I've been tempted, but although we've got plenty of hills around here, they're not very long/high. So the closest I can think of is just 200+ elevation. That means 40++ repetitions. Guessing I can climb it in my sleep at the end :)
Uhhhh that IS average. I put out more than that since I race and stuff but for the average bloke who was never a pro, it seems like the kind of power I'd be putting out
@@dan_lazaro maybe for the average bloke who's 200 pounds - maybe. And then again, not necessarily for 15+ hours. Keep in mind the 250 watts are VERY EASY intensity.
Can I just say I think these "personal" GCN videos are utterly, utterly brilliant. Loved this, loved Si's KOM challenge etc....they're great, keep 'em coming!
100% agree, loved both videos and they really support the idea that cycling is about beating your own personal goals, whether that's riding an hour without stopping or doing an Everest.
I read your comment before I got to that point in the video - and you're right. A big-sisterly kind of pride on her face. Thanks for spotting that and sharing with us.
Her supportiveness (and the rest of the team too) in this video is honestly heartwarming. Like the way she was talking him up while riding next to him, and the way she pushes him off for the final lap. Really lovely to watch
I thought 5 yrs ago, & still think she is or was into the guy, & why not? One of the better climbers of her generation wouldn’t be all that impressed with climbing a hill, but Ollie has to work for it in a way that more gifted athletes don’t. Emma is a doctoral-level engineer that can appreciate Ollie’s academic & professional achievements, & the work he’s put into being a strong rider as well. My brother was like that. He wasn’t particularly talented at anything, but he never failed to achieve what he wanted because he did the work - he did the math, he did the laps, he put in the time, & he just never gave up on anything. Ollie reminds me of my brother like nobody else ever has, & Emma is clearly attracted to that kind of strength & character. She’s an accomplished woman with standards, right? I totally get it.
I want someone to look at me the way Emma looked at Ollie in the end of the video. Absolutely love to see an "average" Person like Ollie in between the ex-professionals
Ollie - This is your best video ever. Why? The opening monologue was from your heart. Your true feelings and how much this meant to you were not hidden as you put yourself out there for all of us to see. Honestly, I am often drawn to GCN for the silly stuff. Falling down, failing to clip in, what not to ______ on a ride, endless suffering, 10 ways to ______ and how to eject snot-rockets are some of my favorites. They make me smile. This one brings a different emotion: Respect Congratulations! We’re all glad that on that day you were not [cycling weakly].
Do you have to choose a proper hill? Could I just go around my BMX pump track a bunch of time and add the height of each little 3 foot hump I go over? Lmao
Ollie, you may not be blessed with the genetics of a ‘pro’, but based on this and you ‘Project 49’ vid, your mental fortitude, determination and integrity is world class. Great effort boss!
Awesome. I did my first metric century (a drop in the bucket for many GCN viewers) this past weekend... the longest I'd ever ridden, and I was really proud of what I'd accomplished. What you did, Ollie, is a whole other level and some, but I think what you said about personal challenges and pushing limits was totally on the mark. And to be met at the end by such a great crew topped it off. Well done, bravo.
Great to see Ollie in his element and partnering with Emma was brilliant. The human story weaved into this episode transcends the basics of the Everest; resonating the thrill, fear, and struggle many enthusiasts, including myself, would imagine facing on this ride. Kudos on the achievement and the genuine manner in which you shared your experience.
The end of this video brought me tears. I love you, Ollie. Keep pushing yourself, keep challenging yourself- this is why we're all cycling! Thanks, mate, for such an inspirational video.
Absolutely amazing, I just started cycling a month ago but I hope that one day I can complete my own everesting! This is so inspiring, congratulations :)
Ollie, that was truly inspirational. I used to watch CW because of your content, and having you join the GCN team has just been the best thing ever. Love watching your videos and content. Watching you do this was great inspiration for us weekend warriors who do this because we love it. I live in a flat place and this summer I went on my first bike trip and managed to climb a mountain (1100m @ 11%), I thought that was the hardest thing I had ever done. Ollie you have inspired me to set a new goal for next season. Cheers from Canada
I know this is a really late post but I have been catching up on some older GCN videos and found this. As a huge Ollie fan, I am extremely proud of his efforts and completing this challenge. Well done Ollie. Hall of Famer!!! Nice.
Well done Ollie - I've done an Everest so know the dull pain you went through - and the slight anti climax feeling at the end of it, then the lack of motivation to do anything afterwards - so big ups lads !!!
