Cycling Weekly would love to see a video on training to get back to fitness after a break. I've just had chemotherapy and I'm on the path back to racing this year, so would find it really useful as I have some big goals for this year. I really enjoyed the video you did on TT training...
I would love to see the effects of the corticosteroid Triamcinolone, the therapeutic use exemption used by Bradley Wiggins in '12. It would be very interesting to see a series of tests before and repeated after it's use to have a clearer understanding what the advantages, if any, actually are. Or take twice the permitted amount of salbutamol :)
I would like to see you joining in on local rides around the country and reviewing the cafe stops. It will highlight new cafes and up and coming ones but also promote local businesses :) win win
Hey there Cycling weekly. thanks a ton for this video explaining the difference in how you attain your funding, i have been a long time viewer and now finally a SUBSCRIBER, and this video answered a question i have pondered for quite some time. I would certainly like to see a video on the major differences of track bikes to road bikes, as well as the dynamic difference (if any) in between their riders physique , track and roadie.
Lets have a video about marginal gains - put together a load of kit like ceramic bearings, oversized jockey wheels, latex tubes and all that and see how much difference it makes all together. Just how many watts could those London executive MAMILs save, being the only ones who can afford them?
I suspect many of those marginal gains overlap with each other and you'd gain a lot less than you'd think. The other thing is all the marginal gains are tested in isolation, plugging them into a bike might make the whole system slower, therefore you'd have to build your own specific monster, the parts wouldn't necessarily work on other bikes. As for people riding expensive bikes, we could say the same for cars, each to his or her own.
Thanks for the frank discussion about generating revenue for CW. I found it very informative. So as someone who's only been cycling seriously for a couple of years I'd like to see a video about where you, Ollie, and perhaps others at CW came from; how you got started. The transition from casual rider or "fred" to a passionate cyclist, the challenges and hops along the way.
I’d like to see you guys pluck an absolute beginner to cycling and make a series of videos on how you guys train him till he’s competent enough for local races. Will give us all insights on how to improve and be able to showcase gear/places - which may generate revenue stream for your channel!
just started again after 35 yrs, and this evenning i've had my first bike fitting. god what a difference, so would like to see the above but including the fit and chosing equpment from bike to shoes ect.
Good video and I think Ollie, you’ve turned round the CW videos for the better compared to last year with the ‘dynamic duo’ awfulness and weird 2cam set up. Good on the explanation of revenue. All I and many want is transparency and the clearer and more obvious the better
I would like to see some more videos about meal ideas and about nutrition and recovery like are compression socks efficient?... Keep up the good work m8
With the Winter Olympics coming up, could you do an aerotest of a rider in a speedskating suit? I would be willing to supply the suit. You can have it in any size, as long as it is M. To the uninitiated: in speedskating there are no rules against "coated materials" which should mean that the suits there would be faster than a normal speed suit for TTs
I would like to see a ‘unknown climbs/locations series’ there’s loads of places that don’t get the cycling recognition they deserve and could well do with a shout-out. V interesting video btw
Hi Ollie- as someone that lives in London I'd be interested in a video that looks at how to make the most of training in urban environments. I don't always want to use the turbo and getting into the country lanes is not always easy, so something that looks at efficient training for city dwellers would be great. Thanks!
Big fan of this, as it is something I have often thought about myself. I've come up with a few strategies over the years, so i think you're right. Could be a good video.
Renew the long-standing question: High Intensity Interval Training VS. Low Intensity (Maffetone Method, specifically) Training amongst some similarly fit cyclists. How does each compare in a variety of tests?
I'd love to see a video on how to choose a cycling discipline you're likely to do well in. I've seen the power profile chart from Dr. Andy Coggan where you see what is a good W/Kg for various durations... but translating that into a decision isn't very straight forward. For example, if I have a pretty good 1 minute power ... should I try criteriums vs. road races or time trials? Thanks for the great content Ollie!
Was that a Jan Ullrich impression with those Comp shades? As to video - Would love to see more epic - multi video type stories such as the hill climb process... would also like a breakfast, lunch, dinner series for quality nutrition on training and rest days.
Being a bike mechanic myself I believe something interesting would be to the effect of online sales such as wiggle on brick and mortar bike shops. Many shops are relying more and more on labor than retail products since most of the time you can get products for less than what the shop would pay cost for. Many shops are closing and think it would be a great idea to interview owners/managers at bike shops
I appreciate this video and your transparency. You have bills to pay and families to support, so I don't mind (too much) the places where you monetize.
I know you don’t tend to step too heavily into racing, but I’d love to see someone make a comprehensive intro to the history and current culture of women’s professional cycling. I’ve loved seeing other producer starting to shine a brighter light on the scene, but I don’t quite yet have the context to fully appreciate how exciting these races can be. Or..... I’d also love to hear your two cents on the road+ scene. Compass tires have been around a while with their 650b 42mm tires on custom and vintage rando bikes, but recently 650b has been making its way more to the gravel side with a wider 47mm “standard”. I dream of one day having a disc brake bike that fits 28mm race wheels and just fits a 650b 42mm tire for dry gravel roads/ lazier club rides. Keep up the content! Love the stuff.
