Riding The Length Of A Country In A Day | GCN's Epic Welsh Ride
Wales is a stunning country, and there's plenty to enjoy for cyclists - mountains, valleys, beautiful countryside - so why not try to take it all in in one go? That's exactly what Hank and Ollie have set out to do, armed with the latest Giant TCR, their goal is to ride the length of Wales in a day!
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Do you fancy attempting to ride the length of Wales in a day? Or even another country? Let us know👇
@ceridwen2300
3 жыл бұрын
I'm actually doing this next week (not in a day though) - as part of my 2000km tour round the British isles
@alexk3806
3 жыл бұрын
I want to ride the width of Greece in a day. Patras to Athens via Delphi. Amazing scenery.
@hottrash7503
3 жыл бұрын
carry signs that say "save wales" and see if you get arrested. very beautifull. id like to see jpow ride it and give his comments, being from across the pond
@JosephLycettCycling
3 жыл бұрын
I rode the length of Monaco once. Did it in about 8 minutes.
@JosephLycettCycling
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve ridden across the width of Wales a couple of times, but never ridden from north to south
Given the sponsor, this really should’ve been called ‘GCN’s Giant Welsh Ride’
@robbchastain3036
3 жыл бұрын
Or just an entire series of Giant Rides, it'd be epic.
@solucionesdeingles4701
3 жыл бұрын
"Giant Bike Review" whilst riding in Wales
@DeepakKumarGid
3 жыл бұрын
So True!
@oscarcaruso204
3 жыл бұрын
I saw what you did there ! LOL 😂
The biggest power couple in cycling ! Like posh and becks 😂
@morgand1995
3 жыл бұрын
gcn's own ken and barbie
@gustavmeyrink_2.0
3 жыл бұрын
I like Becks but only if it comes in green bottles.
@badatmaths
3 жыл бұрын
Don’t insult Hank and Ollie like that They’re far classier than those two washed up snobs
@MrGarycoww
3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣
GCN: Do you fancy riding the length of your country in a day? Me, from Chile: "not gonna happen" 🇨🇱
@fabioqueiros9322
3 жыл бұрын
You’re one of those that would change length to width 😆😆
@jmbustos
3 жыл бұрын
👍 Would be an awesome video though!
@KandiKlover
3 жыл бұрын
Just do the width instead haha. It flattens up a bit on the northern end of the country and there's a few low traffic roads that go from border to coast. There's also another one just a little bit north of Santiago but it's really mountainous.
@gustavmeyrink_2.0
3 жыл бұрын
Ride the width from East to West and you hardly have to pedal at all.
@ramellinha
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah. I'm from Brasil, that's not gonna happen too. Maybe Uruguay
GCN presenter at beginning of video: "we're about to go on an EPIC ride" My wife from across the room: "shocking... " 🤣
Add a voice over where Manon corrects all the pronunciations.
@edwardthomas4689
3 жыл бұрын
JavaCycle911 what’s wrong with you people Manon is great in my books
@myklonsip
3 жыл бұрын
She is from wales she can actually say the town names correctly that James was messing up. It is positive comment about Manon making fun of James getting all those Town names wrong. @edward Thomas
@matthewdavies7956
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Poor journalism by Ollie and James when they have a Welsh girl on their team. Both made a hash of most place names.
@gustavmeyrink_2.0
3 жыл бұрын
Does it really matter when most of the presenters on a global cycling show can't even pronounce Campagnolo?
@lesflynn4455
3 жыл бұрын
@@gustavmeyrink_2.0 lol. Hank messes that one up frequently.
I just rode the length of my country, too, and it wasn’t even that tough... ... then again, I am from Luxemburg.
@cesarmijareslampongjr.1899
3 жыл бұрын
😂 Hahahahahaha jesus
@myriamscholtes4768
3 жыл бұрын
I rode around Luxembourg - length about 322 but it took me way longer 😇😇
@dommy7077
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂 not sure how big that is but my island end to end is 21 miles. But i still got 126 miles in😬
@garrysekelli6776
3 жыл бұрын
Good that u aint from Liechtenstein.
