GCN Presenter Challenge - Can We Break The Sa Calobra KOM?

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Sa Calobra in Mallorca is one of the most famous climbs in cycling. There have been over 114,000 attempts recorded on Strava, and the current record is a breathtaking 24:36 for this iconic 9.44km climb. But we think we can beat it! For this challenge, Hank and Manon are joined by Richie & Tobi from ‪@gcnaufdeutsch‬, Giorgio & Alan from ‪@gcnitalia‬, Florian from ‪@gcnenfrancais‬ and Bernat from ‪@gcnenespanol‬. Together, they will try to claim this legendary KOM!
In association with ‪@MallorcaTourism‬ 👉 gcn.eu/MallorcaTourism
0:00 Intro
0:40 The climb
1:38 The time to beat
1:59 The team
2:50 The attempt
7:06 The result
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@gcn Жыл бұрын

What other videos do you want to see us make with our international channel colleagues? 🤔👇

@alinapopescu872 Жыл бұрын

Get viewers from the respective countries - volunteers, of course - , form another team and see which team is faster: GCN International or GCN Viewers International.

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Now that's a good idea!

@EJGilb Жыл бұрын

Old school top gear style challenge competition. Buy a budget bike and do a bunch of stupid stuff.

@08rally Жыл бұрын

Do all GCN County race . 4 man team to see you best GCN International team 100k race

@lucafwn Жыл бұрын

Relay climb: Zoncolan on a Brompton.

@edlaverack Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the kudos GCN, thank you! Nice to see the climb with some high end cameras too❤One day it’ll be beaten, but I’ll have had my 15min of fame!😇

@andrewhall7711 Жыл бұрын

So glad they didn't beat your time Ed 😀😀

@CastleKnight7 Жыл бұрын

You set a phenomenal time as a solo rider!

@Greg.Sutton Жыл бұрын

That just shows the effort and work you put in to get that KOM. The fact that a team of 8 people cannot relay faster. Mind you i hope they flagged their own ride.

@gcn Жыл бұрын

No worries Ed! We're coming for that record... maybe! Your time is bonkers 🤯

@daveyoung6680 Жыл бұрын

Just puts into context how incredible your time is Ed - Amazing

@geonwilliams Жыл бұрын

Manon’s off the wall enthusiasm makes me smile every time - she reminds me of my sister who’s also a bit mad in the best way

@gcn Жыл бұрын

She is always down for a challenge! 🙌

@alastairmerrill9349 Жыл бұрын

Just goes to show what a cracking ride Ed Laverack did in setting the KOM. He's a former UK National Hill Climb Champion, and with a relatively long parcours for the 2023 Nationals (The Struggle in the Lake District), surely a favourite to challenge Andrew Feather next year...

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Now that would be a good one! Have you seen our Everesting film on GCN+ with Andrew? 👉 gcn.eu/8848m

@colinfisher2463 Жыл бұрын

How disillusioned must all the other riders on Sa Calobra feel that day with you guys passing them at 30kmph on the uphill!!! Love the international group, more please.

@CLONisKING Жыл бұрын

I think most of them saw them waiting on the side of the rode waiting when they passed the presenters first and after their efforts they probably got passed the second time by some of the more fit riders.

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Hahaha yes must of been weird! Think they would of clawed then back after their turn 😂

@alycevonrothkirch8698 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant international effort! More collaborative videos please - also on the other GCN channels. (And more female presenters, please, to keep the wonderful Manon company...)

@doncameelo Жыл бұрын

"Lots of complaining for a 2 min effort" 😂 Love it!

@fredrickawinyo Жыл бұрын

Awesome one, next one get Ollie and Si as well, those two seem to be getting fitter by the day

@douglaspate9314 Жыл бұрын

Yes they do!

@lindapilkington2687 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant effort. I love the international group challenges!

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

@davethedogdude Жыл бұрын

Dude at 6:26 when Mannon went by him lol.

@xphiliptranx Жыл бұрын

Conors commentary for this video was exceptional

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! You should check out our Mongolia documentary on GCN+ for more Conor 👉 gcn.eu/Mongolia

@douglaspate9314 Жыл бұрын

Like a beetroot smoothie for breakfast

@user-kb7ij6ye8u Жыл бұрын

For real. He could be the next Phil Liggett.

@throx Жыл бұрын

Loving the relay format - that should be a thing for the next TdF. Relay Team Time Trial.