I would like to see a presentors challange, which every presentor gets X amount of cash to buy and upgrade the best bike. Like GCN's video, but thr bikes get a reveiw for the components, the story behind (frame/company or the seller itself), the abillities (a bike for climbing, for flat races...). Like Pimp My Ride but for bikes.
Ollie, Id like you to ride up the Bealach Na Ba (you will know where that is), and put up a time on a £500 road bike (to your fitting) then immediately after go up on your 5kg Cannondale, and despite fatigue from the first rep, see how much faster you are. Many thanks for the quality content. mark
Many cyclists enjoy club rides and club TT racing. But what about a feature on stepping up to road racing like LVRC and following the journey to the first road race. Really enjoy the videos keep it up
Ollie, that was very informative. For a RUclips ad, do you make any more money if we let the whole ad play (instead of clicking on Skip) or if we click through to the ad itself?
The amount of money from the ad is constant per each view, but this is also dependant on IP address. You can't just watch the ad 50 times on repeat and make 'more' money because RUclips will detect your IP as being registered to have watched that ad already.
Really enjoyed the project 49 article you did. Love TT. Maybe a follow-up on your improvements or results since then. Would also like to see tests and commentaries on actual TT bicycle manufacturers and products. Keep up the good work, it's very appreciated.
Great video and clarification. I’m happy to watch the commercials so I can enjoy these videos. I’d love to see a video about beating the Winter blues as the coldest months are ahead and how to kick off Spring and the cycling year with a positive start.
Being in the trade, what I hear a lot is people are unsure where to go to buy the products that are right for them. No shop does everything in depth. The IBD is the best place for "adding value" or explaining what the differences in kit are. More premium sales mean more money at the manufacturers and distributors, with the obvious knock on for advertising
Hi Ollie! Can you do a video about what clothing and equipment you used during the Haute Route event? I'm going to participate this year to a multi stage event and I need some tips. Thanks
Interesting bit about the Editor's Choice videos. The video I want to see is an in-house brand showdown. Giant Connect vs Trek Bontrager vs Specialized. Compare a similar size stem or bars in weight and strength, then vs a 3rd party option
Great video Ollie, appreciate it, keep them coming (with ads!). As for video ideas, I reckon some kind of Mont Ventoux challenge sounds up your street, or maybe something epic like the Rapha Manchester to London ride!
I'd like to see a video on using (preferably entry level) CX / Gravel bike as road bike for races, as what to upgrade, where to put attention when doing so, etc. Of course, using it for CX / Gravel in off-season.
Make more videos explaining how to build your own training program from scratch. Everything from mileage, how many training days, intensity, nutrition, pre and post ride routines. Never seen a video explaining the logic behind building training programs (except one from vegan cyclist but it was in a one year perspective and didn't explain in detail). Thanks for the content.
I want to see a video about one bike and two wheelsets... Instead of having a separate bike for every discipline, I'd like to see your take on the having one bike and two wheelsets to cover the most riding scenarios.
I would be very interested in comparison of pedal dynamics of three different rides. 1) On cheap trainer without or with very small flywheel (the one with bad road feel). 2) On some high end trainer with "better" road feel like Tacx Neo or Wahoo Kickr. 3) From riding outside. All the rides with 2 or 3 differet wattages. Would be very interesting to see whether you can see where the differences are from the pedal dynamics. There should be different shape of torque diagram during 1 crank revolution. Thanks for consideratio. Keep the good work!
I'd like to see a video regaling the people of the web vlog world about the secret underbelly of epic riding around South Yorkshire! A ride through the Rivelin on to the Penistone highs back around to the urban centre of Barnsley and a sprint through Donny on a Saturday night! Give me content to hold back the home sickness of being in the USofA. Cheers Ol!!
I'm one of those people who hates ads in videos and websites and generally will block them. Here's why: most ads are either irrelevant or spammy/scammy. If people advertised cool relevant products or awesome deals I'd gladly watch. But generally it seems like ads just want to rip me off!
Google algorithms mean that adverts are keyed to specific search terms saved for each user, or their previous browsing history detected from their account, not just on other RUclips videos but also websites searched through google. In this instance, you may have watched or read something food-related in the past that Google has saved into memory for your account? (that's just a guess)
Can you do a video about oversized jockey wheels. Are they worth the price. Is one oversized wheel better then two. Do oversized jockey wheels improve shifting? Just a thought. Thanks
I'd like to see you make a video on making an Joe average quick ! A regular guy or girl doing just enough to enjoy a bike ride to either smashing KOM's or fininshing on the lower (higher results) numbers of a sportive or race....because that person is me, well the average Joe bit. Thanks Ollie Regards Simon
I have some suggestions: 1) test different wheel profiles from a same brand (for example zipp 202 / 303 / 404 and 808) to determine the real impact each profile has on flat an on a steep climb 2) test the difference between an aero bike vs standard from the same brand on a real (and big) circuit that has flats, steep climbs and descends to see the real difference on each session and the total difference. We see a lot of comparisons but on a very limited and controlled environment, hard to find something that can really be extrapolated to a real race/event/ride.
