We Tried To Beat Ineos' Mallorca Lap Record!

แชร์
ฝัง
  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 พ.ค. 2024
  • Alex and Ollie take on the Inoes Grenadiers, cycling a lap of Mallorca in record time…can they beat them? Averaging 36kmp over 312km, in sweltering heat with vicious headwinds, was one hot, challenging island lap. Would it prove too much for the GCN presenters?
    In association with ABUS 👉 gcn.eu/ABUS
    00:00 Intro
    00:53 Route
    02:00 Ride start
    03:19 Puncture time
    04:14 Col du Femenia
    06:23 Aero gains
    07:49 North island
    11:03 100km to go
    13:30 58km to go
    14:20 Alex bonks
    17:28 Finish
    Useful Links:
    Everything Cycling. All In One Place 👉 www.globalcyclingnetwork.com
    GCN+ | Every. Unmissable. Moment. 👉 gcn.eu/9I3
    Download the GCN App for free 👉 gcn.eu/app
    Visit the GCN Shop 👉 gcn.eu/retro-climbs
    Join the GCN Club 👉 gcnclub.com
    GCN Training Plans 👉 gcn.eu/gcntp
    Would you try the 312 lap of Majorca?🏝️
    Watch more on GCN...
    📹 Speed VS Vented 👉 • Speed Vs Cooling: Whic...
    📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 gcn.eu/editorschoice
    📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​gcn.eu/gcnfeatures
    🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵
    #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #mallorca
    📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sprint Cycling Agency
    The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling.
    Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour, entertainment, and more.
    Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans - everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races.
    Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling
    Thanks to our sponsors:
    Pinarello Bikes: gcn.eu/Pinarello
    Zipp Wheels: gcn.eu/Zipp
    Topeak Tools: gcn.eu/Topeak
    Canyon Bikes: gcn.eu/-Canyon
    Pirelli Tyres: gcn.eu/Pirelli
    Orbea Bikes: gcn.eu/Orbea
    Vision Wheels: gcn.eu/Vision
    Wahoo Fitness: gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness
    Park Tool: gcn.eu/-parktool
    Elite Bottles: gcn.eu/EliteBottles
    Whoop Fitness: gcn.eu/Whoop
    Selle Italia: gcn.eu/SelleItalia
    SiS: gcn.eu/ScienceInSport
    Zwift: gcn.eu/Zwift
    Shimano Wheels: gcn.eu/Shimano
    DMT Shoes: gcn.eu/DMT
    Silca: gcn.eu/Silca
    MET Helmets: gcn.eu/methelmets
    Strava: gcn.eu/strava
    ShadowStand: gcn.eu/ShadowStand
    Watch our sister channels:
    GCN Tech - / @gcntech
    GCN Racing - / @gcnracing
    Global Triathlon Network - / @gtn
    GCN Italia - / @gcnitalia
    GCN en Español - / @gcnenespanol
    GCN auf Deutsch - / @gcnaufdeutsch
    GCN en Français - / @gcnenfrancais
    GCN Japan - / @gcnjapan
    GCN Training - / @gcntraining
    Global Mountain Bike Network - / @gmbn
    GMBN Racing - / @gmbnracing
    GMBN Tech - / @gmbntech
    Electric Mountain Bike Network - / @embn
  • กีฬา

ความคิดเห็น • 1.1K

  • @gcn
    @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +235

    Would you try the 312 lap of Majorca?🏝

    • @jarosawniekrasz5123
      @jarosawniekrasz5123 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      you probably forgot to mention that they did it on a rest day and for fun 😊

    • @bucketlist.original
      @bucketlist.original 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Definitely, Are you up for a community edition?

    • @JettHamilton
      @JettHamilton 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      For sure!

    • @CastleKnight7
      @CastleKnight7 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Yes, but over a few days. 😅

    • @simoninhyogo
      @simoninhyogo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      I feel the hand cramps. The only time I rode over 200km in a day I lost so much strength in my right hand I had to reach across to shift with my left. Took a week to recover.

