Amazing effort Manon, I had a tear in my eye at the end when you said "I did it", it took me back to that feeling you get at the end of a long event when you are so tired and relieved, yet so proud you can barely hold it together. Be proud Manon you deserve it :)
I done a 100mlr sportive stupidly and 6ml from house after it i went into a garage and wanted a drink and the cashier was having a domestic on the phone and i thought 'fk ya domestic luv' i need a drink otherwise you'll be calling am ambulance lol
Yeah, I love Manon and seeing her struggle on this was an emotional roller coaster for me too, but when she made it to the end and said “I did it”, I was so happy and proud of her! Anything that long at that altitude is no joke, gravel or not. There’s a reason so many pros live in and around the Rockies - it’s great for training and getting to your best, and there aren’t many places in the UK to do that to the same level. This was quite a feat!
Manon! Manon! Manon! You are incredible beyond words! Loved volunteering at this event and being able to cheer you on at the aid station and hand you your finisher's hat at the finish line. Wear it with pride! Even after that 142 mile sufferfest, you were so gracious and greeted everyone with that million watt smile. Thanks for sharing your SBT GRVL experience, especially those moments when the doubts start to creep in and you found a way to keep pedaling -- it really does inspire all of us mere mortals to get out there and attempt the things that appear impossible. Congratulations again and hope to welcome you to FNLD GRVL next summer and/or back to beautiful Steamboat Springs again next August. Chapeau!
I fought cramps for almost 60 miles before I had to back out at mile 116 of 150 at Gravel Worlds yesterday in Lincoln Nebraska. I'm up at 4am local watching this thanks to not sleeping well after the effort. Amazing timing for the video.
do they groom these roads for the race? maybe put down finer-grade gravel? the guys in the top 10 are doing 22 mph which seems impossible based on the gravel roads I've experienced here in upstate New York. scrubbing through the footage it does look a lot better than I'm used to mostly dirt road and not so much gravel, and the ones that were actually gravel look pretty compressed and not so many large loose stones that you can't get any traction on. it's hard to judge how representative the footage is considering they probably wouldn't be able to use any footage on the type of gravel roads I'm used to. you wouldn't be able to hear Manon talk for the sound of the stones under the tires hitting the frame of the UTV they're filming from
Well done Manon! I actually took part in the same race last weekend and finished it! Really challenging course but fun! Can’t wait to go back next year!
@@better.better they don't groom the roads. There are tracks that the cars generally use that get fairly clear of gravel, sometimes all the way to hard base. There are still thick sections, but most can generally be avoided except when changing your line or turning a corner.
I've been a Manon fan since her first appearance, mostly due to her authenticity, honesty, willingness to try anything and good humor. I'm now an even bigger fan if that's possible. Wonderful performance. Oh, and please can I maintain my form on a bike the same as she does when exhausted :-)
This was absolutely AWESOME This ranks right up there with Ollie's Everesting, Hank's unbelievable challenges (Mark Beaumont gets him in so much trouble) Matt and Simon's Taiwan KOM, Simons Gravel races and Morocco ride, Tom Last Mallorca climb and Mür Dl Giat, and Dan's second place finish in the 2014 Commuter Challenge.. This is the upper tier of GCN. And that's why I watch these guys. Congratulations Manon! Very impressive!
I have been watching Manon on her GCN journey and this moment I felt so proud she completed this. A true hero and inspirational individual. Well done Manon. Only greater things are in store.
Easily one of the best and most inspiring videos I've ever watched! A few comments: 1. Manon, you are an awesome rider, AND, you have an amazing ability to put your human side into these videos. That's great for the rest of us humans! 2. Did you think your bike wasn't going to get dusty / muddy / filthy? 3. Pink valve stems and flashy fingernails (13:28)! Nice! Gloves for a gravel race might not have been a bad idea. 4. Your description of grasshoppers as "little birds" was hilarious; your focus on pickles was disturbing 5. Your description of hitting the wall was spot on, and was weirdly reassuring to the rest of us. You're right! When you're tired, every bump makes you angry! 6. Only a Brit would welcome a rainshower Congratulations on finishing a huge event, and on making a great video for the rest of us!
@@budbud2509 yes indeed! I use Mavic gloves with gel reinforcement. Also... It's gravel. You get shreadded much less if you wipe out with gloves on. It might be the difference between needing to quit and. Keeping riding. I need to replace my gloves... Any makes models you reccomend?
Every emotion and every pain you went through is exactly how I felt running and completing my first marathon (Marine Corps Marathon) in 2011. After I crossed the finish line, made it back to where my coach and team was, and when my wife arrived, I cried. I cried because I hurt, I cried because it was over, I cried because I had just realized what I accomplished. Chapeau, Manon. You should be proud of what you have done. I am proud of your amazing journey.
