Wake up, banana and a big glass of water, half an hour ride, shower then breakfast and continue with your day. Can do it every work day and have more "fun" rides with mates all weekend
Here in New Zealand when it was winter for us, I got up and rode from Wednesday to Friday every morning to school, each time I motivated myself to get to school before 8:40 am, this kept me fit throughout the weeks.
I'm getting older. Just turned 46. It's harder to balance all my responsibilities in life (job, wife, kid, hobbies, friends, family, house up keep...) and get out on the bike. This is a great sensible plan for keeping fit in the Winter.
Motivation is the hardest one. Can be the weather or others reasons like having to wash the bike, cost, etc... i bought a smart trainer with a subscription to Zwift to my wife ... trained 2x per week and ... and blast it ! Simply amazing. After a month, she can keep pace with me.
Oli's superb and brings a wealth of real experience. GMBN lacks an XC based presenter, so give the man s job. Along with Neil, Blake and Henry that'd be all the bases covered
Just go out and ride! I ride to get fit and for fun, don't do racing and couldn't care less about competition or records. All about feeling good and having fun for me :) Having to beat a record or achieve a set goal is the ultimate motivation killer for me.
Exactly. When you just love riding your bike for the fun of it you don't need goals or a plan. It just comes naturally. But I understand that not everyone's like that.
I live in Tx, and I just started mountain biking… I’ve been riding in 100 • F, with a “feels like “ of 107 😂 It’s hard but I take the same tack you all do. “Do something”. I can’t wait til the winter when the avg temps are in the 60’s and 70’s . 😱
I live in Arizona, too, though I tend to ride either early in the morning or in the evening. That can be pretty chilly, especially 30-40°F in the morning.
I'm about to do my first Enduro at Sea Otter. This was very helpful even though I can ride here in CA year-round, I think that structure helps it seem like a less daunting event. I do like Oli because I think he seems very organized about his approaches to performance.
I love that I've just got back from where they are riding, absolutely knacked and searching youtube to improve my fitness - then seeing them both blasting up a climb that nearly killed me. hahah. Time to get training
Warm finger and warm toes, spend the money on good gloves and shoes! I carry two pairs of gloves, a starting pair to warm up and keep the wind out until my fingers warm up, and then before things get sweaty swap to a lighter pair. For your shoes, buy at least a half to one size up* (room for your toes to wiggle), through in a toe warmer, and love yourself a nice merino blend. * I have yet to find winter/shoe boot that actually fits to size (and assume you are wearing a thicker sock).
During the winter I do longer fasts to improve insulin sensitivity, increases HGH naturally and reduce inflammation. Hit classes, yoga and bike 2 times a week longer rides over 2 hrs.
Andrew Rivera Started doing that exactly a year ago due to worsening health, despite loads of exercise. Fasting is easy once the breads, sugars are cut out of diet. I had one of my best rides after breaking a 60 hour fast. Fastest overall speed and lots of PRs and a few trophies on trails I have been hammering on for years. Insulin Sensitivity and HGH increases from fasting really do improve performance. I lost over 60 lbs 224-160 lbs in 5 months and had my best year ever. Ride on.
Rockhead Gary that’s great! I’m on day 5 of an 11 day snake juice fast. Just did a power yoga class and accessory weights just to activate the muscles. All inflammation is gone! just retired, did yearly physical all numbers are perfect and getting ready for the Nepal enduro in April then my daughter and I are gonna trek to Everest base camp!
Thanks great video. Already knew about the S.M.A.R.T targets before from work. However the video reminded me that to take this into sports training in my private live also would be crutial. I am one of the guys with high targets that I am normally not able to fulfill, resulting in some weeks with with demotivating results. I will change my sports targets to more realistic ones that I can consistently fulfill.
Great video I don't feel very fit at all I'm new to mtb started properly in June last year! I find the climbs the hardest and like my heart is struggling and I have to get off I'm slightly over weight but I get out most weekends for about a 25k ride but I don't think my fitness is improving that much!! Any tips on where I may be going wrong and what I can do to improve my fitness?
