Ollie getting dropped twice by pro and ex pro cyclists, while funny for the viewers, is expected. Well done to Ollie for being the best sport, and participating despite the expected drop and following jokes, for the good of the channel. He might not have the biggest stats, but he’s got the biggest heart of them all.
The more I think about these videos, the more respect I have for Ollie. As others point out, he alone among the presenters is not a former pro and is in over his head. He knows this and stood up anyway. Even taking all the grief he got on the 4v1 video, he stood up again. While I've given him grief over the years, he does have my respect for participating knowing he was in for another ration of grief. Congrats Ollie!
I reckon the plan was never for him to keep up, and it was done purely for laughs. The bit with Manon closing the window on him is genius comedy that breaks up the seriousness of the competition.
That was the best and funniest moment of this video. I enjoyed all the videos and they all did a very good job. However I was expecting Simon to do his best time ever but he did well. Thank you GCN, you all make me enjoy cycling more and more
Ollie’s Numbers are pretty good! Most people here would be demolished by him... this serves well to understand the diference for the pros and ex-pros! They are absolute beasts
My favorite was Ollie representing us plebs! The fact that he's a lot faster than me just puts into perspective how crazy the performance we see from the pros is.... And from the Siborg 😲
This and the First Epic Ride video are so much fun! GCN is in a groove- presenters are doing an amazing job in their roles. Manon as the DS was genius.
Ollie didn't get dropped, if you watch the unreleased video, you will see Ollie take a massive 3 minute pull and then drop off! since only 4 rider is need for the timing, that was the plan!
But I wonder how Jasper Verkuijl would perform here. His FTP is around 380 Watts and his max sprint is around 1800 Watts. Neither he was a prop before, but he is stronger than Ollie according to a previous GCN video where his FTP has been estimated to be 310 Watts and Ollie is not a sprinter.
@@matheusrsantos Anyways I think it would be interesting to see if we would send a couple of pros and amateurs to specialists to find out where each individual's theorical fitness limit is. Ollie is usually referring to his lack of genes and talent. What could be the difference between pros and most amateurs? Some pros can have an FTP of 450 Watts, compared to this where could an average person's theorical limit be?
When I saw this video in my feed I clicked on it immediately. And I was NOT disappointed! Fantastic series! Can't wait for more. There are so many great ideas already posted, already. Like Ollie on a TT bike and Si on a road bike. Can't wait to see what the GCN team cooks up next.
This series has been a blast - edge of the seat tension each race. Congrats to the Fab Five (4.5?) and chapeau to Si for making the series truly competitive. Manon, your humor in this video is priceless!
I have been watching GCN videos since Si wore that famous pink shirt. What a versatile rider is he. I have seen him ride mountain bikes, long rides carrying his own camping gear, tt bikes, commuter bikes, ridding in only underpants in the city. He just doesn’t it all. Good job Si 👏 👏👏
Loved seeing a pro come into this, Rory elevated this group hugely. Great respect shown from the presenters at the end which is brilliant to see. More of this please, such a fun video to watch. Well done all involved and Manon - she's a queen of cold blooded people.
the part where they were saying the pro got 30mph into a headwind was an amazing way to detail the vast difference between a pro and the majority. I know I would likely be dropped by Ollie, the uninitiated think I am quick and Ollie was so far down in this company. I like things like this, it helps me remember I am nothing special and appreciate those who are.
dude, I am ngl I have never been so excited before until I saw the title "5 vs 1". This is one of my favourite videos in GCN. Thanks for GCN making this video and cheers to all the riders.
Bringing in a Pro-rider and non-GCN employee was the equivalent of a Sunday football league team fielding a non-registered player, ie a ringer, and therefore against the rules and unethical. I would guess that the Pro would beat Si on his own riding a cheap bike! Additionally, surely 5 riders didn't beat Si; it was 4 or the time should have been when the last member of the team, ie Ollie, finished? Therefore, should be a team of GCN employeses and all riders to finish the course.
Si, Manon, Hank and Connor did a 150 km ride the previous day. They even mention it briefly at the beginning, but the video from that ride was released a day *after* this one.
