Can you do a video on what you can do when things go wrong? Even with practice there will be times when things go wrong, you take a corner too fast, misjudge how tight the corner is, hitting potholes, oils patches on the road, car doors opening, etc. Is there safe ways or ways to minimise injury to handle these situations with these errors/accidents?
Change gears while being stopped: - Stand on one foot, leave the other one clipped in - Change into the gear you want - Lift the rear wheel by pulling up the saddle - Give the rear wheel a spin by pedaling with your clipped-in foot - The chain should go where it needs to go Very helpful when you've stopped in a massive gear
We NEED a video about correcting posture problems. I feel like having a bad posture when cycling worsens it very significantly and posture on a bike is definitely not an intuitive task.
Tintin & Snowy that's not entirely true as problems about your everyday posture like rounded shoulders still translate on the bike and can worsen sometimes
So glad I watched this video and practiced braking last year when I got a new bike with disk brakes. Yesterday I was descending a hill in a bike lane when an elderly pedestrian stepped off the curb in front of me. I would have gone over my bars for sure if I hadn’t spent time practicing shifting my weight back when braking hard! (I also missed the pedestrian.). Thank you GCN!
@@jhowardsupporter only way to break effectively if you don't have brakes... I ride fixed but since I don't wanna die I still have a front brake just in case
Very good list of basic, important and life-saving skills! I would probably add looking back to check traffic behind you e.g. before a left turn on the road (right turn in the UK).
I recommend the "stopping left turn", where you go the the far right corner of the road (as in, drive through the intersection as if you intended to go straight, then stop at the corner, after signalling your intention to do so - reverse instructions for RHD countries, obviously), come to a complete stop, and then go when the light gets green for the traffic going in that direction. This allows you to avoid getting stuck in the middle of the intersection, which can especially be a problem on bigger roads, as well as avoiding the need to cross the active lanes to get to the turning lane.
I've been riding for 33 years, and these guys do a great job in a number of cycling videos, especially if you are newer to cycling. Some of their more advanced videos are great even if you've been cycling for many years. The only quibble is: Where in the heck are their gloves?! I've pulled out too much gravel imbedded in unprotected (and even protected!) skin after a wreck (or even after a mindless, careless tip-over) to ever consider riding without gloves....even at slow speeds!
I have found that learning how to fall effectively (that is, without injury) is much more important than what kind of protective gear you have. Having spent enough hours on wound care in my life, i have learned that falling in the right way is much better at reducing injury than a piece of cloth between you and the tarmac. A few times, i have even fallen for the false feeling of security it afforded me. Having said that, i still shudder at lycra… lucky then, i live in a place where there is never weather for it.
These are essential no doubt. I would like to see some non-body focused content like "how to get back after a crash" or "how to be patient in traffic". I'm so glad that you included Observation - best one to prevent bad things. In traffic, I try to function like Robocop or Terminator, observing possible hazards, calculating my moves, speed etc. It's fun, I feel smarter and didn't crash since I started to observing at higher level. I know I'm not going to have Dan's hair, but what are those sunglasses?
Basic Tip 8 : When changing tyres or wheels, make sure you have the correct tread direction... putting a tyre on backwards will ruin your grip in the dry, and make it suicide to ride in the rain.
Zerg I have a question about that, seriously, which way should the arrow point? I mount them the way the tire will be rolling. So pointing to the front if the arrow is on top Dead center of the wheel. Another tip, don,t wait too long with changing. My front tire still looked okay, back tire exploded yesterday (put them on at the same time) but man does the new tire offer more grip. Heaven!
ytwos1 - No question is stupid. The point of the arrow should hit the road first. The objective of the tread is to clear water and debris. If you put them on backwards the tyre will actually pile up junk in front of your wheel.
Yep, I agree. Of course, tube changes I do regularly but I always feel I could be more effective at it with proper instruction...especially roadside. Maybe a rundown of accessories for tube changes would be good to include.
