Staying off the white road markings might be something to consider, as these always seem to be extra slippery.. Especially going over them when taking corners!
@elmar0accaronie
3 жыл бұрын
Cries in collarbone
@kimgraham3938
3 жыл бұрын
Been there, have the scars to prove it.🙋😬
@nerdsonwheels
3 жыл бұрын
A video on safety from Hank feels like "10 reasons to go vegan" from Hannibal Lecter
@needsmoreisolation8568
3 жыл бұрын
he has the most gusto out of the bunch so...
@michaeljbrennan3728
3 жыл бұрын
@@needsmoreisolation8568 or over inflated ego.
@mbal4052
3 жыл бұрын
@@michaeljbrennan3728 you get bullied by a hankalike? 😂
@needsmoreisolation8568
3 жыл бұрын
@@michaeljbrennan3728 i was a lactooveveg for 16 years and for a man who wishes to meet women, be as healthy as their age will allow, eating meat is compulsory in some amount because it is chemically superior nutrition. they pick the host with the most vitality. i dont care what your opionion is of my ego why the hell would i
@baraazaky7723
3 жыл бұрын
I remember this one time last year I was on my gravel bike going back home from the gym and part of my journey was riding up and down a bridge. The problem is that it was raining heavily, and the surface of the side walk on the bridge is made of interlocking tiles which when wet are super slippery so when I started climbing the bridge I noticed ny rear wheel slipping whenever I tried to put any power down and at that point I should've stopped and walked but I was wearing cleats and didn't wanna ruin them so I proceeded to climb and made it to the top of the bridge then I had to descent which was interesting. What happened was I kept feathering both brakes all the way down but then both wheels started locking up and I had no control so I was going down a bridge with two locked up wheels sideways which was nerve racking however I made it down safely and the best thing is that there were a few people walking there and they saw me skid down the bridge sideways and started clapping when I got to the bottom . Most sketchy yet most fun day ever
@markmonie5753
2 жыл бұрын
That’s crazy
@brucemurray3350
3 жыл бұрын
6:30 that runner is going quick, thought it was gonna be a GTN crossover for a second.
@paulmassey3329
3 жыл бұрын
Extremely useful video! GCN - how would you feel about investing in an electric motorbike for the film crew?!
@nidhingeorge3829
3 жыл бұрын
That's a great point
@bsyffus
3 жыл бұрын
But it is the sound of an old derny. And you could almost smell it..
@jamesg9197
3 жыл бұрын
i was thinking the same thing, so much noise!
@maxc.m.9038
3 жыл бұрын
I was about to suggest this. This would be an enterprise inversion, so they can deduct VAT (if brits must pay VAT after brexit, something I would find a rip off)
@adoj105
3 жыл бұрын
When it gets nasty and slippery, just switch to gravel. When the gravel is hard snow/ice covered, switch to studded tires. But the most important thing is to keep on riding.
@mrtnsnp
3 жыл бұрын
Three wheels (recumbent velomobile) is still rather nice for this. On one commute - a little foggy, just below zero - I heard a moped coming up to overtake me. I didn't want the exhaust in front of me, so I accelerated ever so slightly, just a push with one foot really. That sent out the tail of the bike sideways by about 10 cm. Immediately the moped released the throttle, and broke of the attempt to overtake. I was fine, the slight wiggle was perfectly controlled.
@bealachnaebad9425
3 жыл бұрын
Think you should have noted that on icy surfaces when you do need to brake - use your back brake and stay well away from the front - so the opposite of a roadies instinct. Recovering from the back wheel sliding out is possible, recovering from the front wheel sliding is nigh on impossible and will guarantee you’re hitting the deck.
@brannmacfinnchad9056
3 жыл бұрын
That ^^
@jonathanbouchard39
3 жыл бұрын
A few weeks back I had to brake hard on a good road as someone cut across me. The back wheel slid for a meter or two and started to move sideways - I thought I was going down, but they cleared before I hit them. If my front wheel had locked, I would have been off and probably have had to go to the hospital.
@Boabybawbag
3 жыл бұрын
Shut up. Tap any brake riding 25mm etc. on ice, and it's down in flames.
