Biking a Sub 3 Minute Mile Around a Track

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@nicksymmonds 2 жыл бұрын

Spring tour coming soon! Ryan The Camera Guy and I will be flying around the USA to shoot some videos with you. Feb 15-17 in Phoenix, Arizona. March 1-4 in SoCal. March 22-25 in Texas. May 7-9 in Denver. More details coming soon here: instagram.com/nicksymmonds

@shivamverma6709 2 жыл бұрын

Bro I want to say something. Nothing 😀😎

@arjunbhardwaj5922 2 жыл бұрын

Nick, can you please block that accounts' comments spamming here...

@thomashauer6804 2 жыл бұрын

you have to put the sattle a lil higher to get more momentum ;) that was the 2 secondst

@wesdrum1999 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, get more aero, take off helmet visor, skin tight clothing(not the hoodie), bend your arm's and tilt your pelvis a little more forward(you might try push seat a little forward and down 3 degrees from level). And remove the seat bag when trying to set a PR!

@WydPerky 2 жыл бұрын

Plz come to Houston it’s the face of Texas and I’d love to meet yoy

@marklyon-vaiden8929 2 жыл бұрын

Aero is everything when it comes to fast cycling outdoors like this. Probably would have gone sub-3min on the track if he wore a cycling kit rather than a hoodie.

@enekkers 2 жыл бұрын

He can win so much "free" speed when getting more aero.

@maxwang2562 2 жыл бұрын

Facts.

@andrewsteavpack9079 2 жыл бұрын

Also for staying cool

@Amriyazd 2 жыл бұрын

also the body position

@jadel-houssami4994 2 жыл бұрын

I think if someone held Nick's bike at the start like in a velodrome, he could have had his feet clipped in before starting. That must have been worth at least 2s. Sub 3 on the tra ck is doable just from that adjustment.

@chubbiandpepperoni 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you have incorporated different types of exercises to you channel! It reminds me that I don’t have to specialize in just running. I can try weightlifting and biking too. Keep up the good work! 👍

@nicksymmonds 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta keep it fresh, gotta keep it fun!!

@aadrixnn 2 жыл бұрын

If u do running, u should already be weight lifting

@nicholasdamiani777 2 жыл бұрын

The world record 400 m time is 43 seconds and he couldn’t even beat that on a dang racing bike, just puts into perspective how incredible the Olympic runners truly are.

@caden.88 2 жыл бұрын

brotha he is an olympic runner

@nicholasdamiani777 2 жыл бұрын

@@caden.88 Indeed he is

@felic2814 2 жыл бұрын

Bro he is so bad on that bike. I would smash that sub 3 min mile

@brycejohnson2409 2 жыл бұрын

@@caden.88 what was the purpose of this comment

@Isacarson2 2 жыл бұрын

I think you’re leaving out the fact that 43 seconds was pace for ONE lap, and Nick had to go at a pace for FOUR laps. If he did a 400 on the bike he could probably get sub 41

@larrylem3582 Жыл бұрын

World record 4x400 time is 2:54.29. It'd be interesting to see Nick race a really fast relay team.

@josephsummers2427 2 жыл бұрын

The corners added ~25 seconds. You could do under 2:30 (avg 24 mph) if you trained for a few months and had maybe a little tailwind on a great day.

@gordanpetkovic5533 2 жыл бұрын

tailwind on round track??????????????????????????????

@talentlesscommenter1329 2 жыл бұрын

@@gordanpetkovic5533 maybe he could do it during a tornado or something.

@tundra77 2 жыл бұрын

your video concepts are actually really fun, I kinda wanna see how fast I can go now 👍

@nicksymmonds 2 жыл бұрын

Give it a try and let me know how it goes! WEAR A HELMET!! :D

@landonsloan4750 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t even run yet, too heavy yet I love your channel…love seeing all the different challenges

@kalifkents5252 2 жыл бұрын

You should get into cycling when you lose a bit more weight. Gotta start walking it out though

@leifwernich6166 2 жыл бұрын

Make sure to walk a lot and watch your diet. You don't absolutely have to count calories, just ask yourself before you eat: Is this too unhealthy? Is this too calorie dense? Consistency is everything, we're all gonna make it brah!!

