How To Train For Cross Country | Mountain Bike Pro Tips With Liam Killeen
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- So you want to take your cross country riding to the next level, maybe you want to race! We caught up with common wealth gold medalist Liam Kileen to get some advice on how to train for XC.
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You guys should do more xc videos
Totally Agree! I would love to see more xc videos.
Please do
Agree
I'm 32 and just got my first real XC mtb I don't think I'll ever get race ready but I won't let that stop me from trying.
I'm 33 and just starting out, I hear ya bro.
That’s what cycling is about
Gl bro
im 39 today and im after few f8rst races this season, its awsome❤
Honestly, I just enjoy the fitness side of things. Smashing up a hill and conquering rock gardens....All on a hardtail
same
xc finally
XC is hard as fuuuuck lol. I've done 2 races and I wonder what I got my self into. and all these elite riders to zoom past me while on their second lap lol
Liams a legend. He rode as a sub in our RedBull 24hr team back in about 2002 or 3 as a junior and pretty much stood up mashing the whole 13km lap! Proper nice bloke too.
I would really love it if you guys did a similar video on XC-Marathon and on equipment choices for both XCO and XCM.
What is XCO and XCM
+Josh Smart XCO is cross-country Olympic and shown in the video, basically a bunch of short laps for circa 1h40min. XCM stand for cross-country marathon and are a minimum of 40km point to point races or point to point stage races. For example the 2015 world championships in XCM course was 87km long with 4500m of climbing.
@@MartinAasa
In my day, we did both and they were called XC. There was no differentiation between XCO and XCM. Some races were on circuits with laps while others were point to point. Of course since it was in Alaska, the influence of the Iditabike made it trend towards longer races. The shorter races that would be equivalent to “XCO” were our Tuesday evening race series and the longer races were held on weekends. And some of our races were what would now be considered “gravel” races: such as the 60 mile Chitina to McCarthy race or the two day stage race from Paxson to Cantwell across the center of Alaska (179 miles total). I was disappointed to learn the World Cup races were only 1&1/2 hours long; although I understand it needs to be tv friendly. The “marathon” races should be the norm in my opinion.
"Any cross training?" -- "Yeah, other bikes..."
Superb. Some head to heads with current XC WC pros would be fun. I'd love to see some technical info on tire setup, suspension settings etc as well. There's so little info on the tech of World Cup XC bikes available. Interviews with the top 5 male and female riders before the season starts would be massive. Including interviews with their mechanics.
+Ketzal Sterling we'll hopefully get into all that when the season kicks off...
Yeah I'd love to see an interview with Nino Schurter or Julien Absalon!
+Night Hawk wel'' see what we can do!
That would be awesome!
keep the good work in xc !!!
Would love it if you guys would do more about XC.Cheers
Nice vid guys, it'd be sweet to see a video on how and when to attack during an xc race.
+LedCessna I'd like to see how they'd capture the essence of it in a video. :) It's a combination of knowing the course, knowing how much gas you have in the tank, how much higher you can spike your power, and can you put it all together in an intense enough burst to go around while you're out of the race line. (sand, roots, grass, twigs, trees, etc)
Thank you so much for this video! I've been waiting for an XC video just like this.
Just before I start my actual comment I thought I'd say my idea of xc is just out and exploring and not races as yes I'd probably get smashed 😂. I do get why people like dh as it's easy and argueably requires less energy for a long stretch of time. To me though xc is what mountain biking is travelling long distance and going up hill if you want to do a dh segment. I'm all for everyone for their own but I just think having to do the climb before the decent without a lift makes you appreciate the dh part more. Obviously though, I understand why they have lifts at bike parks.
Side note, you should create a video of going on long journeys exploring trails further away you wouldn't usually ride.
God that went on... 😂
I think we are closely aligned on what XC means. I personally look at it as being able to take on long rides up and down through the wilderness, roads, trails, etc. Which is why I enjoy a lightweight bike.
@@besomewheredosomething cant beat the extra weight for extra speed downhill though mate! As long as you dont wear roadie lycra then I think we're alright 😂
By far the best XC tip video
Yay! XC :) It's always hard to describe what it's like to my non-XC friends. Describing the intensity of being in a race where you're in or on the edge of anaerobic for the whole duration is difficult.
Well you guys waisted no time making this one! You definitely were listening 😄 keep up the good work!
Nice to see some videos filmed on trails nearer to where I live... FOD is a rad place to ride!
Neil's question at 6:21 was completely aimed at Marc. Nicely done, Neil.
Good stuff. I will have to remember to incorporate intervals into my cross country rides.
another excellent ride-a-view? inter-ride? new format is great!
All videos are great, but this one really is my language. Cheers to you all!
great video so much tips in 1 video. Thanks guys
You guys are so lucky to ride this sexy bike! Good luck on your race! Also looking forward for more in depth review on scott ransom soon!👌🚲
the vid i have been waiting for HELL YES
Thanks for awesome video i will keep training xc race based on this .!
Another great one, lads!
YES THANKYOU CUZ WE HAVE XC RACES HERE IN OUR COUNTRY AND IM STILL WEAK
awesome I love the XC content!!!
Love the handlebars
XC
to menny bike sports i love and love to try gotta be xc and dh first then gotta be urban dh street dirt cylo and bmx but just need a all round fitness ragime
Thanks so much!
Great video, exactly what I was hoping for!
Haha Liam what a top bloke, Watched him smash everyone at Mountain mayhem in 2014, it was like he was on a motorbike compared to everyone one else.
