3 Ways to Help You Take Your Cycling to the Next Level!
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Күн бұрынIf you're looking to take your cycling to the next level, then look no further! In this video, we'll show you some tips on how to improve your cycling skills.
From a good bike fit to using proper cadence, we have everything you need to take your cycling to the next level. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned cyclist, the tips in this video will help.
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@rangersmith4652 Жыл бұрын
Riding in a group is an art form that has to be studied and practiced. The faster and tighter, the more difficult is becomes. I'm happy to lead, and I'm happy to sit on the back if we have a couple of heroes. I'm much less comfortable in the middle. I'm also more than happy, in my little club, to act as ride buddy for someone who's getting dropped on our so-called "no-drop" rides. I've made a couple of good friends that way. Since I have no interest in racing, and since at nearly 63 I don't heal as fast as I used to, avoiding tight groups, especially those that include riders whose level of skill and alertness I don't know, is what I call a wise choice.
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Good thoughts there Ranger! Thanks for sharing 👍🏾
@carsthatgoboom4854 10 ай бұрын
Wish I had someone like you around. Just getting into cycling after a long break from a back injury. I'm definitely not that quick but I enjoy it. Ride safe
@rangersmith4652 10 ай бұрын
@@carsthatgoboom4854 You probably _do_ have, just haven't found him or her yet.
@1a2b3c4. Жыл бұрын
I tell everyone I know about your channel. Believe me, you are down to earth in your videos.
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mario🙏🏾 I really appreciate your support tonthe channel👍🏾
@Methodical2 Жыл бұрын
Bike fit is worth it's weight in gold. We have a great bike fitter in our area. He and his wife used to own a Bike Doctor store, but sold out and now all they do are bike fits. They have a smaller shop that is more personable and during your appointment it is only you and bike fitter. I was having some serious but pain. It would kick in within about 10-15 minutes on the bike. I don't know what happened but those saddles used to be ok. I had him to a saddle pressure test and sure enough, it highlighted the pain area, which was mainly on the left side. We tested about 4 or 5 saddles before we found the best fit, plus he did a refit. I guess things change over time. Like you, I have some issues (nerve issue in left leg) and one leg shorter than the other that had to be fixed via cleat wedges. Like a car, I have to get tuned every so often.
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Over the years I have heard good stuff about bike doctor in Maryland 👍🏾
@Methodical2 Жыл бұрын
@@thegoodwheel Yeah the Bike Doctor in Waldorf had excellent customer service in my opinion. Chris and Teresa open a new shop and now only do bike fits. Chris is very serious about his work, too. I enjoy working with them. They are well know and book solid every day. I always recommend them for bike fits.
@robdrelich8563 Ай бұрын
Cadence awareness really has been a game changer as has bike fit. This past winter i bought a wahoo core kikr and using this i managed to fine tune my fit and make my hand numbness almost entirely go away and gain the numerical insight into how fast i was spinning and the impact on power and sustainability. Im an older 63, riding only 3 years but do 40-60 mile rides1-2/wk and longer when we finally get stretches of good weather where i live. Plus alps 😮
@Thetoad738 Жыл бұрын
This guy is killing it on his steel Bianchi. Makes my heart swell. Keep it up
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex👍🏾
@mohawkin Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice regarding cadence at higher speeds. What you’re saying, one might argue, is common sense; but as we all learn over time (I’m 65), common sense is not so common. Thanks again for sharing relevant commentary with your audience 👍🏽
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you mohawkin👍🏾
@The1976gray 11 ай бұрын
Another great video. Thank you for all you do.
@patrickparisienne1917 Жыл бұрын
Great points of discussion here. Video was on point!👌
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you Patrick!
@readupcaveman 2 күн бұрын
As a brand new cyclist this is helping me out! Liked and subbed!
@gondwana6303 Жыл бұрын
Always sensible, excellent advice!
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you Gondwana👍🏾
@Strange_Brew 7 ай бұрын
It’s so nice to see people on steel/Ti bikes. Everyone is buying/ riding carbon bikes. Carbon bikes are disposable bikes.