Basic Tip 7 : When working on a bike with brake or gear cables, reset the thumb adjustments to center before you dial them in. This give you some room for a tweak mid-ride if needed.
Thank you for this video. Plenty of hard work and effort in putting the tutorials! I have learnt more about cornering, riding off the saddle and riding with one hand especially.
One handed riding as you mention for telling other road users what you’re doing. As a Driving Instructor and cyclist I cannot believe how few people know how to indicate that they’re slowing down 😮 (or that they *should* indicate when turning or moving out!) If this could be underlined in any other videos the roads could be a bit safer I feel 🙏🏻 Great video as always guys 😊
Thanks guys, very useful! Both as a refresher for me, and as things to highlight when helping my daughter work on her skills, rather than just hoping she picks stuff up along the way. :)
This video is exactly what I needed!! I usually ride an upright ebike for commuting. I am fixing up an old road bike, and the position is quite strange for me. I feel like I'll go flying over the handlebars if I brake hard. I will practice these techniques. Thanks! :) I get a lot of value out of the videos on this channel!
This is so interesting because you don't think about these details coming from a mountain bike. I just bought and road on my first road bike and its extremely enjoyable! However, it will take some getting use to. Thanks so much for the tips!
Thanks for this. Im just starting out and its really good advice. Ive been a driver for a long time, looking ahead (not just ahead, spacial awareness) is one of the most important aspects when out on the road, on whatever vehicle you are. Experience is also a deciding factor, as it will allow you to read what other people are doing, or about to do.
The area around Stourhead is such a great place to cycle, got some relatives that live in Zeals and I always take my bike when i visit them. Whenever i see a video of your filmed there it makes want to go!
Great video👍you are al professionals in this... Al new beginners needs to know these golden tips... Also old ones that not have cycle on roads for long time.. Thank you al boys🙏🕺drive safe...
Pedaling out of the saddle is something I naturally did as a kid riding BMX but something I had to learn to do as an adult. Funny how that happens sometimes.
I just bought a new bike after years of not cycling. The last time I cycled was when I was a kid. And I love how I've mastered most of these techniques since I was a kid without guidance.
turning one handed is mega difficult as i've realized biking home from starbucks with a cup in my hand. especially depending on the hand and the direction one is turning
7:53 Here in Las Vegas they like to put valve covers and sometimes manholes in the bike lane, which can be very annoying not to mention one time I was riding and one of those valve covers was sticking up out of the hole at a 45 degree angle - hit that and for sure you're crashing into a curb or maybe into the street where you will get run over by a driver in a massive hurry to get to the next red light.
Yeah becoming comfortable with one handed riding is important, especially when smoking a cigarette. 2 others I could add that i practice is giving a verbal warning to pedestrians on which side i will be passing them, also if its wet, raining, or the road conditions are really sandy/gravely i air down my tires just a hair, especially if i will be doing a lot of downhill riding. Because super hard inflated tires will slide out from under you when traveling at high speeds in slick conditions :) ive crashed once or twice when hitting a really sandy or rocky pocket as well as almost skinning myself multiple times, by almost losing traction when sudden drifting occurs because of super steep, wet hills 😬
I find a lot of drivers don't actualy know what kind of hand signals to expect from a cyclist. I often extend a hand with a finger pointed in my intended direction and wag or snap my finger in a "blinker" action, like a teacher yelling at school children.
Where i live is mostly 80km/h dual carriageway with a lot of merging lanes and motorists who are spoilt for being able to speed onto them and often not a lot of traffic. They notoriously forget to check for cyclists so I now take both hands off the bike, sit up tall and actually give them a huge full arm wave as I'm approaching them!! Works well and I get a laugh out of them staring at me wondering 'do I know her'!! :)
This is what I learned. Put your left arm out and bend your elbow fingers pointing to the sky it signifies a "right" turn. Put your left arm straight out horizontal to the ground, like you're going to put your hand on top of a car, that signifies a "left" turn. Put your arm out and bend your elbow fingers pointing to the ground and that signifies you are "slowing" and/or coming to a "stop". Last, with your arm down by your side, keep arm straight, move arm away from your body to 7 o'clock to signify you are moving left of a right turn only lane. And that's what I learned.
