Inspiring effort, Si, and a story well-told. Im just discovering CX and it is so much more fun to watch than seeing the peloton just whizz by in a road race. 🤷♂️
So glad you finally discovered Masters races. After a few years of watching my daughters race triathlons, I thought that I can still do this! I was 63 at the time and signed up for one with them using my old Trek hybrid bike. Big mistake. While I crushed them in the swim (that’s my big thing) they sailed past me on the bike offering encouragements. Grrr… Next race, upgraded bike to light Specialized bike and very much enjoyed encouraging them to keep up with old dad! Before covid hit, I did five races that summer, coming in with a first with in the aqua/bike (no run) group, because my knees were gone due to arthritis. It was hard to collect my medal because I couldn’t climb up on the podium stand without help from the second and third place finishers. They were cool and could relate… When riding with my mates its like were still 16 and going for broke. I don’t feel old when we’re riding together up mountains in Colorado or Vermont. And my wife is ready waiting to take pictures on our triumphant return. The masters guys Tom interviewed I can tell are kindred spirits. Old is not a thing. Riding your bike as best you can is a thing!
Si is a flippin' legend! Congrats. You truly continue to make GCN wonderful, as your expertise and experience is always underplayed by your humility. Thanks for making the channel so good!
Mr Last looking very distinguished! It only seems 5mins since last we saw him but guessing it more like 5yrs? We need more Last racing Ollie ! Bring back Last .... Matt .... Jon for Christmas special ..... PLEASE! ..... Out of their comfort zone ..... Like racing CX race 🥳
@@gcn Oh heck yes. I mean come on, man's busy spearheading putting the "Global" in Global Cycling Network (according to what I understand on the site bio)... That should be really good. We see Ollie pulling off small miracles, Lasty next? 😁
When Si mentioned team support, the first & only name that came to mind was Lasty. Lo & behold, the man himself. So good to see Lasty on air again. One of my favs.
One of the "problems" with Masters racing is that news events tend to focus on a few dodery old Gents in their 90's who have out lasted most of their competition (and, to be honest, bravo to them). In reality, many of these guys are former elite racers, who've been racing at that level for decades. I have a riding buddy, who has won the Australian Masters Championships in his age group for TT and road race (about 70 YO). He regularly flogs the legs off bunch of us around on group rides who are 30 or 40 years younger than him. Frankly, he's not fit for a 70 year old, he's fit for a 30 year old. He informs me, most of his competition are at his level. Until his recent retirement, he would have been training about 10 hours a week I'd say. Now he's retired, he can get serious about training again :) Also, awesome to see Lasty in front of the camera again.
Good to see Lasty make a rare appearance! And Chapeau Simon not even those barriers could break your spirits (or your ankles)! Thoroughly entertaining and thanks for showing more non-elite category racing! More content like this!
Lasty's back! I still remember his pain face in a video from several years ago. 😆 Also good to see a video that was more than just an extended product advert
Well done Si and great to see Lasty back in front on camera. Sneaky one Si getting in at the bottom of the age group. Will we see more? Certainly got me thinking about having a go. The race buzz, the wobbly legs, lungs busting but what a feeling when done and tails to tell. Go the Vets!
What a blast! Si smashing it (including the barriers, good of you to get even with them, just standing there in your way) AND, so so good too see and hear Tom Last again. We have missed you Tom!!! I was just waiting for the cramp to sneak up on you when you presented the bikes! This video was an absolutely marvellous way to kick off my Sunday.
Great to see Lasty back "The guy that won was going pretty fast" "Yeah, you didn't see much of him"! Big respect to Is, 7th at World Masters you looked smooth and skilled. Dan's gonna have to call you "The Sandman" and I don't mean because you send him to sleep!
Those ankles Si! The'll trip you up every time! Seriously, I don't watch racing but I enjoyed this. Maybe at 64, I could consider a master's cyclocross race. Great video. Great fun! Now get an epsom salts bath and somerest. Thanks for having the courage to tak this on Si and for taking us along for the ride! Cheers! Good on you!
Seeing Tom and Si back together is a most welcome change. I would genuinely enjoy watching 10 more episodes of those 2 challenging the masters category all over England.
Well done, SI and Tom for support. Showed us all how intense and fun racing can be at any age. I raced Senior X-Country(Running) Nationals a few years ago here in the USA (before switching to road cycling). Limited training for everyone, but the racing, felt quite intense as it was sleeting and 1 degree C. Loved it! Cyclocross seems the same experience. GCN should do this more often with the presenters, even Dan if he has not gotten too old for a cycling challenge. . .
it's sweet how Si acts and genuinely seems humble like he wasn't a world tour pro at one point. i've said it before and i'll say it again - best smile on gcn.
