The GCN Show E-bikes ARE A Threat, And This Is Why | GCN Show Ep. 604
Aug 6, 2024
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E-bikes might be a threat to cycling but the reason why might not be what you think. The real issue is that powerful motorbikes are being lumped together with everyday, well-regulated e-bikes. This confusion is causing a real friction, especially on cycling paths shared with pedestrians. What's the solution?
Plus, Si & Hank give you a roundup from a busy week in ultra-endurance, bring you the latest in hot tech, and reveal why Nils Politt just joined a very exclusive list...
00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show!
00:37 Remco Evenepoel joins Average Rob at Olympic after party
01:02 SRAM's New Gravel Groupset
01:32 Nils Politt's emergency restroom break
02:44 The Threat of E-Bikes
05:43 Differences in these bikes
07:22 What's the solution?
08:28 Cycle lane closure update
09:29 Cycling Shorts
09:40 Mainstream media on time trial helmets
10:28 Kristen Faulkner looks strong at the Olympics!
11:38 Update on Lael Wilcox’s ride around the world
13:18 Robin Gemperle takes the Transcontinental win!
15:03 New 5,000km cycle route along the Baltic states
16:19 Valtteri Bottas' love of cycling
17:28 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift kicks off next Monday!
18:22 Zwift Giveaway: Zwift Rides! #AD 🤝 In association with Zwift
18:37 Sign up for Zwift's racing league
19:23 GCN memberships & New Documentaries 🎉
20:24 Hack/Bodge Of the Week
26:25 Caption Competition
28:22 Comment Of The Week
31:53 This Week On GCN
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#gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #ebike #ebikes #e-bike
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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.
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E-bikes might be a threat to cycling but the reason why might not be what you think. The real issue is that powerful motorbikes are being lumped together with everyday, well-regulated e-bikes. This confusion is causing a real friction, especially on cycling paths shared with pedestrians. What's the solution?
Plus, Si & Hank give you a roundup from a busy week in ultra-endurance, bring you the latest in hot tech, and reveal why Nils Politt just joined a very exclusive list...
00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show!
00:37 Remco Evenepoel joins Average Rob at Olympic after party
01:02 SRAM's New Gravel Groupset
01:32 Nils Politt's emergency restroom break
02:44 The Threat of E-Bikes
05:43 Differences in these bikes
07:22 What's the solution?
08:28 Cycle lane closure update
09:29 Cycling Shorts
09:40 Mainstream media on time trial helmets
10:28 Kristen Faulkner looks strong at the Olympics!
11:38 Update on Lael Wilcox’s ride around the world
13:18 Robin Gemperle takes the Transcontinental win!
15:03 New 5,000km cycle route along the Baltic states
16:19 Valtteri Bottas' love of cycling
17:28 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift kicks off next Monday!
18:22 Zwift Giveaway: Zwift Rides! #AD 🤝 In association with Zwift
18:37 Sign up for Zwift's racing league
19:23 GCN memberships & New Documentaries 🎉
20:24 Hack/Bodge Of the Week
26:25 Caption Competition
28:22 Comment Of The Week
31:53 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 should be done about this e-bike situation? 🚴♂️⚡️
Watch more on GCN...
📹 What I Eat For Health & Longevity | Dan’s Journey Back to Health and Fitness (Pt. 4) 👉 https://youtu.be/qyqJpQU8f-Y?si=VgU6_K652_Mt0b6W
📹 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
Fragile Moments - Martin Landh
Psychedelics - Heyson
EqualX - Gregory David
#gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #ebike #ebikes #e-bike
📸 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