A Day In The Life Of A Professional Track Cyclist

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Manon went to Mallorca to spend a day with her ex-teammate and close friend, Emily Kay, an Irish pro cyclist who competes in the UCI Track Champions League. From preparing for the day ahead to the evening’s racing action, find out what it’s like to be a rider who races at the highest level of the sport we all love!
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00:00 Intro
00:36 What is the Track Champions League?
01:11 Plan for the day
01:52 Packing race bag
03:27 Breakfast
04:28 How did you get into cycling?
05:33 Heading to the track
05:55 Bike setup
06:43 Warm up
08:12 Group photo
08:40 Race schedule
09:34 1 hour until the first race
10:37 Final preparations
11:40 Scratch race
14:20 Scratch race reaction
15:21 Elimination race
18:53 Elimination race reaction
20:02 Summary
20:46 Outro
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@gcn Жыл бұрын

Do you want to see more ‘a day in the life’ videos with other riders?

@qhyshaguinaldobrioso4608 Жыл бұрын

Yes please ❤

@kenstaaahh Жыл бұрын

Yes

@rrustamich8154 Жыл бұрын

Yes

@valentinapaniaguaareiza2649 Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@racinqdoqqo5315 Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@emiljarengrim2536 Жыл бұрын

Would be great with series of "A day in the life of" where Manon forces pros to spend the day with her! Whether they like it or not!!

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Hahaha not sure how many takers we'd get for that 😂

@emiljarengrim2536 Жыл бұрын

@@gcn Technically you don't need takers since they won't have any choice anyway!😄

@mracer8 10 ай бұрын

I suggest "A day in the life of Pogi" could be more fun! for her and for us!

@santiagobenites Жыл бұрын

I love how pro track riders can just sit on the rollers like that, looking casual and comfortable like it's really nothing at all. Emily was great, and Manon you're an awesome host! Long live track cycling! 🚴‍♀👍😁

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Pretty impressive stuff right? Did you ever catch us giving the track a go 👉 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ibieoKWXybCxfI0.html

@JollyGiant0 Жыл бұрын

Manon, "I'll do some commentary"... "COME ON EMILY".... "COME ON EMILY".... 😂🤣Dan has nothing to worry about!

@esenel92 Жыл бұрын

A nice casual way to get a look into a part of the sport that I'm relatively clueless about other than the stuff I've seen on GCN. Compliments to those involved in making this video!

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@MrVrob8 Жыл бұрын

Fave GCN video in some time! This needs to become a series, perhaps following Emily through the season if she's willing!

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great idea 🙌

@vanecvetkovski Жыл бұрын

That was really entertaining Manon. Well done! Loved it ❤️. Thank you so much

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@andrasszabo1570 Жыл бұрын

Manon and the Track Champions League? 😍 Let's go!!!

@colecoleman1499 Жыл бұрын

Much needed video. Recently transitioned to sprint only. Being an endurance nut head for 2 years. Being on bike ridiculous for hours. Killing fast twitch muscle. Wrecking havoc in my digestion with sugar spikes. I have developed huge quads and killed strava segments on most occasion. If you are a high tempered guy. Sprint is for you.

@rivnuts7398 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the insight into track racing. Thanks Manon.

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Are you watching the track champions league? 👀

@steffenandersensahl9443 Жыл бұрын

Great peek into pro track cycling! Also Manon has learned what I have known a long time. never offer your help until you'r sure there is nothing left to do :-)

@berniebee Жыл бұрын

Thanks to both of you, excellent insights.

@martinandersson5833 Жыл бұрын

I love these videos where you get a look behind the scenes. Track cycling is so cool and entertaining👍

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin! If you like track content we have loads more including this video wit GMBN! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pst9ZLV71te1e58.html

@liamm8992 Жыл бұрын

Fun video. It's been really good to watch the progress of Emily over the years. I remember when she was stamping her authority on the Future Stars events at the (sadly now defunct) Revolution Series. It's great to see her up their tussling in the elite events now.

@paulmcintyre7630 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this. Good to see it on a personal level 👌👌👌👌

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Happy to give you a view behind the scenes 👀

@amishrider Жыл бұрын

Great vid Manon & co. Very impressive Emily, that looked tough, absolutely no mercy in that elimination event.

@gcn Жыл бұрын

It's tough tough racing 🥵

@1975kaboom Жыл бұрын

Great video, well done Emily, Manon, cracking job as host and commentator. Definitely want to see more of these kind of videos

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Did you catch out beginner giving track a go 👉 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ibieoKWXybCxfI0.html

@michaeljoyoung Жыл бұрын

Race day, awesome 😊 This is what trackies live for ✅ but maybe you need to mention the other 20+ days of hard training on the track, in the gym and stretching then the travelling. Absolute dedication required 👏

@Pastamistic Жыл бұрын

So good to see some quality track content! Never had the opportunity to ride track but I'd love to do it.

