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    Gravel Racing In The Stunning Swiss Alps! | Riding The Gravel Epic



    Having conquered the Tour des Stations Ultrafondo, Ollie is back in the Swiss Alps to take on another challenge: the Gravel Epic Switzerland. At 200km in length with more than 6000m of climbing across two days, this is alpine gravel racing at its finest!

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    2. A Gifford on

      Arrowhead 135 – International Falls, Minnesota / January 31st each year – Mandatory starting gear includes a minus -20F degree sleeping bag or colder rating.

    7. Jimbojet on

      That was a great vid Ollie, I have really enjoyed it. The course looked lovely tough but not cruel? I hope as I may just give it a go. I do like that Ti bike too, I won’t be buying one as I have one already, a Litespeed Watia with the Campag Ekar groupset fitted. It’s early doors yet as I’ve only had 3 or 4 rides on it, but I am thoroughly enjoying it. Getting off tarmac riding gravel tyres on a very good Ti frame, is nothing short of magic. It can only get better. The gravel trails through beautiful terrain, being comfortable and enjoying the cycling, well, words don’t do it justice. Thank you, I am glad you’re enjoying it too!

    11. chris price on

      it would be hilarious af if a gravel rider replaced their frame with a mid-priced hybrid frame by trek. the geometry is about the same. and keep the suspension seat post.

    15. Janne on

      How to you spot brits in the alps? They're wearing white sneakers. (Bonus points, if they're wearing them while washing a bike..)
      All jokes aside, though. Lets appreciate what a tough legend Ollie is. Sorry Switzerland only treated you to bad weather! Kudos on the perserverance

    19. BiciBugsColo on

      As someone has already pointed out, Moots is based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, NOT Colorado Springs. There is a big difference. Wish I could afford one of their bikes. No worries, Ollie. You are such a great sport for putting up with all the ** the other presenters give you for being less than perfect. You are an awesome cyclist, and a scientist too! Cheers

    20. Clive Gower-Collins on

      I think if Ollie and Si left GCN, I'd stick with GMBN. Honestly the infectious and natural enthusiasm of those two makes every video better. I'd say the same if Neil and Blake left GMBN 😁

    31. Alex Doner on

      One quick question could you start innotrac standing position or do you have to be out of your pedals and then just before the start click into your pedals ?

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