Learning To Ride On The Velodrome | Ollie's Hour Of Power

[@danielbum912]

Manon says she's never been a coach but she seems excellent as a teacher. Awesome addition to GCN 👏

[@luellydervernichter]

She's doin great. Olli, too. Keep it up!

[@kunivanu22]

Yeah mate, I was thinking the exact same. Her teaching skills are totally natural. I like her already! Kudos girl, way to go!

[@hubchicago6961]

She is a natural.

[@ridgebackdk]

think anyone with her skill levels is going to be great... you might not have the expierence of coaching but you do have the expierence of many many hours of being coached... with her calm easy going personality its always going to translate well into a coaching role.....

[@theRealDavidn]

She is just lovely - clever, talented , beautifully spoken and just really beautiful all round

[@frogwater09]

GCN, keep her. She's a keeper.

[@123moof]

Somehow she makes Ollie look gaunt and sickly even now that he has fully recovered. Definitely she was much more at ease and in her element than at a desk only being given awkwardly few lines. Let her drive more segments like this, or at least give her proper speaking time when stuck behind the desk with the hazbin boys club.

[@Heavywall70]

Here here!

[@usget]

She’s not tall enough to be a keeper, I would say give her a try as an attacking midfielder.

[@jamescarter67]

@@123moof what happend to ollie, what i missed?

[@123moof]

@@jamescarter67 he had a stomach bug that knocked him down for a good couple weeks at the beginning of his training. A couple of the first updates we done while clinging to life on the couch.

[@TWROC96]

I love the obvious respect Ollie shows Manon for the skills she possess on the track. That is something I noticed about all the guys on GCN when Emma was there- a real respect for these women athletes. Chris and Emma climbing The Maratona was one of my favorites. Chris is a great sprinter but Emma is a climbing machine. Anyways, I watch GCN not only because I can learn something and have a laugh but because the guys are truly good guys; ego and cockiness were left at the door.

[@Emasmim]

Emma is a gem... still misses her much...😊

[@orppranator5230]

When a woman has legs as thicc as that, you respect her cycling.

[@kennethpaquin8574]

I don't know what it says about the community that we are talking about people treating each other with respect as if it a surprising thing, or that it is a rare thing worthy of comment. I don't think I've ever seen a post where someone praises the male riders for speaking with each other respectfully.

[@julz19]

@@kennethpaquin8574 yeah op is making an issue out of nothing.

[@TheClassicWorld]

Well, cycling is quite a big sport for women (though she clearly couldn't beat the male track racers as the data proves women are slower/less power, and she did doing the more male-centric area of the sport, haha), but, yeah, Manon is better at sprinting than most of the GCN guys, as most of those guys are more long-distance/power (so she's not at hills, but no idea about extremely long-distance, but clearly she has trained her whole life mostly for sprints, so it's very different training/body for that). She's a pro track sprinter, so no idea why you are shocked that they are respecting her within her own sport? Everybody respects everybody within their own field. I mean, they clearly hired her for the job, so yeah, they knew she was a woman athlete and clearly respect her. You are speaking as if good guys don't exist, and like Ollie is some kind of magical being. Have you only met evil men or something? Real men exist in the Western world, it's very common, haha. P.S. Biking has always been pretty open and liberal, at least since the 1970s, and has had women since then, as well, so it's almost certainly baked into the sport and culture that women are pretty accepted when it comes to cycling, with its roots in the kind of rebel culture of Cali, US.

[@Natarandall]

Would love loads more track content guys. How to ride the track, how to get into track racing etc would be great

[@wings4max]

10:45 Gary, a true gentleman and master of not looking

[@nicolasflamm]

He is just uploading the 3D model by that time. All data is already collected and mapped.

[@nicolasflamm]

@elite da bike Well, I guess he must look, for technical reasons. But then again, there is the "really beautiful girl" issue. The struggle is visible.

[@mohdnormohdaminnullah4064]

a true gentleman will look briefly and then apologized for looking at such beautiful view.

