Adventure On Your Doorstep! | Blake & Owen Go Bikepacking

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  • čas přidán 11. 05. 2024
  • Today we're welcoming Owen officially to our presenter team, and what better way to do that than going on a bike-packing trip with none other than Blake Samson. Blake and Owen aim to go on a local ride over two days to show you how great it can be to explore your local area. The goal is to bike from Bradford-On-Avon to Stone Henge and back stopping at some points of interest on the way, with the chance of meeting otherworldly beings.
    ⏱ Timestamps ⏱
    00:00 - Welcome To Another GMBN Bike Packing Adventure
    01:49 - The Route We Are Taking
    02:20 - A Brief History Of Caen Hill Locks
    04:33 - Owen’s Oddities
    05:28 - Honey Street Cafe & Crop Circles..?
    08:50 - Are You Ready For The Climb?
    11:44 - Finally Reaching Stone Henge
    13:23 - Day 2 & The Sun Is Out!
    15:00 - Man Measures Time And Then Time Measures Man
    16:55 - Next Stop.. Windhill Bike Cafe
    19:04 - That Was A Big Day Out!
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Komentáře • 155

  • @gmbn
    @gmbn  Před 14 dny +3

    Where would you go on your dream bike-packing trip? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

    • @LaurentiusTriarius
      @LaurentiusTriarius Před 14 dny +1

      I hate bike packing, fun to watch video but I hate carrying all that junk!
      Edit: that's not really bike packing that's Holiday Inn tripping 😂

    • @johnmorris2254
      @johnmorris2254 Před 14 dny

      Yorkshire moors.

    • @sing_cycle_referee
      @sing_cycle_referee Před 12 dny

      @gmbn it would have to be France! Endless landscapes, great food and drink, nice people (if you speak the language). What's not to like!

  • @EarthlyEden1
    @EarthlyEden1 Před 14 dny +48

    Legends say due to Owens oddities, this two day adventure took three days to film.

  • @ashleyberriedale-pocock3719

    Owen is fantastic, what a wealth of knowledge - good to see him fitting in with the team!

  • @JamesMTBAdventures
    @JamesMTBAdventures Před 12 dny +5

    More adventures with Owen please. Entertaining and knowledgeable for the viewers to watch.

  • @richardtris4cake391
    @richardtris4cake391 Před 14 dny +32

    Best GMBN film for a long time 🤗🤗🤗

    • @rodmarker2071
      @rodmarker2071 Před 14 dny

      Neil is better than Owen, but despite that good vid. I guess Own is Martmite .. not my cuppa

  • @BlakeSamson8
    @BlakeSamson8 Před 14 dny +26

    Loved this adventure with Owen. Welcome to the team dude 🎉😊

  • @01FozzyS
    @01FozzyS Před 14 dny +23

    Yes finally we get to watch Owen ride! Owen is the Ollie of GMBN. 🤣

  • @FirstLast-vp5fp
    @FirstLast-vp5fp Před 14 dny +11

    Owen is great! I love meeting people full of knowledge like that. They are so interesting to talk to.

  • @johnwilliams8894
    @johnwilliams8894 Před 13 dny +3

    What a treat this film was. A new double act is born. More Owen and Blake please....

  • @matt_acton-varian
    @matt_acton-varian Před 14 dny +17

    FINALLY!!! Owen in the wild!

  • @richardtris4cake391
    @richardtris4cake391 Před 14 dny +14

    Owen is brilliant- more Owen please

  • @Tazz6326
    @Tazz6326 Před 14 dny +8

    Owen+Blake = Dream Team 👍 More trips to come hopefully 🤞😊🚲

  • @raphaelwolff8205
    @raphaelwolff8205 Před 14 dny +4

    Blake,Owen,GMBN,thanks so much for such an epic ride.That would be great to experience.Owen welcome to the presenter team,great addition.

  • @james2tallG
    @james2tallG Před 14 dny +11

    I really think his nickname should be "Fun-fact" ❤ great to see Owen out for a trip 😊

  • @koedzz2017
    @koedzz2017 Před 14 dny +7

    You will definitely have to get Owen out more the poor lad, I feel for him.
    More of these types of videos please, I enjoyed every second.

