A Road Cyclist's Introduction To 'Cross | Emma Does Cyclo-Cross Ep. 1

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  • @gcn
    @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Are you doing any cyclo-cross events this season? Let us know. 👇

    • @alexjrashman
      @alexjrashman 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It will never compete with 'Matt does cyclocross' :(

    • @turnersheatingandplumbing
      @turnersheatingandplumbing 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Great timing for this video as I’m doing the London to Brighton off road on Saturday on my specialized tricross. I’m going up against some Mtb mates who don’t think my bike is up to the job, so hopefully I will prove them wrong.

    • @purm0ndis
      @purm0ndis 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      3 races into the season and realizing my base training is still at base camp...

    • @julianhingsamer
      @julianhingsamer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      To be honest, I am too lazy to clean my bike after every ride. Don't get me wrong, my bike is cleaner than my room and I just want it to bling all the time. I guess I do spend enough time cleaning it, even though I only ride on dry roads.
      Greets from Austria :)

    • @gregorhunter5395
      @gregorhunter5395 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Inch Park 2018

  • @billbalding3705
    @billbalding3705 6 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    We loved it with Matt, we're gonna love it with emma

  • @seansurdovel2148
    @seansurdovel2148 6 ปีที่แล้ว +217

    "Si is very, very okay at cyclocross" hahaha

    • @isaidgooddaysir2585
      @isaidgooddaysir2585 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Came here to find this comment. 😀

    • @curbowman
      @curbowman 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hehe, that came straight from the Politically Correct manual.

    • @TheRambowbb
      @TheRambowbb 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      1:00

  • @ronbell7920
    @ronbell7920 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    GCN is at their very best when they take us riding with them! Thanks guys, personally I am ready to see more of England from your bikes. I will probably never afford to go there, but the country side looks beautiful to me! Keep the great riding shows coming they inspire the rest of us to get out and ride!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Ron, we sure are lucky to have some beautiful countryside near us

    • @ronbell7920
      @ronbell7920 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I live in NW North Carolina, USA. You guys should come ride here, I live in the foothills, but, the Blue Ridge Mountains are only 60 miles away. People come from all over the world to ride the Blue Ridge Parkway. Where I live it is gently rolling hills and almost no traffic. We have a well established Amish Community to boot and many great wineries as well.
      You guys should do a Grand Fondo here, My wife and I would love to ride a few miles with Emma! She can bring any of the boys that she likes!

  • @nicolemitsi
    @nicolemitsi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeeeww! Just started cyclocross a couple of months ago and love it! You'll love it Emma!! :)
    I've found it's been good to break up the boredom of just doing so many hours on the road. Having that bit of variety has helped kept me motivated with my road cycling. It's also helped with my bike handling skills - so great cross training for sure.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      It sure is good to vary up the training and explore some new areas

  • @terbennett
    @terbennett 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My 12 year old races CX and he's in his third season. This video came at the perfect time, because now I'm considering CX as well. These lessons will go a long way for me. Thanks for another excellent video.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's great news! You're welcome Terrence, go for it and let us know how it goes!

  • @Mububban23
    @Mububban23 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love how Emma is so tiny and pocket sized and smiley and friendly, yet she is a beast on a bike and could undoubtedly FLOG most of us who watch GCN :-D I still miss Matt's hijinks, but Emma's been a great addition to the team. And Si is always great.

  • @y.willychen2393
    @y.willychen2393 6 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    si-clocross

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      We see what you did there

    • @thomasgiallo5899
      @thomasgiallo5899 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Comment of the week

    • @lenahygiena
      @lenahygiena 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YES

    • @matthewlewis2072
      @matthewlewis2072 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So, is descending "Dan-hill"??

  • @yilmanbabilonia
    @yilmanbabilonia 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think I've said it before but Emma just makes my days

  • @raymonddelorney4603
    @raymonddelorney4603 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great film. I think Si has moved into a different level as a presenter and now as a teacher. Really good stuff.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Raymond

  • @MrNmoreno1185
    @MrNmoreno1185 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There's a huge CX community in Philadelphia with at least 1/2 races every weekend. Great atmosphere with beginners/kids/old folks riding right along with pros. Y'all should come out to race at at the Sly Fox Brewery in November!