@jackneill5721
3 жыл бұрын
Literally crashed on ice at the same time this video was released, cheers lads for the ironic timing
@francodellamura7471
3 жыл бұрын
What about avoiding manhole covers and painted white lines?
@Boabybawbag
3 жыл бұрын
They're not riding motorbike. JESUS CHRIST.
@MisterPlopPlop
3 жыл бұрын
Actually a good tip
@gfmoore
3 жыл бұрын
and grids that are 6 inches below the surface of the road.
@b1gdawg773
3 жыл бұрын
Hank: "and then there's damp roads like this" [Proceeds to point at dry and sheltered road under a tunnel]
@beermonster1234
3 жыл бұрын
I would also add being cautious around painted lines on the road and watching out for the variety of metal grids which behave like ice when wet!
@LauriKutila
3 жыл бұрын
This isnt the kind of winter cycling I've gotten used to in Finland :D It would be great to get a techique video from Jeremy on a cross bike on how to ride on snow and ice. As it has a lot of similarities with riding in sand and mud. Also, no one on youtube seems to have a good video for cycling in the snow with a cyclocross bike (spoiler alert, it's great).
@richardpeet6829
3 жыл бұрын
I was really expecting this video to teach "the three legged dog" cornering but I guess they stayed away from true snow and ice.
@Kimberly_Sparkles
3 жыл бұрын
I would love that. Honestly. I did enjoy some of the points on this one for the roads right now in NYC. We keep veering between mid 30s and 40s.
@tomahoks
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it's fun until the mudguards get filled with snow and the wheels Don’t turn no more.
@Kimberly_Sparkles
3 жыл бұрын
@@tomahoks Ah, the pleasures of snow.
@LauriKutila
3 жыл бұрын
I have clip on mudguards, good enough for fall and easily removed for winter ☺️
@TheDigitalshrooms
3 жыл бұрын
I believe the turn GCN is looking for is... “JUST SEND IT!”
@brauljo
3 жыл бұрын
I believe the word you're looking for is "term"
@frankanthony1221
3 жыл бұрын
Mesmerized by the size differential between Hank & Conor riding side by side.
@K777John
3 жыл бұрын
Bit late for me this advice-crashed on black ice 400 yards from home on my way to meet a friend for a ride. We stuck to major (ish) roads and after 16 miles he crashed on black ice as well-we gave up and came home.
@Murgoh
3 жыл бұрын
"Winter specific tyres". Here in Finland that means studded. I ride Scwalbe Ice Spiker Pro's with 360 studs each on my winter bike (a fully rigid steel frame 90:s 26" mountain bike).
@juliusoba6488
3 жыл бұрын
Already had my baptism last week on an icy road due to speed and sudden change of direction. Won't repeat that mistake again.
@trepicks
3 жыл бұрын
Beware road paint! I did my a/c collarbone joint on a red strip painted round the inside of a roundabout. Despite surgery I’m still suffering.
@xMithras
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah surprised they missed this one.
@MrJwmurph
3 жыл бұрын
And also the metal manhole covers, they're lethal all year round!
@paddyotoole2058
3 жыл бұрын
Was the road paint wet at the time also? In my experience water on road markings or metal surfaces such as manhole covers can be a lethal combination.
@trepicks
3 жыл бұрын
@@paddyotoole2058 Indeed it was a sunny morning but with condensation lying plus the paint was badly worn thanks to heavy lorries continually passing over it. I tried for compensation through Cycling UK who took up my case but it came to naught in the end.
@mattwright6748
3 жыл бұрын
Cheeky little ‘whilst you’re down there’ from Connor at the end. Top man.
@toddbrady7502
3 жыл бұрын
The choice of music....well just ROCKS. Thank you, I love it.
@jamesg9197
3 жыл бұрын
@6:33 that guy was running at a decent pace!
@paulm9079
3 жыл бұрын
Anything metal that is even slightly damp. Cattle grids in particular are terrifying in the summer much less winter.
@wyattchoia2473
3 жыл бұрын
Being clipped in when the front wheel slips will send you to A&E. I ride the wet roads in the mountains of Taiwan using flats for this very reason. Avoided serious injury a couple times.