@landonsloan4750 2 жыл бұрын

@@leifwernich6166 thank you! Let’s do this 💪🏼

@ladderhero6266 2 жыл бұрын

You got this dawg ✊

@sommer447 2 жыл бұрын

I love seeing all my favorite KZfaqrs just coming back bigger and better!

@bendeguzpeterbajusz4438 2 жыл бұрын

First I didn't read the title completely and I thought you're gonna tun a sub 3 mile. I was like "What the hell is Nick on?"😂

@yanirasalka412 2 жыл бұрын

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@pacervault3350 2 жыл бұрын

As usual Nick, I'm grinning the whole time and LOVING IT! Great effort!

@johannes01 2 жыл бұрын

do you like his energy? it's so great

@WOWimHIM 2 жыл бұрын

The motion of cycle and the riders body was in perfect motion , it was smoothly done bro well done. 😏😄🤘🤘👍👍👍

@fresnedi14 2 жыл бұрын

I saw your videos on fb and now im here subscribing to most wonderful person. Keep up bro and thank you!

@leifwernich6166 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you gamify your content. The commentary and stats at the bottom make it a lot more entertaining!!!

@johannes01 2 жыл бұрын

haha yes love it too!

@louchis-8814 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for being an inspiration. I recently started jogging because of u and feel so much better. thank you. fun with fitnnes.

@nicksymmonds 2 жыл бұрын

YES!!!! Love to hear that. Keep it up!

@brennankaplan8225 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Keep it up, running is a lifelong sport for sure

@jamesstevens5468 2 жыл бұрын

I actually did this in the summer. I hit a 2:46 after realizing that I should swing wide.

@m2m570 2 жыл бұрын

I did it as well got 2:42

@roryj5045 2 жыл бұрын

But Nick said it's not possible. Lies! Haha

@eastonb.9 2 жыл бұрын

@@roryj5045 just because nick can’t do it doesn’t mean anyone else can’t

@jamesstevens5468 2 жыл бұрын

There is so much variation with bikes.

@IntrepidFC 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely possible if you’re wearing aero

@elijahmccourtney1438 2 жыл бұрын

Keep the content up Nick!! Love your videos

@nicksymmonds 2 жыл бұрын

We have some really fund videos coming soon!!

@leesmit3604 2 жыл бұрын

Nick - thank you so much for the motivation! I am recovering from 4 months in a hospital bed caused by a wicked autoimmune disorder. Your videos help me to keep moving and keep improving! I appreciate you sharing thus with us!

@johannes01 2 жыл бұрын

hope you are doing better soon! Never stop improving, wish you the best for you recovery

@leesmit3604 2 жыл бұрын

@@johannes01 I’m actually doing really well! Thank you for the well wishes! I started rolling, and I’m about to start jump rope, to build up my muscles again. Thank you for the wonderful continent, and I look forward to more!

@johannes01 2 жыл бұрын

@@leesmit3604 awesomee!! Happy to hear that you are doing great 💪🔥

@jonathandelozier5824 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly underestimated how hard that 2:37 effort would be! I threw down an all out mile at the end of a 60 minute session and could only manage a 2:39!

@freebeatfit 2 жыл бұрын

Love the energy Nick!! Glad that you really enjoy the Lit Bike 🔥

@johannes01 2 жыл бұрын

he enjoyed this so much, we can really tell :)

@murdaemani 2 жыл бұрын

Love how he gets straight to the point in his videos

@johannes01 2 жыл бұрын

yess straight up entertainment !

@JoshMcGehee 2 жыл бұрын

Lol. Thanks for posting this, Nick. As a former track athlete turned cyclist, I appreciate you putting yourself outside of your comfort zone. And it's a bit of a ego boost to see there's something where those of us who are non-olympians could hold our own against you. Bring your bikes when you come to Colorado for your lifting meet and hit the mountains. Can you get a sub 30 minute time up Lookout Mountain?

@kingsamoanOG 2 жыл бұрын

Your channel has motivated me to get up and get my exercise 💪 on!!!!

