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Top 10 Training Camp Tips
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3 Ways To Become A Stronger Cyclist
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How To Improve Your Average Speed On A Road Bike
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Best Training Tips For Beginner Cyclists To Get Fast & Strong
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4 Basic Skills For Beginner Cyclists
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9 beginner mistakes and how to avoid them | Cycling Weekly
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10 Ways To Improve Your Average Speed On The Bike – Cycle Faster!
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Try these tricks from pro trainers’ playbooks to train, ride, and race better than ever, no matter your riding style or goals. RELATED: 5 Things Successful Cyclists Do.Cycling needs to be accompanied by other activities to keep the muscles and joints balanced.
Weight training, strength exercises, running, and swimming are great ways to improve your bone density and the strength of connective tissues.Ride hill repeats. Hill reps are a bread and butter component of many a good training plan. A session involves riding out to a local climb of appropriate distance (anywhere from 30 second to 10.
Cycle training advice from the experts. Whatever riding you do our cycling specific training articles will help you gain insight and knowledge on what does and doesn’t work for you and your riding.Cycling will increase your energy requirements, so aim to eat small, frequent meals and snacks on the go in order to maintain energy levels. On the bike, carbohydrate drinks will keep you well fuelled — or you could try taking a couple of energy bars or energy gels which are easy to eat in the saddle. 6 Hydrate Properly When Cycling.
Top 10 Best Cycling Books – This list of books provides cycling tips for beginners, cycling training programs for beginners, amusing reads and more. Descending on a Bike – Trying to descend on a bike safely and quickly is an art. Road Bike Tire Pressure – Find the correct road bike tire pressure for you. Beginner Cycling Training.”You may think going harder for longer than everyone else will give you a better workout,” says Cassie Piasecki, an indoor cycling instructor in Orange County, CA. “But it won’t. “But it won’t.
10 top tips to get faster up hills. It’s a question we hear a lot so here are some top tips to help you become a better climber. Climbs, unless you live in a very flat part of the country, are hard to avoid and an integral part of cycling. Some people embrace climbs and can ride up them with all the grace and ease of a professional, but.Make sure your road position is not too close to the kerb.
Keeping away from the gutter makes you more visible to drivers and helps you miss slippery drain covers, potholes and debris at the side of the road. Also, if someone does overtake you too closely, you have more space on your left to move into. You may need to ride further out from the kerb if you don’t want a driver to overtake you because it would be.Several of my cycling associates travel in their daily work and often find themselves away from home overnight.
Running gear does not take up much room in your bags, so you can do some useful training even while you are away. When to Run. The demands of running are slightly different from cycling.For those wanting to get fit and lacking the ability to get outdoors for a ride, investing in a smart trainer is a great alternative.
Not only do indoor trainers provide. 2. Make sure every session has a purpose. You might only have a small window to train, but as long as your training has a purpose, it can be useful.Arrive 10 minutes before class begins, especially if it’s your first time. It takes a few minutes to properly fit your bike (more on that later!), and a bad setup is both incredibly uncomfortable and ups your injury risk, says Alex Figueroa, a certified cycling instructor, personal trainer, and triathlon coach in Boston, MA (and that’s just *one* of many mistakes you could be making in spin.
We show you how to be a better cyclist with our bike maintenance videos, tips for improving your cycling, cycling top tens, and not forgetting the weekly GCN Show.Cycling Climbing Training – How to Climb Hills Better. Cycling climbing training is often one of the areas cyclists avoid when considering their cycling training plan.
However by including regular cycling climbing training sessions into your cycling training schedule you can soon turn a weakness into a strength and source of confidence.Practice makes perfect, though, and you’re only going to overcome your inexperience by getting out there and riding more (check out our tips for safer cycling too, especially in traffic).
List of related literature:
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| from TEACH YOUR HERDING BREED TO BE A GREAT COMPANION DOG FROM OBSESSIVE TO OUTSTANDING |
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360 comments
I was wondering if you guys can put the same exact jersey’s that you shoot the videos in, on the shop, to be able to be purchased by us fans.
Cycling is a good cardiovascular exercise. Cycling for an hour can burn you about 400 calories. It strengthens the lower part of the body, including the muscles of your feet, hips, and buttocks. Cycling regularly can strengthen your heart and lungs. You can ride bicycles in indoor by using an exercise bicycle.
If you are a beginner to exercise cycling, it is best to choose a flat road first. If your body is accustomed to exercising well and exercising at a higher intensity than you need, you can choose rough mountain paths. It also gives exercises to the upper part of your body. If you are using off roads for cycling it is not normal cycling, It can increase the number of burning calories than riding bicycles on a normal road.
https://www.tipsforbehealthy.com/exercises-for-healthy-life/cycling-as-an-exercise/
Lift heavy weights for legs 1 day a week!!! I do 12 sets a week consisting of leg presses, lunges and calf raises. You won’t believe the difference in the power in your legs!
Hi guys, thanks for video, did wheels size matter??? Between 23 and 25??
It seems like I’m always getting ran off the rode when cars refuse to get over for me.
Same story for me ���� wish I still had time to ride my bike to and from work..
Stopping technique will fuck your knees up. Old and weaker folks be warned.
Backwards British Brakes!!! Front brake is on the LEFT side.
this video is very very good.i am jessus you need to tell everyone that iam alive.
Thanks a lot.
I’m 14 and I’ve reached average speed of 25km/h.��
Them big gear sprints from standing seem like a pretty efficient way of losing a kneecap
See? Even these pros are telling that one can’t simply possibly run at all high speed all the time, so now why am I said when I just manage a reasonable avg over 40km run a couple of times a week?
hey, gytis! just wanted to send some love we heard the iron man is tomorrow in Kona and wanted to wish you good luck, may the wind be beneath your wheels brother! I heard something about a live feed so hubby and i will be looking for ya!
youll make more muscle in your upper body by doing proper push ups, keep those elbows in tucked to your ribs fam.. not out to the side
The biggest mistake is buying a gravel bike. The bike that’s not good enough to be a road bike nor is it good enough to be a mountain bike.
As a 62 year old road cyclists I try to save as much as I can by following a few of the tips given and consequently keep my average speed as high as possible. I’ve lost a little weight, I’ve got decent Hunt wheels along with decent tyres. The bike (Harry Hall Reynolds 531 steel frame) was built and set up for me to my specifications including my favourite group set (Shimano Ultegra). It goes quite fast and on a good day with minimal head or tail wind easily rolls along at 18 to 19 mph and when I have a portion of free air can wind it up to 40+… GCQ make very useful videos giving great tips and advice. The one about what not to wear is one of the funniest pieces of advise videos I’ve seen…Chapeau chaps…
the riff at 0:06 sounds like a different version on immigrant song by led zeppelin
I’m not as good as you are when it cones to cycling, but your push ups are wrong.
1:07. That was funny, bike gets lighter and so does your wallet
I want to start cycling but the prospect of cars and buses seems quite daunting. Have to got any tips for this?
am I the only guy thinking you are much better in talking than riding fast or giving training advice…
1. you buy new ultegra full carbon and month later you buy fixed gear and never return to that ultegra:D
I’m always distracted whenever give tips while riding. The track distracts me too much I don’t listen.
Excuse me could I bother you for another helping of porridge for my bike ride?
Proper shifting is not as easy as it would seem. At least not for the beginner or occasional recreational cyclist.
tip 11: if all else fails, buy a rocket and fly ur bike into space and then it will reach ultimate speeds. or if u don’t have money you can take it on a boeing 747 and throw ur bike off it. boom instant speed improvement
When you buy much lighter bike your wallet will get lighter too!!! Win win situation������
My average speed on my DTB is 40kmph should I register for Olympic sprint racing
“stand your bike 30cm from the curb”. But there are no curbs here! I see that WITH the curb you’re sitting on the bike. With no curb you’ll be starting from a standing position.
quarantine is really bringing me to places I never thought I’d go
you do push ups in wrong way with wrong technique, be careful..
