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Oct 15, 2024 • 36min

Hidden Dangers: Is Cycling Bad For You? | GCN Show Ep. 614

🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 614 Can too much cycling actually be BAD for you? New research sheds light on this long-running debate...and we're diving straight in. Dan & Si also share the results from the first-ever European Mechanic's Championships, their inaugural "Cool Head of the Week" award, and why one top triathlete won’t be winning the Tour de France anytime soon... Turns out, he’s not up for the pay cut! 00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show! 00:42 This week in the world of cycling 02:32 Can too much cycling actually be BAD for you? 08:00 Cycling Shorts 08:08 Bike Mechanic’s European World Championships 09:45 Zoe Backstedt Finished 3rd Overall With No Teammates 10:51 Fayetteville (Arkansas) Bikepacking Route Network Launch! 11:39 Zwift Racing Score 12:49 Lifetime Grand Prix Series 2025 14:18 Why Kristian Blummenfelt Won’t Ride in the Tour de France... 16:45 Hack/Bodge of the Week 25:07 Caption Competition  26:54 Comment of the Week 28:18 Special Guest Appearance 31:25 More Comments! 33:53 This Week On GCN Useful Links: Join this channel to get access to perks 👉 https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmemberships Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNinsurance GCN Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnuploader Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshop GCN WhatsApp Channel  👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsapp GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcast Join the GCN Club on Zwift and ride with us! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNClubRides Have you had any health-related problems happen after an epic endurance ride? Or are you the healthiest you’ve ever been since you entered the sport? ❤️‍🔥 Watch more on GCN... 📹 5 Things You Need To Know Before Buying A Saddle 👉  • 5 Things You Need To Know Before Buyi...  📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/editorschoice 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #health #fitness #overtraining #injury 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sirotti Images The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling. Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour,  entertainment, and more. Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon CamelBak: https://gcn.eu/Camelbak Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles: https://gcn.eu/VW Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca MET Helmets: https://gcn.eu/methelmets Strava: https://gcn.eu/strava Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration AGU: https://gcn.eu/AGUxGCN Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels
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Oct 8, 2024 • 40min

Why The Gravel World Championships Were MUCH Harder Than You Think | GCN Show Ep. 613

🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 613 The 2024 Gravel World Championships took some heat for being lacking enough “serious” gravel, but we’re here to break down why it was way tougher than you think—and why it matters! Dan & Si also share news of what Mark Cavendish has in common with James Bond, which might not be immediately obvious. They also cover why Lachlan Morton is an even bigger legend than previously thought, and why the cycling utopia of the Netherlands is going to seem a little less idyllic if one politician gets their way… 00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show! 00:48  This week in the world of cycling 02:09 Si’s Experience at the Gravel World Champs 04:18 Were the Gravel Championships actually a gravel race? 🤔 09:54 Corners at the Gravel Worlds 11:39 Course & UCI World Championships in the U.S.? 12:37 Do cyclists always complain about the Gravel Worlds lacking gravel? 14:05 Cycling Shorts 14:19 WaveWear shorts that reduce lactic acid in legs?! 15:11 What do James Bond & Mike Cavendish have in common? 16:04 Lachlan Morton sets the Around Australia record 20:56 Minister Madlener's aim to have 25% of bike users wearing helmets in the Netherlands 22:24 Cyclist-Only Bike Shuttle Bus Under The River Thames 23:12 Join us in our weekly Club Ride on Zwift! 🎉 23:50 Hack/Bodge Of the Week 30:34 Caption Competition  32:57 Comment of the Week 38:07 This Week On GCN Useful Links: Join this channel to get access to perks 👉 https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmemberships Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNinsurance GCN Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnuploader Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshop GCN WhatsApp Channel  👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsapp GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcast What did you think about the gravel course on Saturday? 🚵‍♂️ 🔥 Join us in our GCN Club Rides! 👉 https://www.zwift.com/uk/events/view/... Watch more on GCN... 📹 Are Wider Gravel Tyres Better? 👉   • Are Wider Gravel Tyres Better?  📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/editorschoice 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #gravel #gravelworldchampionships #uci #worldchamps #worldchampionship #2024 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sirotti Images The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling. Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour,  entertainment, and more. Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon CamelBak: https://gcn.eu/Camelbak Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles: https://gcn.eu/VW Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca MET Helmets: https://gcn.eu/methelmets Strava: https://gcn.eu/strava Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration AGU: https://gcn.eu/AGUxGCN Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels
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Oct 1, 2024 • 38min

