Nothing compares to watching a bike race from the roadside with an electric atmosphere of cycling fans from all around the world. If you’ve never been to watch a bicycle race in person, you should really consider it. Ollie and Conor went to the Belgian cobbled classic Omloop Het Nieuwsblad to show you how to watch a bike race like a pro. With a few local tips and insights, you can easily use your bike to see the race in multiple locations, although it helps if you are as tall as Conor!
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43 Comments
Did ollie know he had that on this head?
Weather looks appalling. I could never live in Belgium! Also, the language was a bit rough in places, guys.
So you did the whole race faster than the pros then??
This doesn’t explain anything useful eg how to actually cut across so you get there in time. Just a load of stupid banter as usual. Stop promising things you don’t deliver on.
Literally the only piece of advice is find a spot to wstch it from like we can’t work that out. Is sitting on wet grass and getting a wet bum good advice too ffs.
I should expect this from gcn by now but I keep getting suckered into your stupid pointless videos
I bought a flag for Oliver to cheer him on😂
You really caught the atmosphere: overcast, harsh, dirty, rough. This is what you don't see on the live broadcast. Actually it doesn't look fun, but once you got through it, it's… rewarding. Good job. I was on my bike doing the KBK cyclo sportive in the area and I can see why you skipped some sections. Weather conditions were mad.
Loved to see you get cheered on and enjoying the Muur. Beating your friend at the Kapel is a thing, so well done Ollie, it looked smooth!
raced the Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne Cyclo same day, and went to the Muur after finishing. Great day. But VERY windy 😀
Such a great and fun video
I have never in my life seen somebody wearing their ear muffs like Ollie. I bet it’s a trend in the coming winter season!
Conor looks like hes struggling to take little steps to stay with oli at the end🤣
Connor and Ollie are a great double act! Glad to see Connor's natural exuberance and charisma shining through. He gets more natural with every video.
“We are going to be self shooting some of this ourselves.”
6:00 I just knew that denver from money heist is a cyclist
I have one on my doorstep every year, the Tour De Yorkshire. 👍🏻🚴🏻♂️💨💨
Conor is a great addition to the GCN team. Love the humor and energy. Perfect match with Ollie. You guys make me laugh. Keep these videos coming!
11:03 Ollie learn how to wear your tuque properly.
Video Idea: How to avoid Coronavirus in a bike race like a pro
Conner and Ollie great video!
Have you been to watch a pro bike race? What was it like?
Dead season
1:15 Secret for cavernous voice ?
Did Si leave GCN? Haven't seen him in a good while.
GCN does Guerrilla Style MIni Documentaties, NIce! bring more of this Stuff, Sing me In!
Conor will fit right in with the rest of the presenters with his prediction skills.
when these views will come back 🙁
Olli Muurs!
Texan here living vicariously through your adventures! Looks like (cold) fun. Cheers!
@GCN I carry a good suitcase, and can pack a bike!
Omloop is an Underrated Classic, Nice to see how and where to watch the action from, its on my Bucket List.
First pro bike race I watched was a stage of the Coor's Classic. It went through my hometown of Nevada City CA then I drove up to see the finish in Reno NV and I think Greg Lemond won the stage. Loved it and been hooked ever since.
Congratulations with the 2 million subscribers
Oliver, my GCN Hero in my hometown, and I missed it ! Even worse, I was also at De Haaghoek watching the race 200 meters further. That selfie will happen someday 🙂 Keep up the good work GCN crew
Paddy's day and I'm back in UK this morning from Kluisbergen, having conceded defeat to lockdown in EU and race cancellations. At least I got to see a few koers, OHN included. Was also at Haaghoek (3'58"), Holleweg and Wolvenberg. Typical Belgian Spring weather that day. Epic. Only 11 months to the classics….now to drink all that Kwaremont I've brought back 🍺☺️
Oliver “Waffles” Bridgewood is at it again. Great job, Connor and Waffles!
Well this is useful.For next year. Thanks GCN
why are you guys always dressed in dark clothes when cycling? Give the motorist a chance please.
"self-shooting some of this, ourselves"… says Ollie Bridgewood, GCN's Manager of Redundancy Manager.
Ollie and Conor took the English and Irish weather with them to feel more at home. Looked like great fun. I wish I were there.
I like this Combo! Ollie and Conor make a goo Duo haha "Oooooh cycling fwieends ooo ooh" hahaha Buuuurn
What was that in Ollie's pocket. Too long to be a banana, a phone…..
A friend, my girlfriend and I were on 'de muur van geraardsbergen' too. Spotted us in the video. Great work!
I’ve been going to pro races for 34 years and it’s still a buzz… I’m like a big kid (again)!
Anyone knows where we can get the red jacket they are wearing?
I'll be there this weekend, will try to copy this, do you have a route/GPX to use please?