[@gunznrosenthal]

Hey. Just wanna say, I know your really fit and everything but working so hard at something very difficult is very inspirational. I started biking only a few years ago because I lost my mom to MS and I knew about a ride to raise money to help people effected with MS. I started training in a February at 290lbs my goal was to be able to bike 100 miles over 2 days. I trained so hard not really knowing what it would take to bike even 50 miles in 1 day at the time. That by August 4th when the ride came I was able to do 2 century rides on back to back day 200 miles and lost over 70 lbs. raised a ton of money for MS and began to heel from the heartbreak of losing my mother to multiple sclerosis. But really I want to say thanks because this makes me want to keep reaching for my next goal. Not fully sure what that is but it’s kinda now just getting faster 😃 thanks!

[@dalezapple2493]

Well done Andrew, and sorry about your Mom. Quite inspiring!

[@BikesandMusic]

Way to go Andrew!

[@gadsden472]

Good job bruv. My roommate and his father do at least one MS ride per year or volunteer as support. His brother did his first last year. Their mother has it very severe. I never realized just how horrible it can be until I met them. Or the type of person it takes to care for them. Speaks volumes about who you are.

[@diegoleiva7242]

Awesome.

[@johntaylor2337]

Andrew, sorry to hear about your mom. On the other hand I is a reminder of why I also ride to raise money in the fight against MS. Over the last 10 yrs I have ridden in the Cape Cod MS ride and the MS ride on Martha's VIneyard. Keep up the fight and fitness! In regard to GCN, Manon is a great addition and a natural on in front of the camera.

[@freewheels7544]

Would be cool if the hour record will be live on GCN

[@markblack8407]

Hey GCN: We are invested in Ollie's effort. We're along for the ride. Please show it live on the big day. Go Ollie! #prayforollie

[@najibnajmudin512]

Definitely agree with that. It's gonna be a big day for GCN, why not show it live.

[@personalfitnessco]

Totally following this I'll totally watch it live. #prayforollie

[@rrosomasa]

so true!!! that would be awesome!

[@jeffnc]

Do we know yet when it will be?

[@tallulahbeaverhausen4382]

Ollie, you rock ! You're a great rider and presenter, a cool and passionate guy and you have the support and encouragements from all of us ! Keep on learning, training, practicing and you'll succeed !

[@criteriumgoat6525]

He is also smart too, having a PhD and all(I read it on their website). Talk about being an all rounder lol

[@bartdevries8531]

I was gonna post something like this, but you said it better. Such a humble and eager student too!

[@gustavmeyrink_2.0]

He didn't rock as much as I thought he would during the start. :)

[@1958vintage]

I've seen a few of the GCN videos since Manon came on board, and she seems to be settling in well. She was clearly quite nervous at first but she presented this one really well. Long may she continue. Olli's self-deprecating humour has always been successful too. Well done to both of you.

[@johnrandles703]

More Track please and more from Manon . Keep up the good work Oli👍

[@bergerniklas6647]

I agree with most guys here, we need more track stuff. I would love a guide for the races as a total noob on this topic. The different races and what is important for the riders.

[@alphaess1]

Definitely. Never been track but would love to give it a go. I live 10 miles from this track so this was great.

[@Velo757]

GCN has a video explaining the track and the different races already, it's older and I think it has Matt doing it and he explains it pretty well. Check it out! Cheers

[@trevorhayes5414]

I used to enjoy track riding as a kid and have always loved the 1k time trial (& the 4000m individual pursuit) (and being an Aussie, we have a history in these events). Ever since it was dropped from the Olympics in 2004 (as well as the women's 500mTT) for BMX, it is sadly not as widely visible or popular anymore. Very much a small niche event now. 🙁 Would love to see a resurgence in this event and more track riding/racing in general. Track riding is amazing for your pedalling technique & cadence, and would be perfect for winter workouts to mix up your winter training if you're near an indoor velodrome (or if you are lucky to live in a mild winter climate for outdoor, usually concrete, velodromes!).

[@lesleyannenewsted7545]

You should check out some of the live feeds on Facebook from Detroit Lexus Velodrome. Before quarantine there were races every other week and a whole lot of Madison. They sometimes explain the events and the announcer is awesome. facebook.com/LexusVelodrome/ Here's one specific race so you get an idea. They are really trying to make track cycling audience friendly and grow the sport. They are also focused on giving back to the Detroit community. In this video Zak breaks down some Madison exchange technique - like I said they are really trying to educate the audience. facebook.com/LexusVelodrome/videos/252634126139675/

[@NAP-wj3oi]

Ollie is my favorite presenter he comes across like the everyday cyclist of GCN but he has skills none the less. Epic imagine the thought of challenging Eddie Merck that alone gives you goosebumps.

