The GCN Show

8 Things I Learned After Starting Cycling Again | GCN Show Ep. 642

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Apr 29, 2025
Dan shares his humorous insights about returning to cycling, noting a shift in both community dynamics and personal mindset. The hosts discuss the rise of dangerous cycling behavior, including an Irish triathlete's e-bike speeding incident. Shimano's sales surge amidst global bike market fluctuations captures attention, while innovative gear like the MET helmet promises better safety. With lighthearted banter, they engage in a creative recovery hack discussion, emphasizing resilience and camaraderie in the cycling community.
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Age Changes Speed Perception

  • Dan Lloyd felt that riding at 50kph now feels much faster and more dangerous than before due to increased risk awareness.
  • His experience highlights how maturity changes perception of speed and risk on the bike.
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Struggling to Recalibrate Performance

  • After a long break, Dan found that the power he could sustain is much reduced and his expectations of his performance are slow to recalibrate.
  • He experiences a gap between what his brain hopes the legs can do and the legs' actual capacity.
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Difficulty Holding Aero and Looking Back

  • Dan struggles to maintain an aero position for more than a few minutes due to discomfort, showing challenges of returning cyclists.
  • He also finds looking behind more difficult, reducing situational awareness while riding.
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