The GCN Show The Strangest Training Hack That Might Just Work | GCN Show Ep. 631
Feb 11, 2025
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Could riding less—or even not at all—actually make you a better cyclist? How much can you really improve with rest? After finding a study showing someone improved their VO2 max more after taking a long break from exercise, Dan Lloyd and Si Richardson got curious. 🤔
They discuss it in today's show, plus, why they believe Tadej Pogačar might race Paris-Roubaix this year, how cycling could save your employer thousands, a major announcement with Core, Egan Bernal’s amazing first win since his crash, and more!
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⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️
00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show!
00:48 - This week in the world of cycling
03:02 - Should you take time off the bike?
11:09 - Cycling Shorts
11:17 - News from Canyon & Canopy
11:52 - Utah bill that might kill gravel & MTB racing?
13:11 - Cyclist fatalities in the U.S. are down
13:44 - Egan Bernal's first win since crash
14:30 - Cycling to work leads to fewer sick days
18:07 - GCN+ mentioned among "best cycling movies & documentaries"
19:32 - Announcing our new partner, Core! 🎉#AD In association with Core
20:59 - Hack/Bodge of the Week
28:23 - Caption competition
30:04 - Comment of the week
35:23 - This week on GCN
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Has a long period of rest ever significantly helped your training, or made you a better cyclist?🚴 If so, how have you used what you learned? 🤓
Watch more on GCN...
📹 The World’s Fittest Cyclists Don’t Use FTP. Should You? 👉 https://youtu.be/IglpZPEVkH4?si=1-uUz8pF5ztgbsys
📹 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 #zwiftacademy #tadejpogacar #exercise #fitness #variety #training #trainingvolume #riding #canyonbikes #roadsafety #eganbernal #heattraining #core #temperaturesensor
📸 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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Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli
Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea
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Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration
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Could riding less—or even not at all—actually make you a better cyclist? How much can you really improve with rest? After finding a study showing someone improved their VO2 max more after taking a long break from exercise, Dan Lloyd and Si Richardson got curious. 🤔
They discuss it in today's show, plus, why they believe Tadej Pogačar might race Paris-Roubaix this year, how cycling could save your employer thousands, a major announcement with Core, Egan Bernal’s amazing first win since his crash, and more!
🚴♂️ Donate here to Ambitious About Autism! 👉 https://gcn.eu/DansDonation
🙌 Join Dan on the Manchester to London ride 👉 https://gcn.eu/JoinDanL2M
⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️
00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show!
00:48 - This week in the world of cycling
03:02 - Should you take time off the bike?
11:09 - Cycling Shorts
11:17 - News from Canyon & Canopy
11:52 - Utah bill that might kill gravel & MTB racing?
13:11 - Cyclist fatalities in the U.S. are down
13:44 - Egan Bernal's first win since crash
14:30 - Cycling to work leads to fewer sick days
18:07 - GCN+ mentioned among "best cycling movies & documentaries"
19:32 - Announcing our new partner, Core! 🎉#AD In association with Core
20:59 - Hack/Bodge of the Week
28:23 - Caption competition
30:04 - Comment of the week
35:23 - 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
Has a long period of rest ever significantly helped your training, or made you a better cyclist?🚴 If so, how have you used what you learned? 🤓
Watch more on GCN...
📹 The World’s Fittest Cyclists Don’t Use FTP. Should You? 👉 https://youtu.be/IglpZPEVkH4?si=1-uUz8pF5ztgbsys
📹 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 #zwiftacademy #tadejpogacar #exercise #fitness #variety #training #trainingvolume #riding #canyonbikes #roadsafety #eganbernal #heattraining #core #temperaturesensor
📸 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