My wife and I volunteered at aid station 5 shorty after mile 115 (185 km). Si came through high on his bonk-o-meter but took a minute to converse with me, a fan who was star struck. Si was cheerful and genuine though he was deep in the race. It's great to know your hero's are great person's in real life off the camera! Si, to clarify, my wife and I watch the GCN network each night before bed, not that you put us to sleep. Glad you and GCN came to the race!

@robbchastain3036

4 жыл бұрын

Aid Station Volunteers are the best, thanks for being there and helping Si, beautiful. And it is great to hear that he is a friendly chap in real life. And I sort of expected that.

@objectvs5148

4 жыл бұрын

Aaaaaaawn ♡♡♡

@sumikomei

4 жыл бұрын

awwh that's so awesome~ ^^

@soloist777

3 жыл бұрын

Si's from Bristol. Cool people are from Bristol.

@cyclingnerddelux698

3 жыл бұрын

Thats cool! I'm not surprised you had a good experience with Si...he seems like a great guy.

I really loved the documentary style of film making by having Si talk about the race after the fact. Please do more of that b/c it makes the race seem dramatic and cooler!

Only Si can have a catastrophic Bonk and still come in 59 out of 1000....

@KandiKlover

4 жыл бұрын

Doing over 100 miles in a day on mostly roads is already pretty taxing. Doing that over gravel roads and with lots of mountain climbing all throughout is insane especially in under 10 hours like that. Guy is a beast. That would be enough to even bonk out Mark Beaumont. (the endurance one not the GMBN one)

@mantaskatkus4733

2 жыл бұрын

@@KandiKlover He definitely portrayed it as though he was being dropped left and right, and yet he came in 59th. That's an amazing effort by him. :)

Gravel probably *is* the future - of UK roads.

@1eule392

4 жыл бұрын

Same in Germany - started with 28mm road tires, but need to change for gravel tires... Suits better the road conditions.

@sergeykeso8178

4 жыл бұрын

John E ahahah guys. For Russia it’s should be fat bike )?

@fmc6338

4 жыл бұрын

same here in states. Crumbling infrastructure.

@HumaneNewt

4 жыл бұрын

@@1eule392 Germany has the best roads I've ever seen and ive been all over Europe. Come to Ireland and you'll see what bad are really like!

@wernervandermerwe8422

4 жыл бұрын

loool you should see South African roads then xD

This is one of the best videos GCN has made. Productions quality was amazing and it has a great rhythm to it. Also, really impressed that Si finished in 59th place!

@ClockCutter

4 жыл бұрын

Did you see last year's vid on Dirty Kanza with . . . I believe Katherine/Catherine is her name. Even better, imo.

@BoxCarBoy12

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, pros are still ridiculously fast even after retirement. They are still faster than at least 95% of the cycling population.

@erichaheidrich4593

3 жыл бұрын

True

The Siborg can survive anything - as long as it doesn't take place on a dance floor. ;) Joke aside, amazing ride, great presentation as usual and a big thumb up to the filming and editing crew !

@ericleonard5543

2 жыл бұрын

It was a great one I must confirm and fun to watch with pleasure

It was a beautiful day of racing in my home state. Glad to see Si on the course...passing me swiftly in the last 5 miles! And I was only on the 100 mile route!

The way gravel grinding has taken off in the United States is amazing. From the weekend rides in the country to the big races more and more people are rediscovering the joy they found in cycling as kids. Am I the only one who has noticed the similarity between the early road races in Europe and North American gravel grinding. Back then the roads were bad, the stages were long, support vehicles were unknown and it was every rider for him or herself. That is where we are with gravel grinding. I just wish adventure riding had taken off when I was young 50 years ago.

@stranGer.bizarre

4 жыл бұрын

Fully agree. I recently discovered cycling again ;-) Also doing some gravel riding for fun, for my own pleasure.

@KandiKlover

4 жыл бұрын

Adventure riding doesn't need to take off because it has always been, just known more commonly as bicycle touring and has always been there with a decent population for the past 100 years. You missed out man.

@paulgreen758

3 жыл бұрын

me to mate, looking for some rides in the UK, and im a old man the now

@rogerc23

Жыл бұрын

The lungs need the dust and dirt. It is actually a anti-anxiety drug to the body and mind.

Eric Zabel...old school, eating Mars & Snickers. How do you breathe eating a Mars bar on a bike 😬 Now that's a skill 🤔

@philipk4475

4 жыл бұрын

The biggest issue is that they start to melt. Now that's a mess!

@FlatSpinMan

4 жыл бұрын

A Mars bar I can do, but anything cake like instantly sucks every molecule of liquid out of my mouth causing me to choke and snort it up the inside of my nose.

@otm646

4 жыл бұрын

@@philipk4475 starting with them frozen is a great treat on a ride.

@tonyfranklin8306

4 жыл бұрын

Nah, proper old school is home made flapjack, wine gums, home made sausage rolls, banana and drinks made from orange juice, honey and salt. these are superior to the crap in marathon/mars and chemical crap in gels and so called isotonic drinks. Cyclists have been doing long distance cycling on this stuff for a very long time.