I've not been mountain biking for over 20 years. I've found a place about an hours drive away with different graded rides. None of them has jumps but they do increase in technicality. My bike feels really weird (a lot has changed in 20 years). Whilst not exactly measurable I'm planning on using the green, blue and red trails to improve my fitness and skills.
Winter miles, summer smiles! Love it, thanks! I’m keeping up by commuting everyday and throwing in longer rides when the weather permits.. minus -40 degrees Celsius today so that’s a NO.
Specific: Eat a Twix Measurable: Have I eaten a Twix yet or not? Achievable: Just watch me. Relevant: I was put on this planet to eat Twix, so, heck yeah. Time Based: I have 30 seconds between this box set episode finishing and the next one starting. Just enough. Pleased to be well under way with my winter training 👍
Where are you biking in the winter and looks like this? Tips for people in Canada where 12 feet of snow is the norm? Trails typically are mud from the melting snow in to May or later even.
Riding MTB at night is badass, especially when u have head light on helmet and bars. But when riding solo at night in the woods it gets very very scary. I live in Chicagoland so I dont know I rode with lout my guns
Hmm these a fancy sounding. I usually ride everywhere day cause I gotta go to the store except when we get a foot or more of snow. Its always hard when I start back up
What fox pants are those along with what cycling shoes / pedals do you have on the Nukeproof bike as I currently run with Crankbrothers egg beaters & I’m looking for a replacement. Great tips also
Well the best thing i did was doing different types of sport like weight lifting and cardio with a changed diet with soja products including alot of vitamine b12 and iron rich groceries like spinach.
Ditch refined carbs and processed food, eat real whole foods and be consistent with your workouts. Listen to your body. Make your hard workouts hard and your easy workouts easy. Rinse, repeat. With time your problem will be solved. And ffs, don't eat cake under any circumstances.
Who has a solution? #askGMBN i'm making a MTB obstacle. The surface is a wood sheet of multiplex, how do i make the surface grippy? Carpet? Paint with sand? Skateboardgrip? Thanks for any help.
I live in Hong Kong and this is a perpetual problem. I have taken a tip from the roadies and do the fitted tops and tri shorts (less padding so works better for me). I like the Assos jerseys for keeping me cool in the heat and humidity. I hope this helps.
i ride for about 24 hours a week and i ride up and down my steep road, but my friends still beat me. i started riding in August last year but still, im getting nowhere
My motivation to ride isn't to get fit right now. It's to prevent me from losing use of my right leg. I do 5 miles every other day and as it gets warmer it will become 5 miles a day, then 10 miles a day and up until my doctor tells me i'm over doing it.
What are your winter training tips?
Global Mountain Bike Network eat as much turkey as possible
Eat Vegan food only!
Running
Wake up, banana and a big glass of water, half an hour ride, shower then breakfast and continue with your day. Can do it every work day and have more "fun" rides with mates all weekend
Turbo trainer setup and a gcn training video 👍
Blake is my favourite hero here
Yeah, and I love his green Nukeproof!
@@speed2live me too
speed2live Blake’s bike is the DREAM
No the best bike is the Devinci Wilson
@@gormtech2356 The best bike is the one you ride the most.
Here in New Zealand when it was winter for us, I got up and rode from Wednesday to Friday every morning to school, each time I motivated myself to get to school before 8:40 am, this kept me fit throughout the weeks.
I can really appreciate a lady who enjoys T.I.T.S. as well.
Blake getting excited about S.M.A.R.T before he’s even heard what it means. Bless him.
The only tip I remember is: Have a piece of cake
I'm getting older. Just turned 46. It's harder to balance all my responsibilities in life (job, wife, kid, hobbies, friends, family, house up keep...) and get out on the bike. This is a great sensible plan for keeping fit in the Winter.
m8 your winter is like my summer here in Canada.. making this hilarious to watch
Dito.
Nessman David yes it is, it’s -35 where I am rn
Nessman David from Minneapolis and it’s been pretty rideable this year but cold and really snowy this year!