@gcn Жыл бұрын

If you liked that, you should check out our 'End to end' series on GCN+ 👉 gcn.eu/lejogr

@user-kb7ij6ye8u Жыл бұрын

That would be ultra fun. TDF needs to spice it up. Still wondering why they dropped the team time trial

@richm.3477 Жыл бұрын

@@user-kb7ij6ye8u I know that they don't have the team time trial every year. Has it been announced that it has been dropped permanently?

@karenjones3051 Жыл бұрын

Perhaps you can give Ed Laverack a bit more kudos

@gcn Жыл бұрын

He's an absolute weapon!

@karenjones3051 Жыл бұрын

@@gcn and he’s Welsh and an amateurish

@jeremypritchard569 Жыл бұрын

Next time you could try and strap the wahoo to Harry Kane's penalty. I'm sure it would have gotten up that hill in no time!

@peterbragg615 Жыл бұрын

Too soon.

@chirpy999 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see Ed getting mentioned!!!!!!

@gcn Жыл бұрын

We couldn't glance over such a record 👀

@docnob Жыл бұрын

You should retry including Ollie Bridgewood (under 30 min.), Simon Richardson (11th) and Andrew Feather !!!

@gcn Жыл бұрын

We wanted to make them work for it. Couldn't give them too much help 😉

@DavidMackenzie Жыл бұрын

We saw Hank out and about in Mallorca, so we have been waiting to see what GCN were up to. Well done guys - took us that long to drive up it!

@seattlegrrlie Жыл бұрын

Love the faces of the mere mortals struggling up the climb as GCN presenters sprint past them.

@od1koneod171 Жыл бұрын

A good bit of fun! Shows just how crazy fast that KOM/QOM is

@JLW3113 Жыл бұрын

This was a fun one to watch! I love vids like this.

@alastairrutherford3847 Жыл бұрын

Challenge for Andrew Feather. Great effort from you all.

@ethangodridge6833 Жыл бұрын

Have to back my mate Ed. What a friend and what a guy he is.

@chirpy999 Жыл бұрын

Great channel should have a lot more subs!

@ethangodridge6833 Жыл бұрын

@@chirpy999 Indeed.

@jenmac287 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic ...loved the mockery

@davidmurray3685 Жыл бұрын

Who is coming up with the content ideas at GCN of late!!…?? You guys are absolutely nailing it! From the Hankathons, to Si's bike demolitions lol. So so brilliant ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏 Thank you

@adamsandler4076 Жыл бұрын

I so can't believe you guys did not make it. It seems beyond belief that one rider can climb that moutain in one go faster then a relay team. Conratulations for the efort. I know I certainly would'n go so hard so that I could taste blood in my mouth. I also wonder if some people will start cheating on Strava KOM's by ridingin relays...

@DaveCM Жыл бұрын

I spent a couple of weeks there when I was in the Marines. I looked at the terrain and wished so badly that I had my bike with me. And here you are just rubbing it in.

@238949 Жыл бұрын

Showing off in the sunshine again, while we're all freezing here in the UK :)

@outofthesaddle823 Жыл бұрын

The best message of this video? Bike can connect people all around the world. Peace

@gcn Жыл бұрын

So true!

@chrisdunn8215 Жыл бұрын

GCN Left their best climber at home....!

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Ollie or Si? 👀

@billinhouston3291 Жыл бұрын

@@gcn EMMA!!!!

@bike.mad.kimbos Жыл бұрын

Schoolboy error - Wahoo should have been in a see through bottle for easier carry and exchange. Go do it again!!

@kennlicht Жыл бұрын

Cheeky idea, awsome team! More like that!!!

@Niko4uk Жыл бұрын

Then few days after this video Tom Pidcock had some fun on this climb.....and smashed the KOM with 22:46!!!!!

@walcottav Жыл бұрын

"...tasting blood like a beet root smoothie..." 😂🤣 Well done Team GCN. High entertainment value and schooling in using GPS features. 👊

@schaffelaer1902 Жыл бұрын

Taking on this climb next spring! Can't wait for that.

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@hernanhernandez3861 Жыл бұрын

Now you have a new time to beat courtesy of Tommy P. That little assassin showed up in my home town (Los Angeles) for a couple days in October. Of course smashed a KOM at a legendary climb because, well, why not plant a British flag of domination in the colonies before sailing home?

@stewarthinsley6995 Жыл бұрын

Love to see you guys race up Cragg Vale, the longest continuous climb in England 🤞🤞🤞

@gcn Жыл бұрын

A great climb! I remember riding up there once and they had a race going up on Bromptons! Mad 😂

@100k_challenge_with_0_video_. Жыл бұрын

your channel is amazing

@paulcampos203 Жыл бұрын

Wished GCN japan was there too 🫣

@alexharrison7335 Жыл бұрын

Love how they fly the 2 sprinters to Majorca to do a hill climb 😂

@Stephen-nq5kd Жыл бұрын

Colorado, Pikes Peak or Mt. Evans etc. Or New York has the Catskills with a ton of short spiky KOMs like Meads Mountain Road right outside the village of Woodstock. Or the Adirondack Mountains further north for the White Face Mountain ride.