[@leeoien3645]

If he didn't say anything, you would not know that he was never a pro racer! :) :)

[@tquindt1]

Manon is quickly becoming our favorite GCN Presenter. She is full of grace and style. Something the boys would do well to learn.

[@Reny_btw]

I was gonna ask if she was related to Dan but after you mentioned her achievements, I'm just gonna go with "probably not" since she's talented.

[@ukestjohn]

Just how many of us have completed two Giro's and a TDF in our lives. Dan has made a career of saying he has no talent.

[@maple4567]

Dan has achieved remarkable achievements. You condescending him based on Manon's achievements is uncalled for.

[@ThorDyrden]

It somewhat unfair to call Dan untalented, while he still could drive circles around most of us... He just never was the star of a team, but one of the not much less important guys in the 2nd row... somewhat a "Buzz Aldrin of biking" - did not get most of the fame... but still was 2nd ;-)

[@Sttuey]

This is obviously a light-hearted comment, people seem too quick to overreact! I have nothing but respect for Dan and all the presenters, riding as a pro is an achievement far beyond virtually everyone commenting here!!

[@keithgordon702]

Dan pokes fun at himself all the time, indicative of a healthy ego and loads of self-confidence.

[@rhondavedder8896]

Love to see Manon do more track cycling videos, it's an Olympic year and would be great to instill more knowledge and excitement into track cycling.

[@Alan_Hans__]

One of the best GCN videos that I have seen in a LONG time. Seeing someone who knows what they are talking about and being able to demonstrate it is great. Keep up the great work Manon and good luck with your ride Ollie.

[@gcn]

Pleased you enjoyed the video, Alan! We can't wait to make more Track videos with Manon.

[@thedananimal]

More Manon! Fabulous talent on the track and on the camera 🙌

[@MrHerbsz]

Couldn't have been timed better! I have a trip through my work coming up and we will be learning how to ride on the track. Kind of nervous because our cities velodrome is only 138 meters, with 50 degree bankings, and 17 degree straights. Went to watch a race the other day and it looks absolutely mental. Thanks Ollie!

[@nstrug]

gh0st where’s that? I’ve ridden Calshot which is 142m with 45 degree and it was insane!

[@MrHerbsz]

@@nstrug London, Ontario, Canada. As far as I know it's the smallest velodrome in the world!

[@AvaPxiaO]

One of the best videos on GCN yet. For us who have never ridden in a velodrome this took part of the mystery away.

[@neilfurby555]

Superb, two great natural rider / presenters. Manon is a great coach and absolutely charming in every way!

[@markush7001]

Mark of a pro: Manon keeps a great line while she pays all her attention to her protegee in front.

[@usget]

I’m pretty sure she must be using magnets or something, it was nailed on

[@MartinBentancour]

Yes, definitely more track content would be great. An intro to track for roadies would be perfect.

[@BikeItUK]

Pause.....let's make a brew enjoying this series. GCN need to be selling tickets for this event, go Ollie! Some great basics and insights to track riding, thanks Emma, and to all involved in this series. Keep going Ollie all the best Andy

[@biketrybe7071]

Continued happy thoughts for your record attempt, Ollie. Mannon seems like the perfect coach and a great presenter - just do what she says!

[@peterrimmer551]

good to see, Ollie in trying so hard and Manon just cruising behind him so effortless. Best of luck Ollie

[@bernie6948]

Great video, I'd recommend anyone to go for a "taster session" at a velodrome. Even if you're not planning on taking up track cycling, it's a great experience!

[@DarenC]

100% I rode Manchester once some years ago and it was huge fun! Even when I started to coast after a hard sprint and the bike tried to kill me. :D

[@nwbudro9210]

Definitely. I was lucky enough to live near one (Portland, OR). For someone with no fixie experience, it's pretty nerve wracking.

[@nstrug]

This. I go every year and it’s always brilliant.