Nah, just bought a M1 Spitzing fuck that human only powered shit.
i think the best way to improve your average speed is losing weight, when i start cycling my weight was 107 kg, and my bike around 15 kg so my muscles carrying 122 kg, and i upgrade my bike to trek emonda 7 kg and i am planing to lose 25 kg weight so my muscles will carrying just 89 kg instead of 122 kg, so i will save power for longer distance or better average speed
Elias Flores 49, Noble, Okla., was struck and killed while on a bicycle ride just 2 hours before his daughter Addy’s HS graduation ceremony. This occurred Tuesday May 21st, 2019 in Norman, Okla. As some of my children and grandchildren were close friends to his daughters and wife it’s very tragic. I’m told there’s a gofundme set up for the family ( Flores Family or Jennifer Flores). The family lives in Noble, Okla. on 72nd Ave. He was killed just a mile or so down the road in Norman, Okla. He is survived by his wife Jennifer and three daughters. His wife is employed only part time at Noble Public schools assisting children with reading difficulties. That employment just ended with school closing. She also takes care of her parents who live with them and her father has dementia. This is a family who legitimately needs help. Please feel free to forward, copy or pass this on to others who may help. Most of all, BE CAREFUL OUT THERE….he was a bicycling enthusiast and had no idea how fast a short ride could end his life and devastate his families life.
To become stronger just ride on traffic free roads
Oh that would be a dream!!
Over/under threshold intervals have helped me. 1 min Zone 5 followed by 2 min zone 3 and repeat that 5x for a fifteen minute set. 2 or 3 of those sets with 3 minutes of zone in 1 between, will help push your threshold up while also working at forcing your body to recover at a higher output…..they hurt……..
no1 is my problem….. too much weight (85kg)even I have super bike make lose energy too quickly..hahahahahahahathank you for hard fact to me….start from tomorrow I will try lose my weight……..
hello, im new in cycling, is it realy hard to go uphill? my legs gettig tired and im running out of breath. is it the bike or te technique?
What skill do you think is important for new cyclists to learn?
grat vid, but a lot fo the things they mentioned can be learned on one 20 mile ride on a fixed gear…
This bike is filled with attitude!▪▪▪> share4.photo/RoadBike?я I always have people stopping me to ask where I got it and who makes it. Not only does it look sick with its simple lines and just the right amount of bling. The geometry of it makes it a blast to ride. Very nimble and flick-able. Plus the price point is unheard of.
I dont have enough money for any of these things my bike barely works and I need to go faster so I’m not late for school this video didn’t help:(
Where is this filmed? Looks very much like Coll de Femenia in Mallorca.
5:34 No, you need to convince yourself that you’re Armstrong.
May just be me but the “Go downhill, go faster” one sounds like the easiest one; I’m in!
Gotta love how her saddle is too high in the clips right after telling us that the saddle shouldn’t be too high…
Why are his brakes backwards? Most bikes have it front on the left, rear on the right
solid advice compared to channels with millions of views and subscribers. watched this til the end. you’re a great coach.
Great video, its not simple to ride for the first time, for “entry level” peopole like me!
Wow 1.3m views!!good work, all your videos are very informative and great!!
Can you please remake this video using American lingo?! ����
Yesterday i went 36 kmh on my voodoo bantu mountain bike. I would of got a road bike but didnt have enough money at time of purchase
hey gcn, i would love to see a video about the best or funniest hack/bodges of all time. it would be really cool if you could
Add to all of the above, a well structured training programme to gradually increase your speed endurance on the bike. I’m 60 next birthday, and I recently completed a hilly 65 Km loop at an average of 37.7 Kmh without bursting a blood vessel. More to come!!
This doesn’t answer my question fully. Most of these tips are tips that speak for themselves. I’m looking for technical tips. How can I go faster with pedaling? Like intervals etc.
Great video! Your subscribers are so lucky they found you. You give us the motivation to go and get what it is we want from life. Mahalo
Well being way out of shape, the weight loss thing will be my first goal.
Hey can you guys do video on biking for fat people I’m not obese or anything but I’m very overweight and i got a bike to help with that….its a cheap bike cuz me poor….but sometimes i feel i’m too heavy and I’m weighing down the tires or sometimes i feel like am I riding the bike wrong? or is it because of my low stamina? any advice would help….it’s hard to find a anything Pacific for overweight people when it comes to biking o-o
I literally just started biking for funbikes are hard to control as my age is a little..to small for the size of my bike.
“New York generally has a wonderful climate” but all anyone in NY ever does is complain about the weather lol
Dont try to climb a small mountain after 13h of cycling and unprepared just because you are out of time. Its totally not worth it for several reasons
I just fell off my bike because I didn’t account for the wet downhill asphalt. Nice road rash all over my knees, palm, and hip
why does this guy remind me of Jaime Lanister so fucking hard.
I used to race. Finishing with 30% 32k avg. But now I’m doing it for fitness. Idk maybe I’m getting in racing back again. I’m finishing with 22. Km avg speed. I do change routes. What else can I do to improve my avg speed?
At 1:26 you can see some play between the disc and the wheel itself. The wheel is kind of oscillating. Is this normal? And if not: How to fix it?
Hola,
I am a novice cyclists, looking for tips to up my game. Last year i rode for commute and feel in love, as you and many others.this year i only have to ride for pleasure only, and now I am finding myself farther and farther away from home. So, i bought a camelpack for more food, water, new tube, tire, small pump, and hex-wrench set. I believe i am prepared for anything.
Can you make a video of what gear you pack for long rides.?
Why not do HIIT on a treadmill? I know when running 5k’s then to riding I felt great but if just rode and went to run I couldn’t make it over 2mi before I started fighting pain and discomfort.
depended on terrain i average 15-22 kph
i’m 5’5 161 lb
is that a decent average speed
Great video guys �� Only downside was the noise off that tractor �� filming you! Shame as was hard to hear the lads talking in places maybe don’t use a diesel? ������♂️ Thanks for the videos and advice as usual though ��
Excellent video. I was looking for someone to just talk so that I could understand from a totally new into biking perspective, and here I found it. Great motivation, well explained video so that now I have something to work from.
I keep adjusting my bike seat and it just goes back down while riding and turns in different directions
Great video. I am new to cycling. I just got my first road bike 2 weeks ago. I tried looking for some training programs for beginners but I cannot understand the jargon used in those programs. Thanks for explaining when you make suggestions. (I did not even know what zone 1-6 are.) Thank you!!
I found the best way to increase average speed was to install a larger battery on my electric bike.
I actually broke my spoke and also dis alighment how much it cost?
Dude thanks to remind me about enjoyment of riding bicycle. im new in roadbike after 4years off from mountain biking, and liked to learn more about serious roadbike training it inspired me a lot.
For a beginner, not trying to over pay until I become better, need comfort to start, shoulder impingement but still want to ride… bike type recommendations anyone?
I just recently learned to ride a bike now I can!! but does it means that I still have mistakes? also I use a mountain bike in a road..
Can i take some of your bikes just for riding all day? I ust want to take and ride a road bike on here in philippines and try the cleats pedals
Pshaw! My father is such a hardcore rookie, that a few days ago he actually lost his front wheel! ��
I can hold 80% of my heart rate for over 5 hours dude, that can’t be right
Love this, I’ll start cycling soon and i can’t wait because i know my life would change
August 2019. Thx for showing up ��.
