We love sharing the joy of cycling!
I mean,
one of the great things about cycling
is that social aspect.
But, what if you're
the only one of your mates who's into all things two wheels?
Well, in this video,
we're giving you some sneaky ways to help get your mates
on board
of the way of the cyclist.
(Subtle boom)
(woosh)
(hype music)
When to kick things off.
Now, you don't want to bore them.
So, you want to start with something epic!
I mean, maybe, like,
the best cycling race
in
cycling history!
Yeah, you guessed it.
The Tour de France!
Now, you wanna pick your moment right.
Because this is all about sowing the initial seed,
to make your mate want to investigate a little bit further.
A good trick is, maybe,
an accidental channel change
to the race pass!
When the tour is finishing up Alpe d'Huez.
Right, this is how you do it.
(swish)
Oh!
Froome, he's about to do it!
Above of d'Huez!
Oh my god!
What is that?!
It looks awesome!
Now, you have them hooked.
Time to reel 'em in like a big fish...
on a hook!
But do be careful. Well, this is a bit of an art form.
So, uh, yeah, let me explain.
Now, your mate's interest has peaked, but you don't want to go overboard!
You don't want to overdo it before you've even started.
So, uh
keep that jargon to a minimum.
You know what I'm talking:
Don't mention all about your FTPs
Or how many watts you average goin' up
that 16.7 kilometer hilly time-trial.
THAT
will come later.
This is all about reeling them in.
So you want to talk about those thrilling descents!
The epic views!
How much fun you had last weekend,
or even
how many kilos you lost
in just a week.
Now you have them where you want them.
But, you wanna
make it casual, like it's no big deal.
Take note of this.
Hey, Manon, how's it going?
Good, thanks. How are you?
Yeah, good, thank you. Yeah, all good.
I'm out on the bike tomorrow.
It's meant to be a really nice day.
Would you fancy coming out on a ride?
Yeah-
Really?
Yeah, I'll give it a go.
Now's your chance.
They're in!
They want to go on a bike ride.
Now, you have to do everything in your power to make this ride a success.
Oh, it's going to be a good ride.
Look forward to it.
Easy, a nice easy ride.
Yeah, of course, really easy.
Yeah, some casual cafe-style...
Yeah, nice... nice cafe.
Cake, you know.
It'd be great.
When picking the first ride, you want to pick the easiest and most gentle route.
You want to involve loads of great views like this one!
Try and pick...
Well, weather like today.
A nice solid 30 degrees where you can get a tan.
You can, well,
enjoy
the blue skies!
I mean, that would be perfect.
The last thing you want to do is take them on a brutally hard ride in the
(censor beep)
rain.
I mean, they could have a puncture.
They could get cold, or even worse
they could have a crash.
These first impressions are absolutely
imperative.
I mean, that's if you want them to go on a second, third, or even fourth ride.
You want to make it as enjoyable
as humanly possible.
And you don't want to make it look like it's the world's hardest sport,
because, well, all you'll hear is, uh...
Well...
They never want to ever, ever do it again.
Go easy on them!
It's their first ride!
I don't even care if you have to push them up the climb!
This is all about spreading the enjoyment of cycling.
We can leave the hard bit till later.
Now, their first bike needs to be a success.
Now, you could go for a mid-range bike or,
you could go for something like that...
I mean, either bike will work,
but if you really want to push the boat out and, uh...
you've got the budget for it,
or even they've got the budget for it,
GO
for a super bike.
Like this one!
A Canyon Aeroad.
Now, this is gonna get their thrills goin'.
They're gonna love it!
And... they've got to
But if they don't...
Well, you gain a Canyon Aeroad, so, it's a win-win.
Yes. I know.
I'm a terrible person, but it's a Canyon Aeroad!
Yeah, what'd you expect?
Right, Manon, I've rented you this bike!
What do we think?
Oh, awesome! Thanks, Hank.
Does it fit me?
Yeah, one thing to note:
make sure it fits them well,
so (check) that saddle height, and the bars are in the right position, and the brakes are working.
Also,
why not make sure you got some good, durable tires on there, because, well, a puncture...
Well, that could be catastrophic to your plan.
Are you ready for a good bike ride?
Yeah, can't wait!
Oh, you look good on that bike, to be fair.
