The Life Of A Pro With Blake Samson | What Is It Like To Be A Pro Mountain Biker?

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  • @gmbn
    @gmbn  6 ปีที่แล้ว +459

    Do you want to be a pro rider? Let us know 👇

    • @norwegianmountainbiker236
      @norwegianmountainbiker236 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Global Mountain Bike Network I want

    • @jamiebufton5409
      @jamiebufton5409 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I want to be a pro downhill racer

    • @mbasmountainbikingandsurfi7291
      @mbasmountainbikingandsurfi7291 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      I really want to and I've ridden bike park Wales and I also do surfing in Cornwall and franc but I'm not to good because I'm only eleven

    • @Grokayou
      @Grokayou 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Hi Gmbn!! I’m French I’m 16 years old and I’m actually a Moto3 racer in the Junior world championship ( FIM CEV REPSOL ), I’m working very hard every day of the year to be one day a MotoGP champion. Not just a rider. But only a few riders can and have the opportunity to go in MotoGP and if I can’t be one of these riders, I will for sure train and work even harder to become a pro mtb racer because I love that, especially the EWS.
      So if I can’t perform with the motor bikes, yes I want to be a pro mtb racer ✊

    • @ronaldtartaglia4459
      @ronaldtartaglia4459 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I just want to ride with Neil. Blake and Doddy.

  • @ln663
    @ln663 6 ปีที่แล้ว +903

    If Blake decides to leave the show, don’t let him... he’s given a whole new life to GMBN since he started hosting.

    • @qwertykevin1
      @qwertykevin1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Hes my favorite and I still can't believe he started hosting. I love Blake's videos

    • @jakedevries1455
      @jakedevries1455 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Same here mate! He's so down to earth and skilled, such a nice guy and makes mountain biking look effortless.... p.s. I love the whole gmbn crew so don't get jealous guys lol.....

    • @hardtailrider350
      @hardtailrider350 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Blake’s the best by far. But I also like doddy with the tech stuff.

    • @richo3376
      @richo3376 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      L N he seems like such a humble/genuine dude, super relatable. I’ll watch any video on TH-cam if he’s in it I reckon

    • @PedroOliveira-oh6zb
      @PedroOliveira-oh6zb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Definitely he added a lot of life, fun and content. He is the best of GMBN

  • @ronaldtartaglia4459
    @ronaldtartaglia4459 6 ปีที่แล้ว +463

    Blake puts me in a good mood.

    • @Zimblake
      @Zimblake 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Goal complete!! haha

    • @yahtadi5152
      @yahtadi5152 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Zimblake Hey the guy is here. Hi mate, all the best

    • @joerowley3453
      @joerowley3453 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Think all of us think the same 😀

    • @wsskillz8946
      @wsskillz8946 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      TRUE

    • @FlyingSwitz
      @FlyingSwitz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah his enthusiasm is insane

  • @imnotgivingmynametoamachine683
    @imnotgivingmynametoamachine683 6 ปีที่แล้ว +286

    Of course Blake is a surfer too, since he wasn't cool enough already ;)

  • @donnysmusicnetworkdmn7075
    @donnysmusicnetworkdmn7075 6 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    Only GMBN can make throwing dirt with a shovel look EPIC.

  • @xergurbanomagpantay218
    @xergurbanomagpantay218 6 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    Love your story blake samson🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥🔥

  • @elliotthutton7175
    @elliotthutton7175 6 ปีที่แล้ว +229

    great vid, love the more personal feel, keep it real lads

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Cheers Elliott hutton !

    • @Zimblake
      @Zimblake 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Thanks Elliott.

  • @rogocara
    @rogocara 6 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    It was a pleasure know a little bit more of your career! You the best!

  • @alfonsogomez9770
    @alfonsogomez9770 6 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    This one is on my top 10 favorite youtube vids of all time

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Alfonso Gómez nice! 👌

  • @andyjack37
    @andyjack37 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Amazing to hear such an open and personal view of a mtb rider's career. Great video. Well done Blake and GMBN

  • @johnnydoe66
    @johnnydoe66 6 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Good job Blake, Happy Wife....Happy Life. In a marriage it should be your number one priority to ensure your family life is in order or else everything else will be affected also. It's great that your wife supports you like she does and it's good to see that you realize how fortunate you are to have someone in your life like that.