Riding with one hand is the one I find most intersting so far While riding today( beginner) I attempted to adjust my glasses and found the steering wobbling around. Had to stop and mount again
I learned that using your shifting system properly is essential if you want to ride on mountains and hills properly.Especially if you ride on roads and need to watch for traffic and traffic signals.
Two forms of standing - sustainable and high power. Sustainable you are taller, more upright in posture, weight centered over the BB, using mostly your weight to drive the pedal down. The arms don’t pull as much as provide side to side balance. This is not a power posture, it provides respite on a climb. Important to not let your weight go to the bottom of the stroke where it will actually slow the bike. Get on the other pedal a bit early. The effort is very rhythmic. . The high power sprint position is lower, often in the drops, butt not as high off the saddle, upper body lower almost horizontal. The effort from the legs is greater than body weight, so the arms pull very vigorously to balance. Almost like you are trying to pull the bar off the bike. Again, important to not push to the bottom of the stroke. Instead, pull up with the hamstrings and over the top with the quads to deliver the foot to exert the effort where the greatest torque will be generated, from about 2 to 4 o’clock with the glutes. This is good for short efforts . Very powerful but not as efficient as in the saddle. Practice on a fixed gear with a fairly high gear so that it’s high effort at low speed, building to higher rpm until you make a smooth, strong transition to seated.
This tutorial is ace. All I need is that Latin fella with the Welsh princess, coupled with a Pinarello Dogma 12. Then I will get Really, Really Excited 😜
With observations, a big one where I live is broken glass, easy to it shimmering in the sun, but can’t see a broken beer bottle or broken glass from an accident when your riding in the rain, and in my area I deal with a lot of broken bottles and rain
Maybe I missed it but braking on bends is a no-no, particularly if the surface is wet/damp. I learned this from driving my car in snow in Sheffield and from a bad crash of a friend with whom I was riding. His back wheel went on a damp patch. If you have to, feathering the brakes is preferable.
the fella with the moustache reminds me of the French soldier in Monty Python's Holy Grail movie ! can you ask him to say " i fart in your general direction ! " ? that would be great! i love your show , you guys are great! jim e
wow.. i am amazed at how many people got a giggle out of this! let's petition GCN for this to happen ! they should ride to that exact castle and re enact the scene ! tha t would be fun !
Ian Stewart its muscle memory for me from being clipped in all those years mountain biking and going over the bars so many times! My heels automatically push outwards to unclip as I push the bike down between my legs like a leap frog. Enjoy practicing!!
You'll probably also enjoy "7 Magnificent Ways to Dismount Your Bicycle" ua-cam.com/video/ns3mpxzBW0s/v-deo.html Dan's endo here is more impressive than the one in that video because, here, he catches the bike.
How about an in-depth review of that Madone? It would be great to get insight into more than just the basic specs and actually know what it's like to maintain, clean, ride, etc.
As a long time rider with gaps in knowledge (minding gear ratios, crank lengths and their effects) I like to pedal through corners even though I don’t ride fixed (though single). I recently went from 165 to 170 crank arms, and am cognizant of the increased risk of striking an arm. I like to do it to show off, and to practice fixed riding, and to f with other commuting racers over here in central Canada. My point? I feel the extra length/ leverage/ torque I get allows me to take a tooth out of my rear cog, whilst getting similar acceleration, yet a higher top speed when at the same RPM. Agree? Comments?
It may not be considered best practice but I always use the rear brake harder than the front. Body position is a handy bonus, in extremis. Also, you're right, I do have a favoured leg but I now consciously use the other more often to balance out the workload and improve muscular symmetry. it's hard at first but definitely worth it.
How about hopping over pot holes or bumps in the tarmac? At least the front wheel. And balancing at intersections waiting for the green light/holding back before arriving at a stop to anticipate the change in the lights.
