As everyone else stated.. I needed to hear all of this!! I need to get back out riding as well as setting a schedule and goals!! Much appreciated!! Great video and thanks for the inspiration
As a new rider (restarting really at the young age of 56), just wanted to say thank you for this video as well as your other videos. My goal is 30 min a day or more of exercise. Don’t really like ‘exercising’. Love cycling. I have a Domane SL6 in red on order that should be ready in a week or two. Your videos helped me lock in on the Domane. Thank you! Excited about developing a regular cycling routine and continuing to learn from your videos.
Welcome to this great world of cycling young man, you are starting at the perfect age, which is whatever your current age is. Secondly, big congratulations on the SL6 Stephen. I see you have great taste! I’m excited to be able to apart of your journey and we will be taking those rides and growing together. I’m looking forward to the journey!
I hope you are good John. Your videos are for me pure motivation because I ride only 1 year continuously and honestly sometimes I need to push myself to go on the bike even I love it. Stay safe and I'm looking forward to your new videos.
Thank you very much! Doing a lot better now, and I’m glad to hear that. We motivate each other, hearing these stories makes me want to ride more and make more videos. I’m glad you enjoy them and I’m looking forward to making many more.
I was getting worried about your absence, so great to see you again John! Glad you are bouncing back, and its good timing as I need cycling content more than ever! Just broke my clavicle and got another 4-6 weeks on the shelf, so my routine has been destroyed and everything you said really resonates. Its either youtube cycling channels or spending all my money on cycling gear so please keep 'em coming!
Wow, first and foremost I’m so sorry to hear about your injury. I hope for a speedy and full recovery for you. Secondly, thank you, I wanted to do a video but my energy was non-existent. I’ll do my part to put out as much as I can during these next few weeks to hold you over. Can’t wait to hear when you are able to get back out there!
@@johnmanuel7561 Thanks John! Didnt mean to add any pressure, as Im sure bouncing back from covid is a delicate thing, so please proceed at your pace. Just wanted to let you know that I appreciate you and I look forward to your content. Have a great day and Ride On!
No pressure taken Stephen. It’s actually motivational to hear that. And I’d love to help, so hearing that my videos can help someone motivates me to make them. Like I’ve always said, we feed off of each other and grow together.
Glad you are feeling better. It sucks when you can’t ride. Sometimes I think I’m too stuck to my routines. I often remind myself it is ok not to ride for a day or two.
1. I ride every other day, mainly to minimize depression. If I miss a couple iterations, I risk getting blue, so routine is crucial to me. 2. As an old guy (69), my main risk is riding too hard and tweaking something. Routine helps me stay within reasonable limits. 3. It's a pleasure to hear from you again. I look forward to your future videos.
Welcome back! Hopefully you will not having any long term effects! Never got it, had a few scares. It is much worse than the vaccine reaction for sure... which was not very pleasant for the second dose. Be safe out there, you are all so brave! NYC is not kind to us cyclists.
Glad you’re feeling better. When I had Covid, I felt like I was dying! I caught it right after saying goodbye to my pops at the hospital as he took his last breath. It was tough. But daddy didn’t raise no wimp. I’m having my domane sl4 built, hopefully done tomorrow. I need to make a lifestyle change and be more positive just like how your videos make me feel. Also, my dad didn’t pass from Covid, it was many clots, strokes and weak heart. That’s why I want to start cycling to make my heart stronger. Keep us updated bro. And any tips on upgrades for my sl4 would be greatly appreciated.
First, I want to say sorry for the lost of your father. My father passed away in my arms 3 years ago, so I can feel your pain. Glad you are looking to bounce back Johnny and looking to improve your lifestyle. Cycling is a great way to do that. Lots of physical health and mental health benefits to cycling. Congratulations on your new Domane SL4! that’s a great bike! I would suggest riding stock for a while to get use to it and as time goes on and you feel you want a little more speed, the best upgrade to make is some carbon wheels. However, for the short time, if you are a data driven person and like to see your progress, some early purchases may be a bike computer, power meter and heart rate monitor. These are some things than can measure where you are and you can evaluate your growth.
