Connor showing us a UNESCO site in pitch black is literally my favorite thing in this video.

The definition of Irish weather getting better, “it’s raining slightly less” 😂

Everyone always talks of Brother-in-Law Nige, but Hank's Dad is a solid one! Hank's a very lucky guy!

@pratyushojha

5 ай бұрын

The best part is that he is a natural.

Conor, I thoroughly enjoyed your enthusiasm, or should I say childlike glee. I'd go on a ride with you any day.

@HumaneNewt

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree. Just loves riding his bike adventuring. Check out his 'no go tour' ride he did if you haven't already.

@PnlBtr

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, gladly. The whole ride he seemed in good spirits.

@danhairul5352

4 жыл бұрын

agreed!

@conordunne219

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joshua! Glad you enjoyed this one... it was so much fun. Genuinely never tried night riding before and loved it. Riding feels so much faster in the dark! Hope we get to ride together too sometime!!!

@CSchaef02

4 жыл бұрын

It’s contagious! Love these guys

We need a show where brother in law Nigel just comments on other gcn videos and cycling news.

@StuWebRT

4 жыл бұрын

a bit like aussie man reviews but with BIL-Nigel

@69Rosso69

4 жыл бұрын

He îs the perfect illustration of the non-cyclist friend :)) i’d love to see more of him in GCN videos

@gauloisrefractaireenexilvo4366

4 жыл бұрын

We see the bro-in-law, but where is the missus?

I think i watched more hours of your films than I’ve ridden on my bike lol

@moi7748

4 жыл бұрын

I think we all have 😂

@miraimin1

4 жыл бұрын

One of the types of road cyclists: the GCN binge watcher

@Stephen-nq5kd

4 жыл бұрын

@@miraimin1 I'm working on a KOB.

love how positive and joyful Connor is throughout the video, not even the Irish weather can stop this guy

Conors history tour made his ride 10x better

@chasca23

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the history, we could have a virtual tour of Ireland with you. I loved your ride.

@conordunne219

4 жыл бұрын

@@chasca23 Thank you!!! :)

Did my midnight ride week ago.. no need for lights here Finland.. Sun is enough. :) Love these summer nights!

You guys should turn this into an annual group ride. I’ll bet you would attract hundreds or even thousands

@hughbriz

4 жыл бұрын

Or they could ride the Exmouth Exodus

@KandiKlover

3 жыл бұрын

Or just do it on Rouvy or zwift

Connor appears so genuine and warm and laid back. Poor Hank Red eye, brilliant video.

Connor “my heads in the clouds” isn’t it always?!

@paulim8703

4 жыл бұрын

Both physically and metaphorically!

@conordunne219

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I didn't think that statement through did I !! Thanks for watching !

Why have I never thought of this, the shortest all nighter you can do. Ace lads

@WhereWasItLastTime

4 жыл бұрын

Check out the Dunwich Dynamo from London to Dunwich (strangely enough), and/or Ride To The Sun from Carlisle to Edinburgh. I've done the second one, and, as you can see from the presenters, after cycling overnight you have a sort of jet lag when you finish. Go for it!

@renegadetenor

4 жыл бұрын

I did it ten years ago, across Missouri (USA)

@olavh469

4 жыл бұрын

Aim for Tromso Norway ca 1 July

Reminds me that my daughter and I did the Dunwich Dynamo a few years ago. We got to Dunwich just as the sun was coming up, downed a couple of bacon rolls and a cup of tea at the cafe, then rode home. A round trip of just on 200 miles and an epic ride that we will remember forever. Every cyclist should do something like this once in a while just for the hell of it.

@chrispage8936

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I did the 'Dun Run' for the first time last year and really, reallly loved it. The camaraderie for the first half, then the solitude when I missed a turn and went 'off pissed' for the last third. I started before sunset (left Hackney 8pm) and finished after sunrise (arrived Dunwich 6am) but riding in total darkness in the middle of nowhere (at times I didn't even know which county I was in) was brilliant. As an experience it was definitely on par with L'Eroica and the Maratona, but in a different way from either. I'd love to see Hank and Conor ride it in 2021.

@spyfox9796

4 жыл бұрын

Chris Page this sounds so awesome!