I live in Vancouver so we got it easy
Move to England during the winter , problem solved..lol
Motivation is the hardest one. Can be the weather or others reasons like having to wash the bike, cost, etc... i bought a smart trainer with a subscription to Zwift to my wife ... trained 2x per week and ... and blast it ! Simply amazing. After a month, she can keep pace with me.
Just watching you guys make these efforts is inspiring me to keep pedaling through this winter. Awesome video
Oli's superb and brings a wealth of real experience. GMBN lacks an XC based presenter, so give the man s job. Along with Neil, Blake and Henry that'd be all the bases covered
I get excited listening just seeing how into the conversation Blake is...
Just go out and ride! I ride to get fit and for fun, don't do racing and couldn't care less about competition or records. All about feeling good and having fun for me :) Having to beat a record or achieve a set goal is the ultimate motivation killer for me.
Same here. I just love riding in nature. I don't need any extra motivation. I only need proper clothing.
Exactly. When you just love riding your bike for the fun of it you don't need goals or a plan. It just comes naturally. But I understand that not everyone's like that.
Blake is such a great listener and never interrupts, not even with the typical never ending mhmmm mhmm mhmm mhmm! That's amazing!
I snowboard December through March and Mountain bike April through November both keep me in shape for each one. Been doing it for years.
I live in Tx, and I just started mountain biking… I’ve been riding in 100 • F, with a “feels like “ of 107 😂
It’s hard but I take the same tack you all do. “Do something”. I can’t wait til the winter when the avg temps are in the 60’s and 70’s . 😱
A quality video with quality people! Very inspiring! Love it!
I'm arizona the season just started lol. Clear skys and 60 F. Perfect weather
I live in Arizona, too, though I tend to ride either early in the morning or in the evening. That can be pretty chilly, especially 30-40°F in the morning.
Completely right: start with something that is ACHIEVABLE. The targets can ALWAYS be adjusted later.
I'm about to do my first Enduro at Sea Otter. This was very helpful even though I can ride here in CA year-round, I think that structure helps it seem like a less daunting event. I do like Oli because I think he seems very organized about his approaches to performance.
I love that I've just got back from where they are riding, absolutely knacked and searching youtube to improve my fitness - then seeing them both blasting up a climb that nearly killed me. hahah. Time to get training
Warm finger and warm toes, spend the money on good gloves and shoes!
I carry two pairs of gloves, a starting pair to warm up and keep the wind out until my fingers warm up, and then before things get sweaty swap to a lighter pair.
For your shoes, buy at least a half to one size up* (room for your toes to wiggle), through in a toe warmer, and love yourself a nice merino blend.
* I have yet to find winter/shoe boot that actually fits to size (and assume you are wearing a thicker sock).
I wish I could be doing this but there is a foot of snow and -35 degrees Celsius weather
go skiing!
My motivation disappeared this morning... A light dusting of snow turning to ice later and a traffic warning for slippery roads. Time for more coffee.
Top tips. More Oli please! :-)
During the winter I do longer fasts to improve insulin sensitivity, increases HGH naturally and reduce inflammation. Hit classes, yoga and bike 2 times a week longer rides over 2 hrs.
Andrew Rivera Started doing that exactly a year ago due to worsening health, despite loads of exercise. Fasting is easy once the breads, sugars are cut out of diet.
I had one of my best rides after breaking a 60 hour fast. Fastest overall speed and lots of PRs and a few trophies on trails I have been hammering on for years. Insulin Sensitivity and HGH increases from fasting really do improve performance.
I lost over 60 lbs 224-160 lbs in 5 months and had my best year ever.
Ride on.
Rockhead Gary that’s great! I’m on day 5 of an 11 day snake juice fast. Just did a power yoga class and accessory weights just to activate the muscles. All inflammation is gone! just retired, did yearly physical all numbers are perfect and getting ready for the Nepal enduro in April then my daughter and I are gonna trek to Everest base camp!