Tadej Pogačar's Training Secrets Revealed?! | GCN Show Ep. 612

🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 612After Tadej Pogačar became just the third rider ever to achieve the "triple crown"—winning the Giro, Tour, and World Championships—we’re diving into his training secrets! He recently revealed them openly on Peter Attia's podcast. Spoiler alert: His power stats are unbelievable. 🤯Plus, we’ve got news on how you could get paid for providing leads to the UCI about cheating in pro cycling, a hack/bodge using a diaper, and much more!00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show! 00:54  This week in the world of cycling 01:20 Tadej Pogačar: The greatest of all time?02:44 Numbers and details revealed: Peter Attia’s Podcast with Pogačar03:17 What are Pogačar’s secrets?11:48 Cycling Shorts11:56 UCI initiative to catch motor doping 13:47 Strava’s “Quick Update”14:26 Industry Legend, Bob Parlee, has sadly passed away 15:10 Cycling Fatalities in the UK have fallen by 4%15:48 Scary Update: Lachlan Morton16:55 KOM Holder on Strava Segment: Kimba to Iron Knob 17:14 Zwift Turns 10 Years Old This Week!18:32 Muriel Furrer Tragedy & Women’s World Championships 19:56 Your Cycling Insurance Experiences22:06 Hack/Bodge Of the Week27:55 Caption Competition30:21 Comment Of The Week35:57 This Week On GCNUseful Links:Join this channel to get access to perks 👉 https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmembershipsInsurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNinsuranceGCN Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnuploaderVisit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshopGCN WhatsApp Channel  👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsappGCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcastAre you surprised by the power numbers Pogačar quoted on Peter Attia’s podcast, or by anything else he said in that interview? 👀⚡️🔥 Join us in our GCN Club Rides! 👉 https://www.zwift.com/uk/events/view/4515903 Watch more on GCN...📹 Zone 2 Is Overrated Says Norwegian Super Coach 👉 https://youtu.be/gpP9FgXvEzo?si=1uJt-UDHZX-x5WeR📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/editorschoice📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵#gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #tadejpogacar #pogacar #worldchampionship #tourdefrance #giroditalia 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sirotti ImagesThe Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling.Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour,  entertainment, and more.Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races.Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside CyclingThanks to our sponsors:Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/PinarelloTopeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/TopeakCanyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-CanyonCamelBak: https://gcn.eu/CamelbakPirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/PirelliOrbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/OrbeaVision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/VisionVolkswagen Commercial Vehicles: https://gcn.eu/VWWahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktoolSelle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItaliaZwift: https://gcn.eu/ZwiftSilca: https://gcn.eu/SilcaMET Helmets: https://gcn.eu/methelmetsStrava: https://gcn.eu/stravaShadowStand: https://gcn.eu/ShadowStandPrecision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydrationAGU: https://gcn.eu/AGUxGCNElitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels
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Sep 24, 2024 • 38min