I have done a few Master's races and the intensity does not go down, only my fitness did! I did not expect to see a 7th place finish with that starting position. Absolutely fantastic!
All done racing for now. Last race was in your age group at a World Masters DH race in Bromont Quebec where i got a Silver medal. I am 57 now and discovered the joy of Gravel riding.
Love the encouragement of focusing on the "process", not just the results. That's so KEY! Biking is supposed to be fun, no matter what. If we're not having fun and enjoying the riding just because we didn't podium, I think we're doing it wrong. Thanks Si for taking on this event and reminding us to enjoy our efforts!
Brilliant effort and admitting he was real nervous well done lad great to watch really enjoyed it a new channel is born GOCN Getting Older Cycling Network we’re getting older and a bit slower but we still love cycling and bikes 😂😂
Great ride Si, and good stuff bringing more visibility to both cyclocross and masters racing. Oly told me he’s happy you’ve done the race because prior, you’d leave your Sat morning group in your wake trying to get trained up!
Decided to enter my first 2 crit races since it was local, at the ripe old age of 48! That was an experience, then did 2 Medio fondos.... Now 5 fondos planned for the coming year and some more crits, maybe even a stage race! 7th is amazing Si! Keep on it!
@@gcn I didn't quit and I finished, thats what counts right?. Crits are soo fast! I am slow at 6' 225 lbs. I really enjoyed the Fondos put on by the National Gran Fondo series over here in the US. Realized quick that 50 34 and 11 28 aren't enough gears! :) Had to walk some hills but didn't quit and finished well!
Usual top job from Si. Not the biggest surprise that he was competitive given his outings in the 3Peaks CX. No surprise to see nice guy Tom Last in the Pits.
Do not think the stumble embarrassing at all. Was hoping for a win when I started watching but when I heard about training hours my hope sank. But really impressed by the place you actually took. Impressive!!
Age groups over 40 are no joke, those that are still healthy and racing are super fast and dedicated to the craft, no matter the discipline. Great video, I was on the edge of my seat
Thank you! I needed to see this. Just the kick in the pants I needed to get off the couch and get back into racing. I haven’t worn a number in 20years but it’s time
Si....you looked great ! You had everybody taking the piss too , lots of pressure ..Thank you for sharing that , you were smiling a LOT after ! Chapeau !!
I began with cyclocross racing some 3-4 years ago. This year, will drop the 50's group. I'm pretty bad comparing to the other competitors, but enjoying this a lot. Getting out of my comfort zone.
Super video and race result Si! Never did cyclocross before but the video sure makes me want to, thanks! Love the tongue in cheek commentary too. Right, now I'm off for some poutine....
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How do you think Si did? Let us know! 👇
He did super
He absolutly smashed it, the race too, not just the barrier. 😃
😂
Inspiring effort, Si, and a story well-told. Im just discovering CX and it is so much more fun to watch than seeing the peloton just whizz by in a road race. 🤷♂️
Did fantastic and his rehearsal for his new foray into athletics with the long jump was impressive!
Tom Last, the man the myth, the bloody good guy!
...The legend
Spoiler alert!
While the other legend is just commenting here above
@@_AJH_ why looking in the comments before watching? 😅
@@EtO124 I’m watching on my phone and it always displays one comment just below 😩😭😭
What a genuine pleasure to see Lasty again on GCN ! Such a cool guy. Please, have him back on your channel !
His appearances being rare make them more special though, right? 😉
LASTY!!! The comeback we all wanted (nice to see you compete Si too)
The reunion of the decade?!
Two masters on screen, well done Si and great to see Lasty back :-)
So glad you finally discovered Masters races. After a few years of watching my daughters race triathlons, I thought that I can still do this! I was 63 at the time and signed up for one with them using my old Trek hybrid bike. Big mistake. While I crushed them in the swim (that’s my big thing) they sailed past me on the bike offering encouragements. Grrr… Next race, upgraded bike to light Specialized bike and very much enjoyed encouraging them to keep up with old dad! Before covid hit, I did five races that summer, coming in with a first with in the aqua/bike (no run) group, because my knees were gone due to arthritis. It was hard to collect my medal because I couldn’t climb up on the podium stand without help from the second and third place finishers. They were cool and could relate… When riding with my mates its like were still 16 and going for broke. I don’t feel old when we’re riding together up mountains in Colorado or Vermont. And my wife is ready waiting to take pictures on our triumphant return. The masters guys Tom interviewed I can tell are kindred spirits. Old is not a thing. Riding your bike as best you can is a thing!
