I Tried Putting The 'Mountain' Back Into 'Mountain Biking'
104K views · Jul 31, 2025 · Sports
Comments · 190
@gmbn · 1 year ago · pinned
Is a 130/140mm trail bike the best tool for big mountain adventures?
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@Aussie_stu · 1 year ago
Most British moment ever.. 3pm in the afternoon at the top of a fog covered mountain, mildly concerned, running out of time.. . Let's stop and have a cup of tea.
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@DirtlovR · 1 year ago
I know I write it every time this kind of video pops up but: more! Tutorial or news videos are cool but those adventure videos just hit different. That's peak GMBN. Good job!
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@richardgunner1926 · 1 year ago
Rich Payne. You are a legend. You are the guy that keeps me subscribed to gmbn.
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@BezzaGuy · 1 year ago
Great to see a video like this! The MTB scene seems to be dominated by ebikes and dirt jumping and not many people seem to appreciate the simple pleasure of heading off in to the hills (or countryside) on your bike exploring natural trails.<br><br>Keep it up!
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@zobilamouche420 · 1 year ago
High five to Louis the cameraman who had to carry all the camera gear and the ebike 😂<br><br>Great adventure guys !
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@thecakeisalie7070 · 1 year ago
These big ride videos are inspirational. The weather and the mixed trail conditions truly makes it an adventure. Thanks for sharing.
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@iansingleton · 1 year ago (edited)
1600meters in 45km!!!! WoW!!! That's some serious riding, on the toughest terrain too. Well done Rich, and Lewie. Awesome film, proper mountain biking in one of the most beautiful places in Britain. What an epic day out. Thanks to everyone involved in making it. 👍🏻🙏🏻
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@simeon_12345 · 1 year ago (edited)
I love these long ride videos! Thanks rich!
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@ralphcrosby4051 · 1 year ago
Thank you Rich for the adventure in some awsome scenery, Scotland is definitely wild and untouched. Cheers 🍻 looking forward to next adventure.
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@JustOneWolf · 1 year ago
content was a bit shallow recently, but this video is a good step back in the right direction in my eyes - richs big rides are always an inspiration!
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@OldmanSteel · 1 year ago
Love those epic rides. It don’t matter what bike you’re on as long as you’re out in that kind of world nothing better. Happy trails.
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