Thank you, Manon! You are an inspiration to all of us lady cyclists out here. I've been mountain biking for the past few years after being a casual cyclist for most of my life and have done some shorter gravel rides on my XC hardtail as well. I even completed the C&O Canal Trail doing about 50 miles a day. Now I have a friend helping me build a gravel bike, and I can't wait to try doing longer rides and more rigorous adventures. Keep up the good work!
When I did my first Century I ended up doing over 130 miles because I got lost. It was in the 80s. Getting lost took so. much steam out of my legs. I really appreciate this incredible effort.
Bloody fantastic Manon. Hats off not only for finishing but for having the nerve to take on a challenge like this. Definitely way outside your comfort zone and you fought through to the end. Well done!
Awesome effort Manon, I can’t even imagine riding that distance AND elevation on gravel, let alone without padded gloves. Love how Manon was adjusting to the dust, “Look at the state of my bike!”.
I'm currently recovering from a knee injury and watching videos like these makes me super keen to get back on the bike. Very inspirational. Great work Manon you did amazing.
Simply remarkable feat Manon! And you were right on your predicted time with good pace! At 15.6 mph for that length, yeah well done! Having hit that wall too I know the pain you were going through and salute the resolve. I kept thinking, "this is why she was European champion... she doesn't quit!"
I felt every pedal stroke with you Manon, I did the Wicklow 200 this year overweight without enough training, had all the same emotions and pains. Chapeau young lady.. Top job
OMG Manon!! Thanks for keeping it real, having the courage to take it on,see it through to completion andshare the pain & vulnerability with us!! You are one of my inspirations!! What I would like to see is whatever YOU choose to do next that is life-affirming for YOU!! Rest well and fully recover. Thanks for sharing these intimate, vulnerable moments with total honesty. That takes real courage & depth of character! I am in awe!
Well done, Manon! I have been on the fence about which distance I'll ride in an event four weeks from now. "I did it" just made up my mind that it will be the longest one.
Thank you Manon ..and the crew it took ! Congratulations ! There is NO better feeling , in my life anyway , to finish an unknown distance ! Truly ! It takes a lot , and gives a lot . Enjoy that feeling !
What a fantastic location for a ride. When you're doing an event, it can be difficult to step back and appreciate the scenery. Well done, Manon. Enjoyed the preparation videos and the actual race. Caught the pre-race excitement and nervous anticipation, the moments of despair and torment during the race and satisfaction on completing it. Great story.
What an effort Manon. Congratulations. I did a 160km Fondo in victoria British columbia yesterday and the last 20k was super emotional. Every time people on the side of the road cheered us on, it was all I could do not to cry my eyes out. Soon as I crossed the finish line I let it all out lol. Again an amazing effort. That's such a long way
Manon, you are wonderful, I don't know how you could doubt your success. At the finish line I was touched as if it was also my achievement. Once again, congratulations, you are all my inspiration to act. Greetings from Poland.
It is such a joy to be part of your effort against fear, push fighting pain, laugh when we screw up, prayer when it feels like it’s only you and bravery and inspiration to say you will do it again……we should all wish a life you seem to lead….thank you…
I'm soooo happy you finished! Made me homesick for the roads I enjoyed for decades. It's great you took on such a challenge at altitude as I know how hard that is for flat landers. Kudos!
Manon, so proud of you and your honesty about the whole thing was so raw and well, lovely! I loins just north of that race location and I am sure the dust, as it's been quite dry, was no picnic! Well done mate, well done!
Congrats Manon, well done!! I noticed that your not wearing gloves - isn’t that tough on your hands is such a long gravel race? What was your thoughts on that??
most likely she never thought about it, and since she is a roadie first hand, therefore, gloves was not on her mind. Maybe her 2nd time she would wear gloves.
Amazing work Manon!!!! Taking on that HUGE gravel ride is an impressive accomplishment in and of itself. Managing to finish the entire effort is SUPER-AWESOME! The wife and I watched this video, and we cheered for you the whole way.
I really enjoyed that. Excellent production and an amazing effort by Manon created really inspirational content. I know I'll never be able to do 140 miles but it's given me the courage to try to ride further.
I know that feeling when you're completely cooked in a long event and one moment you feel "good" and the next you're questioning your life choices. It's a sign that you have pushed yourself and that's a good thing. It's been too long since I've done it and this video has inspired me to step out of my comfort zone again.
Brilliant achievement, Manon. Knew you would do it. Why don't you try some audax rides next? 200 km, 300km, 400 km or 600 km? You could do any of those distances. Great time! Seriously impressive.