I have been training for a sportive in Virginia and came down with pneumonia and have been off the bike for 3 weeks recovering and missed the event. I have been watching old and new GCN video's to pass the time and thanks to Ollie, I got a new challenge to reach for. I'll keep you guys informed and congratulations to Ollie on a job well done!
"I have no genetic gift"..."I'm just sitting at an easy zone 2 heart rate which is 250w". Well, which one is it? Liked seeing Emma and Ollie in this video, seemed like good friendship and support going on.
To all the folks at GCN, ive watched almost every episode from the past 4 years by far the best video ever! I have watched it 2 times now on repeat and have goosebumps everytime! This was amazing! Well done everyone! Keep up the great work!!!!
Over a year later, I'm just seeing this video. Ollie, what a massive effort that was, and what an inspiration to all of us "average" cyclists. A beautiful video that highlighted the best of what cycling can offer: pushing one's own physical limits, trying new things, and having an incredible group of friends and supports. As a new cyclist, I haven't said "chapeau" to anyone yet, but this video deserves the first. Chapeau, Ollie!!!
Man, that put the "mental" in "monumental"!!! What an amazing achievement. That is definitely something to be justifiably proud of. I'm with you Ollie, I love the individual achievement factor of cycling, even as you said if it's only 50 miles, for some cyclists that is something they never thought they'd be able to do, so achieving your goal, however big or small, is a wonderful feeling. And we should all encourage each other no matter the size of the achievement, but celebrate when a fellow cyclist achieves their goal :-)
Ollie has just become my favourite GCN presenter! Finally GCN has started to show what real cycling is about, pain sweat and above all satisfaction of achieving something not necessarily for everyone, but personally big!
I rode the Arizona Challenge covering about 18,000 feet of climbing in a 325 mile course in central AZ. I was not the first or the best to do it, but I love that I did it. My first try got me about 200 miles distance with all the major climbs done. I quit at the top of the highest point at Mingus Mt. The next year 1982 I did it in 23 3/4 hours, helped other riders the next year and improved my time in 1984 to 23 hours. I believe the last official event was 1985 or 86. Great job Ollie, you have memories that will last.
I have seen a ton of videos and GCN has some of the best. This one was unequivocally the BEST in content and mental fortitude. Ollie you knocked it out of the park, may you reflect on how much your single accomplishment has meant to so many viewers. You should be so proud of the impact your efforts will have on so many in the weeks, months and likely years ahead! I for one will set goals that truly challenge me and think of you with each and every moment. You, are a remarkable man, I hope you will reflect on that for a very long time to come.
After seeing this, I’m not only tempted, but determined, to complete an everesting challenge. Awesome job, in every way. Special nod to whoever scored the video. The music was brilliant! Thanks for the most inspiration I’ve experienced in years.
Ollie you are just a real fella, cycling the hills most of us struggle up once. Good on you for just pushing on. Nothing worthwhile is easy, I learned that very much when I had my own challenges in the Army.
Amazingly effort made Ollie! A small step in the bike history is often a big step personally and Ollie give himself a feeling of pride who is only understandable if you self do it. Thanks Ollie and thanks GCN!
This is sick ! Ollie you're an absolute badman ! Hats off to you ! + You've made another brilliant video, that carries the whole essence of why we ride !
Well done Ollie, truly impressive! You're an inspiration to other 'remarkably average' cyclists who like to push their bodies to the limit for no apparent reason other than to see how far they can stretch themselves.
Ollie, you and Emma are the BEST things that have happened to GCN. Don’t get me wrong, love Si and everyone else! You two are such a great addition! Keep pushin the boundaries GCN you guys are killin it!👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻
Cant expess enough how unbelievable everesting is. Everytime i hear of someone completing this challenge just leaves me gobsmacked. Well done ollie u legend. 💪⛰️
Ollie, that was just amazing. What an effort, and what a video. The way Emma was looking at you at the end was the way any of us would have been if we had been lucky enough to be there. A mixture of pride and awe and shared happiness. Well done, mate. One of GCN's best vids ever.
Those five seconds where you roll in, Emma looks at you with admiration and a little bit of concern, that was incredible. So beautiful! Cracking ride man. Ollie I hope you know and enjoy how your friends are proud of you. Well done mate, well done. Such an achievement, and you made a great video as well, massive kudos
What an achievement!! I have attempted 2 everests and failed both time. The hunger for achieving an everest has only grown bigger for me. MASSIVE JUDOS TO THIS!
