I Entered The World’s Coolest Gravel Race!

I Entered The World’s Coolest Gravel Race! | Grinduro Italia

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@891AMI 9 ай бұрын

Alex here, all good thanks to everyone who asked! Small infraction in my shoulder and wrist, many bruises but already out and riding! Hank was indeed great and kind of made my day, sharing the road until that point and helping me when I went down. See you at the next one mate

@andrewmcalister3462 9 ай бұрын

Alex, that was some scarily impressive gravel rash. Glad to hear you are back on the bike already. Recover well, my friend.

@gcn 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for looking after Hank Alex! We know he's a handful 😂 Rest up and recover, that crash looked nasty!!

@knarf_on_a_bike 9 ай бұрын

Great news! Ride safe!

@peterharrington8709 9 ай бұрын

Definitely looked a bit sore that.... will be a scar to wear with pride I reckon. Good to hear you're back up and at it already 👊

@andrewmcalister3462 9 ай бұрын

@gcn I think Alex has earned himself one of the GCN Limited edition water bottles - the hard way.

@surrejj 9 ай бұрын

Wow. “Must take care of your friends, races come and go” . Great my man. Quote of the day ❤

@timothyswatzell221 9 ай бұрын

Have to look out for each other. Your a great man for helping others.

@Garfie1d73 9 ай бұрын

Lance wouldn't have stopped ...

@peterharrington8709 9 ай бұрын

Yep... tells us all about the sort of bloke you are. Even though there was another rider on scene, you stayed. And BTW... that was some painful looking road rash eh!

@graemebrown9243 9 ай бұрын

1000%

@leedorney 9 ай бұрын

👌

@ChrisGuarraia 9 ай бұрын

9:21 Thank you for taking time in this video to emphasize what is important in life-taking care of each other. This weekend, a competitive cyclist by the name of Jake Boykin in our local riding group was on a ride before heading to Six Gap in Georgia. Unfortunately, he was struck and killed by a drunk driver. While I didn’t know him well, I am saddened that on my next group ride, there will be one less kind soul riding with us. At Six Gap, I understand that his friend who were racing were allowed to check him in, that the race organizers held a memorial for him at the start of the race, and that his number was on an event car that rode the full route. Races come and go. Friendships and being kind and good to all is what matters.

@chrisdanish84 9 ай бұрын

The filming and editing during those two wood sections were inspiring. Love it.

@HasanIbrahim147 9 ай бұрын

Especially those chase angles. Epic stuff

@gcn 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@PBabel-ne3hc 9 ай бұрын

Inspiring to what?

@guythacker6010 9 ай бұрын

"Take care of your friends, races come and go" ........ Perfectly Said !!!!! Respect ..... Excelent Ride

@igortrajkov2791 9 ай бұрын

Great race, seems like you had some proper fun. Camera shots were amazing, great movement, great editing. What you said back there... "Take care of your friends, races come and go" honestly made my day. 🙏 I just hope Alex recovers quickly. Cheers mate 🍻

@gcn 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! What other events should we do??

@petewillmot 9 ай бұрын

There are very few events and race designed specifically with Hank in mind… This one was maximum Hank. Perfecto!

@gcn 9 ай бұрын

Maximum Hank >

@seedyuk 9 ай бұрын

Of course you stopped to help. There's nothing else to do under those circumstances! Can we get an update on Alex please!

@clairepalmer7148 9 ай бұрын

The got to take of your friends attitude speaks volumes about Hank’s character. He would be welcome to ride with me any day.

@gcn 9 ай бұрын

He's a good egg ❤️

@bubblesezblonde 9 ай бұрын

Excellent work, Son-of-Hank's Dad!!! Impressive riding also. But the segment from 8:42- 9:20 brought tears to my eyes. Well done!!!

@gcn 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@cruachan1191 9 ай бұрын

The production quality on GCN vids these days is off the charts, as always great job by the crew and looks like Hank had a cracking time.

