The HARDEST Challenge We’ve Ever Done! | Tour Des Stations Ultimate 1000

A 1000km ride with 26,000m of elevation gain (that’s three times up Everest!) over 25 brutal climbs in the beautiful Swiss Alps. Ollie Bridgewood takes on the Tour des Stations Ultimate 1000 - the hardest challenge we’ve ever done here at GCN! Can he conquer the mountains and complete this truly epic ride? Cycling doesn’t get tougher than this!

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What is the biggest that you've ever done and where was it? Let us know 🙌

[GCNuser]

Thanks for all the kind comments! Glad so many of you enjoyed the video. A lot of work went into training for this and the team who filmed and edited it did a phenomenal job!

[mathiasthelander]

You know Oliver is a true brit when he manages to findthe energy to insult the french even during this! Brilliant film and awesome effort!

[ashleyhouse]

This is my favourite style of GCN video. No pissing about with gimmicks, just pure cycling heart. Congrats Ollie Bridgewood. 👍👍👍

[matthewrepucci]

"When I did this before, I lost ten places, and I'm worried that it will happen again... " You are a different rider now Ollie! Absolutely epic!!

[GeorgeD]

I followed Ollie on the semi-live map and tracking provided by the organizers and I was stoked when I learned that he finished 6th. This is massive, and the physical and mental endurance required for this is mind-blowing. Total respect and inspiration.

[chrisao]

"Fench cobbles... Put them anywhere" lmao. Great video and I love how you communicate the utter suffering and sense of accomplishment of completing an ultra. Keep going!

[beermonster]

Bravo Ollie. You continue to push yourself and it’s mightily impressive to witness. Chapeau sir.

[Seppster]

I had a tear in my eye when Ollie reached the summit. I have been a huge fan for a long time and watched him grow into such an epic rider over the years. Is he our new Mark Beaumont?? And kudos to the crew. Without them, this journey could not be shared with all of us. Well done all. Love GCN!!🤩😍

[craigdyson]

“Over the last 28 hours I’ve had 45 minutes sleep!” and then smiles at the camera. 😂 Chapeau Ollie. Tremendous effort!

[jodaefauser]

Nothing but respect, appreciation and love from Germany 🇩🇪 for you Ollie - always keep your head up mate and congratulations for your outstanding performance and that great video-stay positive/Jürgen from Germany 🇩🇪 👏👏👏👏👏👏🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂

[throx]

I don't always comment, but when I do, it's because Ollie is magnificent. Well done, Dr Bridgewood. Well done indeed.

[hamleyn]

I love how Ollie's accent got broader and broader the more tired he got. Amazing effort!

[DslainteC]

So inspirational! The next time my legs/knees/butt hurts I’ll remember Ollie carrying on while being unable to lift his head up. A ferocious effort worthy of much praise!

[shaun]

They say that endurance events are all about spirit and mindset. Hundreds of kilometres into the ride, aching and in pain, Ollie was somehow still cheery, cracking jokes. What a ride, what a man, so inspiring!

[djrlloyd]

Having just completed a 320km event I have watched this in absolute awe. Chapeau Ollie and everyone that finished this brutal challenge. This is super human stuff. Great video too.

[andersolinbechmann]

Incredible achievement. Congratulations Dr. Ollie! Three consecutive Everests😳🤯 Calm and focus beyond measure. And the production is just fantastic🙌 B-roll might be the correct terminology but doesn’t really do it justice (more like A+++ roll). And last but not least kudos to the support team❤️

[ZOB]

Ollie is an absolute hero. What makes him even more so is that he is the presenter of the people. Much love to Ollie, and a hardy GREAT JOB to the crew - that is its own unique challenge, and they've done an outstanding job.

[TheLawyerInLycra]

What an EPIC ride! Congratulations Ollie, truly a remarkable feat and memories to last a lifetime - well done.

[jamesrowe]

It would’ve been awesome to know how Ollie recovered after this insane ride. Massive kudos to Ollie, this one blew up my little brain. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