7 Tips For Young Cyclists

[@elliotharpour8061]

YES MORE VIDEOS FOR YOUNG CYCLISTS

[@brammennen6734]

yeah😂!

[@LateBandwagon]

^ please make this happen

[@cryx4]

WOOP!

[@P3ar]

PLS NEED IT YO

[@lodvaessen]

yes pleas

[@samwoodhouse4480]

Cycling will forever be the only thing in my life!!! How dare you tell me to do something else than ride a bike?!?!

[@aymenninja8120]

hhhhhhhhhhhhh yeah you are right

[@matejburian3191]

my boy :D

[@riptipe1231]

Hhhhhhhhhh

[@riptipe1231]

Lolol

[@theacid1]

8. Tip: Use Strava ! It gives you a plan what you have already done and a big motivation boost with the segments, stats etc.

[@timmccarthy1780]

That's a biggy

[@pinocioo]

Yep! Thats true!

[@Endisupertramp]

I have to say that the positive effect of Strava on me was surprising. As soon as I saw that there was a guy in front of me who was just a couple of seconds faster, it had gotten me to bite down harder and try to be faster. Sure sometimes it can be a blow to your moral too, because we all know there are different days with different conditions, but it still bugs us when we are slower than our top time, however, I think the overall effect is positive.

[@nonfictionone]

Yeah I must admit it changed my cycling as well. Here and there I go hard to try and kick some arse on strava. I do a screen shot whenever I get fastest on the day, or that rare event, a KOM.

[@FelixAn]

But I don't own a phone (yet)! I usually just plan out my rides on the PC with Google Maps and keep track of the distance there.

[@richardnick2216]

Si talking about it the unimportance of top level kit whilst pictures of him are shown meticulously cleaning his Sram Red 22 drivetrain on a Ridley Helium with Vision metron 40s.

[@mrjakobt]

I laughed so hard at this.

[@varjavandcontractor658]

Thank you GCN for this video. As a 16 year old student balancing cycling and school, this video gives me so much hope that you guys (and maybe pros) acknowledge your younger crowd trying to make a small mark locally.. :)

[@aqilmazlan]

We're on the same boat!!!

[@SCWwwestevo007]

I am 15yo in two days, I started cycling in January 2016 and I really love it ! Sadly, none of my friends rides bikes as I do :(

[@supertux2998]

same

[@user-ql8ez2kh8k]

+IMPALA Same and it is the most painful thing ever :'(

[@madeleinegillett8488]

Join the club. I'm 18 and doing A levels. It's ridiculous trying to find the time to cycle, other than my 20 minute rides to work

[@perhour12345]

I'm 20 years old (not young), but I've been biking for a good 5-6 years now. I cannot mention enough how much my experience has improved over the years. I live in Chicago and have to bike back from home, to classes, to work usually almost every day. I absolutely love cycling, though I wish I had more time to cycle leisurely.

[@DarkpowderUK]

Chicago Biker POV. Matt has a good video or more talking about riding while balancing cycling with a full time job and family. Check it out if you haven't already. In summary, extend your "commute" and vary it each day to add elements and intervals etc to your ride.

[@eoinchedzey3154]

Another thing that is often overlooked by young cyclists like myself is diet, it really can give an edge over some of your rivals that pig out in mcdonalds way too often because "they burned off the calories" No need to go to extreme but keep it in mind and monitor it overtime

[@ZeroSeriesMMX]

Aye... Sooner or later though, it'll be part of the plan or training, once you dedicate yourself to cycling (of whatever level). The old adage always applies: "You are what you eat."

[@bengrewar1759]

I am 12 years old and I love cycling this is the most helpful video ever thanks love your channel

[@slicky3677]

Ben Grewar How fast do you go?