@bradsanders6954 3 ай бұрын
I know its fun to say carbon bikes are disposable, truth is of course even the old questionable carbon bikes, many just keep going and going and going no problem. Carbon has improved ten fold over the last 10 years , they are way better now. Carbon fiber is used in many high stress high tech fields, for a reason, it can be strong and stiff and light. Its technology that keeps improving and getting better. I have 2 high quality steel bikes, they're great! So are my late model carbon bikes. I do draw the line at aluminum though.
@raymondherrick1942 Жыл бұрын
Really glad I found your channel, excellent real life tips!! 😎☮️
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
I am glad you found us also! Thanks for watching Raymond👍🏾
@richardhatfieldgreg3851 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Very sensible perspective. Thanks
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you Greg👍🏾
@jeffgates5868 Жыл бұрын
Your experience and insight are invaluable! Love the channel!
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jeff👍🏾
@bradsburgess4806 Жыл бұрын
Again Louis,your so on point,I think we have a lot in common with our experiences,great advice !👍
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you Brads!
@SwimBikeRunStu Жыл бұрын
Great informative video 👌
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching 👍🏾
@stephenguyon Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Stephen👍🏾
@nahuelise4055 Жыл бұрын
Fitting right on the bike made night and day for me,and the thing at the end of constant pressure on the pedals is another gem. I don't have a cadence meter but i feel when i'm revving too high cause i'm not sitting firm on the saddle. Your videos are always informative
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Hi Nahuel! Thanks for sharing that👍🏾
@angelortiz353 Жыл бұрын
Great info thank you
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching👍🏾
@larryneiberheim592 Жыл бұрын
Honestly this one of best channels. Great videos
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks Larry!
@stefanlogan1344 Жыл бұрын
Great video. All this is very helpful
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Hey Stefan! Thanks Brother👍🏾
@paulblakely7105 Жыл бұрын
Helpful video. Thank you
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 👍🏾
@teamgomezbikelife3229 Жыл бұрын
Huge thank you! Great information for some new road cyclist.
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@charliesk1 Жыл бұрын
Appreciate your wisdom. Thanks for sharing.
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching👍🏾
@garyhogg522 11 ай бұрын
Love the Bianchi. Thanks for video.
@thegoodwheel 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 👍🏾
@havefunandbikestuff Жыл бұрын
Agreed wholeheartedly 🙏 very important points you made here.
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Havefunandbikestuff! Thank you for watching👍🏾
@jimdelong987 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thank you!
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jim!
@almightyyotto Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info I'll be sure to get my bike properly fitted.
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
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@savagepro9060 Жыл бұрын
Just subscribed. Sooooooo many rim brake bikes in ONE group? Heaven! Yessssssssssss!
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Lol.
@Galaxy2191 Жыл бұрын
Thx for the tips!
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
You are welcome👍🏾
@grahambowes756 Жыл бұрын
Top tips 👍
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
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@gerardorodeo7114 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the explaination bro..
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
You are welcome Sir!
@Gufolicious Жыл бұрын
i really enjoy your content and you deserve double your subs sir. thank you for your good work
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that Gufo👍🏾
@KimsFakeName Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and subscribed after watching 3 videos. I love your way of presenting and discussing different topics, and I esp love your obvious passion for bringing cyclist together. Thanks 🙂
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the support 👍🏾
@enriquemata9657 Жыл бұрын
Pleasant video to watch.
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@wescheslak9408 Жыл бұрын
Just recently found your channel. I love it. Thank you
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ErniesInsights Жыл бұрын
Dope content. Nicely done sir :)
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Much appreciated 👍🏾
@murphyco88 Жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to back out there blessings to you brother 😎
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you Murphy!
@FortheLoveofCycling Жыл бұрын
Well done.
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ed!
@Exceliskey Жыл бұрын
Oh wow I never would have thought about the jumping in thing!! I’m new to cycling so I’m glad you told me cause I woulda tried to jump in 😅!
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Hi Shadaymona! Well I am glad that tip helped👍🏾
@reynicanor9908 Жыл бұрын
When you have been cycling for a while those little details and tweaks really help. Thank for sharing bro…👍🏼
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you Rey! I appreciate you watching 👍🏾
@lukediamand1694 Жыл бұрын
Love that bar tape colour!