@lmaoroflcopter Жыл бұрын

Really brilliant! Loved this video, absolutely should be a series!

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Thanks! If you liked that, check out our film 'Velodrome' on GCN+ gcn.eu/velodrome

@hpk4917 7 ай бұрын

Great, just great. PLZ more of it 🎉🎉🎉🎉

@CG-99 Жыл бұрын

Best GCN content in a very long time

@graffhead206 Жыл бұрын

I don't normally leave comments on KZfaq but I felt that I should after watching this video. I have never been into track cycling, nor have I ever watched a track race. I found it super interesting to learn about though! This video makes me want to try the discipline for myself!

@aarondangelo6313 Жыл бұрын

Manon's excitement is infectious! :)

@gcn Жыл бұрын

She's a great host 🙌

@penrar Жыл бұрын

Never saw the appeal of track til Mannon. I love how much she loves it! Infectious.

@greasyfingerprints Жыл бұрын

Great video. Very interesting.

@willmo1725 Жыл бұрын

Good show never seen an enclosed velodrome race, looks like fun.

@Tom.Connolly Жыл бұрын

Cheers Manon, really enjoyed this one, your converting me ☘☘👍👍

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Have you been watching the track champions league 👀

@pshar8674 Жыл бұрын

loved this. so interesting!x

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@bubblesezblonde Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the vid Manon. Stairwells can offer a pretty good interview spot in a noisey arena.

@ashshield5251 Жыл бұрын

It's mad my heart rate goes up watching track cycling as if racing myself because you know what it's like

@andyclark8991 Жыл бұрын

Love awesome video massive thumbs up

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy!

@sandgroper1970 Жыл бұрын

I own on DVD a very interesting documentary on the History of the 6 Day race in Berlin. How it has changed over the years.

@lolbubs11111 Жыл бұрын

More track! Hell yeah

@earthsign39 Жыл бұрын

Yes, this is fantastic

@guillaume3554 Жыл бұрын

It was awesome watching you follow and cheer for your friend. Really wholesome video! 😊 And in the end I learnt more about track cycling and it's actually more interesting and complex than I thought. Which lead me to wondering, why would they change the gear they use on each race day? Don't they have a gear they are comfortable/best on that they'd use all the time, until they "progress"?

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Gearing can be different between races. A sprint race you will want to push a much larger gear than if it's an endurance event! Have you been watching the track champions league 👀

@MadSocietyContentCreation Жыл бұрын

Great video. Makes me want to upgrade my steel frame track bike to one of these speed demons.

@NoahStephens 9 ай бұрын

These two are adorable. Manon is like an eager puppy. Emily is like a aloof cat. Aloof but still sweet. Adorable, these two. Like a flipping Disney cartoon :)

@01FozzyS Жыл бұрын

Great content with Emily,Manon!

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Did you see Manon coaching our beginner on the track 👉 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ibieoKWXybCxfI0.html

@ethangodridge6833 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this insight Manon/GCN. Would like to see more of these.

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ethan! Which pro would you like to see in a future video?

@ethangodridge6833 Жыл бұрын

@@gcn Perhaps on a Grand Tour.

@melomane01 Жыл бұрын

Since I know nothing about track cycling, I learned a lot. Very interesting! 😀

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@richardcrowe5157 Жыл бұрын

Thanks good stuff. Please, more track cycling content.

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard! Give this video we made a year ago a watch kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZsWgZrqgt7i5ioE.html

@danielssentongo1213 Жыл бұрын

This is so amazing I'm inspired to buy a bicycle

@ViveSemelBeneVivere Жыл бұрын

A Day In The Life Of... is a great idea GCN! 😀👍 Maybe sometime in the future Dan will be guest in a GCN version of This Is Your Life! 😁

@davidburgess741 Жыл бұрын

More track content please. Been watching track videos from the Caribbean. Maybe was watching the next Nicholas Paul! Amber Joseph is amazing.

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Give this video a watch where we take on Olympic track champion Ed Clancy! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZsWgZrqgt7i5ioE.html

@scottbelongie9051 Жыл бұрын

yes more of these video but we need a tech from Ollie breaking down here bike that looked bad ass all the front wheels narrow handle bars cool keep it up Thanks now off to ride

@cschmitz Жыл бұрын

Great video 🙌🏽 it would be really cool to see videos where you interview track cyclists on race strategy for each of the race types.

@brendancycling12 Жыл бұрын

this would be a good series with different pros!

@matthewb21 Жыл бұрын

It would be great to have a look on a normal training day. It was nice to have a look at the race but it was not too busy outside of the race.