Chapeau Ollie! Also, the improvements to GCN Videos this year is marked! The B-roll footage is amazing, including all the drone footage! Also, the editing and audio tracks have also been elevated! Truly loving what you're putting out these days! I do miss hearing Matt's laugh though, but everybody on the team is really meshing nicely and contributing to a great end product! Keep it up and keep showing us those wonderful cycling destinations that we have to keep dreaming about!
Usually never comment on videos, but this was truly inspirational content. Shows the humbling side of an average cyclist like many of us tuning in on this channel. More importantly shows you to never give up even though the challenge may be hard it’s always do able. Great stuff! Cheers from Camp Pendleton.
GCN crew everesting challenge next? Absolutely loved this vid. I can relate to Ollie with being absolutely average but just love how cycling has made me challenge myself. Just finished my first century. Now want to try my first proper mt climb so went to a local small hill this morning to do hillclimb reps to start building my climbing legs. Only did 3 reps which killed my legs. It takes 60 reps for an everesting. Have a long way to go, but determined to get stronger.
Emma is such a great person. I could really hear her say "oh boys, lets support him, I will ride with him in the hardest morning" And Ollie, I've got tears in my eyes, seeing you completing this. Amazing job, amazing ride, amazing tactic. Even Peter S. would be proud :)
Absolutely stupendous. A truly incredible effort. what a brilliant video too. I’ve been thinking about trying ‘it’ but the more i do and consider the sheer number of hours of climbing, especially on a proper climb the more it’s made me realise what an incredible effort it would take. Lying in bed getting my GCN fix and i stumble upon your video and it has made realise it’s a lot tougher than i imagined but i’ve got to give it a go. A really amazing effort Ollie.
Well done Ollie, amazing achievement! You are now part of the cycling legend. I don't know why you went for it solo, but for sure Emma & Si must envy you. This is certainly one of the Top 3 vlogs of the Year. More of this stuff please!
Would give several thumbs up if I could awesome job Ollie so inspiring, I think I'd be tired with just one ascent so the perspective of doing it 12 times is mind boggling 😱
Ollie, I came back and watched this for a second time. I had a brief moment of insanity, and for a couple of days I was thinking about giving this a go. Nope... my sanity has come back. I don't know how you did it. I have the up most respect for you. I really enjoyed coming back to watch your attempt and from now on, every time I start to have this mad idea to give it a go, I'll watch this to set my mind straight.
And to any members of the GCN team, I live near Kyoto and I know some great cycling courses (including cat 3 hill climbs) So let me know if you are ever coming this area.
Congratulations, Ollie! Fantastic achievement. And thanks for your words about setting and achieving goals -- last weekend, I completed my first hundred miler, with about 1800 metres of climb. Hardest ride I've done yet, and yep, I finished in the almost-dark on dead legs. But like you, I'll never forget the experience. Hope you're recovering well.
Awesome work mate!!! This is such an inspirational feat and are without a doubt a mammoth rider 🙏🏼 🚲 This has inspired me to go further on my next ride, not an Everest but slowly adding distance every time I go out. GCN has been a major part of my journey to rediscover cycling after decades of lapse
Well done Ollie fantastic achievement. You couldn't ask for a better team mate for support than Emma, genuine admiration coming from her. I wish too, one day to do the same and make it a regular challenge on different climes each year for charity.
I just watched this, great video! I'm inspired. I just replaced my 1986 Schwinn Mesa Runner with a Salsa Journyman Apex, in fact I haven't even taken delivery of the Journyman yet. I've been thinking about working my way up to doing a 100 mile ride(161 KM for you guys). What Ollie said at the end "set yourself a challenge and do it". Thanks Ollie, I set myself the challenge. Now to see if I can get it done by my 58th birthday in September.
I am sitting at home with sore muscles from a (in my terms) hard ride yesterday. This is, however, the perfect condition to watch this great video. Great work man!
Absolutely awesome! You may feel yourself to be "average", but you proved you are not. Good on you for your extraordinary accomplishment! Great video, and great inspiration to go out and achieve our own goals.
Just about one and a half week ago I stood at the Valparola when doing an expanded version of the sellaronda. Only did 3000m of elevation that day. It felt plenty. Can't imagine doing so much on one day. Thanks for inspiring and bringing up the fondest memories!
