We’re spending 2 days bike-packing 300 kilometres across the heart of Wales in the depths of Winter… what could go wrong?! Be prepared for mountain passes, winter storms, minus temperatures and some stunning scenery as Conor and Ollie get the first epic ride of the year under their belts. At least there’s a hotel stop and a nice warm fire halfway!
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32 Comments
Thanks! What a truly inspirational ride. Kudos to both Ollie and Conor for showing us that no matter the conditions, we can conquer any challenge. Very motivational for sure!!! Thanks GCN for another excellent video. ๐
Great ride. Have you published the GPX file? If not, please do ๐
This is my favorite content from this channel. ๐
Bannau Brycheiniog sounded good, but they're known as the Beacons not the Brecons, a mistake a lot of people who aren't from the area make. Epic epic ride though and a brilliant effort๐
What a magnificent trip. I am inspired to follow your lead. In the summer of course, I'm not a complete lunatic๐
Truly inspiring as always
Pronunciation not too bad, 7/10 ๐
Moved from the UK many years ago and now live in Perth, Australia, and watching this video while it's 40 degrees outside ๐ฅต, I couldn't imagine riding in such cold / freezing temperatures ๐ฅถ GCN your videos are bloody awesome, love watching these adventures. Keep them coming ๐
Really loved this video. More please like this. Impressive doing it in such cold and wet conditions. Kudos.
Brilliant! Though at some point you are going to have to cross the pond for a Canadian winter adventure. Just for comparison.
No mudguards for gravel riding Wales in the winter? Bold take, Cotton.
From Lake Placid NY- I thought they were riding in the winter?
Is that all you are taking? I tried to put a pannier on the road bike, managed but not great
โWales never failsโ. Love it!
As a Canadian I can say with confidence that being outside all day in the rain at temperatures hovering around zero is definitely colder than cycling around at -20 in fluffy white snow. Sure you wouldn't be able to have any skin exposed but you would also be dry.
Question, does your crew carry clothes? Packing a normal Hoodie takes enormous volume, doesn't it?
I live for videos like this. Settling down with a coffee for 25 mins. Cheers guys
Always a huge kudos to the camera crew
Hiya guys. Absolutely inspiring. Re the landscapes pictured, the greenery is very brownery ๐ค
Lots of rain but landscape looks baked.
Lads, you need to be more careful. It's only Hank who's immortal. Conner is, as we've seen on a number of occasions, a delicate soul. He might be chippy even when hurting, but he's not unsinkable in spite of having the appearance of one who floats.
Thoroughly enjoyed this. Thank you
Amazing ride gents! I must say, even though that looked hard, you do have the greatest jobs on Earth…
Great video and well done to Connor and Ollie and the production team. Only one little quibble though and that it would have been nice if you could have been a bit more informative during the video about where you were and the route. Thank You ๐
Giraffe and Terminator?! ๐๐
Nice! Thanks for the video. Really enjoyed it while spinning on my stationary bike. Snow and ice here…. Good stuff GCN for sacrificing Ollie and Connor.
Sorry I had to stop looking. Looking to much like Sweden on grayest of gray days. ๐
Would love to see a longer, GCN+like edit of this adventure! ๐
Well done boys, canโt believe that you didnโt make it to Holyhead
I did a lone Christmas, (summer), months tour across the north and south islands of New Zealand with two small panniers. It was in the early 2000โz and it was like living life to the maximum possible extent. Just stopping every night in motels, or B&Bโs, living by the seat of my chamois and enjoying the massive expansive varied Kiwi landscape. It was a pure pleasure. I used to ride into town every night, pick out 3 accommodations, then stay at the best of the 3 that night. All the kind Kiwi people were a pleasure to deal with and were very easy to get along with. I would say the south island is more scenic and with much less traffic is safer. I had tonnes of little adventures over there and would encourage anyone to try it out, with or without company. Like the Welsh trip of dad n lad, you will never forget a special road trip๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
We The Amigos 65 to 70 year olds, 3 men and a Women did the Cardiff to Holyhead 2023 year simular weather. Loved it!
Thank for the inspirational ride. Loved the drone shots. Beautiful country side. Looking forward to set up my own winter treks with a buddy.
It's inspired me to do a longer ride in a couple of weeks, but maybe not 300km! Well done, thanks a lot.