At the age of 8 I received my first 10 speed bike. After a month or so riding the cables had stretched and the gears did not work or shift correctly. My Mom kept saying someday she would get it fixed. After a few months of this I finally broke open my piggy bank, jumped on my bike and rode it the 15 miles into town. I studied the map in the phone book to where the bike shop was located. I only had $3.45, the man working in the shop told me to stick around and at the end of the day he would fix my bike for $3.45. I returned home at dark. I left the house as soon as the sun came up. My very first long distance bike ride. I had to ride a two lane highway most the way. I still remember this today at the age of 60.
thats a really great story i live in a metropolitian city i have everything in under 3 miles and i would never experience that but now that i a 17 i do go for 40-60km rides and try to leave my city and then return home ,respect sir
3:01 I had an annoying tick tick noise on my bike, tried the bars, stem, cranks, even thought the frame was cracked. Took me ages to find the cause. Turns out it was a loose tyre valve nut rattling on the rim. I don't use them now.
Has anyone told ever Hank he sounds like a dolphin when he laughs? It's brilliant, and I honestly can't think of a better animal to represent him, as it's the animal kingdom equivalent of him.
In bed Wednesday morning, in Australia, watching the show as I do every week.... and yes Si, it's gorgeous here - 9 am, 18c & heading to 29c with blue skies 😊☀️ Agree re: creaking bits - recently replaced BB30 & silence has never been so sweet! Great show guys... love the banter !
I live in India and here we have no cycling ecosystem so when I ordered my first road bike (tarmac sl7 by the way) I had to drive 3000 kilometres to Delhi without sleeping to pick it up. It was superbly out of my budget so I saved 4 months of my salary to buy it and I even had to get a job during lockdown.I love my bike since and there has not been a single day I have not cleaned it. I take care of it more than myself.
Didn’t put much thought in my first winter as an adult cyclist (2019/20) - this year, I’ve bought some SKS mudguards / DHB shoe covers / a base layer / long sleeve top under my jacket .... all pretty basic things, in retrospect, but they’ve made a massive difference to my overall enjoyment and comfort. Also key to my enjoyment: not riding with other people (what an appalling idea!) and not stopping at cafes for cake!
There could never be a computer that would replace David Duffeild a true legend. It could be the most intense moment of the race and he'd go off on one about a cat he had seen or a piece of cheese he had eaten, and it was never annoying!
I can't speak for others but I get absolutely overjoyed when a movement decides to time its exit just before I set out to ride. It's nice to ride with the peace of mind that comes with knowing stomach issues won't be a problem that day.
Si should do the Pan Celtic Race next year. It was my first event last year and I was welcomed into the Clan with open arms. The pre and post event gatherings are Legendary. You won’t regret it.
Not wearing gloves when when it's so cold that you need full tights, arm warmers and a vest? I'm still trying to figure out why GCN does this. Bizarre.
Si, if you want to partake in a long distance event, check out the Cyclothon in Iceland. About 1300km, vast majority is paved. Even allowed a support vehicle. There are solo categories and team categories, 4 person teams and 10 person teams. Check it out!
Over-shoes and good gloves are life saver in winter! I can even manage to stand in bibshort and jersey while it's freezing outside but I cannot stand to have froozen feet and hands! Some years ago, I had to go back home later than expected and what was ok for a day ride in a late fall season was not ok anymore once the sun was setting. It was starting to get really cold (around 0°c). The most pain came from the "bite" in my frozen ears, hands and feet. The rest of your body is only cold at the beginning, you don't feel the cold on the effort. From that moment, when I'm not sure of the weather on my way back, I'm always taking something to keep my hands and feet warm. Apart from my "ends", I never bother with "rain clothes", I don't care about being wet. The key is to not stop if you're wet and you won't get cold! ;)
On my last ride I heard a cracking noise that definitely wasn't there before, I did indeed spent most of my time wondering where it came from. I decided to stop at a bike repair shop and figured out that my pedal was getting loose. They fixed it and it was such a wonderful ride home!