So proud of you Manon!! I know what it's like to be at what you think is your absolute limit, and yet you find that strength within yourself and complete the route. You will carry this forward in everything that comes at you in life. Just keep pedaling! Lots of hugs!
Congratulations Mannon on an extraordinary effort. Please come back to the States again for a ride. The USA Mannon 🇺🇸 Fan Club is grateful for your participation in this event. GCN please give Mannon a longer video after such a monumental effort in big time gravel ride. Keep up the great work 👍
This has literally come out the day after I did a 179km London to Brighton and Back epic and I can feel every one of those pedal strokes Manon is taking
@@JibbaJabber I basically followed the London to Brighton route on the way down, and then came back via the Dorking gap/Box Hill (return route was basically a straight line to Dorking)
This was a great video; a real story about real people doing real things! Great production values too. I am a bit surprised that Manon had such a hard time, she is essentially a professional cyclist, it should not have been that difficult. I think it was probably a combination of the heat, and the altitude. In an ideal world she should have done training rides in Colorado for a week or two before the event to get acclimated. She is also more accustomed to making left turns on a glass smooth track for short periods of time. I recently did a hilly 110 mile ride and I felt just like her - it was the heat, that can really do you in! BTW, pickles are for the sodium.
That was fantastic. Amazing effort by you, Manon. Lots of discipline training for it and near superhuman discipline to finish when you hit that wall (several times?). Personally I think you must be a bit mad to want to try it again but if you do you’ll have lots of lessons from this first race that’ll help. What a spectacular effort. 💪
Awesome. Like many I had actually been waiting all week for this vid. An epic achievement - love the cursing when yr at yr lowest. Truly brilliant. Well done.
Really inspiring effort, I watched this before my ride and changed the route to get my first century after 4 years (and my first gravel century). I imagine it's not so easy to share your most vulnerable moments to all of us, but it helps show us the not-so-trained that everyone finds it hard.
The end....when she turns off that ride on the wahoo....it surely brought tears of joy..accomplishment and I don't know what to my eyes. Wow! CONGRATULATIONS! on pushing yourself.
Manon, you are awesome!! I’m 69 Yrs old, and yes our bodies are far more capable than we think. You are my role model to achieve efforts old gals my age aren’t suppose to. Keep on peddling mate! ❤️
Go Manon, incredible effort!!! 💪 I'm only very new to the sport having started properly riding and training in Feb this year but you are a big big inspiration for me! I love gravel, I hope one day I can travel to America and do the steamboat too!
Well done Manon! What an achievement and so inspiring! I am however perplexed by the fact that looking at her training reports, she hasn't been training insanely and for a long time and she managed to finish so well. I train consistently about 20h /week and am not able to finish even a 140k event. How is that possible? 😪
Manon you didn't mention anything about crashing and hitting your head, but at the end when you said you'd like to do it again, I figured they just cut that part out of the video. Seriously, congrats on an epic ride! You're a true inspiration!
WOW! AMAZING! This one is a great motivation for myself struggling at 70km at race-pace. What you describe as hitting a wall I can understand quite well as the other day I got into heavy rain with strong wind against me for almost 20km getting home. You fight against the elements while not wanting to let the momentum go away because you know that it takes even more energy to build up some speed again... But I can somehow feel you after the finish line, being the happiest person under the sun, because YOU DID IT! And being the most broken down one at the same time.
Now that the world has learned of pickle juice, racing will never be the same. Seriously though, I keep a supply of pickle pops in my freezer for days I go too hard. I don't know how or why, but it works better than any other recovery product I've tried. Also cheap and I like pickles. Great job Manon! That is some serious distance at altitude, next time you ride at sea level it'll feel like you can chew on the air!
Manon, you are an inspiration! Congratulations. I could watch your GCN segments for days on end, but this your best yet. Had tears running down my face at the end. Amazing job!
i can so closely relate to your suffering and so proud of you for still making it till the End Manon. A bow to your tremendous effort. Am paddling these days in the southern France, where my will to finish a ride yesterday came to halt because of the soaring heat upto 37°C, mountains my legs are not built for and a furious horse and 2 dogs on loose. It takes more than just strong legs to finish any such ride and you have got it in plenty within you. Have you ever thought of everesting like Olie? Best Wishes and keep inspiring!
Manon Oo wow what an inspirational ride !! So many valuable videos on this page to call out a favorite but this one is memorable. Such raw emotions and grit. We’re grateful you were able to provide this content going through such a personal endeavor and challenge.. thank you 🙏
Way to go Mannon! Great to see you overcome self-doubt and complete your longest effort. How do you fancy hill climbing? Suggest the Mt. Evans Hill climb in July of 2023. You too can ride ~27 miles to the top of a 14,000'+ mountain. The views are amazing and it's back in CO, USA!
