Hank’s Toughest Challenge | Lands End John o' Groats Record Attempt

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024
  • Hank and Mark Beaumont are no strangers to epic cycling challenges and breaking world records. But, this time, we set them a challenge that takes things to a whole new level. Cycling from Lands End to John o' Groats in a time trial relay. Riding 1 hour on, 1 hour off, full gas for almost 2 full days is enough to bring anyone to their knees; even the kings of pain themselves. Would they be able to complete this truly epic ride?
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  • @gcn
    @gcn  3 года назад +644

    Is this the most epic challenge Hank & Mark have ever undertaken together? Have you ever ridden LEJOG? Let us know in the comments below!

    • @SDMgolf
      @SDMgolf 3 года назад +16

      Use need to put a GCN team in Australia. Dream job

    • @FlatSpinMan
      @FlatSpinMan 3 года назад +18

      This was brilliant. Just hearing Hank, he sounded just about dead. What a stunning pace to maintain over such a distance. Why not do something like 3 hours on, 3 off? Wouldn’t that give you more rest, or is that not allowed?

    • @boomchakalaka3715
      @boomchakalaka3715 3 года назад +7

      By far your best challenge. Just a herculean effort!

    • @apm9507
      @apm9507 3 года назад +6

      I would love to see a bike touring version of this. A Tour of the 🇬🇧 (TOUK) would be neat with mandatory pub stops.

    • @haizi7314
      @haizi7314 3 года назад

      GCN, I would like to request a video if you can do it “How to properly ride out of the saddle on a mountain bike” I really want to know if I am doing something wrong when getting out of the saddle with my Mountain bike Thnx.

  • @joewallace7552
    @joewallace7552 3 года назад +1112

    This is a RUclips video - and it's free. The production quality is insane. Props to everyone involved 👏

    • @gcn
      @gcn  3 года назад +56

      Thanks, Joe!

    • @Wargwarn
      @Wargwarn 3 года назад +13

      It's technically not free. You pay for it by either spending time watching ads, or spending money on RUclips premium.

    • @joewallace7552
      @joewallace7552 3 года назад +16

      @@Wargwarn I pay £0 to watch it. Therefore it is free to me. The advertisers pay RUclips - of which a portion goes to GCN which is how they make their money. I however am watching it for free.

    • @Wargwarn
      @Wargwarn 3 года назад +5

      @@joewallace7552 time is money, hence the phrase 'spending time'. You spend time watching ads, therefore it's not free, unless of course you value your time at £0.

    • @Mensch-et3xm
      @Mensch-et3xm 3 года назад +31

      @@Wargwarn That's a superficial view on things from my perspective. Yes, I need time to make money which I need to buy food to survive. But not every second of my day has a financial equivalent. When I'm sitting at home in the evening and I watch a video that's 30 seconds longer (because of the ad) than I expected, I didn't spend money. I couldn't have made money from those 30 seconds in any realistic way in my life. To be honest I didn't even spend the 30 seconds watching the ad. I just think about something about which I didn't have thought had I been working (for money) that time. Your statement that "you value your time at £0" just because you consider watching an ad plus a video free (of charge, which it is) is too big of a conclusion.

  • @TheDoosh79
    @TheDoosh79 3 года назад +676

    I like how Mark sounds more or less exactly the same at the end as he did at the start, where as Hank sounds like a totally broken man lol. Epic effort guys, a great bit of film.

    • @bjsr126
      @bjsr126 3 года назад +35

      This is basically just a training ride for Mark considering what he's done.
      Little blow off the cob webs on his legs kind!

    • @toomuch9762
      @toomuch9762 3 года назад +35

      Ya Mark sounded like he had just set off on his first turn every turn 😂 dude is just a beast. And for hank to last showed some serious balls for someone who isnt use to this. Experience is everything.

    • @kishascape
      @kishascape 3 года назад +7

      These are familiar waters for mark. It was his first long range cycling ride when he was 12 and got a taste for the ultra endurance. He did look like a Tim Burton character at the end though.

    • @kishascape
      @kishascape 3 года назад +7

      If you watch the 1903 Tour de France stage they did together though you'll see they both look like they aged 10 years at the end.

    • @tomb2289
      @tomb2289 2 года назад +2

      Yeah Mark's mental toughness is something to behold, love it!

  • @thekatanaguy1902
    @thekatanaguy1902 3 года назад +1882

    Another series of "Let's kill Hank again"
    Love it.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  3 года назад +351

      He just keeps getting back up again...