I’m a 70 yo male long distance hiker looking to add another dimension to my active lifestyle. Road cycling got the nod.
Looked for your workout sheet but your webpage is down. Can you sent it to me another way?
I did road cycling about 10 years ago on a Trek1000. Road 1-200 miles/wk for 3 yrs. No racing. I’ve been hiking 1000 miles/year since 2014.
What type of workout is for me as I get back on the road bike? I’ll soon have a power meter & indoor trainer.
My only question is how do you get rid off annoying pedestrians and their stupid dogs off the bike path? without going to prison that is…
Great video like always. I have been cycling for a year now. I love it, I feel like now I want to improve the gears in my bike but don’t know how much to spend or how expensive they are. My goal for next summer is going a group but I need better gears on my bike. Great job again
I have a Mountain Bike and its hard to get avr speed because my seat arent tall and Im broke to even buy an equipment to improve my speed.. If I go road bike I would have fears because of the skinny wheels like If I accidentally drove over a small rock I would be scared thinking I would fall
Thanks for this video! It’s very helpful and understandable. Now I know why I blew out lol I was trying to ride too much volume with too much intensity
The wind is a killer and the rain was windy today a lot where i live so only averaged 14mph
Cheeky bit of lingerie on the dynamic advertising while checking the weather, I am a fan of Matt Stephen’s browsing history.
I literally can’t ride my bike more than 30 seconds max. I have a small threshold for pain for lactic acid in my legs.
Maybe I’m riding wrong? So many videos say you should be able to extend your legs almost all the way when pedaling, and that your feet shouldn’t be able to reach the ground when in a stationary position.
I hate this and disagree wholeheartedly. I DO NOT want to have to jump on my bike on order to get on it. I want to be able to put BOTH my feet on the ground while still sitting on my bike in a resting position. I absolutely despise the notion of having to balance on my bike when at resting position.
Keep your terms simple if your catering to beginners. Not many beginners know what a PB is.
High Protein diet. #Stamina (ignore calorie hobos, Nutrition is not just about calories)
Over 50’s should not be starting the day with kid’s cereal.
Soft boiled organic eggs with buttered soldiers = breakfast for the menopausal. (menopause happens to all over 50’s, men call it a midlife crisis)
Sweat out heavy-metals. Hot Flashes are okay.
Sorry, but it certain parts of the world, you do NOT always need to bring a raincoat.
Sir can I use cycling improve for my running cycling is a best exercise for running stemina increase yes or no pls replay sir
Hi guys i am curious to know if you do any groin stretches before embarking on a short cycling trip… I was experiencing testicular pain for the past two days which i presume was from cycling…third day in the pain is almost non existent now but i want to know if it is common issue with cycling…the saddle is what came with the bike initially finding it uncomfortable over the time got used to it but maybe now i should consider a more cushioned saddle
I’m 11 and I’m so slow on a bike it took me 27 minutes to do 4 miles
Edit:im trying to improve on that btw
if im trying to lose weight should i still eat while riding?
I remember going 60 on a bmx road bike lmao the chain broke and i almost died
Thanks for the bike lesson, but I’m busy riding on my camel. It’ll be my own personal bike!
Not a salve bike. I think..?
My stopping distance is about 1 mile lol, think I need new pads
Aero bars are a really good investment, i have a pair and it helps so much.
Wall sits are also very good with becoming more stronger with cycling. They make your legs vary strong and you can cyclie for hours
I like your vlog please watch like en subscribe to this winzion tv. Shout out to all bikers����
Why is his front brake on the right?? Oh wait. The uk of course����♂️
I see so many riding in a terrible position. I concentrated on riding position all the time when I was young. It paid off while racing in the 80s and could ride away from groups on climbs and saved energy on the flats. Chain gangs are the best training methods for all abilities and gain bunch riding abilities.
Hi usually I really dont see any bikers use any earphone when theyre cycling and why is that? Is there any specific reason?
My average speed will increase when that big dog on the trail trying to take a bite out of me
Been trying to build up average speed & failed… Tried doin interval but bump out…
Check my video to see how is it to ride on Indian roads.��♂️��
I’ve been cycling nine months and I’m so much stronger it’s amazing. Sometimes the best rides are just exploring like you said or trying to get lost. I alternate mindsets from competitive attacking segments to non-competitive joy rides. I have a gravel bike that’s linked to so many good memories of just spinning past some cows and listening to the birds. Cycling changed my life.
u gotta bonk to burn the gunk
if u pray to the right gods you will never puncture
getting cold is relevant below freezing conditions and even than only on a cruise ride. u need to learn to heat ur own ass from the fat u burn
no breaks no mistakes
grinding erases ur knees
of a woman cyclist passes u u need to speed up m8, or turn e pedal assist of ur fat.
I have been riding bikes since I was a kid but I still have love for “fundamentals” videos.
Dear Science, Why does the front brake stop you better than the back brake?
When i was still a small kid i love the color green and now while im growing up i just realize im better at sprinting wich a green jersey for a sprinter and i have strong legs for it and my legs only have short time of strong pedal strokes and i have asthma thats why im not going for a red polkadot jersey looks like a great decision
Great video and thanks and I have to ask, what cameras were used? Great quality
1:54 Wow so I’ve been practicing all along every time I go to the toilet ����
I started bicycle riding in the late 1940s when I was 7 years old on a 3 speed Raleigh. It sure has become more complicated. But, I still manage mistakes and all on a 24 speed Trek hybrid at age 78. Riding motorcycles over the years helped I suppose.
what if, like me ur in the uk, ur dominant foot is ur left foot but we ride and drive on the left side of the road, how would we take off properly
That’s the worst press up I’ve ever seen btw. No wonder you’re a bag of bones.
Isn’t standing for climbs a little like cheating? For me, I need to improve my leg strength and fitness, so wouldn’t staying seated be better for that?
One of the ways to become a stronger cyclist is a spend more time riding and less time making videos
I bought a $800 bike! Good enough?! Also how much was your bike?
Do you need clipless pedals when road cycling?
I ride mtb, but wanna get into being a roadie too, but find clipless pedals hard to get out of, do you have any tips?
Honestly, I’m just impressed by the filming. I want to see the how to on that. The camera in front maintained perfect distance.
YOU NEED A NOTE THAT MOST BIKES COME SET UP WITH THE FRONT BRAKE ON THE LEFT!!!!
I can’t believe you are teaching people to start in the wrong site off the road. Kold blodet killers…..
Best way for me would be to have the money for an actual road bike instead of a piece of shit utility bikes that I spend more time fixing than riding.
I tried to do my favourite route backwards but I kept bumping into things so my average was way down. Poor advice. Disappointed.
Look over your shoulder to check for traffic, proceeds to show a curved road where you can’t see shit coming.
Would love a reaction on this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY_VRR_32U4&t=1671s
I’ve always been more interested in average power output than average speed.
I naturally do intervals. When I am at a traffic light, I race the cars. I know it’s dangerous but I like the feeling of cars behind me, catch me up. Traffic light distances are about 1km apart so it works with a real sense of having to go as fast as you can.
Your program are educational ��…but..for mature women and men riders who riding for excersisng….be a dear and include us please ��
Yeah he’s good but think about the guy riding in reverse with the camera the whole time
Just started cycling thank you for tips. Went for a 1hour45min and averaged 24.5mph is that good pace?
I would add unclipping shoes to the braking/stopping skillset.
I am doing low intensity if I’m not doing high intensity. Fast-ish rides are the no-man’s land of middle speeds, where you can’t recover, can’t ride far, and can’t keep your speed at or past the FTP. You cannot go for enough hours when pushing high average speeds, and you can’t keep your average speed very high when always slowing between speed work repeats.
