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We recently had the opportunity to come up with a ride that you should do before you die. But we didn’t want to take you to Mt Ventoux, or the Stelvio, we wanted to show you somewhere you might never have thought about riding, but that will blow your mind. Like Gran Canaria.
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Our bucket list ride is a mix of tough climbs, sinuous descents, and ridiculously perfect road surfaces, all surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of Gran Canaria. Also, as far as we're concerned a ride cannot be considered for a bucket list ride if it's not got a number of cafe stops, which of course ours features.
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Nothing To Lose 1 - Johan Svensson
We Don't Fall Apart (Instrumental Version) - Johan Svensson
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Poison Rain (Instrumental Version) - Suffer City
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@gcn
@gcn 6 лет назад
Where's your favourite place in the world to ride your bike?
@Dan-rq3zx
@Dan-rq3zx 6 лет назад
I love to ride my bike through the beautiful landscapes of Tuscany. The sights (in and out of the cities) are truly breathtaking, nothing beats it in my opinion.
@gcn
@gcn 6 лет назад
A few of us have been lucky enough to ride there pre-GCN and also during the Giro. Another location we can recommend and another location we'd love to visit again. You missed out the food, though!
@Dan-rq3zx
@Dan-rq3zx 6 лет назад
Global Cycling Network. Oh yeah, how could I forget ; )
@tomhenderson8667
@tomhenderson8667 6 лет назад
I think that one of the best places to cycle is in Romania. With some of the best views I have ever seen and the coffee is great, also everything is super cheap
@ElonMuckX
@ElonMuckX 6 лет назад
Suggestion: deathride.com/course/
@tobortine
@tobortine 6 лет назад
The best thing about this video. Two mates obviously enjoying the cycling together, perfect.
@sdowd321
@sdowd321 6 лет назад
glad you so enjoyed the infomercial
@tobortine
@tobortine 6 лет назад
Everyone gets paid to do a job unless you're retired, in prison or a scrounger.
@MattMeskill
@MattMeskill 6 лет назад
Get over it or don't watch it. Jeez.
@HeangKoing
@HeangKoing 6 лет назад
I just enjoy the guys riding and presenting! I don't even have a bike anymore!
@n3rd_kram910
@n3rd_kram910 6 лет назад
i don tmind the product placement in this one because the riding and the enjoyment stands out far more.
@ggm02
@ggm02 6 лет назад
Thoroughly well done - two natural and likeable presenters, great scenery, excellent sound and camera work, some informative and fun bits thrown in too, and all edited together to produce an enjoyable ~20 minutes of video. Great stuff.
@joshuawatson1604
@joshuawatson1604 6 лет назад
Rolling “ effortlessly “ si says as he breathes very heavily
@gcn
@gcn 6 лет назад
Funny, a couple of commenters have noticed that...
@robbchastain3036
@robbchastain3036 6 лет назад
I, huff huff, noticed that, huff huff, too. I'd say more but I need to catch my breath, sorry.
@clashcitywomble9404
@clashcitywomble9404 5 лет назад
This video inspired me to take the bike to Gran Canaria in Feb this year on a short family holiday. The family are still speaking to me and the riding was awesome. Loved the Serenity climb and the descent from Ayacata to Maspalomas, amazing roads and views. The cherry on the cake was doing the Valley Of The Tears climb though, by far the toughest climb I've ever done and must admit there were a couple of sketchy moments early on where the gradient and the surface made me wonder if a mountain bike would have been better! Much tougher but much safer doing the ascent, if I went back there I don't think I've got the nerve to do that as a descent. Thanks guys!
@ojtibi9906
@ojtibi9906 6 лет назад
Breathtaking! I love it! I could almost smell the air in Gran Canaria! Say hello to your cameraman for me, he just makes you guys look good and the whole viewing experience so immersive. Chapeau!
@gcn
@gcn 6 лет назад
OJ Tibi cheers buddy! 👊
@leedorney
@leedorney 6 лет назад
Exactly, without the camera people and editing GCN wouldn't be anything.. 🙏 it's good to see them in insta shots etc to see them and give credence to the skills I can one admire..