@ohlookabirdie1929
3 жыл бұрын
the day after this video i went out and fell on an icy patch of road, thankfully mostly only my pride hurt, and my sunglasses
@paulroelsolon
3 жыл бұрын
It's weird hearing the words "CAREFULLY" & "CAUTIOUSLY" from Hank.
@Kimberly_Sparkles
3 жыл бұрын
This is an exciting new day for GCN.
@jpcmonilla
3 жыл бұрын
Went riding after a week of hard rain. I was really careful going downhill and was banking to turn left. Hit a part of the road where water was still flowing from the hills. Didn’t realise it was covered with moss and sad to say i ended up crashing. Minor scratches, sprained wrist, and a bruised ego 😆
@craighoover1495
3 жыл бұрын
Did you mention sand? Here along the bike paths in Southern California beaches sand can be treacherous. I slipped and skidded away all the flesh to the bone on an elbow whilst speeding thru a slight bend in the path. A trip to the clinic and several stiches later I go slower now over sandy areas.
@tommyphillips8547
3 жыл бұрын
2:30 hell of a skid mark there from Hank
@dangerfulmind
3 жыл бұрын
In North Wales near me the lanes are wet and slippy 10 months of the year. 4 seasons tyres on the road bike all year round and mainly use the gravel bike with 42cc full knobby tyres in winter months for lane riding.
@williamdiego7218
3 жыл бұрын
Perfectly timed! Woke up to a wet and rainy road, I'll be skipping today's ride since I don't have tires with any tred on em, darn them slicks.
@PeteMidg
3 жыл бұрын
Cycling for fun may be less sensible in icy conditions, but for commuting it's got to be done. I slipped on slush once and put out a hand to steady myself, touching the silver BMW next to me in the traffic. Imagine my surprise when he shouted at me not 'are you OK?' But 'what d'ya think you're doing?' :-0
@brannmacfinnchad9056
3 жыл бұрын
Not too bad of a video, the advice is good. I still am not taking my studded tires (Schwalbe marathons) off until April/May, and won't even consider riding in winter without them. Something else to consider is a side mirror so you can check behind you without changing body position and (potentially) throwing yourself off balance and into a skid. And HIIT is right out. Don't even try if the surfaces aren't secure.
@shawnhoulihan7794
3 жыл бұрын
The two of these are the greatest Combo
@swaggermcyoloftw6663
3 жыл бұрын
Conner is a giant 😄 being in his wheel must be awesome
@SkyOctopus1
3 жыл бұрын
Not just for ice, but ride mindfully too. If you're riding along with leaves piled up on the verge beside you and suddenly there aren't any, why aren't they there? Likely this is a perfect place for crosswinds.
@bertchalmers
3 жыл бұрын
I was always told to read the road using Paint codes it works for cold or wet conditions: Matte = Grip, Gloss = Slippery, Satin = lucky dip!! . IF you can find Matte patches , aim for those for traction, braking or getting your steering efforts in on
@PsyX99
3 жыл бұрын
Fell at a roundabout two weeks ago. Don't know if it was icy or just wet... My bib is dead, and I got a beautiful burn on my leg... 28km/h on a roundabout : not recommended. Be careful :)
@kaitheus6951
3 жыл бұрын
One bit of advice: in slippery bits and corners ride with your arms bent (elbows flexed). If the front or the bike as a whole slips; you and the bike fall at the same rate, the tires don't have any vertical force down, so there is no chance of them regaining traction. If your arms are flexed you instinctively stretch them out (to break your fall), this action pushes down on the front wheel, giving it a chance to regain some traction if there is a grippy bit of ground under the tire.
@peterdraper1478
3 жыл бұрын
I'm just back from a ride exactly like that. Dry roads in sunshine for the most part, but frost and ice in the shadow of hedges in valley bottoms. Another additional hazard is when the sun is low down in the sky reducing visibility and dazzling motorists. Stay safe everyone!