What do cyclists call it when you hit an actual wall,ps. Bonking and hitting a wall are two different things,I believe that bonking is when your brain is starved of energy (I think glycogen)and hitting the wall is when your muscles don’t have energy,apparently the brain depleted of energy is more prevelant (some lecturer says this )
As a recent beginner, you may want to mention how difficult it set off in a hard gear.
I don’t think beginners
should start with a road bike first.
i like this video it can help a lot of people who uses bicycle for thier leasure time or bike to work.. this can give some good guides to think about. next week i apply some tips i watched in this vid brother.
Looking over your shoulder without steering. Riding around a piece of debris or pothole in your path at speed. Crossing a railroad or streetcar track. Riding over unavoidable rough pavement, cobblestones, potholes, etc.
Always use the right brake because if you go fast it will throw you off. Also use the right one always to get used to it and for no accident
Had to sub, looked pretty honest to me, great info for sure. For me, it’s total therapy, mind and body, sure in hell gets you in shape too, feels great!!!!
Just careful with cars!!!
Arghh.. perfect track, very good traffic. In my country indonesia is bad traffic, always
My average speed is irrelevant to me. I just enjoy cycling around the country side as a form of fitness.
With regards to your joke of getting an e-bike to help with your speed, i must say that the skills attained from riding my e-bike at higher speed has helped my confidence in riding faster on my road bike.
If you cycle on the roads, having a good knowledge of the rules of the road and what each road sign or road markings means,Is a fantastic way of helping you to be a safe and confident cyclist.
Thank you for sharing this video Gytis! For the first six months of 2018, I have just been riding purely for adventure but remained consistent at it. I’m so happy with the fitness I gained thru and I’m excited to get fitter and stronger on the bike.
Haha, my biggest problem is that I cant stop, once im on bike, even If I havent ride for half a year bcuz of work, I would always do not less than 60 km ;s I would feel the soreness in bum, little pain in legs but also a little burning sensation that actually keeps me motivated and moving ;D
And next day, cant even sit on bike, cuz of pain, but, 30 minutes in and pain is gone. Cycling another 60 ��
Is it okey? Or is it harmless for my body? To be honest, after those rides, I can’t feel better mentally and physically, so im not thinking about THAT much. �� I have felt braking the wall, pushing my bike 5km to home, because of dizziness and sick feeling, but it would happen so rare and almost only in cases when I havent eaten enough or had enough sleep.
Is there people like me? Once theyre on, hard to get off.. �� even of all the warnings your body is giving.
Oh god, I cannot even stress how important out of saddle riding is.
It makes you miles faster going up hills, able to accelerate to full speed in far less time after reaching a red light, and often stops you from needing to switch to extremely low gears. Everyone who plans on taking biking seriously should learn it, that’s not even a question.
O.K. You got the two replacement tubes, the tire levers and the pump. You forgot the guy who changes the tire(s).
I do REALLY need to improve my average speed. I average 15 MPH and want to increase to 18 if possible. Any advise GCN? And for me I think it has more to do with my posture when I’m riding. Thanks!
Love the Big Island! It would be my dream to bike there one day.
How to jump or hop over small obstacles on the road? Like small drain gratings or road bumps or pot holes?
I am studying English and I still do not understand everything. subtitles please Thx!
You should be using electric cars/vans for the shoot. Much less noisy that way.
Check my video to see how is it to ride on Indian roads.��♂️��
I like your video buy I put it to run on 1.25x and that’s just gold man!
Some 30 years ago riding 5-6 hundred km a week, I could average 32km for 5 hours, every dog has it’s day. I trained a lot but never raced.
As a canadian, those break levers are reversed ahaha. for me right lever = rear break
genuinely a hard vid to make I imagine… especially for anyone like 2 ex pros where all of this comes as naturally as breathing… well done
Nah, Bruh, we can’t let you slide with those nightmarish push-ups.
A very nice beginners video but as noted by others you’ve used U.K. style shifter set up for the brakes without a warning for beginners in other parts of the world to check how their brakes are set. Would encourage a quick edit asap. That said a very friendly clip and good work by the team
Stop using the word bike and say cycle. Cycle is a British word and bike is an American word which bike is a motorcycle
“Keeping your weight over the tires.” Where else would your weight be distributed with respect to the ground?
Whereabouts are these latest videos filmed? Looks like a nice area
These vids would be much better without the noise of the motor cycle. Would it be possible to use a tandem bike for the camera vehicle? Or maybe suppressing the noise with some nifty audio filtering. Or increasing the distance between the motor cycle and the microphone. It might be even possible to use a vehicle that produces noise that is easier to characterize, like an electric vehicle. That way it should be much easier to suppress the motor noise with a DSP-filter. Anyway, love your vids.
Passing a road cyclist….”Hello mate”…..road cyclist…..no response.
Passing a fellow mountain biker…”Hello mate…” Mountain biker….”Hey how you doing; great day isn’t it.”:-)
Do you recommend beginning cyclist use the special shoes that clip in? I have never used them, and honestly don’t ride fast, but I worry about how easy they are to unclip if you need to remove your foot suddenly.
I just wana ride really long wheelies since i failed to master them on my motorcycle
Why do male cyclists become skinny with bony arms and female cyclists become healthy looking all around?
Hello from Florida, I just picked up cycling and found this channel. Amazing information you guys are sharing.
Does less rolling resistance help on climbs? Or just speed on descents?
Good advice for beginners like myself �� happy cycling I’m lovein it so far
Caint believe how fast you can get on these bikes
“get more arrow” I can read in the subtitles. I will try my best!
How about some advice on unclipping on a steep gradient it’s been my downfall, literally, on a few occasions
My goal is 16 mph on rides over 20 miles, Im in the the 15’s now. I try what I learned here as well thnx.
I’m currently following a series about the Locke family. Is the key house in Massachusetts real?
If your ride includes a lot of urban cycling like mine, where you’re sharing paths with pedestrians and stopping for traffic lights, then average speed doesn’t mean too much.
Taking up cycling again at 50 is the biggest improvement I have made in my life. I was very inactive waking in the morning with a sore back then I took up walking for a couple of months the back pain went away I have changed to cycling I built up my distance over time. I cycle nearly every day. My bike? A Peugeot mountain bike it’s old probably early 90’s it came with a spring comfort gel saddle. Gel tech is the make available on http://www.ebay.co.uk for 20 pounds. If your new to cycling it’s probably best to start with a saddle like this. I bought my bike from my brother for 25 euro. I love it. I mind it I wash it and clean and oil my chain and keep it adjusted nicely. Best 25 I ever spent. If you don’t have much money ask around there are plenty of bikes gathering dust. All I had to do was pump the tyres and adjust the saddle and handle bar heights and clean and oil the chain set. I bungy cord a bottle of water to the seat post and I have cable tied a spare inner tube and spanners in a little bag to the head stock and a hand pump cable tied and taped to the underside of the top tube. I’m sorted my legs feel strong I am losing weight and my head is becoming clear and unbothered by silly things or stupid people. Great channel thank you.
I try and average 16 mph on my regular 20 mile ride. Like you said, however, it’s more difficult to keep that average up when your return trip is usually into head wind. But I still think 16mph isn’t bad for a nearly 60 year old fat boy!
Don’t forget to wear gloves. If you fall without one, the palm of your hands could lose some skins. Also learn how to seat properly on a saddle, sitting on your bikes isn’t like sitting on your couch. Be mindful of your weight distribution, a saddle isn’t a seat.