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you Luke!
@summercallie Жыл бұрын
Always good suggestions. I enjoy learning from you ❤ Happy Valentine's Day
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Hey Linda! Good to hear from you ❤ Happy Valentines to you as well👍🏾
@bradsburgess4806 Жыл бұрын
Everything advice is on the money,Wow straight from the book shelf!👏👏👏
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thanks Brad!
@lillianolivieri4881 Жыл бұрын
Great video and learned a few new things. 👌
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you Lillian👍🏾
@emoretech Жыл бұрын
Luis...that was very good.Thx👊🏾
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Hey Erich! Thank you Brother👊🏾
@tomfowkes2705 Жыл бұрын
Interesting thoughts from an experienced cyclist! Nice video! (FWIW I like this length of the video)
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you Tom!
@ArmandGirard Жыл бұрын
Great video. ❤
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you Armand👍🏾
@alonzobattise952 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge of cycling I appreciate and thank you for your patience and the time you put in to make videos for the beginners to well experience. Thank you so much
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you Alonzo, I appreciate that👍🏾
@ForGlory1 Жыл бұрын
I actually learned something useful although I've never participated in a group ride. Great content as usual
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
I am so glad to hear that. I appreciate you watching👍🏾
@jamesunger8433 Жыл бұрын
Awesome advice. Thanks. I realized that over riding and over training can be very detrimental. So keep the century rides to a minimum. I often ride 1.5 to 2 hours and I can achieve much HIT in this ride and I recover quickly. The body needs food and rest to recover and get stronger. Riding all the time is actually hindering the recovery process. I never ride more than 6 or 7k kilometers per year and I am perfectly happy. And I've achieved excellent results in the many Sportive events I've completed.
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Sound advice there James! Thanks for sharing👍🏾
@cashmiller2999 11 ай бұрын
finally, some real world knowledge. Thank you for making this video. Im new to the sport, from MTB. This helps so much. Subscribed!
@thegoodwheel 11 ай бұрын
Thank you Cash!
@bee_whisper Жыл бұрын
great video and these are underrated skills because you can be stupidly strong on the turbo trainer but not having all of these skills or even just missing one of them and you will be comprimised on the road.
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you Robert 👍🏾
@tyturbyfill2725 Жыл бұрын
Great information and advice. Another issue with paceline to consider. Not only hold your line behind cyclist in front but also laterally maintain position (reference road stripe). Even if person in front is displaying a lot of variability, if you can reduce/eliminate vice propagating - it will make the paceline safer and more efficient. Love the channel. You should hit the road in Florida and do some guest appearances.
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Hi Ty! Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts... I pop up to Orlando every now and again for rides👍🏾
@BasicBeachCommunity1 Жыл бұрын
My two favorite biking channels are "Two wheel cruise" and SAFA Brian, but adding some of your videos to the list. Thx. Good stuff
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I have watched and enjoy both of those channels👍🏾
@RaulRodriguez-zq2pt Жыл бұрын
Very helpful thank you very much
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Raul!
@RaulRodriguez-zq2pt Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Keep up with the great content. It has helped me out tremendously. I just started cycling and your videos have gave me so much insight. I’m even interesting in owning a steal bike now lol
@kevinfrost1579 Жыл бұрын
Luis great vid, sound advice. My observation is the most knowledgeable riders have evolved their current bike fit over time, recognise it may change, know what to look for which may prompt a review. Once on the bike it’s all about smoothness, consistency, predictability, anticipating adjustments from other rider’s from their body language, holding your line and good dynamic communications, working in a communal effort,……….and thats learned from practising with more experienced riders in groups.
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you Kevin! I could not agree more with your insights 👍🏾
@eechaze12 Жыл бұрын
Agreed proper form on the bike is so important and needs to tweaked from time to time. When you have the proper form on the bike you actually look good on the bike. Relaxed and locked into form. This is something I work.
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Absolutely Charles!
