@@Shadowboost whats doest it mean 'with the drop of a hat ?' Yes Pogi, MVDP, and WVA are better than other pros, and on a 11min ride, the difference could be 1 minute !
In addition to laying down the watts Matt had picture perfect body position through the whole ride. Being able to put down that power and be aero is very impressive.
The vs series with si on the tt bike has to be the best videos this channal has done , so good glads its back , definitely need more of it and the cheap bike challenges,
@@thegearboxman it's not that aero doesn't matter at mortal people speeds, the tiny little marginal gains don't matter. I noticed a big difference between a regular t-shirt and shorts and close-fitting clothing, but stuff like aero wheels, aero bike etc only matter if you're really fast and want every little bit of speed you can buy.
@@thegearboxman if you ride 30kph and you have head wind of 15kph, then you have combined wind force equal to the wind tunnel's 45kph. So wind tunnel measurments are very representative at our speeds. Imagine how much you are gonna get done, with all the areo time that you saved up.
@@mulinanr How many recreational cyclists are capable of maintaining 30km/h against a 15km/h headwind? I would suggest very few as it would require something in the order of 250W+. According to Garmin, the *average* (median) cycling speed is just 25km/h. I live in a very hilly part of the country and it takes an exceptional cyclist to average 30, most guys are in the order of 23-25 average.
This reminds me of the "regular guys vs. professional fighters" videos you see on the internet. Pros make it look so easy, we get fooled into thinking it is easy. Alex and Conor you did great!
That's incredible, Matt absolutely smashed it. I didn't think the difference would be that much especially with 2 riders. It's no wonder pros can climb mountains at the speeds I ride flats, sustaining that power is ridiculous. You have to bring Si into this for 3 v 1, but still I think it'll only decrease the time gap, not beat it.
@@jonm8423 oh ok I didnt know his weight, my record for 10min is 5.6 W/kg so it is just 10% more but I'm defienetely unable to ride at 48km/h for 12min, that's why I say his aero should be good
There are lads in the Zwift A grade doing 6.1 w/kg for 11 minutes all the time! (it's just their Zwift weight is quite a bit lower than their actual weight)
Just want to compliment the person or persons that do the music for y'all's videos. I always enjoy some drum & bass. I have a few friends that DJ it, I play forest psytrance and progressive but enjoy many others. I have heard some cool tunes in other videos too.
It’s all about the bike. I dropped Matt with impunity every Sunday before he got his Factor OSTRO VAM…. Which we sell at my shop. Thanks for coming to my TED talk.
They did well. Solid effort against such an elite. Next time, to make it even more interesting, get the "Twig" to do a challenge. Bro is a unit of a cyclist
Very impressive and interesting comparison, however you guys should have showed the stats side by side of everything at the end in a graphic, that would had been way better!
Interested in hearing why Alex & Connor rode the bikes they did - are they the fastest for the course profile, would one of their other super bikes make any difference, were they the bikes closest to their garage doors, is it because of their bike sponsorship deals, etc.? I’m guessing Oli would have done a thorough analysis of the course and the environment, and would have a scientific explanation for his weapon of choice!
Once sat on Matt's wheel for three miles. Thought at first he was an amateur wearing team kit. The speed quickly ramped up to 50kmh I realised who he was, hung on for dear life. At the junction where we went out separate ways I could barely speak, but managed to say cheers for the tow. He smiled and said no problem. Top guy.
See him a lot where I live in Macclesfield, and he's got most of the fastest Strava segments. Absolute weapon on a bike and always gives a wave - lovely fella.
@@tomwalsh6774 5:26 is my pb, but that was 12 years ago when I was fit and there was a cracking tailwind. 6:25 drafting Matt with no tailwind in 2020 when he was at Lotto Soudal. See he has done a 5:13 this year.
Just for clarification: 1st place in World Tour stage is the same as winning World Championship, getting into top 10 in WT stage is more than qualifying for Olympics, being in top 10 in final WT standings is like being an Olympics finalist.
I think GCN needs to add another engine to the team. Too much fun. Reminds me of the TV show Shaq Versus with a Cycling focus and with the GCN presenters taking the place of Shaquille O'Neal.
New series incoming!!! 3 vs pro! Si Richardson is in good shape so he has to be the best choice for a third rider! Hank had better get his training gear on though, 3 may not be enough!