[@trackie1957]

Years ago I rode in a stage race that included a points race that was run on an auto oval track. On road bikes. Loved it and someone told me of a local guy doing track racing on another local auto track, but with real track bikes and real track events. One try and I was hooked. In fact I stopped road racing entirely and only did track and cyclocross!

[@jinsory5582]

If ever I'm going to Europe, or any place with a good velodrome that allows bookings from mortals such as us, I'm totally going, and I'm totally gonna try to beat the minute record. The hour record's gonna probably be a bit too expensive.

[@johndef5075]

Shes glued to that black line! Great insight into the sport.

[@chasc2389]

Excellent presentation by Manon. A great addition to the team, very natural style and clearly knows her sport at the highest standard.

[@garybc]

Manon looks so smooth on the track. And, yay, best of luck Ollie! :)

[@charlificity]

Love the slow motion shots of Ollie and Manon going around - so silky smooth riding. What pros.

[@Better_Call_Bulba-Saur]

Manon: How much track riding have you done? Ollie: Yes.

[@OllieBridgewood]

Mary Joy Reyes 😂😂😂

[@leeoien3645]

Mary Joy- Manon is a total novice and poser on the track!! Limited experience includes (team and individual events) such as: UCI Track World Cups, Team Pursuit champion, British Nation Track Champion, European Junior Track Champion... :) :)

[@engineergaming4295]

@@leeoien3645 hope ur joking

[@LurkerPatrol]

@@engineergaming4295 I think he’s trying to be cheeky but it doesn’t convey properly on the internet and he poorly articulated it

[@andrewmcalister3462]

I'd love to see some more track content, especially to understand the various track disciplines in an Olympic year. Nice first taster on basic track skills. Nice work Manon & Ollie!

[@TWROC96]

With the Olympics coming up, it would be great to learn about track riding as well as the other cycling events that are part of the Games from the GCN crew. We GCN subscribers would have a better appreciation of what it takes to compete in the various cycling events.

[@slighter]

Track content is always nice. And Manon is just great to listen to!

[@alanwhittenhall1910]

Keep at it Oliver. Success is 90% mental. THINK I can therefore I will do. So when your out finishing a hard set at training or in the hour attempt. Use the pain to remind yourself to focus on the thought. :I WILL SUCCEED AND NOTHING CAN STOP ME SO I WILL NOT STOP. I've been so inspired by this. You can do this.

[@jordyd8916]

Favorite series of this channal ever! Do we get a pre ride bike prep video? LIke with everything, removing wheel washers, waxing the frame, I mean EVERYTHING...

[@mpk2707]

Don't hope they are waxing his frame 🤣

[@JSON1C]

shaving and oiling up ollie...

[@sureshchinnappa2290]

Great that women are getting involved in GCN. Keep that going please!

[@barneyklingenberg4078]

Don't like forced diversity anywhere. But she ain't a token female. She is a proper addition to the team with proper knowledge ,experience and achievements most of us can only dream about.

[@sureshchinnappa2290]

Barney Klingenberg I agree

[@TheClassicWorld]

​@@barneyklingenberg4078 I agree (though I don't know the reasons behind why they hired her), but I tend to agree with you. She is clearly talented at what she is doing, and is cool. But, I do agree that any kind of forced diversity is completely horrible and pointless, and hurts women (or whatever the grouping is) just as much as anything. There is one question that they can never answer: 'Why?' 'We need more female boxers and firefighters!' - 'Why?' It tends to be baked with evil socialist narrative of 'equality of outcome' and such. They aren't doing it for any real or good reason, nor for women or anything else. Just a big of their crazy political agenda. You need diversity of ability and thought, nothing else. Marvel is a good example because it had lots of diversity, even though it was all Jewish men. Fine by me.

[@Whitehawkvisionfilms]

Manon is great on the bike and great on camera! Love listening to her explain things! You can tell she loves riding and is fun!

[@rrobotman]

More track content please y’all.

[@robero11]

This video was awesome. Full of useful instruction. Most people aren't open to leaning a new skill with cameras rolling. Big ups to you for being so open!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@raff5604]

I am rooting for you Ollie!!! You must feel the butterflies at just thinking about attempting this record. Great segment. I just wish it was an hour at least...really enjoy the show. All of the presenters are TOP NOTCH.

[@chrisbaum998]

Ollie love your passion and dedication as you work towards your goal of Eddy's one hour record.