  • @StephenRose-eu1vh
    @StephenRose-eu1vh Před 11 dny +1

    Absolutely loved these two together on an adventure. Would love to see more adventures from Blake & Owen.

  • @A_AAA232
    @A_AAA232 Před 14 dny +7

    great to see Owen out on the bike and what a great ride - love riding the Wiltshire trails - Owens oddities and Blake being just a beautiful person out in the countryside riding bikes - nice :)

  • @ToffeeDan
    @ToffeeDan Před 14 dny +10

    A long time coming and so deserved, congratulations Owen! 👊 - Loved the video!

  • @JeremyDawesJezweb
    @JeremyDawesJezweb Před 14 dny +7

    Leave your bikes unlocked outside the pub while you go inside for lunch and they are still there when you get back, amazing!

    • @komoonkh
      @komoonkh Před 14 dny +1

      Definitely not happening here in Czech 😂 even if you lock it, it might be gone, also the lamp you locked it to😅

    • @siimot
      @siimot Před 13 dny +2

      Yeah i do it all the time around here in Wiltshire, not much danger at a quiet village pub of it getting stolen.

  • @JamesMkII
    @JamesMkII Před 14 dny +7

    I always assumed Owen was on Tech because nobody had managed to make a helmet strong enough to contain his luscious locks.

    • @JamesMkII
      @JamesMkII Před 14 dny +4

      As a side note, Owen’s Luscious Locks could be the name of a new video series where he rides the canals of Britain.

    • @komoonkh
      @komoonkh Před 14 dny +1

      Or it might be a video about bike locks. You know, some luscious ones.

  • @Mis0ph0nia
    @Mis0ph0nia Před 14 dny +4

    Owen isa really great addition to GMBN, same as Rich was. Two really good banters them.

  • @brendan1
    @brendan1 Před 13 dny +2

    Been to Stonehenge a few times. Very cool place! Salisbury is a very cool town too. Thanks for showing us around the south of England a bit.

    • @BlakeSamson8
      @BlakeSamson8 Před 10 dny +1

      Your welcome Brendan. Glad you liked it dude

  • @TheDizzyCyclist
    @TheDizzyCyclist Před 10 dny

    Thank you Blake and Owen for visiting Salisbury and showing how beautiful our city and the county side round here is.

  • @JeffMTBinVA
    @JeffMTBinVA Před 14 dny +4

    That was awesome. You guys have so many great riding options there. Owen should do a historical video on how the UK bought into making all these biking opportunities.

  • @davidburgess6640
    @davidburgess6640 Před 13 dny +1

    That looked like way too much fun, which I've come to expect from Blakes videos. Welcome to the team Owen, great fun video.

  • @ZOB4
    @ZOB4 Před 14 dny +2

    Nice video, Owen is great and an excellent addition to the team. Thanks for doing this adventure on bicycles, by the way. Something I shouldn't have to say, but since this channel has recently been turning in to a second EMBN channel, I appreciate that you didn't use motorcycles for this adventure.

  • @LaurentiusTriarius
    @LaurentiusTriarius Před 14 dny +2

    Owen is the James May of GMBN.

  • @junka1975
    @junka1975 Před 14 dny +1

    Owen's Oddities, we need more of those in biking adventures. Just make sure he has more tea and snacks to stop the bonk. Blake as always, just a fun loving bloke doing fun loving things.

  • @tmill2001
    @tmill2001 Před 13 dny +1

    Love it! Owen on a bike! He reminds me of my riding buddy...always goes on,on,on and on talking. Maybe now him and Ollie from GCN together? Oh thats 2 MUCH!! LOL

  • @333wheeler
    @333wheeler Před 14 dny +4

    Great video Fun and informative . Had not heard that bit about the sharpness of Flint before . I only thought is was for killing the white walkers in Game of Thrones :).

  • @DanielDaniel-do5qu
    @DanielDaniel-do5qu Před 13 dny +2

    PLEASE make these riding history tours Owens 'thing' on the channel. I'll watch every single one just to learn about the great grey UK.

  • @0T13
    @0T13 Před 14 dny +3

    Great content. Was getting a bit burnt out of your regular stuff.

  • @vidibites
    @vidibites Před 12 dny

    Love these adventures guys, pubs, local history and British engineering.