@jimjr4432 11 ай бұрын
Loved it! Thanks so much. I'm 78 yo and don't/can't group ride, but I do appreciate the awareness and most importantly the cadence. There seems to be a cadence span that I just seem to love, 85-90. Not that is levelish and boy does it drop on hills here in Colorado. Thanks again, blessings. Jim
@thegoodwheel 10 ай бұрын
Thank you Jim. Hope you continue to ride in good health👍🏾
@DerAngriff 7 ай бұрын
New road cyclist here. Your clips are very informative and actually enjoyable to watch. Your 'cadence' in delivery is primo. A mate (more experienced roadie) took me out for a ride and I felt that when I was doing the higher cadence or spinning, that it felt poor to me. There was rocking and I did not like the absence of pedal pressure. I'm trying to find what's right for me and your thoughts and experiences in this clip, resonates with me.
@thegoodwheel 7 ай бұрын
Nice! Thank you for sharing that with me👍🏾
@EricT43 9 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks! In regards to cadence, when I'm riding with others I always go up a few gears when I'm ready to get my bottle. It helps me to be stable and track straight while I'm getting a drink. Like you said, it helps with stability to have steady pressure and a lower cadence in those situations.
@thegoodwheel 9 ай бұрын
Indeed! Thanks for sharing Eric👍🏾
@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene Жыл бұрын
Agree. Skills are woefully missing in 99% of most cyclists while they ride $6000.00+ bike. I'm an Xpro cyclist and ride a $400 bike that after making it the strongest bike in the world, and long-distance necessities: pedals, rack, rack bag, aero-bars, gearing, tires, wheels, cost about $1000.00. High end, high-cost bikes aren't worth talking about for recreational riders.
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts 👍🏾
@ronbell7920 Жыл бұрын
great job! Out in the boonies, this longtime cyclist doesn't get many group rides in. smoothness, and fit is something we can all feel though. If "you" don't feel smooth, then something is out of wack! pay attention to your body, if you are fighting the bike or beaten up by it after the ride, get help!! Great vid Luis!
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your insights Ron👍🏾
@p49N Жыл бұрын
All great intel. I'd add, in addition to fitters being a PT/Dr and cyclist, a bike fitter fit should have a day zero, day 14, day 30 or 60 follow up sequence and include a 3 point plan for off bike stretch/strengthening, as like Luis, I see most cyclists problems after a fit have to do with physical Imbalance which is most evident when they are fatiqued, and that is keeping riders from pain free riding. Better yet go for a ride with your fitter. Let them see your form after a couple of hours on the bike, or do 90 minutes on the wind trainer ( or bring your own and do that in the parking lot) in their facility before the fit session so they can see you 'not fresh' and you'll get more out of it.
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Agreed with the fit after you fatigue. Also, going on a ride with a fitter would be amazing👍🏾
@tfleishman1 Жыл бұрын
Luis, again another great video and great information. In a group when you need to fill gaps or jump to a acceleration you need to be in a lower gear than what feels comfortable so all you need to do is quickly increase your cadence and then spin up to the wheel. This is a exercise I do on the bike. I call them spin ups. You pick a point on the road, a sign or a phone pole and you stay seated and as jump as hard as you can for 30 seconds, repeat this 5 or 10 times and you will see that in group rides you will be able to go with the changes of pace and also be safer in the group. High cadence training is essential for group rides. Viva Velo, Grand Junction Colorado
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your insights Thomas👍🏾
@rangersmith4652 Жыл бұрын
It's important to know your drivetrain and how many revs you're going to lose or gain going up or down the cluster. It's much easier to accelerate in your current gear, even if you're already turning 90-ish rpm, than it is to upshift and play cadence catch-up. The wider your gear spacing, the more important holding your gear to accelerate becomes. Sometimes even a brief downshift, like in a car, can make the difference in holding a wheel or not, but you're almost always better off to just hold your gear.
@Caleketa Жыл бұрын
Great video Luis. I agree that a bike must fit because if it doesn't people tend to loose their intrest in cycling. If new cyclists attend in your'e group do they get to know some rules? What also helps to get fit is a smart trainer. It took my fitness to the next level thanks to structured workouts. A lot of people think that they have to ride fast to become better.