@kimsosson4739
3 жыл бұрын
@Lars & @Myriam: I hope to do this one day. It would be a nice challenge to achieve. Greetings from the south end of Luxembourg.
Another great video from Hank and Ollie. Not as epic or as beautiful as the C2C ride, but still a great watch. These guys have great chemistry on camera, get them doing more stuff together!
It's absolutly amazing. Every time I think GCN has reached the limit with some challenge they come up with something even crazier.
Proud Welshman here that's extremely thankful to have these roads to ride on! Great vid as always both, excellent!
GCN: We're going to ride the length of a country in a day Aussie: (in Crocodile Dundee voice) That's not a country, THIS is a country.
@WillFaustCuber
3 жыл бұрын
That's not a knife. THIS is a knife!
@tomrachellesfirstdance7843
3 жыл бұрын
@@WillFaustCuber that's not a spider this is a spider
@moi7748
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@KeithHeinrich
3 жыл бұрын
Was just thinking the same thing. 300km is a normal ride round the hills for some folks in these parts.
@wspmjw
3 жыл бұрын
That is a Continent!!
Living vicariously through GCN! I’m on week 2 of being a couch potato whilst recovering from a broken clavicule from a bike crash. Thanks for keeping me inspired!! You guys are awesome.
Fun fact: I spent months and months wondering why I couldn’t tell the difference between James and Hank.
@billinhouston3291
3 жыл бұрын
Ya, they are twins. Even their mother struggles.
@JohnSchley
Жыл бұрын
@@billinhouston3291 Like the weasley twins
That feeling of being absolutely done in, but also over the moon about what you just did. Too many emotions.
"No one want's to watch us being sensible" hehe Loved this video. Giant success imo:D
@sailinggreenpearl2571
3 жыл бұрын
That bit was so funny :-)
Riding Way-ells without Manon? That's like having fish without chips, cheese without pickle, jam without strawberries........ You can do it but why would you?
@tommccafferty5591
3 жыл бұрын
I could't believe that Manon was not part of a ride across Wales.
@erich8258
3 жыл бұрын
Especially when instead we get Ollie at his most over the top and salesman-like (at least in the intro)
@vedhed21
3 жыл бұрын
cheese and pickle? is a thing?
@efusco
3 жыл бұрын
My first thought exactly...
@Morzsaszar
3 жыл бұрын
She wouldn't be able to do it
Did Manon authorise this?!
Glad that you guys mentioned this time the convenience of being followed by a crew and not to have to carry all that is needed for a 300km ride. It is a considerable advantage and security, that most of us don't have, and you can ride with clean bikes and make Giant happy 😄
Fookin ell, seriously wtf, what an epic ride. That ride deserved a 90 min widescreen version for release in cinemas. Hank and Ollie FTW!
@gcn
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Mike 💪🏻
Terrific photography, great editing, and superb weather. This was a treat to watch. Keep it up!
2 most crazy dudes from GCN together on EPIC ride - lovely ;-) even the ad part does not really disturb. LOVELY
They had needed Manon for that ride. Great bikes to great presenters!
I expected Manon to make an appearance at a cafe stop. Great job and this was more an ad for Wales than Giant.
I did a 302km ride in 27/12/2022 doing a Sydney metropolitan/Wollongong megaloop. It is a very satisfying achievement not every cyclist can do. It pushed me to new limits and we did it in 40 Degree Celsius heat and I had an RD mechanical giving me only a 25T rear fixed and a 48/32T FD gearing. What a day!!! My hardest day in the saddle. Even harder than the Peaks Challenge I did in 2021.
loving these epic rides!!
Me: fish and chips GCN: chippy tea
WOW!!! I WISH I COULD'VE JOINED YOU GUYS!!! love from the Philippines 🇵🇭
The shots, editing and colour grading is amazing these days. Great work GCN
"Robots are cool". Ollie is a man after my own heart :)
This video should be an hour!