    • @TheGerm24
      @TheGerm24 3 года назад +79

      Poor guy looks like he was in serious pain at the end there. What a trooper.

    • @false8326
      @false8326 3 года назад +50

      @@TheGerm24 He's not nicknamed The Tank for nothing

    • @philipcooper8297
      @philipcooper8297 3 года назад +37

      You can't kill Hank the Tank!

    • @randaillizarte9809
      @randaillizarte9809 3 года назад +18

      Hank is the first subject of every experinent.

  • @alifeinlycra5622
    @alifeinlycra5622 3 года назад +349

    Chapeau. I did JOGLE with a pal when I was 18 years old in 12 days in the mid-90s. On MTBs. With no helmets. We just slept in bushes, in fields (woke up several times with cows sniffing my head), on beaches, and on the last night on a central reservation roundabout next to a helicopter airport. Oh, how times have changed! We realised three-quarters of the way through Scotland that out guidebook was taking us to local points of interest like churches and stone circles. Needless to say our route ended up being 1660km. Loved it though!

    • @kishascape
      @kishascape 3 года назад +13

      90s full rigid MTBs are awesome. Basically like a touring bike with beefier tires.

  • @stewarthinsley6995
    @stewarthinsley6995 3 года назад +678

    When a Mark Beaumont, world record holder for the circumference of the world is along side you, you'd be daft to not take his advice on an endurance event. Mark you are a bloody legend mate ✊✊✊

    • @gcn
      @gcn  3 года назад +70

      He's a true master of his craft.

    • @Songbirdstress
      @Songbirdstress 3 года назад +45

      @@gcn I love how he barely seems to be breaking a sweat.

    • @EcclestoN00
      @EcclestoN00 3 года назад +42

      @@Songbirdstress I think he's just spent so many hours of his life in that pain zone he's used to it now haha

    • @chillax498
      @chillax498 3 года назад +10

      @@EcclestoN00 he is scottish ! its in the DNA.

    • @craig2622
      @craig2622 3 года назад +1

      TRUE WORDS BRO💯💥💥💥💪💪💪

  • @thembamoyo8769
    @thembamoyo8769 3 года назад +237

    I was in Lands End when you were setting up your bikes. I remember telling my girlfriend this has to be for an epic challenge otherwise no ones just starts a ride in Lands End for no particular reason. What a ride

  • @gamerN77
    @gamerN77 3 года назад +615

    „When you’ve got no idea what’s going on, carry on.“ That’s worth a T-Shirt, isn’t it?

    • @francescosacchetti8476
      @francescosacchetti8476 3 года назад +5

      Copy that

    • @DominicBurford
      @DominicBurford 3 года назад +1

      I thougtht that too

    • @TheGrapefruit11
      @TheGrapefruit11 3 года назад +12

      I loved the sympathetic shrug after he said it - like he wasn't on the bike for 11hours prior. Legend.

    • @philtomlinson8220
      @philtomlinson8220 3 года назад +6

      @@TheGrapefruit11 Beaumont is just a beast!

    • @johnblankson6570
      @johnblankson6570 3 года назад

      Liked that. I just use Dory's line from Finding Nemo "Just keep swimming"

  • @EdPratt
    @EdPratt 3 года назад +607

    Amazing effort fellas! Thrilling watch!

    • @samuelbino7915
      @samuelbino7915 3 года назад +16

      Ed commenting on GCN now that's a beautiful thing

    • @pierrecautain2999
      @pierrecautain2999 3 года назад +4

      Ed ❤️

    • @noproblem2big337
      @noproblem2big337 3 года назад +14

      Hello Ed, perhaps you could try this on your unicycle 👌

    • @garyhall4449
      @garyhall4449 3 года назад +1

      Hello Ed hope your well 👍🏼

    • @douglasrogers3918
      @douglasrogers3918 3 года назад +1

      So when are we going to see a relay race style on the Uni-cycle then?

  • @everybodyisfish
    @everybodyisfish 3 года назад +299

    And for the next one:
    Can Hank do this on a broken saddle?
    Let's be serious. These Hank and Mark challenges are incredible videos! And it is awesome to see what these two athletes are capable of. Thanks GCN for supporting this kind of content. Go Hank! And go Mark! Amazing effort!

