TRACK RIDING FAILURE - THE VELODROME IS NOT FOR ME! ABSOLUTELY PETRIFIED

[@jefftewson8798]

Really loved your comment "welcome to my head " !! And Kyle, if that is your first time on a fixed gear, it was very impressive !

[@_J.F_]

Kyle is nothing less than a blooming action hero 😄 So well done mate.

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

He’s great 🙌

[@mikeprytherch8875]

I've taken many people to the velodrome, I find that you either love it or hate it, pretty much everybody is terrified when they see the banking, fixed gear, no brakes, and I've had many friends do 3 or 4 laps and walk off, I've had a couple who simply refuse to give it a go. Well done for trying Amy, for the record, I would never even attempt a 24 hour TT

[@Milquetoast702]

So proud of both of you and Kyle did a great job!!!

[@a.campos891]

Amy, that velodrome is a dream come true for me. I used to ride in a velodrome when I was a teenager, and I loved it. Keep trying. Get enough speed and try to ride following the black line. When you master it and get used to the fixed gear, go and try to ride over the red line. It is very fun. Thanks for this video.

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Thanks! Maybe I’ll give it another go sometime 😅

[@JonCookeBridge]

You can do it, Amy. Don’t forget that being scared is normal. Being brave is being scared and doing something anyway!

[@HeadPack]

So sweet. Amy was more nervous looking at Kyle hitting the steep banks than he appeared doing it. The track looks like a good way to overcome some fears by facing them. This one is quite a piece of architecture too.

[@malcontent_1]

I could feel Amy's heart beating through the screen; good job giving it a try. Reminds me of my first time speed skating at the Olympic track in SLC, UT; even though I'm a lifelong hockey player I was pretty nervous at first.

[@cathschofield7488]

Well done Kyle 👏 I did my accreditation years ago but I can still remember how scared I was the first time, gives you a whole new appreciation of what fantastic bike handlers track riders are.

[@bazcurtis178]

I loved my taster session. It was delayed due to Covid for two years. You are so brave when doing your long rides, I thought you would love it. Once I had got up the top once I couldn’t stop. It was the fixed wheel that scared me. I did mine at the London Velodrome.

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Ahh well done!! Not for me 😂😂

[@jamesgovier2797]

Hi Amy and Kyle, what a video, you faced your fear, you may not have gone as high as Kyle, however you did give it a try and came away safe 👍 you pushed yourself to do it, and you knew the limits of what were prepared to try. Well done to you both you both achieved something that you can be proud of 👌

[@vermilionink]

Amy. As a fellow anxious person and fixie-avoider, I really hope you might have another go at the velodrome in 2025! I too am all about a long lovely scenic day touring, and would choose a massive audax every time, but there's also something really powerful about just flat out gunning it on a velodrome. If you let yourself just fully go for it, your strength and momentum will take you up those boards before you realize and it's exhilarating. If you can climb multiple Alps in a day you can definitely do this!

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Maybe I’ll give it another go 😅 this time around I defo wasn’t up for it!

[@josephpangilinan6916]

Good day, Amy & Kyle! At least you give it a try! Looks Kyle really enjoyed the ride! Keep safe guys! GOD Bless!

[@garyharmon5386]

Great video. I don’t blame you. i sure wouldn’t do it. As always love the videos

[@fuchshikes]

“Yeah. Welcome to my head.” 😂

[@antlister]

Kyle is a legend!

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

True!!

[@fraserhocks7859]

Hehehe well done, great fun to watch. Amy, i think the coach was spot on about you overthinking it. My favorite line is "im not being dramatic" while being dramatic 😅 Give it a couple of weeks and go back and try the velodrome again and i guarantee you won't find it so daunting. A few more after that and im sure you will be flying around the track with a beaming smile on your face 😊

[@TheMarman57]

Great and funny video from you both. Kyle, well done mate - I've done some kilo's against the clock and some team time-trialing, so I know what It's like on the velodrome especially the first few times, it's quite disorientating, but if you keep the power and the speed on, after lots of laps, you begin to wonder what you were worried about in the first place. Amy, well done for giving it a go, you don't have to like it, but it does get easier the more laps you do and get accustomed to it. Look forward to your next adventure and you both meeting Laura and Jason.

[@martynb9]

Well done Kyle!!! I did the same taster at Manchester and London velodromes, great fun.

