Top Ways You Might Crash Your Road Bike | Tips For Riding Safely and Staying Upright

[@gcn]

How many of these have you done? Fingers crossed you don't get to experience many more this year.

[@alexanderjames6934]

I use most of them but i still struggle with reading other traffic users sometimes, 2 years ago i made eye contact with a driver who ended up misjudging my speed and i went at 40km/h towards their car just narrowly avoiding a crash with both brakes slammed, do you have any tips on how to brake fast and controlled? in this instance both of my tires were skidding and i felt pretty unsave.(not even using disc brakes) Thanks for your tips i was not really aware why wheel overlapping wheels can be so bad.

[@chrisburton4694]

Foolishly messed around with my phone in the summer. Didn’t see a pot hole, hit it hard. Cracked seat post buggered bike and given 2020 shortage a long old wait for a new one. Threes after buying new shinny parts for the now broken one, costly error

[@carlynwatson-ben4409]

Im 13 years old. Started cycling when i was 9. Ridden with the big fast guys and I've never crashed and don't plan to. Aspiring to be an international rider for my country

[@ap19926]

Selfies only on climbs ^^

[@jimbo4203]

@@carlynwatson-ben4409 you will crash ! Its part of riding, always wear a helmet

[@jan0482]

My first crash was pretty embarassing, i was riding a flat road and I drank some water. When I wanted to put the bottle back in the cage, I didnt look but I put it between the front wheel and the frame.

[@vishrutshah8419]

gg

[@daktus05]

Once tried to drink on a descend with average 12%... ended well thankfully but skidded many more meters than i was comfortable with...

[@swy743]

ggwp

[@KandiKlover]

Basically footjammed yourself lmao

[@jan0482]

@@KandiKlover true xD

[@kpflugshaupt]

Major points for avoiding traffic accidents: BE VISIBLE. It’s not just about clothing, but also line choice, where to stop, getting into drivers‘ peripheral vision. And: BE PREDICTABLE - signal your intentions clearly, then stick to them.

[@xchopp]

Yes!

[@jimherbert007]

and hope the jogger you’re overtaking isn’t deaf and does run out into the road without looking 😂😬 (new years eve, still hurts)

[@marianneoelund2940]

Good advice for vehicle drivers, also. These days, I often see people driving at night with only their running lights on - no headlight or taillight.

[@pompeymonkey3271]

I agree with all the advice with one exception: ALWAYS ride further from parked vehicles than their door opening radii (distance). You are entitled to use all of your lane to be able to ride safely. This also entails moving out from the left well before the obstruction - don't suddenly swerve out from the left!

[@mariolemon7674]

Today was the first day I rode after my 3 month break caused by a hard crash injury (proximal humerus fracture). Riding again was scary but felt amazing at the same time. Stay safe everyone!

[@stevencroat]

I m too planning to start riding tomorrow, after a rabbit jumped under my wheel riding at 30k in october. I ve broken two ribs, bruised my hip (still not 100 percent ) and smashed my helmet to pieces... Still looking forward to it🙂

[@gcn]

Great to hear you are back in the saddle again

[@DoNuT_1985]

I totally know what you mean. I just slipped on some gravel mid-corner at 40 kph a couple of months ago. Even finished the ride but, no big deal. I patched myself up in the next restaurant and went another 30k but I was out of the saddle for more than 2 weeks because it took a while until the wounds did heal properly. Since then, I feel like a beginner every time I have to lean in corners, especially in winter conditions... let's hope I gain some confidence next year, descents and smooth cornering are fun.

[@cyclingsfatsuma9808]

Crashed two nights ago 200m from home on a downhill corner I've ridden dozens of times but this time front wheel just washed out. An undisplaced closed greater tuberosity fracture. Not great for an old guy and it's the middle of summer so I am Missing out on lots of holiday cycling. Sounds less serious than yours so hopefully not three months...

[@cyclingsfatsuma9808]

@@gcn how about a getting back on the road after a crash/injury video? What you need to think about, dealing with nerves etc. Could be a rich subject area

[@tombladon8064]

Haven’t seen the video yet but I’m hoping it’s Hank and they’ve brought back Matt Stephens for a special appearance

[@douglasramsay1447]

Riding in Mallorca, a friend told me what a great descender I was. I immediately flew down into a hairpin, locked my front wheel and fell off. Served me right for being big- headed. Pride before a fall!