Great to see Tom back on screen, and brilliant effort from Si
Glad you enjoyed it!
Si is a flippin' legend! Congrats. You truly continue to make GCN wonderful, as your expertise and experience is always underplayed by your humility. Thanks for making the channel so good!
Thanks a lot! For more Si, you should check out our 'Fastest known time' film on GCN+ 👉 gcn.eu/kaw
Si doing a great race, Lasty back on camera and only a comparatively small product placement from canyon. One of the better gcn videos lately :)
Glad you liked it!
Mr Last looking very distinguished! It only seems 5mins since last we saw him but guessing it more like 5yrs? We need more Last racing Ollie ! Bring back Last .... Matt .... Jon for Christmas special ..... PLEASE! ..... Out of their comfort zone ..... Like racing CX race 🥳
He's like a fine wine, only get's better with age! Glad you enjoyed the vid. Lasty on a cx race next?
@@gcn Oh heck yes. I mean come on, man's busy spearheading putting the "Global" in Global Cycling Network (according to what I understand on the site bio)... That should be really good. We see Ollie pulling off small miracles, Lasty next? 😁
oh man, Last v Ollie in ANYTHING!!! Make this happen!!
When Si mentioned team support, the first & only name that came to mind was Lasty. Lo & behold, the man himself. So good to see Lasty on air again. One of my favs.
If you say his name too many times he appears out of nowhere, with chips
Great to see Tom back in front of the camera again! 👍🏻👍🏻
Do you want more Lasty? 👀
@@gcn of course! 😂👍
One of the "problems" with Masters racing is that news events tend to focus on a few dodery old Gents in their 90's who have out lasted most of their competition (and, to be honest, bravo to them). In reality, many of these guys are former elite racers, who've been racing at that level for decades. I have a riding buddy, who has won the Australian Masters Championships in his age group for TT and road race (about 70 YO). He regularly flogs the legs off bunch of us around on group rides who are 30 or 40 years younger than him. Frankly, he's not fit for a 70 year old, he's fit for a 30 year old.
He informs me, most of his competition are at his level.
Until his recent retirement, he would have been training about 10 hours a week I'd say. Now he's retired, he can get serious about training again :)
Also, awesome to see Lasty in front of the camera again.
There's some absolute hitters out there! Just proves that age is just a number!
LASTY! Good to see him back in front of the camera! Now bring back John Cannings!
Cannings and Lasty head to head? Cross race or road race?
Good to see Lasty make a rare appearance! And Chapeau Simon not even those barriers could break your spirits (or your ankles)! Thoroughly entertaining and thanks for showing more non-elite category racing! More content like this!
Thanks! For more of Si, you should check out our 'Fastest known time' film on GCN+ 👉 gcn.eu/kaw
dang! Tom has aged well. A decade had just passed eh. He looks amazing.
This is the content I love and the reason I'm still subscribed!👍 Seeing Lasty back feels so good, my hair turned grey the same way in the meantime.😄🤗
Thanks a lot! We've not let him out for a while, he hasn't seen the sun much 😉
More of this GCN presenter race day coverage/competition please. Loved it. Honest and fun insight as always from the fairly funny Si Richardson.
You should check out out 'World Tour to Cat 4' documentary on GCN+ 👉 gcn.eu/cat41
Lasty's back! I still remember his pain face in a video from several years ago. 😆
Also good to see a video that was more than just an extended product advert
Hard to forget that face 😂
Well done Si, you should be very proud! From 46th to 7th! You need to enter next year and win it!
Starting 40th+ on the grid and finishing 7th is amazing! Way to go!!! I see another race in the near future. I'm a fan!!!
Would you like to see Si back on the cross track? 👀
Chapeau Simon. Incredible result.
Well done Si and great to see Lasty back in front on camera. Sneaky one Si getting in at the bottom of the age group. Will we see more? Certainly got me thinking about having a go. The race buzz, the wobbly legs, lungs busting but what a feeling when done and tails to tell. Go the Vets!
Go for it! Its never too late
What a blast! Si smashing it (including the barriers, good of you to get even with them, just standing there in your way) AND, so so good too see and hear Tom Last again. We have missed you Tom!!!
I was just waiting for the cramp to sneak up on you when you presented the bikes!
This video was an absolutely marvellous way to kick off my Sunday.
Glad you enjoyed it! And there's plenty more cyclocross to watch today over on GCN+ too 👉 gcn.eu/racetv!