    • @alfredo132220
      @alfredo132220 3 года назад +2

      @@davidgfisher Thats just how you tend to sit when you are on tri bars for longer time. Your body automaticly tries to put you straight above the pedals as you get more power out this way. The UCI rules for time trials state that the saddle needs to be 5cm behind that axle thats why most bikes are set up this way, although this is not the most efficient position to be in hence you move forward on the saddle.

    • @matimo279
      @matimo279 3 года назад +2

      Do it with no saddle.....

  • @andrewmiller9670
    @andrewmiller9670 3 года назад +231

    A video about the recovery after these challenges would be interesting.

    • @stephengow9590
      @stephengow9590 2 года назад +5

      Yes, I'd very interested to see what they recommend, especially the nutrtionist/physio as I fuel well on rides but then often get a little sick after big efforts (nothing of this magnitude of course) because I don't refuel and recover well. I am assuming Hank didn't just go straight to bed....

    • @hgm8337
      @hgm8337 2 года назад +31

      straight down the pub getting the early beers in, pushing on and smashing a vindaloo after closing time, is the recommended course of action for maximal gains

  • @kitkat5153
    @kitkat5153 3 года назад +139

    Bloody hell! Even the entire team must be utterly exhausted from this effort with little sleep and looking after Mark and Hank! Well done, everyone!!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  3 года назад +45

      It was a huge team effort behind the scenes! We're super proud of everyone involved. Hope you enjoyed the film!

  • @shamu7014
    @shamu7014 3 года назад +66

    Unbelievable achievement! I’ve not averaged 34km/h on my two hour local rides in Surrey and you guys did that over the entire trip!! I think this will inspire countless GCN fans to get out on their bikes and see what they’re capable of. Well done both!

  • @ericomarpaboncrespo6005
    @ericomarpaboncrespo6005 3 года назад +180

    Does Hank get a raise every time he does a crazy challenge? This guys is something else

  • @microwave0152
    @microwave0152 3 года назад +77

    why tf do people give a dislike?? This is just incredible

    • @nickclarkuk
      @nickclarkuk 3 года назад +12

      55 Jeremy Clarksons out there so far 😂🤣

    • @Morpheus0000
      @Morpheus0000 3 года назад +3

      IKR! 2 solidly decent blokes push themselves past their limits to achieve something incredible and some bitter little farts hit the dislike button?!

    • @nroose
      @nroose 3 года назад

      I mean, it's like a third of a percent of the likes. I would have thought more people would mistakenly hit the dislike when trying to click on the like.

    • @Morpheus0000
      @Morpheus0000 3 года назад

      @@nroose I'd love to believe that only 0.33% of people were knobheads. 😁

    • @LoscoeLad
      @LoscoeLad 2 года назад

      fat lads in vans, or 'cyclists' with p1ss weak legs

  • @scrumpyhead2000
    @scrumpyhead2000 3 года назад +67

    Total respect. I did JOGLE in May this year, unsupported in 8 days. Had some massive lows, tears which needed daily morale boosting phone calls to the Mrs and some amazing highs. Can't say I enjoyed it much, but definitely pleased I did it, after years of thinking about it. Feels good to know I did it solo too.

    • @christopherdavis502
      @christopherdavis502 3 года назад +1

      Martin I’m planning to do it in 7 days unsupported in June next year. Booked the annual leave. Be great to get some tips :)

  • @Extrapicklesnoolives
    @Extrapicklesnoolives 3 года назад +76

    Hank is getting more and more impressive as time goes on. He’s definitely climbing up to my top favorite GCN presenter

  • @jenmac287
    @jenmac287 3 года назад +317

    we need a tech section on the food and drink and rest and recovery during.

    • @Amelia-vk4jt
      @Amelia-vk4jt 3 года назад +10

      100%

    • @shtdontstank
      @shtdontstank 3 года назад +11

      Yes please. That would be super helpful for a beginner endurance rider!

    • @MrKimberr
      @MrKimberr 3 года назад +1

      I want this as well!

    • @nctrns
      @nctrns 3 года назад +3

      a cynic in me thinks this will be on the gcn plus version of this.

    • @peterstone8540
      @peterstone8540 3 года назад +1

      Yes please!! 👍🏻🤪

  • @richshaffer7285
    @richshaffer7285 3 года назад +10

    At the time I gave this a thumbs up there were 37 people who gave it a thumbs down. I cannot understand how someone can look at the efforts these fellows made and not applaud their work. It was an amazing trip. Congrats to Mark and Hank.

