4 Basic Skills For Beginner Cyclists

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  • @gcn
    @gcn  5 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    What skill do you think is important for new cyclists to learn?

    • @dominicsarmen
      @dominicsarmen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      step 5 : stop and get some coffee

    • @georgelee5299
      @georgelee5299 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      To streach eat the right food and how to be effeicent on the bike, have a great day😊😎

    • @michellsmorgcycle4161
      @michellsmorgcycle4161 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Keeping their thumbs hooked around the handlebar when riding. That should save a few from unnecessary spills. :)

    • @koalatouring2754
      @koalatouring2754 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Learning a trackstand. Very important if your spd shoes won’t come off on time.

    • @djpalmer31
      @djpalmer31 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      You showed us how to get on the bike, but not how to dismount safely. Massive omission!

  • @HeroGenix
    @HeroGenix 4 ปีที่แล้ว +359

    quarantine is really bringing me to places I never thought I'd go

    • @allisonfast5791
      @allisonfast5791 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      yep

    • @rxeey
      @rxeey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@allisonfast5791 frr lol

    • @turbomunch
      @turbomunch 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The vegetable isle?

    • @twocansams6335
      @twocansams6335 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just admit it your gay, you have been staring at his buldge since he sat on the bike.

    • @biggussniffus5537
      @biggussniffus5537 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@turbomunch bob marley

  • @Nathan-tg4gu
    @Nathan-tg4gu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +210

    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.

    • @joellebrodeur1015
      @joellebrodeur1015 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      If you're totally new to riding a bike, that is a skill that takes time to develop. I'm not quite there yet, but with practice, I'll master it.

    • @davidb2885
      @davidb2885 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Once you generate more force with your legs than with your weight, I don't find it that important anymore.

    • @ashleyyy15
      @ashleyyy15 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Oh my god! so that was a biking strategy?? I honestly didn't knew the stand up biking was a professional technique. Because I used to do it every single time I rode my bike.
      Easy way to learn:
      Remove the saddle, so the steel part will hurt your ass if u try to sit.
      Try balancing (like standing) while free-riding without pedaling.
      u did it?

    • @AlacrityJones
      @AlacrityJones 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@davidb2885 disagree, you will always be well served to use the passive force of gravity when hill climbing rather than using the energy in your muscles, the force when standing comes more from your quads than your hamstrings when sitting, so you can develop more force when standing just like you can train to use more force when sitting

    • @Aeroguru1
      @Aeroguru1 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I always do this even in normal circumstances. I sthat reccomended?

  • @sladewilson9741
    @sladewilson9741 4 ปีที่แล้ว +234

    Honestly, I'm just impressed by the filming. I want to see the how to on that. The camera in front maintained perfect distance.

    • @4dderal53
      @4dderal53 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Slade Wilson btw the cameraman is running

    • @sladewilson9741
      @sladewilson9741 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@4dderal53 Is he the Flash?

    • @sabrinanicoara4797
      @sabrinanicoara4797 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Slade Wilson you can hear a motor so he’s probably on a dirt bike or four wheeler or something

    • @geraldpalma1218
      @geraldpalma1218 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sabrinanicoara4797 r/wooosh

    • @TeKeyaKrystal
      @TeKeyaKrystal 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      saaaaame ! I want to know how that's done to create my own cycling videos here in Los Angeles

  • @declanfaughey8471
    @declanfaughey8471 5 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    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.

    • @DinnerForkTongue
      @DinnerForkTongue 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As well as when to GTFO of the tarmac and onto the sidewalk, even if only for braking safely.

    • @FathimaFazna-zb6rq
      @FathimaFazna-zb6rq ปีที่แล้ว

      Go lovers

  • @elonmush4793
    @elonmush4793 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1160

    Oof those guys are serious about cycling. I'm just a joe messing around with his bike.

  • @redgar6467
    @redgar6467 5 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    As a recent beginner, you may want to mention how difficult it set off in a hard gear.

    • @markstevens8571
      @markstevens8571 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Bought my first bike less than two weeks ago, and the only piece of advice the seller gave me was to finish in a low gear so I would be able to start again next time. Wise words.

    • @itisicountolaf.yournewguar6111
      @itisicountolaf.yournewguar6111 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well..

    • @DinnerForkTongue
      @DinnerForkTongue 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Part of the gear game is to lower the gear as you slow to a stop. Exactly like a motor vehicle.