  • @seanhuntley6722
    @seanhuntley6722 Před 14 dny +3

    "It's like MIPS....." Hilarious!

  • @garethhewett6291
    @garethhewett6291 Před 13 dny +1

    More of Owen’s Oddities please. These two are hilarious together 😂

  • @Seppster58
    @Seppster58 Před 14 dny +1

    Want more Owen, NEED more Owen. just made my whole week better!!! Way to go GMBN!🤩

  • @craigweightman799
    @craigweightman799 Před 10 dny

    This was a treat to watch two great characters i would love to see more Owen and Blake adventures around Britain and Ireland. Watch out for them puddles Owen 😂.

  • @MichaelS-pr9qn
    @MichaelS-pr9qn Před 13 dny +1

    More Owen Please? I don't live in the UK, and I appreciate the Local knowledge as i plan a last? trip from Canada

  • @Pete_B95
    @Pete_B95 Před 14 dny +1

    Great to see Owen out and about and also to see the kind of riding that so many UK mtb’ers do.

  • @deadcandisco5974
    @deadcandisco5974 Před 14 dny +1

    That was brilliant!. More like this please. Maybe a GMBN Tech video on the kit required to go bike packing on a mountain bike. Maybe something that would cover bigger loads if you wanted to camp out vs hotel stays. I want to go bike packing, but I don't want to buy a touring bike, or a gravel bike to do it. You rarely see videos about bike packing on a MTB. PS: More of Owen riding bikes! Such a great guy.

  • @erich8258
    @erich8258 Před 14 dny +1

    This was great, as was the recent Traws Eryri video. More like these please! They remind me of the videos that got me hooked on GMBN and GCN in the first place.

  • @dannyk3718
    @dannyk3718 Před 14 dny +1

    Finally Owen showing up Blake by "Shredding the Gnar " like a Boss .......outstanding ride lads

  • @steveoffutt7591
    @steveoffutt7591 Před 14 dny +1

    Amazing! One day I hope to give either Owen or Blake a high five! Such cool dudes.

  • @andrew_gardner
    @andrew_gardner Před 14 dny +4

    @11:30 looked like the scene when Danny Macaskill rode into, under water and out of the farm road puddle.

    • @KevinT3141
      @KevinT3141 Před 13 dny

      Right?!

    • @KevinT3141
      @KevinT3141 Před 13 dny

      Was Owen allowed to pull his bike out of that puddle?
      "On no account should any object be moved or touched. IT MAY EXPLODE."

  • @fewew7898
    @fewew7898 Před 14 dny +1

    Love bike packing videos ! Please more

  • @helicopter12345678
    @helicopter12345678 Před 14 dny +1

    Gosh if this was filmed in the last few weels I'm moving fantastic weather 👍

  • @kyletriesfitness500
    @kyletriesfitness500 Před 12 dny

    Owen grows on you like that strange character in a series who becomes your favorite part of the show

  • @richardwatson2348
    @richardwatson2348 Před 14 dny +2

    I flippin love this. You got two characters completely different. Going on a bike ride and enjoying themselves. The measured in wrinkles comment got me laughing!
    I also think blake should have a side hussle. "A day on the bike with blake" do tours.. id pay a ton of money to have blake as a tourguide for a day! 😂

    • @Dave_Ehlers
      @Dave_Ehlers Před 14 dny +1

      With all his information, Owen would be a great guide too.

  • @eddierivera7803
    @eddierivera7803 Před 14 dny +1

    These two and Rich on a field trip should be good for a laugh. Well done gents.

  • @philipjackson1589
    @philipjackson1589 Před 13 dny +1

    Looked like you guys had fun. Also love Owens oddities!

  • @randywells742
    @randywells742 Před 14 dny +1

    Man, what a dream! It would be so awesome to ride with Owen and learn about the history of everything there. Thank you for making this video! Oh, just one little disappointment ... Blake isn't riding the crab.

  • @src9559
    @src9559 Před 12 dny

    Big up Wiltshire! Beautiful county, so glad I live here. Was especially helpful during covid, so much space to get out on the bike!