    • @GremHopkins
      @GremHopkins Год назад +1

      record is unfare in principle, despite the effort the whole team put

  • @tobyarcher7623
    @tobyarcher7623 3 года назад +68

    Hank "I was going to puke. I don't feel very well." Stumbles away from bike looking at Strava to see how many KOMs he just took! 🤣 Well done Hank and Mark! 💪👍🍺

  • @MrDavidkaplan
    @MrDavidkaplan 3 года назад +37

    The evening before I started walking Lands End to John O'Groats a few years ago, I shared a hostel room in Penzance with a cyclist who planned to do the same on a bike, a tough looking fellow. He said he'll do it in six days, which sounded crazy to me. It eventually took me about twelve weeks to get to the other end. Admittedly it's a bit longer on trails, closer to 2,000 km.

  • @tyman3331
    @tyman3331 3 года назад +139

    Wow, that was an epic ride, guys! And production quality is through the roof, too.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  3 года назад +14

      Thanks very much! That means a lot!

    • @-P-Z-
      @-P-Z- 3 года назад +4

      @@gcn I'd love to see that kind of stories uploaded to YT in 4k. It will surely give justice to the boys who did such an awesome ride

  • @chrisk8187
    @chrisk8187 3 года назад +1

    Congratulations!
    Brings back memories of MY "epic ride" along the rolling hills of the coast of Lake Michigan north from Milwaukee, Wisconsin into picturesque Door County 164 miles non-stop.
    We camped overnight enjoying the sounds of the lake shore, the winds off of the lake and then riding the 164 miles back after sightseeing the next day on the Peninsula.
    This a VERY popular vacation mecca.
    This was done during the summer of 1965 and I was working in a small "ma and pa" bike store. I owned a white Raleigh Pro and several other road bikes since.
    My last bike I purchased was in 1981. A custom Gary Klein "six speed" in a 1957 Cadillac color called "dusty rose pink".
    It had inverted Modolo side-pull brakes, a Zeus rear derailleur, High E hubs "sew-up" tires, nylon Unicantor track seat.
    I'm now 74.

  • @chamoisbuttr.
    @chamoisbuttr. 3 года назад +45

    Congratulations on another epic challenge! It's an honor to be part of the crew to help you make it to the finish. Happy trails out there 🍑 ✌️

  • @jayphillips2811
    @jayphillips2811 3 года назад +21

    Wow incredible effort guys, well done! I just completed my LEJOG ride yesterday. 1006 miles pedalled solo, approximately 88 hours riding spread over 16 days. Not the fastest but that was never the point. I am proud to say I did the whole distance without cheating i.e. hopping on a bus, taxi etc. Still, can't imagine how anyone could do this in one sitting - it is a hell of a long way! Looks like you had near perfect conditions. I had a headwind all the way to Newcastle (yeah from Lands End!) A couple of similarities I found noted from this video: time in the saddle feels like an eternity until you step off, roadblocks / road closures occur more frequently than you'd think, and it is amazing how when things are going bad, they remarkably, suddenly get better.

  • @DD-qq8sn
    @DD-qq8sn 3 года назад +63

    Just finished my second LEJOG a couple of weeks ago - it was the support team and fellow riders that make it achievable, the route planning that shows the scenery off to its max (no dual carriageways), and a bit of training that makes it physically possible to complete and enjoy. The route was over 1,600km but it also took a lot longer than 40 hours. A lot longer. Thoroughly recommend it to anyone who is thinking about it - don't put it on your bucket list, put it on your 'I will definitely do this within 12 months' list.

    • @samradcliff8817
      @samradcliff8817 3 года назад +1

      I’m planning on doing it over tbis summer but I’m really struggling with finding accommodation for an affordable price and even if we were to camp a lot of the campsites are fully booked so it is not looking great

    • @joseville
      @joseville 3 года назад +2

      Congratulations!
      Is there a website? How much does the event cost and what kind of support do you get?

    • @DD-qq8sn
      @DD-qq8sn 3 года назад +2

      @@joseville I travelled with a company called Peak Tours. Would highly recommend, the costs and support levels are all on their web site.

    • @joseville
      @joseville 3 года назад +1

      @@DD-qq8sn thanks!

    • @echocornet
      @echocornet 3 года назад +1

      @@samradcliff8817 we just turned up at campsites and they managed to squeeze us in. Was in non Covid times though

  • @xaddidasx
    @xaddidasx 3 года назад +2

    Mark and hank vids are ultra emotional. Like the one with hank using a penny farthing, or the one when mark was telling si what it felt to ride ultras, or when they used old bikes to ride an old route of the tour de france. They're just so inspiring.