    • @fightingyaks2.0j77
      @fightingyaks2.0j77 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I forget about this all the time, thankfully I have a super light bike so it’s not too bad, but still

    • @Twowheelsandadream4
      @Twowheelsandadream4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Idek know why I’m watching this vid I’m experienced but yea the things you can learn with experience is crazy. Live and learn.

  • @malcolmhutchison
    @malcolmhutchison 5 ปีที่แล้ว +545

    Always wear gloves - when you fall-off, your hands will appreciate them.

    • @ScoutJoe
      @ScoutJoe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      good advice I once had a crash and my gloves saved me some possible nasty palm scrapes I never ride my bike without my helmet and my gloves

    • @s3ntin4ls73
      @s3ntin4ls73 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ScoutJoe I somehow read Crush and not Crash

    • @TeKeyaKrystal
      @TeKeyaKrystal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      wait .. fall off ? ... falling is a part of cycling ?

    • @nessapie23
      @nessapie23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      T.K. Yes it's apart of the learning. I working on going around curves at faster speeds and how to properly break and I fell off my bike.

    • @purplefabian
      @purplefabian 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I know It’s probably inevitable that one day I will fall off my bike but I hope it never happens

  • @chuckmaddison2924
    @chuckmaddison2924 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Just back on my bike .when I was a kid it seemed to be a case of getting on and peddling.
    Now it seems to be more of a science.
    I did 17 kilometres the other day, so happy. Ok It's not the Tour de France.
    Also running on dyno at home to help.
    Thanks for the great videos.

  • @danielweatherspoon2642
    @danielweatherspoon2642 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    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

    • @gcn
      @gcn  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks Daniel, you're not wrong there!

  • @nickw6175
    @nickw6175 5 ปีที่แล้ว +357

    number 5/ don't assume the bloke with the top end expensive bike and all the gear actually knows what he is talking about

    • @walkingskin2920
      @walkingskin2920 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      The guys making the video have top end expensive bikes and equipment.

    • @jfareilla
      @jfareilla 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Perpetually Mad yeah but they are ex pros so they know why they’re doing

    • @walkingskin2920
      @walkingskin2920 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@jfareilla I know, I was commenting on the "expensive stuff doesn't mean extensive knowledge" stereotype

    • @nickw6175
      @nickw6175 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@jfareilla I didn't mean the presenters !!! I meant the " experts" you sometimes meet out and about !

  • @2Runner247
    @2Runner247 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thanks guys for the tips it helped me a lot while riding.

  • @hogdog567
    @hogdog567 5 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I'd like to know how to blow my nose whilst in my aero bars.
    Thanks, Chris.

  • @grover9187
    @grover9187 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These are all the answers I wanted to know. Everybody says just get on and ride. Experienced riders think cornering and breaking comes naturally. Great explanation.

  • @brannmacfinnchad9056
    @brannmacfinnchad9056 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    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.

    • @fightingyaks2.0j77
      @fightingyaks2.0j77 ปีที่แล้ว

      Too true, I usually pump the brakes like on a car, or A.B.S

  • @wholemilk153
    @wholemilk153 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The pull on Chris' brakes!

    • @treyquattro
      @treyquattro 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      IKR. How does he manage to stop without crushing the bars?!

    • @AveryAbbott
      @AveryAbbott 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@treyquattro Hydraulic brakes. Levers don't move nearly as much during modulation as they do with cable-actuated brakes.

  • @PandiLive
    @PandiLive 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wanted to go on a bike ride and just went to TH-cam to see how people cycle as a sport, pure curiosity. Found the braking stuff interesting, as im terrified of using my front brake (got yeeted over the handlebars once, never again 😂) but realized I do the cornering thing naturally. Mainly because of balance but also because I think it’s fun

  • @JMcLeodKC711
    @JMcLeodKC711 5 ปีที่แล้ว +279

    You're not wrong by calling this video 4 basic skills...
    I would say that the next set of basic skills should be
    1. Ride no handed
    2. Take a drink
    3. Change a flat tire
    4. Find your way home if you're lost
    Have you ever waived at someone and they don't waive back? It's not that they're rude, it's that they can't take their hands off the bars

    • @jasonmcgrody9472
      @jasonmcgrody9472 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I think they have videos for the first three things you've mentioned. The Matt/Dan video on how to drink from a water bottle is hysterical.

    • @pappanalab
      @pappanalab 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I just figured out how to do most of this stuff instinctually. Am I the strange one?

