Manon: It's the same every year. We set ourselves new year's resolutions that we know
we're just not going to stick to. Don't get me wrong, some people
can stick to them and a very small percentage, but for most of us,
we set them and they're way too hard to stick to. Hank: We thought, for the start of 2021,
it'd be a really good idea to share with you some of the worst ones. Then, after that, well, then
we'll give you some good ones, won't we, Manon? Manon: The good ones, yes, we will. Before we
get started, we'd like to hear from you over on a poll on the GCN app. Do you set yourself
new year's resolutions? If so, what are they? Hank: That's going to be interesting actually.
Manon: Do you have any? Hank: I do but I'll let you
know later on in the video. Manon: Oh, a secret.
Hank: 2020 has been a really tough year for many. We hope all of you out there are staying
as healthy and as happy as humanly possible. We thought, well, we would start 2021 on a really
positive note. The one thing to remember, though, is, well, if you're struggling to stick to it,
then don't worry about it. Don't beat yourself up over it. Start small and work your way up.
Manon: This first one is promising to clean your bike after every single
ride. You might be motivated to do this at first, but when you've been out for hours,
and you've bonked, and you've got numb toes, you do not want to stand outside
and clean your bike in the freezing cold. Hank: Oh, no. Oh, no, you don't. You want
to get inside, jump in a nice warm shower, get some really good food, and then, well, veg out
in front of the telly recovering after your ride. If you are going to try and stick to it, then,
what we would suggest you do is check out Jeremy's how to clean your bike video because it gives
some tips to make it that bit easier. Manon:
One of the most popular new year's resolutions around the world will have something to do with
dieting, losing weight, or healthy eating. Hank: Now, this is a great one, if you can
stick to it. It can have life-changing results, especially for people with health issues. The
one thing we would say, though, is if you don't need to go on a diet, then don't do it.
Life is all about balance, especially when it comes to food. I got to say, one of my
favorite things about cycling is, as we know, the Café stop. I love it in the middle of the ride,
and, potentially, at the end, too. Don't deny yourself that bit of Victoria sponge. My motto
in life it's, well, everything in moderation is absolutely fine. This is how you
eat a carrot cake. You peel it back- Manon: Well, yes, I know you're
pretty excited, aren't you? Hank: -like that, open it
up. That's all you got. [laughter]
What do you think? Manon: I only ride a bike
for the Café stop so. [music]
Cycling isn't always a cheap sport. There always seems to
be something that you need to upgrade on your bike, a new pair of glasses,
or a new jersey to match your bike perfectly. Hank: Yes, a snazzy new jersey. I can see it now.
We start the new year and we go, "My new year's resolution
is not to buy anything cycling-related." Manon: I can see your nose growing now,
Hank. Pinocchio over there. Really, there isn't any better feeling than having a new
bike or a new pair of socks, my favorite. Hank: Oh, fresh white socks. There is
definitely nothing better. What you could do is instead of going into the new year and going,
"I'm not going to buy anything cyc-related" is actually create a budget, and your new
year's resolution is not to go over that budget. Remember, cycling can be super affordable. We tend
to only spend our hard-earned cash on things we like to do and things we enjoy. As habits go,
well, it could be worse, couldn't it, Manon? Manon: Yes, if you enjoy cycling, then,
spend your money on it. Hank: I love a new jersey.
Manon: This might be a great goal if you already race bikes, having progressed through the ranks
in the last couple of years, hoping to get that big win in 2021. If you've just started riding,
that goal might be a little out of reach. Hank: Try and make your new year's resolutions
achievable. Don't go in too hard, you can save that for later on in the year. Start small like
entering your first race or maybe trying to get
a few points on the board. Something easy and obtainable. I've always had
my new year's resolution as to win bike races. Manon: It never really happened for you, did it?
Did you actually ever win a race? Hank: Yes, I did, but not many.
How many races have you won? Manon: Pardon?
Hank: How many races have you won? Manon: Well, there was the European Championships.
I won that three times. I won a World Cup medal. I won a few races on the road as well. [music]
Are you one of those people that has a corner in that living room that has a pile of untidy tools?
If you are, setting a new year's resolution to be a little bit more tidier is a good one. However,
from experience, it is a hard one to keep. Hank: Yes, this one's really difficult,
no matter if you have a garage that you've dedicated to your cycling space,
or another room, or even a spare room. That pile of kit and tools
can easily get out of control, much to the horror of your housemates or your family.
Let's try and stay tidy. Manon: But you notice when you're
in a rush and you just throw things. Hank: It's so hard.
Manon: Yes. Hank: Genuinely, this was a tough one, yes.
[music] Manon:
Coming back from a ride after you've punctured and not repairing that inner tube, the next day
you go and ride your bike, you pack your spares and you remember that you didn't fix the puncture,
so you haven't got a spare inner tube. Hank: We've all been there, haven't we?
Manon: Yes. Hank: I, for one, have about 30-
Manon: 30? Hank: -punctured tubes that-
Manon: Oh my. Hank: -I just
haven't repaired, and I'm not throwing them away because I really want to repair them.
Manon: You better do it. Hank: Yes. This really
doesn't look good on me. Anyway, it's a really good goal that we can all aim for,
repairing our tubes when we get back from a ride. Manon: You know what you're doing this weekend.
Hank: Yes, I'm going to be repairing a lot of tubes
Manon: Have fun with that. Hank: We hope you enjoyed this
video and it's shone some light on some of those really bad new year's resolutions,
but it's giving you some ideas on some good ones.
We just hope you guys can complete. Manon: If you did enjoy this video,
please give it a big thumbs up. My new year's resolution was to climb more hills and enjoy them.
Hank: How'd that go? Manon: Day two I gave up. I just don't enjoy it.
Hank: What's your new year's resolution for this year?
Manon: To climb more hills and enjoy them. Hank: And you're two days in?
Manon: No, I gave up on the second day. Hank: Ouch.
Manon: What about yours? Hank: mine is going vegan,
and we'll see how that goes. Manon: Vegan, oh.
Hank: For a month. Manon: Oh, I went vegan once for a day,
and I ate 12 full apples as a snack [00:07:07] [END OF AUDIO]