How Hard Is A Pro Cyclocross Course? | Beginner Vs Infamous Zonhoven Sandpit
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- Опубліковано 2 лис 2019
- Cyclo-cross is a brutal sport, involving a mixture of terrain and brutal, lung-busting efforts on a bike with no suspension and narrow tyres. But often the hardest part is the racecourse, and none compare to the infamous Zonhoven sandpit in Belgium. Zonhoven forms part of the Telenet Superprestige cyclocross series which is the premier professional series in Belgium, and the course has huge, steep sandbanks which challenge even the best professional cyclists... So obviously we thought it would be a good idea to send Ollie to give it a try. Did we mention that he's never ridden CX before?
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The distictive sound of the wahoo stopping when Ollie goes up the hill so slow it thinks he's stopped
hahaha. That is hilarious.
Funny👍
Ha funny
Jeremy brings out the best in his co-hosts. Fun and educational.
I strongly disagree.. I think his co-hosts are put on the spot and have to step up to counter Jeremys negativity
I got to ride with Jeremy in Denver during the opening of a Pactimo store. Really cool and approachable guy.
@@SethMcClaine The fuck are you on about?
Okie dokie matie
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Pro road bikers: humans ride down that!
Beginner mountain bikers: looks like a pretty fun hill.
So true. I was like any beginner send. Barely even a send either
Try doing it on skinny tires 😂😂
@@DLMKGaming why should we ride such boring dumb gear?
Dave Lagendijk why would I even need to use plus size tires, I would be using normal mtb tires. And why would I make it more challenging than it needs to be
@@bobcrane8783 he was saying an skinny tires, not mtb tires
Ollie is such a GOOD SPORT for doing this. Yea Ollie.
I can only DREAM of having a teacher as encouraging as Jeremy. Yea Jeremy.
I hope the budget included multiple rounds of BEER! -- Thank you for the great content GCN.
Cheers!
Right? One of these days I'm going to show up at Jeremy's doorstep and beg him to teach me real cx skills!
I love seeing Oliver succeed, but, sorry Ollie, it's fun to see you fall over as well.
Jeremy does such a great job teaching, I would even give it a try.
Perry Middlemist You really should give it a go! Watch their intro series on it! I learned the basics in an afternoon and then just went and raced! It’s intoxicating!
Haha
So cyclocross is like mountain biking enduro type thing with the least appropriate bike possible for the task? Cool
It's pretty cool
Yes. makes it more difficult. And it shows, Van der poel, the best cyclocrosser is also doing mountainbike races, and winning them.
@@garfieldt He just wins everything on bikes :D
@@jabba969 True dat. A true champion that guy.
The tires are quite wide, and there are no rocks or drops for which you need some suspension. In Dutch cyclocross translates as 'field riding', as that's the main part of it, and a cyclocross bike is made for it. Also, I don't know how long an enduro mtb race is, but a cx race is only one hour, so it's rather speedy. You could do a cx race slightly slower with an mtb bike, but not the other way around probably.
Ollie taking one for the team like the legend that he is.
Can anyone at GCN confirm that the blooper reel is an hour long? 😂
Lol
Powers is a great addition to the channel. He makes this kind of riding look like a lot of fun. (It really isn't.) : )
Case Farley absolutely agree. I want a coach like powers!
Jeremy's unbridled enthusiasm is infectious!
Lmao… 😂… you should do a “Ollie does…” series…😂😂
Ollie does BMX is something we want to see
Global Cycling Network go for it…😄👍🏼
@@gcn OIlie does bike polo
@@gcn I am a bit late but I hope to one day see Ollie giving artistic cycling and cycle ball a shot. After that day I can die in peace
Can you please send Ollie to GMBN? It'd be a great experience for Ollie!
Great work guys. Ollie's down to earth spirit makes it real. Jeremy's instructions are easy to understand. What a fun and educational vid.
That was awesome!! Enjoyed the humor and banter between Ollie and Jeremy!! Very educational along the way.
Imagin havin matt in there, thst would have been hilarious. Love the old cx videos with Matt
Love the addition of Jeremy to the GCN team! Getting more and more into gravel riding lately so I’ve been watching more of his videos. Always great!
