The Number One Mistake Cyclists Make in Criterium Racing

[@michaeltan511]

13:27 - sage advice right there.... I want this guy to be my coach 😂

[@sirairness24]

Great video! I am going to start crit racing next season so videos like this are super helpful!! Appreciate the tips!!

[@CamNicholls]

Cheers Ethan.

[@Agbaman1]

Love the cycling jersey.

[@jakethesnake1976]

"beach ride, few insta photos, strava and tell everyone how awesome you are" 😆😆😆

[@tommycallum]

Brilliant. Real education. Recomending a close friend to you who benefit from some advice for competative racing. He's late to cycling but a fitness fanatic and just won his GB jersey to compete at Duathlon (Run/bike/run). Always been driven with sport but good competetive cycling advice will just make what he's achieving by sheer determination much more effiecient and faster. Thanks again Cam.

[@CamNicholls]

Cheers mate, appreciate it. Cam

[@JeffreyThistle]

I find that it's one thing knowing what to do and another to react properly when ur pinned, it almost has to be without thinking.

[@CamNicholls]

Very well said Jeffrey 👍

[@SprayIgniteBoom]

@@CamNicholls “Be like water 💦 my friend. Water flows into a container and takes its shape. It can become a raging torrent or it can be still. Be like 💦.”B.Lee

[@ElonMuckX]

10:50 “…….cause I do everything Imperial……” Freedom Units, we call them Freedom Units;)

[@mr_musette]

How do you sit on the bike? .. Like a champion, haha

[@CamNicholls]

hahaha! I enjoyed that one too. Cam

[@JeremyLeipzig]

9:28 holy smokes look at the length of that seat post

[@followed_buffalo]

Consering body position. Great Video and emails. Keep up the great work.

[@shawnp4203]

Cheers Cam, some really good tips in there.

[@CamNicholls]

Cheers Shawn, appreciate that. Cam

[@edwinfabre1]

Love tommi...great video cheers Cam. More Tommy oil the future a true legend

[@CamNicholls]

Cheers Edwin, more Tommy to come...

[@Alan_Hans__]

I'm too old and fat to consider competitive cycling but it was great to listen to an expert telling a high grade cyclist what he's doing wrong. It makes me feel more competitive even when I just ride solo 99% of the time.

[@CamNicholls]

Thanks for sharing Alan, I love a bit of solo riding myself, do you do anything structured? Always happy to provide some advise if you want to email me over at [e-mail]

[@Alan_Hans__]

My only "competitive" riding that I do is a duathlon once a year for about the last 6 years. Not allowed to draft there so most of the tips are moot. I do love soaking up the knowledge of experts though.

[@jepcande2625]

Great content man. Really helpful. This is gonna be helpful when my bike is ready. I just need some parts to use it tho

[@CamNicholls]

Cheers Jep, much appreciated. Cam

[@paulbancherau2574]

This was a great video! Easy to understand and follow. Great tips.

[@CamNicholls]

Cheers Paul. Cam

[@richardggeorge]

I have another tip for crit racing: 1. don't forget your bidon (water bottle) when it's a hot race. I raced at Sandown on a 38degC afternoon with water sloshing around in my guts as I tried to front-load all my consumption prior to the race (2nd lesson learned). In hindsight I should have tried to borrow a bidon from someone! 🤤😫🤢🤮

[@CamNicholls]

Good point, thanks for sharing. Cam

[@tanmandac3880]

Great tips sir! Now, i know what to do.... Thanks alot sir!

[@hermesalexanderlam8399]

GREAT TIPS USEFUL TIPS I AM A HK LOCAL CYCLIST AND THIS HELPS ME ALOT ESPECIALLY THE CORNERS BECAUSE I ALWAYS FALL AFTER AFTER THE CORNERS. I AM ALSO VERY INTERESTED ON THE MERIDA STRUCTURE 4000 WISH ME LUCK BOI

[@CamNicholls]

Thanks for sharing Alex and good luck! Cam

[@PierreC2]

fun video Cam thanks for sharing. Instructive at times too...talking about staying close to the front wheel,...unless you are a pro its not easy, if you are working the next day ! You want to be able to work not finish the day at the emergency. ...Cheers from Montreal Québec !!

