the 34° F northern Saco river after long rides in the white mountains. Nice job showing Simon the works, Jeremy

[@elizabethmajor1820]

All of the older buildings and cute little shops that the USA embraces in small town living. I would love to go cycling there. Considering Si was trying Dunkin donuts, when you come to Canada, you have to compare with Tim hortons!

[@Countrystock]

Wow, what a ride through that scenery

[@miami14680]

Jeremy is Amazing and he has super charismatic personality !! Great addition to GNC channel !!

[@kevinspindler2363]

Thanks for the reminder to ride for fun once in a while.

[@DorzakZitro]

Being from the area, seeing this is such a trip. Very cool. Shoutout to NCC!

[@TodRaines]

Si and Jeremy are fantastic together. I realize that geography poses a bit of an issue, but I would like to see more from this pair. Both of their ride videos are really spectacular and maybe this could be an idea for a series.

[@markyoung950]

We're doing those roads on 23rd of June Billy Mitchell's grandfather kept his mail box inside the covered bridge in Green Village, as did all of the residents in the 1940s. Jacksonville Stagecoach Rd is a Cat 3 climb Why not do the full D2R2? It utilizes the same roads.

[@deangousse2113]

This makes me super happy. I live in Northern CT (5 minutes from the MA border) and after 30 years, trying to get back in to cycling. Looking forward to learning about some local terrain!

[@frazergoodwin4945]

The production quality of GCN continues to climb.... this one climbed a hors catégorie!

[@deskelly9313]

Frazer Goodwin definitely raised the production values but I think it came at the cost of feeling overly scripted and unspontaneous

[@brianmessemer2973]

Cute, goodspirited comment 👍

[@jeffmcilroy7081]

I love when you guys film the epic rides.. it looks like such an adventure. I always imagine myself taking it with you. I’ve been looking for a riding mate for two years and no luck.. everyone over here in canada is too lazy and unadventurous.

[@amypowarzynski1737]

I wish I was paying better attention and knew Si was nearby. Looking forward to seeing more of Jeremy.

[@kenblair2538]

Absolutely, The BEST 18 mins. on GCN. I live in Easthampton, ride that area a lot, but no gravel (don't want to scratch my bikes). JP, you should have introduced Si, to the Rootbeer Float. This part of Mass. is very popular for cycling. Many clubs. As a senior, I belong to the Cyclonauts, ride 4-5 days a week. Well again, thanks JP , for introducing Si to New England, hope he returns. KB.

[@stephenmoon2767]

Brilliant vid guys, idilic locale. I doubled the enjoyment by watching the UK ride that preceded this USA one, both excellent!! That Jeremy chap is a jolly good bloke! And as for the bridge of flowers, puts the planned London Garden bridge in the shade, it was beautiful!! I’d even warmed up with the epic Poland ride, some top top content from you lot (as ever!!), keep it up!! 👍👍👍😀

[@biketrybe7071]

Welcome, Jeremy. As a fellow New Englander, I am very pleased to see our piece of the world highlighted on GCN. Admittedly, it's not the Alps or the Pyrenees but has its own charm. I've been riding the roads and passes throughout the White Mountains in preparation for the Haute Route Pyrenees this August and count myself lucky to have this beautiful and challenging area right outside my door.

[@benparsons9887]

Totally cool you guys ventured out into our own little western Massachusetts towns! Been watching you guys and gmbn for over a year now!!

[@colinthompson5881]

Great film, what an amazing day with great company and beautiful surroundings. And top new addition to GCN 👍👍👍

[@gcn]

Thanks Colin, we're really excited to have JPows on board!

[@Aeroasduck]

This is my fave GCN vid. I really want to go see these places for myself.

[@myklonsip]

Proper film making lads. Genuinely entertaining.

[@gwilletts]

Just finished this route, amazing! That climb right out of Shelburne Falls killed me. But it was worth it. Definitely doing this again. I’ve cycled the first third of this along the Green River a bunch of times but never continued further west into Colrain. Thanks for putting this together! Mesa Verde burrito back in Greenfield was the perfect ending! Great day today

[@germaindegardin385]

Hi! I've been wanting to do it but I only have a road bike. Is it doable with a road bike or do you absolutely need a gravel bike? Thankd!