Well done all, massive speed! Impressive! A bit confused though...at 7:29 (video time) the on screen Wahoo for Matt says over 12 mins and only 9.1k. 😜 Love the channel gang! Awesome as always!!
thats freaking disgusting i wish i could have the legs of a pro , alex and connor did well , for all us mere mortals it would have been a compete white wash
I'm not sure that I can even get up to 48.6km/h on the flat, never mind average that speed for nearly 12 minutes. I don't think I could sustain more than 400w for the time required to accelerate to that speed. It's staggering!
Thats the difference between a current in training pro at world tour level and long ex pros who fit their training in around a job. No disrespect. I wouldn't come close to Alex and Connor's time with a durney to pull me round!
Do you think Alex and Connor could have pushed a bit more? 🚴🚴
Alex has the exact same time on his Strava profile as Matt. so maybe yes?
@@gcn *could
They sheet have
NO
@@StornofuerKasse3no. He used Alex's head unit for the video
Fair play to the pro bloody hell.
What an impressive effort!
@@gcn just imagine what Remco or Wout would do
@@alleywatson we've asked them if they fancy the challenge!
@@gcn 😂
This needs to call in all pros and see who's the best to make an official GCN leaderboard 👌
Always knew pros were good but this is outrageous
Good, very good, but this level is unreal !
And just to think, Pog, WvA, and MdVP would drop him with the drop of a hat
@@Shadowboost whats doest it mean 'with the drop of a hat ?' Yes Pogi, MVDP, and WVA are better than other pros, and on a 11min ride, the difference could be 1 minute !
@@oceanedetotes at any moment
@@Shadowboost ah okay, thks
Holmes, Feather and el Bandito on Ventoux. Make it happen GCN
📌
@@gcn Good idea, but El Bandito has to follow his pro team schedule.
TT bike Ollie vs Matt!
this!!!!!!
That is what the viewers want.
Get this comment to the top right now, we all want this
@gcn make it happen 🔥🔥🔥
Yes!
Love the look on Connor's face when he was considered the weak link 😆
He usually has that look when Hank speaks
In addition to laying down the watts Matt had picture perfect body position through the whole ride. Being able to put down that power and be aero is very impressive.
You can observe their experience from afar.
Definitely need to see more of Matt Holmes. Great addition. Absolute weapon on a bike. ❤
The vs series with si on the tt bike has to be the best videos this channal has done , so good glads its back , definitely need more of it and the cheap bike challenges,
Connor can put down the power when he needs to. Well done lads☘️🇮🇪
In all fairness, Conor used to be a World Tour pro, as well as a former Irish National Champion. So, no slouch (if a bit tall . . .).
I finally understand why wind tunnel testing is done at 45km/h.
And do you now understand why aero makes 2 parts of bugger all difference at the speeds most of us ride?
@@thegearboxman it's not that aero doesn't matter at mortal people speeds, the tiny little marginal gains don't matter. I noticed a big difference between a regular t-shirt and shorts and close-fitting clothing, but stuff like aero wheels, aero bike etc only matter if you're really fast and want every little bit of speed you can buy.
@@thegearboxman if you ride 30kph and you have head wind of 15kph, then you have combined wind force equal to the wind tunnel's 45kph. So wind tunnel measurments are very representative at our speeds.
Imagine how much you are gonna get done, with all the areo time that you saved up.
@@mulinanr How many recreational cyclists are capable of maintaining 30km/h against a 15km/h headwind? I would suggest very few as it would require something in the order of 250W+. According to Garmin, the *average* (median) cycling speed is just 25km/h. I live in a very hilly part of the country and it takes an exceptional cyclist to average 30, most guys are in the order of 23-25 average.
"as arrow as a double decker bus" ---- LOL
This reminds me of the "regular guys vs. professional fighters" videos you see on the internet. Pros make it look so easy, we get fooled into thinking it is easy. Alex and Conor you did great!
That's incredible, Matt absolutely smashed it. I didn't think the difference would be that much especially with 2 riders. It's no wonder pros can climb mountains at the speeds I ride flats, sustaining that power is ridiculous. You have to bring Si into this for 3 v 1, but still I think it'll only decrease the time gap, not beat it.
WE LOVE YOU CONOR , YOUR NOT THE WEAK LINK TO US!!!
THANK YOU DORY MUCH LOVE!!!!!
Love the wahoo graphics in this.
So many riders because of drafting actually think they are fast but really have no clue how good pros really are.
At this stage I’m convinced that top pro cyclists are aliens
The ride was good but I was most impressed by Matt hitting two clean handshakes at the end.
So many Top Gear esque presenting skills going on. Very good and Matt Stig is unreal!
Superb having Matt on the videos!! Love it 👍👍👍
These are great fun and a chance to see the amazing strength of world tour riders.
