The "cowboy" start technique.

[nickyboy]

Used to do it all the time as a lad

But it feels like it may be a bit tricky clipped in. I think it's because, to make this as easy as possible, the left foot should be at something like 45 degrees on the pedal, then it shuffles into place when the right leg swings over

Gonna give it a go, clipped in, anyway

 

[colly]

Used to do it all the time as a lad

But it feels like it may be a bit tricky clipped in. I think it's because, to make this as easy as possible, the left foot should be at something like 45 degrees on the pedal, then it shuffles into place when the right leg swings over

Gonna give it a go, clipped in, anyway

Great just make sure you get someone with a camera stood by.

 

[T675Rich]

I have never given how I get onto my bike much thought...as long as I don't end up a heap on the floor I am happy.

 

[colly]

I think this is the 'Cowboy in a hurry' dismount / mount.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqTDuGfqYCw

 

[mjr]

I think this is the 'Cowboy in a hurry' dismount / mount.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqTDuGfqYCw

Looks more like a cyclocross flying mount, like Pidcock in the Tour Series. That one dismounted before getting in shot.

 

[mjr]

That's what's was referred to above as the cowboy dismount.

I thought @colly was referring to the one swinging the leg over the bars. Based on how many times I've kicked the handlebars attempting it, I'd call that "risky"

 

[Webby97]

Still use it to start & finish the ride, with clips. Seems more natural than straddling first then clipping in, plus it's nice to have some momentum whilst throwing the leg over

 

[CXRAndy]

Im a rodeo bareback cyclist. I push the bike in front, grab the saddle and launch myself over the back wheel landing perfectly on the saddle and pedals

 

[jay clock]

I hadn't realised the cowboy mount wasn't normal!

 

[jay clock]

Does the video show what the OP calls Cowboy Start?

View: https://youtu.be/do6s2yLzus4?t=50
or have I misunderstood?

 

[mjr]

Does the video show what the OP calls Cowboy Start?

As his "swing and step" has the pedal at the bottom, so the only momentum is from pushing, I'd say no! It's somewhere between that and the one he calls "just jumping on" but the presenter is some sort of insulting freak, saying scoot-start is for beginners even though he himself often rides on the tops like a newbie.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Talking of dismounts. 20seconds in, what do you call that?

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyz5d3entBw

Prussian dismount.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Does the video show what the OP calls Cowboy Start?

View: https://youtu.be/do6s2yLzus4?t=50
or have I misunderstood?

Nice Norfolk Southern Goods (freight) train at the start, rather old locomotives.