    • @txy2276
      @txy2276 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      John McLeod a

    • @sunnyleone-fk4mv
      @sunnyleone-fk4mv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pappanalab ofc me too...I mean come on!! You don't need youtube videos for these things..atleast most of us don't!

  • @fen0221
    @fen0221 5 ปีที่แล้ว +288

    Why is his front brake on the right?? Oh wait. The uk of course🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @psychobotLoL
      @psychobotLoL 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      rly? I didn't noticed it, haha

    • @rainZSlayer
      @rainZSlayer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      That's interesting. We follow the right side driving of UK but the brake setup for my road bike is that of the US 🤔

    • @fen0221
      @fen0221 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I noticed it after 1:17. My front brake is at my left side. I actually meant it as a joke but it seems like everything in the uk is mirrored.

    • @devinsdsm
      @devinsdsm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      It's preference. They talk about it in one of the tech videos, some of the presenters prefer a motorcycle setup.

    • @miicha55
      @miicha55 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I bought my bike when I lived in UK and it have front brake on the right. Now I live on the Continent again and I really like this setup because I can effectively brake and indicate I'm going to turn to left at the same time.

  • @natalielawyerchick
    @natalielawyerchick 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m just starting to figure this out and I’m so scared to put the clipless pedals on. How do you start without toppling over? How are you guys getting into and out of the pedals without falling over?? Help

    • @hellobastard1883
      @hellobastard1883 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      natalielawyerchick what I did to get into clipless pedals was go on some grass and just practice clipping in and out, on your first ride you might fall of like I did 😂 but it doesn’t matter as long as you can eventually do it without having to think about it👍

  • @tracyDoo
    @tracyDoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Very confident video, thank you! 😊 I just can't get the "out of the saddle" ride correctly yet, but you gave me some good tips :)!

  • @247MS1
    @247MS1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love this video, cycling should aim to be as inclusive as possible, and you guys doing this sort of content really helps that

    • @gcn
      @gcn  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks - we totally agree. Wish we could ❤️ this twice!

  • @claudiapenaranda7023
    @claudiapenaranda7023 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love hearing you guys talk! Great vid.

  • @stephchef7856
    @stephchef7856 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    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.

    • @kyle9362
      @kyle9362 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      In my case all of my friends doesn't have a bike or they can't use it. So i have to go alone everytime......

    • @TrevorNet
      @TrevorNet 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have you thought about free running or parkour? You can practice anywhere and eventually get yourself into professional trail running with the ultimate style.

    • @bathcitytv5859
      @bathcitytv5859 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would highly recommend getting one, start of with a less expensive one to learn on

    • @hiteshkaushik4563
      @hiteshkaushik4563 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I also don't had any bike in the past, i recently bought one. Its a cheap one( with no gears, shocker and damper) but it does the job. You can also purchase used bikes they are not that costly. The good thing about cycles is every part is replaceable. So buy a cheap one and get it fixed.

    • @fionnog6003
      @fionnog6003 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tobias E123 Any bike recommendations for a beginner?

  • @ifthebeltiscrackedor
    @ifthebeltiscrackedor 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thx! Just built a gravel bike from my 10 yrs old commuter. Shimano 105, drop down bar, 2x9 instead of former 3x7 ans tyres from Dpecialized. I have a lot of experience biking and driving a motorbike (even in the army. I have 105 complete gtoupsrt on an Omnium cargo but biking with drop down bars is still completrly new to me. I took a first test outside tonight without brake fluid so I just went slow. I have been waiting so long for this.

  • @leblak1
    @leblak1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been riding bikes since I was a kid but I still have love for "fundamentals" videos.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can always pick up something!

  • @radicalrab4356
    @radicalrab4356 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Brilliant guys, I've been looking for a good informative video like this for my 3 year old daughter. Cheers...

    • @gcn
      @gcn  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome, thanks Rab!

  • @nikolamitrovic9484
    @nikolamitrovic9484 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Braking is so important to learn i had so many scary times where drivers just reverse out of their driveway without looking it is so important to practice fast braking

  • @rsvp1792
    @rsvp1792 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very well explained for beginners

  • @derrwolf
    @derrwolf 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    definitely scraped up my 2 week old bike hitting a U-turn the other day. also it was expensive problem as well🤦🏾‍♂️. HOWEVER i think im gonna enjoy this cycling thing

  • @HenningGu
    @HenningGu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I know that this video may seem silly for most people but I know that there are people out there who will appreciate any content like this.
    I mean... I can't do 2:04 so my saddle height is sub optimal.
    And I can't ride out of the saddle and I can only confidently remove my right hand from the handlebar.