Why Van Der Poel WON'T Win The UCI World Championships | GCN Show Ep. 611

🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 611 This week, we're putting forward a case for why Mathieu Van der Poel WON'T actually win the UCI World Championships this year. Dan's been thinking it through, and he honestly doesn't think the victory will be Van der Poel's this Sunday. But why? Meanwhile, we’ve also got news of lifetime cycling contracts, a new helmet-safety leaderboard, and how cyclists are now having to make way for bats...? 00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show!  00:57  This week in the world of cycling  02:44 Why won’t Mathieu Van der Poel win the World Championships? 11:15 Visit the GCN Shop to check out our new T-shirts! 🛒 11:30 Cycling Shorts 11:38 New helmet-safety leaderboard  13:00 2 million Brits priced out of cycling  13:53 Wout van Aert’s lifetime contract with Visma-Lease A Bike 15:53 Cyclists coming second to bats… 17:10 Lachlan Morton is still going & Steve Eastwood is tackling the Facey Fifty  18:08 We need your help! We want to know your experience with bike insurance 19:48 Hack/Bodge Of the Week 26:30 Caption Competition 28:27 Comment Of The Week 34:35 This Week On GCN Useful Links: Join this channel to get access to perks 👉  https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmemberships Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNinsurance GCN Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnuploader Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshop GCN WhatsApp Channel  👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsapp GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcast What do you think Van der Poel's chances are? 🏆 Do you agree more with Dan or Si on this? Tell us why in the comments below! 💬 Also, was there a time when you didn't have bike insurance but wish you did, or when bike insurance was a life-saver for you? 🤔 Watch more on GCN... 📹 We Raced A Pro. How Slow Are We? 👉 https://youtu.be/uCTvSxSf4_8?si=iNcv2SfA7Bge74ZN 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/editorschoice 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures  🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #uci #uciworldchampionships #world #championships #mathieuvanderpoel #vanderpoel #mvdp 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sirotti Images The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling. Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour,  entertainment, and more. Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon CamelBak: https://gcn.eu/Camelbak Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles: https://gcn.eu/VW Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness  Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca MET Helmets: https://gcn.eu/methelmets Strava: https://gcn.eu/strava ShadowStand: https://gcn.eu/ShadowStand Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration AGU: https://gcn.eu/AGUxGCN Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels
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Sep 17, 2024 • 41min

Why All The Hate Against Cyclists? Where Is It Coming From? | GCN Show Ep. 610

🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 610After Conor disappeared down a rabbit-hole of anti-cycling comments on a local Facebook group, we started asking if we should be concerned about this rising sentiment and if there’s anything we can do about it. What's causing such extreme anti-cycling views?Plus, Dan & Si are covering a groundbreaking new bike from Brompton, news from the best ultra-endurance athletes in the world, and the world’s most famous triathlete deciding that he’s not going to try to win the Tour de France after all. 00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show! 00:45  This week in the world of cycling 02:00 The war on cyclists 10:53 What can we do about it? 15:44 Cycling Shorts15:50 Brompton’s New Bike: The G-Line17:00 Lael Wilcox Breaks The Round-The-World Record  18:59 Bikepark Wales Rewilding Land 21:17 Triathlon's Kristian Blummenfelt & Tour De France Controversy22:17 Lachlan Morton’s Around Australia Attempt 24:32 Our Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Partnership! 25:34 Hack/Bodge Of the Week32:51 Caption Competition35:24  Comment Of The Week38:33 This Week On GCNUseful Links:Join this channel to get access to perks 👉 https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmembershipsInsurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNinsuranceGCN Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnuploaderVisit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshopGCN WhatsApp Channel  👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsappGCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcastWhat’s your experience with anti-cycling been? 🚳 Are things as black and white as they feel? 🤨 Watch more on GCN...📹  Can We Make The CHEAPEST Road Bike GOOD?! 👉 https://youtu.be/vfSVWNGpUxc?si=9_9zZFDg3xJZMdzi📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/editorschoice📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵#gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sirotti ImagesThe Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling.Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour,  entertainment, and more.Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races.Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside CyclingThanks to our sponsors:Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/PinarelloTopeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/TopeakCanyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-CanyonCamelBak: https://gcn.eu/CamelbakPirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/PirelliOrbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/OrbeaVision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/VisionWahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktoolSelle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItaliaZwift: https://gcn.eu/ZwiftSilca: https://gcn.eu/SilcaMET Helmets: https://gcn.eu/methelmetsStrava: https://gcn.eu/stravaShadowStand: https://gcn.eu/ShadowStandPrecision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydrationAGU: https://gcn.eu/AGUxGCNElitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels
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Sep 10, 2024 • 44min