  • @turnersheatingandplumbing
    @turnersheatingandplumbing 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great timing for this video as I’m doing the London to Brighton off road on Saturday on my specialized tricross. I’m going up against some Mtb mates who don’t think my bike is up to the job, so hopefully I will prove them wrong.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes, you prove them wrong! Viva la drop bar!

    • @turnersheatingandplumbing
      @turnersheatingandplumbing 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      And if anyone else has done it on a gravel type bike and has any tips let me know

    • @Lukep101
      @Lukep101 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ll just get you to go home to the car when I get off the

    • @Lukep101
      @Lukep101 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ll

    • @Lukep101
      @Lukep101 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I’m

  • @Strift104
    @Strift104 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    11:54 Emma saying she's worried about getting on and off the bike while simultaneously demonstrating a perfect dismount to run. Damn her natural ability!

  • @JustinDoesTriathlon
    @JustinDoesTriathlon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fun! I am a roadie at heart, but going to school in the northwest, they pull you into CX pretty quickly. I never stuck with it, but it's definitely a fun change for a couple months in the fall! Really exciting.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice! Let us know how you get on

    • @JustinDoesTriathlon
      @JustinDoesTriathlon 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gcn oh I quit years ago. I've already let you down. 😅🤣😅

  • @paulbigbee
    @paulbigbee 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really appreciate Emma bravely taking on something new: great example for the rest of us!

  • @BornPedalling
    @BornPedalling 6 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Si has either improved as a cyclo-cross teacher or Emma is a better pupil than Matt. I think it's the latter. #notmistakeoftheweek

    • @teuast
      @teuast 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Well, Matt was never exactly a graceful human, y'know? And Emma's one of those people who's just naturally really good at everything. So that does make a bit of difference.

    • @888johnmac
      @888johnmac 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      i don't know Matts cyclo-cross is still one of you tubes finest videos

  • @EricMichaelManuel
    @EricMichaelManuel 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best Emma video ever. Can't wait for the next videos. Need to learn these techniques myself!

  • @ZOB4
    @ZOB4 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Single Speed Cross is the most fun I've ever had on a bike. It's also fun to do long quasi-cross events. I'm actually entering the SS division of a local marathon XC race on a cross bike this fall.

  • @julen2380
    @julen2380 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome timing! I bought my first road/cyclocross bike just a few weeks ago. Last weekend I went into its natural terrain=the wood for the first time and it was amazing fun! I seem to have a natural instinct for a few of the techniques but obviously, lack much experience on drop handlebars etc. Still, I was astonished how capable the bike and how safe I therefore felt - roots, sand, steep decends - nothing seemed a problem. Can't wait for the next weekend and I will definitely try to learn along with you, Emma! Have fun!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah how exciting! It's a great way of exploring new terrain and mixing up the training. Stay tuned for plenty more 'cross content!

  • @Strenki-real
    @Strenki-real 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So much fun, something more dirty, like mud, off-road, close to the nature ... yes we have something like that and it is called MTB and we have big tubeless tires and suspension and comfort is out of the compare to Cyclo-cross bikes :D Love Emma!

  • @gamby16a
    @gamby16a 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    While I've toiled the summer away training for the cross season in New England USA, hoping for mid-pack in cat 5, you'll likely podium your first race, Emma. Can't wait to see you do it. This is gonna be great!!!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      gamby16a We can't wait either

  • @syedhariz6963
    @syedhariz6963 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Love that flashback with Matt

  • @Thiiryon
    @Thiiryon 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeeaaaaaaaaaaah!!! This is f***ing awesome! I love the serie with Matt so much, it is so good to see Emma going for it!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thibaut Stay tuned!

  • @Beatlefan67
    @Beatlefan67 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    As kids in those pre-mountain bike days (pre-anything really) if we got hold of an old bike (ladies one preferably to lessen chance of spoiling the chances of fatherhood) we would strip them down, paint them psychedelic (come on; it was the mid 60's) and voila - an off-road bike, or as we called them 'Trackers'. If you had a tracker in our neighbourhood, you were somebody! My dad found an abandoned one in a friends commercial garage. I still remember the excitement when he brought it home for me. Happy days!