@johannes01 2 жыл бұрын

what are you exercising?

@MaxwellChan0 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you didn't give up after failing on the track!

@fazeweenie8862 2 жыл бұрын

Always love watching your vids👍💪

@nicksymmonds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@kirkbradford5765 2 жыл бұрын

Man I love what you do for running & cycling!!👀💯

@johannes01 2 жыл бұрын

yeah he supports the community

@Phaneuf-vi3cn 2 жыл бұрын

If you used the drops you would save enough watts to make the sub 3 on the track, areo is super important in cycling

@johannes01 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the info!

@kryptic_8088 Жыл бұрын

*Aero

@LoyceFitness 2 жыл бұрын

I am new to your channel but loving it already, new fitness subscriber here from 🇬🇭

@LoyceFitness 2 жыл бұрын

@Bruno B. Bigdongzhong yes Ghana 🇬🇭

@prashamthakkar1183 2 жыл бұрын

CONGRATS ON 600K YOU LEGEND!!

@nicksymmonds 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!!

@andrewg923 2 жыл бұрын

I remember breaking 3 for a mile on my bike…. Then I did it 99 more times without stopping

@newguypoppy4665 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one andrew

@q12aw50 2 жыл бұрын

yeah tbh hes just slow

@sharky_fn2605 2 жыл бұрын

Love how you are using bikes in your channel. Keep up the good work!

@johannes01 2 жыл бұрын

yess brings some variety :)

@toomanymodz 2 жыл бұрын

I love these challenges! I generally start off at around 30 mph and settle in at a comfortable 25 mph, so I'm curious what my time will be.

@mohaman1826 2 жыл бұрын

Love it Nick

@ivrsn_1569 2 жыл бұрын

Keep up the great contents Bizon!

@yanirasalka412 2 жыл бұрын

@randomwithtitan973 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Love this series 🥇

@yanirasalka412 2 жыл бұрын

@DatIndigoKid 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the 600k subs hope this channel makes it too 800k+ by the end of this year.

@johannes01 2 жыл бұрын

yess! do you think he will get to the million this year?

@00stuartsweeney 2 жыл бұрын

Max effort as always Nick

@andrewsteavpack9079 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly curious if a cyclocross or slightly wider slick tire would be faster. Having ridden my road bike on a track once it was definitely slower than paved road because the tires sank slightly into the rubber track.

@thecbros4379 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely the best running KZfaqr out there

@yanirasalka412 2 жыл бұрын

@GG-pr3yo 2 жыл бұрын

I did a 2 min mile at Theodore Roosevelt Natl Park, I was being chased by a REAL bison.

@christophe8919 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on 600k subs dude

@abreacts7563 2 жыл бұрын

Nick goated

@falconplayz6118 2 жыл бұрын

Whats crazy is that the mile record is only 42 seconds slower than this and they are running

@johannes01 2 жыл бұрын

this is soo unbelievable haha

@daxatax129 2 жыл бұрын

lift that seat up !!

@bikingwithemily1109 2 жыл бұрын

When the snow melts I'm so trying this

@ShaneLOVESfish 2 жыл бұрын

Them little slopes helped a lot that. And going straight always helps more then turns

@yanirasalka412 2 жыл бұрын

@Unknown-ok4pz 2 жыл бұрын

I love ur vids

@briankelly1240 2 жыл бұрын

Did some ultimate frisbee today, made me think of your active channel! Get some disc sports in here! 🎉

@johannes01 2 жыл бұрын

yeah man! That's a great idea... he could do some awesome challenge around frisbee! 💪 🔥

@abfutrell 2 жыл бұрын

Body position, aero clothing and helmet would have all individually made a difference to break 3 minutes. Considering you rode 3:08 on the MTB, I wonder what psi you ran your road bike at? I imagine you'd have better rolling resistance on the rubber track running 15 to 20 psi lower.

@bojangles-brawlstars5921 2 жыл бұрын

Now add a bench press 🤪 thanks for the weekly uploads nick!!!

@nicksymmonds 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Bike + Bench challenge. That would be something!

