9 HABITS Beginner Cyclists Must AVOID: Part 2

From cornering incorrectly to attacking the bottom of every climb, here are 9 MORE cycling habits you should avoid to help improve your performance, comfort and safety while out on the bike.

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00:00 Intro
00:23 Cornering
01:20 Overlapping wheels
02:27 Relying on others
03:25 Buying 'the fastest bike'
04:26 Cross-chaining
06:16 Over-dressing
07:51 Always riding socially
08:31 Incorrect pacing
09:48 Not riding

This cycling instructional video was filmed in Girona, Catalunya, Spain; a cycling mecca that has been home to many professional cyclists including Ben O'Connor, Jack Haig, Esteban Chaves, Ryan Mullen, George Bennett, James Knox, Dorian Godon, Jay Vine, and at one point George Hincappie, Lance Armstrong and Tyler Hamilton. Girona is used for training for races such as the Tour de France, Volta Catalunya, Vuelta Espana, Paris-Nice, Giro d'Italia and more. Teams such as Bora-Hansgrohe, INEOS-Grenadiers, Israel-Premier Tech Pro Cycling, Human Powered Health, Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl Team, UAE Team Emirates and others use Girona for team training camps and rider testing.

[ricecrash]

As a former national motocross racer always weight the outside foot peg when cornering. Also lean the bike not yourself. Keep your torso and head a little more upright / vertical.

[hcarrer]

Winter clothing tutorial for sure! Also, pre-ride nutrition tips would be huuuuge for a next one!

[TheJasabe]

Dressing in winter is for sure a balancing act, would love to hear how you go about it. Thanks for the vid as always Tristan

[henrylong]

I haven't been on a bike in about 25 years and recently found myself on another. I really appreciate all of the good information. It's amazing the number of things you forget when you haven't been actively engaged for so long.

[jalebkhan]

That cross chain demo was enlightening. Thanks!

[maniastrat]

Thanks Tristan! I've been riding 35+ years & still learn things from folks like you 😉 Your right about being a cyclist & it becomes a way of life with many great moments!

[marcodigregorio]

Yesss, do a video about winter dressing. Thanks!!!

[johnflynn]

Deffo always have enough tools and spares to get you out of trouble on the road. A good multi tool that includes a chain tool is a must and for the little extra space (and negligible weight) they take up I also keep a quick link and a spare rear mech hanger with me in case I get particularly unlucky. In summer TPU tubes are my go to but for winter miles the saddle bag has the old reliable butyl tubes (easier to put in if the hands are cold).

[isitrachelorj]

Wow, blown away! Fantastic talking points. To many "how to" videos on YT produced by influencers, hipsters and newbies who don't have any idea what they're talking about - for them It's all about "the look" and getting views/likes. You've earned a new subscriber - one with over 40 years experience, and still a decent age-group racer.

[sasatrifunovski]

I honestly think you are PERFECTLY equipped to make dressing video for multiple temperature ranges living in Girona, but often going to Andorra
It’s currently -5 in the mornings in Croatia and I find it hard to motivate to leave home 😅
So yeah-thumbs up for dressing video💪🏻

[mohamadjamil]

Agree on all points except the endurance bike. I did that 3 years ago and was very happy with comfort of the bike and missed the race feel and speed of a race bike. So went to a race bike this year and could not be happier. I haven’t looked out for other bikes in months now :))

[timothytim]

Regarding winter clothing - An extra pair of socks on, a good pair of gloves (they should mainly protect from the wind, you dont need bulky ski-gloves) and a thin neck gaiter that covers your ears + throat goes a LONG way in keeping you warm. I can easily ride in -10 degrees C with just these 3 added without changing anything else. Remove one pair of socks if it's too warm.

[JoeGallaher]

Definitely keen to hear your take on dressing in the colder months.

Coming from running background, I find dressing on the bike much harder to navigate.

I'm "only" having to deal with a NZ winter too

[andrewchanis]

I carry Park TB2 Tire boots. If you tear the tire when you flat, there's a chance the tube will blow out through that hole. The tire boot fixes that. It'll get you back home. In a pinch, paper money may work too. I also carry an Inflator that allows you to start and stop the flow of CO2 and more than one CO2 canister per tube.

[kevinmcilduff]

Always a tricky one to get right. I put my faith in layers for winter riding and if doing intervals (my preference to stay warm) then comfort is the key.
Very interested in your take Tristan. Thanks, as always, for the quality vids.

[sasatrifunovski]

Endurance bikes for the win ❤❤
Most of us aren’t racing, and while a nice TCR, Aeroad, SystemSix of Tarmac is damn nice looking (especially if slammed), Endurace, Roadmachine or Domane are usually better choices 😊
Your back will thank you once you reach certain age😂

[LongNguyen-zmvs]

Yes, I'd love to know your system dressing in winter.

[DannysMyNanny]

If you haven’t made a video about winter clothes for riding, please do. I live in Minnesota and having some guide for riding in the cold would be great!

[Wins]

23/11/24: Just learnt to change to lower gear before ascending, I used to change gears while at it and would get exhausted. As a commuter cyclist, I practice choreography or mobility drills before cycling for that extra energy boost! Thanks for the tips 🤩

[brunobio-marino]

Racing hearts (Mattie Maguire) is always the best soundtrack for every video! Nice video btw.. all good advice!