  • @saqibsandhu1883
    @saqibsandhu1883 Год назад +1

    GCN deserves way more subscribers, likes n views. This is the best cycling channel on RUclips i ever found. I have learned alot from this channel about cycling and this channel has inspired me alot that I’m an everyday cyclist from a year now. Thank you very much GCN for your good work.

  • @thanasiszachos6652
    @thanasiszachos6652 3 года назад +89

    Finally the film that I’ve been waiting for. Respect to all the GCN team and Hank especially. 🙌🏼

    • @gcn
      @gcn  3 года назад +5

      Cheers, Thanasis!

  • @velo-ads4206
    @velo-ads4206 3 года назад +1

    Cracking effort team GCN, big thumbs up rider's and crew.

  • @dwejaadslina
    @dwejaadslina 3 года назад +73

    Wow this is the best video I've seen on this channel!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  3 года назад +6

      Thanks very much! Glad you enjoy the film!

    • @WeirdNeville
      @WeirdNeville 3 года назад

      I love their vintage bike tour de France stage too.. well worth a watch!

  • @RichardXTwist
    @RichardXTwist 3 года назад +1

    This video should have millions of views. Such an EPIC challenge!

  • @kijkbuis8575
    @kijkbuis8575 3 года назад +135

    When Hank only manages to speak one word at the time. No more energy for sentences. Epic.

  • @bensalleo7872
    @bensalleo7872 3 года назад +2

    The fact these guys could be so present in thanking each other and their support team when they neared the finish shows they are decent blokes - an incredible physical and mental achievement but also a very human one. Fantastic.

  • @aliancemd
    @aliancemd 3 года назад +202

    Mark looked tired right off the bike and a few moments later, when talking to the camera, he is looking fresh already :)

    • @gcn
      @gcn  3 года назад +35

      He just thrives off suffering!

  • @batporio
    @batporio 3 года назад +7

    Absolutely brilliant by Hank, Mark and the team(who also didn't get much sleep and rest). Considering you had all the gadgets to keep track of data like watts, calories etc. it would be great to do a follow up video analysing the data of what it actually did to your bodies and how you coped. Keep up the great work!

  • @AtharvaVaidya
    @AtharvaVaidya 3 года назад +23

    I watched the first 5 minutes of this on my phone.
    I restarted the video from the very beginning on my PC with proper audio and screen because you guys have absolutely nailed the production. It made me get out of bed and watch it properly.
    As for Hank. He's a monster. Mark Beaumont is absolutely phenomenal.
    Love from India.

  • @nelslindberg765
    @nelslindberg765 3 года назад +5

    The video is a real work of art. Mark and Hank’s effort is the most inspirational thing I’ve seen in a while.

  • @samfeatherstone7681
    @samfeatherstone7681 3 года назад +33

    you can see the grit in their faces at the end. wow

    • @gcn
      @gcn  3 года назад +1

      Truly brutal!

  • @johnnyyaz
    @johnnyyaz 3 года назад +2

    Nothing but big respect for Hank & Mark , Well done boys !!!

  • @betto2010.
    @betto2010. 3 года назад +30

    Got to say Wow to Mark and Hank, congrats lads 👏💪
    And what a amazing team you had. Well done all

    • @gcn
      @gcn  3 года назад +5

      Thanks, Richard! Glad you enjoyed the film. We're super proud of Hank, Mark, and the whole team for completing this epic challenge!

  • @Hypersonicbiker
    @Hypersonicbiker 3 года назад +1

    Respect to Your hearts. Epic rides are best videos. 1000000 likes.

  • @slaughter950
    @slaughter950 3 года назад +26

    Mark looks like he could turn around and ride back!!
    Seriously impressive!

  • @craigjok
    @craigjok 3 года назад +5

    Great effort. Awesome job. This past June, I was on a 8 person team for the 3070 mile Race Across America. We finished in 8 days 5m. The hardest thing was 2 hours of sleep every 24 hours and 170,000' of climbing.

  • @NostarPlays
    @NostarPlays 3 года назад +108

    I saw these two with their routes on strava, was wondering what insane ride was planned

    • @gcn
      @gcn  3 года назад +24

      The secret's out! We're so proud of them for completing such a tough challenge!