  • @warrenmccormack3826
    @warrenmccormack3826 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +916

    Glad we were able to help you guys out with the spare inner tube #savedtheirbacon 👍

    • @MoonshineOctopus
      @MoonshineOctopus 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

      Great example of camaraderie between cyclists

    • @ssenssel
      @ssenssel 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      👏👏👊👊🚲🚲

    • @budbud2509
      @budbud2509 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      Top Mates stopping to help a fellow cyclists in need !!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +51

      Amazing from the cycling community 🚴‍♂

    • @robertkelly28
      @robertkelly28 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      I’m like what …. Ollie is tubeless !! Just think about the 2w in rolling resistance gains left out there 😂

  • @Average_cycling
    @Average_cycling 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +303

    “I’m scared to fart incase i poo” best line of GCN in years. We all been there 😂

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

      Next T-shirt design? 👕

    • @johnstrac
      @johnstrac 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Tell you what I used to tell my kids, "go before you leave".

    • @kennethgislum2073
      @kennethgislum2073 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@gcn yes and brown colors.

    • @elbenjino
      @elbenjino 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just got served a fybocalm advert before this vid. A coincidence, I think not 😬

    • @user-tg9oq1vx3k
      @user-tg9oq1vx3k 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Never thrust a fart... 😂

  • @dimitrid.2092
    @dimitrid.2092 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +238

    Ollie is such an inspiration. From getting dropped a few years back to dragging an ex-pro to the finish line and still looking fresh after 300km.
    We can all look up to him!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      He truly is special!

  • @shaun7163
    @shaun7163 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +387

    “I’ve got nothing left mate”
    “I know, but I’ll help”
    That’s the spirit! ❤ As Hank said in a previous video, the race comes second, your mates come first!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      Exactly this! 🙌 Always need to look after our mates!

    • @__-bk6mm
      @__-bk6mm 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Absolutely!

    • @biketrybe7071
      @biketrybe7071 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Bros before Strava...

    • @Rovingkiwi0516
      @Rovingkiwi0516 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Although actions speak louder than words. I spied a few shots of a very bonked Alex sucking wind on his own.

    • @TheEpieikeia
      @TheEpieikeia 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      So true. Never mind the bloody average speed if you risk losing a comrade.

  • @mnveloguy
    @mnveloguy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +272

    Ollie has turned absolute beast. I really admire his transformation. To look that fresh after that ride while poor Alex is absolutely bushed is impressive. Nobody jokes about Ollie getting dropped anymore.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      We dare joke about Ollie 👀 He's got some crazy skills now!

    • @OGLobster
      @OGLobster 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Ollie could drop every single gcn presenter now. 💪💪💪

    • @bernardo9202
      @bernardo9202 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Has he been spending time with Jumbo Visma? @@gcn

    • @mikedittsche
      @mikedittsche 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      ​​@@gcnas Ritchie said in one of the videos: "From dropped to dropper".
      Seriously impressive Ollie!

    • @morosis82
      @morosis82 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@OGLobsterexcept Hank, beat Ollie at El Tour de Tucson, but those two are the beasts of GCN these days.

  • @__-bk6mm
    @__-bk6mm 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +364

    You can absolutely be proud lads! The fact that it was only 2 of you as well makes a substantial difference and you rode a longer distance than the average viewer of your videos would even dream of doing in a single session! And of course, you've now left it open for a sequel to this video with a FULL GCN team lap on the cards!

    • @Mc4air
      @Mc4air 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      This. Get Richie from GCN auf Deutsch, and whoever else who's good at suffering!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +180

      Do you think a group ride from the presenters would beat the record?🤔

    • @christianhandel9361
      @christianhandel9361 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

      ​@@gcnit is worth a try...

    • @thomasduncan1490
      @thomasduncan1490 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Feel for Alex at the end 😂 you can see he was straight up having a bad time 😂

    • @oliviant2235
      @oliviant2235 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      @gcn please try this challenge with a group of riders, 2 from each channel, Spain, Germany UK, Italy, France, etc; there might be a good chance to improve the overall time. Good job Ollie and Alex!. Love how supporting was Ollie

  • @EnduroPo30
    @EnduroPo30 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +202

    I'm always astonished by Ollies riding. He's pushing, riding strong, and Alex is an ex pro ... how much does he train ? Damn

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

      Ollie is incredible! For more of Ollie's riding you can check out this documentary he made on GCN+👉plus.globalcyclingnetwork.com/watch/5213600

    • @ICanUntieAnyKnot
      @ICanUntieAnyKnot 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +44

      After watching the vid where Ollie climbs like 2 billion meters in 1 day around Switzerland, I just see him in a totally different league.

    • @Frostbiker
      @Frostbiker 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

      Ollie has said in the past that he rides about twenty thousand kilometers a year. And that is with a full time job.