[@chiarasullivan1983]

I joined a club when I was 16 , I'm 18 now and I'm just finished my leaving cert, it's so hard to balance school and cycling but I think it is very important to keep cycling up too during your final exams because it gives your head a brake.🚴🏻

[@johnhoey5406]

On my first race. I had painstakingly prepared my carrera and myself for the event,spent hours cleaning and fine tuning my bicycle, But during the 30 minute transit, My bike was haphazardly thrown on to the bus and meddled with by some volunteers at the event, jamming the gears using mudflaps as brakes etc, I couldn't even get over to them as my teachers kept everyone else on the bus. long story short. I get ready to cycle foot goes on pedal rear derailleur explodes. Worst yet the teachers taking us their blamed me,claiming the bicycle was "terribly rusted", I had it two months with roughly 50km on it. Suffice to say that was one awkward ride home.

[@hazardousfromage]

John Hoey Dickheads

[@landersasha7746]

thanks GCN for this wonderfull video, I am a Belgian cyclist 15years which rides competition. I really appreciate that you made a video for "us", the young cyclists! All of your videos are really amazing! lots of greetings Lander

[@4406josh]

Yay! Thanks GCN for making a video catering to young cyclists. I'm 13 and I got into road cycling awhile back and I'm planning to start track cycling :D.

[@conorw1ll1ams]

I'm in under 14 race category and this really helped so thank you.

[@jojopannafootball]

Cycling makes my life really great i started one year ago (17 years old) and become a pro cyclist in germany now so i am very proud of me and erveryone can achieve that with discipline so get started !

[@PROcrastiDRIVESVofficial]

0:53 - GCN! GCN! Si, Si! You forgot GCN! They have loads of videos on cycling! You know with those 3 presenters! The guy that steals from team buses, that guy with the fancy hair who used to have no beard, but now he does have a beard... that other guy with the neckbrace, I think Samuel was his name.

[@wowwy4136]

I remember GCN said to try a new sport so I tried running. Now I'm addicted to cycling and running can't get enough of both

[@Gamen1NL]

thanks GCN i am a 14 year old cyclist from the netherlands i am riding by a cycling culub JAN VAN ARCKEL the best of the netherlands 2014/2015 and maby 2016 you guys helped my verry well with everything i need for cycling i am riding sice my 7e now and i still love it .i had a bad season this year i overtraind a few months ago but i am fully training again thanks for the tips guys have a good day

[@mtndewm6763]

thank you you have helped me a lot i am 14 and buying my first road bike this week and you have taught me alot -sincerely Joshua

[@user-yx7dp2pl8t]

Can remember my first race, got dropped on the first lap and came last. But was just happy to complete the set number of laps.

[@Cloudrak]

I started to use Strava when I was 13.

[@MattyT200]

Same

[@nightfly222]

Matt's pedal problems whether clip or clipless just make me want to cry. I think all us GCN viewers should take up a collection in hopes of finding him a cure.

[@pedroclem]

Thank you for the tips GCN!!

[@olliereadmusic]

Just sent off my first batch of CVs to teams :D

[@Dennis4523]

I don’t have anything in bowling green Kentucky only once a week meatups no group rides at all , and no clubs that get me to the route of being a pro

[@tommasotulkens8534]

best video ever, i was waiting for this one!

[@iamspecialised]

Great Video GCN. Thanks for giving simple things such importance.

[@Maxmaxz]

This has addressed most of the #TorqueBack questions for the next 5 years. We may as well get rid of that section now. ;)

[@cooldog2116]

But I'm 3 years old and I can ride at 45kph for and hour. Is that good? #torqueback

[@beeble2003]

Very impressive. Ask your dad to take the training wheels off. Without the drag from those, you'll have a good shot at the hour record before your fourth birthday.

[@NathanTeskey]

+beeble2003 haha

[@cooldog2116]

+beeble2003 meh, wiggo can keep it. I'm gonna will all 3 grand tours when I'm 5 instead.

[@Maxmaxz]

Win them all in the same week. Then I'll be impressed.

[@Geeraffe]

1. Zen proverb "in victory you learn nothing" and the climbing mantra "pain is inevitable , suffering is optional" #TorqueBack

[@aiman_rzn]

For me, being a cyclist doen't mean you have to win races and have a expensive bike. I never go into any races and never want to. I enjoy anything around me. My bike is not best in the world, I snap my rear axle every mont. There's only one thing I keep in mind is to have fun on every ride

[@juancarlosmota6422]

This video is great. You guys should consider making video about when you used to be a young rider.

