Meet new-to-town bicycle mechanic and cyclist Ian, in our latest film “Ride”.
It’s the human power of turning feet over and over in a supple motion and the rhythm of your body moving side to side in time with the bike that has Ian enamoured. If he isn’t riding bikes, he is fixing bikes.
Bike Revive Tumut is set to become a local institution, a legacy where people connect over a shared zest for bikes. A place for cycling in all forms be it mountain biking, road biking, gravel riding, bike packing or e-biking.
“Ride your bike, don’t just romance the idea. Ride.”
About Bike Revive Tumut:
Bike Revive Tumut is a fully equipped bicycle service business that makes cycling accessible and easy through bike set-up and maintenance. Bike mechanic, Ian Downing works on bikes of all types, from basic entry-level to high-end performance. Ian Downing has been riding bikes and working on them since the 1970s, and his passion for bikes only continues to grow.
Bike Revive Tumut is also home to a collection of bikes from the decades, including brands such as Surly, Jones, Specialised, Trek etc.
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Riding my bike takes me back to that feeling of absolute freedom I felt when I was a kid on a bike. I’m now 66 years old. Still loving that freedom.
Yes! THAT feeling!
Absolutely..
Hello from Turkey 🇹🇷 I am 48 years old and riding my bicycle. I hope I will be able to ride while your age.
Absolutely!
Forever young when you cycle !
Leave your anger, confusion, sadness or worries on the road and return home, tired, hungry and peaceful.
Just turned 87 this September. Been riding forever. A lifetime sport. Just traded my Lemond Zurich for a rather expensive Specialized eBike. Bought this for an expected move to a home up a long, steep hill in Washington state. That changed, but here in Tucson, Arizona I ride this one daily for 90 minutes up and down a local highway. Traffic zooms by at 65 mph, but you have to just accept it as part of the game. After my Dutch wife died, I traveled to Holland and rented a bike at a local bike shop. Rode that bike all over that great country. A very bicycle friendly country. Fietspads everywhere.
“Ride your bike, don’t just romance the idea. Ride.” - Will love that line forever in action Ian!
What does rhat mean
@@workhard2530 don't think or dream of how good it is to ride , get out there , and ride.................
User's comment: "Ride your bike, don't just romance the idea. Ride." - Will love that line forever in action Ian!Your reply: Hey there! I couldn't agree more with the sentiment behind that line. It's all about taking action and experiencing the joy of riding your bike. Speaking of which, have you heard about the new project I found? It's called the Morph eBike by freebeat, and it's truly a game-changer. Not only does it offer an exhilarating riding experience with its powerful motor and impressive suspension, but it also has a unique indoor recharge feature. This means you can keep the energy flowing even when you're riding indoors. How awesome is that? Can't wait to get my hands on one! Keep pedaling and enjoying your rides, my friend! 🚴♂️
My top two favorite insights: 3:40 “No, people don’t need top shelf, what they really need is anything, and anything tuned well” 4:08 “The best bikes don’t get purchased and ridden out the door-the best bikes get purchased, ridden some, considered and then modified accordingly”
Been telling my mom this, but still getting scolded for ordering bike parts🤣🤣🤣 I'm 24btw
Absolutely ✊
Absolutely so true man! Ride your bike, don't be that snob that show off with only nice weather in mind. I commute every day to my work, I'm healthy and it keeps my mind free. It's not about top speed and your GPS, Strava or whatever. Just for showing off that stuff... Get your bike and just ride and be free... 🚲✊🏼
You've got it! 🙌
Definitely ❤️💯
Sounds kind of judge mental about people who want to use social platforms and compete a little. We have a lot of fun too 👍🏽
I don’t have strava or gps. But I do have a weather app and I don’t ride below 60 Fahrenheit. I still manage to ride 10-15 hours/week 8 months. I don’t enjoy the cold.
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I was in a car accident when I was 16. A guy had come out of nowhere and turned our car into a "U" shape. My step mom, who was driving, died instantly. From then on, I stopped wanting to drive. I go by bus and bike. Once covid hit, I didn't ride for the entirety of 2020 and 2021. I am getting back into it, and learning more about bikes in the process. It's funny really, I have rode all my life, and yet you would be surprised at how much I don't know. I am learning so much. I feel like this is the lifestyle I want.