[@gcn]

Oof, quite literally pride before a fall!

[@djkhmor4538]

perhaps you friend was joking in an ironic way...

[@PinPointEnts]

Also add "Remember you are clipped in". So many still forget they are clipped in when coming to a stop.

[@joshuasequeira]

Still cannot fully extend my left arm because of a clipless fail at a traffic signal. I don't even remember how I fell, just that I had to get out of there (cracked radial head and all) before anyone could come offer some help.

[@GrandPrix46]

Exact reason I'll never use anything but platform pedals.

[@markpowers3579]

@@GrandPrix46 My sentiments exactly. The spikey flat pedals I ride on grip so well that I can't reposition my foot with out lifting it. And I don't have carry another pair of shoes. I knew I had to do something when my feet would slip off the plastic pedals that came with the bike. I'm so glad I didn't go clipless. Seems like a pain in the ass.

[@miguelpigaojr.7154]

'Crashing is part of cycling as crying is part of love. ' -Johan Museeuw

[@gcn]

It's a sad reality but one we face every day :)

[@gcn]

We are always hurt by the things we love

[@Notheggerwarsauber]

@@gcn you wanna talk about it? :'(

[@robertrjm8115]

@@gcn " ....face every day..." Which one do you mean?

[@brauljo]

@@robertrjm8115 Yes

[@CyclingLifePT]

I think we are missing a video on how to fall from the bicycle. How to "crash" more safely? Or how to crash with minimum damage (at least to the rider).

[@randomchick1234]

My strategy is to leap off the bike to the side when I feel severely off balance, leaving the bike behind to fall over. I only use flat pedals though, I imagine it won't work if you're clipped in! Would appreciate more tips from the pros though, I'm very much an amateur rider.

[@alphaess1]

@@randomchick1234 one reason I am still using flats as a relatively new cyclist.

[@jojoadeyemi8239]

Learn how to break fall as was said. Staying relaxed and protecting your head. It takes practice. Unfortunately more practice means you crash alot more often so its not a skill most will learn or think about learning.

Mountain Bikers train that specifically. Berm Peak has a video on bailing (falling safely).

[@roleypup]

Wear at least two layers of clothing on fast descents, so that if you come off on a not-too-awful road surface, one layer of clothing will likely slide over the next.

[@jeffhebert8963]

Then there’s the low-speed wreck when you forget to unclip at an intersection. Very embarrassing.

[@cyclingsfatsuma9808]

Or falling on your back in the middle of the road because you are going so slow you just stop...

[@ashleyyyy8833]

This always happens in front of other people somehow. I once fell off while I was stopped in my driveway. I had one clip out but lost my balance trying to get the other out. There was an entire construction crew across the street eating lunch and staring at me. In my defence, I had only had clipless pedals for about 2 days.

[@jeffhebert8963]

@@ashleyyyy8833 😂

[@mynock250]

@@cyclingsfatsuma9808 Yep has happed to everyone once or twice.

[@ebikescrapper3925]

Dog owners not keeping an eye on their dogs, not the dogs fault. Cyclists, runners, walkers wearing headphones / earphones on shared cycle paths.

[@sterby1]

walkers on shared cycle paths don't need to wear headphones, they can look right at you and still not being able to realize you are coming in their direction and they do the most surprised jumps 2m (or less) from you

[@charliethedog7579]

Couldn’t agree more. I was bit in the calf by a huge dog a little over a month ago. The owner was standing in the middle of the road playing on his phone. I’m still not completely recovered. He wouldn’t even give his phone number to contact him from the hospital to make sure the dog was up to date on vaccinations (We did eventually get hold of him). My point is, always assume other people are not paying attention because one day, they really won’t be. Could get you out of a bad situation.

[@MrJujitsu62]

OH yes ; know that one well . My former partner ; who is very scared of dogs & I were out on a country road , north of Kingston Ontario when I passed a house which had probably 10 dogs & ....most big . Needless to say they made a bee-line for the road ; us . I was thinking this wasn't going to end well as a lot of those people who live out there , are negligent to bikers & could really care less . I was never so glad to see a gate closed in my life ... LOL There is something about a rotty or pitbull standing on the other side of the fence growling at you , that is unnerving ..

