Little Things That Can Make Or Break Your Ride

Little Things That Can Make Or Break Your Ride | GCN Show Ep. 411

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This week on the GCN Show we're talking about the little things that really count in cycling. Be it a nice clean bike, a delicious piece of cake at a cafe stop, or just having the right company on a ride to de-stress after a hard week - there's always a little thing that really does matter when it comes to riding a bike!
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@gcn 3 жыл бұрын

What are the little things that really matter to you when riding? Let us know 👇

@scottbert9556 3 жыл бұрын

Pre ride loo break. Otherwise the mind can wander tragically from the ride.

@petebarton5534 3 жыл бұрын

A buff! Acts as a mask if I need to stop anywhere on my rides. Been carrying one with me since the beginning of lockdown.

@JayLato 3 жыл бұрын

Connecting rivets.

@arneseys4729 3 жыл бұрын

the coffee i drink while waiting for that friend that is always late

@hedleykerr3564 3 жыл бұрын

Clean drivetrain and clean shaven legs(entire leg) 38 years of obsessing over it and bad taping jobs on the handlebars!

@tonysweet9137 3 жыл бұрын

At the age of 8 I received my first 10 speed bike. After a month or so riding the cables had stretched and the gears did not work or shift correctly. My Mom kept saying someday she would get it fixed. After a few months of this I finally broke open my piggy bank, jumped on my bike and rode it the 15 miles into town. I studied the map in the phone book to where the bike shop was located. I only had $3.45, the man working in the shop told me to stick around and at the end of the day he would fix my bike for $3.45. I returned home at dark. I left the house as soon as the sun came up. My very first long distance bike ride. I had to ride a two lane highway most the way. I still remember this today at the age of 60.

@latenightjazzbartok 3 жыл бұрын

In today's money that would be about $26, not a bad deal. :)

@AIKIA2.0 3 жыл бұрын

thats a really great story i live in a metropolitian city i have everything in under 3 miles and i would never experience that but now that i a 17 i do go for 40-60km rides and try to leave my city and then return home ,respect sir

@anshiletv9016 3 жыл бұрын

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@ViveSemelBeneVivere 3 жыл бұрын

Memories like these really matter.

@AIKIA2.0 3 жыл бұрын

@@ViveSemelBeneVivere yessir

@erikpettersson6488 3 жыл бұрын

GCN’s next video: “GCN bought a Dunkin Donut Tandem bike and rode it cross country back home”

@anshiletv9016 3 жыл бұрын

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@louishill783 3 жыл бұрын

Upvote upvote upvote!!!!

@johnandrews3568 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a challenge for Hank and his dad

@glenspringle7337 3 жыл бұрын

SUPER NICE!!!

@saksham5829 3 жыл бұрын

I live in India and here we have no cycling ecosystem so when I ordered my first road bike (tarmac sl7 by the way) I had to drive 3000 kilometres to Delhi without sleeping to pick it up. It was superbly out of my budget so I saved 4 months of my salary to buy it and I even had to get a job during lockdown.I love my bike since and there has not been a single day I have not cleaned it. I take care of it more than myself.

@sarwatmeraj4439 3 жыл бұрын

Wow i am a Pakistani and have a trigon mountain cycle

@saksham5829 3 жыл бұрын

@Sarwat Meraj cool man

@AndyLewsey 3 жыл бұрын

Si missing his own pun for once! "Used a subwoofer, for the 'base'"

@anshiletv9016 3 жыл бұрын

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@mylesmackey2430 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely the noise that you're trying to figure out what's causing it is worse. Completely distracts from the enjoyment

@Lulikmaid 3 жыл бұрын

Has anyone told ever Hank he sounds like a dolphin when he laughs? It's brilliant, and I honestly can't think of a better animal to represent him, as it's the animal kingdom equivalent of him.

@mattszrejter6785 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see Hank in such “high” spirits today! He could barely contain the bellyful laughs! Great fun 🤩!