You could perhaps make videos on: beginner crit racing (what to expect) how to efficiently train w/ power (ftp, zones etc) Winter Olympic special? (Downhill MTB) commuter special eps? videos focusing on AUDAX’s would be great too - maybe do some specific events? Also, as someone from the U.K., I’d love to see cycling channels like this explore the U.K. more in its videos - so maybe a mini-series of ‘Cycling Weekly: in...’ Warwickshire or somewhere, would be a good advert for British cycling. Keep up all the good work, I love the videos !!
Great topic choice for a video would be the analysis of FTP numbers on a climb, flat, downhill(around -1 to -2%)as well as an indoor FTP. Should a person do an FTP test for each of the above and adapt training zones accordingly to the road terrain? My main question is aimed at a downhill as it is much harder to hold your FTP(acquired by an FTP test on a +1 to +2% drag) on such terrain. Great video as always and keep the good work up!
Hello there Ollie, In my current stage of life, its challenging to buy new toys and keep a budget. I'd like to know what you would look for if you were to purchase a used bike? Is there a certain age (regardless of condition) where you wouldn't buy? Would it be worth buying a carbon frame bike used over an aluminum new? Maybe too broad a question but let me know!
I think videos like "A day with a PRO" would be great! You guys have access to top class riders and it would be nice if you could reveal some of their secrets - food-wise, training-wise etc. and to join some of them for the whole day!
Ninety second!! Woohooo! Do more aero bike testing videos on the track. I already have the new Foil and need a 3rd video with a new winner so I can show the missus that I really really need another 😀👍
Be cool to showcase opinions on online cycle stores vs brick and mortar shops and why we need both. Another one could be high end clothing comparisons such as Assos vs Castelli vs Santini. Love all the CW vids thanks!
A video I would love to see is, How to deal with loss in cycling. We all experience hard times and suffering in the sport, and many people quit before the good times come around. So I think a video explaining this would help the sport to grow.
Thanks for the brilliant insight into how you make money. I’d like to see videos on comparing cheapish £300-400 bikes to more high end bikes to see if there really is that much of a difference.
Cracking video. A video that would be good for me is around navigation. You go abroad, you move to a new area etc, what’s the best way of finding routes and climbs? Thanks
I'd like to see a video about different gear combinations and what could work. I love my little 34 tooth chainring but I've overgrown the 50. Would it be possible to mix a 52 or larger with a compact inner chinring? The answer, in the next cycling weekly's video, hopefully. Also, a review on a wood road bike Thanks
I’d like to see a video of “taking part in.... “, so maybe a cx Race, a sportive or a coast to coast ride. I really enjoyed the hill climb one a few weeks ago
Hey CW, great video. I would like to see some presenter challenges where you guys face off on something. Like a race on tricycles or balance bikes. Again, keep the good stuff coming!
A video I’d like to see is around the health gains derived from cycling to tackle long term issues like obesity or diabetes. It’s probably a bit of a long term project but we hear about health and wellness benefits and it would be great for you to find and introduce people who’ve made a difference to their lives by starting or returning to cycling.
I think CW should make some videos about mid-range bikes and kit. We all want dura ace and le col jerseys, doesn't mean we can afford it. Bikes for beans?Pushbikes for pence? Got plenty more where they came from.......
Great video CW and look forward to more content from the channel. I’m a new subscriber to the channel and would like to see content around Sportive events. How best to pace, what to expect from them and how to get fuelling right. I’ve got my first one this year after taking up cycling beginning of last year. All the best..
Thanks for some transparency. Interesting to understand. Love the videos. How about a debate with some industry experts on best way to train with power, benefits or not of certain speciality equipment like Q rings.
Can you make a behind the scenes video on how you guys make your videos. Also, A factory tour of a company would be a good idea and I'm sure lots of people would really enjoy either of these videos. Thanks for another great video!
I would like to see a video of a group ride. All the craziness and shenanigans that goes on with getting everyone together, on time and making it back to the rally point.
I would like to see what all goes into planning an international bike trip that covers issues such as transporting bikes, finding good routes, different cycling etiquette etc..
Hi Ollie ! Regarding your bike reviews . Is it true that today there are no bad bikes ? Like the big names companies have achieved the perfect combo between lightweight , comfort and stiffness. As an answer to your last question , a video with you riding with cycling weekly's subscribers (like a coffee ride) would be a first . All in all this is the sport that brings us together ;) Keep riding !
I think it would be interesting to get to know all the editorial and production team behind cycling weekly videos! How do you people manage to produce so many videos constantly and consistently?
I’d like to see a comparison of gravel bikes vs XC bikes; are gravel bikes for roadies who want to go off road and ride the occasional fire road, and XC bikes for mountain bikers who ride those same fire roads to get to the trail head? And it seems half the commuter bikes parked in the cage at work are gravel-ish bikes, and the other half XC-ish bikes.
excellent one ! far more clear than GCN. Sorry but GCN's channel was excellent at the beginning and now it is just like a billboard for Canyon, Sram... (And now we have the pleasure to have GCN tech.... :( )
What video should you make? How about differences between a 300 quid bike,, say a B'TWIN 500, a 1000 quid bike and a 10,000 quid bike. Maybe a few more in between. See where the point of diminishing returns is. You did do one a while back which was cheap bike and expensive bike, but that also included skin suits and stuff, so couldn't see how much different there was just between the bikes.