Is This Cycling Legend About To Do The UNTHINKABLE? | GCN Show Ep. 609

🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 609 Lachlan Morton is at it again with another ultra-endurance adventure, but could this be a warm-up for something even bigger? We’re talking a possible round-the-world record attempt! So, we catch up with the current record holder, Mark Beaumont to find out what he thinks about Lachlan’s current exploits, his potential route AND ultimately whether he thinks Lachlan's got a chance of clinching the record! Plus, Si & Dan compare Peter Sagan to Ollie Bridgewood (as one does), hear why Si thinks cyclists would ruin parkrun, and wonder if Instagram really knows what the most beautiful bike rides in the world are.  00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show!  00:58 This week in the world of cycling 01:28 Peter Sagan’s Water Bike  01:51 La Vuelta, Primož Roglič & Ben O’Connor  02:17 The world’s best ultra cyclists are really stepping it up! 03:10 Lachlan Morton: Gearing up for the round-the-world record? 04:29 Mark Beaumont’s Thoughts on Lachlan Morton’s Record 06:15 What does Mark think about Lachlan's strategy? 09:30 Can Lachlan find a faster route?  12:49 What pitfalls might you see?  16:16 What do you rate Lachlan's chances are for breaking your world record? 17:41 Interview Recap  19:13 Check out our GCN memberships & documentaries! 🎉 19:52 Cycling Shorts  19:59 Si’s first parkrun & “Parkride” 23:05 The Zwift Ride  24:27 Segment broken on Boxhill climb in Surrey! 25:35 California’s bill on ebikes  26:21 30 Most Beautiful Bicycle Routes in the World (according to Instagram)  28:33 Wedding at Waco Wild West Bike Race  28:54 Hack/Bodge Of the Week 33:33 Caption Competition 36:23 Comment Of The Week 41:36 This Week On GCN Useful Links: Join this channel to get access to perks 👉  https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmemberships GCN Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnuploader Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshop GCN WhatsApp Channel  👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsapp GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcast What do you think? Are we reading too closely into what Lachlan's doing here? 🧐 If not, do you think Lachlan can actually break the round-the-world record? 🌎 Watch more on GCN... 📹 Is The Bike Industry Still In Crisis? | GCN Show Ep. 608 👉 https://youtu.be/UDNmg1ajBuI?si=-JC4T7BCgQ0mT5ti 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/editorschoice 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures  🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #lachlanmorton #endurance #endurancecycling #ultra #ultracycling #ultraendurance #markbeaumont #vueltaaespaña #vuelta #primozroglic  📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sirotti Images The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling. Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour,  entertainment, and more. Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon CamelBak: https://gcn.eu/Camelbak Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness  Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca MET Helmets: https://gcn.eu/methelmets Strava: https://gcn.eu/strava ShadowStand: https://gcn.eu/ShadowStand Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration AGU: https://gcn.eu/AGUxGCN Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels
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Sep 3, 2024 • 41min