Secret testing location, 10mins drive from my front door, love it😄
Loved the previous 5 v 1 series with Si and so glad to see another challenge like this! Ollie needs a chance for redemption!
411W for 11min48s ! That's unbelievable ! Unreal! Wow
6.1w/kg
@@jonm8423 Oh ok well ! How do you know that ? It doesn't seem so much but his aero should be good
@@oceanedetotes his power divided by his weight. That’s a very good number
@@jonm8423 oh ok I didnt know his weight, my record for 10min is 5.6 W/kg so it is just 10% more but I'm defienetely unable to ride at 48km/h for 12min, that's why I say his aero should be good
There are lads in the Zwift A grade doing 6.1 w/kg for 11 minutes all the time!
(it's just their Zwift weight is quite a bit lower than their actual weight)
I like the subtle rib poking that the guys do... I use word subtle loosely 😂
Just want to compliment the person or persons that do the music for y'all's videos. I always enjoy some drum & bass. I have a few friends that DJ it, I play forest psytrance and progressive but enjoy many others. I have heard some cool tunes in other videos too.
It’s all about the bike. I dropped Matt with impunity every Sunday before he got his Factor OSTRO VAM…. Which we sell at my shop.
Thanks for coming to my TED talk.
They did well. Solid effort against such an elite. Next time, to make it even more interesting, get the "Twig" to do a challenge. Bro is a unit of a cyclist
6:35 I could feel the hate in that tone, Alex. Haha! "About 411."
You 3 together should do a ‘The Grand Tour’ style gravel/Road bike adventure in Australia or something….which one of you’s is Clarkson?🎬🚴🏼👍
Very impressive and interesting comparison, however you guys should have showed the stats side by side of everything at the end in a graphic, that would had been way better!
these videos are fun to see the results, don't think 3 can, but 4 might (has to inc si and dan)
Connor and alex you're fired matt you're hired welcome to GCN.
There wasn’t much at stake in this race, and Matt still needs to work on his jokes.
@@gcn only joking though Matt was proper rapid.
Sub 12 minutes is ultra impressive! Well done Matt! BUT why does Alex has the same 11:48 on this Strava-Segment?🤔
They probably made Matt ride with their/alex head unit to have access to the data for the video
excited for this series to eventually take all of GCN presenters and the camera motorbike to beat matt lol
I think we would need more presenters and more cameras. 🤣
Interested in hearing why Alex & Connor rode the bikes they did - are they the fastest for the course profile, would one of their other super bikes make any difference, were they the bikes closest to their garage doors, is it because of their bike sponsorship deals, etc.? I’m guessing Oli would have done a thorough analysis of the course and the environment, and would have a scientific explanation for his weapon of choice!
And throw in an analysis of the Factor bike.
Once sat on Matt's wheel for three miles. Thought at first he was an amateur wearing team kit. The speed quickly ramped up to 50kmh I realised who he was, hung on for dear life. At the junction where we went out separate ways I could barely speak, but managed to say cheers for the tow. He smiled and said no problem.
Top guy.
See him a lot where I live in Macclesfield, and he's got most of the fastest Strava segments. Absolute weapon on a bike and always gives a wave - lovely fella.
@@tomwalsh6774 It was on the A34 bypass bike lane going from Monks Heath towards Wilmslow and Alderley where I was sat on his wheel. 🚴👍
@@Chris-lq4tw know it well. What time did you get? My PB on my own is 7:51 on that segment
@@tomwalsh6774 5:26 is my pb, but that was 12 years ago when I was fit and there was a cracking tailwind. 6:25 drafting Matt with no tailwind in 2020 when he was at Lotto Soudal. See he has done a 5:13 this year.
Wow. And to think that Connor& Alex only just missed the course record also. Another level, and then some.
good competition and exciting to watch this time trial
Just for clarification: 1st place in World Tour stage is the same as winning World Championship, getting into top 10 in WT stage is more than qualifying for Olympics, being in top 10 in final WT standings is like being an Olympics finalist.
Bring SI and Ollie so you can smash that smile of his face muahAhahahhaha
Jungle makes every video better 🥁🎸🌳
I think GCN needs to add another engine to the team. Too much fun. Reminds me of the TV show Shaq Versus with a Cycling focus and with the GCN presenters taking the place of Shaquille O'Neal.
PR0 need a dope test 😂
great video
Seriously, you GCN presenters' brutal honesty is probably hurting me than my boy Connor here! Haha! Connor's like, "Wha-?!" Haha!