@roberttalbot3950
3 жыл бұрын
4 weeks ago we went out not thinking it was icy, 4 miles in we went round a shaded corner and bang, I hit black ice and then the floor, i have torn ligaments I'm my shoulder, still cant get back on the bike as it hurts too much, be careful out there🤞🤞
@noobmaster-ok2xo
3 жыл бұрын
I love watching your videos even though i dont have a bike😁
@paulhuntley588
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you - although literally about 2 hours too late for my black ice removal from bike!
@ViveSemelBeneVivere
3 жыл бұрын
For wet and greasy, wider tires with grippy tread. For ice and snow, a second wheelset with spiked tires. I have Continental Contact Spike 240 tires, 240 spikes per tire, tire width 37mm and haven't slipped even on sheer ice yet.
@ssaunders2k
3 жыл бұрын
Would have been worth mentioning studded tyres for when it's frosty and icy, as I'd imagine many people don't know there is such a thing.
@rezoanalom9732
3 жыл бұрын
Spiked tires or indoors
@wardieleppan8443
3 жыл бұрын
When the weather gets consistently below 0C, I put on studded tyres, particularly the front tyre. (That’s for commuting more than training runs.)
@zzhughesd
3 жыл бұрын
Mega vid GCN for new riders, time served ones know all about the woes of the weather on the road. Tyres help, being square and tall on bike and reducing inputs, braking, cornering speed, etc etc. Easy-as, just feels slow and steady. Indeed slow down, play cautious , yup, summed up perfectly at end vid with cautious approach !!!
@johnrennicks7747
3 жыл бұрын
Conor and Hank are a great partnership👌 they just click👏
@mathewrose2951
3 жыл бұрын
No ice here in the Middle East, but having lost a wheel to a crash on ice in the US many years ago, I've learned the wisdom of not riding anything with carbon until after the threat of frozen roads has passed. Having a winter bike avoids receiving both financial insult and injury at the same time.
@Rover200Power
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, even if the weather looks good when you get to valleys the temperature can still be low enough for black ice. I had one ride where as soon as I got off the main roads I crashed 3 times in about 5 minutes due to black ice - the bike just suddenly goes from under you. Luckily no serious damage was done, but it was a long walk back in cycling shoes to the main road.
@tommyibex2626
3 жыл бұрын
this is so appropriate right now, i just released a video of a ride ii went on, the roads were sheet ice. tried longest skid ever, couldn't get speed up, nearly broke my neck lol
@danishbape6357
3 жыл бұрын
me: watching this with a gigantic scar across my left thigh, *YES* , *THIS* *IS* *FINE*
@gfmoore
3 жыл бұрын
This video was about 5 days too late for me. New to cycling at 61 and very overweight. It was a beautiful clear day and I decided to go up into the country lanes. I'd checked out the route (never been there before) and set off. Started up a cat 4 (apparently), killed me, I had to keep stopping. Set off, felt the back wheel slip. I actually thought my chain was slipping. It slipped again and bang, I was sprawled all over the lane. Even though I had mountain bike shoes and spd clips I couldn't even get up off the road it was so slippy. I crawled to the edge of the road, a bit shaken. A following truck asked if I was ok - good man. He said he'd seen someone else that morning struggling. I had to walk the next two miles, walking on the verge as I simply could not even walk on the lane. I couldn't even see the ice - hence black ice. However, it was a lovely day and I had some great views back down to where I live. But I'll be waiting for spring to go there again. Funny enough, though my right side was a little bruised where I fell, it was my left ankle that was more damaged with a graze, cut and a lot of bruising. I must have hit the pedal perhaps - weird. Anyway, I'm okay and went for a nice gentle flat ride today to build up my confidence again. Big suggestion for GCN - can you investigate the state and design of cycle lanes. Do they ever get cleaned, who thought it was a good idea to have great big signs in the middle of them, do pedestrians know what they are, and did the designers ever ride a bike on them as the slip back onto the road and off the road are often at right angles to the road and not angled. They are a disgrace in my part of the world - Stoke-on-Trent.