[@rah4981]

@@MrJujitsu62 Everytime I ride my bike pass a local farmer a huge dog comes running out on the road and chase me a couple 100 meters. It keeps me in shape, lol.

[@prestachuck2867]

@@rah4981 I spray them with dog repellent. It’s a powerful pepper spray that stops them cold in their tracks. If I’m ever bitten, that dog will suffer a fate much worse than pepper spray for sure.

[@xchopp]

3:17 Nope! Eye contact in particular is no good: drivers look right through you. My top tip: unless you are riding uphill at 5 mph, ride at least a door's length away from parked vehicles.

[@RussellChapman99]

I see so many riders checking their phones while on the move. Saw one guy ride smack into a barrier because he was looking at his phone. It's not big or clever, so don't do it. Prepared to be shouted at for being an idiot if you insist on checking your phone while riding your bike.

[@shaneblyth1565]

Hanks making up words again...Electronical!

[@HunterThomsonUK]

"electronical device" Hank coming straight out of a 1970s flight safety manual!

[@PepeDalinShow]

My greatest fear on the bike is having a puncture on my front tire while riding fast on a descent.

[@vomErsten]

I just started riding clipless this week (105 pedals), already have had a few failed clip-outs. Play that develops between foot and shoe (Torch 2.0) over the course of a ride can make it very hard to clip out quickly since your foot turns in the shoe instead of pulling the shoe, requiring an exaggerated motion to get the foot unstuck. Combine with unexpected trucks arriving just as I attempt to re-start a ride from a stop and a-toppling over I go!

[@sterlingwilson3540]

I must add, I think you've forgotten to add one in: on the turbo trainer... using a non-standard quick release skewer can result in a failure... and "crash." Not like I know from a recent experience or anything....

[@blackcyclist]

Not been out on my road bike yet, but you forgot to mention not having the legs fully extended on my turbo trainer, or reaching for my coffee off the ironing board. 😂😂

[@satori4183]

haha same! also taking off your shirt and throwing it into the back wheel...oops

[@KeithCollyer]

Look out on parked cars not just for indicators but things like exhaust pipe emissions, the actions of people in the vehicle or those standing near it on the pavement (sidewalk)

[@kidShibuya]

3:57 elec-troll-ical?

[@monkeysrightpaw]

Twice he says it! electronical a lot of his speach is slurred. Maybe too much xmas food and drink, or a stroke. Maybe he's fallen off and banged his head once too many like a boxer.

[@thecookiepope2352]

@@monkeysrightpaw Not sure about his "speach" but his speech was ok. lol

[@craig8694]

Here in the U.S. many rail-road crossings use wood timbers on the approach and in between the rails. If the road intersects the rails at a diagonal AND the roads are wet, you could be in for some nasty road rash. Plan your approach to take the crossing as much at a 90 degree angle as possible.

[@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre]

Hank can you do a video of the different bikes you own? And perhaps mention the feeling of each and the situation or type of ride you use that bike for? Curious as to what the Pinarello and orbea offer

[@timcappiello8295]

Happy New year to the whole GCN squad! 🥳🥳🥳

[@smaug3045]

One to watch out for is the dreaded speed wobble, which happened to me a few days ago, going down a hill at about 45 mph, hit by a heavy side wind, which caused a speed wobbly. This has happened to me a few times, which terrified me the first time, but found the cure when it does happen. Knee up on the top tube to dampen the vibration. Cured the problem this time as well. It's really scary if it happens and you don't know what to do.

[@Strange_Brew]

My friend was hot so he took his shirt off and tied it on the front handlebars. It came undone and got caught in the front wheel causing him to flip over the bars at 20mph.

[@deant714]

Ouch

[@swites]

I had a bad crash at the back of a group when some riders at the front touched wheels in a sprint causing most to go down. Trying to avoid bikes and bodies I was unsuccessful, hit a stray bike at speed (and nearly made it over), but back wheel started coming up slowly. Now I'm on my front wheel so can't touch the brakes. Only thing I could do was tuck my head under so I didn't land on my neck at 50kph. Full force went on back of shoulder, the resulting force smashed my clavicle in 3 places, broke 5ribs punctured a lung and a badly damaged shoulder resulting in months of physio. What I've learned is first slow down as fast and as much as possible to lessen the forces. Its better to lay the bike down (rather than go over the handlebars) when you can't avoid something, so you fall from a shorter distance. Easier said than done as goes against ones instincts. But this can be the difference between lost skin, bumps and bruises, or many broken bones and 5months+ off your bike(like me) or worse!

