GCN's Commuter Challenge - What's The Best Way To Ride To Work?

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We just couldn't agree on the best bike to ride to work so we put them to the test over 20km.
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Dan, Matt, Simon and Tom just couldn't agree on what was the best way to commute the 20km back to the office after filming a news show.
So, they had a race. There was no prize for the winner, just the pride in proving that your chosen commute was the fastest, although there's still some debate about what's the best, so comment below and let us know your thoughts on that.
Dan chose his folding bike, Matt chose his relaxed road bike with mudguards, Simon rode an aero racing bike, and Tom took the off road route on his 'cross bike.
Watch the video to find out the winner!
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  • @Sully90Si
    @Sully90Si8 жыл бұрын

    "I don't want to ride on the days I go to work, I've got 5 other days to go on decent rides" I want to only work 2 days a week...

  • @frederikdortmund

    @frederikdortmund

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Robin Jansen Got seven!

  • @trapbois4573

    @trapbois4573

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Frederik Got unemployment

  • @kentcyclist

    @kentcyclist

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sully90Si you only do

  • @marjuspelivani1443

    @marjuspelivani1443

    5 жыл бұрын

    He said fine other day's not 5

  • @Inferno83

    @Inferno83

    5 жыл бұрын

    It just means that he commutes to work 2 days a week. He probably works from home the other days.

  • @Svinckx
    @Svinckx9 жыл бұрын

    I think an important thing is the question : "Can I shower, before I start to work?" If not, Dan's option is the best for me.

  • @gcn

    @gcn

    9 жыл бұрын

    Fortunately, we can!

  • @CoopsTHC

    @CoopsTHC

    9 жыл бұрын

    Global Cycling Network But doesn't mean anyone does right?

  • @karlmitchell1307

    @karlmitchell1307

    9 жыл бұрын

    Muc Off Dry Shower? :D

  • @Ethertrogg

    @Ethertrogg

    9 жыл бұрын

    I don't remember where I saw it, but it was a little thing that Dinosaur probably was talking about. Once you get to work, you can go to the bathroom and use baby wipes to clean whatever you need to clean, may that be dirt or sweat. Then deoderant if you like. Of course not as good as being perfectly clean, but better than nothing right?

  • @danm4502

    @danm4502

    9 жыл бұрын

    I shower before I leave, smell clean enough when I get there, who gives a damn.

  • @conorbuckman340
    @conorbuckman3407 жыл бұрын

    Come on guys it's obviously a BMX in a grey hoodie, grey trackies, no helmet and hood up

  • @amanali3192

    @amanali3192

    5 жыл бұрын

    I ride like that to get to college lol

  • @hegamer4372

    @hegamer4372

    5 жыл бұрын

    Stop copying me 😂😂

  • @kudosbudo

    @kudosbudo

    4 жыл бұрын

    oh yeah I can get behind that look and run (was my commuter for years haha)

  • @Degga911

    @Degga911

    4 жыл бұрын

    Black BMX with no lights ;-)

  • @emiliesmith9917

    @emiliesmith9917

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Degga911 Yep- me on my green single-speed cruiser classic with stuff piled all up in my basket, no helmet, my skirt and kerchief flapping in the breeze

  • @Jason-ty6ds
    @Jason-ty6ds8 жыл бұрын

    It's cool how in Europe people support cycling.

  • @supportervandeeuropeseunie1625

    @supportervandeeuropeseunie1625

    6 жыл бұрын

    Well, nobody is supporting it, but the Dutch and Danes are lobbying severely for cycling across Europe.

  • @marcgardner868

    @marcgardner868

    6 жыл бұрын

    Supporter van de Europese Unie wish the UK would spend money on its infrastructure and improving cycling infrastructure instead of spending money on the stupid idea that is Brexit 🙁

  • @franciscofonseca7236

    @franciscofonseca7236

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@marcgardner868 you got a lot of cycling lanes

  • @marcgardner868

    @marcgardner868

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@franciscofonseca7236 We have a few but they are poorly surfaced and full of debris.

  • @amiyo97

    @amiyo97

    5 жыл бұрын

    Its the other way around in my country(malaysia)..

  • @davepratt9909
    @davepratt99099 жыл бұрын

    I love how Dan is reading about himself when he was with the Cervelo Test Team at 2:36. Very subtly done.

  • @PapaJenkinz
    @PapaJenkinz9 жыл бұрын

    This reminded me of a Top Gear episode. Great job guys

  • @siddharthiyer1987

    @siddharthiyer1987

    9 жыл бұрын

    ***** I agree. Especially after Top Gear ended (for the moment), I use the GCN channel to scratch the itch. I hope we get to see more challenges like this in the future.

