Should I Wear Cycling Gloves? | Ask GCN Anything About Cycling
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Does my FTP vary between indoor and outdoor training?
How do I improve my sock game?!
Gloves or no gloves?
Should I yell when passing other cyclists for safety?
Why do pros train behind a scooter?
Can I use alloy brake pads on carbon rims?
How do you crash?
Do helmets degrade over time?
What sort of training should I do for my first race?
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#Torqueback Once you put a new chain on your road bike, how long (distance is probably more relevant), before you lube it. At that point, should you completely remove the original lube or just clean & apply lube of choice?
Crashing. Judo training? Learn how to fall safely. I know it’s different with a bike between your legs, but must help.
Crashing…. maybe take Judo lessons to learn how to fall?
#torqueback #SockGame Proper woolen kilt socks with 3 inch fold-over. Topping out 2 inches below the knee for me – but then again I am a Hairy Scotsman that rides all weathers Offroad XC, DH and Mud-Blasting in Scotland.. Style is a very low priority – grin – Keep up the good work Folks!
I like to Use A mirror when cycling on my own to catch a glimpse what’s behind what type would you recommend
Hey man !! I ride at my MTB bike had an kinda offroad tyres its pretty much good for my country but my best at that tyres while riding is 30 kilometers
What to do to add more kilometres ???
Weird. When I do indoor, I’m so focused, I don’t struggle at all with the trainer. Outside … lots of distractions. Cars, kids, wind, sounds.
Which type of road bike can be use for 20km race
yes! I need gloves for my mountain because I ride constantly and the amount of calyces on my hand is,well,there are alot.
Recently bought my first road bike, now looking at cycling clothing… which turns it is quite expensive!!! What is the best clothing to buy and where is the cheapest stuff! Thanks, love the vids guys!!
But with gloves its alot much more grip expecialy when ur on the hoods and ur heands and everything is swety.. it sometimes feel like u could slip of ur hoods 🙁
What is the review of shimano claris group set #torqueback
After running on shared cycle paths where cyclists pass way too close, I always say "Passing" as I approach slower cyclists and pedestrians
You have to be PRETTY foolish not to wear gloves when you ride a bike! Your hands are the first things to try to break the fall!! Then,when your hands are fucked up,you can’t do anything!!
Try this style glove:
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/2106-Top-Quality-GEL-Pad-Cycling-Ciclismo-Gloves-Bike-Sports-Gloves-Breathable-Racing-MTB-Bicycle-Cycle/2502049_1000003240001.html?spm=2114.8147860.0.65.KSdK9Z
I didn’t know I was crashing until halfway through it. I wish there were a way to anticipate my reaction, lol
Do you now know more about cycling from creating content for GCN than you did as a pro-riders?
#torqueback when is the best time of year to buy a new bike? Thanks
Hey GCN. What speed are the pros doing when they cross the finish line in a high speed sprint? Sagan etc… My first year cycling since I was 14.
I had a crash two weeks ago, I was riding along happy as larry, the next split second I was on the deck. It’s similar when I had a motor bike crash. So no, in my experience, for me, I have no time to think about doing anything, I just hit the deck and wait for the pain to kick in.
Best question was easily the one on how to crash! I spent 2 weeks in Army Airborne School learning how to fall. Something to think about.
Do you think the eetop and eenut from eecycleworks would be a safe way to reduce the weight of my bike?
But Simon what do you say when someone passes you? I usually just curse.
My sweaty hands slipped off the bars one day. Wasn’t pretty.
Been wearing gloves since then.
Is better buying the cheapest Zipp (brand) wheels or some non-brand wheels for same price?
I’ll volunteer for the crash video because I am new to cycling but have fallen more than 10 times and haven’t broken anything……….. yet.
Gloves? It’s all about avoiding the "snow paws" tan lines
#torqueback Just got my first bike and want to know how I can improve my stamina. I tire easily. Any helpful tips guys?
Here In Los Angeles on the bike paths, Saturday looks like freeway traffic – with skateboarders, cyclists, and pedestrians. Here’s some tips: I choose my volume based on my speed, and try to use a tone of voice that doesn’t panic other cyclists. I use the form ‘pass left’ because it gives both intent and direction. Make sure your hands are on the brakes and speak clearly, calmly, and firmly with enough time to evaluate and react, watching for riders who wobble. If my closing speed is high, I say ‘pass left in 5,4,3,2,now’ to give more warning as I approach and avoid startling inexperienced riders. Most riders will thank you if it’s clear safety is your intent.
Why the hell are you so obsessed with socks and games?
If you’re worried about your socks then you really do just need to get out and ride more
Now that’s a good video guys! keep up the good work.
I have triban100 roadbike I want to go faster but I don’t. Please tell some instructions to increase my speed
Go green dadu 😈
My palms get sweaty immediately and gloves keep me in control esp on drop bars
Should you padded shorts to when commuting to college
can a road bike have different tyres.
I ride my CX bike anywhere and I meet MTB people all the time, if I don’t tell them that I am passing I will be stuck behind a slow train of MTB’s for a while, I’ll rather ring my bell and go past.:D
I was going pretty fast down some trails when I hit an obstacle and got flung across to the other side. I actually had enough time to remember to tuck and roll as to not injure myself too much. It’s crazy what adrenaline can do
I have question
I love cycling but I’m not about to acquire a power meter anytime soon. How then can I improve my FTP. What does an FTP workout look like ?
Hi GCN. When is the best time of day to train, in terms of improving fitness?
Wearing gloves is a must…how else am I to wipe my runny nose in the cold?
#TorqueBack what are some of the best pieces of kit to bring on your basic ride and does the kit change for cyclocross or mountain biking?
well i been using the same helmet for 5 years and i don’t intent to buy another one unless i really need to.
I always trie to warn ppl.. i like to say dzin dzin.. whitch in my countrie is humeanmade sound for bike bell 😀
Has there ever been a dead heat in a stage of the Tour de France? #Torqueback
#torqueback cadence or heart rate? I want to get a bit more training out of my commute and can’t afford a powermeter (and I’m not at that sort of level). Would it be worth investing in a cadence meter or heart rate monitor or just stick to trying to improve my overall time?
I studied how to crash from skateboard videos on crashing and it saved me when I crashed at 30 mph.
Could one of u do like atleast 20km timetrial with average over 40kmh? I looked at my local segment and i saw few number above 40.. and thaught.. well thats some slipstreamers ther for shure.. but as it turned out it was ITT race there and those were individual speeds.. 44kmh for 24 km :0
Just below main calf bulge. You need a very good reason to deviate from white, and black is never acceptable.