Can GCN do a video comparing all the shimano range of groupsets and see where the specific advantages are as you go up the range towards the higher end ones? I have a Claris on my first bike here and I’m sure there are advantages to upgrading on my next bike, but I don’t see any videos that will really show you side by side where is it that you notice the differences.
Did Hank steal one of the editors doughnuts? Because they were merciless this week! Fantastic show guys, had me giggling like a schoolgirl at Hank's expense
Annoying noises for me is my disk brakes - cleaned rotors & pads (and replaced them too!) but still squeal like a banshee on heat - they make for a great bell replacement though!!
I can’t tell if Hank was on great, or awful form this week. Little things which matter to me: having an accident with a gel or energy drink. EVERYTHING BECOMES STICKY! Caption: “Looks like they need to stump up for some aero wheels...”
Noise is a big thing, I agree. Hate the unknown "click click click" when you're riding. And wind. I hate wind. I enjoy a tailwind like anyone else, but I'd rather ride on a calm day anytime.
Zipp NSW are nutorious for bad skewers, mine creak bad when i'm up out of the saddle on steep climbs. But since they are quiet the rest of the time i have managed to forget to do something about it until the next steep climb or all out sprint..... It's been about a year of this... haha
Race for Si tips: Italy Divide (for "MTB-ish gravel bikes") or for proper MTB, a race organised by my very good friend '1000 Miles' in Czech Republic and Slovakia.
The correct place of the 'shave line', the line upon which you stop shaving, is the reason for many successful and broken relationships. It is not just Si and Hank.
Proper clothing makes all the difference. A while back I dropped my aversion to having anything on my back and now I carry along one of those light fabric bags with the draw strings that can be worn over the shoulders like a light backpack. It lives in the jersey pocket until I need it. Now I have less resistance to bringing along enough warm clothes because in the past I didn't have a good way to carry them after the day warmed up. Here in Colorado in the winter it could easily be -4 C to start a ride and 9 or 10 C by the end. And while my neoprene booties make me look like I'm wearing Mickey Mouse shoes, I love how they keep my feet warm and dry. And they last a long time.
Just got to the 12:50 time stamp and the geography section. Nearly spat my morning tea out, very funny. Don't worry Hank, I am sure everyone will forget about it in no time! ;-) (Just argue that you were too young to see the Olympics there!)
Little things that’s mean a lot - equal tightness of shoes. So annoying though easy to solve mid-ride with boa dials, but with laces you need to get them right or it’ll drive you crazy!
Si's observations about speed differentials are right on the money. And it goes further, too, than mere bugaboos about comfort and annoyances. Speaking as a cyclist experienced on the roadways of Manhattan, speed differentials are a matter of safety in traffic. Being able to cycle in traffic where speed differentials (with vehicular volume) are de minimis eliminates a great deal of risk (even though many motorists become enraged at cyclists who are commonly faster than they!). Simon is quite correct: my biggest risk factor on the Apple's streets originates from ignorant pedestrian traffic who are moving at 25-30km slower speeds than mine, and step into a bike lane while gazing at their cell phones... Ride on!
Clean your bike! I make sure my bike is clean, prepped and ready for the next ride. No dirt, water, muck, sweat or grease is left on my bike. I clean it every ride, but the depth of cleaning relates to the amount of mess. Cleaning your bike also gives you the chance to put your hands on all the bits and determine serviceability and wear and tear as well as finding any loose bolts, screws, nuts, etc.
With the upcoming winter in mind: can you please please please explain whether or not it’s a good idea to ride outside with salt on the road (abrasion + corrosion etc.). I don’t wanna be stuck on the turbo the entire time but I’m also a bit afraid to mess up my shiny bike. 🙏🏻
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I had a sound in the bike every time I stepped on the left pedal. I never managed to understand what it was and where it came from until the frame suddenly burst in 2 on top of a hill, luckily I had not started the downhill yet.
gents... 2 tandem references in one show made me think to search if GCN had ever done a dive into cycles for 2 and what makes them good/bad/so and so. I could not find one, now i obviously need one
You talk about it ruining your ride when you get wet and cold to the bone, but I disagree, I went out a week ago for an hour and by the end I could legit feel water going in and out of my socks. But it was great fun 😂😂
The bolt through the seat post should be considered more of a 'hack' but only on a select few bikes. The picture shown was of an aluminum Schwinn from the early 90's that had no seat post binding bolt. The way it worked way with a wedge built into the seatpost that worked similarly to an old quill stem. Without that Suntour seatpost the frame is useless. Side note, those seatposts generally sell for way more on eBay than the complete bike does.