I didn't know about keeping the inside pedal on top. I cornered fast, kept pedaling and the inside pedal hit the road. The bike stopped as if I'd hit a brick wall. I was flung over and broke my left collar bone. Lesson learned.
Emergency braking, where you cannot stop in time to avoid something in front of you, lock the back wheel so that you swerve right or left, while at the same time keeping the front wheel straight so you do not have to steer while front braking, thus losing traction on the front wheel and falling.
What skills do you think we've missed? Let us know. 👇
Global Cycling Network hey Guys can you tell me what is braking? ( 0:30 )
Can you do a video on what you can do when things go wrong? Even with practice there will be times when things go wrong, you take a corner too fast, misjudge how tight the corner is, hitting potholes, oils patches on the road, car doors opening, etc. Is there safe ways or ways to minimise injury to handle these situations with these errors/accidents?
If someone want to ride a bike on a public road, should learn to look back without changing the lane(s)!
Dealing with gravel or ice - especially not using the front brake while turning!
Track stands - Save a lot of embarrassing tipping over at low speeds and pays dividends when going up the really steep stuff.
Riding with one hand - essential if you are Italian and you want to talk.
ahaahah this one is too good
Lol, very true
Or talking with just one hand
my ancestors are italian
Italian here. We can still talk without moving our hands, but it's really hard
Having a handle bar moustache during a bike tutorial is highly appropriate
Change gears while being stopped:
- Stand on one foot, leave the other one clipped in
- Change into the gear you want
- Lift the rear wheel by pulling up the saddle
- Give the rear wheel a spin by pedaling with your clipped-in foot
- The chain should go where it needs to go
Very helpful when you've stopped in a massive gear
Similar but I use the front brake and push forward to lift the rear wheel instead.
Or change the gear before stopping or slowing. Makes life so much easier.
thanks for that always wondered how to do it. this will save me from a lot of awkward situations
Nah mate just put out 700 Watts in order to take off
We NEED a video about correcting posture problems. I feel like having a bad posture when cycling worsens it very significantly and posture on a bike is definitely not an intuitive task.
Tintin & Snowy that's not entirely true as problems about your everyday posture like rounded shoulders still translate on the bike and can worsen sometimes
oh yeah , I wonder how my posture is
i feel you, one time i thought i have scoliosis cuz my back pain is only on the right side
Top tip: put the saddle as high as your hips, but no higher than that. And add more spacers to the fork
So glad I watched this video and practiced braking last year when I got a new bike with disk brakes. Yesterday I was descending a hill in a bike lane when an elderly pedestrian stepped off the curb in front of me. I would have gone over my bars for sure if I hadn’t spent time practicing shifting my weight back when braking hard! (I also missed the pedestrian.). Thank you GCN!
Please. Those fixed gear people lock up the rear wheel all the time. It's all they ever do.
@@jhowardsupporter only way to break effectively if you don't have brakes... I ride fixed but since I don't wanna die I still have a front brake just in case
@@santiagopbecerra The dreaded front brake. -
All very useful for a newbie like me who didn’t get on a bike until she was over 50.
5 essential skills to groom a mustache
#moustachedoping
Yes. I suspect, it's an aero grooming.
Why does everything sound more interesting when spoken in a Brittish or Spanish accent?
@Tri-Shake-Atops what
Adam Griss: LOL
for some reason i tend to consider the information more reliable, but it does get me to pay attention.
English accent is the way forward, my good man. Unless it's the assault on the ears that is "estuary english".
it doesn't
As an old, old cyclist, I say "way to go!" So much excellent advice.
How many outtakes are there of Dan getting thrown completely clear over the bars before you got that smooth shot of him doing that awesome dismount?
*holds up an "11" card* :)
just one take...due to his auto release cleats.
Only Dan, Simon, or Matt could do that shot.