@sandramoeller4949 Жыл бұрын

Good, that the wahoo worked. Mine lost gps on that climb and had me all over the place 🤣 Well, I am slow anyways🐢 really beautiful climb, great effort and video GCN🔥

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It is such a stunning place to cycle!

@gerardvanommenkloeke9464 Жыл бұрын

That looked SUPER FUN. Man I want to book a flight!!

@gcn Жыл бұрын

You should! Its a great place to ride

@easternbrown Жыл бұрын

Credit where credit's due, Simon Richardson is class

@ramxespabuaya1671 Жыл бұрын

UPDATE: Tom Pidcock smashing the KOM

@brianmagee5847 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if it would be faster to run a train with each leader required to hold a set power until they crack.

@umgssda Жыл бұрын

Maybe you should not have dropped Ollie for this one :)

@Stubbo1950 Жыл бұрын

PIDCOCKKKKKKKKKKK you absolute beast!!

@peterbragg615 Жыл бұрын

Not intended as a dig at Si Richardson's effort - more a testament to the explosion of Strava - but his 11th place in 2016 seems to have become 183rd in 2022...

@morgand1995 Жыл бұрын

can't help feeling the international side of gcn is underutilised. i watch french/spanish gcn, maybe a bit of italian if i'm feeling confident. some nice stuff on gcn+ - maybe subtitle some of the stuff on the other channels as i think we're missing out a bit.

@smithpauld1501 Жыл бұрын

That was fun. I'll bet you could set up a little basket attached to the saddles so the exchange just involves the oncoming rider. Opportunity for a 3D printing hack with carbon netting.

@gcn Жыл бұрын

That's taking it to the extreme a bit!

@shuonanzhao6395 Жыл бұрын

Wait you mean these beasts sprinted up this mountain full gas and were still slower than Laverack? Holy shit

@AndrewPueker2961995 Жыл бұрын

GCN Italyyy 🙌🏽🙌🏽🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

@alfiepilkington6927 Жыл бұрын

You may need to get the notorious gcn stig on it 😉

@croccofanto Жыл бұрын

that was a fun video, i enjoyed that

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Thanks! You should check out our 'End to end' documentary where we try and break the Lands end to John O'Groats record as a relay! Watch it on GCN+ 👉 gcn.eu/lejogr

@croccofanto Жыл бұрын

@@gcn already have 😉 Not my stile of video. I like the ones like this one, Si on TT vs how meny other riders, the Track videos, beginners vs and the hack and bodge section (wish it whas a little more hacks and bodges) and even bikewalt, it's fun to see other bikes, gives me ideas. I'm going too submit mine, but it's not ready yet. I have a CAAD12 with "custome" parts. Would like to get a supernice on it 🤣🤙

@jascollinscork Жыл бұрын

Great video but Should have brought Ollie 😜 did Ollie do it in under 30 mins back along??

@gcn Жыл бұрын

They didn't want the unfair advantage of having an actually decent climber... maybe

@oliverB28 Жыл бұрын

Just give the wahoo to Ollie. He is in Beastmode right now and give him a new chance or send your ultimate "weapon".... Andrew Feather

@gcn Жыл бұрын

We can also whip feather out the back pocket 👀

@JAAQAAA Жыл бұрын

I guess you guys gave Pidcock an idea

@johnb5482 Жыл бұрын

Manon surpasses DS mode and goes full-on Mom mode.

@user-kb7ij6ye8u Жыл бұрын

Head unit relay is such a good idea. Cheers gcn

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it

@_Inferis Жыл бұрын

That's how I get all my KOMs on Strava!

@stantollerton3551 Жыл бұрын

It's to the credit of the current record holder if 8 ex pro's can't beat him!!!!! Thanks for the entertainment!!

@gcn Жыл бұрын

He has put in one crazy time 🤯

@treloumagique Жыл бұрын

Allez Florian !!!!!

@chrisridesbicycles Жыл бұрын

GCN vs. Feather next time? Some time could be gained at the handovers. Florian and Alan showed how it‘s done.