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Hi Carlo. I only try to do structured rides these days or small groups where the rules are discussed. Thanks for sharing your insights with us👍🏾
@christiankeim Жыл бұрын
You just made such a valid argument about frame size. So I don't have any back problems or weird body angle issues, I'm 5'9 and I ride a 55cm frame with a shorter stem, my levers are angled a bit up. and idk if any of you guys have this issue, the junk issue, but I gotta have my saddle slightly to a side or I get the slip slop in my kit. 😂
@thegoodwheel 11 ай бұрын
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@davidide1525 Жыл бұрын
Another great video! I realized I do almost all of the things you recommend from decades of riding and racing. The problem is, it took decades to learn them all. Your video will be a great help to people and shorten the learning curve. I see some Juin brakes in the background. I am curious about them since I like to use mechanical shift and brake levers with my gravel disc bike.
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Hi David! Thank you for those encouraging words. The Juin have worked very good so far and I will be doing a short review of them soon👍🏾
@the_negociant Жыл бұрын
@@thegoodwheel The Juin Tech's are great. I have them on a new gravel build and they are very close to GRX hydro's in performance.
@vincentabayon4020 Жыл бұрын
your roadbike design its cool color light amber green!
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Hi Vincent! Thanks for watching👍🏾
@hagakuru Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the insights. Cadence has a lot to do on whether the person is relying on aerobic power or muscle to maintain their speed. People that have a weak (or developing) muscle structure will tend to rely more on their heart doing more of the work (hence a higher cadence). People with well-developed muscles will rely on those muscles performing rather than taxing their HR more. I understand your point about the subject but there's more physiology behind it than what you touch on.
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing👍🏾
@williamclark278 Жыл бұрын
Norcal is where I bought my electric fun road bike for over $4000 but I love it. My back feels better with this bike... I have ALOT More Fun Going Up Hills..... FUN FUN FUN IS THE GAME PLAN NOW...
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
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@shanelamereux9878 Жыл бұрын
Very beneficial friend. I like your style. Reasonably logical.
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you Shane👍🏾
@shanelamereux9878 Жыл бұрын
It's all you LS. You don't waste time, you educate. That's it. Your channel is in top shape
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
@@shanelamereux9878 big thanks
@shanelamereux9878 Жыл бұрын
Ride on bro :)
@1a2b3c4. Жыл бұрын
Luis, I have an idea for a video. Show how you have your cameras set up on your bike and the type of camera and if you have used others you don't particularly like. I would love to get video like yours as long as it doesn't get in the way of my concentration and enjoyment of riding.
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion Mario👍🏾
@Anthony-oq9qc Жыл бұрын
Good video
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
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@raymott6933 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your content bro. I’m an old dog trying to learn the sport at 62. My cycling fitness seems to have peeked to where each riding season I’m about at the same level. I get knee pains and prirformis major pain after each ride. Don’t know if that’s just age or if it’s something a bike fit can cure.
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ray! I would definitely explore a bike fit if you are having pain and discomfort 👍🏾
@user-kx1lz8xz1m 6 ай бұрын
I find that a higher cadence in a pace line helps me to maintain an even speed and prevent a yo-yo effect. If I push a harder gear I end up getting too close to the rider infront and freewheeling.
@silasrobertshaw8122 11 ай бұрын
And here I was hoping you would cover how to drink while on the bike. I can still pedal, but I swerve a little, which seems like it would be bad in a group situation. Still, great stuff on your channel man.
@thegoodwheel 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. Perhaps a topic for a future video👍🏾
@Methodical2 Жыл бұрын
Cadence talk👍
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
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@cyrusf.4039 Жыл бұрын
Been enjoying your detailed and useful videos. Just wondering if you might add a speedometer with both MPH and KmPH for us Canuks. Thanks 🙂
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you Cyrus. I will see about doing that.👍🏾
@JBalancio Жыл бұрын
Enjoying your videos! This enables me to keep on pedalling. Question, I respect the choice of steel -- why not Titanium? I recently purchased a new Litespeed to replace an old Airborne Zeppelin Ti. I find these bikes capable of out lasting us lol.
