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Tour De France Bikepacking Adventure With Cycling Legend Marcel Kittel
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Күн бұрынMarcel Kittel is a cycling legend and one of the best sprinters to have ever lived, the winner of 14 Tour de France stages and many other races, but one thing he has never done is bikepacking. Conor invited him along on an outdoors adventure, to bikepack from Germany to the top of the iconic Planche des Belles Filles climb in order to watch stage 7 of this year’s Tour de France!
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@gcn 2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever been to the Tour de France?
@apm9507 2 жыл бұрын
Please make a GCN+ video on bikepacking tours chasing or preceding great bike races. I have never visited France. However, Connor has tempted me with this bikepacking video. I'm not a bike racer. I'm more of a bike tourist and bike commuter. I would prefer to join Connor and Marcel rather than join the TDF. It looks like more my style of fun.
@dalis994 2 жыл бұрын
I was staying in Grenoble few years back. There was a stage which went over Glandon from Ornon. I did not go there. Maybe I'm not a true fan. The idea of spending so much time on a spot for approx 15 minute experience just does not appeal to me. Went for a ride instead. But I understand the appeal and this GCN episode is great.
@ninapjust7165 2 жыл бұрын
Every single part of the grand depart Denmark. it was magic and we are planning on going to france in 2024 and combine it with the olympics
@jassaljs 2 жыл бұрын
Never 🫤but watch it on TV every year🍻
@gilescudmore7325 2 жыл бұрын
Kind of - it came to London so not a great effort on my part. Will visit in it's natural habitat one day.
@webbo73 2 жыл бұрын
So lovely to see Marcel happy. It took a lot of courage to do what he did when he was at his peak and it is fantastic that it worked out for him and now he's enjoying a different cycling related life. Hopefully these two can do more trips together in future - if that doesnt make you want to ride your bike, nothing will.
@238949 2 жыл бұрын
Loved this video, immersed myself in the happiness, the views and the cycling, Marcel is clearly a lovely man, Conor and he suited each other perfectly on this tour :)
@conordunne1 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, so much fun making this! Would love to get Marcel back for another adventure
@238949 2 жыл бұрын
@@conordunne1 could see you loved every minute, would love to be along the side of Le Tour one day
@manji001 2 жыл бұрын
MORE MARCEL and CONNOR please!!!! These guys are amazing, and I can certainly see the introspective side to Marcel Kittel with a slower pace of bikepacking. Chapeau GCN, Chapeau!
@conordunne1 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Marcel was a legend - such a nice dude. This was a blast!!
@alinapopescu872 2 жыл бұрын
I fully support your request. More, much more such content, please!
@peterslater7791 2 жыл бұрын
@@conordunne1it certainly came through honestly on camera! and that makes it not only great content to share with the cycling community, but also a great memory for you. wins all around. thanks again for the video, i feel like GCN is in a league of their own with both the content and the presenters. keep up the great work! beers on me if you ever make it over to ontario, canada (or vice versa!).
@aliancemd 2 жыл бұрын
I'm just happy that it looks like Marcel actually enjoyed it. I feel like Conor is also a great companion to have on the road
@BikeLife154 2 жыл бұрын
More of Marcel Please! A real Gentleman!
@conordunne1 2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, let's start a petition to get him back! Thanks for watching Conor
@The_One-Eyed_Undertaker 2 жыл бұрын
This is the greatest video GCN has done in a long time! Probably since Hank and Mark Beaumont went to Patagonia. This could be a series like Car Karaoke but instead "Backpacking with a Pro Rider". Would love to see other pro riders submit themselves to spending several nights with Connor in the same tent! It has to be in the same tent! 😁😂🤣😂
@frankrizzo7454 2 жыл бұрын
Would have been better with Matt Stephens.
@The_One-Eyed_Undertaker 2 жыл бұрын
@@frankrizzo7454 Nah, Connor is 2m long. Can you imagine the PITA trying to share the same tent with a person that size? Additionally, every time Matt Stephens interviews a pro in Eurosport he sounds like a groupie. Connor had no mercy.