[@analogdistortion]

One of the stupidest crashes I've had was on a drunk ride home early in the morning when me and a mate were chatting side by side on the way home and somehow got a brake lever caught right over the other bike's handlebar, effectively tying our handlebars together suddenly. Was worse for my mate as he came off pretty hard but we made it home!

[@gcn]

Sometimes the silly crashes are the worst. Glad you're all ok.

[@ViveSemelBeneVivere]

LOL!

[@analogdistortion]

@@gcn Yeah at least it made me laugh! No so much my mate but that doesn't matter.

[@analogdistortion]

@@ViveSemelBeneVivere The worst part was that I saw it coming. He was all over the place and wasn't aware that he was coming right up to me so I was already trying to avoid it and I think I just kind of assumed he noticed the 2nd time it happened or something and then the third time he swung close that was it and I already built an instinct of what to do so I lent against his weight evenly to get balance but I knew he might not know what to do in time so I knew to lean a little more!! I managed to come free as he fell to my right! :D

[@JackoJackson12]

Never ride with your elbows locked out, had a guy in a group ride, in front, take a drink, but with his other arm locked out, he hit a slight bump and went down, I'm the one who ended up with a broken collar bone 😭

[@xavierbu]

First big crash, couldn’t unclip fast enough, front cassette into my leg, beautiful “wolverine” scar. Second big accident, crossing rr tracks at a 90 degree angle, front tire caught the gap, went down on my shoulder, nice bit of road rash, banged my helmet. Guy at the bike shop told me that those tracks take a lot of people out, and most end up with broken limbs.

[@GreatJoey91]

Wish I had this video about a month ago before I misjudged a corner in the Yorkshire Dales and took a tumble. One thing I would add is ride to the conditions, my fall was a mixture of misjudgement and going in too hot in the rain 🌧

[@dilutedx0231]

Funny that this video just came out. Just had my first “big” crash yesterday. Was coasting down a hill around 13mph. Got a little too close to a side fence and ended up crashing into it from a crosswind. Everything happened so quickly but the fall felt literally slow motion. My head ended up slamming onto the ground onto my right temple (wearing helmet) and skidded on my right side of my body. Ended up with a bruises all over my forearm, road rash on my shoulder (bleeding), and bruising around my right temple. Bike ended up with handlebars rotated about 25* to the left, gashes on both brake hoods, and a scratched up/dented saddle. I’ve imagined what would’ve happened if I wasn’t wearing a helmet, even though I’d never ride without a helmet anyways, and I’d probably be dead, unconscious, or something else. I think you should try to fall as safely as possible, but sometimes it’s not always in your control. Can’t wait to recover and ride again :)

[@GrandPrix46]

I made the descend mistake on my new liter sportbike once, exit was sharp, downhill, and into a hairpin turn. Locked the back wheel up, felt it slide, and luckily I was able to ease off it and get it back under control before getting to the curve. Bad goddamn feeling.

[@jolly7728]

Big changes in "cycling" since the 1950s, as we all know. First of all, we didn't call it cycling. We just road our bikes and had fun because we were too young to drive a car - never thought about racing or biking as a sport -- in the mountains, on roads, touring, what have you. We never had helmets (don’t remember anyone ever crashing). Riding a bike wasn't even recreational or even for exercise. It was just something we did with one gear or maybe three until we were old enough to get a drivers license to drive our dad’s car. Now cycling seems so competitive, so macho, so aggressive, so scientific, at least as presented on the Internet. I enjoyed seeing a decorative poster sign you can buy online that sort of reminded me of the “good old days.” It reads, as follows: "I don’t ride my bike to win races nor do I ride to get places. I ride to escape the world. I ride to feel peace with myself. I ride to feel free. I ride to feel strong." I hope there are still people who simply enjoy riding a bike because they have nothing else to do.

[@TonyTs0i]

Should mention about slippy ground when scanning the road ahead. My first crash was riding a bicycle lane with moss and water (with tress along the bicycle lane) with my helmet cracked. My second crash was riding in an roundabout with oil on ground (probably some vehicle leak oil while turning) and I was hospitalized for 3 days and minor bone crack on my wrist.