    • @Zimblake
      @Zimblake 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      This is true John haha. Happy Wife happy life.

    • @petayV8
      @petayV8 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So many of my friends got married and stopped riding. So sad.

  • @irvsstella
    @irvsstella 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    "I love my bikes no matter how free they are"
    Brilliant comment !!!

  • @woolfel
    @woolfel 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    it's a joy to watch Blake on GMBN. his love of the sport really shines through!

  • @drumnbass8
    @drumnbass8 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    chicksands is one of my local bike parks, and my friend's brother was one of the founders who built it up. Great to see it's built some pros out of it

  • @xeroblade012
    @xeroblade012 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    From his story, routine, and life in being a pro, to tips on how to document your ride, make a living out of it, and how to keep yourself healthy. Love this video. Thanks, GMBN!

  • @Viking_367
    @Viking_367 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Yes, I want to be a pro. I'm signing up for my first legit race this summer. I watch GMBN every day and learn a lot. Thanks for all the awesome content!

  • @v1d300
    @v1d300 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thanks for letting us peek in your personal life and goals. I don't think many would want to reveal such things about their life to thousands of strangers on the internet to be judged.

  • @bearmadden1776
    @bearmadden1776 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is one of the best videos you guys ever made. Id just like to add that in today's world it's also very important to be a an interesting personality in addition to being a good athlete. I think people care about not just how the pros ride, but also what they have to say, who they are. That's why Play Sports Network is so successful, you guys are simply the best. And I'm not even trying to kiss ass, it's objective truth that Blake and Dan Lloyd are the nicest two people on the planet.
    Also, the meaning of what pro is changed a bit since youtube.

  • @piz83
    @piz83 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Got loads of love for Blake. Thanks for sharing dude!

  • @richpearson753
    @richpearson753 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great insight to how hard you have to work to get where you want, it's not just an MTB/bike thing but a real life lesson too, keeping it real and working hard, Your a great roll model 🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @melwalshmtb9121
    @melwalshmtb9121 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I have been waiting for this video for ever! Keep up the great work!

  • @philg6757
    @philg6757 6 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    You have to be a great bike rider,photo/video dude,self promotor and come across the bees knees on the media circus.
    Easy done Blake lol.
    There`s a ton of hard work involved mate,excellent insight to the pro world.
    Oh yeah,you must know how to party as well.

    • @Zimblake
      @Zimblake 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks dude. And yeah partying is in there for sure haha

    • @dudz5825
      @dudz5825 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Phil G I’m good at non but the last one, can I become pro?

  • @maverickrafale80
    @maverickrafale80 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love your style Blake ! I had my shoulder broke 2 weeks ago and your video give me the ambition to continue and progress into this sport. Youre the best

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      maverickrafale80 heal up quick!

    • @Zimblake
      @Zimblake 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Healing vibes buddy. I hope you get well soon, you'll be back stronger for sure.

  • @rubbersidedown1356
    @rubbersidedown1356 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Blake you and Martyn are my two favorite riders. I cant pick a number one so you are both tied for it. I don't care where you score, you both have amazing energy and inspire so many people world wide.

  • @Qyoon
    @Qyoon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Don't want to be a pro, but always cool to hear a good story.

  • @claytonpapke8553
    @claytonpapke8553 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Blake just wanted to put it out there that I have always wanted to start mountain biking then I started to watch your videos and that's what really pushed me to get out on the trails and push to be better thanks

  • @Narayan_Patki
    @Narayan_Patki 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When Blake is there you know a good video is born

  • @Anoalekontrieger
    @Anoalekontrieger 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the best videos of GMBN love to see the personal story of you! Also you seem like an all around great guy and a natural story teller and presenter.
    Keep up the great work and make it count from the looks of it you do!

  • @brucemacneil
    @brucemacneil 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clear communication - a calm tone and a compelling leadership style. Loads of folk can ride a bike very well these days but the communication aspect is under rated.