[@112sje]

I tried the Derby velodrome for the first time last year with my Road Club from Mansfield. We had a two hour session. The coach there was very good. By the end he had us right at the top of the banking on the straights. It's surprising how much extra effort is needed entering the bends even when just on the black line, but you get the payback as the bends run out. A nervous but enjoyable experience 😀

[@farrar5197]

Kyle took to it really well, well done Amy for giving it a go.

[@rpierrelouis86]

You both did great guys!!

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Thank you!!

[@philipplummer5202]

I've done the taster session and the next step to accreditation, it easier than you think to ride at the top ,but you have to just trust yourself ,if you have any doubts like you it's not for you . 1 person in our group didn't do it so your not alone

[@stephenyeates6794]

There are not many unique facilities in Derby, but the velodrome is one. Thanks for showcasing the velodrome as would be great if more people were aware of ability to use the track. Great video.

[@andrewjohnson9896]

This has got to be the funniest video you guys have done! 😂😂😂

[@paulwixman8151]

Dear Amy, your track naiveté is quiet entertaining! At-a-boy Kyle!!! Cheers, Pjw

[@1ytt742]

I thought Kyle would enjoy that and he should definitely go back for some fun. I used to race on a velodrome when I was 14-15. You could get used to it. It's intimidating when you're not used to it and Derby Velodrome would be a lot more intimidating than Welwyn, where I raced. You not being used to fixed wheel won't help either, especially one without brakes. Just need to take your time riding around the bottom and building up confidence. Ride to your comfortable limit then take a break. Rince and repeat. "Controlled Exposure." I think I would be intimidated if I went back to a velodrome now, so I would need to build up my confidence. But once you start using the banking to swoop down to get on someone's wheel etc, it's good fun! Who knows, maybe you two will end up riding some Audax on fixed wheel bikes?

[@238949]

That is the funniest video of Amy and Kyle I've ever seen. Can Amy tell us in as many ways as possible that track riding is "not for me" good on you for giving it a go, your face when Kyle got to the top of the track ,priceless. When Kyle first went off on his own to lead the team he looked like a lamb to the slaughter, but how he shone in the end. Good on you both, it's all a learning curve 😘😆😆

[@malcontent_1]

Hmm, I thought Amy was still _undecided_ 🤔🙃

[@238949]

@@malcontent_1 🤣🤣

[@ryanibabao1816]

amy and kyle ride always safe.... godbless always🙏👊👍

[@markreams3192]

Well done Kyle!

[@leightondavies8884]

Did my 1st ever track session a few months back - can’t believe how much I was bricking it to start - only 3 of us turned up which was epic so we had the place to ourselves basically ( Geraint Thomas velodrome in Newport ) once I switched my brain off I loved it - oddest thing was once you were up high you are automatically leaning / riding at the right angle without knowing it but your mind it telling you to lean - all very odd. Will definitely go back - biggest fear was and will be remembering to keep peddling. I was to scarred to do a full gas effort in case of the above - would not have ended well 😂

[@joannehoyles2191]

You don’t know if you don’t try. I had my first chai latte last week, my reaction was similar to your reaction to track cycling - glad I tried it but never again 😂

[@Omnis2]

I'm missing a patch of skin on my knee and shoulder from our concrete velodrome. All the track bikes have tires that are too skinny for me and I tried riding twice but pinch flatted 6 or 7 tires. My whole experience was changing tubes lol. The last flat happened high on the banking and I went for a lovely ride down the slope after smacking my helmet against the ground. Seems like a sport only for light people

[@jeremylutersz3374]

You can do it Amy👍

[@petewatts30]

You gave it a go you're more endurance than speed, like you don't like descents. But the mileage you do is pretty incredible !! I couldn't do it.

[@robglysen]

Me and Louise love the velodrome, Louise has done some accreditations, honestly just get some speed up and fecking send it, its amazing. Also we've done tasters at manchester, they're much more chilled out than Derby seem to be.

[@redauwg911]

good job Kyle👍🚴‍♂

[@Emonk2010]

Love the Velodrome, been a few times to watch world's, six day etc. Fantastic day out. Wouldn't get on the track if you gave me a free bike. So well done for trying! 🙂

[@TK-ov4hn]

Come on Amy, you can do it!