  • @v1d300
    @v1d300 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    About braking, you said to slow down one should master front braking but I think to slow down you only really need the back brake the front brake is very essential when want to come to a full stop or a urgent stop.

    • @v1d300
      @v1d300 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@archetypex65 So much hate towards roadie. Calm down.
      I do ride a MTB so braking is essentially the first skill I had to learn. There is absolutely no way I would use front brake to slow down, its a recipe for disaster. Use back brake aggressively and learn to modulate the front brake is my advice unless and until you want to come to a full stop then both brakes and ready to bail as quickly as you can.

  • @jasonmcgrody9472
    @jasonmcgrody9472 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Backwards British Brakes!!! Front brake is on the LEFT side.

  • @kaseyingham395
    @kaseyingham395 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    just started road biking - i was coming looking for tips like “here’s the arm signals to learn” and “here’s how to ensure your seat is at the right height” LOL. You guys rock though and i’ll come back for some of these tips once I figure out a good height for my seat. hahaha!

  • @grumpynerd
    @grumpynerd 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @speedyjongman
    @speedyjongman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @chunhungmok3474
    @chunhungmok3474 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Counter steering is the most important to know

  • @justalazer7485
    @justalazer7485 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The camera man is a superhero lol

  • @Expertzero6Dingley
    @Expertzero6Dingley 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    A lot of recycled videos have been posted in the last few weeks.
    Don’t feel pressured to release new videos almost every day. But nice video anyways.

    • @minervali631
      @minervali631 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They need the ad money to survive m8

    • @normadicn5700
      @normadicn5700 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well for me even if it's been done in the past redoing it brings new light and perspective to the topic.

    • @moi7748
      @moi7748 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was thinking just the other day that I seem to have a few déjà vu moments while watching some recent GCN videos

  • @gunslinger68
    @gunslinger68 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    We just took our old road bikes to the shop to get tuned up and we are going to start reading out again

  • @GoKats76
    @GoKats76 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would add unclipping shoes to the braking/stopping skillset.

    • @TeKeyaKrystal
      @TeKeyaKrystal 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      most beginners have regular pedals & wear regular sneakers . I've been having and using my bike for almost two years and have yet to upgrade to clipping in

  • @SolarBlackShine
    @SolarBlackShine ปีที่แล้ว

    As simple as these suggestions were...they were important indeed.

  • @TC-mk3zx
    @TC-mk3zx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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!❤️

    • @helendale7668
      @helendale7668 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Unclipping is very important ! I got caught out yesterday, despite nearly 30 years of Look pedals ! Luckily the only damage was to my dignity :-)

  • @Flix-f6q
    @Flix-f6q 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Next is how to countersteer and trackstand.
    Stay hydrated.

    • @Agent-vj3ns
      @Agent-vj3ns 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Si and Ollie already covered that

    • @albr4
      @albr4 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Agent-vj3ns how to do a wheelie and then how to win the tour de france

    • @CulturalCats
      @CulturalCats 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Personally I'm looking forward to How To Wheely #6

  • @floijd
    @floijd 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    And here I was, always crashing into things with my bike, because I never thought of cornering ;)

  • @livininchains4788
    @livininchains4788 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yeah I've learned how to sit on my bike🚲👍😁

  • @sqdtnz
    @sqdtnz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @mahtorquatto
    @mahtorquatto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I don’t like riding a bike but if I had two cute trainers like that , I would start biking everyday!

  • @cool_mat99
    @cool_mat99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good advice for beginners like myself 👍 happy cycling I'm lovein it so far
    Caint believe how fast you can get on these bikes

    • @gcn
      @gcn  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers mat! Glad to hear it!

  • @veronicatomas4621
    @veronicatomas4621 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sorry I didn’t quite understand how to brake properly. Should you just hit the front wheel brake and leave the back wheel break alone? Vice versa? Use both?

  • @TitusPublius
    @TitusPublius 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks for this video! Just awaiting my C2W voucher before getting my first proper bike. Given that it's been about 15 years (at least!) since I last was on a bike. This is appreciated! Question though, how do you approach and deal with roundabouts on a bike?