Would be nice to see a video on how to survive a 200km Audax in the mountains with 3800m worth of climbing. Be even better if Ollie tries it out and suffer for the rest of us mere mortals here first before we go try it out ourselves.
Would love a video on your worst setbacks in cycling (injuries etc) and the road back to fitness (pun intended). Its harder for us mere mortals to get back after a setback without a team of doctors/physio etc around us
Id like to see some kind of budget challenge video, buy a bike for 50 quid, and spend another 50 quid modding+tools. Do it for something specific like an off road event or a tour from Manchester to London for example. :)
Great explanation of the industry's way of gaining Revenue. I would like to see a video made of either the Tifosi Mons"world's lightest production bike" with a weight of 4.6 kilos or the Reap beam bike.
Really need a video on which is faster - 650b or 700c road wheels. Could 650b be the next big thing in road cycling now that aerodynamics is becoming king?
Some good ideas here, but you should do a cost-benefit analysis for a different range of configurations on a mid- or entry-level racing bike to see if the extra dough is buying real gains.
I’d like to see how much difference components make. So same frame and wheels but different gears and finishing kit, maybe cheaper aluminium vs carbon, 105 vs dura ace di2 etc....
Do a video mapping out your ride from rest stop to rest stop as if you were a tourist not knowing where you are and showing us how well the auto mapping goes versus the routes you would take.
Weird and wonderful lightweight tech - and: is it any good? I've seen stuff around like Aerolite Pedals, Recon Cassett, Adam Hansens shoes, that kind of thing.
I would really like to see what it takes to review a bike, what kind of off-camera work is needed and how much effort you actually have to put into it (I assume it is much more than is shown in review articles/videos.)
Would love to see how to a review of the Bryton Cycling GPS computer. Heard a lot about it but haven't had the courage to walk away from my trusty old Garmin!
Thanks for the explanation about funds, Ollie, everybody has to make a living. And in San Francisco in the Sixties, a friend of my father had this to say about his auto racing pursuits: "This ain't fo' FUNNY, this is fo' MONEY." And that guy was a character whose nickname was Weird Harold. Maybe it was a beatnik thing. And I like all of your features, can't think of anything to cover, except for maybe some juicy gossip. Maybe call it Cycling Chat.
I’d like to see some content on riding in my part of the world, New Zealand. We have a great variety of riding and it’s a great opportunity to leave the British winter behind.
I’d like to see you do a video against the GCN boys, points to be awarded for different events, one with the most points at the end wins. Events could include a tandem race, hill climb, relay around a velodrome or circuit.
I'd like to see a simple video on the usages of road bikes vs gravel bike vs CX bike. Not in angles and geometry but in plain English. The pros and cons of each bike in relation to each other.
How about a video about cycling etiquette in different countries. Considering how many people back home are not even greeting one, I would love to know how you can be polite/on the safe side as a cyclist around the globe
Loved my Rudy Projects up until the point where our new puppy got a hold of them and, yes, ate them. Puppy's ok. RPs unfortunately did not survive. :( Would love to see a video about innovative tech in cycling kit.
Always like interviews with pro riders, maybe a live Q&A Really enjoyed video explaining how u make money, fair play for being up front about things. 👍🏻
I’d like to see videos of race analysis of some of the greatest strategy or upsets in the history of bicycle racing. Do make it a bit like story telling, with some comment also on the mentality of the riders or teams during that race It would be educational and I think will also create more awareness / appreciation to sport
Thanks for the vid. I'd like to see a video on different brands of cycling computer and what they offer. So many people use garmin (myself included) and they are almost universally regarded as the standard, but I can't help feeling there's more to the picture. Currently after a Wahoo element Bolt...or maybe mere mortals can never be happy with what they've got?
I’d like to see which pieces or winter kit handle sweat best as I am a sweater rider and freeze to death on winter rides after and hour! I’ve even tried wearing a wetsuit top to stay warm on rides and although I stay warm sweat drips out of the bottom of the top and out of the sleeves soaking my crotch and my bar tape!!!
Question of this episode: What video should we make next? Give us tips in the comment section and win Rudy sunglasses!
Cycling Weekly would love to see a video on training to get back to fitness after a break. I've just had chemotherapy and I'm on the path back to racing this year, so would find it really useful as I have some big goals for this year. I really enjoyed the video you did on TT training...
I think next time don't mock YOUR audience "how much did specialised paid for this"
I would love to see the effects of the corticosteroid Triamcinolone, the therapeutic use exemption used by Bradley Wiggins in '12. It would be very interesting to see a series of tests before and repeated after it's use to have a clearer understanding what the advantages, if any, actually are. Or take twice the permitted amount of salbutamol :)
I would like to see you joining in on local rides around the country and reviewing the cafe stops. It will highlight new cafes and up and coming ones but also promote local businesses :) win win
I'd like to see Ollie take up another challenge for the season. I enjoyed the hill climb and TT challenges.
Hey there Cycling weekly. thanks a ton for this video explaining the difference in how you attain your funding, i have been a long time viewer and now finally a SUBSCRIBER, and this video answered a question i have pondered for quite some time.
