Better Than Gravel?! This Is Why You Should Try Riding Cyclocross This Winter

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Cyclocross is often seen as the eccentric uncle of the cycling family. It's too far from both mountain biking and road cycling to be familiar to either of these groups of riders, and yet, especially in winter, it's quite possibly the best way to enjoy riding a bike!
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@gcn 3 года назад

Do you ride 'cross in the winter? Let us know what you most enjoy about it in the comments 👇

@Kimberly_Sparkles 3 года назад

I am too trapped in the city to try it, but that was fun to watch.

@monkeysrightpaw 3 года назад

When was this filmed? It's 0C outside now. An all body dip is for people who have a car or home very near by. Hypothermia is boss.

@PrzemyslawSliwinski 3 года назад

The only problem I cannot resolve is how to safely ride through the frozen muddy ruts. Any idea?

@Deswilkie 3 года назад

Yes for riding in winter. The most enjoyable...... No one else there 😃

@ViveSemelBeneVivere 3 года назад

No, that's a bit too much for me. In winter I like riding on clean snow and playing roulette with ice.

@jhschuster 3 года назад

These videos where the presenters are just having a blast are so joyful to watch.

@pedroagrela1910 3 года назад

I read cyclocross in the title, but all I've seen was James practicing his Olympic dive in a muddy pond. 😅

@etiennefoueillassar1426 3 года назад

Can the gcn presenters show their bike collection?

@Paganiproductions84 3 года назад

Would love to see that

@cleal91 3 года назад

No chance. They have a bike sponsor. Wouldn’t be allowed to show other brands

@DaveCM 3 года назад

And they may not have as many bikes as you may think due to the fact they have bike sponsors that usually want the bikes back after they are done with them

@Kimberly_Sparkles 3 года назад

This video was just made for those of us who like watching Hank crash or scream.

@TheGerm24 3 года назад

That end-over-end crash in the stream was amazing. I needed a laugh.

@Kimberly_Sparkles 3 года назад

@@TheGerm24 he seemed to be enjoying it so I was fine laughing.

@jaivora423 3 года назад

Hank is becoming predictable n annoying ! Hope he calms down n act his age !!! Unless he is 11/12 years old !!!!

@Kimberly_Sparkles 3 года назад

@@jaivora423 he’s having a good time. I’m 43. I yell and scream sometimes too. I can appreciate an adult who knows how to have fun.

@jaivora423 3 года назад

@kimberly : I don’t mind it once in a while - But he now does it ALL the time - In the Studio, on the Road, EVERYWHERE !!!

@timothyzwitser7586 3 года назад

The high intensity, free spirited energy, sense of adventure and playfulness on display here is all the reason you need to go cross really...

@richardhaselwood9478 3 года назад

Hank going over the bars was certainly the highlight :)

@xhaust1 3 года назад

Hank is like a kid, really love his enthusiasm.

@2490Cobra 3 года назад

He puts all he has in all the time ,and always with a smile 😃 👌👍👍👍

@MrBJPitt 3 года назад

Matt Steven's needs a guest appearance with Hank.

@timclark4931 3 года назад

Brilliant idea!

@pk9099 3 года назад

Next GCN video: How to wash your bike after filming a cyclocross video.

@KandiKlover 3 года назад

Buy a new bike and repeat. Save the muddy ones for commuting so no one will want to steal them.

@JamyRyals 3 года назад

Hank going into the cold water full blast and then over his bars takes some serious stones. Legend

@jorenvandaele1301 3 года назад

having bought my cross bike just a month ago, I can only agree

@benmyers3318 3 года назад

What cross bike do you have??

@gulfcitynd 3 года назад

I bought a mountain bike best thing to ever buy

@jorenvandaele1301 3 года назад

@@benmyers3318 Cube Cross Race C:62 SL 2021

@CraigStellmacher 3 года назад

On Thursday, I picked up my Cannondale CAADX 1, and Pirelli Cinturato M's come today.

@Silverskys2007 3 года назад

Seeing the 2 of you enjoying yourself to the fullest while playing in a pond didn't only make my day but my whole month! Thanks for cheering all of us up wih your videos! Cycling rocks!

@indomieismybae 3 года назад

What amaze me from all of GCN videos are how good their presenters are! They could talk easily after these pedaling they did! Being new to cycling community, I really dig these contents.

@neveverett 3 года назад

You guys are seriously having so much fun, the best I get from my CX bike is riding country lanes on my daily commute to work and back.