[@oregonnich]

the usa is so damn huge. It's crazy how many different climates and zones there are. Riding bikes through the countryside anywhere can truly be the best way to see things.

[@jules5697]

Beautiful ride. I'd love to see you doing more gravel on the Canyon Grail.

[@rclintgray]

I love J Pow! Thanks for adding him to the team.

[@aneczka2114]

You guys need to visit all parts of USA...different areas are so drastically different!

[@wPatrickSF]

Next up Lake Tahoe. Maby Mt Diablo? The west coast disserve a little consideration.

[@2andrewblack]

Gaimon and Pearce (Vegan Cyclist) have the West coast pretty well covered. Except, less for gravel and more for road. Show us the B-roads, fire roads, and undiscovered places.

[@JibbaJabber]

Great scenery, great pit stops and great commentary. Superb ride topped off with a full on bro-mance. This is one special relationship I wanna see more of🤘🤘🤘🤙🤙🤙👍👍👍 Chapeau.

[@gcn]

Noted, stay tuned JibbaJabber!

[@henryrichards1556]

Great video. Loved it and kudos on the terrific production

[@matthewlewis2072]

What a beautiful part of the world

[@jeremybates5207]

That was just awesome! Very inspiring. Thanks!

[@bmxracer117]

England meets New England. Jeremy is super fun and cannot wait for some more of his features. Great addition to GCN!

[@matthewbanwell4389]

Great video, Si showing how very British he is by lying about the cider just be polite 🤣. Better than west country cider 🤣 I have heard it all now

[@All4Grogg]

We don't export the good stuff.

[@sudduthjonathan]

Paul “Jeremy” Revere’s Ride. The British are coming!

[@cosbro5389]

Awesome sound track

[@michaeloneill1418]

Had no idea that Jeremy was a fellow Masshole! So glad to see Massachusetts and New England getting some good cycling air time. Warmed my heart. Hope Si enjoyed the Dunks experience!

[@defnoz]

The soft focus on the roses at the end...

[@alanhill7965]

A great video showing all that's good about cycling and great about GCN well done ,,looking forward to Jeremy's video's for sure

[@rsimps14]

It was so nice to hear Jeremy saying thank you for people who stepped out of the way. Nice to see people still have manners

[@michaellee1663]

Terrific video. Jeremy is a great addition to the GCN Team/Family!

[@fletcherchambers7175]

Even if I didn't love cycling, I'd love the GCN travelogue videos...

[@robertneil7692]

Great video!! Just added this to my bucket list. Thank you GCN!

[@elisteiger6909]

Yay JPow finally an amazing American presenter

[@markbevis7947]

Fantastic, it's on my bucket list.

[@thebigfriend85]

Jeremy Powers is fantastic! What a brilliant addition to the team. Look forward to more American rides. Also Root Beer is the best :)

[@FxTemplarii]

This is my favourite type of videos on GCN. Every one of them motivates me to go out on the road :D

[@scott907]

awesome. amazing bike rides are everywhere!

[@kD-rs1cu]

Great video! I believe that with Just a little more idiotic fun and GCN can genuinely be like Top Gear or TGT except for bikes.

[@lenahygiena]

They ARE Top Gear on bikes. That's been a recurring gag in the comments since forever

[@markush7001]

Powers has so much to bring to the table. Awesome signing. Hopefully he can do some work on GMBN, too, like that video he did with Blake. Good work GCN! I'm excited to see JP's contributions.

[@martinaxe6390]

You all need to come to southwest Colorado. We have gravel roads for days and days and days. Big climbs, long flats and killer views.

[@davidkwondesign]

Thx GCN. You guys touch the soul =)

[@21vicroy58]

Can't wait for more USA based videos. Thanks gcn!

[@stevengwilliam8096]

Fantastic video guys. Jeremy is a great addition to the show. He is as mad as a box of frogs but brilliant all the same.

[@mediumrick7667]

What a great ride! And what a great addition JP will be for GCN.