Cameras on bikes!!

[thehog]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7aH1bn6yUI&sns=em

Three years ago, the UCI put the kibosh on the use of in-race cameras on riders’ bikes. Since then, the question of allowing them has been “under review.” But at the Tour of California, the UCI granted riders a special exemption to try them again. Several teams have been using Shimano’s yet-to-be-released CM-1000, shown here on the front of Giant-Shimano sprinter John Degenkolb’s Giant Propel. (Teammate Koen de Kort used one on his seatpost, facing back into the pack.) The CMOS sensor shoots full 1080p HD video and features multiple lens modes, including a mind-boggling 180-degree view setting. The result is pretty spectacular.

http://m.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/new-bike-gear-previews/shimano-cm-1000-camera

 

[ebandit]

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so cameras on bikes will deter doping................cool

Mark L

 

[BigMac]

Please no. No.

No.

Am I the only one who likes things as they are? Am I the only one that thinks the introdution of cameras on bikes will somewhat ruin the essence of the sport, at least when watched on TV?

 

[stutue]

Awesome. Can't wait to see some footage of a really messy sprint.

 

[RobbieCanuck]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7aH1bn6yUI&sns=em

http://m.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/new-bike-gear-previews/shimano-cm-1000-camera

How is this doping related? The avowed purpose of cameras on bikes as per Cookson's comments is to bring the fans closer to the action. The YouTube footage from John Degenkolb's bike was pretty great stuff, and would make for great TV.

 

[Granville57]

Am I the only one who likes things as they are? Am I the only one that thinks the introdution of cameras on bikes will somewhat ruin the essence of the sport, at least when watched on TV?

What "essence" would that be?

Overhead shots blocked by trees?
Head-on, finish-line shots which completely skew the relative distance between riders?
Jittery broadcast directors who often don't know when to switch between the two?

Phil Liggett making the wrong call at the line?

 

[ferryman]

Well I made a right mess of moving this thread to here Correct place folks?

 

[Master50]

From the articles they all had to be downloaded after the race. I saw the Stage 1 sprint of Degankolb (sp?) from the lead out and his point of view. 2 cameras download and edit for TV. the pictures were wide angle and they are jittery for obvious reasons. you can just see Cavendish as the video ends

 

[avanti]

One issue is that ASO demands right to all video shot during a race by participants (cyclists, mechanics, management, etc.)

 

[winkybiker]

The footage was pretty cool. I wouldn't want to watch a lot it, though. A bit nausea inducing.

 

[42x16ss]

The footage was pretty cool. I wouldn't want to watch a lot it, though. A bit nausea inducing.

Just wait, this is going to be run again and again, ad nauseum at the Tour this year, with P & P reminding us every 5 minutes how great it is

 

[RedheadDane]

The bike camera footage is pretty cool but not all the time!
Pretty dizzying!

Referring to the Giant footage from AToC.

 

[happychappy]

Phil Liggett making the wrong call at the line?

Phil Liggett ruins the essence of sport.

 

[zigmeister]

Cameras on the bike, meh...OK, some things can be interesting.

But what we really want is LIVE data of stats, power/speed/HR etc...that the UCI also put the squash on as well 2 yrs ago.

Make teams reveal their data as well...that would be cool.

 

[Archibald]

I've not seen the footage in question, but in a sprint with bikes swinging from side to side at a great rate of knots, I can't imagine any worthwhile footage.
Nor from the handlebar view if the rider is in the bunch on someone's wheel - would just be a bunch of butts filling the screen...

 

[Jspear]

I've not seen the footage in question, but in a sprint with bikes swinging from side to side at a great rate of knots, I can't imagine any worthwhile footage.
Nor from the handlebar view if the rider is in the bunch on someone's wheel - would just be a bunch of butts filling the screen...

The footage is not that bad actually. It's not perfect, but personally I was surprised at how nice it is. Its very clear, your not really starring right at their butts , and its not too jittery. I wouldn't want to watch a whole race from this view (after a long while it could get nauseating), but I definitely enjoy watching the final sprints from this angle.

Check out the vid:

http://www.steephill.tv/players/vimeo720/?title=Bikecam+video+of+John+Degenkolb%27s+Stage+1+leadout+and+sprint&dashboard=tour-of-california&id=95181887&yr=2014

 

[max_powers]

Many bikecam videos are available for viewing, But not from the UCI Pros!

These provide a unique viewing experience and an easy way to grow the sport.

This thread directly addresses this 'pro' aspect of bikecams and should not have been moved.

 

[Archibald]

The footage is not that bad actually. It's not perfect, but personally I was surprised at how nice it is. Its very clear, your not really starring right at their butts , and its not too jittery. I wouldn't want to watch a whole race from this view (after a long while it could get nauseating), but I definitely enjoy watching the final sprints from this angle.

Check out the vid:

http://www.steephill.tv/players/vimeo720/?title=Bikecam+video+of+John+Degenkolb%27s+Stage+1+leadout+and+sprint&dashboard=tour-of-california&id=95181887&yr=2014

it's clear, sure, but when they're out of the saddle (just after the first bend in that footage) is what I mean - you could multiple that for a sprint finale - crazy viewing - and not for me

 

[42x16ss]

I'd love to have seen footage from a sprinter like McEwen though, watching him work his way through the peloton in the last 1-2kms would be pretty special!

Abdoujaparov, Frank Hoste and Tom Steels would have been pretty spectacular to watch as well

 

[Archibald]

I'd love to have seen footage from a sprinter like McEwen though, watching him work his way through the peloton in the last 1-2kms would be pretty special!

Abdoujaparov, Frank Hoste and Tom Steels would have been pretty spectacular to watch as well

renshaw?

(10)

 

[42x16ss]

renshaw?

(10)

Helmet Cam

 

[stutue]

I'd love to have seen footage from a sprinter like McEwen though, watching him work his way through the peloton in the last 1-2kms would be pretty special!:

Agreed...or a Cav in one of those sprints where he was forced to pick people's pockets.

 

[Archibald]

Helmet Cam

while he breaks it on someone?

 

[42x16ss]

while he breaks it on someone?

As long as it's shatter proof

Think of the footage A camera on the bars isn't going to get the reaction...

 

[oldcrank]

I'd love to have seen footage from a sprinter like McEwen though, watching him work his way through the peloton in the last 1-2kms would be pretty special!

Abdoujaparov, Frank Hoste and Tom Steels would have been pretty spectacular to watch as well

Robbie has a couple of crits (Japan Cup, Noosa)
from 2012 on his YouTube channel, my friend.