  • @soulglowdeej
    @soulglowdeej 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great vid. I don't know the man that is Blake Samson in person, so I really hope this is true representation of him behind the camera too! Comes across as a pretty awesome person, never mind the two wheel talent...massive respect 👊😊

    • @Zimblake
      @Zimblake 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks buddy. Glad you liked the video.

  • @lukasholecek5911
    @lukasholecek5911 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great insight, Blake! Thanks for being opened in this! For me, you're not just one of those pro riders, but more of a guide throught the sport...and this place is special and is not dependent on your age. WIsh you all the best. Personally, I know I don't wannna be a pro rider, what a hard work it is!

    • @Zimblake
      @Zimblake 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks buddy. Pro life is not for everyone thats for sure. The main thing is having fun on your bike and enjoying it.

  • @csidriss4948
    @csidriss4948 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loved the video
    You worked hard, passed all the steps, now you continue and are just brilliant.

  • @Aaron9Glenn
    @Aaron9Glenn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very Inspiring... it keeps the fire burning.... I'm a family man as well and the balance between Bike, Work and Family is the key thing....

  • @edwardwillers5673
    @edwardwillers5673 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the honest and sincere view of an Life as a Pro. Like it or not you are a roll model stay the good course led by example. Great to have you with GMBN. By the way I am a 60 year old retired with 33 veterans in the USAF the channel has inspired me to once again ride a mountain bike. I also love the new EMBN channel as well. Cheers!

  • @istvanillo5589
    @istvanillo5589 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Life is just more simple after seeing this video. Altough I'm not interested becoming a pro biker, it gives me a lot of motivation for the other areas of my life. The way you tells your story, it's like as if our older brother speak about life & how to be cool. Such an honest stuff, man. In a world where everbody shows flashy pics about a dream life but nobody tells you how to get there...and you did it. Thanks & best wishes!

  • @ethankirby7831
    @ethankirby7831 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been a fan for a while. The last time I rode I cashed and broke my collar bone and when I was in the hospital I was watching your video's. You help me push through my pain and ride again

    • @Zimblake
      @Zimblake 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stoked I could help you out by inspiring you dude. Keep it safe and shred on

  • @AcrylicGoblin
    @AcrylicGoblin 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think this is my favorite Blake video of all time, and I have seen a lot of them.

  • @majidalitex
    @majidalitex 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    98 people who dislike a humble dude how can someone explain them. Keep it up Blake you are natural to camera.

  • @usernameuser5573
    @usernameuser5573 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    11:50 Hold on bud, was that a dolphin in the background there? Blake is seriously rad.

  • @dankbros9957
    @dankbros9957 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I want to be a professional cross country racer when I grow up👌 I’m going to nationals in Australia this year 👍

  • @markhenrysolis5197
    @markhenrysolis5197 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi blake!! i am your no.1 fan here in the philipines for me you are always the best... youve inspired a lot of people who loves riding a mountainbike! like me thanks gmbn for this vid!! and of course godbless you and your family blake!! keep riding!!

  • @TheStellalegs72
    @TheStellalegs72 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never stop what you are doing Blake, awesome content

  • @ryanmarshall4741
    @ryanmarshall4741 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey man. Keep up with the media like you said when the youngsters kicking you out. You’re so good at putting yourself out there educating and sharing wisdom and the passion. Keep it up. Its awesome.

  • @samwright3795
    @samwright3795 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This has been the best GNBN post I have watched and I have been watching for a few years. Thanks for the personal insight into your life

  • @ao1645
    @ao1645 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for that insight! Hard work! Blood sweat and tears! Passion!

  • @andreasdahl717
    @andreasdahl717 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    this guy is alot of entertainment! So many truths he is talking about! Tnx Blake!

  • @nickwatkins5227
    @nickwatkins5227 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Wow that was interesting to hear your challenging career goals in life , and what I would like to add is that their are sportsman of all types and one can be so successful but what makes one even more successful is their personality and that's something you have won the world over and that will always keep you on the top of the ladder . Keep up the great work Blake and most of all stay upright dude.👌🏻👍☝️

    • @th_js
      @th_js 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree

    • @Zimblake
      @Zimblake 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kind words Nick thank you.