Jeremy: "Look at the rut"
Ollie: *thinks of current dear behaviour on North Yorkshire moor*
Bambi on Ice reference follows...
Frazer Goodwin it’s like you’re inside my head 🤔
Well done Ollie! As a novice (read Cat 5) Cx racer, those sandy hills are killers. You did well with no prior experience. Great to learn from a Pro too. Good coaching session Jeremy.
Ollie and J-POW. Great combination of hosts. More please.
I am a beginner not only on cycling but also on my first bike; a cyclocross. And that makes you my favorite GCN host! You're the man, Ollie!
Jeremy is just amazing. Loving his contribution to the show and of course his cyclo-cross talent
Jeremy's giggles are contagious.! Congrats Ollie on completing the course!
Ollie is too much fun to look at, listen to and anything else...
GCN is not GCN without Ollie... Priceless
LM C thanks for the kind words mate!
Great piece of entertainment, thank you! Oh man, CX looks really super duper tough. I'd love to see the behind-the-scenes and bloopers of this episode. There must be some hilarious moments. The duo J & O works really well indeed.
Ollie at the beginning sounds like a person who starts something that he has no idea what he just got himself into. And then realizes that he doesn't know what he is doing at all. Hilarious good laugh
yup. pretty much
The Best 'Odd Couple' since Felix & Oscar
This is the best GCN video ever bro. It has all the ingredients of a great video: Ollie + Cyclocross + Sand = entertainment
Really well done video on the sport. I've never done it but it was very well put together and informative!! Thanks from Ontario Canada!!
You guys should organize a groupride when you're abroad. Good to see you had lots of fun in Belgium!
Good idea Michiel!
Belgieeeeeee
I would love to join in if you guys are around!
Absolutely brilliant, another great video from Jeremy and so funny.people don't realize how hard and difficult cyclocross is.
Also, Jeremy and Ollie = Jollie, which is how i feel when i see these two on screen. Power combo!
This is even better than when Matt tried the same thing a few years ago. Ollie's helmet tipped to the side from the first crash until the end of the video is perfect.
Fucking hilarious.
Great stuff JPow. Super surprised you never raced Zonhoven and kinda sad for you man. Look forward to seeing you there this year.
Ollie did a very, very credible job of riding one of the toughest CX tracks on the planet. #respect
The BEST!! Freakin' hilarious, Ollie looked truly in shock after seeing the pit, J-Pow is the best.
This was a very good video full of very useful info. Ollie again proves he is the best!
Utterly brilliant, educational and hilarious. Superb 👍
Best GCN video ever. Please get Ollie in on more CX shenanigans.
Ollie and Jeremy are my two favorite presenters. This was a great mash up of styles.
Such an amazing episode. J-Pow you are such a breath of fresh air to watch. Olie did his very best, and that was impressive, well done mate🤙🏽🤙🏽.
I am sure I am not the only one to say this, but I have a strong feeling that CX riders that cross over to road have really big advantages. The workout is brutal, the technical skills also. Obviously riding the road peloton is a skill in its own. Would love to see GCN tackle this theory and make a series where Olie or Llyody(or even both) do a Suffer fest style training protocol of X weeks and see gains on the actual road cycling data. 🤓😉
its made me want to have a go! i agree
Nice one! I haven't tried Cyclo-Cross yet, but I think I'll be giving it a go soon. Thanks for the tips ;-)
By far one of my favorite videos well done Ollie
Guys, I never laughed more than in this episode. Thanks, great combination thise two.
Really enjoyed watching this one, thanks
One of the best videos! Dr. Oliver did great!
Amazing video!! very funny and lots of important tips in the middle
This is funniest GCN video I've watched
The reaction when Ollie see the sand drop 😂 haha hilarious!
Even if the rest of the video wasn't great (which it was!), it would have been worth watching just to see Ollie trying to run/carry his bike! Seriously, though, Ollie, you are a great sport for stepping into this one. May all your future cyclocross ventures include easier to find cow paths. ;)
Fantastic stuff! Thanks GCN
Can you guys do a video on what clothing is worn for cyclocross and for cyclocross training. I see stuff for windproof baselayers, insulated skin suits, some hacks, etc. Just want to see what stuff works and what the pro's use. Also what works for the US in dryer climates and in europe. You could even do a video on bike prep for cx for different courses. For example in the rocky mountain area of the US i find on dry and sand courses that if i run a dry wax lube or a hot chain wax that i keep sand out of my chain. If i use different chain lubes the sand destroys my chain. I also find that i need to do full on chain soaking to get the CX gunk out.