Trans am bike race. It probably doesnt count as bikepacking cause its a road race, but fully self supported and a perfect opportunity for si to come to america!
What are the little things that really matter to you when riding? Let us know 👇
Pre ride loo break. Otherwise the mind can wander tragically from the ride.
A buff! Acts as a mask if I need to stop anywhere on my rides. Been carrying one with me since the beginning of lockdown.
Connecting rivets.
the coffee i drink while waiting for that friend that is always late
Clean drivetrain and clean shaven legs(entire leg) 38 years of obsessing over it and bad taping jobs on the handlebars!
At the age of 8 I received my first 10 speed bike. After a month or so riding the cables had stretched and the gears did not work or shift correctly. My Mom kept saying someday she would get it fixed. After a few months of this I finally broke open my piggy bank, jumped on my bike and rode it the 15 miles into town. I studied the map in the phone book to where the bike shop was located. I only had $3.45, the man working in the shop told me to stick around and at the end of the day he would fix my bike for $3.45. I returned home at dark. I left the house as soon as the sun came up. My very first long distance bike ride. I had to ride a two lane highway most the way. I still remember this today at the age of 60.
In today's money that would be about $26, not a bad deal. :)
thats a really great story i live in a metropolitian city i have everything in under 3 miles and i would never experience that but now that i a 17 i do go for 40-60km rides and try to leave my city and then return home ,respect sir
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Memories like these really matter.
@@ViveSemelBeneVivere yessir
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Upvote upvote upvote!!!!
Sounds like a challenge for Hank and his dad
SUPER NICE!!!
Great to see Hank in such “high” spirits today! He could barely contain the bellyful laughs! Great fun 🤩!
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Si missing his own pun for once! "Used a subwoofer, for the 'base'"
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I love the editing on this one, all the bloopers from Hank being left in are perfect!
Could Simon do the GBDuro? 2000k of gravel and singletrack in the UK
Just looked up what gbduro is and it looks very cool, especially combined with the environmental mindset!
3:01 I had an annoying tick tick noise on my bike, tried the bars, stem, cranks, even thought the frame was cracked. Took me ages to find the cause. Turns out it was a loose tyre valve nut rattling on the rim. I don't use them now.
I entered a bike packing race once, got the wheels strapped in, frame covered in foam pipes and zipped in the bike bag in 4 minutes!! 👊🤘😐
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Loved the out takes, edits and banter between you. Fantastic show as ever, thanks guys. Helping to keep spirits high :)
I’m so happy that my comment from last week was featured thanks so much guys keep it up, you are the best people💪🙏
Has anyone told ever Hank he sounds like a dolphin when he laughs? It's brilliant, and I honestly can't think of a better animal to represent him, as it's the animal kingdom equivalent of him.
Definitely the noise that you're trying to figure out what's causing it is worse. Completely distracts from the enjoyment
I’ve been missing the legendary Matt Stephens, but kudos to Hank for stepping up.
In bed Wednesday morning, in Australia, watching the show as I do every week.... and yes Si, it's gorgeous here - 9 am, 18c & heading to 29c with blue skies 😊☀️ Agree re: creaking bits - recently replaced BB30 & silence has never been so sweet! Great show guys... love the banter !
04:45 😂 quality content right there. I'm with Hank on this one! Once you grabbed that razor you gotta go full leg
I live in India and here we have no cycling ecosystem so when I ordered my first road bike (tarmac sl7 by the way) I had to drive 3000 kilometres to Delhi without sleeping to pick it up. It was superbly out of my budget so I saved 4 months of my salary to buy it and I even had to get a job during lockdown.I love my bike since and there has not been a single day I have not cleaned it. I take care of it more than myself.
