How We Prepared A GCN Roadie For The Hardest Mountain Bike Race In The World

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Жыл бұрын

When we stole Hank from ‪@gcn‬ to take part in the Megavalanche with Blake, we knew that he had the fitness to make it to the end of the gruelling course, but his MTB skills definitely needed some work. The guys took a trip to ‪@BikeParkWalesOfficial‬ so Blake could teach Hank some mountain bike skills like line choice, how to ride technical drop-offs, and the best way to ride rock gardens!
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@gmbn Жыл бұрын

Have you made the switch from road cycling to mountain biking? What did you find hardest about making the change? Let us know in the comments 👇

@Adventuregirl96 Жыл бұрын

Body position, I was so used to a saddle defining where I was on the bike.

@yumyumhungry Жыл бұрын

Actually using my suspension. I would get freaked out by just a small downed tree in the trail.

@martinagiuslia Жыл бұрын

Yeah... Lacked the confidence to let the amazing bike do its thing.. you guys nailed it!

@peterfranzjr.1190 Жыл бұрын

I spend 60% running vs 40% biking. Within biking I am ~45% on the road, 35% MTB, and 20% gravel. Originally as a runner/roadie, can Doddy lead a "how to use your dropper" tutorial?

@mlee6050 11 ай бұрын

I rode my last proper (26" wheel) mountain bike on road so I used schwalbe silento, but wanted to ask I have looked at the new category of mountain bike styles and wondered can a trial bike be an all rounder? Of course gearing don't matter as in future if I build one I can pick what I want

@kiltymacbagpipe Жыл бұрын

To call hank a roadie is a bit incorrect. He jumps better than I do. He’s an accomplished mountain biker now.

@bicyclingbum1551 Жыл бұрын

But you ride like roadie

@kiltymacbagpipe Жыл бұрын

@@bicyclingbum1551 I wish. At least I’d be good at something.

@bicyclingbum1551 Жыл бұрын

@@kiltymacbagpipe safer flying through the trees then riding on the road anyway

@markquest6047 Жыл бұрын

I’d love to see Hank do an XC race. Apply his fitness, new MTB skills, and personality, and let the entertainment begin. 🤙

@iceberg7771 Жыл бұрын

100% agree!

@areyouoffit Жыл бұрын

I'm not even a roadie, mtb through and through but I'll watch anything on gcn and gmbn with hank in it, such an entertaining presenter!

@paulthompson6357 Жыл бұрын

Hank won't want to get back on a road bike after the absolute blast he is having on the mountain bike. Blake is the man for giving him the confidence needed to take on the obstacles. Great content!

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad they have decided to wear color-coded helmets and bikes, otherwise, I would struggle to distinguish Hank from Blake ;D

@BIIIKES Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing at the beginning of the video, haha

@chrisrohrmann2733 Жыл бұрын

Literally my firsth thought was, Hey we got Blake and Blake again in a video :D

@dominikgarbauer6883 Жыл бұрын

It's amazing how much and how quickly Hank progressed compared to the last video here.

@senorcharrleh5146 Жыл бұрын

I think most of us would progress the same if under the tutelage of Blake lol.

@bodaciouscans Жыл бұрын

I love this roadie does mountainbiking series!! So enjoyable to watch Blake mentor Hank with these craxy challenges :D

@Anandlovesvalorant Жыл бұрын

❤Hank and Blake together!!

@alinapopescu872 Жыл бұрын

So, chronologically, this would be GMBN's second attempt on James' life.

@r0bv123 Жыл бұрын

Love this progression for both GMBN and GCN! Blake doing the weekly road race and Hank doing epic MTB... keep it up! Hopefully we can see other riders join the fun!!

@junka1975 Жыл бұрын

Watching Rich with Hank, the Mega video and this one, Hank has really stepped up his skills and is definitely a worthy rider. With Rich and Blake on his coaching side, he couldn't fail.

@tonymc90 Жыл бұрын

Hank is a natural, his progression is amazing.

