Can Simon Survive A 400-Mile Ultra Race?

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  • Опубликовано: 2 окт 2021
  • Simon is at it again, this time taking on an amazing 400-mile (640km) ultra endurance challenge... on gravel!! Further East is an epic road and gravel race in the beautiful east of England and is Si's toughest challenge to date. Tested to his limits, will he be able to make it through this extraordinary ultra event?
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  • @gcn
    @gcn  2 года назад +333

    Would you ever consider riding the Further East ultra race? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

    • @sepang87
      @sepang87 2 года назад +16

      I am yet to do 100 miles in a day, so maybe I will ride Further East in my next life!

    • @fabianstephan3368
      @fabianstephan3368 2 года назад +4

      Bought a Grizl for such a race :
      😂

    • @michaelevans797
      @michaelevans797 2 года назад +1

      No, I don't think so

    • @fritsgerms3565
      @fritsgerms3565 2 года назад +20

      Hell no. I love cycling and I don’t want to ruin it.

    • @mvaid780
      @mvaid780 2 года назад +6

      Here we see the important of good jounalism: Would I consider? Of course, Si's great narration and improper use of "pita" made me! But would I actually SIGN-UP? HECK NO! Great video - easily the best for a while

  • @peterfleming4967
    @peterfleming4967 2 года назад +2902

    THIS is the content we want.

    • @PedroRodriguez-kg4bq
      @PedroRodriguez-kg4bq 2 года назад +31

      What did they do about toileting? (That’s not the content we want I realise)

    • @galenkehler
      @galenkehler 2 года назад +18

      Lol you just want to see the presenters suffer.

    • @pookienumnums
      @pookienumnums 2 года назад +7

      and the content we need.

    • @discbrakefan
      @discbrakefan 2 года назад +24

      Yes! Less rehashed newbie tips and more of this!

    • @anttitapio4145
      @anttitapio4145 2 года назад +4

      I guess this is a content u get more on their plus channel 🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @rebeccawebster7483
    @rebeccawebster7483 2 года назад +1046

    Sorry Si but this was by some margin, I think, the best GCN video I've watched. That means you have to do something like this again.

    • @bryancardo497
      @bryancardo497 Год назад +2

      I second that Rebecca!

    • @leedavies839
      @leedavies839 Год назад

      I agree.
      Fantastic

    • @johnnyw176
      @johnnyw176 4 месяца назад

      Absolutely. Solid gold. Best vid ever

    • @funkytransport
      @funkytransport 11 дней назад

      why were you sorry though?

    • @DLF_24
      @DLF_24 6 дней назад

      💯 every vid with si is gold

  • @hmoreira99
    @hmoreira99 2 года назад +403

    This is without a doubt one of the best content I’ve ever seen from GCN. Congratulations Simon 👏🏼

  • @ejdo1276
    @ejdo1276 Год назад +127

    As a guy living with anxiety and was unable to go outside for 3 years, this has helped me alot. I started biking about a year ago and Videos like this really helps me alot to conquer my anxiety. Thank you so much guys for this video! Congrats for completing the challenge.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Год назад +14

      No worries! Thanks for the comment, glad we could help you out. Hopefully see you on the road soon 🙌

    • @pierrex3226
      @pierrex3226 11 месяцев назад +4

      Just ride bikes my dude, you'll be fine.

    • @trignals
      @trignals 8 месяцев назад +1

      Everyone starts from wherever they are. Congrats on the effort to move yourself through something difficult 💪

  • @aw412
    @aw412 2 года назад +761

    One of the best GCN videos. Simon’s “issues” with cows is hilarious.

    • @davidburgess741
      @davidburgess741 2 года назад +8

      I always like to talk to cows, sheep, and horses. Steers, not so much!

    • @beniji
      @beniji 2 года назад +9

      Superb film. Simon should be proud of his effort. Such a top bloke, a natural on camera too. Well done Si!

    • @6ft8incyclist
      @6ft8incyclist 2 года назад

      @@davidburgess741 I do too, But I always feel bad for the steers in the field, but got to love that steak on my plate.