  • @PapaJenkinz

    @PapaJenkinz

    9 жыл бұрын

    ***** same, this was fun to watch.

  • @bishopm4401

    @bishopm4401

    4 жыл бұрын

    They always kinda had a top gear vibe to me and this was the toppist of gear

  • @mias0923

    @mias0923

    4 жыл бұрын

    In Dan's defense, he's just being smart and efficient with his smol bike😂😂

  • @KandiKlover

    @KandiKlover

    3 жыл бұрын

    That hilarious ad they made for the council about cycling be for children hehe

  • @Kim_Miller
    @Kim_Miller7 жыл бұрын

    I've only now seen this vid, but it put me back to 1985 to 89 when my family was living in Exeter (from Australia) for three years. My wife and son and I would chuck the bikes in the car, drive to Bristol, and then ride the cycle path into Bath for lunch. Then in the afternoon we'd ride back to Bristol and drive home. Our son was 5 to 9 years old back then. He managed the ride both ways, pedaling like crazy on his little kid's bike and loving every minute of it, but was asleep in the car in three seconds when we finished. Thanks GCN for reviving the memory of great times.

  • @fluidefluide1128

    @fluidefluide1128

    5 жыл бұрын

    That was a long time ago, on a planet far away, things were different then. There were a lot less tossers about, there was less selfishness, the music was better and nobody woud have watched Kardashians.

  • @cacampbell1989
    @cacampbell19894 жыл бұрын

    "No-one quite knows what Dan's riding" *Looks at my folding bike* Mood

  • @trinitussancti6448

    @trinitussancti6448

    4 жыл бұрын

    CA Campbell where did you get a folding bike😂?

  • @cacampbell1989

    @cacampbell1989

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@trinitussancti6448 Bike shop

  • @anuradhajaishankar7903

    @anuradhajaishankar7903

    4 жыл бұрын

    It’s a great bike.

  • @KandiKlover

    @KandiKlover

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@trinitussancti6448 Brompton website probably. I like Dahon or Tern better though tbh.

  • @tijmen1949

    @tijmen1949

    3 жыл бұрын

    Folding bikes are amazing for inner city rides, train commutes or even to take with you going camping

  • @massspike
    @massspike9 жыл бұрын

    Since you were supposed to be commuting to work, the test should have ended when you were in your cubicles doing work. In which case Dan won easily -- he didn't have to change clothes or have a shower like Si and Tom would.

  • @gcn

    @gcn

    9 жыл бұрын

    Si, Tom and Matt all just sit around stinking. It's most unpleasant for the rest of us. Dan however just sits around like a boss with awesome hair.

  • @inkchase

    @inkchase

    9 жыл бұрын

    Global Cycling Network :)

  • @alonglongway4443

    @alonglongway4443

    9 жыл бұрын

    Global Cycling Network Did Dan write that comment?

  • @majkel700

    @majkel700

    9 жыл бұрын

    Mike, you were hoping for a shower scene? ;)

  • @speedsweets67

    @speedsweets67

    9 жыл бұрын

    But,he wouldn't have had a work out. Wouldn't have had that glorious feeling of doing something to enhance you're health. Instead he was on a empty? train, where he had a comfy seat? and didn't have sick people coughin on his precious magazines... let's be realistic, most commuters who are family men have limited time to ride and have limited time to travel. so no daylight, lot's of rain and limited budget. `the latter leaves old stuff o use in winter time. And just 10 minutes to change in dry clothes at work.... If you're lucky you have dry clothes for the return home. But, that's the charme of commuting.... i love being out every day , sometimes racing to get improvement on the strava segments, and always cursing at e-bikes. living a daily workout.... cheers

  • @GGorman177
    @GGorman1779 жыл бұрын

    I love how sincere Matt is about 25mm tires being "wide".

  • @gcn

    @gcn

    9 жыл бұрын

    When he said he was a traditionalist, he really meant it.

  • @miklosbremer3120

    @miklosbremer3120

    6 жыл бұрын

    I have 2 inch tires on my commuter bike.

  • @gabestevens100

    @gabestevens100

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have 2.6 inch on my mtb lol

  • @SincerelyApollo

    @SincerelyApollo

    5 жыл бұрын

    Mtb Life I got 3.0

  • @leesonmusic

    @leesonmusic

    4 жыл бұрын

    i have 25mm _I am offended_

  • @JustADudeWithAnUnnecessaryName
    @JustADudeWithAnUnnecessaryName8 жыл бұрын

    "Relaxed road bike" has Dura-Ace

  • @josephparker7793

    @josephparker7793

    8 жыл бұрын

    More reliable

  • @Threesixtyci

    @Threesixtyci

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Joseph Parker And... less durable.

  • @partyplace10

    @partyplace10

    7 жыл бұрын

    Craig Knobovitch It's not the components, it's the geometry.

  • @Juan0003

    @Juan0003

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yeah! Relaxed bike is a Trek Domane 6.9. Same as Fabian Cancellara.

  • @nosis106

    @nosis106

    6 жыл бұрын

    haha yeah these guys kill me sometimes

  • @rubber-johnny4577
    @rubber-johnny45778 жыл бұрын

    I commute on a penny farthing down the M1.