@SantiVSKATC
@SantiVSKATC 6 лет назад
I live in Gran Canaria and the ride you described is one of my favorites. High season right now for cycling, tons of bikers on the road, literally. Especially the south, west of the island. North part of the island is more colder and wet this time of the year. Great channel.
@paulb8587
@paulb8587 Год назад
I've lost count as to the number of times I've watched this video and the "Behind the Scenes" one too. Every few months I return to them for sunshine, cycling and great banter. Thank you both for two really enjoyable videos.
@jimmythelips
@jimmythelips 6 лет назад
I hope with Easyjet getting a promotion as an airline to take your bike abroad, that they have educated the baggage handlers how to treat peoples bike boxes with care
@k.robinson7587
@k.robinson7587 6 лет назад
This video brought a big smile on my face! It shows every single time how much really you love the sport and not just the racing part of it. Also i do agree with a comment i saw earlier: you should go and do the rides (or at least part of them) that pro teams or GC contenders train on. Love your chemistry guys! Shows that you are mates off and on the bike!
@strokenumber3
@strokenumber3 6 лет назад
The best thing about GCN is seeing Dan Lloyd looking so happy because he's going to ride his bike. He should have raced longer, he's very committed to getting on his bike and racing/riding it.
@alistairwatson9116
@alistairwatson9116 4 года назад
Although we are still in the middle of Lock down, this video as made me want to look into booking a long weekend bike trip at the end of January 2021. Thank you GCN
@krystianovic
@krystianovic 3 года назад
that plan didn't go down well :D
@alistairwatson9116
@alistairwatson9116 3 года назад
@@krystianovic I dont think the last 12 months has gone to plan for anyone :D
@RH-uf9il
@RH-uf9il 3 года назад
Yeah right
@DrJRMCFC
@DrJRMCFC 6 лет назад
Couldn't agree more. Just back from four days there. I went up the Valley and did indeed feel like crying. However, the sheer beauty of the place blew me away. I won't waste any more time in Majorca. Be warned though, Gran Canaria is far more mountainous and although the boys mention staying towards Maspalomas (where I did) you've basically got two 40km claims to get to the Serenity climb. I will definitely be going back and even though the vid is a plug for easyjet, I had zero complaints using them. Rock up to Gatwick on a freezing February morning and in 6 hours or so you'll be at your hotel putting your bike together ready for a quick spin part of the way up the GC60 in preparation for some major climbing the following day.
@spanishtnt
@spanishtnt 6 лет назад
Favorite GCN vid so far, real inspiring!
@gcn
@gcn 6 лет назад
Thanks, really appreciate it!
@paulakennedy6727
@paulakennedy6727 6 лет назад
Gran Canaria is a great place for cycling, been there 6 times and am off again for a week at Easter, great roads, great scenery, and traffic in the mountains is minimal, i use a compact with 12-32 gearing, some of those climbs hit 20%,, be warned :) Lovely to see this video and i hope you do more bucket list rides in Europe.
@micheleconi1901
@micheleconi1901 6 лет назад
Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! ...when you think, let me see it for some seconds and... you can’t stop watching it till the end! Perfect. The place, the video, the music, two mates cycling together and joyful! Excellent!
@mrwhiteshorts
@mrwhiteshorts 6 лет назад
Bucket list ride. Start in Brora, Scotland, head north on A9, take left signed Glen Loth, then right at railway station, left at Helmsdale, left at r/about, left at white house, retrace to Helmsdale, south to Portgower, first right before Portgower, follow road to Helmsdale, left in Helmsdale to Kildonan, left at railway station and retrace back to Brora! stupid amount of climbing. Quiet roads off the A9. Amazing.
@lfcsolid
@lfcsolid 6 лет назад
Possibly one of my all time favourite GCN videos. Thanks Guys.
@gcn
@gcn 6 лет назад
+Dave Pittman thanks Dave!
@richiewatkin3292
@richiewatkin3292 6 лет назад
That was a quality vid, one of your best!