[@CamNicholls]

Cheers Pierre, and I hear what you're saying! Cam

[@iansoutdoorsrecovery7971]

Fantastic cam thanks for sharing I'm new to cycling and your videos helping

[@CamNicholls]

Cheers Ian, appreciate it. Cam

[@powerwindpro]

With modern power analysis tools the best for a criterium si to keep your variability index low

[@ripperabyss4382]

Can you do an insight on how to maintain momentum riding 40 to 50 kph? Or how to train your set pace? I hope you get my point

[@ripperabyss4382]

I barely keep 40 to 45 kph on flat roads and it frustrates me lmao

[@CamNicholls]

Getting close to the wheel in front and trying not to lose momentum at any stage. You still need to dish out the watts at that pace mind you. The best way to train for that speed is to do the local fast bunch ride. Cam

[@DenisChenchik]

Motorpacing

[@1jmcm]

A lot to learn from that. Great vid. Thanks 👍

[@CamNicholls]

Cheers James, Cam

[@mohdredzaibrahim]

Nice video bro.. Really appreciate n very useful.. Will try it when I race this weekend..

[@CamNicholls]

Cheers mate and good luck in the racing. Cam

[@CycoWarriorx]

Love that jersey... great tips!

[@CamNicholls]

Cheers mate. Cam

[@mrloop1530]

3 minutes in, and still haven't reached the subject matter. This is just meant as a tip for your future videos. Attention spans are not necessarily endless on KZbin. And my English is by no means perfect. Cheers from Denmark.

[@MorganBrown]

My videos have had about 350,000 views over the years. Average view duration holds very steady around 3:30. That said, I’m watching this one to the end. ;-)

[@CamNicholls]

Thanks for the feedback. I do like to set the scene first and also share an offer to help fund the channel. Cam

[@WheelersAtLarge]

Really not in to racing at all but still find the intricacies fascinating 👍

[@CamNicholls]

Cheers mate, thanks for sharing. Cam

[@JamesSocialCycling]

Nice Vid Cam.

[@CamNicholls]

Cheers James. Cam

[@jhondyvanamores8294]

Thaankkk yoouuuu!!!! 😍

[@Archi2g]

The overlay makes the course look boring but there’s enough elevation change it seems interesting.

[@CamNicholls]

I hear you, it is a good course though. Wind and elevations make it tricky. Cam

[@SprayIgniteBoom]

very insightful. Thanks!

[@andrewdeck7945]

8:30 into the video and loving it. Subscribed, can I expect more content like this?!?!?!

[@CamNicholls]

Thanks for supporting the channel, Andrew. Yes, more like this in the future. I'm not all bike racing but certainly plays a big part. Go to 8:33 on this video, you might enjoy that also:kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGKth3qOnNKYldk

[@jmesheartcell]

awesome mentoring.. thank you

[@CamNicholls]

Cheers James

[@baxteroh1822]

0:33 I saw my country's hero hariff salleh from TSG cycling team?!!!!!

[@StephenLaneRealEstate]

Great vid Cam.

[@CamNicholls]

Cheers Stephen. Good work with your vids! I won't challenge your Strava's btw. haha! Cam

[@richardharker2775]

Body position. Something I've never had an answer to. I have a Trek road bike that handles like its on rails yet on a 200k ride through the Dandenongs I reversed my stem (up) thinking I would be more comfortable for the distance. On a long straight steep decent I was in the drops and let the bike run freely except, at about 65kph the bike went into the speed wobble of death. Jammed on the brakes but without control I ended off the road, upright luckily however not without the feeling of filling my shorts. Scared the life out of me and the only thing I changed was the stem. I changed it back for the rest of the ride but had no confidence anymore. Tommy talks about it briefly but can it make that much difference in a criterium race?

[@finley888888]

The speed wobbles (for me) seem to appear around the threshold of speed comfort on the day.. if (in the past) I feel too afraid and that I’m about to get a large serving of road cake, I grab the brakes to make it go away. If however I take a deep breath and trust in the bike and myself, reinforce a firm but flexible grip on the drops and point it straight- I find now usually that the wobble rarely persists at all Purely anecdotal

[@CamNicholls]

Sounds like a scary experience mate, it's hard for me to say without testing it out!

[@cliffcox3555]

Question, if you always close gaps, don't you use up a lot of energy? I've closed gaps and had little energy left for the final lap.

[@CamNicholls]

I was spending too much time closing gaps, that was the big issue. I should have either sprinted across quickly or done a shorter turn to help close the gap. Rather than do 1/2 lap turns! Cam

[@cliffcox3555]

@@CamNicholls OK, so close gaps as a constant race philosophy, but do so quickly, and not in a lackadaisical manner that causes you to have to reach deeper in order to now close a bigger gap. Close gaps when they're small.