@danfish88
3 жыл бұрын
My advice form someone who has had his fair share of winter crashes: avoid Continental Gatorskins! The compound is so shiny and hard it makes them perilous in the British winter! An alternative would be the Continental 4 seasons or Swalbe Marathon +
@Kimberly_Sparkles
3 жыл бұрын
Love my Swalbe marathon+
@myriamscholtes4768
3 жыл бұрын
Yes for Schwalbe Marathon!! The tire profile is great for bad weather conditions 👍🏻 What Connor and Hank present as bad weather tires are nearly slicks 🙈
@needsmoreisolation8568
3 жыл бұрын
there is a technique where you position more weight over the front wheel contact spot instead of behind such 'spot' like more normally. you might feel more toppleable but you will get optimal grip of the front wheel.
@philiptaylor1811
3 жыл бұрын
Rainbows on the road means diesel or oil spill games over if you hit at speed. Also it can coat your tyre for longer than the spill length. But enjoy getting out on a winter ride
@BillyBob-kq2fq
3 жыл бұрын
Conner and Hank-was your cameraman on a lawnmower for the action shots. The sound was a little doggy.
@PeteMidg
3 жыл бұрын
Time to use the e-bike?
@ChrisBeard
3 жыл бұрын
Could have done with this video a year ago today, before my crash. AC separation level 3. #warwound
@wyattchoia2473
3 жыл бұрын
Were you clipped in?
@ChrisBeard
3 жыл бұрын
@@wyattchoia2473 I was before I jumped off! The tree didn't look that forgiving in to me :-D all good now though...except for the lump
@Greebox-
3 жыл бұрын
Damn!!!! That guy running was flying
@mattmatthews5414
3 жыл бұрын
Ice: fixed gear road bike. Gear it like Beryl Burton. How do you manage a bike show without telling people that N+1 means they have to have a fixed with full length metal fenders, 2k lumens of lights, wider than normal drop bars, and a front brake along with their cool fancy geared weekend bikes.
@mindy_cycling
3 жыл бұрын
It's always cool to ride a bike when it rains🤭🤭
@tomahoks
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, if it is 35C
@esus299
3 жыл бұрын
I was expecting that at least some part of the video will be dedicated to snow related conditions. Like when its slightly melting in day time and freezing in night time, or easier conditions when snow is packed, or when layer of not so loose snow is thick enough that wheels starts to behave more like skids (when underlying unevenness knock out a wheel out of its course and side of the tire and rim starts to having significant resist from snow which is strikingly thrown in the air, random people thinks that you are very high-skilled or lucky that you was able to overcome it, which in reality was much easier to control than it looked…). 🙂
@ssaunders2k
3 жыл бұрын
Mention of studded tyres would have been good too eh.
@djarvils
3 жыл бұрын
This show deserves attention from government and they start broadcasting that kind of educational and inspiring shows on TV! Instead of cheap bullshit.
@ftspaulmitchel
3 жыл бұрын
"Black Ice" always remind me of the Key and Peele sketch.
@armadillito
3 жыл бұрын
I think of the ACDC album
@robertgray9807
3 жыл бұрын
May I add two suggestions? First and foremost, when leaning the bike, as in cornering, slightly move your center of gravity so it's directly above the contact patch of the tires. Secondly, pay attention to the camber of the road. Avoid turning on the wrong side of the cambered surface--you effectively increase the lean angle of your bike relative to the road surface.
@fastfading4667
2 жыл бұрын
One bike model that is very popular in China is called a mountain road bike. It is built on a mountain bike, but uses a rigid fork and smooth 1.75-2 inch wide tires. One reason for this is that people are afraid of falling off the bike, because road bike tyre is no narrow. Is it easy to slipping as some people think on road bike?Can you make a video to compare the two bikes?
@jorstvondoom684
3 жыл бұрын
North Cumbrian back roads over the past year have been lethal most of the time. Main roads are less interesting, but at least you stay upright!
@armadillito
3 жыл бұрын
Managing traction on a poor surface is all about minimising the magnitude of the friction you're requiring your tyres to produce with the surface. Accelerating, braking and changing direction all require more friction than just rolling in a straight line at a constant speed. If you do lose traction briefly on a straight line, keep your balance and keep the wheels turning, and you can recover it.
@nerodcs3087
3 жыл бұрын
you convinced me, i will stay indoors. its just to scary.. :-D
@ocubex
3 жыл бұрын
Where was this video before my ride this morning 😠. Hit a patch of icy road and pulled my brakes, let's just say the next five seconds was cycling on ice with a manoeuvre ending on my bum. Thankfully only my pride was hurt.
