I really wondered how Simon could be a retired Pro. I thought he look to be in his early 20's. Thanks to this presentation, I now figure he is in his early 30's.
Former runner international miler way back and a complete novice to cycling. Just really warm to this presenter. Obviously a class act in his day. Presents in fun informative way without being too preachy and smug. Addicted to his epic travels.
Jon - met him yesterday - was in Ross on Wye when a bunch of guys in GCN kit rode up and went into Cafe Nero so I popped in just to say how I enjoyed his videos - nice guy.
Simon, I've just finished watching all the GCN presenters videos and I'm leaving comments on each of them. Just so you know, I've called Matt, the Funniest Tom, the coolest, Dan, the Nice guy and you I think is the most stylish GCN presenter. I like how you look when you're riding, your bike, the way you talk, by sticking your hand out and pausing as in when you like. I almost find myself talking like you after watching almost 24 hours of GCN. Keep riding. Also I think you must be really smart and very very particular about your bike. Cheers.
It is so rare anymore to hear anyone even mention Farmer John in a conversation anymore. He is/was one of my big heroes as well when I was mountain biking +1 to Si for good taste.
It was a surprise to hear you say JohnTomac is one of your cycling heroes...he's a legend. I am a huge fan of his son Eli, who is a professional dirt bike rider for Team Kawasaki . I hear Eli is a beast on a mountain bike too... Nice interview, I know it was a while back, but I appreciate it.
You are HILARIOUS!!! (You and Matt Stevens need to have your own tv show) I LOVE the way you interact with your GCN mates and always manage to make me laugh in the midst of a tough training video. You sure enjoy life, don't you?! Echo your passion for the Cote d'Azur. =) Thanks for sharing your story, for being so genuine/real, again for being SO hilarious and for being my favorite instructor. Keep up the great work!
Being involved with mountian bike XC racing 1991-2003 I remember your first Bristol bike shop team well racing in "sport" MTB XC class races across the south. Remember you winning lists Simon.
(Brit. Champs i think) 5.31 - when Simon got worked over bigtime by 3x Sky riders...the class of Simon that day was outstanding to hold equal to them ! - other than that, the riders stories are fantastic ! Its easy to forget that all the presenters on GCN are or where up there in fitness that IS NOT easy to get too !!! #respect
what Simon said about not being able to compete in juniors is so true i get dusted up in under 17's and am 14 cause everyone is like a head taller then me..
I totally agree with you on your favourite place to ride, the cote d'azur. I worked as a couier in france in 2010 and we went to a place called the gorge du verdon which lies next to the french riviera and that area was epic for bike rides. gorgeous. :)
3:43 there is an accent (called a fada (pronounced f-o-da)) over the "a" in "an rás", so it is actually pronounced "r-awe-s". It's the Irish for "race".
John Tomac's son Eli is just as gnarly as his dad! He is one of the top motocross racers in the world, and he has started to beat his dad on the mountain bike!
Good stuff Simon. PS I live in Grasse not far from Nice. I recommend checking out some of the roads around Gourdon, Thorenc etc if you have done the Madone too many times. Quieter roads up here and better surfaces. Good luck in the trans-vesubie.
Si is alright in my book. My bikes have never been so clean and well looked after since watching the maintenance videos 👍 🚴🏻 But it's definitely peak down!!
Gish is it really that long that you did the giro trip. I remeber it like it was a couple if years ago. You haven't chsnged really must be cycling. John Tomac is a legend im a similar age as him and got into mtb and bought many parts that he used.
3:47 it is pronounced the ros the a makes the sound of the o in on because of the fatha. It’s known as an post rás meaning the post race in English. Irish is confusing
Simon congratulations on winning Ireland's national bike race, but the Rás Tailteann (for short the Rás) is pronounced 'Raws' due to the accent or 'fada' on the a. The Tailteann games were a kind of ancient Celtic Olympics, and Rás means 'race' in Irish. Anyway, chapeau.