Your smile at the end is absolutely priceless! Congratulations! What a beautiful bike too! I did my first Century last October, and had pickle juice with me. Helps me with cramping. Again, great job !!
Wow, what an incredible achievement! Congratulations to you and all those other riders who did SBT GRVL. I've ridden some of those roads myself, and I can attest to how hard it can be. 9200 ft of climbing! At altitude! Amazing!
Hats off to anyone who completes these events, I know exactly what she meant about the long drag up a slow gradient, on gravel especially those are the ones that get you!! Well done 🎉
Great work, Manon! I could feel the suffering--way to push through it! Love some pickles and a couple ounces of pickle juice--it's a big shot of salt that you really need in these long efforts. Surprised at your choice to ride without gloves. I used to do that on sweaty summer road rides, but for gravel/offroad I find the extra dampening and grip really helpful.
First off Congrats Manon! I love and hate the places that cycling takes your mind, body and soul! The mind wills the body to pedal and continue and then when it gets dark the souls tells the mind and body to continue and finish the task ahead. Amazing what we can accomplish. Congrats!
Fantastic, never doubted that you'd make it! Some of your tips got me through my first 100 mile ride (aged 66) last year and made me want to try a more challenging one this year. Really enjoyed them both. Thanks for your inspiration.
Wow. That was bloody hard to watch. I have felt all the same emotions. Normally when I finish an event I feel like I never want to get on the bike again, but at the same time extremely proud. The mental game ends up being the most important part. Brilliant job xx
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What would you like to see Manon do next?
Downhill mtb
TCR…
RAAM :)
can i have a manon plushie?
and an ollie one... but ollie has the plush removed, to be more aero....
Thank you for the love everyone!
Love you manon
🇵🇭 enjoy and ride safe
thats why i started biking again because of you and all your videos GCN❤😊❤
Love you manon
Pickles and pickle juice are great at replacing the salt and potassium that you sweat out. And they taste great!
You’re an inspiration, Manon!
Manon is my favorite from GCN and seeing her really frustrated and cursing was priceless, lol. Great video !
She was talking shit when she was down and out! Love it!!
Thanks Yousef!
Haha you go through all the emotions on an event like this. No hiding
Amazing effort Manon, I had a tear in my eye at the end when you said "I did it", it took me back to that feeling you get at the end of a long event when you are so tired and relieved, yet so proud you can barely hold it together. Be proud Manon you deserve it :)
Nice tkol profile picture
@@saheel1850 Thanks :)
I done a 100mlr sportive stupidly and 6ml from house after it i went into a garage and wanted a drink and the cashier was having a domestic on the phone and i thought 'fk ya domestic luv' i need a drink otherwise you'll be calling am ambulance lol
Yeah, I love Manon and seeing her struggle on this was an emotional roller coaster for me too, but when she made it to the end and said “I did it”, I was so happy and proud of her! Anything that long at that altitude is no joke, gravel or not. There’s a reason so many pros live in and around the Rockies - it’s great for training and getting to your best, and there aren’t many places in the UK to do that to the same level. This was quite a feat!
Thanks Kev :)
Manon! Manon! Manon! You are incredible beyond words! Loved volunteering at this event and being able to cheer you on at the aid station and hand you your finisher's hat at the finish line. Wear it with pride! Even after that 142 mile sufferfest, you were so gracious and greeted everyone with that million watt smile. Thanks for sharing your SBT GRVL experience, especially those moments when the doubts start to creep in and you found a way to keep pedaling -- it really does inspire all of us mere mortals to get out there and attempt the things that appear impossible. Congratulations again and hope to welcome you to FNLD GRVL next summer and/or back to beautiful Steamboat Springs again next August. Chapeau!
Aww thank you for the kind words Jeannie, it was lovely to meet you. x
@@manon-lloyd Well this just made my entire week! Such a joy meeting you and your brother's text message cracked me up :) Congrats again
I fought cramps for almost 60 miles before I had to back out at mile 116 of 150 at Gravel Worlds yesterday in Lincoln Nebraska. I'm up at 4am local watching this thanks to not sleeping well after the effort. Amazing timing for the video.
do they groom these roads for the race? maybe put down finer-grade gravel? the guys in the top 10 are doing 22 mph which seems impossible based on the gravel roads I've experienced here in upstate New York. scrubbing through the footage it does look a lot better than I'm used to mostly dirt road and not so much gravel, and the ones that were actually gravel look pretty compressed and not so many large loose stones that you can't get any traction on. it's hard to judge how representative the footage is considering they probably wouldn't be able to use any footage on the type of gravel roads I'm used to. you wouldn't be able to hear Manon talk for the sound of the stones under the tires hitting the frame of the UTV they're filming from
Pickle juice works amazing for cramps, I swear by it! I always pack three bottles for long rides and they've never let me down.