@@OllieBridgewood I saw the vid with you and Si the day after...you looked tired for sure and I'm not surprised....I can't imagine what it felt like...not sure I would have managed 12 ascents on my motorbike let alone on my Bike... I am still 500 m off Everest challenge on Zwift....lol...
Would you be tempted to attempt an everesting?
If I had a climb close to me, I'll be going right now!
I live near the Chilterns. I'm 90kg.
No.
I've been tempted, but although we've got plenty of hills around here, they're not very long/high. So the closest I can think of is just 200+ elevation. That means 40++ repetitions. Guessing I can climb it in my sleep at the end :)
Secret Sam999 Pishill? Aston? 😉👍🏼
Would like to try to do it on the Ventoux ☺️
Ollie: “I’m remarkably average...”
Later: “I’ll stay in zone 2 at 250 watts”
Me: “Son of a b...!”
And I am like.... 'that is my FTP' grrrr
Uhhhh that IS average. I put out more than that since I race and stuff but for the average bloke who was never a pro, it seems like the kind of power I'd be putting out
Juan0003 I had exactly the same thought.
@@dan_lazaro maybe for the average bloke who's 200 pounds - maybe. And then again, not necessarily for 15+ hours. Keep in mind the 250 watts are VERY EASY intensity.
@@kajet666 My weight is 45kg @ 5'3" so I guess my body composition is not average
Can I just say I think these "personal" GCN videos are utterly, utterly brilliant. Loved this, loved Si's KOM challenge etc....they're great, keep 'em coming!
I agree!
100% agree, loved both videos and they really support the idea that cycling is about beating your own personal goals, whether that's riding an hour without stopping or doing an Everest.
Ross Fripp agreed. Give us more of this very authentic footage. Ugly pain faces and all.
Completely agree ...gives an overweight almost 50-year-old something to aspire to
World champion Emma Pooley wiping his snotty nose was amazing.
I love how much admiration is in Emma’s gaze after Ollie made it. Absolutely inspiring, Ollie!
I read your comment before I got to that point in the video - and you're right. A big-sisterly kind of pride on her face. Thanks for spotting that and sharing with us.
Her supportiveness (and the rest of the team too) in this video is honestly heartwarming. Like the way she was talking him up while riding next to him, and the way she pushes him off for the final lap. Really lovely to watch
Completely agree, what a great ride Ollie did and what an amazing supporter Emma was. Well done.
I thought 5 yrs ago, & still think she is or was into the guy, & why not?
One of the better climbers of her generation wouldn’t be all that impressed with climbing a hill, but Ollie has to work for it in a way that more gifted athletes don’t. Emma is a doctoral-level engineer that can appreciate Ollie’s academic & professional achievements, & the work he’s put into being a strong rider as well.
My brother was like that. He wasn’t particularly talented at anything, but he never failed to achieve what he wanted because he did the work - he did the math, he did the laps, he put in the time, & he just never gave up on anything. Ollie reminds me of my brother like nobody else ever has, & Emma is clearly attracted to that kind of strength & character. She’s an accomplished woman with standards, right?
I totally get it.
I want someone to look at me the way Emma looked at Ollie in the end of the video.
Absolutely love to see an "average" Person like Ollie in between the ex-professionals
I thought the same thing!
far far from average..his tt of sub 50 min isn't possible for many professionals
She looked completely different without the Lycra and helmet.
I was happy to see Emma with you for support.
I'm happy to see Emma any time! 😀
@@ericpmoss "Emma Pull-me"
Emma so cool and cute! Nice support! Strong ride there ollie
Yess
I was gonna say. Bruh had tip top moral support and team behind him. We are never alone :)
Ollie - This is your best video ever. Why? The opening monologue was from your heart. Your true feelings and how much this meant to you were not hidden as you put yourself out there for all of us to see. Honestly, I am often drawn to GCN for the silly stuff. Falling down, failing to clip in, what not to ______ on a ride, endless suffering, 10 ways to ______ and how to eject snot-rockets are some of my favorites. They make me smile. This one brings a different emotion: Respect
Congratulations! We’re all glad that on that day you were not [cycling weakly].
Cheers Bill, appreciate it
I hope they allowed your back into Yorkshire. Awesome, Oli.
I've enjoyed watching GCN vids for some time now, and I can't believe I hadn't seen this one. It certainly was a great watch and ride!