    • @mattlloyd6651
      @mattlloyd6651 2 года назад

      I can't blame him. I've been on too many trail rides that I've come up on free-range cows that are on both sides of my ride and I get to sneak down the middle...

    • @matthewlewis2072
      @matthewlewis2072 2 года назад +2

      @@mattlloyd6651 well... it's the cows' field, after all...

  • @hillcountrymax
    @hillcountrymax 2 года назад +762

    Can NOT give enough props to the folks who put this together. Editing and Sound are just next level.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  2 года назад +35

      Cheers Max, glad you liked it!

    • @kishascape
      @kishascape 2 года назад +9

      The music could be a little more normalized. I had it to where Si's voice was at comfortable level then right before he hit the first stop point the music blasted.

    • @kentcyclist5330
      @kentcyclist5330 2 года назад +1

      My thoughts exactly - music choice, especially, was top drawer

    • @cardboardcrawlersrc8805
      @cardboardcrawlersrc8805 2 года назад

      Man, I was thinking the same thing. Like the music was composed for certain scenes

    • @nathanharris6447
      @nathanharris6447 2 года назад +1

      Everyone wants to see them suffer

  • @sergiucojocari392
    @sergiucojocari392 Год назад +65

    Novice here, 8 weeks since I started my riding journey: 250 km weekly rides, lost 8 lb and counting, and all thanks to the GCN motivational content. Thank you lads and gals for excellent work

  • @c7114
    @c7114 9 месяцев назад +3

    Not only the best GCN film, not only the best cycling film, this is the best bloody bit of film I've seen in a very long time indeed. Amazing work.

  • @Joshuavoice29
    @Joshuavoice29 2 года назад +460

    One of them actually mooed at me in a very aggressive manner.
    Good stuff Si.

    • @simonparry7665
      @simonparry7665 2 года назад +5

      You laugh about it afterwards, but cows are tricky beggars at the best of times. I don't have an issue with them, generally speaking, but some of them can get pretty close up and intimidating. Certainly enough to make you take a different route on occasion. One time on a coastal walk in Dorset we had to take a big detour because the cows in the next field (on a public footpath) were pressed up against the gate so that we couldn't have opened it even if we'd wanted to. And the way the cattle were behaving (quite agitated) we didn't want to anyway. After a wait to see if they'd lose interest and moooove away we just backtracked and went the long way around them and their field.

    • @garyjlewis2857
      @garyjlewis2857 Год назад

      yes, the 'NOW" thought when Si says " very aggressive manner" was, 'what would an aggressive Moo sound like'...did bring on a pleasant belly laugh.
      i have just watched this again (Aug 2022) as for some reason I did not quite make the 394.6miles 10 months ago.
      Well chosen Josh, was top of Simons' more honest concern quotes.
      Must attempt to make it to this ride before it gets too big.
      Kaponga Taranaki New Zealand.. we have a few cow's ;-)

    • @rolandlemmers6462
      @rolandlemmers6462 Год назад

      ruclips.net/video/nUzGPY6sBeI/видео.html

  • @LUCYDIAMONDBOXER1
    @LUCYDIAMONDBOXER1 2 года назад +277

    17:26 Si looks like a proud tearful dad leaving the hospital for the first time with his new born...swaddling a bag of fish n chips😄

    • @robscotcher
      @robscotcher 2 года назад +4

      You nailed that description. I liked Si’s “can I eat my chips?” Comment😂

    • @matthewlewis2072
      @matthewlewis2072 2 года назад +3

      It's sheer joy at having chip shop mushy peas.

  • @lauch_cycling
    @lauch_cycling 2 года назад +150

    This is (by far) the most likeable, sincere and heartwarming piece of content I've seen all year. I managed not to cry by then, until Si sang along to the playlist. Congratulations for this great achievement!

  • @madiantin
    @madiantin 2 года назад +3

    Crying while utterly ruined and exhausted but still going, still pushing, still moving forward. I felt that. Nothing like being absolutely terrified nauseous starting something you don't think you can finish, and then finishing it.
    One of the things I found most amazing is after 350+ miles Si was able to eat crisps with his mouth closed. On longer rides I can't keep my mouth closed for anything. My mother would be appalled...but I've just got to breathe round the food.