@Morzsaszar
3 жыл бұрын
This is an ad
@KOMHuntTV
3 жыл бұрын
Morzsaszar Yeah most vids are for GCN but still could have watched more of these two 👌👍
@Morzsaszar
3 жыл бұрын
@@KOMHuntTV I dont even belive the actully do the rides, just make some shots during the course. Big part of it made with car.
I just love seeing these two go on crazy adventures.
10 o clock stop and the couple behind are supping on pints!!!!! That’s Wales for you.....
@jamesdahl6756
3 жыл бұрын
Andrew Shirley Is it morning drinking if you are still drinking from the night before though?
I enjoy watching it 😍 Probably this will be my next adventure, a 300kms ride in one session...after my 14 days isolation w/ this covid19 (i was test positive 😥) So far, ive done 216kms in 7 hrs w/ total 9hrs in one session 😊 Keep it up GCN for giving us motivation thank you 💪💪💪
I've ridden the length of Wales myself but it took me a week. An awesome ride whatever pace you go at.
Hank is ace. Ollie suggests a stupid challenge, Hank “I’m up for it”. These two guys are just a couple of good lads.
Brilliant. What stunning scenery and climbs. GCN on top form. Chapeau for the ride too.
@gcn
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks JR
So nice to see this route, I’m cycling WIAD next year (wales in a day) and it’s a similar route - lovely to see what to expect. I cycled C2C last year, a similar route to yours and it was so nice to that video too. Brought back so many memories.
Damnnn. This is the earliest I’ve ever arrived to a GCN video.
I do love the TCR. I just recently got the 2018 advanced pro 0 model, with the dura-ace mechanical groupset and it is stiff, light and surprisingly comfortable.
"chippy tea" by the lancashire hotpots ( you can find on on most music downloads platforms !) should be his theme tune
Another banger of a ride! Well boys keep them coming.
Chameleon Atlanta ..... wow. Still looks good. Last year or so Giant's colourways have really been great. Love their deep red.
Giant: you get to try the bike for 24hrs GCN : cya in 300km
Love the new epic ride series 👌 really inspiring me to plan a big ride! The duo of Ollie and Hank is definitely a winner, "shotgun not describing the route" 😂😂😂
I’ve been to loads of these places it’s so cool that I’ve been there and so have you guys !!
I’ve driven that route, and that was draining! Chapeau lads!
awesome video, we need more of these long ride videos they´re the absolute best
Cycled Chester to Llandeilo some years ago (albeit it in three days, with full camping kit). Have to say of my three long distance rides (LEGOG and the Northern 500 being the other two), from a purely cycling perspective it was my favourite. Empty roads, stunning scenery, and towns and villages packed with personality... Good times, and great video. Thanks!
Really a great ride! I wish one day i could ride in wales, such a beautiful country!
These epic rides are awesome Olly and Hank 👌, thanks for inspiring epic days out in the UK.(can't do it in one day but probably manage over a weekend) Love to see more!!
More of this ! This, the coast to coast, original Tour de France stage and the NC 500 are all fantastic...
You guys ride well together. It shows on the video. Real good. "Absolutely battered." quote of the video. The pint was worth it, I'm sure.
The black one!
Planning this so you crossed the Severn bridge at sunset was an absolutely genius move. Gorgeous!
Awesome presenting on GCN, they nail it
After admiring the beauty of Wales and crossing the Seven Bridge, you can now admirer the wonders of Avonmouth.
That killer landscape! Wow! Please do more videos like this in a clear blue sky weather...Kudos!
Great video - I've been waiting for it to come out ever since I saw it posted on Komoot!!! Nice one 😁👍👍
Do coast-to-coast across the States next year in the RAAM. Imagine all those fans along the roadside, cheering and wondering which one just rode by. "Was that Hank? Or Ollie? Hard to tell, they all go so fast." And then the GCN Chevy van with shag carpets could toss out some swag and tea bags.
Such a beautiful country. Man.
Amazing ride! Can't believe they didn't get Manon to join them for a segment. I love the opportunity these videos provide to see places I dream of visiting on my bike.
So much positive energys somewhere on the Scots mountain !!!!!!!!!