Just loved your impression of Peter Sagan..👍😊
Eh, is OK.
I was thinking: "he's not going to do a one handed wheelie is he?". The impression was good.
Is nice uh...parcours
That was the best P. Sagan impression to day. Well done. :D
It was pretty good ....if Peter was ITALIAN!
What a special moment when you arrived to the hotel. No crowds, no finish line - "just" a few friends...
What a hero!
And a beer. Magic
Being handed a beer on the finish line after a mammoth effort is pretty much the best feeling there is 🍺
But you don't need one to start with! None of this is about the finish line! About the crowds!
An Everesting is proper hard, but Olllie eating that croissant in one go?! He's a beast, one of a kind!
Aaaaaand its gone
Do you have to choose a proper hill? Could I just go around my BMX pump track a bunch of time and add the height of each little 3 foot hump I go over? Lmao
🤩
Ollie, you may not be blessed with the genetics of a ‘pro’, but based on this and you ‘Project 49’ vid, your mental fortitude, determination and integrity is world class.
Great effort boss!
"More nervous than a tiny nun attending a penguin shoot" -Bridgewood, 2018
I LOL'd more vigorously than I should have at that. Classic.
Awesome. I did my first metric century (a drop in the bucket for many GCN viewers) this past weekend... the longest I'd ever ridden, and I was really proud of what I'd accomplished. What you did, Ollie, is a whole other level and some, but I think what you said about personal challenges and pushing limits was totally on the mark. And to be met at the end by such a great crew topped it off. Well done, bravo.
Nice work George - it's a big achievement, next stop imperial!
That's the aim! Hopefully in November. Ride on...
Great to see Ollie in his element and partnering with Emma was brilliant. The human story weaved into this episode transcends the basics of the Everest; resonating the thrill, fear, and struggle many enthusiasts, including myself, would imagine facing on this ride. Kudos on the achievement and the genuine manner in which you shared your experience.
The end of this video brought me tears. I love you, Ollie. Keep pushing yourself, keep challenging yourself- this is why we're all cycling! Thanks, mate, for such an inspirational video.
I love the way Emma is climbing out of the saddle, not at all short of breath, saying she wants a coffee. She's amazing.
I felt ollie when he said that even if he took drugs he wont be a tdf champ damn . I feel you bruh
Absolutely amazing, I just started cycling a month ago but I hope that one day I can complete my own everesting! This is so inspiring, congratulations :)
Awesome, best of luck with this Mary when you give it a go!
Little by little. I took it up a year and a half ago. At the beginning I could only do a quarter mile. Now my longest ride is 50 miles.
Ollie, that was truly inspirational. I used to watch CW because of your content, and having you join the GCN team has just been the best thing ever. Love watching your videos and content. Watching you do this was great inspiration for us weekend warriors who do this because we love it. I live in a flat place and this summer I went on my first bike trip and managed to climb a mountain (1100m @ 11%), I thought that was the hardest thing I had ever done. Ollie you have inspired me to set a new goal for next season. Cheers from Canada
Simply one of the most inspirational videos you ever made! Ollie congratulations, this was outstanding!
I know this is a really late post but I have been catching up on some older GCN videos and found this. As a huge Ollie fan, I am extremely proud of his efforts and completing this challenge. Well done Ollie. Hall of Famer!!! Nice.
Well done Ollie - I've done an Everest so know the dull pain you went through - and the slight anti climax feeling at the end of it, then the lack of motivation to do anything afterwards - so big ups lads !!!
I have been training for a sportive in Virginia and came down with pneumonia and have been off the bike for 3 weeks recovering and missed the event. I have been watching old and new GCN video's to pass the time and thanks to Ollie, I got a new challenge to reach for. I'll keep you guys informed and congratulations to Ollie on a job well done!
We're used to seeing Lasty gut himself for a video. It was a pleasure watching someone else suffer. Thanks Ollie.
Another great video. I like when these older videos pop up in the queue. Congrats Ollie ... even if it is a few years late. ;)
"I have no genetic gift"..."I'm just sitting at an easy zone 2 heart rate which is 250w".
Well, which one is it?
Liked seeing Emma and Ollie in this video, seemed like good friendship and support going on.
Tbf most people and train to get that
Love how Emma was so encouraging and supportive
To all the folks at GCN, ive watched almost every episode from the past 4 years by far the best video ever! I have watched it 2 times now on repeat and have goosebumps everytime! This was amazing! Well done everyone! Keep up the great work!!!!
