Are Things About To Ungravel? | GCN Show Ep. 627
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The Evolution of Gravel Bikes
This chapter explores the evolution of cycling equipment, focusing on the advancements in bike design and their implications for performance and enjoyment. It discusses the rise of gravel bikes, comparing them to mountain bikes and highlighting trends in wider tires and bike geometry. The conversation also touches on personal experiences, industry changes, and light-hearted mentions of recent cycling news.
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As gravel bikes evolve and become ever closer to mountain bikes, are they actually on a path to extinction? In today's show, Si & Dan question whether the gravel bike might be facing an existential crisis. Gravel bikes have evolved so much ...and where is that evolution going?
Plus, they discuss a $30,000 steel Condor, bid farewell to the most powerful woman in cycling, share updates on fundraising for Dan's 350km ride, comments of the week, & much more!
Win a Rouvy indoor kit bundle! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNRouvyCompetition
🚴♂️ Donate to get Dan riding 350km! 👉 https://ambitious220.ambitiousaboutau...
🙌 Join Dan on the Manchester to London ride: 👉 https://ambitious220.ambitiousaboutau...
⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️
00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show!
00:45 - This week in the world of cycling
01:32 - Will gravel bikes go "extinct"?
09:50 - "Let's Dance" featuring Peter Sagan!
10:55 - New Orbea
11:12 - Tom Pidcock's new bike & kit
12:51 - Vintage Condor Baracchi steel bike
14:53 - Update on fundraising for Dan's ride
16:41 - EF Oatly's "In & Out" List
17:37 - Bonnie Tu (Giant Cycling Group) retires
18:15 - Rouvy indoor kit bundle giveaway! 🎉 #AD 🤝 In association with Rouvy
18:43 - GCN Zwift Club Rides & Tour de Zwift
19:24 - Dan won a race!
22:04 - Hack/Bodge of the Week
28:08 - Caption Competition
30:54 - Comment of the Week
35:35 - 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
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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
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GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcast
Do you think the evolution of the gravel bike will lead to its extinction? 🦕 Are gravel bikes and mountain bikes getting too close? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! ⬇️
Watch more on GCN...
📹 Is This The Worst Piece Of Cycling Equipment On The Planet? 👉 https://youtu.be/tFlw0-NDfM8?si=Fuhv97f_twEi1w84
📹 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 #gravelbikes #mountainbike #mtb #gravelcycling #gravelcyclist
📸 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
As gravel bikes evolve and become ever closer to mountain bikes, are they actually on a path to extinction? In today's show, Si & Dan question whether the gravel bike might be facing an existential crisis. Gravel bikes have evolved so much ...and where is that evolution going?
Plus, they discuss a $30,000 steel Condor, bid farewell to the most powerful woman in cycling, share updates on fundraising for Dan's 350km ride, comments of the week, & much more!
Win a Rouvy indoor kit bundle! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNRouvyCompetition
🚴♂️ Donate to get Dan riding 350km! 👉 https://ambitious220.ambitiousaboutau...
🙌 Join Dan on the Manchester to London ride: 👉 https://ambitious220.ambitiousaboutau...
⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️
00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show!
00:45 - This week in the world of cycling
01:32 - Will gravel bikes go "extinct"?
09:50 - "Let's Dance" featuring Peter Sagan!
10:55 - New Orbea
11:12 - Tom Pidcock's new bike & kit
12:51 - Vintage Condor Baracchi steel bike
14:53 - Update on fundraising for Dan's ride
16:41 - EF Oatly's "In & Out" List
17:37 - Bonnie Tu (Giant Cycling Group) retires
18:15 - Rouvy indoor kit bundle giveaway! 🎉 #AD 🤝 In association with Rouvy
18:43 - GCN Zwift Club Rides & Tour de Zwift
19:24 - Dan won a race!
22:04 - Hack/Bodge of the Week
28:08 - Caption Competition
30:54 - Comment of the Week
35:35 - 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
Do you think the evolution of the gravel bike will lead to its extinction? 🦕 Are gravel bikes and mountain bikes getting too close? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! ⬇️
Watch more on GCN...
📹 Is This The Worst Piece Of Cycling Equipment On The Planet? 👉 https://youtu.be/tFlw0-NDfM8?si=Fuhv97f_twEi1w84
📹 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 #gravelbikes #mountainbike #mtb #gravelcycling #gravelcyclist
📸 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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