@@johnnylong2049 I like the wahoo’s Tickr. Mainly because I have a wahoo bike computer so to stay in the same ecosystem and wahoo has great customer service. I ordered one heart rate monitor and it stopped working and I called Wahoo and they sent me a new one, just show proof of purchase. No questions asked. They didn’t even want the original back.
Welcome back! I ordered an SL 6 and seems like it will arrive this month. Can’t wait to get out. Keep up the good works and thanks for the inspiration.
Hope you are feeling better John and recovering well. Just take it easy on your first rides back and don't worry about losing some ride fitness as it will soon come back. Look after yourself.
Another great video buddy. The Scott addict rcis doing great. Crazy fast just wants to go, amazing up hills so fast on the decent love it. Upgraded to pirelli Pzero tlr race tubeless, look keo pedals and fizik areone saddle. Doing usual commute 20k a day atm only had chance to do 1 50k so far average speed around 34kph atm but getting there. And so far since January lost 32kg in weight was 117kg in January and now 84.6kg. Really wanna come over to the States with it at some point. Anyway takecare bud.
Nice setup you got there! Love the Scott Addict!! Congratulations on the weight lost, that’s AMAZING!!! Stay with it Dillan, you are making great progress.
@@johnmanuel7561 cheers bud, just deciding whether to get a winter bike in September or not atm as I could fit 32s on the scott still not sure. Running 28s atm
Glad you’re back. Now I’m sidelined! My SLR7 Domane had an argument with a car and the car won😱. Broken frame. My tailbone bruised. We’ll see which gets recovered first. Everything you’ve said about the benefits of routine, and the angst of not being able to do them, I am feeling right now.
Wow Charles I’m sorry for you and your bike! I hope for a speedy recovery for you and you bike is able to be repaired/replace. Such a devastating thing to hear. Hang in there, there will be plenty of roads available when you get back. Get better bro!
So many inspirations in this video: Isaac Newton, Colin Kaepernick, NYC cycling buddies, and recovery from covid-19. Stay safe and rest up John, you'll be needing it on those future rides!
Glad you're back and on the mend! I got a laugh when you mentioned 'Object in motion' because I tell myself that as I'm on a steep climb. Only twice all last season did I have to give up and walk the bike up the hill. I just didn't want to be the 'Object at rest.' Anyway welcome back! Enjoyed the scenery as usual.
Can you make a video on general maintenance especially about the gears. I have been riding single speed for a year now and looking into getting a geared bike. However I am worried about all the mechanical failures that could occur.
I also got tested corona +ve haven't ridden my bike for almost 2 weeks I miss riding,...will get back on saddle in few days as my isolation is gonna end by this weekend
I feel your pain Anurag! Especially when the weather is nice outside, I missed getting out there with my friends that went on rides. Glad to hear you only have a few days left.
@John Manuel Hi, I've been in the market for a road bike (beginner here) and the Trek Domane has caught my eye. I've stumbled upon your channel thru researching Domane bike. I must say I love your passion for this bike. Love it. Being a very experienced Domane user, can I ask you a question on the bike to make up my mind on what size I should choose? Is standover height clearance important on road bikes? Specifically Domane? Because I noticed the top tube slopes a little bit, not a straight line. I have an average leg length(31" inseam) and I think I can clear the bike standing over right at the middle on a 54 sided Domane, but a little bit forward on the bike (near head tube) I think it will hit my balls (just eyeballing the slope). With a 52 I think I have enough clearance even at the very front near the cockpit of the bike. But fear the overall dimensions of the bike maybe too small for me (I have medium sized torso but very very very long arms) Hope this question is not too loaded. How about you, how does your Domane do fit-wise? Thank you. And more power to your channel.