Over a year later, I'm just seeing this video. Ollie, what a massive effort that was, and what an inspiration to all of us "average" cyclists. A beautiful video that highlighted the best of what cycling can offer: pushing one's own physical limits, trying new things, and having an incredible group of friends and supports. As a new cyclist, I haven't said "chapeau" to anyone yet, but this video deserves the first. Chapeau, Ollie!!!
Ollie might be the next to get a date with kate upton if she's impressed by that
Who is Kate Upton? She's worth to be seen with Ollie?
She has to do an Everesting challenge to even be worthy of being seen with Ollie
Yep, and that's just the beginning!
Sorry Ollie but I dont think Kate Upton will be leaving Justin Verlander...
Verlander doing any Everesting? Ollie will Everest Kate for sure.@@dooglasii753
Man, that put the "mental" in "monumental"!!! What an amazing achievement. That is definitely something to be justifiably proud of.
I'm with you Ollie, I love the individual achievement factor of cycling, even as you said if it's only 50 miles, for some cyclists that is something they never thought they'd be able to do, so achieving your goal, however big or small, is a wonderful feeling. And we should all encourage each other no matter the size of the achievement, but celebrate when a fellow cyclist achieves their goal :-)
You're a hero to all of us remarkably average riders. Chapeau, Ollie. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Ollie has just become my favourite GCN presenter! Finally GCN has started to show what real cycling is about, pain sweat and above all satisfaction of achieving something not necessarily for everyone, but personally big!
I rode the Arizona Challenge covering about 18,000 feet of climbing in a 325 mile course in central AZ. I was not the first or the best to do it, but I love that I did it. My first try got me about 200 miles distance with all the major climbs done. I quit at the top of the highest point at Mingus Mt. The next year 1982 I did it in 23 3/4 hours, helped other riders the next year and improved my time in 1984 to 23 hours. I believe the last official event was 1985 or 86. Great job Ollie, you have memories that will last.
Crikey! Nice work Lenny.
I had to pause and cry for a while. Zone 2 at 250 W. Show off. :P
Enda Bigarella yeah that blows my mind seeing that his zone 2 is my FTP !
I have seen a ton of videos and GCN has some of the best. This one was unequivocally the BEST in content and mental fortitude. Ollie you knocked it out of the park, may you reflect on how much your single accomplishment has meant to so many viewers. You should be so proud of the impact your efforts will have on so many in the weeks, months and likely years ahead! I for one will set goals that truly challenge me and think of you with each and every moment. You, are a remarkable man, I hope you will reflect on that for a very long time to come.
Thanks so much Doug 🙌
Congrats Ollie, best Sagan impression I've ever heard! Everesting was pretty good too ;-)
Ollie you’re a beast. Good job
Stellar effort, Ollie, and I do believe that's the first time I've seen Emma look starstruck! AMAZING ride and locale.
After seeing this, I’m not only tempted, but determined, to complete an everesting challenge. Awesome job, in every way. Special nod to whoever scored the video. The music was brilliant! Thanks for the most inspiration I’ve experienced in years.
Ollie is just the best, I really love his style as a presenter. Great addition to the GCN team! keep up the good work!
Ollie you are just a real fella, cycling the hills most of us struggle up once. Good on you for just pushing on. Nothing worthwhile is easy, I learned that very much when I had my own challenges in the Army.
Ollie, this is so impressive. I'm stunned and so impressed by your determination and fortitude. Congrats.
Amazingly effort made Ollie! A small step in the bike history is often a big step personally and Ollie give himself a feeling of pride who is only understandable if you self do it.
Thanks Ollie and thanks GCN!
This is sick ! Ollie you're an absolute badman ! Hats off to you ! + You've made another brilliant video, that carries the whole essence of why we ride !
Ollie, you're the best!! Humility along with unfailing determination!! You are truly a template for us all!! Keep them coming!!
I had never thought about Everesting before, but this video inspired me to do so at some point in my life. Congratulations!
What an epic achievement Ollie, Massive congratulations on your ride, no one can ever take that away from you. Hugely inspirational. Well done.
Amazing job Ollie! Gives me great inspiration for my own Everesting challenge. Props to Emma for sticking with you.
Well done Ollie, truly impressive!
You're an inspiration to other 'remarkably average' cyclists who like to push their bodies to the limit for no apparent reason other than to see how far they can stretch themselves.