    • @eleycki
      @eleycki 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

      Ollie trains like a pro, that is why! The ex pros like to sit down and have a life! 😉

    • @SirMovesalot-pq5kv
      @SirMovesalot-pq5kv 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Amazing effort from both the guys, and hats off to Ollie. Alex is an epic racer, so for Ollie to go harder and look less troubled .... aside from the bike, what else was optimised??

  • @66mikkim
    @66mikkim 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +146

    I felt that bonk, we all have been there. Kudos for finishing the ride 👍✌

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      It's a horrible feeling! Rumour has it the hotel had never seen anyone destroy the dessert buffet that much 👀

  • @Seppster58
    @Seppster58 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +117

    After watching this I got all emotional but couldn't figure if it was for Alex's effort for finishing it after suffering so much or Ollie's above and beyond inspirational encouragement and support for Alex. These guys have to be one of the best dynamic duos of GCN!! Well done. Kudos also to the camera crew for looking out for Alex.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      It was true friendship🥹 They are an awesome duo!

    • @Natalie-dw9jy
      @Natalie-dw9jy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same! I got super emotional after seeing that amazing camaraderie 🥲

    • @danielakerman8241
      @danielakerman8241 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      2nd time Ollie has done that, and both times in Mallorca if memory serves. Remember Ollie helping Freddie?

  • @LednacekZ
    @LednacekZ 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +138

    dont know where you did make a mistake, but beating the ineos time on the hilly part of the track might have something with it.

  • @laurinweisser4967
    @laurinweisser4967 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +82

    Gcn often gets critic in many videos, but you can say what you want these big projects (the time trial, the races oli and alex did few month ago, the ftp video james did and also this video show that these guys still love cycling respect to all of them

    • @toshman696969
      @toshman696969 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      People like to bitch their channel is one of the most entertaining and informative. At some point you need to do to get money how the world works.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi, thanks for the comment - We really do love cycling and we aim to make content for every level, from beginners to experienced riders. These epic challenges are always fun to shoot... even if it doesn't look like it cough cough Alex cough cough... Do you have any ideas as to what our next challenge should be?

    • @ToraProds
      @ToraProds 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      GT 20 in Corsica ( either the race or just for fun )

  • @on2play736
    @on2play736 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    That encouragement in the end by Ollie shows we need more people like him. I'd rather hear the bag of excuses any day when finishing a terrible day of riding.

  • @velohana3781
    @velohana3781 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    playing this video on loop in our shop: half the walk ins questioning your decision making, the other half laughing! Alex, well done mate! Way to push, and all class from Ollie!

  • @peterknight7880
    @peterknight7880 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +148

    Love the way that Ollie is fitter these days than his ex-pro colleagues. 💪

    • @onederment
      @onederment 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Changing the bike made sense

    • @2011hwalker
      @2011hwalker 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      fitness declines very quickly, if you have no kids and are training all day like Ollie you can make massive gains in fitness over the course of a year.

    • @L14mst
      @L14mst 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Thing is with ex pros, their training is so intense when they're pros. Once they retire they want to relax a little and eat some cake and bacon butties.

    • @a1white
      @a1white 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@L14mstI don’t blame them 😂

    • @lio220
      @lio220 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      But pros were pros, and amateurs are amateurs.
      Be a pro cyclist is so an achievement!

  • @alexsheppard2706
    @alexsheppard2706 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    Alex you are a machine mate. The perseverance was inspiring

  • @richardedward123
    @richardedward123 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Alex's bonk looked excruciating. Love it when GCN presenters push it to the limit. Inspiring. Excellent video. Hats off to the camera and video editing crew.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Our presenters are getting good at pushing their limits now 👀 Ollie has done some epic challenges recently 👉th-cam.com/video/dpa9FZHOdwY/w-d-xo.html

  • @shepshape2585
    @shepshape2585 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

    Only GCN would do an ad for an aero helmet in the heat of Mallorca. I think the next video should be an ad for thermal bibs and jerseys in August. I especially had a good laugh @12:27 when Ollie tried to cool his head off by pouring water over a helmet with no vents. At least the helmet felt more refreshed. 🤣😂
    As for the boys, respect for fighting off the heat and the horrible helmet decision to finish the ride. You still kept a great pace with all that elevation.

    • @CarlForde
      @CarlForde 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      3-6 minutes benefit over 300km. That's a large error bar...

