After he said "I know, the Italian bikes are not so successful as they used to be;" they won two tour de France (Pinarello and Colnago), the Giro in 2020 (Pinarello) and the Vuelta (Bianchi). So definitely Italian bikes rule!
Great episode about Italian bike royalty. I love my Wilier Super Leggera. Pity the origin of the Wilier name was not explained. W.I.L.I.E.R named is derived from this acronym “W I’Italia Liberata e redenta” translated from Italian means “Long Live Italy,liberated and redeemed”. So I’ll see your Bianchi royal endorsement and raise you with Wilier national pride.
Myself and a friend rode up here in 1991 on fully loaded touring bikes, as part of a long European bike tour on the way to that years PBP. We were aiming for Aosta, and a hotel keeper in Pinarello had assured us that the 'new' road past the top would take us down to Aosta. Well were we in for a surprise!, as the road ended and a walking track of sorts, awaited us. So as we stumbled down the 'tracks' we thought of many different ways we would punish that hotel keeper if we ever crossed his path again... Fantastic scenery though, so it wasn't all bad.
You are absolutely correct. At the top of Nivolet there is a track for four miles, I walked about 2.5 miles of it. The track deteriorates and at the end there is a steep decent 500m down the mountain side to Port which is a village about 20 miles from Aosta, or about half that as the crow flies. The only vehicles allowed down the track are military ones, according to the tour guide.
Did that climb a while back. It’s truly epic. My “super bike” was/is a 2016 Pegoretti Marcelo with Campy Chorus 11 and Shamal Mille wheels as well as complete Fizik cockpit. Now, that’s Italian.
@Savage Poet enjoying what you're doing in life as job i guess is enjoying life. they're at work, which is a hobby for me and still i cannot take enough time out of my schedule. Getting your dream job is enjoying life and they deserve it since they must've trained hard for this.
I'm italian and I'm so proud of this video... Italia: "tutte le debolezze, tutta la forza del Genio" ( all the weaknesses, all the strength of the Genius)
6:22 dutch bicycle manufacturer gazelle (mainly known for dutch style city bikes, but they also made road bikes in the past and even won the world championships once) has something similar to a royal appointment. in 1992, the 100th year of their existence, they were granted the attribute "koninklijk" meaning "royal" by queen beatrix.
Also worth a look into the history of Shimano. If I remember correctly, one of the take off points as a bicycle and equipment builder is related to building bikes for the emperor of Japan. Still need to check this in my handbook of bicycle history though.
Pinarello is magic. If you are going for are high end bike you want to race, I would choose the F10 (F12). It is the all around weapon. Whether climbing, mixed, flat, descending, handling. The Pinarello does it all. And with the F12 it is Even more aero and more comfy (28mm clearance).
Who was the director of this GCN Italian job this channel is actually better than any tv programme absolutely superb viewing 👏🏻👏🏻🚴🏻♂️🚴🏻♂️🔥🔥🏴🏴
First i though that this is new James Bond trailer but then i saw GCN guys play with snow :D. Sir David Attenborough team is making fantastic nature programs and GCN team is making fantastic bicycle videos.
Dare I say, this be top gear of cycling?! What is this?! Man! The writing, direction, editing and camera work! Golly!! Wow this is really something guys!
@@Akkiben Thanks for asking! While I thoroughly enjoyed Ollie's videos from the Stelvio earlier this year, this one below will always be my favorite. I think I saw it the first time in 2012, and it inspired me to finally do the Granfondo Stelvio Santini medium route in 2018. I have done mountainous rides before, but as a Clydesdale, I was definitely out of my element. I finished DFL, but it was not only one of my best rides ever, but a lifetime highlight. As stunning as the scenery is, the people of Bormio are even more wonderful. I can't wait to go back next year and do it again! What is your favorite GCN video? ruclips.net/video/2laZ5MnDhvo/видео.html
This video reminds me of Top Gear / The Grand Tour in terms of production quality and entertainment. Even Ollie managed to get dropped at the start like James May. Well done Gents !
I must have watched this video 50 times...still lovin it. The music is inspiring and the scenery increadible. All of the presenters did a fantastic job. Primo production all around...I'm going to watch it again. Then again, and well you know.
Like many here I am sure, I have been watching GCN for a number of years now and they have just got better and better and better with their content production. This was fantastic and gave me, an Australian with little hill let alone mountain climbs, a very good feel for what it's like. Keep it rolling lads!!!!
Would have loved to have seen a Scapin, Colnalgo, & DeRosa ridden on this episode too. In any case, great video of what looked to be a great day of riding.