I would certainly like to see a video on the major differences of track bikes to road bikes, as well as the dynamic difference (if any) in between their riders physique , track and roadie.
Lets have a video about marginal gains - put together a load of kit like ceramic bearings, oversized jockey wheels, latex tubes and all that and see how much difference it makes all together. Just how many watts could those London executive MAMILs save, being the only ones who can afford them?
I suspect many of those marginal gains overlap with each other and you'd gain a lot less than you'd think. The other thing is all the marginal gains are tested in isolation, plugging them into a bike might make the whole system slower, therefore you'd have to build your own specific monster, the parts wouldn't necessarily work on other bikes.
As for people riding expensive bikes, we could say the same for cars, each to his or her own.
Tramadol, gives marginal gains, but i do not advise using it... nor subbing to this philosophy, unless so-pro
Thanks for the frank discussion about generating revenue for CW. I found it very informative. So as someone who's only been cycling seriously for a couple of years I'd like to see a video about where you, Ollie, and perhaps others at CW came from; how you got started. The transition from casual rider or "fred" to a passionate cyclist, the challenges and hops along the way.
I’d like to see you guys pluck an absolute beginner to cycling and make a series of videos on how you guys train him till he’s competent enough for local races. Will give us all insights on how to improve and be able to showcase gear/places - which may generate revenue stream for your channel!
just started again after 35 yrs, and this evenning i've had my first bike fitting. god what a difference, so would like to see the above but including the fit and chosing equpment from bike to shoes ect.
Good video and I think Ollie, you’ve turned round the CW videos for the better compared to last year with the ‘dynamic duo’ awfulness and weird 2cam set up. Good on the explanation of revenue. All I and many want is transparency and the clearer and more obvious the better
Cycling weekly's only worker is Ollie. Dont lie :;;;)))
Now I want to read Cranes today
I appreciate and respect the way you broke down the financials of the station. It's very cool.
I would like to see some more videos about meal ideas and about nutrition and recovery like are compression socks efficient?... Keep up the good work m8
With the Winter Olympics coming up, could you do an aerotest of a rider in a speedskating suit?
I would be willing to supply the suit. You can have it in any size, as long as it is M.
To the uninitiated: in speedskating there are no rules against "coated materials" which should mean that the suits there would be faster than a normal speed suit for TTs
I would like to see a ‘unknown climbs/locations series’ there’s loads of places that don’t get the cycling recognition they deserve and could well do with a shout-out. V interesting video btw
Hi Ollie- as someone that lives in London I'd be interested in a video that looks at how to make the most of training in urban environments. I don't always want to use the turbo and getting into the country lanes is not always easy, so something that looks at efficient training for city dwellers would be great. Thanks!
Big fan of this, as it is something I have often thought about myself. I've come up with a few strategies over the years, so i think you're right. Could be a good video.
Great, look forward to it. I have a few strategies too- most of which try and avoid too many cars wherever possible!
Renew the long-standing question: High Intensity Interval Training VS. Low Intensity (Maffetone Method, specifically) Training amongst some similarly fit cyclists. How does each compare in a variety of tests?
I'd love to see a video on how to choose a cycling discipline you're likely to do well in. I've seen the power profile chart from Dr. Andy Coggan where you see what is a good W/Kg for various durations... but translating that into a decision isn't very straight forward. For example, if I have a pretty good 1 minute power ... should I try criteriums vs. road races or time trials? Thanks for the great content Ollie!
Was that a Jan Ullrich impression with those Comp shades? As to video - Would love to see more epic - multi video type stories such as the hill climb process... would also like a breakfast, lunch, dinner series for quality nutrition on training and rest days.
Being a bike mechanic myself I believe something interesting would be to the effect of online sales such as wiggle on brick and mortar bike shops. Many shops are relying more and more on labor than retail products since most of the time you can get products for less than what the shop would pay cost for. Many shops are closing and think it would be a great idea to interview owners/managers at bike shops
I appreciate this video and your transparency. You have bills to pay and families to support, so I don't mind (too much) the places where you monetize.
I know you don’t tend to step too heavily into racing, but I’d love to see someone make a comprehensive intro to the history and current culture of women’s professional cycling. I’ve loved seeing other producer starting to shine a brighter light on the scene, but I don’t quite yet have the context to fully appreciate how exciting these races can be.
Or..... I’d also love to hear your two cents on the road+ scene. Compass tires have been around a while with their 650b 42mm tires on custom and vintage rando bikes, but recently 650b has been making its way more to the gravel side with a wider 47mm “standard”. I dream of one day having a disc brake bike that fits 28mm race wheels and just fits a 650b 42mm tire for dry gravel roads/ lazier club rides.
Keep up the content! Love the stuff.
I would like to see a presentors challange, which every presentor gets X amount of cash to buy and upgrade the best bike. Like GCN's video, but thr bikes get a reveiw for the components, the story behind (frame/company or the seller itself), the abillities (a bike for climbing, for flat races...). Like Pimp My Ride but for bikes.