    • @gcn
      @gcn  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome, cheers David! Follow your local highway code, if you're nervous at first you can always dismount on the pavement and cross as a pedestrian away from the traffic.

    • @dddgtsd
      @dddgtsd 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm in exactly the same position now, just got my first bike since I was a kid and even then I wasn't a big cycler. I'm currently dismounting and using the pavement to walk when unsure, I'm hoping to gain more confidence as I go along.

    • @DinnerForkTongue
      @DinnerForkTongue 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Think of yourself as a slow motorcycle that will never have the right of way until proven otherwise, and go from there. Stop if you're unsure, get off and hike if you need to. No shame in it.

  • @leedorney
    @leedorney 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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...

  • @deadbugengineering3330
    @deadbugengineering3330 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @antoninkasik5255
    @antoninkasik5255 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Guys could you make video about using Apple Watch for your data from your ride? I love using my Apple Watch so it would be nice to have some tips for apps or sensors that could be synced to it (if any). Thank you!

  • @thecarindustry9357
    @thecarindustry9357 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dang you make getting on a bicycle look complex

  • @liuduqiao
    @liuduqiao 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for sharing this video. 感谢分享

  • @kumarmurari6400
    @kumarmurari6400 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is for learning

  • @hueguy
    @hueguy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He makes standing up looks so easy

  • @arulvelk
    @arulvelk 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome tips. Thanks a lot 👍👍👍

  • @sarapfeifer1386
    @sarapfeifer1386 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ive been training for my 1st triathlon, and i have a 24 inch mtn bike keep in mind in 5 ft 6 ik its small but anyways i am hard on the bike and the 1st gear has broken and i have it set on 6 but this makes it rly hard to go up a hill i donagree that standing in pedals helps i have learned how to mount and dismount on my bike foing fast and slow and the breaking yeah only my front break works and i pump it to come to a slow complete stop

  • @thenomadcoder
    @thenomadcoder 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i feel wiser thanks to this video

  • @tammyshui
    @tammyshui ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!

  • @DaanHoogland
    @DaanHoogland 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    @Chris, I notice you press your break leavers all the way to the drop. As a triathlon officials we tell people they have to be able to fully break with a finger still between the lever and the drop. What are your thoughts on that?

    • @prestachuck2867
      @prestachuck2867 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Daan Hoogland Brake. A break will either require braking to a stop in order to relax, or taking your broken bike to the shop.

    • @DaanHoogland
      @DaanHoogland 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@prestachuck2867 and how about a broken finger?

  • @FathimaFazna-zb6rq
    @FathimaFazna-zb6rq ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work for the kids

  • @jajamn2359
    @jajamn2359 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Arghh.. perfect track, very good traffic. In my country indonesia is bad traffic, always

  • @renaudgiguere7496
    @renaudgiguere7496 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    As a canadian, those break levers are reversed ahaha. for me right lever = rear break

    • @ukulelelifelessons1746
      @ukulelelifelessons1746 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Renaud Giguere I thought the same thing. Why are you pulling on the right lever for the front brake?!?

    • @srmjo
      @srmjo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you're right-handed, you should try putting the front brake on your right hand. You'll stop faster and be safer!

  • @bhaskar2ndacc230
    @bhaskar2ndacc230 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks. This would help me

  • @OmaBrianHasya
    @OmaBrianHasya 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He he, nice video, it makes me wants to practice in cycling again like I was at primary school

  • @panjo40
    @panjo40 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here is a suggestion ,could you explain how to use the gearing on a road bike ;by that I maen the front gears to the rear gears

  • @AGH331
    @AGH331 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What I expected: 'This is how to do a safe emergency brake during a descent ...'
    What I got: 'This is how you get on a bike. Put it on the ground. [...] Push down on your forward leg.'
    Checked the date to make sure this wasn't uploaded on April 1st ...

  • @magdalenagrzelak3134
    @magdalenagrzelak3134 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @ForeverLumoz
    @ForeverLumoz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'd still love a Matt video about clipping ind and out of pedals 👍🏻😂😂

  • @marianomenconi264
    @marianomenconi264 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, its not simple to ride for the first time, for “entry level” peopole like me!

  • @billnmaree
    @billnmaree 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Starting out at age 68, biggest challenge is learning how to steer with one hand while signalling with the other. And there is no way I would ride a bike that requires clipping in.

    • @Lucas-gm3bv
      @Lucas-gm3bv 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don’t mean to sound like an idiot, but what is “clipping in”?