Well done Ollie what an amazing effort. Well done Em for your wonderful support.
Ollie, you and Emma are the BEST things that have happened to GCN. Don’t get me wrong, love Si and everyone else! You two are such a great addition! Keep pushin the boundaries GCN you guys are killin it!👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻
Cant expess enough how unbelievable everesting is. Everytime i hear of someone completing this challenge just leaves me gobsmacked. Well done ollie u legend. 💪⛰️
Ollie, that was just amazing. What an effort, and what a video. The way Emma was looking at you at the end was the way any of us would have been if we had been lucky enough to be there. A mixture of pride and awe and shared happiness. Well done, mate. One of GCN's best vids ever.
Congratulations Ollie! I could almost feel the pain just by watching you.
Those five seconds where you roll in, Emma looks at you with admiration and a little bit of concern, that was incredible. So beautiful! Cracking ride man. Ollie I hope you know and enjoy how your friends are proud of you. Well done mate, well done. Such an achievement, and you made a great video as well, massive kudos
The red tape holding the GoPro, is that a hack or a bodge?
#GCNHack
Ollie’s own style, absolutely loved it! Massive well done on your achievement!!! And Emma’s presence is awesome as always!
Wow! What a great Peter Sagan imitation! Without the rainbow jersey, I can't tell the two apart...
I found this incredibly inspirational. Even more than watching the pros smash out a race. What an achievement and what a great video. GCN IS GREAT!
What an achievement!! I have attempted 2 everests and failed both time. The hunger for achieving an everest
has only grown bigger for me. MASSIVE JUDOS TO THIS!
That's awesome. Don't give up, you'll do it!!
Rob,
Please keep going and post it when you 'summit'! Cheers
Coming in to say that Emma also did her own Everesting last year too! Super awesome and inspiring to see. Miss her a lot on GCN!
Can't believe you had no one at the summit when you finished Oli!😩 Should have been bands playing, beer flowing and dancing girls mate
They’d have been cold
Hats off to you Ollie! Wish I could mash the “like button” once for every meter climbed. Well done sir.
Fantastic job Ollie!!! You're a real inspiration to us all, mate...
Just incredible this video. Hats off you're a legend Ollie . And so nice of you collegues to support you during the ride.
Love the increase in Yorkshire accent with tiredness!!! #Yorkshireforever Well done Ollie. Are you going to try White Horse Bank next time?
HAHA 😆
I spotted that too haha!
Chapeau Ollie! Also, the improvements to GCN Videos this year is marked! The B-roll footage is amazing, including all the drone footage! Also, the editing and audio tracks have also been elevated! Truly loving what you're putting out these days! I do miss hearing Matt's laugh though, but everybody on the team is really meshing nicely and contributing to a great end product! Keep it up and keep showing us those wonderful cycling destinations that we have to keep dreaming about!
Seriously impressive and well done. At just under one sixth of an Everest I am some way off. However, I was pleased to Ben Nevis on that ride.
Usually never comment on videos, but this was truly inspirational content. Shows the humbling side of an average cyclist like many of us tuning in on this channel. More importantly shows you to never give up even though the challenge may be hard it’s always do able. Great stuff! Cheers from Camp Pendleton.
From one Yorkshire man to another well done old luv even thou your from Donny.
16:14 amazing push from the great Emma Pooley. Great support. I don’t know how this video has not been suggested by TH-cam sooner
Well done Ollie!!! & "Don't choke, that could ruin it", hahahaha! Emma is so funny :-)
GCN crew everesting challenge next? Absolutely loved this vid. I can relate to Ollie with being absolutely average but just love how cycling has made me challenge myself. Just finished my first century. Now want to try my first proper mt climb so went to a local small hill this morning to do hillclimb reps to start building my climbing legs. Only did 3 reps which killed my legs. It takes 60 reps for an everesting. Have a long way to go, but determined to get stronger.
"Pacing economically" is my default setting...
Emma is such a great person. I could really hear her say "oh boys, lets support him, I will ride with him in the hardest morning"
And Ollie, I've got tears in my eyes, seeing you completing this. Amazing job, amazing ride, amazing tactic. Even Peter S. would be proud :)
Well done Ollie, you should be proud. Immortalised in the Everesting hall of fame.
Absolutely stupendous. A truly incredible effort. what a brilliant video too.