@gcn
@gcn 6 лет назад
Thanks Richie
@stijndeklerk
@stijndeklerk 3 года назад
Rode the loop clockwise Yesterday. Some of the worst tarmac I’ve riden, in the valley of tears. Plenty of broken up parts, potholes and gravelly corners. With a 16% gradient in places, calling it technical, is a bit of an english understatement. Take care.
@carolcason6855
@carolcason6855 6 лет назад
Programming idea: Watching this video gave me pause to think about a life of cycling and the challenges of maintaining fitness when you live a nomadic lifestyle that sometimes prevents you from keeping you off your bike for long periods of time. I am an "experienced" cyclist (read older), who has been able to ride 4000 to 7000 miles annually for the last 15 years with good to excellent fitness for my age bracket. Over the last year my wife and I have been traveling internationally and much of that time I have not been able to take my bike and I am coming to the conclusion that, by the time I get back to my home base, my fitness will be back to almost square one. I was thinking that you guys could put together a show talking about how someone like me can most efficiently recover their performance. Cheers Tom Cason
@dfargey
@dfargey 6 лет назад
Really, guys! An echo is “amazing”! What else then; double rainbow; full moon; waterfalls? Nature’s got it all.
@watchthai
@watchthai 5 лет назад
Great news about the Serenity climb. I climbed Serenity on 31/01/2019. What a superb climb, but the last section of the climb (4 - 5 miles) was very rough and potholed, although there was a narrow track in the middle which was less rough as long as there were no cars coming down. On the 10/03/2019 I climbed Serenity again as part of the full ride featured in this video and Glory Hallelujah, apart from a very short section, the whole of the upper climb has been resurfaced with beautiful, billiard table smooth Spanish tarmac. It's fantastic. What a great, but tough, ride.
@leftymadrid
@leftymadrid 5 лет назад
I lived there for A YEAR!! The humidity n heat was too much!!! I can't imagine how some rides can do it, you guys must be in total shape!!!! Long step Hills just kill me!!! 52/36 in the front and, 11-28 cassette...I have to keep training till I reach your level of riding!!!!!! Great helpful videos guys!!!
@nerdsonwheels
@nerdsonwheels 6 лет назад
Good job, guys! My bucket list ride suggestions: Mallorca - Sa Calobra or Formentor. Tenerife - Macizo de Teno or Pico del Inglés. Just west of Las Vegas - Red Rock Canyon. Hawaii - Haleakala or Mauna Kea. Ireland - Wicklow Mountains. Austria - Silvretta. Near Napels - Amalfi Coast. Plus almost anything in Slovenia, the Dolomites, or the Alps, but you already knew that :)
@mikeburton8426
@mikeburton8426 6 лет назад
Agree with other comments. I have been a GCN subscriber from the early days, watched a million videos, this is my favourite. A very human element that isn’t always there. Well done to the whole crew.
@Fuzzyisacoolkid
@Fuzzyisacoolkid 6 лет назад
I'm really glad to see you guys starting to do videos like these. Detailed ride videos has been something largely missing from GCN and I hope to see more content like this.
@brianmcg321
@brianmcg321 6 лет назад
Best GCN video ever. More like this please.
@coops8000
@coops8000 6 лет назад
Me and the wife went here in November last year...great place and not to busy, hire bikes were easy to get and very helpful to show us any routes etc. well worth a visit. :)
@ygtcbee23
@ygtcbee23 5 лет назад
Good for Dan and Si! They built GCN glad to see them getting in an Epic ride for their effort
@frannelk
@frannelk 6 лет назад
Love Spain, 3 or 4 hours away almost from every country in Europe, friendly people and the best weather in Europe... don't even mention the food... of course coffee and drinks. Enjoy so much this channel.
@__jeroboam__7087
@__jeroboam__7087 3 года назад
Ticked it off my bucket list, truly a phenomenal ride!! Might recommend doing it on a gravel bike...I was thankful for a bailout gear (
@nathanielblackwood9226
@nathanielblackwood9226 6 лет назад
For some reason hearing Greensleeves in the background at minute 3 was comforting and disturbing as well at the same time. Gave me chills. Great job GCN.