Ollie, Id like you to ride up the Bealach Na Ba (you will know where that is), and put up a time on a £500 road bike (to your fitting) then immediately after go up on your 5kg Cannondale, and despite fatigue from the first rep, see how much faster you are. Many thanks for the quality content. mark
Many cyclists enjoy club rides and club TT racing. But what about a feature on stepping up to road racing like LVRC and following the journey to the first road race. Really enjoy the videos keep it up
Really liked your project 49. I would like to see a video on the sort of training you did. Sample workout maybe.
Ollie, that was very informative. For a RUclips ad, do you make any more money if we let the whole ad play (instead of clicking on Skip) or if we click through to the ad itself?
The amount of money from the ad is constant per each view, but this is also dependant on IP address. You can't just watch the ad 50 times on repeat and make 'more' money because RUclips will detect your IP as being registered to have watched that ad already.
Really enjoyed the project 49 article you did. Love TT. Maybe a follow-up on your improvements or results since then. Would also like to see tests and commentaries on actual TT bicycle manufacturers and products. Keep up the good work, it's very appreciated.
Great video and clarification. I’m happy to watch the commercials so I can enjoy these videos.
I’d love to see a video about beating the Winter blues as the coldest months are ahead and how to kick off Spring and the cycling year with a positive start.
Being in the trade, what I hear a lot is people are unsure where to go to buy the products that are right for them. No shop does everything in depth. The IBD is the best place for "adding value" or explaining what the differences in kit are. More premium sales mean more money at the manufacturers and distributors, with the obvious knock on for advertising
Hi Ollie! Can you do a video about what clothing and equipment you used during the Haute Route event? I'm going to participate this year to a multi stage event and I need some tips. Thanks
Interesting bit about the Editor's Choice videos. The video I want to see is an in-house brand showdown.
Giant Connect vs Trek Bontrager vs Specialized. Compare a similar size stem or bars in weight and strength, then vs a 3rd party option
Great video Ollie, appreciate it, keep them coming (with ads!). As for video ideas, I reckon some kind of Mont Ventoux challenge sounds up your street, or maybe something epic like the Rapha Manchester to London ride!
I'd like to see a video on using (preferably entry level) CX / Gravel bike as road bike for races, as what to upgrade, where to put attention when doing so, etc. Of course, using it for CX / Gravel in off-season.
Make more videos explaining how to build your own training program from scratch. Everything from mileage, how many training days, intensity, nutrition, pre and post ride routines. Never seen a video explaining the logic behind building training programs (except one from vegan cyclist but it was in a one year perspective and didn't explain in detail). Thanks for the content.
I want to see a video about one bike and two wheelsets... Instead of having a separate bike for every discipline, I'd like to see your take on the having one bike and two wheelsets to cover the most riding scenarios.
I would be very interested in comparison of pedal dynamics of three different rides. 1) On cheap trainer without or with very small flywheel (the one with bad road feel). 2) On some high end trainer with "better" road feel like Tacx Neo or Wahoo Kickr. 3) From riding outside. All the rides with 2 or 3 differet wattages. Would be very interesting to see whether you can see where the differences are from the pedal dynamics. There should be different shape of torque diagram during 1 crank revolution. Thanks for consideratio. Keep the good work!
I'd like to see a video regaling the people of the web vlog world about the secret underbelly of epic riding around South Yorkshire! A ride through the Rivelin on to the Penistone highs back around to the urban centre of Barnsley and a sprint through Donny on a Saturday night! Give me content to hold back the home sickness of being in the USofA. Cheers Ol!!
I'm one of those people who hates ads in videos and websites and generally will block them. Here's why: most ads are either irrelevant or spammy/scammy. If people advertised cool relevant products or awesome deals I'd gladly watch. But generally it seems like ads just want to rip me off!
Google algorithms mean that adverts are keyed to specific search terms saved for each user, or their previous browsing history detected from their account, not just on other RUclips videos but also websites searched through google. In this instance, you may have watched or read something food-related in the past that Google has saved into memory for your account? (that's just a guess)
Cycling Weekly - In my experience it’s just based on location - I see local ads in whatever country I’m in.
Can you do a video about oversized jockey wheels. Are they worth the price. Is one oversized wheel better then two. Do oversized jockey wheels improve shifting? Just a thought. Thanks
I'd like to see you make a video on making an Joe average quick !
A regular guy or girl doing just enough to enjoy a bike ride to either smashing KOM's or fininshing on the lower (higher results) numbers of a sportive or race....because that person is me, well the average Joe bit.
Thanks Ollie
Regards Simon
I have some suggestions:
1) test different wheel profiles from a same brand (for example zipp 202 / 303 / 404 and 808) to determine the real impact each profile has on flat an on a steep climb
2) test the difference between an aero bike vs standard from the same brand on a real (and big) circuit that has flats, steep climbs and descends to see the real difference on each session and the total difference. We see a lot of comparisons but on a very limited and controlled environment, hard to find something that can really be extrapolated to a real race/event/ride.
You could perhaps make videos on: beginner crit racing (what to expect)
how to efficiently train w/ power (ftp, zones etc)
Winter Olympic special? (Downhill MTB)
commuter special eps?
videos focusing on AUDAX’s would be great too - maybe do some specific events?