  • @supercarsofchester4319

    @supercarsofchester4319

    7 жыл бұрын

    hahaha sounds fun

  • @celticsinger3976

    @celticsinger3976

    5 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding!

  • @blazortheepic0384

    @blazortheepic0384

    5 жыл бұрын

    Who doesnt

  • @frank1015

    @frank1015

    5 жыл бұрын

    Do you go around in a top hat

  • @tec7101

    @tec7101

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me to but I walk the M1 Jk isn't the M1 in heartfordchire

  • @rantingwrench
    @rantingwrench9 жыл бұрын

    This might be the best video you've ever made, guys. Top Gear, eat your heart out.

  • @MauricioAlsinaLee

    @MauricioAlsinaLee

    9 жыл бұрын

    I do agree with that. "Eat my shorts, Top Gear!" by GCN.

  • @stephenburky9780

    @stephenburky9780

    9 жыл бұрын

    James Ashworth i was thinking the same thing lol

  • @BrainSeepsOut

    @BrainSeepsOut

    9 жыл бұрын

    James Ashworth GCN should try to be more like Top Gear.

  • @markjibbs

    @markjibbs

    7 жыл бұрын

    Well, Top Gear is good... and err, this wasn't... so umm

  • @Siberius-

    @Siberius-

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@markjibbs- Subjective.

  • @AndrewEbling
    @AndrewEbling8 жыл бұрын

    I think this is probably my overall favourite GCN video of all time. More like this please.

  • @mackanarcon8460
    @mackanarcon84606 жыл бұрын

    Dan is more than ready to start his day at work with a smile and energy

  • @amightysailingman
    @amightysailingman4 жыл бұрын

    Dan should have been typing away on a laptop and getting work done inside the train, not just reading a magazine. I'd like the see the others do that.

  • @theoverlord459

    @theoverlord459

    4 жыл бұрын

    Not usually possible on the commuter routes. They are typically jammed pack.

  • @s4ss

    @s4ss

    4 жыл бұрын

    "Work isn´t a rabbit that runs from you" - some old proverb

  • @RH-nk7eo

    @RH-nk7eo

    3 ай бұрын

    Whenever I see someone working away on the commute my first thought is 'He needs better time management skills'. 8hrs is plenty in the day to get things done.

  • @numbaoneg101
    @numbaoneg1019 жыл бұрын

    0:49 priceless how Dan looks pedaling! & how he takes his foot off the pedal making the left turn to the station

  • @TheReactor8
    @TheReactor85 жыл бұрын

    1) do you have shower facility at work? (Yes) 2) what are road conditions on the commute? (Excellent) 3) how long is the ride? (14 or more km) 4) what are your training/effort goals? (Basic condition/endurance) 5) what are the alternative ways of commuting? (Car) 6) what are your prefered bikes/what do you own? (Roadbike) So roadbike all season 14-50 km single ride depending on various conditions.

  • @TeslaOsiris
    @TeslaOsiris7 жыл бұрын

    So funny to hear Matt describe 25c tires as "wide"... Those are skinny by today's standards.

  • @lukelyons7255

    @lukelyons7255

    6 жыл бұрын

    TeslaOsiris not skinny, standard

  • @ScriptTwiceFilmOnce

    @ScriptTwiceFilmOnce

    6 жыл бұрын

    I hate 25c tires 23c all the way!

  • @skoltr

    @skoltr

    6 жыл бұрын

    Tfw 40

  • @another3997

    @another3997

    6 жыл бұрын

    Luke Lyons Please explain how 25s are "standard" tyres. I've only ever had one bike with anything that narrow, and that was over 30 years ago. My two MTBs, two 700c hybrids and two recumbents (bike and trike) have wider tyres. Neither the folding bike nor the BMX I recently sold were shod with 25s. The Dawes Super Galaxy tourer I had was 700c X 36? Two friends have Dutch style city bikes with wider tyres and a Pashley trike with 406-47. So your "standard" doesn't seem to be representative of anything other than a niche segment of the cycling world.

  • @naim896

    @naim896

    6 жыл бұрын

    A Nother perhaps on road bikes/fixed gears they are.the fixed gear i recently bought came stock with 25c tires.road bike was fitted with 23c from the bike shop

  • @nivelan
    @nivelan4 жыл бұрын

    One guy could have walked straight into an office. The other three failed.

  • @1RR3v3R5IBL3
    @1RR3v3R5IBL38 жыл бұрын

    Haha, This feels like a Clarkson era "Top Gear" episode! I love it!

  • @romiarkan450

    @romiarkan450

    8 жыл бұрын

    This one would be named "Bath Calling"

  • @russellbaker4256

    @russellbaker4256

    6 жыл бұрын

    Can't beat the Top Gear format - great editing

  • @salinasjavier123

    @salinasjavier123

    6 жыл бұрын

    Vitellius Vega comment I came to look for.

  • @2DarkMachine2

    @2DarkMachine2

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great times

  • @richie8528
    @richie85287 жыл бұрын

    "I've got five other days to go on decent rides" What.

