Can 4 Amateurs Beat A Tour De France Champion? | Geraint Thomas Vs GCN

A few months ago we tried to race against actual pros on the open road, and it's fair to say we were thoroughly beaten. But what if that race was on Zwift? And what if instead of three pros we raced only 1? Well we got in touch with Tour de France champion and all-round legend Geraint Thomas who, to our surprise, was more than happy to give this race a go! Can our presenter line up beat a real life Tour de France winner? The results might just surprise you...

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Who would you like to see us race next?

[DominicBurford]

G was definitely holding back. He wasn't even out of breathe while the others were gasping for air. G has nothing to prove - he's won the TdF and is happy to let the other guys have a win. A true gentleman and sportsman.

[stevenking]

That was hilarious. G was chatting up Ollie and Ollie couldn't even get a word out.

[daviddjerassi]

Geraint is one hell of a sportsman i give him full marks not many champions would do this, Thank you GCN i loved the video.

[exmum]

Thomas was sitting at 400 watts at 120 bpm, that is just so crazy and shows how far off us mere mortals are with the pros

[MattButlerAL]

I love how easily G was able to make comments to the GCN boys during the race....he made it look like a ride in the park!

[steven]

Jokes aside, Ollie is a quality rider. Looking lean and fast. Nice job.

[bryannguyen]

I love how much trash G talks. What an icon. I keep getting more and more impressed with Ollie. Dude is putting in the work and it's paying off!

[chasc]

G is a legend. Enjoyed hearing the crew giggling in the garage too.

[ChrisGuarraia]

Loved Ritchie’s comment about Ollie—“From dropped to dropper.” Seriously, though. Dr. Ollie is a beast. Well done and Good Luck, G, on the Tour Down Under!

[billywills]

G needs to be a regular! The banter was epic! Good on you Ollie! Best video clip I’ve seen in awhile! Ollie did you peak for this??

[saxmon]

G says, "thanks for the zone 2 workout guys!"

[gs]

G was so entertaining the whole race. :-) "Is this the cheat? You have to go (...) out of the saddle? You're all out of the saddle." Gets out of the saddle as well. 😂

[biglegcatluvr]

Man I really hope G does Youtube when he retires, the dude is just so funny and charismatic. Also holding sub 5.0w/kg at like Z2 really shows how much physical talent top level cyclists have even if we try our hardest

[alycevonrothkirch]

Yes to more collaboration videos! Good to see Richie and Tobi... When are the English-speaking GCN presenters going to appear on GCN auf Deutsch speaking German? (Here's hoping...) And seems to me that Geraint was holding back just a tad. Which just confirms that he's a nice guy. Cymru am byth!

[tankbirdfinder]

I love it!, Quote from G, "Hank you don't have to brake for corners on Zwift" that is classic and totally RAD. True gentlemen and good sport.

[bryansmith]

Way to let Ollie win G, it will build his confidence. Thomas wasn’t even breathing hard after the ride 😂

[zeiss]

The insatiable trolling by G on Oille was hilarious! Great content again GCN!

[MrPotatoYouTuber]

Geraint Thomas looking like he was doing a zone 2 ride. Absolute beast of a cyclist.

[swilson]

Looked like G was holding back. GCN riders were blowing chunks and G looked like he was cruising. I think he's assuaging your egos, fellas 🤣