@sudduthjonathan 3 года назад

Just bought a CX bike and went for my first ride today. Paths, roads, gravel...and then I came to a snowy park that still had sled jumps built. You better believe I got airborne a few times on those jumps! As a roadie (mainly crit racer), it will be a great way to continue to ride outside year round while at the same time, maintaining the same position and riding style as road. I have an old MTB, and it’s fun too, but it’s just so different. My cross boss is basically my road bike with fatter tires and that I can ride pretty much anywhere except single track

@shawnchong2761 3 года назад

6:18 That's illegal! Alex is down tube descending

@Simon_is_not_sure 3 года назад

That's how to do it properly

@joehilling4305 5 месяцев назад

Recently got into Cyclocross. Got myself a 2nd hand PlanetX Cyclocross Bike and I absolutely love it! More comfortable on long road rides and you can literally turn off a road onto a gravel/mud track and see stuff you wouldn't normally see!

@ChrisGuarraia 3 года назад

This may be the most enjoyable video I’ve watched on GCN. It’s literally about playing in the mud with your bike. I’m now rethinking my next bike purchase.

@thorout8377 3 года назад

That was totally awsome guys.. I laughed my head off. I have just gotten into bike riding and because I live in the country. I decided to buy a cross country bike as there is hundreds of kilometres and tracks. I am hoping to go tomorrow. Watching this channel really gives me inspiration to get out there loose some weight and enjoy cycling. Well done and keep this up. Col from Traralgon (Victoria) Australia.

@martincaron3546 3 года назад

These two are forming a great duo! Thx Alex and Hank!

@CyclingSteveL 3 года назад

I like to think that Hank carries his OTT enthusiasm through to everyday things, like making toast or solving a crossword puzzle. It's just pure joy :D

@idaf5244 3 года назад

This must be the most fun had per minute or mile in any gcn video ever, hahaha. I love it, Hank and Alex are a great presenter combo!

@JohnLumapaskeith 2 года назад

Just pure unbridled fun down in the dirt! Man, I can't remember when was the last time I've been this way. Alone or with a friend.

@SARW15 3 года назад

Awesome fun going over that varied soft-muddy-terrain. Do-able on a bike with rim brakes but much for predictable with disc brakes. Great to see GCN team highlighting the need to have fun and not just speed. Also great point about riding on road producing greater wind-chill because of the sustained speeds of the bikes on the roads.That's why typically MTB and road riders can have differing clothing and layering systems. 👍

@Stevenfaulkner57 3 года назад

That might just be the greatest cycling video ever made, I haven't laughed so much in ages, you're both nuts 😂

@steffenandersensahl9443 3 года назад

You guys keep having fun :-). I will continue to enjoy this from my nice and warm living room.

@ambivalentnpc 3 года назад

Was SHOUT LAUGHING like a little girl seeing You guys dipping in the ditch head first! Thanks! You made my day!

@davehollingworth5537 3 года назад

Fabulous. The enthusiasm is infectious....

@kamucho 3 года назад

Hank riding into that river like he's riding into 2021!! Go on lad

@donball370 3 года назад

Great one boys, nothing like a bit of mud, big puddles, slipping and sliding, fresh air and being out n'about.

@yeff1127 3 года назад

what a very fun video from you guys! Really enjoyed it, keep it up guys!

@jamiewoods6874 3 года назад

Great fun, makes you a better rider and gives you riding options in the winter. Rather than just training indoors you can RIDE outside. You can generally tell CX riders in the club as they look more confident in tricky situations

@cb6866 3 года назад

Look at the best pros now...most have a cross background. The skills are amazing to me! Be safe thank you!

@cjharrer01 3 года назад

Loved the video - it's exactly what I do with my gravel bike - any terrain and the muddier the better, makes me feel like a kid again. Until I get home and my wife squirts me with the hose outside to clean off :( Nice job!

@badbitecrew 3 года назад

Inspirational and a blast, thank you!

@glynnbuxton3349 3 года назад

Frikkin' hilarious ... best bit for me, Alex's grinning face when it dawned on him how mad crazy fun Hank really is!! :-D

@johinder8648 3 года назад

Seems bloody cold! But much fun. Props also to the camera guys

@jemwoo2001 3 года назад

Great video - Best moment after Alex hit the mid stream really muddy patch was Hank hitting it with twice as much power....Comedy genius moment!! Full marks for balls out effort to you both!!!