Perfect!
Suits you!
(Excited oof)
I like the colors, too.
Now you've got them out on the first ride.
There's a few things that you're gonna have to implement.
A coffee stop!
It's gonna have to happen, and you,
(yes, you)
are gonna have to get all the coffees in.
Your mate doesn't have to buy a thing.
Also, let's give them a good amount of encouraging advice.
Like this...
"Right, Manon, you're feeling good.
You're looking good.
Now, make sure you eat on the climb.
Yeah?
Nice solid pedaling rhythm.
Make sure you drink, as well.
That's really important."
Once you've done that,
then it's, uh, if you're feeling good and you're attacking up the climb,
you can go!
A little attack, but make sure you wait at the top.
But they should not know you're waiting for them.
You want to give them encouragement.
You don't want to make them feel like you're so much fitter than they are.
Yeah, you feeling good for this one?
Yeah, let's go.
You ready?
Yeah.
Oh, yeah, and if they're the competitive type,
...yeah, you're going to have to let them win the race as well.
Yeah, sorry about that...
Oh
Come on, come on!
Is this the top?
You did amazing!
*clap*
It's quite hard, that was!
Little breather and then we'll get back into it.
oh
Oh, that's fun though, isn't it?
Yeah, let's go!
Now, be patient.
Your buddy has got their new bike
and they're riding it.
Just keep encouraging, but don't overdo things.
We don't want you to mess it up, because, well, you're on the home straight.
But what we have to do now...
is wait for your riding buddy to hit a killer climb.
And then you'll know that they've got the killer
cycling
bug!
I need to tell you about this amazing ride I had, yesterday!
Go on, Manon.
It was amazing, my legs felt so good.
I was flying up the climbs and on the down hills like
*shh*
Like an eagle!
I just love it so much!
Should we book a cycling holiday to the Alps?
I need some bigger climbs.
Yeah, I, uh, I think we've got them now.
Yeah, yeah, yeah. Sure. Yeah. Yeah.
Let's go!
But in the back of your mind, there's one stumbling block left to overcome.
The first crash!
Now, as you can see, yeah, I've been there.
Not once, but, uh, quite a few times.
Let's not just, uh, put a number to it...
But in all honesty, there's not much you can do in this scenario.
I guess just cross your fingers...
But, it hurts!
Crashing does hurt.
I mean, tarmac is, uh, is not soft...
And, I guess, it's an easy moment for your mate, or your buddy, to be put off by cycling.
And they might want to pursue an easier sport, a safer sport!
Like,
table tennis,
badminton,
swimming,
or, uh, even football...
Finally at the top.
(Sounds of distress)
Now, if your ol' mate crashes, treat it like a badge of honor.
Look at this, this is how you do it.
You are a warrior!
You're a tall warrior!
There's pros that have cut their legs, got back on their bikes.
Won races!
Eddie Merckx, would be proud of you!
And that cut, on your little finger.
Well that will heal, and Sheila from accounts will never mess with you again!
Right, get back on your bike!
You can do it!
I can do it!
Come oooon!
*triumphant screaming* *vigorous shaking*
Now, one final point.
Your cycling mate has really got into cycling.
They're smashing up all your local climbs.
Getting KOMs,
or QOMs.
Even, breaking the course TT
record!
Now, I did warn you about this didn't I, yeah?
They are gonna get proper
obsessed about it.
I mean, it's addictive!
Very addictive.
One thing, though, is they might need an extra room to house all those bikes they might buy.
Yeah, just, you might have to plead ignorance on that one...
ah
Right, the last thing.
oh
Oh, yeah.
And they might, also, just beat you up every climb.
And it will make you feel real good.
About your fitness and, uh
everything else that goes with it...
Oh, what a ride! How good was that?
I loved that!
I mean, we had good weather,
good coffee,
good cake stop!
I loved it!
Nice.
Right, that was our tips for how to get the uninitiated
into cycling.
If you've got any tips for us, though, let us know in the comment section below.
Let's get as many people, as we can, into cycling, because it is a great sport!
It is.
I need to get some of my mates, who play rugby, into cycling.
They're just a bit bigger than me.
Yeah.
Have you got any mates?
*joke sets in*
*laugh*
I don't think Manon's got any mates...
Right, see you in the next video!