Also, as someone from the U.K., I’d love to see cycling channels like this explore the U.K. more in its videos - so maybe a mini-series of ‘Cycling Weekly: in...’ Warwickshire or somewhere, would be a good advert for British cycling.
Keep up all the good work, I love the videos !!
Thanks so much for this video Ollie, really insightful. Its good to have somebody behind the scenes to clear things up.
Great topic choice for a video would be the analysis of FTP numbers on a climb, flat, downhill(around -1 to -2%)as well as an indoor FTP. Should a person do an FTP test for each of the above and adapt training zones accordingly to the road terrain? My main question is aimed at a downhill as it is much harder to hold your FTP(acquired by an FTP test on a +1 to +2% drag) on such terrain.
Great video as always and keep the good work up!
Hello there Ollie,
In my current stage of life, its challenging to buy new toys and keep a budget. I'd like to know what you would look for if you were to purchase a used bike? Is there a certain age (regardless of condition) where you wouldn't buy? Would it be worth buying a carbon frame bike used over an aluminum new? Maybe too broad a question but let me know!
I think videos like "A day with a PRO" would be great! You guys have access to top class riders and it would be nice if you could reveal some of their secrets - food-wise, training-wise etc. and to join some of them for the whole day!
How much faster are recumbenta? /Could Ollie win the tour de france on a recumbent?
Ninety second!! Woohooo! Do more aero bike testing videos on the track. I already have the new Foil and need a 3rd video with a new winner so I can show the missus that I really really need another 😀👍
Be cool to showcase opinions on online cycle stores vs brick and mortar shops and why we need both. Another one could be high end clothing comparisons such as Assos vs Castelli vs Santini. Love all the CW vids thanks!
A video I would love to see is, How to deal with loss in cycling. We all experience hard times and suffering in the sport, and many people quit before the good times come around. So I think a video explaining this would help the sport to grow.
Thanks for the brilliant insight into how you make money. I’d like to see videos on comparing cheapish £300-400 bikes to more high end bikes to see if there really is that much of a difference.
Cracking video. A video that would be good for me is around navigation. You go abroad, you move to a new area etc, what’s the best way of finding routes and climbs? Thanks
Thanks for making this video! Nice to know how youtube-channels like CW work and I really appreciate you being open about it.
I like the openness, unlike some other well known cycling RUclips channels (G**).
Regards from another secret squirrel.
I'd like to see a video about different gear combinations and what could work. I love my little 34 tooth chainring but I've overgrown the 50. Would it be possible to mix a 52 or larger with a compact inner chinring? The answer, in the next cycling weekly's video, hopefully.
Also, a review on a wood road bike
Thanks
I’d like to see a video of “taking part in.... “, so maybe a cx Race, a sportive or a coast to coast ride. I really enjoyed the hill climb one a few weeks ago
Hey CW, great video. I would like to see some presenter challenges where you guys face off on something. Like a race on tricycles or balance bikes. Again, keep the good stuff coming!
A video I’d like to see is around the health gains derived from cycling to tackle long term issues like obesity or diabetes. It’s probably a bit of a long term project but we hear about health and wellness benefits and it would be great for you to find and introduce people who’ve made a difference to their lives by starting or returning to cycling.
I think CW should make some videos about mid-range bikes and kit. We all want dura ace and le col jerseys, doesn't mean we can afford it. Bikes for beans?Pushbikes for pence? Got plenty more where they came from.......
I would like to see a video on how to train for a ultra endurance ride 200 miles. Great videos keep up the good work 👍👍👍
Great video CW and look forward to more content from the channel. I’m a new subscriber to the channel and would like to see content around Sportive events. How best to pace, what to expect from them and how to get fuelling right. I’ve got my first one this year after taking up cycling beginning of last year. All the best..
Thanks for some transparency. Interesting to understand. Love the videos. How about a debate with some industry experts on best way to train with power, benefits or not of certain speciality equipment like Q rings.
Screw adverts... i use Ad Blocker. It saves a lot of time and frustration. I've blocked 18 ads just in 30 minutes of browsing.
Can you make a behind the scenes video on how you guys make your videos. Also, A factory tour of a company would be a good idea and I'm sure lots of people would really enjoy either of these videos. Thanks for another great video!
Good video mate. Really interesting to hear it explained!
After seeing you ride Birmingham velo and sitting on my mates wheel at the finisnh I would like to see your guide to riding sportif 😎
How is the new R5??? I got the 2014 model so im very curious what the latest, very different model is like?
Our review of the R5 will be online very soon!
I would like to see a video of a group ride. All the craziness and shenanigans that goes on with getting everyone together, on time and making it back to the rally point.
I would like to see what all goes into planning an international bike trip that covers issues such as transporting bikes, finding good routes, different cycling etiquette etc..
Hi Ollie ! Regarding your bike reviews . Is it true that today there are no bad bikes ? Like the big names companies have achieved the perfect combo between lightweight , comfort and stiffness. As an answer to your last question , a video with you riding with cycling weekly's subscribers (like a coffee ride) would be a first . All in all this is the sport that brings us together ;) Keep riding !
I think it would be interesting to get to know all the editorial and production team behind cycling weekly videos! How do you people manage to produce so many videos constantly and consistently?