Is The Bike Industry Still In Crisis? | GCN Show Ep. 608

🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 608Is the bike industry still in crisis? Last year, we spoke to an industry expert. One year on, have things gotten better or worse? Is the industry back on an upward trend, about to make a reversal, or is it still in free fall? Dan and Si find out. Plus, they discuss electronic cycling shoes, Ford e-bikes, cross-country mountain biking, and broken climbing records!00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show! 00:43 New KOM on the world’s most popular Strava segment! 01:49 World’s most expensive saddle bag on sale02:05 Update on Lael Wilcox's round-the-world ride02:47 Is the bike industry still in trouble?03:42 Is the state of things getting worse? 05:37 What’s enough to get brands through?07:51 "Self-inflicted pain" by the industry?11:23 What do we make of that?13:12 Cycling Shorts 13:19 Ford’s new e-bikes14:06 Killian Jornet’s Alpine climb14:42 Mt. Washington Hill Climb15:20 People in England are cycling less...16:49 Shimano Experience Center has had 6 bikes stolen18:08 Cycling News20:08 Shimano’s self-adjusting cycling shoes 21:04 CHPT3 Transit Shoe22:10 Check out our new limited edition AGU cycling jerseys! 🎉24:17 Hack/Bodge Of the Week32:09 Caption Competition34:28 Comment Of The Week39:51 This Week On GCNUseful Links:Join this channel to get access to perks 👉 https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmembershipsGCN Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnuploaderVisit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshopGCN WhatsApp Channel  👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsappGCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcastAre bikes still too expensive? 💰 What’s your take on the state of the cycling industry? 🤔Watch more on GCN...📹  Can We Prove That Gravel Riding Is Harder Than Mountain Biking? 👉     • Can We Prove That Gravel Riding Is Ha...  📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/editorschoice📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵#gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bikes #bikelife #bike #industry #bikeindustry 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sirotti ImagesThe Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling.Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour,  entertainment, and more.Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races.Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside CyclingThanks to our sponsors:Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/PinarelloTopeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/TopeakCanyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-CanyonCamelBak: https://gcn.eu/CamelbakPirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/PirelliOrbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/OrbeaVision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/VisionWahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktoolSelle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItaliaZwift: https://gcn.eu/ZwiftSilca: https://gcn.eu/SilcaMET Helmets: https://gcn.eu/methelmetsStrava: https://gcn.eu/stravaShadowStand: https://gcn.eu/ShadowStandPrecision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydrationAGU: https://gcn.eu/AGUxGCNElitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels
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Aug 27, 2024 • 37min

Should The Police Stop Rogue Cyclists? | GCN Show Ep. 607

🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 606 Do the police enforce the road rules to cyclists in a just manner? Or have cyclists been misbehaving on the road?  In this edition of the GCN Show, Si and Dan discuss what the police could do and what cyclists could do when it comes to breaking the law on the road! Additionally, a cyclist gets cautioned at the Vuelta a España, F1 drivers taking up gravel racing, and many more! 00:00 GCN Show headlines 00:35 James Knox making history in Vuelta a España  01:40 Fully 3D printed bike 02:20 Si’s fear of cows being justified 04:51 Cyclists breaking the rules 06:07 Should the police prosecute cyclists? 07:09 Delivery rider on the M6 Motorway 08:33 Commonwealth teams on the motorway 09:37 What should cyclists do? 11:03 Number plates of bicycles 13:46 Cycling shorts 13:51 UK Under-18 race making national news 16:31 Pablo Torres breaking records 18:06 Sebastien Vettel in the Swiss epic ride 19:05 Hack/bodge of the week 26:26 Caption competition 30:12 Comments of the week 34:00 Coming up this week Useful Links: Join this channel to get access to perks 👉  https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmemberships GCN Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnuploader Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshop GCN WhatsApp Channel  👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsapp GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcast What are your thoughts on policing rogue cyclists? 🚴👮 Watch more on GCN... 📹 5 Pro Tips To Help You Hold The Wheel 👉 https://youtu.be/N7OL6MJTrs0 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/editorschoice 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures  🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #police #law #trafficpolice #trafficrules #vueltaespaña #yellowcard  📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sirotti Images The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling. Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour,  entertainment, and more. Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon CamelBak: https://gcn.eu/Camelbak Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness  Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca MET Helmets: https://gcn.eu/methelmets Strava: https://gcn.eu/strava ShadowStand: https://gcn.eu/ShadowStand Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration AGU: https://gcn.eu/AGUxGCN Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels
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Aug 20, 2024 • 33min