I’ve been thinking about trying ‘it’ but the more i do and consider the sheer number of hours of climbing, especially on a proper climb the more it’s made me realise what an incredible effort it would take. Lying in bed getting my GCN fix and i stumble upon your video and it has made realise it’s a lot tougher than i imagined but i’ve got to give it a go.
A really amazing effort Ollie.
J NR
Got an everesting and one of my best cycling days out and planning for two next year !
Well done Ollie, amazing achievement! You are now part of the cycling legend. I don't know why you went for it solo, but for sure Emma & Si must envy you. This is certainly one of the Top 3 vlogs of the Year. More of this stuff please!
Would give several thumbs up if I could awesome job Ollie so inspiring, I think I'd be tired with just one ascent so the perspective of doing it 12 times is mind boggling 😱
Ollie, I came back and watched this for a second time. I had a brief moment of insanity, and for a couple of days I was thinking about giving this a go. Nope... my sanity has come back. I don't know how you did it. I have the up most respect for you. I really enjoyed coming back to watch your attempt and from now on, every time I start to have this mad idea to give it a go, I'll watch this to set my mind straight.
And to any members of the GCN team, I live near Kyoto and I know some great cycling courses (including cat 3 hill climbs)
So let me know if you are ever coming this area.
Congratulations, Ollie! Fantastic achievement. And thanks for your words about setting and achieving goals -- last weekend, I completed my first hundred miler, with about 1800 metres of climb. Hardest ride I've done yet, and yep, I finished in the almost-dark on dead legs. But like you, I'll never forget the experience. Hope you're recovering well.
James Woods great work James! I can remember my first century too 👊
Im crying bruh.
One of the BEST GCN videos - ever! ...and superb Sagan impression! Thanks, Ollie!
For those asking about the stats of the ride - here is a strava link www.strava.com/activities/1846738560
cheers all
Ollie
Awesome work mate!!! This is such an inspirational feat and are without a doubt a mammoth rider 🙏🏼 🚲 This has inspired me to go further on my next ride, not an Everest but slowly adding distance every time I go out. GCN has been a major part of my journey to rediscover cycling after decades of lapse
bangin sagan impression tbf
Well done Ollie fantastic achievement.
You couldn't ask for a better team mate for support than Emma, genuine admiration coming from her. I wish too, one day to do the same and make it a regular challenge on different climes each year for charity.
Kudos to you Ollie! "All my batteries are dead", I know how you feel buddy! Ride on! Tim
I just watched this, great video! I'm inspired. I just replaced my 1986 Schwinn Mesa Runner with a Salsa Journyman Apex, in fact I haven't even taken delivery of the Journyman yet. I've been thinking about working my way up to doing a 100 mile ride(161 KM for you guys). What Ollie said at the end "set yourself a challenge and do it". Thanks Ollie, I set myself the challenge. Now to see if I can get it done by my 58th birthday in September.
Very proud of my fellow Yorkshire man!!!!!!!
"it'll be reet"
Well done dood, take care 😁👍
Was lovely to see Si there with a beer 🍻 for you!
I am sitting at home with sore muscles from a (in my terms) hard ride yesterday. This is, however, the perfect condition to watch this great video. Great work man!
Legend .. tears to my eyes 😁
And how cool was Emma !
Absolutely awesome! You may feel yourself to be "average", but you proved you are not. Good on you for your extraordinary accomplishment! Great video, and great inspiration to go out and achieve our own goals.
Cheers Dean! What a long day...
Well done and inspirational! You continue to enhance GCN and definitlely CW's loss.
Just about one and a half week ago I stood at the Valparola when doing an expanded version of the sellaronda. Only did 3000m of elevation that day. It felt plenty. Can't imagine doing so much on one day. Thanks for inspiring and bringing up the fondest memories!
Utter respect and admiration for anyone who does an Everest. Hell of an achievement...so how were the legs 2 days later...;-) kudos Ollie.
bassmandudge in bits! Even more so because I went out filming with Oscar, Emma, Opie and Si and had to keep up with them 😬🤦♂️😂😂😂😂
@@OllieBridgewood I saw the vid with you and Si the day after...you looked tired for sure and I'm not surprised....I can't imagine what it felt like...not sure I would have managed 12 ascents on my motorbike let alone on my Bike... I am still 500 m off Everest challenge on Zwift....lol...
Oliver, I have so much respect for what you have just done - flipping brilliant.