    • @AndyCrow
      @AndyCrow 3 года назад

      Epic

  • @jasonmcgrody9472
    @jasonmcgrody9472 3 года назад +8

    The effect is so much faster in a 30 minute video, of course. But watching Hank and Mark fall apart mentally and physically as the ride goes on is really gripping viewing. It's joyous and wonderful watching what humans can do sometimes.

  • @dododom1993
    @dododom1993 3 года назад +182

    Should have started in Scotland, would have been downhill the whole way.

    • @ruan13o
      @ruan13o 3 года назад +10

      Did you not watch the video of them going to Scotland? It was downhill the whole way.
      (Just kidding of course! I go to Scotland almost once a year; it's beautiful.)

    • @adriancsimpson
      @adriancsimpson 3 года назад +6

      Downhill but they would have had a headwind the whole way.

  • @TonyDWonderful
    @TonyDWonderful 3 года назад +2

    I wish that there was a longer version of this film. Inspiring stuff. Congratulations to everyone involved.

  • @mtndoc1
    @mtndoc1 3 года назад +19

    This made me cry. How incredibly inspiring and revealing of what can be done with just saying yes, living joy and having lightness of heart. Hank and Mark you inspire a world that needs to be see what real love can do….and how we together can overcome anything…

  • @joshhead9368
    @joshhead9368 2 года назад +2

    Honestly the way the embraced each other at the end was pretty emotional. What an achievement. Congrats guys.

  • @xMithras
    @xMithras 3 года назад +168

    Hank status:
    ☐ Broken
    ☑ Still unbroken
    Gotta try even harder, GCN!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  3 года назад +25

      We're running out of ideas! How can we break him?!

    • @mildpandemic3944
      @mildpandemic3944 3 года назад +14

      @@gcn Turn around an go back... but seriously, that was a hell of an effort.

    • @samuel_excels
      @samuel_excels 3 года назад +4

      @@gcn well there is that ultra endurance race across Europe...

    • @wattster71
      @wattster71 3 года назад +11

      @@gcn When we're all travelling again... One I've seen done once before by a group of good amateur riders. Melbourne Cricket Ground to Adelaide Oval - as close to the coast as possible - 4 riders , 3 sunrises. All riding, not relay style. No support. Start the as the dawn is coming up on the end of 48 hours-ish. Almost exactly 1000km. Sights include the MCG, The Great Ocean Road, the Otway Ranges, Warnambool (end of the worlds second oldest continually held bike race, the Melbourne to Warnambool), the forest country of Western Victoria, Mount Gambier, The Limestone Coast (loads of wind!), The Coorong, Lakes Albert and Alexandrina (more wind!), the Adelaide Hills then the drop into Adelaide. A proper lads & ladies weekend away really!

    • @lincolnlu9869
      @lincolnlu9869 3 года назад +1

      @@gcn iditabike in Alaska

  • @kevinnewe
    @kevinnewe 3 года назад +1

    Wow. The best of these yet. In awe of Mark’s and Hank’s endurance, professionalism and all round bloodymindedness. Why 55 people have given this the thumbs down, I’ll never know. This video and their efforts is as inspirational as Cav equalling The Cannibal’s record. Chapeau and Chamois

  • @Thepajonk
    @Thepajonk 3 года назад +21

    I was on the fence with my ride today. Now I'm not!
    Epic piece. Love these so keep them coming 💞
    Congrats to the team for the effort. It's inspiring to say the least.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  3 года назад +3

      Thanks very much. Glad you enjoyed it. Hope you enjoy your ride, too!

  • @carrilloism
    @carrilloism 2 года назад +1

    Eight months later, I'm watching this incredible video and I can't believe it. This is a real love to ride a bike. Thanks GCN.

  • @deannbabs902
    @deannbabs902 3 года назад +4

    That was amazing! I actually got emotional when Hank and Mark hugged at the end of the ride. Wow!

  • @GaryGoals7979
    @GaryGoals7979 3 года назад +54

    Amazing! Mark looked like he was ready to turn round and cycle back 😂

  • @richardhaselwood9478
    @richardhaselwood9478 3 года назад +16

    Absolutely love these GCN specials

    • @gcn
      @gcn  3 года назад +2

      Thanks, Richard!

  • @shaunmcnally7631
    @shaunmcnally7631 3 года назад +1

    I feel this deserves a whole GCN+ feature documentary film. Just the amount of prep for this is amazing. It would be great to get a deeper look into it.