@gcn 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, that means a lot! For some more epic endurance racing, why not check out 'GBDURO' on GCN+ 👉 gcn.eu/GBDURO

@KimiTheCat09 9 ай бұрын

Well done, Hankster Monster! The single track riding scenes were so thrilling but the most meaningful takeaway was that small reminder about taking care of friends because races just come and go. Another great video. Big up, GCN and Grinduro 2023! 😊

@gcn 9 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! For some more epic endurance racing. Check out 'GBDURO' on GCN+ 👉 gcn.eu/GBDURO

@knarf_on_a_bike 9 ай бұрын

Seeing Alex's shoulder. Ouch! Hope nothing's broken and he heals quickly and completely.

@gcn 9 ай бұрын

Alex is a trooper! That was some fall 👀We've pinned a comment from Alex to this video ☝

@raoulkoopman9408 8 ай бұрын

Took part in the Penn Grinduro - and it's proper fun. Take it as seriously as you like, knowing that you WILL have the wrong bike at some point. Just make sure you set your tent up far from the village "snor-cerer."

@darius1189 9 ай бұрын

'Old dog' and was not born in 1983 yet... Suure!:) What a series of events it is so far already! Megavalanche now this. Well done and again really enjoyed!

@gcn 9 ай бұрын

For some more epic riding with Hank, why not check out 'The longest descent' on GCN+ 👉 gcn.eu/Chile1

@telepopepic 9 ай бұрын

Love to see you embracing the dirt. Biking is beautiful regardless of terrain. Of course it helps that the Tuscan terrain is absolutely brilliant. Thanks!

@gcn 9 ай бұрын

Who doesn't love riding in Tuscany 🙌

@thisnameisrandom 9 ай бұрын

Amazing shots of the single track. Great follow camera man 👏

@hypermatenTV 9 ай бұрын

I just love Hanks videos, he's absolutely a big champ! Some really good shots and music! Keep up the good work

@geoffreyhoney122 9 ай бұрын

Love this concept for a gravel race! Great job and spirit Hank! Remarkable results, even more remarkable character! Races do 'come & go' but take care of people first! Super job Hank and amazing job by the filming/ editing crew!

@DeeSuperDario 9 ай бұрын

Stops for fellow cyclists without hesitation. This is why we love hank. Truly an inspirational 👏

@gcn 9 ай бұрын

Would you want to see anyone else on the side of the trail!? 🙌

@lazlo2511 9 ай бұрын

I vote Hank as GCN president. 👍🏻

@johnhales2264 9 ай бұрын

So happy to see Hank stop for Alex. Way to show how it’s done! Good man! Wishing Alex a speedy recovery.

@Dwyane1st 9 ай бұрын

the camera work is absolutely incredible! especially the single track bit. loved it. well done hank!

@janfrancey 3 ай бұрын

Lovely scenery, fabulous video James, exemplary camaraderie, cheers from Canada

@Team5TL 9 ай бұрын

This and your Himalayan adventure have to be my favorite videos you’ve done. Campy, Italy and great content, you nailed it.

@Pastamistic 7 ай бұрын

I love the enduro mountain biking format. Really cool applying it to gravel!

@gcn 9 ай бұрын

What event should Hank do next? 🚵 Let us know in the comments below! 👇

@KimiTheCat09 9 ай бұрын

Grinduro in Hakuba, Japan. It happens on October 7-9, 2023. It would be such a treat to see GCN cover a Japanese gravel race. ❤

@yumyumhungry 9 ай бұрын

Well now that he said he was considering the Tour Divide...

@yvettemartinmelissa 9 ай бұрын

A Scandinavian event would be awesome 😊

@conrad1380 9 ай бұрын

An Ironman / triathlon with GTN 😊

@maikeldehaas 9 ай бұрын

Great movie. Maybe the Drenthe200 in the Netherlands in December of this year. This is one proper race😬

@spkroadbikes 9 ай бұрын

Woooow the filming and editing on this one is crazy!!!! Chapeau

@RobertForrister 9 ай бұрын

Good of you to stop and help a fellow rider out. There is always other races.

@sebastienbrochard9812 9 ай бұрын

Well done! Epic! And hats off for stopping to attend to Alessio!

@doggylover1958 9 ай бұрын

Well done Hank and the crew, this was a belter! Those camera angles! Superb.

@Choedron 9 ай бұрын

Good sportsmanship Hank - you win a shared 1st price for that one 🙃👍

@ZOB4 9 ай бұрын

I am glad you took the time to do the right thing in this one Hank - a lot of people forget what the right thing is when a race is on, and reminding us all of that is important.

@stephenmorris6202 9 ай бұрын

Fun and time with friends. A brilliant video.

@skoms2024 9 ай бұрын

Hope Alex is doing well! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

@francodellamura7471 9 ай бұрын

Bravo Hank, sei una stella!

@johnlieto8906 9 ай бұрын

Go Hank! Great riding, the single track was crazy and great.

@tenpennyguy 9 ай бұрын

Well done for taking care of your fellow rider!

@ShannonSouthAfrica 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant scenery

@magicknight8412 9 ай бұрын

That is one cool race! Nice one Hank!

@sherab2078 9 ай бұрын

Great performance and an even greater attitude towards friends.

@jessicamccarthy6429 9 ай бұрын

Awesome video and great example Hank to just be a good human at the end of the day!

@trooperV 9 ай бұрын

Wow congrats on your epic gravel race.

@OmkarK45 9 ай бұрын

Great shots/filming in the downhill single-track and forest! kudos! cheers!

@ndjk2821 9 ай бұрын

I'm already looking at how I can join Grinduro next year. This looks so good

@user-go6tj2rx4o 9 ай бұрын

Great video! For Hank, it was a race for survival: the air temperature was + 45, the black jersey was on and there was no water flask at all. As for me ,in that event, a small lemon always helped me out with a couple sips of water. It was also good to pour some water on the top of my head, right on the white cap.

@jfa849 9 ай бұрын

That crash was awful, I hope Alex mends up quickly

@99cya 9 ай бұрын

You smashed it!! Id love to see some metrics like speed, watts and bpm in those race sections. Must be epic!

@madmick9205 9 ай бұрын

Awesome Hank. Great effort...

@gcn 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! For some more epic riding with Hank, why not check out 'The longest descent' on GCN+ 👉 gcn.eu/Chile1

@slowturn5664 9 ай бұрын

Every year every show is better and better. We really become connected to all the presenters. Like Manon on her harsh ride and now stoping for a bud ...... awesome people!

@gcn 9 ай бұрын

Glad you are enjoying our videos! We've got some great presenters in the team 🙌 Where should we send Hank next?

@chriscon8926 9 ай бұрын

Love this Video ! Good Luck to you Hank on Your Next Adventure . You can certainly do anything

@gcn 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Where should we send Hank next?!

@chriscon8926 9 ай бұрын

Norway would be Amazing@@gcn

@chriscon8926 9 ай бұрын

I would Love to see Hank Tackle Norway I Know its mountainous terrain but Hank can Handle anything, It Would also be very interesting to see him Equipped with an Electric Mountain/Gravel Bike This is something I Would Love to do Myself . Norway is Expensive and What Better Way to do it than on a Bike@@gcn

@Momokahn 9 ай бұрын

Best video on KZfaq I've ever watched. Stopping to help a downed rider...priceless

@tarantedong 9 ай бұрын

Oh Hank! Top bloke on and off the bike!

@StratoJohn 9 ай бұрын

Couple of comments : 1) I want to be Hank's friend, what a legend! 2) This makes me desperately want a gravel bike, routes to ride and friends to ride with!

@gmccmemberk 9 ай бұрын

Amazing intro! 😍

@302hardtailr6 9 ай бұрын

Great job! Looked like some really great trails.

@gcn 9 ай бұрын

Epic riding for sure! We are itching to get back 👀

@ianstewart8301 9 ай бұрын

Great fun Hank!

@nevillepretorius8948 9 ай бұрын

Awesome video guys! Hank you legend for staying with your fallen mate while the race was on. 🤟

@lazlo2511 9 ай бұрын

Talk about great sportsmanship… all in the spirit of gravel! 👍🏻 what an amazing event and even better you were not using Shitmano!

@knarf_on_a_bike 9 ай бұрын

That beer in the sunset though. . .😊

@gcn 9 ай бұрын

Ride goals 😍

@leeroy-RacingUK 9 ай бұрын

Rad trip, Rad edit, Rad bike set-up 🤘

@boriss.861 9 ай бұрын

As Always GCN Pixies & Elves well done with your Production & Editing Filming on the Fly too. There's always a but- Extra costs of taking a bike on the plane, Event Entry Costs, And you may as well go Full gas on the cost of James's bike.

@gcn 9 ай бұрын

We're always working away in the background 😂- What did you make of Hank's bike?

@TheBassallyear100 9 ай бұрын

don't know what Hank gets paid but it isn't enough. Literally up for anything with an amazing attitude to boot.

@gcn 9 ай бұрын

He's a proper trooper! You should check his epic Chilean adventure out on GCN+ in 'The longest descent' 👉 gcn.eu/Chile1

@thomas316 9 ай бұрын

Good sportsmanship is a winner in my book, hope Alex is back on his bike soon. You needs some armour for the descents.

@brannmacfinnchad9056 9 ай бұрын

Sounds like my kind of race!

@Membrillo81 9 ай бұрын

Timing a small fraction of the race is a nice idea. Including a large fraction of downhills in the small portion of the route that you are timing is asking for troubles from the event organizers.

@diogo10borges 9 ай бұрын

Completly

@dreamboy1545 9 ай бұрын

Bro didn't even hesitated to help his newly met friend, what a genuinely great guy

@stujm8376 9 ай бұрын

Very cool, I live just up the coast from there and ride similar stuff on my mtb. Respect for stopping, cyclists here are really good at helping each other out when in need too, it’s a cracking culture across every discipline. That beer you were drinking by the way is from Sicily and contains sea salt, it’s one of my favourite brands, birra Messina. Glad you enjoyed it.

@gcn 9 ай бұрын

You live in a great area! Some epic riding around here 🙌 The beer isn't bad either 🍻

@brentcollins9727 9 ай бұрын

Great job!!!!

@conan_der_barbar 9 ай бұрын

*another* big video, wow

@editdroid99 9 ай бұрын

How can you be racing and still get some of the most cinematic shots I've seen in cycling videos? I'm guessing advance crews setting up 360 degree cameras at likely dramatic points. Whatever it was, the GCN team did some great work on this one.

@gcn 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@peterharrington8709 9 ай бұрын

Respect Hank! Proper skills and bottle on those single track sections. Shows what sort on fun you can have on a gravel bike. I'm just back and buzzing from a Velo29 gravel event this afternoon on the North Yorkshire moors. Different weather, and no dad dancing (😄) but a real barrel full of type 2 fun for sure. Italy... definitely a 'Super Nice', but yeah there's some wonderful stuff going on at home too.

@gcn 9 ай бұрын

Sounds like a great event! Gravel racing certainly has its fun side 🙌 Would you ever enter Grinduro?

@peterharrington8709 9 ай бұрын

@@gcn possibly.... but I think I'm more about the endurance (*lite*) than the adrenaline thing! Grinder / audax / touring things 💚

@gauravsawn 9 ай бұрын

great bike skills and camera work in the jungle!

@GuilhermeTeixeira 9 ай бұрын

Respect for your fair play

@jamescgarrett6356 9 ай бұрын

Chapeau and kudos for looking after a buddy. Those are hard to come by. Keep riding safe and keep well :-)

@gcn 9 ай бұрын

Looking after fellow riders is super important 🙌 The good vibes always come back around!

@yohanarenas7964 9 ай бұрын

Really nice race, but even better message about friends. Hank should race next February in Transcordilleras, an 8 stages self-sufficient gravel race through the Andes mountains in Colombia, he will love it too. Greetings from Colombia ✌🏽

@Grinduro 9 ай бұрын

Nice one, Hank and thanks for hanging out at Grinduro Italia. This video is full some epic views! Take us back to Italia! 🤩

@gcn 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for putting on the event 🙌 We loved it, when's the next one? 🌎

@Grinduro 9 ай бұрын

@@gcn we're just working on that now - dates for Grinduro 2024 will be announced early November.

@hansotto089 9 ай бұрын

What’s the point in making a timed downhill segment? Just waiting for a disaster.

@a.sarmiento5116 9 ай бұрын

Hank should do more gravel racing such skill should not be left unnoticed. Nice vid... slow mo..over head... don't even know if it is edited or just plain filming.💥👍✌️

@rodneyjones3376 9 ай бұрын

Blistered that single track, strong !

@conan_der_barbar 9 ай бұрын

love my orbea terra 😍 missing the campa though 😄

@leangrypoulet7523 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for this. That is absolutely one I want to do next year. As Hank says, with it being a transition/segment event, that's my perfect race. Oh, and in Italy with pizza/beer/music.

@gcn 9 ай бұрын

What more could you want from a race! We can't wait to head back... who should go next time? 👀

@leangrypoulet7523 9 ай бұрын

@@gcn There could be as many as 10 in our group, why not bring the whole GCN crew and make a party of it?

@Cycling_Crazed_Fool 9 ай бұрын

Loved this. I’ve been lucky enough to do Grinduro in Wales twice (although only half of the second one 🤦🏻‍♂️) but it really is a great event. Very well run and very challenging. Thought the film was ace, some brilliant camera work and a great result Hank 👍

@gcn 9 ай бұрын

Maybe we should check out Grinduro Wales 👀 What other presenter should Hank take with him?

@Cycling_Crazed_Fool 9 ай бұрын

@@gcn I think another GMBN vS GCN mash up with Blake 😉

@martinmckowen1588 9 ай бұрын

Loved this.

@gcn 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! If you loved this, you might also love Hank's epic adventure in Chile in 'The longest descent' on GCN+ 👉 gcn.eu/Chile1

@xosece 9 ай бұрын

not bad at all for the first gravel race. The format is very appealing, imho, where you can bike at leisure most of the time and try to do your best in selected segments. On a different note, hope Alex makes a full recovery soon to be ready for the next.

@puzdutz 9 ай бұрын

I’m guessing Hank calls it Grin-duro because he was grinning the whole time (except for the crash part). Grinduro was started in Quincy California as a combination of a gravel grinder and MX enduro race, thus Grind-uro. Great video and props to Hank for prioritizing friends over results.

@Grinduro 9 ай бұрын

We like the GRIN-duro pronunciation way more... grins are definitely way better!

@app6336 9 ай бұрын

Hank the tank!!! Stunning video. I think Hank should participate next year wifh Blake by his side! On Nukeproof diggers!

@gcn 9 ай бұрын

Not a bad shout!

@mommamooney 9 ай бұрын

Loved this! And I love Hank’s ethics. Friends first, there will always be another race

@JDirom 9 ай бұрын

Last race I was Woah, then woah, and then WOOOAH. This race I was greeted by “LEEEROY JEENKINS!” A classic move, that ends as one might suspect. But then the unexpected happened! Always entertaining, with DoomGuy as he does things only DoomGuy can do! Look forward to what looks to be new DoomGuy tech added.