@anshiletv9016 3 жыл бұрын

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@Agent-vj3ns 3 жыл бұрын

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@satori4183 3 жыл бұрын

04:45 😂 quality content right there. I'm with Hank on this one! Once you grabbed that razor you gotta go full leg

@bikelawman 3 жыл бұрын

Didn’t put much thought in my first winter as an adult cyclist (2019/20) - this year, I’ve bought some SKS mudguards / DHB shoe covers / a base layer / long sleeve top under my jacket .... all pretty basic things, in retrospect, but they’ve made a massive difference to my overall enjoyment and comfort. Also key to my enjoyment: not riding with other people (what an appalling idea!) and not stopping at cafes for cake!

@wiryx1 3 жыл бұрын

I love the editing on this one, all the bloopers from Hank being left in are perfect!

@djoubidjouba3222 3 жыл бұрын

Ultra endurance race I suggest: Panceltic race !

@LUCYDIAMONDBOXER1 3 жыл бұрын

I entered a bike packing race once, got the wheels strapped in, frame covered in foam pipes and zipped in the bike bag in 4 minutes!! 👊🤘😐

@anshiletv9016 3 жыл бұрын

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@jaynaforsgren4755 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@matt_acton-varian 3 жыл бұрын

Caption competition: Cyclo-cross is back, and there's more than ever at stake!

@billinhouston3291 3 жыл бұрын

Hank looks like he hasn't slept in days! Ha ha haaa, too much fun.

@stevelewis6154 3 жыл бұрын

Loving Hanks geography 😂😂

@MachielG 3 жыл бұрын

Caption competition: Yikes, this isn’t quite the pole position I had in mind!

@lukasilverman4284 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy that my comment from last week was featured thanks so much guys keep it up, you are the best people💪🙏

@sambowood1 3 жыл бұрын

Caption: Just doing my post ride stretching.

@courtdavidson8965 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been missing the legendary Matt Stephens, but kudos to Hank for stepping up.

@secretbrad9259 3 жыл бұрын

I think Hank has been on helium! The way looks at him in disbelief at some of what he says! Hilarious

@jimjr4432 3 жыл бұрын

I had a creak last ride, all ride. I thought it was the BB, but alas it was my 76 yo hip.

@ryanmcglen137 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the out takes, edits and banter between you. Fantastic show as ever, thanks guys. Helping to keep spirits high :)

@mickwilson2170 3 жыл бұрын

A random noise that you can't track down is the universes voice telling you to get a new bike!

@tabishop3 3 жыл бұрын

Caption: I'm removing this post because I've taken... a-fence.

@anshiletv9016 3 жыл бұрын

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@lukasilverman4284 3 жыл бұрын

A good coffee shop goes a long way 😂

@sinclairmclaren7056 3 жыл бұрын

Hank, you were on fire. There is a village somewhere looking for an idiot. A full year of outtakes in one video. Class

@raggt233 3 жыл бұрын

He said: "I'm a social butterfly, fly"

@becyk_du_quebec 3 жыл бұрын

They definitely were not riding with the wood on their bikes, but just using the bikes as carts is actually really smart :)

@laurascheffer4243 3 жыл бұрын

On my last ride I heard a cracking noise that definitely wasn't there before, I did indeed spent most of my time wondering where it came from. I decided to stop at a bike repair shop and figured out that my pedal was getting loose. They fixed it and it was such a wonderful ride home!

@gcn 3 жыл бұрын

That's great it got fixed!

@jbratt 3 жыл бұрын

Not enough love for the repurposed arm warmers. I like that. 😄👍

@nonstopgalaxy9392 3 жыл бұрын

Watching the GCN show is the cure for boredom

@raoulkoopman9408 3 жыл бұрын

James nailed it: Pastries... I mean cafe stops

@fefo107 3 жыл бұрын

Caption: Ok, I went to far with those jumping sessions with the GMBN guys

@FastTony78 3 жыл бұрын

Si should do the Pan Celtic Race next year. It was my first event last year and I was welcomed into the Clan with open arms. The pre and post event gatherings are Legendary. You won’t regret it.