I have an ebike and i do like it. But i also have a 1970s hiawatha roadbike
I have found that riding with a faster rider makes you work harder and in time the average speed that I did with that faster rider,I was able to do that average speed by myself. It is a 30 km route My fastest average speed was 27.7, I have done 29 km average in a group. But could break 28 km ave, until I started to ride with someone who pushed my beyond my capabilities. I fell off the back many times. I did the course just last week at night and finished with a 28.8 km ave speed. To cut a long story short,to improve your average speed you need to push yourself way outside of the comfort zone.
I just got a Specialist Allez
Is that a good beginning bike?
I like the video but you say “like” and “you know ” way to much…… ��
Got the bonk last month first time in 30 years, out of my nut ���� hot to a shop and lashed down all the junk food I could, and 2 bottles of coconut juice
That’s not how you do a push up unless you live in Notre Dame
Make sure u know which side your front and rear brakes are on!
couple of guys i know cycled from the UK to Saudi Arabia, a journey of over 4000 miles!!! took them 60 days…. search for ” tour de hajj “…. none of them are professional cyclists etc… massive inspiration
i started with the help of my uncle he is a ultra enduro racer he gave me an amazing road bike this is my second year and i can tell the difference between now and last year
great video. very nice the story of your begining. i love cycling so much that i don’t want to buy a car, even if i can afford it
Cao druze please tell me if the average speed can be achieved I have mtb capriolo 9.3 they have amortizers say 30km h?
I improved my average from 18mph to 20mph over 30 miles on a MTB by losing the rucksac and dressing like a… like a road cyclist.
My last long fast ride before my lands end john o groats trek back in 1997 at the age of 44 was 82 miles on normal roads with various stops and starts took me 3hrs and 42 minutes door to door which equates to an average of 22.16 mph. This was a solo ride by an ex smoker (40 a day until I was 28) and I had only started cycling at the age of 41 where 14 mph for a few miles nearly killed me. Did a century ride 12 weeks after starting riding which took two of us 6 hours and that was on a Mercian Reynolds 531 touring bike. The 82 mile ride was on a Ribble 753 framed bike but this still weighed 19 pounds which was deemed pretty light back then. The lands end ride was done on a Ribble mountain bike that weighed a ton fully laden with panniers and tent etc. After that I re-discovered women after being divorced for those 4 years and cycling went out of the window for a while and only came back into my life as a way of getting to work and back. This to and fro from work a few miles either way lasted for 20 years until finally I got sick of cycling in all weathers cos I had to. Finally bought a car and used that which brought me up to 65 years old where I got the bug again. I have a fixie bike which I use on the turbo trainer, a fixed wheel track bike with front brake and am building a full carbon rode bike ready for this summer. Been on the turbo 4 days a week since May 2019 and have calculated my FTP to be about 3 W/per KG so 180 watts for my 60KG 1.65cm frame. As for average speed? no idea as not been on the road yet but hopefully it won’t be too shabby? what is a good average would you think for a 66 year old crock like me do you think?
I started on a BMX bike and I use to use it just to travel to the mall and shop. Then I notice people were on road bikes and they were so fast and the bikes looked so nice. After that I tore my patellar tendon, ligaments and had surgery and my doctor recommended cycling after I recover so my knee and legs can get better.
How to make your bike light buy carbon parts and you can get light wallet too!!
Really light
i’m beggining to ride more often on the weekends, it’s enjoyable
Thank you for this. I just bought my first bike yesterday and these tips are great ��
Just found your channel love it and subscribe. I commute everyday to work mon to fri about 2 hours/50km return or 10hours/250km per week, Saturday is my rest day and most Sunday I cycle with friends more social ride for 2 to 3 hours. I have been cycling for 4 years and I found that my ftp is stagnant at 210watt /60kg = 3.5watt/kg my aim is to be able to reach 4watt/kg. what is the best way to reach it? Is it still a lot of zone 2? What do you think of sweet spot training? thanks in advance.
The less time you spend going slow, the better your average speed will be. Ie. If you’re doing an out-and-back with a wind, it is better to put in more effort while going into the wind than when you have the tail wind. Here’s an illustration. Assume a windy (or hilly) 40 km out-and-back (20 km one way, 20 km the other). If you average 20 km/h on the first leg, how fast do you have to go on the return leg for an overall average of 40 km/h?
Right now i’m training up for cycling 1400 km in nine days, so I hope to get my average speed to around 30-35 km/h
i would prefer to ride her, i would give her the best three seconds of her life.
Get yourself a single speed and those standing starts will become just a part of riding
Hi there. Just one question. Z2 for foundation, right? Thank you. Safe Ride.
Colombian mountain biker right here… awesome video. I just bought a new road bike to train in the middle of the week as my friends dont like to pedal anymore (lots of mountains and uphills here in Medellin) they just take pick up trucks on the lift and i think uphill riding is the 50% of cycling so i decided to become stronger on the climbing. If u ever come to colombia let me know! and i will take u to the best routes here.
cycling is a great sport i found some cool gears to go along with my cycling here http://www.shorturl.at/nrxJ4. keep up the good work
I just started cycling, I want to get in shape for army. As I am now, I can barely cycle 2 miles on normal speed without stopping. I’m a little underweight and my stamina is crap. Are there any tips on how to increase stamina fast? I want to be able to cycle at least 20 miles without stopping
I started cycling by using it first to commute, I respect you more since we both found a passion out of necessity!
I love your videos always good finding more beginner cycling tips.
I average 13 or 14 even when its windy i average 15 or 16 when i go flat out only just started cycling 2 and a bit months ago
I dont like the aero position on the hoods with the elbows at 90 degrees. Id much rather be in the drops and tuck everything in narrow. I go way faster that way.
Thanks for using one of my songs in your vlog bro. I enjoyed watching this. Feel free to use more of my music moving forward. Much love!
-MV
It feels good for a change to see a zen attitude in regard to cycling and generally about life. Base training is the most important phase for any beginner in athletic activities because it develops body’s capacity to handle pain and effort without getting physically hurt. Mentally one could feel hurt but in a strange way pain in cycling makes a training session feel shorter rather than longer. A thousand steps journey starts with first step and in athletics activities (including cycling) that first step means base building. Keep coming these videos, it is a pleasure to follow your journey in the Garden of Eden.
What do the cyclists keep under their shirt on their lower back???
I love just back to other rider one that was real fact I fell it of 25 percent of low effort that i put when i ride alone
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Shit man, another real good one! Sharing just a little bit of your knowledge of starting out and what to aim for is perfect promotion for your coaching enterprise. It offers reassurance that, if I was looking to get into cycling, your advice is something I would benefit from and you’d be someone I’d be more willing to rely on. When you mentioned “knee pain”, I related. Because 22 years ago, that was one of the reasons I had to stop my gym Windracer routine that I loved so much, that had me in such good shape. If I knew someone like you then, who knows where I’d be today:D Now, if only you’d combine this new productive groove you’re getting into with making a video about the Six Principles of Abolition: http://www.abolitionistapproach.com/about/the-six-principles-of-the-abolitionist-approach-to-animal-rights/ to give your veganism (and all your viewers, old and new) that same “*foundation*” you spoke of also.
Hi Gytis
How r u doing
I’d like 2 ask u please
What I’m doing on my bike is 2 put it on a hard gear and peddling for few seconds then stop peddling I do this again and again until I get 2 my destination
Do u think this is good or it’s better if I keep peddling on a soft\easy gear
Thx
Aloha from Saudi Arabia ����
Oh there’s gears too! And not being able to unclip your pedal when caught by surprise at a stop light! And don’t forget your chainring tattoo!! Simple!❤️
I’m 63 years old, 240 pounds, at 6′-3″.
I’ve been road cycling for 6 me months. I do try to improve my avg speed. My best for 10 miles is 14 mph, over 25 miles I do 12.5 mph.
As I loose weight and get fitter, I will use your tips to improve avg speed.
