If You’re A Cyclist In 2025, You NEED To Do This | GCN Show Ep. 626
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Embracing Resistance: A New Year's Resolution for Cyclists
This chapter begins with a humorous take on the challenges of a 220-mile bike ride, rallying listeners to support a charitable cause. It then shifts to emphasize the significance of resistance training for cyclists, discussing its benefits in performance enhancement and injury prevention.
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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 626
2025 is here, and we’ve all got exciting goals and resolutions for the year! But what should those resolutions be for a cyclist? Dan Lloyd and Conor Dunne share 4 things cyclists should be doing this year to take their riding to the next level—based on the latest modern advice and scientific knowledge.
Plus, we’ve got more bad news for the cycling industry, world records, a questionable internet hack for inflating your tires, comments of the week, and much more!
🚴♂️ Donate to get Dan riding 350km! 👉 https://ambitious220.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/fundraisers/daniellloyd/manchester-to-london-2025
🙌 Join Dan on the Manchester to London ride: 👉 https://ambitious220.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/event/manchester-to-london-2025
⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️
00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show!
00:37 - This week in the world of cycling
02:42 - What should a cyclist's 2025 resolution be?
10:16 - Cycling Shorts
10:23 - Beware of scams! (Fake Rapha website)
11:32 - New Penny Farthing world record
12:30 - The biggest cycling loop in Britain
14:02 - Is this a hack or a bodge?
14:35 - Scheme to get more people on bikes
15:30 - Brompton's profits down in 2024
17:12 - Hack/Bodge of the Week
25:16 - Caption Competition
27:23 - Comment of the Week
31:25 - This Week on GCN
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What are your 2025 goals as a cyclist? 🚴 Has this conversation changed your mind on anything? Let us know down in the comments! ⬇️
Watch more on GCN...
📹 How To Get Fit Using Zwift Like A Pro 👉 https://youtu.be/Sj7gHnqDzjI?si=xhAn7EJi_mO25nlb
📹 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 #2025 #fitness #dan'sjourney #health #goals #2025goals #lifestylechange #training #trainingtips #resistancetraining #healthylifestyle #nutrition
📸 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
Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration
Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels
2025 is here, and we’ve all got exciting goals and resolutions for the year! But what should those resolutions be for a cyclist? Dan Lloyd and Conor Dunne share 4 things cyclists should be doing this year to take their riding to the next level—based on the latest modern advice and scientific knowledge.
Plus, we’ve got more bad news for the cycling industry, world records, a questionable internet hack for inflating your tires, comments of the week, and much more!
🚴♂️ Donate to get Dan riding 350km! 👉 https://ambitious220.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/fundraisers/daniellloyd/manchester-to-london-2025
🙌 Join Dan on the Manchester to London ride: 👉 https://ambitious220.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/event/manchester-to-london-2025
⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️
00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show!
00:37 - This week in the world of cycling
02:42 - What should a cyclist's 2025 resolution be?
10:16 - Cycling Shorts
10:23 - Beware of scams! (Fake Rapha website)
11:32 - New Penny Farthing world record
12:30 - The biggest cycling loop in Britain
14:02 - Is this a hack or a bodge?
14:35 - Scheme to get more people on bikes
15:30 - Brompton's profits down in 2024
17:12 - Hack/Bodge of the Week
25:16 - Caption Competition
27:23 - Comment of the Week
31:25 - This Week on GCN
Useful Links:
Join the GCN Club on Zwift and ride with us every Wednesday at 18:30 GMT! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNClubRides
Join this channel to get access to perks 👉
https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmemberships
Subscribe so you don’t miss a thing! 👉 https://gcn.eu/subscribe
Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNinsurance
Sign Up To The GCN Newsletter 👉 https://gcn.eu/Newsletter
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 2025 goals as a cyclist? 🚴 Has this conversation changed your mind on anything? Let us know down in the comments! ⬇️
Watch more on GCN...
📹 How To Get Fit Using Zwift Like A Pro 👉 https://youtu.be/Sj7gHnqDzjI?si=xhAn7EJi_mO25nlb
📹 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 #2025 #fitness #dan'sjourney #health #goals #2025goals #lifestylechange #training #trainingtips #resistancetraining #healthylifestyle #nutrition
📸 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
Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration
Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels
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