@stangordon2136

4 жыл бұрын

@@tonyfranklin8306 Don't forget the classic jam sandwich

"Switching between Ks and Miles gives you more milestones..." I think I'll use this on the next long ride! Great soundtrack on this one. All around well done!

Kinda amazing you find content like this for free on the web. Great stuff.

Outstanding effort, Si. To finish 59th out of 1500 is an excellent achievement.

Erik: Mars, Snickers and Bananas - He is just adorbs!

This has to be one of my favorite videos so far on GCN . Epic coverage of the race and Si''s commentary was outstanding. That pickle face was spot on. Take care and safe cycling, Al

As a huge fan of Zabel growing up, it was really amazing to see him pop up in this video.

@xandar9884

2 жыл бұрын

Great positive suprise to see him on this vid! Good on him!

I absolutely loved this video. The editing, the framing, the content - not to mention Si is a natural in front of the camera in the midst of a gravel race. GCN certainly did Steamboat Springs (and Canyon) a solid.

Keep the presenter challenges/races coming! Brilliant video and I can't wait to watch more similar videos. Chapeau, GCN and especially to Simon for having the humility to give the experience a try.. and eventually accomplishing such an arduous and apparently enjoyable event.

"Stick a fork in me, I'm done." "...Crisps, potato chips, I think they're called..." Hilarious. I love it.

@susiemendoza7020

3 жыл бұрын

Fppfchannel

I just love listening to Simon. Such a great voice and such good vibes. He's the kinda guy you'd trust your children with if you need to leave the room for a bit :D

Just the kind of thing i wanted to watch before an early morning ride

@LaughingSaint66

4 жыл бұрын

D. Alex Kablack me too except it’s now afternoon 🤷🏼‍♂️😩

Erik Zabel - Legend!! Also, love this video.

Awesome, Si. Awesome and humble. Your a champion on many levels mate. Loved it.

When you think the bank holiday weekend can't get any better.... GCN release this. EPIC!!!

I think your best presentation yet. So honest, insightful and well done

Great to see. Looks like a beautiful area ride in. Si’s honesty was hilarious. Love this kind of content. This vid is the first one that made me even a bit interested in gravel riding.

Thank you for doing this, Si! Well done, mate! I'm trying my first gravel race this spring. Looking forward to it.

Incredible video and one that leads to "I want more of these!" Great info, nice riding along and thanks to GCN for going along and thanks Si for sharing your fun and pain during the race!!

I'm glad you were able to experience the highs and lows that one goes through during these ultra endurance events. You never now what you are capable of doing until you give it a try. Making new friends along the way, going into that dark place where you just want to climb off and quit and finally feeling the thrill of crossing the line. So many emotions felt in a one day event. Thanks for sharing your journey.

Really enjoyed this video! I just got back from Steamboat two weeks before the big race and I cannot wait to return. This video certainly captures the spirit of the town and the beautiful mountains that surround it. I must say that Simon didn't seem all that gassed at the conclusion!

This has to be, of all the GCN videos, my favorite one that I've watched. I was able to sit all the way through.

This channel seems to have bought a new camera.hahaha

Big props to you Si. I finished close behind in 396th and 4+ hours back. You weren't the only one getting emotional. I could've use a pickle myself.

GCN! Your videos are just getting better and better!

God I love Erik Zabel, such a cool dude. Remember watching the TDF with my dad around 2000 when he was riding for Telekom. Good times

I saw you there Si! But wasn’t sure it was you. So seemingly out of context. LOL. Loved the event as well. Will we be seeing more GCN at Gravel races?

The formatting / directing / editing of this is on point! Editing really makes the difference between just any old go pro run of a trail and an actual documentary. Please, keep doing this! It's EPIC!

I've just completed a 130+ mile round trip to Shrewsbury today, with some extra bosh from not knowing every turn like a vehicular salesman, I ended up getting a bit lost nearer home.. somehow. Absolutely exhilarating to watch this as I unwind for bed. Really please for you Si. Keep up the great content.

Great work Si. Glad you got the chance to do this ride.

Great video, Si. I thoroughly enjoyed that. Glad I found the GCN as I recently started cycling. Great tips, information and most of all, some very good inspiration. Thanks, Si and GCN!

Great story telling Si. Loved that video. It’s made me want to sign up for another big ride event.

👏on the achievement. The weather and terrain is a super challenge mentally and physically

Si, hope to see you riding the 2021 race. I've watched this video several times and love your commentary.

@gcn

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark!

Eric Zabel.....Nice one.....Great video...Si, you are a star......off-road, I love it as I ride MTB, gravel and CX bikes most of the time.....way to go.

Great video! Thoroughly enjoyed the video keep more like these coming.

Fantastic! Also really quality video!!! thanks and congrats!

Well done Simon that was epic , great achievement this is one of my favourite videos you have a habit of doing great work !

I loved the vulture / eagle confusion! Put a big smile on my face.

This is some of the best content on the platform

loved how you guys did this video, watched it for the second time, such a fun time!

Awesome!! I love these races that are long! So inspiring!!

Great to see you guys enjoying Colorado!