Hey GCN , this was a fantastic mini series and one which I have thoroughly enjoyed as I am sure so many other keen cycling enthusiasts have done too. Keep on making these awe inspiring videos for us all.....
Congratulations, great video. I was laughing so hard when Manon roll up the window on Ollie. That was the best part of the whole video. Sorry Ollie, you have done your best, the rest are just monsters. Thank you for everything GCN. God bless.
I'm not going to lie between the commentary and the principle of the video and how the series has progressed this is hands down one of my most favorite videos 😂😂
Can we just all acknowledge that Pro riders are a different breed. All 3 presenters were gasping for breath dying.. whilst the pro looks like he's barely turned the pedals over And I have ZERO doubt he was only going 80-90% to not drop them all!
The difference is manyfold. He is younger, better trained, better dieted, and probably better genetics too. Pretty big handicap to overcome unless you are a serious amateur who basically lives for it like the pros do.
@@gcn I think since you guys employed a pro rider, an active that is, why not pit them against an active pro cyclist or maybe a time trialist or a triathlete? Say Mark from GTN for example
It's a fair point. We all go through cycles of up and down fitness. It seems that they caught Si on a down part of his fitness while the others were on an up swing.
I'm really hoping Ollie getting dropped was just a sketch this time (which I think it was), and he didn't actually get dropped.. But those 4 were MOVING
It seemed like a sketch, but in all honesty if Ollie couldn't hold on the back last time, he might not be able to hold on when the blue guy starts piling on the speed..
Really fun stuff, folks. Just getting back to riding after 2 years off the bike. Training for weight loss and fitness to get me ready for my primary sport of fencing. You all are so motivating and educational. Thanks for your hard work.
Super duper funny and fun. Thank you. Yay, team. But no surprise considering Manon's blistering coaching style! Of course TWO huge Irish dudes didn't hurt.
Did the result surprise you? Should we get two people on time trial bikes for our next experiment?
HELLLL YEAAAHHHH
Also si had sore legs
@@kedarkulkarni3030 LMKmmmmm.mmmm.ii..imimmumumln.onunuul . i.im;
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Ollie getting dropped twice by pro and ex pro cyclists, while funny for the viewers, is expected. Well done to Ollie for being the best sport, and participating despite the expected drop and following jokes, for the good of the channel. He might not have the biggest stats, but he’s got the biggest heart of them all.
I am Spartacus
Sooo agree!!! I don't know if I'd have dared to do it twice as he did!!
He’s got the biggest app followers 😂
seriously I love to see how I(the viewer) would do if I participated
He also has the best hair
The more I think about these videos, the more respect I have for Ollie. As others point out, he alone among the presenters is not a former pro and is in over his head. He knows this and stood up anyway. Even taking all the grief he got on the 4v1 video, he stood up again. While I've given him grief over the years, he does have my respect for participating knowing he was in for another ration of grief. Congrats Ollie!
I'm glad someone has said this!
Well said.
I reckon the plan was never for him to keep up, and it was done purely for laughs. The bit with Manon closing the window on him is genius comedy that breaks up the seriousness of the competition.
He represents me, the average, every day rider who tries hard to be a pro but will never quite be one. Kudos, Ollie
He is akin to me, but is allowed to play with the nice toys. I love all the tech, love to ride, and am outclassed everywhere I would turn up.
Next series... What does it take for Ollie to not get dropped 😂
That would make a good series.
Unrestricted E bike?
Yamaha R1
Epo
The others on a Raleigh Chopper 🤪
Kudos to Ollie for showing up for it. He really doesn’t take himself to seriously. Team player! I admire that attitude. Respect Ollie!
Manon's disappointed head shake and shutting the window on Ollie made this video!
Manon knew he was trying to cheat!
So hilarious, Lol!
That was the best and funniest moment of this video. I enjoyed all the videos and they all did a very good job. However I was expecting Simon to do his best time ever but he did well. Thank you GCN, you all make me enjoy cycling more and more
How polite of Si to go slightly slower this time to let his fellow presenters have the illusion to win.
Even if he slammed it like last time they still would've won. They beat his best previous times.