@brookes1911 3 года назад

Top video, lads. I've never laughed so loud at a RU-vid vid than I did when Hank went over the bars 🤣

@will44bott 3 года назад

I have a great recommendation for you two! GMBN, they've been doing this kinda stuff for years!... haha love it

@alainpfammatter8224 3 года назад

Great video guys with lots of effort. Especially the dive in the mud pot 👍👌✌🏻

@BristolPost 3 года назад

Those trails are local to me and feel so much better it’s not just me falling off in the mud (like yesterday).

@HelcaraxeUlairi 3 года назад

I love cyclocross, this makes me want to get over to my local park and ride 🤣

@richaw2779 3 года назад

Fun fun fun.. just got a CX machine.. getting out on it in the snow is ace.. new GCN dynamic duo too.. cheers lads 👍🏻

@_Digitalnative 3 года назад

There has never been a better ad for the Muc Off Power Washer. That was great fun to watch.

@helengabriel3427 3 года назад

Absolutely love your Grevil!

@thelionskiln 3 года назад

Love this so much!

@kazimierzjasinski2844 3 года назад

What a fun with this ride!!!! I will go tomorrow for a ride. Thanks guys!

@kyelldegolla6504 3 года назад

Ive had my cross bike for several years now and i still love it, i am a belgian so i grew up with cross, unfortunatally i never got the chance to participate in a race, but once i get a 2nd cross bike and my fitness lvl higher i might have a go tho

@mjimish1601 3 года назад

🎉 GCN keep it up. Bless all ride and your video.

@dwalinthedwarf4490 2 года назад

i just discovered the beauty of CX. Got some perfect loop near my home. This is sooooo fun to ride. And even if you fall it's not big deal, since you fall on a grass or sand :).

@GameMovieStudios2000 3 года назад

now this is the content i subscribed for !!!

@ryntrussell 3 года назад

I’m using this video to convince my wife to let me buy a gravel bike. As always, great video GCN and always enjoy watching Hank!

@heitspii6231 3 года назад

So fun to check these "winter" videos here.. It was -19 for morning ride today :)

@stevedines2636 3 года назад

Well done Boys brilliant fun, I remember CX Racing and having great fun, a brilliant way to keep fit during the Winter months 😎

@FIFAHopper 3 года назад

i'm supposed to be saving money, you guys have convinced me to buy a new cyclocross bike, can't wait!!!

@brianyates1493 3 года назад

Love Cross. My favorite discipline of them all!. Takes a little bit of crazy.

@janetw9016 3 года назад

Thanks Hank.. 8:30.. for my 1st belly laugh of 2021! Epic fun video!

@BrionesCh 3 года назад

Awesome episode!

@jakelovatt5750 3 года назад

Hank and Alex having a great time in the mud 😂 happy as pigs in **** !

@SteveBrill 3 года назад

You’re like a pair of 12 years kids!’ That’s why I enjoyed it so much. 🤣🤣

@Pionirish 3 года назад

Hank is just a human puppy

@glenborch8231 3 года назад

I love it! It's exactly why I didn't know what type of bike to buy! (got a hybrid in April, as it was similar to the old Mountain bike I grew up with, but just ordered my first road bike) Old school mountain biking! The old Rigid frame, no big jumps, just speed and a bit of slip, but on those cross, does require more skill than a modern mountain bike. I take my hybrid on similar tracks, with 32mm slick's, or 42mm minimal grip. It's fun, but with the proper tires it's faster but more boring! I think it was invented because, you were either a roadie, or not, and as time has gone on the gap widened making the old Mountain bike, either a modern Hybrid or a the road version, a Gravel or cross bike, which with except for the handlebars is exactly the same as my OLD Rigid Mountain bike.

@oliverbergen6505 3 года назад

Great mud battle ...I love it...Cross ist the best!

@mrsmith4662 3 года назад

All credit to you guys, looks like you had terrific fun & Hank's level of commitment to get the furthest across that pond was epic! But wouldn't it have been a bit easier on bikes with more knobbly tires & wider bars - e.g. an MTB?

@robbchastain3036 3 года назад

So at the end of a day, how does Alex really feel about being enrolled in the Hank GCN Presenter Development Program.

@CloudSpirals 3 года назад

Epic skid by Alex there 👏👏👏

@1stElement 3 года назад

I’m missing being on the roads at the moment but it’s just unpleasant and unsafe right now - so Zwift it is but tempered with a fun hour or so blast on the cross bike to keep the bike handling and heart/soul together is a much needed addition. I don’t live far from where this (and a lot of GCN vids) was filmed so, thank god I have access to trails like this too... think I’d go mad otherwise... I miss CX racing... hopefully this next winter...