  • @MostlyReading
    @MostlyReading 2 года назад +408

    Si nearly crying at everything is making me want to cry, except I don't have the utter exhaustion to blame it on 😅 what a lovely guy, and such an incredible achievement!

    • @2far2drive
      @2far2drive 2 года назад +7

      I was the same way in my ultra.... weird

    • @26realmc
      @26realmc 2 года назад +6

      It caught me by surprise in the first ultra endurance event I did and then every one after that. The sleep deprivation combined with extreme fatigue causes the emotions to swing around wildly.

  • @ianh9696
    @ianh9696 2 года назад +207

    "Almost tempted to stop being a vegetarian" had me in stitches!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @secretagent86
      @secretagent86 2 года назад +4

      same! i will eat another hamburger for him !!

  • @thiamhinsaw6212
    @thiamhinsaw6212 2 года назад +3

    No one should underestimate him/herself. Well done Simon. Enjoyed this video thoroughly.

  • @alexboyce27
    @alexboyce27 2 года назад +3

    Top marks to the drone photographer and sound editor. Great pics and music to show just what a journey Si went on.

  • @cheapbookkey
    @cheapbookkey 2 года назад +194

    29:42 "this is how ruined I am: I've got tears streaming down my face listening to f* James Blunt" I burst out laughing way too much with this one! 😂

    • @MonicaKM111
      @MonicaKM111 2 года назад

      me too!!! loool

    • @gcn
      @gcn  2 года назад +3

      🤣

    • @stevemawer848
      @stevemawer848 2 года назад +4

      Listening to James Blunt will make anyone cry .... Epic ride Si, well done!

    • @paddychopper1973
      @paddychopper1973 2 года назад

      Really hoped the Blunt meister would post a reply to this. Too funny! 🤣

    • @t0mrhod3s
      @t0mrhod3s 2 года назад +3

      It is a sign of deep mental distress just listening to James Blunt, add 400 miles and you're into long term trauma...

  • @djrlloyd
    @djrlloyd 2 года назад +191

    They say you see someone’s soul when they are pushed to the limit. In that case Si you have nothing to worry about. Great video with some stunning camera work. Well done to all involved.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  2 года назад +14

      Thanks David, glad you enjoyed the vid!

  • @waynesailora1500
    @waynesailora1500 Месяц назад +2

    That bag of fish and chips was terrifically epic ...... thanks Simon for sharing the tears and the hedges with us all.

  • @pezza3146
    @pezza3146 2 года назад +3

    That was by far the best piece of FRIED GCN GOLD. You had me in awe, in stitches and a bit emotional watching you go through that Si.............Total Amazeballs

  • @ellie-jay2217
    @ellie-jay2217 2 года назад +230

    This is the content I wait for and LOVE. I don't watch it on my phone, I make a coffee or a beer and put it on the big TV and have half an hour of watching something that takes me away and is so well put together! Well done GCN and hope there's alot more of things like this coming!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  2 года назад +18

      Thanks, Chris! We're glad you enjoyed it! We definitely hope you'll like some of the videos we have coming up 👀

    • @robertbowen2811
      @robertbowen2811 2 года назад +3

      Yeah, this is legitimate TV for me now

  • @Jambuttie
    @Jambuttie 2 года назад +73

    Si, you are a Legend! Humour, emotion and 3rd place. Fantastic!

  • @Garybaxter1
    @Garybaxter1 2 года назад +3

    Awesome Simon🐮well done! and to everyone one else who took part. Great video! Chapeau!!!

  • @chasingbirds3073
    @chasingbirds3073 2 года назад +88

    Easily the best video I've seen from you. Great job. I've "accidentally" signed up for an ultra race myself: The RAT1000, a 1,000 mile self-supported race across the state of Texas here in the U.S. 80% gravel. I am terrified!

    • @chesterules
      @chesterules 2 года назад +4

      you should document it! Good luck!

    • @TheAcfallejoseph
      @TheAcfallejoseph Год назад +2

      Yes document! Never quit!

    • @PTSeTe
      @PTSeTe Год назад +3

      So how was it???