Was Cycling Better 10 Years Ago? | GCN Show Ep. 606

🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 606 Has cycling become better or worse in the last decade? That is exactly what Hank and Dan discuss in today’s GCN Show!  Interestingly, there are quite a few reasons that can create good debate between the old school and the new school! 00:00 GCN Show headlines 00:34 For the love of rim brakes… 01:23 Why was cycling better 10 years ago? 01:38 Easier maintenance back then 02:22 Cycling was cheaper 02:50 Fewer cars on the road 03:46 Everyone was younger 04:35 Why cycling is better now? 04:37 More comfort 05:08 Bikes are more versatile 05:34 More cycling infrastructure 06:02 Eat a whole load of carbs! 06:30 Easier navigation 07:08 More live race coverage 07:58 GCN Spanish Collection apparel and accessories 08:24 GCN membership 09:19 Cycling shorts 09:25 Wireless groupsets vulnerable to hackers 11:10 Matthew Richardson to represent Team GB at LA 2028 12:03 Nigeria’s first ever Olympic cyclist 12:41 Leo Hayter battling depression 13:20 Riding the worst bike for more than 100 miles 14:33 Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift 15:35 #AD PF&H nutrition strategy stickers 16:42 Hack/bodge of the week 23:31 Caption competition 25:39 Comments of the week 31:14 Coming up this week Useful Links: Join this channel to get access to perks 👉  https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmemberships GCN Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnuploader Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshop GCN WhatsApp Channel  👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsapp GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcast Do you think cycling has become worse? Or has it become better? Let us know! 👇 Watch more on GCN... 📹 Why Getting Better Sleep Benefits EVERYTHING | Dan’s Journey Back to Health and Fitness (Pt. 5) 👉 https://youtu.be/LIgURQ8UOEw 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/editorschoice 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures  🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 Afternoon Swing - Five Dime Fellas Psychedelics - Heyson EqualX - Gregory David #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #olympics #la2028 #tourdefrance2024 #zwift #nutrition #longride  📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sirotti Images The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling. Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour,  entertainment, and more. Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon CamelBak: https://gcn.eu/Camelbak Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness  Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca MET Helmets: https://gcn.eu/methelmets Strava: https://gcn.eu/strava ShadowStand: https://gcn.eu/ShadowStand Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration AGU: https://gcn.eu/AGUxGCN Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels
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Aug 13, 2024 • 33min

Rim Brakes Are BACK! Here's Why. | GCN Show Ep. 605

🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 605 Rim brakes are not dead, in fact, they are officially BACK. We’ll be looking at the new C68, and discussing WHY Colnago are keeping rim brakes alive. We’ve also got drop bar MTBs, the phone that predicts your FTP from just a 4-minute test, a new CEO at Rapha, the incredible biceps of Tadej Pogačar, and the now-solved mystery of a 6-month-old bear cub found dead under a bike in Central Park 10 years ago. 00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show!  00:44 Cyclists & Biceps 01:38 Rim Brakes AREN’T Dead 02:08 Why are Colnago bringing rim brakes back? 05:08 How long will Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo continue to make rim brake groupsets? 06:20 What else would we like to see make a return? 09:01 Check out our La Vuelta T-Shirts & GCN Memberships! 🎉 12:01 Cycling Shorts  12:27 Bolt’s Performance Razor  13:07 Leadville 100  13:52 Rapha’s New CEO 14:10 A Kennedy, a Dead Bear, & Cyclists Being Framed... 15:38 Samsung smartwatch can predict your FTP in 4 minutes? 16:54 Mark Cavendish’s final competitive outing  17:21 First stage of the Tour de France Femmes  17:52 Register for Zwift Academy! #AD 🤝 In association with Zwift  18:20 Hack/Bodge Of the Week 23:59 Caption Competition 25:45 Comment Of The Week 31:02 This Week On GCN Useful Links: Join this channel to get access to perks 👉  https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmemberships GCN Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnuploader Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshop GCN WhatsApp Channel  👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsapp GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcast What do you think of Colnago’s move to keep rim brakes alive? ❤️‍🩹 Watch more on GCN... 📹 We Bought THE CHEAPEST Road Bike. Is It Any GOOD? 👉 https://youtu.be/v0WHri3kWVg?si=ZJaJUE84HUCjrupl 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/editorschoice 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures  🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #colnago #rimbrakes #discbrakes #c68 #biketech 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sirotti Images The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling. Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour,  entertainment, and more. Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon CamelBak: https://gcn.eu/Camelbak Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness  Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca MET Helmets: https://gcn.eu/methelmets Strava: https://gcn.eu/strava ShadowStand: https://gcn.eu/ShadowStand Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration AGU: https://gcn.eu/AGUxGCN Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels

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