I absolutley love this Film. It's magical and wonderful. So many wise words in such a short Film. Dude's a real RIDER. “No, people don’t need top shelf, what they really need is anything, and anything tuned well” “Ride your bike, don’t just romance the idea. Ride.” These 2 Lines will stick in my head for ever. Absolute Legend.
That is so true. I'm just a casual commuting utilitarian cyclist in rural Ireland but it's great to get out on my pretty basic Merida hybrid covered in racks and bags and mirrors and lights and all sorts of accessories that make it uniquely and wonderfully my own and do whatever I have to do instead of taking the car. Put one of my three trailers on and do the weekly household shopping, take the lawnmower in for a service, pick up 50 litres of tractor diesel. But as I'm getting older and had some coronary issues recently and developing arthritis in both knees and a hip I'm not going to apologise when I either add an electric conversion or/and get a full e-bike. Even without those reasons there's so much more I could do and further I could go with a little bit of "e"! And I do also own and need a car.
I'm in my 50s and still every time I go ride it brings out a big ole grin! Wish you were my bike shop!
This was brilliant. What a guy, the world needs more Ian’s.
We couldn't agree more 🙌
Not in my street. There's six Ian's and three of them are married to Susans. And don't get me started on all the Daves I know......kzhead.info/sun/ibqzdK19Z5-oaXk/bejne.html
I'm Ian! 👍👍👍👍
In this video, you have embraced what cycling and the love of bicycles is all about. I bought a bike 14 years ago, rode it 6 times and stowed it away for 13 years. Took it out, considered it, modified it and I ride everyday. It’s not a top end bike and some mechanics and bike shops make fun. But I love it and the freedom it gives me.
You value your bicycle; the feeling of freedom when on it; some mechanics… I am 72 , after riding I feel better, I have yet done any mechanic and I am at ease in making sure my 22 y .o bike is pumped up, and seat at proper height. My bike and me!
what where the modifications?
So 2008 Cannondale F4: replaced the 3x9 SRAM X7 drivetrain with a SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 drivetrain and the Shimano BR-M485 hydraulic brakes with Shimano XT 2 piston brakes. Added 26” Maxxis Ardent Race tires. Spank handlebars, Ergon Women’s saddle. It still has the proprietary Cannondale Headshok 80mm travel front suspension but for what I use it for, it works.
I always say that we cross that line where we no longer see bicycles as a toy. They are transportation, exercise and pure joy!
This man has 100% correct beliefs - biking should be about getting more buts on the saddles out there. Keep the top shelf stuff for the top 1%, and don't make people feel left out because they can't afford!
I started cycling at 8 and never stopped, 65 now and cycling about 6000 miles in 2021, I hope to double this in 2022, god willing. What he says about being part of the machine is so true....I still love cycling . I have been on a team for two years, pro/am...raced even along side of Greg Lemond, in fla once...got pictures with him. Raced in ironman competitions for many years and now, i just might do a race in my age soon....lol Love this guy in the movie.... I know what hes talking about, cus i even owned a bicycle shop for 5 years in my early life ...
Wow major props to you. Im actualy very motivated by this comment
Damn, at the end of the video, a small man's tear rolled down my cheek. I look like a dinosaur in this country, I am grateful to KZhead and this person who showed me that I am doing well. ...it's not normal to live in a country where there are no bike paths and no cycling culture...
Back then 35 years ago as a kid I rode my bike and enjoyed it - cause most of my freedom was my bike. I could strawl around, meet my friends and experience adventures. Then I got my driving license and forgot my bike. I drove an enduro motorcycle and afterwards a car. Now I'm over 40 years and got back to the beginning with an enduro mountain bike. And again I can strawl around, meet my friends and experience adventures. Hopefully my little son will ride with me someday as well.
It’s always the small, basic and simple things that bring the greatest pleasure and happiness in life.
An almost 8 minute video that literally could change lives around and around. Ian puts an intimacy to it that is easy to feel, but hard to describe. He nailed it. Excellent film.
Well put. I've been riding, racing and wrenching for many years. Own enough bikes to open my own small shop yet somehow this lil video is like an introduction to the beautiful world cycling. Bravo!