  • @michaelb9664
    @michaelb9664 2 года назад +10

    Si is the main reason I still watch GCN, he’s by far the best presenter.
    What an achievement, well done Si you’re an absolute machine!

    • @scott5088
      @scott5088 2 года назад

      I love si as presenter. Miss him and Dan presenting and doing those great rides

    • @scott5088
      @scott5088 2 года назад

      And Matt

    • @michaelb9664
      @michaelb9664 2 года назад +1

      @@scott5088 the original trio of Si, Matt & Dan were definitely the best lineup.

  • @danielmcelrath9694
    @danielmcelrath9694 2 года назад +81

    3 minutes in and Mark is called for advice, you know this is gonna be serious.

    • @kishascape
      @kishascape 2 года назад +2

      Suffering on the bike as Mark says. Wish they brought him along too. I love watching that guy ultra endurance ride. I just got his round the world book, the earlier one where he did it self supported.

  • @Glider34
    @Glider34 2 года назад +17

    I don’t know how big a production crew you guys had for this episode? But it was epic, really professional. Loved the drone, and editing work. And of course the narrator himself putting in the hard km’s.

  • @ewanobrien50
    @ewanobrien50 Год назад +3

    Hats off to you mate. The old man did a 500mi road time trial back in the day and I can't imagine how much harder doing it on mixed surfaces would be.

  • @Quevallyn
    @Quevallyn 2 года назад +74

    Absolutely brilliant. Best video in a long time. Si is a classy presenter even when he is trying not to be “a bit knobby” 😂

  • @michaelhardie9193
    @michaelhardie9193 2 года назад +37

    I'm a simple man. I see a video with Simon, I click as fast as possible and smash the like button for the RUclips algorithm. Great work Simon

  • @Eddi3Pwns
    @Eddi3Pwns Год назад +3

    This was a delightful video to watch, and be able to experience and share a glimpse with us viewers!

  • @JTobiason
    @JTobiason Год назад +19

    I'm set to do a 75 mile run in a few days and this is exactly the kind of motivation that I need right now.

  • @kevinmclendon3047
    @kevinmclendon3047 2 года назад +84

    If you haven't unexpectedly and unexplainably started crying have you even done an endurance event? You always know it's coming, but you never know when.

    • @christophereasterbrook9016
      @christophereasterbrook9016 2 года назад +12

      Not during an endurance event, but randomly I broke down one morning after working for 36 straight hours without sleep... not a well regulated industry at the time!

    • @kevinmclendon3047
      @kevinmclendon3047 2 года назад +9

      @@christophereasterbrook9016 I'm in medicine, I hear that! For a while we just called that Tuesday 😥

    • @kingpinronin4301
      @kingpinronin4301 2 года назад +5

      True! Usually happens a few days into a race.

    • @madiantin
      @madiantin 2 года назад +4

      I had no idea other people did it too. I thought it was just me. It's nice to know other people do it too.

  • @darrylhuculak4996
    @darrylhuculak4996 2 года назад +64

    I'm no where near the caliber of cyclist Si is, but his endeavours (and those of Manon as well) have me seriously considering adventure riding. Don't tell my wife.

  • @rothotborski
    @rothotborski 2 года назад +37

    What an effort of Simon, nobody else but him gets so much emotion across, watching the video you almost almost feel riding with him...and a smart guy with a fine sense of humor as well. Completely loved every bit of the video

  • @louistrumpbour4396
    @louistrumpbour4396 2 года назад +1

    there is something about doing these ultra-endurance self-supported bike races where the combination of exhaustion and suffering along with the visual bombardment of all the natural beauty over the passing landscapes invokes emotions where gratefulness and sadness combine for indescribable feelings of deep personal meaning. a hundred descriptions would just sound like gibberish. a thousand pictures would never do it justice. thanks for sharing those tears with us as part of your tremendous effort!

  • @solsouth
    @solsouth 2 года назад +28

    “Nearly had a little cry when I bought my favourite treat, coffee” Arrgh Si I get you and the emotions are something else. When the little things become HUGE thing. Priceless. Great video. “Crying to James Blunt” hahaha.