I agree. He had to let them win or this could have become a series with a title "Ten road bikes vs one TT".
@@KandiKlover only by 2 seconds
@@Cyclonut96 11 seconds*, 5 = 12.37 vs Si's PB 12.48
@@KandiKlover but his bike is even quicker now!
I live here in Acton Turville and you're really making it hard to get the local koms!
Sorry not sorry benjamin ;)
Lol
LOL
In the Chilterns?
Just ride faster or go for a drive with your wahoo or garmin
The bike should be even quicker than last time love it.
Hey Coach, how's it going
Wow. I knew you loved cycling but didn't expect you to follow GCN
This made my day!
@Greg Doucette We cyclists would like to know your top speed sprint on your bike please
A wild Greg has appeared
Manon putting the window up on Ollie was priceless! Well done GCN, great stuff all round. Thanks 🙏
Glad you enjoyed it Dave, we had a lot of fun making it
Manon is a Savage 😀😃😄.
Ollie’s Numbers are pretty good! Most people here would be demolished by him... this serves well to understand the diference for the pros and ex-pros! They are absolute beasts
I haven't been this excited for a sequel since the third Lord of the Rings!!!
Yeah the Hobbit sequels were a real disappointment.
@@gcn Peter Jackson didn't have Ollie Bridgewood for the sequels!
Yes! Been waiting 2 months hehe
was thinking this series might not ever come back, but thankfully it has :3
There is about the same amount of people not on a time trial bike involved in both
@@gcn let not go there yeah mate
My favorite was Ollie representing us plebs! The fact that he's a lot faster than me just puts into perspective how crazy the performance we see from the pros is.... And from the Siborg 😲
The Ollie/Manon car bit = pure gold.
This and the First Epic Ride video are so much fun! GCN is in a groove- presenters are doing an amazing job in their roles. Manon as the DS was genius.
It was a gut punch everytime that Ollie got dropped. We need a "Ollie training program to not get dropped" series now.
Probably that would have to include traveling back in time to start pro-level training at a younger age 😂
Ollie didn't get dropped, if you watch the unreleased video, you will see Ollie take a massive 3 minute pull and then drop off! since only 4 rider is need for the timing, that was the plan!
Let the Ollie drop jokes begin. 🤣
We've been waiting for these comments with glee
Dropiver Bridgewood or is it Oliver Dropwood, Sorry!
begin? they never stopped!
It's the gift that keeps on giving!
I think he had some extra motivation this time. Like a schoolboy acting up in class, he knew he'd make Manon mad.
Manon's response to when you need a bottle? Windows up 🤣🔥👌
To be fair to Ollie, he's the only one in that group who isn't or never has been a pro...
But I wonder how Jasper Verkuijl would perform here. His FTP is around 380 Watts and his max sprint is around 1800 Watts. Neither he was a prop before, but he is stronger than Ollie according to a previous GCN video where his FTP has been estimated to be 310 Watts and Ollie is not a sprinter.
And I think we know why he isn't...
@@matheusrsantos Because he decided to earn a PhD in chem instead of racing?
@@matheusrsantos Anyways I think it would be interesting to see if we would send a couple of pros and amateurs to specialists to find out where each individual's theorical fitness limit is. Ollie is usually referring to his lack of genes and talent. What could be the difference between pros and most amateurs? Some pros can have an FTP of 450 Watts, compared to this where could an average person's theorical limit be?
@@cjohnson3836 calm your tits it's just banter smh
I think I’m in love with Manon shifting gears while yelling into a megaphone!
Its 4 and a half.
Edit: Sorry Ollie, you're still my favorite presenter.
At GCN we like to play fast and lose with maths 😉
Not even half, maybe a quarter 🙊
I can't explain why.... but he is my favorite presenter too..
@@percivalrc most relatable
@@deabreu.tattoo he’s genuinely likable too/wants to be liked.
When I saw this video in my feed I clicked on it immediately. And I was NOT disappointed! Fantastic series! Can't wait for more. There are so many great ideas already posted, already. Like Ollie on a TT bike and Si on a road bike. Can't wait to see what the GCN team cooks up next.