  • @Josh-lz3xo

    @Josh-lz3xo

    4 жыл бұрын

    it's because their definition of "work" is different than the average joe

  • @Schmidteren
    @Schmidteren8 жыл бұрын

    Reminds me of an old Top Gear episode. Great video!

  • @Niphiz

    @Niphiz

    7 жыл бұрын

    yes!! I remember it!

  • @dingle849

    @dingle849

    7 жыл бұрын

    The one with the motorcycle, steam train and classic car?

  • @mattsheets

    @mattsheets

    7 жыл бұрын

    PASSwordUSERname nah, the one where they race across London with a car, bicycle, boat, and public transit.

  • @Diesel415
    @Diesel4158 жыл бұрын

    It's funny how so many people concerned about what type of bike to ride and what to wear would be better served by just getting on a friggin bike and go ride.

  • @alienkishorekumar

    @alienkishorekumar

    7 жыл бұрын

    some people are autistic like me

  • @jackmuller5478

    @jackmuller5478

    7 жыл бұрын

    what does this debate have to do with autism?

  • @BobMarley-vl5gl

    @BobMarley-vl5gl

    6 жыл бұрын

    Diesel415 I

  • @supportervandeeuropeseunie1625

    @supportervandeeuropeseunie1625

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ameer Haziq Osman Granny bikes are really shitty. They are getting rusty after just one year, they only have one gear and they will kill your knees. They're equipped with only a coaster brake. Due to the fact its design is so standardised, you'll never be able to find your bike back directly when it's parked in a big bike parking facility. Those bikes are only bought by sheeple that want their bike to be stolen while being sure that if they steal a bike back it will drive just as shitty as their own bike. City bikes are better, but to be honest Dutch city bikes are overhyped and overpriced heavy pieces of junk that are hard to do some maintenance on. A cheap Halfords tour bike with a few tweaks is giving you so much more bike for your money, but the Dutch haven't discovered that. Instead of that they buy ridiculously overpriced bikes, but then with electrical assistance.

  • @BikeBlogger
    @BikeBlogger9 жыл бұрын

    Or, get a cross/rain bike, a mountain/snow bike, a road bike, and a race bike. Oh, and a Friday bike!

  • @andrewvillarreal6609

    @andrewvillarreal6609

    6 жыл бұрын

    n+1 :)

  • @isaackovack1537

    @isaackovack1537

    6 жыл бұрын

    love ur vids man

  • @trapbois4573

    @trapbois4573

    6 жыл бұрын

    Or you could get a hybrid

  • @u.g.3298

    @u.g.3298

    3 жыл бұрын

    As the streets on my city look like gravel roads (full of holes, bumps, even dirt and stones), I prefer the MTB, but a hybrid would be perfect too.

  • @kishascape

    @kishascape

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@u.g.3298 Nah touring bike ftw.

  • @dailyforman
    @dailyforman9 жыл бұрын

    this is that kind of youtube channel where you havent watched video yet but you are pressing like already.

  • @teeds88
    @teeds888 жыл бұрын

    i'm so happy Simon said that a CX bike is the one to go with when you'll only have one! that's exactly why i got one for myself, as commuting (mainly on roads, with some forest and gravel) is the most i ride but not want to limit myself to. i feel so validated :)

  • @AGeeksTouch

    @AGeeksTouch

    8 жыл бұрын

    Same!

  • @themussile3335
    @themussile33354 жыл бұрын

    Living between Bristol and Bath and knowing all the locations the editing plays with my brain with jumping back and forward along the routes😂

  • @gcn
    @gcn9 жыл бұрын

    Polyushko Pole It's a Cateye I think but I can't remember which one. It fell off the other week and died sadly!

  • @polyushkopole5292

    @polyushkopole5292

    9 жыл бұрын

    LOL!

  • @baumaeyn
    @baumaeyn9 жыл бұрын

    2:23 Best shot ever in a GCN video!

  • @baumaeyn

    @baumaeyn

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ComedyTVWeb don't worry. Not everything is the best. Your comment for example. Just as basic as one would expect it to be.

  • @microwave311

    @microwave311

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ComedyTVWeb Don't worry John, that isn't today

  • @aliasfakename8076
    @aliasfakename80765 жыл бұрын

    I think you forgot cutting through literally everything on a mountain bike

  • @pauladams833
    @pauladams8338 жыл бұрын

    Just bought my first ever road bike and have really enjoyed learning from all of you gentlemen. Cheers!

  • @gcn
    @gcn9 жыл бұрын

    Malcolm Hedges Yes, 25s will go comfortably.