@philiphookham8135
@philiphookham8135 5 лет назад
Great video GCN. I'm just back from cycling on Gran Canaria. It was fabulous. I hired the latest carbon road bike from Free Motion and did a guided trip from Playa del Ingles to Fataga and back via Santa Lucia. The climb was 1330m. It was 31 deg C so a bit of a change to my Winter training rides in the UK. I drank 3 litres in under 3 hrs. The guide kept us safe on the descents. There is easy potential to exceed 70+ kph but the bends are very sharp and often blind and 1000ft drop the other side of the road barrier. Breathtaking in every sense of the word. Can't wait to go back and can't praise Free Motion enough. Thanks guys.
@BrunoVasco
@BrunoVasco 6 лет назад
loved this trip format with the behind-the-scenes/personal vlog bits... please do more!
@duanebosch9508
@duanebosch9508 6 лет назад
GREAT VIDEO!!!!!!! More please!!! Well done GCN and well done EasyJet. One of the col collective vids got us off to Bassano Del Grappa. Monte Grappa. 11 paved roads to the top. 1600m to the top. Italy. Grappa. Stunning scenery. Cheap. The giro went over there in 2016. Death bed memory for me for sure.
@rickkuny6591
@rickkuny6591 Год назад
Déjà vu, I just did the first half of your ride even stopped at the same café in February! Can’t say enough about it! Definitely should be on any serious cyclists bucket list the people are fantastic the place is amazing
@baalsrud
@baalsrud 6 лет назад
Love the new travelogue style, complete with unscripted asides. Really great work
@lukestockton7348
@lukestockton7348 6 лет назад
did this on thursday. best day ive ever had on a bike i really do need to thank you for the great research. Would have been perfect if not for some dodgy road surfaces in the second half. if GC sort out some of the roads this deserves to be a world heritage bike ride if there is such a thing. Thanks once again and special shoutout to Freemotion hire
@vaughanc4919
@vaughanc4919 6 лет назад
Fantastic ................ memories of my recent trip came flooding back and your comments about the Serenity climb are exactly what I thought when riding up it!
@SkylerKing
@SkylerKing 6 лет назад
I love riding in Taiwan. I've never ridden in Europe. The British hill climb looks like fun!
@simonmorgan4009
@simonmorgan4009 6 лет назад
Excellent work guys, one of my favourite GCN videos. Particularly enjoyed the Geology lecture, nice to have some context behind the fantastic scenery. Keep up the good work, and bravo easyJet!
@andreiarama8745
@andreiarama8745 3 года назад
I've been on both islands, Tenerife and Gran Canaria and both are awesome if you like climbing on your bike. The roads are great,the weather is wonderful if you go in the winter,also less traffic in the winter. Tenerife has more traffic
@franciscorodriguez275
@franciscorodriguez275 3 года назад
One of GCN´s best episodes ever. Chapeau!
@milanbabic92
@milanbabic92 6 лет назад
Enjoyed watching it. For those of us who can't really afford it this is something we need, and it's motivating it makes you go out there and explore.
@philipplorenz9485
@philipplorenz9485 2 года назад
Spent a week on the island last december and some of the rides (including accidently doing the Serenity Climb after climbing up the other side before) easily make it into my Top10 bucketlist rides. Perfect weather, great roads, sensational views, little and friendly traffic. What a week!
@sterling4235
@sterling4235 6 лет назад
Hi GCN, thanks for a fantastic video. Here in California, USA, you can actually find the same condition: 20-25 degree C, dry air, great scenery, and no rain at all! Everyone here is already riding with just a jersey and shorts. Come to California next year ;)
@robbchastain3036
@robbchastain3036 6 лет назад
I am already looking forward to your next video in this series, and cheers to easyJet for sponsoring these escapes and escapades. I enjoyed an island ride when I was a senior in high school in 1977--Frankfurt American High School in Frankfurt. I attended an English class taught by a teacher who annually took 20 of her students to Greece during Spring Break. There was a cost but it was minimal, and we stayed in Athens but one day, via ferry, we spent the day on a nearby island. And it turned out to be my favorite day of the trip. We were free to do whatever we wanted, so my friend Bill and I rented bicycles and we rode out of the port town and we were not fast or anything, but it was an hours-long impromptu adventure for a couple of American teens who would soon be graduating from high school and returning to the States.
