What YOU can learn from PRO CYCLISTS - and when to ignore them!!!

The TDF is starting and what better time to get some golden wisdom from Phil Burt.
Phil worked as physio and bike fitter for Team Sky across SEVEN TDF victories working with the likes of Bradley Wiggins, Mark Cavendish, Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas.
He teaches us what NOT to copy from the Pros when riding the TDF and what things we can do that they do well at.
Any questions as always, leave them in the comments.
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[@sandgroper1970]

So correct the difference between Dura Ace and Ultegra weight wise is what 200 grams. Wheels well similar, biggest weight savings on a bike could be getting rid of the nice paint job( no one wants to do that). Where as if you can do so safely ( ie you are heavier than you should be be) lose a couple of kilograms. Also if you are heavy yourself and are not some feather weight climbing machine, no ultralight bike is going to get up those hills faster.

[@jamesmckenzie3532]

Phil went there! I drop more weight on the Loo than I could afford to lose on my bike.

[@KatieKookaburra]

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[@jamesmckenzie3532]

@@KatieKookaburra I tell the weight weenies that all the time when they talk about spending USD 500 for a set of titanium bolts and other pieces. Phil was correct that you should concentrate on a healthy weight and worry so much about a 50 gram savings on your bike.

[@Sorgalimluar]

morning ☕, the loo, then ride 🤣. Kinda of ties to his point about eating/drinking before and during your rides; before your body hits empty. It took months for me to change how my wife saw food on bike rides, but once she took to giving your body steady fuel she's been more consistent on longer rides.

[@jamesmckenzie3532]

@@Sorgalimluar it's really important to drink before you are thirsty and eat before you are hungry. It took me a while before I did this. Now I have my cycle computer set to remind me.

[@rbonn3880]

Brilliant as ever, Phil. Common sense, listening to your body, and enjoying the ride, are paramount.

[@HaraldLabout]

Always great those videos with Phil. Lots of great info. Thanks again.

[@9480001502]

Points: Don't Slam your Stem Don't obsess about your weight Don't change kit before event Do get the best mattress you can Do Eat before Hunger Do Cooldown

[@fatbikeinbraunschweig]

massively helpful advice, thanks Phil, thanks Katie!

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thanks for watching and glad you got value from it matey ;)

[@GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff496]

Excellent tips … ta very much!

[@christinacooper3954]

Fantastic advice thank you 👏🙏

[@KatieKookaburra]

No problem at all :)

[@alethearobinson8132]

Thank you. "Don't slam the stem" Unless you are racing, the aero gains are minimal. Truth. I spent a lot of time refitting people who had a poor bike fit from places that had no training in anatomy and physiology. Thank you for this informative video Cheers 🌞🚴‍♀️🖖

[@christopheroliver148]

Even then this is a recent phenomenon. I came of age during the Hinault/LeMond era, and have ridden with a 2.5" drop to the tops with TTT Forma and Prima bars on my bespoke rides. I had a similar set-up when I rode Cinelli mod 65 bars. I can get good use of the drops even at the start of my seventh decade of life. The thing is that I started riding this position in my twenties, and I've stayed with it. Also, I think part of the tendency toward bar slammage is that most riders these days are mainly on the hoods rather than the drops, and the depth of drop has significantly decreased in recent times almost to the point where there's little gain over riding the hoods.

[@Ystadcop]

Excellent - nothing beyond the wit of most of us.

[@TheRst2001]

Sleep alot with brand new expensive bike by your side , got it cheers 😅 lots of brilliant great advice cheers 👍🙂

[@user-gm1ot4hc8u]

Wow

[@chrisgarwood2237]

Sorry, have to just say that I saw the thumb nail, and thought it looked like a wedding photo !!!! Sorry didn't have glassed on

[@KatieKookaburra]

Pahahahahahhaahah oh my dayyyyys I see it too!!!!!!!! hahahahahahaah

[@rever1111]

@@KatieKookaburra Is Phil single?

[@JohnSmith-ox7xc]

5:22 Not sure about that. Too much water can be dangerous But he's probably referring to something other than just plain water.

[@KatieKookaburra]

It would be very difficult to consume too muc water t be dangerous esp as cyclists as we are always sweating.

[@Cycle.every.day.]

If someone goes to 5 different bike-fitters 5 days in a row (and none of them know you've been to others) what would happen? Would fitters 2,3,4 & 5 say "you're spot on,nothing to adjust here"

[@KatieKookaburra]

It would all depend on the extent of each of their knowledge and also a huge one… is if they are a bike fitter AND a physio!!

[@chris1275cc]

A true bike fitter doesn't fit you to a bike, they help you fit yourself to the bike, the process requires your input. So if you work with fitter no.1 until you are happy, when you get to fitter no. 2, and they ask what you want to change/achieve, What will you say?

[@twodogpop3745]

Buy the best bed and the best shoes you can afford, if you're not in one you're in the other.

[@johnmcnulty1129]

When you pass that surfing exam Katie, careful in Hawaii ! BBC News site : Pirates of the Caribbean actor Tamayo Perry RIP ❤ Surfing off Hawaii ( instructor) Wrong place, wrong time ! "Yeah, but there's bigger odds of getting struck by lightning" 🎵 Nothing compares Nothing compares To ewe 🐑 🎵

[@ebikescrapper3925]

Pros may or may not take special juice, the anti special juice squad may or may not try to catch them them taking it.

[@Tarmaccyclocross]

Team sky one of the most doped up boring teams in the history of cycling

[@KatieKookaburra]

Not a fan then?! 🫤

[@garyboyle695]

Your proof for that is what then?