Well done Manon! I actually took part in the same race last weekend and finished it! Really challenging course but fun! Can’t wait to go back next year!
@@better.better they don't groom the roads. There are tracks that the cars generally use that get fairly clear of gravel, sometimes all the way to hard base. There are still thick sections, but most can generally be avoided except when changing your line or turning a corner.
@@455LT1 Is it salted pickle juice, or vinegar? I’m guessing salted if it’s being used in sports.
I've been a Manon fan since her first appearance, mostly due to her authenticity, honesty, willingness to try anything and good humor. I'm now an even bigger fan if that's possible. Wonderful performance. Oh, and please can I maintain my form on a bike the same as she does when exhausted :-)
As a former racer, with a preference for crits... I can't even imagine doing anything like this. Way to go Manon!!!
Stamina is being built with aging, slow down, do long, and go for it.
This was absolutely AWESOME
This ranks right up there with Ollie's Everesting, Hank's unbelievable challenges (Mark Beaumont gets him in so much trouble) Matt and Simon's Taiwan KOM, Simons Gravel races and Morocco ride, Tom Last Mallorca climb and Mür Dl Giat, and Dan's second place finish in the 2014 Commuter Challenge..
This is the upper tier of GCN.
And that's why I watch these guys.
Congratulations Manon! Very impressive!
Ollie's Everest was so great, esp the way Emma supported him.
Dan who? ;)
Thanks!
I have been watching Manon on her GCN journey and this moment I felt so proud she completed this. A true hero and inspirational individual. Well done Manon. Only greater things are in store.
An amazing ride by a VERY determined lady! Let’s have more Manon challenges and videos; a great change from just the men doing them!!!
Thanks Pete, she's having a well earned rest but we're already planning what brutal challenge to do next!
Easily one of the best and most inspiring videos I've ever watched! A few comments:
1. Manon, you are an awesome rider, AND, you have an amazing ability to put your human side into these videos. That's great for the rest of us humans!
2. Did you think your bike wasn't going to get dusty / muddy / filthy?
3. Pink valve stems and flashy fingernails (13:28)! Nice! Gloves for a gravel race might not have been a bad idea.
4. Your description of grasshoppers as "little birds" was hilarious; your focus on pickles was disturbing
5. Your description of hitting the wall was spot on, and was weirdly reassuring to the rest of us. You're right! When you're tired, every bump makes you angry!
6. Only a Brit would welcome a rainshower
Congratulations on finishing a huge event, and on making a great video for the rest of us!
Pickles are nothing short of miracles at that point in a race.
Yes gloves. Gloves yes.
I don't know, I'm American, and I never mind rain when I'm riding. It's certainly better than choking dust and blazing heat.
@@colinmcdonald2499 Gel Track mitts I would have thought essential
to isolate u a little from all those bumps in the road
@@budbud2509 yes indeed! I use Mavic gloves with gel reinforcement. Also... It's gravel. You get shreadded much less if you wipe out with gloves on. It might be the difference between needing to quit and. Keeping riding.
I need to replace my gloves... Any makes models you reccomend?
Every emotion and every pain you went through is exactly how I felt running and completing my first marathon (Marine Corps Marathon) in 2011. After I crossed the finish line, made it back to where my coach and team was, and when my wife arrived, I cried. I cried because I hurt, I cried because it was over, I cried because I had just realized what I accomplished. Chapeau, Manon. You should be proud of what you have done. I am proud of your amazing journey.
Well done Manon! What an achievement! Massive effort. Congratulations on completing the race👏💪
Thank you, Manon! You are an inspiration to all of us lady cyclists out here. I've been mountain biking for the past few years after being a casual cyclist for most of my life and have done some shorter gravel rides on my XC hardtail as well. I even completed the C&O Canal Trail doing about 50 miles a day. Now I have a friend helping me build a gravel bike, and I can't wait to try doing longer rides and more rigorous adventures. Keep up the good work!
When I did my first Century I ended up doing over 130 miles because I got lost. It was in the 80s. Getting lost took so. much steam out of my legs. I really appreciate this incredible effort.
Bloody fantastic Manon. Hats off not only for finishing but for having the nerve to take on a challenge like this. Definitely way outside your comfort zone and you fought through to the end. Well done!
Not much to say other than what an incredible and inspiring achievement. Nicely done!
Thanks Mike
@@manon-lloyd you're welcome :)
Awesome effort Manon, I can’t even imagine riding that distance AND elevation on gravel, let alone without padded gloves. Love how Manon was adjusting to the dust, “Look at the state of my bike!”.
The pride in that "I did it" at the end. ❤ Chapeau, Manon!