Andrew Rivera Nice. I decided to fix health with fasting and low carb so that I can retire. I am planning something epic.
Making T.I.T.S. bounce is the best way I've found to burn calories and improve fitness.
Thanks great video. Already knew about the S.M.A.R.T targets before from work. However the video reminded me that to take this into sports training in my private live also would be crutial. I am one of the guys with high targets that I am normally not able to fulfill, resulting in some weeks with with demotivating results. I will change my sports targets to more realistic ones that I can consistently fulfill.
Went to this bike park on the weekend a good easy ride for keeping fitness levels up (Ashton Court Nova trail)
Great video I don't feel very fit at all I'm new to mtb started properly in June last year! I find the climbs the hardest and like my heart is struggling and I have to get off I'm slightly over weight but I get out most weekends for about a 25k ride but I don't think my fitness is improving that much!! Any tips on where I may be going wrong and what I can do to improve my fitness?
Another great video with Oli. More Oli please......
Where I live winter training is easy, the problem is riding with 40° in summer
Same. Australia
Don't use AC at home or in the car and when it's hot and you get going it isn't that bad. Rural QLD for me so it gets cooking
I need more T.I.T.S 🤣🤣🤣
I've not been mountain biking for over 20 years. I've found a place about an hours drive away with different graded rides. None of them has jumps but they do increase in technicality. My bike feels really weird (a lot has changed in 20 years). Whilst not exactly measurable I'm planning on using the green, blue and red trails to improve my fitness and skills.
It’s hard to do these things when there’s a foot of snow on the ground
Best channel to watch some tips for Mountain bike
Winter miles, summer smiles!
Love it, thanks!
I’m keeping up by commuting everyday and throwing in longer rides when the weather permits.. minus -40 degrees Celsius today so that’s a NO.
Wow, where do you live?
Martial
Mars ;)
Cycle up hills, cycle up more hills and finish off by cycling up some more hills!
It's all uphill from here.
Great video here! Oli is great!
Specific: Eat a Twix
Measurable: Have I eaten a Twix yet or not?
Achievable: Just watch me.
Relevant: I was put on this planet to eat Twix, so, heck yeah.
Time Based: I have 30 seconds between this box set episode finishing and the next one starting. Just enough.
Pleased to be well under way with my winter training 👍
Is it possible to substitute a Twix for a Crunchie? If so, I am all in on this training regime.
Awesome vids gmbn👍
Where are you biking in the winter and looks like this? Tips for people in Canada where 12 feet of snow is the norm? Trails typically are mud from the melting snow in to May or later even.
love your energy blake
I love riding in the winter, nobody else about to bug me
i do winter mtb to stay fit for road riding 😁.. also this looks like it was shot in summer
The best channel
All great tips, thanks guys!
Excellent Video 😎 I Ride Daily Year Round with Rest days ... I ride 100kmWeek CF Warden Vancouver . Im 59 😁
I hope that one of answers is "electric bike"
[edit] damn it!
I decided to buy a jump bike for Indoor and pump track riding and the gym...
I live in Southampton but it’s pitch black at 3:00 and that’s when school finishes
Get a pair of lights!
Crickby 417 I do
Very informative thank you.
Thanks guys just what I needed !
Riding MTB at night is badass, especially when u have head light on helmet and bars. But when riding solo at night in the woods it gets very very scary. I live in Chicagoland so I dont know I rode with lout my guns
I'd love to see a series about one of you guys getting fitter and see how faster you shred
Motivation dissolves over time, discipline and sheer will don't.
Great video awesome job 👍😊🚵♀️
have a winter bike safari in a warm country
Love the advice. Would like to see some of bike workouts. What are their gym workouts?
My top tip is to ride your bike fasted! Really effective and no bonking!
Ollie seems like the polar opposite to Blake. Think I know who I'd prefer to shred with
Excellent video gents!