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Hi! I appreciate that. I think that Ti is better performing than steel, it just feels different... and thise are very subtle. My opinion is that if you can get a good Ti frame you absolutely should. 👍🏾
@evertonyoung4674 Жыл бұрын
You said 53.5 which is exactly my size nice to hear respect
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you Everton. Respect!
@daviddjerassi Жыл бұрын
This video is so important the 14 / 15 /16 year olds listen to you and think im to old bike handling skills as you show at the very start of your video knees in stem length saddle height leg length normally one leg is longer than the other so we need to compensate ... love the video, Thank you .
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you David! What's the name of your junior cycling team👍🏾
@daviddjerassi Жыл бұрын
@@thegoodwheel The Irish Road Club Jr's we are not publicity seekers we help young potential racers whose families cannot afford to bring the girl or Boy to the next level 8 is our maximum.
@andreallard745 Жыл бұрын
great video. you should approach the art of DRAFTING which is so important in a group ride. want it or not you need your cycling buddies to survive. have a great ride and thanks
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Great suggestion Andre!
@dwaynerandolph3565 Жыл бұрын
Good points ! You should definitely have the guy riding alongside you to get a bike fit asap, his seat is way too low 3:46 @luis scott 📌
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Hi Dwayne! Yeah, I saw that as well. I have no idea who he is though. Thanks for your observation 👍🏾
@p49N Жыл бұрын
Great explanation of a few critical points. Mixed experience group rides cause me fits. Always helps if the leaders are vocal and calm. But lost on how you fit such that you such a long stem on a 53.5 frame. Are you 6 + feet tall? You mentioned frame oversizing and I couldn't agree more. Always have thought manufacturers charts are 'generally up a size, but I also know flexible riders (strait leg standers who can put their palms to the floor) who can't get into the drops on any bike. Would love a video on that
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Hi Ian! I am about 5'10 and I think my proportions are normal with pretty good flexibility. I can ride the drops on all my bikes as well. Thanks for watching👍🏾
@rrosomasa Жыл бұрын
spatial awareness is so important! Too often i see cyclist putting the group in danger by swerving/overtaking without looking first for potential hazards (other cyclists, cars, etc)
@kevinfrost1579 Жыл бұрын
@kesmo agree spatial awareness, self control, consistency and consideration for all other riders in the group is what defines a ‘group ride’ for me. Luis Scott through this channel and its contributors produces the best lessons in easily understood language on ‘How to Become A Proficient Cyclist’. Best source on YT 😇
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you edmassamo👍🏾
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
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@WillMahler Жыл бұрын
Still, a dynamite Bianchi. And good points of how important getting a bike fit is as we age.
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Hey Will! Thank you, it's still riding sweet
@CogumeloMagico28 11 ай бұрын
I desagree on the method, Shimano 3d bikefit with a bike simulator machine not putting your bike on a roller for example accounts for all those imperfections. I always do a pre bikefit before i buy a bike.
@thegoodwheel 11 ай бұрын
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@rohanarnett7160 Жыл бұрын
Great video! 👍🏿 quick question, how tall are you?
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rohan. I am about 5'10
@michaelwebster2416 Жыл бұрын
another great video ,,,any thoughts on an adjustable stem to change the height?
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Hi Michael, I have never used one. I prefer that area of the bike to be as rigid as possible. It may be a good tool to help optimize a positions... but once figured I would find a rigid stem.👍🏾
@michaelwebster2416 Жыл бұрын
@@thegoodwheel Okay, thanks for your advice.
@markmancini3346 Жыл бұрын
1st time I’ve seen your channel. I’m now a subscriber. I’ve been cycling for 30 years and continue to learn. These basic riding tips were excellent. Kind of like Riding 101, but often overlooked or not revisited. Very well done. I’ll be back for more!