I'm currently recovering from a knee injury and watching videos like these makes me super keen to get back on the bike. Very inspirational. Great work Manon you did amazing.
Congratulations Manon, and well done GCN for a great production.
Simply remarkable feat Manon! And you were right on your predicted time with good pace! At 15.6 mph for that length, yeah well done! Having hit that wall too I know the pain you were going through and salute the resolve. I kept thinking, "this is why she was European champion... she doesn't quit!"
I felt every pedal stroke with you Manon, I did the Wicklow 200 this year overweight without enough training, had all the same emotions and pains. Chapeau young lady.. Top job
OMG Manon!! Thanks for keeping it real, having the courage to take it on,see it through to completion andshare the pain & vulnerability with us!! You are one of my inspirations!! What I would like to see is whatever YOU choose to do next that is life-affirming for YOU!! Rest well and fully recover. Thanks for sharing these intimate, vulnerable moments with total honesty. That takes real courage & depth of character! I am in awe!
Well done, Manon! I have been on the fence about which distance I'll ride in an event four weeks from now. "I did it" just made up my mind that it will be the longest one.
I love Manon's lack of confidence mixed with her exceptional riding ability. The production value (video & audio) is tremendous!
Thank you Manon ..and the crew it took ! Congratulations ! There is NO better feeling , in my life anyway , to finish an unknown distance ! Truly ! It takes a lot , and gives a lot . Enjoy that feeling !
It's an amazing feeling of accomplishment
@@gcn Thank for sharing that !
That "I did it!!!" was so beautiful.
You're a beast, Manon. Fantastic video of a monster performance. Great job.
We were all very proud!
What a fantastic location for a ride. When you're doing an event, it can be difficult to step back and appreciate the scenery. Well done, Manon. Enjoyed the preparation videos and the actual race.
Caught the pre-race excitement and nervous anticipation, the moments of despair and torment during the race and satisfaction on completing it. Great story.
What an effort Manon. Congratulations. I did a 160km Fondo in victoria British columbia yesterday and the last 20k was super emotional. Every time people on the side of the road cheered us on, it was all I could do not to cry my eyes out. Soon as I crossed the finish line I let it all out lol. Again an amazing effort. That's such a long way
What an amazing effort! You crushed it. I got a little teary when you crossed. I am so happy for you, Manon!
One of the finest GCN productions, which is saying a lot. Love you guys. Manon, you’re an inspiration. Bravo!!
Thanks Peter, glad you enjoyed this one. We're really happy with how it came out!
Really like the storytelling, filming and editing on this GCN film! Great effort by the crew and Manon obviously!
Manon, you are wonderful, I don't know how you could doubt your success. At the finish line I was touched as if it was also my achievement. Once again, congratulations, you are all my inspiration to act. Greetings from Poland.
Pickles are about the sodium which you need especially when sweating hard. Congratulations Manon! 👏
It is such a joy to be part of your effort against fear, push fighting pain, laugh when we screw up, prayer when it feels like it’s only you and bravery and inspiration to say you will do it again……we should all wish a life you seem to lead….thank you…
I'm soooo happy you finished! Made me homesick for the roads I enjoyed for decades. It's great you took on such a challenge at altitude as I know how hard that is for flat landers. Kudos!
Manon, so proud of you and your honesty about the whole thing was so raw and well, lovely! I loins just north of that race location and I am sure the dust, as it's been quite dry, was no picnic! Well done mate, well done!
Congrats Manon, well done!! I noticed that your not wearing gloves - isn’t that tough on your hands is such a long gravel race? What was your thoughts on that??
First thing I noticed. Crashing without gloves is no fun.
I imagine that dust would be like climbers' chalk and semi-helpful on the hands, maybe? Or maybe its just too hot
Some people find gloves end up causing blisters especially on bumpy terrain, it's all personal preference
most likely she never thought about it, and since she is a roadie first hand, therefore, gloves was not on her mind. Maybe her 2nd time she would wear gloves.
Amazing work Manon!!!! Taking on that HUGE gravel ride is an impressive accomplishment in and of itself. Managing to finish the entire effort is SUPER-AWESOME! The wife and I watched this video, and we cheered for you the whole way.
I really enjoyed that. Excellent production and an amazing effort by Manon created really inspirational content. I know I'll never be able to do 140 miles but it's given me the courage to try to ride further.
I know that feeling when you're completely cooked in a long event and one moment you feel "good" and the next you're questioning your life choices. It's a sign that you have pushed yourself and that's a good thing. It's been too long since I've done it and this video has inspired me to step out of my comfort zone again.
Brilliant achievement, Manon. Knew you would do it. Why don't you try some audax rides next? 200 km, 300km, 400 km or 600 km? You could do any of those distances.