[@lbyron4743]

Great point on not needing top of the line equipment. At some point, equipment choice will reduce the size of your wallet rather than improving your cycling ability. I recently did a bike tour and the person with the most bike bling (i.e. Dura-Ace group set, disc brakes, etc.) was the one who needed SAG to get up the hills.

[@MangoMamaa]

I'm 25 and cycling for only one year. I've made incredible process throughout the last couple of months and I think it is due improved recovery, perfect diet, and training with ex-pros. The diet aspect is definitely missing in your video!!

[@hartexyt8702]

youth means under 18 imo under 18s dont diet they eat as much as they can to grow as much as possible in such important years

[@MangoMamaa]

HartexYT I am not talking about a diet in regards to restricting calorie intake. Of course, younger people need to eat more to grow, but they should definitely eat the right foods especially when training intensely. It's not all about smashing in the fast food just because you've burned some calories on the bike!

[@hartexyt8702]

+Mango Mama sorry read it wrong your definately right most important tip even

[@timtrial3971]

vegans are coming. look busy

[@DarkpowderUK]

Probably because there are no hard and fast rules regarding diet, and varying intake and types of carb, fats, and protein. It's hard to cover all the aspects of glycogen, sugars and Ketones all in one video. It's a big research topic full of commercial and other pitfalls. As with the rest of the video, talk to as many people as possible and never sit on your laurels thinking you have the perfect dietary solution.

[@sal00t]

He really does seem to have the charisma of a brick. So do I, so he's extremely relatable and I love him.

[@Roboturnerlol]

Matt hijacks Lasty's segment with that unending, blinkless stare.

[@jackpinchin1476]

I'm 14 and have done 5 100 mile rides this year and I love cycling! In part of a club and riding with older people doesn't bother me

[@kyubiae86]

I love that black hoodie! Feel free to send me one in Xs! I'll sport it while cycling!! Love you're channel! I just got into cycling and feel broke but I'm excited to enjoy my many rides!!!

[@travisrisley9025]

What about a video that explains what to do if your brakes go out. How to stop safely and assess the situation or fix it etc.

[@aahmedashraf1849]

great! was looking forward to such a video for young riders :)

[@ZOB4]

NIce video gentlemen. Joining a club is an especially good idea. Having access to regular group rides, classes, and events through a good club can really put you on the right track to becoming an excellent cyclist. Even if you only do a few events with the club, it is well worth the cost of a membership.

[@987buckwheat]

Good information. Now time for tips for us over 50. Especially interested in opinions on where cadence should be as one gets older.

[@Otaner142]

there isnt a standard rule for cadence.... most athletes will keep their cadence 85+ coasting at around 100+ which is normal

[@987buckwheat]

true...thats why I asked for opinions on cadence as one gets older...most MAX HR's decline as one get older...so for some spinning gets the HR near threshold levels...it is better to spin at threshold levels or grind more.

[@Otaner142]

987buckwheat whatever you feel most confortable with ! It depends on you .

[@archiemclean435]

Thanks gcn for these tip as a 10 year old and your some of my favourite you tubers

[@user-wq8km5hj2k]

im 13 and im addicted to cycling thank you for making me realize lol

[@user-ql8ez2kh8k]

Kudos for this video +GlobalCyclingNetwork I'm 18 and looking forward to career in professional cycling. both Track and Road disciplines 😎🙌

[@amymitchell6580]

Thanks GCN!!!! This will help a lot!

[@noahgetzbrzezinski2688]

Literally had the same first race couldn't clip in but started racing with one foot not correctly in and crashed, spent the rest of the race trying to catch on and eventually did, only to be dropped cos I'd burnt too many matches . Came dead last but had an avg of 32kmh which I was well chuffed with for a first race

[@2pasinnimnual271]

Dont forgot 52-36 chaingring and 14-28 cassetes

[@oscarlaight6493]

Oh my god! I'm 13 and pause at 2:11 I have one of those blue planet x's. They're so nice!