@h3althpoints697 3 жыл бұрын

30:13 i died lmao

@JulianAllen13 3 жыл бұрын

That was hilarious. It was like Simon was trying to control his younger brother who was buzzing on a sugar rush!

@MJarthur95 3 жыл бұрын

Having friends floor it & leaving you behind always nice

@robbchastain3036 3 жыл бұрын

Makes me reconsider my friends. :)

@MJarthur95 3 жыл бұрын

Robb Chastain true but at the end of the day solid lads I can count on 😅

@martinn9380 3 жыл бұрын

In bed Wednesday morning, in Australia, watching the show as I do every week.... and yes Si, it's gorgeous here - 9 am, 18c & heading to 29c with blue skies 😊☀️ Agree re: creaking bits - recently replaced BB30 & silence has never been so sweet! Great show guys... love the banter !

@rugbybluej 3 жыл бұрын

Bike packing. One word, Badlands.... Si and Lachlan fighting it out.

@kevind4383 3 жыл бұрын

I can't speak for others but I get absolutely overjoyed when a movement decides to time its exit just before I set out to ride. It's nice to ride with the peace of mind that comes with knowing stomach issues won't be a problem that day.

@andrifsig 3 жыл бұрын

Si, if you want to partake in a long distance event, check out the Cyclothon in Iceland. About 1300km, vast majority is paved. Even allowed a support vehicle. There are solo categories and team categories, 4 person teams and 10 person teams. Check it out!

@squeakyproductions 3 жыл бұрын

There could never be a computer that would replace David Duffeild a true legend. It could be the most intense moment of the race and he'd go off on one about a cat he had seen or a piece of cheese he had eaten, and it was never annoying!

@glynnbuxton3349 3 жыл бұрын

Caption: Following Hank's advice on how to put your Heart and Seoul into banging a post in!

@FatBlokeDoingStuff 3 жыл бұрын

Great, now I've got a picture of Hank dressed as Dr Frank-N-Furter stuck in my head!

@katiel7166 3 жыл бұрын

Yes please!

@m6johnson 3 жыл бұрын

Noise is a big thing, I agree. Hate the unknown "click click click" when you're riding. And wind. I hate wind. I enjoy a tailwind like anyone else, but I'd rather ride on a calm day anytime.

@nounours2627 3 жыл бұрын

Over-shoes and good gloves are life saver in winter! I can even manage to stand in bibshort and jersey while it's freezing outside but I cannot stand to have froozen feet and hands! Some years ago, I had to go back home later than expected and what was ok for a day ride in a late fall season was not ok anymore once the sun was setting. It was starting to get really cold (around 0°c). The most pain came from the "bite" in my frozen ears, hands and feet. The rest of your body is only cold at the beginning, you don't feel the cold on the effort. From that moment, when I'm not sure of the weather on my way back, I'm always taking something to keep my hands and feet warm. Apart from my "ends", I never bother with "rain clothes", I don't care about being wet. The key is to not stop if you're wet and you won't get cold! ;)

@footballcards2025 3 жыл бұрын

Caption: Bastiaenssen really is hammering it here!

@aaronrobey-broome2672 3 жыл бұрын

Just think of the highlight reel you could make using Hank's bloopers. Top quality entertainment 😂.

@garshaw8404 3 жыл бұрын

Just got to the 12:50 time stamp and the geography section. Nearly spat my morning tea out, very funny. Don't worry Hank, I am sure everyone will forget about it in no time! ;-) (Just argue that you were too young to see the Olympics there!)

@MatthewBeedham 3 жыл бұрын

Caption comp: "So when you said 'send it', you didn't mean to stick it in the post?

@Timbertron 3 жыл бұрын

Caption: "Bike accidents proving to be almost as Seoul destroying as Hank's geography classes"

@anshiletv9016 3 жыл бұрын

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@radhanisthebold562 3 жыл бұрын

Caption: a roadie still on the fence when it comes to cyclocross.

@Christian190673 3 жыл бұрын

I really love your videos! Honestly speaking, being a German I should like the German GCN channel, but you guys are so much more fun!!!