[@mikofthewat]

Should’ve invited Matt Stevens back for this one.

[@gcn]

We'd have been spoilt for choice

[@LUMIGOCHA]

New year, new inch added to Connor. Awesome content.

[@mizzorian]

tree leaves and road ceramic stud markers are also a great hazard...just recently I made a front flip on the highway going over smooth road studs

[@barbaralaing4114]

Thanks guys

[@sepiarain]

Cheers for the tips boys.

[@aealdred]

Most riders fall while moving..me forgetting to unclip.

[@fatgirlonbike7153]

We have all been there. 😉

[@alexanderSydneyOz]

All great advice. Personally, I am an every-day cycle commuter, but I am none the less bemused how having 'the look' prevents recreational cyclists from sensible things like, *a bracket to hold their phone, *a rear mudguard (who TF wants water sprayed all over their back??), *a luggage rack and bag so you can carry food, tools, spares, your wallet, jacket etc. I am sure you can get by with the pockets in the back of the shirt, but that is obviously limiting.

[@paulcuthbert]

I knew it was coming, but that door opening in Connor's path still gave me the fear!

[@ChristianCastleman]

Dropped or broken chain climbing....or even just spinning out rear tire. Most of my crashes have been when I was barely moving, especially on the MTB.

[@davon8561]

Good video guys . I crashed looking down to see what gear I was in , missing the bend in the road . I hit a patch of autumn fallen leaves for my slide so saved a bit of skin !,

[@thechad6594]

I literally did this yesterday watch for black patches on wooden bridges (moisture makes the wood slick like ice) I was on a MTB but my tires came out from beneath me and did a sliding crash. Same affect when I came across railroad tracks after a rain or wet, traction is lost and your kissing the ground!! Watch those and stay safe!! 😫😁👍🏾

[@mitchellyoumans3644]

You left out leaves on the road. I was coming down to a stop sign where a guy was blowing leaves out of his yard into the road before the stop. When I hit the brakes there was no traction causing me to go into a skid. I wound up with a broken clavicle.

[@llamasugar5478]

Grass on the road . . . In the US, homeowners are supposed to blow cut grass back onto their yard (especially in the country where speed limit is usually 55 mph/90 kph), but most don’t. This makes a slippery surface dangerous for cyclists/motorcyclists.

[@robertoaron0508]

Great tips. Thanks. I would like to know more about when to use the front brake.

[@DiscoParachute]

Was doing a uturn at 15-20km/h, pedal struck the tarmack, wheel went in the air but managed to stay upright. Only time I've pedal struck and stayed upright!

[@211farissaputra7]

Make a video about how to do perfect cornering on roadbike. I have just lost some skin due road rash, damn slippy corner

[@chriscarbaugh3936]

Wet leaves ice etc are my issues!

[@csn583]

I think tram tracks deserve their own subcategory under urban riding or rough roads. Nothing will spit you off faster than a slightly off-angle groove! Always crossing as near to 90° as possible will save a lot of pain and embarrassment. I experienced this riding home in SF late enough that there was a queue of 50+ waiting to get into a club to witness my incident. Though I suppose I had the last laugh on them! I'll take some scrapes over a lackluster dance party and hangover.

[@glenborch8231]

I was on a ride a few weeks ago, and a dog came out of nowhere onto the road and went after the feet of the first rider, missing him, and getting the 2nd, hitting the back of the front wheel and turning it and then going under the rear wheel, causing a huge crash, at 40km/h. The rider survived (I called the Ambo and we all did everything we were told, but 2 punctured lungs and 11 broken ribs, and collar bone, and it shook up most around him, with some riders taking it easy, and some not riding at all. Apart from going much slower, and the dog owner having their dog not having their dog roam, I'm not sure what else could be done, but it could be good to have a video of how to get people riding again after bad experience's such as these. Me, I know the risk's and take similar risk's (but different) with trail running, and going faster with training, having only restarted riding since April 2020, and just ordered my first Road Bike, for more speed reliability and control over the Hybrid (light mountain bike with suspension which feels loose at high speed). Only one bigger mistake so far at 30km/h on gravel since April, and a miscalculation of a gust of wind, either drop it or, fall down the edge of a bridge 1.5m. I dropped it. (Note to self, Get all sand and gravel pieces out as it causes infection).