  • @borgo3325

    @borgo3325

    7 жыл бұрын

    Global Cycling Network n

  • @adamwallwork6120

    @adamwallwork6120

    6 жыл бұрын

    On a unrelated topic can anyone suggest to me a good road bike that will be a good investment and very reliable for 20+miles aday

  • @joen3992

    @joen3992

    6 жыл бұрын

    Love the riding scene at 5:01..wish my commute was like that. Thank you for the video

  • @DaCartograph
    @DaCartograph9 жыл бұрын

    One thing that's really useful and unfortunately didn't get mentioned is a rack and panniers. They take the weight off your back which on one side gets it more comfy without having an extremely sweaty spot where you backpack would've been, it's also better for your back. True, it's slightly harder to go out of the saddle, but it's not like you're sprinting on your way to work/school, and it's fine for short segments. Plus it builds your skills, so when you take off the panniers you become excellent at out of the saddle riding. IMO any serious everyday/all year commuter should have fenders/mudguards and a rack with panniers, either on a dedicated frame or not. Go on a racing bike if you're only commuting when it's nice and in daylight, but a dedicated commuter bike is the way to go for everyday commuting.

  • @KenFingerlove

    @KenFingerlove

    9 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely. Plus it means you can carry stuff. I've taken home new wheels, AV amplifiers, skis, turbo trainer, bike frames, golf clubs etc.. You couldn't get that lot home in a rucksack.

  • @Kingsoupturbo

    @Kingsoupturbo

    9 жыл бұрын

    If its even a little warm out, you gotta have racks just to show up to work without a massive pool of sweat on your back and its a lot more comfortable ride without a pack, just gotta add in those carbon rims to offset the weight, hee hee

  • @Kingsoupturbo

    @Kingsoupturbo

    9 жыл бұрын

    ***** The better shape I'm in the less I'll sweat? its a christmas miracle!!! Maybe you should ride a little faster and then you'll find out what sweat is )

  • @Txgsync
    @Txgsync7 жыл бұрын

    That was fun to watch! Best GCN video I've seen: the video was quality, the topic was interesting, and you threw in some humorous moments that kept me interested to the end. Great job on this one guys!

  • @mrundle
    @mrundle4 жыл бұрын

    The production quality of these videos is consistently amazing. Keep them coming, this is fantastic.

  • @SlowBoyAthlete
    @SlowBoyAthlete9 жыл бұрын

    Hey GCN, great video! Well performed, produced and edited. One of the best! Very much enjoyed. As an encore, may I suggest a future video concerning proper knee alignment/tracking for pedalling efficiency using Dan's green pants (ie: 40"). They show up better than lasers!

  • @jamesclark6142
    @jamesclark61423 жыл бұрын

    "It felt slow, and it was slow..." You just described my daily commute... ;-)

  • @sudebroy
    @sudebroy7 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed this video a lot! Keep up the great work fellas!

  • @Frank.potion
    @Frank.potion6 жыл бұрын

    I’ve watched a lot of GCN, but this has to be MY favorite video. Well done you guys 👌🏼

  • @mattjunior77
    @mattjunior779 жыл бұрын

    This reminded me of the top gear episode. Train (Stig) vs Car (James) vs Boat (Jeremy) vs Specialized Bicycle (Hammond). Anyone else?

  • @MeenakshiDutta-cu5vi

    @MeenakshiDutta-cu5vi

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ye but I skipped the bike part sadly

  • @Crux75
    @Crux758 жыл бұрын

    1:02 guy waving at the camera

  • @harshhanma246

    @harshhanma246

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thats just matts bald twin

  • @gregorhunter5395
    @gregorhunter53956 жыл бұрын

    One of my favourite GCN videos, absolutely love it, watched it at least ten times 😂😂

  • @phoebechua1543
    @phoebechua15437 жыл бұрын

    This video made my day! Thanks for the great and entertaining content!

  • @PlantPedaler
    @PlantPedaler9 жыл бұрын

    GCN is getting more and more like Top Gear and I'm liking it.

  • @vegexperiment8013
    @vegexperiment80137 жыл бұрын

    Probably my favorite GCN episode ever.

  • @danielwride8143
    @danielwride81439 жыл бұрын

    Consistently the best cycling vids on the net. keep up the good work!

  • @MangoGino
    @MangoGino8 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome! Thanks for taking the effort to share this.

  • @TheSwoax
    @TheSwoax9 жыл бұрын

    This gives a Top Gear vibe, and I like it! love watching the Top Gear challenges they do

  • @BoardsDarkglasses

    @BoardsDarkglasses

    9 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking the same thing! It's not bad at all, this was a really good watch.

  • @ottolehikoinen6193
    @ottolehikoinen61935 жыл бұрын

    electric assisted to work and without back.

  • @otm646

    @otm646

    4 жыл бұрын

    Electric assist has become such a great asset, if your after work plans change you don't necessarily have to go home to get the car, or take the train. You've got the ability to go where you need to go without killing yourself to get there on the way back.

  • @matveisoykin4182

    @matveisoykin4182

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@otm646 You have to carry all those heavy batteries and the motor with you.

  • @bradprice9570
    @bradprice95707 жыл бұрын

    Great perspective and review. Superb

  • @zakariaamin6300
    @zakariaamin63008 жыл бұрын

    Such an amazing edit. A true delight to watch.