[@grahamlofthouse8063]

Comedy Gold ! 😊

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

😅😅

[@n22pdf]

I did a taster session at derby to with the chap who was tutoring you guys.. it’s a very different experience but I really enjoyed it 😊 well done guys.. it’s a lot more tiring than you think it’s going to be.. look forward to your next instalment.. def need Kyle’s name in the channel name Amy.. 😊 Pete 🚴🏻👍🚴‍♀️

[@davidbee9563]

I used to help instruct new riders at our local track for several years. Some struggle with confidence to try but by helping with the challenge in parts most will do it. But there's little point in trying if you have already decided you can't do it. Would you not try mountain biking for fear of being hit by a random tree? Every day we all do things that involve some risk. You wouldn't go out the front door otherwise. When our track opened 20 years ago there were only three indoor tracks in Canada. To have a world class facility so close and not give it another go is an opportunity lost. You have the skills to do it. Even if you decide not to do it again it will open you to a unique experience.

[@carlobalzer3238]

Well done Kyle 👏

[@mikegarvey5948]

Well done Amy, you got the same result as my wife and she vowed never again. Don’t think about it any more, it is the Marmite version of cycling.

[@KleineJoop]

I went to London with school years ago, i had heard of marmite and found a jar in the supermarket and smelled it, nearly puked lol.

[@333wheeler]

Amy should of started on a more shallow banked out door track then stepped up slowly to the monster steep indoor one's later. Baby steps first is the way to go. Just down loaded the book. Hoping you get enough back for a couple of coffee's at the next cafe stop you do . :).

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Ahh thank you!! Enjoy the book!

[@R.A.Mannino]

very cool and thank you for sharing

[@davidsoftley4648]

Amy, listen to Kyle & the Coach, he would never risk either yourself or his Siberian Pine track surface. Think centrifugal force etc. Kyle did it, so can you, be confident. Good presentation skills Kyle. 👍

[@flashback9966]

Don't beat youself up Amy. You are an outdoor girl, so what's the problem. BTW, nice outro Kyle, you need to do this more often.

[@moobaz8675]

Speed is your friend. Think of it as a giant centrifuge. Good effort though. At least you gave it a go. 👍

[@pano360]

Great day on the bike 🎉

[@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834]

Fabulous Velodrome...

[@pamdave6140]

Love this vid!

[@tom.mcf.]

Looks like Kyle has been sneaking out at night to ride the Velodrome. 😉

[@nagasako7]

Interesting so basically different type of muscles in cycling too. In school track, I was slowest long distance runner, but I'd always beat everyone in 100m.

[@ScottBaker1]

Looks like fun!

[@swatkins1013]

My brother got us an experience here for Xmas one year. The other half loved it, but I felt just like you. I don't think it was just the banked sides that made me feel like that. I hated not having brakes and not being able to freewheel.

[@cb465]

I have a funny feeling you'll try it again and love it the second time...

[@ojooce]

Kyle will won't need to be back on the tools for a while with all these adventures!

[@ravennexusmh]

many years ago i was invited to try out of a velo team. but fixie riding is not for me. my brain is to ingrained with the option of freewheeling. the few times i rode a fixie outside it tried to kick me off into the traffic when my legs stopped moving haha

[@thebypasscyclist7373]

Quite fancy nipping there myself! It's on my doorstep! Not sure I'd be as brave as Kyle though!

[@lauraorchard4545]

Not a fail. To not of tried would be. Well done both.

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Thank you!!

[@doskraut]

Well she gave it a try, brave.

[@robertdavies9594]

Well done both. At least you tried Amy. And Kyle we'll most likely see on another video

[@stevecompton7197]

Well done Kyle, well done Amy for trying . By the way your charity ride from Italy was fantastic any chance of a total money raised ?

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Thank you! We got £9370!!!!

[@stevecompton7197]

@@amy.cycling.adventures congrats amazing

[@bb-r5710]

❤ So cool

[@jeremylutersz3374]

Do it again Kyle, all the way👍

[@rollandjoeseph]

Im with you amy , i couldnt do that, no brakes(?) riding on a round basketball court?? no thanks! I couldn't stop laughing in agreement..🤣😅😆

[@fedupbin]

My husband rode the Manchester Velodrome in the age category world championship and (masters) he used to love it.

[@paulclark9968]

wonder if he knows my neighbour Geoff Cooke ???

[@fedupbin]

@@paulclark9968 he knows him in name only

[@rodneybannister9014]

I’d love a blast on that. Not sure where nearest velodrome is to me in North Yorkshire. I’ll have a google. I’ve been to Derby Football ground watching Middlesbrough but didn’t see the velodrome. Must be fairly new. Great video 👏👏👏

[@ivorpeachey4366]

Blimey Amy , you can ride at 20 mph , unless there’s something I’m missing ride around that track far safer than some of the roads we ride on . I didn’t realise the velodrome is next to the football ground.