@jamesphillips9632 3 года назад

Great cross bike challenge video guys you 2 cracked me up 😂

@AmvC 2 года назад

awesome tug and roll into the water :D

@KBBMX 3 года назад

Looks just like "gravel riding" in the UK anyway.... #allroad

@nstrug 3 года назад

Yep, there’s really not much difference in the U.K. as with the exception of some forestry roads we don’t have much actual gravel. Most U.K. ‘gravel’ is muddy bridleways.

@pieterm.7615 3 года назад

KevB Gravel bikes are most of the time heavier bikes meant for long exploring rides. Light cross bikes you use in the mud on a parkour that repeats itself multiple times with plenty of obstacles you have to know inside out.

@nstrug 3 года назад

@@pieterm.7615 yeah, I think this is the thing that some people miss. Cyclocross is a race discipline. A cyclocross bike is like a WRC rallye car - great at what it does but you don’t want to use it as your daily driver. A gravel bike is the practical version you would actually want to use for everything but racing- like a Ford Focus RS.

@sarahcook1870 3 года назад

@@nstrug I use my cross race bike all the time. It is just as comfortable as any “gravel “bike I have tried. I think Gravel has been made trendy as a way to sell more bikes to people.

@nstrug 3 года назад

@@sarahcook1870 sure, lots of people do, but a lot of cross bikes don’t even have bottle cage bosses which reduces the practicality. The gearing is also not always suitable for big long climbs in my experience!

@vincentvolmer5076 3 года назад

Really love your enthusiasm and sense of humour, you rock guys, I’ve laughed my balls out😂

@bettyjones8363 2 года назад

Classic seeing Hank go head first into the water.

@amerikanongsiklista 2 года назад

oh boy this video made my day! you guys are crazy and hilarious! 😂😂😂😂😂 golden moments! 😁😁☺️☺️👍👍

@PaulRiezebos 3 года назад

These first 50 seconds are just pure cycling inspiration

@digeler 3 года назад

That's the funniest clip on GCN ... Hank going over the bars into cold water!!

@invincibleyeh951 3 года назад

I Love GCN♥️💯

@alansmith2593 3 года назад

This is the best video ever I’m both loling and impressed in a good way 😆🙂awesome guys flipin awesome fun

@19tomtom67 3 года назад

Best video ever. I really liked that. And will look for a nice cross bike.

@locoman-yi1eh 3 года назад

just come back 8 miles. mud and road, o and ice. great fun.

@gbrnineteen72 3 года назад

That looked awesome

@MosesPlays 3 года назад

Fun watching you two goofballs doing it,but I would rather stay mud-less,thanks! Sticking to my road bike! (Finished 200KM ride for the first time yesterday)

@ChuckFoxen 3 года назад

Hilarious video, GCN. I really LOL.

@RemingtonSteele01 7 месяцев назад

Very nice promotional video for CX!!!!

@yeff1127 3 года назад

@4:27 "at that moment he knew he F~~`ed up" meme HAHAHAH

@aryanupadhyay1162 3 года назад

Happy new year GCN team & GTN team

@kylehudgins5255 3 года назад

I have a feeling we're going to be seeing that dive in a 2021 recap video. Hilarious!

@owenalekna4058 3 года назад

Hank must of FROZE after falling in that pond 🤣🤣

@raff5604 3 года назад

Love the energy!!! boooo to cross

@rintje6507 3 года назад

2:38 that was smooth

@252Scooby 3 года назад

Over the handlebars lol classic Hank but gotta love the commitment

@WesCook1 3 года назад

That’s what my gravel rides look like at this time of year anyway.

@skywrathking8317 2 года назад

well my location is pretty dry so I couldn't make like that but I've always taking my roadbike to some of my town downhill/enduro/trail and have fun on it

@apm9507 3 года назад

Looks quite pleasant out in the UK!

@para7843 3 года назад

Good effort lads

@farrier53 3 года назад

Niiiiice! Beats any cycling in front of a screen. Now, do the same in rhe snow...

@arturnaumiuk8135 3 года назад

So much fun video. I would like to see filming crew on this one 😂.

@tonywatson8101 3 года назад

I've never been able to understand the appeal of cyclocross.....getting freezing cold, soaking wet, and covered from head to toe in mud....that's what I used to do as a kid !. Aaahhh...NOW I get it ! 😁