@gcn 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Christian, appreciate the support! The German channel is still new though :)

@tomwilkinson9814 3 жыл бұрын

Little things that’s mean a lot - equal tightness of shoes. So annoying though easy to solve mid-ride with boa dials, but with laces you need to get them right or it’ll drive you crazy!

@xrom2501 3 жыл бұрын

Welp, just ordered a Dunkin’ Donuts tandem. Thanks GCN!

@simonrichardson5259 3 жыл бұрын

Really?! Ha, let us know what it’s like!

@ac5403 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t tell if Hank was on great, or awful form this week. Little things which matter to me: having an accident with a gel or energy drink. EVERYTHING BECOMES STICKY! Caption: “Looks like they need to stump up for some aero wheels...”

@augie2401 3 жыл бұрын

gents... 2 tandem references in one show made me think to search if GCN had ever done a dive into cycles for 2 and what makes them good/bad/so and so. I could not find one, now i obviously need one

@augie2401 3 жыл бұрын

especially one with Connor and Manon since there is a foot of height difference between my wife and myself

@ViveSemelBeneVivere 3 жыл бұрын

Caption: "This pole position is spoke-n for!"

@jamesthecyclist597 3 жыл бұрын

And doing the Hack/Bodge the wrong way, plus the swearing, is definitely going in the yearly bloopers.

@MichaelSnasdell 3 жыл бұрын

Oh dear Hank, that must have be Seoul destroying to get that wrong :p

@Doktor_Al 3 жыл бұрын

Omg, a Subwoofer for base, get it? Get it? 😂

@rg807 3 жыл бұрын

Not wearing gloves when when it's so cold that you need full tights, arm warmers and a vest? I'm still trying to figure out why GCN does this. Bizarre.

@FreeDom-id6yb 3 жыл бұрын

gloves also use compression and offer support so that's why

@guymorris1963 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, me too.

@royevans4581 3 жыл бұрын

3:01 I had an annoying tick tick noise on my bike, tried the bars, stem, cranks, even thought the frame was cracked. Took me ages to find the cause. Turns out it was a loose tyre valve nut rattling on the rim. I don't use them now.

@gneisenau89 3 жыл бұрын

Proper clothing makes all the difference. A while back I dropped my aversion to having anything on my back and now I carry along one of those light fabric bags with the draw strings that can be worn over the shoulders like a light backpack. It lives in the jersey pocket until I need it. Now I have less resistance to bringing along enough warm clothes because in the past I didn't have a good way to carry them after the day warmed up. Here in Colorado in the winter it could easily be -4 C to start a ride and 9 or 10 C by the end. And while my neoprene booties make me look like I'm wearing Mickey Mouse shoes, I love how they keep my feet warm and dry. And they last a long time.

@conguero7 3 жыл бұрын

@24:52 Great for those "bass" miles.

@myklonsip 3 жыл бұрын

Great edit. Si says dork and you cut to Ollie. 😂

@ninaanderson9016 3 жыл бұрын

You guys cheer me up every week. So funny, so good.

@leecallen-hankinson2819 3 жыл бұрын

Bike packing race idea, the Rockets and Rascals Trans Kernow in Cornwall. Looks fun😁

@roilev 3 жыл бұрын

I bought cycling shoes online. Arrived two left shoes. One 41, another 45. The worst part is that they fitted me perfectly

@donschloth5785 3 жыл бұрын

Clean your bike! I make sure my bike is clean, prepped and ready for the next ride. No dirt, water, muck, sweat or grease is left on my bike. I clean it every ride, but the depth of cleaning relates to the amount of mess. Cleaning your bike also gives you the chance to put your hands on all the bits and determine serviceability and wear and tear as well as finding any loose bolts, screws, nuts, etc.

@jeskli11 3 жыл бұрын

Race for Si tips: Italy Divide (for "MTB-ish gravel bikes") or for proper MTB, a race organised by my very good friend '1000 Miles' in Czech Republic and Slovakia.

@felipethomas3828 3 жыл бұрын

Hank made this episode extra funny😂😂

@teuast 3 жыл бұрын

Hank really takes the GCN Bloopers to a new level.