  • @petertklee
    @petertklee9 жыл бұрын

    This is one of your best videos. I think you could have included a few more options, such as a commuter bike. Simon sort of trashes that idea early, but it is a great option for many people. Another option is using a pannier set. For many people commuting, carry a lunch and a change of clothes may be too much for a backpack. A pannier set really helps carry more load and critically take that weight off your back.

  • @josiahspargo8551
    @josiahspargo85519 жыл бұрын

    im with Matt on this one. I commute to work on my easy/recovery days, gives me time to just enjoy being on the bike. and can still have a little fun by lengthening my route and throwing in a hill or two!

  • @peterxyz3541
    @peterxyz35418 жыл бұрын

    I love your "TopGear" episode!!! This is seriously great production value.

  • @celticsinger3976
    @celticsinger39765 жыл бұрын

    Ride daily...no car for 13 years....cross bike for a commuter year round (on my 4th cross bike)....road bike for fun. Replacing cross bike with a frame up gravel grinder build for next season with a 1x drivetrain, and also building a midfat hardtail 1x for those deeper snow day commutes and just fun winter rides around the city (and a return to mountain biking after a few years hiatus being just a roadie). These videos are great with just enough fun, education, and information to keep you attentive all the way through. At 64 I hope to keep this up till I drop so the incentive to work on core strength and skills and keep improving are a great addition to my daily viewing. Keep up the great work guys!

  • @colinreilly3766
    @colinreilly37669 жыл бұрын

    Yes, Dan may of sat there with his awesome hair and not having to out of his clothes. But he would of had to pay £7.10 (single) or £15.00 (return) for that train. If you add it up over the course of a year - £15 a day, say you work 250/365 day of the year... £3750 is the total cost. Now I know you could get yearly passes etc but your still talking a lot of money. So Dan may get there with his awesome hair but Matt, Si and Lastie all have an extra few grand in their pocket to spend on upgrades, kit, perhaps a new bike or (most importantly) coffee. Joe, 15 years old.

  • @colinreilly3766

    @colinreilly3766

    9 жыл бұрын

    (using Dads KZread account)

  • @WisteriaBerlitz

    @WisteriaBerlitz

    9 жыл бұрын

    why not make your own account, Joe? XD

  • @edwarddillon

    @edwarddillon

    9 жыл бұрын

    yes he could have saved his money and bought a pair of trousers, then he wouldn't have to wait for hand me downs ummm them trousers must have been handed down alot of times I wonder about the history on them, if them green jocks could tell a story

  • @somecrapname1

    @somecrapname1

    9 жыл бұрын

    Colin Reilly plus he had to buy the fold-able bike to take on the train.

  • @Drag0ncl0ud

    @Drag0ncl0ud

    6 жыл бұрын

    People already eat way too much these days anyway. In 20km, you likely burn around 500 calories. That’s like $2 worth of clif bars or even less if you cook.

  • @jackallen7239
    @jackallen72397 жыл бұрын

    I love your channel I love riding and all of you are major inspirations also this is my favourite video keep up the amazing work

  • @gcn

    @gcn

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much Jack, we'll try our best.

  • @saved3671

    @saved3671

    7 жыл бұрын

    Global Cycling Network were is your workshop

  • @BoxCarBoy12
    @BoxCarBoy129 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome, it's like a Top Gear race/challenge, except with bikes. Thank you for combining my favorite TV show with my favorite sport!

  • @mnmacgill
    @mnmacgill8 жыл бұрын

    You guys are full entertainment and I do learn a lot. Thanks

  • @TheWaxChainFanClub
    @TheWaxChainFanClub9 жыл бұрын

    Great show lads! Just one thing Dan, Geoffrey from Rainbow wants his trousers back.

  • @gcn

    @gcn

    9 жыл бұрын

    Haha, brilliant!

  • @BernardManansala
    @BernardManansala9 жыл бұрын

    What?!? No Brompton?!? That's Blasphemy!!!

  • @guillaumelautier6661
    @guillaumelautier66619 жыл бұрын

    Hey guys ! I'm a 21 years old guy from France and I would like to say that you are really the best cycling channel on youtube. You always tackle very interested topics with a real (british) sense of humor. Besides, three years ago I've been in Bristol for a month. Thus, I'm always glad to recognize this friendly city on your videos. I wish you well !

  • @saxjonz
    @saxjonz5 жыл бұрын

    Oh my God, brought a tear to my eye and a lump in my throat. After my accident 16 years ago I really took a huge step back from riding and thought my days of riding were over because of the knee pain I experienced after just a 20 mile ride. I have kids now and a wife to pay attention to beside the knee problem that has gone away since commuting. Was walking about 8 miles before my knees started hurting from running to catch next train one day so I decided to ride. My ride to the trains I take to work, yes two, is about 8 miles a day or 28 when it's nice and I ride home from the Metra. Riding is my passion and I just found the time to enjoy it again BECAUSE of work! I do the CCM ride monthly with my son who is as passionate about two wheels as I am. He learned at 3 how to ride both bikes and motorcycles and I know that thanks to the daily commute here to work that I will ride a lot this summer again. YOU GUYS are absolutely awesome. If I would compare to Top Gear or Grand Tour except much more exciting. Godspeed! Thanks so much for sharing your passion. It has fired me up even more. After just two months of commuting my body has regained much of what I lost and I feel like a million dollars every day. The best way to commute ever.