  • @DZig
    @DZig Před 14 dny +1

    Nice vid. Two completely different personalities on a good, longish ride. 👍👍for Owen and Blake( not necessarily in that order)

  • @sherab2078
    @sherab2078 Před 14 dny +2

    Great trip!

  • @ridefresh
    @ridefresh Před 12 dny

    Fantastic video guys. Awesome history tidbits.

  • @andymicklewright3993
    @andymicklewright3993 Před 13 dny +1

    Great video, for me mountain biking is also about touring, bike parks are great but touring is just amazing for stopping off at pubs or finding hidden single tracks. Still so much better than being a roadie!

  • @Mrtallguy76
    @Mrtallguy76 Před 12 dny

    What a cracking ride, parents grew up around Devizes and Alton Barnes and I’ve lived locally over the years too. What an adventure and full of interesting oddities.

  • @matthewwhite546
    @matthewwhite546 Před 14 dny +1

    I used to live in Salisbury. Nice to see shots of my old stomping ground. Another oddity for Owen: the cathedral is home to one of the last original and best preserved copies of the Magna Carta.

  • @joostdeen9614
    @joostdeen9614 Před 8 dny

    🤣 Great couple.
    They should do a 3 day group biketrip with all the presenters,

  • @nmcelroy3540
    @nmcelroy3540 Před 4 dny

    Welcome Owen! Actually….Owen and Conor would be AMAZING together as they both like to do history facts while biking!

  • @ericfroehlich976
    @ericfroehlich976 Před 6 dny

    Owen is the James May of GMBN and it's amazing 😁

  • @kellyfulton9238
    @kellyfulton9238 Před 14 dny +4

    That was so good

  • @gmivisualsjason3729
    @gmivisualsjason3729 Před 14 dny +2

    Bike packing and hotel are not words I often see together......... Although I do approve 😂

  • @jeanmarc_in_Hudson
    @jeanmarc_in_Hudson Před 14 dny +2

    Different... Nice! 👍

  • @Rustyfox46
    @Rustyfox46 Před 14 dny +1

    Well, that was a good history lesson 😂

  • @garryhaines3066
    @garryhaines3066 Před 14 dny +1

    Owen is def good for the channel as ye seems like one of us (apart from his knowledge of everything) I mean he is just a super fit MTB rider 👏

  • @andyrogers747
    @andyrogers747 Před 14 dny +3

    Loved this ❤ 🔥 💪

  • @jamesashley6792
    @jamesashley6792 Před 14 dny +1

    Interesting watch, I'm from warminster area. You should check out Shearwater and Longleat forest..... gnarly old trails....

  • @rottieshepcalibre9156
    @rottieshepcalibre9156 Před 14 dny +1

    An inventor and a scientist going on a bike ride 🤟

  • @garyalexander3281
    @garyalexander3281 Před 13 dny

    That looked like an ace bike packing trip - my choice? Probably West Highland Way Scotland would like to do it all have done bits its great, thanks for sharing was fab 😁🚵‍♂️👍

  • @did4h2k
    @did4h2k Před 14 dny +1

    wait a minute - owen not only fixes bikes but also rides em? mind blown ;)

  • @janetgonzales6779
    @janetgonzales6779 Před 9 dny

    delightful!

  • @jago100
    @jago100 Před 14 dny +1

    We need to see a presenter shredding video of Owen, that kinda thing anyway

  • @MarcridesMTB
    @MarcridesMTB Před 13 dny +1

    This ride is literally on my back door. I live very close to the hotel you stopped at

  • @mrman26
    @mrman26 Před 12 dny

    Awesome video! It makes me want to go back to the UK. Salisbury Cathedral is one of my favorite cathedrals in all of Europe. I am planning a bike trip for western Colorado and Moab, Utah this year. ✌️

  • @Trusees1985
    @Trusees1985 Před 2 dny

    great video, and so close to where i live.

  • @NeilDethml
    @NeilDethml Před 14 dny +1

    You need to look at the ISM saddles. Saddles are always a bone of contention, but the touring saddle is awesome. No mucking about with creams & you can ride for hours without discomfort.

  • @nevillepretorius8948
    @nevillepretorius8948 Před 13 dny

    Very cool video!

  • @Dave_Ehlers
    @Dave_Ehlers Před 14 dny +1

    You guys should go over your bikes, gear, and apps used in this adventure.