@steveh2199
@steveh2199 6 лет назад
I love hearing Dan talk about the weather there. I have a foot of snow on the ground and it's 15 degrees Fahrenheit where I live right now
@jaimerojas7695
@jaimerojas7695 6 лет назад
I have been a fan of GCN for the past year. I have truly enjoyed most if not all of your content. I do love how you have expanded your programming to add more race news and tech specific shows. I have to say that this bucket list ride has to be the best so far. I really hope you guys are able to do many more. I also hope that your popularity can lead to having rides in other continents such as the Asia, Australia, and the Americas. Keep up the great work.
@Radingtonbear
@Radingtonbear 6 лет назад
such an ace video lads, by far the most valuable thing I've got from cycling all my life isn't going faster than someone or having the best kit (thats all nice on the rare occasion that it happens, but its not everything) The most valuable thing is adventuring to new places with some of my best friends. This vid conveyed that in spades. looks like a bloody awesome trip! Really made me super excited for my next adventure! Keep this business coming folks!
@gzzperi
@gzzperi 6 лет назад
"we are just rolling [breathing very hard] effortlessly" - Si
@aminburke2459
@aminburke2459 3 года назад
Lol lol they make it sound so effortless and hes gasping for life lol.
@scottgregory8667
@scottgregory8667 6 лет назад
This is probably the most enjoyable and interesting video I’ve watch in a while! Great video GCN
@tomkrausz2166
@tomkrausz2166 6 лет назад
My favorite place to ride is home here in southern Illinois. It may not be the most epic, and it may be very flat and surrounded by corn fields, but the feeling I get riding here and the memories that I have when I ride these roads make it the most special to me.
@MarcoH-gh4zs
@MarcoH-gh4zs 3 года назад
Been a regular Gran Canaria visitor with about 6 trips in 10 years. I always saw all these cyclists heading along the coast or on their way into the mountains, but that was before I had a roadbike myself. Now I´m really considering bringing my bike next time I go or rent one there for a day or two, but for this route I am way too inexperienced and untrained at this point. Still, it´s great to see that familiar landscape and also some places I have seen before :)
@Desi365
@Desi365 6 лет назад
Despite its promotional content, I have to say it's one of your most enjoyable to watch videos. You had to love this little break in the middle of winter, and it shows.
@danielurness5889
@danielurness5889 6 лет назад
Great vid! As for a bucket list ride, The Shimanami Kaido in western Japan should be on everyone's list.
@suggyltd9577
@suggyltd9577 4 года назад
Looking for shows to watch. Found this. I enjoyed it just as much this time as a couple years back. Well done. Told my buddy we'll have to follow your lead.
@michaelemusic1953
@michaelemusic1953 6 лет назад
Bucket list ride; out of Palma, over the mountain and down to Soller, then take the road to Pollenca, and down to Sa Calobra. Cafe stop and then back to Palma. Some AMAZING climbing and scenery. About 115k ish.
@gcn
@gcn 6 лет назад
Hard to argue with that Michael - stunning route with incredible climbs, descents and scenery there.
@elbeardo2644
@elbeardo2644 6 лет назад
Amongst all the content GCN puts out this type of ride is my favourite. To find routes that are not 'name' famous but will offer a great experience is 👌(also those smooth roads look absolutely amazing)
@chuckbassification
@chuckbassification 5 лет назад
rewatched this a load of times... just the best! Think its some of your best content... would love more of this style... a series about how 'easy' it is for the working man to take in some of the cycling greats around europe/world.
@montysh
@montysh 6 лет назад
You guys have just made this a 'must do' ride for me, fantastic stuff, keep 'em coming!