Brilliant video! LOVELY editing you’ve improved editing a lot
I started mountain cycling around a year ago and so far is my biggest challenge and new passion. Thank you so much for this video!
Off topic but I was wondering if Storck bikes are being raced this year?
Love the emphasis on creating a base! So many people are too rushed or impatient with themselves… thanks for sharing:)
They should compare fitness and muscle level of a Cyclist to a Mtb Rider. Cross country rider.
I use a 2 step program, 1st step is get a bike, 2nd step ride the bike.
My stats
Speed:8/10
Control 9/10
Stamina 6/10
Type: mountain biker 29
Acceleration: good
Miles: 10
Honestly, I discovered this recentlyif I’m in a high gear, and really push past the first few seconds from stationary, to a pretty decent cadence, it feels easier to pedal than it did at the start. It’s the same whether I’m on a flat or climbing uphill. This has helped me climb 10% inclines sometimes at pretty high gears. Anyone else experience this?
Any tips to increase endurance on the aero bars? My back starts hurting if I stay too long in that position.
my seat adjustment goes on and off throu my day:D if i fully extend my leg, my back says no no, and if i turn it lower so i feel better, my knees say no no:D so when one starts to hurt, i switch to other one
As a veteran runner and fairly new cyclist I can say most of this advice also applies to running.
I live in a hilly region, no mountains longest climb is like 40 50 min. My average speed is pretty low like 20 kph on my cx bike. I am now on vacation in Austria and the varaity of the terrain is insane from endless flats to long climbs I have got everything I want right infront of my doorstep. I went for a 2 hour 60k ride today and it felt like I was flying. Granted I could have gone faster because the course was very curvey and It was a zone 2/3 ride.
I gained my average speed when i sing “HIME HIME HIME, SUKI SUKI DAISUKE HIME”
Ride on sheltered roads, ha ha ha that’s funny. Did I miss learning how to spin and bike fit. you decide. cheers
Oof those guys are serious about cycling. I’m just a joe messing around with his bike.
2:58, my girl’s warning each time we have special moments ��
I’m fairly new to cycling, I got my fixed gear bike 2 years ago but rarely used it (1-2 times a week) where as this year I changed the wheelset, crankset handlebars etc. I’m riding 5-6 days a week, but can’t seem to get off the 13-14mph average speed. I’m not sure if that’s even a good speed since I’ve seen group riders zoom past me during my ride.
Main reason I want to get a faster average speed is my commute to work is becoming a hassle driving and would like to ride my bike the 20 miles it takes to get to work
Standing while pedaling is something I did a lot as a kid but the feel of it on my road bike seems awkward to me. I need to practice.
And those people, can get you right to the very top of this activity/sport! btw ill add one don’t make it more difficult/confusing than it needs to be…
First thing is to know how to use every single thing that’s in the bike. Specially, if u have the top racing bikes. Then as they said, make sure u know when to use the right gear and work on ur controlling. The rest won’t be too difficult to do.
Southern Ontario has the worst roads and worst weather to ride a road bike.
High temperatures with high humidity, flat lands for 1000 km, high cross and head winds, nasty roads. Most hardcore riders have to swap out their frame or wheels every 2 years with the crap roads. Just riding is more important than any speed.
I made a mistake one time by braking too fast on my bike and I ended up in the ER afterwards, took about 1-1/2 month for my arm to heal, I mostly just do my stand alone bike at home now
You speak english. I speak english. Wifi service is in primarily english speaking country. Subs in vietnamese. Makes total sense.
Been road biking 3 months now after mountain biking for a few years (and still doing mtb btw!) Rode 100km today and averaged 19mph..Happy with that..I feel mtb and road compliment each other
I’m bout to give up cycling. Every time I ride I seem to get slower
The best way to increase your average speed is to always have slower cyclists in front of you. Nothing will motivate you to go faster better than the chance to pass somebody.
My tip for average speed is to not try to maintain it throughout the ride, some sections that are slightly uphill will drain all your energy if you try and keep your speed at your target average, dropping it by 1mph along these sections and not worrying about it makes a big difference later on. That same watt increase will allow you to go 3mph faster on the flats so just save your energy.
I’m averaging around 11.2mph on a gravel bike. Not sure if this is good or bad.
Just remember front and rear brake are switched sides of the handlebar in the UK vs North America
I think you guys made some good points which i agree also..
Last week i hit 25km flat distance on 46 km/h average speed, that is my personal best record until now..
And hit 40 km in an hour, which made my average speed 40km/h during full ride..
I avoid climb track and hit on a long straight road almost all the run..
I rest 2-3 days before hit my personal best, it makes me fresher..
Find your right gear set up, that is also correct, since my legs are not so powerful, i choose using small gear at front and small gear at rear (switching between 1-2), which for me use less power and save my energy for long run..
Which i could cadence constantly in between 70-90 rpm during an hour without fatigue, after that always slowing down since i’m not pro cyclist..
My top speed may not be so high, but never get too slow either..
Ride at night is best, because no heat that absorbs your energy like morning or noon ride, and the wind is likely doesn’t appear at night ride..
I did only 4-5 times 30 second sprint during that ride..
I watch some of GCN videos in order to learn road biking, and i’m thankful for you guys, keep making videos guys..
At my peak in 1987/averaged 32kph for 5 hrs. Now 59 reduced to 25kph for 2 hrs. Every dog has his day.
Cool video!! Feeling the good relaxed vibes. I feel like going for a ride now. ����
My way: use cycling as your only means of transportation and be always in a hurry
I liked it. Noticed a significant change by doing the following things.
0. Break from continuous riding and catching up with sleep.
1. Lighter meal before ride.
2. Aerobar and drop bar positions during headwinds.
3. Pacing/intervals wherever possible.
4. Electrolyte and hydration during regular intervals.
My avg. went up from 23kmph for 65km ride to 23.4kmph over 71km range with an elevation at 1300ft and headwind at 30kmph!
You can increase your average speed by using motorcycle/car instead of bike
How Do I Increase speed faster Saving more Energy and Power without getting Tired oyour legs if there is uphill? but one thing is that it gets you tired and slows down your energy waste saving.
Hi. I am considering cycling as my commute is an hours ride away but can a shop service my bike as I feel I might damage something and how much is it?
You can’t ride fast if you live in the most populous city in europe like me
I wish i have a bike, that’s my childhood dream to have one. When my friends are out for the ride, i am the only one that doesn’t belong there because i don’t have one.
30km/h over 3 hours is my goal. I’ve averaged 25km/h over 140km with a fully loaded touring bike! �� (2x40l panniers)
Weight will transfer speed into momentum, having less weight on the bike will change the speed in which you are able to travel with one. I have biked with 30+ lbs more than my body weight and can tell you this. I’m thinking of putting lights on my bike too and some water holders. My bike might be able to go fast, but i also want it to be able to be better seen by cars during the night.
I like doing hills and intervals. I never ever do a ride without a few all-out 40 second sprints in there. I rekon an Orbea with a sick paint job like James’s would add at least another 2kph.
Another great vid man. Worth mentioning that your Zone 2 will change a lot over 9 weeks. Your first ride at that intensity will be much slower than your ride at 9 weeks. Just because you’re keeping that low intensity doesn’t mean you won’t see big gains.
Did anyone can give me advice……this my questions it is true electronic groupset much better than mechanical set….???? And thank you for your tips mate….sorry for my bad English привет из россии
I’m always at war with my PB’s on Strava. But not only am I trying to beat my own time, I want to beat other people’s times too.