Wow i am a Pakistani and have a trigon mountain cycle
@Sarwat Meraj cool man
Caption competition: Cyclo-cross is back, and there's more than ever at stake!
Didn’t put much thought in my first winter as an adult cyclist (2019/20) - this year, I’ve bought some SKS mudguards / DHB shoe covers / a base layer / long sleeve top under my jacket .... all pretty basic things, in retrospect, but they’ve made a massive difference to my overall enjoyment and comfort.
Also key to my enjoyment: not riding with other people (what an appalling idea!) and not stopping at cafes for cake!
I had a creak last ride, all ride. I thought it was the BB, but alas it was my 76 yo hip.
Caption competition: Yikes, this isn’t quite the pole position I had in mind!
There could never be a computer that would replace David Duffeild a true legend. It could be the most intense moment of the race and he'd go off on one about a cat he had seen or a piece of cheese he had eaten, and it was never annoying!
Ultra endurance race I suggest: Panceltic race !
Caption: Just doing my post ride stretching.
They definitely were not riding with the wood on their bikes, but just using the bikes as carts is actually really smart :)
I can't speak for others but I get absolutely overjoyed when a movement decides to time its exit just before I set out to ride. It's nice to ride with the peace of mind that comes with knowing stomach issues won't be a problem that day.
Si should do the Pan Celtic Race next year. It was my first event last year and I was welcomed into the Clan with open arms. The pre and post event gatherings are Legendary. You won’t regret it.
Watching the GCN show is the cure for boredom
Caption: I'm removing this post because I've taken... a-fence.
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Having friends floor it & leaving you behind always nice
Makes me reconsider my friends. :)
Robb Chastain true but at the end of the day solid lads I can count on 😅
Caption comp: "So when you said 'send it', you didn't mean to stick it in the post?
Loving Hanks geography 😂😂
I really love your videos! Honestly speaking, being a German I should like the German GCN channel, but you guys are so much more fun!!!
Cheers Christian, appreciate the support! The German channel is still new though :)
And doing the Hack/Bodge the wrong way, plus the swearing, is definitely going in the yearly bloopers.
Caption: Ok, I went to far with those jumping sessions with the GMBN guys
Not wearing gloves when when it's so cold that you need full tights, arm warmers and a vest? I'm still trying to figure out why GCN does this. Bizarre.
gloves also use compression and offer support so that's why
Yeah, me too.
Si, if you want to partake in a long distance event, check out the Cyclothon in Iceland. About 1300km, vast majority is paved. Even allowed a support vehicle. There are solo categories and team categories, 4 person teams and 10 person teams. Check it out!
Over-shoes and good gloves are life saver in winter!
I can even manage to stand in bibshort and jersey while it's freezing outside but I cannot stand to have froozen feet and hands!
Some years ago, I had to go back home later than expected and what was ok for a day ride in a late fall season was not ok anymore once the sun was setting. It was starting to get really cold (around 0°c). The most pain came from the "bite" in my frozen ears, hands and feet. The rest of your body is only cold at the beginning, you don't feel the cold on the effort.
From that moment, when I'm not sure of the weather on my way back, I'm always taking something to keep my hands and feet warm. Apart from my "ends", I never bother with "rain clothes", I don't care about being wet. The key is to not stop if you're wet and you won't get cold! ;)
A random noise that you can't track down is the universes voice telling you to get a new bike!
Caption: "Bike accidents proving to be almost as Seoul destroying as Hank's geography classes"
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On my last ride I heard a cracking noise that definitely wasn't there before, I did indeed spent most of my time wondering where it came from. I decided to stop at a bike repair shop and figured out that my pedal was getting loose. They fixed it and it was such a wonderful ride home!
That's great it got fixed!