@Shooter-1924
@Shooter-1924 6 лет назад
We often find ourselves competing for segments or beating our best times, but we forget how much fun the riding could be. This video is a great reminder to ride for the fun of the ride 👍
@vladthebikeguy4763
@vladthebikeguy4763 6 лет назад
This video just left a huge smile on my face. It is one of my long waited cycling video. Just promise that you're gonna keep this series , because there are lots of things to talk about. See ya ! PS: Waiting for spring , or summer here in Eastern EU
@T5VPA
@T5VPA 6 лет назад
What a video. Bikes, stunning roads, geology, coffee and beer. All the best things in one
@djokotriono7787
@djokotriono7787 6 лет назад
Aaaah... GCN lives, again!! More on these visits to interesting areas. Kudos.
@kevinwilleford7876
@kevinwilleford7876 6 лет назад
Absolutely wonderful! Very envious of you guys right now!
@oxlydangerfield
@oxlydangerfield 6 лет назад
Finally Gran Canaria :) I visited there in November and did my first real climb ever, up the Serenity Climb. It's the best thing I've ever done in my life and it's nice seeing more people discovering this amazing place. I will definitely be heading back there at some point and I can really recommend Gran Canaria to everyone. There are 4 different climate zones on the island so there is some very interesting variability in the landscape and vegetation. Good for mountain biking as well.
@davepratt9909
@davepratt9909 6 лет назад
When the bell rings when Si mentions the Taiwan KOM challenge, priceless. Should have the same thing when Dan mentions the Cervelo Test Team.
@marksheehangolfcourses4722
@marksheehangolfcourses4722 5 лет назад
New bucket list trip is a 5 day cycling and golf trip and this seems like the perfect destination ! Surly better than the Irish weather!
@garyclewlow1
@garyclewlow1 6 лет назад
I found myself smiling all the way through this video, brings back memories of past rides and some ideas for future ones!
@xunative6516
@xunative6516 6 лет назад
Love to see more of these, truly inspirational! Thumbs up!
@anthonygarvey1
@anthonygarvey1 6 лет назад
Your videos are just getting better and better! Thanks lads.
@wallacedavidg
@wallacedavidg 6 лет назад
Bucket list ride ... Yosemite Valley to Glacier Point view, 25 miles (40k) and 4,432 ft (1,351 m) elevation. For the less adventurous, Wawona Hotel to Glacier Point, 15 miles (25k) and 2,300 ft (696 m) elevation. The view of the valley floor from Glacier Point is breathtaking.
@campag2008
@campag2008 6 лет назад
great video...did the Valley of Tears a year or 2 back, solo on a hired Cannondale, brakes were back to front, so for me the left brake was the rear. Was just dropping down very step narrow section with a thought of what would happen if a vehicle came the other way......it did in the form of very large truck... hit the left lever, locked up the back, slithered through a narrow gap between the offside of the truck and the fortunately placed Armco barrier...surprising how quick your reactions can be when needed.
@MauricioAlsinaLee
@MauricioAlsinaLee 6 лет назад
I have to repeat it, team, this kinda-vlog format is perfect for you (or, at least, I find them amazing). Awesome job and quite a fantastic echo. If ppl complain about the ads, don't worry, it's the Internet after all. I love it!
@gefloigle
@gefloigle 4 года назад
This reminds me of Mt. Lemmon in Tucson, AZ. That road surface though! ❤️
@dhtmbowen
@dhtmbowen 9 месяцев назад
Off to Tenerife next month on my first foreign trip. Great video. Thanks!
@NielsHeldens
@NielsHeldens 6 лет назад
A great piece of road as well on Gran Canaria is the one between San Bartolomé and Maspalomas. Stunning scenery and the final descent is just about perfect
@ewanlivlingstone1759
@ewanlivlingstone1759 6 лет назад
Got to say guys this has been my favourite video for some time from gcn, much more of this sort of thing and also the same for the behind the scene stuff to. Thumbs up 👍👍👍👍👍
@jasongillard6185
@jasongillard6185 6 лет назад
Café stops, hills, descents & echos....spot on
@paulhatcher1490
@paulhatcher1490 4 года назад
Fortunate enough to be going there in December. Can't wait to go up the valley of tears, yes really!