One the best GCN video, as far as scenery goes. What an amazing place! Thank you guys. ( I am still very much in love with my Pyrenean rides...but then again, I am French!)
Michael Caine recently said in an interview, "everybody I work with has a Michael Caine impression and some of them are better than I am" Wonderful video, one more location to add to the bucket list.
Wonderful. By the way, the music at the beginning is southern, Mediterranean music, a music totally foreign to the Alps. It's the same if you show Brazilian beaches with Irish Riverdance music, or black nude Congolese dancers dancing with Russian Kalinka. Italy is (was) a country only on the maps. North Italy and South Italy are two different countries. The Alps, Bianchi, Colnago, Campagnolo, Pinarello, Wilier, Scapin, Atala etc are from North Italy.
Just got a Pinarello Dogma F10 with Most Talon bar and eTap!!! Simply amazing. I know that Campy is Campy but SRAM is so far ahead with wireless. Cleaner, no wires at all and AXS is soooooooo fast.
Holy moly... This is SPECTACULAR. How in the world are you going to top this? Hollywood-level cinematography on a RUclips channel? All those others should just pack up and go home. Well done, ladies and gentlemen! (And, again, who in their right mind could give this a thumbs down?)
Funny that Ollies said "italian bikes not as successful in the world tour as they were used to", while every grand tour in 2020 was won by an italian bike with rim brakes.
Bravi! Best damn video of the year, amici. While the Italian bicycles were all "handsome" and the banter as smart as always, it was the Italian landscape, the road, the climb, that became the star. Breathtaking. (And nice cinematography, GCN mates.) The star, as always--ITALIA.
Which of these three Italian super bikes would you like to ride in the Alps? 🔥
Pinarello!
Ur moms bike lmao👇😂👉
I agree with Ollie, nothing’s as Italian as a Celeste Bianchi
The one that's on an italian groupset. So, none of them. Very disappointing. :(
I`ll take the Bianchi minus the Disc Brakes, but add Campy Groupo...
The only thing more Italian than a Bianchi is a Bianchi with full Campagnolo
Came here to comment the exact same thing but I was beaten to the punch.
Bianchi's Swedish these days. So I'd go with a Colnago with Campagnolo.
Malkatraz a colnago with campag, a selle Italia and a dedacciai finishing kit
@@Bilbo736 Me too
And ad a espresso machine on it
"I don't mind riding to France. But there is no way I'm gonna drink a coffee when I get there." Awesome!
Pretty much the equivalent of old school top gear on bikes ! Love it!
Ollie needs to work on his "In the world" delivery
@@seanmadge3902 he needs to pause more.....................in the middle..................of his sentences.......................in the world.
Sean Madge I actually consciously toned it down for this video to avoid the comparison! I’ve said in the world quite a few times in videos!
just wanted to comment the same :)
@@OllieBridgewood Great impression Ollie!
After he said "I know, the Italian bikes are not so successful as they used to be;" they won two tour de France (Pinarello and Colnago), the Giro in 2020 (Pinarello) and the Vuelta (Bianchi). So definitely Italian bikes rule!
This is so Awesome to. Watch. Reminds me of the Pinnacle time of TopGear.
Exactly!!!!
*Lau Hea* Hey, you put. Full. Stops in your post, seemingly. Without rhyme nor. Reason. Congratulations, err.
Can still watch grand tour too
Oh yeah!
Yeah, it remains me the same, very funny 😄
Great episode about Italian bike royalty. I love my Wilier Super Leggera. Pity the origin of the Wilier name was not explained. W.I.L.I.E.R named is derived from this acronym “W I’Italia Liberata e redenta” translated from Italian means “Long Live Italy,liberated and redeemed”. So I’ll see your Bianchi royal endorsement and raise you with Wilier national pride.
Sounds like a really fascist name to me and the whole Royal thing doesn’t impress me either. Is there a communist Italian super bike?
@@michaelromandel9022actually the liberation is referred to the defeat of the fascist regime and the victory of antifascist partisan liberators
Myself and a friend rode up here in 1991 on fully loaded touring bikes, as part of a long European bike tour on the way to that years PBP. We were aiming for Aosta, and a hotel keeper in Pinarello had assured us that the 'new' road past the top would take us down to Aosta. Well were we in for a surprise!, as the road ended and a walking track of sorts, awaited us. So as we stumbled down the 'tracks' we thought of many different ways we would punish that hotel keeper if we ever crossed his path again...