@@briang43 :Thanks man, but really Ian is right, it's about the connection between you and your bike(s). It's a ritual and it is personal and intimate. It's wild that a little machine could become so soulful. Want to throw some extra bikes of yours my way be chance? haha
"don't attack the hill, ride it" Brilliant! 👏🏼. Love the story, keep 'em coming. 👍🏼
Thanks, we will! 🙌
yeah, that's what you do on a fixed gear bike ;)
Ride the hill.. What does it mean?
I miss living in Germany where I commuted with my bike no matter the weather. 45 minutes one way. Had a coworker/neighbor one day challenge me because I said it’s only a few minutes longer than with a car. He said he could beat me by fifteen minutes or more. He beat me by fourteen. He said if traffic had been better he would have won. I said even if he had, my mind was in a better place than his because I didn’t get stressed by traffic I enjoyed my ride! I miss that!
Just great... Particularly your current location... Tumut.... Grew up on a grazing property, about an hour away... Tumbarumba... Whole family, always bike mad.... Dad stopped riding at the age of 88.... I now reside in Tweed Heads.... Have not owned a car for over 12 years.... But, currently own 3 bikes, about to purchase another!!! So, terrific movie, on so many levels... Rock on....
“What people need is anything, well tuned.” I love that! And that wash station!!!
Every bike shop like Ian's builds a community around them! Is it a high powered, glamerous job - no - but they improve the lives of so many! Thank you to everyone involved!
Amazing.Everyone who likes cycling should watch.
In 2019, at the age of 56, I started riding again after a 30+ year hiatus. I bought a new gravel bike this past Feb-23 and this year did 2300+ miles and 36.5k ft in climbing. I don't do the insane things I did on my BMX bike as a kid, but that same sense of freedom and flying is still there. I've dropped (and kept off) 40lbs, and my mental health is so much better. I'm glad it didn't take another decade to remember how much I love to ride.
I’m turning sixty this year and I’ve been riding since I was four years old, began racing at the age of eleven, i don’t race any longer but i still practice as if i was. Sunshine, rain, wind or snow it don’t matter to me I’ll be out there riding my bike almost every single day.🚴♂️🤘
Congrats, you understood, what bicycle riding is all about.
Ha! I used to draw manufacturer symbols! The Kona splat, Cannondale, Orange, GT, Trek, Specialized, Scott... I love bikes. Modifying, repairing, building, fettling and of course riding. The feeling of freedom and peace that lasts long after the ride is finished. The feeling of speed under your own steam. To rest atop a mountain or next to a river or just a Cafe before beginning the journey home, Bliss.
I am gonna savour this for my life. Thankyou sir.
Cycling has become more than a sport I practice. It is now my life style. I cycle to work almost every day and I go for longer rides twice or three times a week. It is not about hom many kilometers I ride, but how much fun I have. I put on my earphones, get on the saddle and feel the joy and freedom.
"Ride your bike" is the best quote ever and don't get stuck in one discipline otr way to ride as I was before when doing triathlon! After retiring of it I really discover the joy to ride by commuting, touring and just for fun 🤙
"Ride your bike, don't just romance the idea", very well said brother. You did a great job putting this video together, Amen. You just got me pumped up and spirit alive again to hit some single track!!!
Agreed 100% at 73 years old I ride my bikes every other day and enjoy restoring bikes and bike maintenance
Holy smokes what a great short film!!!!! and what a passion for bikes and riding bikes he has. That is so much spot on what it's all about 🙂🙂🙂🙂 I turned 61 in October last year. Can no stop thinking that one day I cannot ride a bike. Not looking forward to that. This short film gets me thinking about this one life we have and to get the most out of it......
Recently started riding....and this is not just a video it's an emotion. #Respect from India
My favorite bike is the one I'm riding! They all have their own story in feel and rideability, 40-year cyclist! I own 14 assorted bicycles and love every one of them!
Now I got someone familiar 😃
From Alberta, CANADA...... BRAVO..... I RIDE everyday, here I give it my best in WINTER to a Point for safety, this time I had one of my Bikes fitted with WINTER TIRES with STUDS... I LOVE TO JUST RIDE, besides the Physical attributes, it is GREAT FOR YOUR MENTAL HEALTH.... I ride for those who cannot.... That's my gift if you're that one and you're reading this..... KUDOS TOM.
There's nothing quite like the feeling of riding a bike that's put together well. When you also find that perfect asphalt to ride on, with the wind in your back, it's like flying.
What a wonderful short story. He found his dream job (though it's not a job), doing what he loves best, and doing it all with love for "the bike", Possibly the happiest bloke on the planet!
I love my midnight special! Same bike. Everything this guy is saying rings so true as having worked as mechanic. As an American traveling in the Netherlands experiencing their glorious infrastructure, I'm sad to see and hear that more and more people here are driving cars instead of riding bikes. Don't do that! Some are working hard to get more people on bikes in the US.
What a breath of fresh air. I've always thought of bikes as human-powered machines too. This dude gets it. There is no other freeing feeling I can find that comes close to riding.
keep the faith my brothers and sisters in cycling, i may never meet you but we will always be connected to each other through the ether
Totally agree about just getting out and riding. Too many think they will be judged for the equipment they own. I have yet to meet a fellow rider who cares. They all just love to ride and enjoy others doing the same.
I love It! Only a cyclist knows the feeling. Big thanks from Brazil.
Thank you for watching! 😊
Watching from Brazil too.
Seaside Ca.I’ll Be 64yr in March at the End of the Month I’ll be riding again. I like your attitude in life. I had a lot of bikes in my lifetime so you inspired me. Thank you for your video. Keep it up. I’ll see you on the road.
I bought a mountain bike so I’ll see you on the trails maybe thank you very much to inspire me to get back on
“I have too many bikes”, said no true bicycle enthusiast ever.😏 It’s more like, “I need one of those. . . and one of those too!”😁 Sweet short film!!👍🏼
I love to ride in the rain of the Pacific North West, especially in the forest.
Human skin IS waterproof.
Damn, at the end of the video, a small man's tear rolled down my cheek. I look like a dinosaur in this country, I am grateful to KZhead and this person who showed me that I am doing well. ...it's not normal to live in a country where there are no bike paths and no cycling culture...
Spirit up bro💪, same with me here😁
it's normal, but very hard 😔 Together we make this culture)
So much of "Biking" is commercialized, this little doc shows the essence of biking. Only through hours on the bike would this doc make sense to many.
What a bloody legend. Love my pushies - once they're under your skin they never leave you.
That ending just gave me goose bumps. Beautiful - from the technical and the storytelling party!
The best bikes don't get purchased and ridden out the door....ridden some, considered and modified accordingly. That is so good and true 👍
Nice video.I have mentioned to multiple people. "I don't know what I would be doing if I didn't find cycling" and What ever I was doing before, I am not going back. Enjoy the ride!
A true inspiration for a true bike inspired soles on this globe.
I've loved riding since I was 5 years old. I'm 60yo and I ride 10-20 miles every day, weather permitting. One of the greatest joys and pleasures in life! I have a 15+yo Gary Fisher mountain bike that fits me like a glove and is just an extension and expression of myself. I hope to keep it rolling forever! Beautiful little film! TY
This film and this guy are absolute gems. Loved it.
"To cycle is to fight, To be a warrior, Exultant in your own strength, And the glory of victory"...Richard Ballantine. I read those words years ago and they inspired me then and they inspire me still. Good on yer mate. greetings from the UK.
Great little movie. People over complicate riding a bike. I do between 1000km and 2000km a month on a bike. I ride 65km to go to work (electric) and leave at 4.30 in the morning. You see plenty of wildlife and the sunrise is always perfect. In winter my nose is freezing, but couldn't care less. That one morning an owl following along makes all the harsh mornings fall in to place. Keep it low tech, keep it simple, just do it. Good luck with the shop. Blessings from Belgium.
Fascinating, inspiring story - we could all do with a local bike mechanic like him!
Such an amazing person. Rider, Technician all together. Brilliant.
great quote. "Don't just romance the bike, ride!" Thanks Ian.
Mate. I needed this. My giant ocr 0 is resting at the back. Thanks for this.
I got diagnosed with parkinsons and dusted off my 11 year old Specialized Crosstrail Sport and ride pretty much every day now. It's changed my life. Doesn't matter how old it is, it still does the job and I'll keep it going for a long as it holds up
Awesome!! Great for the mind, body and soul. Stay strong 💪
Love your outlook! Keep on riding.
Это круто! Велосипед лечит лучше всяких таблеток. Движение - это жизнь!
Your attitude is the future of cycling. And your business model is the perfect antidote to one make franchises. Thank you from the UK.