    • @wifisher929
      @wifisher929 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Blake Samson big fan of your videos and if you ever need any jeans to ride in please hit us up www.bulletprufe.com. Keep up the great work!

    • @AlexArgiropoulos
      @AlexArgiropoulos 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Will, your company and pants look rad! Nice site, and gear. Cheers.

  • @macleod1592
    @macleod1592 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really liking these "behind the scenes" type videos. You GMBN presenters have a pretty big fan club and getting to see a little more stuff like this is very cool.

  • @dropclutch1
    @dropclutch1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Amazing video! What a great rider and person Blake is.

  • @rcfreedom1352
    @rcfreedom1352 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have such a great personality. Always respectful for everybody. Keep on riding, love your videos. Gr from a rookie.

  • @jaddizon21
    @jaddizon21 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Blakey my bud! You're an inspiration, your energy is something else. Keep it all up!

  • @TheNignex
    @TheNignex 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never ridden a Mountainbike but watching Blake is addictive and fun

  • @velocityfpv5231
    @velocityfpv5231 6 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    I find it quite sad how everything is done for likes nowadays. Yes I understand that pros are a little different, as they have to get their brands noticed, but so many people are riding for likes now, what happened to getting away from everything and shredding some beautiful forests with a friend or on your own. I am definitely guilty of it.

    • @Zimblake
      @Zimblake 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yeah its a tuff one. Where do you draw the line. Social media is in everyone's pockets and its what you want to do with it to help you or to just show off to your friends//follows what you are up to.

    • @kinglouisfireflyfx
      @kinglouisfireflyfx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      VELOCITY FPV who would know how many are NOT riding for the “likes”.. They are not here on the net 🤓

    • @ajbro6428
      @ajbro6428 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      That doesn't make you money

    • @slothFPV
      @slothFPV 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I gave up with that with fpv

    • @johnmansfield4628
      @johnmansfield4628 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      VELOCITY FPV well mate, it is sad but still, it’s what people want to see. The internet wants to see pros like Blake to show off what he can do because well it’s cool to watch, it’s what the world wants to see, and that goes the same with other riders

  • @manuleduc9465
    @manuleduc9465 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best vid ever, thanks. Blake I remember when you joined the GMBN team and were introduced by the other guys. You're true to your school ever since, you bring the right amount of fun. (brilliant show when you appear with Martyn) Watching a vid with you makes my day. Have to say you refined your riding style, it became more fluid and is good to watch. Thanks to you, Neil, Martyn and Doddy for making GMBN what it is.

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wonderful words Manu Leduc!

  • @danjdavison
    @danjdavison 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job Blake. Best video I’ve seen yet. Full of honesty and great advice.

    • @Zimblake
      @Zimblake 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Dan

  • @moritzkammerer521
    @moritzkammerer521 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Blake is such a humble guy and a great storyteller
    Love your videos GMBN
    Greetings from germany!

  • @orangeorangutan769
    @orangeorangutan769 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video.

  • @doomracing5527
    @doomracing5527 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Blake you andyour mates Martyn, and Doddy are my faves here. Ill never be able to do what you 3 do, but all 3 of you are so positive. You seem to really care about your fans. Bei g 58 i live threw seeing you doing tricks. Martyn is a hero.of mine. After seeing him still riding whistler and riding well with a broken back. My god man you ROCK! Doddy is crazy enough to keep me laughing. And Doody has the info and gives it to all of us. Your whole team there at GNBN make lock down barable! Thanks Blake. Keep up the good work, be safe, and ROVK ON!

  • @pimenta203
    @pimenta203 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's a blessing to have a video like this to watch on a monday morning, great job as always

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers hugo pimenta!

  • @michalurban2820
    @michalurban2820 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, you just keep breaking the internet! One of the best videos on YT!!! Be well, live long and prosper, Blake Samson!

  • @SnwBrdFrvr
    @SnwBrdFrvr 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your a lucky man. Seem like a super cool down to earth guy who deserves it. Keep on doing what your doing and enjoy every minute of it.