Anyone disturbed with the choice of dramatic background music during the cafe talk? It’s like we're waiting for Simon to reveal a sob story he’s never told anyone that got him into cycling.
Will you stay with GCN next year althrough your doing your mtb-comeback? You think that you'll ride at proconti or continental level on the road or are you just focusing on mtb?
My fave gcn presenter. Classy, informative, fun.
I had no idea that these GCN presenters are this prestigious :o They were actual pros back in the days
Except for Ollie, they are pretty decorated cyclists, especially Jeremy & Manon
@@razaninaufal Matt Stephens too! National champion
Fell down the GCN rabbit hole for a few hours. Such fun videos. Now need to get some work done.
Been there, done that
lolololol
I really wondered how Simon could be a retired Pro. I thought he look to be in his early 20's. Thanks to this presentation, I now figure he is in his early 30's.
Former runner international miler way back and a complete novice to cycling. Just really warm to this presenter. Obviously a class act in his day. Presents in fun informative way without being too preachy and smug. Addicted to his epic travels.
Jon - met him yesterday - was in Ross on Wye when a bunch of guys in GCN kit rode up and went into Cafe Nero so I popped in just to say how I enjoyed his videos - nice guy.
4 hours at 300 watts. Legend.
MM Of the Perth Mikes yeah when he said that I had to go through it again in my head...just whaaaaaaat?
i can hold that for 1 minute best. No exaggeration there at all
Simon Richardson, a classy bike rider and thoroughly good bloke as are the other presenters.
Always informative and fun to watch.
Thank you.
Simon,
I've just finished watching all the GCN presenters videos and I'm leaving comments on each of them.
Just so you know, I've called
Matt, the Funniest
Tom, the coolest,
Dan, the Nice guy
and you I think is the most stylish GCN presenter.
I like how you look when you're riding, your bike, the way you talk, by sticking your hand out and pausing as in when you like.
I almost find myself talking like you after watching almost 24 hours of GCN.
Keep riding.
Also I think you must be really smart and very very particular about your bike.
Cheers.
Now do an update...how about Manon?
PLEASE never leave GCN, my fav presenter👍🏻
"oh yeah was a great time
back in the day when I was riding for the WD40 test team ....."
It is so rare anymore to hear anyone even mention Farmer John in a conversation anymore. He is/was one of my big heroes as well when I was mountain biking +1 to Si for good taste.
Simon is my favorite in GCN
It was a surprise to hear you say JohnTomac is one of your cycling heroes...he's a legend. I am a huge fan of his son Eli, who is a professional dirt bike rider for Team Kawasaki . I hear Eli is a beast on a mountain bike too...
Nice interview, I know it was a while back, but I appreciate it.
Great photo of simon in the yellow jersey with 2 legends of the Ràs, joe fenlon and andrew roche. I love riding the Ràs.
You are HILARIOUS!!! (You and Matt Stevens need to have your own tv show) I LOVE the way you interact with your GCN mates and always manage to make me laugh in the midst of a tough training video. You sure enjoy life, don't you?! Echo your passion for the Cote d'Azur. =) Thanks for sharing your story, for being so genuine/real, again for being SO hilarious and for being my favorite instructor. Keep up the great work!
What a cracking team of presenters.
Simon cool as,simple -humble dude,talent,gcn,excellent
Being involved with mountian bike XC racing 1991-2003 I remember your first Bristol bike shop team well racing in "sport" MTB XC class races across the south. Remember you winning lists Simon.
When you've been watching too many GCN videos that you almost feel like watching your ride mates presenting XD
Best GCN Moment: the five minute bike wash. Got me through some tough times...
Excellent video, he's my favourite!
Is this a joke?