    • @shepshape2585
      @shepshape2585 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@CarlForde The problem with their math isn’t really the math, but the fact that unless you’re being paid to race, or you’re racing for money, which is a very tiny percentage of cyclists, who cares about 3-6 minutes? I would imagine that the majority of people cycling there are just on holiday and are appreciating the spectacular views and roads.

    • @johnpsyclex147
      @johnpsyclex147 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's not a hot helmet though, honestly!

    • @shepshape2585
      @shepshape2585 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@johnpsyclex147 Well it’s certainly not a cool helmet. I live in FL, so I never see a helmet without maximum venting. Unless you’re racing for money, there’s no reason for an aero helmet. Unless maybe you live somewhere where it’s cold most of the time and you’re trying to keep your head warm.

    • @johnpsyclex147
      @johnpsyclex147 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@shepshape2585 or somewhere so windy you feel every open vent as you try to push home :) It's really not a warm helmet. I've been in 30c with it and it was great. If you ride slow so it's not pulling air through then sure, it starts getting toasty.

  • @davidharrold9189
    @davidharrold9189 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Impressive. Huge respect that’s a tough ride. Dangerous level of dehydration, I can hear Alex thought process slowing up at the end.

    • @brentlewis4570
      @brentlewis4570 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I thought the same thing. Seemed like heatstroke in that bonk. He even said he was dehydrated. Surprised they didn't at least acknowledge that. Its a big deal on an epic hot ride.

    • @billinhouston3291
      @billinhouston3291 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeahhh, some level of this seems irresponsible or unsafe. But, they are grownups and can make their own choices. Amazing effort and accomplishment.

  • @matt_acton-varian
    @matt_acton-varian 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Alex looked like he had been rolling in wheat flour at the end, that was a mighty effort to finish off. And good sportsmanship from Ollie for not getting revenge and dropping Alex for once. His fitness transformation has been nothing short of astounding.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Hahahaha Alex was beaten up at the end of this ride 🥵 We'll let him chill for a bit and hit him with his next challenge 👀

    • @matt_acton-varian
      @matt_acton-varian 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@gcn Considering this was only a week or two out from Big Sugar, it's cutting recovery close!

  • @WarHammerWH
    @WarHammerWH 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Great video! Glad to see Alex on an epic ride. We saw Conor, Manon, Si, Hank and Ollie all reach their limits in previous videos but never Alex. 30 degrees for 300+km is beyond epic. Respect to both of you!

  • @jaakkoeskola2871
    @jaakkoeskola2871 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    That last 7km was my commute in summers 2003-2006. After a season of partying it felt like that all September😂😂 on my decathlon 24 speed.. nice work guys!!!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We hope those 7KM were easier for you than for us 👀

  • @lilfinch92
    @lilfinch92 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    What an epic ride, lads! Kudos

  • @struancochrane753
    @struancochrane753 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Great video, Olli you are clearly in the shape of your life, are you now exacting revenge for the "Olli is dropped videos" many moons ago. Chapeau to you both. Maybe a full GCN attempt in the spring at the Ineos record. Full support, lightweight bikes for the first 180km switch to aero and team time trail mode for the dash for home. And more salt for Alex. Anyhow, what a great effort.

    • @2011hwalker
      @2011hwalker 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Also train in the heat. You need to adapt to that distance in that heat. See how Conor bonked in Unbound? Thats also heat and humidity.

  • @dygbi
    @dygbi 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Well done to Alex making it to the finish. Smashed it.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He dug deep to make it!

  • @connornial8237
    @connornial8237 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Dude, I am amazed that Alex was able to push through to the finish. I would 100% call for a friend to pick me up😂😂

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He's got grit! Think it's time we line Alex up for an epic challenge... any ideas?

  • @madmick9205
    @madmick9205 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Awesome ride lads. Alex was suffering from the heat for sure. But, didn't quit. That's so cool. Oldie stayed true to his mate. That's all that matters. We all have good and bad days.
    I'm reminded that my first 100 mile comes around next April. I'm going from 4 years on a couch, I'm 57yrs old and trying to quit smoking again. So know that hell awaits me. Thing is, if I don't try, then it is game over for me.
    I'm not a cyclist at all, I was a runner.
    This video inspired me and has warned me too.
    Thanks GCN:)

    • @madmick9205
      @madmick9205 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      P.S. I could use a training plan and advice please. Helpppp!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They did great! Good luck on your ride, You'll smash it! We've got lots of training ideas on our training channel here👉www.youtube.com/@GCNTraining

    • @billinhouston3291
      @billinhouston3291 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Make sure to take in plenty of calories, liquids, and electrolytes. You can do it!

