The GCN Show Cycling Has A BIG Problem, But Do We Need To Worry? | GCN Show Ep. 637
Mar 25, 2025
35:56
🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show 637
Is the bike industry really in trouble? 🚴♂️💭 After reading some gloomy news about the bike industry in the UK, Dan Lloyd & Si Richardson asked—is this really something to worry about? Turns out, maybe not! In this week’s GCN Show, they explain why.
Plus, they've got some really interesting research about safety in numbers, some standout stats from the BEST race of the year (Milan Sanremo, according to Si) & a whole load of new tech!
⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️
00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show!
00:35 - This week in the world of cycling
01:38 - Bike sales are down. Is this cause for concern? 😕
06:03 - How do we ensure young people will still get into cycling?
07:47 - So: Should we really be worried about cycling?
09:02 - Cycling Shorts
09:10 - Electric scooters reduce bicycle collisions by 20%!
10:28 - Milan Sanremo Recap
12:30 - News Flash: New Vision Metron RS Wheels
13:49: POC's new helmet: The Cytal
14:46 - New Tern GSD cargo bike
16:29 - Core's new heat sensor
18:37 - Join us for a GCN x Zwift Club ride!
18:55 - Check out our new collection in the GCN shop ❤️
20:55 - Hack/Bodge of the Week
26:22- Caption competition
28:43 - Comment of the Week
33:43 - This week on GCN
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Let us know down below what you think of the decline in bike sales in general and the potential dip in young people taking up cycling. 🚴♀️💬
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#gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #bikeindustry #bikesales #milansanremo #pogacar #mathieuvanderpoel #cipressa #poggio #racing #bikeracing
📸 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
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Is the bike industry really in trouble? 🚴♂️💭 After reading some gloomy news about the bike industry in the UK, Dan Lloyd & Si Richardson asked—is this really something to worry about? Turns out, maybe not! In this week’s GCN Show, they explain why.
Plus, they've got some really interesting research about safety in numbers, some standout stats from the BEST race of the year (Milan Sanremo, according to Si) & a whole load of new tech!
⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️
00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show!
00:35 - This week in the world of cycling
01:38 - Bike sales are down. Is this cause for concern? 😕
06:03 - How do we ensure young people will still get into cycling?
07:47 - So: Should we really be worried about cycling?
09:02 - Cycling Shorts
09:10 - Electric scooters reduce bicycle collisions by 20%!
10:28 - Milan Sanremo Recap
12:30 - News Flash: New Vision Metron RS Wheels
13:49: POC's new helmet: The Cytal
14:46 - New Tern GSD cargo bike
16:29 - Core's new heat sensor
18:37 - Join us for a GCN x Zwift Club ride!
18:55 - Check out our new collection in the GCN shop ❤️
20:55 - Hack/Bodge of the Week
26:22- Caption competition
28:43 - Comment of the Week
33:43 - This week on GCN
Useful Links:
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
Join the GCN Club on Zwift and ride with us! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNClubRides
Let us know down below what you think of the decline in bike sales in general and the potential dip in young people taking up cycling. 🚴♀️💬
Watch more on GCN...
📹 The Godfathers Of FTP 👉 https://youtu.be/61zuiF3-hDY?si=b9GQkQYg0yez0vt0
📹 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 #bikeindustry #bikesales #milansanremo #pogacar #mathieuvanderpoel #cipressa #poggio #racing #bikeracing
📸 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
Core Body Temperature: https://gcn.eu/corebodytemp
Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration
Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels