When you started throwing money at it, you already understood the fundemental principle of cycling.

I used to be a hot guy that went on long bike rides with friends and stopped for treats (aka road beers)... My only problem... I got depressed and in a rut... After getting fired and weeks of not doing anything I found this video (channel now :) )... Took a shower, de-clutter my house, tune my bike and felt like dying after a 20k ride... Greatest feeling I had this year. Thank you Mak :)

as someone who works at a bike shop, if someone walked in and said "i'd like to get into biking and i have no idea where to start" i would ALSO say "hell yah"

I commute to work by bicycle every day. In the morning the fresh air wakes you up and in the evening you can clear your head from work stuff. It's incredible.

Came for the cycling, stayed for the excellent storytelling 🔥

A helmet is a basic piece of professional equipment. If you aspire to take cycling seriously, you wear a helmet. Respect to you for doing so from the very beginning.

I really appreciate that this "doing something for 30 days" video also includes rest days! It gives a much more realistic approach to someone actually starting to learn a new skill, rather than someone doing a crash exercise routine and then stopping when the 30 days is up because they overdid it. Really inspiring!

As a former gravel cyclist who’s done rides for cinnamon buns, 19 hour rides, and solo bike-packing, I loved this video. We all start at the beginning!! So much to learn.

My favorite thing about watching these videos is her perseverance. I never even realized how quick I am to give up on something especially if it's causing me physical pain and embarrassment. And there she goes, getting over herself and doing the research

As a guy who's been cycling competitively for 6 years, I loved your video: it shows that anyone looking to get into cycling should prioritise having fun at first!

Feeling like you don’t deserve something because you’re not a professional at something is so real. I relate so hard to that. Let’s just stop caring about what other people think 🙌🏻

My wife and I I are in our late 50's and we cycled from Azerbaijan to Cyprus.
We crossed the Caucuses and Trabzon mountain range and the one thing you quickly learn is to embrace the pain.
I thoroughly enjoyed your video and I hope you continue to cycle.

I find that nothing clears my mind like a bike ride, even only 20 minutes of intense riding clears the cobwebs.

I'm a 63 year old cyclist and seeing this video made me smile.  Living in Kansas, I'm both a roadie and a gravel grinder.  So far this year I have put in 4,100 miles and I still work a full time job.  You will soon get to a point where 20 mile rides are pretty much just a warmup.  Even though I have ridden for decades there is one thing that still is painful...100 mile rides.  Between the physical pain and mental demons that come with a century ride, it is the ultimate commitment of the love you will habe for cycling.  Enjoy yourself and I'm very proud of you.

8:32  Any cyclist who trains on a bicycle needs padded bike shorts, no matter if they are just starting out. Greetings from Argentina.

No, Makari, you're not the problem. You're the shining light of YouTube.

FYI, padded or not, if you get a seat that is properly fitted for you, meaning your "sit bones" are exactly where they need to be, you will find A LOT of comfort in your rides.

2:02 the words a salesman would be dream of hearing.

“But that’s me out here, concerned about what other people will think of me rather than doing what makes me comfortable. So, That’s a me problem for sure.”
And
“We can fix it, I’m just in pain.”
Feeling so validated and inspired!

Cycling is amazing. It takes time to get used to and it is expensive to start, but the doors it opens for fitness, adventures, and time with friends is 100% worth it.