How To Ride Flat Roads Faster
Published on June 22nd 2016
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Riding strongly on the flat is just as much of an art as climbing. We show you how to get as much speed as possible. Subscribe to GCN: http://gcn.eu/SubscribeToGCN Get exclusive GCN gear in the GCN store! http://gcn.eu/BuyGCNKit_ Sign up to the GCN newsletter: http://gcn.eu/gcnnewsletter While you may be generating great numbers on long climbs, it might not translate as well as you'd like on level ground. Inertia has a part to play on your pedalling dynamics, so we'd always recommend doing your intervals on the flat if that's what you're looking to improve. Rolling resistance and drag play an increasingly important role the faster you go, so optimising your equipment and body position will pay dividends. For even faster speeds, share the workload and ride in a group, but it's important to keep your group working nice and smoothly to maximise the benefit. Read CyclingTips' article on pedalling efficiency: http://gcn.eu/28QrNj5 Music: Marc Adamo - Rawk Out Per Ljungqvist - Just For You Per Ljungqvist - Keep On Rising Watch more on GCN... Get more aero on your road bike ▶︎ http://gcn.eu/1nCfwSl More training tips and advice ▶︎ http://gcn.eu/28PkLuf Buy NEW GCN cycling kit, casual wear and accessories in the GCN Shop: http://gcn.eu/TheGCNShop About GCN: The Global Cycling Network puts you in the centre of the action: from the iconic climbs of Alpe D’Huez and Mont Ventoux to the cobbles of Flanders, everywhere there is road or pavé, world-class racing and pro riders, we will be there bringing you action, analysis and unparalleled access every week, every month, and every year. We show you how to be a better cyclist with our bike maintenance videos, tips for improving your cycling, cycling top tens, and not forgetting the weekly GCN Show. Join us on YouTube’s biggest and best cycling channel to get closer to the action and improve your riding! Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Santini cycling kit: http://gcn.eu/1SFf8PV KASK helmets: http://gcn.eu/1FrbcHK fi’zi:k shoes and saddles: http://gcn.eu/1tsXI7S and http://gcn.eu/1KxBGd5 Topeak tools: http://gcn.eu/1Lc4HAj Canyon bikes: http://gcn.eu/1Oge4gz Muc-Off: http://gcn.eu/1XlT5Og Science in Sport: http://gcn.eu/1GrXo6n Ass Savers: http://gcn.eu/1XlTmkm Orbea bikes: http://gcn.eu/1oks6GH Trek Bicycles: http://gcn.eu/1RUwyGf Vision wheels: http://gcn.eu/1qHTlMu Zipp wheels: http://gcn.eu/1OcMUv5 Powertap: http://gcn.eu/1XlfT2p power2max: http://gcn.eu/1sdoPva Rotor: http://gcn.eu/1q3vtCo Reynolds: http://gcn.eu/1JjCDVL YouTube Channel - http://gcn.eu/gcnYT Facebook - http://gcn.eu/gcnFb Google+ - http://gcn.eu/gcnGPlus Twitter - http://gcn.eu/gcnTW GCN newsletter - http://gcn.eu/gcnnewsletter Leave us a comment below!