I might actually be able to take a couple KOMs in my area if I had Manon screaming at me like that
Maybe "Motivational Manon" could be a thing in the future? A series or even a feature in the gcn app with motivational pep talks :)
Manon's reaction to Olli asking for a bottle... priceless 🤣
I particularly liked Manon's quick gear change whilst holding the megaphone out of the window!
Manon knows what she's doing
She is a rally car driver..she is for absolute real behind a steering wheel!!
This series has been a blast - edge of the seat tension each race. Congrats to the Fab Five (4.5?) and chapeau to Si for making the series truly competitive. Manon, your humor in this video is priceless!
5:11 that's harsh Manon! :'D
Cold blooded
But she gets results!
She's like Mr. T. She pities the fool who needs a bottle in the first mile.
But fair...
No sticky bottle for Ollie!!!!!
I have been watching GCN videos since Si wore that famous pink shirt. What a versatile rider is he. I have seen him ride mountain bikes, long rides carrying his own camping gear, tt bikes, commuter bikes, ridding in only underpants in the city. He just doesn’t it all. Good job Si 👏 👏👏
Loved seeing a pro come into this, Rory elevated this group hugely. Great respect shown from the presenters at the end which is brilliant to see. More of this please, such a fun video to watch. Well done all involved and Manon - she's a queen of cold blooded people.
the part where they were saying the pro got 30mph into a headwind was an amazing way to detail the vast difference between a pro and the majority.
I know I would likely be dropped by Ollie, the uninitiated think I am quick and Ollie was so far down in this company.
I like things like this, it helps me remember I am nothing special and appreciate those who are.
Impressed with Manon's driving, using bullhorn and shifting gears all at the same time. It's nice to see the gang all together! Good job
Thanks Jeff we had a lot of fun making this
she is a part time rally driver :)
@@neilaquino5294 Michelle Manon? ;-)
@@tfj100 Could be :)
dude, I am ngl I have never been so excited before until I saw the title "5 vs 1". This is one of my favourite videos in GCN. Thanks for GCN making this video and cheers to all the riders.
Was that a look of relief I saw on Si's face as he realized he doesn't have to do this again?!
We're trying to talk him into another 😉
Bringing in a Pro-rider and non-GCN employee was the equivalent of a Sunday football league team fielding a non-registered player, ie a ringer, and therefore against the rules and unethical. I would guess that the Pro would beat Si on his own riding a cheap bike! Additionally, surely 5 riders didn't beat Si; it was 4 or the time should have been when the last member of the team, ie Ollie, finished? Therefore, should be a team of GCN employeses and all riders to finish the course.
@@alanearp5019 this has been debated and the result is GCN drops Ollie’s time faster than Ollie gets dropped.
@@gcn We need a rematch! Si is capable of 12.37.
@@gcn I'm not so sure, Si seems like a pretty smart fellow, I'm sure he will find a way to wriggle out of it!
That was Si's slowest run. Maybe he shouldn't have talked about his wheel and tire sponsors!
Although not a great endorsement for his sponsors to ride slower with their wheels, he may have been slower because of a headwind on the course.
Si, Manon, Hank and Connor did a 150 km ride the previous day. They even mention it briefly at the beginning, but the video from that ride was released a day *after* this one.
Or maybe he should have had an easy ride the day before and not 90miles+
The conditions have a huge impact on how fast the course is run... not least the condition of Si himself after his long ride the previous day!
Although wasn't he supposed to be a Si-borg? :)
So Olie was basically only there for momentary emotional support?🤔
Well... the emotional support worked?
Ollie was like a rock star signing an autograph for a fan who noticed him on the street. And then he disappeared.
I just realized you described him as an emotional support Ollie or emo.
ETA: Portmanteau not abbreviation.
Hey GCN , this was a fantastic mini series and one which I have thoroughly enjoyed as I am sure so many other keen cycling enthusiasts have done too. Keep on making these awe inspiring videos for us all.....
So now ollie is giving bar tape reasons if he is going to get dropped even after having his aero gains with 80mm wheels
What a finale! Take notes GoT producers
No more snacks of the week for Ollie
Clicked on it immediately
Thanks Kedar!