  • @luisgallo5518
    @luisgallo5518 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Blimey! This series is going to be absolutely amazing! I still remember the day i found GCN, it was actually watching Matt going cross.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's cool! Stay tuned for the rest of the series

  • @artemisxo6734
    @artemisxo6734 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i've always been interested in cyclocross, im a cross country/trail rider, it feels like the natural love for someone interested in drop bars

  • @MrStarford
    @MrStarford 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some great tips in here thanks. I'm just starting out this season in the cxne league and finding cross much harder than I thought it was. Lots to try, thanks si and emma

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good luck!

  • @laurentlandry9732
    @laurentlandry9732 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes yes yes i just rewatched the whole original series and loved it i cant wait for this since im new to the gravel world!!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome! Stay tuned then for plenty more content

  • @MikeMacDonaldVSG
    @MikeMacDonaldVSG 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Emma makes GCN even better !!!!

  • @bhumiriady
    @bhumiriady 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so cool and spectacular!
    I'm not into cyclocross and off-road riding, but this video is so fascinating! Hats off to Emma and Si.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Omaris, maybe one day? 😉

    • @bhumiriady
      @bhumiriady 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Anytime!
      One day, I would definitely like to try off-road riding!

  • @amidroc
    @amidroc 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am trying CX this year on my Diverge Gravel bike. Thanks for the tips. Good to see Si changed up the step thru dismount to the back foot down first. Easier for beginners and safer.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great idea! Let us know how you get on!

  • @MrYotuner
    @MrYotuner 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Emma simply is amazing!

  • @cliffsangelsphotography
    @cliffsangelsphotography 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Emma is already a boss on the road. Soon she'll be a boss on the dirt. Welcome to GMBN!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No! Emma stays on GCN!

    • @matthewlewis2072
      @matthewlewis2072 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dirty Emma? No.

  • @neilmdon
    @neilmdon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Any way to get Matt back for some guest appearances on the more technical bits?

    • @Tideman11
      @Tideman11 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      On the steep ascents, while having to clip in. Gosh, I miss his laugh.

    • @layton3503
      @layton3503 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I miss him too, not that anyone at GCN should feel bad - I enjoy the new folks just as much, but it would be good to see Matt once in a while

  • @scottnu5605
    @scottnu5605 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great start on CX! I can't wait to see the next cyclocross videos. I just started racing CX this fall - it's way out of my comfort zone but it's been great to try something new! I'd love to hear tips to build fitness/endurance for the 30-60 minute full gas efforts. It's hard!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      It sure is pretty tough! Stay tuned for more cyclocross content!

  • @petinka721
    @petinka721 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great new serial and Simon and Emma are perfect for it. I even like the back flash there Simons last apprentice show his skills :) Emmas spunk and grit for try new things in bike riding are amazing see! Maybe the rodies will lost a soul?
    Si as always great and his soul belongs to the cyclocross!
    I self have not a cyclocross but a MTB I use for rides when the rode are in snow.

  • @kingaroykid
    @kingaroykid 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video GCN, Emma and Si. Very informative.

  • @hotdog9025
    @hotdog9025 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid.
    I love my bikes but my CX 1x11 is my favourite do it all. Huge clearance for mudguards/fenders as my winter bike.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice

  • @thecrowfliescrooked
    @thecrowfliescrooked 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love these “out of the studio” vids. Well done and more please.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Trevor

    • @danielandersson3539
      @danielandersson3539 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, the production quality is very high, as high as any professional documentary team.

  • @seanwhelan7214
    @seanwhelan7214 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Si & Emma have great chemistry together. thanks for the great Video.

  • @lenahygiena
    @lenahygiena 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this series! Always curious to see just how much gnarl you can do on a rigid fork and with road geometry. (Especially being a hybrid rider myself)

  • @MrTrafficSafety
    @MrTrafficSafety 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    More of this series please!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stay tuned!

  • @edrcozonoking
    @edrcozonoking 6 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    I bet she'll win her first cyclo-cross race.

    • @jtday1028
      @jtday1028 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      And be world champion next year!