@jonburnell532
@jonburnell532 6 лет назад
This looks absolutely amazing, and it's only the first one. I can't wait to see the others you do.
@gcn
@gcn 6 лет назад
Thanks Jon!
@zonagravedad
@zonagravedad 6 лет назад
My mum is from Gran Canaria! Her name is “Pino” ( “Pine” in english, because of the Pine Virgin from Teror ). Gran Canaria is really a whole continent condensed in an island, with 2000+ meters gain climbs, green in the plateau, tropical on the seaside, warm people, nice food... To visit at least once in a lifetime!
@alfonsorey9335
@alfonsorey9335 6 лет назад
Great video! As a Spaniard leaving in the UK you made me think twice how easy is to get there, easier that you would’ve thought. Thanks guys!
@eliotlaugh
@eliotlaugh 6 лет назад
Great video, love the Canaries in winter. So cheap when you are there too. Looking forward to more affordable bucket list vids👍
@JC-ss2sn
@JC-ss2sn 6 лет назад
Rad i'm glad this is going to be a series, both for us cycling travelers and for you guys to travel and have fun!
@marcw7237
@marcw7237 6 лет назад
The video was like the ride: truly epic!
@Baz1Daz1
@Baz1Daz1 2 года назад
Loved that! Great stuff chaps.
@johnbroadmeadow7652
@johnbroadmeadow7652 6 лет назад
Brilliant show!!. I almost feel warm here back in Blighty after watching that. Keep up the great show guys :-)
@loufkinsendit
@loufkinsendit 6 лет назад
Came here last month, was incredible! Defo returning!!!
@matthewboswell2494
@matthewboswell2494 6 лет назад
Next time you go, give me a shout!
@vaughanc4919
@vaughanc4919 6 лет назад
As a bucket list ride ........... well riding area, Switzerland ...... Sustenpass, Furka, Nufenen, Grimsel, San Gottard(Cobbled Climb) and depending on where you are staying the Grosse Scheidegg ...... it's hard to put an order to the climbs but riding up the San Gottard is a must
@vaughanc4919
@vaughanc4919 6 лет назад
Of course, we currently have metres of snow on those passes, nothing was said as to when the BL ride takes place. Easyjet fly in and out of both Geneva and Zurich, it's also accessible from Malpensa (Milan).
@robbchastain3036
@robbchastain3036 6 лет назад
Send Dan and Si to Hollywood and present them the Emmy Award for Sports Tourism Production. This is simply fantastic. And on the definition of bucket list, I think I'd respectfully toss in something about age--or a minimum age for something, anything really, to be placed on a bucket list. Not sure what that age would be--maybe different for each of us--but when you're young, everything is possible and there is no rush, seemingly. But we all reach an age when we'd better make plans and do it, otherwise it won't get done.
@szabiakanich
@szabiakanich 6 лет назад
Was really excited to watch this video. I didn't get disappointed. Great stuff. Keep it up GCN \m/
@MyPaulclark
@MyPaulclark 6 лет назад
I cycled the whole island last year. Very hard ride and I did it with a guy called Flo. He met you whilst you were filming. I’m back there again in July love the place. Great film by the way.
@THEANPHROPY
@THEANPHROPY 6 лет назад
Wow I am inspired to go there looks really serene. Have to say it is a nice job with excellent perks that you chaps have over at GCN!
@MrJDinop
@MrJDinop 6 лет назад
This was just tremedously inspiring. Awesome stuff guys!
@RepsacZ
@RepsacZ 6 лет назад
Valley of The Tears was the most beautiful ride I've ever done. Epic stuff!
@randallmiller3842
@randallmiller3842 6 лет назад
Si, I'm a geologist and a cyclist. I appreciated both bits of commentary. Looks fantastic there.
@MJMImages
@MJMImages 6 лет назад
Can you do a video on travelling with and packing a bike? That was great! Love GCN!
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