Love the new presenter Jeremy and Ollie to give us a unique perspective!
I love that Jeremy just loves life dude. I love when he’s on GCN
One of my favorites so far!
Thanks Jeff
Well done Ollie. You have to start somewhere. I learned something new.
I don't think we will be losing Ollie to cyclocross.😎
I was looking forward to Ollie's attempt to remount. Any bloopers coming up? :-D
Valiant effort and great video. Thanks!
Hopefully we'll have a few in the 2019 bloopers reel
Haha, without seeing and footage, I read you guys go to Zonhoven for 1st cyclo cross experience. Good luck guys. I'm gonna enjoy this one
Brilliant video lads! loved it :)
Thanks Marian
Good job Ollie.. you're very entertaining! I know it is hard trying to fill the void left my Matt Stephens.. (i mean this is the sort of video that Matt usually did before he left) but you're doing a fantastic job!
I feel Ollie's pain. I was never into riding ten-speeds in the dirt, either. Or running with them, yikes. But I admire the strength and skill it takes and it's all good to me now.
Being from Leeds, my favourite parts are always where Olly is working hard and his Yorkshire accent gets stronger: ‘ah maht a’ creahted lahk a new weh o’ doin’ it!’
Having spent a little time in the Dales, those moments when Ollie’s accent gets broader and broader mek me so happy. Also, ‘e shooda stop’ t’hoooome.
Lelani Carver I live in the Dales, Hebden Bridge to be precise. Everyone sounds like that here. :)
hutch1979music Spent the most time near Grassington, but also went through Hebden Bridge. That was before cycling bug got us so it was all boots and stiles
Thanks for putting a smile on my face today 😁
You're very welcome!
Great video ! Very good tips also for me as a new gravel rider !!!!
Awesome video, loved it.
I've just into CX myself and I'm glad I'm not the only one who finds it bloody hard work.
Incredibly fun though 🤩👍🚴💩💩💩
Keep at it Big Dazz!
this is like 15min from where i live. this stuff is funny as hell, how they pronounce everything.
glad you enjoyed!
Possible dumbass observation alert, but it looks like a massive WW1 shell crater.
@@graememorrison333 a quick google suggests it is. That's crazy. not dumbass at all.
@@oliverbridgewood3929 this isn't a shell crater. Have you seen the size of it? No regular WW1 or 2 bomb can cause this size of crater. Besides, there wasn't a lot of fighting going on in this part of Belgium.
Ollie and JPow combo is amazing!
This is probably the funniest GCN video I watched so far 😂
Haha! It was pretty hilarious to make too!
GCN need to create the super-like button.
Cycle Nutter “splendid” would be better.
@@andrewcox4304 haha yeah 'the splendid button'
ringing the bell icon!
@@saturnioowens6546 Yesss that would be so much better...
don't nut on my cycle, please
Best episode ever. I know others have mentioned this but each time GCN tags one of the presenters to try CX, it's like a death card. Hey Ollie, maybe Dr. Polley needs a lab tech
Second track short handle solid turn, awesome .... speed maintained
The way you say Van der Poel is really funny to listen to as a Dutchman.
Nice vid!
Welcome to "The capitol" of cyclo cross: the entire country Belgium :D yeah that's sound about right :D ;) Maybe next time you could try the track for the Koppenberg cross in Oudenaarde. Even the great Van Der Poel finds that a bit difficult
The most unintentionally funny (scenes of Ollie running and riding) I’ve seen in absolutely ages.
Jeremy is great addition to this network. When are we going to see GMBN come over for some cx training? Blake Sampson and Jeremy would be a great combo for a how to videos
To be honest, Ollie should have done the mt bike cross training first. It establishes a similar mentality as road riders have with hills. Difficult and challenging, but worth it. Also, after powering through a stretch of loose gravel and small stones, sand wouldn't seem like a big deal.
I do agree that Jeremy and Blake would be a great combo.