  • @carljones1594
    @carljones1594 2 года назад +29

    Fantastic viewing. Si smashes it again. I love that you featured your emotional battles during the ride which many blokes would never dream of doing. Very inspirational. Can't wait for the next adventure. Keep them coming.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Carl, glad you enjoyed this one!

  • @55Reever
    @55Reever 9 дней назад +1

    Simon, nothing but a HUGE tip of the hat to you. WOW!

  • @johnb5482
    @johnb5482 2 года назад +2

    No desire what so ever to do an ultra endurance event like this. However, I love to watch Si, Hank, Conor, Manon, and other do it for me. It is entertaining as well as informative and inspriational for the cycling goals I have. Keep producing quality videos like this and I'll keep watching. Maybe I'll even plunk down the $50 for GCN+ once I find the app on my Samsung TV.

  • @AndrewBartley
    @AndrewBartley 2 года назад +71

    Loved this. Great effort si. Challenges like this are what hooked me on gcn in the first place.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  2 года назад +4

      Glad you enjoyed it Andy!

  • @lenwilkinson8541
    @lenwilkinson8541 2 года назад +36

    Having heard Si's misinterpretation of his "singing" to Queen, I feel he also misinterpreted the moo of the cow. It was not aggressive but was a romantic gesture to his calves and fat ankles.

  • @andrewhayes1339
    @andrewhayes1339 2 года назад +2

    Congratulations Si, a throughly inspirational & enjoyable watch.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  2 года назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks

  • @gracht24
    @gracht24 11 месяцев назад +2

    Brilliant effort. As a bike packer in Scotland I am a connoisseur of extreme suffering. You've raised the bar there and made me think I need to up my game. Excellent.

  • @tajis6660
    @tajis6660 2 года назад +9

    What's likeable of Simon is, he is naturally funny and doesn't try to act funny or forcefully act funny. This is a man who has a funny bone in every single part of his body.

  • @electricbikerider
    @electricbikerider 2 года назад +26

    398 miles, for my level of ocd I’d definitely have had to of rode around a field to round that up to the 400. Well done Si.

    • @lhd9979
      @lhd9979 2 года назад +2

      i thought the same hahahahahah

    • @stevesmith9082
      @stevesmith9082 2 года назад +2

      Me too, Surely they could have found another couple of miles

    • @matthewlewis2072
      @matthewlewis2072 2 года назад +4

      Absolutely. Did a 99.7km ride recently and didn't realise until I had ended the ride on Wahoo. Gutted.

  • @morningtidefilms
    @morningtidefilms 2 года назад +23

    Been watching GCN a long time, but this may be my favorite video of all-felt like we saw a side of Si that we haven’t seen yet, and I came away appreciating the touch of humanity. Thanks so much!

  • @banjomechanic
    @banjomechanic 2 года назад +49

    This is badass. Absolutely phenomenal. I would attempt this, not just on masochistic terms, but for the scenery as well. Finishing third is as good as finishing first in 400 miles! Very impressive! Thank you so much for documenting this!

  • @ajlong404
    @ajlong404 2 года назад +5

    Si just regained his BEST presenter status with me. This film was honest and beautiful. It's good see GCN+ quality films on GCN. It's been too long. Chapeau, Si! And chapeau to the video and sound editing team!

  • @theprofessor7965
    @theprofessor7965 2 года назад +142

    *Spoiler Alert*
    Congrats Si you are low-key the final boss of GCN - it takes 4 presenters and an active pro to beat you on a TT bike and you placed third on your first endurance gravel race. Impressive!

    • @sanjaynayyar
      @sanjaynayyar 2 года назад +3

      Spoiler alert please!

    • @theprofessor7965
      @theprofessor7965 2 года назад +2

      @@sanjaynayyar my bad will add it

    • @TheSpaceBrosShow
      @TheSpaceBrosShow 2 года назад +3

      Si is definitely still kind of a monster, despite retirement

  • @nickwilson9512
    @nickwilson9512 17 дней назад +1

    “One of them actually mooed at me... in a very aggressive manner and uh, I don’t take kindly to being mooed at.” Bro 🤣

  • @davidmurray3685
    @davidmurray3685 Год назад +2

    Second time watching this, and got even more joy from it than the first watch. Such a fantastic video. Si you are a beast bro 💪💪💪

  • @frazergoodwin4945
    @frazergoodwin4945 2 года назад +35

    Totally epic - a massive congrats for finishing, let alone getting 3rd! And a huge congrats to the dot watching film crew who were able to provide some wonderfully atmospheric footage too!