  • @suvtropics
    @suvtropics7 жыл бұрын

    Wide 25mm tyres :3

  • @billg3969

    @billg3969

    6 жыл бұрын

    50mm is too narrow (I'm a mountain biker)

  • @bmsg1

    @bmsg1

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@billg3969 anything less than 3cm is luxurious ( I'm a third world country citizen)

  • @shempone
    @shempone7 жыл бұрын

    Now do one with people who average priced bikes and can't afford to show off

  • @bigring6424

    @bigring6424

    6 жыл бұрын

    The money is maybe 1 minute of difference on 20km, which would still mean Si would have beat the train. The serious difference is your fitness, not what you can afford.

  • @user-lv7ph7hs7l

    @user-lv7ph7hs7l

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@bigring6424 *Looks at 50 euro bike in the corner with front wheel strongly bent and back wheel so bent the break is disengaged, while fixing light for the 20th time*

  • @noonehere4332

    @noonehere4332

    4 жыл бұрын

    Money leads to quality, not speed.

  • @marcusmartin5758

    @marcusmartin5758

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@noonehere4332 wrong mate, you can buy speed. Maybe you mean skills.

  • @Soshi12005

    @Soshi12005

    3 жыл бұрын

    markus martin how do you buy speed? Do you buy a faster bike?

  • @eg2jdm
    @eg2jdm8 жыл бұрын

    Definitely a flare of Top Gear here, well done guys!

  • @aaronm.5455
    @aaronm.54554 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love this video , do more like this but make them full length reminds me of a top gear

  • @himynameisfin
    @himynameisfin7 жыл бұрын

    Came for bike suggestion, discovered Top Gear cycling edition 😂

  • @nirajshr
    @nirajshr8 жыл бұрын

    This video reminds me of the top gear show. You guys should do a top gear style show with a live audience! I would definitely come.

  • @NickMaovich
    @NickMaovich3 жыл бұрын

    This is the very first video of GCN I've watched. Now I'm subscribed to 2 their channels and riding bike almost every day. Oh thanks you GCN

  • @OCDsucks
    @OCDsucks2 жыл бұрын

    I’m watching this 7 years late, but I LOVED this video. What a great production! Reminds me of old Top Gear!

  • @Gixer750pilot
    @Gixer750pilot9 жыл бұрын

    I built a dedicated commuter. It's a Kenisis Racelight with carbon forks. Full mudguards and Shimano 105 which is ultra reliable, spares are cheap and easy to come by. But did I spot Dura-ace on Matts commuter? Probably not the best choice for a winter bike. Expensive to replace parts and just a plain waste of stunning components . Just my thoughts on cost effectiveness . Please do more of these Top Gear inspired races guys they are great viewing .

  • @REal-PAPLI
    @REal-PAPLI7 жыл бұрын

    Hi, Greetigns from France where we appreciate a lot what you do :-)

  • @gcn

    @gcn

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hi Francois, we're very glad to hear that.

  • @Songbirdstress
    @Songbirdstress4 жыл бұрын

    Really useful, thanks. It's the second time I've watched and the first time I got an idea of what's possible. This time it's helping me make a choice. I have an urban e bike and glorious canal towpaths (better than the actual roads round here lol) I think I'm keeping it, I need to take a lot of books in my panières. However I think I'll get a good off roader with disk brakes for pleasure, I also have iconic hiking trails through the forest which I love. Can't do it in the winter on my road tyres....cant do public transport any more, where I live it's akin to cattle class (ie transporting cattle in such conditions would be illegal) love your channel guys. I agree it tends to Top Gear fun and high jinks combined with lots of good information.

  • @DANIEL-ls5ku
    @DANIEL-ls5ku8 жыл бұрын

    You guys always make my day.

  • @DjangoUnhinged
    @DjangoUnhinged8 жыл бұрын

    How very Top Gear!!!

  • @mattbedborough1980
    @mattbedborough19809 жыл бұрын

    Please tell me there's going to be a review of the Canyon Aeroad - it looks absolutely sick

  • @lastminutesolutions
    @lastminutesolutions Жыл бұрын

    Pannier bags are game changers for commuting. Not having to carry a bag on your shoulders makes a world of difference.

  • @blackbeardbastard
    @blackbeardbastard9 жыл бұрын

    This show is like Top Gear for cyclists, just better! Love your challenges and races, do more of those please!