[@CamNicholls]

@@cliffcox3555 Correct, you can still help close big gaps, but rollover after 5 seconds and let the next person through. Or sprint across quickly if you can. Cam

[@CamNicholls]

I think easier said than done unless you're semi-pro level, like many of the riders out there. Cam

[@silviofontana3666]

great insight - from an old man

[@CamNicholls]

I assume you mean Mick Hollingsworth. Very good insight. Cam

[@ferory240]

Great tips

[@CamNicholls]

Cheers Rory. Cam

[@matejkavc]

Yea

[@anakalamaui4673]

I like the University of HAWAII baseball cap

[@raphaelsaga6540]

Nice vid! Helpful tips... Now we know what to avoid and what to do ahhahahah

[@CamNicholls]

Cheers Raphael.

[@nebula1072]

Hariff and Zamri Saleh from TSG!

[@CritWhit]

3rd!!! It FINALLY got uploaded!!! Yeah!!! Thx for the insight!!! 😎🤩🤙🏽

[@CamNicholls]

Cheers mate.

[@vv5179]

Go Imperial!

[@belongganisa6711]

Have you tried fixed gear crits?

[@CamNicholls]

Nope, you? Tell me what you think?

[@belongganisa6711]

@@CamNicholls I haven't but I've heard alot of great things about it. Seems fun.

[@epoi92]

Miss out the give away timing..hehe

[@davidbristow7504]

“Just listen to what the old dudes say, ‘cause they know.” Countless of these types of wisdoms - in sport and otherwise - have been disproved by science. Trust the science not folklore.

[@davidbristow7504]

The old guys used to tell you not to drink water ever and to put a raw steak in your shorts.

[@lukicf]

Trust the science… I’ve heard that before 😂

[@davehause8571]

1 Don't hit your brakes, 2 make someone else close the gaps, 3 trust the rubber.

[@CamNicholls]

Thanks for sharing Dave. Cam

[@TheFloridaBikeVlogger]

mate, ever wrinkle is a watt

[@vincem5]

wow what a great incite! .. ill stick to Beach rd and insta it seems haha

[@CamNicholls]

hahaha! Cheers mate.

[@alphonsecucaracha1849]

i am awesome on strava down on beach road

[@reelrisky1001]

Is this just off springvale rd? recognised the BMW dealership haha

[@reelrisky1001]

Is this only A grade or are there beginner crits on the same course?

[@CamNicholls]

Yep! And yep! Starts in D grade for beginners. Great place to learn. Safe track

[@reelrisky1001]

@@CamNicholls Awesome, Ill have to sus it out

[@EpicGamer-jo9id]

Nice

[@auresk11]

i want this bike (please) (lmao the one that will get it is gonna be so happy)

[@CamNicholls]

Haha, good luck with the draw

[@Mi7cro]

yeah number one fuckup dont hit the breakes!

[@CamNicholls]

haha, good call.

[@reginaldscot165]

Biggest mistake is buying a really expensive carbon bike for cits. Get a cheaper Aluminium bike because you can take more risks and not worry as much about crashing out. 😁

[@jasonosunkoya]

Yes but they are ridiculously heavy. My Alu 'racer' is 10KG!

[@samuelmundula2216]

@@jasonosunkoya True, I race crits on my aluminum cross bike and it's also around 10 kg. My teammate has the Specialized Allez Sprint with D/A, though, and it's about as light as my carbon road bike w/ Ultegra: ~8.5 kg.

[@CamNicholls]

Good call that one. The Allez is a great crit companion! Cam

[@reginaldscot165]

Jason Osunkoya depends what you buy? A Bowman Palace R (best Aluminium crit frame on the market) in a 105 group set and Aluminium components comes in at under 8kg in a 52 frame. You only have to put some halfway decent wheels on it and you got yourself a 7.5 kg crit killer!

[@charlesjungclaus]

I thought weight really only mattered in climbs not crits? At least 8kg vs 10 kg type of weight?

[@jhoncarlayuda2976]

Give me bycicle please im from Philippines and i am poor

[@CamNicholls]

Good luck in the draw

[@jervornjoseph4483]

2nd🙋‍♂️

[@francispenaflorchit7616]

I want the a new bike plss I wish that you will pick me Im a boy and having a hard time to upgrade my bike Im broke inshort Hope youll pick me😥

[@francispenaflorchit7616]

And im doing races with my cheap bike Suprisingly i win top 3 and almost 2

[@francispenaflorchit7616]

Practicing now on how to sprint

[@francispenaflorchit7616]

If you pick me this christmas will be the best for me

[@CamNicholls]

Good luck with the draw

[@francispenaflorchit7616]

Omg u noticed me😀

[@sparkmadd_IZM]

corny af

[@Pugev]

BUHAHAHAHA HEY u need to educated not to talk and go to ride !!!!1