  • @samorourke8837
    @samorourke8837 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fair.Play..! for Alex continuing. I've (we've all?) been in that place with bonk before and it was completely brutal. couldn't hear, couldn't push the pedals, vision near enough gone - no way could I carry on for hours in that heat... Complete and utter warrior.
    Good to see Oli loving the form he's worked hard to get - nothing greater than being in good form and feeling 110%!

  • @colinchaddock9329
    @colinchaddock9329 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Man, i've been there Alex. On my 330 km ride it was 37+ C out on the roads. I bonked as hard as I've ever bonked before.
    I will say, I don't think "they're quite a bit better than us" is the _best_ excuse you've ever offered, but i'm sure it's the most honest.

  • @coconutman1980
    @coconutman1980 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Ollie providing motivational words during the monumental bonk - “That is a truly impressive amount of salt that’s all over you.” “I feel like I’ve needed a poo for the last five hours”. Genius!!

  • @mb10kx
    @mb10kx 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    aero helmet disadvantage in the heat and jerseys have a zipper for a reason

    • @frankfazio
      @frankfazio 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I rarely wear my aero helmet in the summer.

    • @eleycki
      @eleycki 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I have this lid and don’t feel any difference in regards to overheating versus the very vented Met. That is riding in England in summer though!

  • @Saltydog547
    @Saltydog547 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is why GCN video is my favorite go to. You guys have made the video so interesting to watch. Kudo to you guys !!!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks!

  • @ScruffyTheJan
    @ScruffyTheJan 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Ollie sounds more Yorkshire the longer cycles “T’ bottomless puddin’ trolleh!” 😂 11:01

  • @infovidasupps8640
    @infovidasupps8640 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I am SO proud of the way Ollie acted
    Very helpful and encouraging

  • @jellenijs6876
    @jellenijs6876 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Nothing but respect for you guys. I´m always dreaming ´bout doing the Alp climbs, doing such endeavours like you did here, but sadly I´m stuck doing 40-50 km rides every few months... 😂
    Thank you for the video´s, keep em coming 😊.

  • @errollfinn6407
    @errollfinn6407 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    No one drops Ollie anymore! PhD in beast mode, constantly. But, honestly, props, for both of you!

  • @BernhardKohli
    @BernhardKohli 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Congratulations on a fantastic tour and video - your camera and support team are also aces!!

  • @kelvindavison3314
    @kelvindavison3314 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Nice to see Ollie helping out - one of my friends on a (much flatter!) 300 said having a ride buddy is important as when one of you is down the other usually isn't, so you can help each other out. Epic effort - that salt is a badge of honour! 💪🧂🎖️

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ride buddies are the best 🙌 All for one and one for all 👀 Have you got a good crew around you?

  • @BuffsVintageBikes
    @BuffsVintageBikes 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    I felt we needed to see that pudding buffet, I feel a little cheated 😊 Great job guys, that’s the kind of crazy stuff that memories of a lifetime are made of 👊🏼👏🏼

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hahahaha the crew were too busy eating to get the cameras out! 🍨

    • @morosis82
      @morosis82 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah this is definitely one of those 'you remember when' trips, kudos to the guys for making it to the end.

  • @songofyesterday
    @songofyesterday 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really appreciate GCN showing the ups and downs of bicycling. Bonking is a real downer. Respect!
    …not even going to broach that 5-hour-poo topic.
    19 mph average over that distance is very respectable here in TX heat. We understand 30C/86F is no fun.

  • @MrGatoMena
    @MrGatoMena 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm going to Mallorca and that first part of the video now will be part of my ride, thank you. 300 KMS at 31 in my book is bloody fast, Well done

  • @kiwisizzler
    @kiwisizzler 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    You two are bloody legends. Thanks for keeping it real!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Whats the next challenge for these two? 😬

  • @shenstarwing8372
    @shenstarwing8372 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    After watching this I'm inspired to do the ride myself. I have several friends in mind and I know we could do it with 5 guys. props on doing it with just the 2 of you. IMPRESSIVE!!!