@RossMcgowanMaths Жыл бұрын

Really interesting.

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ross! Have you seen our Velodrome film on GCN+? gcn.eu/velodrome

@tjcarey80 Жыл бұрын

Could I please get the name of the cafe you ate at? Food looked amazing

@lfbvermont Жыл бұрын

More track? Yes, please! Oh, and fixed gear riding in general--not necessarily the urban fixie scene, although that's okay, but fixed gear bikepacking/touring, "adventure" riding, gravel. You know, all the things we do on fixed gear bikes :o)

@gcn Жыл бұрын

If you're interested in more track content, check out our documentary, Velodrome on GCN+ gcn.eu/velodrome

@lfbvermont Жыл бұрын

@@gcn Yep, that is a great documentary--I've watched it a few times. And I love the TCL coverage, too! But, really, you can't have too much track ;-)

@fwod1867 Жыл бұрын

Would love to have a video, one day on the life of Manon 🤔👍

@askherbs Жыл бұрын

Manon is ethereal.

@PeteEllson5656 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Nice work Manon. Really enjoyed this.Thanks.

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter!

@johnbagofdoughnuts9610 Жыл бұрын

I would be interested in a comparison of race disciplines for training and diet. I'm assuming that watts/kg is important for all but the breakfast was interesting after watching an interview with Jay Vine where he seemed to obsess about every calorie. How much does WVA change his diet and training for TDF vs cyclocross? Thanks for the informative video. I really don't know anything about track cycling. Cheers.

@matthiaswuest7271 Жыл бұрын

I definitely agree that comparing disciplines would be interesting! in general however, the couple of grams you might save by eating a smaller breakfast A) is only really important when the road goes uphill, and B) plays into a much bigger and longer-term diet plan. Having the extra piece of cake on race day is not what's going to determine the outcome. While athletes at the absolute pinnacle of the sport may very well be obsessive about every last bite, I think you'd find the vast majority are pretty flexible - the main goal will be consuming enough carbohydrates to keep up with their training 😉🥐

@gcn Жыл бұрын

That's a great video idea!

@andrasszabo1570 Жыл бұрын

Watts/kg is not at all important for track cycing. It's a bit of an overrated stat, it's not the end all, be all in cycling. It's only really important on steep or long climbs, which there are, of course, none in a velodrome. On the flat watts/cda is far more important, but obviously it depends on speciality which energy systems and muscle groups are crucial. A sprinter who uses pretty much does only vO2 max must be muscular like a weightlifter. There is a great interview with Chris Hoy (I think on Rouleur) where he explains what goes into making a sprinter an Olympic champion.

@aaroncushing Жыл бұрын

I never thought Manon could be creepy, but 0:24…. “Psst-mornin’!” 😂

@ViveSemelBeneVivere Жыл бұрын

Well it depends who's doin the Psst-ing and in this case I wouldn't mind at all. 😏

@leiferic Жыл бұрын

Manon is such a lovely presenter! Such a cutie when just walking around, but get her on the bike... whoah!!!!!! Look out!!!!

@kitayvelik Жыл бұрын

pulse meter with aliexpress from coospo I also have only on hand)

@lisapet160 Жыл бұрын

Santa is not real, Cinderella is! 2:29 Thank you for the video.

@David-qx8jm Жыл бұрын

Good stuff my lady's. Keepemcoming

@ramsey3912 Жыл бұрын

Yes, by all means. Good to see something different.

@blablablubbiblubb Жыл бұрын

Been there in Berlin. First time in the velodrome. Gosh, this is quite some fun watching. Highlights from my point of view: Elimination.

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Nice one! It's such a great spectator sport, great to hear you've been enjoying the track champions league!

@keithmedia Жыл бұрын

Great job Manon. It was a nice relaxed insight into the sport

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Glad we could help, Did you see us take on the velodrome recently 👉 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ibieoKWXybCxfI0.html

@238949 Жыл бұрын

Yay :)

@scchua4203 Жыл бұрын

How narrow are the handlebars! Wow!

@ggliyeckwae5190 Жыл бұрын

👍👍

@bryanoliver1900 Жыл бұрын

If you are from Melbourne Brunswick Cycling Club Tuesday and Thursday Night

@AllenCook-tj8gw Ай бұрын

I can never understand 'races' where riders, runners or evn drivers do not startfrom a common line as in running sprint races. The riders etc. at the back have a considerable extra distancfe to travel to the finish line.If for example the rider at the very back at the start finishes second just a couple of metres behind the winner they will have done the race length in a quicker time but still not won.

@bowrepublik Жыл бұрын

Is there G T C N channel?

@gcn Жыл бұрын

Not yet. Would you like more track content? How about this video 👉 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ibieoKWXybCxfI0.html

@genroku7 Жыл бұрын

Looks and sounds like Dakota Fanning.

