Can We Survive A 4000m Himalayan Gravel Climb?!

We’ve come to one of the most unforgiving places in the world, the Himalayas. High altitudes, steep climbs, brutal temperatures, all this adds up to one mighty challenge for Hank and Simon. 3,500m of elevation in under 1 hour and a half, can they do it?

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What challenges would you like to see us take on next? 👀 Let us know in the comment section below! 👇

[adamsamie]

This is one of the best GCN escapades for me in your series. It is so human and inspirational. Well done guys. I loved every minute. ☺

[tenzingsherpa]

GCN exploring my beloved country Nepal is just what I needed on a Sunday ❤️🇳🇵

[davidf]

Simon really does wear his heart on his sleeve, and there's nothing wrong with that. Great vid. Those bikes are awesome too.

[adamhindle]

Brilliant (full length) film. I rode from Lhasa to Kathmandu in '95, including up to Everest base camp at 5200m, and you perfectly capture the bleakness, the isolation, the toughness, and the emotion. Great stuff guys, well done.

[Seppster]

I watched the documentary on GCN+ before I watched this and I still teared up when I saw Si become emotional when they got to their destination. Well done guys. I absolutely loved this!!! 🤩🥰

[adossantos]

What an awesome adventure! This is the kind of riding I would only dream of. It’s this kind of experience that puts life into perspective. When you are on the limit, nothing matters, apart of, self preservation. This makes me emotional just by watching you guys. I can not imagine how emotional I would be if I was there. This is a healing kind of experience, something to cherish for the rest of your lives. Well done 👏 lads!!

[ninaphilippe]

The views are heavenly!!
You guys know how to show the countryside!!
The tears at the end made it soo human and so deep.
Thank you @GCN!

[gtwb]

I appreciate GCN coming to Nepal and promoting us❤. Thank you so much. I feel proud.

[MS-bwyt]

If gcn would do this epics with 3 presenters on used bikes that the presenters have to buy on the cheap, you would basically end up with peak- old Top Gear. Just saying...

[andrewmcalister]

That landscape has taken my breath away almost as much as the altitude did for Si and Hank. Awesome effort lads!! 💪🤜🤛❤ Heading over to GCN+ now to watch the full version.

[anon]

Just watched the complete docu. Kudos. I don't think people realise how bad and difficult the roads are. Epic.

[shaggy]

I spent 6 months on a tour of Bosnia with the 1st battalion Royal Gurkha Rifles.
Listening to their story of what they went through to join was humbling enough but when they started telling me of home it went to a different level.
The nicest, friendliest people I've ever met and I don't think I ever saw one without a smile on their face

[oscarcantu]

What an inspiring GCN video this has been for me, I can tell there is so much more Si and Hank went through during the filming of this video. GCN+ here I come!

[pawanbhandari]

I watched this video on October 8, and I feel so fascinated ; the way these guys are exploring my beloved country NEPAL (so called THE HIMALAYA COUNTRY). Thank you so much @GCN for this amazing Documentry.

[tyman]

Wow, I conquered a pretty big climb in Altai region of Russia and always dreamed of going to Nepal. Maybe some day. Thanks for this inspirational video, guys!

[timbridgman]

Brilliant episode guys and well done on getting up so fast. One place you ( have to) not should but have to go is the pass between la Serena to paso agua negra in Chile. It starts at sea level and tops out at 4800 metres before descending to rodeo in Argentina. Its approximately 256 km from bottom to top and goes through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world and half way up is where there are massive telescopes due to having super clear sky's. If you need a bit of training before hand you can ride from Los andes near Santiago to Uspallata in Argentina then back again over the infamous and beautiful paso cristo redento at 3800metres.
Also a small but significant hack you might be interested in. Try cutting an inch piece of mtb inner tube and slide it over the front brake side of your handlebars then stretch over your front brake when you lean your bike against something. This will stop it rolling away. Keep it up and all my best tim bridgman

[duaner]

Well done fellas. You’ve outclassed yourselves this time. What a fantastic video? I have no words!!!

[cubatea]

It is pouring with rain here in Barbados, so the morning has been spent in bed instead of on the bike. And GCN have delivered two of their best ever videos. This and Ollie’s 1000 ride. I’m almost tempted to get GCN+

[KimiTheCat]

Way to go, Team Dal Bhat! 🥳 What a truly epic ride this was, hats off to the gcn crew for getting it all on film too, you guys are heroes. 👏