It was so funny how at the start Blake passed him with his hoodie on and he looked like he was a six year old with his hoodie and his smile or
Blake’s chain looked like it was really slack and needed chain tensioner lol
Hmm these a fancy sounding. I usually ride everywhere day cause I gotta go to the store except when we get a foot or more of snow. Its always hard when I start back up
Important also : Strength training, go running,indoorclimbing, only biking creates dysbalances!!!!!
If u live in Australia it’s summer training tips
Nice practical advice.
What fox pants are those along with what cycling shoes / pedals do you have on the Nukeproof bike as I currently run with Crankbrothers egg beaters & I’m looking for a replacement. Great tips also
Try Nukeproof Horizon for some sick pedals, if XC lightweights aren't in your future plans
Anyone know what the brand of jacket Blake is wearing in this video? My kids want to get it for their dad's birthday - thanks.
Have you guys made an episode on Zwift and mountain biking?
Blake takes the cake! 🍰
winter in Australia is the time to ride lol. in summer its too hot.
What jacket is Oli wearing?
A blue one 😂
how does beer fit in this program? Desperately in need of advice :)
Drink wine, less bloat and you get pissed quicker 😂
Asking for a friend
What you prefered whend you ride, flat pedal or clip pedal ?
What jacket is Blake wearing?
Looks like a Nukeproof Blackline jacket upon further inspection.
An orange one
It's a Nukeproof Nirvana jacket.
Great content :)
Well the best thing i did was doing different types of sport like weight lifting and cardio with a changed diet with soja products including alot of vitamine b12 and iron rich groceries like spinach.
Ditch refined carbs and processed food, eat real whole foods and be consistent with your workouts. Listen to your body. Make your hard workouts hard and your easy workouts easy. Rinse, repeat. With time your problem will be solved. And ffs, don't eat cake under any circumstances.
What is that fender that Blake has on his fork?
Yo!!! What mud guard is on Blake’s Nukeproof?! That is wicked!
You don't need a mud guard.
@fernando ronaldo False.
@fernando ronaldo Wise words.
You don’t need one, but it is nice ripping through muddy, super sandy rocks or w/e sections without it kicking up all over your face.
And anywhere from 10-20 USD for one, why not
So this is winter? Looks like our summer :D
Who has a solution? #askGMBN i'm making a MTB obstacle. The surface is a wood sheet of multiplex, how do i make the surface grippy?
Carpet? Paint with sand? Skateboardgrip?
Thanks for any help.
To be fair, UK winter looks more like summer to me *looking out the window at 30cm of snow and ice, going back to the sofa*
Amazing
I live in South Africa and it is summer now and around 35 degrees Celsius do you have any tips for staying cool while riding?
I live in Hong Kong and this is a perpetual problem. I have taken a tip from the roadies and do the fitted tops and tri shorts (less padding so works better for me). I like the Assos jerseys for keeping me cool in the heat and humidity. I hope this helps.
Lots of mince pie and beer 🍻
Doesn't it ever snow in the winter England/GB?!
what do you mean by "recommended for you"?
i ride for about 24 hours a week and i ride up and down my steep road, but my friends still beat me. i started riding in August last year but still, im getting nowhere
what kind of bike lights in this video?
Where is that trail they are riding
Its getting dark at 16:00, i finish job at 17:00, theres 30cm of snow/mud. Nearest trails are 100km away. How about some tips for me?
Build a backyard trail!
Caching with Azzo7777 that would be cool :)
Whats classed as a long ride for a avg rider ?
How did you know I was fat and out of shape? Trying to get motivated!
Have you guys been to Canada on a Winter..
My motivation to ride isn't to get fit right now. It's to prevent me from losing use of my right leg. I do 5 miles every other day and as it gets warmer it will become 5 miles a day, then 10 miles a day and up until my doctor tells me i'm over doing it.
Can you guys do something like this but for the gym? I don't really want to cycle through 6ft of snow
Edit: and without a smart trainer at home
They have done quite a few of those videos. ruclips.net/user/results?search_query=GMBN+Gym
i wonder where this was filmed, trails look sweet.
Looks like Ashton Court near Bristol