@@holdencaulfied7492 Matt could definitely do it because he was never clipped in in the first place! 🤣
Very good list of basic, important and life-saving skills! I would probably add looking back to check traffic behind you e.g. before a left turn on the road (right turn in the UK).
Good one Gabor!
I recommend the "stopping left turn", where you go the the far right corner of the road (as in, drive through the intersection as if you intended to go straight, then stop at the corner, after signalling your intention to do so - reverse instructions for RHD countries, obviously), come to a complete stop, and then go when the light gets green for the traffic going in that direction. This allows you to avoid getting stuck in the middle of the intersection, which can especially be a problem on bigger roads, as well as avoiding the need to cross the active lanes to get to the turning lane.
I've been riding for 33 years, and these guys do a great job in a number of cycling videos, especially if you are newer to cycling. Some of their more advanced videos are great even if you've been cycling for many years. The only quibble is: Where in the heck are their gloves?! I've pulled out too much gravel imbedded in unprotected (and even protected!) skin after a wreck (or even after a mindless, careless tip-over) to ever consider riding without gloves....even at slow speeds!
I have found that learning how to fall effectively (that is, without injury) is much more important than what kind of protective gear you have. Having spent enough hours on wound care in my life, i have learned that falling in the right way is much better at reducing injury than a piece of cloth between you and the tarmac. A few times, i have even fallen for the false feeling of security it afforded me. Having said that, i still shudder at lycra… lucky then, i live in a place where there is never weather for it.
These are essential no doubt. I would like to see some non-body focused content like "how to get back after a crash" or "how to be patient in traffic". I'm so glad that you included Observation - best one to prevent bad things. In traffic, I try to function like Robocop or Terminator, observing possible hazards, calculating my moves, speed etc. It's fun, I feel smarter and didn't crash since I started to observing at higher level.
I know I'm not going to have Dan's hair, but what are those sunglasses?
You're right, no one can beat Dan's hair, but you can be halfway there with his Roka sunglasses
You guys are hilarious! I’ve been riding 40 years and I enjoy your shows every time. Thanks.
Thanks Phillip, glad you enjoyed it
I love the Spanish guy. That guys awesome!
Basic Tip 8 : When changing tyres or wheels, make sure you have the correct tread direction... putting a tyre on backwards will ruin your grip in the dry, and make it suicide to ride in the rain.
Zerg I have a question about that, seriously, which way should the arrow point? I mount them the way the tire will be rolling. So pointing to the front if the arrow is on top Dead center of the wheel. Another tip, don,t wait too long with changing. My front tire still looked okay, back tire exploded yesterday (put them on at the same time) but man does the new tire offer more grip. Heaven!
ytwos1 - No question is stupid. The point of the arrow should hit the road first.
The objective of the tread is to clear water and debris. If you put them on backwards the tyre will actually pile up junk in front of your wheel.
Basic maintenance skills... can't continue any of the above without knowing inner tube change, snapped chain and indexing procedures
Yep, I'd like to see some tips for that
Yes they are all important ones!
Yep, I agree. Of course, tube changes I do regularly but I always feel I could be more effective at it with proper instruction...especially roadside. Maybe a rundown of accessories for tube changes would be good to include.
They have done plenty of maintenance vids guys
- Change inner tubes:
ua-cam.com/video/fwwfV99VV8I/v-deo.html
- Snapped chain:
ua-cam.com/video/xaT4wdwnTtQ/v-deo.html
- Indexing procedures:
ua-cam.com/video/Bbk5RcH0bbQ/v-deo.html
They have [almost] all covered!
This helped me a lot.I started riding less that one year ago and love it.
Thanks for the help!
Happy to say that I've learned all of this through biking almost everyday and doing it constantly
Basic Tip 7 : When working on a bike with brake or gear cables, reset the thumb adjustments to center before you dial them in. This give you some room for a tweak mid-ride if needed.
I set front cable rim brake so it cannot lock up with cam lever up and leave it that way. if on hills I push lever down for maximum braking
Thank you for this video. Plenty of hard work and effort in putting the tutorials! I have learnt more about cornering, riding off the saddle and riding with one hand especially.