  • @silemon0123
    @silemon0123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Blake, thanks for helping me changing my life.

  • @Growthat
    @Growthat 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    loved this . No matter what you do in life , you always need the balance for yourself and the ones you care about.

  • @jdssurf
    @jdssurf 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Blake your a good guy glad you are hear, need more nice honest dudes in sports, again, super glad your hear bro.

  • @jcmymtb1258
    @jcmymtb1258 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Just happened to watch a video of him with Martin putting a show in 2010, amazing

    • @MTBTrailMagic
      @MTBTrailMagic 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha! I chanced upon that video yesterday. Spooky!

    • @Zimblake
      @Zimblake 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      WOW no way. I loved those shows.

    • @jcmymtb1258
      @jcmymtb1258 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Blake Samson You have a great story and videos to show to your kids and their kids lol. Wish you many more years doing what you love

  • @puck_
    @puck_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is an absolutely fantastic pov piece on more than just mtb.

  • @wlehtola
    @wlehtola 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr. Blake Samson is on both my mountain biking and TH-cam Mt. Rushmore. Matt Carricker, Blake Samson, Seth Alvo, and to be determined for content creators; Blake Samson for mountain biking not because hes the best ever, but hes by far the most entertaining and charismatic promoter of the sport I've came across, plus hes damn good. Keep it up love all the GMBN crew, I've learned a lot from your channel, and it's always worth the watch.

  • @billylavis3654
    @billylavis3654 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just started doing MTB trails for the first time absolutely love it. Great channel and great vids blake!

  • @LightMonkeyHD
    @LightMonkeyHD 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Blake awesome vid. I'm currently doing Computer Engineering but really pursuing Enduro racing. Hopefully one day!~

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      StefanoRuiz cheers bud, good luck with it!

    • @Zimblake
      @Zimblake 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      RAD keep studying dude and keep shredding that bike dude. Enjoy it!

  • @danw7574
    @danw7574 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The first time I saw this guy in a GMBN video I did not like him much, I have come to like and respect him.

  • @llensanityml8775
    @llensanityml8775 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Awesome video!
    Keep up the good work

  • @PDarcy
    @PDarcy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent candid video Blakey! Thanks for sharing so much in depth knowledge. 👍👍

    • @Zimblake
      @Zimblake 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks Patrick

  • @filippiasec
    @filippiasec 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Blake, you are a great person with values. Thank you for this episode.

  • @nyleshintz69
    @nyleshintz69 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Back in '77 I was 8 with a Norco Spitfire Turbo BMX, was a lil heavy for me at the time, table tops were tough to flatten out and bring back, remember it well. Nailed 🤙 by 10. Got back into 2002, 03 with a wanting for the forest on some nice bikes. Still use them today slightly, they're going to the kids. A 24" Slayer to the dot, and a 26" Bullit to the son. I use an electric and won't give up my BigHit yet. 🤙 Blake.

  • @paul-loustudentbouchard2349
    @paul-loustudentbouchard2349 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in Hong Kong, got limited trails and here we have good trails but no jumps or pump tracks, i really wish to become a professional but all of it is hard for me. Thank you so much Blake for motivating me and i will keep going :)

  • @alejotoro01
    @alejotoro01 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved your video, your openness. That’s really valuable. Thanks for sharing. I am in my 40s and just started this amazing sport and plan to continue mastering it

  • @dorothyb.
    @dorothyb. 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice realistic perspective and heart felt . Cheers Blake

  • @bugboy152000
    @bugboy152000 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    #GMBN thank you for the look into your life. Great to learn more about the people behind the scenes and your passion for the sport. Enjoy all the work you do Blake. Cheers to enjoying what you do everyday.