[@gcn]

Sounds like a really sad and unfortunate accident. Thankfully it sounds as though everyone will recover. We've done a couple of videos on how to regain confidence after a crash already :) Hope you and all your friends heal up quickly and stay safe out there when you get out again.

[@dgwachtel]

On the subject of pedal strikes. Near me is a bike lane that is very narrow and next to busy road. To the right is a high square curb, Higher than I thought it was. Of course a pedal banged into the top of it when I moved over to give the auto traffic more room. I went down hard but luckily was not injured. So - mind those curbs! -dave

[@jazzngolfnupe6673]

First full week post surgery, dislocated and fractured right ankle due to touching the back wheel of a cyclist in front of me. It was a freak accident where we were In a single file and I was trying to cut outside before I half-wheeled...too late..unclipped too late and right ankle was turned 100 degrees.

[@timdixo]

Drop bar mirror & Garmin Varia radar....rear view awareness sorted.

[@theclanmeikle6135]

Crashed twice this morning. Heavy snow then rain yesterday, followed by hard frost left the trails I use on my fat tyre bike super slick. I have 2 huge bruises to start 2021. Things can only get better lol.

[@alfredsuhrbier4166]

I crashed with my bike, because I must urgently poop, and wanted hold back. That was bad what do you think?

[@roleypup]

I tinkered with 145mm cranks on my road bike to extend my cadence upward & as a bonus I never once got pedal strike in corners. But I've now put the 170s back on, & I'm very nervous about pedalling through corners. I would love a bike with zero BB drop.

[@jamesdubben3687]

My worst crash was road bike on dry leaves on a slow sharp curve. Water oak leaves are specifically slippery.

[@mattd5136]

On the other hand, learning how to clip your pedal and *not* crash is a great way to get an instant 3-length gap in the corner before the sprint/your epic race winning attack. Although these newfangled carbon-bodied pedals don't make quite the same epic "crack" noise on bitumen as the old aluminium/magnesium ones.

[@hendriksiering9077]

Happy New Year!!! Have some good ride 2021 !!

[@samwerner4292]

Don't forget proper maintenance! I didn't maintain my chain and gears properly, so my chain skipped as I went over a bump and ended up breaking my collarbone when I hit the ground

[@eduardorichard4845]

Loose gravel or any slippery surfaces such as train tracks. Crashed a few time because of those.

[@joes3703]

Thanks for the tips!!

[@billcushion1049]

I crashed over a week ago on a rough concrete road falling sideways. I landed heavily on my right forearm and hip with my helmeted head hitting last causing a whiplash affect. I live in North Eastern Thailand and ride a Giant Toughroad gravel bike

[@helenab9973]

very right about phone. Everytime I use it while riding the bike it feels dangerous even if I go at a slow speed.

[@mccartc7645]

Haven't crashed in a while..... until today! You know what else is dodgy? Really smooth new tarmac, it gets really slippy when it's damp 😱

[@jamesgoodwin7831]

Ice... (especially at this time of the year). Had a close call yesterday, coming down a north-facing hill. Only option was to get off & walk, rather than take an unexpected rest

[@craigcycles]

Well I had my first crash today, standing water at the bottom of a hill that became ice, to late to see it until I was on it , went to go thru the corner and just slid ... some road rash to me and clothing damage and some scuffs to the bike 🤬. Got up have a check over then cycled home....... need to save up for indoor trainer

[@christopheredwards1406]

I avoid riding too closely, pace-lines etc. with people I don't know. Some people are steady riders. Others can be twitchy and uneven. I don't get close behind people unless I know them to be steady, careful, and relatively predictable riders.

[@xMaggostx]

It could be possible to make a video on how to fall though? I fell off back in September and maybe I could save a wrist fracture from it if I did fell of right.

[@richaw2779]

We got the Hank-Con.. hazard wizards .. I keep my ELECTRONICAL (!!) devices in my pocket mate!

[@Rajesh-cg5pz]

Crashed while descending 5 days ago, pushed too hard through a corner - sliding the front tyre. The fall damaged my left PCL. Hoping to get back on bike soon!

[@ofthelord1020]

Stop watching those decent disciples.... get well soon.

[@Rajesh-cg5pz]

@@ofthelord1020 Hahah! Yes, it's about time.

[@ebikescrapper3925]

7.45 - Connor looked like he farted when getting out of the saddle

[@jaimeroberto3188]

That can lead to a different kind of accident.