Hey Mike! I appreciate the support and you taking the time to watch the videos. Great questions and hopefully I can help. As far as the fit, the quick answer would be to get a bike fit which can help determine which bike to get for your size. Another thing I would suggest, is just testing one out. Even if it’s a higher end or lower end one that you don’t plan on buying, at least this can give you a gauge on how the Domane fits to you. Lastly, I do understand what you are saying with the slope, however I can’t think of a scenario where it would impact you. So, even if it’s a “close fit” to the boys, closer to the head tube, as long as the clearance on towards the seat is good, I would say go for it.
@@johnmanuel7561 Thanks for the reply John. Yeah I'll take your advice and try to see how I size up with a friends bike (52 or Small in Giant sizing) it's not exact but can give me ballpark at least. Getting a bike fit is in my next priority too. But probably in the near future. Hopefully I can make do with a guestimate bike size for now. Thank you again for the reply man.
Well in many places, riding on the sidewalks is illegal. You have to be very cautious and comfortable in riding in traffic. We are constantly communicating with each other.
Good to hear from you, and even better to see you again doing what you love.
Appreciate that Kevin!
Welcome back! We are all glad you over covid! 🙏🙏
Appreciate that bro!!
As everyone else stated.. I needed to hear all of this!! I need to get back out riding as well as setting a schedule and goals!! Much appreciated!! Great video and thanks for the inspiration
Thanks Luguzy!! I’ll be right there with you!
Get well soon John.💪😷
Thanks Tony!
Glad you’re back and doing better Bro 💪🏾
Thanks Sean!! Doing a lot better now
Nice to hear you again John.
Amsterdam is rainy and windy ):(
Thanks for your inspiration:)
Charlesm
Thanks Charles! Always love the support from my people in Amsterdam.
As a new rider (restarting really at the young age of 56), just wanted to say thank you for this video as well as your other videos. My goal is 30 min a day or more of exercise. Don’t really like ‘exercising’. Love cycling. I have a Domane SL6 in red on order that should be ready in a week or two. Your videos helped me lock in on the Domane. Thank you! Excited about developing a regular cycling routine and continuing to learn from your videos.
Welcome to this great world of cycling young man, you are starting at the perfect age, which is whatever your current age is. Secondly, big congratulations on the SL6 Stephen. I see you have great taste! I’m excited to be able to apart of your journey and we will be taking those rides and growing together. I’m looking forward to the journey!
I hope you are good John. Your videos are for me pure motivation because I ride only 1 year continuously and honestly sometimes I need to push myself to go on the bike even I love it. Stay safe and I'm looking forward to your new videos.
Thank you very much! Doing a lot better now, and I’m glad to hear that. We motivate each other, hearing these stories makes me want to ride more and make more videos. I’m glad you enjoy them and I’m looking forward to making many more.
I was getting worried about your absence, so great to see you again John! Glad you are bouncing back, and its good timing as I need cycling content more than ever! Just broke my clavicle and got another 4-6 weeks on the shelf, so my routine has been destroyed and everything you said really resonates. Its either youtube cycling channels or spending all my money on cycling gear so please keep 'em coming!
Wow, first and foremost I’m so sorry to hear about your injury. I hope for a speedy and full recovery for you. Secondly, thank you, I wanted to do a video but my energy was non-existent. I’ll do my part to put out as much as I can during these next few weeks to hold you over. Can’t wait to hear when you are able to get back out there!
@@johnmanuel7561 Thanks John! Didnt mean to add any pressure, as Im sure bouncing back from covid is a delicate thing, so please proceed at your pace. Just wanted to let you know that I appreciate you and I look forward to your content. Have a great day and Ride On!
No pressure taken Stephen. It’s actually motivational to hear that. And I’d love to help, so hearing that my videos can help someone motivates me to make them. Like I’ve always said, we feed off of each other and grow together.
Glad you are feeling better. It sucks when you can’t ride. Sometimes I think I’m too stuck to my routines. I often remind myself it is ok not to ride for a day or two.
Thanks Mark! Very true, sometimes we need that day off.
1. I ride every other day, mainly to minimize depression. If I miss a couple iterations, I risk getting blue, so routine is crucial to me.