@bumpytrailsproductions Жыл бұрын

Twins are back at it! Great video. It's good to see the progression Hank is achieving and I love the way Blake points out the best and most important things. Well done!

@kaedeschulz5422 Жыл бұрын

Crazy how far he's come! Can't be compared even! Will ya both do Enduro Hardtail stuff next? hmm

@renzarnolf9505 Жыл бұрын

oh man, that genuine happy feeling when you see your buddy clear challenging trails, awesome work hank and blake, yeeew 🎉🎉

@Hellvellyn Жыл бұрын

Love seeing hank on channel. Just drop the roadies man. ONE OF US! ONE OF US!

@lwittrock1 Жыл бұрын

Back in 1986 I crossed over/simply added XC mountain biking/racing to my list of races as roadie. I've been racing MTB and Road bikes ever since.

@jedwards7928 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this! Would be good to see more "trail check" videos on popular trails in the UK (bpw, fod etc ). A pro talking a novice through lines and techniques.

@SUBcyclist Жыл бұрын

Fantastic work, Hank! And, Blake is a top-notch instructor. You two look a bit like twins in this video...

@FirestormAA Жыл бұрын

Freaking good tips Blake.... go fast is the trick on a rock garden i didnt 'accidentally' did that on a local trail & i just find it better than slower but just not sure why. Hank ain't beginner to me.... he ride well!

@lionelcook8522 Жыл бұрын

Kudo's Hank, great effort and doing it clipped in.

@andrewmcalister3462 Жыл бұрын

Great to see more of the Hankavalanche project! ❤

@inx1252 Жыл бұрын

That was great. I am both a MTB and roadie and enjoy both immensely. This was great to watch and listen to your tuition to Hank of whom took all on board and executed. I wish I had a teacher like you.

@SergejGrabun Жыл бұрын

Ha! I knew he couldn't go to such an event without some prep! Well done revealing this, awesome to watch, awesome to learn, to live through his experiences. Thanks for the video

@raenieldelacruz4925 Жыл бұрын

Hank getting it immediately gives blake proud dad moment 👏🏼🔥

Жыл бұрын

All i want now is to hear Blake properly say Megavalanche :D

@ashleynicholls9526 Жыл бұрын

Great video. More videos like this! 🎉

@raphaelwolff8205 Жыл бұрын

Well done guys that was really good,you always give great tips and advice.

@dctruckguy Жыл бұрын

Love these cross overs between channels

@MatthewMabborang 5 ай бұрын

Hey! Why didn’t I realize that Hank and Blake are both looking the same here in their outfit! Like they’re identical twins! Always love watching their beautiful tandem on both @gmbn and @gcn more videos of them together please! Especially the bikepacking trip! 🚵‍♂️🔥💙💯

@FatboyAussie Жыл бұрын

Need more of Hank and Blake together.

@William.Jervis Жыл бұрын

Always brighten up my day ❤

@mattcoates_83 Жыл бұрын

Who ever thought people who ride road can also ride MTB, must be a worlds first! 😏 Well done Hank, smashed it! 💪🏻

@osodubkalako Жыл бұрын

Nice guys!

@73megalith Жыл бұрын

Love that rock garden, not changed much from when it was the gethin dragon dh track 🤙

@danielp709 Жыл бұрын

Blake is an amazing teacher!

@stug45 Жыл бұрын

Last time at BPW I took on the red tech lines....have since been to Austria and then Switzerland. I rode the X line and the mega descent into zermatt. These bpw tech blacks look easy! Also probably need to upgrade from my hardtail to make it all easier!

@jogo2000 Жыл бұрын

Blake seems a great coach!

@josemvria 11 ай бұрын

gcn and gmbn struck gold with hank and blake duo

@blevins2a Жыл бұрын

10:30 foreshadowing!

@Brendan95902 Жыл бұрын

Well done Hank! And Blake. But you seemed unaware of the riders you were holding up on the trail in the rock garden section.....