[@jabehauber]

7:46 Connor give the "breaking wind" signal. Definitely need to back off at that point.

[@montymason9827]

Hey gcn I’m twelve and almost thirteen and I really want to know how to get into racing and in the end hopefully a pro any tips or starting places?

[@dominiclossberg6017]

Find yourself a local club and honestly just start, within a few months find yourself a private coach and try and get noticed by performing well above your level,

[@TNL5630]

1) buy a bike 2) go cycling 3) have fun

[@ivansemanco6976]

Nearly 30 years ago, using touching wheel technique I broke my mate wrist at training session... Exactly as described in video, shame on me. Thanks guys for bring back to memory. Sad, Im not perfect.

[@annelizabeth5606]

There was the one where I was climbing a really steep hill, then some sand, and when the bike stopped going forward, down we went!

[@paddywiggle]

Last time I was doing hill intervals, I clipped my pedal and almost at shit, but managed to save it. Only been cycling for 3 months

[@peterscuba]

How about a video on how to minimise injury in the event of a crash? I.e hand down or no hand down

[@bubblesezblonde]

good safety tips but I was sorta under the impression the topic was 'How TO crash'....sorta like how to take a fall. :)

[@dannygitonga]

happy new year guys

[@solodad001]

I got a new tri bike a few days ago. Went down a good sized hill doing over 30mph, and got a speed wobble. Never experienced this before. Not sure it's my fault or an issue with the bike.

[@martinr4884]

I just fractured my wrist coming off at high speed: I guess I was "riding outside my ability" (too fast downhill) and "didn't read the road surface ahead“ (wet cobblestones) - beware rotting leaves on smooth surfaces like cobblestones, white lines and metalwork

[@billymackerel]

Great video fellas thank you!!! Am i right in thinking you are on Pembrokeshire roads ?

[@jaivora423]

Hank, what is the frame size of your Orbea Orca Aero from this video - If u don’t mind pls share your height as well. Thanks

[@martinandersson5833]

Got chased down by a car a few years ago, came right up behind me and revved the engine, I went into a corner too fast, front wheel down a crack (cut by the telephone company for fiber/internet cables), back wheel down the crack = I was royally screwed, flew like a bird and almost got run over by the car as a bonus. Pretty beat up but nothing broken, the bike was a mess👍😓

[@gcn]

:(

[@mohammadh2938]

Does high pressure like 120 psi would be more prone to crash when meeting potholes and cracks on the road?

[@lastskywalker2481]

Hey guys, Happy New Year!! Can Hank tell us what made him ride a Orbea? I am thinking about switching from BMC to Orbea.

[@serdiezv]

Orbea being a GCN sponsor, hah. They have to ride Orbea, Pinarello, or Canyon. I'm pretty sure the brands demand X appearances through the year.

[@nickwilson9512]

This is probably just a me thing, but I occasionally accidentally squeeze the front tyre lever before my rear lever and take a ride over the handle bars.

[@samtatge8299]

The background of the wheel touch segment looks like the assassination scene of Tinker Taylor Soldier Spy

[@areo0055]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[@King_K_Rool_]

Only one ive had recently, went over some leaves on a corner, unknowingly to me there was wet mud underneath and off i went!

[@nerftime2558]

i have been cycling for years but some how i have only crashed once and that was in Year4 when a car door swung open with out warning i was flying through the air.

[@paullinyard5714]

Slow down over cattle grids if its wet, I learned the hard way

[@larryfinke6133]

I just went down on ice. It was a shady spot on a straight and level paved bike path. By the time I saw the ice, it was too late. I avoided braking and tried to keep my line, but the bike still slid sideways and down I went.

[@fritzwalter1112]

a very close friend was run over by a truck. They both waited at a signal. It was still red and the truck just started to drive, burrying my freinds leg under the tire. Crazely nothing broke except her bike. She can maybe walk in around 10 days or so. Just a few days earlier we talked about our bike crashes.

[@scottbert9556]

On rainy days, potholes fill with water. You might think it's just a bit of standing water but it can be a really deep hole that will totally wipe you out. Yep, figured that out the hard way.

[@gcn]

Damn sorry to hear that Scott. Hope you've healed up

[@scottbert9556]

@@gcn Thanks guys, yeah all good now, but thank God for helmets!