  • @shane4176
    @shane4176 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing effort guys geeze! Poor Alex feeling like that is the worst. And him pushing through was quite motivating to me sitting here on the couch watching TH-cam. Again very impressive.

  • @jamiebusher6736
    @jamiebusher6736 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hell of an effort to make it to the finish, looked quite sick and incoherent at the end. Ollie is now a serious endurance athlete and no longer the butt of jokes, chapeau!

  • @andrewmcalister3462
    @andrewmcalister3462 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    Absolutely awesome effort guys. Alex absolutely and completely emptied the tank on that one. Respect. 🤜🤛
    With those salt stains, and being 6 kg lighter at the end of the ride, I’d love to see a GCN video of Alex doing a sweat test, and working out how much sodium he needs to be taking in to replace his losses on long rides like that.

    • @brannmacfinnchad9056
      @brannmacfinnchad9056 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed. I don't think GCN has done a video on sweat test and hydration yet.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oooo great idea! Would be handy fir us to know too... jus so we don't push him this far again 😬

    • @graysonrichards204
      @graysonrichards204 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      he wasn't *actually* 6kg lighter, was he? Figured that was a quip

    • @exophunk
      @exophunk 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      6kg :-) sounds severely dehydrated

  • @digitalenglish3620
    @digitalenglish3620 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Chapeau Alex and Ollie! Brilliant content as usual from the Dynamic Tech Duo in a gorgeous location. Way to soldier on Alex, we’ve all been there at various levels. Ollie was the best support a mate could ask for. Keep up the great content, greatly appreciated.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You couldn't ask for a better ride buddy to keep you spinning 🙌 He's got all the fitness and tech know-how ⚙ Where would you go riding with Ollie?

  • @Mububban23
    @Mububban23 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    High average speed OR very long distance OR high heat OR headwinds will push you hard. Doing ALL of them at once is definitely a recipe for suffering. Well done Alex!!!
    And Oli just casually knocking out 300km and looking fresh by the end - how about another video following up this, mentioning Alex's 6kg weight loss vs any Oli experienced, and compare how Oli and Alex fuelled and drank differently perhaps?

  • @jonathanrobinson2628
    @jonathanrobinson2628 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Excellent. Really enjoyed that.
    Now, it's time for you to sign up to the 315km of Vätternrundan in Sweden and join the world's largest bike race. I can't believe you've not covered that before! Tag on some epic gravel whilst you're here too 😁

    • @CG-99
      @CG-99 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Vatternrundan is very good, my frustration when I did it was they didn't give out any results - supposedly they didn't want it to be a race, more a mass participation event. Maybe that has changed???

    • @jonathanrobinson2628
      @jonathanrobinson2628 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CG-99 Yeah, they don't seem to do an overall standings. You can see your own time though. It was my first year this year and I enjoyed it a lot.

    • @draconianTL
      @draconianTL 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CG-99 is it an audax/randonneur? If so it’s definitely not a race.

  • @dcv9460
    @dcv9460 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    GREAT EFFORT Guys! 💯Alex really looks empty in the end. Thanks to Ollie 👍😎

  • @nikojirogamboa5070
    @nikojirogamboa5070 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Big kudos to both of you. Been watching your videos and I learned a lot. Beating Ineos or not, you guys are monster in the world of cycling. Good job.

  • @lansiii
    @lansiii 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    what a bonk, what a effort!
    be proud guys 🤯

  • @Adonis-qj1nq
    @Adonis-qj1nq 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Epic ride, amazing video, one of the best yet! 🔥❤ @Alex way to push through, legend mate.

  • @mrpozzblizz
    @mrpozzblizz 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hats off! What you have achieved is unbelievable! I could sympathise with Alex very well! Even though it would have hit me much sooner!

  • @AbaGobye
    @AbaGobye 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Share this video with your friends, if you got any 😅😅😅

    • @nexusgaminguniverse3722
      @nexusgaminguniverse3722 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I do..but they dont like that much

    • @JIMMYHIBBS1
      @JIMMYHIBBS1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Don’t worry mate - we’ve got this for you 😂😂

    • @vidiyal748
      @vidiyal748 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The sad reality

  • @gearknobz
    @gearknobz 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Cracking effort.
    Well done Alex.
    Good to see you all are keeping the fitness up, Ollie and Si are keeping you lots on your toes.