@shaunfreeman6056
3 жыл бұрын
Great video though 2 hours too late for me. I went out before watching this on my new bike I hadn't ridden turned corner a little fast and found myself sliding across the road using my elbow to stop. So me watching this a little embarrassed nursing a grazed elbow, superficial damage to bike and ego! I will be putting these tips in to practice next time!!
@FlatSpinMan
3 жыл бұрын
Wow. This video’s comment section has a lot of these stories.
@jonathanbouchard39
3 жыл бұрын
Take the corners wider, and stay away from the gravel and muck at the inside of the corner. And at the outside edge of the road as well. Use your back brake hard before you get to the corner, so that you don't need to brake in the corner, and if you need to, use bothe brakes gently round the corner. Wear a smooth, hard-wearing rain coat that will let you slide nicely on the ice when you come off, and get back on the bike quickly to get to the newsagent's in time for your paper round. Remember; winter only lasts 3 months, unless you count snow in April, May and October.
@jafferraza1724
3 жыл бұрын
0:30 'tackle those roads'. instructions unclear. I am currently sliding down a hill
@Schradermusic
3 жыл бұрын
I literally tackled the road once and shattered my collarbone. Wasn't fun at all.
@ukestjohn
3 жыл бұрын
While texting and watching a video!!
@Kimberly_Sparkles
3 жыл бұрын
The offensive line is very confused. And the defensive line just keeps muttering, “but how do I wrap him up?”
@paulmills209
3 жыл бұрын
Watch out for large puddles! I landed in hospital on Tuesday because I rode through a muddy puddle and there was a giant pothole hidden in the mirk. I've fallen plenty and walked away, but this time my face hit the ground before I knew what'd happened. Helmet saved my brains but couldn't save my face.
@smokie33
Жыл бұрын
Hope you're fully recovered by now. :-)
@shellypalumbo5297
3 жыл бұрын
Slippery roads are the great equalizer among budget VS super bikes. Personally, I prefer my all terrain trekker build and actually get to where I’m going.
@blackcyclist
3 жыл бұрын
Would you believe that since riding Zwift, I've not slipped off my bike once. Heck, I don't even break on steep slopes
@NealWilliams
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Amazing!!
@ssaunders2k
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, ive now mastered the skill of taking hairpin bends at 100kph, no handed, whilst eating a banana... weeeeeee
@NealWilliams
3 жыл бұрын
@@ssaunders2k The hero we need!
@blackcyclist
3 жыл бұрын
@@ssaunders2k well of course no handed steering, how else are you supposed to send SMS messages whilst scrolling through the latest GCN videos. 😂😂
@MrLuigi-oi7gm
3 жыл бұрын
It's only a matter of time before a clever engineer comes up with a cost effective and low weight anti-lock brake system for bikes (like cars). That will be a game changer in bike safety.
@sethmichael8188
3 жыл бұрын
I've ridden 35mm specialized roadmasters in snow. Don't make sudden movements and have a foot off the pedal when turning in same direction. There's a time for flat pedals yall.
@HoldenAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Cranking the toons in this video!
@cocorocks88
3 жыл бұрын
Couldn't make it up. Came off this morning on a patch of ice on an ungritted country lane, listen to Conner people, the man is right! Luckily only road rash and bumps here.
@ssaunders2k
3 жыл бұрын
Worth looking at a set of studded tyres if heading out where there is risk of ice.
@kiowa21
3 жыл бұрын
DON'T BRAKE.... so that is Hank's mantra for life sorted then.
@Alphard_adventures
3 жыл бұрын
I have always found that if you push your foot down hard on the pedal on the side your not lending into the corner on it helps a lot . I guess effectively your forcing your body more upright 🤷♂️
@gingleb3792
3 жыл бұрын
This video appeared in my notifications just after I slipped on ice and fell off my bike. Couldn't believe it
@kevinmclendon3047
3 жыл бұрын
Missed a great opportunity to insert the Flanders Fail clip of cornering on slippy surfaces... just saying.