@bojangles-brawlstars5921 2 жыл бұрын

@@nicksymmonds yes haha

@connorf7122 2 жыл бұрын

You should do like a video on what u eat before you excersise and workout. Also like a video on overall dieting when u are say playing a sport everyday

@martinshoosterman 2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see you try this on a recumbent bike, you could probably do it in under 2 minutes

@snowfire7761 2 жыл бұрын

I mountain bike as a sport, and I get a 2.21 mile on the bikes at the gym, but I haven’t done it at a track I’ll try it when the snow melts up here

@Unknown-ok4pz 2 жыл бұрын

So creative and fun

@yanirasalka412 2 жыл бұрын

@asuthoshpranesh6925 2 жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥

@simpsimps553 2 жыл бұрын

600k dream goal reached and no announcement yet 👀

@sydneymav 2 жыл бұрын

fun with fitness 👌🏽

@joshuaalcide7605 2 жыл бұрын

So cool

@josephsummers2427 2 жыл бұрын

Considering this is an avg of 20.1 mph, and I used to bicycle 21 mph for way over a mile just casually (not full one hundred percent effort), this is very possible and should be quite easy for someone that is very fit with a light road bike. Sub 2.5-minute mile bicycle is where it gets insane. Sub 2-minute and its very very insane (needs years of training).

@yanirasalka412 2 жыл бұрын

@paulopietransitus67 2 жыл бұрын

i've only been cycling 1 year and have cycled 100 miles at an avg of much faster than 20.1mph. A sub 2 minute mile for a fit person wouldn't require that much training if aerodynmaics is taken into account.

@trevorizotic 2 жыл бұрын

Following a slight racing line might provide enough advantage around corners

@juliethwilmot5858 2 жыл бұрын

This is Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@nicksymmonds 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@babjichandrasekhargullapal2219 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations for 600k Subscribers.

@donovanring8054 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick! What kind of watch do you wear? I'm in the market for a new fitness tracking watch and figured you'd have a good suggestion. Thanks!

@MyPoisonApple 2 жыл бұрын

CANNONDALE for life !

@dmainman349 2 жыл бұрын

I’m looking forward to your first to 1000 calories video. When is it dropping ?

@charlesbromberick4247 2 жыл бұрын

It´s good to play.

@benjamin.kelley 2 жыл бұрын

Drop bars, man! Gotta use the drop bars!

@patheddles4004 2 жыл бұрын

For the track mile on a bike, I reckon I'd rather have a mountain bike than a road bike. Sure the aero is worse and so's the rolling resistance, but I reckon that'd be massively outweighed by the extra confidence and speed through the curves. I've actually turned a mountain bike tight enough that the tires slipped out on asphalt, and lemme tell you that was a ridiculously steep lean. Only happened at all because I was testing to find out - it was way outside anything I'd do in normal riding.

@chrisdryden6997 2 жыл бұрын

Woop Woop 600k followers

@JohnGene1 2 жыл бұрын

Easy! I'll get a video tomorrow

@carsonmccue5708 2 жыл бұрын

I did a sub 2:28 mile on a road bike on a track.

@robertgarrison7836 2 жыл бұрын

You should try a biathlon running shooting or reguluar sprint on skiis

@9MRSG 2 жыл бұрын

Nick, how about squat 300 and bike under 3min on the road? Similar to 500 and 5 min run you are attempting?

@onome_aj 2 жыл бұрын

We are at 600k!!!

@prestongehrig2824 2 жыл бұрын

Question about rungum. After chewing for like 15 minutes do i spit it out or swallow the gum

@Nickfast145 2 жыл бұрын

i wish i could challenge you at every sport 😂

@johannes01 2 жыл бұрын

yeah one day with nick doing every challenge haha :)

@Sisima13 Жыл бұрын

The Tesla in the back made me anxious 😅

@bipower6969 2 жыл бұрын

Please come to CT

@christophe8919 2 жыл бұрын

1:13 lmao let's see if I have a heart attack

@roryfollinpiano2161 2 жыл бұрын

welp looks like i’m going cycling on Tuesday - let’s do it

@m4yd0g 2 жыл бұрын

It might be fun to do a team cycling time trial, if you can do it safely on the track. It would be a easy way to show how much easier drafting, cycling together is

@m4yd0g 2 жыл бұрын

You'll catch the cycling bug, soon you'll be shooting for a sub 2 minute mile.