Made for people in the UK and Australia who drive/ride on the wrong side of the road and whose brake levers are reversed! You’re welcome��
Switching a bicycle for a car really helped improve my splits
I do 30 milers now I’m am a bit past it at 56. I mix up the following. 1. Bets effort all the way. 2. Low gear spin (rest day) 3. Low gear spin on the flat but high gear grind on the hills (70% effort is good enough to grow muscle). 4. Low gear spin up the hills with short sprints on the flat. 5. 6 x 200 mtr sprints with with 2 minutes intervals in the middle of a steady ride. find that 70% effort is enough to leave me gasping for air. Russian weight lifters use a 70% training regime and they seem to do OK. For distance training, it is better to do 3 x 30 milers in 3 days at a higher pace than one 90 miler at a slow pace. Also for endurance it is favourable to not eat at all for shorter rides of 50 miles as it will train your body to store more fuel in your muscles.
my “friends” dont want to be my friends becouse im a slow rider thwy wont invite me to anything dont want to go anywhere with me or casually want to hangout with me
I’m eating Lays chips while watching this video, this will help right?
What is the name of he presenter whom everybody calls “Travolta”?
its amazing how much extra speed and power you can gain by outfitting your bike with electric motors 😉
I try to avg at least 20 mph…started at 17.5-18 mph 18 months ago and now hitting over 20 consistently just by riding more and having fun
Thanks guys! I have been slowly gaining more experience in riding, and I appreciate little tips like this that help unexperienced riders like me to keep pushing and breaking personal bests!
I started cycling 3 years ago on and off… Did one bike tour during that time. I worked as a cycle courier part time for two years and got to a point I could be on a saddle 11 hours a day back to back. I never trained past zone 2. I still only ride to explore and commute. I am planning a longer tour but this time with better gear; now I know exactly what to being and invest in more space efficient sleeping gear etc. My hopes is to work towards something like completing the transcontintal race. Would like to start working on some higher intensity stuff but am very intimidated and clueless. Would like to introduce it to my weekday commute. And do long aerobic efforts on weekends. Wonder if this will be enough
I just bought my first road bike today I’m going to pick it up in a few hours ❤️ I’m so excited! I have like a city bike. But I want to train to go far distances like 3-5 hour rides. If you have any advice please let me know ��
1 beginner mistake in talking and how to avoid it: Practice saying the words hastle, saddle and mortals with an ‘l’ instead of a ‘w’ to avoid saying hastow, saddow and mortow which as well as making you sound thick will also infuriate your listener distacting them from the message you’re trying to convey.
1. Do not run a red light
2. Do not ride on the sidewalk
3. Go to a Gym to get Stronger and do not try a “push up” clip from a cyclist from youtube…( it looks like you want to kiss the grass instead of doing proper push ups.)
it is 2019 and i just saw this funny video. big lols
Averaging 18mph over 25-30 miles. I just can’t seem to hit 20mph average! I’ll try some of the things you mentioned, cheers!
Always wear gloves when you fall-off, your hands will appreciate them.
What’s a respectable average on a 100km ride for an ameture?.. Consider the terrain being flat tarmac…
From my experience, can tell that number of stops (heavy traffic, red lights, pedestrian crossings, some construction sites, etc) have HUGE negative impact on avg speeds. This season I got upgrade with wheelset and tires, and I can feel real benefit on flat (high speed with less rolling resistance) but in meantime my usual route got some new complicated traffic zones, where I need to slow/stop… In fact, that’s probably refer to Strava algorithmstime when “auto-pause” option is activate after spot, and similar…
where is the video filmed?
it could be nice if you add in the description of the video the shooting location
My old racing bike had a gear on the frame. I could find not one video on how you change gears on the new racing bikes. The way it has to be done is weird.
Great story. I’m obese at the moment. 245+. My lowest weight was like 165 and that was slightly overweight for my frame. I lift because it was cheaper than a bike but now I have a road bike. I want to ride for cardio and I love riding it. Although I don’t have any friends to ride with. Keep it up!!
My average speed is always better on the road than on my trainer (using Zwift). Is that common?
Sprints 3 of them with stiff arm’s one minute each, when climbing a hill stand up and pump 4 times sit and pump 4 times all the way up the hill, try just doing up hill in 1st gear until you are able to spin it at 90 to 100rpm.
When you are comfortable with this, clime a hill 60 sec standing 60 sitting, when you can do this next is 60 sec standing 60 sec sitting 120 sec standing 120 sec sitting then 180 sec standing 180 sitting 240 sec standing 240 sec sitting at the end breathe in as deep has you can and exhale Has hard has you can 30 sec.
My average speed around auburn ca riding to Dutch Flat 22 mph. That 4000 ft climb over 30 miles on the back roads.
First sign that you’re a true cyclist… those push ups.. omg those are bad lol.
7 weeks into my way back to shape (after 20 yrs on my arse in a cab)… increased my average from 24.5 to 27 km/h by now… doing intervals on 1 ride pr week and higher cadence throughout on 2nd ride of the week… running/jogging 3 times a week 5 km pr run and then doing some strenght workouts in the morning each day.. saturday/sunday off days… seems to work for me:) watching GCn and Triathlon Taren for train tips is always good:)
Over the past few months I’ve went from 15.5mph to 17.2mph, small steps. But happy with the progress ����
I usually get an average speed of 26kmh on an 1:30:00 or 2:00:00 ride.
Thank you for the great advice, i went with a group and pushed too hard. Iam going to work on a foundation. Thx.
Yesterday I pushed 120km 1250m ascent on my gravel in 3:32:00….. Is that good or average? Dont know… Just love it….
I love MA, its home for me. I used to work in beverly and danvers during the summers and loved the vibe of the north shore. Very cool you have a connection there!
Hi GCN, thanks for all your useful input. Most of the pro/ semi pro rider seems to be able to maintenance a good speed around 40 to 50km/h ish. Just wondering is this a typical average speed for a road bike or i am not just fit enough as struggling to hit the 40s mark. Cheers
I remember when i first started cycling i would always go down decents as fast as possible. I would always wind myself and burn too many matches. Now i just enjoy my decents to recover. And believe it or not, the decents last longer that way. ��
On a solo ride i average around 20-20.5 In groups we get around 22.5
Do I need a cycling computer and heart rate monitor to train?
Three ways to become a stronger cyclist:
1. Ride your bike a lot.
2. Have good nutrition.
3. Get plenty of rest.
I would love to see a “How to” for dealing with a crash, ie road rash and bandages so you can ride the next day or even keep going that day like the Pros.
We just took our old road bikes to the shop to get tuned up and we are going to start reading out again
So nonody is gonna talk about the cameraman keeping up with him
I think the first mistake is not being able to work on your bike. You’ve gotta be your own certified bike mechanic cause chances are you don’t live close to a professional.
People from Great Britain always sound stupid when they speak English with an English accent. We should change the name of the language to American….
I am turning 65 this month had open heart surgery 5 months ago and I want to go on a bike ride to Florida from Greenville Sc something I have dreamed about doing my whole life am I crazy
i go to gym and bike but fuck i always skip leg day now my leg hurts when im climbing
I could start by not eating pancakes at 3 in the morning watching YouTube vudeos����♂️
That must’ve been the worst push up I have ever seen �� and trust me, I’ve seen some really bad push-ups ��
Losing weight is the best way to be faster. It does more than just make you lighter. First you are lifting less weight with the same watts. Also you are supplying oxygen to less tissue which increases your VO2 max. In addition, because you can ride faster and lighter you can ride more, which allows you to tolerate longer and harder training sessions which will increase your absolute power. So your stronger more efficient body is pushing less. A fat guy can ride all summer, if he doesn’t lose the weight his improvement will be maybe 5% better. Lose the weight and he’ll be 25 to 50% faster. I know this from first hand experience. And you won’t lose 20 to 30 lbs just riding. You might lose 5 lbs. You have to diet. Lose weight to ride. Not ride to lose weight.