Fantastic scenery though, so it wasn't all bad.
You are absolutely correct. At the top of Nivolet there is a track for four miles, I walked about 2.5 miles of it. The track deteriorates and at the end there is a steep decent 500m down the mountain side to Port which is a village about 20 miles from Aosta, or about half that as the crow flies. The only vehicles allowed down the track are military ones, according to the tour guide.
Loved all the michael caine impressions. Especially: his blown the bloody doors off
traderz13 excellent impression indeed
Simply breathtaking!
The cento 10 pro is a beauty 😍
Oh man, what a looker
I’m so happy with my Cento10 pro in the same amazing “iride” paint colour
Being Italian and Piedmontese, this video makes me proud of my heritage that, lately, is quite compromised, sadly.
Dumaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Never in the world would you think 10 months ago that it could get worse... stay safe and strong
*gets borderline violent when he gets an espresso and not a cappuccino*
Che bello vedere così tanta Italia su GCN! Fantastic video yet again, good job guys!
James and his pronunciations Bellissimo!
Did that climb a while back. It’s truly epic. My “super bike” was/is a 2016 Pegoretti Marcelo with Campy Chorus 11 and Shamal Mille wheels as well as complete Fizik cockpit. Now, that’s Italian.
Azz!!!! 👏👏👏
what are we doing sitting at home? nothing major, maybe we do enjoy our bikes but these guys are just enjoying their lives. what a spectacular climb
@Savage Poet enjoying what you're doing in life as job i guess is enjoying life. they're at work, which is a hobby for me and still i cannot take enough time out of my schedule. Getting your dream job is enjoying life and they deserve it since they must've trained hard for this.
This video was basically top gear on bikes...quite a good format I think
I'm italian and I'm so proud of this video... Italia: "tutte le debolezze, tutta la forza del Genio" (
all the weaknesses, all the strength of the Genius)
These top gear-esq trips and rides are PERFECTLY done. Love the content, loved the climb
Couldn`t agree more
Yeah, Love all the feature videos which seem to come out every week.
Holy shit Ollie great Michael Caine impression 👏🏼👏🏼🤙🏽
Actually that WAS Michael Caine doing an Ollie impression all the way through. Pretty convincing if you ask me.
Daamn, this video is very-very well done! I enjoyed it so much!
6:22 dutch bicycle manufacturer gazelle (mainly known for dutch style city bikes, but they also made road bikes in the past and even won the world championships once) has something similar to a royal appointment. in 1992, the 100th year of their existence, they were granted the attribute "koninklijk" meaning "royal" by queen beatrix.
Also worth a look into the history of Shimano. If I remember correctly, one of the take off points as a bicycle and equipment builder is related to building bikes for the emperor of Japan. Still need to check this in my handbook of bicycle history though.
"What would be more Italian than a Bianchi?"...... A Bianchi with Campagnolo not Shimano.
Agree!
if you watched the video you will know they addressed that
Can't get enough of this video...scenery is just incredible and Ollies impression of Michael Caine is priceless.
Love the mix of showing us the climb, the bike and a little history about both. Nice production guys keep it up!
More, more and more of this. A great film.
Pinarello is magic. If you are going for are high end bike you want to race, I would choose the F10 (F12). It is the all around weapon. Whether climbing, mixed, flat, descending, handling. The Pinarello does it all. And with the F12 it is Even more aero and more comfy (28mm clearance).
I got a Gan S which is not their topmodel but it is a magnificent bike.
I really don’t see, how you find these ugly.
The Pinarello fork crown to head tube looks like the designer went home and the cleaner finished the drawing! What were they thinking, it is ugly.
Pete Smith good thing this is a taste question.
Who was the director of this GCN Italian job this channel is actually better than any tv programme absolutely superb viewing 👏🏻👏🏻🚴🏻♂️🚴🏻♂️🔥🔥🏴🏴
It was an AI drone...
Cheers John, really appreciate your feedback! 👌
I have always wanted top gear style videos from GCN, just call it Bottom Cassette and its complete.
I just got a 75" 4K TV delivered and this was the first thing I watched on it. Incredible! Keep it up GCN!
Crikey, nice one!
First i though that this is new James Bond trailer but then i saw GCN guys play with snow :D. Sir David Attenborough team is making fantastic nature programs and GCN team is making fantastic bicycle videos.
I miss Colnago here, but what a beautiful is that Pinarello!
The filming has gotten even better. I loved this video from you guys. You all made it look so good!!!!
My favourite GCN video yet, the camera work is first class!