@conordunne1 2 жыл бұрын
@@The_One-Eyed_Undertaker thank you! Would love that, bikepacking is the best. So much fun. Glad you enjoyed this one!! Thanks for watching Conor
@The_One-Eyed_Undertaker 2 жыл бұрын
@@conordunne1 That video was awesome Connor! I specially liked how you acted so cool and in command with Marcel (quite an easy going bloke BTW), never dazzled by his pro racing pedigree. That's the way to go: treat them like you would any other human being. No shame at all. Keep them coming!
@klewis2048 2 жыл бұрын
What a lovely man. This was my favourite stage of this year’s TdF by far.
@gerardwall8847 9 күн бұрын
Wow! Two beautiful, lovely men! Great to see Marcel enjoy the Tour as a spectator! Conor, as always, a true gentleman. One if my fave GCN clips!😊
@fraenkiboii 2 жыл бұрын
Marcel has always been one of my favourite pro riders, he is such a nice guy!!! Please do the same trip with John Degenkolb :) Marcel ist so ein cooler, sympathischer Typ, ich bin ein großer Fan
@gcn 2 жыл бұрын
He's one of ours too (and not just because he actually returns our emails)
@ronaldgjosey1254 2 жыл бұрын
That was so COOL. It's why we ride. More content like this please.
@Ian1329 2 жыл бұрын
We are riders 4-evermore
@jamesmoros1274 2 жыл бұрын
It’s always great to see Ex Cycling stars, let’s people know how great a champions they are.
@Jimbo5063 2 жыл бұрын
What a great video! So nice to “meet” Marcel out of the competitive environment. Also good to know that his life after racing is going so well.
@ellon118 2 жыл бұрын
Really good video. I am that piper. Thanks for including me in your video. Really nice bunch of guys and I'm delighted to have met you all. These videos do inspire me to get out on my bike more and commit to more bike packing. Thanks again. All the best.
@888johnmac 2 жыл бұрын
bike-packing solo is good , with a mate or 2 is better , to an iconic destination is epic .. but bike-packing to a TDF stage with a TDF legend is a once-in-a-lifetime thing .. loved it
@goldenjosh 2 жыл бұрын
This was one of the best adventure videos you all have done in a while. Marcel's insight into slowing down and enjoying the atmosphere is exactly why I love Bikepacking myself. Seeing the tour from the sidelines as both a fan and former stage winner was also very humbling and relatable. Would love to see more adventures with Conor and Marcel in the future! #cuddlingbananas
@lauraking3393 2 жыл бұрын
We loved this episode with Marcel. He was so excited and happy to finally watch the tour from a spectators point of view. This would make for good future episodes with past pro cyclists. Well done!
@cyclingnerddelux698 2 жыл бұрын
Its grand when a legend turns out to be a nice guy. I mean both of you. Lovely episode.
@NYGiants4Life 2 жыл бұрын
Conor and the crew has been putting in work with these videos man. Keep them coming GCN.
@steveg6735 2 жыл бұрын
Watched, laughed and finished with wet eyes, Marcel and Conner, brilliant duo.
@manuelmalagon210 2 жыл бұрын
Marcel should become GCN host. What a nice guy! Awesome video Connor!
@dukpsm 2 жыл бұрын
I remember hearing years ago from some Shimano reps what a good person Marcel is both on and off the bike. This really comes across in this video. What a great adventure for Conor and Marcel.
@kharm1348 2 жыл бұрын
Super video! I enjoyed every moment! Conor (and Marcel) were excellent presenters and I felt like I was along for the ride.
@marke9817 Жыл бұрын
One of the best GCN videos I’ve ever seen. Marcel was a joy.