[@hodor83]

I found this video useful and helpful... Dan Grab your stuffs and do more videos like this one *flies away* @Global Cycling Network

[@34vincentcedricc.s28]

Its Okay For not buying the expensive bike because i buy Polygon Strattos S2 and Win my first race in 2016 and upgrade the bike... its so fun

[@tomrengert1221]

wow Matt is that cycling club still there I'm moving to live in Hemelhempstead next month!

[@Y0uCazart]

Love your last story, Matt. Did your father encourage you to race again, since the results couldn't get any worse?

[@rezmanraja5972]

Thanks for the tips

[@julianbulatao9527]

This is a great video! Thanks guys.

[@GordonMoat]

Awesome to see a picture of Matt at 17. Hardly looks different. Amazed it wasn't a B/W picture. 😉

[@tvaiana1]

I would love for you guys to review and talk about some of the cheaper entry level bikes, like the Specialized Allez sport.

[@farhanbimo4716]

Thanks a lot for the information👍🏼🚴🏽

[@jemandallo2934]

thank you very much i actually needed this

[@NoahThomas43]

Man, I love GCN!

[@kennmax4638]

I've been a fan of GCN im always watching whenever there is a new release even i dont even own a road bike i've always dreamt of having one and have a chance to meet them. And maybe ride with them 😀

[@hutch430]

Excellent advice guys.

[@arielmagundayao6876]

I wish I could see Matt smile like that again like in the photo when he was just seventeen! #winningsmile

[@tomhenderson8667]

I'm my first race I was on a £1,000 bike and everyone else was on £4,000- £5,000 but I still came second

[@z650_marcus9]

I have my first club ride tomorrow and I'm 14

[@guitaroidman524]

I have to cycle 16 miles everyday to school for this year on my raleigh fixie, and I weight 18.5 stone :)))))) look at all my chins

[@AngelValdovinos]

keep it up

[@guitaroidman524]

i can get there in 40-50 minutes baring any long traffic lights, ive had all year to prepare and im mentally ready.

[@Durlesteanu]

why do you weight stones?

[@guitaroidman524]

its just what we british do. mix of imperial and metric

[@Durlesteanu]

Sorry, i was very tired and a bit confused. I thought that you are carrying 18 stones for some reason.

[@tangyorange6509]

FINALLY THE VIDEO I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!

[@sowirkacycles7303]

I had for 2 years a beater bike I still didn't fully fix up I'm still working on Saturday I got a 1987 trek 10 speed

[@andresomana4061]

Cool! I have waiting for this video! But well.. I don't think I'm a young cyclist since I'm 19... But anyways. Thank you guys!

[@connormcchicken5915]

Can anyone share with me tips on cycling on roads? I just started cycling and feel like I do everything wrongly. I cycle in groups of 4s.

[@frosthopper5762]

Thanks ! I'm an 18 year old and have recently been cycling a lot more during lockdown on my trusty mountain bike I've used intermittently for 10 years. At the moment I'm "road touring" with my friends who are doing it to pass the time and get to a destination (normally the park). We've max-ed at 40km (25mi) so far. I've started to realise I'm not like them. I think I like cycling a lot more. I bought my first jersey a couple weeks ago so eliminated the need for a bag and it feels epic. Also bought a saddle bag and mounted a bottle cage. I would say my fitness level is above the average person, since I tend to run, cycle or work out a bit everyday. I want to get more serious about cycling, but don't really know where to start. Do I join a casual/"sports" club (level 1 or 2)? Do I get a road bike? I really want to keep training and pushing myself with like-minded people. Any guidance from anyone would be much appreciated.

[@arvo_cado]

exactly the same to me but im 15.

[@CharlieBennici]

For the one about equipment. I have never really used clipless pedals, but my coach for a few years and has spent his time in the saddle said that I should really invest in clipless pedals. I have had knees issues for the past 3 years and I ride A LOT. This past summer I went literally everyday for at least 2 hours. I don't know miles because I can't track them. Over all, should I get pedals. Like if no. Comment if yes. (Easier for me to tally, not asking for likes or anything)

[@scottnglsh]

This is awesome. Very important.

[@lukebartlett704]

Tour d'lavenir hype!!

