How to train for a century ride beginner Videos

you da man. get after it!

+Martin Black haha, that's pretty funny.

thx Rick

+Nelly Welly I understand. I have a few clients that share the same fitting dilemma. When you are in the saddle, let your foot drop to "6 o'clock" (aka) the base of your pedal stroke, or even called the longest stroke. Your leg should be straight (but not locked out).When clipped in (or with feet in the toe clips) and with the pedal at its longest stroke (inline with the seat post) there should approximately 25-30° bend on the knee. The rider should be able to 'drop the ankle’.There should be a slight bend in your knee. That's how you know. *Also, I sometimes tell people this: If the front of your knee is more sore than usual, you are too low. If the excess soreness occurs behind your knee, you might be too high. Thank you for watching, and riding along. We need you. :)

+Jake Maulin Thanks jake I will do three sessions a week then walk , recover on my rest days .Thanks again. Dave

Thank you for your comment. I recommend 3 days of intense workouts per week. Other days can be recovery cycling or walking/jogging. good luck. I have other videos that skip the long intro explaining bike set up. Watch those as well, to get in more reps. thx.

Thank you.

good job, and thank you for your comment.

when first riding withbike . must step by basic instruction

+125 Honda You can take another test after two years for the next level which is no restriction, anything above 35kw.

haha in the UK you can only ride up to a 50cc at 16 and then anything up to a 125cc at 17. you can finally take a test at 19 to ride anything bigger but I also believe there is a separate test for anything higher than a 1000cc but I'm not sure

+125 Honda in the US you can get any size motorcycle without taking a test, I'm lucky that I have the motorcycle I have here I had a bmw f650gs and I could not wait to get an f700gs (800cc) I just did not have enough money until now. It seems like the more power I have I always want to accelerate full throttle.

+Steve Mroz Yeah I know, cant wait until I'm 19 so can take my test and get on some bigger bikes haha

+125 Honda it's good you're riding as a kid, not many people ride at any age anyway. That Law in the UK is not cool sometimes.

+Steve Mroz it's all about age in the UK bro, u can only ride a 50cc at 16 and when u turn 17 it's anything up to a 125cc and then you can take your test at 19

it's not about age bro, I'm 16 and I ride my brothers 1200cc sportbikes and my bmw 800

She know how to ride it now he has videos of her plus this was a while ago!

+Damion Lawson do yourself a favor and stop

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+Damion Lawson your ex girlfriend has no place in your life as your best friend please stop with that nonsense and drop that bitch out of your life completely

+IRONMAN Good news!

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+Peach Mango Moon Thanks for watching! I enjoy making them and interacting with people like you.

+Andréas Remis Sounds like a reasonable plan. Thanks for watching! 

+Plant-Based Cyclist Thanks for the input.  I want to commute by bicycle so maybe starting with a lower tier bike that I can commute with would be good.  I really like the idea of just having one bike tho, putting all of my marbles into one bucket, so to say. I am also monitoring a hip injury (labrum, hurt while doing side splits) so I don't want to buy a bike and then need surgery or something!!  Lets see how this plays out. Looking forward to more of your videos!

+Andréas Remis Yeah, buying a bike is a big decision. My first bike was a Trek 1200 Aluminum Road bike with 105 and Tiagra components and it lasted me for 8 years. Bought it new for about $850. If I were you, just getting into cycling, I would buy a lower tier bike. Ride the hell out of it, maintain it and get as many years as you can out of it. And then, after 2-4 years, re-evaluate your interest level in cycling. If it's higher and you love it, treat yourself to a nicer bike...if it's about the same and you don't see yourself riding more, keep it. 

+Plant-Based Cyclist I did that yesterday.  They have a 2015 Cannondale Synapse Carbon 105 for $2300.  That means my bike package, including everything I need, will be around $3000.  I am wondering if maybe I should get a lower tier bike as my first road bike?  That way I can use it as a commuter too?  I wont be able to commute with the Synapse because of theft risk.  Hmmm.  Or I could just put the money from the cheap bike into the Synapse... Really tough decisions for me right now!!

+Andréas Remis I would say right now. Bike SHops are trying to get rid of their old 2014 bikes to make room for 2015. I would walk in and chat with the salesman at your local bike shop. 

+Plant-Based Cyclist Thanks.  Hey, when is the best time to buy bikes?  Specifically, when do dealers get their new shipments of bikes in and discount the last year models?

+Andréas Remis Sounds like a good plan. Cycling is a great workout. 

+Plant-Based Cyclist I plan to get a road bike soon and to get into riding seriously.  I am 22.  For the meantime, I am just riding my stationary bike at the gym.  On my hard days, I will spin it at 90 RPM and 24 mph for 20 minutes.  Thats about 8 miles per 20 minutes.  My best has been 9.5 miles in 20 minutes.  I am monitoring a hip injury that I got while doing the side splits on the beach and I am only just getting back into fitness.  I am trying to make sure that I plan ahead, so that I am prepared for when I do purchase a bike.  I am currently interested in the Cannondale Synapse Carbon 105.  I want the endurance and carbon mix because it will be the least damaging to my body (e.g., from road bumps, long rides).  

Hey, I haven't really given this much thought over the years. Honestly, I wish I had gotten more serious about riding, earlier in my career. A lot of the pros have been riding competitively since they were 5 years old, and I started riding recreationally when I was about 16. But, it's about enjoying whatever physical activity you do. Let me know if I can answer any other questions. 

+Jake Thomas, good for you! I'd rather not suck it.

+tijangh I rode a Harley all day today with no prior experience , no license and had no issues thanks to this video. So put that in your mouth and suck it.

+Jake Thomas, if you'd a license or a natural talent you'd need no explanation, if you'd need this explained you'd have no license or experience and I'd advice against driving this or any bike. Start with a 50 cc moped.

Lol that's stupid how would you expect someone to ever learn than?

duh

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+Giorgi Cherkezishvili If you look around 4:27, you'll see the logo on the side of the bike. It's a Ducati.

+Craig McRae That reply made my day xD

God damnit Mary you fat troll, you're a few years late to the party.

Must of the times what i do is press the clutch and slowly brake while keeping the clutch pressed. However you could also down shift until first while pressing the clutch, just down let go of it until you have stopped, otherwise you might spin your rear wheels.