You definitely need two more guys riding Colnago and De Rosa.
doesn't matter actually haha - none of them are still made in Italy :D
@@HJ-bd2rr De Rosa and C64 are made in Italy
@@nikolashopov7649 not De Rosa carbon my friend. I have emailed them asking as I was interested in their product, they confirmed it is made in Taiwan
@@nikolashopov7649 buy Basso, Sarto, Legend if you want to buy 100% Italian. 3T also recently decided to bring manufacturing back to Italy.
Dare I say, this be top gear of cycling?! What is this?! Man!
The writing, direction, editing and camera work! Golly!!
Wow this is really something guys!
You brought cycling TV-shows to a new level
Aw thanks Francesco!
It's absolutely true, cappuccino only in the morning!
This is probably my second favorite GCN video. It makes me insanely happy to watch it time and time again.
Which is the first favourite?
@@Akkiben
Thanks for asking! While I thoroughly enjoyed Ollie's videos from the Stelvio earlier this year, this one below will always be my favorite.
I think I saw it the first time in 2012, and it inspired me to finally do the Granfondo Stelvio Santini medium route in 2018. I have done mountainous rides before, but as a Clydesdale, I was definitely out of my element. I finished DFL, but it was not only one of my best rides ever, but a lifetime highlight. As stunning as the scenery is, the people of Bormio are even more wonderful. I can't wait to go back next year and do it again!
What is your favorite GCN video?
ruclips.net/video/2laZ5MnDhvo/видео.html
@@richm.3477 Stelvio is one of a kind, remarkable and spectacular scenery.
I think its also my most favourite video 😊👍
Absolutely stunning scenery must be ridden steady and stopping to enjoy plenty of coffee is also a must 👏🏼🤙🏽
Bianchi Specialissima with Campagnolo super record,Bora wheels with Vittoria tubulares is the perfect italian climbing bike.
This video reminds me of Top Gear / The Grand Tour in terms of production quality and entertainment. Even Ollie managed to get dropped at the start like James May. Well done Gents !
you blew the bloody doors off video production with this one, chaps!
Haha thanks Rich!
Without a doubt some of the greatest content I’ve ever seen from GCN!
And the bar keeps getting higher...
Everything feels so cinematic, pity can’t get into France 🇫🇷
Definitely one of the best GCN vid!
Bloody hell Ollie. That was a good Michael Caine impression. Especially when riding up a bloody great mountain.
I must have watched this video 50 times...still lovin it. The music is inspiring and the scenery increadible. All of the presenters did a fantastic job. Primo production all around...I'm going to watch it again. Then again, and well you know.
One of the best cycling videos I have ever seen, an A+ to the producers.
i agree with you bro
Like many here I am sure, I have been watching GCN for a number of years now and they have just got better and better and better with their content production. This was fantastic and gave me, an Australian with little hill let alone mountain climbs, a very good feel for what it's like.
Keep it rolling lads!!!!
Woohoo! Glad to hear it buddy.
One of the all time best GCN vids... plus a total bike-gasm, too bad they didn't have a fourth on a Colnago!
Guys. Best vid ever. It is all about what cycling is and will ever be... passion and spirit. Thanks!
Production Value: 10/10.
Keep it up!
Would have loved to have seen a Scapin, Colnalgo, & DeRosa ridden on this episode too.
In any case, great video of what looked to be a great day of riding.
Bottecchia
Such great production value! Way to go GCN!
Very proud to own Bianchi Oltre xr4. Tech changes very fast in cycling world, but the feeling of having a heritage bike stays much longer!
Smart storyline, brilliant location, amazing footage. My favourite channel. Thanks, team Ollie!
I’ve always been in love with Pinarello. I still have my 2004 Prince with full Dura Ace.
Thank Caine impression may just be your best yet!
Alan sei grande! The best! Piemonte is breathtaking!
If my house were near that route , i'll be riding there every week . Because i like climbing , and the view is so beautiful !
We would too Rizky!
One the best GCN video, as far as scenery goes. What an amazing place! Thank you guys.
( I am still very much in love with my Pyrenean rides...but then again, I am French!)
Aw thanks Normand! The Pyrenees are fabulous, agreed.
One of my favourite GCN videos. More of this pls. 👍👍👍
Cheers Corey!
Inspiring seeing you climb up to where the snow plows gave up....
Italian super bikes but no sign of Colnago or Campagnolo? like deep crust pizza. Italian by name only
truee
Can't agree more. Could of had a De Rosa too in the mix
These guys drink cappuccinos in the afternoon too.