  • @skoshunt
    @skoshunt 3 года назад +6

    These are my favorite vidoes, a goal, a story, becomes a movie

  • @vincentvolmer5076
    @vincentvolmer5076 3 года назад

    What a challenge, great team effort, Chapeau👊!! Thanks for being part of this adventure🙏

  • @kwintin
    @kwintin 3 года назад +7

    Thanks for doing something so inspiring at a time when many of us need to know that not all is lost. A marvellous effort from riders and crew!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  3 года назад

      Thanks very much!

  • @kehncamurungan870
    @kehncamurungan870 3 года назад +4

    This is beyond compare especially for Hank, you need to have an extraordinary strength both mentally and physically to be able to conquer or withstand this challenge. Kudos for Hank and Mark and the rest of the team. It makes me want to cycle even further and be stronger!

  • @Timtimzi
    @Timtimzi 3 года назад +40

    3:41 . Wow that scenery looks surreal.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  3 года назад +14

      Cornwall's absolutely beautiful! If you ever get a chance to visit, we can't recommend it enough!

  • @rickkuny6591
    @rickkuny6591 3 года назад +1

    I’m sure that you did but I just didn’t want this to end, you could make this into a full length feature film! The countryside, the little snippets that we got were absolutely brilliant. Thanks for all your hard work

  • @space0612
    @space0612 3 года назад +25

    44 km after the first shift (48 min) in a 39h ride - just a typical Hank's thing

  • @gregorycotten7386
    @gregorycotten7386 3 года назад +1

    Congrats on the achievement. I follow Hank on GCN and am always amazed how he keeps such a positive and supportive dialogue during the sprints...an incredible athelete and person! WTF on the Thumbs Down people?

  • @jaybroad9078
    @jaybroad9078 3 года назад +57

    I've been waiting for this!!!!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  3 года назад +10

      Enjoy!

  • @wibbleJunction
    @wibbleJunction 3 года назад

    You guys never fail to inspire people and break the understanding of what is possible. You don't wear capes, but you're our cycling heroes....

  • @blu0065
    @blu0065 3 года назад +29

    Credit to the GCN editing team for the night scenes. They felt so much like overnight randonneuring.

  • @velopied4658
    @velopied4658 3 года назад +4

    The worst looking thing about this challenge is having to ride on all those A roads - think I'd rather do it slower and take the scenic route. Mark made it look pretty easy - he's used to doing this kinda stuff on his own! Fair play as always to Hank - another gutsy effort.

  • @jxdirsdt1045
    @jxdirsdt1045 3 года назад +19

    Great work everyone involve!!! This is a masterpiece

    • @gcn
      @gcn  3 года назад

      Thanks, Dil!

  • @guy_daimond
    @guy_daimond 2 года назад

    Whenever i need cycling motivation, a kick in the butt to get out of a rut, i come back to this video. I make up like 15% of all the views. Respect to both Hank and Mark

  • @MataGyula
    @MataGyula 3 года назад +6

    Chapeau Mark, Hank, and the whole crew!

  • @Андрій-в4о6т
    @Андрій-в4о6т 3 года назад

    Just finished my first ever bike race, 1500 km of garvel, cobblestones , sands and mountain passes. It took me 10 days. Race is self supported meaning you are on your own with everything you face. Can't even imagine this distance in 2 days.
    Guy who finished first thou only took 4 days, riding non stop for the duration.
    You guys are machines)

  • @chrisjayne4746
    @chrisjayne4746 3 года назад +20

    Superb. It’s such a shame that the absolute best content on GCN involves so much human suffering.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  3 года назад +4

      Glad you enjoyed it, Chris!

  • @NickTubeless
    @NickTubeless 2 года назад

    Congratulations Hank, Mark & your support team, a truly great achievement.

  • @PaulTomblin
    @PaulTomblin 3 года назад +77

    Do you guys just have editorial meetings where they sit around and think "how can we torture Hank this time?"

  • @Mykelridesbykes
    @Mykelridesbykes 3 года назад +1

    The music, the camera angles, thanks for sharing this epic ride. I'm new to the sport but this gives me great motivation to get in the miles on the bike

  • @ChrisGuarraia
    @ChrisGuarraia 3 года назад +5

    I would actually entertain doing this route-just over a period of days-with the hope of meeting Hank and Mark and their incredible team at some point. Y’all are absolutely incredible and inspiring.

  • @thehandleiwantedwasntavailable
    @thehandleiwantedwasntavailable 3 года назад +1

    Hank, Mark - the two of you literally inspire me to do things on the bike I never thought possible. The words you speak in these films echo in my mind when the going gets tough and it pulls me through. Legends.