Just got my first road bike! Now I am binge watching everything on your channel! 😊
One handed riding as you mention for telling other road users what you’re doing. As a Driving Instructor and cyclist I cannot believe how few people know how to indicate that they’re slowing down 😮 (or that they *should* indicate when turning or moving out!)
If this could be underlined in any other videos the roads could be a bit safer I feel 🙏🏻
Great video as always guys 😊
Thanks guys, very useful! Both as a refresher for me, and as things to highlight when helping my daughter work on her skills, rather than just hoping she picks stuff up along the way. :)
Thanks a lot for all the tips especially the one with riding out of saddle.
Completely agree on the observation part. If you're a car driver it's much easier to adjust and use the same skill on cycling. Thanks GCN.
the brake and cornering helps me ,thanks
This video is exactly what I needed!! I usually ride an upright ebike for commuting. I am fixing up an old road bike, and the position is quite strange for me. I feel like I'll go flying over the handlebars if I brake hard. I will practice these techniques. Thanks! :) I get a lot of value out of the videos on this channel!
This is so interesting because you don't think about these details coming from a mountain bike. I just bought and road on my first road bike and its extremely enjoyable! However, it will take some getting use to. Thanks so much for the tips!
crucial skill: seeing, pointing out and avoiding roadkill, especially porcupines and skunks.
Thank you. Those are important skills for anyone in a bike. I’ll definitely use this on the future!
Riding with one hand is essential for texting.
Thanks for cornering tip. It's very useful.
New to cycling skills. Most fun I’ve had in a long time was practicing emergency braking. Wore down my tires but didn’t matter. Just too much fun.
Thanks for this. Im just starting out and its really good advice.
Ive been a driver for a long time, looking ahead (not just ahead, spacial awareness) is one of the most important aspects when out on the road, on whatever vehicle you are.
Experience is also a deciding factor, as it will allow you to read what other people are doing, or about to do.
I just would like to learn from Spanish people from now on thank you GCN.
The area around Stourhead is such a great place to cycle, got some relatives that live in Zeals and I always take my bike when i visit them. Whenever i see a video of your filmed there it makes want to go!
Great video👍you are al professionals in this... Al new beginners needs to know these golden tips... Also old ones that not have cycle on roads for long time.. Thank you al boys🙏🕺drive safe...
Great videos guys! 👏👏 thank you for putting this together
Basic Tip 6 : If you have a suspension bike, find out if you have lockable forks... this can make your mountain bike more workable on the roads.
Pedaling out of the saddle is something I naturally did as a kid riding BMX but something I had to learn to do as an adult. Funny how that happens sometimes.
I just bought a new bike after years of not cycling. The last time I cycled was when I was a kid. And I love how I've mastered most of these techniques since I was a kid without guidance.
turning one handed is mega difficult as i've realized biking home from starbucks with a cup in my hand. especially depending on the hand and the direction one is turning
7:53 Here in Las Vegas they like to put valve covers and sometimes manholes in the bike lane, which can be very annoying not to mention one time I was riding and one of those valve covers was sticking up out of the hole at a 45 degree angle - hit that and for sure you're crashing into a curb or maybe into the street where you will get run over by a driver in a massive hurry to get to the next red light.
Thanks for the tips.. it so helpful for a beginner like me..
Yeah becoming comfortable with one handed riding is important, especially when smoking a cigarette. 2 others I could add that i practice is giving a verbal warning to pedestrians on which side i will be passing them, also if its wet, raining, or the road conditions are really sandy/gravely i air down my tires just a hair, especially if i will be doing a lot of downhill riding. Because super hard inflated tires will slide out from under you when traveling at high speeds in slick conditions :) ive crashed once or twice when hitting a really sandy or rocky pocket as well as almost skinning myself multiple times, by almost losing traction when sudden drifting occurs because of super steep, wet hills 😬
Haha, nobody expects the Spanish cyclist
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Where the heck did he come from? 😂😂
Haha, nobody expects the Spanish inquisition
Very nice, these skills might seem as juste details but they actually are very useful. thanks !