I'd like to hear what you think would happen if the pro peleton had to give up their radios.
I’d like to see a comparison of gravel bikes vs XC bikes; are gravel bikes for roadies who want to go off road and ride the occasional fire road, and XC bikes for mountain bikers who ride those same fire roads to get to the trail head?
And it seems half the commuter bikes parked in the cage at work are gravel-ish bikes, and the other half XC-ish bikes.
excellent one ! far more clear than GCN. Sorry but GCN's channel was excellent at the beginning and now it is just like a billboard for Canyon, Sram... (And now we have the pleasure to have GCN tech.... :( )
What video should you make?
How about differences between a 300 quid bike,, say a B'TWIN 500, a 1000 quid bike and a 10,000 quid bike. Maybe a few more in between. See where the point of diminishing returns is. You did do one a while back which was cheap bike and expensive bike, but that also included skin suits and stuff, so couldn't see how much different there was just between the bikes.
Would be nice to see a video on how to survive a 200km Audax in the mountains with 3800m worth of climbing. Be even better if Ollie tries it out and suffer for the rest of us mere mortals here first before we go try it out ourselves.
Would love a video on your worst setbacks in cycling (injuries etc) and the road back to fitness (pun intended). Its harder for us mere mortals to get back after a setback without a team of doctors/physio etc around us
Id like to see some kind of budget challenge video, buy a bike for 50 quid, and spend another 50 quid modding+tools. Do it for something specific like an off road event or a tour from Manchester to London for example. :)
Great explanation of the industry's way of gaining Revenue.
I would like to see a video made of either the Tifosi Mons"world's lightest production bike" with a weight of 4.6 kilos or the Reap beam bike.
Really need a video on which is faster - 650b or 700c road wheels. Could 650b be the next big thing in road cycling now that aerodynamics is becoming king?
Some good ideas here, but you should do a cost-benefit analysis for a different range of configurations on a mid- or entry-level racing bike to see if the extra dough is buying real gains.
I’d like to see how much difference components make. So same frame and wheels but different gears and finishing kit, maybe cheaper aluminium vs carbon, 105 vs dura ace di2 etc....
A video series covering structured training tips for busy people?
Do a video mapping out your ride from rest stop to rest stop as if you were a tourist not knowing where you are and showing us how well the auto mapping goes versus the routes you would take.
Weird and wonderful lightweight tech - and: is it any good? I've seen stuff around like Aerolite Pedals, Recon Cassett, Adam Hansens shoes, that kind of thing.
I would really like to see what it takes to review a bike, what kind of off-camera work is needed and how much effort you actually have to put into it (I assume it is much more than is shown in review articles/videos.)
Exercises for improving hill climb explosiveness in the gym or at home would be a good video
Would love to see how to a review of the Bryton Cycling GPS computer. Heard a lot about it but haven't had the courage to walk away from my trusty old Garmin!
Thanks for the explanation about funds, Ollie, everybody has to make a living. And in San Francisco in the Sixties, a friend of my father had this to say about his auto racing pursuits: "This ain't fo' FUNNY, this is fo' MONEY." And that guy was a character whose nickname was Weird Harold. Maybe it was a beatnik thing. And I like all of your features, can't think of anything to cover, except for maybe some juicy gossip. Maybe call it Cycling Chat.
I’d like to see some content on riding in my part of the world, New Zealand. We have a great variety of riding and it’s a great opportunity to leave the British winter behind.
I’d like to see you do a video against the GCN boys, points to be awarded for different events, one with the most points at the end wins. Events could include a tandem race, hill climb, relay around a velodrome or circuit.
Right on, nice explanation of the business. The glasses are also super cool, do they come with 1.5 readers? I’m an old man
I'd like to see a simple video on the usages of road bikes vs gravel bike vs CX bike. Not in angles and geometry but in plain English. The pros and cons of each bike in relation to each other.
How about a video about cycling etiquette in different countries. Considering how many people back home are not even greeting one, I would love to know how you can be polite/on the safe side as a cyclist around the globe
Loved my Rudy Projects up until the point where our new puppy got a hold of them and, yes, ate them. Puppy's ok. RPs unfortunately did not survive. :( Would love to see a video about innovative tech in cycling kit.
Informative journalism at its best... In terms of videos how about 'the club run'.
Always like interviews with pro riders, maybe a live Q&A
Really enjoyed video explaining how u make money, fair play for being up front about things. 👍🏻
I’d like to see videos of race analysis of some of the greatest strategy or upsets in the history of bicycle racing. Do make it a bit like story telling, with some comment also on the mentality of the riders or teams during that race It would be educational and I think will also create more awareness / appreciation to sport
Thanks for the vid. I'd like to see a video on different brands of cycling computer and what they offer. So many people use garmin (myself included) and they are almost universally regarded as the standard, but I can't help feeling there's more to the picture. Currently after a Wahoo element Bolt...or maybe mere mortals can never be happy with what they've got?
I’d like to see which pieces or winter kit handle sweat best as I am a sweater rider and freeze to death on winter rides after and hour! I’ve even tried wearing a wetsuit top to stay warm on rides and although I stay warm sweat drips out of the bottom of the top and out of the sleeves soaking my crotch and my bar tape!!!