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

@dominicsarmen

5 жыл бұрын

step 5 : stop and get some coffee

@georgelee5299

5 жыл бұрын

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

@michellsmorgcycle4161

5 жыл бұрын

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

@koalatouring2754

5 жыл бұрын

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

@djpalmer31

5 жыл бұрын

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

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

@allisonfast5791

3 жыл бұрын

yep

@rxeey

3 жыл бұрын

@@allisonfast5791 frr lol

@turbomunch

2 жыл бұрын

The vegetable isle?

@twocansams6335

2 жыл бұрын

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

@biggussniffus5537

5 ай бұрын

@@turbomunch bob marley

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

@ashleyyy15

8 ай бұрын

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

6 ай бұрын

@@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

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

@lailaday4244

4 жыл бұрын

Me too, lmao

@masonnoodles2801

4 жыл бұрын

Same.

@nabranestwistypuzzler7019

3 жыл бұрын

More like an Elon

@labuenavida3051

3 жыл бұрын

Same🤣

@jameslapthorn8829

3 жыл бұрын

U mean a tesla

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

4 жыл бұрын

Slade Wilson btw the cameraman is running

@sladewilson9741

4 жыл бұрын

@@4dderal53 Is he the Flash?

@sabrinanicoara4797

4 жыл бұрын

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

@geraldpalma1218

4 жыл бұрын

@@sabrinanicoara4797 r/wooosh

@TeKeyaKrystal

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@FathimaFazna-zb6rq

Жыл бұрын

Go lovers

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

@ScoutJoe

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

@@ScoutJoe I somehow read Crush and not Crash

@TeKeyaKrystal

4 жыл бұрын

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

@nessapie23

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

@markstevens8571

3 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

Well..

@DinnerForkTongue

2 жыл бұрын

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

@fightingyaks2.0j77

Жыл бұрын

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

@Twowheelsandadream4

11 күн бұрын

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.

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.

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

@jfareilla

4 жыл бұрын

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

@walkingskin2920

4 жыл бұрын

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

@nickw6175

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

5 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

@txy2276

4 жыл бұрын

John McLeod a

@sunnyleone-fk4mv

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@psychobotLoL

5 жыл бұрын

rly? I didn't noticed it, haha

@rainZSlayer

5 жыл бұрын

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

5 жыл бұрын

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

5 жыл бұрын

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

@miicha55

5 жыл бұрын

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.

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

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniel, you're not wrong there!

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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

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

@gcn

5 жыл бұрын

😬

@saturnioowens6546

5 жыл бұрын

oof

@BurnDuration

5 жыл бұрын

Too soon. Bad form.

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.

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

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

@hiteshkaushik4563

4 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

Tobias E123 Any bike recommendations for a beginner?

The pull on Chris' brakes!

@treyquattro

5 жыл бұрын

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

@AveryAbbott

5 жыл бұрын

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

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.

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 :)!

I love hearing you guys talk! Great vid.

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!

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

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

@gcn

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks Rab!

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

@gcn

5 жыл бұрын

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

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

5 жыл бұрын

They need the ad money to survive m8

@normadicn5700

5 жыл бұрын

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

@moi7748

4 жыл бұрын

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

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.

You could also have included: 1. Clipping in the other foot (altho that's a skill even the veterans struggle with at times :-p) 2. Preparing for junctions by unclipping.

@nayjames123

5 жыл бұрын

People who have never cycled before probably aren't going to be riding clipless pedals

@watwizards

5 жыл бұрын

@@nayjames123 agreed but the video shows them

@ooldmka

5 жыл бұрын

*matt stephens*

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.

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

5 жыл бұрын

@@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.

Next is how to countersteer and trackstand. Stay hydrated.

@Agent-vj3ns

5 жыл бұрын

Si and Ollie already covered that

@albr4

5 жыл бұрын

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

@CulturalCats

5 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

@gcn

5 жыл бұрын

You can always pick up something!

Very well explained for beginners

Counter steering is the most important to know

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

5 жыл бұрын

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

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

@TeKeyaKrystal

4 жыл бұрын

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

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.

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

The camera man is a superhero lol

Props to the camera man running at those speeds

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

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

Camera man: I am speed

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

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.

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

Dang you make getting on a bicycle look complex

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?

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.

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.

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...

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 ...

Awesome tips. Thanks a lot 👍👍👍

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

@ukulelelifelessons1746

5 жыл бұрын

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

@srmjo

5 жыл бұрын

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

No manual or bunny hop mentioned ;D

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

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

He makes standing up looks so easy

I feel like gcn has made like 20 of these

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

@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

5 жыл бұрын

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

5 жыл бұрын

@@prestachuck2867 and how about a broken finger?

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

10 ай бұрын

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

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

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers mat! Glad to hear it!

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

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

What is that thing with the two wheels you’re sitting upon? You weren’t kidding with beginner.

@Nathan-tg4gu

5 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, how dare someone provide tips to help new bikers get on the road.

@SniperSpec0ps

5 жыл бұрын

Nathanael - Who said it was a bad thing? Get over yourself.

@Nathan-tg4gu

5 жыл бұрын

@@SniperSpec0ps You're mocking the content of the video by asking questions that anyone could answer who isn't a vegetable. The implication of a complaint is undeniable. And "Get over yourself" is a nonsensical sentence in this context.

@user-ry9eo8xn7p

4 жыл бұрын

Nathan lol you sound like a boomer mad at kids

Thanks. This would help me

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!

It is for learning

Wait wait... where was the bit on removing the stabilisers?

Thank you!

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...

great idea

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

5 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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.

I’m planning to get a Poseidon X cause of its versatility cause I bike on multiple surfaces and reasonable price

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

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

that was useful. thank you

Nice work for the kids

Great advice lads!

thank you for sharing this video. 感谢分享

Hey sir thank you for sharing your vedio I'm a new subscriber her watching from Philippines thank you

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

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

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

thank you man now i know how to balance a bike

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

@laytonliddell2198

2 жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

@laytonliddell2198

Жыл бұрын

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

What curb, you guys have curbs to mount from? I'm so jealous.

@vairo.3835

5 жыл бұрын

Its for beginners

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

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

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

i feel wiser thanks to this video

Nice thanksm

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

@discbrakefan

5 жыл бұрын

Still difficult to do after thousands of km of cycling

@Nathan-tg4gu

5 жыл бұрын

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

Whatever you do don't let hills defeat you NEVER WALK always spin using your gears it's a hump and takes around 2 years to get fast using quick pedaling fast "cadence" if you have click-in pedals sitting and getting even pressure pulling up, pushing forward, pulling backwards with your feet you'll realize you're only pushing down part of the time, when advanced especially the Fella's if you have a coach they'll need a Honda CT110 and a cane to whip your thighs ordering you to go faster.

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

I'm a mountain biker