  • @matthewpalmer7882
    @matthewpalmer7882 Před 14 dny +1

    Great vid! Be nice to have a link to a map for people to follow, looks like a great ride. I’m sure we could do it in a day without Owen’s oddities! lol. Well done lads.

  • @DatPenguin97
    @DatPenguin97 Před 14 dny +1

    OWEN IS RIDING?
    IT CAN'T BE 😂

  • @r0bv123
    @r0bv123 Před 14 dny +1

    Lol love this, welcome Owen! Now you need a proper mtb helmet to join the crew!

    • @user-gl7eq5fx5q
      @user-gl7eq5fx5q Před 14 dny +1

      And maybe lower his seat 1/2” or bring the seat forward a little. He looked to be reaching with his legs when he was pedaling. I really, really like Owen! He’s charming!

    • @KevinT3141
      @KevinT3141 Před 13 dny

      That's the helmet that protects his hair, he also needs one that protects his head.

  • @ish474
    @ish474 Před 14 dny +4

    How much is the full Owen audio? I'll pay I swear

  • @steven3821
    @steven3821 Před 13 dny

    I Love these type of videos i just watch s This The UK’s Best Adventure Ride? | GMBN Rides The Traws Eryri Trail before this one need more of these

  • @jamesrussell2026
    @jamesrussell2026 Před 14 dny +1

    Straight pass my house in Staverton. Try riding the towpath in the Summer holidays 😂😂 your not getting very far, very fast

  • @GillesMahout
    @GillesMahout Před 13 dny

    I thought you shouldn't share chamois cream. Great episode and editing!

  • @christopherfinnegan257
    @christopherfinnegan257 Před 14 dny +2

    Haha 😂 🤣 you could see Blake losing interest the longer Owen rattled on 😂,, Owen is are very clued up individual!!

  • @Thedoug369
    @Thedoug369 Před 14 dny

    Good on Blake for not strangling Owen lol. Very entertaining vidjeo👍👍

  • @ChrisColeman-cu2ok
    @ChrisColeman-cu2ok Před 14 dny +1

    Yooo. What Garmin mount are you both using? Is it just a top cap mount? Cheers my beauty’s 🤙🏻🍻

  • @Max_on_commencal
    @Max_on_commencal Před 11 dny

    im lucky enough to live right next to Salisbury plain and boa and I honestly think its some of the best cx riding around

  • @mathewescala1287
    @mathewescala1287 Před 14 dny +4

    need a whole episode where its just owen yapping

  • @ksor_mtb3359
    @ksor_mtb3359 Před 14 dny

    Owen is great haha 👏🏽👏🏽

  • @paulmaycock4316
    @paulmaycock4316 Před 10 dny

    Awesome video watched during my spin bike workout this morning. Is the route available on Kamoot or similar?

  • @KevinT3141
    @KevinT3141 Před 13 dny

    Fun fact: Pineapple is best on pizza when paired with hot banana pepper rings, pepperoni, and mushrooms. Ditch the ham.

  • @waynegiles9320
    @waynegiles9320 Před 13 dny

    Great vid, lots not too far from me in Swindon. Could you share GPX files when you do these routes 🙏

  • @Ferrari255GTO
    @Ferrari255GTO Před 14 dny

    That stonehenge looks a lot like the one on Hercule's tower here in Coruña

  • @gmivisualsjason3729
    @gmivisualsjason3729 Před 14 dny

    All you guys were missing were a couple of gravel bikes!! 😉😉

  • @FantasticCraptacular
    @FantasticCraptacular Před 14 dny

    I’ve stayed in many a Holiday Inn, through work, 4 a week all over the country. I’ve always been worried about my van being broken into and my tools being pinched.
    Where did you keep your muddy bikes? I can’t imagine the staff would be too happy you rolling it into your room? And I’d be buggered if I’m gunna keep it outside where someone would pinch it 😂

  • @smoothisfast6644
    @smoothisfast6644 Před 14 dny +3

    It’s Clarkson and May. Anyway…

  • @vasilemoldovan370
    @vasilemoldovan370 Před 13 dny

    owen looks like the dad u take with on a bike ride, its the helmet , maybe