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
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
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
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!
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.
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 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.
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?
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.
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. :)
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
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.
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.
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 😊
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!
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 !
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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...
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 😬
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!
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.
Got any tips for spotting gravel in the middle of cornering? One of my first group rides had me slid out in a corner thanks to loose gravel and its gotten me paranoid of high speed cornering ever since...
JC_Velo glasses other then that maybe a strong light. Spotting a huge patch is easy, but spotting those smaller ones while cornering is near impossible to see and avoid unless you have wide tires. Just learn your routes first or if you’re feeling charitable go around town sweep those gravel patches up unless it’s been raining a lot recently then don’t do it because the gravel is there for cars then to help stop.
I'd suggest being extra careful on a familiar ride after a big rain day - chances are some of the gravel is in a new place. Other than that, expect it in certain places: permanently shady sections often have more broken up tarmac because of ice in the winter; entrances to work sites (we have big timber wagons near us). And newly surfaced roads (where they just embed gravel in tar as a new surface) are some to be aware of. Doesn't help that shady sections often catch you out as you move out of the bright light and lose visibility.
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.
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 😜
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?
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
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.
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.
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
5 essential skills to groom a mustache
#moustachedoping
Yes. I suspect, it's an aero grooming.
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. -
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
All very useful for a newbie like me who didn’t get on a bike until she was over 50.
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! 🤣
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!
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
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!
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.
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
I love the Spanish guy. That guys awesome!
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.
You guys are hilarious! I’ve been riding 40 years and I enjoy your shows every time. Thanks.
Thanks Phillip, glad you enjoyed it
crucial skill: seeing, pointing out and avoiding roadkill, especially porcupines and skunks.
Happy to say that I've learned all of this through biking almost everyday and doing it constantly
Just got my first road bike! Now I am binge watching everything on your channel! 😊
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. :)
Having a moustache like that automatically makes you a better rider
Yeaa
He is hugo
You missed an opportunity to mention that it's actually called a “handlebar mustache”.
Haha, nobody expects the Spanish cyclist
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Where the heck did he come from? 😂😂
Haha, nobody expects the Spanish inquisition
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
This helped me a lot.I started riding less that one year ago and love it.
Thanks for the help!
I didn’t know the King of Diamonds was a Spaniard
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.
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.
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 😊
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.
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!
Riding with one hand is essential for texting.
Great videos guys! 👏👏 thank you for putting this together
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 ...”
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.
I just would like to learn from Spanish people from now on thank you GCN.
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.
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!
Thank you. Those are important skills for anyone in a bike. I’ll definitely use this on the future!
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.
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 cornering tip. It's very useful.
Thanks a lot for all the tips especially the one with riding out of saddle.
Thank you, now I feel more confident with my spoken English.
the brake and cornering helps me ,thanks
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.
I can now die after watching D'Artagnan teaching bike skills
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.
Where you look is where you go. It's so simple yet so important.
Very true!
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
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 channel, some real gold here.
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 😬
Thanks for the tips.. it so helpful for a beginner like me..
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!
Very nice, these skills might seem as juste details but they actually are very useful. thanks !
4:07 I must be a weirdo because I'm right handed but my favored leg is the left one.
You know who cares? No one.
@@holdencaulfied7492 lol Who peed in your wheaties?
I actually think that's normal because in sports like basketball most right handed ppl jump with their left leg
And I'm a left handed but I prefer my right leg :D
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
You guys do a great job with your videos! Thanks!
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.
Very good video, congratulations from Brasil.
Any tips on cornering at high speed while blindfolded? I get battered and bruised everytime. Cheers!
Jimmy's Spa Experience You may be holding your tongue the wrong way.😋🤪
spanish guy is awesome.
6:52 "or pointing out a road furnitur to all de still boy"
That Trek is SICK !
It's a super nice
I agree
Track stand. I myself am still working on it. and hopping the bike.
Nice, have you managed to master it yet?
Getting there.
Great info I hold this information close to me!
these are all so helpful, awesome sirs!
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.
Got any tips for spotting gravel in the middle of cornering? One of my first group rides had me slid out in a corner thanks to loose gravel and its gotten me paranoid of high speed cornering ever since...
JC_Velo glasses other then that maybe a strong light. Spotting a huge patch is easy, but spotting those smaller ones while cornering is near impossible to see and avoid unless you have wide tires. Just learn your routes first or if you’re feeling charitable go around town sweep those gravel patches up unless it’s been raining a lot recently then don’t do it because the gravel is there for cars then to help stop.
I'd suggest being extra careful on a familiar ride after a big rain day - chances are some of the gravel is in a new place. Other than that, expect it in certain places: permanently shady sections often have more broken up tarmac because of ice in the winter; entrances to work sites (we have big timber wagons near us). And newly surfaced roads (where they just embed gravel in tar as a new surface) are some to be aware of. Doesn't help that shady sections often catch you out as you move out of the bright light and lose visibility.
LOVE your international team!!!!
Excellent video! Thank you for this!
Handy info for better bike rides
The Boss ride with his new apprentices! Great video and thanks GCN!
Very useful
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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.
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 😜
Thank you - though riding no handed is sometimes helpful just to stretch the back and sore shoulders. ;) Loved this video and the humor. Thanks.
7:20 .. an unexpected squirrel you just ran over. Better turn around an give it another shot. (Explicitly NOT looking at Dan 😉)
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Great video. Thanks guys!
Dan’s hair must not even be top 3 now with all the new presenters. Has he considered a switch to triathlon? He could make top 3 at GTN
Maybe that's the only way forward...
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.
Love U Guys, this Is Very Helpful
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?
I have been riding bicycles for nearly 9-11 years and its my best spot
Amazing! Congratulation for the team! Great film!
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
will it be harder to do corners on a fixie?
Thank for info cycling.
Leading into turns, I also “twitch” the handlebars slightly in the opposite direction to cause the bike to lean into the corner.
👍 enjoying listening to Oscar, very clear
Yep you're right, he's doing a pretty good job considering English is his second language
THANK YOU SO MUCH! This vid is really a great help 🤧♥️♥️
Would like a guide for U turn cornering while in a group!
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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very nice kits
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.
Love the paint work on Dan's bike. Super nice!
It sure is a super nice!