So so so so good
Are there races for over sixtys, I train around the north York moors and get PB s every week especially on hill climb, my ride sessions are between 2-3 hours and between 2 and 3 thousand feet climbing.
Thank you great vid, keep 'em coming!
HEHE XC talk with a Stump Jumper, Stump Evo and another Canyon Trail bike. I do wonder if he would compete with the Stump or if he goes to the Epic/Epic Evo.
Great video, Thanks!!!
pleeeeeasssse get an interview or something with Emily batty
Do more XC videos, not a suggestion, an order
love xc bikes
Make more xc videos but not including races, just getting out exploring trails further away.
any suggestions on how wide your straight handlebar of your xc?
thank you.
Love it!!
This is an amazing video. I have a 2016 trek xcaliber 7. Is it good for xc? I am new to all this.
The best way I could sum up XC racing is....imagine going as hard as you possibly can....for an hour and a half. It's TOUGH.
Great video!
How much "Base Miles" sessions per week?
I ride 100km/ 62mi on road and 1 hour on trail every other day.
YAAY XC :D... I like the guest :D
Excellent vid guys, now how about a single speed video for the hard men amongst us........... are you Brits up for it (bit of ribbing from a Kiwi)
+SuperCalPoo coming later in the year, we will have you covered! Scott
I hate it when im in a race and a single speeder dogs me
Is the seat post adjustable
I’m surprised some of the pros do motocross, the risk of injury is so high!
Okay so I have an issue. I have my first xc race of the season in a WEEK but I've been out all of last week sick when I was supposed to get all the hard work in so I can rest for the week before. Should I just get myself acclimated to the bike again or should I go hard until Wednesday or something and then rest the rest of that week. Thanks.
Training for one week is not a lot
There's almost zero you can really do to your fitness in one week. I'd run some full race pace and above internals on some short trail segments on the Mon/Tue then slightly longer easier efforts on the Thursday. It's really important to ride on trails at full race pace. Try for a KOM on a few local segments. Then stay off the bike Friday. Give legs a solid foam roller session that day. Ride the course Sat and race Sunday.
How did you do 5 years ago? Are you still competing?
How do I train without Liam Kileen
I’m enjoying the bike so far ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA My only real complaints are the brakes and the pedals. I feel like a bike designed for bigger people should have much larger pedals and more heavy duty brakes. I’ve only gotten two really good rides out of it, minimal downhill action, and the brakes feel like they’re already going out. A larger person has more momentum, so I think this wasn’t thought through very well. Also, I wear size 13-14 wide shoes. My feet cramp up on these pedals that are clearly made for smaller feet. Since I’m not a pro rider (and I don’t think many are who purchase this bike) I don’t think that the straps on the pedal are necessary at all. None of this takes away from the enjoyment I get from riding, however. I’ll just head to a bike shop to improve on a few things.
scott breathing hard at the end of the video
As someone who wants to race cross country should I keep my seat up at pedaling height while descending so I get used to it?
If you are planning to race it would be a good idea to get used to the riding position if you're not already used to it 👍
Global Mountain Bike Network what about dropper posts, are they a good idea in this case
whats the front suspension travel for xc racers?
100mm sorry if I'm late
Second :D Nice video, finally some XC
why every video of yours the background music is so loud but your voices cant be heard
Interesting ..
I have a question , I got a New giant stance 1 2016 and I want to now if it is a trail bike or a xc bike?
It's a trail bike useful for doing XC if you are just getting into it. Giant's dedicated XC bikes are the Anthem, XTC, and Fathom. Equipment, weight, geometry stem are often different in XC.
What fork is Neil running?
Neil hows your sweat footy!
Hey Guys, I Have GT Chucker 1.0 And Why My Hydrolic Brake Doesnt Work? When I Brake 4 Times It Brakes 1 Time Ok, And Than Again, It Doesnt Work.
My English Is Shit. BTW Keep Up The Awsome Work That U Do To Make Us Smile And Make Our Lifes Easier
You need to bleed your brakes. You have air pockets in the hydro system
+Alex Chamberlin Actualy I Already Did It Once 2 Days Ago. But I May Do It Again.
+Flor.e.Cultura Can I Use Any Mineral Oil For My Brakes, It Says On Brakes Mineral Oil. So I Dont Need To Use Brake Oil And I Can Use Mineral Oil
+Slimie Runči Needs to be bled as there is air in the system by the sounds of things.
do a pro bike check with liam killeen
watching liam beast us around the woods.......hahaha dirty boy lol
everybody after watching this video: okay so I'll follow this training in every detail and become a champion
muahahah *evil laugh
Did basically, it's bloody hard work?
Anyone knowing what helmet Niel is using? Please!
He's wearing an S-Works Prevail in Matte Black
+Night Hawk nah, it's not the one
Victor Kanmert its a smith helmet
i got a idear take a dh bike xc and then tell me you wont get stronger and better
Stronger, yes - better at riding xc, no
His handlebar with? :D
And where's his brain?
2020? Anyone ?
Love biking but not gym work
First thing you're doing wrong is not wearing tights...
i want to be like u liam i wanna get paid to race / ride my bike
XC XC XC XC XC
i thought this video was about how to do trains, not training... :(
i wanna ride with my friends again but they are to lazy
i have sat at that table in the forest of dean and ate a sandwich
No lycra please! Lol. More enduro!!! Do They test for steroids in major mtb races?
First again😀
i wanna create a youtube like gmbn but i cant come up with a cool name
hes so boring to listen to but great athlete lol
He sounds so boring
Scott degraded the quality of gmbn. Good to see the xc stuff tho
Jesus is not a God