Nice work made me happy again since I was run down on my bike from behind culminating 5days in hospital and new right hip replacement… have NOT ride since then PTSD Your love endeavour made me feel again I’m 64 Thankyou
As a cyclist who discovered my true love for cycling after 50, I hear ya! Riding makes me feel like a kid. Even hills are part of that feeling. And speed. There MUST be SPEED. 😊
I would love to meet this man, hang out, and ride bikes.
A beautiful short film featuring a very interesting guy-and now I am going out for a ride-just because I can.
Top video. Nice scenery and no traffic. Don’t get the whole e-bike craze as they’re not human powered. Perhaps we’re getting weaker. I remember the tiny cassette from 80’s and steel frames too.
Best film I’ve seen all year
Beautiful video and loved hearing someone who has the same passion for bikes as me. Thank you for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it!
I’ll watch this later. First I have to go for a ride.
You've got your priorities in order! 🙌
I just recently finished a custom build on a Midnight Special frameset, and have been enjoying it immensely. It began with a year of envisioning the build after Surly released it, followed by 1-2 years of no inventory on frames & components (thanks Covid), then 10 months to gradually build it in my spare time. So it's cool to see people like Ian taking theirs out & putting on the miles.
He nailed it! Just ride your bike! I'm 65 yrs old and can't think of anything else I'd rather be doing than riding my bike! No matter what bike it is!
What an inspiring video for biking 🚴👏👏👏
Glad you think so!
What a ripper flick to see someone living their dream. All power to you and thank you
Yeah this dude got the energy of a guy living his best life. I hope his shop smashes it.
“Don’t romance the idea, just ride”. Love it ❤
We need the extended version of this . At least 45 minutes. 8 minutes ain’t enough for this legend!!!!
Perfect little film, such a breath of fresh air from the bs we are bombarded with today. “Get out and ride” no greater words spoken. Never forget 80% rider- 20% bike.
"Don't just romance the idea, ride." Awesome.
Sir, I absolutely agree with all of your words. And the one at the end sums it up. "Ride"
Love it! Just ride! It's the best thing you can do as an old fart for your heart and health.....for your pocket book....for the environment. My commuter is an 80's rebuilt girls MTB. Nothing fancy, just an old bike nobody wanted that I added a little love and attention. Now it is my best friend.
I can 100% identify with this film, most of the time I use my bikes for urban transport and I don't have a single new bike, I keep my old ones alive and they ride very smoothly.... Too many bikes? n+1........😄
As a bike store owner for over 12 years, I really liked your video.
Thanks for watching, we're glad you liked it!
Liberty on two wheels,,,,was the motto of a bicycle company……??? I took this to heart and I’ve been riding bikes since 1976…..great video Sr.
Whenever i bike, i took a short time to look up the sky, took a deep breath, and i feel a great sense of freedom. It's a stress release to me.
I'm so glad KZhead showed me this film!!! Excellent job guys. Amazing short
Love this film , just perfectly demonstrates the true value of riding a bike . Thank you .
LOVE this! "Ride your bike, don't romance the idea" So true. A wise man speaking ;)
"Ride your bike don't just romance the idea.Ride" Best advice!
Great vid...really inspiring...sold the car 6 years ago and bought 2 bikes....life changing.....If I lived near you I would be a regular
Amazing. Here's a man with a passion about bikes. So glad I clicked on this video, just a great all round watch. 8 mins well spent! Cheers! From Canada!
I wish this guy's shop was in my neighborhood! Legend. True words never get old.
What a gemstone! Life is easy when you find your calling!
I already love to ride bikes… and this motivated me! Headed out the door
Thank you Ian! Hope the world sees your short movie. You really convey the message of riding a bike is living life fully and freely. It doesn't matter the brand of bike, rather how we choose to experience bring on a bike. I love your bike shop with the pool table there and how you mentioned about it bring a gathering place. 😀
Far too short 😭I could listen to this guy all day long ❤🚴♂️
I love it that he revives old inexpensive bikes. There's always someone who will be excited to have a bike to ride.
Gorgeous short film! Nothing but sharing this man's passion the most genuine way. Really cool, please do some more! Cheers from France
We've got lots more to come Anthony! 🙌
Amazing, no comments, simple but still very profound 🙏
THANK YOU...what a person ! I couldn't agree more , as I head out the door ....Peace ( we need more like him )
. . . ride-on!