Can GCN do a video comparing all the shimano range of groupsets and see where the specific advantages are as you go up the range towards the higher end ones? I have a Claris on my first bike here and I’m sure there are advantages to upgrading on my next bike, but I don’t see any videos that will really show you side by side where is it that you notice the differences.
Did Hank steal one of the editors doughnuts? Because they were merciless this week! Fantastic show guys, had me giggling like a schoolgirl at Hank's expense
Just think of the highlight reel you could make using Hank's bloopers. Top quality entertainment 😂.
A good coffee shop goes a long way 😂
Hank looks like he hasn't slept in days! Ha ha haaa, too much fun.
Hank, you were on fire. There is a village somewhere looking for an idiot. A full year of outtakes in one video. Class
Annoying noises for me is my disk brakes - cleaned rotors & pads (and replaced them too!) but still squeal like a banshee on heat - they make for a great bell replacement though!!
I think Hank has been on helium! The way looks at him in disbelief at some of what he says! Hilarious
That was hilarious. It was like Simon was trying to control his younger brother who was buzzing on a sugar rush!
Bike packing race idea, the Rockets and Rascals Trans Kernow in Cornwall. Looks fun😁
He said: "I'm a social butterfly, fly"
Not enough love for the repurposed arm warmers. I like that. 😄👍
Caption: Following Hank's advice on how to put your Heart and Seoul into banging a post in!
Great, now I've got a picture of Hank dressed as Dr Frank-N-Furter stuck in my head!
Yes please!
Caption: And to think that Ollie Bridgewood said the days were gone when riders would take a stake on a ride.
"..if someone is trying to go too slowly.." Yeah I'm always trying this, it gets easier and easier every year!
I can’t tell if Hank was on great, or awful form this week. Little things which matter to me: having an accident with a gel or energy drink. EVERYTHING BECOMES STICKY!
Caption: “Looks like they need to stump up for some aero wheels...”
Noise is a big thing, I agree. Hate the unknown "click click click" when you're riding. And wind. I hate wind. I enjoy a tailwind like anyone else, but I'd rather ride on a calm day anytime.
Zipp NSW are nutorious for bad skewers, mine creak bad when i'm up out of the saddle on steep climbs. But since they are quiet the rest of the time i have managed to forget to do something about it until the next steep climb or all out sprint..... It's been about a year of this... haha
Hank made this episode extra funny😂😂
The first topic of this video about “the little things” resonated SO HARD... so many of them I’ve been battling with in the last few months 🤪
Race for Si tips: Italy Divide (for "MTB-ish gravel bikes") or for proper MTB, a race organised by my very good friend '1000 Miles' in Czech Republic and Slovakia.
The correct place of the 'shave line', the line upon which you stop shaving, is the reason for many successful and broken relationships. It is not just Si and Hank.
Proper clothing makes all the difference. A while back I dropped my aversion to having anything on my back and now I carry along one of those light fabric bags with the draw strings that can be worn over the shoulders like a light backpack. It lives in the jersey pocket until I need it. Now I have less resistance to bringing along enough warm clothes because in the past I didn't have a good way to carry them after the day warmed up. Here in Colorado in the winter it could easily be -4 C to start a ride and 9 or 10 C by the end. And while my neoprene booties make me look like I'm wearing Mickey Mouse shoes, I love how they keep my feet warm and dry. And they last a long time.
Just got to the 12:50 time stamp and the geography section. Nearly spat my morning tea out, very funny. Don't worry Hank, I am sure everyone will forget about it in no time! ;-) (Just argue that you were too young to see the Olympics there!)
Caption: TheCyclingGK’s influence on how to change a bike tyre makes its way to the pro ranks.
Little things that’s mean a lot - equal tightness of shoes. So annoying though easy to solve mid-ride with boa dials, but with laces you need to get them right or it’ll drive you crazy!
Real cyclists must be brave, rain, wind,cold , all condition are beatiful
Bike packing. One word, Badlands.... Si and Lachlan fighting it out.
Caption: a roadie still on the fence when it comes to cyclocross.