OMG… Friggin Fly’n 👍🚴♀️🚴♂️🚴♀️🚴♂️🍻
New series incoming!!! 3 vs pro! Si Richardson is in good shape so he has to be the best choice for a third rider! Hank had better get his training gear on though, 3 may not be enough!
So where‘s Mr. Aero Oli? He could’ve helped the first 100m before getting dropped 😂
😅
Oli is for sure stronger than both of them. Have you seen how fit he was when Si, Alex and Oli went for a full speed ride?
@@bergerniklas6647I think Alex got back to training and racing locally, think on pure power he’ll beat Olli atm
Alex & Conor are proper good riders. They will not go down easy. Plus they can bikepack.
Small/Medium/Xlarge- dream team GCN😊
Top work Chaps 🤙🤙
Men and boys , Connor you decide who was who 😂
🤣
I think one big thing that is different between a pro and good amateur is the pro can perform under super high levels of fatigue.
You might as well have made it a trip with Ollie, because we know it would have been two man at the finish.
Yes the joke is back!
Well done all, massive speed! Impressive!
A bit confused though...at 7:29 (video time) the on screen Wahoo for Matt says over 12 mins and only 9.1k. 😜
Love the channel gang! Awesome as always!!
Thank you very much for your comment, and it seems we overlooked that small detail. 😅
Hi, how did you make that wahoo layout on that video? :)
That go-pro is definitely not aero. That would be my excuse anyway! ;)
We’ve already used that excuse.
Time trial on orbea orca and canyon endurace lolol
That was great. Best part to me riding fast is when you pass cars. And the look on the driver's faces. Connor should have road it the front. Why
Don't dis the big man. He's the only GCN presenter to have raced the ProTour AND completed a Grand Tour.
Class rider matt
I think if we can get a "I'm fast as f**k boy" meme insert somewhere that would make this video even crispier
Any chance you have info on matt‘s frame size and stem length? That a slammed 56 with 110, maybe 120?
thats freaking disgusting i wish i could have the legs of a pro , alex and connor did well , for all us mere mortals it would have been a compete white wash
That's alot of watts. Holy moly
Can we have a Top Gear style leader board?
I look forward to day GCN gives a kph to mph Conversion on their graphics
Is their agcn secret offroad test circuit
Jaw dropped on that 11:58 time wow.
It's bonkers when you realize that the GCN boys where putting down enough power to easily drop most other riders as well.
and we still were not good enough 😂
So current GCN presenter fitness levels go:
1) Oli
2) Si/Alex
3) Connor
4) Dan
5) Hank
🤣
Trek Ballista👍😍
you guys need Ollie! he will be the difference !
Connor, how do you like the Spatz glasses?
Gcn is getting their full use of Matt😂
And we’re still not finished!
Hank needs to calibrate his beeps
When i saw 60+ kph I knew this was going to be absurd
In the words of Tom Pidcock. “What the Fuck”. Time to break out Ollie.
The rural countryside. Because there's also the urban countryside.
haha funny
I'm not sure that I can even get up to 48.6km/h on the flat, never mind average that speed for nearly 12 minutes. I don't think I could sustain more than 400w for the time required to accelerate to that speed. It's staggering!
that's absalutly insane.. avarage 48kmh...mad....
I can hold 400 watts for about 45 seconds, got a lotta work to do.
That's like 50kmh. Wow! just wow!
Those are impressive numbers!
Matt looks like Tadej's brother 😄
Speaking of bringing in a ringer, are you looking to replace Manon with another presenter anytime soon?
Bring in OPIE
Hard to tell if it looks good if you can’t even see half of the bike😂
Wow! He was faaaaaaassssttt!
What happened to Manon?
She left a couple of months ago
She was at the Tour de France femmes as a Eurosport interviewer, so I guess that’s her new employer or she is freelancing
She retired
What bike computer do you guys use
Hi we use Wahoo!
Thats the difference between a current in training pro at world tour level and long ex pros who fit their training in around a job. No disrespect. I wouldn't come close to Alex and Connor's time with a durney to pull me round!
Is the wahoo supposed to say RPM, not bpm?
Mat Holmes is an animal
You need Ollie on his TT bike
Many possibilities for what we want to do.
When was Conor in form last time? Irish chachampion year? 😅
No disrespect, i have kids, a job and am not fit. 😂
Who’s next ?
who do you want to see?!
Well Si and Ollie against Alan and Branbo 😂. That would be somewhat inclusive. 🎉🎉😊
😶🌫
that's rather fast