  • @qwettz556
    @qwettz556 2 года назад +35

    As a 13yo cyclist doing long distances, this is inspiring. Love you gcn

    • @gg.youlubeatube6249
      @gg.youlubeatube6249 2 года назад +1

      Sport iis important. Althou check his arms, they are scary skiny and chest-like-chicken makes me nervous. I quess you better, take care about yourself more, time to start eat like adult man :-) ,also perhaps add complementary training in gym for body symmetry.

  • @agentmulder3626
    @agentmulder3626 2 года назад +3

    I come from the Ultra Running Scene 100km + So true what he is saying at the beginning of the video. "Its telling you what you are made of". You learn a lot about yourself when doing such things. Simon is such a cool guy. At the end of the day you have a crazy, heartwarming story to tell...to your friends, to your kids...whoever...its forever...

  • @caffeineau
    @caffeineau 2 года назад +46

    This is the content that I watch GCN for! Unadulterated cyling goodness!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  2 года назад +2

      Glad you enjoyed it! We actually have a video relating to this coming out soon!

  • @dmcarthur60
    @dmcarthur60 2 года назад +18

    Si. You are amazing ! The content and filming is amazing and the display of true emotions are the things that make your guys great. Well done mate

  • @justinbrown471
    @justinbrown471 2 года назад +46

    Amazing effort, Si. Pushed your mind and body to the limit and came through, top 3 too. Well done to you and GCN for always creating content that inspires.

  • @KarlOnSea
    @KarlOnSea Год назад +2

    Epic, and I can't believe that it's taken me nine months to watch this. I used to work with Richard, and recognised him by his riding style alone. He's an absolute monster in the saddle - I once drove a minibus back from Keswick to Newcastle, dropping the rest of the team off home on the way, while he rode. I beat him back, but by less than an hour!

  • @flash_b_3602
    @flash_b_3602 2 года назад +2

    This is some of the best content I’ve seen. A brilliant insight showing the emotional rollercoaster of endurance events.
    Hats off…not only for coming in third, but just for entering and competing in something like this.
    👏👏👏👊👊👊

    • @gcn
      @gcn  2 года назад +2

      Thanks! He smashed it!

  • @ragwort3369
    @ragwort3369 2 года назад +15

    This is proper inspiring! Well done to Si for finishing so strongly, and well done to the production team for such a great video. The ride itself seems similar in many ways to some of the longer Audax rides, including the "snatching sleep where you can" and "fuelling up in 24 hour garages" elements. Maybe GCN could check out some of these events in future? I really enjoyed this video, cheers.

  • @KingZarathus
    @KingZarathus 2 года назад +15

    Great content. Watching Simon's descent into madness as he devolves to loudly singing to himself as he rides.

  • @kellymorris1928
    @kellymorris1928 2 года назад +19

    I’m watching this from Australia a month after completing my first 525k bikepack race but just 5 months since I STARTED RIDING A BIKE AT ALL! I’m finding it hilarious that experienced riders find this so tough yet I somehow thought I’d give it a go. Can totally relate to all the nerves at the start and it being so easy to enter and then having told someone I having to follow through 😂 Simon I just loved this! The cows, the bad packaging choices for powder, carrying more than everyone else and the simple pleasure of chips on a dirty footpath. The privilege of being out there. Well done mate.

  • @velilenare5267
    @velilenare5267 2 года назад +9

    I have zoned in and out of GCN since the start and this is what I return for. What a great video Si and GCN! I love the raw emotions displayed here which were both amusing and very touching. I don't tend to love the video diary format but here it was used expertly, showing real feeling. The singing was magical!

  • @reggie178965
    @reggie178965 2 года назад +10

    great video! can we also just stop and appreciate the cameraman who followed Simon, and managed to film all this. It is an effort to get all these environmental shots.