2. As an old guy (69), my main risk is riding too hard and tweaking something. Routine helps me stay within reasonable limits.
3. It's a pleasure to hear from you again. I look forward to your future videos.
Happy to see you still getting out there and riding Ichiro at 69 years young!
Welcome back! Hopefully you will not having any long term effects! Never got it, had a few scares. It is much worse than the vaccine reaction for sure... which was not very pleasant for the second dose. Be safe out there, you are all so brave! NYC is not kind to us cyclists.
Thanks Shawn! Feels good to finally be getting back to feeling like myself again.
@@johnmanuel7561 happy for you! Will you take the vaccine?
Possibly, especially if it becomes a mandate to travel.
Glad you’re feeling better. When I had Covid, I felt like I was dying! I caught it right after saying goodbye to my pops at the hospital as he took his last breath. It was tough. But daddy didn’t raise no wimp. I’m having my domane sl4 built, hopefully done tomorrow. I need to make a lifestyle change and be more positive just like how your videos make me feel. Also, my dad didn’t pass from Covid, it was many clots, strokes and weak heart. That’s why I want to start cycling to make my heart stronger. Keep us updated bro. And any tips on upgrades for my sl4 would be greatly appreciated.
First, I want to say sorry for the lost of your father. My father passed away in my arms 3 years ago, so I can feel your pain. Glad you are looking to bounce back Johnny and looking to improve your lifestyle. Cycling is a great way to do that. Lots of physical health and mental health benefits to cycling. Congratulations on your new Domane SL4! that’s a great bike! I would suggest riding stock for a while to get use to it and as time goes on and you feel you want a little more speed, the best upgrade to make is some carbon wheels. However, for the short time, if you are a data driven person and like to see your progress, some early purchases may be a bike computer, power meter and heart rate monitor. These are some things than can measure where you are and you can evaluate your growth.
@@johnmanuel7561 I love to collect data at least for my heart rate. Which heart rate monitor do you suggest
@@johnnylong2049 I like the wahoo’s Tickr. Mainly because I have a wahoo bike computer so to stay in the same ecosystem and wahoo has great customer service. I ordered one heart rate monitor and it stopped working and I called Wahoo and they sent me a new one, just show proof of purchase. No questions asked. They didn’t even want the original back.
good to hear from you again, get well my brotha
Thanks Melvin, missed talking to y’all!!
This is exactly what I needed to hear today to keep me on track with my training and career goals, which have been on hold for too long! Thanks John!
I’m glad to hear that Nathan. We are creatures of habits, so getting those positive habits started will help lead to to those goals.
Welcome back! I ordered an SL 6 and seems like it will arrive this month. Can’t wait to get out. Keep up the good works and thanks for the inspiration.
Thanks Hao and wow, your new bike is almost here!! I’m excited for you to get it!
Hope you are feeling better John and recovering well. Just take it easy on your first rides back and don't worry about losing some ride fitness as it will soon come back. Look after yourself.
Thanks Jamie! I’m Doing a whole lot better now and I appreciate that.
Once you got it up, keep it up! You're so right when you fall off the game plan its so much harder to come back motivated. Aloha 🤙
Aloha brother! That cliff is definitely steep if you don’t stay with it.
Another great video buddy. The Scott addict rcis doing great. Crazy fast just wants to go, amazing up hills so fast on the decent love it. Upgraded to pirelli Pzero tlr race tubeless, look keo pedals and fizik areone saddle. Doing usual commute 20k a day atm only had chance to do 1 50k so far average speed around 34kph atm but getting there. And so far since January lost 32kg in weight was 117kg in January and now 84.6kg. Really wanna come over to the States with it at some point. Anyway takecare bud.
Nice setup you got there! Love the Scott Addict!! Congratulations on the weight lost, that’s AMAZING!!! Stay with it Dillan, you are making great progress.
@@johnmanuel7561 cheers bud, just deciding whether to get a winter bike in September or not atm as I could fit 32s on the scott still not sure. Running 28s atm
32’s will help. Depends how bad of weather conditions are you willing to go out and ride in.