@mattbigg8359 2 жыл бұрын
Connor is genuinely such a great human being
@markl2815 2 жыл бұрын
What a top bloke Marcel is …. Excellent stuff as always and great to see a man like that “in his real life” Thanks
@smoore5540 2 жыл бұрын
Great to see 2 ex pro's still enjoying a different type cycling so much 👍🚴♀️🚴♀️dig in
@nicklass7075 2 жыл бұрын
Marcel seems like such a nice person. Awesome video!
@darrengarvie8832 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Marcel was my favourite sprinter 😁
@conordunne1 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Darren!
@tracydraper9298 2 жыл бұрын
Loved every second of this (especially the banana shorts). Would enjoy seeing more of these vids with Marcel!
@NickTubeless 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely, really enjoyed that, say Hi to Marcel, so good to see him looking so well.
@paulsharp7548 2 жыл бұрын
Don’t think I’ve EVER smiled from start to finish on any video. What a legend Marcel is? Conor’s not too bad either 😜
@farizrd 2 жыл бұрын
That pure joy of cycling fans watching the biggest race in the world is priceless
@stantollerton3551 Жыл бұрын
We cycled from Le Havre to Paris in 2013 and rode the Champs de Elysee on a Randonee a few hours before the race got there. Absolutely brilliant!!! - Chawn Wheelers
@leftylum 2 жыл бұрын
So nice to see Marcel so happy after cycling. I'm glad he was able to walk away from cycling and take care of himself.
@matthewpodmore1823 2 жыл бұрын
best GCN video by far and that is saying something!!
@conordunne1 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Matthew!!
@thepie4052 2 жыл бұрын
Even Marcels bedhead hair looks great!!! Great vid, thank you 🙏
@CoolGrey7Man 2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely luv this video, it's so nice to see retired pros enjoying this type of cycling other than racing and experience the race on the side of the road rather on the road . . . isn't cycling fantastic !!! Remember "Justridethebike"
@conordunne1 2 жыл бұрын
Aw nice one glad you enjoyed it Les. Thanks for watching!! Conor
@GaryThomasSNSEP Жыл бұрын
That was awesome. Can't believe I missed it. More of that in 2023 please.
@pinglis00 2 жыл бұрын
That smile on Marcel's face is infectiously inspiring!
@henrybrereton9554 2 жыл бұрын
great little film really enjoyed it, good to see conor has really come along with his presenting
@rbailey6949 2 жыл бұрын
Chapeau Marcel and Conor - two great guys having fun and reminiscing together - always a great atmosphere - reminds me of the Grand Depart in Yorkshire in 2014
@roberttaub7939 Жыл бұрын
Marcel Kittel….an awesome bike racer and an inspirational fellow human being. Thank you GCN for this wonderful video.
@gcn Жыл бұрын
Thanks Robert. It was great fun filming with Marcel!
@01FozzyS 2 жыл бұрын
So nice to see Marcel. One of the nice guys during his days. I was lucky to see him perform in person during the Tour of California a few years ago.
@DJE_Quads 7 ай бұрын
Loved this video…really liked the insight it gave to how accessible the tour is for fans. Well done GCN!
@coneyislander7152 2 жыл бұрын
Super nice video. Wonderful to see Marcel Kittel from my home state and Conor ride into the beautiful Vosges, the home mountains of the other half of my family.
@seattlegrrlie 2 жыл бұрын
I love that the fans cheer everyone on a bike not just the official tour riders.
@stickonatree 2 жыл бұрын
One of the best videos thus far. More Marcel and Connor!
@christianboyer3903 2 жыл бұрын
I smiled the whole video through. So great!
@ajlong404 2 жыл бұрын
It's so good to see Marcel and know that he's doing well!
@johnhickman2033 2 жыл бұрын
Chapeau to Marcel and his English language skills. Top drawer! Top man! I enjoyed the camaraderie in this video particularly when they supped some wine together in the evening. Lovely sense of atmosphere at the hut.