    • @ChrisinOSMS
      @ChrisinOSMS 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Especially if she rides a Brompton.

  • @Andys_cranks
    @Andys_cranks 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    About to start my 2nd full season in the North Wales cyclocross league in a couple of weeks, I'm not fast or that good but its great fun and has improved my bike handling a lot. Still panic when it comes to really thick mud though and quite often fall off.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great work!

    • @Andys_cranks
      @Andys_cranks 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers, bit more practise today but with a hangover and as predicted a fall th-cam.com/video/-thLJjMdpU4/w-d-xo.html

  • @slimelord314
    @slimelord314 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Emma is going to be cx world champ. Calling it right now

  • @angharadjones1517
    @angharadjones1517 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video GCN. Will be attempting a second session in the 'fun women's' cyclocross section in Wales. Will watch these videos and try to pick up some new skills to try 😀👍

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      That sounds awesome, good luck!

  • @rigovelasquez2107
    @rigovelasquez2107 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was getting excited there for a minute!

  • @womat4704
    @womat4704 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really like the cyclocross/gravel content!

  • @bobbyhempel1513
    @bobbyhempel1513 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    We love you Emma

  • @Karla-Flr
    @Karla-Flr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good video ! Learned a lot !

  • @StanDMan01
    @StanDMan01 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to SEE EMMA on GCN Channel as she is a NATIONAL TREASURE... I took one look at the bike she was riding and it looked a real piece of kit... She made a few comments herself about how she felt confident on it so I am wondering what bike was it she used to tackle her first Cyclo-Cross adventure??? Cheers... StanDMan

  • @stevenrobinson807
    @stevenrobinson807 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video - riding my cyclocross is probably my favourite 👍

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      It sure is fun Steven

  • @ftrider1768
    @ftrider1768 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips definitely something worth a try

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Let us know how it goes

  • @glenrolfe1419
    @glenrolfe1419 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best two GCN presenters

  • @owenpreece4508
    @owenpreece4508 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Brilliant video can't wait for the future videos

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Owen! Stay tuned!

  • @jimnyfuchs
    @jimnyfuchs 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great series about to come! I do like to ride some light flow trails on drop bars from time to time. 👍

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      We can't wait to share the rest!

  • @thee-biker932
    @thee-biker932 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love the fact he thought she weighed 36kg 😂😂😂😂

  • @doxasnob8137
    @doxasnob8137 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Emma is a peach. Well done!

  • @GadgetDaveVlogs
    @GadgetDaveVlogs 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would Luv To See Si And Emma Do More Vlogs Together. Keep Up the Great Work Guy’s 👍

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers David

  • @jaibhardwaj4886
    @jaibhardwaj4886 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    i really miss matt

  • @jcameroncope
    @jcameroncope 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    YES Si-clocross and way to give it a go Emma!! Road cycling is OK but cross is where the party is!

  • @cyclonefruitbat5548
    @cyclonefruitbat5548 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favourite helmet is the Kask Utopia, in orange.

  • @bjccr
    @bjccr 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can’t wait to get a cross bike. This really motivated me.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great news!

  • @garybc
    @garybc 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Emma looked so happy!!! 😃

  • @jeffkrueger7911
    @jeffkrueger7911 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video! One or two more lessons and Emma will be schooling Si.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      True!

  • @lisapet160
    @lisapet160 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Emma with a cross bike = instant like in the very beginning.

  • @I.Gave.Up.
    @I.Gave.Up. 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd like to see the G.C.N. team tackle riding super sport motorcycles :) seems like some of the principles are the same... target fixation, looking ahead, picking a line, and so on.

  • @docgravel7858
    @docgravel7858 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really love it ! I have the chance to live in Namur where the world cyclocross competition is !

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's cool!

  • @SergioCristancho
    @SergioCristancho 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    nice! ( 100% better than your other student ) ... and gravel bike tutorial is the same? if not ... when?!!!

  • @davidsalt3477
    @davidsalt3477 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love how Emma always sounds like she reading a story to children, perhaps a nice little side line in children's audio books?!

    • @matthewlewis2072
      @matthewlewis2072 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      "We're going on a bear hunt..."!!!!!