Great time! Seriously impressive.
For reasons I can't fully explain, I found that very emotional. Fantastic content, and to Manon, Bravo !
So proud of you Manon!! I know what it's like to be at what you think is your absolute limit, and yet you find that strength within yourself and complete the route. You will carry this forward in everything that comes at you in life. Just keep pedaling! Lots of hugs!
Wow! You had me tearing up at the end. I loved the way that you told your story. But I had no doubt that you would do it. Congrats!
I run the same 650b 47 WTB Venture setup. Love it. You are a rockstar, Manon. Well done!!!
I doff my cap to Manon. What an absolute legend. Can’t imagine how that felt so Chapeau to my new cycling hero!
You had me in full on tears the way you overcame and completed that race. Way to go Manon!
Absolutely epic! Well done Manon! Will there be a feature length on GCN+?
Congratulations Mannon on an extraordinary effort. Please come back to the States again for a ride. The USA Mannon 🇺🇸 Fan Club is grateful for your participation in this event. GCN please give Mannon a longer video after such a monumental effort in big time gravel ride. Keep up the great work 👍
This has literally come out the day after I did a 179km London to Brighton and Back epic and I can feel every one of those pedal strokes Manon is taking
Cool - I'm planning to do the same prob this week. What was your route like? Hoping to use back roads/lanes with no off road. Where did you stop?
@@JibbaJabber I basically followed the London to Brighton route on the way down, and then came back via the Dorking gap/Box Hill (return route was basically a straight line to Dorking)
My longest ride is similar to that from Rotterdam to the German border (185km). Last 20km were so hard every little incline just hurts by then 😅.
This was a great video; a real story about real people doing real things! Great production values too. I am a bit surprised that Manon had such a hard time, she is essentially a professional cyclist, it should not have been that difficult. I think it was probably a combination of the heat, and the altitude. In an ideal world she should have done training rides in Colorado for a week or two before the event to get acclimated. She is also more accustomed to making left turns on a glass smooth track for short periods of time. I recently did a hilly 110 mile ride and I felt just like her - it was the heat, that can really do you in! BTW, pickles are for the sodium.
Such superb effort from Manon and the cinematography was phenomenal. Thank you as always, GCN!
Try Tracklocross next Manon. Gravel on a Fixed Gear, but way shorter distances. With the SBT behind you, Tracklocross should be right up your alley!
That was fantastic. Amazing effort by you, Manon. Lots of discipline training for it and near superhuman discipline to finish when you hit that wall (several times?). Personally I think you must be a bit mad to want to try it again but if you do you’ll have lots of lessons from this first race that’ll help. What a spectacular effort. 💪
Awesome. Like many I had actually been waiting all week for this vid. An epic achievement - love the cursing when yr at yr lowest. Truly brilliant. Well done.
Bloody hell Manon, really well done, felt for you in the last section, must've been such a mental battle 👏👏👏👏👏
Really inspiring effort, I watched this before my ride and changed the route to get my first century after 4 years (and my first gravel century). I imagine it's not so easy to share your most vulnerable moments to all of us, but it helps show us the not-so-trained that everyone finds it hard.
Well done Manon! What an achievement and so inspiring!
The end....when she turns off that ride on the wahoo....it surely brought tears of joy..accomplishment and I don't know what to my eyes. Wow! CONGRATULATIONS! on pushing yourself.
AMAZING MANON! What an achievement! Huge Kudos! 👏
I love Manon’s determination! That’s a big step up from England to over 6,000 feet in the Rocky Mountains. That oxygen gets thin really quick.
Congrats Manon! Congrats to anyone who pushes beyond their personal 'longest', no matter the distance.
It's the electrolyte spike from the brine. Pickles are an excellent source. Caution to keep balance.
That was inspirational to watch. Well done Manon!
Manon, you are awesome!!
I’m 69 Yrs old, and yes our bodies are far more capable than we think.
You are my role model to achieve efforts old gals my age aren’t suppose to.
Keep on peddling mate! ❤️
Amazing job Manon. What a great video. A proper great achievement.
Well done Manon, I think you had us all on the edge of our seats; you inspire us with every beautiful pedal stroke
Go Manon, incredible effort!!! 💪 I'm only very new to the sport having started properly riding and training in Feb this year but you are a big big inspiration for me! I love gravel, I hope one day I can travel to America and do the steamboat too!
Videos like these is why I watch gcn, great job Manon!
Well done Manon! What an achievement and so inspiring! I am however perplexed by the fact that looking at her training reports, she hasn't been training insanely and for a long time and she managed to finish so well. I train consistently about 20h /week and am not able to finish even a 140k event. How is that possible? 😪
Different people have different abilities.