Connor is the James May of GCN

@taqiya.b5228

4 жыл бұрын

matt was the richard hammond

I watched this last night and want to say a big cheers. I am a fair weather rider and this morning it was forecast for 48kph wind and heavy downpours. I figured that if some bloke can ride all night in Ireland then i can ride here in Australia in the rain. Thanks for the inspiration - it was wet, windy and a fun 75k!

14:47 - Looks like connor is wearing mini shorts and high socks 😂

What better advert to go to Ireland for the summer weather!

@Protoman888

4 жыл бұрын

The rain's warmer at least.

@benedictearlson9044

4 жыл бұрын

@@Protoman888 And without it the grass wouldn't be so lush!

@conordunne219

4 жыл бұрын

I promise this was literally the worst night we had in ages haha!!! Typical... still made it a lot of fun though!

Proof once again that GCN loves a sunrise and a sunset.

Connor's lighting work makes me think I accidentally turned on Blair witch project instead of gcn.

What a wonderful video this is! I loved the contrast between "Hank" and Connor, one out for a challenge and the other out to enjoy the ride, but clearly both had fun, which is surely why we all ride our bikes. Good to see the red-haired streak of misery known as Brother-in-law Nigel making an appearance too.

I really enjoyed this one guys! I really love Connors laid back attitude to the ride and also the fact that he really thought about the Solstice. He's a hippy at heart. I know coz it takes one to know one! I loved seeing Lulworth Cove again..I used to family holiday there many moons ago when I was just a nipper. Lovely. Well done both! :o) xx

So Hank chose "quite a scenic route" to ride at a time he couldn't see it?

@beeble2003

4 жыл бұрын

Though "scenic" also tends to imply quieter roads.

@ieuandavies4134

4 жыл бұрын

I get the irony of it!!!

I've been working as a Milkman for the last 8 months from 11pm to 8am and this has given me a nice idea for my night off!! Never even considered it but it is genius!

So much unbridled joy from Connor this is my favourite video on the internet literally cheers me up. just the comedic value and raw presentation of two beautiful journeys and the wholesome joy from Connors side make this incredible. plus its basically two videos in one and absolute masterpiece!

the man behind the scene, Hank's dad, love!

Conor is now GNC presenter #2 in my books, for sake of geology shout outs! Si gets #1 because he put fossils in his bags during a bikepacking trip. Cheers to appreciating a good rock!

I have the pleasure of cycling these roads in County Waterford on a weekly basis and its great to hear Conor Dunne talking up our little corner of the country.

That was a Cracking GCN challenge guys , enjoyed the film , great bike rides through the night .Thats a 👍 up from me !

Brother in law Nigel is still the star of the show 😂

More cycling in Ireland please!

I did from sunrise to sunset, from East cost to West coast Puerto Rico. Great, Great adventure!!!

Although the sunrises were not the same, the shared enthusiasm and happiness both fellas expressed is contagious. Well done lads!

"Off pissed" and "Horse catégorie" - Is it true that the wonderful Conor is set to host "GCN en français"?

@whitestuff10

4 жыл бұрын

The media training Si and Hank have obviously swallowed like a dog eating hot chips is lost on this Connor fellow.

@MartinMcCannTdF1987

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe Conor has been getting pronunciation lessons from his father-in-law- we just need to listen out for how he says "calculation" for confirmation...

@tobyk8125

4 жыл бұрын

@@whitestuff10 That's why he's so refreshing though. A great signing for the team in my opinion.

I remember when topgear did this. It was one of my favorite episodes, and this is one of my favorite gcn videos. edit: thanks for liking my comment guys

great "sunrise" for connor. honestly that grey is fantasticaly impressive.🙂

@FlatSpinMan

4 жыл бұрын

Valec cylinder Those final seconds looked impressive. Would have been nice to see them full screen.

@conordunne219

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) It was definitely a beautiful sunrise in its own way

Liked Connors thought about the solstice at the end👍

"I've got TWO lights !!!" says Connor - I commute on some pitch black and narrow 100 km/h roads, and run 5 rear lights, 3 front lights, two EL wires on the frame, and around 24 spoke reflectors (the neat little white 3M ones not those stupid yellow plastic things) Still have the odd close-pass.