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark! I am glad you enjoyed the content👍🏾
@kris8165 Жыл бұрын
I learned some time ago, group rides are not for me! Riding a bike for tens of kilometers,is not a problem.. Riding in a group, adjusting my tempo to theirs, their route, being packed in the group, never again! I use bicycle every single day, since I don't own a car, so riding is not a problem! Adjusting to the group, other people, that is a problem for me,and I don't enjoy doing it! My long run bike rides are solo, relaxing,I take my time, and I never wear a spandex! Lol 😆 Greetings from Kris, from Croatia! All the best to you Luis!🙂
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Hi KriS! Yes, I agree group rides is not for everyone... and you correctly stated that when you group ride you have to make adjustments👍🏾
@kris8165 Жыл бұрын
@@thegoodwheel Yeah! I discovered long time ago, that adjustments and me don't get along!😂 My last group ride was so frustrating,that after like 15 km,I turned my steel road bike,and I went my own way! I was never again asked into the group ride,and even if I would be asked,I would politely refuse! Riding should be a relaxing experience,and not be about proving something,and not about the endurance exercise! Take care Luis!😊
@petyrkowalski9887 Жыл бұрын
Great advice. I like your group riding awareness. I am a ride group leader and it is like herding cats at times. I always tell the group its a very different mentality to riding alone as you have to think about and ride for everyone around you and it takes practice and awareness.
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Hi Petyr! Like hearding cats indeed👍🏾
@petyrkowalski9887 Жыл бұрын
@@thegoodwheel hi Luis, what are your thoughts on how to coach the group to be more coherent? Even though I brief the group carefully every ride, I still get people riding off the front, never looking back, pulling away from interections and dropping the group. I dont want to come over as a dictator but it is hard
@williamclark278 Жыл бұрын
Santa Rosa Norcal cycling shop.
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing William
@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene Жыл бұрын
Changing your pedal cadence/stroke arsenal of tools from minute to minute, hour to hour, on a ride is a high skill necessity for efficiency. Continually changing pedal strokes and cadence is a high skill to keep you fresh. My cadence range with smooth pedal strokes is from 80 to 130, I have honed the smoothness of high cadence for over 50 years now. And now with shifting available without moving our hands, being at a high cadence and shifting up if the group is accelerating is not a problem. For anyone getting exhausted on rides by using the same cadence and pedal strokes the entire ride, you need to learn these new skills.
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
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@tjsullivan4793 Жыл бұрын
Another great video so thanks. I have had no luck finding a quality bike fitter in my area. I am in my early 50's and now have much more neck and hand discomfort than in my past while riding I live in Vero and am in Broward many times a year. Could to share the bike fitter your friend went to or someone else you trust? Thanks
@tjsullivan4793 Жыл бұрын
I guess no reply? You seem to reply to most comments?
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Hi TJ. Well, I try to respond to all. Bike fit Dwayne, works out of citybikes in Aventura. Hope it works out👍🏾
@tjsullivan4793 Жыл бұрын
@@thegoodwheel Thank you. I apologize if my comment came off as snarky did not mean it too. Thanks for the info and your videos. They are really well done and helpful I am certain for lots of people.
@richardlees9560 2 ай бұрын
Luis, You look like you're pretty tall, in the videos at least, how tall are you? my other thought is how old you are because i saw on the same video that you had a heart rate of about 165 BPM. Comparing that to myself being 53, when i climb up a pretty steep hill my HR maxes att just under 160. By then my legs start to protest and i get the blood taste starting to turn up in my mouth 😃. While we're at it, how long cranks do you use? That's also a factor to dial in. Good informative video, especially for someone feeling a bit lost in the cycling jungle. Btw i'm not talking about myself, i've been at it for over 40 years now.
@eechaze12 Жыл бұрын
I've actually never had a professional bike fit. I have done it myself based on research. I constantly evaluate myself to see if I can be more or less aggressive. Nothing wrong with having a professional do it but eventually just like he is saying here you are the one riding the bike . You know where the pain is coming form. Some people are more flexible than others. Some are more fit than others.
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Thanks again Charles👍🏾
@robertm9151 Жыл бұрын
do you have a video on hand signals?
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
Not yet... but it is on the list👍🏾
@savagepro9060 Жыл бұрын
Caribbean island here, St. Lucia. What state are you in. Thanks for the compressed time frame, 11 minutes. Some people rant on for an HOUR, uselessly.
@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын
I am in South Florida. My grandmother is from St. Lucia👍🏾
@savagepro9060 Жыл бұрын
@@thegoodwheel Wow! Sa Ka Fet --->> Creole what'sup
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