Nice video. 👍
Is there a video about the hand signs commonly used, and which to use in which situation?
I find myself a bit confused sometimes. 😉
This two should help! gcn.eu/1ihb8zM & gcn.eu/groupetiquette
I find a lot of drivers don't actualy know what kind of hand signals to expect from a cyclist.
I often extend a hand with a finger pointed in my intended direction and wag or snap my finger in a "blinker" action, like a teacher yelling at school children.
As I Can see it' very common problem in many countries.
Where i live is mostly 80km/h dual carriageway with a lot of merging lanes and motorists who are spoilt for being able to speed onto them and often not a lot of traffic. They notoriously forget to check for cyclists so I now take both hands off the bike, sit up tall and actually give them a huge full arm wave as I'm approaching them!! Works well and I get a laugh out of them staring at me wondering 'do I know her'!! :)
This is what I learned. Put your left arm out and bend your elbow fingers pointing to the sky it signifies a "right" turn. Put your left arm straight out horizontal to the ground, like you're going to put your hand on top of a car, that signifies a "left" turn. Put your arm out and bend your elbow fingers pointing to the ground and that signifies you are "slowing" and/or coming to a "stop". Last, with your arm down by your side, keep arm straight, move arm away from your body to 7 o'clock to signify you are moving left of a right turn only lane. And that's what I learned.
Thank you - though riding no handed is sometimes helpful just to stretch the back and sore shoulders. ;) Loved this video and the humor. Thanks.
Very good video, congratulations from Brasil.
Riding with one hand is the one I find most intersting so far
While riding today( beginner) I attempted to adjust my glasses and found the steering wobbling around. Had to stop and mount again
Very useful
Thank you
Obrigado
This is a great video. I am new to cycling and these helpful skills are what I need to learn. Thanks guys.
thank you for those advices
I learned that using your shifting system properly is essential if you want to ride on mountains and hills properly.Especially if you ride on roads and need to watch for traffic and traffic signals.
Two forms of standing - sustainable and high power. Sustainable you are taller, more upright in posture, weight centered over the BB, using mostly your weight to drive the pedal down. The arms don’t pull as much as provide side to side balance. This is not a power posture, it provides respite on a climb. Important to not let your weight go to the bottom of the stroke where it will actually slow the bike. Get on the other pedal a bit early. The effort is very rhythmic.
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The high power sprint position is lower, often in the drops, butt not as high off the saddle, upper body lower almost horizontal. The effort from the legs is greater than body weight, so the arms pull very vigorously to balance. Almost like you are trying to pull the bar off the bike. Again, important to not push to the bottom of the stroke. Instead, pull up with the hamstrings and over the top with the quads to deliver the foot to exert the effort where the greatest torque will be generated, from about 2 to 4 o’clock with the glutes. This is good for short efforts . Very powerful but not as efficient as in the saddle. Practice on a fixed gear with a fairly high gear so that it’s high effort at low speed, building to higher rpm until you make a smooth, strong transition to seated.
Track stand. I myself am still working on it. and hopping the bike.
Nice, have you managed to master it yet?
Getting there.
That Trek is SICK !
It's a super nice
I agree
Great channel, some real gold here.
👍 enjoying listening to Oscar, very clear
Yep you're right, he's doing a pretty good job considering English is his second language
Having a moustache like that automatically makes you a better rider
Where you look is where you go. It's so simple yet so important.
Very true!
You guys do a great job with your videos! Thanks!
