5 X World Record Holder | Ex Pro Bike Rider I am Chris Opie. I have raced bikes all over the world since 1998. I retired from life as a Professional Cyclist in 2018 to take up a role presenting videos at Global Cycling Network , GCN. I have a desire to try and compete and experience as many different disciplines from the world of cycling, I will be documenting it all along the way on this channel, whilst sharing over 20 years worth of knowledge and experience with you along the way. I will also feature my routes, detailed looks at my bikes, the changes I make to them and an inside look at the work I do with Le Col. For all enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact me here, info.chrisopie@gmail.com
My 1st two MTBs were Lapierre Zesty AM 527 (2014) and 827 (2016). Stand-out design, reliable, do anything, go anywhere MTBs. It’s been 10 years since Lapierre stopped exporting to U.S., I really do hope they return.
I bought this exact bike/colour after watching this review a number of times over. Surprisingly very little content on the 7.9 CF 2023. Can confirm it's a very capable bike.
Scott is brilliant he gave me a bike fit and it was such a difference . I had issues with my back and knee. I can highly recommend him he solved these issues 👍👍
Love what he said about running technique. I used to run with my husky and she made me run right. Smaller gate and high cadence to keep it nice and smooth. She taught me so much. Gutted she has gotten a bit too old for it now.
Dont really believe in any of this. I've lost fat and gained power and muscle and gained power and fat and muscle at the same time and still gained power
Problem with road racing is different levels , many people want to try it but thought of turning up and getting dropped after just 5 miles to then lose 15% speed by cycling on your own etc this After an hour or so s journey there puts a lot of people off , closed circuit races are better attended for this very reason ….. think should be more slower races to encourage people to race , turning up on a 90km race never raced before and trying to hang on with constant attacks and averaging 43kph , kicked out the back then riding along on your own does not encourage people to give it a do
Dear Chris, I thank you for such an honest sharing and revealing of your experience! It’s very inspirational to me. Stay the course; you matter and I, as well as others, appreciate you! Robert Sacramento, California
Missing your vids Chris. Hopefully spring brings us all back to life!! Really appreciate all your time, honesty and expertise in cycling and also in life. You truly are an inspiration in so many ways Chris. I’m sure I speak for many of your followers too. Thanks again & have a great Spring.