Si's observations about speed differentials are right on the money. And it goes further, too, than mere bugaboos about comfort and annoyances. Speaking as a cyclist experienced on the roadways of Manhattan, speed differentials are a matter of safety in traffic. Being able to cycle in traffic where speed differentials (with vehicular volume) are de minimis eliminates a great deal of risk (even though many motorists become enraged at cyclists who are commonly faster than they!). Simon is quite correct: my biggest risk factor on the Apple's streets originates from ignorant pedestrian traffic who are moving at 25-30km slower speeds than mine, and step into a bike lane while gazing at their cell phones... Ride on!
Clean your bike! I make sure my bike is clean, prepped and ready for the next ride. No dirt, water, muck, sweat or grease is left on my bike. I clean it every ride, but the depth of cleaning relates to the amount of mess. Cleaning your bike also gives you the chance to put your hands on all the bits and determine serviceability and wear and tear as well as finding any loose bolts, screws, nuts, etc.
With the upcoming winter in mind: can you please please please explain whether or not it’s a good idea to ride outside with salt on the road (abrasion + corrosion etc.). I don’t wanna be stuck on the turbo the entire time but I’m also a bit afraid to mess up my shiny bike. 🙏🏻
My external parts. Little things that really matter. Can't stand any sort of discomfort in the area while on the saddle for those long rides.
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"Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope." - Maya Angelou
"Better learn to recognise barriers, mofos!" - Cyclocross 2020
@Sy Start off w/ the Arizona Trail Race. The hardest bike race in the world IMO. Everything after the AZTR will seem like a piece of cake.
Caption: "This pole position is spoke-n for!"
It's not a little thing. What makes the ride is my riding partner. Cheerful in all weathers. Always up for a ride. Often buys my lunch.
If you want a bike packing event you might as well do the whole country and go for Lands end to John o' Groats
James nailed it: Pastries... I mean cafe stops
Thanks for featuring my Hack/Bodge! I was trying to look cool/tough. Still in the market for proper arm warmers.
You guys cheer me up every week. So funny, so good.
Hank really takes the GCN Bloopers to a new level.
I had a sound in the bike every time I stepped on the left pedal. I never managed to understand what it was and where it came from until the frame suddenly burst in 2 on top of a hill, luckily I had not started the downhill yet.
gents... 2 tandem references in one show made me think to search if GCN had ever done a dive into cycles for 2 and what makes them good/bad/so and so. I could not find one, now i obviously need one
especially one with Connor and Manon since there is a foot of height difference between my wife and myself
You talk about it ruining your ride when you get wet and cold to the bone, but I disagree, I went out a week ago for an hour and by the end I could legit feel water going in and out of my socks. But it was great fun 😂😂
The Look contest entry page does not work. Gives no indication that entry was accepted.😕
Whatever Hank does in his spare time is completely up to him
@24:52 Great for those "bass" miles.
I wonder if James' affection for stocking is the reason he is stringently steadfast in his views on leg shaving?
Does riding a road bike during winter really ruin it or not worth the worry?
6:00 "Worse than that is you will look like a total dork" -> cuts to video of Ollie.
Great to hear Hank finally developing his "Matt Stephens laugh".
Caption: Had a go at cyclocross and she was quickly hooked!
Tour of Aotearoa.. happens once every 2 years.. full length of the country most senic bike packing ride on the southern hemisphere
Come to the Race around Rwanda! 1000 km, 40% gravel/dirt, some of the most beautiful hills and roads in the world.
The bolt through the seat post should be considered more of a 'hack' but only on a select few bikes. The picture shown was of an aluminum Schwinn from the early 90's that had no seat post binding bolt. The way it worked way with a wedge built into the seatpost that worked similarly to an old quill stem. Without that Suntour seatpost the frame is useless. Side note, those seatposts generally sell for way more on eBay than the complete bike does.
Trans am bike race. It probably doesnt count as bikepacking cause its a road race, but fully self supported and a perfect opportunity for si to come to america!
Caption: "The Banksy girl needs another bike, someone help me take this wheel off!"
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