Handy info for better bike rides
This tutorial is ace. All I need is that Latin fella with the Welsh princess, coupled with a Pinarello Dogma 12. Then I will get Really, Really Excited 😜
With observations, a big one where I live is broken glass, easy to it shimmering in the sun, but can’t see a broken beer bottle or broken glass from an accident when your riding in the rain, and in my area I deal with a lot of broken bottles and rain
Maybe I missed it but braking on bends is a no-no, particularly if the surface is wet/damp. I learned this from driving my car in snow in Sheffield and from a bad crash of a friend with whom I was riding. His back wheel went on a damp patch. If you have to, feathering the brakes is preferable.
LOVE your international team!!!!
I didn’t know the King of Diamonds was a Spaniard
Love U Guys, this Is Very Helpful
the fella with the moustache reminds me of the French soldier in Monty Python's Holy Grail movie !
can you ask him to say " i fart in your general direction ! " ?
that would be great! i love your show , you guys are great!
jim e
"Now go away or I shall taunt you a second time."
Silly English Knnnnniggits! Good old John Cleese.
David P "hampster" not "whore"
wow.. i am amazed at how many people got a giggle out of this! let's petition GCN for this to happen ! they should ride to that exact castle and re enact the scene ! tha t would be fun !
‘I told them we already got one ...”
How skillfully did Daniel do that endo (front end-over)? How was he able to clip out so quickly?
Ian Stewart its muscle memory for me from being clipped in all those years mountain biking and going over the bars so many times! My heels automatically push outwards to unclip as I push the bike down between my legs like a leap frog. Enjoy practicing!!
You'll probably also enjoy "7 Magnificent Ways to Dismount Your Bicycle" ua-cam.com/video/ns3mpxzBW0s/v-deo.html
Dan's endo here is more impressive than the one in that video because, here, he catches the bike.
Great info I hold this information close to me!
How about an in-depth review of that Madone? It would be great to get insight into more than just the basic specs and actually know what it's like to maintain, clean, ride, etc.
Excellent video! Thank you for this!
As a long time rider with gaps in knowledge (minding gear ratios, crank lengths and their effects) I like to pedal through corners even though I don’t ride fixed (though single). I recently went from 165 to 170 crank arms, and am cognizant of the increased risk of striking an arm. I like to do it to show off, and to practice fixed riding, and to f with other commuting racers over here in central Canada. My point? I feel the extra length/ leverage/ torque I get allows me to take a tooth out of my rear cog, whilst getting similar acceleration, yet a higher top speed when at the same RPM. Agree? Comments?
Love the paint work on Dan's bike. Super nice!
It sure is a super nice!
Thank you, now I feel more confident with my spoken English.
Thank for info cycling.
THANK YOU SO MUCH! This vid is really a great help 🤧♥️♥️
The Boss ride with his new apprentices! Great video and thanks GCN!
Love these guys.
Amazing! Congratulation for the team! Great film!
It may not be considered best practice but I always use the rear brake harder than the front. Body position is a handy bonus, in extremis. Also, you're right, I do have a favoured leg but I now consciously use the other more often to balance out the workload and improve muscular symmetry. it's hard at first but definitely worth it.
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Great video. Thanks guys!
these are all so helpful, awesome sirs!
Leading into turns, I also “twitch” the handlebars slightly in the opposite direction to cause the bike to lean into the corner.
Would like a guide for U turn cornering while in a group!
thank you you guys are awesome 👌
How about hopping over pot holes or bumps in the tarmac? At least the front wheel. And balancing at intersections waiting for the green light/holding back before arriving at a stop to anticipate the change in the lights.
I didn't know about keeping the inside pedal on top. I cornered fast, kept pedaling and the inside pedal hit the road. The bike stopped as if I'd hit a brick wall. I was flung over and broke my left collar bone. Lesson learned.
I have been riding bicycles for nearly 9-11 years and its my best spot
Great tips thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Emergency braking, where you cannot stop in time to avoid something in front of you, lock the back wheel so that you swerve right or left, while at the same time keeping the front wheel straight so you do not have to steer while front braking, thus losing traction on the front wheel and falling.
Thank You A❤️A
I can now die after watching D'Artagnan teaching bike skills
Very interesting, thanks.
+1 for visiting my local - Stourhead!