  • @abhinandanvasudevan6540
    @abhinandanvasudevan6540 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Blake, I have a few questions:
    I'm 16 years old and I've just managed to convince my parents that mountain biking does indeed support your life. It's a versatile sport, anyone can start and it's great fun. I'm picking up a new bike this weekend, Cannondale Jekyll 4, and my question is:
    Does the bike you buy determine which company sponsors you, if you ever get considered by companies?
    My second question, and I'd be happy if others could answer as well:
    Being a 16 year old with a fresh new Enduro bike, what can I do with it? Which events can I take it to? I live in Frankfurt, Germany, and tbh, there aren't many places to ride properly (or I probably haven't discovered any singletrack). I mean, there are a few bikeparks, but there at least an hour by car, and my family doesn't mtb, except for my sister. So, coming to the point, how do I make the most out of the bike and how can I enter my first race? Or are there other ways of being spotted by bike companies?
    Cheers!

    • @Zimblake
      @Zimblake 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey,
      First question answer: No it doesn't. When you get good and you start to get noticed, bike companies are not worried what you are riding at that moment. They want to get you off what ever bike you are riding quickly and onto there brand so you can continue what you are doing but on there bike.
      Second question answer: Events wise you're going to have to google whats around you. If you haven't got anything to ride around you. then you are going to have to travel dude. I drive 3 hours every Friday evening to a indoor skate park to train in there foam pit and drive back super late sunday for collage on monday.
      If you want it that bad you'll do anything to reach your goals.
      Hope tis helped you out dude. Have fun

  • @lucaborrett5869
    @lucaborrett5869 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Blake cause my favourite MTB category is DJ and slope style. He is a super good rider but I love everybody on GMBN and they are awesome

  • @Oper8or
    @Oper8or 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man you are such and inspiration. Not just from being a pro. I just like how you speak and how you are just real. You dont pretend to be something or someone you aren't. You seem like a dude i could set down with in front of a nice fire in the campsite and drink some bourbon with.

  • @nicksinclair8125
    @nicksinclair8125 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Blake. Good to see a really decent bloke, making a great living out of something you love. Kudos....and keep flying as long as you can fella

  • @starfrances
    @starfrances 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You seem such a genuinely great guy, Blake. Your wife is lovely! And it's awesome having a chance to interact with you on social media. I wish the best for you!

  • @adampalmer9531
    @adampalmer9531 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a super nice! Guy, if anyone deserves it you do. Inspiring!

  • @Ice_Daniyel
    @Ice_Daniyel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its nice to hear your past Blake, inspires us alot

  • @pavelblazek5831
    @pavelblazek5831 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Respect to what are you doing Blake !!!

  • @jackadler5941
    @jackadler5941 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have a great story and you tell it well. I wish I started MTB much earlier in my life, but thoroughly enjoying the ride now.

  • @nicholaswoolley4920
    @nicholaswoolley4920 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yes Blake!

  • @kleenheartx2269
    @kleenheartx2269 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Blake, i am an attorney who shreds and every concept you said is applicable to my career as well; you have been to war and triumphed my friend but you're a humble star. Thank you and peace to you my brother....

  • @Philoniousmonk
    @Philoniousmonk 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, great guy...good to hear his story on following what you love and what you do to to get there.

  • @patrickcurley8951
    @patrickcurley8951 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You definitely have the personality to host a show Blake that’s for sure super,

  • @jvxcthorr
    @jvxcthorr 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    A very good watch!! Very true not just for a pro but for almost everyone. Things are not free at all, you gotta earn it, put constant hardwork for it.

  • @caveboy9988
    @caveboy9988 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice! Really good to here bing boing being semi serious

  • @125chuckles
    @125chuckles 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As always Blake inspirational!!!

  • @carloswithac
    @carloswithac 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very entertaining. I watched the whole video and it didn't feel like twenty minutes. You have a knack for story telling.

  • @ronaldtartaglia4459
    @ronaldtartaglia4459 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Only gmbn can make a shovel full of dirt fling throug the air seem so extreme... I love this channel.

  • @jamiemcgrow958
    @jamiemcgrow958 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Blake’s a legend

  • @stereobangbang
    @stereobangbang 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Blake so so so much.

  • @harrybaird9733
    @harrybaird9733 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice video guys! ❤️🤘

  • @instg8r007
    @instg8r007 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Late to the party, but this was a really awesome video! It's really cool that you appreciate life balance, don't take your freebies for granted, and understand that mental breaks from riding is important. Wise words and great advice! Much loves :)