  • @joaopedroafs
    @joaopedroafs 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You should give it a try with all the GCN team 💪🏻

  • @bradtomkinson9626
    @bradtomkinson9626 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    hats off to you both, 300+kms in 10 hours. anyone would be happy with that result
    "im scared to do a fart, in case its a poo" yeah i've been there before Ollie

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They did awesome! And that certainly was a scary moment for Ollie 🤣

    • @gerrymcbride6429
      @gerrymcbride6429 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Being a nerd I'm surprised that Ollie didn't use the technical term....shart!

    • @bradtomkinson9626
      @bradtomkinson9626 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      kudos for the shout out on the tech show @@gcn

  • @dbsalex
    @dbsalex 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    From now on, pudding trolley is my new goal for every ride

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We feel like there should be a pudding trolley at the end of all our rides 🤣

    • @shepshape2585
      @shepshape2585 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      But actual pudding, not the British version which is not pudding.

    • @okantichrist
      @okantichrist 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@shepshape2585I’m British and pudding rarely means Yorkshire 😂

    • @gerrymcbride6429
      @gerrymcbride6429 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @okantichrist
      ,,,,steamed
      sticky toffee
      treacle
      plum
      bread
      bread and butter
      Christmas
      rice
      chocolate
      hasty
      ...to name but a few, and then there's all the puddings that we don't call pudding.

  • @terrycollingwood5512
    @terrycollingwood5512 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a fantastic effort - so impressive! Well done both of you!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @MrAsthenia
    @MrAsthenia 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    No wonder Alexi was slurring his speech towards the end; that was a serious challenge. You definitely did a good job gentlemen!

  • @kimcote
    @kimcote 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Well done both for an awesome ride, both in scenery and distance.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Have you ever ridden in Mallorca? It really is a cycling paradise 😍

  • @jeremydodd1728
    @jeremydodd1728 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great stuff GCN. How about a lap of Tenerife?

  • @Madmaverick101
    @Madmaverick101 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing effort, lads!!!

  • @djrlloyd
    @djrlloyd 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love these epic ride videos. Chapeau Alex for making it to the end. 👍👍

  • @tomrachellesfirstdance7843
    @tomrachellesfirstdance7843 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    Have you given up on trying to kill Hank and moved onto poor Alex ?

    • @DavidFritzIII
      @DavidFritzIII 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Who is Alex?

  • @leewilliams3153
    @leewilliams3153 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Humongous kudos to you both. My legs were hurting just watching it 🤣 👏👏👏

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hahahaha their legs are still hurting 🥵 Some serious recovery needed after this!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Kudos All Around 🥳

  • @michaelbishop1492
    @michaelbishop1492 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Super proud for both of you. The effort, the team work, the support. Chins up. You did great. I rose ever needs a position filled on their training rides, you two can fill in.

  • @romeandcurry6915
    @romeandcurry6915 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Amazing Kudos to Alex, I’ve been there with heat exhaustion and it takes insane amounts of effort just to do another 10 miles let alone 60 you did after the beginning of the bonk. Thing is however horrible once you know you can push yourself that far it’s easier the second time.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He's one tough cookie 👀 Most people would of given a up a while back... maybe that's the safer things to do! But Alex and Ollie smashed it 🙌

  • @michaelmelki5431
    @michaelmelki5431 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great job !
    It remind‘s me on the 400 km Mallorca round of Richie and Tobi (GCN Germany) 👍🏻

  • @GrimReaper-bu9bu
    @GrimReaper-bu9bu 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Kudos to the guys that did this ride.. I'm impressed in the final time. I hope both guys are chuffed with their efforts .

  • @davidelvin9679
    @davidelvin9679 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    the two stand out moments
    1. I've needed a poo but I don't dare fart anymore 😂😂😂😂😂
    2. Alex is on his arse completely hanging.... Ollie's response 'come on you've got this' 😂😂😂😂

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      hahahaha, It was a dangerous moment for Ollie🤣

  • @mauricetremblay1324
    @mauricetremblay1324 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Guys, it was 312km!!!!! Damn! Respect all around! Cheers

  • @PhantomMs1
    @PhantomMs1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yall can absolutely be proud of that effort! Alex Respect!

  • @remyjansen8096
    @remyjansen8096 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well done! Great effort. 💪Brings back some good memories. I did this ride 3 weeks ago.. Only the other way around and not as fast as you guys. 😀 What an epic ride. Great video GCN. Keep up the good work.