  • @benjaminzachwieja8133
    @benjaminzachwieja8133 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sven Nys, has come to a few of my previous team's outings to put on a clinic, have some fun, and raise some money for a deceased teammate's scholarship fund. A classy ambassador for cycling and XCross.

  • @hamdanalsenani9294
    @hamdanalsenani9294 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that’s so great film.. well done 😍😍 big like

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Hamdan!

  • @frecklelizzy
    @frecklelizzy 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting! But I really really like my front fork and frame/saddle/back suspension on my MTB when going off road. ☺️🤭😬

  • @langbrn86
    @langbrn86 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Respect for having a bike bell Emma! :D

  • @kingprone7846
    @kingprone7846 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Emma's bike is a gravel bike, not a cyclocross bike. frame would be hard to use in a cx race and the bottom bracket is a bit too far backwards too. There is obviously some argument to be had whether the distinction is really important or not and i suspect for most bikes it actually isnt - however her bike would be impossible to shoulder so there is that.

    • @simonrichardson5259
      @simonrichardson5259 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not sure that's quite accurate, Katy Compton does pretty well on a Trek Boone, as did Sven Nys.

  • @Windband1
    @Windband1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Si, I prefer to lower my saddle slightly compared to road riding because it makes the bike easier to handle in technical sections! (Think dropper post....)
    Cheers,

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      If that works for you then go for it!

  • @Juan0003
    @Juan0003 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Sometimes you need to get into that "attack position" when riding the streets of Montreal, even on your road bike!

    • @davidturpin9135
      @davidturpin9135 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same in Norfolk. Which is why I ride my CX bike on the commute!

    • @laurentlandry9732
      @laurentlandry9732 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gravel bike commute in montreal! Hahaha im doing the same exact thing

    • @Quicksilver_Cookie
      @Quicksilver_Cookie 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Commuting in Montreal can make you a better mountain biker :)

  • @BPlus-oz7cm
    @BPlus-oz7cm 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't wait to follow along!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aweome!

  • @ROBinJVILLE
    @ROBinJVILLE 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    U know she gonna kill it

  • @noedelacroix9207
    @noedelacroix9207 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been doing some cyclo cross/gravel on some 23mm and 25mm at the back with 80psi on both and never got any puncture from it

  • @alongforthetide
    @alongforthetide 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got my first Central CX race this weekend.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good luck!

    • @alongforthetide
      @alongforthetide 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gcn thanks, my aim is to no come last. Looking forward to this series, may even help me imorove.

  • @Goodman-4525
    @Goodman-4525 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Emma's need for a smaller wheel really shows when her bike has a bigger rear triangle than the front triangle ...

  • @on_my_own_two
    @on_my_own_two 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Спасибо за видео, жду новых рассказов о циклокроссовых байках!

    • @lenahygiena
      @lenahygiena 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      О, привет землякам) Русские ГСН здесь

  • @chazphot
    @chazphot 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have no plans to enter a cyclocross race but love riding trails like this on my vintage road bike and I'm looking to get a dedicated bike for doing it. How does a gravel/adventure bike compare to a cyclocross bike for the kind of terrain you've shown here? Ideally looking for a bike that's not too slow on the road as I still need to get to the trails in the first place.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      This video might help gcn.eu/roadvgravel

  • @noscorpv2
    @noscorpv2 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOOO cyclocross seasson, pump out lots of videos please. Infact you guys should make GCN the global cyclocross network

    • @gcn
      @gcn  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      We sure will have plenty more videos on the way so stay tuned!

  • @terryroach755
    @terryroach755 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Don't take a Knife to a Gun Fight'?
    I recently fronted up to a charity 'Mountain Bike' ride with a Cyclocross bike. There was a lot of giggles on the start line when others saw the drop handlebars and presumed it was a road bike.
    After a quick stop to drop some air out of the tyres to suit conditions, she flew over the 50km course, 4th across the line and only 5min behind 1st.
    If I can ever afford to buy a second bike it will be a Cyclocross.