@gooose2867 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats to the camera man who was running along the side

@ais.is.here.2836 2 жыл бұрын

When he did the track I thought he was defo gonna make it because I forgot kilometre’s are smaller than miles and I use kilometres so I was confused on way he was panicking I thought he had loads of time😂

@duanedaylebaliatan5209 2 жыл бұрын

I think a time trial suit will help, that hoody ang helmet is like a parachute 😅

@nikeswoosh7575 2 жыл бұрын

This is so interesting. 20 years ago I did this same challenge. Except here were the differences. My track was asphalt, I did it from a flying start (used the 100m straight away to speed up), used a mountain bike without clip ons. I rarely broke 3 minutes. But in ideal conditions I did 2:45. The key is to pick a day when there is no wind because you aren't wasting energy speeding up and slowing down as you go with and against the wind. I'm starting to realize my time was decent :):)

@finishstrongcycling2355 2 жыл бұрын

I definitely want to try this challenge!

@johannes01 2 жыл бұрын

have you tried it?

@finishstrongcycling2355 2 жыл бұрын

I'm setting it up for this weekend. Hope to have a video posted soon!

@johannes01 2 жыл бұрын

@@finishstrongcycling2355 wish you the best of luck with it 💪

@finishstrongcycling2355 2 жыл бұрын

@@johannes01 I made the attempt. the video is up!

@johannes01 2 жыл бұрын

@@finishstrongcycling2355 okey cool 😄

@RideTheGamer 2 жыл бұрын

*nice*

@maxoesterling4008 2 жыл бұрын

"Perfectly flat"...as he clearly goes through rolling hills halfway through the mile 😂

@danielgibbs514 2 жыл бұрын

Cranked out a few 3 minute miles yesterday at the end of my ride yesterday (20+ mph for 3-4 miles). It’s tough to get started but once you get going and lock in the gears, super easy to just keep going. I bet I could get that faster than 2:37 ;)

@wat1243 2 жыл бұрын

Tracks have tons of turns though so and not road so it would be a little bit more difficult

@tessacrawford8661 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick I have a video idea you could do a muscle up video but you use bands so the thickest band is one dollar per muscle up the second thickest band is two dollars per muscle up the skinny band is three dollars per muscle up at the really skinny band is four dollars per muscle up and then no band is $5 per muscle up,just an idea. Keep up the great work!

@tomb6593 2 жыл бұрын

182 beats per minute and he isn’t even out of breath?!?!??? Wow

@johannes01 2 жыл бұрын

I just wonder how... 😂

@danielatkinson5976 2 жыл бұрын

You got get a skin suit and and time trial bike! 🤣

@davidtaylor5812 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t think this was a question people had

@orlandomsoto 2 жыл бұрын

My PR for a 1 mile all out is 1:30 lol It’s on my strava! Lol

@MarkBurghouwt 2 жыл бұрын

yeah he should easily be able to do a 2:15 at least with some better tactics (aero, better gear, pacing, etc)

@RobertSmurda 2 жыл бұрын

The track has too much friction to get a time like that

@mash7088 2 жыл бұрын

congratsss on 600k or 603k B)

@nicksymmonds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@Blaze16159 4 ай бұрын

I have been really wanting to do this and my best is a 3:08 because of traffic and turning where I ride. Any advice other than finding somewhere else to ride?

@macrohumblebottombottom8963 2 жыл бұрын

Nick I love You

@samvilla6290 2 жыл бұрын

If you just get into a more aero position you can do it easy. One day I was bored and I did a 36 second lap on my mtb. Maybe the wider tires could give you more confidence in the corners

@johannes01 2 жыл бұрын

he has to try this again!

@liamroche1473 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think you need worry about losing grip on the track. On a hard surface you can go to about 45 degrees and you wouldn't need anything close to that. Similar pace on the road to my 25km best from last summer. :)

@yanirasalka412 2 жыл бұрын