Great to see Lasty back "The guy that won was going pretty fast" "Yeah, you didn't see much of him"! Big respect to Is, 7th at World Masters you looked smooth and skilled. Dan's gonna have to call you "The Sandman" and I don't mean because you send him to sleep!
Tom! What a legend
let all take a moment to appreciate the awesome enigma that is THE BRICK!! 🎉
The Awesome Enigma .... sounds like he's got himself a new nickname! 😆
Tom - giving off the george clooney talc vibes. Great to see you back again. I think that you can get rid of that brick from the studio now.
Congrats Simon, I'm so proud of you and I really enjoyed everything: the race, the work, presentation. Thanks all of you!
Nice! Great to see Lasty again and congrats Si!
Great effort and really good attitude. Will definitely encourage others to participate. Well done Si.
Thanks! We hope it'll inspire people to give it a go!
Those ankles Si! The'll trip you up every time! Seriously, I don't watch racing but I enjoyed this. Maybe at 64, I could consider a master's cyclocross race. Great video. Great fun! Now get an epsom salts bath and somerest. Thanks for having the courage to tak this on Si and for taking us along for the ride! Cheers! Good on you!
It's great to see Tom Last! Bring Tom back for more episodes.
Have to echo others and say what a genuine pleasure it is to see, and hear from, Tom Last again.
yay tom, awesome to see him again, that was great Si well done
Great to see Tom Last once again !
Seeing Tom and Si back together is a most welcome change. I would genuinely enjoy watching 10 more episodes of those 2 challenging the masters category all over England.
Great stuff Si! Great to see the Brick back in action.
Well done, SI and Tom for support. Showed us all how intense and fun racing can be at any age. I raced Senior X-Country(Running) Nationals a few years ago here in the USA (before switching to road cycling). Limited training for everyone, but the racing, felt quite intense as it was sleeting and 1 degree C. Loved it! Cyclocross seems the same experience. GCN should do this more often with the presenters, even Dan if he has not gotten too old for a cycling challenge. . .
Dan and cyclocross!.. not a good mix 👀
LASTY.. excellent to see the man, the myth back.
Welcome back Lasty! Your hill-climbing pain face is missed!
We still ask for impressions of the face around the office 😂
it's sweet how Si acts and genuinely seems humble like he wasn't a world tour pro at one point. i've said it before and i'll say it again - best smile on gcn.
It's always great watching si anchor, but the feeling of watching him race is totally different, I loved it. Nice work sir
I can't believe it. Great to see Tom Last in front of the camera.
LOVELOVELOVE the black hooded jacket! I have not seen that on the website!! Where can I find one???
Hurrah Tom is back on screen!
Always great to see Mr. Last make a special guest appearance. Looking good!
I have done a few Master's races and the intensity does not go down, only my fitness did! I did not expect to see a 7th place finish with that starting position. Absolutely fantastic!
Spoiler alert
That's great to hear! Are you still racing? 👀
All done racing for now. Last race was in your age group at a World Masters DH race in Bromont Quebec where i got a Silver medal. I am 57 now and discovered the joy of Gravel riding.
Love the encouragement of focusing on the "process", not just the results. That's so KEY! Biking is supposed to be fun, no matter what. If we're not having fun and enjoying the riding just because we didn't podium, I think we're doing it wrong. Thanks Si for taking on this event and reminding us to enjoy our efforts!
Brilliant effort and admitting he was real nervous well done lad great to watch really enjoyed it a new channel is born GOCN Getting Older Cycling Network we’re getting older and a bit slower but we still love cycling and bikes 😂😂
Glad you liked it! Hahah don't tell our presenters that, its not 2012 anymore 😉
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Chapeau Si tremendous effort👏
Really enjoyed this one! Great to see that Si is actually as fit as we think he is! 🤩
Haven't watched the video. So great to see Tom Last on GCN again... Cheers from Cincinnati USA
Awesome ! Great to ‘The Brick’ again. Props Mr Last! Simon....I’m not sure you left it all on the course....no chunks blown!!
Great to see Lasty back in front of the camera!
Lasty! Great to see you again. You’re looking fit and healthy. Come visit more often.
Great ride Si, and good stuff bringing more visibility to both cyclocross and masters racing. Oly told me he’s happy you’ve done the race because prior, you’d leave your Sat morning group in your wake trying to get trained up!
Lastly, the legend is back !
What a strong effort !!! So inspiring Si, lot of congrats from France !!!
Decided to enter my first 2 crit races since it was local, at the ripe old age of 48! That was an experience, then did 2 Medio fondos.... Now 5 fondos planned for the coming year and some more crits, maybe even a stage race! 7th is amazing Si! Keep on it!
