Tips to produce a nice video

Using a wide angle lens (170° and more) will catch all the details on each side of the road. That's what we call a POV: Point of View video.

As you can't just go for a ride on a Summer solstice, have in mind the position of the sun during your ride. Going East in the morning is not the best idea for example.

Use a camera with a video stabilizer, like the Action Cam by Sony, or at least make sure that it won't get too much vibration during the ride. Remember that the human body is the best steady cam on Earth: preserving the brain from any vibration. But if you put the camera on your helmet, try to keep your head always in the same direction.

The first thought is: the higher, the better. That's partially true. A full HD file can always be rescaled to a lower resolution in post production. But think about the space it will take on your memory card, the time it will take to upload, etc. And if you want to get the wider angle, most of the time, you'll have to avoid Full HD but rather use 720p or 960p.

Compare these 2 videos: they were recorded by Lesley Patterson, 2x World Champion of XTerra Triathlon. Which one do you prefer? The one actually recorded from her bike's handlebar? Or the one recorded by her friend on a motorbike?