Daniel Lloyd I'm so sorry :)
Matt's my favourite :) he's such an idiot but hilarious
(Brit. Champs i think) 5.31 - when Simon got worked over bigtime by 3x Sky riders...the class of Simon that day was outstanding to hold equal to them ! - other than that, the riders stories are fantastic ! Its easy to forget that all the presenters on GCN are or where up there in fitness that IS NOT easy to get too !!! #respect
Thanks Lee, that was a cool race to ride.
INFORMATIVE AND GREAT TO WATCH ON TH-cam
My favorite GCN presenter
He’s a really terrific presenter. Great video.
We're glad you're still loving Si after all these years!
what Simon said about not being able to compete in juniors is so true i get dusted up in under 17's and am 14 cause everyone is like a head taller then me..
Cool jerseys. Sounds like a great experience with having your mates pull for you. Nice!
Wicked awesome. Wish I were in the UK, I'd love to work for GCN!
I totally agree with you on your favourite place to ride, the cote d'azur. I worked as a couier in france in 2010 and we went to a place called the gorge du verdon which lies next to the french riviera and that area was epic for bike rides. gorgeous. :)
John Tomac!!! His son is killing it on dirtbikes right now.
Simon, everybody in Ireland would eternally grateful if you would pronounce An Rás properly - The R-aw-s. Not the R-aa-s. Thanks Simon, great video!
3:43 there is an accent (called a fada (pronounced f-o-da)) over the "a" in "an rás", so it is actually pronounced "r-awe-s". It's the Irish for "race".
You beat me to it Seán. Should pronounce rás with an accent like yer man Llod when he says "boss"
Garry Keogh It's alright I beat him to it ;) although his explanation is slightly pedantic :)
Si is such a good presenter
John Tomac's son Eli is just as gnarly as his dad! He is one of the top motocross racers in the world, and he has started to beat his dad on the mountain bike!
Excellent video, and great series.
Could GCN post a video tour of Mud Dock ? Im in the US and would love to see the place. Thank you in advance 👍🏻
Loved your 5 min bike wash vid!
You are amazing Simon :D good to see the parts in mtb The best is yet to come! ;)
Indeed Côte d'Azur is one of the best places for cycling. I live there and I have access to at least 15 cols from my doorstep :)
Si is my fav
Good stuff Simon. PS I live in Grasse not far from Nice. I recommend checking out some of the roads around Gourdon, Thorenc etc if you have done the Madone too many times. Quieter roads up here and better surfaces. Good luck in the trans-vesubie.
Love these videos, thanks sharing
I wish I could win a race that I could not pronounce
If you train harder, maybe you can win the Tower dee Franch one day!
the best presenter in gcn
Ciao Si,
You are great!!
Si is alright in my book. My bikes have never been so clean and well looked after since watching the maintenance videos 👍 🚴🏻
But it's definitely peak down!!
great to see a little MTB riding should me more of it
I'm awfully late to this, but could anyone tell me what Si says to Matt at around 02:13, please?
Hey Simon, what's your educational level? You sound like a scientist.
Anibal Jesus Delgadillo MM.,mmm
LOL What video is that Matt reaction to the Bus pass from? That's hilarious.
Will u pls come to Ireland and do the race again I love gcn and I live in Ireland
Nice to meet you Simon! :)
YOOO!!! His first sponsor was San Miguel?! WooHoo! How cool is that?
I have to go to Bristol now!
I liked your 5min bike clean vid (even the wd40 bit)...
Oh, and I liked your new GCN jingle too :-P
Awesome national team jersey
Love these meet the presenters. GCN is represented by some Grade A chaps.
Congrats on your recovery! =D
Gish is it really that long that you did the giro trip. I remeber it like it was a couple if years ago. You haven't chsnged really must be cycling. John Tomac is a legend im a similar age as him and got into mtb and bought many parts that he used.
Hi simon i just got a ventura cp50 what do you think just ready to go for a first run in our great british weather.
thanks GCN :D
Can you guy's do a video on base mile training?