@matt_acton-varian 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Please get some more adventures with ex-pros in videos like this. It was great to see Marcel return to the Tour as a fan and enjoying his retirement. Danke Marcel, Thank you GCN!
@RICHIE87622 2 жыл бұрын
Some serious inspiration from Marcel and Conner! Best get some frame bags purchased and get going!
@anttitapio4145 2 жыл бұрын
This was amazing! Thank you Conor and Marcel 🙏🏻
@gcn 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@lesflynn4455 Жыл бұрын
This was fantastic to see. Though I'm late to comment, I'd love to see another one of these bikepacking videos with Marcel. He's a great guy and obviously had fun filming the video and riding to the tour. He had a rough time when he decided to end his professional career. It was corageous, as the German public loved him, and gave him a hard time when he called it. He seems all good now. If he's up for it, I'd love to see another ride like this.
@treebs1423 Жыл бұрын
Just watched the GCN film with this pair in the Philippines. What a great bloke Kittel is and Conor is really down to earth they make a great team. More please
@RiazRJ Жыл бұрын
love Marcel, such a charismatic guy
@lazyremnant380 2 жыл бұрын
You guys should try to persuade every single retired pros you know to go bikepacking together!
@gcn 2 жыл бұрын
Persuading pros to spend time with us is always a bit of a hard sell
@colinricketts1415 2 жыл бұрын
@@gcn is that because they don't want to slow down quite that quickly after retiring?
@colinricketts1415 2 жыл бұрын
that wasn't meant to sound as harsh as that, sorry!
@arcboy2011 2 жыл бұрын
Loved this video with Marcel. It was great to see a former Tour winner getting the fan experience. Great job to Conor getting up the hill with all that kit.
@melaniamonicacraciun9900 2 жыл бұрын
Very good decision fans, riding the bicycles out there is the most exciting adventure above all, wish them all students give it a try, from here to Taiwan dating your future cycling maties, no time for bloody wars but feeling fine together, pushing pedals and discovering the natural beauties...now more than ever for an environmental reason, you can do remarcable things guys, l am the biggest supporter of yours, you can bet on it guys
@chrisbaum998 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video Connor and Marcel!!! Give us more Bikepacking with Pro's who are either retired or active would be really cool!!
@SnideArt Жыл бұрын
I am addicted to your videos GCN 👌 and i am a MTBer! I do have a CX bike which im getting more into and I even bought some lyrca! 😱😆
@pauljackson9239 2 жыл бұрын
This would so make a great mini series of adventures. Well produced and presented and you guys made made a great team that was so enjoyable to watch. Well done
@johnkinder9041 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, smiled all the way through it. Loved Marcel's eyemask 😂
@gcn 2 жыл бұрын
🤣
@ernestobelmonte2888 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t comment at all on videos and this is actually my first comment ever on KZfaq but this was a fantastic video and it was so much fun to follow Conner and a true legend in Marcel! Wonderful video with two beautiful humans. Please make more of these types of videos to bring back the friendship, kindness and the love for simple things that this world needs these days.
@sergeykornienko1539 2 жыл бұрын
Envy you, guys! Except for sharing a tent :) Thank you for sharing environment and atmosphere, nice video
@PBraggMarinette 2 жыл бұрын
I watched the Tour de France this year for the first time, thanks to my new found friends at GNC! It was absolutely Amazing! Thanks Marcel and Conor for this fun video.
@mrchris389 2 жыл бұрын
Connor never stops smiling. Briefly met Marcel at the tour of Britain once and was such a nice guy
@scottbelongie9051 2 жыл бұрын
Love these type of docs great job first time Conner did not look so till😂
@webster169 2 жыл бұрын
Think Marcel made the best decision retiring when he did, looks like he’s loving life and enjoying being on a bike again. More of Conor and Marcel, great duo
@fahdalkhalifah7110 2 жыл бұрын
Incredible content. That’s so much fun and beautiful to watch. Thank you 😍
@petewillmot 2 жыл бұрын
Such radiant smiles on both faces! Nailed this one guys! Such wholesome content!