  • @jascollinscork
    @jascollinscork 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    WOW outstanding brotherly love going on here it’s inspiring well done lads 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 credit for doing it in 10mins despite the hold ups!! Clearly Ollie is the new Pro at GCN 👑🤔

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Do you think it's time for a big presenter challenge? 🥇

    • @jascollinscork
      @jascollinscork 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @gcn hell yea..... but maybe wrong time of the year? It'll be 3 or 4 lads V Ollie 🤔🤣🤣

  • @mrcrumbs21
    @mrcrumbs21 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Just watching this video made me feel like I bonked too. 😩 Well done lads!

  • @Ian.Does.Fitness
    @Ian.Does.Fitness 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant effort from you both! Well done! Like others have said, only two of you doing it makes a big difference! Hat of to you! 👏👏👏👏 Defo needs to be another vid with your whole GCN team!

  • @dstroud666
    @dstroud666 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent work, well done both of you!

  • @waysidekoi
    @waysidekoi 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    this distance is unfathomable

  • @KnottyLoss
    @KnottyLoss 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Next time you bring along Ritchie and Tobi from GCN auf Deutsch and you'll smash Ineos' time.

  • @nickpatten5263
    @nickpatten5263 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bloody brilliant achievement guys and great team work and encouragement. Great video with some lovely scenery too.

  • @Patrik6606
    @Patrik6606 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    A thing you should take into account is that Ineos could use the slipstream from each other 😊

  • @IamPapaShaw
    @IamPapaShaw 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    How can Ollie be so damn cheerful after that? 😮

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He's in his element here 🙌

  • @timowen5772
    @timowen5772 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good job Alex. As a man who hasn’t ridden over 300km in a day, I was very glad to see you apply “Rule# 5”.
    Ollie - your application of Rule #4 obviously shone through. Good job as well.
    On a serious note, with direct reference to your previous film on aero vs standard helmets - do you think that wearing an aero helmet and black clothing was the best decision???

  • @dannyjbr8870
    @dannyjbr8870 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ollie is an absolute machine. Fair play!! Need to get myself back in shape. Commitment and consistency is the key

  • @jeremymcbride8729
    @jeremymcbride8729 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Being scared to fart because you think you’ll poo. The technical term for that is called a “shart” guys.

    • @davidjayesongs
      @davidjayesongs 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Can you follow through with that? What’s the outcome ? 🤔🙃

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      🤣

    • @gerrymcbride6429
      @gerrymcbride6429 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @jeremymcbride8729 Now that is bizarre, I, Gerry McBride just made similarly themed comment elsewhere in this thread 💩

  • @jaimeizreal8810
    @jaimeizreal8810 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Ollie showing impressive form. Remember, he was made fun of.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He just keeps getting better! Might have something to do with this👉th-cam.com/video/PSoQa-SBJlU/w-d-xo.html

  • @jodaefauser2911
    @jodaefauser2911 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    WOW - what a freaking brutal ride and great video - love and appreciation for you 2 guys from Germany

  • @magicknight8412
    @magicknight8412 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done chaps, that was one huge effort and good to see you supporting each other. Teamwork man!

  • @JanKunz007
    @JanKunz007 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    The longest distance I have ever done is 210km. Riding 312k is already an achievement itself. You should be proud, no matter what.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      200km is some going! 👀 Do you think you'll ever got for a 300km ride? 🗺

  • @MatzeKel
    @MatzeKel 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Very good job, no need to compare to Ineos…🤗👍🚴🏼

  • @jenniferjohnson5064
    @jenniferjohnson5064 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gorgeous! I was just cycling around Barcelona last week and it was stunning

  • @ryanmichael11
    @ryanmichael11 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fairplay guys!! Great video!!
    I know you were sponsored by the guys in Abus, but, I'm not sure the Aero helmets helped in that heat!!

  • @roadracermark7946
    @roadracermark7946 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Don't know what would be worse sun stroke and exhaustion or putting up with Ollie for 9hrs on a bike ride. I felt for Alex. 😂

  • @primoztrsinar1609
    @primoztrsinar1609 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You two have done a very good job! Chapeau!

  • @stuschwark511
    @stuschwark511 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic ride! A true definition of epic -- well done all around!

  • @jlevesque41
    @jlevesque41 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Superb job and terrific content!

  • @MariusBert
    @MariusBert 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome stuff guys, what a ride.... well done!

  • @stevenfreeman7798
    @stevenfreeman7798 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a brilliant effort well done guys!!