[@marklamourine3130]

Yes! More track content! Welcome Manon! I started riding an outdoor track in New Hampshire 2 years ago.. I've ridden fix in Boston since the 1980s because track standing at lights seemed safer than trying to clip in on city streets. I finally got a proper track bike 2 years ago and have been watching the World Cup for inspiration. More Track Please!

[@wyattheearp25]

Absolutely would love to see more track content. Someone doing the Madison would be great and I know Manon is a beast in the Madison, she just competed and got on the podium at the Berlin 6 Day!

[@evant4715]

Yes to more track content. Video ideas: 1) An overview of the history of six day races 2) understanding the components of the Omnium (e.g. how a scratch is different than an elimination race, how all the races are scored and how cumulative score works) 3) what and who to watch for at the olympics. 4) UCI track bike tech vs. traditional Kierin bike rules. 5) track bikes as winter on-road trainers to build proper pedaling form/technique 6) odd ball tech (i.e. the left hand drive Felt and it’s related subcomponents) 7) the history/evolution of track handlebars (think classic Cinneli Pista deep and steep aluminum bars vs. the minimal drop fully integrated bars on a Look or Pinarello. 8) track gearing and what races use what gearing (pursuit vs hour TT vs sprint gearing. 9) perfecting the “perfect start line stare down” a blend of disdain, contempt, and confidence.

[@GregGolightly]

Fun watching this more than a year after its release. Manon, while perfectly fine in this, has come so far. She is IMHO an absolute top youtube host.

[@lennsoderlund4476]

This series with Ollie is great. I love joining along for the ride.

[@Ernie_13]

Great video. 🤟 Manon would be great support during Oli’s hour record attempt!

[@simmo26]

Loving this introduction to track cycling and looking forward to more. Just wish there was a track closer to me as a 400mile round trip is just a bit too much, especially when I've never tried it before! Fingers crossed that the hivelo people can get enough funding to build in Inverness and make that dream possible!

[@thomaspalmer8059]

More Manon please, very impressive. Best of luck Ollie, loving watching your prep and training for this.

[@donutdrachen4365]

Yes, please make some more track content!!!

[@frankkottwitz6279]

You keep up the hard work Ollie love the different disciplines you are showing us..Excellent sir!

[@trailmagnus]

Manon Lloyd is great. Wonderful addition to the team.

[@1010flight]

Great mentoring with straight to the critical guidance of mentality in track riding

[@timwilliams3919]

Absolutely fabulous. Have enjoyed watching track riding, now I know a whole lot more. Both presenters were great!

[@scotty68301]

We're rooting for you Ollie!! We know you can do this!

[@danielfelicianoferreira8294]

very nice track video. February though. Looking forward to more! We love Manon´s track videos. You could explore different aspects, like different types of velodromes, tech gear (obviously) and she could talk about her experience and training

[@johnsrc]

There’s a velodrome close to my home. More beginner track content please! Manon has been great. Keep it up!

[@bigblargh]

Manon is a great teacher and a great rider too. You rock!

[@RESolberg]

Olie's hard work and Manon's coaching are inspiring. Watching this in the cold is keeping me motivated to ride my trainer. Thanks 👍

[@stevelewis6154]

Loving Manon on the GCN Channel and the added bonus of being Welsh. Cymru am Byth.

[@joffbrown]

great video Manon's like a breath of fresh air to the team great work

[@kamucho]

That bike is so killer Ollie!! This series is so cool!! COME ON OLLIE!!!! WOOOP

[@stephen_pfrimmer]

Great show. I had no idea about Manon's track history, and no idea about track riding. Thank you both.

[@cyberjonesy]

Yes, more track videos ! When the olympics come I wanna know everything there is to know about track XD

[@gillesrattink1776]

And he is back yeah!

[@RogerMcGuiremusic]

I never realised it was so complex. Excellent video.

[@G-man45444]

There was small tips she gave that made so much sense ... like staring in the left foot .... physics !! I find her manner of teaching very good ... well done Manon 👍🏼👍🏼

[@k3ntris]

10:30 Guy in the back doesn't know where to look, lol.

[@edwinrodriguez534]

I'd have the same symptoms given the situation

[@PatrekTV]

id be biting her already

[@cloroxbleach3936]

lmaooo

[@anthnylder8136]

can't blame him, we all know we'd have trouble not looking.