Death, taxes and Ollie getting dropped
Can you guys please release more videos like these... I loved it
Cheers Atharva, we'll see what we can do for the future :)
Congratulations, great video. I was laughing so hard when Manon roll up the window on Ollie. That was the best part of the whole video. Sorry Ollie, you have done your best, the rest are just monsters. Thank you for everything GCN. God bless.
Hank at the end “ITS OVER OVER.....ITS OVER” 🤣🤣👌🏼
“And yet.... is it really?” In Si’s voice 😈
I'm chuckling at Ollie getting dropped, while knowing Ollie is going way faster than I ever will. 😁
stop at 2:37 "that smile off your face for good" :D hahahha the sweetest smile Si could ever show at that exact moment
That "back for more Guys?" 😆
Si you legend!
Kababayan!
Gcn back again on videoproducing top form! Love the humourus side. Manon aced it, stole the show XD
Cheers Oscar!
I'm not going to lie between the commentary and the principle of the video and how the series has progressed this is hands down one of my most favorite videos 😂😂
5:11 Savage from Manon!
Can we just all acknowledge that Pro riders are a different breed.
All 3 presenters were gasping for breath dying.. whilst the pro looks like he's barely turned the pedals over
And I have ZERO doubt he was only going 80-90% to not drop them all!
The difference is manyfold. He is younger, better trained, better dieted, and probably better genetics too. Pretty big handicap to overcome unless you are a serious amateur who basically lives for it like the pros do.
“Thank you all so much for sticking with us…”.
…Except for Ollie - again.
In the TDF and Giro it’s the 5th rider’s time that counts. So strictly speaking Si won because Ollie got dropped....again. Here’s to another video! 😀
Next episode: the whole peloton VS Si on time trial bike
Or..... Si and someone else on a time trial bike?
@@gcn that's nice.
@@gcn ......... In about a years time there will be complaints from that village as 8 people on TT bikes V 40 people on road bikes !! .....😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
@Global Cycling Network
Blake from GMBN vs Si
@@gcn I think since you guys employed a pro rider, an active that is, why not pit them against an active pro cyclist or maybe a time trialist or a triathlete? Say Mark from GTN for example
So fun to watch. Brilliant production team.
Okay now Si needs to do a 10 week TT training program and get redemption.
We sense an opportunity here
@@gcn Si probably wont like the idea but it would make for great content lol
It's a fair point. We all go through cycles of up and down fitness. It seems that they caught Si on a down part of his fitness while the others were on an up swing.
This would be awesome. It would also help us learn how to prep for Time Trials better
I'd still like to see Manon do the TT and see what her time is compare to the boys.
Nooooo! The series must go on! It's way too entertaining :D
Wow Manon is scary she's AWESOME!
We think Manon is the key behind the team.
NOW GET BACK IN LINE !!!
@@gcn Behind every great team lies a terrifying coach.
In all seriousness, you can see the disappointment on Si's face when they announced the results. His competitive spirit is still going strong!
I haven't watched it yet, but you sure gcn is it a full 5 vs 1 or 4 1/2 like last one with ollie getting dropped
Hah! Well... you might be surprised. Or not 😉
Fantastic effort all the way around!!! Kinda not so fair as “The Lads” had to resort to a current PRO.
One of the BEST GCN videos ever!
What's next? Pro Peloton vs Si? 🤣🤣
If enough people ask for it, we will make it 😉
@@gcn yes please
How's about Ollie on an aero bike Vs Manon ??
Pro peloton vs the invincible ollie
@@cottontop99 that's a good one @Global Cycling Network. Something to think about.. hihiih
Love the genuine character shown of these individuals
Next time you should get Mannon on an unicycle vs Hank going backwards on a bike.
That does seem like a fair contest actually....
well done Si, you gave me so much motivation!!
I get the feeling Ollie wants to be on the TT bike.... likes to ride solo 🤣
good idea for the next video....ollie on tt vs si on rb
This was one of the best video series ever on GCN. well done lads and Si for making it interesting each time.