[@klausbinn777]

I think a video involving learning to ride rollers could be good... Great video!

[@Sozzled39]

It's the fixed wheel that puts me off track cycling! Well done both. P.S How tall are you Amy if Kyle is 5'9/10? You look taller than him.

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

I’m 5ft 9 I’m just slightly shorter than Kyle according to Kyle….😂

[@mm3nrx]

You will love the scenery and country roads in Perthshire. I used to live in Dundee near Perth and I miss the cycling about that area.

[@KoenMiseur]

Tried a few times and while riding it wasn't to bad even got all the way up but I wasn't having fun.

[@rabh6746]

The thought of going round and round in circles doesn't appeal to me! Track cycling isn't for everyone, stick to what you love Amy😊

[@bengt_axle]

"Steel is real" Nigel returns to ACA.

[@roguecode2354]

Nice, I love fixed gear, that is all I ride.

[@SwearyCyclist]

I was in the Derby arena velodrome the other week for an exhibition, and I looked at the corners, and they looked about seventy degrees.....😢

[@DavidCharlesLane]

Keep trying. I was racing track league there on Tuesday. It's about confidence and keeping pedalling.

[@jonathanbenn2241]

Looks like a hoot. Raced BMX on high banks for years. This looks much safer.

[@ThePensionerAdventurer]

Well done for having a go…. Maybe you could get Dame Laura to give you a few tips… you also have Ed Clancy who could help…

[@rafnaegels8913]

Was nigel riding a titanium bike? looked slick.

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Yes he was ☺️

[@LesEvans82]

its about time you changed the name to Amy & Kyle Cycling Adventures

[@mikeprytherch8875]

Top comment, Kyle has become such a massive part of Amy's channel, its awesome what they are building together, they should both be very proud of their achievements

[@maidbloke]

Strange how minds work. You're much safer in a velodrome than on your beloved roads with drivers and traffic. It's just simple physics that keeps you from falling off. Having said that I've never had a go. So what do I know. 😂

[@zbigniewnykiel]

Maybe some day it will be chance to make video with Orla Walsh if we talk about velodrome? ;)

[@Charlieturnerv]

As a treasurer of one of my local cycling clubs once said unless you can ride in a group on the velodrome then you shouldn't be allowed on a group ride on the road.

[@ivorpeachey4366]

Amy / Kyle what’s the need to know for a newbie like yourselves to have a blast around the Derby velodrome. iE times available, hire of track bike . Prices . I’m sure there’s a few others that would like to know as well Thanks Ivor

[@craigm5713]

I suppose the same rules would apply when you ride a wall on mtb. Speed/momentum and then just lean with the corner, and not against. Then its easy

[@mracer8]

The truth is you are in greater danger of sliping riding on the apron around the corner then if you just get on the banking itself! as long as you are riding with just a bit of speed! and don't make sharp crazy handlebar movement! you be 100% safer then riding on the street for sure!!

[@marksheeran1717]

OK so Kyle has to do "the top of the velodrome dance" for being brave enough to go that high 😢

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

😂😂

[@annesteele9764]

Went once to Manchester velodrome. Never again!

[@neilsmith6461]

It's brilliant, you missed a treat for me

[@mithrandirgandalf5333]

Buenas buenas, un gusto ... Exclentes videos muy instructivos Se podría activar los subtitulos en Español 🙏 Muchas gracias Saludossss....

[@mithrandirgandalf5333]

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[@dogdog659]

I couldn’t ride a fixed wheel.EVER .welldone 🚴‍♂️👏👏

[@mrstanhope1516]

Amy needs some motivation on the track. Bring that feral dog to chase after her again!

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

😂😂😂

[@KleineJoop]

Yeah it is a whole different ball game, fixed gear no brakes, bike not fitting, wooden track/splinters, i don't want to try either.

[@darrenriley2053]

When will you be at Manchester velodrome

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Ahh we were there last Wednesday - my videos are always put out a week or so after we get back ☺️

[@timluscombe6686]

It’s physics, the speed holds you up.🚴🏼‍♂️🚴🏼‍♂️🚴🏼‍♂️🚴🏼‍♂️💦

[@GazRadCycling]

Not for me either, don’t need another bike to spend money on 😂

[@JohnRichardson-v2l]

So Kyle's 5' 9"...... you look a tad taller than him... 'Ull' east yorkshire.