@adrianhibberd9342
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers guys great vid
@nickpethan3083
3 жыл бұрын
When the roads in Duluth get nasty the road bike takes a day off and the gravel bike comes out 🚴🏼
@cern1999sb
Жыл бұрын
If cornering on a slippery road, is it better to lean further than the bike, inline with the bike, or less than the bike?
@Star14trek
3 жыл бұрын
Why does no one ever state that winter tire compounds are design to grip in low ambient temperatures 😂 LOL
@sfryer61
3 жыл бұрын
Would be good if GCN could do a segment on DIY first aid when A&E is maxed out with COVID patients and people with unavoidable injuries. Seriously, until the hospitals are back to some sort of normality, just don’t ride if it is at all slippy.
@steve00alt70
3 жыл бұрын
Is having drop bars a requirement? Its not possible to aqua plane on road bike tyres because your not going as fast as cars for it to take affect and the bike tyres have more surface area to be in contact on the road due to less grooves in the tyre. These only matter if your going faster than a car or motorbike lol.
@djrlloyd
3 жыл бұрын
Cant believe you got Hank to talk about careful and cautious riding 😂
@Kimberly_Sparkles
3 жыл бұрын
They pay well.
@randomistmech
3 жыл бұрын
HAHA I remember getting to the bottom of a descent with a roadie and being subject to a barage of "too fast!" "Dangerous!" "what if...!" My simple response was "I was taking it easy." I guess the sort of understanding for grip you get from 20 years on a mountainbike is more difficult to come by on a road bike.
@randomistmech
3 жыл бұрын
Also, in properly slippery conditions, roadies should consider changing cornering technique altogether. They tend to keep the bike vertical and move their body weight, the reversse can be a better option, leaning the bike and keeping the bodyweight over the centre of mass, although this varies with motion and is sometimes difficult to get right, it can also mean you make it to the exit of the corner with both wheels still on tarmac. Also, if you have a known patch of ice near you, just take your bike and try to get across it by any means necessary. You'll learn a huge amount in a short amount of time, all the better if the ice is on a "flat" surface.
@Rover200Power
3 жыл бұрын
What about emergency braking on a wet single track country road with a thin layer of mud all over the surface? I had this a few months ago when a car was coming the other way and I needed to stop and move over, the front wheel locked up twice and it was more luck than anything else that stopped me losing it. (That, or I have in-built ABS in my fingers).
@kurtk7843
3 жыл бұрын
What kind of cycling outfit recommends that people stay home on the couch whenever the temperature is below freezing? For many of us that is 4 or 5 months a year.
@armadillito
3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Britain. We don't like it below 10C or above 15C. To be fair, if you only see 2 or 3 really cold weeks a year, it's not worth getting studded tyres for them, whereas if it's 4 months of the year it's well worth it.
@francodellamura7471
3 жыл бұрын
I was hoping to see the clip where Hank rides through the stream head first!
@TheZwiftRacePlace
3 жыл бұрын
My tip for avoiding a slippery situation would be to avoid putting WD40 on your disc brakes. My friend did this once (maybe by accident, maybe not) and it did not end well.
@gcn
3 жыл бұрын
Yeh not a good idea!
@Chief6569
3 жыл бұрын
If you are going over ice that cannot be avoided make sure to unclip from your pedals in case you slip and quickly need to catch your fall
@Samazing01
3 жыл бұрын
The best tip is to simply lower your speed. Too many accidents occur both on dry and wet conditions because people think they're on the Tour de France.
@Ridewithjst
3 жыл бұрын
I was watching the Lance Armstrong 30 For 30 documentary and they showed a video of (forget which) rider in the TDF going flat out around a corner and wiping out into the barrier. He didn’t win that section. Takeaway: slow down on wet roads in the corners, even if you’re a pro
@joshbarrett6628
3 жыл бұрын
Watching this after I came off my bike this morning and did my shoulder 😂
@JMcLeodKC711
3 жыл бұрын
@3:40...When it comes to winter tires, I would also recommend Conti Top Contact Winter. After that, you really need to consider studs. It's worth mentioning that different rubber compounds make a difference.
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