@gcn Жыл бұрын

For some Feather content, check out our 'Everesting' film on GCN+ 👉 gcn.eu/8848m

@Shellewell Жыл бұрын

Great video and concept, as ever, though the music was a little intrusive on this one. Seemed to be throwing every piece of stock electronica in the book at the background of each section. Not hearing any live sound from the attempt made it feel a bit distant alongside the commentary.

@rupiamasterconfig Жыл бұрын

I have done Sa Calobra this July at 42°C. Definition of melting point 😩.

@gcn Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a toasty ride! 🥵

@exa_toxicity8518 Жыл бұрын

Giorgione pronti via stava già sbadigliando :D

@claptonpt Жыл бұрын

Easy: @GCN. You just need to hire Pidcock

@patricescattolin43 Жыл бұрын

Wonder if the slow down at the exchange negates the advantage of many pairs of fresh legs.

@ceftx2375 Жыл бұрын

Great job, everyone. But just one question...where was Ollie??? He could have provided the time you needed. 🤔😉

@gcn Жыл бұрын

He's still recovering from his race against Geraint Thomas

@xtrailz Жыл бұрын

If GCN would fly me to Mallorca I'd be willing to give it a go. I will need a XXL GCN jersey for the ride though.

@monetaryjack1705 Жыл бұрын

Ollie and Alex were fannying about on the wrong side of the road in shorts doling out winter cycling advice earlier.... Meanwhile it's -10c here in the Cairngorms.... They're there I'm sure they'll be having a serious bash at it this week if not already....

@DavosPessos Жыл бұрын

I reckon that last handover is what slowed you down folks

@chriswillis515 4 ай бұрын

FEATHER!

@internettalker1 Жыл бұрын

Next time bring Feather!

@rodrodriguez5847 Жыл бұрын

👏👏👏

@238949 Жыл бұрын

Where's Olly, he could have done it on his own!

@larrylem3582 Жыл бұрын

They had no plan for the handoffs... I'm surprised they didn't accidently hit a button and stop the recording. Next time, maybe use a Velcro patch on each jersey and on the back of the Wahoo.

@billinhouston3291 Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure the real wahoo for the recording was on the camera moto. Surely the one the passed back and forth had sooooo many buttons pushed.

@mischief2168 Жыл бұрын

Tom Pidcock 😮😯😲

@matutetute9290 Жыл бұрын

Can you guys share the route in gpx, Strava or Komoot? Would love to try it myself

@nielshenningsen7359 Жыл бұрын

There is only one way up, so easy to create yourself :-)

@bryanthomas3687 Жыл бұрын

Should have brought Ollie an Si the are flying at the moment!

@hedleykerr3564 Жыл бұрын

Should have brought Ed over to the start line!

@Bob_cherry Жыл бұрын

Send in Andrew Feather 😉

@covrtdesign5279 Жыл бұрын

Ladies and gentleman, don't be that guy at 6:25 on any ride where you don't know the rider. Don't be THAT guy!

@niklasbirksted8175 Жыл бұрын

Where's Ollie?

@obikedog Жыл бұрын

Now I know how my numerous, very elite KOMs are being stolen.

@fa1coner Жыл бұрын

Why wasn't Andrew Feather racing for the Kom alongside the team to see if he could beat them too?

@rookie7413 Жыл бұрын

I think you can make a minute. Keep going!

@gcn Жыл бұрын

With Ollie maybe?

@stevepolhill3295 Жыл бұрын

I done it in 38-25 and it was tough 😰

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Wow that's pretty rapid 🙌

@GG-17 Жыл бұрын

Andrew feather incoming

@Vismux69 Жыл бұрын

No chance 🧐

@richm.3477 Жыл бұрын

Let me guess: the animated discussion at the beginning is whether the new kit is black with red, maroon, burgundy, rosso, rojo, rouge, or rot?

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Yep sounds about right!😂

@paulwynne1811 Жыл бұрын

Gcn race up sa colabra again. See how everyone has changed

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Who do you think would take it? 🔎

@paulwynne1811 Жыл бұрын

@Global Cycling Network gotta put ollie high up after all the climbing he's been doing

@docpewpew Жыл бұрын

Matteo Jorgenson can get that kom !

@markwithers7730 Жыл бұрын

Want to see Feather have a go…

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Well's see what he can do! 👀

@gcntech Жыл бұрын

First

@iceguy8112 Жыл бұрын

8 people managed to sprint and still lost! I thought the top record must have been a motorist hahah

@gcn Жыл бұрын

The GCN crew aren't as fit as they used to be 😉

@skipwalker1954 Жыл бұрын

So let me see if I understand this..... How many ex-pros basically "cheating" couldn't beat Ed? Hmmmm.... Still great efforts by all. And Ed, long live King Edward!👍