[@mohdnormohdaminnullah4064]

i think he was looking at some clock.. as Manon mentioned

[@ebrl499]

Love to see more track content with Manon!!!

[@mpmattpowell]

More Track content please! More details on group racing, gear choice, and communication.

[@nildex34]

More track content please, especially as this year is an Olympic year where track cycling is a big thing.

[@SR77SR]

This comment made me cry

[@sixtwenty2181]

Keep the track goodness coming GCN!!! Bravo Ollie!!

[@JayFrederick]

Very cool. More track, please!

[@wildmage79]

Absolutely would love to see more track content.

[@allanfoster6965]

Well done Ollie! That standing start looked well tricky to do and you stayed upright! Manon is well classy on the boards. Good video. 👍👍👏👏

[@andrewpiper9599]

Definitely give us more track instruction. You were both wonderful and I learnt so much from that short clip. Thanks!

[@markrushton1516]

i notice in the on bike camera shots the black line is between the stem bolts (obviously) but it does give a reference. Great tips from Manon. Excellent film.

[@casparatherton8548]

Awesome! Thanks Manon, more track content please!

[@alphaess1]

"It's only going to get better" lol 😂

[@lechprotean]

yeah that's a very British thing to say isn't it? "it was great" actually meant he was pretty shit to begin with and he does need a lot of improvement but Manon says ""it was great" and "It's only going to get better" ;)

[@usget]

“Always good to get the first one out of the way” haha

[@TheFroztv]

practice makes it perfect, she sums it up pretty well ! Can't wait for the next episode !

[@TheOneHandedGK]

Great video, I'm due to do my first track session this Thursday and didn't quite know what to expect or know much about riding on the track so this has been a great help. Thanks!

[@anthonysnyman4566]

I'd love more track content...from getting into track as a newbie to different track disciplines such as the IP. Great video by the way. Manon is a great addition to the GCN team!

[@richardandersen9259]

Manon is a fantastic GCN addition. Track riding is so impressive.

[@Foxtrottangoabc]

Hey ollie your pretty good at cycling! 👍🤣. And Manon you were great teaching , commentating and being cheeky 👍🤣 that was good fun interesting stuff 👍😀

[@brianluck84]

Manons videos are some of GCNs best

[@jonboyjon1976]

Really enjoying seeing track cycling on here. Please keep it up.

[@davemackinnon6487]

Track is so cool! Would love to see more! Ollie, you got this! Rock and roll!

[@LexCCSCrewNTC]

Yes please, more track and track bikes!

[@alexainsworthmusic]

Ayyy this one is my local velodrome track, Well done Ollie! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@danielmagana5125]

Excelente explanation great team work upstanding presentation.... Cheers from NYC

[@samlasher5695]

More track content is pretty cool and I'm learning a lot, Manon is an awesome addition and she's defiantly a natural presenter!!!!!!

[@leeeeigh796]

Yes to more track content please. Best value racing anywhere that needs more riders to keep the track leagues out there going

[@jdadventures9668]

Awesome, Ollie, this is fun seeing you work hard for something. I hope you succeed.

[@Nornagest84]

Really interesting video. I'd really enjoy watching some more of it. My cousin was riding professionally, but I didn't follow him much when he was active. It's nice to learn about the specific skills needed and all that. Good luck with your record!

[@Velo757]

DEFINITELY MORE TRACK/FIXED GEAR AND MORE MANON!!!

[@jaanscott4961]

Agree with other comments, some info about how to get accredited to ride on track, track skills from a pro, plus what about a GCN 'track-off'.

[@MacPsych91]

Great to see some more track content. It’s really interesting to see accomplished cyclists who haven’t really ridden the track before see how different it is! Would love to see some track sprinting (it’s what I do so I know I’m a little biased) but I reckon it could be interesting to talk about given how insanely technical it can get!

[@aldude9511]

I've only ever ridden a 333m track which has lower banking and larger radius corners so much easier to hold the black line and that was still really hard. It's so impressive to see Manon ride under the black so effortlessly.

[@Y1AN1]

Both class presenters on this show! Really loved the video content and the dynamic of presenters together. Great watch, more please