NGL, pizza pie is a seriously guilty pleasure.
Hey guys, It's impossible introduce all the best italian bike...we have got too much choices..😁
Michael Caine recently said in an interview, "everybody I work with has a Michael Caine impression and some of them are better than I am" Wonderful video, one more location to add to the bucket list.
The video quality has become so awesome 👏 great video
Grazie. Meravigliosa pubblicità alla MIA Italia ed alla sua fantastica storia ciclistica. Good job, italian job
Amazing Climb,Amazing Bikes,and Amazing Video thanks Guys,PD
Wonderful. By the way, the music at the beginning is southern, Mediterranean music, a music totally foreign to the Alps. It's the same if you show Brazilian beaches with Irish Riverdance music, or black nude Congolese dancers dancing with Russian Kalinka.
Italy is (was) a country only on the maps. North Italy and South Italy are two different countries. The Alps, Bianchi, Colnago, Campagnolo, Pinarello, Wilier, Scapin, Atala etc are from North Italy.
What a job you guys have!
I could watch this all day. And their friendly bickering with each other only makes it better 😄
Cinematography is excellent.
My most favorite GCN episodes. I like italian bikes!
Wow just recently I was thinking about how I missed the old GCN with Matt, but these new videos are absolutely sick ! Great job GCN
I appreciate the intersection of geography and bike culture which content like this provide...wonderful piece. Thanks.
One of your best ones yet guys loved it watching it. More like this please
Grazie!!! This was fun to watch. I lived in that area in the 1970s and loved every day!
Cheers Neil, it's certainly an incredibly beautiful area of the world, we were very lucky to visit
"Top Gear" style script, good idea! You could be goofier though :-)
This video is interesting, informative, funny, intelligently edited and has great production values - chapeau GCN!
Aw cheers mate!
Absolutely phenomenal episode.
Thanks 😘
My Pinarello F10 with Campy EPS is the most sublime bike I've ever owned, or ridden for that matter. Awesome video!
A MIDWEEK FEATURE???? WITH OLLIE???????? oh gcn how you are spoiling us xxxxx
I don't think Ollie was on form - he didn't say "cool" in every other sentence 🤔
@@jasoncdebussy but he did do a Michael Cain impression
@@pobg And not a bad one 😊
I actually have a Bianchi for a road bike. I enjoy that you put those great road bikes of Italy, their all great bikes after all.
Well if I hadto choose an Italian super bike I will never afford then I’d prefer Bianchi’s Specialissima with 12sp Super Record and Bora 35’s.
Ollie's impression is pretty on point
This is definitely the best video of 2019! More of this please!
Fantastic video, loved it. if these videos dont want to make you ride nothing will
Hope it does the trick!
Just got a Pinarello Dogma F10 with Most Talon bar and eTap!!! Simply amazing. I know that Campy is Campy but SRAM is so far ahead with wireless. Cleaner, no wires at all and AXS is soooooooo fast.
Italian super bikes without Campagnolo? LOL
So good to hear l'inno de Mameli on a GCN video!
Love a Yorkshire based Italian accent :-)
Last of the summer wine doing the Italian Job in a top gear format! The BEST GCN production “in the world”! 👍🏼👌🏼
Perfect idea, perfect bikes, perfect road, perfect scenery - in short; perfect video :)
Basically, this is why I like cycling :)
Nice one Anton, it was just spectacular!
Stunning views defo a bucket list cycle holiday, an the Michael Caine impression was spot on lol
Holy moly... This is SPECTACULAR. How in the world are you going to top this? Hollywood-level cinematography on a RUclips channel? All those others should just pack up and go home. Well done, ladies and gentlemen! (And, again, who in their right mind could give this a thumbs down?)
One of the best GCN videos I've seen in a long time... Despite watching it 5 months late :D Top effort guys!
I enjoyed so much watching this video guys!! I wish I could be with you... And anyway: grande Alan!!,👍👍
Funny that Ollies said "italian bikes not as successful in the world tour as they were used to", while every grand tour in 2020 was won by an italian bike with rim brakes.
How on Earth did GCN afford to give Ollie voice lessons so that he could sound EXACTLY like Michael Cane?
Bravi! Best damn video of the year, amici. While the Italian bicycles were all "handsome" and the banter as smart as always, it was the Italian landscape, the road, the climb, that became the star. Breathtaking. (And nice cinematography, GCN mates.) The star, as always--ITALIA.
Major props to Ollie for his Charlie Croker impression. It looked like that climb was indeed a "Self-Preservation Society"