Nice one! How have they been going?
@@gcn I didn't quit and I finished, thats what counts right?. Crits are soo fast! I am slow at 6' 225 lbs. I really enjoyed the Fondos put on by the National Gran Fondo series over here in the US. Realized quick that 50 34 and 11 28 aren't enough gears! :) Had to walk some hills but didn't quit and finished well!
Great race Si and also great to see Tom back in a GCN video.
Both Si and Tom smashed it 🙌
@@gcn is this Tom answering the comments? :)
Brilliant Simon, well done. Great video. 🔥🔥🔥😃👍
Usual top job from Si. Not the biggest surprise that he was competitive given his outings in the 3Peaks CX. No surprise to see nice guy Tom Last in the Pits.
the old and reliable Lasty! I'm so glad every time he gets time on the screen
Great video!! And great to have an appearance from Lasty!!
What a great mate is Tom Last. The perfect place for you to make an appearance Tom! Well done Si- podium next year?!
We'll have to get him training properly!
so good to see lasty!
Nice seeing Lasty again!
You're making me think about having one more go at it. It's so hard to give it up. 60+ next year.
Keep it up 💪 It's a "fun" way to spend an hour 😂
Nice one Si and a huge well done to Gary MacDonald from Fort William getting third..awesome stuff
Do not think the stumble embarrassing at all. Was hoping for a win when I started watching but when I heard about training hours my hope sank. But really impressed by the place you actually took. Impressive!!
It's Si's happy place 🙌
Age groups over 40 are no joke, those that are still healthy and racing are super fast and dedicated to the craft, no matter the discipline. Great video, I was on the edge of my seat
Well done Si you've a legend, loved watching this.
For more of Si killing himself on camera, you should check out our 'Fastest known time' film on GCN+ 👉 gcn.eu/kaw
Great to see Lasty again
Solid effort Si. P7 is impressive. Well done👏👍
Good ride Si, great to see the 'Brick' again. Coolness personified.
Cyclocross is a hell of a sport. Good job Si and all the riders out for the pure fun of it
Its a tough race for sure 🙌 Have you ever been temped?
Thank you! I needed to see this. Just the kick in the pants I needed to get off the couch and get back into racing. I haven’t worn a number in 20years but it’s time
Great to hear it's motivated you!
Lasty! We miss you. Welcome (briefly?) back. Chapeau to Si for a blooming good race. Y'all look like you had a cracking good time.
Do you want more Lasty? 👀
@@gcn Oh yes indeed! If Lasty is up for it, I always enjoy his role as a GCN presenter.
Great to see the legend that is Lasty making an appearance 👏 🙌 👌
Good to see the Brick again. 😊
Looked like a fun day racing.
Great racing Simon and what a great video, really enjoyed this one
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very proud of Si!! Awesome job and very inspiring for us “Masters”!!!!
Are you still racing? 🚴♀
@@gcn Not really, Just a couple of gravel events a year. I do still ride and train. Not a big CX cycling community in Canada.
Great to see Lasty again!! Fabulous. 😊😊
Tom's grown some grey on the top since last we've seen him... oh god we all have as well
THE BRICK IS BACK!!
Si....you looked great ! You had everybody taking the piss too , lots of pressure ..Thank you for sharing that , you were smiling a LOT after ! Chapeau !!
We encourage it 😉
@@gcn that’s awesome. Good for you And us. But. Dude. Cuffed jeans ?
😂
So great to see Lasty back, more of him please
I began with cyclocross racing some 3-4 years ago. This year, will drop the 50's group. I'm pretty bad comparing to the other competitors, but enjoying this a lot. Getting out of my comfort zone.
Lasty! Great to see you again! And well done Si! Absolutely smashed it! And that barrier took quite a battering too!
Great work Simon good to see Tom ,,we need to see more of Tom great video most enjoyable !
Great effort, great result and yet upstaged by the Brick.
How great was that, seeing Tom again and Si racing having a good time. Enjoyed that video.
gotta love when The Brick makes an appearance!!!
Super video and race result Si! Never did cyclocross before but the video sure makes me want to, thanks! Love the tongue in cheek commentary too. Right, now I'm off for some poutine....
Tom Last!!!! You have been missed! Genuinely!
He'll be glad to know!
So lucky to have the number for life, the universe, and everything.
Well done Simon. A fantastic ride my friend
Great to see Lasty on a video again😀 More Lasty please!!!
Simon #42, the answer to life, the universe and everything!
Great to see Tom back - more please
so great to see you in Suffolk. Would have been great if you could had give Suffolk CX and Eastern CX league a shout out.