  • @alic6958
    @alic6958 2 года назад +17

    You should make a behind the scenes production video, showing the amount of effort taken to make these videos.
    Would love to see how it’s filmed, with chase team and camera crew etc.
    Insane quality!

    • @tonylephard5843
      @tonylephard5843 2 года назад

      likewise, I'm always curious if the cameramen interacted or if this was a completely solo ride apart from the other competitors)

    • @douglaspate9314
      @douglaspate9314 2 года назад

      Me too

    • @inz_uzi
      @inz_uzi 2 года назад

      @@tonylephard5843 It's obvious they interacted. The cameraman drank all Si's water! 😂

  • @Mexximillion
    @Mexximillion Год назад +4

    Omg I'm tearing up! Most beautiful scenery, and a superhuman feat by Simon. Mad respect for this beautiful piece of documentary, way to go Simon and GCN!

  • @ovidiuschiopu5758
    @ovidiuschiopu5758 2 года назад +4

    Congratulations Si. Well done. What a challenge. Loved the authenticity of this film. Very inspiring. Kudos to the production crew too!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  2 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @andyglawe7804
    @andyglawe7804 2 года назад +8

    Brilliant and inspiring and i dont why but I found the bit with Simon having a coffee as a treat and the electric scooter slowly passing behind hilarious!

  • @kul0078
    @kul0078 2 года назад +9

    The gut im the background at 17:31 when si mentions the 4 kg of Chips.

  • @bellis6323
    @bellis6323 2 года назад +2

    Best upload for ages. Well done Simon and GCN.

  • @jamesplegg
    @jamesplegg 2 года назад +10

    What an incredible video! Firstly, congrats to Simon for being ready to take on this massive challenge, and with the GCN team delivering a rivetting 'highs and lows' bikelogue. Secondly, the production team absolutely outdid themselves this time. Love, love, love the soundtrack, and the atmospheric sound edits. And then the camerawork, especially those drone shots, was simply spectacular. Thanks so much to the whole team that put this together !!!

  • @diq5386
    @diq5386 2 года назад +3

    You can't beat a good old sing song whilst you're cycling!! Nicely done!!

  • @jaredlash5002
    @jaredlash5002 2 года назад +7

    Okay. I absolutely love this kind of stuff. When you did the double-century video, I went and did my first double-century the weekend after. Now 400 miles? My knees are already starting to complain and I haven't even moved from my chair.

    • @davidburgess741
      @davidburgess741 2 года назад +5

      Don't worry, your knees will be Ok after 2 days sleep at the mid point !

  • @mitch_smith
    @mitch_smith 8 месяцев назад +1

    Homer has his Odyssey and GCN has this jewel.

  • @cajennings00
    @cajennings00 2 года назад +8

    Best GCN video I've seen to date. Absolutely loved this! And yes, I quite fancy something as ridiculous as this event 😵 Kudos to Simon for such an honest, emotional film 💪. Loved the tears of exhaustion!😂

  • @AlexRepin
    @AlexRepin 2 года назад +17

    Coming up next: Si goes further east and rides Red Bull Trans Siberian Extreme :D

  • @ericrichardson7575
    @ericrichardson7575 2 года назад +4

    Absolutely wonderful! Loved the emotions. It makes it so real and hits home. So glad Si stopped to sleep. Shows you need to listen to your body now and then. I could care less where he placed. It's HOW he finished! Inspiring!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  2 года назад

      Thanks Eric, glad to hear you enjoyed the video!

  • @TheMrDannyGee
    @TheMrDannyGee 2 года назад +1

    How is this guy riding 400 miles with a BACKPACK? My back is sore from a 20km commute with a backpack. Cudos, and what a rollercoaster of emotions, so well documented, thanks for showing us everything!

  • @GogglesTyresandTrainers
    @GogglesTyresandTrainers 2 года назад +2

    This. This is what GCN is for, incredible videography, soundscape and editing. Massive kudos to Si for his effort on the ride and honesty throughout and to all those who filmed and put this stellar 30 minute documentary together.