This was really cool to see. Great presentation and really motivational for Gravel.

Awesome job and video. Looking forward to more of this!

Definitely my favourite video of 2019, thanks Si!

Outstanding! Great work Si and Team, continue to kill it and keep them coming.

Thanks a lot bro for sharing this amazing experience ..!! Well done

Yup. Love gravel riding. Not much of it in the UK but in Switzerland its a dream. Great video. Let's hope for many more...

Another excellent video! Congrats Si! More GCN inspiration!!! Thanks

US cyclist: "I'm a big fan of the fanny pack while I'm training". Si: ...

@squiresuzuki

4 жыл бұрын

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@prime8nate

4 жыл бұрын

Si: "Thankfully the pickle has given me a little bit extra" US viewers:

Spec-tac-u-lar! Filled me (M59) with high hopes of completing such an event (and vivid dreams of recollections from my yester-years)! Just outstanding, funny, insightful, emotional and - for me - heart-wrenching. Thank you for all that you do for people like me all around the world.

Excellent ride mate. Keep it up!

Excellent video more of these needed!

Like the format of this video! Having Si sit down and comment on the footage was 👍🏻

Wow. Great ride, Si. 59th place. Huge. Do more of these videos. Maybe have Emma do a gravel ride!

Laughing my butt off at your wildlife bingo, Si. Good way to distract yourself from that competitive streak. Pickles aren't for fuel so much as electrolytes and salt. Great show, and I loved the candid look.

Good Job Simon ! 59th is very impressive in such a start studded field. Good Job GCN !

Fun to watch. Si glad you made it from start to finish. Llama bonus points are legit....and thanks to all the production crew at GCN.....well done.👏🍻✌👍

Congrats Si! So fun to see you ride in my state and see (I think) some familiar faces (or at least jerseys) from the local racing scene. The more I watch these gravel events, the more I want to do them. I raced the Boulder Roubaix (~ 50/50 pavement/gravel) this year and it was of my favorite events so far. I might have to try Steamboat next year if I can borrow or buy a gravel bike. Speaking of, yes, Steamboat is an awesome place. And I’m glad that you got to experience a true Colorado altitude bonk. I too yelled at the Rocky Mountains and the wind during a race earlier this year. I was definitely “cross”!

Great video, really captured the atmosphere of the race and Steamboat. I rode Leadville and SBT this year, great to see videos on rides I've been in. #GMBN

Amazing! We need more content like this.

Amazing production, amazing video.

Super episode by Si and the GCN production team. Despite his suffering, his sense of humour is a treat. Most enjoyable watch indeed. Chapeau 🚵👍

Si is always a delight and the editing is masterful. I find myself coming to GCN now more for this content (e.g. Iceland bikepacking) than for the professional racing coverage, so please keep it up!

First, awesome job Si! What a great race. Second, kudos to the production team. Your videos have come so far! This was so enjoyable to watch.

Fantastic race Si! Way to hang in there until the end! That race course in Steamboat was also really nice!

Si going to some extremely dark places in order to provide entertaining and informative content! I salute you sir! Dream job 👍🏼

Well done. Nice to see Eric Zable.

I always enjoy the GCN adventures! Great Vid and awesome on 142 mile gravel ride!

Well done Si! Amazing job. Usually when I ride this type of race, I don't want to breath. You were riding, talking, vlogging. Amazing))) Cheers!

Excellent presentation! Kudos to Si, GCN and Steamboat Springs! Good suffering Colorado style!

Simon, you are absolutely awesome. Great athlete, great sense of humor, great entertainer. Thanks buddy.

Love seeing you cycling in NA. We've got spring and summers full of rides of every sort. Gravel, road, endurance, climbing at altitude, multi-day, cross state - California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington. Come and do more rides!

Great stuff , you managed to make gravel interesting . I didn't think that was possible .

@ralph1269

4 жыл бұрын

LOL...I can't believe I watched all 20 minutes.

Niiice! The editing in the last year has just got better and better! This one is great and the humbleness & honesty of Si is a joy to watch. Keep it up guys, you are rocking and a rolling... 🤙👏🙌

Epic ride. Fantastic vid. Thanks GCN for putting this on my Radar.

Si, you are "the man"! We really felt like we were there with you. 💙

Having a cold beer after a hot ride watching Si suffer on GCN. Perfect Sunday afternoon. GCN has really hit its stride, keep em coming !

Great vid! And very well done. Congrats!

Love your content guys. It always makes me want to ride, it always makes me want to travel.

This was great to watch! Thanks.

Nice work Si! Awesome vid!👊🏻

Great to see GCN stateside!! Welcome!

What a great video you guys made. Thank you!

Thanks Si! I really miss Colorado!

Thanks for coming to Colorado and nice result, Simon!

To do this and be focused enough for the viewers. What talent.

Just love this channels content. TY!

Excellent vid. Simon the demons that creep up on most of us who do lengthy tough rides were there for all to see. Thanks.

This video is exceptional for content, videography, and inspiration! Nice work Simon and crew!

I just bought a gravel grinder a few weeks ago and love it. A Cannondale Topstone, tons of fun mixing it up off road.