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Juliet elliott ride with gps11/12/2023 ![]() Favourite event you've been part of? Ooh, there are too many.Favourite place to ride? Italy or California (probably). ![]() Then when I started racing gravel bikes we agreed to work together properly. How did you get sponsored/get into the Marin family? Initially I was hooked up with a Marin mountain bike on a casual basis.What’s the best piece of riding advice you’ve ever been given? It’s pretty obvious but look where you wanna go.What size Marin bike frame do you ride? I’m between small and medium - Medium Alpine Trail but small Headlands.What would be your desert island luxury item? Hmm.Must have MTB accessory for a ride? Tubeless dart and Co2.Follow my YouTube channel for vlogs, tips, travel and fun stuff. Who is Juliet Elliot? I ride and race bikes of all kinds but gravel and MTB are my favourite.Check the front wheel and tyre as outlined above and if all is good, you’re ready to ride. It should swing freely – if it doesn’t, your headset is too tight.ġ1. Pick up the bike and let the front wheel flop from side to side. If it feels loose or you feel ‘play’, you need to tighten your headset. Try and push the bike backwards and forwards. Check the headset is done up properly – turn the front wheel 45 degrees then pull the front brake. At the front of the bike, squeeze the brakes to ensure they’re working.ġ0. Continue following the ‘M’ shape to inspect the frame as it runs up to the stem.ĩ. Continue checking the frame all the way down to the bottom bracket, then check the cranks and pedals don’t have any lateral ‘play’ in them. Named one of Bike Biz’s ‘Most Influential Women In Cycling’ and a ‘Woman To Watch’ by YouTube, Juliet Elliott is a former model and pro snowboarder. Check the seat and seat post are secure.ħ. Juliet Elliott is part of Cycling UK's 100 Women in Cycling 2019 list for being an outspoken advocate for women in sport and being a leading women’s cycling influencer. Follow the ‘M’ shape to inspect the frame as it runs up to the seat post.Ħ. Shift through the gears and check they’re changing smoothly.ĥ. Is there enough brake pad left? Are the pads properly aligned to touch the correct part of the rim when the brakes are on?Ĥ. ![]() Check the rear axle or quick-release skewer is done up properly.ģ. Check spokes are uniformly taught and not rusting.Ģ. Are any tread ‘knobbles’ still intact? Check the recommended tyre pressure on the side wall and inflate accordingly.ġ. Come armed with your questions, ride along and chat with meHere's the ride:https://b. Beginning at the back, you’ll be following an ‘M’ shape to ensure you check every part of your machine.Ĭheck the tyres for wear or signs of perishing. Hey everyone I'm hosting a ride on Rouvy on December 28th at 6p, GMT. Carefully lube the chain, choosing wet or dry lube if you’re able to access those if not, universal bicycle chain oil will do fine. Give your chain a good scrub and wipe, then use a clean cloth to wipe your brake pads or rotors. I’d always encourage getting children involved in this process – sadly, ours were all at school when I had the chance to record this, otherwise, I’m sure they’d be wielding cloths and Allen keys alongside me.īegin by giving your bike a thorough clean, paying particular attention to the drivetrain. And whilst riding bikes off road is certainly nothing new, a lot of gravel’s appeal lies in the new sense of freedom it brings with it. In this video, I outline the best practice for checking and adjusting your family’s bikes in preparation for the first ride of the year. By Juliet Elliott 21st June 2022 at 3:45 PM 4 min reading One of the best things about riding gravel is that there aren’t really any rules. ![]()
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