@geoffreyhoney122 2 жыл бұрын
Never have, probably never will. I'm not into road bike racing but you got me with the bikepacking! I genuinely loved this whole video, which is a surprise to me! Great video! Awesome concept! Super to see Marcel enjoying himself authentically! Can't believe I clicked on it. Thank you GCN! I love bikepacking/ touring with my Kona Sutra Touring Bike. Great that 2 novices (at bikepacking) and great cyclists had so much obvious fun!! Keep them coming!
@stefanosinguaroli7615 2 жыл бұрын
Another great vídeo GCN made with a very friendly and súper nice real Champions .. Good to se Marcel Kittel having so much fun with Connor.. this is what keeps inspiring us with this unique and great sport 💪🏻👍🏻🔝
@gregmaskell2372 2 жыл бұрын
That’s what friendship is all about 🍻
@laurippt 2 жыл бұрын
Such an awesome video! Loved it! And loved seeing Marcel enjoy the slower pace of bikepacking and annoying being on the sidelines watching the race! More content like this please!
@grahamschofield9538 2 жыл бұрын
Best video yet. Makes me want to go bike packing and I can feel a bromance coming on between the pair of them
@jingtan1151 2 жыл бұрын
Great video from Connor and Marcel. A light hearted entertainment from both presenters.
@ifithelpswithdory6650 2 жыл бұрын
I would back pack anywhere with Marcil … he is a vision of loveliness!!!
@leissp1 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome to see Marcel back on the bike enjoying himself
@gcn 2 жыл бұрын
We loved to see him back too!
@philtowers1392 2 жыл бұрын
Love it! Cheered me right up.
@DiscoverWithDima 2 жыл бұрын
This was great, very enjoyable to watch. Kudos to Marcel for joining with you!
@robertphx1 2 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic video! Bike camping with one of the greats…at one of the great stages. More, please!
@adriantimmis9286 2 жыл бұрын
Loved the video, it took be back to last week doing my own bike packing trip to watch the Tour on Alpe d’Huez
@mikkolaine4883 2 жыл бұрын
So pleased to see a Rose Backroad on the channel! I have one too! :P
@jeremyparker8459 2 жыл бұрын
What a legend, proper nice bloke
@rsturba 2 жыл бұрын
really liked this, light hearted fun and a natural connection enjoying their bikes
@DrKjoergoe 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing guest, amazing host, amazing video
@Keith58x 2 жыл бұрын
Loved every minute! best thing I've watched in a long time.
@bobcrabtree5096 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I never imagined that this would be Marcel’s personality. Seems like a great person!! Good choice for a biking companion.
@donaldyoung8866 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Good to see Marcel enjoying life
@kevinblake8760 2 жыл бұрын
Great video… lovely to see familiar roads and climbs from my days living in Basel
@robertnvd 2 жыл бұрын
Great footage guys! Kittel 👍
@rasmusbg 2 жыл бұрын
What a lovely video, and what a lovely man (Conor too). I would love to see more adventures with Marcel and Conor on the channel.
@ruthjames9278 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant what a legend
@andyfairchild2383 2 жыл бұрын
The Monday after the Tour is usually a bit of a come down. But with the TdF Femmes and Connor and Marcel, all is good 😊. What a lovely video, thanks GCN.
@goonzjav 2 жыл бұрын
Was in Paris on sunday for the finish. Absolute belter of a day just amazing, atmosphere fans and racing. Has to be done
@nerigarcia7116 2 жыл бұрын
I've always liked Marcel and this makes me like him even more. He's so genuine and I'm glad he's doing well and enjoying cycling in a different way, the way I'm more accustomed to.
@user-br3ld8xw5t 2 жыл бұрын
You guys are super! Thank you for the mood)
@RobThePatentGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Great to hear the insights and perspectives from Marcel, and see the highlights from bikepacking to the tour.
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