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Are Pogačar & Van Der Poel REALLY As Good As We Make Them Out To Be? | GCN Show Ep. 638
Apr 1, 2025
37:15
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Pogačar and Van der Poel are getting ready to face-off at the Tour of Flanders next weekend! They're the hottest properties in men’s cycling right now, but are they ACTUALLY as good as we’re all making them out to be? Or does their legendary status have something to do with the epic "rivalry" they have against each other? Dan Lloyd & Si Richardson dive in!
Plus, new pedal designs, a book from a former GCN presenter, and why the UCI are reversing a measure they put into pro cycling to improve safety just a few years ago...
🎉 Enter here to win a Core 2 Sensor! 👉 http://gcn.eu/GCNCoreComp
⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️
00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show!
00:44 - This week in the world of cycling
01:57 - Are Pogačar & MVDP as good as we all say they are?
11:39 - Cycling Shorts
11:46 - Emma Pooley's new recipe book!
13:16 - Alexys Brunel & Belgian Races
13:39 - Cobbled Classics Recap
14:50 - U.S. government's plans to cut bike lane funding
15:27 - Rivian's e-bikes and e-scooters ("Also")
16:06 - Ekoi's PW8 pedals
17:24 - New 3D print material
18:08 - Do you find bike helmets uncomfortable? 🪖
18:44 - New Van Rysel RCR-F
19:02 - UCI agrees to extra wild card team in Grand Tours
20:31 - Core Competition #AD 🤝 In partnership with Core 🔗 https://gcn.eu/corebodytemp
20:55 - Hack/Bodge of the Week
26:19 - Caption competition
28:41 - Comment of the Week
28:53 - But first, our new T-shirts! 😍
35:22 - This week on GCN
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What do you think? 💭 Do Pogačar and Van der Poel "need" each other? 🚴♂️👀 Are they really as good as we all big them up to be? 🤔
Watch more on GCN...
📹 The Next Generation Superbike | The Story Of The New Van Rysel RCR-F 👉 https://youtu.be/uVO8Kmoiq7w?si=Wa-z7ALNBJ4-1R5I
📹 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 #racing #bikeracing #pogacar #mathieuvanderpoel #mvdp #flanders #cobbles #rivalry #legend
📸 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.
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Pogačar and Van der Poel are getting ready to face-off at the Tour of Flanders next weekend! They're the hottest properties in men’s cycling right now, but are they ACTUALLY as good as we’re all making them out to be? Or does their legendary status have something to do with the epic "rivalry" they have against each other? Dan Lloyd & Si Richardson dive in!
Plus, new pedal designs, a book from a former GCN presenter, and why the UCI are reversing a measure they put into pro cycling to improve safety just a few years ago...
🎉 Enter here to win a Core 2 Sensor! 👉 http://gcn.eu/GCNCoreComp
⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️
00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show!
00:44 - This week in the world of cycling
01:57 - Are Pogačar & MVDP as good as we all say they are?
11:39 - Cycling Shorts
11:46 - Emma Pooley's new recipe book!
13:16 - Alexys Brunel & Belgian Races
13:39 - Cobbled Classics Recap
14:50 - U.S. government's plans to cut bike lane funding
15:27 - Rivian's e-bikes and e-scooters ("Also")
16:06 - Ekoi's PW8 pedals
17:24 - New 3D print material
18:08 - Do you find bike helmets uncomfortable? 🪖
18:44 - New Van Rysel RCR-F
19:02 - UCI agrees to extra wild card team in Grand Tours
20:31 - Core Competition #AD 🤝 In partnership with Core 🔗 https://gcn.eu/corebodytemp
20:55 - Hack/Bodge of the Week
26:19 - Caption competition
28:41 - Comment of the Week
28:53 - But first, our new T-shirts! 😍
35:22 - 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
What do you think? 💭 Do Pogačar and Van der Poel "need" each other? 🚴♂️👀 Are they really as good as we all big them up to be? 🤔
Watch more on GCN...
📹 The Next Generation Superbike | The Story Of The New Van Rysel RCR-F 👉 https://youtu.be/uVO8Kmoiq7w?si=Wa-z7ALNBJ4-1R5I
📹 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 #racing #bikeracing #pogacar #mathieuvanderpoel #mvdp #flanders #cobbles #rivalry #legend
📸 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
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