  • @jullianmiguelcajurao7249
    @jullianmiguelcajurao7249 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you man now i know how to balance a bike

  • @TrailPOV
    @TrailPOV 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just remember front and rear brake are switched sides of the handlebar in the UK vs North America

    • @midnoob1650
      @midnoob1650 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Probably uk vs rest of the world.
      Right rear
      Left front in France

    • @TrailPOV
      @TrailPOV 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@midnoob1650 South Africa and New Zealand follow UK orientation. Not sure about Oz.

    • @Walking_Death
      @Walking_Death 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TrailPOV Oz is right lever front brake. Keeps them the same as motorbikes.

  • @zoelefevre4920
    @zoelefevre4920 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative.. I would like to know about types of bike suitable for road please

  • @THEUrinalCake
    @THEUrinalCake 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I bought a brand new Specialized Diverge E5 and immediately wobbled out and stuffed it into the curb 0 feet into the first ride. Very embarrassing. Hopefully it doesn't cost too much to fix and hopefully the next ride goes better. Well it can't go much worse unless I get run over by a semi.

  • @pwrshots
    @pwrshots 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    starts out on a curve. good thing no one came whipping around that corner

  • @parisayousefi2237
    @parisayousefi2237 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    that was useful. thank you

  • @josephkozachek848
    @josephkozachek848 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @sanjanar9400
    @sanjanar9400 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Look over your shoulder to see the traffic"- there's 0 traffic.
    In India, cycling is a scary challenge riding through traffic.

  • @gusparera3440
    @gusparera3440 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just wana ride really long wheelies since i failed to master them on my motorcycle

  • @kamucho
    @kamucho 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great advice lads!

  • @reeennneee
    @reeennneee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I feel like gcn has made like 20 of these

  • @goranilincic2644
    @goranilincic2644 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video.Btw for the price of that Orbea you could buy some modest country homestead here in Serbia. 😄
    Great work. 💪🙂

  • @ROSE-by5su
    @ROSE-by5su 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @Pienimusta
    @Pienimusta 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    No manual or bunny hop mentioned
    ;D

  • @fareedwarmeli2593
    @fareedwarmeli2593 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great ✨

  • @ELTarTree
    @ELTarTree ปีที่แล้ว

    I've ridden motorcycles for 40 years. Is the ratio of braking, front and back combo, 60/40 the same? So we don't lean into corners or counter steer like motorcycles?
    Thanks for any advice

  • @ianwestley8348
    @ianwestley8348 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How about some advice on unclipping on a steep gradient it’s been my downfall, literally, on a few occasions

    • @discbrakefan
      @discbrakefan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Still difficult to do after thousands of km of cycling

    • @Nathan-tg4gu
      @Nathan-tg4gu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not relevant to beginner cyclists who have trouble with standard pedals.

  • @billylovesbikes4851
    @billylovesbikes4851 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice tips, keep making cycling approachable, too many snobs out there making us look bad

    • @laytonliddell2198
      @laytonliddell2198 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please do everyone a favour get a mountain a bike and keep off the road and if you want to go fast buy a actual bike instead of a child’s toy

    • @maerto
      @maerto ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@laytonliddell2198damn, how did you know they were talking about you

    • @laytonliddell2198
      @laytonliddell2198 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@maerto you think I’m a bike snob ? Yes I am grow up and get something with an engine

  • @SnedzTheBricklayer
    @SnedzTheBricklayer 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice video! Sadly it didnt contain a syllable of the info i was hoping to find 😐

  • @kyleragudo3657
    @kyleragudo3657 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice thanksm

  • @pritambanerjee2225
    @pritambanerjee2225 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought a 26T MTB today..frame size of 38.1 cm..my height is 5ft 7 inches..
    Did I made the right choice?? Seems a little small for me while riding.

  • @jaydesimone4297
    @jaydesimone4297 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @animal8003
    @animal8003 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a mountain biker

  • @NeedHelpCat
    @NeedHelpCat 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cornering is easy especially in cycling, Switch the gear to 3, press the clutch then Turn left then aggressively turn to the right then maybe use some break of you are going too fast...

  • @RyanPage-ym7oy
    @RyanPage-ym7oy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to start cycling but the prospect of cars and buses seems quite daunting. Have to got any tips for this?

  • @ajadventure2516
    @ajadventure2516 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting ☺️