  • @satori4183
    @satori4183 2 года назад +6

    Well done Si! 🙌Gotta love his hatred for bovines and how randomly emotional he gets over buying coffee, seeing dog walkers, and listening to James Blunt.

  • @magnus_kristiansen
    @magnus_kristiansen 2 года назад +9

    Now this is a masterpiece! So damn good edited. More of this!

  • @chriswitek9455
    @chriswitek9455 2 года назад +1

    i firmly believe that we all ride a bike to feel. not just the pain of suffering, or the joys of climbing a mountain. but the full range of emotions and thoughts that we so often block out during our day to day lives.

  • @holdencaulfied7492
    @holdencaulfied7492 2 года назад +3

    Holy Crap! Simon is back

  • @tetsuei5928
    @tetsuei5928 2 года назад +6

    I absolutely love the long form content you folks have, it's absolutely magical to watch and listen to. Great job Simon!

  • @xXelitegpXx
    @xXelitegpXx 2 года назад

    31:55 Grass and beans ? That’s my go to celebratory meal after a 400mile ride also. Classic 😂

  • @chinaiwei
    @chinaiwei 2 года назад +2

    I just love you guys producing these kind of epic rides in U.K. What a great way for us here in the USA to see how cycling can transform you mentally, psychologically, physically, and emotionally. Many many Kuods!!! Please do more, please!!! Shout out to great production team and filming crews! What a fantastic work!

  • @CraigHarrison
    @CraigHarrison 2 года назад +3

    "It's 6 o'clock... and I really, really, should get up."
    That's me on a day when I haven't just ridden 300 miles and had 2 hours sleep.
    Great, great content GCN keep it coming, and big congrats to Si on making it.

  • @spicypretzel7616
    @spicypretzel7616 2 года назад +7

    This is just simply amazing. The type of video that made me fall in love with cycling, and along the way, fall in love with GCN. Goosebumps.

  • @Peaveygrinderr
    @Peaveygrinderr 2 года назад

    Since one week I have the worst case of tonsillitis in my life. Been miserable all week, the tears running down your face listening to James Blunt was the only spark of joy I've felt all week. Feeling you Simon!!!

  • @JamiedoesWildBikepacking
    @JamiedoesWildBikepacking 2 года назад +1

    Good to see my stomping ground of King's Lynn area and gravel favourite Peddars Way. Awesome ride Simon.

  • @davidmelton6442
    @davidmelton6442 2 года назад +3

    Good job Simon, glad to see i'm not the only one that gets teary on challenging rides!! BRAVO!

    • @ceftx2375
      @ceftx2375 2 года назад

      Yes...same here. : )

  • @tedsmithy5442
    @tedsmithy5442 2 года назад +5

    Thank you, Simon! I felt inspired as I watched and listened to you suffer. This was one of the best cycling vids I've watched, and I've seen a few. Thank you!!

  • @DepletedLithium
    @DepletedLithium 9 месяцев назад +1

    Wow! I'm so glad you got to ride round East Anglia, it's so beautiful here! I just bike packed the rebellion way, a local route round some of the best the county has to offer. Good job!

  • @Nick-qg1sc
    @Nick-qg1sc Год назад +1

    Honestly very inspirational. I can't imagine the pure emotion of reaching the finish line just knowing you've done what you didn't think you could do. 10/10 video. Loved it.

  • @dbleblkdaddy
    @dbleblkdaddy 2 года назад +3

    That was freaking awesome. I love that you gave us the privilege of seeing the emotional side of the ride. Cycling has kept me alive through the most troubling times of my life. Thank you.

  • @Madmaverick101
    @Madmaverick101 2 года назад +3

    Absolutely brilliant!!! Entertaining, motivational, and enlightening. Well done Si!

  • @storegga
    @storegga 2 года назад +2

    Si's exploits on the bike are equally as amazing as off it. The amount of people he's inspired, kept motivated and engaged into this global community is an achievement that many pros have yet to scale.

  • @derekwheeler2677
    @derekwheeler2677 2 года назад +1

    Incredible work. It would’ve been cool if everyone had air tags and you could see where everyone was throughout the course at different times.