@beeble2003

4 жыл бұрын

The white 3m spoke reflectors are awesome.

@henkki1000

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah but you are a commuter. Watch this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z3l5ms9xndDXYc4.html

@freeagent8225

4 жыл бұрын

I just don't get cyclists wearing dark colours, they don't play the numbers game.

@beeble2003

4 жыл бұрын

@@henkki1000 Er... "Commute" is a purpose. Sure, when I'm riding to work, I'm a commuter. When I'm not riding to work, I'm not. Don't assume that somebody _only_ rides their bike to get to work just because they do ride their bike to get to work.

@henkki1000

4 жыл бұрын

@@beeble2003 Don't worry, im not asuming anything. Even if i did it wouldnt matter. But it is a funny mindset difference. And to be clear, there is nothing wrong with staying safe.

Love Conners happy go lucky attitude! 👍🏻

Conor should have found the tombstone of Ireland’s oldest man. It was found on the roadside near him and said 129 and his name was miles from dublin

@conordunne219

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for pointing out Des, will definitely put some research into this.

@MiskyBoyy

4 жыл бұрын

Des, you troll. Lol.

I did this last year, from my home town to the beach at The Hague, around 150kms. I didnt have a racing bike back then, but it was an amazing experience.

Inspired. Inspiring. Perhaps the best film you've ever broadcast. Very well done GCN

My favorite Conor video. You should do this every year.

Conor's enthusiasm about the adventure is contagious and great to see. Welcome Conor thanks GCN.

What a great ride. Loved the history lessons and the humor of you guys taking on this terrific challenge. Conor wins points for suffering through some grim weather in the middle of the night. Keep up the great work. You two are setting a high bar for Si and Dan to meet!

CONOR’S RIDE WAS BRILLIANT! But that pose with the thigh high stockings and red light!!!!!! ROFLMAO!!!!

I absolutely love these rides through the Irish and UK countryside!

Seeing you doing this was like seeing myself 2 weeks ago although I did almost a sunrise to sunrise (slow) route, 325 kms but with the advantage of the long days in Sweden. I did it solo and it was an extremely reliving experience.

Conor, great to see you expand the scope of GCNs perspective, there are so many places to experience that will be missed if all you do is race through them and you proved it. more please

@paulim8703

4 жыл бұрын

Even in the dark!

22:56 Hank should've uploaded a weekly inspiration to the GCN app!

Just occurred to me that Connor and Hank are like a couple doing long-distance dating. Both doing the same activity at the same time from their own locations, having some heart-to-heart now and then. "Wish you were here." "It looks beautiful here but I'm by myself." 😂 Heartwarming Bromance!

I just drove to support car for my bf and his cousin last night. From the Danish-German border to where the old border was 100 years ago. 100 km from sundown to just before sunrise. It was absolutely incredible. So beautiful, warm and gentle. I loved it and I wasn’t even on my bike.

My two favourite presenters! Loved this episode

Hank. Enjoy and relish these days with your father. I used to do stuff with mine, or he'd tag along to watch me, like yours is doing. I lost mine late last year, and while I do feel that I made the absolute best time for, and with, him over the last five years or so, I'm still a little envious that you still have yours to be with you. Enjoy, it, solidify these times into memory, and keep that connection strong.

@gcn

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about your loss! It's great that you have many happy memories with him. Hank's really lucky to have his dad support his crazy challenges so enthusiastically and we love being able to capture and share that in our videos! Thanks for watching.

Great clip, but now you have to do the same for the Winter Solstice, same latitudes have to apply. 🥶

Conor's beach-side philosophy nicely sums up the meaning of the ride.

James has SAG, Conner is avoiding fairies, in the dark, on solstice, alone, on a foggy night. That says a lot.

Conor looked so happy! Love watching him 👍

"Off Pissed" 😂

Brilliant - best of both Hank and Conor and great connection between them both. More of this please.

I would happily watch more installments of Conor aimlessly riding about foggy Ireland pointing out rocks of dubious historical provenance.