The production quality is just superb. 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼💯
Epic rides have always been my favourite kind of gcn videos 😍😍😍
You guys are crazy. Love it. And love the places you ride. Beautiful!
Monster ride chaps, Chapeau! Saw the gpx on Strava - 30kmh is brutal. Great production but note to editors: a 30min cut would be fine
I enjoyed this a lot! One the the best Ive seen. It was a days work and a few hours of overtime.🤗🚴♀️🚴♀️🚵♀️🚵♀️ Ride On !
Fantastic effort guys. I cycled from Manchester to Abersoch for a chippy. There are some great roads in Wales to cycle on.
I don't see how could this adventure be any better... awesome footage from Wales county side, Casey Neistat soundtrack like, coffee break, drama... great episode...!!
Looks like such great fun! Cycling and GCN...it’s what keeps me sane! Keep up the good work!
@gcn
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kurt
you guys have the best job on the planet!
That is very epic. Incredible scenery and great weather. Lucky guys. Would you all be able to post a longer version? Would love to see more of the scenery and ride.
Brilliant show lads very inspiring, looked like a super day in the saddle with to Mates👍
FANTASTIC RIDE!!!!! good job Guys.
Love these videos. I dont have the legs to do these distances so I enjoy watching people do what I can only dream of😂
Love these videos. GCN at it's finest.
Love this episode. Finally, Ollie and Hank can fill the void since Matt left GCN.
Great video, epic ride and some stunning scenery. Inspired me to do the same ride and route next year with my son...although over 3 days 🏴👍😉
I want more of these paid promotions if it means more GCN videos. Loved it. Would have loved it more with chippy tea.
Brilliant, inspiring ride, that route looked great, I’ll have to give it a go!
Awesome scenery and fun between the boys! Wish these videos could be a little longer! Would have liked to have seen more after the coffee stop... 👍
Rode the width of Denmark last year, just a tad over 160 km. These long rides, alone or with a friend, are just great.
Wales never fails!
Beautiful bikes
Awesome ride . Great videography capturing that beautiful scenery.
I’m sure it’s been said many times, but my goodness Wales is a stunningly beautiful country.
Loving these epic ride videos. Do more please 👍
That was my kind of ride. Thanks for sharing guys. One other comment. Hank-"I'll race you" Ollie-"Don't think you pronounced that right" Ollie was right to him RACE equals DROP😉 Although, I know Ollie would drop me. Cheers boys.
10:25 Hank what you're looking for is "Simple" - don't ever change hahaha!!
You did a ride in Wales, without Manon?!
@davidlewis3924
3 жыл бұрын
If Manon had been there we wouldn't have got to hear the mangled Welsh pronunciation.
@beeble2003
3 жыл бұрын
And they rode Giants without Connor...
You should have had Manon pronouns the plases
@johnoakleymusic
3 жыл бұрын
@@samuelmustapha1976 tryna?!
@georgedawson235
3 жыл бұрын
Pronouns
@Mike51254
3 жыл бұрын
Pronounce the places !
When Ollie started talking about lasers and carbon cuts, I started looking at the ducks in the background.... :p
A pro tip from someone i know , use the toughest methods to ride whille training like weight bags at feet and back and heavy bikes and less aero bikes so that more power and stamina get build up and be used in aero bikes while any cycling event making it look easier in the major event.
Cool editing, the colorist nailed it!! DoF! Some great Camera shots. Almost as good as mine! huge choones!!
Another beautifully filmed epic ride, on a modern classic bike. Other reviews I've seen of the 2021 TCR reckon the integrated seatpost is detrimental to comfort, but the Advanced Pro bikes with regular carbon seatpost are surprisingly comfy for a race bike.
Thanks Guys, Wales is really beautiful. I don't think I'm quite up to riding across Australia in a day. At 4,000 km I'd need a month or two.
Cracking. Epic ride. Great bikes
I was going over the Severn bridge last week. It’s a great view from there.
Great Again. Respect for you guys ! Super shots. Love GCN !
The integrated seat post is next level (even if it looks kind of weird)!