    • @Arkainebe
      @Arkainebe 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well done on the nice finish, but I presume that must've been a very mellow mountainbike course :). We have lots of tours in Belgium as well where you're faster on a cyclocross bike, but everyone takes their mtb. Can't all afford 5 different bikes :)

  • @k.robinson7587
    @k.robinson7587 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video as always! How cool though would it be to get Matt in this one??? :( Maybe get Emma and Matt attend a cyclocross race together??? Miss you Matt...

  • @deanerasmus3725
    @deanerasmus3725 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Emma that is a very cool bike love the 1x and the black carbon finish, presentation was really good pedals at 3 o'clock backdrop looks so inviting but that steerer tube what where you thinking, so its a nice from me. Dial in your position cut down the steerer send us another pic and I'm sure you'll get a Super Nice! ;)

  • @helmutbreuer2228
    @helmutbreuer2228 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    si,looks llike it works better with emma than it did with matt,hehe. nice one,you two

  • @robhangen2639
    @robhangen2639 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love to see some snow riding tips soon! "Si gets fat" or something like that...

  • @DoubtfulTrain
    @DoubtfulTrain 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Emma standing straight up is about 75% of si's "relaxed on top tube pose" height. Do roots and bumps seem bigger to her? Is there space to address whether or not tall and short riders ride the same track? Thanks for your time!

  • @mungolikescandy3270
    @mungolikescandy3270 6 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    is there anything emma has no talent for? and can you make a film about it. just to make us normal humans feel a bit less inadequate
    other GCN presenters...carry on

    • @torstencx1318
      @torstencx1318 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I guess she will attemt BMX next!

    • @sebastianjost
      @sebastianjost 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well I don't think this is so hard… what was shown in this video can be easily done by anyone (at least that's what my little amount of experience shows)
      Nothing special shown so far.

    • @matthewlewis2072
      @matthewlewis2072 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      OOOO, get you

    • @mtbjr.408
      @mtbjr.408 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Downhill

  • @jayshockey5461
    @jayshockey5461 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You rock to Si! 👍🏻👊🏻💪🏻🤙🏻

  • @davidrichards771
    @davidrichards771 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you show how to go down really steep hills? I have trouble getting behind the saddle and I am not sure if it is technique or bike setup that is the limitation.

  • @dansheep13
    @dansheep13 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How does one stop getting “cross back”. It limited me so much last season, I dunno what it is: position? Fit? Core strength? I also get similar pain going up long climbs right in the small of the back #torqueback

    • @lenahygiena
      @lenahygiena 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd think position, honestly. Emma mentioned that u sit differently when climbing. But doing some back specific workout will definitely not hurt and maybe solve your problem. Had it during school times and now I don't *shrug *

  • @sureshchinnappa2290
    @sureshchinnappa2290 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done Em and Si

  • @NewEnglandDirtRoadie
    @NewEnglandDirtRoadie 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    how do you handle large puddles? where you don't know the depth, and you don't know what obstacles are underneath the surface? like big rocks and roots, that can throw you off the bike, and land you on your collar bone? smashing it to itty bitty bits, so you have to sell all your bicycles, and get 3-wheeled recumbent?

    • @lenahygiena
      @lenahygiena 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't go in them, point. If it doesn't look safe, it probably isn't. Dismount, shoulder, run. You'll save the doctors some time.

    • @NewEnglandDirtRoadie
      @NewEnglandDirtRoadie 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lenahygiena
      And muddy up my shoes??!!
      I wasn't raised in a barn.

    • @lenahygiena
      @lenahygiena 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NewEnglandDirtRoadie eh, then just stay on the tarmac, you pavement fairy ;) Seriously tho, I just dive off the trail and into the grass around the puddle, but then again, I have mtb tyres *shrugs *

  • @harkrits.nagpal6505
    @harkrits.nagpal6505 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Haven't watched the video yet but hope for a funny Matt like fall!!

  • @PaulFreeman1
    @PaulFreeman1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Emma doing CX is the best thing ever...... except for when Matt did CX :)

  • @jakeruby1972
    @jakeruby1972 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    8:50 I ride that regularly as part of my route and it’s actually faster to tuck right and just eat the bumps

    • @jakeruby1972
      @jakeruby1972 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Side note do you guys have a certain day of the week you record on? Be great to bump into you at Ashton court learning cyclocross