@mrsmith4662 Жыл бұрын

Manon is a very good race commentator, but I can't help but think, she could have donned the lycra and showed them how to do it.

@BeerMatt96 Жыл бұрын

Can someone scrawl an E into the "Surry Hills" sign please? Otherwise the commuters from London will have to stage a protest on Box Hill...

@EnterTheOrb Жыл бұрын

Pls pass this on to your mate. It's a 5 min job to replace the cushions on your headphones.

@johnennis3542 2 ай бұрын

Great video Mark. Based on no evidence whatsoever I wonder if your max wattage would have been higher if you weren’t on the rocker plate? Pushing against a solid base, equal and opposite and all that…

@BeerMatt96 Жыл бұрын

Could we see a "Day in the Life" of a track commissaire? I'd love to know how they decide not to eliminate a rider who's last over the line. Twice.

@winstonwinston3487 Жыл бұрын

How about do a series on how much a pro rider makes ? U can do one from different levels of the sport all the way up to the elites

@CheeseyWotsit Жыл бұрын

Where do track cyclists buy jeans?

@jdawg3465 Жыл бұрын

Those were some raggedy headphones

@nxtxlieclaire Жыл бұрын

So glad to see you ask a female track pro to front this video. Not enough gender representation by GCN at all

@MrTozet Жыл бұрын

Is that a fridge compressor to pump the tyres of a Professional Track Cyclist???

@chadmcvlad9794 Жыл бұрын

they gave them a $30 coospoo hrm 💀

@kob0100 Жыл бұрын

Puck Pieterse

@spinningaway9972 Жыл бұрын

Professional or government supported?

@Ystadcop Жыл бұрын

Oh, that Oirish brogue is almost as rich as Conor's!

@cappaculla Жыл бұрын

A pretty naive statement

@Ystadcop Жыл бұрын

@@ViveSemelBeneVivere I'm a 200% Plastic Paddy so comments like yours are water off a beaver's back. What I can say, being an Irish pensioner having lived and worked in Co Cork is that there is considerable scepticism in Ireland regarding sports people from "the diaspora" claiming Irish nationality and qualifying for Irish teams. Many such, living particularly in the UK declare for Ireland as they wouldn't have a hope in Hell of making the GB squads. Italia 90, anyone? But seriously, this makes it far harder for home grown Irish athletes to represent the country. Finally, this is a subject that is rarely openly discussed.

@ViveSemelBeneVivere Жыл бұрын

@@Ystadcop that's one way to look at it, albeit a negative way. A positive way to look at it is it fast-tracks emergence of Irish interest and representation in sports where before there wasn't representation or even the willpower to invest in these sports to make Irish representation even possible. As for quote "claiming Irish nationality" sounds like you want to deny their legislated right to do so but take that up with the Irish gov, not me.

@Ystadcop Жыл бұрын

@@ViveSemelBeneVivere Of course, you are right, a very valid viewpoint. However, (sorry), just a few years ago I spent some time with an Irish "pro" although I use the term quite loosely. She told me that in her development squad (sorry, I can't remember the precise number but 15ish comes to mind) she was the only member raised in Ireland, and with 2 Irish parents. Something is wrong with flags of convenience.

@petinka721 Жыл бұрын

Manon at least not drink to mush mineral water😀.

@TheTrev53 Жыл бұрын

Strange that you compete as a GB rider at senior level and go to the Commonwealth Games as English, but now Irish.🤦🏻‍♂️ I’m interested in what the definition of pro status is, getting paid minimum wage or just living expenses

@akmba1790 Жыл бұрын

I am the fifth one to comment on this video

@cappaculla Жыл бұрын

And I'm the umpteenth person not to care..

@joerglobedau5818 Жыл бұрын

I'm bored again.

@alexandersnider734 Жыл бұрын

If she is Irish why does she sound English 🤔

@ViveSemelBeneVivere Жыл бұрын

💡There can be a variety of reasons one can be Irish with an English accent, most common reason is Irish parents who moved to work there.

@TheTrev53 Жыл бұрын

Road in the same GB squad as Manon and represented England at the Commonwealth Games 🤦🏻‍♂️

@alexandersnider734 Жыл бұрын

@@TheTrev53 Do they lump in N. Ireland with Republic or something? Seems super weird

@TheTrev53 Жыл бұрын

@@alexandersnider734 Not sure. I know the north used to come under Ulster for youth and junior, but if you’ve road as a senior for England I don’t understand how you can ride for Team Ireland.

@tonymartin8803 Жыл бұрын

Josie Knight used to be on the Irish team but is now on the GB pursuit squad so it works both ways. Happens in a lot of sports if one or both parents weren't born in the country they live in but their kids have been brought up there.