GMBN got beef w/GCN right now. 😂
Last I saw someome suggesting this kind of thing, a lot of fakies were being put in. 😂
I live near Zonhoven and we ride 'De Kuil' weekly with our mountainbike as well as train with kids here weekly! It's realy nice. You should try the track of this years race here. They rode 3 times in 'De Kuil' One of them is diagonal into the steep descent. Realy scarry!
the gravel cyclocross network is getting better and better!
One of, if not the best comment sections out of any GCN video.
As a mountain biker turned commuter turned occasional roadie, I never really got the point of cyclocross. _But_ I watched this video just before my commute took me through through some refrozen slushy snow. The tips for riding through sand were perfect! I was amazed I made it through without putting a foot down or falling. Thank you J-Pow!
You are very welcome! Great to hear it helped you out, thats the awesome thing about cyclocross the skills are so useful and transferable!
@@gcn Top cross tip: get your weight back over the saddle...like a mountain biker! Ah, as much as we all ike to tease other disciplines, generally people who like to ride bikes like to ride bikes in general.
I love cyclocross, it's cool to see Zonhoven on an off race day
Channelling your inner Norman Wisdom there Oli with the skewed helmet :) .
The look on Ollie’s face @2:48... priceless ;-)
These two together are priceless
That was so much fun to watch, Jeremy is a legend showing the younger Ollie how it’s done 😂
Ollie's helmet genuinely made me spit out my tea. Proper wonky! 🙈
"The sand is fluffy" he said...Love Belgium beer, chocolate and waffles. Belgium sand... not so much. BTW 11.52 That skew hemet its the resume of a roadie´s suffering in a cyclocross course.
@daAnder71 You're absolutely right. Thanks
HAHAHA, So out of your comfort zone Ollie! Loved to see you trting to run up that last hill. Don't give up your day job. Giles @ New Zealand
This was great. I never this and now I have big appreciation for those riders!
Glad you enjoyed it! Really puts Cross rider's skills into perspective, doesn't it!
Well Ollie, I really must admit, You really try everything, I have can appreciate this
Gracias, muy divertido 💙🚴♂️
I feel like you need to get Ollie vs. Blake at GMBN to do this course... I have a feeling that would be the best cx video ever!
"I'll give it a go." ~ Ollie, 2019
That's the spirit.
CX is fun as hell and everyone commenting that hasn't done it should try it. I used to race CX and it's an absolute riot. Those crazy European roadies came up with this ridiculous sport to stay in shape in the off season and it definitely does the job. Plus there's lots of good food, beer, and energetic/excited drunk fans at races. It's such a fun time and everyone really should try it. Whether you ride road, XC, DH, FR, or AM you should cut your teeth and run a CX season if you have the cash to buy a bare bones CX bike.. It'll improve bike handling skills and keep you in shape in the off season if you can find a local race series. My junior cycling team raced in Rhode Island at the nationals years ago and riding a road bike with knobby tires through 8-12 inches of snow and mud was super fun. I broke a chain or something and finished almost dead last in that race after running almost a whole lap to the pits. Great times and I can't wait to do it again.
Wish there could have been a Matt guest appearance.... Ollie and Matt together would have been insane:)
Great watch guys really enjoyed it 😂😂😂
Jeremy is totally f...ing AWESOME!!!!
Absolutely awesome. I get scared riding through a few feet of sand.
Looks like a place where mountain biking experience comes in handy. Our local Mtn Bike trail has some sandtraps, so I'm a little familiar with how to navigate the sand.
Hahaha yaass, Ave Maria playing is perfect
Good on ya Ollie for givin’ it a try!
Professional cross rider: This is a extremely hard track with lots of sand hills.
Me: A beginner mountain biker with a hardtail mountain bike, that looks like a fun and fast hill!
mtb brothers rise up!
mijn hartelijke wensen voor een voorspoedig en gezond 2020., dat gans de ploeg van EF gespaard mag blijven van tegenslagen met o.m. knallers in de Ronde van Vlaanderen en Parijs-Roubaix van de Flandriens Jens Keukeleire en Sep Vanmarcke !
Saw Jeremy a couple of days ago on the Koppenberg. Didn't really get the chance to talk to him. I was bizzy finding the parent of a lost german kid... Anyway keep up the cross content! Absolutely love it! BTW VDP even peddals when he rides down there ;)