Sleeping wearing a cycling jersey. I’d only expect this coming from a GCN video hahaha.
I have a lot of experience cycling, but not on roadbikes. I’m currently restoring a vintage one with some new components, and maybe next week I’ll make my first ride. I’m a little bit concerned about it, it can feel so weird to cycle on different types of bikes, and when sitting on the one I’m working on, I’m really surprised at how low I have to lean forward.
I knew instinctively about leg extention when adjusting the saddle. It just felt better.
For those of u complaining how his push ups form (…who obviously never do them); had u ever heard of wide arms push up!?
Hi idont have enough money to buy a respectful bike can you help me
I’m glad I went army first cycling second. Got those pushups down to a science all day long.
A video on recovery stretch routine and maybe preventive exercises for cycling would be awesome!
I have a Boardman pro carbon road bike is that a good areo bike.
Week one down, the ol ass is not liking it, can’t wait for week 9 lol, I hope this gets better soon. ��
One thing you’ve missed on braking which would be appreciated; how to shift your weight to A) not go over the handlebars if most of your braking comes from the front wheel, and B) compensate for any fishtailing.
Why dont youtubers encourage larger seats for riders?.
Its very off-putting for many if not most peoppe who would otherwise ride a cycle. Ive noyiced that in Europe, oridnary travel cycles are pretty large seats for EVERYONE. Which is why everyone uses tyem on daily basis..
Whereas in the US and UK and on YouTube, ive seen over paid cycles with seats of sizes equal to their palms
This is an inspiring video. Thanks for sharing dude. Subscribed!
#12: Eat plenty of beans the night before. #JetPropulsion ��♂️��
I am a teenager and I lost about 10 kilos to cycling. Never thought that as simple as cycling can cut down weight rather than any other sport like basketball
Question for experienced riders.
It seems to me that extra $$ spent on a bike equals:
Weight reduction
Durability & efficiency (specifically from higher grade parts)
Customization (especially when an actual bike shop assembles it to fit your body)
Am I missing anything else pertinent here?
Your push-up form was horrible, less than half the range of motion, arms flared out, arms should be at chest level not shoulder level.
Just trying to help ��
Squats,lunges,leg curls,leg extensions,riding a heavy bike with a parachute.
I found those mistake when I was 8 years old.. Am I a pro now?
It is surprising how just a small amount of forced slowness (traffic lights, etc) dramatically brings down average speed.
I got drunk last night and went on a 42 mile bike ride. Worst mistake ever I felt like throwing up for the next 3 hours after my ride… Ugh
meanwhile i ride old faulty (have problems) bike with 0 aero dynamic stuff and still do 27 kmph average
i used to think mountain bikes good enough for everyday until i got a road bike.
You forgot an important tip: Always take ear plugs. Hotels and the areas around them are usually noisy places and if you end up with a roomy that snores you’ll want to kill them in short order. Earplugs every time.
I’m constantly climbing hills and sweat like a b* #tch every time. there is one big long hill I have to master almost there.
What a load of utter bollocks! Like any endurance sport the more you do it the better you’ll get just have belief and faith in your own abilities
I’m leaving Lancaster PA on my bicycle and I’m going to Shartlesville PA, then Centralia, then deciding if I want to go to Bethlehem or if I want to go home. Will be posting updates @Andy Englestein. Btw, Ebikes really help you get back up after you’ve been hit by some asshole in a car turning left thinking they had right of way when they didn’t
One time I rode for I don’t know how long or how far, but on the way back I was so determined to make it home I pushed myself hard along the highway. Getting home, I drank roughly 2 litres of water and, an hour later, decided it was time to eat. My legs didn’t work. I motioned to walk and collapsed in a heap, they were so bad.
Regukar bikes will soon be relegated to “fitness” machines, ebikes are 1000 times better for what people love of being in a bycicle: efficient, cheap, be free, commuting, errand machine. Tou just forget about hills or ratio-cadence effort.
My 500w rear hub ebike is 90% used in throttle mode:D
I think you should actually go on bumpy roads to build up and practice balance
Pushing hard downhill gives extra momentum up the next hill, then i stand and crank the taller gears until i’m at the top or in the granny gears when its time to sit again. Pumping tyres to 100 psi also reduces the rolling resistance.
Hey Matt, what’s up with the short sleeves and long tights?? ��
Great suggestions. I would like to add mine which is that if you are going out on the road and riding in a group, learn how to signal, communicate and ride in a peloton. This can save your life by preventing a crash with another rider or worse, with a car. Anyone who rides in a bike club should know this or you can watch some GCN videos. Drafting is fun, but it can be dangerous, so be aware of the dangers and responsibilities. Riding is traffic is just the opposite. Lose those fast riders and be a courteous commuter. Slower is better. In sum, you can ride hard and fast when in a peloton, if you know the rules of the road, but just relax and just roll home or to the espresso shop, like a pro.
I just try to maintain my average speed on 30+km/h (96kg/26″ MTB/flat road/casual clothing and regular pedals).
If the frontal wind is strong then more effort have to be put on the pedals and when the wind is pushing me, then I’m pushing the cadence limits.
I tend to keep my cadence on 80+/-5, but with current setup over 50km/h cadence will go over 105.
The whole racing is not exactly training rather a kind of commuting in a strange way mindset is always maximum attack to achieve the best avg speed
I just found this channel, and I like your approach. Keep up the good work, you already got a new subscriber
I really liked the mentality point whenever I’m fkd I just think this is where I wana be, if i’m not tired I’m not trying hard enough then I push through and feel fkn awesome by the time I stop lol
What curb, you guys have curbs to mount from? I’m so jealous.
Poor dress sense is the main issue a noob can have issues with. As displayed by this guy perfectly. Looking this rubbish is depressing and you won’t feel inspired or liberated, quite the opposite.
I just started a week ago and ly average speed is about 23 km/h
Hey can you guys help me out on where would be a good place to go on a trainning camp but not somewhere very expensive?
2:19 Strangely Matt’s targeted advert on laptop is for Women’s lingerie:-)
Why would you want to sleep with a zombie? “Make sure to get those Zeds in”:P
I only want to get faster on my mtb and hybrid bike I’m averging 15-20mph more for acceleration
Awesome video! I stumbled across your content about 4 months ago and that sparked my interest in cycling. I was previously struggling for the past year with some serious knee pain from a bmx accident. Long story short I purchased a road bike and have rode 500 miles so far and can happily say that not only has it helped my mental state tremendously but I’ve found relief with my knee and feel it getting stronger every ride.
I have a little suggestion here. I am not the native british english speaker, and many of your presenters speak that way, it is difficult to understand. If you could be more “clear” I would be very thankful. BTW this channel is awesome:)
You should have mentioned counter steering. At higher speeds, when you want to go left, push on the left side of the bar and lean etc
Great video if anyone actually practices any of it, rather than I know what I’m doing so don’t try to tell me how to go round a corner as you freewheel and put 20 yards into them as they’re coming off the brakes:-)
Lloydy is cool, that one is the best haha Great video guys! Can you make a video about breathing in different situations?
You telling me the broad with the thick thighs and that thick monkey was comando the whole video? No doubt she can ride with the bear of em.
I would love to see the GCN presenters riding on average alloy trekking bikes. Especially on a route they know quite good and in comparison to their usualy used roadbikes in average speed etc.��
Great advice man, I have cycled for 5 year previous and due to…..well mainly laziness, recently decided to get the love back in my life. Going to document in on YouTube too. Can’t wait. Subscribed ��
Awh GCN, you are spoiling us with these multiple daily uploads. Keep up the fantastic work!!