GMBN Vs GCN | From Here To There: MTB Vs Road Bike Race

A question older than time itself, which is faster? A road bike on the road, or a mountain bike off-road? To find out we went to Snowdonia National Park with the new Garmin Edge 530 and Edge 830. Will the more direct off-road route be faster than the longer but smoother road route? Watch now to find out!

In association with Garmin.

The objective; find some welsh cakes before racing to a picturesque picnic spot underneath a waterfall. The riders; are our very own Neil Donoghue, and the contender, Hank from GCN. The routes (planned with Komoot); Neil will be taking on a 16-mile off-road point to point, stopping off to get welsh cakes on his way to the waterfall; Hank will have 34 miles to cover, picking up the welsh cakes before doubling back on himself to get to the finish. The new Garmins feature MTB Dynamics, technology that measures your airtime, the difficulty of your ride, and rider skill (known as Grit and Flow). Rider-to-rider messaging will help Hank and Neil let each other know when they’ve secured their Welsh cakes. The live track feature will let them know if they need to get a move on!

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Dun Kno - Focality
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Kodiak - Tigerblood Jewel
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[gmbn]

Is a a road bike really that much faster? Do you think Neil just got unlucky with the boggy sections? Let us know

[KagaminaraShikatsu]

MTB isn't about the destination, it's about the journey

[UnliAhon]

Salute to Neil’s cameraman who walked 25km of trails. 🤙😂

[SibrenFetter]

I love cycling regardless of the type. But when you see the mountainbike going over mountains and through beautifull nature and the road cyclists having to share the road with cars all the time, I will choose the nountainbike every time.

[packinwood]

The road bike does the trail and the mountain bike does the road. That's the video we really wanted. :p

[Chinikohpopulictic]

"Have you seen a man with a posh accent in red wrestling outfit?" Got me cracking up

[RoyalFlush]

Classic Roady saying a 0.5kg cake is weighing him down 😂😂😂😂

[owenj.]

Mountain biking isn’t about going fast, it’s about actually having a good time

[GiantWobblyFace]

Today we learned: Roads were built for a reason

[option_n]

The only reason I don't have a roadbike is because of all the cars ruining the outside doing sports experience. That's why I will always stick to mountainbiking. Just look at those MTB shots from Neil, says everything: Freedom! 😄

[MrScrofulous]

Road was quicker, MTB route was much prettier :)

[edwin]

I have a high end road bike, and a entry level mtb, I love going super speed and feeling the wind on smooth ground on the road bike, but nothing beats the views you get and technical riding of the mtb, and you can achieve the same feeling of speed on flow trails.

[miggylachica]

“He said where are you fatty, I think he’s talking about my tires” 😂

[noelius]

We're never really about racing against roadies. It's all about those panoramic mountain top views. Those flowy trails and rock gardens. The jumps, descents and climbing in rough trails. These are the reasons we're stoked in mtb. Those Garmins are good btw and it's nice of them to sponsor this video.

[AvocadoAtrocity]

"It's not a race!"
"but it is a race..."
"ROIGHT." lmao

[emaa]

Mountain bikers are so amazing like they get through many obstacles to get their destination and see beautiful scenery

[AsianEyes]

MTB: Versatile, highly adaptable

Road Bike: *I. AM. SPEED...*

[coolcatdj]

I am a road bike guy, but man that view blends with nature through the mountains and landscapes can t beat ever... Just love it.

[kiansaghafi]

props for the cameraman for being able to run that fast.

[leventejuhasz]

What a terrific video! 1:28 when you parted was masterful. Thank you!