[@liambarber9036]

i'm a junior cyclist you said that i should join a cycling club, but there are not any in my area and experienced cyclist are hard to find. any suggestions? great video by the way hope to see more on this topic.

[@KevIn-tu4fv]

How long should I wait before entering a race ? And do I need to be part of a team ? Also Matt, you must have feeled really bad after your first race. Good thing that you didn't let it disappointed you !

[@butters1141]

I'm 16 and I go to cycling school 👍💪🚴

[@johnobrien5464]

Damn Mat that is one dazzling t-shirt you got there

[@flyinglego34]

How would I convince some parents to realize that it is definitely a safe (if done properly) to bike in winter conditions, and that it’s okay to let a teenager ride his bike all winter long? (cough, it’s me.. And yes, I know most of the risks and what I should be prepared for, and to be cautious according to conditions..)

[@jillianeenriquez5568]

I’m a 15 year old female cyclist started 2 months ago September 2021 😻❤️

[@kamalmohammed3439]

My twin I'm 15 and started 3 months ago hope you be in world championship

[@ciaraedmonds5744]

Looks good and works great

[@simonmills565]

More please !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@scottnglsh]

Do they do many Criteriums in Europe? Crits are huge here in North America.

[@cliffdepeijper7616]

All this is so true!

[@LeviBikely]

Yessssssssssss! thanks GCN!

[@user-oj9jw5dx6q]

Thanks

[@FlatSpinMan]

great idea for a video. I'm far from the target demographic for this one, but it's good to see nonetheless.

[@WillEyedOney]

Tips for old cyclists next!

[@astronomenov99]

My tip for 60yrs+ cyclists: stop telling us how much better the bikes and riders were back in your day. Especially via the internet. If you think new technology is a bad thing, stop using new technology to bore us all about how much better things were before this new technology was invented.

[@dan_lazaro]

Ride at a steady pace, you may not be as strong as you were back in the day, but you should still enjoy your rides

[@halincandenza7640]

Matt couldn't clip in before clip pedals were even invented :)

[@casperlykkehus6971]

When I just saw the tittle I was like YEEEEEES IM YOUNG, and this is a video for me

[@theOtakuCyclist]

Anyone know of any companies that make good youth/kids bibshorts? Giro used to but seem to have stopped.

[@txy2276]

Ty! I was going start road biking soon. And a question, how do you put the inner tube in the bike?

[@Thejulianocarvalho]

I would like you to talk about the speed recumbent bikes!

[@Thejulianocarvalho]

+jlebrech, Hi! I'm researching recumbent bike and increasingly I am concerned about this bike model! The way the recumbent bike is pedaling brings benefits that has the conventional bicycle. Sorry if you do not understand what I wrote, it's because I'm from Brazil and I understand little English, and so I am using Google translator!

[@sarahrattle6375]

I wasn't prepared for the goofy cute alert at 3:22

[@rjzeph6199]

matt not clipping in?? What a shocker hahaha

[@rhetoricky]

Maybe I was just more naive than most, but it would have helped me tremendously to know that falling is part of racing. Don't expect to race in a field of 60 competitive strangers as you ride with club mates.

[@thomasabbott2277]

Chris froome took a leaf out of Tom's book with those elbows

[@e090100121008p]

How can I convince my parents to let me to join in a cycling club??? I always ask them, but they always answer No, It's too dangerous! Help me!

[@barto22]

So did you get in?

[@kelvinyonger8885]

Try some careful explaining, if that doesn't work, you can get plenty fast alone. Remember, sooner than you think you'll be an adult and be able to join!

[@e090100121008p]

@@barto22 yes, but as trainer for kids two years ago lol

[@zenitsueatmelons5661]

do more video for young cyclist gcn , i like it bcuz im 16 years old

[@jmkmckenny]

Is it okay for a 13 year ole cyclist to cycle with average 50+ men

[@slapster2275]

no

[@TimothyFish]

I would think that depends on who the men are.

[@NHGJLK]

Yes, if they ride a suiting pace

[@Nialll138]

as long as they don't touch you

[@phinhd5998]

+niall lawrence 😂

[@jaydenhakala7210]

3:22 first ever full color picture

[@bergils9112]

Yes lads he is from Hemel