@timcorso6337 3 жыл бұрын

"..if someone is trying to go too slowly.." Yeah I'm always trying this, it gets easier and easier every year!

@fsharp_com 3 жыл бұрын

Caption Competition: "Hack or Bodge on my home made bike stand."

@e-type_driver 3 жыл бұрын

Hank is so funny, great!

@63tywardreath 3 жыл бұрын

Caption: Cyclocross? I'm absolutely cyclolivid.

@cwd3bon 3 жыл бұрын

Little Things - Mudguard, whether is an ass-saver or full on set, protects you and stops splashback onto those around you

@aaronkeogh 3 жыл бұрын

The first topic of this video about “the little things” resonated SO HARD... so many of them I’ve been battling with in the last few months 🤪

@easternbrown 3 жыл бұрын

Caption: And to think that Ollie Bridgewood said the days were gone when riders would take a stake on a ride.

@brianbinz1381 3 жыл бұрын

Trans am bike race. It probably doesnt count as bikepacking cause its a road race, but fully self supported and a perfect opportunity for si to come to america!

@matthewlewis2072 3 жыл бұрын

Caption: "I hope I posted a good time"

@yeff1127 3 жыл бұрын

probably one of the most hilarious video from you peeps :) Pretty stocked with the stocking joke ;)

@wesfree 3 жыл бұрын

Si's observations about speed differentials are right on the money. And it goes further, too, than mere bugaboos about comfort and annoyances. Speaking as a cyclist experienced on the roadways of Manhattan, speed differentials are a matter of safety in traffic. Being able to cycle in traffic where speed differentials (with vehicular volume) are de minimis eliminates a great deal of risk (even though many motorists become enraged at cyclists who are commonly faster than they!). Simon is quite correct: my biggest risk factor on the Apple's streets originates from ignorant pedestrian traffic who are moving at 25-30km slower speeds than mine, and step into a bike lane while gazing at their cell phones... Ride on!

@tommyphillips8547 3 жыл бұрын

You talk about it ruining your ride when you get wet and cold to the bone, but I disagree, I went out a week ago for an hour and by the end I could legit feel water going in and out of my socks. But it was great fun 😂😂

@ajb501 3 жыл бұрын

Could Simon do the GBDuro? 2000k of gravel and singletrack in the UK

@yetimusics4152 3 жыл бұрын

Just looked up what gbduro is and it looks very cool, especially combined with the environmental mindset!

@aberdeenal3234 3 жыл бұрын

Annoying noises for me is my disk brakes - cleaned rotors & pads (and replaced them too!) but still squeal like a banshee on heat - they make for a great bell replacement though!!

@thepie4052 3 жыл бұрын

Hank makes me howl laughing 😂

@langz020 3 жыл бұрын

Did Hank steal one of the editors doughnuts? Because they were merciless this week! Fantastic show guys, had me giggling like a schoolgirl at Hank's expense

@robertstrobel7338 3 жыл бұрын

I recon Blake and Neil could wheelie that tandem.

@sir.chrishoy 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Hank finally developing his "Matt Stephens laugh".

@eilrach299 3 жыл бұрын

I did the 'let it corrode and seize up' trick with my seat post once.

@steveruppel 3 жыл бұрын

What a great episode!

@sebast6826 3 жыл бұрын

A rly nice bikepacking event: Bikepacking Frankonia in the middle of germany.

@gilmoothart 3 жыл бұрын

The bolt through the seat post should be considered more of a 'hack' but only on a select few bikes. The picture shown was of an aluminum Schwinn from the early 90's that had no seat post binding bolt. The way it worked way with a wedge built into the seatpost that worked similarly to an old quill stem. Without that Suntour seatpost the frame is useless. Side note, those seatposts generally sell for way more on eBay than the complete bike does.

@Agent-vj3ns 3 жыл бұрын

I ride at night when the bike paths are empty besides vandals and bums. Can't fly 25mph during the day with the strollers, wheel chairs, hoards of slow sight seers, etc.