They both look like they have really nice houses. A bit off topic but maybe a GCN cribs series?

at 14:44 Conor is standing under a street lamp waiting for "clients" with those black tights on and hotpants. Hilarious

Hank was definitely cheating with dad following him all ride. It should of been a solo ride, but then again where did Conner get his coffee from?🤣

@iandunkle8755

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, at 2 in the morning! Inquiring minds...

@nightsfalling

4 жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same?

@garthly

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I was surprised to see him set off with no water bottles on his bike.

Absolutely love Nigel!

1:05 good god Connor! those hands are HUGE!

Conor, I too love your enthusiasm and childlike wonderment! I also loved that you really took in your environment as you rode. You are my new fave GCN presenter!

Loved this - flippin' fantastic Connor&Hank and GCN. Hank@ 18 mins and 11 miles away..holding my breath; brilliant.

Cheers to both Hank and Conor! Special kudos to Hank's Dad. Its not easy following a small blinking red light for many hours in the dark.

With the car behind Hank, that must really have helped with seeing the full road. Also keeping him awake. Great effort made by both of them.

@gcn

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely helped him - especially considering he forgot to fully charge his light...

one is on a nice trip and the other is racing😂😂😂😂😂

Hank’s dad is an MVP

Well done Conor and Hank! Another GCN madventure under your lycra! 😁

Would love to see Conor presenting his own version of Julian Cope's "The Modern Antiquarian" (BBC) where he rides around the UK visiting megalithic sites. Come on GCN, make it happen!

What a lovely film, well done GCN. It was a great idea to have the two different perspectives too, it made the whole thing even more enjoyable.

Did not expect to see GCN branching into horror film territory, but sure, why not! Great idea and video, I love Conor's enthusiasm despite the miserable conditions.

"but it's not dampening my experience" conner says as a water drop hits the camera

I was just reading about NewGrange. Thanks for the Standing Stone history lesson.

My two favourite GCN presenters. Loved Connor's solstice speech

First thought was "Epic ride? That's only like 4 hours of still light enough to see. Oh, yeah...other places actually have darkness at this time of year." Loved Conor's positivity and chill attitude as well.

One of my favourite GCN videos ever. Fun, motivating, funny too. Well done guys. Hank got a lift home but how did Connor get back?

Pure cycling joy! Chapeau Connor and Hank, great effort!! ^_^

Conor's ride is like a Disney movie: a giant afraid of fairies.

Fab fun! Thanks for the entertainment and the factual places of interest Conor! Not been to Lulworth for ages.. great to see it at dawn again.. cheers Hank!

Absolute champions! Well said Conor! Love you work gents!

@gcn

4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Adam

Conor there reminding us with the crucial info that 4am is actually in the morning haha, love it

Thanks Hank and Conor for sharing your EPIC journey! Very well done to both of you👍🏻👍🏻

Thanks for another fun video. Reminds me of the Insomnia Cycle group ride I did through streets of Chicago years ago. When the bars let out, all of us riders stunned the drunken bar hoppers as we rode by. Good times.

Is Hank’s dad on the GCN payroll? He seems to be helping out a lot! 😁

@dwebb1935

4 жыл бұрын

Hank's dad is so game for all of the wacky video ideas! What a nice dad he is.

@FlatSpinMan

4 жыл бұрын

I always love seeing him popping in. Him and Nigel really add to the vids.

Connor, in intro to a night ride video talking about miserable weather, “I’m pretending it’s going to get sunny”

You can tell Hank is a daddy's boy. He's always got him by his side with all his crazy challenges! You guys ride bikes that most people on this section can scarcely afford without re-mortgaging their homes. Perks of breathing and living the sport eh.

Loved it, thanks for taking me along. 😎

Hank's Dad Channel!! The new KZread sensation.

That was cool. Really cool. Clearly a tough but interesting experience for both rider. Particularly interesting to hear Conor’s philosophising as he wombled through the rain and darkness.

Epic. Loved that fellas. Thank you!

Another cool event ride. I think the real challenge was the driver(s?) following throughout the night.

Conor, gotta love ya man!!

what a great video. Thanks Connor for your Joie de vivre and Hank for your unquenchable spirit

That Castelli crawdad is front and center in almost every shot - for the price of a few kits. Brilliant, near free advertising.

Amazing!!!!!! Loooove these guys!