@@johnmanuel7561 I got out in all to be fair inc snow. So thinking gravel bike
Yea if you are riding in the snow, then I would agree on gravel bike, or something that can at least accommodate a gravel tire in the 38-40mm range.
Glad you’re back. Now I’m sidelined! My SLR7 Domane had an argument with a car and the car won😱. Broken frame. My tailbone bruised. We’ll see which gets recovered first. Everything you’ve said about the benefits of routine, and the angst of not being able to do them, I am feeling right now.
Wow Charles I’m sorry for you and your bike! I hope for a speedy recovery for you and you bike is able to be repaired/replace. Such a devastating thing to hear. Hang in there, there will be plenty of roads available when you get back. Get better bro!
So many inspirations in this video:
Isaac Newton, Colin Kaepernick, NYC cycling buddies, and recovery from covid-19.
Stay safe and rest up John, you'll be needing it on those future rides!
So true! Feels good to start feeling like my self again. Stay safe!!
Glad you're back and on the mend! I got a laugh when you mentioned 'Object in motion' because I tell myself that as I'm on a steep climb. Only twice all last season did I have to give up and walk the bike up the hill. I just didn't want to be the 'Object at rest.' Anyway welcome back! Enjoyed the scenery as usual.
haha! I know the struggle going up a climb and having to walk the bike up. Glad to be back talking with y’all again.
Hope you’re feeling good John!
Definitely doing a lot better now!! Thank you!
Can you make a video on general maintenance especially about the gears. I have been riding single speed for a year now and looking into getting a geared bike. However I am worried about all the mechanical failures that could occur.
Great suggestion!
I also got tested corona +ve haven't ridden my bike for almost 2 weeks I miss riding,...will get back on saddle in few days as my isolation is gonna end by this weekend
I feel your pain Anurag! Especially when the weather is nice outside, I missed getting out there with my friends that went on rides. Glad to hear you only have a few days left.
@John Manuel Hi, I've been in the market for a road bike (beginner here) and the Trek Domane has caught my eye. I've stumbled upon your channel thru researching Domane bike. I must say I love your passion for this bike. Love it. Being a very experienced Domane user, can I ask you a question on the bike to make up my mind on what size I should choose?
Is standover height clearance important on road bikes? Specifically Domane? Because I noticed the top tube slopes a little bit, not a straight line. I have an average leg length(31" inseam) and I think I can clear the bike standing over right at the middle on a 54 sided Domane, but a little bit forward on the bike (near head tube) I think it will hit my balls (just eyeballing the slope). With a 52 I think I have enough clearance even at the very front near the cockpit of the bike. But fear the overall dimensions of the bike maybe too small for me (I have medium sized torso but very very very long arms)
Hope this question is not too loaded. How about you, how does your Domane do fit-wise? Thank you. And more power to your channel.
Hey Mike! I appreciate the support and you taking the time to watch the videos. Great questions and hopefully I can help. As far as the fit, the quick answer would be to get a bike fit which can help determine which bike to get for your size. Another thing I would suggest, is just testing one out. Even if it’s a higher end or lower end one that you don’t plan on buying, at least this can give you a gauge on how the Domane fits to you. Lastly, I do understand what you are saying with the slope, however I can’t think of a scenario where it would impact you. So, even if it’s a “close fit” to the boys, closer to the head tube, as long as the clearance on towards the seat is good, I would say go for it.
@@johnmanuel7561 Thanks for the reply John. Yeah I'll take your advice and try to see how I size up with a friends bike (52 or Small in Giant sizing) it's not exact but can give me ballpark at least. Getting a bike fit is in my next priority too. But probably in the near future. Hopefully I can make do with a guestimate bike size for now. Thank you again for the reply man.
How do you prevent getting hit by cars or lots of traffic. Do you ever recomend riding on the sidewalk or only the roads.
Well in many places, riding on the sidewalks is illegal. You have to be very cautious and comfortable in riding in traffic. We are constantly communicating with each other.