  • @karthie1000
    @karthie1000 3 года назад +17

    The way Laura was looking after them, it felt like she was genuinely worried about them, I can feel the warmth from here

    • @gcn
      @gcn  3 года назад +9

      Without her - they simply wouldn't have completed this challenge.

  • @philsutton1358
    @philsutton1358 3 года назад +1

    What an awesome effort from Mark & Hank, but it would not have been possible without everyone from the drivers, nutrition specialist through to the paramedic.
    A great team performance.

  • @amaniarman460
    @amaniarman460 3 года назад +41

    Just imagine the action behind the scenes... we need GCN behind-the-scenes vids.

  • @DeeSuperDario
    @DeeSuperDario 3 года назад +2

    I am 18 minutes in and never felt so emotional attached to a video. I can feel your pain, fatigue and determination!
    You are both extremely inspiring 💪
    I am going to finish watching it now and either way you are winners!

  • @charlieatkinson7858
    @charlieatkinson7858 3 года назад +3

    Many congratulations, it is such a hard ride. Just loved your sporty socks and shoes! Atko

  • @harveysyates
    @harveysyates 3 года назад

    Chapeau! Well done to Hank and Mark for completing a truly epic task, but also to their support team! Having provided support for a couple of 24hr events, I understand how grueling this endeavor was for them too. As for GCN's production values... Your films are getting better and better! Bravo to you all!

  • @miwn9148
    @miwn9148 3 года назад +22

    "Hank’s Toughest Challenge" - title of every 1 out of 10 GCN videos :-D

    • @DinnerForkTongue
      @DinnerForkTongue 3 года назад

      Man keeps one-upping himself, so it makes sense! lol

  • @harimathur2191
    @harimathur2191 3 года назад

    MCU movies, Avatar 1,2; even John Wick are NOTHING as thrilling as THIS gem!! Great content, perfect choice of score, characters well built. Golden Globe material!!! This masterpiece brought back childhood memories of watching a trademark reference Sir David Attenborough wildlife on one documentary.

  • @bobbysilver272
    @bobbysilver272 3 года назад +5

    Well done everyone. I hope Hank's dad is proud, and everyone else's dad too!

  • @ianbates6618
    @ianbates6618 Месяц назад

    Phenomenal ride, just awe inspiring. Chapeau to you both and the support team

  • @quentinbennett151
    @quentinbennett151 3 года назад +12

    Awesome effort by Hank, Mark and the whole team. Come and ride the length of New Zealand when you can.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  3 года назад +3

      We'd love to send Hank (our own Hobbit) to NZ!

  • @willian.direction6740
    @willian.direction6740 3 года назад

    WoW great effort Hank and Mark and your support team. Epic.

  • @ANTOINE62330
    @ANTOINE62330 3 года назад +6

    Hank: "it's been pretty emotional". Well, he should know it's also very emotional to view.
    Great team work. Awesome realisation, and perfect soundtrack choices.
    Probably the most epic GCN video indeed. Thanks for sharing such things.

  • @leeandjude
    @leeandjude Год назад

    Im blown away...im never complaining about a ride ever again well done

  • @oliverkim334
    @oliverkim334 3 года назад +5

    Coming from my ride wanna sleep but this notification comes on I love the effort put Hank but we can't deny Mark the credit. It was a great one

    • @gcn
      @gcn  3 года назад +1

      Thanks, Oliver! Enjoy the film!

  • @jaydesimone4297
    @jaydesimone4297 3 года назад +1

    Truly an amazing effort and a testament to the willpower of Mark and Hank! Kudos to the support team, as well...their part is just as important.

  • @iancuk
    @iancuk 3 года назад +133

    Tonight..
    We tried to kill Hank.
    We tried to kill Hank!
    Oh, hi Mark!

  • @NordicUrs
    @NordicUrs 3 года назад

    I love it when Mark and Hank put their heads together to face a new challenge/craziness(?). You know it’s going to be epic and inspiring.

  • @captainchris8287
    @captainchris8287 3 года назад +4

    You guys helped me get into cycling!
    I love it!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  3 года назад

      Awesome to hear! That's why we do what we do. Thanks for the support!

  • @kevkeates
    @kevkeates 3 года назад +2

    Unreal watch!!!! Great editing of the vid and to the team (especially Hank & Mark) incredible achievement.