Next video, take some true 5 vs 1 by exchanging ollie with manon
I'm really hoping Ollie getting dropped was just a sketch this time (which I think it was), and he didn't actually get dropped..
But those 4 were MOVING
It seemed like a sketch, but in all honesty if Ollie couldn't hold on the back last time, he might not be able to hold on when the blue guy starts piling on the speed..
I love this kind of nonsense, keep going 🙏🏻
Thanks Dams, we're trying to convince Si to do 2 TT bikes now
@@gcn how are you going to get Si to ride two TT bikes at once?
@@jal316 one foot clipped into the pedal on the left bike, and one on the right.
Anyone else impressed Manon can yell out of a megaphone, drive and shift a manual at the same time?
Yeah, I said the same thing!
I'm pretty sure she races cars, rally driver I think. 😉
@@kirstyrobb4098 yes she does
Nothing to be impressed about 😂
Well you see rrrrrrroadrage is part of the Welsh driving test
I'm nervous even before playing the video, cmmmooooon Si!!
Si - "He looks good....that'll ruin it".
Ollie in the background celebrating like he helped win 😂
Absolutely loved this series!!!
Yes! Ive been waiting for this
Hope you enjoy it Joe!
Don't feel down, Ollie. You are still my favorite GCN presenter! Keep working hard to be stronger.
I think one of the most impressive things from this video is finding out that Manon drives a performance blue Hyundai i30 N!
Really fun stuff, folks. Just getting back to riding after 2 years off the bike. Training for weight loss and fitness to get me ready for my primary sport of fencing. You all are so motivating and educational. Thanks for your hard work.
I have more faith in them this time but honestly still rooted for Simon, of course.
Well done, Si. You brought the big boy legs in each rendition.
Manon just chilling in her car 😂
Manon driving non handed. She has a hand held device and changing gear at the same time😶
Surprised she wasn’t in her recumbent 😂
Such amazing personalities and content. Thanks for the laugh!
No matter how long Ollie stays with GCN, he's still cycling weakly
Bah dum crash 🥁
Burn 🔥 🔥 🔥
If that isn't featured on the GCN show for comment of the week it'll be a travesty.
That was frosty. ⛄
That was the best comment ever!!!!!
That was epic. The lady is a boss. Driving, holding a megaphone and shifting like a boss!
As soon as I saw Rory’s pull on the front I knew Si was never winning
As soon as Rory said he could do a thousand watts for 30 seconds it was over
@@gcn it was nice of him to hold back so he didn't drop the lot.
@@fergusdenoon1255 well, except Ollie
It isn't just that the video was immensely enjoyable to watch it's knowing that all the riders really put in hard, serious work for the race.
I think Rory needs to go head to head with Si on the TT bike. Rory literally did all the work.
Love the video, awesome Manon making the difference.
That 5:11 moment (priceless) so funny Manon, on Ollie, best bit of video.
Looking forward to the result on this
Cheers Rory, hope you enjoyed it!
@@gcn yeah very good, Nice to see another version of me in one of your videos although a better version if it's fitness related
Thank you for coming out Rory!
These are just the best. So much fun when the team is (mostly) all together!
Ollie looks like he is crying (for beeing dropped again) at 11:20😄
so much fun to watch. amazing video guys
But let’s be honest, it was kind of cheating bringing a pro to the party. I’m still rooting for Si! #teamSi #Si-mtrialing
Even from the comfort of my front room, you guys were absolutely.... flying!!
Manon’s smile while she’s dressing down the boys before the race is everything. You can tell how much she enjoyed playing the part 😂
Super duper funny and fun. Thank you. Yay, team. But no surprise considering Manon's blistering coaching style! Of course TWO huge Irish dudes didn't hurt.
I hope everyone involved knows that this has been great fun as a series!
Thanks Bruce we had a lot of fun making it
@@gcn but Manon was the 5th, in her car.
You guys are the best! Ollie, bar plug, 7 watts!!!! I dropped my phone I started laughing so hard! 🤣🤣🤣
Little disappointed that Manon did not go “full Marc Madiot” after her first victory as a DS.
I love your videos, because we can see how much fun you have making them. Great Stuff, keep them coming!