@lolipopi06 Жыл бұрын

Try the transvesubiene in Nice. A real man's race. That megavalanche doesn't require that's much skill. It's more the endurance.

@krehme Жыл бұрын

Love guest visits with the GCN adrenaline junkie… Hank the Tank!

@shellderp Жыл бұрын

this trail looks amazing

@mechanicalmanical Жыл бұрын

Socal is mostly rock gardens. But we also have burritos and sunshine. Pick your battles.

@tomdauben Жыл бұрын

For a minute I thought it was two Blakes at the start! :)

@fegasegiawan3440 Жыл бұрын

Best duo

@captjerski4165 Жыл бұрын

From now on I will listen to Hank's mtb advice.

@bradnowland6476 Жыл бұрын

Have you guys done a colab on how to improve road riding? Would love to see the “flip” version and gain some tips for the inevitable rides we do.

@Hophop999 Жыл бұрын

They look like brothers 😅 great content as always

@Aspctgtag Жыл бұрын

I love gmbn

@gmbn Жыл бұрын

🫶

@dcv9460 Жыл бұрын

Let's GO HANK!!! 😎💯👍

@leeroberts163 Жыл бұрын

Twins! 🤣🤣

@ExplosiveNotes Жыл бұрын

I'd say, steal Hank from GCN more often. Also, I'm looking forward to his trials session with mr. Ashton.

@tomasmacalik2760 Жыл бұрын

What kind of Smith googles have you? Shift MAG XL?

@KillaMTB Жыл бұрын

You actually look like brothers in this video 😂

@inz_uzi Жыл бұрын

Every time Blake refers to Hank as James it takes me a second or two to figure out who he's talking about. 😂 It's Hank for Christ's sake 😊

@shavedheadwonder Жыл бұрын

Is it just me or does Hank and Blake look like they could be brothers?

@dayjeecuyangan9631 Жыл бұрын

Put hank in the Shed..❤

@kaltonian Жыл бұрын

well done hank, just like cornering at high speed on a road bike, feel the bike and let it do it's job

@mlee6050 11 ай бұрын

On the rock garden I was thinking what line?

@szyszkojad666 Жыл бұрын

He should use platform pedals, he's pulling the bike up with arms and legs instead of using the bunny hop.

@theymademepickaname1248 Жыл бұрын

Great observation coach!

@kjracz15 Жыл бұрын

Rather than your bike, I think that where you ride will tell whether you're a roadie or an MTBer. It doesn't matter if you can jump or not.

@daskleineM Жыл бұрын

I wish I had a Blake or Hank to ride with

@llullwllallkll Жыл бұрын

its like seeing double blake 😅✌️✌️✌️

@LEL7567-ABCDEF Жыл бұрын

its clear that hank is a secret mountain biker, could we maybe see some other GCN roadies?

@axelbrawn2726 Жыл бұрын

Rock garden with hardtail bike 💀

@slamrgogu Жыл бұрын

weird-ish jumping form but otherwise he shreds!

@ivancamacho7668 Жыл бұрын

Hank is flying now in his enduro bike! Has he been training trails hard?

@alcosamwel Жыл бұрын

Haha our secret plan to steal Hank away from gcn is going great😜

@buddy7136 Жыл бұрын

Past Blake training past Hank for a future event that has already happened. 😵‍💫

@Thomas-dn8dr Жыл бұрын

Is Hank morphing into Blake? There's a bit of a "Twins" vibe happening here.

@zenmoto369 10 ай бұрын

Hank cannot be a roadie you can't see his bones :D

@neilmagtibay2045 Жыл бұрын

i thought your twins in your attire…GOD bless

@DrFaroon Жыл бұрын

Smashes down Dai Hard and the Zut Alors Rock garden. “You’re beginner/intermediate now”. High standards!!!

@exothermal.sprocket Жыл бұрын

Can we please use something else than the electronic dubstep hype music?

@stujm8376 Жыл бұрын

Did anyone else have trouble telling the difference between Hank and Blake at the beginning of the video? They looked like the double take brothers… Hank is areal mountain biker now.