  • @julius0001
    @julius00019 жыл бұрын

    Daniel Lloyd riding like a boss!! :D

  • @Bananadoom
    @Bananadoom9 жыл бұрын

    GCN's evolution into Top Gear for cyclists is complete: Matt is obviously (so obviously) James May Simon is Richard Hammond (again obvious) Tom Last is The Stig & Dan is

  • @kovar2344
    @kovar23446 ай бұрын

    one of my all time favourite gcn videos :)

  • @xeonome1
    @xeonome17 жыл бұрын

    This channel is like the "top gear of cycling". I'm loving it!

  • @KevinTheVegan
    @KevinTheVegan9 жыл бұрын

    Last came last because his last name is Last....

  • @JonShiach

    @JonShiach

    9 жыл бұрын

    Quote of the week right there.

  • @utdminiman
    @utdminiman9 жыл бұрын

    Surprised you didn't use the Bristol - Bath bike path more. I know this video has been filmed before it happened, but since it has been re-surfaced it is very smooth and nice to ride on.

  • @Traumglanz
    @Traumglanz5 жыл бұрын

    Love the editing on this one.

  • @elvislad
    @elvislad5 жыл бұрын

    Fuckin brilliant video!!! every segment,with its different vibe was spot on!

  • @jalexander9999
    @jalexander99999 жыл бұрын

    For London Short Distances - Upright Traditional Hybrid Medium to Long - Race Bike

  • @jalexander9999

    @jalexander9999

    8 жыл бұрын

    Train + Bike in London Option 1 - 2 cheap hybrids well locked (1 at Waterloo, 1 at your home station Option 2 - Brompton!!!

  • @robertwetzel355
    @robertwetzel3559 жыл бұрын

    Guys! Guys! You're doing it all wrong. Those bikes you use (except the foldable one) have a weird geometry, lack suspension and the tyres are way too narrow and without a profile. Also, most of them have no disc brakes. And you're driving on the wrong side of the road. Luckily, all the cars do it wrong, too. You should all get 29er hardtails, add some fancy-looking ineffective mudguards hand-painted with red racing stripes and elevate the stem by about 25 cm. I did all this and now I'm super cool! On a more serious note, I really enjoy your videos but a more general view including other types of bikes (other as in "mountainbikes, trekking bikes, city bikes, pedelecs") would be really awesome. Also, since I grew up in soviet-influenced eastern germany, a part of me feels strange watching muscular men in tight spandex. Wear jeans and a checkered shirt, or maybe a dress! ... Well, maybe not necessarily a dress. Just surpise me.

  • @almatsailaukhan9181

    @almatsailaukhan9181

    9 жыл бұрын

    What's with mudguards? They are super useful for me. I commute on a mtb just because my city has some issues with the roads and sidewalks, it does not have bike lanes. When i do not have mudguards dirt come flying everywhere, but when i do, dirt comes flying on my legs. I chose the lesser evil

  • @marcproano6896

    @marcproano6896

    6 жыл бұрын

    If you want to, Watch GTN, GMBN or others They include different types of bikes But the best one is GCN

  • @matveisoykin4182

    @matveisoykin4182

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@almatsailaukhan9181 When I ride through puddles the mud goes on my back.

  • @lorenzoforghieri533
    @lorenzoforghieri5335 жыл бұрын

    amazing video, well done GCN

  • @marialindasoria5314
    @marialindasoria53143 жыл бұрын

    what a cool, fun video👏 informative too!

  • @jaredfontaine2002
    @jaredfontaine20029 жыл бұрын

    Reminds me of the Top Gear challenges lol!

  • @DeclanDeclanDeclan
    @DeclanDeclanDeclan9 жыл бұрын

    I think Simon should serve another ban for those arm warmer gaps!

  • @simonrichardson5259

    @simonrichardson5259

    9 жыл бұрын

    Yes, apologies for that. I was genuinely racing and kept forgetting to hoik them up. Must remember to do some press ups...

  • @mlb1993CR
    @mlb1993CR7 жыл бұрын

    great and quite funny video...very enjoyable !!

  • @bigwivit
    @bigwivit8 жыл бұрын

    I can ride my 14 km´s to work, get all sweaty, wipe myself down and put on my work clothes, tatty manual labourer type. At break times i watch GCN videos to drown out the insane ramblings of my work colleagues. You GCN Guys are a great help in more ways than you know!! Keep it up, please!

  • @jesses8015
    @jesses80158 жыл бұрын

    I thought the best bike to commute with is the one that you're comfortable with I ride a single speed bike

  • @Dissidentmember
    @Dissidentmember9 жыл бұрын

    The only Englishman to say ass as opposed to arse

  • @peakpie4974

    @peakpie4974

    9 жыл бұрын

    Depends which part of england

  • @JPWalster
    @JPWalster5 жыл бұрын

    Nice vid, loving this channel from Perth Oz 👍

  • @PLEindustrie
    @PLEindustrie7 жыл бұрын

    Great vid. I have two bikes use a fixie from bike great for cadence training and my roubiax. Shift work is the killer for me

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