575km Gravel Epic In One Go?! | Hank Vs Old Chalk Way

Hank is known for taking on the most brutal challenges and this one is no different! The Old Chalk Way is a 575km (358-mile) gravel bikepacking route which follows the route of the UK’s oldest highway. This epic ride tends to take riders 4-6 days, but Hank being Hank has set himself the challenge of riding the whole length of the route in one go! How will he get on?

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[gcn]

Where would you like to see us send Hank next?

[charlesmcguffy]

Another video of GCN trying to kill Hank and I am absolutely here for it.

[DB-sjkm]

Would be cool for these ultra-distance or climbing challenges (Hank, Si, Conor, Ollie, etc.) if GCN would put a distance graphic at the bottom occasionally so we have an idea what their progress is as the film progresses. Similar to TdF stages showing major terrain features and distance progress.

[WalterDill-dj]

"No music, nothing, just me and the open outdoors and this great route." That's how you do it, Hank - well done!

[Glopieo]

Hank’s challenges are so massive I feel a longer YouTube video (even if I am grateful for it) doesn’t do it justice! Deffo needs an uncut version over on GCN+ 😉

[chrisridesbicycles]

Working with Mark Beaumont had an influence on Hank. He is becoming an ultra endurance machine.

[nickslatter]

I lived in the UK for 40 years and never realised these kind of routes existed, kudos Hank 👍🏻

Using olive oil on that beautiful Italian bike 😂 It’s almost poetic

[markkorondi]

I think Hank has a great personality. He's very positive and optimistic, enjoys himself and the little things which probably helps him to keep going on theese rides. Also he's probably pretty fit and has experience. Mate, you are an absolute beast and made that one look easy to be honest. Very motivational and you are such an exemplar! Cheers!

[PrabuddhaDasGupta]

Hank is becoming synonymous with epic. This really does deserve aGCN+ film.

[aliensporebomb]

All I have to say is that hank is a Jedi knight here - the force was with him. Not one flat or mechanical, and an inspired use of food oil for lubrication? And the marvel of just continuous motion except for brief points. Bravo, Hank. Once again the GCN technical staff and filming crew make what was no doubt long and challenging look beautiful and inspirational. The choice of music was great too.

[pchykins]

NOW THIS IS WHAT YOU CALL CYCLING! Not racing against anyone but yourself! I love it Hank! Kudos to you!

[cubatea]

“It has to be said”, this was a great video. It also adds a human touch seeing the camera crew occasionally. Great stuff Hank and thanks

[rexthedog]

Slogging in rain and mud can really wear you down. He’s right, “always on” the pedals and continuously muscling the front end is both physically and mentally draining.
His positivity is the understated key element to his success. Crack on Hank, crack on!

[TyProvosty]

Here's a tip that was shared with me by my friend Danny Chew. He won RAAM twice. He always wore two pairs of bibs on his ultra rides. I adopted this strategy on my 12 hour rides. So much more comfortable.

[jonglass]

That drone folllow shot at 16:58--Amazing and unexpected!

[DrSomhairle]

Been watching your epic rides on GCN plus and I think you have become a bit of a legend on the channel, your endurance and willingness to take on some awesome challenges is both impressive and inspiring.

[urszuladonigiewicz]

I would love to see the uncut version as I thought Hank was close to a breaking point, in particular when he didn't stop for pub dinner. HUGE respect Hank.

[aubreychatriot]

I think that one of my favorite things about this channel is that it often shows how beautiful the UK really can be. Also good on ya Hank.

[jeremymcbride]

I hope you got a little bonus for this ride mate. You always seem to draw the short straw when it comes to theses monumental challenges. Well done Hank 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