That race you won, the Rás, the á is drawn out, it's pronounced rawce :P
tomacs kid is killing it in motocross, people always joke how gnarly his dad is.
Did Si ever do his comeback race?
3:47 it is pronounced the ros the a makes the sound of the o in on because of the fatha. It’s known as an post rás meaning the post race in English. Irish is confusing
Thinking that you should do a presenter height and bike fit
Does anyone know what bike it is he is riding at 5:55?
It's a Scott Solace Disc :-)
Simon congratulations on winning Ireland's national bike race, but the Rás Tailteann (for short the Rás) is pronounced 'Raws' due to the accent or 'fada' on the a. The Tailteann games were a kind of ancient Celtic Olympics, and Rás means 'race' in Irish. Anyway, chapeau.
Where did he go? Is he okay? Been like a year since we've seen him.
This classic
Champion of the mic
Glad you love Si - he's still going strong!
Great video, looking forward to the others. Give us some of your 300k subscribers!!!!
Look up Eli Tomac if you happen to see this. Its John's son and he is the best in the world at motocross and is a absolute beast on a bike.
This is the first time I see an mtb on gcn
A great bloke, can't wait for Matt's dribble:)
he won the Ras, he can call it whatever he wants!
where are matt and tom's meet the gcn presenter?
Share the knowledge!
3:34 riding in Y-fronts??????????
6:35 - you needn't worry @si_richardson ... the pink shirt 'explosion' is very common amongst coeliac cyclists!!
Is Simon still on for his MTB comeback?
Could be, watch this space.....
+Global Cycling Network Has it happened? I see he's doing well in CX
Anyone disturbed with the choice of dramatic background music during the cafe talk? It’s like we're waiting for Simon to reveal a sob story he’s never told anyone that got him into cycling.
Simon it's pronounced the R(aww)s - An Rás. Great show lads keep up the good work.
can I buy the GCN jerseys anywhere?
what's the story behind the neck brace earlier this year?
and all hail WD40!
It was a mountain biking accident if I remember correctly.
It was a 'cross bike incident where Si fractured a vertibrae in his neck. He ended up face down in stinging nettles too :-(
Global Cycling Network Goodness that is adding insult to injury.
Global Cycling Network
Poor bugger. I did the same (including the fractured c4) on the pavement.
Hmmm, pavement, nettles, can't choose.
Organ Farm I choose nettles. Might sting your face but less likely to knock your teeth out.
I don't remember the rás 2009. I was at a stage finish
San Miguel? What product?
I went to that cafe 😆
I did the 5 min bike cleaning today 😁
Rás is pronounced Rauce, rhymes with sauce.
+LisztyLiszt irish at its finest!
Cheers Cathal
Happy 1916 to you!
Will you stay with GCN next year althrough your doing your mtb-comeback?
You think that you'll ride at proconti or continental level on the road or are you just focusing on mtb?
No I'm not going to race properly, just lining up again will be cool. GCN's too much fun.
Wow big Simon answered my question, thats awesome!! Thanks mate!!!
But is GCN your only job?
0:43 130 pound bike blake rode in the 100 pound bike hallange on gmbn or im just seeing things????????
I have some qns to ask Richardson
Its really important
I need contact please
i am using WD40 everyday !
Rás as he calls it is actually pronounced raws it’s the Irish for race
Simon. Do you follow any other sport and which teams or players are your favourites?
Sorry for the late reply Daniel. I'm actually pretty narrow minded on cycling to be honest, but I'm partial to a bit of athletics too.
Why does he never wear sunglasses?
It isnt necesary? Should i wear them even if i hate it?
Great video!
Keep it up :)
Simon, what's the longest travel bike you've ridden?
And are there any video's of you riding them?
Sweet channel guys, keep up the good work!
I'm still a big fan of hardtails and short travel full suspension. The biggest bike I've ridden probably still only has 120mm front and back!
Like the Accent;)