"You can tell I'm f****d now because I'm talking absolute s**t" . That needs to be on a t-shirt 😁😁
I had tears in my eyes at the end......such an achievement, well done Lady 🥳
You weren't the only one Jill!
same I was touched and teary
Manon you didn't mention anything about crashing and hitting your head, but at the end when you said you'd like to do it again, I figured they just cut that part out of the video. Seriously, congrats on an epic ride! You're a true inspiration!
Let’s give her some “likes” for this! Way to go, Manon!!
WOW! AMAZING! This one is a great motivation for myself struggling at 70km at race-pace. What you describe as hitting a wall I can understand quite well as the other day I got into heavy rain with strong wind against me for almost 20km getting home. You fight against the elements while not wanting to let the momentum go away because you know that it takes even more energy to build up some speed again... But I can somehow feel you after the finish line, being the happiest person under the sun, because YOU DID IT! And being the most broken down one at the same time.
Now that the world has learned of pickle juice, racing will never be the same.
Seriously though, I keep a supply of pickle pops in my freezer for days I go too hard. I don't know how or why, but it works better than any other recovery product I've tried.
Also cheap and I like pickles.
Great job Manon! That is some serious distance at altitude, next time you ride at sea level it'll feel like you can chew on the air!
Manon, you are an inspiration! Congratulations. I could watch your GCN segments for days on end, but this your best yet. Had tears running down my face at the end. Amazing job!
Mad respect from Poland! Manon is a fighter no doubt, be proud of this achievement!
I've been waiting for this video all week. Congratulations Manon! You are one of the strong.
i can so closely relate to your suffering and so proud of you for still making it till the End Manon. A bow to your tremendous effort. Am paddling these days in the southern France, where my will to finish a ride yesterday came to halt because of the soaring heat upto 37°C, mountains my legs are not built for and a furious horse and 2 dogs on loose. It takes more than just strong legs to finish any such ride and you have got it in plenty within you. Have you ever thought of everesting like Olie? Best Wishes and keep inspiring!
Manon Oo wow what an inspirational ride !! So many valuable videos on this page to call out a favorite but this one is memorable. Such raw emotions and grit. We’re grateful you were able to provide this content going through such a personal endeavor and challenge.. thank you 🙏
What a great video. That mix of emotions at the end of a big ride is so strong, it was like being right alongside you. Keep up the good work!
Way to go Mannon! Great to see you overcome self-doubt and complete your longest effort. How do you fancy hill climbing? Suggest the Mt. Evans Hill climb in July of 2023. You too can ride ~27 miles to the top of a 14,000'+ mountain. The views are amazing and it's back in CO, USA!
Well done that girl! Great effort.
the madness of cycling, Manon puts in monster effort pushed to the brink and ends with, "id like to do it again" we've all been there
Thank you Manon, brilliant real footage, so connected. Just amazing ,to see you still with your beautiful smile right through.
Your smile at the end is absolutely priceless! Congratulations! What a beautiful bike too! I did my first Century last October, and had pickle juice with me. Helps me with cramping. Again, great job !!
Great job Manon! I’m impressed you did the ride without gloves - my bars would’ve been a sweaty mess. But way to go - very inspirational!
So proud of you Manon, you did a huge effort on this race... Looking forward for your new adventure!
Wow, what an incredible achievement! Congratulations to you and all those other riders who did SBT GRVL. I've ridden some of those roads myself, and I can attest to how hard it can be. 9200 ft of climbing! At altitude! Amazing!
Congratulations. You're an inspiration. Loved the video. I hope they gave you a nice treat after that ride.
Absolute f’kin’ legend! Had a smile and a tear with you at the end. Huge respect and admiration for you. 💚
Hats off to anyone who completes these events, I know exactly what she meant about the long drag up a slow gradient, on gravel especially those are the ones that get you!! Well done 🎉
Great work, Manon! I could feel the suffering--way to push through it! Love some pickles and a couple ounces of pickle juice--it's a big shot of salt that you really need in these long efforts. Surprised at your choice to ride without gloves. I used to do that on sweaty summer road rides, but for gravel/offroad I find the extra dampening and grip really helpful.
First off Congrats Manon! I love and hate the places that cycling takes your mind, body and soul! The mind wills the body to pedal and continue and then when it gets dark the souls tells the mind and body to continue and finish the task ahead. Amazing what we can accomplish. Congrats!
Fantastic, never doubted that you'd make it! Some of your tips got me through my first 100 mile ride (aged 66) last year and made me want to try a more challenging one this year. Really enjoyed them both. Thanks for your inspiration.
Wow. That was bloody hard to watch. I have felt all the same emotions. Normally when I finish an event I feel like I never want to get on the bike again, but at the same time extremely proud. The mental game ends up being the most important part. Brilliant job xx